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Pocketbook realities reshape Americans’ commitment to democratic ideals

A new study from Northwestern University found that economic insecurity substantially declines support for democratic principles, even among those who claim strong support. The study's findings suggest that messaging focused on abstract democratic ideals may not resonate with voters unless tied to economic concerns.

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalPerspectives on Politics·TypeSurvey·DateJan 7, 2026
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Research captures plight of British children trapped in dire camps

New research from Lancaster University highlights the devastating impact of the UK's unprecedented use of citizenship stripping on British children trapped in dire camps in North-East Syria. The study calls for a children's right approach to repatriation decision-making to ensure safe return and family reunification.

SourceLancaster University·JournalEthnic and Racial Studies·DateDec 11, 2024

China's extreme poverty rate increased under capitalist reforms

A study challenges the notion that China's socialist economy reduced extreme poverty, finding it increased during capitalist reforms. China's extreme poverty rate remained high at around 68% in 1995 and has since recovered somewhat.

SourceUniversitat Autonoma de Barcelona·JournalNew Political Economy·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJul 14, 2023

Study reveals the persistent effects of corruption on trust and voting

A recent study by Bocconi University found that corruption can have a long-lasting effect on trust in democratic institutions. First-time voters who experienced the Mani Pulite investigation in 1994 were more likely to vote for populist parties and express lower institutional trust even 20 years later. The study highlights the need to ...

SourceBocconi University·JournalThe Journal of Politics·DateMay 19, 2023

'The Futures of Feminism', a new book by Professor Emerita Valerie Bryson

Valerie Bryson's new book argues for an inclusive form of socialist feminism that prioritizes women with multiple disadvantages. The discussion featured a panel of inspirational women who shared their personal journeys and experiences with feminism, highlighting the importance of intersectionality and activism.

SourceUniversity of Huddersfield·DateApr 6, 2021
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)

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Elsevier donates original drawings of the Pernkopf Anatomy Atlas to the MedUni Vienna

The Medical University of Vienna has received the original drawings and materials of the famous Pernkopf Atlas of Anatomy from Elsevier, along with funding for digitization and cataloguing. The donation supports historical reappraisal of the atlas's creation, which used models from executed victims of Nazi justice.

SourceMedical University of Vienna·JournalAnnals of Anatomy - Anatomischer Anzeiger·DateFeb 23, 2021

A rebranding of 'freedom'?

According to recent Gallup polls, socialism is more popular than capitalism among Democrats and young people. A new paper proposes reclaiming freedom as a value by confronting systemic unfreedom in the neoliberal economy. The authors believe that freedom can be realized through disciplined commitment and collective struggle.

SourceUniversity of Chicago Press Journals·JournalPolity·DateJul 31, 2020

How partisan hate leads people to believe falsehoods

A study by Ohio State University found that partisan media use is linked to stronger negative feelings and false beliefs about political opponents. Researchers surveyed Americans using various news outlets during the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections, discovering a correlation between increased hostility and belief in misperceptions.

SourceOhio State University·JournalJournal of Communication·DateOct 16, 2019

Research on the good life

The conference examines the good life through interdisciplinary analyses of issues like infrastructure, politics, religion, and marriage. The project 'WelfareStruggles' investigates the welfare of migrant workers in China and Vietnam, grounding it in underlying ideas of the good life.

SourceBielefeld University·DateSep 11, 2019
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Immigrants: citizens' acceptance depends on questions asked

A UNIGE study found that the number of immigrants Switzerland welcomes greatly affects citizens' opinions, with figures in the media playing a significant role. The researchers discovered that anchoring bias influences public opinion, with high or low initial numbers leading to differing responses.

SourceUniversité de Genève·JournalJournal of Applied Social Psychology·DateMay 2, 2019

Study explores why there is no Labor Party in the United States

A new study by McGill University sociologist Barry Eidlin challenges conventional wisdom on the US lack of a labor party. The research shows that differences in political culture and electoral systems did not affect labor party support as expected before the 1930s. Instead, it was a consequence of different ruling party responses to wo...

SourceAmerican Sociological Association·JournalAmerican Sociological Review·DateMay 26, 2016

Why is there no Labor Party in the United States?

A McGill University sociologist uses historical data to challenge the conventional wisdom that the US lacks a labor or socialist party. The analysis of 142 years of electoral data shows that differences in political culture and electoral systems did not affect labor party support as expected.

SourceMcGill University·JournalAmerican Sociological Review·DateMay 26, 2016
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Sharing the wealth with loyal workers

A new study by Michigan State University found that worker loyalty is positively correlated with higher earnings, with employees who are committed to the company's mission earning up to an additional year of experience. The research also identified factors that promote worker loyalty, including learning new skills and job security.

SourceMichigan State University·JournalEvidence-based HRM a Global Forum for Empirical Scholarship·DateJul 29, 2013

Compensation for forced labor under National Socialism: Negotiations to practices

An international team of academics researched the implementation and effects of Germany's compensation payments to former forced labourers, finding that personal experiences and memories played a crucial role in shaping victims' perceptions of the payments. The study, published in four volumes, reveals complex persecution experiences a...

SourceRuhr-University Bochum·DateSep 6, 2012

20 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall: Celebrating today's Germany

Germany has made significant progress in bridging the gap between East and West in social determinants of health, with women enjoying the same life expectancy. The Charité and Humboldt University are being celebrated for their contributions to Germany's golden age of scientific discovery and medical leadership.

SourceThe Lancet_DELETED·JournalThe Lancet·DateOct 7, 2010
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