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The Role of Genes in Political Behavior
August 27, 2012 — Politics and genetics have traditionally been considered non-overlapping fields, but over the past decade it has become clear that genes can influence political behavior, according to a review. This ... > full story -
Foreclosures Impact California Voter Turnout, Researchers Find
August 23, 2012 — California neighborhoods reeling from record foreclosures also experienced lower levels of voter turnout in the 2008 presidential election. Voters who lost their homes and those who remained in ... > full story -
Analysis of Election Factors Points to Romney Win in U.S. Election
August 22, 2012 — A new analysis of state-by-state factors leading to the Electoral College selection of every U.S. president since 1980 forecasts that the 2012 winner will be Mitt ... > full story -
Politics and Prejudice Explored
August 20, 2012 — New research from psychological science explores factors operating in political attitudes that could explain why political ideology and prejudice are often ... > full story -
Berlin Beats London and Washington in League Table of World's Best Democratic Space, Experts Say
August 8, 2012 — New research suggests that Berlin has the best democratic space in the world, topping a list that includes London, Washington and ... > full story -
Race May Play Significant Role in Presidential Election, Survey Finds
August 6, 2012 — Voters’ racial attitudes, both conscious and unconscious, may be a significant factor in this year’s U.S. presidential election, particularly since whites tend to prefer people of their ... > full story -
Local Weather Patterns Affect Beliefs About Global Warming
July 25, 2012 — Local weather patterns temporarily influence people’s beliefs about evidence for global warming, according to new research. People living in places experiencing warmer-than-normal temperatures ... > full story -
Racial Resentment Tied to Voter ID Law Preferences, U.S. Poll Finds
July 18, 2012 — A new U.S. poll reveals support for voter identification laws is strongest among Americans who harbor negative sentiments toward African ... > full story -
Love Thy Neighbor, Unless They Are The Weakest Link
July 12, 2012 — A study of voting patterns on The Weakest Link TV quiz show has provided new evidence that the adage "love thy neighbor" may be hard-wired into the human brain. Psychologists who examined the ... > full story -
Healthcare Law Gender Gap: New U.S. Poll Shows Women Favor Mandate More Than Men
June 26, 2012 — Americans are divided along party, ideology and gender lines on a key provision of the healthcare law. A new poll reveals women are significantly more likely to support health insurance requirements ... > full story
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