Strategic Government Communication About Performance
A great deal of research presents the correspondence between economic conditions and incumbent electoral fortunes as evidence of democratic accountability.
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Reimagining Rights & Responsibilities in the United States: Freedom of Speech and Media
The First Amendment guarantees some of the most fundamental rights provided to Americans under the Constitution. The right to free expression is a foundational tenet of American values.
Reimagining Rights & Responsibilities in the United States: Freedom of Speech and Media
The First Amendment guarantees some of the most fundamental rights provided to Americans under the Constitution. The right to free expression is a foundational tenet of American values.
Reimagining Rights and Responsibilities in the United States: Privacy, Personal Data, and Surveillance
Privacy has always been one of the most precarious rights of American life because it lacks clear protections in the U.S. Constitution.
The Arab Spring at 10: Kings or People?
Ten years after the onset of the Arab Spring, the Middle East and North Africa are torn between two visions of progress: a democratic one that seeks to replace the leaders who dominate the region, and
At War and at Home: The Consequences of US Women Combat Casualties
What are the consequences of women dying in combat? We study how women fighting on the frontlines of the military affects public attitudes toward (1) military conflict and (2) women’s equality.
Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia is a mosque again. Do Turkish citizens want Erdogan to restore the caliphate?
This month, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reconsecrated the Hagia Sophia — a UNESCO world heritage site and museum — as a house of Muslim worship.
A Public Health Approach to Negative News Media: The 3-to-1 Solution
There is clear evidence that the prevalence of negative media reporting has increased substantially over the past years.
Understanding Misinformation on Mobile Instant Messengers (MIMs) in Developing Countries
We conducted a mixed-methods research project in Nigeria, India, and Pakistan consisting of surveys, survey experiments, and semi-structured interviews, to better understand the spread and impact of m
4 Quick Tips to Improve Your Business Writing
Whether you are an entrepreneur eager for funding, or a mid-level manager whose life is lived on email, strong professional writing is essential to accelerating your impact.
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