Joseph ShavitJan 3, 2023The real bias in news coverage is different than you might think, study findsTwo of America's major cable news networks – Fox News and MSNBC – anchor opposing ends of the political spectrum.
Joseph ShavitOct 7, 2022Researchers find expanding voting rights can reduce violenceThe extension of voting rights can reduce political violence according to research on the impact of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Joseph ShavitAug 31, 2022What are the seven virtues of a healthy democracy?People can become involved in politics in a number of ways. They can vote, volunteer in campaigns, or even run for office themselves.
Joseph ShavitMay 22, 2022Are Republicans and Democrats driven by hatred of one another? Less than you thinkWhen it comes to attitudes and behaviors between American political parties, the conventional wisdom is that hate is stronger than love.