Participation
One cure for sour feelings about politics − getting people to love their hometowns
One cure for sour feelings about politics − getting people to love their hometowns A recent study found that people who love their hometowns are more likely to participate in local politics, volunteer for campaigns, and discuss local issues with friends. Local patriotism has a significant impact on civic engagement, even after accounting for factors […]
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Why are there so many protests? The US public is highly polarized, and that drives people to act
Why are there so many protests? The US public is highly polarized, and that drives people to act Polarization is driving the surge in protests in the US, with the number of nonviolent demonstrations almost tripling since 2017. The level of polarization among Americans has reached its highest level since political scientists began tracking it […]
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