Several world leaders, including Vladimir Putin, stand accused of plagiarizing their PhD dissertations. Whether they resign, deny or ignore the allegations says a lot about the country they run.
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Botswana's High Court could finally decriminalise same-sex relations.
Any discussion about regulating social platforms should recognise how new policies could reduce the bottom line of small businesses.
Russia's efforts to sow discord, discontent and chaos extend far beyond the US, including into leading media outlets in the Arab world.
When an elected leader turns autocratic, the economy tends to suffer. That's because, in a functioning democracy, economic policy is made jointly, with lawmakers playing a key role.
New research suggests that people who previously suffered from depression can thrive and live happier lives than before. Why aren't more people aware of that?
History suggests it would be a big mistake.
What’s unique about this shutdown? It happened under a unified government – and that’s bad news for the GOP.
In Virginia, suburbanites, city-dwellers and black voters together rebuffed racism as an electoral strategy and handed Dems a huge win. Is this diverse coalition the future of Old Dominion politics?
With levels of political discourse reaching new lows, some might say the country could use a dose of shame and humility. At the same time, social media have unleashed a torrent of online shaming.
The disappearance of Santiago Maldonado in Argentine Patagonia is part of the global conflict between the forces of capital and indigenous rights.
Trump is a master of using anger to motivate his base. An anti-terrorism researcher explains how to stem the tide.
Reports of facts' death have been greatly exaggerated. Effective communication jettisons the false dilemma in favor of a more holistic view of how people take in new information on contentious topics.
The White House is deciding whether or not to stay in the Paris climate agreement. But a large majority of Americans – including Trump voters – want the U.S. to participate and lead.
Does science have an answer to science denial? Just as being vaccinated protects you from a later full-blown infection, a bit of misinformation explained could help ward off other cases down the road.
The research community tends to assume advocacy doesn't mix with objectivity. One study suggests there's room for scientists to make real-world recommendations without compromising their trusted status.
History suggests it would be a big mistake.
Laser-like focus on a tiny, unimportant detail can mean you miss the gorilla in the room – a tactic climate change deniers use to cast doubt on the science.
Hopes among Democrats of gaining a majority in the Senate were dashed. Here's what a narrow Republican majority might mean moving forward.
As deadlines loom large for Congress, is there any hope for avoiding gridlock? A political scientist examines one common, informal way members build relationships across the aisle.
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Senior Research Fellow, Technology Policy Program, Mercatus Center, George Mason University
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Term Assistant Professor, Department of Criminology Law and Society, George Mason University
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Visiting Professor, George Mason University
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Assistant Professor of Global Affairs, George Mason University
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Senior Research Fellow, George Mason University
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Adjunct Professor at the School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University
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Director of Center for Climate Change Communication, George Mason University
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Assistant Professor in Political Communication, George Mason University
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Associate Professor of Political Science, George Mason University
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Research Assistant Professor, Center for Climate Change Communication, George Mason University
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Assistant Professor, Department of Geography and Geoinformation Science, George Mason University
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Assistant Professor of Arabic, George Mason University
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University Professor of History, Provost Emeritus, George Mason University
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Professor of Psychology, George Mason University
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Professor of American Politics, George Mason University
