Differences in beliefs may not be what drives people apart. A belief that someone else is wrong may be the stronger force.
Articles on Political polarization
Displaying 1 - 20 of 98 articles
For every generation over the last century, Australian women have been more religious than men. But these charts show gen Z is different.
Polarization and negative partisanship have lowered the standards for whom Americans are willing to support.
Most American adults will say that they most valued teachers who really knew them, cared about them and made learning relevant to their lives.
Political content on social media finds you even if you’re not looking for it, and it tends to do so through a sensationalized and emotionally charged lens.
Nearly 150 universities and colleges have adopted institutional neutrality pledges since 2023.
New research shows how identity-driven assumptions can turn common ground into conflict.
Ethics Bowl Canada hosts competitions where students, including science graduate students, explore complex ethical issues, like vaccines, through respectful dialogue in teams.
Zohran Mamdani has become New York City’s first Muslim mayor, after securing more than 50% of the vote.
Whichever side of an issue you’re on, it’s likely that at the root of what gets you fired up are deep, fundamental human fears about mortality, moral responsibility and meaning.
For now, the Canadian polarization story is one of caution, not crisis. Our political differences are real, but haven’t yet deeply divided us.
Faculty members say they are worried about job security but also whether they should be introducing certain topics, like gender, in their class or with colleagues.
Campy, exaggerated and partisan, many White House social media posts target the president’s base. But the communications approach may pose a risk to democracy.
Canadian policymakers need to take more action on hate crimes. Here are five actions that could make a difference.
American colleges and universities have traditionally encouraged free speech. Recent dismissals of professors are eroding their commitment to this core mission.
From the Salem witch trials to McCarthyism and Charlie Kirk’s killing, an exaggerated fear of a particular group has resulted in repression from liberals and conservatives.
Charlie Kirk’s education beliefs have deep roots that predate the MAGA movement and trace back to the 1960s.
Lawmakers who are aligned politically with the president are increasingly voting in line with the chief executive. Doing otherwise could cost them on Election Day.
Users on TikTok gravitate to networks of like-minded people, but right-leaning users tend to be in more tightly sealed echo chambers.
A combination of factors, including Democrats and Republicans feeling more and more animosity for the other side, led to the roughing up of Sen. Alex Padilla at a press conference.
Top contributors
-
W. Alton Jones Professor of Philosophy, Vanderbilt University
-
Associate Professor of Political Science, Boise State University
-
Professor of Political Science, Georgia State University; Institute for Humane Studies
-
Associate Professor, Communication, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
-
Professor of Information Systems, Universidade de São Paulo (USP)
-
Professor of Communication Arts and Sciences, Penn State
-
John Rennie Short is a Friend of The Conversation.
Professor Emeritus of Public Policy, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
-
Professor of Law and Director, Health Law Program, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
-
Executive Director, Arizona State University
-
Professor of Business and Leadership, University of Delaware
-
Visiting Scholar in Public Policy, University of Delaware
-
Professor of Political Science and Founding Director, International Studies Program, Burman University
-
Professor of Communication, University at Buffalo
-
Professor of Communication Studies, Northwestern University
-
Reader in Cultural Geography and Communication, University of Westminster