One-Quarter of Americans Believe Donald Trump Is a Tool of the Devil, According to a New Study
The results suggest that our nation's polarization is spiritual as well as political.
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How Russian Trolls Helped Elect Donald Trump
A new analysis of Russia-generated tweets from 2016 reveals a two-pronged attack.
A New Study Confirms (Again) That Race, Not Economics, Drove Former Democrats to Trump
Research on Iowa counties that swung from Obama to Trump indicates that GOP success was driven far more by sexism and racism than by economic anxiety.
Trump’s Racist Remarks Helped Boost Down-Ballot Republicans in 2016
A new analysis finds that appeals to racial resentment inspired some white voters to support candidates whose ideology was different from theirs.
Fake News From Facebook Has Had Very Little Impact on Voters’ Beliefs
New research finds social media is not the main driver of why so many people fall for misinformation about candidates and issues.
What Lessons Should the Media Learn From the 2016 Election?
Trump's campaign scandals ultimately benefited him in the 2016 election. That won't be the case in 2020.
School Bullying Increased After the 2016 Election in Areas That Supported Trump
New research backs up anecdotal reports that the election of a bully inspired adolescent imitators.
Trump’s Appeal to the Cognitively Challenged
New research reports Trump voters were more likely to perform poorly on a test of intellectual ability.
Explaining Our Indifference to Presidential Character
When it comes to presidential scandals, is all press really good press?
What We Can Learn From John McCain’s Funeral
The late senator's funeral had an unspoken but vital message for those who still wield power: to not wait until your time is up to speak out.