When Powerful Men Cross the Line
Reporting on politicians’ sexual misconduct calls for people who have been abused to put their humiliations on display.…
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Social Exclusion Breeds Conspiratorial Thinking
New research provides a possible clue as to why so many Donald Trump supporters believe outlandish things. By…
Fact-Checking Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton on the Billionaire’s Tax Break
When the presidential candidates vowed during the second debate to eliminate the “carried-interest” loophole, they left out some…
On Moral Issues, Liberals Ponder and Conservatives Pounce
New research suggests people on the left and right make ethical decisions in very different ways. By Tom…
Donald Trump’s Brilliant Manipulation of the Science of Group Conflict
Academics have identified five beliefs that motivate people to initiate group conflict. Trump’s campaign rhetoric deftly mobilizes all…
Two Very Different Ways for Campaigns to Respond to Sexual Assault Allegations
There’s a reason the allegations against Arnold Schwarzenegger when he was running for governor of California didn’t hurt…
Donald Trump’s Appeal to American Nationalism
A new analysis explains why it resonates with only a segment of the population. By Tom Jacobs (Photo:…
Donald Trump’s Talk of Rigged Elections Isn’t Just Wrong — It’s Dangerous
How the Republican candidate represents a threat to the country’s civic religion. By Jared Keller (Photo: Sarah Rice/Getty…
One Way to Get Out the Vote
Remind wavering citizens that their friends will ask them whether they filled out a ballot. By Tom Jacobs…
The Sad Silver Lining to the Trump Campaign’s Implosion
What the Republican nominee’s free fall means for female voters. By Jared Keller (Photo: Ty Wright/Getty Images) Since…