Linking Uncivil Rhetoric With Violent Acts
Political scientists have long wondered if violent political speech can be linked to political violence, a question given urgency in the wake of the shooting of Gabrielle Giffords.
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A New Take on Political Ideology
An evolutionary psychologist proposes a new framework for understanding the root causes of our political beliefs.
For Elderly, Conservative Beliefs Buffer Self-Esteem
New research finds the elderly have a psychological incentive to embrace cultural conservatism: Such beliefs prop up their self-esteem.
Four out of Five Experts Agree — With Me!
New research finds we trust experts who agree with our own opinions, suggesting that subjective feelings override scientific information.
Liberals Gone Wild
A short digression on the meaning of a word that apparently has no generally agreed-upon political definition.
Waiting for the Train Wreck
Bob Bennett's fall in Utah adds evidence to research showing polarization truly is the worst it's ever been in Washington, D.C.
Separated at Birth: Cheney and Sir Topham Hatt?
A controlling, bossy element on "Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends" exudes qualities that put him on track to become vice president?
Threats, Anxieties Ingredients of Conservativism
Conservative ideas, like support for the status quo and justifications for inequality, can make the world seem like a more secure place for those who don't like uncertainty.
Notion That Violence Is Animalistic Reduces Support for War
Does acting violently make us animals? A study finds that idea reduces right-wingers' support for war.
The Morals of Our Story
Our correspondents illustrate the difficulty of bringing left and right together.