America Not as Politically Conservative as You Think
Voters self-identify as conservatives for several reasons, only one of which is that it reflects their politics
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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.
A New Take on Political Ideology
An evolutionary psychologist proposes a new framework for understanding the root causes of our political beliefs.
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.
The Morals of Our Story
Our correspondents illustrate the difficulty of bringing left and right together.
Morals Authority
Liberals and conservatives conceive of morality in decidedly different ways. Jonathan Haidt has mapped out their competing ethical universes in hopes they can learn to peacefully coexist.
Two to Tango: Media Overlooks Secular Influence
Analysis: In the second part of an examination of "A Prejudice for the Thinking Classes," two professors argue that liberal-leaning outlets harp on religious conservatives' ties to GOP.
The Shining City, Rebuilt
How America can retake the high moral ground and defend against terrorism.