Why Bad News Is Good News
Consuming bad news is evolutionarily adaptive, but the nature of the social Web might limit its supply.
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Can You Guess Someone’s Political Preferences by the Size of Their House?
The idea of the urban liberal and the rural conservative is not a new one, but it's shocking just how accurate that stereotype appears to be.
We All Know That Inequality Is Growing, but What Should We Do About It?
How you answer that question probably has a lot more to do with your ideology than your income.
The Rise of the Jew-ish
Younger Jews are more likely to describe themselves as being “atheist,” “agnostic,” or “nothing in particular," according to a new Pew Research Center survey.
News Outlets Show Significant Bias in Favor of Same-Sex Marriage
The public is in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage, but not by a margin of five to one, which is how a new Pew study weighs coverage during Supreme Court hearings for two landmark cases.
You’re Probably Not as Conservative as You Think
New research finds a disconnect between young Americans’ self-proclaimed political ideology and their opinions on actual issues.
Why Don’t Americans Seem to Care About Government Surveillance?
Prism and the NSA’s phone tapping programs were supposed to be emergency measures designed to combat terrorism. But what happens when the threat of terrorism is the norm?
Violent Crime Is Dropping: Why Are We So Scared?
A majority of Americans continue to overestimate crime rates, even as crime levels drop across the country.
Teens Care About Online Privacy—Just Not the Same Way You Do
Why do teenagers behave the way that they do online, sharing personal information with just about anybody who wants it? Look to the privacy paradox.