A New Study Finds Americans Support Politicians Who Respect the Courts
The research suggests that political polarization, while very real, hasn't convinced Americans to distrust the rule of law.
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Polarization
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Residents of Politically Divided Counties Give Less to Charity
New research finds higher levels of philanthropy in ideologically homogeneous areas.
Beyond Red and Blue: America’s Seven Political Tribes
New research finds a majority of Americans are tired of political polarization, and are looking for compromise.
How Political Polarization Breeds Ignorance
There's new evidence that we trust the expertise of fellow political partisans, even when there is reason not to.
Explaining Our Indifference to Presidential Character
When it comes to presidential scandals, is all press really good press?
Can the U.S. Save Democracy Through Civics?
A new poll shows that America's polarization problem is only getting worse.
Is Trump Sabotaging the GOP’s Future?
A new analysis suggests the president is shrinking the Republican Party.
Dispatches: What You Need to Know About Polarizing Political Divides
News and notes from Pacific Standard staff and contributors.
Ideology Isn’t Really About Issues
New research finds our attachment to political labels is based more on social identity than policy positions.
Why School Shootings Produce More Political Polarization
Thoughts of death inspire us to cling more tightly to the beliefs that give our lives meaning—including our ideological stances.