The assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo on July 8 sparked a wave of commentaries on his legacy. Many analysts linked his political rise to a supposed surge in Japanese nationalism, pointing to increasing defense budgets and retrenched denialism regarding abuses committed by Imperial Japan before and during World War II.
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Scholars say East and West view the last Soviet leader differently.
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Professor Nyhan discusses with NBC the effort by Google and social media platforms to preemptively debunk misinformation or conspiracy theories by telling people what to watch out for. A new study indicates combating false claims that way has some potential. Read the full article HERE!
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As political polarization in the U.S. grows, researchers are working to understand what's driving it and what can be done to address it. Already political scientists know that citizens often don't understand the political positions of their party and don't follow debates in Congress. Yet, some are increasingly willing to discriminate against those of the opposing party, allowing their animosity to spill over into daily life.
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The lab will share interactive data tracking polarization in the U.S. in real time.
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