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Whether we are talking about Minnesota or Greenland, or a score of other contested narratives within the field of political conflict, the role of a person’s ideological and partisan leaning has probably never been more...more
The 2020 election seems to be nearing the end of the vote-counting phase, with the final ballots in Nevada, Arizona, and Pennsylvania being tallied as I write. But one clear loser is already evident: the preelection polls....more
Only recently, we had a 24-7 news bubble on the coronavirus pandemic, and it didn’t seem like anything could break it. Now, however, our television screens are filled with scenes of protest and violent confrontation. The...more
After a brief time when it seemed that Americans were coming together in favor of social isolation to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, it seems that our response is now getting more polarized by the day. As the...more
Despite political and economic uncertainties, markets and deal activity were resilient in 2019, and strong fundamentals remain in place heading into 2020. Companies continue to face a challenging litigation and enforcement...more
It looks like we are heading into another one of those times, like the OJ or Casey Anthony trials, when all of the nation’s attention will be fixated on an interesting and high-stakes legal process. As the impeachment inquiry...more
In our age, the social networks and airwaves are awash in fake news and rumors of fake news. In that context, it seems, people respond by seeking refuge in their own fortresses. That means doubling down on their core...more
A jury’s decision in a case will often come down to their view of fairness. That word, of course, is subjective. However, even when jurors delve into the legal instructions and understand those instructions, they often find...more
At This stage, we are used to polarization in politics, with Red- and Blue-America divided on nearly every policy issue we can imagine. But there is a growing realization that this polarization isn’t just politics. Instead,...more
Social scientists who study political orientation are realizing that it is something more than discrete attitudes about issues or candidates. Research shows that one’s identification as “liberal” or “conservative” also has to...more
If your jurors are dug in on questionable beliefs, that can matter in how they view your case. Maybe they think that every large company puts greed over lives. Perhaps they believe that every officer is always telling the...more
It is almost election time again. But the normally low-turnout midterm may not be in the cards this time around, owing to the outrage on both sides of the political spectrum. And some believe that it’s a shame that we have...more
I like to scan the social science releases from ScienceDaily, and a new one caught my eye entitled, “What is the meaning of life? Ask a conservative.” The science discussed in this release shows that conservatives are more...more
Conventional thinking about the two sides of the political spectrum in the United States has always held that both sides, liberals and conservatives alike, basically respect the democratic institutions of government, they...more