Is watching believing?
In spreading politics, videos may not be much more persuasive than their text-based counterparts.
In spreading politics, videos may not be much more persuasive than their text-based counterparts.
MIT professor of political science Charles Stewart III discusses the status of US election administration.
Professor Lily Tsai’s new book explains how “retributive justice,” the high-profile sanctioning of some in society, helps authoritarians solidify public support.
PhD student Ying Gao's research reveals that the urban poor in the developing world are politically engaged and capable of effecting change.
New research by political science PhD candidate Meicen Sun illuminates the broad economic and political impacts of internet restrictions.
Experiment with Facebook-flagged content shows groups of laypeople reliably rate stories as effectively as fact-checkers do.
Study finds public anticorruption campaigns bolster leaders, even when such measures lack tangible results.
MIT economist sees overlooked value in repairs, upgrades, and user fees to help fund projects.
PhD student Minh Trinh studies misreporting of government statistics and the effect on accountability in his home country of Vietnam.
In the U.S. and globally, cultures with a high level of collectivism tend to encourage masking during the pandemic.
Yes, in some ways. A new study shows Twitter users post even more misinformation after other users correct them.
MIT students lead first-ever Global Teaching Labs workshop in Sudan.
Different social and racial groups have varying views of the problem’s urgency.
Former British foreign minister says “countervailing power” must be developed to protect human rights and safeguard democracy.
Study: On social media, most people do care about accurate news but need reminders not to spread misinformation.