3 Questions: Ariel White on the impact of incarceration on voting
The political consequence of even short jail terms is disproportionately pushing African-American voters out of the electorate.
The political consequence of even short jail terms is disproportionately pushing African-American voters out of the electorate.
New technologies and campus engagement helped to spur a 26.4 percent increase in voting rates from 2014 to 2018.
How do we understand Russia’s multi-layered interference in the 2016 elections? A Russia expert and professor of history analyzes Russia’s motives.
Associate Professor Danny Hidalgo’s work reveals some difficult truths about money, elections, and political influence.
At MIT forum, scholars wrestle with the dynamics of a global political trend.
Study analyzes how networks can distort voters’ perceptions and change election results.
Media historian and expert on conservatism considers the end of rational dialog.
MIT study finds partisan news coverage has a bigger impact on viewers without strong media preferences.
SHASS faculty members offer research-based perspectives with commentaries, plus a Music for the Midterms playlist, and an election book list.
At MIT, “we are committed to looking after each other,” says interim Institute community and equity officer.
In MIT visit, former CIA and NSA director Michael Hayden describes current difficulties faced by society and U.S. intelligence services.
An updated Elections Performance Index from the MIT Election Data and Science Lab evaluates the 2016 election.
Founder Teppei Yamamoto designs new tools to comprehend political behavior transformed by digital technology.
Political scientists Charles Stewart III and Eitan D. Hersh offer insights on data, technology, and election security in an era of rising concern.
Adam Berinsky and Ezra Zuckerman Sivan present research on rumors and falsehoods in U.S. politics.