College student voting jumped in 2020 presidential election

"...despite a global pandemic, and systemic challenges throughout our democracy, college students are supporting each other to participate...."

Robin Smyton - Tufts • futurity
Nov. 12, 2021 ~7 min

COVID-19 had a surprising effect on 2020 US election

A new study of the US 2020 election shows that Donald Trump actually lost more ground to Joe Biden in counties that experienced fewer COVID-19 cases,

Karl Greenberg-NYU • futurity
Nov. 5, 2021 ~5 min


Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified that the company's algorithms are dangerous – here's how they can manipulate you

You have evolved to tap into the wisdom of the crowds. But on social media, your cognitive biases can lead you astray, something organized disinformation campaigns count on.

Filippo Menczer, Luddy Distinguished Professor of Informatics and Computer Science, Indiana University • conversation
Oct. 7, 2021 ~10 min

Facebook's algorithms fueled massive foreign propaganda campaigns during the 2020 election – here's how algorithms can manipulate you

You have evolved to tap into the wisdom of the crowds. But on social media your cognitive biases can lead you astray, something organized disinformation campaigns count on.

Filippo Menczer, Luddy Distinguished Professor of Informatics and Computer Science, Indiana University • conversation
Sept. 20, 2021 ~10 min

Making voting easier for previously incarcerated people

People rarely vote after being incarcerated. Associate Professor Ariel White wonders what can be done about it.

Will Sullivan | MIT Governance Lab • mit
Aug. 2, 2021 ~7 min

News media accidentally boosted Russian disinformation tweets

"...in their effort to turn heads, these legacy outlets were contributing to the growth of Russian sock puppet accounts."

Bert Gambini-Buffalo • futurity
July 16, 2021 ~6 min

Preference for round numbers skews job stats in the news

Unemployment stats that pass a round number like 5.0% tend to get more news coverage than those that 4.9, for example. That could affect elections.

Stanford • futurity
June 15, 2021 ~7 min

School board meetings could be less dull, more inclusive

New research suggests that changing the format of school board meetings could expand attendance and boost trust in public officials.

Jill Kimball-Brown • futurity
May 27, 2021 ~9 min


Competition heats up in the melting Arctic, and the US isn't prepared to counter Russia

Russia is attempting to claim more of the Arctic seabed – an area rich in oil, gas and minerals – and its fleet of icebreakers is helping shipping expand. The US needs some creative ideas to catch up.

Rockford Weitz, Professor of Practice & Director, Fletcher Maritime Studies Program, The Fletcher School, Tufts University • conversation
April 19, 2021 ~9 min

5 things to know about Georgia’s voting law

Will Georgia's new voting law disenfranchise minority voters or expand voting rights? Political scientist Marc Meredith offers his takeaways.

Kristen deGroot-Penn • futurity
April 8, 2021 ~8 min

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