The environment is less of a priority to German voters than it used to be.

"Local news has always been a trusted lifeline for communities, but that trust is surprisingly fragile."

We’re bombarded with messaging trying to hijack our quick fear responses, says political scientist Marika Landau-Wells.

New research suggests why misinformation can spread so rapidly—most shared stories circulate without verification of their underlying facts.

Politics in America have become more upsetting than ever for big chunks of the population, but there are ways to cope.

Professor Evan Lieberman describes new research in which he and colleagues find a sharp partisan divide over providing aid to poor nations.

A bias toward pessimism among US political scientists often leads to inaccurate predictions about threats to democracy, researchers report.

A new survey offers insights into how consumer sentiment shapes holiday spending and broader economic trends.