About one third of young adults are skeptical about democracy

Almost a third of 18-29 year olds are disengaged politically and more open to authoritarianism, according to new survey.

Tufts University • futurity
April 25, 2025 ~8 min

Trump voters are not the obstacle to climate action many think they are

Climate change is not just about facts. It is wrong to dismiss the disengaged on the grounds that they are out of touch with reality.

Karl Dudman, PhD Candidate in Anthropology, University of Oxford • conversation
Jan. 27, 2025 ~8 min


Everything you should know about voter turnout

Political scientists explain what every American should know about voter turnout ahead of the 2024 election, including who shows up and why.

U. Rochester-URMC • futurity
Nov. 4, 2024 ~15 min

I’m a Muslim immigrant and a psychiatrist living in Michigan – I haven’t decided how to vote yet

Naturalized citizens like the author are an important voting bloc, representing 5% of eligible voters in Michigan.

Farha Abassi, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Michigan State University • conversation
Nov. 4, 2024 ~5 min

Monkeys know who will win the election – primal instincts humans share with them shape voters’ choices

Every human brain still holds primitive instincts that we share with our monkey ancestors. Is that part of your brain in charge when you cast your ballot?

Michael Platt, Professor of Marketing and Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Pennsylvania • conversation
Nov. 1, 2024 ~8 min

Should you be worried about manipulation in the 2024 election?

Richard Pildes, a leading scholar of constitutional law, offers insight on new efforts to protect the democratic process.

Addison Dunlap - NYU • futurity
Oct. 31, 2024 ~6 min

What do young voters think about the 2024 election?

A new survey examines Gen Z’s and millennials' views on the issues and candidates in the 2024 election. An expert breaks the results down.

U. Chicago • futurity
Sept. 19, 2024 ~3 min

Do presidential debates matter?

How much do presidential debates matter? An expert digs into the effect of debates and what's different about this election's matchups.

Michigan State • futurity
Sept. 9, 2024 ~10 min


Republicans who question 2020 results expect 2024 election chaos

A new poll suggests republicans who believe trump won in 2020 expect significant chaos in this November's election.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
Aug. 16, 2024 ~7 min

FCC bans robocalls using deepfake voice clones − but AI-generated disinformation still looms over elections

Deepfake technology is widely available, and a pivotal election year lies ahead. The FCC banned AI robocalls, but AI-enhanced disinformation campaigns remain a threat.

Joan Donovan, Assistant Professor of Journalism and Emerging Media Studies, Boston University • conversation
Feb. 8, 2024 ~6 min

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