politics

UCI doctoral student in anthropology explores the experiences of undocumented people and exposes their mistreatment

Dylan Green describes the challenges of seeking local elected office, and why more scientists should do so

Peter Ditto discusses how everyone can remain level-headed in these tense times

Peter Ditto, UCI professor of psychological science, is among the co-authors of a study – published in the journal Science – that describes the bitter polarization between the nation’s Republican and Democratic parties as “political sectarianism.” The project involved a team of political science, psychology, sociology, economics and communication experts who reviewed a broad survey […]

Disconnect found between political affiliation, political decisions in the cognitively impaired

The protests over George Floyd’s death and the wider activism seeking to end police brutality and fight anti-Black racism are swiftly reshaping political discourse. With the elections in November, the question is whether the energy and anger of this moment will lead to lasting political change. Davin Phoenix, an associate professor of political science at […]

Feb. 28 conference will explore what-if scenarios that could undermine public acceptance of November vote results

Negative, positive political rhetoric about immigration affects well-being of targets

UC conference on topical issue inspires students, such as UCI’s Henry Glitz

Chancellor’s Professor Richard Hasen explores legacy of conservative Supreme Court icon Antonin Scalia in new book