Having it your way on political websites and seeing only the content that aligns with your beliefs is not good for democracy, according to a UB expert in the political effects of communication technology.
Unexpected life events can lead to political polarization, pushing moderates toward the spectrum’s extremes, according to study co-authored by UB psychologist.
As the transition of power begins in Washington, a new book is adding valuable insight to the dialogue through its exploration of the media conditions that allowed for the Donald Trump phenomenon to take place.
The Technē Institute will present The Purple State, a participatory performance evening that explores the impact of social media on elections, voter behaviors and political polarization, on Nov. 8 in the UB Center for the Arts.
Republicans embrace the conservative label more enthusiastically than Democrats are willing to self-identify as liberals, according to a new study by a UB political scientist.