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How to Study Democratic Backsliding

As democracy continues to backslide, IPR political scientist James Druckman proposes an overarching framework to analyze the threats to democracy in a new working paper.

Quantifying the Power of Bipartisan Coalitions

May 31, 2023
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Study by IPR political scientist Laurel Harbridge-Yong shows the benefits of working together persist even as polarization in Congress has risen.

‘Puncturing’ the Narrative of Racial Progress

May 23, 2023
Jennifer Richeson
Distinguished social psychologist reveals how Americans overestimate advances in racial equality, distorting reality and derailing progress.

IPR Psychologist Collaborates on an Interdisciplinary Model to Address Mental Health

May 18, 2023
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Robin Nusslock and his colleagues outline model in the inaugural issue of Nature Mental Health.

Coronavirus Media Mentions

May 16, 2023
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Stay up-to-date with the latest IPR faculty media mentions concerning COVID-19 as well as other IPR news related to the coronavirus in 2023.

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