American Political Science Review

Confronting Core Issues: A Critical Assessment of Attitude Polarization Using Tailored Experiments

Confronting Core Issues: A Critical Assessment of Attitude Polarization Using Tailored Experiments By Yamil Ricardo Velez, Columbia University, and Patrick Liu, Columbia University A long-standing debate in political psychology considers whether individuals update their beliefs […]

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Democratic Equality Beyond Deliberation

Democratic Equality Beyond Deliberation By Justin Pottle, Loyola University Chicago Many theorists believe ideals of deliberation realize democratic equality by ensuring each speaker’s influence is commensurate with the strength of the reasons they give. This […]

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Do Local Roots Impact Washington Behaviors? District Connections and Representation in the U.S. Congress

Do Local Roots Impact Washington Behaviors? District Connections and Representation in the U.S. Congress By Jesse Crosson, Purdue University, and Jaclyn Kaslovsky, Rice University Although commentators often point to the political value of legislators’ geographic […]

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Elite Cues and Noncompliance

Elite Cues and Noncompliance By Zachary P. Dickson and Sara B. Hobolt, London School of Economics Political leaders increasingly use social media to speak directly to voters, but the extent to which elite cues shape […]