skyline of Tehran

Time Machine: Iran from the American Perspective

For most of the last century of American history, public opinion on Iran has been shaped by moments of crisis, conflict, and perceived threat. Today, with the United States at war with Iran, those long-standing ... Read Now >
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America’s Mental Health Crisis

Americans are stressed out; they have been living through a pandemic, school shootings, and high inflation. Just in
The History of Juneteenth

The History of Juneteenth

Today is America’s newest federal holiday but most Americans don’t know much about it and don’t celebrate it.
Do Photoshop Disclaimers Work?

Do Photoshop Disclaimers Work?

In a post earlier this year, we looked into the link between body dissatisfaction and the use of
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The History of Black History Month

February is Black History Month and, over the last decade, it has gained a lot more prominence than
The Future of Ranked Choice Voting

The Future of Ranked Choice Voting

Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) got its big Broadway debut last summer but is it ready to open wide?
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What Will Happen? The Future of Rising Temps

Between severe weather events and the COP26 Summit, climate change has been all over the news this year.
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What’s the Skinny?

Is there such a thing as an "ideal" body? Back in 2020, the House of Commons' Women and
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Americans are stressed out!

In our September 30th national poll, more than 18 months after the pandemic started, 77% of Americans were
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Cleveland Museum of Natural History Survey

DESPITE DEEPLY POLARIZED PUBLIC OPINION, NEW POLL SHOWS CLOSE TO 90% OF AMERICANS TRUST IN SCIENCE AND THINK