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Politics and Society
Why Did Republicans Outperform the Polls Again? Two Theories.
Some of the polling error we saw in 2020 is part of a long‐standing issue that isn’t unique just to Trump.
Deepfake Laws Risk Creating More Problems Than They Solve
Although Deepfake technology is relatively new, it is not clear that it creates unique problems. Accordingly, lawmakers and officials should proceed with caution when considering Deepfake technology. Absent careful consideration, legislation intended to prevent the malicious use of Deepfake technology could stifle its valuable uses.
The Future of Telehealth: How COVID-19 Is Changing the Delivery of Virtual Care
Circumventing Section 230: Product Liability Lawsuits Threaten Internet Speech
Recent product liability suits intended to circumvent Section 230’s protections contravene the statute’s purpose and threaten Americans’ access to the tools upon which they increasingly rely.
What Americans Think About Poverty, Wealth, and Work
Findings from the Cato Institute 2019 Welfare, Work, and Wealth National Survey
Featured Podcast
Social Media Reaction to the Attack on the Capitol
Twitter banned President Trump after he used the platform to help spin up a crowd just before last week’s deadly Capitol attack. That should seem like an easy call. But what about similar bans on some Trump supporters? The removal of accounts on various platforms appeared to be fairly widespread. Will Duffield and Matthew Feeney comment.
Featured Book
The Three Language of Politics
Progressives, conservatives, and libertarians are like tribes speaking different languages. Political discussions do not lead to agreement. Instead, most political commentary serves only to increase polarization. The Three Languages of Politics is an accessible, precise, and insightful guide to lowering the barriers coarsening our politics. This is not a book about one ideology over another. Instead, it is a book about how we communicate issues and ideologies and how language intended to persuade instead divides.