3 Questions: Charles Stewart on the Covid-19 pandemic’s impact on the 2020 elections
Head of the MIT Election Data and Science Lab discusses the greatest risks, voting by mail, zombies, and asteroids.
Head of the MIT Election Data and Science Lab discusses the greatest risks, voting by mail, zombies, and asteroids.
How do we understand Russia’s multi-layered interference in the 2016 elections? A Russia expert and professor of history analyzes Russia’s motives.
Associate Professor Devin Caughey’s new book looks at a massive political shift that took place in a one-party region.
Founder Teppei Yamamoto designs new tools to comprehend political behavior transformed by digital technology.
In Justin Khoo’s new class, students explore how language affects censorship, dissent, truth, and propaganda.
A Mens et Manus America conversation with Jason Jay reveals research on how to have meaningful conversations with people holding opposing viewpoints.
Adam Berinsky and Ezra Zuckerman Sivan present research on rumors and falsehoods in U.S. politics.
Founded by political scientist Charles Stewart III, the Election Lab focuses on non-partisan research, data, and analysis to improve elections.
Scholar and noted expert in the life of French diplomat and political scientist Alexis de Tocqueville was an acclaimed MIT teacher.
Joint course helps students meet the complex challenges of modern election systems.
MIT historian’s re-evaluation of Democracy in America emphasizes Alexis de Tocqueville’s doubts and concerns about politics in the United States.
Study shows that low-information voters are most likely to be swayed by candidates’ appearances.
Wael Ghonim, the Google executive and lauded online activist behind Egypt’s democracy movement, urges ‘action’ during a time of uncertainty.