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    Science is simply one element out of many in public policy decision making.

Science is simply one element out of many in public policy decision making.

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Science is often hailed as an important part of public policy decision making.  In new research that looks at the role of science among state and local public policy makers in the State of Idaho, Susan Mason finds science’s importance varies by public policy arena and type of public official (elected or non-elected). Science appears to be just one […]

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    Exposure to discussion and disagreement does not discourage women from political participation any more than men.

Exposure to discussion and disagreement does not discourage women from political participation any more than men.

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Scholarly work has found that there is a consistent gap in political campaign activism between men and women. One potential explanation, grounded in social psychology, is that women have greater exposure to disagreement and resource disparities, which makes them less likely to participate politically. In new research, Paul A. Djupe, Scott D. McClurg, and Anand E. Sokhey examine social […]

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