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The interaction between the state and citizens of marginalized neighborhoods does not only take place in cooperation or conflict but also in the spaces 'inbetween'.

A new report shows 81 per cent of Australians agree our politicians generally think too short-term when making decisions.

A new UdeM study examines how a person's lifestyle influences our assumptions about their political leanings and how valid those assumptions are. Can we infer a person's voting preferences from their lifestyle choices' Are certain characteristics, such as the type of car you drive or leisure activities, really associated with different political parties' The answer seems to be yes, according to a new study by Catherine Ouellet , a professor in the Department of Political Science at Université de Montréal.

To limit global warming, Germany is set to become climate-neutral in 2045.

Our legal order and democracy must be modernized. We have to ensure that we can continue to make acceptable decisions when interests clash.

Starting 8 May, voters in the European elections will be able to use Smartwielen, the online platform coordinated by the University of Luxembourg and the Zentrum fir politesch Bildung.

In a couple of days, millions of citizens will cast their vote in the European elections - in paper ballots, online or electronically supported.

More than one in five 10-year-olds experienced physical punishment in 2020 and 2021 in the UK, reports a new research briefing by UCL researchers. Physical punishment, such as smacking and hitting, is the most common form of violence against children. Scotland and Wales recently prohibited physical punishment in all settings, while physical punishment in the home remains legal in England and Northern Ireland.

Professor Terry Flew, in Digital Communications and Culture, says the Australian government's battle with Elon Musk and X over violent content appears admirable, but will it change anything for those

The Knowledge Centre Data & Society launched the AI voting guide on 30 April. The guide breaks down what the various political parties think about topics relating to artificial intelligence (AI) and data, such as education, work and inclusion.

Will U.S. aid change the trajectory of the war in Ukraine? Congress has officially approved $61 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine.