PARTISAN DIFFERENCES

Apr 25 2025POLITICS

How Political Beliefs Shape Science in Policy

Science is a powerful tool. It can guide policy and shape the future. Yet, how science is used in policy-making can vary greatly. This is especially true when it comes to political beliefs. Think tanks and Congress often reflect these differences. Political leanings can influence how science is cited. This means that the same scientific evidence might be interpreted...

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Apr 23 2025POLITICS

Trump's Second Term: A Mixed Bag of Approval and Criticism

The 100-day mark of President Trump's second term has brought mixed reviews from the American public. The President is getting a thumbs down from 60% of the people. This is a drop of 7% since February. The economy is a big worry. More people now think the economy will be worse in a year. This is up from 37% in February. The President's handling of the economy h...

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