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The Political Engagement Of The Urban Poor

The Horizons Tracker

A common refrain is that the poorest members of society are the least politically engaged, with this lack of engagement often exacerbating their situation by making politicians less likely to accurately and effectively represent them. Political engagement. The research focuses on Indonesia and tracks 30,000 people over 20 years.

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The Secret: What Great Leaders Know and Do

Lead Change Blog

On September 29, 2014, Ken and Mark joined Becky Robinson to discuss what inspired them to write The Secret , and how the principles they shared over ten years ago are still relevant today. If you enjoyed this video, you may also enjoy our upcoming webinar with Bonnie Marcus, as she shares strategic tips to navigate office politics.

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Research Shows The Growth In Media Bias

The Horizons Tracker

A recent study conducted by the University of Rochester sheds light on the increasing ideological polarization evident in news stories about domestic politics and social issues. million news headlines from major US news outlets, spanning the years 2014 to 2022.

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How The Financial Crisis Saw Support For Populists Rise

The Horizons Tracker

Research from MIT highlighted how people who succumbed to financial difficulty after the crisis became attracted to populist politics and politicians. This period also saw a distinct rightward shift in Hungarian politics. of the vote in 2006, this soared to 17% in 2010 and 20% in 2014. Whereas the far right only secured 2.6%

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What Link Is There Between Wealth And Generosity?

The Horizons Tracker

A recent study , conducted by the London School of Economics & Political Science and the Bank of England, has shed light on the relationship between economic inequality and charitable giving among affluent individuals residing in various communities.

Analysis 113
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Negativity Spreads Faster Than Positivity Online

The Horizons Tracker

News organizations on both the right and the left of the political spectrum were found to use negativity to boost engagement, with the response similarly positive in both audiences. The researchers suggest that the polarized nature of political discourse makes it a perfect environment for negativity to thrive. Fitting in.

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Why You Should Sponsor Others

Leading Blog

Commit your political capital and your clout, while providing air cover so that your protégés can take risks. So when Aversano took the helm in 2014 and started a strategic transformation, he reached out to millennial talent that didn’t look at things from this same altitude. Step 7: Invest in Three Ways. You now need to be “all in.”

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