5+ hour, 59+ min ago  (1335+ words) Political polarization generally describes a society splitting into two distinct and opposing groups. Researchers often try to measure this by looking at the differences in opinion between people who identify with major political parties. Some scientists look at emotional divisions,…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (521+ words) An analysis of U.S. statistical data found that, after elections in which political leadership changed, mortality rates increased in counties that supported the losing presidential candidate compared to counties that supported the winning candidate. The increase was on average 7 deaths per…...