This is the mind’s game behind polarization in humans: our opinions are often less about truth and more about identity.

It's a hallmark of the American electoral process: the presidential debate. Millions of people tune into the time-honored tradition, which has long been considered the ultimate showcase for candidates ...

This post was updated Jan. 6 at 7:58 p.m. Imagine this: a student is walking back from class on Bruin Walk. Before they know it, they’re ambushed by a microphone, a camera and a controversial ...

Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - The annual St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute Political Debate highlights the biggest local race in Western New York, and draws some of the top politicians to Buffalo to discuss ...

A series of three experiments found that when people evaluate arguments on political topics, their prior beliefs about that topic are more important than the actual quality of those arguments. People ...