Tag: Kris Dunn

When Americans believe in redistribution and the right to a job, they’re more likely to vote Democrat

When Americans believe in redistribution and the right to a job, they’re more likely to vote Democrat

The concept of democracy often means different things to different people. But are there elements on which people can agree or disagree? Judd R. Thornton and Kris Dunn examine the relationship between US citizens’ beliefs about democracy and how they vote. They find that while most people believe that free elections and protecting civil rights are […]

The success of populist radical right parties is not a result of heightened participation in politics by authoritarians

The success of populist radical right parties is not a result of heightened participation in politics by authoritarians

Across Europe, the populist right is surging, with UKIP in the UK, Jobbik in Hungary, and the Sweden Democrats amongst others making political weather across the continent. Shane P. Singh and Kris Dunn that their success has not been fuelled by an increase in participation by people or groups with authoritarian tendencies, but instead ‘but instead […]