Persuasion is a vital part of politics—who wins elections and policy disputes often depends
on which side can persuade more people. Given this centrality, the study of persuasion has …

The argumentative theory of reasoning suggests that the main function of reasoning is to
exchange arguments with others. This theory explains key properties of reasoning. When …

How powerful are political parties in sha** citizens' opinions? Despite long‐standing
interest in the flow of influence between partisan elites and citizens, few studies to date …

Influential theories depict politicians as, alternatively, strongly constrained by public opinion,
able to shape public opinion with persuasive appeals, or relatively unconstrained by public …

Do voters have stable immigration views? While any account of immigration politics must
make an assumption about whether underlying attitudes are stable, the literature has been …

Many citizens in the US and abroad fear that democratic institutions have become weak, and
continue to weaken. Politics with the People develops the principles and practice of'directly …

The Coronavirus disease; COVID-19 vaccines will not end the pandemic if they stay in
freezers. In many countries, such as France, COVID-19 vaccines hesitancy is high. It is …

Leadership theories in sociology and psychology argue that effective leaders influence
follower behavior not only through the design of incentives and institutions, but also through …

Informal discussion plays a crucial role in democracy, yet much of its value depends on
diversity. We describe two models of political discussion. The purposive model holds that …

Is public opinion on global climate change stable, with voters holding deeply rooted attitudes
that guide them to consistent policy positions? Or is public opinion malleable, with voters …