“Incivility may grab attention, but the ultimate result is less interest in what you have to say,” researchers say.

As an economist, I know that defaulting on the national debt would have real-life consequences. Even the threat of pushing the U.S. into default has an economic impact.

Researchers in Sweden say the United States is in danger of alienating younger adults who see their elected officials getting older and older every year.

Pandemic-related words continue to be the most commonly used in the English language -- almost three years after the emergence of COVID-19.

Accusations of antisemitism often seem like a kind of Rorschach test. Where some people see antisemitism, others see a legitimate opinion or statement.

The neck-and-neck race for control of the U.S. Senate during the 2022 midterm elections is particularly unwelcome news for Democrats.