Affective Polarization and Democratic Backsliding
Evidence is strong that affective polarization and democratic backsliding are interlinked phenomena.
published by on October 26, 2024
Handbook of Affective Polarization

Evidence is strong that affective polarization and democratic backsliding are interlinked phenomena.
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