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members of the Detroit Lions kneel before a game
Voices & Opinion
September 14, 2020 | 03:49 pm

NFL owners are now willing to support players’ protests

“[T]he National Football League’s newfound appreciation for its players’ civil rights gestures is likely to be tested by the election season and by fans’ spending power,” says political scientist Bethany Lacina.

topics: Bethany Lacina, Department of Political Science, School of Arts and Sciences,
Protest sign featuring a cutout of the White House with a "For Sale" sign alongside an American flag, in front of a US government building.
Society & Culture
July 6, 2020 | 10:01 am

Corporate money in politics threatens US democracy—or does it?

In a new book, Rochester political scientist David Primo and his coauthor argue that the influence of campaign financing is misunderstood by voters, policymakers, the media, and political analysts.

topics: David Primo, Department of Political Science, elections, featured-post-side, School of Arts and Sciences,
photo of cleaning
Science & Technology
June 9, 2020 | 05:04 pm

How to clean and disinfect—the right way

As businesses and other aspects of the economy open up, xxperts at the Medical Center offer tips for how to clean and disinfect your home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

topics: COVID-19, Department of Environmental Medicine, featured-post-side, Medical Center,
In black and white, scene from Andy Griffith Show in which Opie courts older girl.
Society & Culture
June 8, 2020 | 10:09 am

Why ‘playing hard to get’ may actually work

“Playing hard to get makes it seem as if you are more in demand—we call that having higher mate value,” says Harry Reis, a University of Rochester psychologist who collaborated on a new study that examined the mating strategy.

topics: Department of Psychology, Harry Reis, relationships, School of Arts and Sciences,
Four lollipops with cartoon eyes and facial expressions on pink background.
Society & Culture
May 19, 2020 | 11:21 am

Reading your partner’s emotions correctly when it matters

A new study shows that couples who accurately perceive appeasement emotions, such as embarrassment, have better relationships than those who feel anger or contempt.

topics: Department of Psychology, relationships, School of Arts and Sciences,