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David C. Barker

Latest articles by David C. Barker

Mischiefs of Faction
Distrust of fact-checking is not restricted to the rightDistrust of fact-checking is not restricted to the right
Mischiefs of Faction

Fact-checking fails to move the needle toward one’s political opponents.

By David C. Barker, Kim L. Nalder and 1 more
Mischiefs of Faction
Democrats pander. Republicans shirk. Both should worry progressive activists.Democrats pander. Republicans shirk. Both should worry progressive activists.
Mischiefs of Faction

Democrats tend to believe in the wisdom of crowds more than Republicans.

By David C. Barker
Mischiefs of Faction
Progressive protesters face longer odds than the Tea Party didProgressive protesters face longer odds than the Tea Party did
Mischiefs of Faction

Experiments suggest progressives will have a harder time converting protests into policy, compared with the Tea Party.

By David C. Barker, Kim L. Nalder and 1 more

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