… It is true that people are more prone to reasoning in a way that favors their group when their political identity is activated. Yet, the fundamental question is often why some issues get politicized in the first place. To answer that question, one must go deep into understanding political and media institutions. In the American case, it requires us to understand the conservative media ecosystem and its influence on the Republican Party. CONTINUED
Shreeharsh Kelkar (Berkeley), Public Books
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