Two studies identify conditions under which positive political framing of refugees reduces anti-immigrant sentiment. The argument is that portraying refugees as vulnerable, assimilable, and deserving of help produces measurable declines in xenophobic attitudes.
How we perceive protest violence matters greatly. This study examines how framing affects whether protests appear violent, and consequently, support for repression.
A new study explores how voters respond to ballot propositions requiring tax dollars. Using original experimental data, it examines the effect of language specificity on voter support.