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Researchers found that people on the right who felt the most hostility toward the left, and the most warmth toward the right, were more likely to oppose climate policy. (Getty Images/Unsplash+)

Climate policy isn’t partisan — research suggests more on the right support it than oppose it

Emily Huddart, University of British Columbia and Tony Silva, University of British Columbia

Building broader support for climate action will require engaging people across political lines in ways that reduce, rather than heighten, partisan divisions.
Campaign signs are seen on lawns in the Toronto riding of Davenport on Canada’s federal election day in October 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Vincent Elkaim

Canada isn’t deeply polarized — yet. What new research reveals about partisan animosity

Emily Huddart, University of British Columbia and Tony Silva, University of British Columbia

For now, the Canadian polarization story is one of caution, not crisis. Our political differences are real, but haven’t yet deeply divided us.
Actor Pedro Pascal at the Venice Film Festival on Sept. 3, 2022. Pascal was recently crowned the internet’s daddy. (Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

What does it mean to be a ‘daddy’?

Tony Silva, University of British Columbia

Contrary to stereotypes, relationships between older and younger men were not all about money or sex, but rather mentorship and support.
Sexual encounters with men do not affect how these straight men perceive their identity. (Shutterstock)

Why some straight men have sex with other men

Tony Silva, University of British Columbia

Why do men identify as straight if they have sex with other men? And why would a straight man have sex with another man in the first place?

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