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Do we vote solely on the basis of our political views? An international study explores the connection between being left-handed and voting for left-wing parties. Thibaud Moritz/AFP

Left‑handed people tend to be left‑leaning voters

A study across 18 western countries has found that left-handed people sit on the left of the political spectrum and the data suggests it has more to do with identity than biology.
Most domestic terrorists in the U.S. are politically on the right. Paul Campbell, iStock / Getty Images Plus

Right‑wing extremist violence is more frequent and more deadly than left‑wing violence − what the data shows

Donald Trump and top administration officials confidently assert that left-wing political violence is a huge problem in the US. They’re wrong, say researchers who study extremism.
Beatriz Sánchez’s strong finish in the first round of Chile’s presidential election has thrown the race wide open. Her new left-wing party also won 20 congressional seats. Andres Pina/Aton via AP)

Chile heads into presidential runoff with a transformed political landscape

Young parties are bringing new life to Chile’s stale politics, finally ending the post-Pinochet period. As the presidential runoff approaches in December, the race for the presidency is now wide open.

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