politics

The Strength of Relationships Between Americans’ Trust in Institutions and Their Political Affiliations

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Live Poster Session Lionel Muench Lionel Muench is a sophomore at Wesleyan University studying Economics and Data Science. Abstract: Public trust in American institutions has become increasingly polarized along political lines. Using data from the 2021 General Social Survey, this study examined the relationship between trust and confidence in various institutions and political ideology and … Read more

The Association between Freedom of Speech and differing opinions across varying contexts

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Faculty Sponsor: Valarie Nazzaro Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Goes Here Brooks Danile Sophomore at Wesleyan University majoring in Economics and Government. He is from Houston, Texas and is a member of the varsity Lacrosse team. Abstract: Analyzed here is the association between support of controversial opinions in books being expressed and what those controversial opinions … Read more

The Association Between The Format of News Consumption & Campaign Contributions

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Live Poster Session: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/5885719513?omn=95041698380 Mia Enikö Alexander Mia is a Film Studies major at Wesleyan University interested in pursuing a career in marketing and communications post-grad. Outside of the classroom, she serves as Editor-in-Chief of Wesleyan’s literary magazine, plays bass in an indie-rock band, and occasionally creates music videos with her friends. Abstract: As part … Read more

The Association Between Education and Support for Pathways to Citizenship for Undocumented Immigrants Among United States-Born Adults

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Live Poster Session: Zoom Link To Join Noah’s Session Noah Haas Noah Haas is a Wesleyan University senior double-majoring in Government and American Studies with a minor in Human Rights Advocacy. His academic work focuses on political advocacy and social justice, with a particular interest in immigration policy, criminal justice reform, and housing justice. He … Read more