What to Know About the Origins of ‘Left’ and ‘Right’ in Politics, From the French Revolution to the 2020 Presidential Race

The story begins in France, in the summer of 1789, explains Patrice Higonnet, a professor emeritus of French history at Harvard University. As the French Revolution gained steam, an angry mob had just ...

Implementing selective immigration and import policies could counter the rise in populism

A study involving the UAB has analyzed the effect of foreign trade and immigration on the success of both right- and left-wing populist parties. The analysis reveals how the importation of products ...
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Left-wing authoritarians use egotistical social tactics more often

New research provides evidence that people with left-wing authoritarian traits tend to use more egotistical and opportunistic ...
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Opinion - France’s right and left wing parties are surging. Can it hold the center?

French President Emmanuel Macron took power in 2017, the same year President Trump first moved into the White House courtesy of the Electoral College. Both were insurgents but stood on opposite sides ...
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France’s right and left wing parties are surging. Can it hold the center?

French President Emmanuel Macron took power in 2017, the same year President Trump first moved into the White House courtesy of the Electoral College. Both were insurgents but stood on opposite sides ...