Extreme Polarization and Fear of ‘the Other Side’ Poisons Political Discourse, Panelists Say
The good news is Americans dislike political polarization. The bad news is, everyone thinks the…
Monika McDermott
Election 2020 Likely to be Chaotic, Says Professor
This fall was always going to be a tumultuous time for the United States thanks…
Fordham-Designed Poll Reveals Attitudes, Inequities Prevalent During COVID-19
When Monika McDermott, Ph.D., met in January with students enrolled in the inaugural cohort of…
New Certificate Program to Offer Expertise in Polling
In the run up to national elections, not a day goes by when a poll…
Whitaker Porter, GSAS ’19: Looking to Build Bridges in a Divided Republic
Whitaker Porter was torn. She was graduating from high school and planning to attend college…
Veteran News Anchor Dan Rather on America’s National Identity: “The Heart of Patriotism is Humility”
In a time of deep political polarization, former CBS Evening News anchor Dan Rather said…
Measuring the Effects of Masculine and Feminine Traits on Voting
In 1976 Sandra Bem, an American psychologist, created the Bem Sex-Role Inventory, a test that…
Five Facts About Election Polling
At this stage of an election, public polls—conducted by the media, universities and private polling…
Professors Discuss the ‘Hows’ and ‘Whys’ of Election 08
The November elections heralded big changes in American politics, and not just because of the…
Fordham Professor Crunches Numbers on Election Night
If current presidential polls hold steady for Sen. Barack Obama, Monika McDermott, Ph.D., may be…