Metacognitive training reduces hostility between left-wing and right-wing voters. By exposing people to surprising facts that challenge their political stereotypes, scientists found that individuals on both the political left and right became more open-minded toward their rivals.
Metacognitive training reduces hostility between left-wing and right-wing voters. By exposing people to surprising facts that challenge their political stereotypes, scientists found that individuals on both the political left and right became more open-minded toward their rivals.
Avi Lewis wins - prepare to fight the NDP's right wing
Avi Lewis won the NDP leadership race on the first ballot, cleanly beating the second place finisher, Edmonton MP Heather McPherson.
It was a decisive win that pushed against the party establishment who were largely championing McPherson. Other candidates represented the pull of the status quo of “respectable” politics.