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Even when people know better, they often rely on inaccurate or misleading information to make future decisions. But why are we so easily influenced by false statements?

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Impact of Trump Presidency on Environment, Energy

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Political Scientists Available on Presidential Election

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Northwestern University political science professors Alvin B. Tillery Jr., Jaime Dominguez and Laurel Harbridge are available to comment on the presidential election in its final stretch – early predictions, impact of Latino voters, what to make of tightening polls and more.

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Nationally Recognized Homeland and Cyber Security Expert Available to Speak About Hacker Attacks

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Quotes and Availability From 5 Northwestern Profs on Upcoming Presidential Debate

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Takeaways From VP Debate by Northwestern U Expert

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Psychologist's Research Explores Why We Fall Prey to False Statements

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Expert Can Comment on Common Core

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Northwestern University professor James Spillane is available to talk about the ongoing debate over Common Core, including the decision by some states to drop the standards altogether.

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Former High-Level Homeland Security Staffer, Cybersecurity Expert Available to Comment On "Full Review" of Russian Hacking

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Why We Rely on Inaccurate Information

How to Navigate Politics at Thanksgiving

Impact of Trump Presidency on Environment, Energy

Political Scientists Available on Presidential Election

Nationally Recognized Homeland and Cyber Security Expert Available to Speak About Hacker Attacks

Quotes and Availability From 5 Northwestern Profs on Upcoming Presidential Debate

Takeaways From VP Debate by Northwestern U Expert

Psychologist's Research Explores Why We Fall Prey to False Statements

Expert Can Comment on Common Core

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