WYM ModSep 30
Radical blame game? Eileen Sullivan reveals federal agencies like HUD and Veterans Affairs breaking tradition by using partisan language, blaming the "radical" left and Democrats for the looming government shutdown. This shift signals deepening political polarization in official messaging. Explore the full story here: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/30/us/politics/federal-agencies-government-shutdown.html #EileenSullivan #governmentshutdown #partisanlanguage #politicalpolarization
Multiple Federal Agencies Blame ‘Radical’ Left and Democrats for Shutdown

Agencies including the housing department and Veterans Affairs used unusually partisan language to blame liberals and congressional Democrats for the pending government shutdown.

The New York Times
PsyPostFeb 6, 2025
More biased = more trustworthy? New research uncovers a troubling trend among Democrats and Republicans https://www.psypost.org/more-biased-more-trustworthy-new-research-uncovers-a-troubling-trend-among-democrats-and-republicans/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #PoliticalBias #PartisanLanguage #TrustInPolitics #PoliticalPolarization #DivisivePolitics
More biased = more trustworthy? New research uncovers a troubling trend among Democrats and Republicans

Ever wonder why political conversations feel so divisive? New research reveals that the words we use to describe events—even if technically accurate—can fuel polarization. Partisan language boosts trust within groups but breeds distrust and anger across party lines.

PsyPost