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James L. Gibson

James L. Gibson is the Sidney W. Souers Professor of Government at Washington University in St. Louis.
Why Americans Are Less Likely To Voice Their Opinions On Political Issues Courtesy: Catherine Cruz

Why Americans Are Less Likely To Voice Their Opinions On Political Issues

The robust debate so necessary to deliberations in a democracy is squelched as the views of a minority come to be seen as the only “acceptable” political views.