“The happy Union of these States is a wonder; their Constitution a miracle; their example the hope of Liberty throughout the world.”– James Madison, 1829.

Madison, who became the nation’s fourth president (1809-1817), is widely celebrated as the “Father of the Constitution” for his crucial role in drafting that famous document – a charter that would stand the test of time as an enduring beacon of democracy. And it did for a remarkable period.

Informed Consent Forms (ICFs) are an essential component of research involving human subjects. ICFs provide participants with general information about the study, participant expectations, risks/benefits, compensation/expenses and privacy safeguards. In an effort to provide additional information for ethical and legal purposes, the length of ICFs have significantly increased over recent decades (Albala, Doyle & Appelbaum, 2010; Kass, et al, 2011; Corneli & Sugarman, 2017).

American Politics and the Polarization Paradox: Is the Divide as Wide as we Think?

By Victoria Parker
Doctoral Student, Social Psychology, Wilfrid Laurier University

Anne Wilson
Professor, Social Psychology, Wilfrid Laurier University

Probably all of us have had an experience was so unexpected or startling that we were able to remember years later where we were and what we were doing when it happened.

In my case, one such memorable moment happened 50 years ago this coming Saturday. It was at the height of what became known as the “October crisis.” I was asleep at home in Manotick, south of Ottawa, when the phone rang from the New York news desk of my employer, Time magazine: