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3 reasons Republicans’ redistricting power grab might backfire
3 reasons Republicans’ redistricting power grab might backfire Republicans’ redistricting power grab might backfire as Democrats fight back with special elections and new gerrymanders in states like California, Illinois, and New York. The “dummymandering” phenomenon, where parties spread their voters too thin to win safe districts, could lead to unexpected losses for the party that […]
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Authoritarian rulers aren’t new – here’s what Herodotus, an early Greek historian, wrote about them
Authoritarian rulers aren’t new – here’s what Herodotus, an early Greek historian, wrote about them Herodotus, an early Greek historian, wrote about authoritarian rulers thousands of years ago, analyzing the Persian invasion of Greece and its outcome. The Greek victory over Persia was attributed to the fact that many Greek city-states had representative governments, which […]
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The case that saved the press – and why Trump wants it gone
The case that saved the press – and why Trump wants it gone President Donald Trump is attacking the American press through defamation lawsuits against CBS News, The Wall Street Journal, and other media outlets, seeking to restrict journalists’ ability to publish or broadcast critical stories. The Supreme Court’s 1964 ruling in New York Times […]
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Elon Musk’s plans for a new political party will likely be derailed by a US political system hostile to new voices
Elon Musk’s plans for a new political party will likely be derailed by a US political system hostile to new voices Elon Musk’s plan for an America Party may be unlikely to succeed due to the US political system’s structural barriers against new voices and ideas. The two-party control in the US runs contrary to […]
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When socialists win Democratic primaries: Will Zohran Mamdani be haunted by the Upton Sinclair effect?
When socialists win Democratic primaries: Will Zohran Mamdani be haunted by the Upton Sinclair effect? Zohran Mamdani’s primary victory in the New York City mayoral election has drawn comparisons to Upton Sinclair’s 1934 win in California, which was marked by a surprise upset and a radical campaign plan. The 1934 campaign against Sinclair was characterized […]
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Thailand’s judiciary is flexing its muscles, but away from PM’s plight, dozens of activists are at the mercy of capricious courts
Thailand’s judiciary is flexing its muscles, but away from PM’s plight, dozens of activists are at the mercy of capricious courts Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been suspended from office by the Constitutional Court due to a leaked phone conversation disparaging Thailand’s military and showing deference to Cambodia’s Hun Sen, sparking concerns about the […]
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Social media can support or undermine democracy – it comes down to how it’s designed
Social media can support or undermine democracy – it comes down to how it’s designed Social media platforms have a significant impact on democracy, either supporting or undermining it, depending on their design choices. The design of social media platforms can shape user behavior, values, and emotional states, often nudging users toward certain actions that […]
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Justice Department efforts to strip citizenship from naturalized Americans likely violate constitutional rights
Justice Department efforts to strip citizenship from naturalized Americans likely violate constitutional rights The Trump administration’s efforts to strip citizenship from naturalized Americans may violate constitutional rights, as they pursue denaturalization cases without providing adequate due process protections. The government can only take away citizenship in specific situations, such as if someone “illegally procured” citizenship […]
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Inequality has risen from 1970 to Trump − that has 3 hidden costs that undermine democracy
Inequality has risen from 1970 to Trump − that has 3 hidden costs that undermine democracy The US has never been richer, but the gains are so lopsided that the top 10% controls 69% of all wealth, while the bottom half controls just 3%, leading to widening income inequality. The Trump administration’s spending bill cuts […]
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Universities in every state care for congressional papers that document US political history − federal cuts put their work at risk
Universities in every state care for congressional papers that document US political history − federal cuts put their work at risk Universities across the US are preserving congressional papers that document US political history, but federal cuts threaten their work. The preservation and management of these archives require specialized expertise, including digital preservation and data […]
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