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Why journalists are reluctant to call Trump an authoritarian – and why that matters for democracy
Why journalists are reluctant to call Trump an authoritarian – and why that matters for democracy Many journalists have been reluctant to call Donald Trump an authoritarian due to concerns about labeling him as such, despite his actions exhibiting key indicators of authoritarian behavior. Trump’s actions, including deploying National Guard troops to cities run by […]
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Who was Charlie Kirk? The activist who turned campus politics into national influence
Who was Charlie Kirk? The activist who turned campus politics into national influence Charlie Kirk was a prominent conservative activist, author, and media personality who rose to prominence at 18 by founding Turning Point USA, a conservative youth movement. Kirk’s organization, Turning Point USA, grew into a national force, claiming chapters at over 1,000 campuses, […]
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Bail reforms across the US have shown that releasing people pretrial doesn’t harm public safety
Bail reforms across the US have shown that releasing people pretrial doesn’t harm public safety Bail reforms across the US have shown that releasing people pretrial doesn’t harm public safety, and can even reduce mass pretrial incarceration. The majority of people in jail awaiting trial are unable to pay bail money, and are often held […]
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3 states push to put the Ten Commandments back in school – banking on new guidance at the Supreme Court
3 states push to put the Ten Commandments back in school – banking on new guidance at the Supreme Court Three US states – Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas – have passed laws requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools, despite federal trial court rulings blocking similar legislation. The laws are aimed at […]
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Orwell’s opposition to totalitarianism was rooted in his support for freeing workers from poverty and exploitation
Orwell’s opposition to totalitarianism was rooted in his support for freeing workers from poverty and exploitation George Orwell’s opposition to totalitarianism was rooted in his support for freeing workers from poverty and exploitation, which he explored in his early writing on work, poverty, anti-imperialism, and democratic socialism. Orwell remained a committed democratic socialist until his […]
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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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Football and faith could return to the Supreme Court – this time, over loudspeakers
Football and faith could return to the Supreme Court – this time, over loudspeakers Private schools in Florida are challenging a state athletic association’s policy banning communal prayer over loudspeakers at public stadium events, citing their right to free speech and free exercise of religion. The case, Cambridge Christian School v. Florida High School Athletic […]
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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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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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The rule of law is key to capitalism − eroding it is bad news for American business
The rule of law is key to capitalism − eroding it is bad news for American business The rule of law is crucial for capitalism, but its erosion is threatening the US economy, investor confidence, and global stability. Chaotic deregulation and selective enforcement of laws have led to a decline in respect for the rule […]
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