Governance
Local governments provide proof that polarization is not inevitable
Local governments provide proof that polarization is not inevitable Polarization is not inevitable at the local level, where communities with fewer than 50,000 residents are more resilient to partisan dysfunction. Local governments deal with concrete issues that keep leaders’ attention focused on specific problems, rather than lengthy ideological debates, which can reduce polarization. The national […]
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Companies are already using agentic AI to make decisions, but governance is lagging behind
Companies are already using agentic AI to make decisions, but governance is lagging behind 41% of organizations are already using agentic AI in their daily operations, but only 27% have mature governance frameworks to monitor and manage these systems effectively. The mismatch between AI adoption and governance can lead to major risks, including accountability issues […]
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Can the US ‘run’ Venezuela? Military force can topple a dictator, but it cannot create political authority or legitimacy
Can the US ‘run’ Venezuela? Military force can topple a dictator, but it cannot create political authority or legitimacy The US cannot “run” Venezuela through military force alone, as it cannot create political authority or legitimacy. The Trump administration’s move to govern Venezuela by force reflects a broader trend in US foreign policy that relies […]
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Local democracy is holding strong, but rural communities are falling behind, new survey of Michigan officials shows
Local democracy is holding strong, but rural communities are falling behind, new survey of Michigan officials shows Michigan local officials report strong democracy, but rural communities are falling behind, with only 79% of rural communities reporting relatively good democratic health compared to 92% of urban communities. Rural communities in Michigan are experiencing declining public engagement, […]
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Parents call for New York governor to sign landmark AI safety bill
Parents call for New York governor to sign landmark AI safety bill A group of over 150 parents has sent a letter to New York governor Kathy Hochul urging her to sign the Responsible AI Safety and Education (RAISE) Act without changes. The RAISE Act, which passed in June, requires large AI model developers like […]
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Colorado is pumping the brakes on first-of-its-kind AI regulation to find a practical path forward
Colorado is pumping the brakes on first-of-its-kind AI regulation to find a practical path forward Colorado has delayed the enactment of its comprehensive AI legislation to June 2026, citing pressure from the tech industry and concerns over implementation costs. The state’s AI Act was the first of its kind in the US, aiming to govern […]
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Making progress is more than making policy – what Mamdani can learn from de Blasio about the politics of urban progress
Making progress is more than making policy – what Mamdani can learn from de Blasio about the politics of urban progress Zohran Mamdani’s election as New York City Mayor-elect has raised questions about the feasibility of his progressive policies, but a comparison to former Mayor Bill de Blasio reveals a paradox. Mamdani’s platform includes universal […]
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Debates over presidential power to suspend habeas corpus resurface in Trump administration
Debates over presidential power to suspend habeas corpus resurface in Trump administration The Trump administration has raised the issue of suspending habeas corpus, a constitutional right that protects individuals from arbitrary detention, sparking debates over presidential power and executive overreach. The privilege of habeas corpus was first suspended during the Civil War by President Abraham […]
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Governors are leading the fight against climate change and deforestation around the world, filling a void left by presidents
Governors are leading the fight against climate change and deforestation around the world, filling a void left by presidents Governors from around the world are taking the lead in fighting climate change and deforestation, filling a void left by national governments. The real progress on reducing greenhouse gases and preparing for worsening climate disasters is […]
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From Doing Business to B-READY: World Bank’s new rankings represent a rebrand, not a revamp
From Doing Business to B-READY: World Bank’s new rankings represent a rebrand, not a revamp The World Bank has launched its new flagship report, B-READY, which aims to evaluate business environments through more transparent data and measures social inclusion, environmental sustainability, and public service delivery. B-READY differs from its predecessor, Doing Business, in that it […]
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