Power
Disinformation and other forms of ‘sharp power’ now sit alongside the ‘hard power’ of tanks and ‘soft power’ of ideas in policy handbook
Disinformation and other forms of ‘sharp power’ now sit alongside the ‘hard power’ of tanks and ‘soft power’ of ideas in policy handbook Three forms of power exist: hard power (coercion through force or economic pressure), soft power (attracting others through credibility, legitimacy, and cultural appeal), and sharp power (manipulating others through disinformation, covert influence, […]
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Trump’s first 100 days show him dictating the terms of press coverage − following Hungarian strongman Viktor Orbán’s playbook for media control
Trump’s first 100 days show him dictating the terms of press coverage − following Hungarian strongman Viktor Orbán’s playbook for media control President Donald Trump has taken steps to dictate the terms of press coverage, mirroring Hungarian strongman Viktor Orbán’s playbook for media control. Trump’s administration has barred The Associated Press from the Oval Office, […]
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Nine Finalists Advance in NASA’s Power to Explore Challenge
Nine Finalists Advance in NASA’s Power to Explore Challenge Nine finalists have been selected from 45 semifinalist student essays in NASA’s Power to Explore Challenge, a national writing competition for K-12 students. The challenge asked students to explore how NASA has powered its science missions and dream up their own radioisotope-powered science mission, with the […]
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Utilities choosing coal, solar, nuclear or other power sources have a lot to consider, beyond just cost
Utilities choosing coal, solar, nuclear or other power sources have a lot to consider, beyond just cost Utilities choosing power sources must consider factors beyond just cost, including reliability, flexibility, and environmental impact. The levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) is a key metric for comparing different power sources, with solar and wind energy having the […]
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ICE has broad power to detain and arrest noncitizens – but is still bound by constitutional limits
ICE has broad power to detain and arrest noncitizens – but is still bound by constitutional limits ICE has broad powers to detain and arrest noncitizens, but its authority is still bound by constitutional limits, including the rights to free speech, assembly, and due process. Despite its significant budget of approximately $8 billion, ICE does […]
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What the Supreme Court’s ruling on man wrongly deported to El Salvador says about presidential authority and the rule of law
What the Supreme Court’s ruling on man wrongly deported to El Salvador says about presidential authority and the rule of law The Supreme Court has unanimously upheld a lower court order directing the Trump administration to “facilitate” the return of Kilmar Abrego García, a Maryland man who was wrongly deported to El Salvador. The court’s […]
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The founder kings of Silicon Valley: Dual-class stock gives US social media company controllers nearly as much power as ByteDance has over TikTok
The founder kings of Silicon Valley: Dual-class stock gives US social media company controllers nearly as much power as ByteDance has over TikTok TikTok’s dual-class share structure is not unique; American companies like Meta, Snap, and Twitter also use this model to concentrate control in the hands of a few individuals. The US government’s ban-or-sell […]
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How feeling powerful at work can haunt you at night
How feeling powerful at work can haunt you at night New research reveals that feeling powerful at work creates both benefits and challenges that can affect your ability to relax at home. The study offers important insights for employees with influence and their managers. “Power isn’t simply good or bad for the powerholder.” The researchers […]
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Trump is not a king – but that doesn’t stop him from reveling in his job’s most ceremonial and exciting parts
Trump is not a king – but that doesn’t stop him from reveling in his job’s most ceremonial and exciting parts President Donald Trump speaks with Elon Musk next to a Tesla Model S on the South Lawn of the White House on March 11, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Heads of state are the symbolic […]
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From Greenland to Fort Bragg, America is caught in a name game where place names become political tools
From Greenland to Fort Bragg, America is caught in a name game where place names become political tools President Donald Trump re-renamed Denali as Mount McKinley in 2025. Tim Rains/National Park Service, CC BY Place names are more than just labels on a map. They influence how people learn about the world around them and […]
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