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‘This will not end here’: A scholar explains why Charlie Kirk’s killing could embolden political violence
‘This will not end here’: A scholar explains why Charlie Kirk’s killing could embolden political violence Charlie Kirk’s killing has brought renewed attention to the climate of political violence in America, with a significant increase in threats against officeholders and politicians at all levels. The scholar Arie Perliger warns that this trend could embolden political […]
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First lady Melania Trump meets with White House AI task force
First lady Melania Trump meets with White House AI task force First Lady Melania Trump met with the White House AI task force. The meeting was likely focused on exploring ways to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) in various aspects of governance and public policy. The First Lady’s involvement in this initiative suggests […]
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Reducing American antisemitism requires more than condemning opposition to Israel and targeting elite universities
Reducing American antisemitism requires more than condemning opposition to Israel and targeting elite universities Reducing American antisemitism requires a more nuanced approach than simply condemning opposition to Israel or targeting elite universities. The Trump administration’s policies on antisemitism have been criticized for ignoring right-wing antisemitism and instead focusing on punishing pro-Israel activism at universities, which […]
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Harvard fights to keep enrolling international students – 4 essential reads about their broader impact
Harvard fights to keep enrolling international students – 4 essential reads about their broader impact Harvard University has temporarily blocked a Trump administration order that would have revoked its authorization to enroll international students, escalating the ongoing conflict between the university and the White House. The Trump administration’s efforts to increase vetting and screening of […]
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US swing toward autocracy doesn’t have to be permanent – but swinging back to democracy requires vigilance, stamina and elections
US swing toward autocracy doesn’t have to be permanent – but swinging back to democracy requires vigilance, stamina and elections The United States is no longer a democracy. At least, that’s the verdict of one nonprofit, the Center for Systemic Peace, which measures regime qualities of countries worldwide based on the competitiveness and integrity of […]
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Why was it hard for the GOP – which controls Congress – to pass its spending bill?
Why was it hard for the GOP – which controls Congress – to pass its spending bill? U.S. Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was one of 10 Democrats who voted to break the filibuster on the GOP funding bill. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Facing a threat of imminent government shutdown, nine Democrats joined GOP Senate colleagues […]
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What happens when leaders have loyalists in charge of men with guns: Lessons for the US from Nicaragua, Syria and other authoritarian countries
What happens when leaders have loyalists in charge of men with guns: Lessons for the US from Nicaragua, Syria and other authoritarian countries Syrian army special forces in 2005, wearing pictures of their president, Bashar Assad, his father, Hafez, and brother, Basil, on their uniform, stand guard at a Lebanese military air base. Patrick Baz/AFP […]
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I study refugees, and here are the facts on the history and impact of refugee resettlement in the US
I study refugees, and here are the facts on the history and impact of refugee resettlement in the US Borders: closed. Anton Petrus/Moment via Getty Refugees haven’t been welcome in the United States since the first day of President Donald Trump’s second term, when he signed an executive order suspending the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program […]
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Is the US heading for a government shutdown? 5 essential reads to occupy the mind while we wait to find out
Is the US heading for a government shutdown? 5 essential reads to occupy the mind while we wait to find out Hello, shutdown, my old friend … Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Brinkmanship, a political scramble to keep the lights on in Washington and finger-pointing over who is to the blame – we’ve […]
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How Jesse Jackson embodied Southern politics − and changed American elections
How Jesse Jackson embodied Southern politics − and changed American elections Holding hands with other prominent Black leaders, the Rev. Jesse Jackson crossed the Edmund Pettus bridge in Selma, Alabama, on March 9, 2025, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday.” Like several survivors of that violent day in 1965, when police brutally attacked […]
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