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US politics
fromBoston.com
10 hours ago

Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a Republican who became a liberal darling, has died

Retired Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter, influential for two decades, has passed away at age 85.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
10 hours ago

David Souter dies; a Republican who became a liberal darling as Supreme Court justice

Justice David H. Souter, a former Supreme Court Justice, has passed away at the age of 85, remembered for his liberal judicial legacy and humility.
US politics
fromBoston.com
10 hours ago

Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a Republican who became a liberal darling, has died

Retired Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter, influential for two decades, has passed away at age 85.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
10 hours ago

David Souter dies; a Republican who became a liberal darling as Supreme Court justice

Justice David H. Souter, a former Supreme Court Justice, has passed away at the age of 85, remembered for his liberal judicial legacy and humility.
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#authoritarianism
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | A Playbook for Law Firms and Colleges to Stand Up to President Trump

American institutions can fight back against Trump's intimidation tactics.
Law firms have begun creating strategies to uphold democracy and legal principles.
There are historical precedents of Trump's legal defeats that could inform current actions.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | A Playbook for Law Firms and Colleges to Stand Up to President Trump

American institutions can fight back against Trump's intimidation tactics.
Law firms have begun creating strategies to uphold democracy and legal principles.
There are historical precedents of Trump's legal defeats that could inform current actions.
more#authoritarianism
#autocracy
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Opinion | Fight Like Our Democracy Depends on It

Trump's second term poses significant risks to American democracy by attempting to create an unconstrained presidency.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

How Bad Is It?: Andrew Marantz on the Health of Our Democracy

The assessment of American democracy highlights concerns of potential autocratic trends under Trump's leadership by analyzing Orbán's Hungary as a cautionary example.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Opinion | Fight Like Our Democracy Depends on It

Trump's second term poses significant risks to American democracy by attempting to create an unconstrained presidency.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

How Bad Is It?: Andrew Marantz on the Health of Our Democracy

The assessment of American democracy highlights concerns of potential autocratic trends under Trump's leadership by analyzing Orbán's Hungary as a cautionary example.
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#trump
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Sean Hannity Tries to Calm the Waters

Trump appears to lean on Musk for support in governance.
A troubling dynamic exists in American democracy where billionaires influence leadership.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US politics

Opinion | Donald Trump, You're No Franklin Roosevelt

Trump's first 100 days fail to rival FDR's achievements, marked by chaos and an unfulfilled ambition for total control over American democracy.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Cory Booker Hijacks Senate Floor With Marathon All-Nighter Senate Speech Protesting Trump and He's Still Going

Sen. Cory Booker delivered an extended speech to protest the GOP-led agenda and express concerns about American democracy.
fromThe Atlantic
6 months ago
Left-wing politics

This Is a Test

The upcoming election serves as a critical test for America's commitment to democratic values and rejecting extremist leadership.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

A critical look at the Trump Doctrine

Trump's rhetoric connects populism and fascism, indicating a significant impact on American democracy and international norms.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago
US Elections

No One Will Remember Jack Smith's Report

Trump's alleged actions to overturn the 2020 election have serious implications for American democracy, but public interest appears waning.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Sean Hannity Tries to Calm the Waters

Trump appears to lean on Musk for support in governance.
A troubling dynamic exists in American democracy where billionaires influence leadership.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Opinion | Donald Trump, You're No Franklin Roosevelt

Trump's first 100 days fail to rival FDR's achievements, marked by chaos and an unfulfilled ambition for total control over American democracy.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Cory Booker Hijacks Senate Floor With Marathon All-Nighter Senate Speech Protesting Trump and He's Still Going

Sen. Cory Booker delivered an extended speech to protest the GOP-led agenda and express concerns about American democracy.
US Elections
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

No One Will Remember Jack Smith's Report

Trump's alleged actions to overturn the 2020 election have serious implications for American democracy, but public interest appears waning.
more#trump
#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

In 2nd Term, Trump Pushes Bounds of Presidential Power, Testing Rule of Law

President Trump's recent actions represent an unprecedented expansion of executive power, challenging the foundational structures of American democracy.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Hundreds of scholars say U.S. is swiftly heading toward authoritarianism

Political scientists believe the U.S. is rapidly transitioning from liberal democracy to authoritarianism.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
US news

Who Is J. Harvie Wilkinson, the Judge Behind a Scathing Rebuke of the White House?

A federal appeals court criticized the Trump administration for failing to protect a deported man's due process rights.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
US politics

Mass. Senate president: America 'is starting to feel like Europe in the 1930s'

Senate President Karen Spilka warns of threats to democracy under Trump, comparing current conditions to pre-WWII Europe.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The US government's round-up of student protesters is genuinely shocking | Jameel Jaffer

Recent student arrests in the U.S. mark a significant breach of the country's commitment to free speech.
Miscellaneous
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

Things Are Going Off the Rails. It's Time for Mayor Pete to Step In.

Mayor Pete Buttigieg is essential for the future of American democracy and the Democratic Party during challenging times.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

In 2nd Term, Trump Pushes Bounds of Presidential Power, Testing Rule of Law

President Trump's recent actions represent an unprecedented expansion of executive power, challenging the foundational structures of American democracy.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Hundreds of scholars say U.S. is swiftly heading toward authoritarianism

Political scientists believe the U.S. is rapidly transitioning from liberal democracy to authoritarianism.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Who Is J. Harvie Wilkinson, the Judge Behind a Scathing Rebuke of the White House?

A federal appeals court criticized the Trump administration for failing to protect a deported man's due process rights.
US politics
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Mass. Senate president: America 'is starting to feel like Europe in the 1930s'

Senate President Karen Spilka warns of threats to democracy under Trump, comparing current conditions to pre-WWII Europe.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The US government's round-up of student protesters is genuinely shocking | Jameel Jaffer

Recent student arrests in the U.S. mark a significant breach of the country's commitment to free speech.
Miscellaneous
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

Things Are Going Off the Rails. It's Time for Mayor Pete to Step In.

Mayor Pete Buttigieg is essential for the future of American democracy and the Democratic Party during challenging times.
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#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump's defiance of court orders is testing the fences' of the rule of law

Trump's administration is openly defying court rulings, raising concerns about the rule of law and democracy.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Readers give their verdict on Trump's 100 days: Extraordinary destruction'

Trump's second term has polarized the nation, with approval ratings falling to 40% as public concern over recession and policies grows.
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Opinion: Donald Trump doesn't deserve to be celebrated on Presidents' Day

Presidents' Day this year signifies a loss of respect for presidential values under Donald Trump's leadership.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump's defiance of court orders is testing the fences' of the rule of law

Trump's administration is openly defying court rulings, raising concerns about the rule of law and democracy.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Readers give their verdict on Trump's 100 days: Extraordinary destruction'

Trump's second term has polarized the nation, with approval ratings falling to 40% as public concern over recession and policies grows.
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Opinion: Donald Trump doesn't deserve to be celebrated on Presidents' Day

Presidents' Day this year signifies a loss of respect for presidential values under Donald Trump's leadership.
more#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Judge's Ruling Shooting Down Trump Appeal Stuns CNN Reporter: Starkest Warning We Have Ever Seen'

Federal court ruling warns of executive overreach and calls for adherence to constitutional principles to preserve democracy.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Palestine Reveals the Empty Promises of US Democracy

Students at Columbia renamed Hamilton Hall to honor Hind Rajab, a Palestinian girl killed by Israel, amidst ongoing protests and political tensions.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

The State of Free Speech in America

The First Amendment remains crucial, but opinions on free speech have shifted amidst political changes.
Personal experiences reveal a divide in how free speech is perceived today.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Why Pete Buttigieg said 'no' to Michigan's open political races

Pete Buttigieg will not run for governor or U.S. Senate in 2026 but may consider a presidential bid in 2028.
#politics
fromThe Atlantic
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Just Be Anxious About the Election

Election-related anxiety is pervasive among Americans, affecting mental health and daily thoughts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

So this is Trump's golden age' chaos, dysfunction and a coalition of creeps | Marina Hyde

The recent inauguration revealed the ineffectiveness of American democracy and highlighted shameful superficiality in media coverage of important political events.
fromThe Atlantic
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Just Be Anxious About the Election

Election-related anxiety is pervasive among Americans, affecting mental health and daily thoughts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

So this is Trump's golden age' chaos, dysfunction and a coalition of creeps | Marina Hyde

The recent inauguration revealed the ineffectiveness of American democracy and highlighted shameful superficiality in media coverage of important political events.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
US Elections

Like Fraternity Brothers' Fox's Bill Hemmer Hones In On Trump and Obama Chumming It Up At Jimmy Carter Funeral

Leaders from different political backgrounds can unite during meaningful events, showcasing the strength of American democracy and fraternity among them.
US Elections
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Donald Trump's dominant 2024 election win was only a shock to the smug elites

Trump's election reflects a rejection of elite dominance and an affirmation of traditional American values.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
SF politics

Monday Briefing: A Majority of U.S. Voters Say Democracy is Under Threat

Nearly half of U.S. voters feel democracy fails to represent ordinary people, highlighting significant distrust and calls for reform.
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