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democracy
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Media industry

Trump and the US media's conflict of interest

Donald Trump's presence significantly impacted media ratings and profits during his time in politics.
Acknowledging Trump's impact on media business does not absolve the negative impact of his falsehoods and norm-breaking behavior. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Media industry

America's news deserts' and what it means for democracy podcast

Local news is crucial for building communication and trust in communities.
Loss of local newspapers creates 'news deserts' affecting democracy. [ more ]
time.com
4 months ago
Environment

It's the World's Biggest Election Year. Is Democracy Good for Climate Change?

2024 is the biggest election year on record with voters in more than 60 countries going to the polls
Climate change is an urgent issue on the ballot, but remains a low priority for many voters [ more ]
moredemocracy
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden to Announce Student Debt Relief for Millions in Swing-State Pitch

President Biden announces plan to pay off student loans for millions of borrowers
Plan aims to provide relief to 23 million borrowers by reducing or wiping out their debt [ more ]
Washington Post
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Title IX rules on trans athletes set for election-year delay

Transgender rights regulations are being finalized by the Biden administration, but rules regarding trans athletes will be delayed.
Athletics remains a contentious issue in the debate over transgender rights, especially concerning participation in girls' and women's sports. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

US economy envy of the world': Biden tackles voters' doubts on the economy

Biden highlights strong economic data, but struggles to garner support
US economy performing well despite initial skepticism [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US politics

A Union Leader in Nebraska Tries to Leap to the Senate on Labor's Strength

Union leader Dan Osborn's transition from leading a strike to running for Senate in Nebraska.
Election year in Nebraska will test the power of the union movement in shaping political outcomes. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
UK politics

Sunak seeks stature on the global stage and to keep trouble away from home

Rishi Sunak's decision to join US-led attacks on Houthi forces has won support from British MPs.
Foreign policy can be viewed through the lens of political maneuverings, even in an election year. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
4 months ago
US Elections

Congress Isn't Divided Into Two Parties. It's Divided Into 16 Warring Cliques. We Dug Up Them All.

There are various archetypes in Congress and the political landscape
Arizona is producing a unique breed of politicians with extreme ideologies [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Major AI questions await returning California lawmakers

California lawmakers will be addressing issues related to artificial intelligence and the state's struggling budget in the upcoming election-year legislative session.
Lawmakers are seeking to regulate the use of artificial intelligence tools, focusing on privacy, discrimination, job protections, and misinformation during an election year. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Marketing

Will the 2024 US election save TikTok from near-death?

After a year of tough government scrutiny, the stars seem to have aligned in favour of TikTok as it enters the new year.
TikTok is a lot like the young people on its platform difficult to control.
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