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1 hour ago

Democrats Believe Kamala Harris Is Less Electable' Than Mark Cuban: NEW POLL

A survey by Yale Polling discovered that just 55% of Democrats found Harris to be a highly electable candidate in 2028, while 58% found Cuban to be highly electable.
US Elections
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Foolish Pollsters Are Now Just Asking AI What Voters Would Say in Response to Questions and Publishing It at Face Value

Axios mistakenly cited AI-generated polling data as human responses, highlighting risks of using simulations in opinion polling.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 hours ago

Is Matt Mahan's campaign for California governor losing steam? - San Jose Spotlight

Mahan has raised $12 million so far from Silicon Valley elites such as Google co-founder Sergey Brin, Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale and YCombinator CEO Garry Tan - who have all maxed out their legally-allowed contributions at $78,400 each.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromMission Local
4 hours ago

Chakrabarti's new poll puts him closer to Wiener heading into June primary

The poll, which surveyed 537 likely primary voters in California 11th congressional district in English only, found Wiener leading Chakrabarti 33-to-28 heading into June's primary.
SF politics
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The Guardian view on AI politics: US datacentre protests are a warning to big tech | Editorial

Voters across the political spectrum are uniting against big tech's influence, particularly regarding AI datacentres and their environmental impact.
#democrats
NYC politics
fromUSA TODAY
1 day ago

Democrats' growing credibility gap may cost them the midterms | Opinion

Democrats are losing voter trust due to a perceived gap between their campaign promises and governance.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Up Like a Rocket!' CNN Data Guru Predicts Dems Will Easily Take Back the House Amid Big Gains

Democrats are likely to gain control of the House and possibly the Senate following significant wins in recent special elections.
NYC politics
fromUSA TODAY
1 day ago

Democrats' growing credibility gap may cost them the midterms | Opinion

Democrats are losing voter trust due to a perceived gap between their campaign promises and governance.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Up Like a Rocket!' CNN Data Guru Predicts Dems Will Easily Take Back the House Amid Big Gains

Democrats are likely to gain control of the House and possibly the Senate following significant wins in recent special elections.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Local elections profile: Haringey

Haringey is at the heart of north London: it has leafy, affluent areas beside busy urban neighbourhoods; hundreds of restaurants serving cuisine from all over the world; and great parks and open spaces.
London
#meta
Social media marketing
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Mass. high court allows AG's lawsuit against Meta to move forward

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court allows Attorney General's lawsuit against Meta over addictive features to proceed, challenging Section 230 immunity.
Law
fromBBC News
3 days ago

Meta pulls Facebook ads for social media addiction clients

Meta faces significant legal challenges over child safety and social media addiction lawsuits in the US.
Social media marketing
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Mass. high court allows AG's lawsuit against Meta to move forward

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court allows Attorney General's lawsuit against Meta over addictive features to proceed, challenging Section 230 immunity.
Law
fromBBC News
3 days ago

Meta pulls Facebook ads for social media addiction clients

Meta faces significant legal challenges over child safety and social media addiction lawsuits in the US.
Environment
fromHarvard Gazette
4 days ago

Why are communities pushing back against data centers? - Harvard Gazette

Concerns over data centers include rising power rates, water use, environmental issues, and questionable economic benefits despite claims of job creation.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Boston billionaires, historic figures land on Forbes' 'self-made' lists

Forbes ranks self-made Americans based on financial success, obstacles overcome, and long-term impact, featuring local billionaires and historical figures.
Arts
fromHarvard Gazette
2 days ago

Getting to know your colleagues' creative side - Harvard Gazette

Harvard's annual Staff Art Show showcases the artistic talents of 215 staff members across multiple campus locations.
#trump
fromTruthout
4 days ago
Right-wing politics

Polling Data Spells Potential Disaster for Republicans in the Midterms

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5 days ago
Left-wing politics

PBS Reporter Says Trump Hung Up on Her After She Asked About His Threat About Wiping Out a Civilization'

fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago
US Elections

Mark Halperin Insists There's Time for Trump to Fix the Problems by the Midterms' as Popularity Craters: He's Got a Great Sense of Instincts'

Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Polling Data Spells Potential Disaster for Republicans in the Midterms

Trump's low approval ratings due to the war on Iran threaten Republican seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
World politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Why Is It Appropriate?' Karoline Leavitt Pressed on Trump's Vow to Destroy Whole Civilization'

President Trump's tough rhetoric is aimed at achieving results in negotiations with Iran.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

PBS Reporter Says Trump Hung Up on Her After She Asked About His Threat About Wiping Out a Civilization'

Trump's controversial statements and abrupt phone call with PBS correspondent highlight tensions surrounding the Iran ceasefire and ongoing conflicts in the region.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Mark Halperin Insists There's Time for Trump to Fix the Problems by the Midterms' as Popularity Craters: He's Got a Great Sense of Instincts'

President Trump has time to regain support before the midterms, but faces significant challenges after the war against Iran.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Goes on Falsehood-Riddled Rant Bragging I got 100% in the CNN Poll'

Trump falsely claimed a 100% approval rating in a CNN poll, misrepresenting NBC poll data and exaggerating lawsuits against media outlets.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

CNN's Jake Tapper Razzes Trump for Posting Flattering Poll Numbers That Came from CPAC Attendees

Trump's posted polls show inflated approval ratings from a biased audience, raising questions about their validity.
#massachusetts
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Mass. House passes bill restricting teen social media and phones in schools

A Massachusetts bill bans social media for children under 14 and requires parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds, along with a cellphone ban in schools.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Mass. House to vote on youth social media ban, strict school cellphone ban

Massachusetts lawmakers are advancing legislation to ban social media for children under 14 and restrict cellphone use in schools.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Mass. House passes bill restricting teen social media and phones in schools

A Massachusetts bill bans social media for children under 14 and requires parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds, along with a cellphone ban in schools.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Mass. House to vote on youth social media ban, strict school cellphone ban

Massachusetts lawmakers are advancing legislation to ban social media for children under 14 and restrict cellphone use in schools.
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
3 days ago

A small city just voted on AI and the result could ripple nationwide

Port Washington voters passed a measure requiring community approval for future data centers, reflecting local opposition to big tech's expansion plans.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Bexley voters mull choice between shades of blue

Voters in Bexley face a choice between the Conservatives and Reform UK, with local issues influencing their decision.
Higher education
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Colleges are trying to boost student voting. A Trump probe freezes data for that work

Student voter turnout at community colleges is improving, but data collection for future analysis has been halted due to federal investigations.
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Local elections profile: Greenwich

Greenwich is a historic borough in south-east London known for its naval connections, green spaces, and diverse population.
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Majority of voters say NYC on the wrong track under Zohran Mamdani: poll

A majority of New Yorkers believe the city is on the wrong track during Mayor Mamdani's first 100 days, with significant discontent among minority voters.
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5 days ago
NYC politics

Roughly half of New Yorkers approve of Zohran Mamdani as he approaches 100 days as mayor poll

Half of New York City residents approve of Mayor Mamdani's performance as he nears his first 100 days in office.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Majority of voters say NYC on the wrong track under Zohran Mamdani: poll

A majority of New Yorkers believe the city is on the wrong track during Mayor Mamdani's first 100 days, with significant discontent among minority voters.
NYC politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Roughly half of New Yorkers approve of Zohran Mamdani as he approaches 100 days as mayor poll

Half of New York City residents approve of Mayor Mamdani's performance as he nears his first 100 days in office.
#kamala-harris
US Elections
fromFortune
2 days ago

Kamala Harris says she's 'thinking about' running for president again: 'I'll keep you posted' | Fortune

Kamala Harris is considering a presidential run in 2028, receiving strong support from African American activists.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
3 weeks ago

Even California Voters Aren't Thrilled About a Kamala Comeback

Kamala Harris faces skepticism about a 2028 presidential run, trailing rivals in her home state of California according to recent polls.
US Elections
fromFortune
2 days ago

Kamala Harris says she's 'thinking about' running for president again: 'I'll keep you posted' | Fortune

Kamala Harris is considering a presidential run in 2028, receiving strong support from African American activists.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
3 weeks ago

Even California Voters Aren't Thrilled About a Kamala Comeback

Kamala Harris faces skepticism about a 2028 presidential run, trailing rivals in her home state of California according to recent polls.
#social-media
Digital life
fromAxios
1 week ago

Super scrollers sour on democracy: poll

Heavy social media use correlates with lower support for democracy and increased acceptance of subjective facts and political violence.
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Just one Mass. college ranks among the nation's best graduate schools, per U.S. News

MIT ranked No. 1 for best graduate engineering program in the 2026 rankings, leading the country and excelling in six engineering specialties, including computer and electrical engineering.
Boston
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Suffolk DA Kevin Hayden appears to have a new primary challenger. She used to work in his office.

Linda Champion is challenging Kevin Hayden for the Suffolk District Attorney position in the upcoming election.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Candidate defends party registration

Jim Irizarry claims he mistakenly registered with a far-right party, while opponent David Canepa argues it was intentional and questions Irizarry's qualifications.
#education
Education
fromHarvard Gazette
2 weeks ago

How high school shapes future success - Harvard Gazette

Higher 10th-grade test scores and college plans correlate with better long-term educational and earning outcomes for students.
US Elections
fromFortune
4 days ago

'In rural, urban, red, blue, Democrats have overperformed everywhere': GOP wakes up to freight train heading their way | Fortune

Republicans faced significant electoral losses in Wisconsin and Georgia, indicating Democratic momentum ahead of the November midterms.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Our assumptions are broken': how fraudulent church data revealed AI's threat to polling

Fraudulent data in surveys undermines confidence in church attendance reports in Britain, highlighting issues with AI-generated misinformation.
NYC politics
fromIntelligencer
5 days ago

New Yorkers Like What They See From Mamdani So Far

New Yorkers show a generally positive view of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's performance after nearly 100 days in office, with a 48% approval rating.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

This Democracy Expert is Warning that ICE at the Airports is Absolutely a Dry Run for the Midterms

The United States is experiencing a rapid decline in democratic norms and institutions, with significant threats to upcoming elections.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Bass leads the field for L.A. mayor, but many voters view her unfavorably, poll finds

Karen Bass leads the mayoral race with 25% support, but over half of voters view her unfavorably.
fromHarvard Gazette
3 weeks ago

New study links more immigrants with lower elderly mortality - Harvard Gazette

"This result is very supportive of the value that foreign-born workers add to the health of our population. When you have an increase in immigration, you end up with more long-term care workers. It's additive, not substitutive."
Healthcare
US Elections
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Most Americans want Donald Trump to be impeached - LGBTQ Nation

A majority of U.S. voters, 52%, support impeaching President Trump amid his conflict with Iran.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

How to Defend Democracy One State at a Time

States are organizing coordinated opposition to federal government actions through legal and legislative tools, while organized citizens are demanding change and electing new leaders to strengthen democracy.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

After 'No Kings' rally, local organizers are looking to sustain momentum. What's next?

The 'No Kings' coalition in Boston emphasizes ongoing engagement and plans for May Day mobilization with weekly actions and community involvement.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Cambridge Day founder Mark Levy is back with a new Cambridge and Somerville news hub

Cambridge Somerville Independent launched as a new local newsroom to fill coverage gaps left by shuttering area newspapers, offering community-focused journalism on government, development, and culture.
Media industry
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Jon Keller, longtime WBZ political analyst, returns to TV

Jon Keller returns to WBZ-TV as special contributor after being laid off, resuming political analysis, debate moderation, and his interview show.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

CNN's Harry Enten 100% MAGA Poll Was a Tautology, Not News

Polling MAGA Republicans on Trump approval produces a tautology, not a finding, because MAGA is definitionally the pro-Trump faction of the Republican Party.
Philosophy
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Where have all the public intellectuals gone? - Harvard Gazette

Public intellectuals are essential in democratic cultures to articulate unformed ideas and help citizens understand their values, but conditions supporting intellectual life in America are eroding due to social and economic shifts.
US Elections
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

National UMass survey has bad news for Trump

33% of Americans approve of Trump's performance, with significant disapproval driven by economic concerns, foreign policy, and immigration.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Speakers, performers announced for 'No Kings' Boston rally Saturday

The No Kings Boston protest on March 28 will feature prominent speakers and performers, aiming to address various social issues and attract over 100,000 attendees.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Here are the richest people in Massachusetts, according to Forbes

Forbes released its annual World's Billionaires List this week, and it's the biggest one yet. The ranking now includes a record 3,428 entrepreneurs, investors, and heirs who together hold an unprecedented $20.1 trillion in wealth, up $4 trillion from last year. The United States leads the pack with 989 billionaires, and nearly 30 of them have ties to Massachusetts.
US news
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

AI attack ads are hitting Massachusetts political campaigns

Lawmakers in Massachusetts are considering regulations for AI use in political advertising due to concerns about misleading voters and democratic integrity.
#voting-rights
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Boston City Council to weigh non-citizen voting

Boston City Council members introduced a home-rule petition to allow non-citizens with legal status to vote in municipal elections, citing their significant tax contributions and community investment.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Boston City Council to weigh non-citizen voting

Boston City Council members introduced a home-rule petition to allow non-citizens with legal status to vote in municipal elections, citing their significant tax contributions and community investment.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Americans are split on wanting the National Guard to monitor voting, a new poll finds

46% of Americans support National Guard presence at polling places during midterm elections, with Republicans showing stronger support, though federal deployment would be illegal.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Poll: Mass. Legislature underwater in court of public opinion

Massachusetts is known for being one of the least transparent states in the country when it comes to the accessibility of public records. The governor, judiciary, and state lawmakers enjoy broad exemptions for compliance with public records requests. There are no independent statewide audits of compliance with public records law.
Boston
Washington DC
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Boston named finalist to host 2028 Democratic National Convention

Boston and four other cities will undergo spring site visits by Democratic National Committee officials before selection as host for the 2028 Democratic National Convention scheduled for August 7-10.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

People really hate AI but not as much as Iran-or Democrats | Fortune

Only 26% of Americans view AI favorably despite its widespread adoption, with 46% holding negative views, making AI less popular than the Democratic Party and Iran.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Healey calls on aviation company operating at Hanscom to cut ties with ICE

Governor Healey urges Signature Aviation to end its partnership with ICE, which uses Hanscom Field for deportation flights coordinated through the company's essential aviation services.
Mental health
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Is social media responsible for what happens to users? - Harvard Gazette

A Los Angeles jury will determine whether Meta's Instagram and Google's YouTube are intentionally designed to be addictive and cause mental health harm to teenagers, potentially reshaping tech platform liability under a 1996 law.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

'A relic of a bygone era': Here's why readers want Massachusetts to stop changing its clocks

Massachusetts readers overwhelmingly support ending twice-yearly clock changes, though they disagree on which permanent time system to adopt.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Takeaways from the first elections of the 2026 midterm campaigns

By rallying behind Talarico, the party sided with someone who pledged to change Washington while finding consensus. The 36-year-old state representative's win over Crockett cements his status as a rising star and will likely make him one of Democrats' most prominent candidates this year. He campaigned with denunciations of 'politics as a blood sport' and an insistence that people want 'a return to more timeless values of sincerity and honesty and compassion and respect.'
US news
Science
fromNature
1 month ago

Why we don't really know what the public thinks about science

Public understanding of science is limited because measures focus on factual literacy; researchers must broaden evaluation to include institutional knowledge and lived scientific experiences.
Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Ballot order set for Overseer and HAA director elections - Harvard Gazette

Harvard alumni will vote April 1–May 19 to fill six Board of Overseers seats, six HAA director positions, and one additional Overseer partial term.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

CNN Data Guru Warns Dems That Voters Still Trust Trump and GOP More on Immigration

Republicans hold a significant polling advantage over Democrats on immigration and border security, with voters trusting Trump more on these issues than Biden at comparable points in their presidencies.
#gallup
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
US politics

Gallup set to stop tracking presidential approval ratings & people are pretty sure they know why - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
US politics

Gallup set to stop tracking presidential approval ratings & people are pretty sure they know why - LGBTQ Nation

#ice
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

A start in bridging divisiveness: Rein in social media - Harvard Gazette

An acceptance of violence and extremism, and the dehumanization that is integrated with that viewpoint, comes when you stop thinking that you have a shared future with other people,
US politics
US politics
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Mass. representatives, including minority whip, to skip State of the Union address

Several Massachusetts congressional representatives are boycotting the State of the Union address to protest Trump administration policies on healthcare, costs, Social Security, tariffs, and ICE enforcement.
US politics
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

From rent control to recreational pot, these 11 questions could be coming to Mass. ballots this fall

Massachusetts may face a record number of 2026 ballot questions covering rent control, election changes, conservation funding, legislative pay reform, and recreational pot shop elimination.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

What Fabulous Timing for Gallup to Stop Tracking Presidential Approval!

Two headquarters agents inform a pollster amid personified approval-rating horses while denying any link between presidential bullying and fluctuating poll numbers.
US politics
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Readers back self-funded campaigns by Mass. GOP candidates. Here's why.

Gov. Maura Healey is running for reelection without self-funding, while multiple Republican challengers have poured personal funds into their campaigns.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

CNN's Harry Enten Reports an All-Time High' Percentage of Americans Think the Dems Are Too Liberal'

The Democratic Party shifted sharply left: 'very liberal' Democrats rose from 5% to 21%, while conservative Democrats fell to about 8%.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

NEW POLL: Americans Trust Republicans Over Democrats On Most Major Issues in Congress

Americans view Congressional Republicans as better equipped to handle most major issues—especially border security, immigration, and the economy—while Democrats lead on the generic congressional ballot.
#voter-id
fromPhys
1 month ago

Social media advertising suppresses voting in targeted communities, research shows

Messages intended to suppress votes can be precisely delivered to particularly vulnerable and consequential groups of people via social media and keep millions of them from casting ballots, according to a new study that is the first to quantify the effect of this kind of microtargeting on voter turnout. A team led by a researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Madison recruited more than 10,000 people across the United States-a group representative of the country's voting population-to install an app that
US politics
US politics
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Lawmakers urge Healey to prepare for possible state prosecutions of federal officials

Massachusetts state senators urge creation of a rapid response task force and state prosecutorial measures to hold federal agents accountable for alleged abuses.
US politics
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Can Democrats post their way to midterm victories?

Headquarters revives @KamalaHQ team to create a Gen Z-focused, left-leaning media brand repurposing large-following social accounts to disseminate viral political content.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Democracy Itself Is Falling Apart, Harvard Professor Warns

In the wake of ruthless arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort in Minneapolis, one Harvard political scientist is arguing something many of us have suspected for a long time: the US is moving away from its traditional democratic framework toward a fundamentally different system of governance. In an interview with the media industry publication Status, Harvard political scientist Steven Levitsky made the case that the Trump administration's assault on democratic norms has now become extreme, even by the standards of right-wing dictators.
US politics
US politics
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Massachusetts becomes first state to use ChatGPT in the executive branch, drawing criticism

Massachusetts will roll out an OpenAI ChatGPT-based AI assistant across executive branch employees, prompting security, privacy, and job-concern pushback from workers and unions.
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