The History of North Carolina Exposes the Truth About Swing States
Purple states face heightened political stakes, driving majorities to manipulate governmental structures for electoral advantage.
Power grabs in North Carolina exemplify the extreme partisanship born from closely contested elections.
Kamala Harris wants a Republican in her cabinet. It's still not clear who that might be.
Kamala Harris pledges to appoint a Republican to her Cabinet if elected, but finding a suitable candidate amid partisanship poses a challenge.
Few truly loathe Trump more than Mitch McConnell, but he's been his top enabler | Sidney Blumenthal
McConnell announced retirement on the same day as Trump's court appeal. The court favors Trump, enhancing his power and impunity. McConnell made a transactional deal with Trump for court appointments.
Opinion: How to Make Half the Country Oppose Safe Streets Streetsblog USA
Voter partisanship affects policy opinions, often leading people to oppose policies merely based on team affiliations.
The History of North Carolina Exposes the Truth About Swing States
Purple states face heightened political stakes, driving majorities to manipulate governmental structures for electoral advantage.
Power grabs in North Carolina exemplify the extreme partisanship born from closely contested elections.
Kamala Harris wants a Republican in her cabinet. It's still not clear who that might be.
Kamala Harris pledges to appoint a Republican to her Cabinet if elected, but finding a suitable candidate amid partisanship poses a challenge.
Few truly loathe Trump more than Mitch McConnell, but he's been his top enabler | Sidney Blumenthal
McConnell announced retirement on the same day as Trump's court appeal. The court favors Trump, enhancing his power and impunity. McConnell made a transactional deal with Trump for court appointments.
Opinion: How to Make Half the Country Oppose Safe Streets Streetsblog USA
Voter partisanship affects policy opinions, often leading people to oppose policies merely based on team affiliations.
I'm About To Get the F*ck Out of Here': Lame Duck Democratic Senator in No Mood To Answer Questions About Biden Pardon
Sen. Jon Tester remains indifferent to the latest political drama surrounding Hunter Biden's pardon amidst mixed reactions from politicians.
Justice Dept.'s Apolitical Tradition Is Challenged by 2 Presidents
The American justice system faces challenges amid partisan exercises of power from both President Biden and President-elect Trump.
New WaPo Boss, Will Lewis, Brags about Dick Pic Sniffing that Fails to Correct Past Errors - emptywheel
The new publisher of WaPo, Will Lewis, claims that the publication is the most objective news organization in America with a balanced and diverse opinion section.
Lewis highlighted a story about Hunter Biden's art sales as an example of their objective coverage, but critics argue that it was a simple regurgitation of publicly-released transcripts without providing important context.
I'm About To Get the F*ck Out of Here': Lame Duck Democratic Senator in No Mood To Answer Questions About Biden Pardon
Sen. Jon Tester remains indifferent to the latest political drama surrounding Hunter Biden's pardon amidst mixed reactions from politicians.
Justice Dept.'s Apolitical Tradition Is Challenged by 2 Presidents
The American justice system faces challenges amid partisan exercises of power from both President Biden and President-elect Trump.
New WaPo Boss, Will Lewis, Brags about Dick Pic Sniffing that Fails to Correct Past Errors - emptywheel
The new publisher of WaPo, Will Lewis, claims that the publication is the most objective news organization in America with a balanced and diverse opinion section.
Lewis highlighted a story about Hunter Biden's art sales as an example of their objective coverage, but critics argue that it was a simple regurgitation of publicly-released transcripts without providing important context.
Political stress: Can you stay engaged without sacrificing your mental health?
The 2020 presidential election significantly heightened stress levels among Americans, affecting their mental and physical health due to toxic partisanship.
Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris has significant implications for voter sentiment, revealing deep partisan divides.
Biden's illegitimate 'reforms' are a nakedly political bid to tilt the Supreme Court on his way out
Kamala Harris and Joe Biden propose Supreme Court 'reform' including term limits and ethics codes, viewed by critics as court-packing and partisan manipulation.
Rate cuts are a double edged sword for Kamala Harris
Harris faces the challenge of balancing recognition of the Fed's interest rate cut while navigating partisan implications amidst upcoming election realities.
Who Do Voters Really Like? Taylor Swift.
Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris has significant implications for voter sentiment, revealing deep partisan divides.
Biden's illegitimate 'reforms' are a nakedly political bid to tilt the Supreme Court on his way out
Kamala Harris and Joe Biden propose Supreme Court 'reform' including term limits and ethics codes, viewed by critics as court-packing and partisan manipulation.
Rate cuts are a double edged sword for Kamala Harris
Harris faces the challenge of balancing recognition of the Fed's interest rate cut while navigating partisan implications amidst upcoming election realities.
Samuel Alito is characterized as the most partisan justice on the Supreme Court, known for his rejection of democratic majorities in his written opinions.
Fox News Shows Just How Badly Americans Dislike The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court faces declining approval with recent divisive decisions and rising partisanship, prompting calls for reform.
Supreme Court Rules South Carolina Can Continue to Use Gerrymandered Voting Map
The conservative majority on the Supreme Court cleared the way for South Carolina's unconstitutional racial gerrymandering to continue.
Opinion | The Crisis in Teaching Constitutional Law
Law school curriculum traditionally focused on understanding the Supreme Court's role and constitutional precedents.
The current Supreme Court has been criticized for potentially prioritizing partisan interests over upholding democratic principles.
An Apology to Harriet Miers
Samuel Alito is characterized as the most partisan justice on the Supreme Court, known for his rejection of democratic majorities in his written opinions.
Fox News Shows Just How Badly Americans Dislike The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court faces declining approval with recent divisive decisions and rising partisanship, prompting calls for reform.
Supreme Court Rules South Carolina Can Continue to Use Gerrymandered Voting Map
The conservative majority on the Supreme Court cleared the way for South Carolina's unconstitutional racial gerrymandering to continue.
Opinion | The Crisis in Teaching Constitutional Law
Law school curriculum traditionally focused on understanding the Supreme Court's role and constitutional precedents.
The current Supreme Court has been criticized for potentially prioritizing partisan interests over upholding democratic principles.
Joe Manchin Announces Reregistration as Independent
Senator Joe Manchin registers as an Independent, departing from the Democratic party due to political polarization.
Federal Judge Rebukes Alito's Flag Antics As 'Improper' And 'Dumb'
Flying controversial flags can be seen as improper, politically partisan, and ethically questionable.
Prepare for the Meanest Election in Canadian History | The Walrus
Pierre Poilievre's combative and partisan approach in Canadian politics stood out, making him a valuable player despite controversy.
Border bill fails Senate test vote as Democrats seek to underscore Republican resistance
Democrats are pushing for a bill on asylum restrictions at the U.S.-Mexico border, facing Republican resistance due to border security being a key election issue.
Opinion | When Oprah Loved Trump
Voters' support for Trump remains strong despite legal issues and the Capitol insurrection.
Disgusting!' Joe Scarborough Pounds Table Over Stunning Report About Judge Samuel Alito's Stop the Steal' Sign After Jan 6
Justice Alito flying an upside-down flag, symbolizing support for Stop the Steal movement, created uproar among critics questioning his impartiality.
How MSNBC's Leftward Tilt Delivers Ratings, and Complications
MSNBC shifted to opinion hosts for liberal viewership, leading in ratings but causing tensions within NBC for perceived partisanship.
Polls can't predict the next US president this early but they can teach us
Election polling fluctuates post-State of the Union speech
Polls reflect latent partisanship with variation due to polarization
Battle for the House: These Are the Races to Watch
Control of the U.S. House of Representatives is uncertain with slim majorities for both parties.
Partisanship and turnout in presidential races often dictate the outcome of House races.
How Cable News Reacted to the Speech
Biden's SOTU address received mixed reactions based on partisanship.
The speech was perceived as both forceful and agitated by different commentators.
Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona Says She Won't Seek Reelection
Sinema won't run for reelection due to estrangement from Democrats and partisanship
Her decision avoids a three-way Senate contest in 2024, signaling significant hurdles if she had run.
Good Riddance to Mitch McConnell, an Enemy of Democracy
Mitch McConnell prevented Elizabeth Warren from reading Coretta Scott King's letter in Senate.
Elizabeth Warren persists despite McConnell's attempt to silence her.
Commons speaker apologises after Gaza ceasefire debate descends into chaos
The Speaker of the House of Commons issued an unprecedented apology after a contentious debate on Gaza.
Conservative and Scottish National party MPs reacted with fury to the speaker's decision, leading to drama and a walkout during the vote.
House punts on AI with directionless new task force | TechCrunch
The House of Representatives has established a Task Force on artificial intelligence to maintain America's leadership in the field.
Congress is perceived as being late to address the issues surrounding AI, with partisanship potentially hindering the effectiveness of the task force.
Are There Any Persuadable Voters Left?
The 2024 presidential race is likely to be a contest between a current and former president, making swing voters even more scarce.
Even in a deeply partisan era, there are still a few constituencies that remain up for grabs in elections.
Questions arise about reaching groups such as suburban women, Latino men without college degrees, and voters who switched from Trump in 2016 to Biden in 2020.
For our kids, any Democrat win means schoolhouse madness
Democratic contenders beholden to teachers' unions may harm kids' education.
Deluge of fake news websites threatens to drown out truth during US election
Political groups use fake news sites to influence 2024 election
Convictions of Biden's Son and Trump Put the Justice System on Trial
Democrats and Republicans handle criminal investigations differently, with the former respecting the justice system while the latter often claims partisan bias.