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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

What If Reform Wins? by Peter Chappell review a massive wake-up call

Mainstream British politics is increasingly focused on the potential impact of Nigel Farage and a possible Reform government.
#labour-party
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

A grim week for Starmer but things could be about to get worse

Sir Keir Starmer faces increasing pressure and gloom within the Labour Party ahead of crucial elections.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
8 hours ago

What you need to know as Westminster heads into local elections

Labour gained control of the council for the first time with a 4.7% swing from Conservatives, despite challenges ahead in upcoming elections.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

A grim week for Starmer but things could be about to get worse

Sir Keir Starmer faces increasing pressure and gloom within the Labour Party ahead of crucial elections.
Washington DC
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Good Job DOJ, Now The Conspiracy Theorists Have A Point - Above the Law

The DOJ swiftly demanded the National Trust drop its lawsuit after a gunman attempted to attack during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
#journalism
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Sunak: Starmer must take responsibility for Mandelson vetting scandal

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-the-ground reporting during critical moments in US history.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Will Starmer survive? John Rentoul answers readers' key questions

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

I've covered Labour for decades ask me anything on Starmer's latest crisis

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Media freedom under sustained attack' across EU as public trust drops, report finds

Journalists in the EU face escalating harassment, threats, and violence, while media ownership concentration and public trust in media decline.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Sunak: Starmer must take responsibility for Mandelson vetting scandal

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-the-ground reporting during critical moments in US history.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Will Starmer survive? John Rentoul answers readers' key questions

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

I've covered Labour for decades ask me anything on Starmer's latest crisis

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
Philosophy
fromA Philosopher's Blog
2 days ago

Plutocracy Revisited

Plutocracy, rule by the wealthy, persists despite claims of democracy, as evidenced by unlimited corporate campaign spending and the emergence of a wealthy class.
#hakeem-jeffries
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Jeffries Hits Back At Trump WH Accusing Dems of Violent Rhetoric: Clean Up Your Own House'

Hakeem Jeffries defends his anti-Trump rhetoric amid criticism, highlighting threats against him and the actions of MAGA extremists.
NYC parents
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Hakeem Jeffries Faces Biting Question From Literal Child During Presser: Why Do Voters View Democrats So Badly?'

Democrats face voter frustration due to economic struggles and dissatisfaction with political institutions.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Jeffries Hits Back At Trump WH Accusing Dems of Violent Rhetoric: Clean Up Your Own House'

Hakeem Jeffries defends his anti-Trump rhetoric amid criticism, highlighting threats against him and the actions of MAGA extremists.
NYC parents
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Hakeem Jeffries Faces Biting Question From Literal Child During Presser: Why Do Voters View Democrats So Badly?'

Democrats face voter frustration due to economic struggles and dissatisfaction with political institutions.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

How to Build a More Participatory Democracy With Psychology

Voter turnout is influenced by motivation, ability, and the difficulty of voting, with systemic barriers disproportionately affecting marginalized groups.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Experts Warn of AI Swarms Hijacking Democracy With Fake Citizens

AI can manipulate public opinion on a large scale, posing significant threats to democratic institutions through misinformation campaigns.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Make bad moves on AI and face voter backlash, govts warned

The UK government must demonstrate AI benefits to the public to mitigate backlash and concerns over job losses and risks associated with the technology.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Experts Warn of AI Swarms Hijacking Democracy With Fake Citizens

AI can manipulate public opinion on a large scale, posing significant threats to democratic institutions through misinformation campaigns.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Make bad moves on AI and face voter backlash, govts warned

The UK government must demonstrate AI benefits to the public to mitigate backlash and concerns over job losses and risks associated with the technology.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

CNN's Dana Bash Presses Top Dem On Anti-Trump Heat Rhetoric': Do You Think Twice?'

An armed man with anti-Trump rhetoric stormed an event attended by President Trump, raising concerns about political violence and freedom of the press.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

To win in 2028, Democrats must embrace justice not shy away from it | Steve Philips

Fighting for justice and equality is essential for Democrats to win in the current political climate.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Corporations & leaders are retreating to safe choices. They will be the death of us. - LGBTQ Nation

Safe choices in response to threats against trans rights lead to complicity and hinder the fight for equality.
#elections
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Relish and dread as Starmer 'shambles' hangs over Scotland and Wales elections

Labour faces significant challenges in upcoming elections amid public disillusionment and internal party issues.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Joy and desire for change as Gaza's Deir el-Balah holds elections

Residents of Deir el-Balah voted for the first time since 2006, marking a significant moment for democratic participation despite ongoing challenges.
US Elections
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Electoral commission calls on Government to make changes to improve voting process

The electoral commission urges the Government to enhance election administration and ensure staff can freely observe the voting process.
US Elections
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Electoral commission calls on Government to make changes to improve voting process

The electoral commission urges the Government to enhance election administration and ensure staff can freely observe the voting process.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Relish and dread as Starmer 'shambles' hangs over Scotland and Wales elections

Labour faces significant challenges in upcoming elections amid public disillusionment and internal party issues.
fromWIRED
4 days ago

The Online Civil War About 'Michael' Is a Battle Over Truth

Musically, Jackson was in a class all his own. He remains, even in death, one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with 13 number one singles and countless awards.
Independent films
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Indicted Democrat Who Just Quit Congress Is Running for Re-election

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from Congress amid federal charges but is still running for re-election despite her party's denouncement of her actions.
OMG science
fromEsquire
4 days ago

The White House Has Latched on to a New Conspiracy Theory-Except This One Might Be Real

A series of mysterious deaths and disappearances of scientists linked to U.S. nuclear and aerospace research raises national security concerns.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Elections without sovereignty: What Palestine's local vote really represent

Elections in Palestine reflect limited political participation under occupation, highlighting the constraints on governance and the impact of Israeli control.
#parliament
fromwww.bbc.com
15 hours ago
UK politics

Starmer sees off inquiry call - but he doesn't escape unscathed

Sir Keir Starmer won a parliamentary vote, but significant political capital was spent to ensure MP loyalty amid concerns over internal dissent.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

The Guardian view on Starmer and Mandelson: questions that won't go away | Editorial

Misleading parliament over appointments can lead to serious inquiries and reflects disillusionment with leadership.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
15 hours ago

Starmer sees off inquiry call - but he doesn't escape unscathed

Sir Keir Starmer won a parliamentary vote, but significant political capital was spent to ensure MP loyalty amid concerns over internal dissent.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

The Guardian view on Starmer and Mandelson: questions that won't go away | Editorial

Misleading parliament over appointments can lead to serious inquiries and reflects disillusionment with leadership.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
15 hours ago

Why Government Corruption Has Boomed in Trump's Second Term

The G20 summit will be held at Trump National Doral, reflecting changes in public and political response since the first Trump presidency.
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

Conservatives Need to Fight the Legal Monster They Helped Create

The Roman republic did not survive him. The second Trump administration has revealed American Caesarism in nearly full bloom, governing by executive orders and emergency decrees.
Right-wing politics
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Residents felt 'intimidated' in councillor flags row

A councillor apologized for inflammatory responses to residents' complaints about St George's flags, citing personal rather than professional communication.
#democracy
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

How Unmet Psychological Needs Quietly Undermine Democracy

Democracy requires psychological regulation to thrive, as unmet psychological needs can erode democratic life.
Philosophy
fromMindful
4 days ago

Democracy Does Not Work Without Mindfulness

True democracy requires mindfulness and collaboration beyond political campaigns and divisions.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

How Unmet Psychological Needs Quietly Undermine Democracy

Democracy requires psychological regulation to thrive, as unmet psychological needs can erode democratic life.
Philosophy
fromMindful
4 days ago

Democracy Does Not Work Without Mindfulness

True democracy requires mindfulness and collaboration beyond political campaigns and divisions.
#trump
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Doesn't President Trump Have Anything Better To Do?': CNN Guest Hits POTUS for Fixating on Reflecting Pool

Trump's renovation of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool cost $2 million instead of the projected $301 million and was completed in one week.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Tone Down The Flipping Rhetoric!' John Roberts Rips Hakeem Jeffries For Comments After WHCD

Rhetoric against Trump may embolden individuals to commit violent acts, as highlighted by the recent shooting incident.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Doesn't President Trump Have Anything Better To Do?': CNN Guest Hits POTUS for Fixating on Reflecting Pool

Trump's renovation of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool cost $2 million instead of the projected $301 million and was completed in one week.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Tone Down The Flipping Rhetoric!' John Roberts Rips Hakeem Jeffries For Comments After WHCD

Rhetoric against Trump may embolden individuals to commit violent acts, as highlighted by the recent shooting incident.
#peter-mandelson
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

McSweeney denies bullying civil servants into appointing Mandelson

Morgan McSweeney denied bullying claims regarding Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador, asserting he took responsibility for the decision.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

McSweeney denies bullying civil servants into appointing Mandelson

Morgan McSweeney denied bullying claims regarding Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador, asserting he took responsibility for the decision.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
15 hours ago

Federal drawdown of election support 'destroyed' ongoing relationships, experts say

Trump's efforts to reduce CISA's election security resources have weakened state and local preparedness for midterm threats.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Micheal Martin tells Fianna Fail TDs 'no one is perfect' after leadership storm as he promotes backbenchers to lead new groups

Micheál Martin stated, "none of us are perfect" and emphasized that "there is always space for all of us to do better" during a party meeting.
France politics
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Who will shape the global agenda the left or far right?

Left-leaning leaders in Barcelona and far-right figures in Milan represent opposing political perspectives on democracy and regulation in Europe.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Does the world need new leaders? Varsha Gandikota & Naledi Pandor

Naledi Pandor emphasizes that the Global South has the potential to unite and provide a counterbalance to the US, which currently holds significant power in the international order. She believes that solidarity among nations in the Global South is crucial for achieving this goal.
World politics
Left-wing politics
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Democrats Warned Not to Upset Multi-Million Dollar AI Lobbyists, Even Though It'd Be a Slam Dunk With Voters

The Democratic party's strategy to appeal to conservative voters failed, leading to criticism of prioritizing donors over constituents.
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

India news: Raghav Chadha, 6 other AAP MPs join BJP

Raghav Chaddha's resignation from the Aam Aadmi Party, along with six other MPs, has significantly reduced the party's strength in the Rajya Sabha from ten to three members.
SF politics
#uk-politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

Starmer seems to think he can do no wrong two weeks of Mandy-mania hearings point to the opposite conclusion | Marina Hyde

Procedural drama in UK politics distracts from urgent economic and defense needs.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Starmer says vast majority' of Labour still supports him, despite Mandelson controversy UK politics live

Keir Starmer asserts strong support within the Labour party despite calls for his resignation and defends his leadership decisions.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

Starmer seems to think he can do no wrong two weeks of Mandy-mania hearings point to the opposite conclusion | Marina Hyde

Procedural drama in UK politics distracts from urgent economic and defense needs.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Starmer says vast majority' of Labour still supports him, despite Mandelson controversy UK politics live

Keir Starmer asserts strong support within the Labour party despite calls for his resignation and defends his leadership decisions.
#prediction-markets
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Major Prediction Market Reveals US Politicians Were Caught Betting on Their Own Elections

Three U.S. congressional candidates were caught trading on their own elections, violating Kalshi exchange rules.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Experts call for tighter controls on prediction markets: They pose underappreciated threats to democratic integrity'

Prediction markets raise ethical concerns and potential manipulation risks, prompting calls for stricter regulation to protect democratic integrity.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Major Prediction Market Reveals US Politicians Were Caught Betting on Their Own Elections

Three U.S. congressional candidates were caught trading on their own elections, violating Kalshi exchange rules.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Experts call for tighter controls on prediction markets: They pose underappreciated threats to democratic integrity'

Prediction markets raise ethical concerns and potential manipulation risks, prompting calls for stricter regulation to protect democratic integrity.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

The Causes and Consequences of Narcissistic Leadership

Narcissism can enhance leadership emergence by fostering confidence and self-love, but excessive narcissism undermines trust and judgment.
US politics
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

Why Do the Democrats Keep Expanding the Institutions They Claim to Oppose?

Public outrage over ICE violence has diminished, while deportation operations continue unabated, highlighting a failure to address systemic issues.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Karoline Leavitt Says Powell Probe Not Necessarily Dropped': A Priority for the President'

The investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell continues under the inspector general, focusing on financial mismanagement and building cost overruns.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

No way to raise Mandelson concerns, former senior official says

Sir Philip Barton expressed concerns about Lord Mandelson's appointment as ambassador due to his links with Jeffrey Epstein, but felt unable to voice them.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

GOP Senator Argues His Party Deserves to Lose the Majority: We've Gotten One Bill Passed'

Sen. Tommy Tuberville criticized Republicans for failing to maintain their majority in Congress and highlighted issues affecting rural communities.
#keir-starmer
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Starmer buys some time but he could be running out of political capital

Keir Starmer successfully rallied Labour support to block a Conservative referral, but ongoing scandals continue to erode his authority.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Starmer tells MPs to fight together' before critical day for his premiership

Keir Starmer faces challenges from a standards investigation and testimony from his former chief of staff, prompting Labour MPs to unite in support.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Senior Labour figures say call for new Mandelson investigation is a political stunt'

Senior Labour figures reject calls for a new investigation into Keir Starmer's statements regarding Peter Mandelson's appointment as politically motivated.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The Guardian view on Starmer's Mandelson gamble: his political judgment faces scrutiny in pivotal week | Editorial

Sir Keir Starmer's appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador faces scrutiny, with potential risks for Downing Street depending on witness testimonies.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Starmer buys some time but he could be running out of political capital

Keir Starmer successfully rallied Labour support to block a Conservative referral, but ongoing scandals continue to erode his authority.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Starmer tells MPs to fight together' before critical day for his premiership

Keir Starmer faces challenges from a standards investigation and testimony from his former chief of staff, prompting Labour MPs to unite in support.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Lights. Camera. Lindsay! Speaker's show lands Starmer with yet another headache | John Crace

Keir Starmer faces scrutiny from Speaker Lindsay Hoyle over parliamentary conduct and government communication methods.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Senior Labour figures say call for new Mandelson investigation is a political stunt'

Senior Labour figures reject calls for a new investigation into Keir Starmer's statements regarding Peter Mandelson's appointment as politically motivated.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The Guardian view on Starmer's Mandelson gamble: his political judgment faces scrutiny in pivotal week | Editorial

Sir Keir Starmer's appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador faces scrutiny, with potential risks for Downing Street depending on witness testimonies.
#donald-trump
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

With the Epstein Files, Democrats Embrace a New Type of Resistance

The Party's demand for the release of Epstein files represents a new strategy in confronting Donald Trump.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
US politics

Political pragmatism is not a moral failing. It may be the only thing that can save us. - LGBTQ Nation

US politics
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

With the Epstein Files, Democrats Embrace a New Type of Resistance

The Party's demand for the release of Epstein files represents a new strategy in confronting Donald Trump.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
US politics

Political pragmatism is not a moral failing. It may be the only thing that can save us. - LGBTQ Nation

#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
19 hours ago

Starmer survives crucial vote but at a cost to his MPs and parliament

The Independent provides crucial journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Starmer insists vast majority' of Labour MPs support him despite Mandelson scandal

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Tories' political domination in Sussex set for its biggest test in decades

The Independent provides crucial reporting on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Unpopular Starmer is a hindrance on the doorstep, Labour mayors warn

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and reports on critical issues like reproductive rights and political dissatisfaction in the UK.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Inside the Green Party's top target in London as Labour faces election wipeout

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
19 hours ago

Starmer survives crucial vote but at a cost to his MPs and parliament

The Independent provides crucial journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Starmer insists vast majority' of Labour MPs support him despite Mandelson scandal

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Tories' political domination in Sussex set for its biggest test in decades

The Independent provides crucial reporting on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Unpopular Starmer is a hindrance on the doorstep, Labour mayors warn

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and reports on critical issues like reproductive rights and political dissatisfaction in the UK.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Inside the Green Party's top target in London as Labour faces election wipeout

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
#politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago
UK politics

I made 'serious mistake' advising Starmer to appoint Mandelson, PM's ex-top adviser says

UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

I made 'serious mistake' advising Starmer to appoint Mandelson, PM's ex-top adviser says

Morgan McSweeney admitted to a serious mistake in recommending Lord Mandelson as ambassador to the US due to undisclosed ties with Jeffrey Epstein.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

I witnessed the dying days of Boris Johnson's premiership. Keir Starmer's position is uncannily similar | Simon Hart

The current political climate mirrors the summer of 2022, highlighting accountability and leadership differences between Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

No one can look Starmer in the eye and the Mandy saga is not going away | John Crace

Prime ministers often fail to recognize their declining support until it's too late, as backbenchers and cabinet ministers become aware of the discontent first.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Are our prime ministers the problem or is the UK ungovernable? | Zoe Williams

Electorate's expectations and actions contribute significantly to political instability and dissatisfaction with leadership in recent years.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

No Kings Must Mean No War: Foreign Policy Is Least Democratic Space in Politics

The majority of Iranian Americans oppose the war on Iran, despite media portrayal of pro-monarchy sentiments.
Philosophy
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

In Defense of Being Performative

Democracy requires citizens to actively perform civic engagement; dismissing performative politics misunderstands that democratic participation is inherently performative and essential for democratic survival.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Our embrace of individuals over institutions isn't serving us well

In the early 20th century, sociologist Max Weber noted that sweeping industrialization would transform how societies worked. As small, informal operations gave way to large, complex organizations with clearly defined roles and responsibilities, leaders would need to rely less on tradition and charisma, and more on organization and rationality. He also foresaw that jobs would need to be broken down into specialized tasks and governed by a system of hierarchy,
History
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Two men made mistakes over Mandelson only one has lost his job. That should haunt Starmer | Gaby Hinsliff

A leader must hold themselves to the same high standards they expect from others to earn respect and avoid contempt.
UK politics
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Donal O'Donovan: Backlash against Leo Varadkar shows we would rather not hear awkward truths

Enda Kenny's remarks about modern Ireland reflect public frustration with government transparency during the 2010 bailout situation.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Toxic' views of Reform UK candidates raise questions about party's vetting

Reform UK candidates have made controversial statements, raising concerns about the party's vetting process ahead of the May elections.
World politics
Portraying leaders as evil symbols justifies intervention while obscuring underlying political structures that enabled their rise, perpetuating cycles of instability.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Your Party committee election was chaos. Why break the habit of a lifetime?

Your Party's internal dysfunction, marked by leadership conflicts, financial misconduct allegations, and organizational chaos, has become embedded in its corporate culture, exemplified by a failed livestreamed election results announcement.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Top Cabinet Office official to give evidence to MPs about Peter Mandelson's vetting UK politics live

The UK government is signing a new deal with France to curb Channel crossings, while facing internal cabinet divisions over recent decisions.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

What Accountability-Seeking Protest Can Tell Us About Democracy

Different kinds of political protest pursue distinct aims; accountability-seeking protest aims to hold actors responsible and can reinforce democratic community bonds.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Politics Without Politicians by Helene Landemore review power to the people

Randomly selected citizen assemblies replacing electoral politics reduce polarization, deepen civic bonds, and produce more legitimate, deliberative collective decisions.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 month ago

Secrecy, Democracy, Necessity

Executive officials justify secrecy through claims of protecting decision-making integrity and national security, but such necessity arguments alone cannot legitimize secret governance in democracies.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How to Have Better Political Conversations

The principle of intellectual charity is fundamental to constructive political conversations. This principle states that, in any discussion, we should accept the best version of an opponent's ideas, not a distorted version or a "straw man." Exaggeration and distortion of opposing opinions (always present, to some degree, in political debates) have become the standard form of political argument in contemporary America.
Philosophy
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

How America Chose Not to Hold the Powerful to Account

Since Richard Nixon was forced to resign, powerful people in both political parties have worked assiduously to ensure that their leaders would escape the consequences of their actions. Trump has evaded punishment for crimes both low (campaign-finance violations, for which he was convicted, though he will serve no time thanks to his 2024 victory) and high (his attempted overthrow of the federal government in the aftermath of his 2020 election loss, for which he was spared by the Supreme Court's decision to grant him a kingly immunity).
US politics
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