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fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Jon Stewart on US violence: These mass shootings don't fit neatly into our left-right paradigm'

Polarized politics transforms mass-shooting responses into partisan blame, obscuring complex causes such as mental health, weapon access, attention-seeking nihilism, and social-media dynamics.
US politics
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Remaking the Culture of American Politics

Culture change requires diagnosing invisible social dynamics and using the Culture Cycle to map ideas, institutions, interactions, and incentives to trigger reinforcing positive feedback.
#emigration
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

'I Can't STOP Seeing It': Utah Gov. Spencer Cox Haunted By Charlie Kirk Shooting Video

Utah Governor Spencer Cox cannot stop replaying Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting, urges ending shootings, rejects sentimental bipartisan gestures, and blames social media.
#donald-trump
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Hungary: Hate speech and media pressure in election run-up DW 09/27/2025

Public discourse in Hungary has become increasingly aggressive, fueled by government-funded propaganda, hate speech, and political advertising that dehumanizes opponents.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

Polarize or die, the new MAGA gospel

The intentional erosion of empathy drives polarization, hate, dehumanization, and authoritarian consolidation, posing an immediate threat to U.S. democracy.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

Ezra Klein Argues for Big-Tent Politics

Human reactions to violent loss should prioritize compassion and restraint; political polarization and leadership responses risk eroding community bonds and accelerating national rupture.
Media industry
fromStaticmade
1 week ago

Turn Off the Internet

Big tech platforms use attention-maximizing algorithms that prioritize engagement and rage, actively shaping political polarization while avoiding publisher responsibility.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

California 'MAGA Dentist' under fire for viral joke about hurting liberal patients

A self-proclaimed "MAGA Dentist" is facing backlash after a video of her joking about turning down pain-relieving gas for liberal patients at her Santa Clarita clinic blew up online. Dr. Harleen Grewal of Skyline Smiles made this quip and other wisecracks about her distaste for left-leaning clients during a speech at the Republican Liberty Gala in 2021, comments that recently attracted mass attention after a video of the speech went viral on TikTok.
Right-wing politics
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Obama says Trump linking paracetamol to autism is violence against the truth'

Claims linking paracetamol to autism undermine public health and risk deterring pregnant women from necessary pain relief; political divisions pit progressive democracy against populist conservatism.
#charlie-kirk
fromFortune
6 days ago
World news

World leaders at UN shocked by 'macabre response' on social media to Charlie Kirk's death | Fortune

fromFortune
6 days ago
World news

World leaders at UN shocked by 'macabre response' on social media to Charlie Kirk's death | Fortune

#free-speech
fromFortune
6 days ago
US politics

Joe Rogan comes to Jimmy Kimmel's defense, calling for America to be a 'community' with a 'strong social safety net'-and free speech | Fortune

fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
Higher education

'Silenced by fear': In wake of Charlie Kirk's killing, BU conservatives say they've been marginalized

fromFortune
6 days ago
US politics

Joe Rogan comes to Jimmy Kimmel's defense, calling for America to be a 'community' with a 'strong social safety net'-and free speech | Fortune

fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
Higher education

'Silenced by fear': In wake of Charlie Kirk's killing, BU conservatives say they've been marginalized

US politics
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

How Ranked Choice Voting Could Help Save US Democracy

Nonpartisan primaries with ranked-choice voting can reduce partisan extremes and expand voter choice by enabling candidates to appeal broadly, mobilized by trusted veteran messengers.
US politics
fromBuzzFeed
6 days ago

12 People Shared Their "Last Straw" Moments Before Cutting Off Their MAGA Family Members

Political loyalty and conspiracy beliefs can destroy family and friendships, causing financial harm, health tragedies, and the end of long-term relationships.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 week ago

What's So Conservative About Civics, Anyway? (opinion)

With the backing of a legislature his party dominated, Republican governor Doug Ducey created Arizona State University's School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership in 2016. Both SCETL and its founding director, Paul Carrese, are now understood as key leaders in a movement for civic schools and centers.
US politics
Film
fromVulture
1 week ago

One Battle After Another's Cast Knows We Live in Polarizing Times

A timely thriller portrays a polarized, chaotic world through humanist storytelling about a washed-up activist on the run amid protests and political extremism.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Outkick's Clay Travis Argues Disney Made the 'Right Decision' Bringing Jimmy Kimmel Back

Clay Travis said Disney and ABC made the right decision to reinstate Jimmy Kimmel after his suspension, urging an apology and inclusion of Trump voters.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Fresh approaches needed to tackle political age of rage', US study suggests

Short-term interventions modestly reduce partisan animosity but effects largely dissipate within two weeks, requiring sustained, long-term democratic reforms.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Jokes I Hate My Opponents at Charlie Kirk Memorial

At Charlie Kirk's memorial service, his widow, Erika, stunned mourners and a deeply divided nation by publicly forgiving her husband's assassin. But the solemn moment was soon undercut when President Donald Trump, speaking at the same event, veered off script to joke that, unlike Kirk, he hates his opponents. The crowd laughed, but the remark underscored just how quickly grace can be drowned out by grievance.
US politics
#political-violence
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The US is on the brink of another era of political violence and Donald Trump couldn't care less' | Jonathan Freedland

Charlie Kirk's killing heightens fear of political violence in the US, amplified by widespread guns, social media, and weakened calming leadership.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

The killing of Charlie Kirk adds to a time of political upheaval and violence

Political violence has surged across the spectrum, placing high-profile politicians and activists at elevated risk and driving demands for increased security.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Online Conspiracy Theories About Charlie Kirk's Death Are Getting Really Ugly': CNN

Social media hosts over two million conspiracy posts about Charlie Kirk's assassination, double last year's volume, fueling extreme, uncorroborated theories across the political spectrum.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Bill Maher Compares Jimmy Kimmel Reaction to Brian Kilmeade, Forgets One Key Part

Kilmeade apologized for advocating killing homeless people and remained employed at Fox, while Kimmel was suspended by ABC despite not apologizing.
#charlie-kirk-assassination
#social-media
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Arnold Schwarzenegger shares honest view on why Charlie Kirk was killed

The Independent solicits donations to fund on-the-ground reporting without paywalls; Arnold Schwarzenegger urges students to unite and communicate to counter political division.
US politics
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Hidden Keys to Building Bridges in an Exhausted America

Matching outreach messages to individuals' prevention or promotion mindsets increases engagement in bridge-building across political and racial divides.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Joe Manchin reflects on his most controversial decisions in new memoir 'Dead Center'

Joe Manchin blames both major parties for political polarization, identifies as an independent, and champions common-sense, bipartisan cooperation.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Yanking Jimmy Kimmel's show is a new low for free speech in America | Margaret Sullivan

Media guardrails have weakened as FCC threats and broadcaster owners pressured ABC/Disney and Nexstar to pull Jimmy Kimmel's show, demonstrating escalating regulatory influence over media.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump has forgotten his oath of office. History will not remember him kindly | Corey Brettschneider

Presidential response to violence must uphold the constitutional oath, call for calm, assign individual guilt, and work to unify rather than exploit divisions for gain.
US politics
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

Teachers Are Being Fired For Posting About Charlie Kirk. Here's What A Lawyer Has To Say.

Teachers face discipline or termination for social media posts about Charlie Kirk's death, and some state officials seek to punish such speech.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

A Pride flag at half-staff to honor Charlie Kirk: Trump order to lower flags spurs SoCal furor

In the queer enclave of West Hollywood, some residents were furious at the sight of a Pride flag and a transgender flag lowered to half-staff to mourn Charlie Kirk's assassination. In the city of Los Angeles, an internal Fire Department memo saying flags should stay raised sparked conservative anger at Mayor Karen Bass. And in Huntington Beach, where MAGA politics are warmly received, officials pledged to honor Kirk's memory by keeping flags lowered for an additional week past the mourning period set by President Trump.
Right-wing politics
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Utah prosecutors' evidence indicates suspected motives of Charlie Kirk's alleged shooter

Seized texts and family statements suggest political polarization and support for transgender rights influenced Robinson's motive in Charlie Kirk's killing.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

This country's gonna fall on its face. There's nobody coming to save us': Boston punks Dropkick Murphys take on Maga

Dropkick Murphys have amplified anti-authoritarian political protest at shows, confronting pro-Trump fans while maintaining working-class solidarity and commercial success.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Why TV weather forecasters are targeted by online hate DW 09/16/2025

TV weather forecasters face escalating harassment and threats driven by climate misinformation and political polarization, creating serious safety and communication challenges.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
2 weeks ago

After Charlie Kirk's murder, the US might seem hopelessly divided - is there any way forward?

Civil discourse is urged after Charlie Kirk's killing, but practices like targeted harassment and confrontational debate deepen polarization and hinder cross-ideological engagement.
fromMedium
2 weeks ago

The "Like" button: when perfect design causes catastrophic outcomes

The goal is to make buttons intuitive, easy to use, and - predictable. But is the disclosure, about participating in social media and expressing approval, full and revealing? I guess it all comes down to what you would define as a "positive experience". As I write this, two messed up, intertwined things are happening. Both can be directly linked to how the engagement dynamics of social media, driven by technology such as "like" buttons, has negatively impacted global politics.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Far-right groups are doxxing people who criticize Charlie Kirk's death

The assassination of Charlie Kirk is widening the political divide in America-and some people who have made critical remarks about the conservative icon are finding their personal information being posted online, opening them up to harassment and threats. One site, called " Expose Charlie's Murderers," has been taken offline after posting the names of 41 people that it claimed were "supporting political violence online." The site reportedly said it was working on a backlog of over 20,000 submissions before it was taken down.
Right-wing politics
#empathy
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

White House promises crackdown on left-wing terror' after Kirk killing

We are going to channel all of the anger that we have over the organised campaign that led to this assassination, to uproot and dismantle these terrorist networks, said Stephen Miller, the White House deputy chief of staff. Miller added that It will happen, and we will do it in Charlie's name.
US politics
Music
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

THE TRASH REPORT: Twilight, Bald Guys, and Gossip are Definitely Art

Celebrity engagements drive jewelry trends, provoke cultural and political reactions, and expose gendered assumptions about name changes and parental political expectations.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene Calls For United States to Be Split Up, Declares Country No Longer Safe' For Anyone

Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for a peaceful split between red and blue states, urging separation and saying the nation is too divided and unsafe.
#cancel-culture
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Bill Maher Torches Assh*les' on The Left Attacking Him for Hosting Guests Like Charlie Kirk: F*ck Off With This Bullsh*t!'

Engaging and platforming ideological opponents is necessary; only proud extremists or similarly egregious actors should be denied platforms.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
US news

After Kirk's killing a growing chorus of conservatives wants his critics ostracized or fired

Conservative officials and activists are mobilizing firings and public pressure against those who disparaged Charlie Kirk after his death.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Bill Maher Torches Assh*les' on The Left Attacking Him for Hosting Guests Like Charlie Kirk: F*ck Off With This Bullsh*t!'

fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Kirk's killing sparks calls for unity - and deepens political divides

But Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican who has become a measured voice of the investigation into Kirk's killing, has urged Americans to resist "rage" in the wake of the shooting. Driving the news: Cox said on CNN's "State of the Union" that the country does not need to "sing Kumbaya and hold hands" - but rather, people must continue to engage with those with whom they disagree.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Spencer Cox: Charlie Kirk Said 'Very Inflammatory Things'

Utah Governor Spencer Cox defended Charlie Kirk's calls for engagement and forgiveness while criticizing Steve Bannon's attempts to radicalize and inflame divisions.
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Americans don't think college is worth it. It is.

School is expensive, student loan debt is often onerous and job security for those with degrees has diminished - even more so with the advent of AI. Plus, at the moment new graduates are seeing higher unemployment rates. There's also growing interest and appeal for young adults in the skilled trades - becoming plumbers, electricians, etc. - especially as AI appears to threaten white collar work.
Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Robinson and Farage's civil war' narrative is warping voters' minds. How is any government supposed to counter it? | John Harris

We see wild parties, holidays, weddings, family outings and close-knit friendship groups, wrote one Guardian journalist in 2015. She went on: Apart from commemorating a deceased person's life, you'll be hard pushed to find a really bad moment in your feed. Here, it seemed, was a modern iteration of the opium always purveyed by free-market capitalism, resulting in a constant stream of personal happiness and precious little recognition of life's more difficult aspects: social strife, inequality, disagreement.
UK news
#campus-shooting
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

Young Conservative Men and Women Have Very Different Ideas of Success. I Think I Know What's Going On.

Young conservatives exhibit pronounced gender gaps in life goals—especially around marriage and children—while young liberals display more aligned visions of success.
#charlie-kirk-shooting
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US politics

Elon Musk claims higher education 'radicalized' Charlie Kirk shooting suspect as bullet casings reveal extremely online, antifascist writings | Fortune

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US politics

Elon Musk claims higher education 'radicalized' Charlie Kirk shooting suspect as bullet casings reveal extremely online, antifascist writings | Fortune

fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Something Is Very Wrong Online

Arguably the most remarkable aspect of the aftermath of the right-wing activist Charlie Kirk's assassination is how irrelevant its actual perpetrator was to the immediate discourse. I saw the finger-pointing online even before I saw the news that Kirk had been shot. At that point, there was hardly any information about the incident-let alone details about the shooter or a motive.
Right-wing politics
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Workers are getting fired, placed on leave over Charlie Kirk posts

Several employees were fired or disciplined for posting offensive or insensitive online comments about Charlie Kirk’s killing, prompting employer disavowals and public apologies.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Matthew Dowd Rips MSNBC For Firing Him

Kirk has been one of the most divisive, especially divisive younger figures in this, who is constantly sort of pushing this sort of hate speech. And I always go back to hateful thoughts lead to hateful words, which then lead to hateful actions, Dowd continued. You can't stop with these sort of awful thoughts you have, and then saying these awful words, and then not expect awful actions to take place. And that's the unfortunate environment we are in.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Utah governor, known for 'disagreeing better,' calls for calm after Kirk shooting

Spencer Cox urged young Americans to reject political rage, choose civil disagreement, and build a culture of respectful debate to counter polarization and violence.
US politics
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Why We Misjudge Support for Political Violence

People exaggerate opponents' support for political violence, and empathy often favors one's own political side, driven by motive attribution asymmetry.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
2 weeks ago

Fictional Outrage at Fiction, Revisited

Inuendo Studios presents an excellent and approachable analysis of the infamous Gamer Gate and its role in later digital radicalization. This video inspired me to think about manufactured outrage, which reminded me of the fake outrage over such video games as Cuphead and Doom. There was also similar rage against the She-Ra and He-Man reboots. Mainstream fictional outrage against fiction involved the Republican's rage against Dr. Seuss being "cancelled." Unfortunately, fictional outrage can lead to real consequences, such as death threats, doxing, swatting, and harassment.
Philosophy
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Trump's message on Charlie Kirk wasn't AI. But our confidence in what's real is fading

The high-contrast footage was scrutinized for evidence that it had been manipulated by artificial intelligence, and some viewers claimed they found undeniable proof. At one point in the clip, Trump's left pinky finger appears to merge with the others as he clasps his hands on the desk. Conspiracy theorists have seized on this, arguing it showed the president as proof that Trump didn't make the statement at all, or that it was highly doctored.
US politics
US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Charlie Kirk assassination sparks concern over online political rhetoric

Political polarization and online anger are intensifying fears and calls for violence after Charlie Kirk's assassination, prompting community dialogue and appeals for in-person engagement.
World news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Brazil Supreme Court convicts Bolsonaro of coup attempt

A Brazilian Supreme Court panel convicted Jair Bolsonaro of attempting a coup and organized crime, with sentencing pending and appeals expected.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Mika Brzezinski Chokes Up in Emotional Plea for Unity While Remembering 9/11

We're so far from even where I was when I was there, 25 years ago, just would not have happened. And it is happening now. And we as a nation have to figure out a way to pull ourselves back from the brink. We still remain the strongest, most powerful country on the face of the Earth. But oftentimes, it seems post-9/11 that we are that country in spite of ourselves, in spite of our leaders.
US politics
fromA Philosopher's Blog
2 weeks ago

Ivermectin & Epistemology, Revisited

While this drug is best known as a horse de-wormer, it is also used to treat humans for a variety of conditions and many medications are used to treat conditions they were not originally intended to treat. Viagra is a famous example of this. As such, the idea of re-purposing a medication is not itself foolish. But there are obvious problems with taking ivermectin to treat COVID.
Philosophy
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Congresswoman Calls on Elon Musk to Remove Charlie Kirk Assassination Videos: Take Them Down'

I am calling on @elonmusk, @finkd, and @tiktok_us to remove the horrifying videos of Charlie Kirk's murder. He has a family, young children, and no one should be forced to relive this tragedy online, wrote Luna. These are not the only graphic videos of horrifying murders circulating at some point, social media begins to desensitize humanity. We must still value life. Please take them down.
US politics
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Social Media Is Navigating Its Sectarian Phase

Blueskyism labels a liberal online culture characterized by moral policing, expert insularity, and sectarian identity that influences platform-based political alignment.
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