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US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Hundreds of scholars say U.S. is swiftly heading toward authoritarianism

Political scientists believe the U.S. is rapidly transitioning from liberal democracy to authoritarianism.
World politics
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Will Human Nature Allow Democracy to Survive?

Democracy's global spread is in decline, with support waning, and authoritarianism gaining ground, indicating that democracy may not be a natural evolution.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Hundreds of scholars say U.S. is swiftly heading toward authoritarianism

Political scientists believe the U.S. is rapidly transitioning from liberal democracy to authoritarianism.
World politics
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Will Human Nature Allow Democracy to Survive?

Democracy's global spread is in decline, with support waning, and authoritarianism gaining ground, indicating that democracy may not be a natural evolution.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
UK politics

Reform UK's victories are just the latest chapter of political fragmentation

British politics is experiencing significant fragmentation with rising support for multiple parties, leading to lower votes for traditional two-party dominance.
#covid-19
OMG science
fromNature
1 week ago

Daily briefing: COVID booster jabs given in the same arm as the original work faster

A COVID-19 booster in the same arm as the first dose is more effective.
Democratic committees cite science more than Republican committees.
Urban spiders adapt their web-building to environmental vibrations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Coronavirus

A case study in groupthink': were liberals wrong about the pandemic?

The questioning of Covid lockdowns highlighted a need for more rigorous public debate on pandemic policies.
OMG science
fromNature
1 week ago

Daily briefing: COVID booster jabs given in the same arm as the original work faster

A COVID-19 booster in the same arm as the first dose is more effective.
Democratic committees cite science more than Republican committees.
Urban spiders adapt their web-building to environmental vibrations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Coronavirus

A case study in groupthink': were liberals wrong about the pandemic?

The questioning of Covid lockdowns highlighted a need for more rigorous public debate on pandemic policies.
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#democracy
more#democracy
#public-opinion
Television
fromwww.niemanlab.org
3 weeks ago

The unreality of reality TV: How competition shows influence U.S. politics and shape views about economic inequality | Nieman Journalism Lab

Eunji Kim's research reveals that reality TV shapes American beliefs about meritocracy and economic mobility amid declining traditional news consumption.
fromNieman Lab
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

There's another reason the L.A. Times' AI-generated opinion ratings are bad (this one doesn't involve the Klan)

Most Americans lack a coherent political ideology that fits neatly into the left-right spectrum.
Television
fromwww.niemanlab.org
3 weeks ago

The unreality of reality TV: How competition shows influence U.S. politics and shape views about economic inequality | Nieman Journalism Lab

Eunji Kim's research reveals that reality TV shapes American beliefs about meritocracy and economic mobility amid declining traditional news consumption.
fromNieman Lab
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

There's another reason the L.A. Times' AI-generated opinion ratings are bad (this one doesn't involve the Klan)

Most Americans lack a coherent political ideology that fits neatly into the left-right spectrum.
more#public-opinion
#donald-trump
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
US politics

'A scary place': Jason Stanley on leaving Trump's America DW 04/04/2025

John Stanley links the Trump presidency to fascism, expressing concern for the safety of academic freedom under his administration.
fromBusiness Insider
9 months ago
US Elections

Trump has preached 'unity' since his assassination attempt, but he could become even more radical in the aftermath

Donald Trump briefly mentioned unity at the RNC amidst concerns about radicalization post-assassination attempt.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
US politics

'A scary place': Jason Stanley on leaving Trump's America DW 04/04/2025

John Stanley links the Trump presidency to fascism, expressing concern for the safety of academic freedom under his administration.
fromBusiness Insider
9 months ago
US Elections

Trump has preached 'unity' since his assassination attempt, but he could become even more radical in the aftermath

Donald Trump briefly mentioned unity at the RNC amidst concerns about radicalization post-assassination attempt.
more#donald-trump
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

25 years of Putin: Russia's president cements his power DW 03/25/2025

Vladimir Putin has consolidated his power in Russia for 25 years, creating a personalized dictatorship and undermining political institutions.
#education
fromBKReader
5 months ago
Brooklyn

This Professor's Class Goes on The Day After an Election

The day after an election offers invaluable learning opportunities for students, emphasizing the importance of engaging with current events in educational settings.
fromBKReader
5 months ago
Brooklyn

This Professor's Class Goes on The Day After an Election

The day after an election offers invaluable learning opportunities for students, emphasizing the importance of engaging with current events in educational settings.
more#education
Miscellaneous
fromPoynter
5 months ago

Why did the polls and those who report on them miss Trump's appeal again? - Poynter

Polls again failed to accurately predict election outcomes, raising concerns about their methods and the changing media landscape.
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