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Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 day 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
7 hours 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.
#democracy
fromThe Nation
5 days ago
Social justice

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum at the Summit for Democracy

Claudia Sheinbaum emphasizes the resilience, generosity, and cultural heritage of the Mexican people in her speech at the Defense of Democracy Summit.
Philosophy
fromMindful
1 day ago

Democracy Does Not Work Without Mindfulness

True democracy requires mindfulness and collaboration beyond political campaigns and divisions.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

How Unmet Psychological Needs Quietly Undermine Democracy

Democracy requires psychological regulation to thrive, as unmet psychological needs can erode democratic life.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum at the Summit for Democracy

Claudia Sheinbaum emphasizes the resilience, generosity, and cultural heritage of the Mexican people in her speech at the Defense of Democracy Summit.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 hours 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.
#white-house-correspondents-dinner
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Gunfire at the White House correspondents' dinner is another grim sign of our times | Robert Reich

The White House correspondents' dinner was disrupted by gunfire, highlighting the stark contrast between celebrity and the reality of fear.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
19 hours ago

CNN's Cupp Goes OFF on WHCD for Caving In to Guy Who Wants Us Dead' Trump Minutes Before Shooting

SE Cupp criticized the WHCD for allowing Trump to attack the press without accountability during the event.
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Gunfire at the White House correspondents' dinner is another grim sign of our times | Robert Reich

The White House correspondents' dinner was disrupted by gunfire, highlighting the stark contrast between celebrity and the reality of fear.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
19 hours ago

CNN's Cupp Goes OFF on WHCD for Caving In to Guy Who Wants Us Dead' Trump Minutes Before Shooting

SE Cupp criticized the WHCD for allowing Trump to attack the press without accountability during the event.
#london-elections
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

What you need to know as Southwark heads into local elections

Labour remains dominant in London councils, but upcoming elections may lead to significant changes in control across boroughs.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

What you need to know as Redbridge heads into local elections

Labour's dominance in London is challenged by Independents and Greens, potentially leading to no overall control in upcoming elections.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

What you need to know as Southwark heads into local elections

Labour remains dominant in London councils, but upcoming elections may lead to significant changes in control across boroughs.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

What you need to know as Redbridge heads into local elections

Labour's dominance in London is challenged by Independents and Greens, potentially leading to no overall control in upcoming elections.
#free-speech
fromWIRED
1 day 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
#elections
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day 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
3 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.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day 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
3 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.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day 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.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Joy Reid Goes Off On Trump DOJ Over Absolutely Insane' SPLC Indictment

The indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center by Trump's Justice Department is criticized as politically motivated and unfounded.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Anti-Doug Ford rallies take place across Ontario to protest OSAP, FOI changes | CBC News

Protests against Premier Doug Ford's controversial measures are occurring across Ontario, urging a no-confidence vote for his resignation.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day 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.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 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.
fromPadailypost
1 day ago

City wants to hit newspapers with a new fee

The proposal before council would require newspapers to pay an initial $373 fee for each rack. For a newspaper with 25 racks, that would be a $9,325 hit.
NYC parents
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day 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.
#protest-rights
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Mamdani vetoes one protest buffer zone bill, allows' another to become law | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani rejected Intro. 175-B due to concerns over constitutional rights and its broad definition of educational institutions affecting protests.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

UK rights groups slam authoritarian' conviction of pro-Palestine activists

Convictions of Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham highlight an authoritarian shift in the UK's approach to protest and threaten democratic rights.
#social-media
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago
Digital life

Psychology says people who use social media but never post about themselves have separated the value of staying informed from the cost of participating in the performance - and that quiet withdrawal isn't disinterest or insecurity, it's one of the most deliberate digital choices a person can make in an era that treats visibility as currency - Silicon Canals

Many social media users prefer to observe rather than participate, valuing privacy and learning over broadcasting their thoughts.
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology says people who use social media but never post about themselves have separated the value of staying informed from the cost of participating in the performance - and that quiet withdrawal isn't disinterest or insecurity, it's one of the most deliberate digital choices a person can make in an era that treats visibility as currency - Silicon Canals

Many social media users prefer to observe rather than participate, valuing privacy and learning over broadcasting their thoughts.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The Stanford Inside Stanford

Stanford University fosters a unique environment where young entrepreneurs receive significant investment and mentorship from venture capitalists, shaping future tech leaders.
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The Fake Radicals Stealing Lemons

James C. Scott endorsed "anarchist calisthenics," advocating for small acts of lawbreaking to keep civic muscles strong, preventing citizens from becoming powerless against tyranny.
Podcast
SF parents
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

DA ordered to release fundraising records related to Stanford protesters

A judge ordered the release of fundraising records related to DA Jeff Rosen's prosecution of pro-Palestinian protesters at Stanford.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
3 days ago

Good Morning, News: Senate Republicans Push ICE Funding, City Councilors Protest NDA Pressure, and More 'Will They Won't They' Ceasefire - Portland Mercury

Portland Public Schools faces a $50 million budget deficit, considering school closures and has received no emergency funding from state legislators.
Mental health
fromFortune
3 days ago

Climate activists realize that it's a bad look to be an 'eco-pooper,' embrace joy for a change | Fortune

Activists are using joy and community to combat climate change instead of focusing on sacrifice and doom.
California
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Humpday Headlines: Gubernatorial Candidates to Face Off In New Debate

Six candidates for California governor will debate, with a focus on Democrats Porter, Becerra, and Steyer in a competitive race.
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

These dramatic images of AOC and RFK arguing went viral. What were they talking about? - LGBTQ Nation

Oh, I mean, listen, we're getting screwed. People are getting screwed. These insurance companies... In fact, the Department of Justice has a criminal case open on United Healthcare for stealing money from Medicare.
Healthcare
SF politics
fromSan Jose Inside
3 days ago

No Big Winner in Statewide Debate of CA Governor Hopefuls

Homelessness, gas prices, and political blame dominated the gubernatorial debate in San Francisco, highlighting divisions between Republican and Democratic candidates.
Environment
fromEarth911
4 days ago

Most Americans Are Worried About the Environment. Is Congress?

More Americans believe the environment is in poor condition and want increased government action to address environmental issues.
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days 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.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Taking back power or taking the mickey? The activists liberating' food from big stores

Police arrested activists for alleged conspiracy to commit theft linked to a campaign against inequality involving mass shoplifting from supermarkets.
Left-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

FedSoc Event Meant To Sanewash DHS Abducting People Made Harder By Protesters Making A Big Fuss About Racial Profiling - Above the Law

Politeness in discourse is biased, favoring certain viewpoints while punishing others, as seen in recent campus protests against right-wing speakers.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Commentary: 90 minutes, 6 gubernatorial candidates, zero big moments - but some differences that matter

Candidates' casual attire and lack of charisma reflect a disappointing political landscape in California's gubernatorial race.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The international right has CPAC. Has the left finally found its answer? | Owen Jones

Progressives gathered in Barcelona to address rising authoritarianism, highlighting the absence of European leaders and the need for a return to social democratic values.
NYC parents
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Solutions, not slogans': Gaza holds first election in 21 years

Residents of Deir el-Balah are eager for tangible solutions rather than political slogans as they prepare for the first municipal elections in over two decades. The scars of Israel's war are evident, and the community seeks effective governance to address their pressing needs.
World news
Washington DC
fromIntelligencer
3 days ago

Washington Enters Its TMZ Era

TMZ's new D.C. bureau aims to expose lawmakers' actions during government shutdown, blending celebrity gossip with political reporting.
Media industry
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

Amy Goodman's Journalism Is More Urgent Now Than Ever

Amy Goodman celebrates 30 years of Democracy Now!, a program airing on 1,500 stations, recognized for impactful journalism and activism.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

That is False': Ace Reporter Hammers Senate Dem For Wrongly Using His Reporting At Hearing

Sen. Ruben Gallego misrepresented Trump's comments about Kevin Warsh's commitment to interest rate cuts during a confirmation hearing.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

After being doorstepped by a Green canvasser, I know what voters must do to keep out Reform | Zoe Williams

Local elections show a shift in voter sentiment, with potential gains for Reform and challenges for Labour and Tories.
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Mamdani Wants to Show That Democratic Socialism "Can Flourish Anywhere"

Democratic socialism can thrive nationally, focusing on the working class and delivering practical governance, as demonstrated by the mayor's early accomplishments.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Some people don't stay quiet in arguments because they're calm, they stay quiet because they ran the math years ago and concluded that saying the thing costs more than swallowing it, and they've been paying the cheaper price so long they forgot it was a choice - Silicon Canals

Silence in arguments often results from an automatic cost-benefit analysis rather than emotional mastery or composure.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

This Is Not a Real Hearing': Congressman Kicks Off Roundtable by Announcing Democrats Are Boycotting

Democratic members of the House Oversight Committee boycotted a roundtable, deeming it not a real hearing due to lack of rules and accountability.
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Drowning Out the Noise

On the morning of the Unite the Right rally, I lumbered down the staircase of a Catskills Airbnb rented for a bachelor party to learn that only hours before, a gang of white nationalists stormed the University of Virginia campus wielding Tiki torches and chanting, 'Jews will not replace us.'
Left-wing politics
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

What Do Authoritarians Fear Most? People Who Stick Up for Each Other.

Solidarity among communities is essential for resilience against economic and social pressures exacerbated by conflict and local challenges.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Why should we care about housing in the local elections?

Affordable housing is a critical issue in London's local elections, with councils facing significant pressures and responsibilities.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

You know you've encountered a high-level thinker if they make you feel smarter after the conversation, not dumber - because mediocre intellects use their intelligence to win, and high-level thinkers use it to help, and the real test of a great mind isn't how impressive they sound but how many people leave rooms they were in feeling more capable than they walked in - Silicon Canals

Real intelligence enhances others' understanding rather than intimidating them, fostering collaboration and mutual growth.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US professors sue university over arrest during pro-Palestine protest

The judicial system would find that Emory failed to protect its students, to protect its staff, to protect the educational mission of the university, said philosophy professor Noelle McAfee, one of the plaintiffs.
Social justice
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.
Higher education
fromPoynter
6 days ago

As statehouse coverage shrinks, student journalists are stepping in to fill the void - Poynter

Student journalists at Franklin College cover the Indiana General Assembly, gaining real-world experience and filling gaps in legislative coverage.
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

Since When Is Looting a Form of Virtue Signaling?

"I think that stealing from a big box store-I'll just state my platform-it's neither very significant as a moral wrong, nor is it significant in any way as protest or direct action."
Social justice
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.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 month ago

Why We Need a Formal, Mandatory, and Remunerated "Citizen Lobby"

Post-Cold War optimism about democracy and internet freedom has been undermined by geopolitical tensions, neoliberalism, nationalism, and corporate influence that concentrate power among the already wealthy.
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
1 month ago

The Guardian view on violent online rhetoric: all politicians have a duty to set a civil tone | Editorial

Politicians must exercise judgment before sharing social media content, as false posts and violent rhetoric endanger public figures and discourage political participation.
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
World news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Opinion: Disqualified but not forgotten

An athlete was disqualified for displaying portraits of Ukrainians killed in the war, as the IOC ruled the helmet violated rules against political expression.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Democracy Dies in Broad Daylight

Last week- after the Wall Street Journal broke more news about the Trump family's dodgy crypto-business dealings and before the President shared a racist video of the Obamas depicted as dancing apes-the Amazon entrepreneur Jeff Bezos decided that one of his smaller properties, the Washington Post, has proved such a drag on his two-hundred-and-thirty-billion-dollar fortune that prudence required that he obliterate much of its newsroom.
Media industry
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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: Liberty doesn't defend itself right now, it needs our help.

In the United States, we haven't yet seen rifles aimed at large crowds, but we do observe masked federal agents detaining protesters in unmarked vehicles, flashy ICE raids staged like military operations and pardons for political violence all clear warning signs. Ignoring this is the first step toward complacency, which can kill liberty. Fascism is often misunderstood. It is not just political oppression; it is a set of traits, as scholars and observers point out,
US politics
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Embracing Intellectual Humility in Political Conversations

Intellectual humility recognizes knowledge limits, seeks other perspectives, and restrains certainty, tribalism, extremism, and contempt in political judgment.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

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

He is not worthy of the presidency. He takes bribes blatantly. And now he's being a racist, blatantly. They were supposed to deport the dangerous criminals. They were not supposed to go after small children, storm schools, bring terror upon, you know, the little kids and the women and children, not just the immigrants in the school. All the children are scared.
US politics
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Watching Politicians On Television - Above the Law

Televised politicians and party leaders speak predictably, repeating partisan talking points and avoiding direct answers, making their appearances worthless and uninformative.
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