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US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 hours ago

Virginia redistricting vote: What polls suggest and what voters will decide

Virginia voters decide on a measure that could redraw congressional maps, potentially increasing Democratic seats in Congress.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
11 hours ago

Erstwhile Competition; What We Lose By Gamifying The News | AdExchanger

ChatGPT Ads currently lacks advanced targeting options and news publishers are experimenting with gamified news prediction markets.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
5 days 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.
Medicine
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

We Need to Prepare for the Mammoth Task of De-Trumpification

Rebuilding public health and science after Trump's presidency will require significant resources and a long-term commitment.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
19 hours ago

Democratic Candidate Apologizes for Pro-Gun, Pro-Police Social Media Posts

Bob Brooks, a Democratic congressional candidate, apologized for past social media posts that included pro-gun sentiments and criticism of Colin Kaepernick.
#local-elections
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours 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.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Your Party to focus local election efforts on backing independent candidates

Your Party is targeting urban areas with large Muslim populations to support independent candidates and community groups against Labour.
Left-wing politics
fromFuturism
2 days 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.
#london-elections
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
10 hours ago

All you need to know as Merton heads into local elections

Labour retains control in Merton despite losing three seats, while Lib Dems aim to expand their influence in London.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

What you need to know as Kensington and Chelsea heads into local elections

Labour holds 21 of 32 councils in London, while Conservatives maintain a stronghold in Kensington and Chelsea despite recent electoral shifts.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
10 hours ago

All you need to know as Merton heads into local elections

Labour retains control in Merton despite losing three seats, while Lib Dems aim to expand their influence in London.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

What you need to know as Kensington and Chelsea heads into local elections

Labour holds 21 of 32 councils in London, while Conservatives maintain a stronghold in Kensington and Chelsea despite recent electoral shifts.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
22 hours ago

A Storm in Our Nation!' Cory Booker Turns the Volume up to 11 in Call for Foot Soldiers' to Fight Back Against Trump

Cory Booker urges grassroots action to protect democracy and emphasizes the importance of local leadership during crises.
Higher education
fromPoynter
1 day 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.
#artificial-intelligence
Social media marketing
fromCassius Life
22 hours ago

A.I.-Generated Fake Influencers Are Pushing Pro-Trump Messaging On TikTok

Artificially generated influencers are spreading pro-Trump messages on social media, posing as real users ahead of the midterm elections.
Artificial intelligence
fromDigital Trends
2 days ago

AI is entering the Skynet debate moment in the social media hype circles

AI doom influencers are reshaping public and policymaker perceptions of artificial intelligence, emphasizing potential risks and worst-case scenarios.
Social media marketing
fromCassius Life
22 hours ago

A.I.-Generated Fake Influencers Are Pushing Pro-Trump Messaging On TikTok

Artificially generated influencers are spreading pro-Trump messages on social media, posing as real users ahead of the midterm elections.
Artificial intelligence
fromDigital Trends
2 days ago

AI is entering the Skynet debate moment in the social media hype circles

AI doom influencers are reshaping public and policymaker perceptions of artificial intelligence, emphasizing potential risks and worst-case scenarios.
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Pro-Trump AI influencers are flooding social media.

Experts indicate that the creation of A.I. avatars is becoming easier, particularly for contractors and marketing companies that specialize in developing and dispatching these avatars in bulk.
Artificial intelligence
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Division is a threat to resistance. Here's how to build a stronger coalition | David C Turner III and Eric Morrison-Smith

Fascism is present, and unity in resistance is essential to combat oppression and promote love and revolution.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Why U.S. Politics Looks Like a Bad Marriage

Political discourse has shifted to personal attacks, resembling damaging communication patterns that threaten the unity of the country.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Online abuse is silencing women on a staggering scale it's a democratic crisis | Sharon Kechula

Susan Kihika faced severe online abuse after maternity leave, highlighting gender-based violence and double standards in political scrutiny against women.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
4 days ago

Progressive Media Org Launches Turning Point USA Competitor

Faiz Shakir, executive director of More Perfect Union, stated, 'We're hoping that an economic populist movement for the next generation will start through More Perfect Union on campuses.' This reflects the organization's goal to mobilize students around economic issues.
Right-wing politics
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Russian blogger's fierce critique of Kremlin goes viral: People are afraid of you'

Vladimir Putin's approval ratings are declining as a celebrity blogger criticizes the Kremlin's governance and highlights various societal issues in Russia.
California
fromSan Jose Inside
3 days ago

Mahan's Poll After Swalwell Exit Shows Bigger Boost in Support Than Independent Poll

Matt Mahan's support has surged in the California Governor primary race following Eric Swalwell's exit amid sexual assault allegations.
SF parents
fromThe Cipher Brief
5 days ago

Could Your Child Be a Member of the Most Dangerous Online Community? What Every Parent Needs to Watch Out For

The True Crime Community is a dangerous online subculture that idolizes mass shooters and has been linked to numerous violent attacks.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Californians are pouring money into Democrats' Senate races in other states

James Talarico, a Democratic Senate candidate in Texas, has raised a staggering $27 million so far this year, with California donors contributing just under $1.2 million to back his campaign - second only to Texas supporters among those donors whose names were disclosed.
Fundraising
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days 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.
SF politics
from48 hills
6 days ago

What the new Chakrabarti poll really shows - 48 hills

Saikat Chakrabarti's internal poll shows him in second place, but its accuracy is questionable due to sampling biases and language limitations.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 hours ago

CNN's Jake Tapper Torpedoes Trump Demand for War Praise in Late Show Hit

Jake Tapper refuses to congratulate Trump, emphasizing the situation in Iran is not resolved and criticizing the demand for praise.
#trump
Media industry
fromPoynter
4 hours ago

Even when Trump deflects, the job is simple. Keep asking the question. - Poynter

Trump's threats against Iran raise concerns about potential war crimes under international law.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Polling Data Spells Potential Disaster for Republicans in the Midterms

Trump's low approval ratings due to the war on Iran threaten Republican seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
US Elections
fromLEVEL Man
5 days ago

Trump's Landslide as the World's Most Unpopular Man

Trump's popularity has significantly declined, with disapproval ratings consistently outpacing approval by double-digit margins during his presidency.
Media industry
fromPoynter
4 hours ago

Even when Trump deflects, the job is simple. Keep asking the question. - Poynter

Trump's threats against Iran raise concerns about potential war crimes under international law.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Polling Data Spells Potential Disaster for Republicans in the Midterms

Trump's low approval ratings due to the war on Iran threaten Republican seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
US Elections
fromLEVEL Man
5 days ago

Trump's Landslide as the World's Most Unpopular Man

Trump's popularity has significantly declined, with disapproval ratings consistently outpacing approval by double-digit margins during his presidency.
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day 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.
fromThe Nation
3 days 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
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

I'm voting Reform it can't get any worse': Starmer's election nightmare in Swindon

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

Readers react as Conservatives close gap on Reform in latest poll

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

I'm voting Reform it can't get any worse': Starmer's election nightmare in Swindon

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

Readers react as Conservatives close gap on Reform in latest poll

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
#data-centers
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Want to Resist a Data Center? These Organizers Share How They Did It.

Local communities in the U.S. are resisting the construction of data centers due to environmental concerns and corporate influence.
US politics
fromFuturism
3 days ago

City Council Wrecked in Voter Bloodbath After Allowing New Data Center

Residents in Festus, Missouri ousted half their city council after approving a $6 billion data center against public will.
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Want to Resist a Data Center? These Organizers Share How They Did It.

Local communities in the U.S. are resisting the construction of data centers due to environmental concerns and corporate influence.
US politics
fromFuturism
3 days ago

City Council Wrecked in Voter Bloodbath After Allowing New Data Center

Residents in Festus, Missouri ousted half their city council after approving a $6 billion data center against public will.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Mamdani jolts Council race on Manhattan's West Side ahead of early voting | amNewYork

Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed Lindsey Boylan in a competitive Manhattan City Council special election, impacting the race dynamics significantly.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days 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.
#israel
Left-wing politics
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Where The Democratic Party Goes After AIPAC

Military support for Israel is declining among Democrats due to the Gaza war and rising influence of J Street as an alternative voice.
Left-wing politics
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Where The Democratic Party Goes After AIPAC

Military support for Israel is declining among Democrats due to the Gaza war and rising influence of J Street as an alternative voice.
US Elections
fromThe Nation
6 hours ago

We Are About to Miss the Opportunity of a Lifetime

2026 and 2028 can initiate transformational change if anger is channeled into a clear vision and goals.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Frustration, apathy and hope: Birmingham divided as extraordinary election looms

Birmingham's local elections on May 7 could lead to significant political changes after 14 years of Labour rule amid ongoing discontent.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Data expert stunned as latest election hints at bigger GOP losses this fall: "Absolute disaster" - LGBTQ Nation

Analilia Mejia's win with a nearly 20-point margin over Hathaway is significant, indicating strong voter support for Democrats in the current political climate.
US politics
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
4 days 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.
Media industry
fromFast Company
4 days ago

The stigma around AI in journalism may be easing, but trust is still fragile

There is a growing acceptance of AI in journalism, despite initial reluctance and a recent controversy over AI-generated content.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Birmingham is awash with local election candidates but will result be a coalition of chaos'?

Birmingham's local elections face fragmentation with no party expected to win a majority, amid Labour's declining dominance and various candidate challenges.
#social-media
Digital life
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Super scrollers sour on democracy: poll

Heavy social media use correlates with lower support for democracy and increased acceptance of subjective facts and political violence.
Digital life
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Super scrollers sour on democracy: poll

Heavy social media use correlates with lower support for democracy and increased acceptance of subjective facts and political violence.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Why is the Maga project teetering? Because not even Trump supporters voted for this dysfunction | Moira Donegan

Trump's focus on culture-war issues alienates working-class supporters, impacting his approval ratings and undermining his populist appeal.
fromAxios
1 day ago

The 2028 Democratic primary is coming for hopefuls' partners too

Lori Shapiro expressed her concerns to her husband, stating, 'I don't think we are ready to do this. It's not the right time for our family. And it's not on our terms.'
Left-wing politics
#political-advertising
US politics
fromLexington Herald Leader
4 days ago

Are paid influencers boosting KY political campaigns? They don't have to say

Social media influencers promoting political candidates are not legally required to disclose paid endorsements, creating a significant loophole in political advertising regulations.
Social media marketing
fromPhys
1 month ago

Do political social media ads influence the outcome of elections?

Political ads on Facebook and Instagram during the 2020 U.S. election primarily targeted existing supporters rather than persuading new voters, with minimal measurable impact on electoral outcomes.
US politics
fromLexington Herald Leader
4 days ago

Are paid influencers boosting KY political campaigns? They don't have to say

Social media influencers promoting political candidates are not legally required to disclose paid endorsements, creating a significant loophole in political advertising regulations.
Social media marketing
fromPhys
1 month ago

Do political social media ads influence the outcome of elections?

Political ads on Facebook and Instagram during the 2020 U.S. election primarily targeted existing supporters rather than persuading new voters, with minimal measurable impact on electoral outcomes.
#hasan-piker
Left-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

Asking the Wrong Questions About Hasan Piker

Hasan Piker's controversial views on Israel and Hamas spark debate within the Democratic Party about the limits of its ideological tent.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

Israel Moderates Are Losing the Democratic Party

Hasan Piker represents a significant shift in the Democratic Party's stance on Israel and anti-Zionism, influencing young progressive voters.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

Asking the Wrong Questions About Hasan Piker

Hasan Piker's controversial views on Israel and Hamas spark debate within the Democratic Party about the limits of its ideological tent.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

Israel Moderates Are Losing the Democratic Party

Hasan Piker represents a significant shift in the Democratic Party's stance on Israel and anti-Zionism, influencing young progressive voters.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Candidate defends party registration

Jim Irizarry claims he mistakenly registered with a far-right party, while opponent David Canepa argues it was intentional and questions Irizarry's qualifications.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Parties urged to act over candidates' racist posts

Both the Green Party and Reform UK face pressure to sever ties with candidates who made racist and offensive online posts.
Digital life
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

What could six fictional voters teach us about how social media really works?

Exploring online content through six fictional voters during the Senedd election reveals diverse political perspectives and the influence of social media algorithms.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Foolish Pollsters Are Now Just Asking AI What Voters Would Say in Response to Questions and Publishing It at Face Value

Axios mistakenly cited AI-generated polling data as human responses, highlighting risks of using simulations in opinion polling.
US Elections
fromNature
5 days ago

'Science needs defending': record number of researchers run for office in US mid-terms

An unprecedented number of US scientists are running for office in response to political actions affecting research funding and science policy.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Progressive Senate Candidate Who Campaigned With Hasan Piker Surges to Primary Lead In Latest Poll

El-Sayed became the center of a heated debate on the left after he appeared at a campaign rally alongside Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, who is known for his outlandish rhetoric.
Left-wing politics
US Elections
fromFast Company
4 days ago

2028 candidates will face a new kind of economic anger

Economic anxiety driven by AI is significantly impacting lower-wage Americans, necessitating urgent adaptation from political candidates.
US Elections
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

To My Fellow Journalists: We Need to Do Better

Journalism must urgently address the legitimacy of elections and false claims to protect American democracy.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Kaitlan Collins Puts It To Mike Lawler: Is This War Making It Harder to Win Reelection?'

Rep. Mike Lawler believes the conflict with Iran will not hinder Republican reelection prospects.
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.
UK news
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

How Political Parties Die

Britain's two major parties are collapsing while right-populist U.K. Reform rises, attracting former Conservative voters and officials amid post-Brexit political realignment.
Science
fromNature
2 months ago

Why we don't really know what the public thinks about science

Public understanding of science is limited because measures focus on factual literacy; researchers must broaden evaluation to include institutional knowledge and lived scientific experiences.
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Behind the Curtain: 3 historic shifts simultaneously rattling society

Major tectonic shifts are rapidly reshaping politics, governance, and how shared reality forms, requiring clear frameworks to understand and act on these accelerating changes.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

American Democracy Is Showing Signs of Life

American democracy faced severe authoritarian threats under Trump but shows resilience through declining presidential support, mass protest, citizen defense, political opposition, and judicial resistance.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Crisis in Polling Is a Problem for Democracy

Gallup ended presidential-approval polling amid falling trust, rising costs, competition, and concerns about retaliation tied to President Trump's low approval ratings.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

AI's populist moment

State-level Democrats and Republicans are adopting anti-Big Tech, anti-data-center stances to challenge tech influence and subsidies amid AI expansion.
fromPhys
1 month ago

Social media advertising suppresses voting in targeted communities, research shows

Messages intended to suppress votes can be precisely delivered to particularly vulnerable and consequential groups of people via social media and keep millions of them from casting ballots, according to a new study that is the first to quantify the effect of this kind of microtargeting on voter turnout. A team led by a researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Madison recruited more than 10,000 people across the United States-a group representative of the country's voting population-to install an app that
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