Thomas has secretly reaped the benefits from a network of wealthy and well-connected patrons. Introduction During his...
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Uncivil obedience is the opposite of the more commonly known protest strategy of civil disobedience. Introduction When...
A combined assault on the U.S. Constitution now bars Trump from public office. Unless sensible minds prevail,...
Only a two-thirds vote by both chambers of Congress can lift the disqualification. A pair of conservative...
Great replacement theory and QAnon are conspiracy theories that express or even rely on antisemitism and racism....
These deepfakes threaten to influence upcoming elections, but you can still protect your vote. Introduction Imagine an October...
Tactics used to censor the teaching of American history in Florida schools bear much in common with...
Kennedy isn’t the first American politician to actively advance conspiracy theories. Introduction Since Robert F. Kennedy Jr....
Why do his supporters also wind up believing conspiracy theories? There’s a scientific explanation for that. Why...
Their platform? White supremacy. Their political and social goals? White supremacy. Introduction In a recent CNN interview...
How the Vietnam War was the impetus for extremist groups to gain new members. Introduction For decades,...
“Section 702 has morphed into a domestic surveillance tool.” On its website, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) presents “Five...
Studies show, though, that voters don’t like all that nastiness. Introduction Joe Biden, “together with a band...
It takes a brawler to fight a brawler. The combative former Garden State governor fits the bill....
Real history is also a threat. The governor tries to stamp out the past. Introduction Ron DeSantis...
Residents of formerly Confederate states express greater support for political violence than others. Introduction Over the July...
Nationalism and patriotism are sometimes treated as synonyms, but they have very different meanings. Introduction During his...
Extreme, pro-censorship authoritarians are ringing in July 4 by calling for book bans. In May of 1933...
As the dominant global superpower, the United States has long been known for its cultural, economic, and...
Secession is already happening in the US under a variety of guises. Introduction Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene,...
When everything is seen as political, a democracy may be on its way to fascism. Introduction “The...
The promise of pardons to offer criminal sanctuary undermines the rule of law and increases the risks...
The law will go into effect on January 1, 2024. Free expression advocates this week are applauding...
Describing a “journey from a willing tool of empire to a self-conscious critic.” By Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins When...
Overreaching empires necessarily become ever more authoritarian, corrupt, and dysfunctional. All around us things are falling apart....
The danger is at the doorstep. Trumpian fascism must be vanquished now and forever. Last Wednesday evening...
Knowledge is so dangerous it must be regulated and monitored. Introduction A lot of people are scared....
He is the overwhelming favorite to win his party’s nomination. There is no certainty of what could...
Pollsters, pundits, and politicians all get it wrong when it comes to independent voters. Introduction In the...
61% of national pollsters in the U.S. used methods in 2022 that differed from those of 2016....