Columnist: The Link Between Trump’s Indictments and the KKK
With the 2024 U.S. presidential race well underway, democracy continues to be tested.
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Gov Sununu: “We’ve Got to Make Sure Trump Isn’t the Nominee”
Popular New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu is determined to move the Republican Party away from Trump – but he is not running for president. Sununu’s announcement surprised political observers. In a conversation recorded just before the Trump indictment dropped, the…
NC’s Party Leader: Dems “Left Behind” Rural Vote
Anderson Clayton, 25, is the youngest elected leader in the history of the North Carolina Democratic Party. She is a strong and vocal advocate for rural communities like the one she grew up in, which she believes have often been…
Why SCOTUS could become a “pointless institution,” scholar says
Growing numbers of Americans no longer trust the Supreme Court, and Stephen Vladeck argues that part of the reason is the rise of the so-called “shadow docket.” This refers to cases that are decided quickly, without written opinions or oral…
How Libraries Became a Political Battleground
Libraries are at the center of another polarizing debate dividing the U.S. in the ongoing culture wars. Efforts by elected officials and activist groups to censor books have escalated to levels unseen since tracking began decades ago. Librarians are now…
Why Diverse Democracies Fall Apart and How They Can Endure
In much of the world, democracy is currently under threat by the rise of authoritarianism. Writer Yascha Mounk is known for his work on democratic institutions and liberal values. In his latest book “The Great Experiment,” Mounk describes ethnically diverse…