After Trump’s victory many are hopeless, hurt, and scared. But freedom is something that may take generations to achieve.
45 men have held the office of President of the United States of America. There have been 59 separate inaugurations. Every time, except one, there has been a peaceful transition of power.
Supporting Ukraine costs very little money, we’re bound by treaty to do it, and the cost of inaction far outweigh the price of doing the right thing
If Trump wins, he will use the institutions of the state to attack his political opponents, the press, and democracy itself. But if Harris wins, expect a nightmare of legal and violent attempts to overthrow the election.
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Ideology should die now that data shows us what works and what doesn’t. When you look at the scoreboard, Republican ideas lose in every single category
Israel just announced it intends to kill the only remaining journalists in Gaza
After Trump’s victory many are hopeless, hurt, and scared. But freedom is something that may take generations to achieve.
45 men have held the office of President of the United States of America. There have been 59 separate inaugurations. Every time, except one, there has been a peaceful transition of power.
Supporting Ukraine costs very little money, we’re bound by treaty to do it, and the cost of inaction far outweigh the price of doing the right thing
If Trump wins, he will use the institutions of the state to attack his political opponents, the press, and democracy itself. But if Harris wins, expect a nightmare of legal and violent attempts to overthrow the election.
Republicans like to break government to clean up messes. It's a huge mistake
October 7 wasn’t just another tragic day—it was a spark that reignited a dangerous cycle of fear, violence, and radicalization. From Israel and Palestine to the rest of the world, we’re all less safe. How did this conflict push us to the brink—and is there any way out?
Many pundits thought JD Vance edged out Tim Walz in last night's debate. Voters, though, saw things very differently.
Last night's Vice Presidential debate started with a question about Iran, but nearly everything about the question itself was incorrectly worded. This is a good example of how "the media" covers this issue
Iran continues to play a game of political theater, despite the fact that Netanyahu tipped the game table on Hezbollah
Can we trust the polls? Is Harris pulling ahead? What matters to voters? Can I stop having a heart attack yet?
Republican attempts at Voter ID are just a fancy disguise for voter suppression, but as countries like Estonia have proven, we can move toward better government IDs and digital services.
A very dangerous game is being played in the Middle East, and ignoring it, or staying on the sidelines, may no longer be options for regional powers like Saudi Arabia and Iran, and for global powers like the US, NATO, or even others.
Social media exaggerates political division, fostering cynicism and tribalism. To heal, we must seek data-driven solutions, and empathy.
Exploring Biden's significant achievements in economic recovery, wage growth, and infrastructure, amid political and strategic challenges.
With Joe Biden stepping down and endorsing Kamala Harris, the political landscape has dramatically shifted. This post explores why Harris might have a strong chance of defeating Donald Trump in the upcoming election, examining recent events, poll trends, and the strategic missteps of the Trump campaign.
A lot of people are jumping to conclusions about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, but political violence has been growing for years and could explode
Trump is an existential threat to this country. But is Biden really the best way to beat him? It’s time to crunch the math and do some serious soul searching.
Neither side has been properly incentivized to end the fighting, so we should expect peace to remain illusive.
High-risk low-probability events happen. The death of Iran’s president in a helicopter crash could alter the path of the Middle East
THE STREAM
Ideology should die now that data shows us what works and what doesn’t. When you look at the scoreboard, Republican ideas lose in every single category
Israel just announced it intends to kill the only remaining journalists in Gaza
What is the point of journalism and expert analysis if everyone wants to avoid inconvenient truths?