Political misinformation is eroding democracy, fueling violence, damaging public health, and deepening polarization in the U.S. Here’s how lies from leaders—and the billionaires who fund them—are hurting the nation.
From identity politics to online radicalization, America’s deepening polarization is eroding democratic dialogue and fueling mistrust across partisan lines.
Why are many Republicans acting immune to public anger as the 2025 United States elections near? This opinion blog explores the mechanics—gerrymandering, criminalizing dissent, and internal party dynamics—that keep incumbents safe, and asks what it means for democracy.
A sharp, original look at Trump’s 2025 agenda and its assault on environmental protections, labor rights, and Social Security—balanced by surprising sources of hope rooted in youth activism, the decency of ordinary Americans, and historical reform cycles.
Explore the story of lawyer Mark Zaid and the risks he faces as a target of Trump administration intimidation tactics. Discover how attacks on legal professionals threaten democracy and why protecting lawyers matters for everyone.
Tracing the roots of the ‘American Nightmare’: this blog post explores how neoliberalism, economic inequality, and spectacle-driven media hollowed out US democracy, making the rise of Trump almost inevitable—and why only systemic change can break the cycle.