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.
The 2025 DOJ denaturalization memo marks a historic crackdown, broadening reasons for stripping naturalized citizens of U.S. citizenship. Catch-all rules, loss of rights, and open-ended legal risks mean millions now live in uncertainty. Explore what’s changed, who’s affected, and why due process hangs in the balance.
Trump’s DOJ launches an unprecedented campaign to strip citizenship from naturalized Americans, expanding criteria, lowering protections, and raising 14th Amendment concerns.
An unpredictable, candid look at the moment a MAGA-friendly host laughs at Trump’s 2020 election fraud claims, exploring the impact of live fact-checking, the numbers game, and why humor might be a crucial line of defense in the age of misinformation.
CNBC’s Joe Kernen laughed and fact-checked Trump live on air over ‘rigged’ election claims, highlighting the ongoing struggle between political rhetoric and hard facts in media coverage.