Ever wondered how social media and online platforms change how politicians campaign? Researchers have been digging into this topic since 2005, and the popularity of studying Web 2. 0 in elections has been skyrocketing ever since. They've been looking at papers from places like the Scopus database an
India has a massive labor force working overseas in low-paying jobs. Unfortunately, these workers often lack proper rights and protections due to weak rules both globally and within India. Civil society groups in India are stepping up to change this. They are using various strategies to promote thes
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick recently announced that the state Senate will push for a ban on all forms of consumable tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products during the next legislative session. This move comes as a response to concerns about the growing number of retailers exploiting loopholes
Back in the day, some folks who called themselves neocons started as Marxists. They ditched that path after seeing the dark side of communism and the unintended consequences of liberal policies. They wanted to save America from moral decay while keeping church and state separate. These early neocons
In Tennessee, parents like Alexis and Jason are navigating a tough conversation with their kids. Their children are trans, and the state's recent laws and debates about gender are causing some worry. Alexis, a mom with a 10-year-old trans daughter, is trying to keep things simple. She explains that
Senate Democrats are considering if President Joe Biden should grant preemptive pardons before he leaves office, to protect those who might face retribution from President-elect Donald Trump. This discussion is sparked by Trump's threats on the campaign trail to target his political opponents, whom
In a surprising turn of events, Chad Chronister, Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration, announced that he won’t be taking the job after all. Those close to the situation might be confused about who really made the decision. Chronister, the sheriff of Hillsborough County,
President-elect Donald Trump has made two significant nominations that are stirring up both the crypto and tech worlds: Paul Atkins for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Gail Slater for the Justice Department's antitrust division. Let's break down what this means. Paul Atkins, who ha
In the South China Sea, Chinese coast guard boats backed by navy ships performed aggressive actions against Philippine patrol vessels. They fired high-pressure water cannons, blocked paths, and even sideswiped one boat, named BRP Datu Pagbuaya. This incident restarted tensions after a brief pause du
Donald Trump’s lawyers have submitted an official request to a New York judge, asking that the hush money case against him be thrown out. They argue that the case could cause disruptions to the presidency, especially since Trump just won the election. The lawyers pointed out that President Joe Biden
