The Catholic Church's method for choosing a new pope is one of the most secure voting systems in existence. This process, known as a papal conclave, has been refined over nearly 2, 000 years. It offers valuable lessons for modern democracies struggling with secure voting. The upcoming papal election is already stirring debates. Some groups in the US are pushing for ...
A group of four House Democrats has traveled to El Salvador. Their mission? To fight for the release of Kilmar Ábrego García. This man has been stuck in El Salvador since March. He was sent there by mistake. Now, these lawmakers want to make sure he gets a fair chance to return to his family in the US. The lawmakers are Yassamin Ansari, Maxine Dexter, Maxwell Frost,...
The United States is gearing up for another round of protests against President Trump. This time, the focus is on turning public frustration into a powerful movement. The goal is to drive change through voting. More than 400 rallies are expected nationwide. The group 50501 is behind this effort. It stands for 50 protests in 50 states, all part of one movement. The ...
The Dallas Stars hockey team deserves more recognition. They have a strong record in the National Hockey League. Unlike many other sports teams, the Stars players focus on their game and rarely make headlines for the wrong reasons. They are a team that plays with passion and dedication. The team's general manager, Jim Nill, has shown a deep commitment to the sport. ...
The city of Dresden is gearing up for a big event. The European Psychoanalytical Federation (EPF) is about to hold a conference there. This is a great chance to look back at how psychoanalysis has evolved in East Germany, with a special focus on the state of Saxony. The story of psychoanalysis in this region is a rollercoaster. It started strong between 1923...
Hong Kong's Democratic Party, once a major player in the city's political scene, has decided to shut down. The party's chair, Lo Kin-hei, made the announcement, pointing to the challenging political climate as the reason behind the decision. This isn't the first time a political group has disbanded in Hong Kong. Many have done so in recent years. The party's member...
Environmental policy changes are a big deal in modern democracies. These changes have been happening a lot and are getting noticed. But why do these changes happen? There are a lot of different ideas about what causes them. Some people think it's because of what the public wants. Others point to interest groups and their politics. Some say it's all about electi...
Picture this: A man who has never set foot in the Kennedy Center, suddenly becomes its chairman. This is not a story from a movie, but a real-life event that happened in 2022. President Donald Trump, known for his bold moves, took over the prestigious Kennedy Center. He promised a new era of arts and culture, but why should we care? The Kennedy Center is not...
The recent Munich Security Conference sparked a heated debate between U. S. Vice President JD Vance and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. Vance expressed concerns about the state of democracy in Europe, suggesting that free speech is under threat. He criticized European governments for allegedly suppressing alternative viewpoints and using terms like "misinfor...
Let's talk about the facts. It's actually pretty simple. If you get too much shade, you might get sick. This is basically what happens in politics. You need some light to see things clearly. But some people are trying to block the sun. Let's get real. Some politicians are making politics difficult for everyone. They try to make up lies so that you couldn't see ...