POLITICAL ADS

Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Who Pays the Price for Iran?

A pair of new attack ads is putting pressure on two Republican lawmakers over their support for the recent military engagement in Iran. One ad targets a Wisconsin congressman who won by a narrow margin last cycle, while the other focuses on a Maine senator facing an uphill battle in her next electio

reading time less than a minute
Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Trump's Final Campaign: Divisive Tactics and Desperate Times

Former President Donald Trump's current campaign is coming to an end, and it seems like this might be his last political hurrah. It's clear he wants to leave a lasting impression, but not in a good way. His campaign has been filled with hateful attacks, especially against trans Americans. This isn't

reading time less than a minute
Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Who Won the Election Ad Battle? A Closer Look

Political ads are everywhere these days. But who’s really winning the ad war? We dug into data from 3. 7 million TV ads to find out. Democrats spent a whopping $213 million more than Republicans on TV ads between August and October. That’s a lot of money! They also got 9. 9 billion more ad views nat

reading time less than a minute
Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Anti-Abortion Ads Use FCC Rule to Reach TV Audiences

An anti-abortion ad that appeared on "The View" recently is part of a wider campaign leveraging a federal law to force broadcasters to air their message. The ad, by longtime activist Randall Terry, criticizes famous personalities and displays graphic images of aborted fetuses. Terry, running for pre

reading time less than a minute
Sep 15 2024OPINION

The Mind Game: Uncovering the Psychological Techniques Behind Political Ads and Spicy Meatballs

Let's dive into the world of political ads and explore the psychological techniques used to sway voters. Many of us focus on the big picture, like the three "Ms": money, media, and maps. However, what about the micro-scale, the hidden battlefield inside our brains? Winning elections is not just abou

reading time less than a minute
Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

Tired of Political Ads Drowning Your Reddit Feed? Now You Can Block Them!

Election season got you feeling like you're drowning in a sea of political ads? Well, Reddit heard your pleas (or maybe just your exasperated sighs) and is finally giving you the power to opt out of these potentially polarizing messages. But hold on, is this *really* a victory for users or just a wa

reading time less than a minute