Education, or lack of it, is a hot topic nowadays. Some folks think that the Department of Education isn't pulling its weight. They believe that the federal division hasn't been effective for a long time. Some people think that it really doesn't matter when schools are only places to socialize. Some people wonder what else could we be doing with all that money. The...
In Argentina, the rise of new right-wing parties has shaken up the political landscape, with some of these figures gaining popularity through social media. This platform has become a breeding ground for hate speech, especially against women politicians. Recent research combined quantitative and qualitative methods to examine this issue. The study found that right-win...
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, has chosen to end the company's third-party "fact-checking" program. This move has sparked different views among people. Some see it as a cynical attempt to stay in Donald Trump's good graces, while others believe it's a step towards the political center. But what if it's a bit of both? Zuckerberg and other powerful business leaders,...
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has caused a stir by dumping its fact-checking partners. This move has left journalists involved high and dry, and some might even lose their jobs. The company's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, claimed that fact-checkers are biased and have ruined trust. But who's really trusting who here? President Trump and his supporters seem pretty happy w...
In a big change, Meta is saying goodbye to fact checkers on Facebook and Instagram. Instead, they're bringing in something called community notes. These are like labels that users can add to posts, pointing out if something might be wrong. This shift comes as Meta's top bosses seem to be moving more to the right. They're also changing how they use automated systems t...
Last month, the University of Michigan ditched diversity statements in hiring and promotions, marking a notable shift from its past stance on campus free speech. This decision comes after years of criticism for restricting open inquiry. Prominent institutions like Michigan are starting to embrace neutrality on political issues not directly related to university funct...
Education secretaries often face scrutiny, but the treatment they receive can be very different based on their political affiliation. Take Linda McMahon, Trump's pick for the job. She's been bashed by teachers unions and major news outlets like The Washington Post and The New York Times, labeled a "Trump loyalist. " Yet, she's not a one-sided supporter. She's critici...
A FEMA employee's remark hinted that homes with Trump signs might be skipped during Florida hurricane relief. This sparked a House investigation, demanding answers from FEMA chief Deanne Criswell. Despite the worker's dismissal, Florida's governor, Ron DeSantis, believes this isn't an isolated incident. He's launched his own investigation. FEMA has lent a hand to ov...
Imagine this: You’ve just experienced a hurricane, and your home is damaged. You’re hoping for help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). But, if you have a Trump sign or flag outside, you might be out of luck. A FEMA supervisor in Florida told disaster relief workers to avoid homes with pro-Trump signs. This order came just after critics blasted the ...
Every day, the media pumps out tons of text. To get an unbiased view, we need to understand the political slant behind the words. A new study introduces a simple statistical method to predict political leanings from text. Researchers used standard features from political speeches and manifestos to train their model. The results? The model can predict political bias b...