America is in a tough spot right now. The government has been shut down for weeks, and it's just one more sign that the political system is broken. President Trump blames the Democrats, and the Democrats blame the Republicans. Meanwhile, regular people are the ones who are really suffering. This isn't the first time things have gotten this bad. Remember when Charlie...
Many Americans are now calling themselves independents. This is a big change from the past. It shows that people are not happy with the two main political parties. But what does it mean to be an independent? It is not as simple as it seems. Being an independent does not tell you much about a person's beliefs. It just means they do not want to be labeled as a Republi...
After the tragic death of Charlie Kirk, many people are talking about how to fix the deep divides in the U. S. Some leaders, like Governors Cox and Newsom, and commentator Ezra Klein, stressed the importance of respectful discussions. They praised Kirk's approach to debate and urged people to keep engaging with different viewpoints. But in today's world, where socia...
A recent survey shows that a huge number of Americans, 76% to be exact, think democracy is in big trouble. This worry isn't just coming from one side of the political spectrum. A large majority of Democrats, Independents, and even more than half of Republicans share this concern. On top of that, most people see politically motivated violence as a serious problem. Th...
Trust in health institutions in the US has been dropping, especially among conservatives. But why? Social media might be a big part of the problem. Two big online surveys with over 6, 800 people looked into this. They checked how criticism on social media affects trust in the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and the Centers for Disease Control and Pr...
In the early hours of a Saturday morning, Minnesota faced a grim reality. Two people were killed, and two more were critically injured. The suspect, Vance Boelter, a 57-year-old man, is accused of targeting prominent Democrats. The governor, Tim Walz, labeled the incident a politically driven attack. Police found a list of around 70 potential targets, all Democrats, ...
The world of politics has a strange way of seeping into every corner of life. Recently, a well-known political commentator found himself in the middle of this storm. His electric car, a Tesla, was targeted. A sign that read \"Musk is a Nazi\" was stuck on the bumper during his son's soccer game. This incident highlights a growing trend. Everyday items and experience...
The idea that a strong society starts with solid education is not new. Plato, a famous philosopher, stressed that the beginning stages of learning are crucial. He believed that values like freedom, equality, and justice are not obvious. They need to be explored, discussed, and taught intentionally. The Great Books, which include classics like the Bible, the Iliad, a...
The world is facing a quiet crisis. Birth rates are dropping fast. This isn't just a problem for the future. It's a problem right now. A smaller population might seem like a good thing at first. Fewer people means less strain on resources, right? Wrong. The reality is more complex. A shrinking population means fewer workers to support the elderly. It means less innov...
CNN's Donie O’Sullivan has had enough of critics who think that journalists should not talk to people with different views. He believes that talking to everyone, even those with controversial beliefs, is important. O’Sullivan is tired of hearing people complain about journalists giving a platform to supporters of Donald Trump or those who believe in conspiracy theori...