The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and information and communication technology (ICT) has significantly impacted many aspects of society. One of the most concerning effects is how these technologies are shaping the political landscape, particularly in the realm of democracy. Over the p
The world of politics is full of mysteries. One big question is how people change their minds about political issues. This is tricky to study because of data limits. But now, AI tools, especially generative large language models, are stepping in to help. These tools can create lots of data and t
In North Carolina, a quiet change happened at the end of the last legislative session. Republicans snuck in a new rule. This rule gave the state auditor the job of picking the state elections board. Before this, governors had been in charge of this task since 1901. Critics saw this move as a clear a
Kamala Harris, the former Vice President, made a strong return to the public eye with a powerful speech. She chose to address a friendly crowd at the 20th anniversary gala for Emerge America. This organization trains Democratic women to run for office. It is an organization that grew partly from her
Georgia's Democratic Party is at a crossroads. The state has seen a shift in political dynamics, and Democrats are feeling the pressure. After a significant win in the 2020 election, where Joe Biden broke a long-standing Republican streak and Democrats flipped control of the U. S. Senate, the party'
The White House is gearing up to tighten its grip on immigration policies. A series of executive orders are in the pipeline. These orders aim to boost the power of law enforcement agencies. They will also target so-called sanctuary states and cities. These are places that have chosen not to enforce
The "You Wouldn't Steal a Car" campaign was a bold attempt to curb movie piracy. It was a simple message: just as you wouldn't take a car without paying, you shouldn't download movies illegally. This campaign was big news from 2004 to 2008. It popped up before movies in theaters and on home media. O
Simpor leaves, often discarded as waste, have a hidden potential. Researchers have found a way to turn these leaves into something valuable. They focused on extracting a special type of cellulose from the leaves. This cellulose is not your ordinary type. It's nanocrystalline cellulose, or NCC for sh
The first hundred days of Trump's second term have been a mix of expectations and disappointments for many Americans. The majority of people think he's focusing on the wrong things, and even some Republicans are unsure if he's got his priorities straight. About 4 in 10 Americans think he's been a "t
Cosmetics and personal care products are everywhere. They are a big part of daily life. These products often contain chemicals that can mess with hormones. These are called endocrine disrupting chemicals or EDCs. However, not much is known about how different groups of people are exposed to these ch
