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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

How Voting Rules Shape Your Friend's Registration Choice

In the U. S. , more people are choosing not to align with a political party. This trend is noticeable in states like Florida and North Carolina, where many voters are unaffiliated. These states also have different rules for primary elections. Florida has closed primaries, meaning only party members

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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

Young Voices, Old Fears: A Clash of Perspectives

A few years back, during a family dinner, an unexpected message popped up. A friend alerted me to a Clubhouse chat about me. Clubhouse, a social app that was big during the pandemic, is like a mix of a conference call and a panel discussion. People create virtual rooms, pick speakers, and others lis

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Dec 14 2025OPINION

Young Voices, Digital Divides: How Social Media Shapes Feminist Debates

Social media platforms like TikTok and Twitter have become digital town squares where young women gather to discuss feminism and gender identity. These spaces are supposed to be open and welcoming, but recent studies show they're often anything but. The term "TERF" has become a flashpoint in these d

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Dec 06 2025POLITICS

Uncovering the Truth Behind the Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Arrest

A man was caught for putting pipe bombs near important buildings in Washington, D. C. , just before the big events of January 6, 2021. The people in charge said they would punish anyone who tried to hurt the country. But they didn't talk much about the violence that happened the next day when Trump

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Dec 01 2025POLITICS

Honduras Votes: A Narrow Lead and Lingering Doubts

In Honduras, a tight race for the presidency is underway, with Nasry Asfura of the Conservative National Party holding a slight edge. Asfura, a former mayor of Tegucigalpa, has garnered around 41% of the counted votes so far. Close behind is Salvador Nasralla of the Liberal Party, with approximately

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Nov 30 2025POLITICS

Honduras Votes Amid Fraud Fears and High Stakes

Honduras is in the middle of a big vote. They are choosing a new president. This vote is important. It is also very tense. Many people worry about cheating. Three main candidates are in the race. They are Rixi Moncada, Nasry Asfura, and Salvador Nasralla. Polls show they are very close. No one know

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

How Social Media Feeds Shape Our Political Views

In the world of social media, the way posts are arranged can actually change how we feel about people from other political groups. A recent study took a close look at this by using a special tool to rearrange posts on X during the 2024 US presidential campaign. This tool was designed to show more or

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Nov 24 2025POLITICS

Keeping the Peace: Navigating Politics at the Thanksgiving Table

Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and fun. But in recent years, it has also become a time for political tension. With the country more divided than ever, many people are wondering how to keep the peace at the dinner table. Political experts say that the best way to avoid conflict is to steer

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Nov 15 2025POLITICS

How Swiss Politicians Use the Internet to Divide and Conquer

Swiss politicians are using an online platform to connect and debate. This platform, called politnetz. ch, lets them share ideas, support each other, and even argue. Researchers looked at how these politicians interact and found some interesting patterns. First, they noticed that politicians tend t

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Nov 13 2025TECHNOLOGY

Can Stars Pop the Social Media Bubble?

The world is becoming more divided. People often stick to their own views and avoid different opinions. This is called polarization. A study looked at how famous people, or celebrities, might help change this. The idea is simple. Celebrities have many followers. If they talk about controversial top

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