It's not just about being soft on crime or tough on criminals; it's about finding a balance. Dallas should look to the West Coast's recent elections for clues. In places like Los Angeles and San Francisco, voters booted district attorneys who went too lenient on crime. They threw out mayors who coul
George W. Bush's second term hit a snag because he misinterpreted his victory. He pushed policies that voters didn't support. Now, Donald Trump is in a similar spot. He's got a clear win, but not a massive one. Trump needs to figure out what voters want—keep inflation low, secure borders, and back o
Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown has some clear ideas about why he believes his party is struggling to connect with working-class voters. In a recent interview, Brown highlighted two main factors: the influence of Donald Trump and harsh attacks from the Republican Party. He also criticized his own party
The 2024 election was a surprise for the Democratic Party, which saw a shift in their voter base. They lost support among Hispanics, Asians, Blacks, and both the working and middle class. The only group where they made gains was college-educated white voters. This raised questions about their approa
Have you ever wondered why some people don't see the value in a college education, even though it's getting cheaper? Paul Peterson, a professor at Harvard, says that people might feel like they're not getting enough back, but the data actually shows that a college degree is worth more now than ever
Politics often relies on guesswork. We guess how people might vote and what they care about based on certain traits. Last week's election showed some of these guesses were right. Men mostly voted for the GOP, and women leaned towards Democrats. College grads tilted progressive, while working-class v
One morning, everybody was surprised to learn that Kamala Harris wasn't attending the Al Smith Dinner. Critics might say the dinner is just to please conservative New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan and his wealthy friends. But my 15 years of experience in faith-based political organizing showed that it
Donald Trump's presidential campaign was based on lies, yet he won. From the economy to immigration and abortion, his promises were far from the truth. Despite this, inflation is down, growth is up, and crime rates are low. Trump created a mindset where people could ignore facts and focus on hate in
Laura Helmuth, the chief editor of Scientific American, found herself in hot water after posting some not-so-classy comments about Donald Trump and his supporters on Election Night. She later apologized, but some serious soul-searching is still needed, not just for her, but for the entire scientific
Week 11 in college football saw some big upsets, leading to shifts in the top 10 rankings. Teams like Oregon and Georgia slipped, making way for others to climb. Texas jumped to No. 3, while Indiana moved up to No. 4 after both showed strong performances. Alabama re-entered the top 10 at No. 9 follo
