Psychology

Is there a tipping point for Trump supporters to stop backing him?

— A psychologist looks at if there is anything Donald Trump could do that might stop his supporters in their tracks.

OPINION

A regenerated 4th Estate must replace America’s market-driven 4th Estate

— The rise of fake news and the absence of the Fairness Doctrine in modern broadcasting have resulted in a lack of accountability, threatening the accuracy of the information available to the public.

Political Cartoons

Trump vs DeSantis, the 2024 GOP taste test

— Trump or DeSantis? The former president or the Governor of Florida? The original or the copy? – Today’s political cartoon by FM Hansen.

OPINION

DeSantis runs right to get ready for presidential run

— Florida Governor Ron DeSantis passed a right-wing agenda, including a six-week abortion ban, extended death penalty, and restrictions on LGBTQ+ education. While appealing to Republican primary voters, will it be enough to beat Donald Trump?

2024 US Presidential Election

Trump v DeSantis: How the two Republican presidential heavy-hitters compare

— Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is likely to be Donald Trump’s main opponent for the Republican presidential nomination. But does he have what it takes to challenge the former president who remains popular among the party’s base?

2024 US Presidential Election

Why a Biden-Harris reelection ticket makes sense for the Democrats in 2024

— If elected, Biden would be the oldest person to occupy the White House. But he’s by far the most popular candidate the Democrats have.

OPINION

DeSantis descending?

— Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is facing challenges including falling poll numbers and opposition to key items in his agenda by a majority of Americans. He is also not taking on Donald Trump directly, allowing the former president’s campaign to define him to primary voters.

OPINION

Trump indictment timing

— I have what I’ll call “mixed emotions” about the Manhattan indictment against former President Donald Trump, B. Jay Cooper writes.

US Politics

Trump indictment won’t keep him from presidential race, but will make his reelection bid much harder

— With a grand jury indictment of former President and current presidential candidate Donald Trump, a legal scholar explores what the law says about the consequences of such an unprecedented act.

US Politics

Manhattan grand jury votes to indict Donald Trump, showing he, like all other presidents, is not an imperial king

— Trump’s indictment will force Americans to grapple with the exact role of presidents – and limits of their power. Presidents have never been monarchs. If they ever act in that manner, the people have to remind them of who they are and whom they serve.

Political Cartoons

Time to face the music... maybe

— Having been indicted, Donald Trump is now mounting up his legal team. – Today’s political cartoon by FM Hansen.

COMMENT

This is not a photo, but AI can pretend it is

— AI is now able to generate photo-realistic images of human hands. It can now take images like photos and make them realistically detailed. With this new technique, the possibilities of what AI can do are endless.

OPINION

Dribs, drabs .. or drips? You make the call

— Dirty little non-secrets: Trump on the stump and other political madness.

OPINION

The difficult sacrifice Biden’s age might force in 2024

— By 2024, Joe Biden’s age will be a potential hindrance to his presidential ambitions. If he runs, he will have to make a difficult sacrifice for the benefit of his country.

Conspiracy Theories

QAnon is spreading outside the US – A conspiracy theory expert explains what that could mean

— The mysterious QAnon network is becoming an international movement, and an estimated 22% of Americans back one of its core beliefs.

Antisemitism

Antisemitism isn’t just ‘Jew-hatred’ – it’s anti-Jewish racism

— Combatting antisemitism isn’t just about ‘calling it out’ – it’s about helping people understand what antisemitism is in the first place.