Three insights from the author of ‘1984’ about Trump and the 2024 election
And every one is absolutely on point.
We analyzed 9 years of Trump political speeches, and his violent rhetoric has increased dramatically
And it has gotten even worse in 2024.
4 ways AI can be used and abused in the 2024 election
From deepfakes to foreign interference, here are techniques you need to be able to spot
While Republicans are downplaying abortion ahead of November, Democrats are leaning in on the issue
In 2016, the Republican platform mentioned abortion 35 times. In 2024, only once.
Cities are clearing encampments, but this won’t solve homelessness − here’s a better way forward
Providing permanent housing subsidies, expanding access to affordable housing, and implementing Housing First approaches, paired with supportive services, is a more effective and humane approach.
Trump and Harris have clashing records on clean energy, but the clean power shift is too broad for any president to control
Although Vice President Kamala Harris touts clean energy and Donald Trump makes misleading assertions and false claims about it, neither candidate has set forth a comprehensive energy plan. Even if they do, a gridlocked Congress would be unlikely to pass it. Instead, the next president’s greatest influence on clean
Post-election violence is possible in US, political scientist says − and it could be worse than Jan. 6
With a third of the country still believing that 2020 was “stolen,” and many saying that “true patriots may have to resort to violence to save the country,” the signs are out there.
What is ‘dark money’ political spending, and how does it affect US politics?
Where did all this money come from, anyway?
How Democrats are making a mistake in rural America – by not showing up
Check out the section on out-of-state organizers, and their results.
How the 14th Amendment prevents state legislatures from subverting popular presidential elections
AND, what happens to that state’s Congressional delegation if they try it
No, local election officials can’t block certification of results – there are plenty of legal safeguards
Many people are worried about local officials pulling “shenanigans” with the election results. This author says there are protections in place.
Conservative opponents of DEI may not be as colorblind as they claim
Three studies show that racism may be at the root of anti-DEI sentiments
No, the world isn’t heading toward a new Cold War – it’s closer to the grinding world order collapse of the 1930s
Can we learn from that history?
Politicians step up attacks on the teaching of scientific theories in US schools
Trying to sneak in unscientific content via the back door
Stuck bridges, buckling roads − extreme heat is wreaking havoc on America’s aging infrastructure
And it’s only going to get hotter.
