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New research uncovers deep psychological and social forces driving America’s bitter partisan divide, showing how identity, media, and mistrust are locking voters into opposing camps.
The Democratic Party has shifted left, but so has the nation, driven by evolving views on race, gender, climate, and the economy, blurring lines between party ideology and public opinion.
Former GOP lawmaker Rick Bodnar launched an independent bid for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, reshaping Montana’s race and challenging party frontrunners ahead of November.
Artnet News examines how the Trump administration reshaped America’s cultural landscape, from arts funding and museum policies to controversies over monuments and public art.
A new HuffPost piece argues George Washington’s warning about political parties still rings true today, claiming hyperpartisanship erodes democracy and distracts from real governance.
In a prescient warning, George Washington labeled political parties America’s “worst enemy.” Today’s polarized landscape suggests his fears were justified, as Upworthy explores in a timely analysis.
As federal gridlock persists, state legislatures are rapidly reshaping American politics, advancing sweeping laws on voting, public health, policing, and culture with national consequences.
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The U.S. two-party system stems from winner-take-all elections, structural barriers to third parties, and political traditions that favor Democrats and Republicans over new rivals.
A sharp review of The Washington Book explores how US leaders wield language, decoding the euphemisms, spin and coded phrases that shape power, policy and public perception.
Conservative columnist Cal Thomas critiques the Trump administration’s policies and broader U.S. political polarization in a C-SPAN discussion, examining media bias, governance, and conservative principles.
Public trust in the U.S. government remains near historic lows, Pew Research Center finds, with confidence sliding from postwar highs to deep skepticism by 2025.
A new Washington Post analysis ranks the top 20 billionaires shaping American politics, revealing how vast personal fortunes steer campaigns, policy debates and the future of U.S. democracy.
As debate over congressional term limits resurfaces, Britannica examines their history, constitutional challenges, and potential impact on U.S. political power and accountability.
A new Pew Research Center study finds Americans are following the news less closely than in previous years, raising concerns about civic engagement and informed public debate.