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Feb 26 2024
Opinion
Congress is polarized and broken. But Americans are more united than you might think.
Americans are deeply frustrated with the government in Washington. They see many problems need addressing, but partisan polarization has created persistent gridlock.
Polling from Pew Research Center shows that polarization in Congress has reached a new zenith. Experts are concerned that public frustration has gotten so severe that democracy is at risk.
It is easy to assume that
USA TODAYFeb 16 2024
News
Alexei Navalny's life in 'Polar Wolf' remote Arctic penal colony
He described New Year's Day in the punishment cell, saying: "It goes like any other day: wake-up is at 05:00, bedtime at 21:00. So for the first time since I was six years old, I just slept the entire New Year's Eve. Overall I'm pleased. People pay money to celebrate the New Year in an unusual way, but I did it for free." "If you live in a cell, and some person lives at arm's length from you
BBC NewsJan 16 2024
News
Polarizing storm: Marylanders react to first significant snow in years
Snow has always been "polar"-izing in Maryland, and that didn't change Tuesday."Shoveling snow -- that I really don't like," Baltimore resident Melvin Hines said.By noon Tuesday, the snowfall was done, freezing rain tapered off and frigid temperatures took hold.GALLERY | See photos of the snowfall from across MarylandBaltimore residents were out and about cleaning off cars, sidewalks and
WBAL 11Jan 03 2024
News
Knife Attack on Opposition Leader Raises Alarms in Polarized South Korea
The man accused of stabbing Lee Jae-myung, the leader of South Korea’s main opposition party, in the neck had been stalking him in recent weeks, including attending a political event where Mr. Lee was present on Dec. 13, apparently captured on video there wearing a blue paper crown, the police say. At a rally on Tuesday, a man wearing a similar paper crown and carrying a message supporting Mr
New York Times (News)Feb 16 2024
News
Alexei Navalny Dies In ‘Polar Wolf’ Prison—The Latest Putin Critic Who Suffered Untimely Death
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died in prison Friday, according to Russia’s Federal Penitentiary Service, prompting several world leaders to claim Russian President Vladimir Putin was responsible, in line with similar allegations over the last two decades following the deaths of his prominent critics. President Joe Biden said Friday “Putin is responsible for Navalny’s death,” adding
ForbesOct 09 2023
News
Johnston unveils polarizing Christopher Columbus statue
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WLNE) — Hundreds gathered at Johnston Memorial Park as the controversial Christopher Columbus statue was unveiled in front of town and city officials. A brief ceremony features speakers including Johnston’s mayor Joe Polisena Jr. and former mayor of Providence Joseph Paolino. Paolino purchased the statue and donated it to Johnston. It was held in storage after being vandalized
ABC 6Aug 12 2022
Opinion
Polarized paradise
The city’s high school principal lives in a camper. A small business owner lives out of his truck. A family of six lives in a two-car garage. All in a small town where the average home costs $1.2 million.
Welcome to Sun Valley, Idaho.
A playground for the rich and famous since it was founded in the 1930s, Sun Valley's real estate only got more expensive after the pandemic
Washington ExaminerJan 15 2024
News
Polarizing 3rd-Year Starter Floated as Broncos’ Best Starting QB Option in 2024
Following the miscalculated trade for Russell Wilson, the Denver Broncos should be hesitant before making another blockbuster quarterback trade. Travis Wakeman of Predominantly Orange seemed unfazed as he ranked Chicago Bears starter Justin Fields as Denver’s best starting quarterback option in 2024. “Fields has not played bad for a Bears team that lacks overall talent,” Wakeman wrote in his
Heavy.comAug 10 2020
Conversation Guide
Polarization
Some polarization is a natural part of an election as a way of differentiating between political parties and candidates, but today we are increasingly seeing Americans who vote for other parties not just as different or wrong, but as morally corrupt, evil. Contributing to this, based on our politics, we read different news sources that support our existing narratives. This kind of polarization
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