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Apr 24 2024
News
Larry Hogan, GOP Senate candidate, tells Maryland voters he is ‘fed up’ with Washington gridlock
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says he is “fed up” with the partisan gridlock in Washington, as he tries to align himself with middle-of-the-road voters in his U.S. Senate bid. The Hogan campaign released Wednesday a new statewide television ad that touches on the frustration of voters who do not understand why things have to be so polarized in the halls of Congress. “Like you, I’m
Washington TimesNov 02 2020
Analysis
Understanding polarization
If you were to reduce the past 30 years of American elections down to a single word, it might well be one you’d never think of: “sorting.” The dominant trend in American politics during that time has been polarization, but that word alone doesn’t capture what’s going on. America is not just becoming more liberal and more conservative. It is sorting into two distinct identities based on
Christian Science MonitorAug 10 2020
Conversation Guide
Media and Polarization
Over the last 50 years, our media has shifted from major networks and newspapers to specialized sources with specific audiences. In other words, we can ‘shop’ for the news that suits us and limit our exposure to news that we don’t like. We often hear that this results in a culture of polarization. But is that actually so? In this conversation we explore how politics has become “not to be
Living Room ConversationsNov 30 2023
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One of the largest magnetic storms in history quantified: Aurorae from the tropics to the polar regions
This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: In early November of this year, aurora borealis were observed at surprisingly low latitudes, as far south as Italy and Texas. Such phenomena indicate the impacts of a solar coronal mass ejection on the Earth's
Phys.orgJun 24 2020
Analysis
In praise of polarization
How identity politics changed the Democratic Party — for the better.
Polarization, party sorting, and identity politics are central villains of our time. Politicians lament them. Pundits loathe them. Book after book has been written blaming them for society’s ills, from the decline of reason to the electoral travails of the Democratic Party to the death of American democracy.
But
VoxOct 19 2023
Perspectives Blog
How Polarized Language Masks Common Ground on Hamas, Israel, and Palestine
From the Left
In the weeks since Hamas launched its deadly attack on Israel, public discourse in the West has been mired in accusations of anti-Israel and anti-Palestinian sentiment. As support, opposition, and criticism collide online, Americans appear to be sharply divided on this issue.
But are we really so divided on the parts of this conflict that matter?
How Pro/ Joseph RatliffSep 13 2023
News
Kevin McCarthy's impeachment inquiry provokes predictably polarized reactions
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's announcement of an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden over his connections to his son Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings is provoking some predictably polarized reactions. Most liberal commenters and Democratic elected officials have largely dismissed the effort as a hypocritical, evidence-free witch hunt, while ardent conservatives are cheering
ReasonNov 06 2023
Perspectives Blog
Ranked Choice Voting Improves Politicians’ Incentives and Should Reduce Political Polarization
This blog was written by Aaron Kohrs (Center) of the Braver Angels Washington D.C. Alliance. You can contact him at aakohrs121@gmail.com. It was edited by James Coan (Center), Co-Chair of the Braver Angels DC Alliance. You can contact him at jcoan@braverangels.org.
To reduce political polarization, we need to change the electoral systems that currently amplify incentives for
Aaron KohrsApr 21 2024
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WooSox offense explodes in 7-1 win vs. Durham Bulls
The Worcester Red Sox offense came alive Sunday to end their homestand on a high note with a 7-1 win over the Durham Bulls at Polar Park. Naoyuki Uwasawa was dominant for Worcester, allowing just one earned run on five hits with a walk and seven strikeouts, while the offense strung together 11 hits on the afternoon. Durham took an early lead in the first inning, but that’s all the visitors
MassLive.comDec 26 2023
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Russian opposition leader Navalny says he is in 'good mood' despite harsh conditions at 'Polar Wolf' prison
Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been making light of the harsh conditions he is experiencing in a Siberian penal colony. Navalny, who has stood as the most significant opposition to President Vladimir Putin in recent years, posted an update on X via his lawyers about the IK-3 penal colony, also known as "Polar Wolf," in Kharp in northern Russia, which is considered one of
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