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Don’t Be Fooled by Lies and Handshakes; We Remain Far From Political Progress Despite ‘Civil’ Vice-Presidential Debate.

One of the defining aspects of the politics of our time is the blatant disrespect candidates show for one another. Though the polarization between parties is nothing new, the rise…

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October 22, 2024

Features / In the Zeitgeist

Social Media Companies’ Lack of Transparency Increases Confusion Surrounding Israel-Palestine Conflict

Platforms like X, Reddit, and Facebook have become the front lines of a battle to control the narrative surrounding the conflict between Israel and Palestine. On October 17, an explosion…

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November 7, 2023

In the Zeitgeist

Would Russians Support Putin Without the Internet?

In 2016, Americans used hashtags such as #politics, #maga, and #Trump to communicate in anticipation of the upcoming presidential election. They didn’t realize they were actually speaking to Russian trolls,…

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October 31, 2023

In the Zeitgeist

Exchanging Election Ideas: What the US Can Learn from Brazil

Despite large-scale concern, Brazil’s recent election went smoothly, with a democratic transition of power and little-to-no trouble. Brazil’s recent political events bear a heavy resemblance to the United States. The…

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November 23, 2022