Logical Fallacies in Politics: How Bad Arguments Win Anyway
Straw man, whataboutism, false dilemma, slippery slope: a plain-language guide to the logical fallacies in politics, with real-life examples. Learn…
Mirror Politics: Projection is the Favorite Weapon of the Guilty
Projection is a powerful tool that can be used to manipulate public opinion and discredit opponents.
Trump’s July 4 Speech Turned America’s 250th Birthday Into a Campaign Rally
Trump's July 4 speech marking America's 250th turned a national celebration into a partisan rally — complete with inflated Iran…
Divided We Fall: America is a Divided Nation. Will We Ever Be United Again?
We are a divided nation. Our President hates half of the population. Political violence is on the rise. Will we…
Stephen Miller lies, says SNAP benefits don’t require proof of income
“We don’t check, as a country, if you even have kids. You will just start getting the checks,” Stephen Miller…
Beyond the “Terrorist” Label: What Hezbollah Is, Who It Protects, and Why U.S. Media Won’t Tell You
American media calls Hezbollah a “terrorist organization” and leaves it there. The reality is more complicated — and the cartoon…
Wales Just Made it Illegal for Politicians to Lie—Here’s Why We Can’t even come Close
Wales became the first country to make it illegal for politicians to lie during elections, passing a landmark law with…
‘I Investigated Millions of Posts From Russian Troll Factories’
A PhD candidate in Russian and Eastern European studies investigated social media posts from Russian troll factories. Here’s what he…
Climate Change Denialism: How to Nod While Internally Screaming 101
Climate change denialism ranges from outright rejection of science to creative excuse-making. Here’s a guide to the myths, the characters,…
Why Do Some Voters Vote Against Their Own Best Interests?
Some of us question why people vote against their own best interests. This article explains why.
5 Myths About Climate Change Debunked—And Backed by Scientific Evidence
We debunk the top 5 myths about climate change that are holding us back from taking action.
The Social Psychology Behind the Trans Terrorism Panic
How Americans are manipulated by online misinformation and political rhetoric into believing something like “trans terrorism” exists.
