Polarizing political events have Americans calling for national divorce
The United States government has been shut down for nearly a month, yet another indication that the political system has become deeply dysfunctional.
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Our Fragile Democracy: How the Constitution Prevents American Dystopia
The Trump administration is threatening our rights and democracy. Read the story of life in an American dystopia without the US Constitution.
Far fewer people support political violence in the US than indicated by recent polls
As political violence in the US was on the rise, polls showed an alarming number of people supported it. Luckily, that's not the case.
Political Violence: What can happen when First Amendment meets Second Amendment
The issue of political violence in the United States is complicated by the proliferation of guns in the country making acts of violence easier to carry out.
What Are the Best Strategies for Surviving a Mass Shooting?
Mass shootings are, unfortunately, something we’re forced to live with in the U.S. Children have school shooter drills, but what about the public? Learn the best strategies with How to Survive a Mass Shooting.
Indigenous Nations Propose Customs-Free Trade Corridor Across the US–Canada Border
Tribal leaders have outlined a plan for a customs-free trade corridor along historic pathways that would cross the U.S.–Canada border.
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 ever reach a point where we no longer see each other as the enemy?
US will see 73% rise in premature deaths caused by wildfire smoke, new study warns
The increase in deaths from wildfire smoke would represent some of the country’s most costly consequences of a warming climate by mid-century, researchers say.
Yes, this is who we are: America’s 250-year history of political violence
As a historian of the early republic, I believe that seeing this political violence in America as distinct “episodes” is wrong. Instead, they reflect a recurrent pattern.
Dictator fails: Top 10 reasons y’all suck at controlling the U.S. (satire)
Dictators would lose in a battle with American culture. Cue the Walmart Army and the Hobby Lobbyists. Here are the top 10 reasons a fascist takeover would fail in the U.S.
Life in Trump’s America: The Story of a Once Free Country
This is the story of one activist’s experience living in America after the fall of Democracy and the rise of a secret police force.
What it Means to Live in a Police State: A Glimpse into America’s Future
By describing a scenario where citizens of the U.S. find themselves in a police state, we’ll learn what a “police state” looks like and how we could end up living in one.
The Country of My Birth is Losing its Democracy. It Can Happen Here, Too.
Trump admires “strongmen” like Bukele in El Salvador because he wants unlimited powers like these for himself.
Trump’s Push for Orwellian History at the Smithsonian
In his second term, President Donald Trump has revealed his ambitions to rewrite America’s official history, which includes information at the Smithsonian.
US Removes Mentions of Climate Change, Corruption From 2025 Human Rights Reports
The 2025 Human Rights Reports came out late—missing mentions of “corruption,” “climate change,” and human rights abuses against indigenous people missing.
The Unholy Alliance: Christian Nationalism and Political Power
The Republican Party in the U.S. has been openly embracing Christian Nationalism. Several GOP politicians claim to be “proud Christian Nationalists.” What does it mean for us?
- More than 1,400 flights cancelled as US air traffic cuts enter second day November 9, 2025
- Thousands take to Lisbon streets over proposed labour laws November 8, 2025
- US cleaning woman shot and killed after arriving at wrong home November 8, 2025
- New typhoon bears down on Philippines days after deadly storm November 8, 2025
- Six dead as Russia hits energy and residential sites in Ukraine November 8, 2025
- Senate Republicans embrace Trump’s call – from his Florida golf course – to replace Obamacare November 8, 2025
- More than 1,000 flights canceled on second day of cuts tied to government shutdown November 8, 2025
- Olivia Rodrigo condemns Trump administration’s use of her music for ‘racist, hateful propaganda’ November 8, 2025
- DHS head reportedly authorized purchase of 10 engineless Spirit Airlines planes that airline didn’t own November 8, 2025
- Palestinian American hails Virginia win: ‘You can be bold on the Gaza genocide and still be victorious’ November 8, 2025
- Zohran Mamdani’s win shows the power of mobilizing non-voters | Ben Davis November 8, 2025
- Six great reads: France’s greatest quizzer, rise of the ‘porno-trolls’ and McCartney on the farm November 8, 2025
- An Arizona town is dreading plans to turn its prison into an ICE facility: ‘It’s morally objectionable’ November 7, 2025
- Leftist and centrist Democrats won on Tuesday. So what’s the party’s lesson? | Dustin Guastella November 7, 2025
- Seth Meyers: ‘Trump has no idea what regular people are going through and he doesn’t care’ November 7, 2025
