The early 1920s in the US offers historical lessons on how current pessimism about the state of the country can manifest in dangerous, discriminatory ways.
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It all comes down to uncertainty.
This year’s CPAC gathering has been a victory lap for Trump supporters, who have devoted their time at the event to praising the president and his accomplishments.
Trump is a transactional president, and US companies could profit if the country aligns with Russia – or backs Ukraine, depending on what is involved for the US.
A desire to fight ‘wokeness’ and reduce government spending are among the reasons that Trump and his supporters want to close the Education Department.
Many of Trump’s executive orders mirror plans laid out in Project 2025, a conservative policy plan developed in part by the Heritage Foundation.
By warning of the threat oligarchy poses to the country, President Joe Biden tapped into a Democratic Party tradition begun in the mid-19th century.
A long-running pickup game in North Carolina – made up of ‘geezers’ with various political leanings – thrives by reducing conflict.
A new video intervention shows correcting Americans’ exaggerated views of political opponents can defuse tensions, reduce support for antidemocratic practices and promote a healthier democracy.
The US ambassador to the UN has considerable power and influence over US international affairs.
Marco Rubio, Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state, will begin his confirmation hearing on Jan. 15.
Trump’s incoming administration could create certain risks for Germany, including putting more pressure on its weak economy.
Improv theater is known for improvisation, audience participation and riffing on memes and stories circulating on social and traditional media – all hallmarks of right-wing media.
Surveys show Americans do not believe the political system is serving them. A mathematician of democracy highlights evidence-based changes that could improve matters without tearing the nation apart.
Political polarization is at an all-time high. Students part of this University of San Diego Kroc School of Peace Studies course examine up close the country’s divides during their journey.
Most Americans actually agree on key issues, including reproductive rights, firearms laws and climate change.
People acknowledging and inspecting their own political biases is one way that they can begin to reduce polarization.
His return follows the trail of another American president who rebounded from defeat to victory and then four years of unchecked power.
Donald Trump’s attacks on Kamala Harris expose a worldview that defends whiteness as imbued with dominance over other racial groups.
No, it’s not the TV news networks. The presidential election certification process is a lot more complicated than that − and as Americans learned in 2020, it can take a long time.
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Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne
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Lecturer in American Politics, University College Cork
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Professor of International Politics, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin
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Dennis Altman is a Friend of The Conversation.
Vice Chancellor's Fellow and Professorial Fellow, Institute for Human Security and Social Change, La Trobe University
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Assistant Professor, Miller Center, University of Virginia, and US Studies Centre, University of Sydney
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