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Local political polarization is rising sharply ahead of the midterms, survey finds
Cost-of-living issues are driving up tensions in local communities, while immigration is the most polarizing issue nationally, local government officials said in a new survey.
Kamala Harris has a 2028 opening
The former Democratic standard bearer retains considerable respect in the party, but there’s an undercurrent of anxiety about her return to the political conversation.
Ken Paxton’s secret weapon: Ted Cruz
Cruz is boosting Paxton with fundraising and advice as he mulls his own political future.
Keeping up with the Bolsonaros: Flávio’s surprise first-round election win heralds rise of a political dynasty
Four members of disgraced ex-president Jair Bolsonaro’s family have been elected to office, most notably his wife and son Flávio, who won the first round of voting to be Brazil’s new president
Euro dips further as French central bank chief warns the country risks being ‘strangled by interest rates’
Euro extends last week’s 1.2% drop amid French debt fears and political uncertainty in Europe
Spain's housing crisis bursts into the spotlight at snap election
Spain's snap election will revolve around an issue which has topped voters' list of concerns for three years straight but, until a fortnight ago, failed to dominate the political debate: housing.
Climate Science Under Political Attack Reaches US Supreme Court
In 2018, local officials in Colorado sued oil companies in state court, charging that pollution from fossil fuels contributed to global warming and harmed
Trump may be in political trouble. But Trump-style global populism isn’t
President Donald Trump might be in a political hole, but his brand of conservative populist nationalism is flourishing across the globe.
Political experts talk midterm issues, expectations at Catawba panel
SALISBURY — The midterm elections loom in the not-too-distant future, and questions on U.S. electoral systems are as pervasive as ever. The “What’s at Stake” panel at the Catawba College […]
Quebec separatists win power in new challenge for Canada’s Carney
Voters in Quebec elected a separatist political party for the first time in more than a decade, setting the stage for more strained relations with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government
SCOTUS order could send WA political maps back to the drawing board
It won't happen before the 2026 midterm elections. But Monday's development is the latest twist in the saga of Washington's redistricting efforts.
Trump reverses course on publicly funded TV political ads
President Donald Trump announced Monday night that taxpayers will no longer pick up the tab for political TV advertisements promoting himself and administration policies. Facing a public backlash from lawmakers of both parties, Trump said in a post on his Truth Social site that he would in part use money raised by a super PAC, […]
Trump says he will stop using US taxpayer funds for ads
The ads, which tout Trump and his policies, could have violated US laws barring public government funds being spent on political advertising.
'Stop playing politics': Ginther, Council trade barbs over $2.5M Barack Center repairs
A fight over $2.5 million in repairs to a tornado-damaged Southside community center has escalated into a public political clash between Columbus Mayor Andrew G
Political sticker dispute between Park Ridge councilman, activist dismissed
The nearly yearlong case involved campaign messaging, local sign rules and allegations of retaliation.
Best-selling British author and fomer Conservative politician Jeffrey Archer dies, aged 86
The author, whose novels sold over 300 million copies, had hoped to become mayor of London, but several scandals ended his political career.
Euro faces political, fiscal reckoning as it hovers near 17-month low
The euro struggled near a 17-month low on Tuesday, weighed down by political uncertainty and fiscal concerns across the euro zone, while the dollar extended its blistering rally as it rode US Treasury yields higher.
Political orientation and institutional trust emerge as key factors in local wind energy support
Why does the expansion of wind energy sometimes meet with local resistance, even though renewable energy generally enjoys broad support? RIFS researcher Jörg Radtke used a representative survey of 6,284 ...
Texas voters get ‘Are you white?' political texts targeting James Talarico
Texas voters received political texts asking, “Are you white?” NBC 5 traced the website targeting James Talarico to political group AMERIPAC.
Columbus Councilmembers say mayor playing politics over damaged rec center
Columbus City Councilmember Nancy Day-Achauer is accusing Mayor Andrew Ginther of using Barack Recreation Center as a "political prop" after it was damaged by a tornado in August.
Columbus Councilmembers say mayor playing politics over damaged rec center
Three Columbus City Councilmembers accused Mayor Andrew Ginther of using a storm-damaged rec center as a “political prop” in a capital budget fight.
Angela Paxton’s political ad draws attention amid Ken Paxton divorce
Why Your TV Is Overrun by Political Ads (Hint: It’s the Law)
When it comes to candidate ads, the rule is simple, TV stations can't say no. They can say anything they want, and TV stations must air it.
Essay: Do political debates still matter to voters?
Political debates aren't just about candidates performing well. They're an opportunity for voters to hear real answers, see how candidates think and engage in democracy.
Answer Man: Misleading political ads? What’s up with water alerts?
Today’s round of questions, my smart-aleck replies and the real answers: Question: The ads against Jamie Ager that are airing on TV now are false. They say that Ager voted against this or that and supported this or that. He is not an elected official and could not support or oppose any legislation. These are the ads paid for by No Going Back PAC. What am I missing? My answer: Well, I’d like to say, “The good old days of American politics where opponents politely disagreed with one another in their advertising.” But honestly, these campaigns have always been uglier than a closeup of my belly button.
US Supreme Court orders another look at how WA political maps are drawn
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday took action that could set the stage for another redrawing of Washington’s political maps.
Rice: Southern Baptist pastors should be involved in the political process
CLEARWATER, Fla. (BP) – Southern Baptist pastors should “absolutely” be a part of the political process in order to press on issues that speak to theological and moral clarity, SBC President Willy Rice told Fox News in a weekend interview.
Ted Cruz Says JD Vance’s ‘Political Bomb-Throwing’ Shows He’s ‘Insecure’ Ahead of 2028 Election
While Vice President JD Vance might have been floated as a potential frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination in the 2028 election, Senator Ted Cruz is doing his part to keep the party’s...
Democrats release midterms ad featuring family of Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre
(CNN) — The campaign arm working to elect House Democrats released a political advertisement on Monday featuring the family of Virginia Giuffre, who was the first victim of Jeffrey Epstein
Your ballot, your move: Early voting starts Oct. 6
By Kevin Hendricks, nm.news — New Mexico voters can start casting ballots Oct. 6 for the Nov. 3 general election. There’s no reason to wait in line on Election Day, or to walk into the booth guessing. Early voting opens Oct. 6 at county clerk offices. On Oct. 17 it expands to more locations across […]
A Political Brain Trust in an Upper West Side Building
Dick Gottfried and Ruth Messinger. Photo by Saul Dennis. By Saul Dennis Artists. Politicians. Actors. Chefs. Philosophers. Captains of industry,
Viral Dallas mansion gets political with this year's Halloween display
A Preston Hollow mansion known for viral holiday displays has unveiled a political Halloween display that backs Ken Paxton, targets James Talarico and calls out Dallas Councilwoman Gay Donnell Willis.
Ted Cruz Says JD Vance Is ‘Feeling Insecure’ amid ‘Political Bomb-Throwing’ Ahead of 2028 GOP Primary
“In my experience, people engage in political bomb-throwing when they’re feeling insecure,” the Texas Republican said of the vice president over the weekend
Opinion: Pay for performance, not for politics
North Carolina should link teacher pay growth to hard-to-staff roles and performance, not seniority, credentials or political pressures, columnist John Hood arg...
'If You Can Keep It': Mental Health And Democracy
A veteran journalist covered the Jan. 6 attacks on the Capitol. That experience got her exploring the connection between stress, trauma, and our political choices.Our mental health might affect our politics. But our politics also definitely affect our mental health.In this edition of “If You Can Keep It,” we examine that intersection.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
Opinion: Pay for performance, not for politics
North Carolina should link teacher pay growth to hard-to-staff roles and performance, not seniority, credentials or political pressures, columnist John Hood arg...
After redistricting, a Black community in Louisiana faces a future without a champion in Congress
Scotlandville is a predominantly Black community in Louisiana, that's facing challenges in its political representation. Residents fear losing a representative who understands their struggles.
Now Open! APSA Teaching & Learning Conference Awards and Travel Grants | Deadline: November 16, 2026 -
Now Open! Apply for TLC Travel Grants & Awards Michael Brintnall Teaching and Learning Award APSA Award for Teaching Innovation | Travel Grants Deadline: November 16, 2026, 11:59PM ET Join political science teacher-scholars and students [...]
Layla Zaidane: The politicians who can fix America’s polarization problem will win
Political predictions are notoriously unreliable, but here is one I am willing to stand behind: the elected officials who figure out how to govern across difference will dominate the next decade of American politics. With dysfunction and paralysis having become the status quo in Washington, elected officials who work together
Now Open! APSA Teaching & Learning Conference Awards and Travel Grants | Deadline: November 16, 2026 -
Now Open! Apply for TLC Travel Grants & Awards Michael Brintnall Teaching and Learning Award APSA Award for Teaching Innovation | Travel Grants Deadline: November 16, 2026, 11:59PM ET Join political science teacher-scholars and students [...]
Enabling, Denying, and Spiking the Proverbial Political Football
ANDOVER TOWNSHIP – Republicans are claiming victory over a proposed data center. But it really isn’t that simple. As one critical observer noted on a Stop Andover Data Center social media page: It was the all-Republican township committee that “opened the door (to a data center) in the first place.” This is a local issue to be sure,[...]
Are political debates really necessary? Whatever you think, they're disappearing from the political landscape
Audiovisual Archeology: Found Footage and the Politics of Historical Representation
A 2026 Thessaloniki program titled “All the World’s Memory” probed the aesthetic and political implications of found footage docs
Fox Tells DC Circ. Worker Wasn't Fired Over Leave, Politics
Fox News urged the D.C. Circuit to reject a former Capitol Hill producer's bid to revive claims that he was fired over his political views and use of sick leave, arguing he was terminated instead for insubordination and unprofessional conduct.
Congressional candidates discuss expanding executive power and need for political will
Congressional approval ratings are in the tank. By some measures this is one of the least productive sessions of Congress in living memory. WGLT's Charlie Schlenker reports those things may not change much any time soon.
New York and American Democracy: A Conversation with Christina Greer
Noted political scientist will unpack urban politics and public policy with Professor Mitchell Moss - Oct. 20 at NYU Wagner
St. Louis County issues political sign placement reminders
St. Louis County Public Works staff will remove any signs that are illegally placed.
Politics on Stage. Wonderful Life on Broadway. Jeremy O Harris to Mamdani: Call me. Stageworthy News of the Week.
On stage during the first week of October: Plays about the Epstein Files. Gun violence. Black women silenced. Complicity. Sexism. Homophobia. This seems an unusual burst of political theater even f…
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez looks for political lifeline in snap election
Embattled Socialist leader aims to capitalise on housing crisis to remain in power
Black voters of Baton Rouge’s Scotlandville community face new political reality after Louisiana redistricting
The Baton Rouge community’s Black voting-age population has fallen from 53% to 25% under the state’s new congressional map. A
Paid influencers and political ads - Illinois Times, the capital city's source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture
My associate Isabel Miller and I worked on a story last week about paid influencers in campaigns. We decided to look into it after reading news reports about how the Chicago Teachers Union has been using paid influencers in its battle to control the elected Chicago school board and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is also […]
Anti-trans ballot measures are a political test run for the 2028 presidential election
LGBTQ+ movement leaders warn that anti-trans ballot measures in five states could become a testing ground for a broader political strategy in the 2028 presidential election.
Dennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84
Dennis Hastert, the nation’s longest-serving Republican House speaker, whose own political legacy was forever fouled by allegations that he molested high school
Eminem and Kid Rock Preach Political Unity After Years on Opposite Sides
Eminem and Kid Rock found common ground despite their political differences. The longtime friends reunited for “7 Sins,” a new track that Kid Rock said could offer a lesson about staying connected des...
Colorado influencers cash in on campaign season
Paid political messaging is increasingly showing up in Colorado social media feeds, sometimes without voters knowing who paid for it.
Democrats release midterms ad featuring family of Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre
The campaign arm working to elect House Democrats released a political advertisement on Monday featuring the family of Virginia Giuffre, who was the first victim of Jeffrey Epstein to go public with allegations of abuse.
You should care about politics
Ever since America’s founding, the United States has been extremely politically charged. From the civil war in the 1860s, to the civil rights movements of the 1950s, America has always had politics at the root of economic, social and institutional change. So then why do Americans care so little about it? In 2024, about 63.9...
As Twin Cities suburbs grow more diverse, some old political patterns persist
City councils tend to be whiter than the places they represent. Some politicians and advocacy groups want that to change.
Look at OpenAI and Anthropic executives' political donations
One AI tech executive’s $25 million gift to a Trump PAC stands out among donations of other top execs.
'Clearly not working': Sam Altman hits AI industry over political spending
In a wide-ranging interview, the OpenAI CEO criticized the flood of AI dollars swamping the midterm elections and suggested a new liability framework is needed for autonomous hacks.
‘Clearly not working’: Sam Altman hits AI industry over political spending
In a wide-ranging interview, the OpenAI CEO criticized the flood of AI dollars swamping the midterm elections and suggested a new liability framework is needed for autonomous hacks.
Independent candidates hope to shake up status quo, give Oklahoma voters alternative option
Frustration with mainstream political parties prompted a number of independents to file for office.
Data centers become a new political battleground in Tennessee
As opposition grows, AI companies are spending heavily on campaigns and lobbying as data centers reshape Tennessee politics.
Data centers become a new political battleground in Tennessee
As opposition grows, AI companies are spending heavily on campaigns and lobbying as data centers reshape Tennessee politics.
Northwest Arkansas growing pains, national concerns top issues at Springdale political gathering
Rain and overcast skies didn’t dampen the mood at the annual Chickin, Peelin’ & Politickin’ event Thursday at Springdale’s Shiloh Square as residents, business owners and elected officials networked over plates of fried chicken and shrimp.
A former political prisoner deported by Trump to Nicaragua was immediately jailed
Jeffrey Jarquín, a former Nicaraguan political prisoner who said he was tortured for opposing President Daniel Ortega, was jailed at Managua’s Modelo prison immediately after the U.S. deported him, advocates say.
Commentary: What I learned from reading over 200 Alabama political campaign sites
Amid the posed photos, posturing and ceaseless quests for the center, at least five trends in state elections emerged.
Central Asia's growing commitment to university sport on full display in Tashkent and Samarkand
The 1st Central Asia Student Sports Federations Forum, held from 29 September to 2 October 2026, brought together FISU leadership, FISU Central Asia and national university sports federations from across the region, confirming the growing political and institutional commitment to student sport in Central Asia. National delegations from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan attended […]
Is a ‘political’ email sent with county government resources worth a $5K fine?
Republican County Councilman Nathan Volke is championing three ethics reforms for Anne Arundel County government, with just weeks to go before the election. What’s he hoping to accomplish? How could county government actually change?
2026 BFI London Film Festival Preview: Political Messages, Animation
Kristy Matheson previews key highlights and stars featured in the 70th edition and why she doesn't agree with people having "a grumble about how it doesn't seem like a big or a good year for cinema."
US authorities detain Nicaraguan political exiles stripped of citizenship, raising fears of deportation
Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Friday reported that US immigration authorities detained 8 Nicaraguan exiles who were previously granted protected status in 2023 after fleeing political prosecution. On Fe...
Euro drops to 17-month low as political and fiscal risks rise
Euro hits 17-month low as French politics and fiscal worries shake markets.
Korean Directors Rally Behind 'The Assassin(s)' in Political Firestorm
Korea's Directors Guild defends the makers of Hur Jin-ho's 'The Assassin(s),' as a history row turns personal.
Lula, Brazil's political titan, races against time
Shirtless and drenched in sweat on his treadmill, Lula...
Is a politics of 'competition within consensus' possible?
Türkiye’s new parliamentary year will test whether political competition can coexist with consensus on national priorities
Despair over future fuels political anxiety for college students on the cusp of adulthood
Their anxiety is fueling a restlessness with a national political system that they worry is no longer capable of improving their lives or no longer interested in helping.
Professor Renée Marlin-Bennett Receives International Studies Association (ISA) Award
Professor Renée Marlin-Bennett has received the 2027 Distinguished Scholar Award from the Science, Technology, and Art in International Relations (STAIR) section of the International Studies Association (ISA). The award celebrates scholars whose work and academic engagement have been highly influential in the study of science, technology, and art in International Relations and International Political Economy....
Despair fuels political anxiety for college students
Many college students today are feeling anxious about their future.
New Center Aims To Ease Political Discourse
National Governors Association CEO, Dr. Brandon Tatum, joined Ryan Schmelz on LiveNOW from FOX to discuss the Center for Dignity in Politics. The new center is working to promote civil discourse across the country and encourage bipartisan partnerships.
Pakistan: Imran Khan supporters demand ex-PM's release
Thousands of Imran Khan supporters have begun a trek to Islamabad to demand he be freed as Pakistan's political leadership remains in deadlock. The government has set up roadblocks to keep protesters at bay.
Biljana Plavsic, a Former Bosnian Serb Political Leader, Has Died
Biljana Plavsic, a Bosnian Serb, pleaded guilty to one count of crimes against humanity. She later recanted and said she “would do the same again.”
Political cartoons for October 4
Sunday’s political cartoons include cratering popularity, AI fears, and more
Samuel Alito says that political attacks aimed at Supreme Court can be "quite damaging"
Despair over future fuels political anxiety for college students
Their anxiety is fueling a restlessness with a national political system that they worry is no longer capable of improving their lives or no longer interested in helping.
Is Political Polling Broken?
Veteran pollster Stefan Hankin reveals the industry secrets that help explain why polls seem so unreliable.
Women and underrepresented minorities have higher tenure-track placement rates in the political science job market
What actually lands a PhD student a tenure-track professorship? A new study suggests a candidate's publication record, research field, and demographic identity are much stronger predictors of hiring success than the prestige of their university.
Claim that Anaheim mayor called staffer 'dirty Mexican' is old hat in O.C. politics
Your morning catch-up: Orange County’s long anti-Mexican political history, speed cameras coming to L.A. and more big stories
Election 2026: Richmond mayoral race pits veteran against political scion
Claudia Jimenez, Ahmad Anderson will face off in November
Election 2026: Richmond mayoral race pits veteran against political scion
Claudia Jimenez, Ahmad Anderson will face off in November
NC election experts warn about voter trust as AI makes political misinformation easier to create
State election officials, journalists and democracy experts say transparency and trusted local sources will be increasingly important as AI-generated political content spreads this election cycle.
Despair over future fuels political anxiety for college students on the cusp of adulthood
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Frankie Llerandi, 21, has been unable to land a single internship in his three years at Michigan State University.
A Black community in Louisiana faces a future without a champion in Congress after redistricting
Scotlandville is a predominantly Black community in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that’s facing challenges in its political representation
Despair over future fuels political anxiety for college students on the cusp of adulthood
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Frankie Llerandi, 21, has been unable to land a single internship in his three years at Michigan State University.He will
Despair over future fuels political anxiety for college students on the cusp of adulthood
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Frankie Llerandi, 21, has been unable to land a single internship in his three years at Michigan State University.
Despair over future fuels political anxiety for college students on the cusp of adulthood
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Frankie Llerandi, 21, has been unable to land a single internship in his three years at Michigan State University.
Despair over future fuels political anxiety for college students on the cusp of adulthood
Many college students today are feeling anxious about their future.
Despair over future fuels political anxiety for college students on the cusp of adulthood
(AP) — Frankie Llerandi, 21, has been unable to land a single internship in his three years at Michigan State University. He will graduate in the spring with an economics degree and an interest in dat...
Despair over future fuels political anxiety for college students on the cusp of adulthood
Many college students today are feeling anxious about their future. They have concerns about their job prospects, homeownership and impending adulthood. Michigan State University student Frankie...