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Getting nonstop political texts? Here’s what you can do to stop them
Political campaigns and pollsters can fill your inbox ahead of an election. Here’s what federal and Ohio guidance says about opting out, blocking and reporting unwanted texts.
‘We need more cash’: Democrats privately flashing alarms over GOP spending deluge in midterms
Top Democrats across the country are privately warning that they do not have enough cash in the November midterm battle to capitalize on what could be their party’s best political environment in over a decade and are at serious risk of leaving winnable seats on the table.
Examining the cost of money in campaigns
Despite The Beatles proclamation that “money can’t buy me love,” nearly every political campaign and candidate in American politics knows the great impact of a full war chest.
The data center backlash is reshaping American politics — one community at a time
With striking speed, the widespread debate around data centers has become a fault line in American communities, cutting across political parties and forging unexpected alliances.
Georgia’s center of political gravity is shifting toward Atlanta. Why it matters.
Metro Atlanta is poised to wield more power over Georgia’s politics and policy regardless of who wins in November.
AI-generated 'experts' front German-language political video network
Researchers identified 47 YouTube channels using artificial presenters to discuss conflicts, geopolitics and German politics, with videos recording more than 7.5 million views.
Alabama Democrats facing tough political gravity
Even a little uncertainty in some of the Alabama races should give Democrats some hope.
Can RFK Jr. help GOP win the midterms? Iowa is a test
How one state's governor's race is a test of whether Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s MAHA movement has an enduring political draw.
Whether you like it or not, celebrities have an impact on politics
The global groundswell of support for Macklemore’s pro-Palestinian advocacy serves to remind us that maybe celebrity activism really is that deep after all, writes Cheek’s Varsha Yajman. Subscribe In the last week, publications, podcasts, and influencers that have either rarely or never spoken about Israel’s genocide in Palestine have flooded my social feed. And it was all because singer Ed Sheeran and his team dropped Macklemore as his opener for saying “Free Palestine” on stage. Millions raised, millions speaking up in support of Palestine - all of this confirming my view that, whether I like it or not, celebrities do have an impact on political outcomes. And this is interesting when much of the time celebrity activism can induce an eye roll - I love to see Charli XCX pointing out a Palestinian flag in the crowd, but it’s hardly the bold symbol of allyship that some fans would make it out to be. But there’s a line between healthy scepticism and outright dismissal - and I’d argue that the latter lets the rich and powerful off far too easily. For instance, actress Jennifer Lawrence, once outspoken about her political views, last year told The Times she no longer believes celebrities have a role to play: “Celebrities do not make a difference whatsoever on who people vote for. So then what am I doing? I’m just sharing my opinion on something that’s going to add fuel to a fire that’s ripping the country apart.” While it’s a narrative she might find comfort in, it simply is not true. Grassroots movements often garner worldwide attention when celebrities and other high-profile spokespeople bring a mainstream platform to their causes. And this frustrates me. We have had three years of a live-streamed genocide. Macklemore himself has been calling for a Free Palestine long before he booked the Sheeran concert. Yet it’s the high-profile fallout of the last week that finally seems to have made saying “Free Palestine” socially acceptable in the mainstream. It feels like the collective mood has shifted, where calling out censorship is now the obvious response - not just the business of ‘radical’ activists. To recap, Sheeran’s decision followed an ultimatum from billionaire Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium, one of the venues Sheeran was scheduled to perform at: either drop Macklemore as your opener after only two of the eight scheduled shows, or you do not play at any stadiums. Sheeran’s disappointing decision to stand on the side of billionaire-led censorship has ultimately seen a surge in support for Free Palestine. It began when all his openers and his backing band pulled out of Sheeran’s tour, in solidarity with Macklemore and with the Palestinian cause. It was met with an uproar of support from those who had never or barely touched politics before: influencers lip-syncing to Macklemore’s music, singers like Jack Antonoff singing “Free Palestine,” and publications and podcasts standing with Macklemore. And finally, we saw material support: Macklemore donated $1 million in profits from his two nights opening for Sheeran’s tour to several Palestinian aid groups and called for Sheeran and Kraft to match it, which they have since promised to do. We’ve also seen children’s entertainer Ms Rachel follow suit with a $1 million donation to Palestinian aid, and publication PopBase has donated $10,000. Anera, a humanitarian aid group working in Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan, said donations since Macklemore’s announcement were more than triple this month’s daily average. The group’s Instagram page has also gained 8,000 followers. Macklemore far from the first celebrity to speak and participate in politics in the Western World. In 1924, singer Al Jolson supported Republican candidate Warren G. Harding for president, and decades later, celebrities such as Harry Belafonte, Lena Horne, and Aretha Franklin voiced their public support for the Civil Rights movement. More recently, in the lead-up to the 2024 US election, ‘The Daily Show with Trevor Noah partnered with the organisation Power the Polls to recruit poll workers to address shortages- a problem disproportionately affecting voters of colour. The campaign saw 170,000 new sign-ups - 35,000 of which came directly through the TV show’s link - resulting in the recruitment of 713,000 total poll workers that year, an almost three-fold increase on the organisation’s goal. Alongside recruiting workers, celebrities in the US (where voting in elections is not compulsory) have made a huge difference by calling for people to register to vote. Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris in 2024 saw over 400,000 visitors on the voter registration site within 24 hours of her Instagram post. In 2023, Swift had urged her fans to register, resulting in 35,000 new voter registrations. Similarly, Ariana Grande promoted voter registration in 2019 by setting up booths at concerts on the American leg of her tour, resulting in over 33,000 voters registering. And the same thing is happening closer to home. This year, musician Jack River successfully called for government action to ensure creatives in Australia do not have their work scraped by generative AI companies. Celebrity as the mediator between the punter and the politician Celebrity activism isn’t just a feel-good news story - research tells us it actually makes a difference. By directing attention to issues affecting the average person, like voting inaccessibility or a lack of action on a genocide, researchers Alfred Archer and Amanda Cawston state that “celebrities can play a useful bridging role between political elites and the people they represent”. Alternatively, in a world where talking about politics is “not cool,” or where people lack exposure or knowledge to engage with politics, celebrities can act as an educational resource or an entry point into the political world - when they speak up about an issue, their audience gets exposed to it. Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival is a perfect example. Rodrigo partnered with twelve organisations focused on women’s issues, such as reproductive rights. These organisations had stalls at the festival for people to meet them and were also featured heavily on social media, giving their issues global attention and raising $20 million for the organisations. We have also seen celebrities at award shows such as the Emmys wearing F*CK ICE pins, referring to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s treatment and detainment of people - generally people of colour. When celebrities speak up about political issues in public forums, they put the issue at the forefront of mainstream media, rally their supporters, and make it clear that, however much they disagree, the government cannot simply ignore it. Our over-reliance on celebrities versus our politicians As much as I love seeing my favourite celebrity use their platform for a good cause, there is an important question to ask: not whether celebrity activism is good or bad, but whether we should have to rely on celebrities. And the answer would, in an ideal world, be no. In an ideal world, or merely a just world, action on Palestine would’ve happened decades ago, climate change would be taken seriously, and most importantly, people would understand their democratic rights. However, that is not our reality. Only around 28 per cent of Australian Year 10 students reach proficiency in civics and citizenship. In the US, almost two-thirds of people under 30 say high school civics education didn’t prepare them to understand voting deadlines, how to research candidates, or how to vote by mail. When civics education is weak, our trust in these institutions and our understanding of change-making processes also decline. This is where celebrity steps in and becomes our main source of reliance. As Mary R. Connelly notes in _The Tartan, “_Celebrities will always be involved in campaigns in one form or another, but their presence is not what causes people to vote blindly. The lack of political engagement and literacy is what allows celebrities to wield their influence on the political sphere so impactfully.” About the author Varsha Yajman is the Digital Content Producer at Cheek Media. She is a youth advocate and lawyer with a background in climate litigation and is passionate about looking at the intersection between race, climate justice, and mental health. Thanks for reading Cheek Media Co. ! This post is public so feel free to share it. Share
Latin Heritage Celebration focuses on unity amid political tensions
GW’s Latin Heritage Celebration brings together 15 student organizations for a month of cultural, academic and community events, as organizers emphasize unity and belonging amid increased immigration enforcement affecting Latino communities.
Trump Reportedly To Establish Political Board To Control NIH Funding
President Donald Trump told White House OMB director, Russell Vought, to draft an executive order to create a board that would determine which grants the NIH would fund.
PoliChic Texas Bravery Brunch honors women who advance civic engagement and political progress
The event recognized the women for their work in voter education and advocacy.
Data center opposition a rare issue uniting Americans across the political divide
Robert Kraft set a ‘powerful example’ with Macklemore ban, political analyst says
‘Fox News Sunday’ panelists discuss the Michigan U.S. Senate race, the controversy involving Ed Sheeran and Macklemore and the future of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Young voters are ‘SICK AND TIRED’ of Trump: Gen-Z political commentator unpacks the youth vote
There’s less than seven weeks until the midterm elections are here. And President Trump seems to be struggling to convince voters that he's improved their lives and delivered on his promises. Co-Founder & President of Run for Something Amanda Litman, founder of Ahmed Baba News on Substack and Independent Journalist Ahmed Baba, Gen-Z Political Commentator and Founder of Mockler Media Adam Mockler and Senior Executive Editor of Bloomberg Opinion and MS NOW Political Analyst Timothy O'Brien join Antonia Hylton to discuss.
California tightens disclosure rules for influencers who post political ads
A new law will allow authorities to impose administrative, criminal and civil penalties on social media users who don’t make clear when they’re paid to post.
Longtime political reporter Brendan Farrington dies at 60
Mr. Farrington, a Massachusetts native who early in his career worked for The Patriot Ledger, was known for his willingness to cover all types of stories, from the Florida Capitol to the quirky corners of his adopted state.
Incumbent, political newcomer to face off in race for Texas House District 91
Republican David Lowe and Democrat Yisak Worku are running to represent the northeast Tarrant district.
Tennessee Democrat to propose bill to ban corporations from political spending
A Tennessee Democrat is set to push for new restrictions on corporate campaign spending, following the seminal steps of a movement to limit dark money in politics.
Anchorage Assembly members float new campaign requirements for local political offices
The proposed change could require would-be candidates to submit a minimum number of signatures gathered from qualified voters in order to appear on municipal ballots.
Baltimore archbishop urges women religious to model renewal of American political culture
"The world needs women who have been seized by Christ. It needs women whose lives bear unmistakable witness to the truth that God is real."
Emory hosts political leadership panel ahead of November elections
Speakers discussed the importance of younger generation engagement with politics and public service careers.
Why politicians should pay more attention to the polls (reprise)
Welcome to the 231st edition of The Week in Polls (TWIP), a polling newsletter that always welcomes new readers. So please don’t keep TWIP a secret; share it with your friends and colleagues: Share The Week in Polls With all the stories swirling around Reform, JL Partners and political polling, I am finally tearing myself away from talking about the regulation of polling this week - and instead re-running a previous piece reminding us why the solution to problems with polls isn’t simply to ban or ignore them. Rather, we need them to play a vital role in making our politics - and politicians - better. This is followed by summaries of the latest national voting intention polls, seat projections from MRPs and the most recent party leader ratings. Subscribers who pay for the full edition can also read ten insights from the latest polls and analyses, including: A trio of organisations and a pair of professors have been casting their eyes over the Liberal Democrats ahead of the party’s autumn conference; What impact did the summer heatwave have on views on climate change? and Which wins out between chocolate and cheese? If you are not yet a paid subscriber, you can read all ten by starting a free trial now: Get FREE 7-day trial For more polling news as it comes in ahead of next week’s edition, you can also follow The Week in Polls on Bluesky. Picking up on my doubt last week about whether or not 35% of British train travellers have tried to order a takeaway for delivery to a railway station or carriage, thank you to reader Iain, who has been in touch to say he has done just that… in India. Another quick pair of updates, this time on the controversies around Reform and polling. Politico has a further scoop - “Farage aide caught in donor sting attended Egypt retreat with JL Partners” - and Ian Dunt has written about the problems with polling too: “Seeing the response of many polling experts in the last few weeks suggests that they are nervous about what is happening and keen to mitigate against it. Seeing the response of journalists, which has been basically non-existent, suggests the precise opposite.” My usual reminder as well: please do hit reply if you’ve spotted a poll, focus group or new piece of poll-based research that you think should be in contention for coverage in a future edition. Thank you! And with that, on with the show. How politicians get public opinion wrong I have written before about the benefits that come from widespread availability of high-quality political polling. We need more polls and more good coverage of polls. However, what I’ve not dug into before is the research into how accurately politicians estimate public opinion on issues. Thankfully we have academic research to tell us. First, the bad news: We present results from a study of 866 politicians in four countries.1 Politicians were asked to estimate the percentage of public support for various policy proposals. Comparing more than 10,000 estimations with actual levels of public support, we conclude that politicians are quite inaccurate estimators of people’s preferences. They make large errors and even regularly misperceive what a majority of the voters wants. Politicians are hardly better at estimating public preferences than ordinary citizens. Walgrave, S., Jansen, A., Sevenans, J., Soontjens, K., Pilet, J.B., Brack, N., Varone, F., Helfer, L., Vliegenthart, R., van der Meer, T., Breunig, C., Bailer, S., Sheffer, L. & Loewen, P.J. (2023a), “Inaccurate Politicians: Elected Representatives’ Estimations of Public Opinion in Four Countries”, The Journal of Politics, 85(1): 209-222. The bad news is not quite as bad as that makes it sound because, when asked whether the majority of public opinion was for or against various policies, politicians picked the wrong option ‘only’ 29% of the time. However, this included getting it wrong even when public opinion is far from evenly split on an issue: They do not only get it wrong when the public is divided and hard to read (e.g., when there is a 51%:49% distribution). Seventy percent of the misplacements occur for policies with a relatively clear distribution of at least 60% (dis)agreeing citizens. Moreover, the public scored only slightly worse than politicians, picking the wrong option 2.7 out of 8 times on average, compared with 2.3 times for politicians. Turning to the other measure of accuracy (not which side is in the lead but what the percentage support is for each side), politicians on average were 18 percentage points out in their guesses. Again, this was only slightly better than the public, whose error came in at 21 percentage points.2 Further research, using the same mix of countries, gives a little more comfort about how (in)accurate perceptions are: We show that politicians have a better understanding of public opinion when they think the issue matters to voters. Further, when an issue is personally important to politicians they more accurately estimate their party supporters’ opinions. The results confirm that politicians hold more accurate perceptions of voters’ preferences when they think it is important to do so but not necessarily when the issues actually are important to voters. Butler, C., Walgrave, S., Soontjens, K. & Loewen, P.J. (2024), “Politicians are better at estimating public opinion when they think it is more salient”, Party Politics: 1–13. Even so, it’s not a good picture. The remedy for this? Politicians should spend more time reading the polls. So forward this newsletter to someone you know… Share For a more general argument against banning polls, see my 2024 piece. Is “Let Bartlet Be Bartlet” good advice or not? The latest episode of my Political Fictions podcast heads across the Atlantic for a dip into one of the political TV classics: Mark and Cory talk about a giant of American political drama for the first time this week, as they tackle The West Wing. They talk about Let Bartlet Be Bartlet, the nineteenth episode of series one. In it, Mark wonders if The West Wing is actually the epitome of the “Boris Johnson school of politics”, Cory outmanoeuvres Mark into confirming we will record a Christmas Special about Love, Actually and they debate whether the central message of this episode has been misunderstood. Cory’s email newsletter is Paperback Rioter and Mark has a family of email newsletters. Subscribe to our newsletter for some additional bonus content and to get alerted whenever a new episode comes out. Our theme tune is “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” by Kevin MacLeod/incompetech.com and licensed under the Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. You can also listen to our episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the web or YouTube. Elsewhere from me… [ A Lord's Eye View How to fix the problem of money in our politics Welcome to my latest update on work in the House of Lords. This time I am taking a look at how our political system is regulated, and the protections we need to keep democracy safe from becoming simply a contest to see who has the biggest bank account… Read more 5 days ago · 3 likes · 2 comments · Mark Pack ](https://lordseyeview.substack.com/p/how-to-fix-the-problem-of-money-in?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web&embedding_publication_id=1269283) If you spot a factual error… Borrowing an idea from Stuart Ritchie and others, if you spot a factual error in an edition of this newsletter, I will give you a free 12-month subscription to the paid-for version (or an extra 12 months on your existing one). Factual errors qualify, but grammatical errors or disagreements over interpretation do not, and my decision is final. Messages about both of those are always welcome, though. Voting intention and leadership ratings Here are the latest voting intention polls from different pollsters. It is all pretty static at the moment, with a small and consistent Labour lead in nearly all the polls. The table is also online here, along with explanations about what is included. It is updated regularly throughout the week as new polls are released. Next are the seat projections from MRPs, also sorted by fieldwork dates, listing those which are based on dedicated fieldwork (rather than models based on averages of other polls). Because such MRPs are published infrequently, some of the entries below are quite old. Finally, here is a summary of leadership ratings, with a graph from PollCheck: Detailed numbers from the latest polls are online here, and both that and the graph are updated regularly throughout the week as new data comes out. For historical figures on both voting intention and leader approval stretching back to the 1930s, including Parliamentary by-election polls, see PollBase. 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If you are subscribed to other email lists of mine, please note that unsubscribing from this one will not automatically remove you from the others. If you wish to be removed from all my lists, simply reply to this email to let me know. A quintet of Lib Dem polling analyses, and 9 other polling insights you shouldn’t miss The following ten findings from the most recent polls and analyses are only for subscribers who pay for the full edition, but you can sign up for a free trial to read them straight away. Ahead of the start of Liberal Democrat conference, we have a trio of organisations and a pair of professors with pieces out about Ed Davey’s party:
Kevin Sorbo to Newsmax: Political Activism in Sports Will Increase
Kevin Sorbo to Newsmax: Political Activism in Sports Will Increase
New California law will penalize influencers don't disclose political ads
The new legislation adds teeth to disclosure requirements for online influencers who are paid to post about politics.
New California law will penalize influencers who don’t disclose political ads
The new legislation adds teeth to disclosure requirements for online influencers who are paid to post about politics.
Political Beat Preview: House District 98
Incumbent Democrat Beth Helfrich is seeking re-election and facing a challenge from former Republican representative John Rhodes in North Carolina’s 98th House district that covers the northern part of Mecklenburg County.
Capitol View: Political roundtable, economist Mervin Jebaraj
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – How are the races in the state legislature shaping up? Capitol View host Roby Brock met with Democratic strategist Michael Cook and Republican strategist Grant Hodges to talk about...
ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit Caught Blocking Fans Who Call Out His Past Political Comments
The ESPN analyst appears to have been caught.
ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit Caught Blocking Fans Who Call Out His Past Political Comments
The ESPN analyst appears to have been caught.
ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit Caught Blocking Fans Who Call Out His Past Political Comments
The ESPN analyst appears to have been caught.
ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit Caught Blocking Fans Who Call Out His Past Political Comments
The ESPN analyst appears to have been caught.
ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit Caught Blocking Fans Who Call Out His Past Political Comments
The ESPN analyst appears to have been caught.
U.S.-China gastrodiplomacy: Despite political tension, fast food chains from both countries gain popularity in each other’s territory
Mixue, one of the world’s largest fast-food chains with more than 53,000 locations, opened its first three U.S. stores in December.
Asm. Lowenthal explains his bill reducing addictiveness of social media to teens
(Inside California Politics) — This week on Inside California Politics, fill-in host Eytan Wallace speaks with two political strategists to discuss the California gubernatorial race and recent comments by Gov. Gavin Newsom about his potential run for the presidency of the United States. Then Asm. Josh Lowenthal joins the show to discuss his bipartisan youth […]
George W. Bush's new book of paintings of political prisoners will be out in March
A new George W. Bush art book spotlights political prisoners and dissidents. “The call of freedom” comes out March 9 with 44 paintings.
Human Rights Watch urges Venezuela to 'protect people's basic rights', release political prisoners
In its first official visit to Venezuela in 18 years, Human Rights Watch said its representatives met with interim President Delcy Rodríguez, foreign diplomats, human rights organizations, journalists, and families of those currently incarcerated.
This truth emerges as political situations change fast: Maps show us our world, but not neutrally
Maps can anchor us in a place or help us get somewhere else. But while the physical geography of our world can be set in stone, maps aren't. There are
This truth emerges as political situations change fast: Maps show us our world, but not neutrally
There are choices involved in everything from which countries are centered to their size relative to each other and what the objects on the map are called. This map showed Africa more accurately and ...
This truth emerges as political situations change fast: Maps show us our world, but not neutrally
Maps can anchor us in a place or help us get somewhere else
This Truth Emerges as Political Situations Change Fast: Maps Show Us Our World, but Not Neutrally
NEW YORK (AP) — Maps. Where would we be without them? And how would we even know? They can anchor us in a place or help us get somewhere else. They can show us global political realities via the drawing of contested country borders. We take it as truth that not only does X mark the spot, it shows us ...
Political Pulse: NMDOJ demands answers from PNM on billing complaints, Google considers data center in New Mexico, & lawmakers weigh gas tax hike
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –This week on the New Mexico Political Pulse, the New Mexico Department of Justice sent a letter to PNM, calling for an explanation following customer compla…
As states crack down on sweepstakes casinos, VGW makes $351,000 play into Alabama politics
An Australian sweepstakes casino has contributed $351,000 to Alabama politicians and political groups as other states move to ban or restrict the industry.
Russia-Ukraine war creates new voting bloc in Israel as immigrants find their political voice
More than 102,000 immigrants from Russia and Ukraine since the 2022 invasion are eligible to vote in the October 27 election; several tell ynet that democratic institutions, minority rights, regional investment and immigrant integration are shaping their priorities
EXCLUSIVE: Justin Trudeau's Katy Perry Romance 'Worries Political Pals'
Justin Trudeau's romance with Katy Perry reportedly sparks concern among his political pals.
‘Who wants to sign up to deal with the political pressure?’: Smithsonian faces Trump’s culture war as search for leader is on
By René Marsh, CNN (CNN) — As the Smithsonian Institution prepares to launch a nationwide search for a new leader, an unexpected question mark hangs over the position that’s long been considered a plum one in the worlds of art, science and history. “Who wants to sign up to deal with the political pressure?” one
‘Who wants to sign up to deal with the political pressure?’: Smithsonian faces Trump’s culture war as search for leader is on
As the Smithsonian Institution prepares to launch a nationwide search for a new leader, an unexpected question mark hangs over the position that’s long been considered a plum one in the worlds of art, science and history.
Puerto Rico Labor History: Finding My Grandparents’ Story
The BayNet reporter Martel Spears explores his grandparents’ roles in Puerto Rico’s labor and political history through family memories, archives and records.
Is the deluge of negative dark-money political ads in Ohio working? Editorial Board Roundtable
So what does our Editorial Board Roundtable make of this onslaught of negative ads? A sign that dark-money spending needs to be better regulated? Could it depress turnout or make governing harder for whoever does win?
Editorial: Suspend South Carolina’s gas tax? With these roads?
A growing chorus of elected officials and political candidates are calling for a suspension of the gas tax. Why that is a supremely bad idea.
How President Trump Broke the Kennedy Center
Internal emails and documents demonstrate the political capture of the institution, including how officials once pursued a plan to unload much of the art collection.
Column: SC arts board targets LGBTQ art and creates political test for art
The board of the South Carolina Arts Commission made four dangerous political decisions at their Aug. 20 meeting.
German elections under way which could decide fate of Chancellor Merz
The chancellor is facing intense political pressure which will increase if his party struggles in Sunday's polls.
‘Enormous potential’: UK envoy seeks deeper Israel ties in science, technology and trade
Ambassador Simon Walters tours the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor, meeting researchers, investors and industry leaders as Britain seeks new partnerships with Israel in genomics, life sciences, agri-tech, AI and clean tech despite political differences
Remodeled Frank O. Hunter Park unveiled
Political and business leaders from around Alexandria gathered for the grand reopening of Frank O. Hunter Park.
Trump seeks to bring health-research funding under his control, Politico reports
U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking to bring a major part of national funding for health research under the control of his political appointees, Politico reported on Saturday.
Trump seeks to bring health-research funding under his control, Politico reports
President Donald Trump is seeking to bring a major part of national funding for health research under the control of his political appointees, Politico reported on Saturday. Trump has directed his b...
Trump Seeks to Bring Health-Research Funding Under His Control, Politico Reports
Sept 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking to bring a major part of national funding for health research under the control of his political appointees, Politico reported on Saturday. Trump has directed his budget director, Russ Vought, to draft an executive order to create a ...
Republicans find transgender issues a powerful political weapon in midterm campaigning
He's unpopular, his war is going badly and the US economy is strained.Axios reported that Elon Musk's "America PAC" has begun an ad blitz attacking Democrats over their unpopular transgender positions...
Eritrea's G-15 political prisoners: 'I don't even know if my parents are alive'
The children of key politicians jailed 25 years ago without a trace in Eritrea want answers.
California Cracks Down on Influencers’ Undisclosed Political Ads
Under a new law, creators could face fines of $5,000 per post if they don’t disclose that they were paid to make political content.
Annual rally at Boston Common draws thousands of marijuana advocates ahead of historic repeal vote
This year’s event billed itself as the “first overtly political” Freedom Rally since recreational marijuana was legalized across the state in 2016.
Russian election observer loses consciousness during arrest by police, opposition party says
The three-day election, which began Friday and ends Sunday, features virtually no opposition and is all but certain to secure the Kremlin’s political dominance.
Chris Simms Eviscerates ESPN, 'College GameDay' For Political Propaganda
He didn't hold back.
New documentary series examines the personal side of political division in ‘Bucks County, USA’
The five-part series premieres nationally on PBS and locally on WHYY on Sept. 21.
In Memoriam: Dorothy Zimmerman
On Aug. 16, 2026, the Florida Political Review’s advisor, Dorothy Zimmerman, passed away after a courageous fight against ovarian cancer. Dorothy joined the Bob Graham Center for Public Service in
Opinion: When political money flows into Alaska, voters deserve to know whose it is
Ballot Measure 2 would do more than change how Alaskans vote; it would also repeal campaign-finance disclosure rules adopted in 2020.
Dear Annie: My daughter tried to convince me to change my political beliefs. Now we're not speaking
During the last election, she tried to convince me to vote for her party.
Political cartoons for September 19
Saturday's political cartoons include blaming Biden, the center of attraction, and more
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs leans into a GOP-friendly message in battleground Arizona
Even as the political environment favors her party, Hobbs is focused on the middle as she seeks a second term in a state Trump won in 2024.
China is winning the science race while Washington freezes American innovation
Politically delayed federal research grants freeze medical trials and risk ceding American scientific leadership to China.
‘Not the most natural place for me’: The little-known Democrat central to Oregon’s political future
Julie Fahey’s cerebral style helped her rise. Now it’s being tested.
$700 Billion Data Center Boom: Tax Gains Beat Political Backlash
Data centers need fewer city services than warehouses; electricity and water are solvable problems; and tax gains keep outweighing political backlash
Opinion | Trump’s Political Instincts ‘Are Clearly Fading’
Three Opinion writers discuss the developing A.I. story and whether Trump is losing touch with reality.
How Colorado’s last purple district could shape power at state Capitol
Pueblo's 2026 Colorado Senate District 3 race features Dana Charles and Aaron Gutierrez, with jobs, energy, fire recovery and Pueblo's political identity at stake.
Colorado Politics Calendar Sept. 21-27
CoPo’s weekly political calendar will help you find political and public-policy events throughout Colorado. It includes candidate and issue campaign events, public policy meetings, court hearings, state and local party conventions, assemblies, debates, rallies, parades, speaking engagements, traveling dignitary appearances, water meetings, book signings, county commission hearings, city council meetings and more. As a subscriber, […]
Video: Opinion | Trump’s Political Instincts ‘Are Clearly Fading’
Three Opinion writers discuss the developing A.I. story and whether Trump is losing touch with reality.
Lucas: Gavin Newsom playing a losing political hand
Did California Gov. Gavin Newsom peak too soon?
The U.S. Founders Warned Against Political Parties. They Were Right.
George Washington, John Adams and James Madison all warned that party loyalty could hollow out the republic.
Russia’s elections are more than political theatre
For the Kremlin, parliamentary elections remain a mechanism for political participation, feedback and legitimacy.
‘Summer of truth’: will political leaders act as climate chaos comes knocking?
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To "Back the Blue," Iowa leaders must choose the badge over politics
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Political Updates: Marx could be fined $420,000, key ballot measure could be in danger
Emma Bonino, Italian politician and activist 1948-2026
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Political ad attacking CD8 candidate Manny Rutinel gets a Reality Check
Political Connections Florida September 18 2026
Political Connections airs each weeknight at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.
Politics Unusual: NYS Comptroller nominee Hernandez, NYC Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay sits down with Joseph Hernandez, the Republican candidate for the NYS Comptroller race, to discuss how he would handle his responsibilities if elected. Also, a conversation with New York City Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning Leila Bozorg about policy ideas regarding affordable housing.
24th Congressional District Candidate Changes Political Status
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How to think about the AI safety debate without losing your head
Stop treating the artificial intelligence threat like a political team sport.
Political appointee turnover at unprecedented levels under Trump administration
Political appointees in the second Trump administration are leaving in record numbers, and often after short tenures. More than 900 appointees who did not require Senate confirmation left within the first 18 months of the administration, a new report shows.
The AI debate takes the political spotlight: From the Politics Desk
Plus, tracking Attorney General Todd Blanche’s political appearances.
'The Ford/Hill Project' review: Anita Hill, Christine Blasey Ford testify
In 'The Ford/Hill Project,' a new docudrama created by Elizabeth Marvel and director Lee Sunday Evans now at REDCAT, the Senate testimonies of Anita Hill and Christine Blasey Ford are entwined to throw into relief enduring political patterns.
Concerns raised about influence of Blackburn's political consultant Ward Baker, if she becomes governor
Conservative commentator Steve Gill raises concerns about consultant Ward Baker's potential influence if Marsha Blackburn becomes governor during an interview on Inside Politics.
Political appointee turnover at unprecedented levels under Trump administration
Nearly half of Trump appointees who have separated from government served less than one year, and about 25% served under six months, new research shows.
Proposed transmission lines unite some Republicans and Democrats in opposition
Proposed transmission line developments through southwestern Wisconsin have made for unlikely political bedfellows this election season.
The House's post-midterm to-do list is a political minefield
The lame-duck calendar is already packed.