Public understanding of propaganda usually links it to lying, but that’s not quite correct. The most effective propaganda will interlace carefully selected verifiable facts with emotional appeals.
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Navalny highlighted the very real opposition to Putin and authoritarian rule that exists in Russia despite attempts to hide it from the world.
Congress’ oversight work is influenced by partisan considerations. Committees conduct more investigations of the incumbent administration when Congress and the presidency are controlled by opposing parties.
Biden warned, Trump’s campaign slogan, “Make America Great Again,” is a resurrection of southern-style white nationalism and the age-old disregard for equal rights.
The twisted and convoluted appeal filed by Trump's attorneys to the Supreme Court, seeking to overturn his ban from the Colorado ballot has now been answered by the voters bringing the original case.
For quite some time it appeared that Contempt of Congress was an empty charge. But now with the conviction and sentencing of Peter Navarro, and Steve Bannon, real consequences are becoming attached.
Like our own far-right Republicans, Putin, famously obsessed with history, has been talking about the creation of national history textbooks since 2013.
“Selling out” evokes a widespread fear that anyone who pursues success will corrupt both their morality and their community. Some, too many, politicians and billionaires seem to be able to suppress this concern.
On-going lawsuits against data brokers reveal just how non-existent our privacy has become. And AI has only made it worse.
A media and disinformation expert explains the danger of political violence orchestrated over social media, especially by a sitting president.
In spite of Trump's Hail Mary pass of claiming Constitutional immunity, the idea is not on firm legal ground. And then there's the fact that he's really claiming to be above the law...
Analysis of "street literature," the Social Media of the day, reveals anti-vaccination themes very similar to those of today: doubts about their effectiveness, what they’re made of and their safety, etc.
The KKK is most infamous for violently terrorizing African Americans. But in the 1920s its hatred also had other targets, especially outside the South.
The idea that Swifties might be a key demographic in future elections is not far-fetched given their location and age. A majority of Swift’s fans live in the suburbs, the swing territory of American politics.
This confluence of powerful right-wing voices and conservative entertainment can engage the Republican electorate in new ways. Liberals would do well not to dismiss effects before the 2024 election.
George Santos has once again proven that just because someone speaks confidently, dresses well and acts friendly does not mean the person is honest.