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Not Tired of Losing Yet | Insight
Breaking down the theory of “mediatization” helps explain why Kristi Noem keeps fighting her own party and losing.…
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Allow Spectacles to break down a big issue of the day, giving you all you need to know about what it means for democracy in plain terms.
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The Pork Is Back in Town | Insight
Congress is reviving pork barrel politics. By allowing legislators to bring home big projects, it could rejuvenate Congress—or corruption.…
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How to Solve the Blood Shortage | Guest Insight
The FDA’s blood donation rules stigmatize sexual minorities for no good reason—and it may cost a million lives each year.…
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Why Are They Called Oligarchs? | Insight
Russian oligarchs and American billionaires: some say there’s hardly any difference. Harry explains, “What’s in a name?”…
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Explainer: Is Ukraine a Democracy? | Insight
Joe Biden sees the Russian invasion as another development in the conflict between freedom and tyranny, but is Ukraine all that democratic? Does it matter?…
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Decisive Caution | Guest Insight
In Ukraine, President Biden has thus far passed the test. But greater challenges for American leadership lie ahead.…
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What’s There to Say? | Insight
There’s a wealth of useful information out there on the events unfolding in Ukraine, which we’ve compiled here for readers.…
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The Power of the Dollar | Guest Insight
As the global reserve currency, the US Dollar is a cornerstone of American influence in the world, but its strength may be waning.…
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Africa is the Future | Insight
Europe is talking a big game about African investment. It better get walking soon, because a lot of damage is already done.…
