Critical Thinking vs. Misinformation
Days before the parliamentary elections in Slovakia late last year, the political scene was shaken by the emergence of two viral audio clips. These clips featured Michal Šimečka, a leader…
Minority Rule in the Land of the Free
In a democracy, one of the central challenges is balancing majority rule with the protection of minority rights. This issue was first confronted by the Founding Fathers in 1787. At…
How Speaker Johnson Navigated the Ukraine Funding Dilemma
In his seven months as Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson has faced a multitude of challenges, navigating the complex and often opposing demands of his party members. Balancing Act…
Bipartisan Support Paves the Way for Crucial Foreign Aid Package
On Friday, the House of Representatives made critical progress on a significant financial aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and other allies of the United States. This decision came about thanks…
Tensions Mount Against House Speaker Johnson
In the House of Representatives, there has been a growing movement among some Republican members to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson from his position. This movement has gained additional momentum…
Trump Announces His Strategic Position on Abortion
On Monday, former President Donald Trump announced that decisions on abortion should be the responsibility of individual states rather than being mandated by a nationwide ban. This announcement diverges from…
How a False Claim on X Spread Misinformation to Millions of Americans
The following is an account of how a false claim online managed to spread misinformation to tens of millions of Americans. This story revolves around a claim made by an…
Sparked by Misinformation, Wisconsin Votes to Ban Private Election Funding
Recently, the way elections are funded and conducted has become a hot-button issue. This became especially pronounced after the 2020 presidential election, when Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife,…
Commercializing Faith: Trump’s ‘God Bless The USA’ Bible Venture
Former President Donald Trump has launched a new project that combines faith and patriotism in an unexpected way: he’s selling a $60 “God Bless The USA” Bible. This special edition…
Trump’s Legal Battles Bankrolled by Donors
Since Donald J. Trump left his presidential office, he has faced a myriad of legal challenges. Dealing with investigations, indictments, and upcoming trials has been expensive, costing more than $100…