Recent American presidents have all faced a crisis of legitimacy in a trend that threatens the health of our democracy.

What qualifies someone for the top position in American government?

Partisan division has reached its peak, shows an alarming new study that identifies three crucial components.

Getting rid of the president is a popular subject these days. And Sunstein's advice on the subject can show us the protocol — and the history — behind firing the most powerful man in the free world.

Is that what Jesus would have responded to the poll from Pew Research Center?

A majority both disapproves of him and think's he'll win next year. What gives?

Americans must choose the middle path, away from the fundamentalist positions on both the right and the left, argues a Washington think tank.

West delivered an impassioned speech on American industry and transport, even pitching a high-tech plane to Apple.

The states with golden stars on them are extra intriguing.

Democrats are wondering how to beat Trump. The only way might be to play his game.

The ability to say what we want, when we want, is an important part of American democracy.

Have you been feeling like democracy is in trouble lately? According to this report, you're right. 

Searches for this particular word increased 300% over last year. 

Insert dial-up noise here. If you're not concerned about what's about to happen with net neutrality, you're not paying attention. 

There's a lot of talk about Russia's hostility to America, thanks to their apparent interference in the 2016 U.S. election. But in the grand scheme of things, Russia is small potatoes.

There's a deep psychological reason that America treats nuclear weapons like a spoiled child hogging all the neighborhood candy. Are we too paranoid to see it?

In ten years, everything could be very different... while on the surface being as recognizable as possible.

You mad, bro? The way that Facebook (and Twitter) manipulates your brain should be the very thing that outrages us the most.

Getting rid of the President is a popular subject these days. And Sunstein's advice on the subject can show us the protocol — and the history — behind firing the most powerful man in the free world.

The controversial author predicted the rise of Trump by placing "a ruthlessly ambitious, narcissistic, media-savvy villain sporting makeup and coloured hair" in his new book, written before the election. But can he explain the hate of knowledge that persists in the world today?

In the US Army, taking a knee has a special connotation. 

 

Elitism has come under fire since the recent wave of populist politics. But when we don't listen to experts, we end up listening to politicians' lies, says Richard Dawkins.

Renowned linguist and public intellectual MIT Professor Noam Chomsky offers his take on the Trump administration and its troubles with Russia.

Historian Alfred McCoy explains why American power is coming to an end and lays out his vision for the new global order.

Populism won two big votes in 2016, while the global worldview suffered... well... "big league". But how did we get to this big discord? And can populism and globalization ever get along?

Many people were upset when NPR tweeted out the Declaration of Independence.

'Trump supporter' is not a synonym for moron. Philosophy professor Daniel Bonevac is a reminder that understanding your opposites, not dismissing them, is the way forward.

A Silicon Valley investor is spending millions on a publicity campaign aimed specifically at Elon Musk.

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson releases an emotional video on the state of science in America.

A classic law of Internet debate explains why bringing up Hitler is a terrible idea as White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer found out in a disastrous press conference.