Donald Trump
Last five American presidents seen as illegitimate in dangerous trend
Recent American presidents have all faced a crisis of legitimacy in a trend that threatens the health of our democracy.
The previous experience of every US president since Theodore Roosevelt
What qualifies someone for the top position in American government?
3 reasons why American politics have become so divisive – study
Partisan division has reached its peak, shows an alarming new study that identifies three crucial components.
Impeachment 101: Why, when, and how the people can fire the president
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.
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White evangelicals are least likely to say U.S. should accept refugees
Is that what Jesus would have responded to the poll from Pew Research Center?
Poll finds most Americans believe Trump will win the 2020 election
A majority both disapproves of him and think's he'll win next year. What gives?
Too far right and left? DC think tank releases manifesto for radical centrism
Americans must choose the middle path, away from the fundamentalist positions on both the right and the left, argues a Washington think tank.
Kanye shares big ideas with Trump at White House
West delivered an impassioned speech on American industry and transport, even pitching a high-tech plane to Apple.
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Map of political book sales shows a polarized nation
The states with golden stars on them are extra intriguing.
Crowd power: How online intensity wiped out traditional politics
Democrats are wondering how to beat Trump. The only way might be to play his game.
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Why the First Amendment is America in a nutshell
The ability to say what we want, when we want, is an important part of American democracy.
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New report shows democracy is in decline everywhere—including the United States
Have you been feeling like democracy is in trouble lately? According to this report, you're right.
Dictionary.com Announces Its Word of the Year—and It Could Not Be More Relevant
Searches for this particular word increased 300% over last year.
Here’s What a Country Without Net Neutrality Looks Like
Insert dial-up noise here. If you're not concerned about what's about to happen with net neutrality, you're not paying attention.
How much of a threat Is Russia to the United States?
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.
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America Is Preventing Nuclear Attacks in All the Wrong Ways
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?
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What Will Your Life Be Like in 2027? | Big Think’s Long Take
In ten years, everything could be very different... while on the surface being as recognizable as possible.
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How Social Media Profits from Our Moral Emotions
You mad, bro? The way that Facebook (and Twitter) manipulates your brain should be the very thing that outrages us the most.
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Impeachment 101: Why, When, and How the People Can Fire the President
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.
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How an Anti-Intellectual Elite Are Turning the World Upside Down
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?
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US Veterans Weigh in on NFL Players Taking a Knee
In the US Army, taking a knee has a special connotation.
No, Not All Opinions Are Equal—We Need Elites with Expert Knowledge
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.
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Noam Chomsky’s Surprising Take on the Russia Scandal
Renowned linguist and public intellectual MIT Professor Noam Chomsky offers his take on the Trump administration and its troubles with Russia.
Why the fall of the American empire will happen by 2030
Historian Alfred McCoy explains why American power is coming to an end and lays out his vision for the new global order.
Trump and Brexit: How Cognitive Elitism Caused Nations to Divide
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?
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Has America Lost the Revolutionary Spirit of Its Founders?
Many people were upset when NPR tweeted out the Declaration of Independence.
Two Reasons Why Trump Won Over This Philosophy Professor
'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.
One Man’s Quest to Get Elon Musk to Change His Mind
A Silicon Valley investor is spending millions on a publicity campaign aimed specifically at Elon Musk.
Neil deGrasse Tyson Says This Is His Most Important Message Ever
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson releases an emotional video on the state of science in America.
Sean Spicer’s Hitler Flub Proves Godwin’s Law Is True Even Offline
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.