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‘Politics will care about you’: Osborn’s message to young voters
Nebraska’s independent candidate for U.S. Senate Dan Osborn encourages young voters to get involved with politics as election day approaches.
Why Chinese pundits say France’s riots could reshape European politics
Protests stem from falling competitiveness with an eroded middle class, providing ‘fertile ground’ for polarisation, observers say.
Klobuchar, Demuth tangle over what they’ve done in politics, what they would do as governor
A probable final debate in Minnesota’s race for governor had Democrat Amy Klobuchar and Republican Lisa Demuth scrutinizing the records and plans of the other.
Media Insider: Honest Politics -- And Other Social Anomalies
A Canadian political candidate gained national and international attention with a refreshing approach: self-deprecation and unvarnished honesty.
The politics of cutting people off
Political breakups aren’t some new low in American life. They’re an understandable response to stakes that have always been life and...
'Hamilton' dance workshop celebrates importance of art in politics
On Sunday, the Rutgers Democracy Lab and Livingston Theatre Company hosted "Hamilton: Arts, Democracy & Dance" to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States as well as the Eagleton Institute of Politics' 70th anniversary. Held at the College Avenue Student Center, this event was an opportunity to showcase the intersection of arts and democracy, to discuss this serendipitous connection and to learn some choreography from the Broadway hit musical.
What the race in Wisconsin's 3rd means for national politics
'I'm about as straightforward as you can get,' Derrick Van Orden said at a family farm in Fall Creek. 'I'm a retired Navy SEAL senior chief,' he continued. 'I'm a ...
Trump’s growing list of campaign pledges: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Witkoff’s praise for Putin draws bipartisan backlash.
A Strong Poll for Democrats, With Some Warning Signs
The party will be happy with the House outlook, but dismayed by some other findings.
US Embassy in Ottawa accuses Canada of election meddling
“Its ministers and premiers openly describe plans to influence American politics,” read a memo circulated by officials in Ottawa.
Constitutional Amendments Bring Polarizing Politics to The State
Partisan clashes have spawned votes on three proposed amendments to the Wisconsin constitution, prompting much debate over GOP and Democratic policies.
UNC’s student-led ‘nonpartisan’ politics institute argues with Democrats online
Commenters were swift to point out how the institute’s comments might be at odds with its nonpartisan mission.
Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #228
Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board governance, the politics surrounding it, and education policy. In today’s edition, you’ll find: On the issues: The debate over Iowa’s education savings account program In this section, we curate reporting, analysis, and commentary on the issues school board […]
Vivek Ramaswamy’s Amy Acton Attack Ad Is ‘One of the Most Despicable Things’ Chris Hayes Has Seen in Politics
Chris Hayes condemned a controversial attack ad targeting Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton, calling it "despicable"
Críticas: On bikes and politics
In college, I rode my bike everywhere I went. It was this slick yellow roadster with checkered flag rim tape. I called it el italiano. I’d take it to
Political ads can be confusing for kids. Here's how to talk through the emotions
Political ads can be scary or confusing for kids, but experts say parents shouldn't shy away from talking about politics with their children.
Video: How Title IX Became a Political Tool
After a Cornell student’s lawsuit alleging the school failed her when she reported sexual assault, there’s a new focus on Title IX, the federal law barring sex discrimination in federally funded education. Our Washington correspondent Michael C. Bender traces how interpretations of the law shifted between the Obama and Trump administrations.
Is Letitia James weaponizing her office? Opponent focuses more on crime, less on politics
Vance says he’s ‘disgusted’ by GOP pushback to Ramaswamy ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother
Vice President JD Vance says he’s “disgusted” by the pushback from fellow Republicans to an ad Vivek Ramaswamy is running against his Democratic opponent for Ohio governor, Dr. Amy Acton. During a visit Wednesday near Cincinnati, the Republican vice president said politics is "a tough business.” ...
The Baffling Gender Politics of Netflix’s New Stanford Prison Experiment
Netflix's reality-TV restaging of the notoriously unethical study incorporates women—but doesn't know what to do with them.
The Chicks return to Texas and political roots on 20-show tour
With stops in San Antonio and Austin, the trio spoke out on Lone Star politics and the importance of voting.
Chicano Mural Cover-Up: Was Santa Ana’s New Pool Opening All About Politics?
Ahead of election, questions are swirling about why Santa Ana official held a ribbon cutting for pools not yet fully open to the public.
‘Stop whining’: Vance dismisses Republican criticism of Ramaswamy ad
“Politics is a tough business,” the vice president charged on Wednesday.
Trump’s fixation on transactional politics becomes an election season scandal
In state after state, the president keeps telling voters that he could deliver for them, but if he’s not satisfied with the midterms, he won’t bother.
Wellington mayor crosses party lines to endorse Democrat Pia Dandiya for Congress
Wellington's Republican mayor is crossing party lines to endorse Democrat Pia Dandiya in her bid for Congress, saying she would put people ahead of politics.
Follow the money or follow the flag? Politics clouds port investment
Washington’s expectations for US ownership of Panama’s next port tenders could do more damage than the financing costs
Goodbye obesity, hello Ozempic: GLP-1 politics
The rise of Ozempic and GLP-1 drugs reveals how body politics, beauty standards, class and desirability shape ideas of the American body.
I On Politics
HUNDREDS ATTEND ADDABBO’S AUTUMN E-WASTE EVENT: State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. hosted his free bi-annual electronic waste recycling event on October 4, 2026, at the Forest Park Bandshell Parking Lot. The Lower East Side Ecology Center collected electronic waste including new, outdated, and broken devices. A partnership with PaintCare allowed Addabbo’s Office to
Should the pulpit be political? 2819 Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell shares his view.
AJC producer Najja Parker asks Philip Anthony Mitchell about pastors’ role in politics and what could be lost if the Black church label disappears.
Mixing Politics and Perceptions of AI and Data Centers: Results from the Gardner Food & Agricultural Policy Survey
With an eye towards the rapidly approaching 2026 midterm elections, this article further reviews survey results from the Gardner Food and Agricultural Policy Survey, but through the lens of political…
Take a break from opinion-page politics next week
Sometimes I think I’d take tornado season over election season. And that strikes me as an apt comparison as I imagine sheltering beneath a hinged cellar door until the storm has blown over — physically in one sense, mentally in the other. As an example of the debris flying around this season, my inbox was
Ballot question aims to remove politics from Baltimore County inspector general selection
The county has been without an inspector general since January. It stems from the failed attempt by County Executive Kathy Klausmeier to fire the IG. Supporters of the ballot question say elected officials should not be involved in the selection.
The science and politics behind the panic over ultraprocessed foods
There’s no doubt that the modern food environment needs to be healthier. But are ultraprocessed foods as evil as their reputation suggests?
The science and politics behind the panic over ultraprocessed foods
There’s no doubt that the modern food environment needs to be healthier. But are ultraprocessed foods as evil as their reputation suggests?
Pulpit Politics: Johnson Amendment Rarely Enforced
The Johnson Amendment prohibits tax-exempt religious and charitable organizations from endorsing or opposing political candidates. Some Oklahoma churches have found a loophole: partnerships with other organizations let them reveal political alignments.
Conversation on Migration with Roberto Carlos: Politics in Latino Immigrant Families
As the November midterm elections approach, Latino voters remain an important part of the country’s political landscape. Within Latino immigrant families, the development of political beliefs and civic knowledge can be influenced by how information is shared across generations, including the role children play in informing their parents.
Money and Politics in New York City: A Frontline Perspective
A former candidate for the New York City Council explains the complications of campaign financing.
The power of being local in the immigration debate
A new book from Bethany Lacina interrogates how the struggle over who counts as local shapes migration politics.
How governments around the world are shaping what AI can say about politics
I’m a researcher at a nonpartisan think tank at Vanderbilt University, where I study free speech policy.
TERRY TURNER: Sad politics
Early voting is already open, yet most of us in south Georgia have never directly heard what either of the two candidates for governor have as policy agendas, what the goals of those policies are or how they are to be achieved.
AI-generated ads are on the rise in politics. Are they allowed to be used?
A Semiquincentennial of Apathy … and AI
My generation has never experienced politics untouched by algorithms. Every election I have been old enough to follow has unfolded, at least in part, on social media. From Obama’s historic victory in 2008 to Trump’s unconventional win for a second term in 2024, these campaigns showed how pol
The week in politics (Oct. 21, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We preview this week's debate between candidates for Harris County Judge. And we discuss the latest developments in politics.
Tuberville blasts Alabama pastors for not speaking out on politics: ‘Quit trying to keep your jobs’
“We are not winning in the pulpit and getting up and saying ‘this is what we stand for.’"
Pulpit Politics: Johnson Amendment Rarely Enforced
Oklahoma religious leaders are navigating a murky legal landscape around the Johnson Amendment, which bars tax-exempt churches from endorsing candidates but is rarely enforced. With a recent Texas lawsuit failing and Congress considering changes, some pastors endorse candidates without consequences while others see political neutrality as a theological obligation, not just a legal one.
Is Elon Musk the October Surprise? | WSJ Politics Newsletter for Oct. 20
Plus, President Trump offers cash to woo midterm voters, and oil is surging through the Strait of Hormuz.
Britain Politics
Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham leaves 10 Downing Street to attend the weekly Prime Ministers' Questions session in parliament in London, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Britain Politics
Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham leaves 10 Downing Street to attend the weekly Prime Ministers' Questions session in parliament in London, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Opinion: Public service, not politics: why I’m running for Boone County Commissioner
Written by John Schickel, candidate for Boone County Commissioner Public service has been the thread running through every chapter of my life. It is also the reason I am seeking to represent you as your county commissioner. People often ask why I got into politics. My answer has always been the same: my job is […]
Ramaswamy use of Amy Acton's mom vilest thing I've seen in 35 years of politics
Michael Coleman: Vivek Ramaswamy's disgraceful use of Amy Acton's mom shows he deserves no one's respect.
UNF poll gives Ashley Moody 4-point lead over Angie Nixon as turnout takes center stage
Nixon is polling well among Dems and up 15 points with NPAs, but Republicans' voter registration advantage keeps Moody in front.
Cardi B Is Using Her Music, Her Business and Her Politics to Express Herself
A shape-shifter with talent and personality to spare, the rapper keeps finding new ways to express herself.
UNF Poll: Governor's race too close to call in final days
'A win by either candidate would be unsurprising.'
Commentary: What a new fight over chemical safety reveals about our changing politics
A new movement for human health is giving people from different backgrounds a reason to stand together.
Commentary: What a new fight over chemical safety reveals about our changing politics
For years, the politics of chemical safety seemed trapped in the same old argument. Environmental advocates called for stronger regulations. Industry warned about costs and government overreach. Democ...
NATO Boosts Black Sea Military Presence after Deadly Drone Attacks
For Romania and Bulgaria, drone attacks have brought the consequences of the Ukraine war close to their territorial waters.
Beyond the ballot, block walking brings politics to the doorstep
“What makes a difference is neighbors showing up at their neighbors' doorstep and telling them why this election is so important,” Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico said.
You are who you vote for: Identity politics in Texas midterms
While the campaigns in Texas have been focused fundamentally on the affordability crisis, the Texas Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico remains highly contested due to the engagement of identity politics from both candidates.
Boy George joins Eretz Nehederet as election satire exposes 'monkey business' in Israeli politics
Boy George joins Eretz Nehederet for its final episode before Israel's elections, as the comedy show takes aim at Netanyahu, Eisenkot, campaign scandals, and political rivalries.
Jen torches GOP’s ‘vile brand of politics’
MS NOW's Jen Psaki breaks down how Democrats are looking to expand the map while Republicans are falling back on personal attacks.
Who do you look up to in Iowa politics? Iowa's Congressional District Debate
Who do you aim to emulate in Iowa politics? Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Christina Bohannan respond during KWQC's 1st District debate.
Sanae Takaichi took on Japan’s male-dominated politics and won – can she survive a second year in power?
The straight-talking PM’s ability to manage Trump and stand up to China have endeared her to the public, but she may need friends closer to home to survive
'In the race for the right reasons': Bill Clinton lends starpower to David Jolly, Gwen Graham
'They are in this race for what I believe are the right reasons.'
Sen Slotkin committed a 'cardinal sin' in this era of politics: Ben Domenech
A 'Kudlow' panel breaks down Sen. Elissa Slotkin's, D-Mich., controversial comments about targeting Trump administration officials.
Debates are quickly disappearing in New York politics, analysts say
How Two Colorado House Candidates Are Thinking About AI
In Colorado, two millennial candidates are thinking about A.I.
Commentary: The slime machine in Ohio politics has reached a despicable new low in the 2026 election
I knew 11 years ago that our public discourse would be degraded down into unfathomable levels. The 2026 campaign in Ohio has now confirmed it beyond anything I could've imagined.
How governments worldwide are shaping what AI can say about politics
With the U.S. midterms approaching, about one in five voters has asked AI chatbots about elections and politics, a recent survey found.
Football and Politics: Auditor to host early voting at high school game
With the midterm election in Iowa two weeks away, Johnson County’s Auditor is hoping football will help get more people to cast a vote.
The Senate map expands (again): From the Politics Desk
Plus, the secretary of state races to watch.
The Arizona race for governor revealing rifts in Latter-day Saint politics
The Republican crusade to reclaim control of Arizona has come to a head this year, and some of the key players involved in the race are BYU grads.
Online Communities Rarely Focus on Politics, and Many Say It Should Stay That Way
Most people in online communities see little to no politics in their go-to space, and 54% say it doesn't belong there.
The Metro: Donavan McKinney hopes to inject more humanity in politics
Democratic party member and progressive Donavan McKinney sits down with The Metro to discuss what he'll deliver if elected to the House.
“The Politics of Abuse”: Survivor of Childhood Sexual Abuse Shares How State Court Impacts Those Seeking Justice
Through the statewide tour, Trout and local advocates continued conversations about the barriers survivors face and the role North Carolina's legislature and courts play in addressing them.
Christina Romelus nets endorsement from political arm of Boca Raton Chamber
She now carries support from business organizations on both ends of the county.
Iowa politics: KCCI's coverage of Rob Sand's campaign for governor
Here you can find KCCI's coverage of Rob Sand's campaign and the race for Iowa's governorship.
Iowa politics: KCCI's coverage of Zach Lahn's campaign for governor
Here you can find KCCI's coverage of Zach Lahn's campaign and the race for Iowa's governorship.
‘Once Upon a Time in Harlem’ film review: A must-see on Black history, arts, and politics
In 1972, Harlem-born documentarian William Greaves filmed a historic gathering of many still-living talents who had experienced the Harlem Renaissance, which had transpired about 50 years earlier. The Harlem Renaissance was a Black awakening in the arts, politics, fashion, etc.
John M. Williams on hunting rights, wolves and the urban-rural divide
Colorado hunter, angler and founder of Colorado Wolf Tracker, John M. Williams, joins The OpEdge to discuss Amendment 83, wolf reintroduction and the growing divide between urban and rural Colorado. Williams tells host and deputy opinion editor Antonio Olivero why he believes protecting hunting and fishing rights is essential to wildlife conservation, what he sees […]
Israeli scholars bring expertise in politics, peace building, terrorism, more to San Diego college campuses
The professors are part of the largest-ever cohort of Israeli-faculty coming to local universities through the Murray Galinson San Diego-Israel Initiative.
Romania Politics Government
Romanian Prime Minister Luca Niculescu walks during a swearing in ceremony for the new government at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace, in Bucharest, Romania, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
Romania Politics Government
Romanian Prime Minister Luca Niculescu, left, smiles standing next to Romanian President Nicusor Dan after a swearing in ceremony for the new government at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace, in Bucharest,
Romania Politics Government
Ministers of the Luca Niculescu cabinet stand during a swearing in ceremony at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace, in Bucharest, Romania, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)
The most radical thing in politics today? Befriending the other side
Wayne State philosopher John Corvino says social change depends on engaging opponents, not writing them off.
Almost iconic? Political violence and the making of symbolic figures in Brazil’s 2018 elections by Katherine Jensen
Ethnic and Racial Studies ABSTRACT Confederate memorialization is not limited to the United States. After the Civil War, thousands of former Confederates emigrated to Brazil where slavery continued. Santa Bárbara d’Oeste and Americana, in São Paulo State, long celebrated this Confederate heritage. Local memory politics, however, have become unsettled. This article examines local Black movement …
Among the Academies: The Importance of Talking Politics
How often do you talk politics with friends and family? How about with colleagues? Talking politics might lead to a disagreement, but political scientist Robert Huckfeldt believes that’s a good thing. One way of explaining people’s political beliefs is to make assumptions based on their job, level of income, their religion and other facets of their lives. Huckfeldt, a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of political science at UC Davis, thought people’s sources of political information mattered more.
Elon Musk, Terafab Tax Breaks Take Center Stage In Texas Politics
A new lawsuit seeks access to correspondence between Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.
Trump takes transactional politics to a new level at latest campaign rally
Trump effectively told Kansans he’s prepared to hurt the state on purpose if he dislikes an election result, which is every bit as remarkable as it sounds.
Trump takes transactional politics to a new level at latest campaign rally
Trump effectively told Kansans he’s prepared to hurt the state on purpose if he dislikes an election result, which is every bit as remarkable as it sounds.
Perspective on CPW’s wolf depredation decision
As state representatives from the Western Slope and Eastern Plains, we are united in standing for our agricultural communities. Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s decision to suspend its chronic wolf-depredation directive breaks faith with voters, with agriculture and with the communities that have borne the true burden of wolf reintroduction. When Proposition 114 narrowly passed in […]
Paxton campaign showing ‘desperation’ with manufactured story: Political commentator
In the final days until election, President Trump is set to hold another rally in Texas for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton. MS NOW National Reporter Rosa Flores shares what she is hearing from voters there. MediasTouch Journalist Adam Mockler, Democratic Strategist Basil Smikle, Bloomberg Businessweek Journalist Max Chafkin, and Rolling Stone Magazine Politics Reporter Nikki McCann Ramirez join the Group Chat with Stephanie Ruhle to share their analysis.
T-shirts and silver balls: Politics get mixed in with the profane at a Trump store
By Elle Reeve, Samantha Guff, Frank Fenimore, CNN Boones Mill, Virginia (CNN) — Walk into Trump Town USA in Boones Mill, Virginia, and you may marvel at the breadth of human creativity, as long as you’re not distracted by how the merchandise tackles some of the most controversial political issues in the most vulgar way
Romania Politics Government
Romanian Prime Minister designate Luca Niculescu attends a joint parliament session called to give a vote of confidence for the new government team, in Bucharest, Romania, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026.
Romania Politics Government
Romanian Prime Minister designate Luca Niculescu, left, talks to the Interior Minister designate, Marian Neacsu during a joint parliament session called to give a vote of confidence for the new
Council leader to stand down after health scares
Labour's Tudor Evans said it was time to "put health and family first" after 38 years in politics.
Are partisan politics even changing up our accents? They just might be, y’all
Vowels have become the latest players in partisan politics, a barometer of how beliefs and values fit within the old vs. new South.
How governments worldwide are shaping what AI can say about politics
Some governments use legitimate AI concerns as a pretext to control political discussion, particularly chatbot responses about those in power.