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The Political Polarization That Elected Jair Bolsonaro Still Hangs Over Brazil’s Democracy

The left-right divide—a healthy feature of a pluralist political system—is so toxic now that divergence of opinion has surpassed the realm of policymaking.

Chayenne Polimédio

Losing the News

The Charleston Gazette-Mail, known for its dogged accountability journalism, survived a merger and bankruptcy. Will it survive a new owner with ties to the very industries its reporters have been watchdogging?

Brent Cunningham

Social workers gather outside the legislative council building to participate in an anti-government march in Hong Kong on July 21st, 2019, in Hong Kong.

As Unrest Escalates in Hong Kong, Pro-Democracy Demonstrators’ List of Demands Lengthens

Here's what you need to know about the development of the conflict in Hong Kong and the protesters' motivations.

Kelley Czajka

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie speaks about his knowledge of a study that snarled traffic at the George Washington Bridge during a news conference on January 9th, 2014, at the statehouse in Trenton, New Jersey.

Social Justice

Will the Supreme Court Use Bridgegate to Further Kneecap Anti-Corruption Laws?

Since the '80s, the court has shown a willingness to decriminalize dirty politics. Will Bridget Anne Kelly be the next to get off?

Jack Denton

Social Justice

Elections in Turkey Signal an End to the Presidential Party’s Influence

The defeat of President Erdoğan's candidate for Istanbul mayor is a sign that Turkey's most powerful political party is losing its influence after nearly two decades of control.

Gary M. Grossman

Activists protest on the anniversary of the Supreme Court's ruling upholding the Trump administration's restriction of travel to the U.S. from predominantly Muslim countries.

Social Justice

Can Compassion Become a Central Part of American Politics?

The 2020 election cycle is already bringing to light the innate conflict in our political system between individualism and policies that benefit entire communities.

Chayenne Polimédio

Storm clouds fill the sky over the U.S. Capitol Building.

Social Justice

Social Justice

What’s Driving the Anti-Extradition Protests in Hong Kong?

The now-suspended legislation to allow China to extradite Hong Kong citizens to the mainland has revealed concerns over the growing creep of Chinese government influence.

Kelly Chernin

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As Unrest Escalates in Hong Kong, Pro-Democracy Demonstrators’ List of Demands Lengthens

Fifty Years After Stonewall, What’s the Political Role of the American Gay Bar?

Guatemalans Vote in an Atmosphere of Distrust and Corruption (in Photos)