Politics
Ideological polarization, propaganda, and the evolution of political thought—this page covers the trends and news that will influence the future of politics.
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https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/turkeys-economic-woes-dog-government-ahead-polls
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Stratfor
Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his party enjoy firm control over Turkey, but the country's worsening economy is spoiling the mood on the eve of elections.
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https://qz.com/611644/we-talked-to-five-experts-about-what-it-would-take-to-actually-institute-universal-basic-income/
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Quartz
Free monthly checks for all sounds like a wonderful proposal, but how feasible is UBI to implement in reality?
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https://www.economist.com/china/2020/08/01/many-hong-kongers-are-considering-emigration
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The Economist
Political and economic uncertainties may drive a new exodus
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https://www.news24.com/news24/SouthAfrica/News/iec-will-spare-no-effort-to-ensure-party-funding-act-in-place-before-2021-local-govt-elections-20190801
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News24
The IEC expects that by the time the 2021 local government elections roll around, legislation will be in place so that South Africans know who funds political parties.
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https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/releases/feeling-wealthy-drives-opposition-to-wealth-redistribution.html
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Association for Psychological Science
People’s views on income inequality and wealth distribution may have little to do with how much money they have in the bank and a lot to do with how wealthy they feel in comparison to …
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHLrcI3fdDI&feature=youtu.be
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CaspianReport
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https://www.economist.com/schools-brief/2020/08/20/why-does-low-unemployment-no-longer-lift-inflation
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The Economist
The Phillips curve, the logic of which guides central banks today, has become oddly flat
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https://slate.com/technology/2015/12/the-dangers-of-enlisting-algorithms-in-statecraft.html
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Slate
This article is part of Future Tense, a collaboration among Arizona State University, New America, and Slate. On Thursday, Dec. 10, Future Tense will...
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https://www.economist.com/china/2019/11/25/voters-in-hong-kong-deliver-a-powerful-snub-to-beijing
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Economist
Pro-democracy politicians sweep district-level polls
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http://www.mckinsey.com/global-themes/urbanization/urban-world-cities-and-the-rise-of-the-consuming-class
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McKinsey and Company
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https://www.wired.com/story/political-promise-carbon-emissions-tax/
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Wired
Putting a price on emissions has become a bipartisan issue. Now we just need to do it the right way.
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https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/saudi-arabia-s-road-vision-2030
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Stratfor
We discuss Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Vision 2030 plan, the motivations for reform and the challenges ahead in this episode of the Stratfor Podcast.
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https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/poverty/news/2014/09/16/97154/the-top-3-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-2013-poverty-and-income-data/
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Center for American Progress
New poverty and income data from the U.S. Bureau of the Census underscore that it is time to enact policies to create jobs, raise wages, and invest in family economic security.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkbOtnXc2eU
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Timcast
Anti-Trump Smear BACKFIRES On New York Times, Left AND Right Slam Newspaper. Reporters for the elite newspaper are outraged after discovering that conservati...
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https://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/oct/30/drug-laws-international-study-tough-policy-use-problem
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The Guardian
Eight month study shows legalisation policies do not result in wider use, and the US should be watched with interest
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4Mx9nxWTIw
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The Daily Wire
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https://www.wired.com/story/meet-the-lobbyist-next-door/
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Wired.com
As the internet increasingly shapes our society, the way we consume information changes with it. With the rise of social media influencers, we are now seeing a new type of messenger emerge. These influencers are often seen as peers who can provide valuable insights on a variety of topics, from fashion to politics. However, this new form of communication has raised some concerns. There is worry that these influencers may not be following federal disclosure rules and that their paid opinions could skew our collective understanding of important issues. Nonetheless, it is clear that the influence of social media influencers is only growing and will likely shape the future of how we communicate as a society. To read more, use the button below to open the original external article.
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https://www.wsj.com/articles/impact-of-geopolitical-tumult-on-businesses-to-continue-in-2023-say-risk-experts-11673403493
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The Wall Street Journal
According to a report by risk experts, the impact of geopolitical unrest on businesses is likely to continue in 2023. The report highlights that global businesses are facing numerous risks due to geopolitical turmoil, such as trade tensions, cyberattacks, and social unrest, and that these risks are expected to persist over the next year. The report also noted that the pandemic continues to pose a significant threat to businesses, and the emergence of new COVID-19 variants and ongoing supply chain disruptions will further exacerbate these risks. To read more, use the button below to open the original external article.
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https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/there-really-was-a-liberal-media-bubble/
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Five Thirty Eight
This is the ninth article in a series that reviews news coverage of the 2016 general election, explores how Donald Trump won and why his chances were underrated…
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https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-45476865
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BBC
Governor Jerry Brown signs legislation committing California to carbon-free electricity by 2045.
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The battle for critical raw materials is reaching a fever pitch as governments strive to minimize dependence on exports.
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Climate change refugees