Political
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Why Stephen Colbert is right about the ‘equal time’ rule, despite warnings from the FCC
Talk show host Stephen Colbert made headlines on Feb. 17, 2026, when he wrapped a network statement in a dog-waste…
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How Homeland Security’s subpoenas and databases of protesters threaten the ‘uninhibited, robust, and wide-open’ free speech protected by Supreme Court precedent
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is reportedly issuing administrative subpoenas to identify anonymous social media accounts that criticize U.S.…
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Algorithms that customize marketing to your phone could also influence your views on warfare
When a coupon suddenly appears on your phone as you approach a store, you might find it convenient and even…
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Violent aftermath of Mexico’s ‘El Mencho’ killing follows pattern of other high-profile cartel hits
The death of a major cartel boss in Mexico has unleashed a violent backlash in which members of the criminal…
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When civil rights protesters are killed, some deaths – generally those of white people – resonate more
Renee Good and Alex Pretti, two white Minneapolis residents killed in January 2026 by federal agents while protesting the Trump…
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50 years ago, the Supreme Court broke campaign finance regulation
In 2024, spending on federal elections totaled almost US$15 billion in the United States. The United Kingdom, in contrast, spent…
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Honoring Colorado’s Black History requires taking the time to tell stories that make us think twice
For the past eight years, the Colorado Springs City Council has issued proclamations and recognitions paying homage to the achievements…
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Why ICE’s body camera policies make the videos unlikely to improve accountability and transparency
Amid growing demands by Democrats to overhaul U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after federal immigration officials killed two U.S. citizens…
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Abortion laws show that public policy doesn’t always line up with public opinion
Representational government rests on a simple idea: that the laws the nation lives under generally reflect what the public wants.…
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Why US third parties perform best in the Northeast
A majority of Americans say they are “frustrated” or “angry” – or both – with Republicans and Democrats, according to…
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