Donald Trump’s second term has ushered in a new era in American politics. It’s brasher, crueler, more direct, more super online, and certainly more dystopian. Democrats and sometimes even Republicans ...

For years, video games have occupied a unique space in youth culture, a place where entertainment, identity, and socialisation converge. But as global conflicts spill increasingly into digital spaces, ...

Politics used to be about persuasion—now it’s about performance. In this sharp and relatable essay, JJ breaks down why political discourse online has become so frustrating and unproductive. From ...

The first thing to remember in the wake of a high-profile act of political violence, according to one of Lancaster County’s top experts in measuring public opinion, is that what people see online does ...

Social media has long been flooded with populist rage and discontent. What happens when the posts become policy?

President Donald Trump is turning artificial intelligence into one of his most potent political tools, using it to amplify his message and sharpen his online persona in ways experts say are proving ...

A poll sign on the Windsor Town Green on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. Windsor has had trouble filling local elected positions such as the Board of Education and constables. Credit: Josie Reich / CT Mirror ...

Democrats do not just need to win more people. They also need to win more places. Inside the Democratic Party — in its backrooms and its group chats, its conferences and its online flame wars — an ...

Perhaps the most interesting thing about many of the videos is how clearly fake they are. Rather than trying to deceive the viewer into thinking a depicted event actually happened, the videos serve a ...

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