At the end of last month the Biden administration unveiled a new “Disinformation Board” within the Department of Homeland Security, aimed at attacking online “disinformation” as a national security …
Fear and Loathing in Tucker Carlson Tonight: How the Fox News Host Builds on the Emotions of the American Right
The rise of former U.S. President Donald Trump spawned a veritable cottage industry of books purported to offer confused Trump opponents insight into what his supporters were thinking. The New York …
A President Turns His Back on Democracy
Strong democratic institutions were not created from the standpoint of governments being comprised of moral representatives focused on only the collective good. If our elected officials were always …
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New Problems Call for New Solutions: A Case for Democratizing Big Tech
In a previous article, I examined the effects of changes to Facebook’s News Feed algorithm to prioritize “Meaningful Social Interactions” (MSI), drawing broad conclusions about both the potential and …
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Would Becoming Economically More Independent Affect Labor Standards in Other Countries?
Child labor has been a global problem for decades. Is the United States simultaneously combating the rates of child labor in trade? Can India be an example that increased trade with developing nations …
Election Security or Voter Suppression?
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Electric Cars: Are They As Safe As The Planet Needs Them To Be?
For car drivers, looking for a low maintenance alternative to their gas-powered car, electric cars offer many advantages. However, if you are worried about not being able to commit to charging your …
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The Radical Right Has Found a New Home: Rumble
Media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube have cracked down on the spread of misinformation and far-right conspiracy theories after the 2020 election. Many conservatives believe these …
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