Category: Politics

What New Jersey Can Expect From the Incoming Sherrill Administration Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways Rep. Mikie Sherrill won the New Jersey governorship by 14.4 points in a record-breaking, high-spending election that doubled as a statewide referendum on the renewed Trump presidency. Voter turnout hit 51%, the highest for a New Jersey gubernatorial…

Inside Iowa Politics: Key Issues to Watch in the 2026 Legislative Session Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways Iowa’s 2026 legislative session begins January 12 and will shape the final year of the current governor’s term. Lawmakers face a projected $1 billion gap between expected revenues and expenses, tightening new spending. Hot-button issues include…

Trump’s Christmas Truth Social Blitz: What His Late-Night Posts Reveal About 2026 Politics Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Over 100 Truth Social posts and reposts from the president turned Christmas Day into a real-time window into his priorities and grievances. Holiday messaging blended seasonal well-wishes with attacks on political opponents, immigrants, and longstanding policies like…

Google’s Top 5 People Searches of 2025: What They Reveal About Us Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Key Takeaways Politics dominated 2025 search behavior, led by New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and the fallout from the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Tragedy drove major spikes in interest, from the killing of Kirk to…

Inside Taiwan’s ‘Symbolic’ Impeachment Bid Against President Lai Estimated reading time: 5 minutes The opposition Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) have launched impeachment proceedings against President William Lai and Premier Cho Jung-tai, despite lacking the votes to remove them. The move is widely seen as a symbolic, political protest meant to embarrass the…

How the Next Democratic President Could Use Trump-Era Powers to Rebuild Democracy Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways The article argues that the next Democratic president must embrace the same expansive executive powers that Trump used, rather than voluntarily limiting the office. Day 1 priorities would include defunding and restructuring immigration enforcement agencies like…

How Unscripted Canvassing Helped Win New York City’s Mayoral Race Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Key Takeaways Unscripted, conversational canvassing played a central role in a successful New York City mayoral campaign. Trusting volunteers to speak authentically helped build deeper relationships with voters and even turned them into new volunteers. This approach challenges the long-held…

Tarique Rahman’s Return: What It Means for Bangladesh’s Next Election Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Key Takeaways After 17 years in exile, Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has returned to Dhaka ahead of crucial February 2026 elections. Rahman’s comeback follows the ouster of long-time leader Sheikh Hasina and the formation…

How Local Belonging Can Help Heal National Political Divisions Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key takeaways Many Americans are experiencing profound loneliness and disconnection, which fuels political extremism and mistrust. Local communities, mutual aid networks, and service projects can rebuild a sense of belonging across political and social divides. Research highlighted in the book The…

Christmas Politics, Community Service and a Nation on Edge: What Australia’s Year-End Headlines Reveal Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key takeaways The prime minister and cross-party politicians spent Christmas serving meals in Sydney, signalling a push for unity and hope amid a difficult year. Australian politics is grappling with the aftermath of the Bondi beach…