Category: Politics

The politics of asylum: How local exposure reshaped UK voting The politics of asylum: How local exposure reshaped UK voting Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Key takeaways Dispersed asylum exposure shifts local vote shares: a one standard deviation rise widens the Conservative–Labour gap by 3.1 percentage points in favor of the Conservatives (Figure 2). No…

Barghouti in Prison Shapes Politics Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key takeaways Imprisoned influence persists: Barghouti remains a unifying figure across Palestinian political factions despite decades without elections. Two-state path still central: His stance supports a negotiated settlement with Israel alongside an independent Palestinian state. Call for elections: Palestinians demand general elections and greater youth…

The Subtle Independence at the Heart of Ben Nighthorse Campbell’s Shrewd Politics Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key takeaways Independent streak: A deft blend of warmth and tactical independence that transcended party labels. Strategic defection: A party switch that expanded Native American advocacy on the national stage, notably shaping museum and cultural policy. Policy leverage:…

A Dozen Florida Political Car Wrecks You Won’t Be Able to Avoid in 2026 A Dozen Florida Political Car Wrecks You Won’t Be Able to Avoid in 2026 Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key takeaways 12 major Florida political storylines are anticipated to collide in 2026, with leadership, policy, and ethics under scrutiny. DeSantis’ endgame…

7 Takeaways from Trump’s Incursion into Venezuela Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key takeaways Audacious and surprising move: A president who campaigned against intervention oversaw a bold, late-night operation that captured Venezuela’s president and his wife and sent them to New York for drug-trafficking charges, signaling a sharp shift in posture. Shifting justifications: As with…

\n Six Political Stories to Watch in 2026: From Midterms to Maps \n Estimated reading time: 5 minutes \n \n Key takeaways \n \n Midterms shape the fate of the Trump agenda: control of the House and Senate will influence what gets enacted and how aggressive party priorities move forward. \n Mid-decade redistricting could reshape…

Starmer backs Danish PM on Greenland: UK politics live Estimated reading time: 4 min Key takeaways Starmer aligns with Denmark on Greenland, endorsing the Danish prime minister’s position that Trump has no right to annex the island. UK stance at the UN The UK will abstain if a UN Security Council vote targets Maduro’s arrest,…

Ukraine’s Cabinet Shuffle Signals Political Reawakening Amid War Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Reshuffle signals a move from wartime unity to pragmatic governance as Kyiv balances defense, energy resilience, and the peace track. A high-profile security figure was appointed as chief of staff, signaling a shift in internal power dynamics and possible succession planning. Key…

Female Leaders New to Politics Eager for First Year in Office Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key takeaways Three women are new to local politics in Whatcom County: Elizabeth Boyle, Carly James, and Jessica Rienstra, joining the county council and port commission. Top priorities span housing solutions, stewardship of port assets, and affordability/safety in the…

Inside the operation: How the US moved to capture Nicolás Maduro Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Key takeaways Monthslong planning and a covert CIA presence inside Venezuela helped shape the timing and location of the operation. Operation Absolute Resolve leveraged 150 aircraft and cyberwarfare to clear the path for ground forces and extraction teams. Maduro…