Inside Iowa Politics: Looking for compromise on health care costs Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key takeaways End of enhanced premium tax credits: Enhanced premium tax credits have ended for Americans who purchased health insurance through the ACA, lifting some premiums for many up to 400% of the federal poverty level. So, now what? Congressional…

How a Mayor’s Parents Shaped NYC’s New Leader Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key takeaways Legacy matters: family activism can influence public policy stances and openness to coalitions. Activism shapes perception: long-standing support for controversial movements may affect alliances and voter expectations. Policy signals align with civil rights priorities: emphasis on inclusion and humanitarian considerations…

Einstein’s Optimistic Politics: A Roadmap for Modern Freedom Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key takeaways Critical optimism rooted in science can guide inclusive policy and civil-rights efforts. Einstein linked scientific freedom with human freedom, opposing segregation and fear-driven governance. His work at the Institute for Advanced Study demonstrates how independent research can support democratic values.…

Georgia’s $8M Dark Money Mystery in Burt Jones Race Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Key takeaways A shadowy group has invested roughly $8 million into attack ads in a high-profile Georgia governor race. The group lacks a public face, donor list, or a clear ideological identity, yet it relies on a Delaware corporate registration and…

California’s Starless Governor’s Race: Why 2026 Could Get Very Weird Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways California’s 2026 governor’s race lacks a clear superstar, a sharp contrast with recent big-name governors like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jerry Brown, and Gavin Newsom. The state’s top-two “jungle primary” raises a real, if still unlikely, risk that two Republicans…

US Strike on Venezuela: Trump Confirms Capture of Nicolás Maduro Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Overnight U.S. strike: President Donald Trump confirmed a large-scale military operation against Venezuela that shook Caracas with explosions. Maduro captured: Trump said Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife were taken into custody and flown out of the country. Joint…

What 2026 Politics Could Look Like In Trump’s America Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key takeaways Voter frustration with the economy and prices is shaping the 2026 midterm landscape and putting pressure on the White House. Trump’s tariffs, aggressive immigration policies, and unilateral foreign actions are testing legal and political limits. Democrats are winning key…

Why Zohran Mamdani’s New York Block Party Proves People Want More Politics Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key takeaways Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration as New York City mayor was designed as a mass-participation block party, signaling a new, more inclusive style of governance. His movement rejects the old neoliberal idea that politics should “get out of…

Abigail Spanberger’s First 100 Days: Opportunities and Challenges for Virginia’s New Governor Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Virginia’s next governor enters office during a period of economic uncertainty, likely limiting how much she can spend on new programs. Analysts expect sharp criticism from Republicans if the economy worsens, especially around any shift away from the…

Is Gaza a Sleeper Issue in the 2026 Maryland Midterms? Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key takeaways The Israel-Gaza conflict is emerging as a powerful values-based issue in Maryland politics, especially within the Democratic Party. Key 2026 races — from a potential open U.S. House seat to the Montgomery County executive contest — are likely…