Immigration, race and religion are three issues that are often central to many populists’ politics. There are also economic factors such as a poor economy, international trade, industrial robots and ...

This personal reflection is part of a series called Turning Points, in which writers explore what critical moments from this ...

Digital literacy, fact-checking, and critical thinking are no longer optional skills; they are essential skills for ...

These days, we hear a lot about the United States crossing the Rubicon from democracy to authoritarianism. But where are we on the trajectory? KPBS spoke with people who study government and the law ...

Monte Frank underscores the importance of reforms to shield democracy as the Supreme Court reviews Voting Rights Act.

Amid the United States’ celebration of the 250-year anniversary of the American Revolution, journalist Osita Nwanevu says it may be time for the country to wipe the slate clean and build a new ...

Ingram, a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill’s Hussman School of Journalism and Media, joined The N&O in 2023 after an internship and a stint as a freelance reporter for the newspaper.

Trump’s rhetoric is not mere partisan bluster — it is a direct assault on the norms that preserve our nation. Allowing threats and calls for violence from the president to go unchecked risks eroding ...

Tufts’ current and former political science professors Jeffrey M. Berry, James M. Glaser and Deborah J. Schildkraut published ...

The group chat is humming. Everyone’s engaged. The memes are on point. Reactions are flying. The energy is good – until someone replies with a green bubble. We’ve all been there: The green bubble ...

The United States has one of the oldest constitutions still in effect, but it can seem hard to find true believers. Republicans claim its principles, but let Trump choose its meaning, abrogating ...

Every year on the Fourth of July many start the day with the full-page reprint of the Declaration of Independence published by the New York Times. This year, Jefferson had a lot of competition. You ...