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Young Voices, Digital Divides: How Social Media Shapes Feminist Debates

December 14, 2025

Social media platforms like TikTok and Twitter have become digital town squares where young women gather to discuss feminism and gender identity. These spaces are supposed to be open and welcoming, but recent studies show they're often anything but. The term "TERF" has become a flashpoint in these d

politics

Uncovering the Truth Behind the Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Arrest

December 6, 2025

A man was caught for putting pipe bombs near important buildings in Washington, D. C. , just before the big events of January 6, 2021. The people in charge said they would punish anyone who tried to hurt the country. But they didn't talk much about the violence that happened the next day when Trump

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Honduras Votes: A Narrow Lead and Lingering Doubts

December 1, 2025

In Honduras, a tight race for the presidency is underway, with Nasry Asfura of the Conservative National Party holding a slight edge. Asfura, a former mayor of Tegucigalpa, has garnered around 41% of the counted votes so far. Close behind is Salvador Nasralla of the Liberal Party, with approximately

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Honduras Votes Amid Fraud Fears and High Stakes

November 30, 2025

Honduras is in the middle of a big vote. They are choosing a new president. This vote is important. It is also very tense. Many people worry about cheating. Three main candidates are in the race. They are Rixi Moncada, Nasry Asfura, and Salvador Nasralla. Polls show they are very close. No one know

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How Social Media Feeds Shape Our Political Views

November 28, 2025

In the world of social media, the way posts are arranged can actually change how we feel about people from other political groups. A recent study took a close look at this by using a special tool to rearrange posts on X during the 2024 US presidential campaign. This tool was designed to show more or

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Keeping the Peace: Navigating Politics at the Thanksgiving Table

November 24, 2025

Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and fun. But in recent years, it has also become a time for political tension. With the country more divided than ever, many people are wondering how to keep the peace at the dinner table. Political experts say that the best way to avoid conflict is to steer

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How Swiss Politicians Use the Internet to Divide and Conquer

November 15, 2025

Swiss politicians are using an online platform to connect and debate. This platform, called politnetz. ch, lets them share ideas, support each other, and even argue. Researchers looked at how these politicians interact and found some interesting patterns. First, they noticed that politicians tend t

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Can Stars Pop the Social Media Bubble?

November 13, 2025

The world is becoming more divided. People often stick to their own views and avoid different opinions. This is called polarization. A study looked at how famous people, or celebrities, might help change this. The idea is simple. Celebrities have many followers. If they talk about controversial top

finance

The U. S. is spending its savings like there's no tomorrow

November 13, 2025

The U. S. is in a tough spot. It's spending more than it has, and the debt is piling up. Right now, the country spends about $1 trillion every year just to pay the interest on its debt. That's more than what it spends on defense. Economists say this is a big problem. They warn that the solutions tha

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America's Growing Divide: Is Splitting Up the Answer?

November 3, 2025

America is in a tough spot right now. The government has been shut down for weeks, and it's just one more sign that the political system is broken. President Trump blames the Democrats, and the Democrats blame the Republicans. Meanwhile, regular people are the ones who are really suffering. This is