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Affordability, DOGE and the language that captured American politics in 2025

Political reframing in 2025 showed how strategic language choices override traditional metrics, as Democrats' shift from "economy" to "affordability"...

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Washington reopens, but Americans still feel shut out

Lengthy federal government shutdown reveals deeper problem of public disengagement as political messaging failures erode belief in democratic...

13.11.2025 10

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It’s not just the economy — this is how Democrats beat the GOP across the country

Democrats won big by focusing on affordability while Republicans face challenges similar to those that cost Democrats in 2024, reversing traditional...

10.11.2025 3

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The hidden reason New Yorkers voted for a socialist — and it's not what you think

Zohran Mamdani's mayoral victory in New York City reveals why frustrated middle-class voters chose a self-described socialist to lead America's most...

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When we call everything an 'ism,' we stop hearing what voters actually care about

American political discourse suffers when politicians use -ism labels instead of addressing real economic concerns about affordability and...

30.10.2025 30

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The deafening silence of the ‘Free Palestine’ movement after the Gaza ceasefire

Gaza ceasefire creates unexpected quiet among Free Palestine supporters as moral identity conflicts with acknowledging incremental progress in...

17.10.2025 30

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Charlie Kirk assassination divides us. Bible teaches us to ‘overcome evil with good’

The assassination of Charlie Kirk reveals five troubling trends in American politics, from increased violence to weaponized grief dividing the nation...

20.09.2025 20

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Trump will Make America Healthy Again with an unlikely coalition

Trump's Make America Healthy Again movement represents a political realignment that could redefine American politics by drawing diverse voters...

15.09.2025 60

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Trump is sending a powerful message to the world with the Pentagon's rebrand

The controversial shift from Department of Defense to Department of War reflects a calculated move to project strength and instill warrior ethos in...

06.09.2025 20

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Texas gerrymandering battle doesn’t matter to voters. They lose either way

Texas gerrymandering fight exemplifies why 78% of Americans believe political elites play by different rules while ignoring kitchen-table issues

11.08.2025 30

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Democrats are still lost but one year after Biden's exit, they're starting to follow a rival's roadmap

Democrats could learn from both Zohran Mamdani and Donald Trump by focusing on solutions rather than opponents, as party members venture into...

24.07.2025 7

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Why Donald Trump’s 'big, beautiful bill' is a test for our democracy

The 'big, beautiful bill' divides America with 64% opposing it, as Republicans promise prosperity while Democrats warn of cuts amid a deepening crisis...

03.07.2025 70

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Why every word counts: Language shapes our understanding of Trump's Iran strikes

The language used in discussing Iran strikes shapes public perception, political responses, and market reactions, highlighting how words define crises...

27.06.2025 30

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The solution to our political divide is within each of us

Active empathy and assuming the best in others could heal America's political divide as we navigate protests and violent incidents that deepen our...

21.06.2025 3

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Democrats' major messaging crisis: The party of opposition without solutions

Democrats face internal conflicts and continue to struggle to present a cohesive strategy. They need to shift from negative tactics to proactive...

21.05.2025 200

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LEE CARTER: The secret sauce of Trump's success that continues to mystify his most ardent critics

To truly grasp Donald Trump, you need to step back—not just from the headlines but from the impulse to interpret every word, post, or proposal...

07.05.2025 4

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LEE CARTER: What Americans want from Donald Trump in the next four years

As the nation enters President Trump’s second (historic) term, it’s worth pausing to consider not just what he wants, but what Americans want from...

27.01.2025 30

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Affordability, DOGE and the language that captured American politics in 2025

Lee Carter

Washington reopens, but Americans still feel shut out

Lee Carter

It’s not just the economy — this is how Democrats beat the GOP across the country

Lee Carter

The hidden reason New Yorkers voted for a socialist — and it's not what you think

Lee Carter

When we call everything an 'ism,' we stop hearing what voters actually care about

Lee Carter

The deafening silence of the ‘Free Palestine’ movement after the Gaza ceasefire

Lee Carter

Charlie Kirk assassination divides us. Bible teaches us to ‘overcome evil with good’

Lee Carter

Trump will Make America Healthy Again with an unlikely coalition

Lee Carter

Trump is sending a powerful message to the world with the Pentagon's rebrand

Lee Carter

Texas gerrymandering battle doesn’t matter to voters. They lose either way

Lee Carter

Democrats are still lost but one year after Biden's exit, they're starting to follow a rival's roadmap

Lee Carter

Why Donald Trump’s 'big, beautiful bill' is a test for our democracy

Lee Carter

Why every word counts: Language shapes our understanding of Trump's Iran strikes

Lee Carter

The solution to our political divide is within each of us

Lee Carter

Democrats' major messaging crisis: The party of opposition without solutions

Lee Carter

LEE CARTER: The secret sauce of Trump's success that continues to mystify his most ardent critics

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LEE CARTER: What Americans want from Donald Trump in the next four years

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