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How should we respond to fake polls that mislead voters about candidate support?
A mysterious entity behind a poll showing leftist Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong with a double-digit lead admitted to faking its polls as part of a “social experiment.” Median Strategies directed media outlets on Monday to discount the polls it released this election season, claiming it was conducting an experiment on trust in unverified polling
What are the effects of a public official choosing not to answer questions in a government hearing?
Dr. Anthony Fauci, who had heretofore never met a microphone from which he wished to social distance, refused to answer
What should New Jersey do to ensure only eligible voters are on the voter rolls?
A software glitch in 2023 at the New Jersey Department of Motor Vehicles led to roughly 6,600 noncitizens being registered to vote, Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced on Tuesday
What are the possible effects of Melat Kiros's victory on future policies in Colorado?
Former lawyer Melat Kiros, 29, has criticised Democrats for support of Israel during its genocidal war on Gaza
How should we balance the need for fair voting practices with concerns about election integrity?
In a blow to the integrity of U.S. elections, the Supreme Court upheld state laws permitting election officials to accept postmarked ballots after Election Day on Monday. The ruling was 5-4, with Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett joining the court’s liberal justices in the majority. The dispute in Watson v. RNC […]
What are the effects of the Supreme Court's decision on gun laws and public safety in our communities?
'This regime hobbles what the Second Amendment protects: the right of Americans to carry arms for self-defense as they go about their daily lives,' wrote Justice Alito
How should the U.S. balance its support for Israel with its approach to the Iran deal?
Vance said Israeli leaders shouldn't attack "the only powerful ally" it has "left in the entire world"
What are the effects of cutting funding for homeless services in cities like Los Angeles?
The Trump administration cited misspending among the reasons for blocking funds to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. Mayor Karen Bass warned that “people will lose their lives.”
What do you think the election of a Liberal judge means for Wisconsin's laws and communities?
With Judge Chris Taylor’s win, liberals increased their hold on the court. Races for the Wisconsin Supreme Court often draw national attention, but not this year
How should states balance educational programs with religious beliefs in public funding?
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take up a major case involving Colorado’s alleged infringement of Catholic families’ First Amendment rights. The high court announced on Monday that it will hear arguments in St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy, which centers around Colorado’s apparent exclusion of Catholic families and preschools from its “universal” preschool […]
What are the pros and cons of states using a national popular vote instead of the current electoral system?
Virginia has become the latest state to sign onto the scam that is the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, the Democratic Party’s attempt to undercut our electoral system and rig the system in their favor. Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) signed into law Virginia’s commitment to this national popular vote promise, where states pledge to give […]