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Politics

Jun 14, 2026

How can California improve its voting system to build trust among all voters?

The slow count of votes in Los Angeles led to Spencer Pratt’s defeat and allegations of a stolen election. There’s no evidence of impropriety, but the state’s slow counting is a recipe for mistrust

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Society

Apr 13, 2026

What are the benefits and challenges of paying ex-gang members to help reduce crime in our communities?

Illinois pays former gang members to prevent shootings in Chicago. Critics say the billion-dollar experiment has become a revolving door for crime, writes Olivia Reingold

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Politics

Apr 13, 2026

What do you think the removal of Hungary's leader means for the country's future and its people?

I’m an American who lives in Budapest. Here is what really explains Orbán’s loss

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Politics

Apr 03, 2026

What are the different views on the Supreme Court's decision about 'conversion therapy' for minors?

Colorado had banned therapy seeking to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBTQ patients under 18. Over 20 US states and much of Europe, including Germany, have banned the practice

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Geopolitics

Mar 28, 2026

How might the ongoing conflict in Iran affect energy prices and the global economy for everyday people?

“This will be so, so, so, so, so bad,” one analyst says

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Geopolitics

Feb 12, 2026

What are the possible effects of Jimmy Lai's sentencing on freedom of speech and democracy in Hong Kong?

Rights groups condemned the 78-year-old's 20-year prison term, calling it 'effectively a death sentence' and a grave injustice. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump have called for Lai's release

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Geopolitics

Feb 10, 2026