KJ Kearney, founder of Black Food Fridays on social media, wants eaters to be political
It began with football, books and other pursuits. Now KJ Kearney, founder of Black Food Fridays, is a successful social media ...
The best of both worlds? How Australia’s unique democracy evolved
Small communities can practise direct democracy: people meet and decide, or vote, on decisions concerning them all. In large ...
Turkish government crackdown on political opposition intensifies: Dozens detained and thousands under investigation
The operation against the Peoples’ Democratic Congress, a coalition of nominally left parties led by the Kurdish Peoples' ...
Musk and his DOGE operation eye the Social Security Administration
As DOGE arrives at the SSA and Elon Musk makes dubious claims about Social Security checks, the political risks are great.
Australian electoral authorities reject Socialist Equality Party’s registration, despite it meeting membership requirements
The decision was made as the looming election is characterised by mass hostility to the official parties and a growing desire ...
Social Security chief quits over Elon Musk-led hunt for data
The top Social Security official has reportedly resigned in protest over the effort led by billionaire Elon Musk to gain ...
Social Security head steps down over DOGE access of recipient information, sources say
The Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner has stepped down from her role at the agency over Department of ...
When The Truth No Longer Matters: How Social Media’s Engagement Obsession Is Killing Democracy
Sensationalism, controversy, and misinformation outperform factual reporting, eroding trust in journalism and deepening societal divisions. Three journalists weigh in.
Democrat says Fox News host Jesse Watters is ‘right’ about Democratic Party’s media strategy
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) agreed with Fox News host Jesse Watters, who argued this week the Democratic media messaging ...
Social Media Fails Many Users. Experts Have an Idea to Fix It
In a new paper, digital activist Audrey Tang and others emphasize the need for context and community over clicks.
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Social Security acting head abruptly exits after dust-up with Elon Musk's DOGE: report
The acting head of the Social Security Administration abruptly left the agency following a clash with Elon Musk's so-called ...
Trump Social Security Tax Plan vs. Bipartisan Approach: Experts Weigh In
Experts analyze President Trump's proposal to eliminate Social Security taxes and Brookings' bipartisan plan, noting impacts on beneficiaries and solvency.