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In all similar democracies, left and right are having versions of the same argument: does ‘electable’ mean centrist or radical? writes Zoe Williams

"Founding-era common law gave officers no authority to make an 'arrest without a warrant, for a mere misdemeanor not committed in [their] presence.'"

I learned basic civics in my public school. But mostly, because it was more interesting, I also learned civics after school watching the animated series “Schoolhouse Rock,” often with my abuela – my grandmother – who took care of me.

Emil Bove, a top Justice Department official, has plowed through norms and niceties, whether scolding FBI leadership for “insubordination” in refusing his request to hand over the names of agents who investigated the January 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol or forcing out attorneys who worked those cases

After a long, largely successful march over 25 years to liberalize cannabis laws in the United States, the movement had a tough election in 2024.

Warning comes as FCC, chaired by Trump ally and Project 2025 author, orders investigations into US media groups

Gregg Nunziata claimed the "Trump admin is turning federal law enforcement over to unqualified, unprincipled, partisan henchmen."

Whenever you see a horror of anti-democratic rule, remember Mitch McConnell. You have him to thank

Olivia Julianna, 22, loves politics but hates the in-fighting she sees in too many Democratic campaigns in the state.