Jimmy Carter’s grandson gives update on his condition The 39th president of the United States has been in hospice care since 2023 The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2024
Black Music Month has evolved since the 1970s. Here's what you need to know Every June since the 1970s, across the United States, musicians, fans and industry professionals celebrate Black Music Month The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2024
Today in Supreme Court History: May 26, 1868 5/26/1868: Senate acquitted President Andrew Johnson and adjourned as court of impeachment. Chief Justice Chase presided over that trial. Johnson is one of four presidents that did not appoint any Supreme Court Justices. The others are William Henry Harrison, Zachary Taylor, and Jimmy Carter. Reason · May 26, 2024
A battle between appearance and reality Trump is an expert at selling an appearance and Biden can’t sell reality Salon · May 16, 2024
Trump Compares Biden To Carter In Campaign Critique Former President Trump compares President Biden to Jimmy Carter, sparking debate over their legacies and relationships in American politics. Top News · Apr 28, 2024
Presidents assemble: Obama can reach parts of Democratic base Biden can’t Biden’s charismatic former boss and rival appeared in a show of unity alongside Bill Clinton, who despite a problematic legacy still has a campaign role to play too The Guardian - US · Apr 7, 2024
Presidents' Diaries: Insights, Secrets, And Scrutiny Explore the tradition of U.S. presidents keeping diaries, offering insights into their minds and leadership, despite recent controversies. Top News · Mar 10, 2024
Biden's Inaccurate and Inadequate Lip Service to Marijuana Reform Ignores Today's Central Cannabis Issue The president has not expunged marijuana records or decriminalized possession, which in any case would fall far short of the legalization that voters want. Reason · Mar 8, 2024
Fact-checking Biden’s State of the Union - Roll Call Biden’s speech included misleading claims on inflation, crime, clean energy investments, wages, FactCheck.org reports. Roll Call · Mar 8, 2024
Instead of pivoting, Trump is purging Trump is openly purging his coalition of anyone who isn't MAGA Salon · Mar 4, 2024
Top 10 Inspirational Humanitarian Leaders Worldwide Learn about the impactful lives of Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa, Mahatma Gandhi, Malala Yousafzai, and other influential figures in promoting peace and so... Top News · Mar 4, 2024
Haley as a holdout could still be more than a speed bump for Trump History shows that when the major party nominees for president have not cleared the field of notable challengers before summer, they tend to lose in the fall. WEKU · Mar 3, 2024
Jimmy Carter Honored With White House Christmas Ornament Former President Jimmy Carter receives the first living U.S. president's official White House Christmas ornament, honoring his legacy and achievements. Top News · Feb 22, 2024
Peace Treaty Between Egypt and Israel at Risk Amidst Gaza Conflict Discover the history of the Israel-Egypt peace treaty and the potential consequences if it is nullified, including military challenges and economic strains. Top News · Feb 12, 2024
Reason · Jan 31, 2024 David Stockman on Why Trump Can't Fix the Debt: 'This Guy Is Part of the Swamp' Reagan's former budget director says pro-inflation policies destroyed prosperity—and that the only solution is a new, anti-statist political party.
WEKU · Jan 27, 2024 Early polls don't always foretell the fate of a first-term president. Does anything? If polls are not perfect predictors of an incumbent's reelection, is there something else that is? Observers have long sought the True North by which to set their compass and their expectations.
WEKU · Jan 25, 2024 So long, presidential debates? Why we may not see Trump, Biden or Haley face off The political debate seems to have become an endangered species, and there are no assurances we'll see Trump, Biden or Haley share the stage this year.
Salon · Jan 16, 2024 Biden hurt by the micro-insults economy The economy continues to improve on Biden’s watch, but many people are still irritable — and for good reason
The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2024 How Donald Trump broke the Iowa caucuses Eric Garcia and Gustaf Kilander look into whether the Iowa caucuses have lost the qualities that gave the state its outsized role in American presidential politics in the first place
WEKU · Jan 14, 2024 A cold snap could swipe the spotlight in low-drama Iowa caucuses Besides being first, Iowa's caucuses have marketed the element of surprise. Since their start in 1972, the caucuses' big story has most often been news because it caught many in the media off guard.
The Guardian - US · Jan 13, 2024 Iowa caucuses are ‘important because they’re first’ – but are they democratic? The state has outsized influence due to its first-in-the-nation caucuses, but its position in the presidential nominating process has critics
The Conversation · Jan 10, 2024 In The Culture of Narcissism, Christopher Lasch excoriated his self-absorbed society – but the book's legacy is questionable A cultural critic rails against a society that worships celebrity and prizes images over ideas. A progressive intellectual attacks the dominance of corporate elites. A curmudgeonly academic condemns his society’s ignorance of its past and the dumbing down of public education. A psychologically astute writer explores the conflicts eddying around…
The Conversation · Jan 4, 2024 How the Iowa caucuses became the first major challenge of US presidential campaigns The first and most visible test of Republican candidate support in the 2024 presidential election is the Iowa caucuses, which take place on Jan. 15, 2024.
Top News · Dec 29, 2023 President Biden's Approval Plummets as Issues Mount President Biden's plummeting approval ratings spark panic among voters. With low marks on inflation and immigration, his future as a one-term president han...
Inverse · Dec 28, 2023 Marvel Just Quietly Rewrote MCU History For the Better Captain Carter changes so much more than the Avengers line-up. Here's how 'What If' Season 2 retcons the MCU, according to one of the show's producers.