The mega rich are the new political bosses. Is that bad for democracy?
Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSaveThe demise of political party bosses and the smoke-filled rooms in which they operated was heralded a...
Israelis Are Angry at Netanyahu, but Replacing Him Is Difficult
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, has weathered many controversies, including accusations of corruption and allegations this year that a contentious overhaul of the...
‘Escape liberal hell’: Republicans really are fleeing WA
At first, the ads seemed like a pandemic-era curiosity, a niche political pitch playing on the red state, blue state...
Ugly CT political wreck that could have been avoided
Energy, environment and transportation policy continued to defeat Gov, Ned Lamont’s administration last week. On Tuesday, the governor withdrew regulations that would have begun...
Why George Santos’ lies are even worse than the usual political lies – a moral philosopher explains
Michael Blake, University of Washington
On Nov. 16, 2023, the bipartisan House Committee on Ethics issued a scathing report on the behavior of Rep. George...
