University of Washington: Social media research tool can reduce polarization — it could also lead to more user control over algorithms. “The researchers created a seamless, web-based tool that reorders content to move posts lower in a user’s feed when they contain antidemocratic attitudes and partisan animosity, such as advocating for violence or jailing supporters of the opposing party.”
#PoliticalPolarization
Harvard Gazette: Think the viral meme of that legislator is funny?. “In this edited conversation, Susanna Siegel, the Edgar Pierce Professor of Philosophy, who has written about this dark side of American politics, explains how reveling in someone else’s setbacks — or accusing others of doing so — is poisonous to democracy.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2025/12/03/harvard-gazette-think-the-viral-meme-of-that-legislator-is-funny/
Northeastern University: New research reveals algorithms’ hidden political power. “New research shows the impact that social media algorithms can have on partisan political feelings, using a new tool that hijacks the way platforms rank content.”
Politics Turned 'Trash TV': The Global Spectacle of Governance 📺🎭
https://joanfriendica.duckdns.org/display/848bfe52-9269-1e07-815f-3a1192220716
Jim Ellermeyer examines how political ads reveal the gap between real solutions and empty platitudes—and why voters respond to clarity over rhetoric.
🎣 Full episode: https://www.fishingwithoutbait.com/episodes/fishing-without-bait-479-finding-your-moral-compass-mindfulness-recovery-amp-navigating-a-divided-world
#MindfulnessPodcast #MoralCompass #CriticalThinking #PoliticalPolarization
Bipartisan Senators Want To Honor Charlie Kirk By Making It Easier To Censor The Internet
Is American democracy in irreversible decline? Paul Krugman argues the crisis runs deep, with Trump as a symptom, not the cause. Supported by the Supreme Court and an authoritarian GOP, democratic norms erode as power tilts toward autocracy. Polarization fuels this shift, far beyond one leader’s tenure. Discover the full analysis: https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/declining-american-democracy-trump #PaulKrugman #AmericanDemocracy #GOP #Authoritarianism #PoliticalPolarization #Trump #Voteview #BrightLineWatch
Scope Ratings warns that a potential US government shutdown poses a negative risk to the country's 'AA' sovereign credit rating, citing rising political polarization, fiscal deficits, and threats to institutional independence.
#YonhapInfomax #ScopeRatings #SovereignCreditRating #USGovernmentShutdown #FiscalDeficit #PoliticalPolarization #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=84546
Radical blame game? Eileen Sullivan reveals federal agencies like HUD and Veterans Affairs breaking tradition by using partisan language, blaming the "radical" left and Democrats for the looming government shutdown. This shift signals deepening political polarization in official messaging. Explore the full story here: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/30/us/politics/federal-agencies-government-shutdown.html #EileenSullivan #governmentshutdown #partisanlanguage #politicalpolarization
Trump contrasts his approach with Charlie Kirk during memorial speech
Bernie’s all about unity, but let’s not kid ourselves—Trump’s right in one regard. You can’t just hug your opponents and expect change. A little fight in the game doesn’t hurt if it pushes your cause forward.
Trump contrasts his approach with Charlie Kirk during memorial speech
During a memorial held for conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 21, 2025, at State Farm Stadium, former President Donald Trump made a surprising public statement. He claimed that while Charlie Kirk did not harbor hatred for his opponents and even wanted the best for them, Trump himself di... [More info]
Trump contrasts his approach with Charlie Kirk during memorial speech
Nothing like a dose of human decency. People like Bernie Sanders? They get it. He’s all about elevating everyone, even the ones who don't agree with him. It’s about lifting up those you disagree with, not tearing them down. I don't get where these other guys are coming from, thinking hatred is the a...
🕸glané sur le net🕸 United States : Kirk Assassination Puts the Left in Danger: The assassination of Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old leader of the far-right youth organization Turning Point USA has intensified the political… #CharlieKirk #TurningPointUSA #PoliticalPolarization #MAGA #FarRight
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Charlie Kirk Memorial Service Sparks Debate Over America's Divisions
Tens of thousands gathered at State Farm Stadium in Arizona to attend the memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a key figure in the U.S. political landscape. The event, held under heightened security reminiscent of Super Bowl-level measures, drew over 100,000 attendees. The BBC sp... [More info]
South Korea's Democratic Party strongly criticized the election of Jang Dong-hyuk as People Power Party leader, calling it a shift toward far-right politics and warning of deepening political polarization.
#YonhapInfomax #DemocraticParty #PeoplePowerParty #JangDongHyuk #FarRight #PoliticalPolarization #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=78751
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Gizmodo: Researchers Made a Social Media Platform Where Every User Was AI. The Bots Ended Up at War. “A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands put AI chatbots in a simple social media structure to see how they interacted with each other and found that, even without the invisible hand of the algorithm, they tend to organize themselves based on […]
The Conversation: Using TikTok could be making you more politically polarized, new study finds. “Some people are more outspoken about politics than others. We found that users with stronger political leanings and those who get more likes and comments on their videos are more motivated to keep posting. This shows the power of partisanship, but also the power of TikTok’s social rewards […]
Smithsonian: Smithsonian Statement. “Since its inception, the Smithsonian has set out to be a nonpartisan institution. As the nation’s museum, the Smithsonian must be a welcoming place of knowledge and discovery for all Americans. The Board of Regents is committed to ensuring that the Smithsonian is a beacon of scholarship free from political or partisan influence, and we recognize that our […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2025/06/10/smithsonian-smithsonian-statement/
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