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Plenary Authority and Democracy: The Danger of Unlimited Power
Power without limits allow the government to respond faster, but at the cost of long term freedom.
The Red Scare: Lessons on Fear, Freedom, and Democracy
The Red Scare occurred two different times in the US and led to people losing their freedom
Grievance Politics: How Leaders Use Resentment to Win Power
Some leaders rely on people’s frustration, disappointment, and sense of unfairness to gain loyal supporters
Flipping Democracy: How Gerrymandering Lets Politicians Choose Their Voters
Gerrymandering is a process that allows politicians to redraw voting districts and choose their voters
Empty Middle Ground: The Age of Polarization
Where people use to be able to find middle ground on issues, disagreements now turn to intense arguments.
When Tolerance Becomes Intolerable: Understanding Popper’s Paradox
What should be done when tolerance protects the people who want to take away freedom from others?
Mastering Media Literacy in the Information Era
Not everything we see is true. To understand information clearly, people need strong media literacy skills.
Traditional Journalism and the Rise of Alternative Media
Alternative media sources have risen rapidly. In come cases it is replacing traditional media. But this comes at a cost.
Think Smarter: 10 Tactics to Avoid Motivated Reasoning
These 10 strategies will help you avoid the pitfalls of motivated reasoning
How Motivated Reasoning Shapes Our Politics
Motivated reasoning is a mental shortcut that causes us to see information in a way that supports what we already believe