Why do so many politicians struggle to tell the truth or be transparent? The uncomfortable answer is simple: The political system rewards survival, not honesty.

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We are weeks away from the U.S. presidential election—and every other lawn in my Berkeley neighborhood has been taken over by political yard signs for school board positions, our hotly contested ...

Most Americans believe the country’s political system can work, and it’s the members of Congress that are the problem, according to a new poll. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images, Pool) Kevin Dietsch AP The ...

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - 2025/03/08: A protestor outside a Tesla showroom in Manhattan holds a sign that reads "Block fascism now". Protests outside Tesla businesses across the country ...

This Pew Research Center analysis focuses on views of elected officials and political reform in 25 countries across the Asia-Pacific region, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, North America and ...

FLINT, Mich. (AP) — The FBI is investigating suspicious packages sent to elections officials in more than a dozen states. State police have begun sweeps of schools in an Ohio community where ...

Former Vice President Kamala Harris declared Thursday that she was taking a break from running for office because she doesn't want to be a part of America’s "broken system." During her appearance on ...

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Barbecue stands tall among America’s great cultural contributions, alongside the blues, jazz, bourbon and our national pastime. More than just a culinary delight, barbecue embodies history, tradition ...

You might be imagining someone who takes their time considering the candidates and their positions on the issues, who generally has faith in the political system, who sometimes votes for Republicans ...

With the Australian federal election a week away, for those interested in the democratic shifts that are taking place in the country, the overall result of the election may be less intriguing than the ...