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Election|Political|US

I went to CPAC as an anthropologist to see how Trump supporters are feeling − for them, a ‘golden age’ has begun

This year’s CPAC gathering has been a victory lap for Trump supporters, who have devoted their time at the event to praising the president and his accomplishments.

I went to CPAC as an anthropologist to see how Trump supporters are feeling − for them, a ‘golden age’ has begun
Education|Election|Political|US

Why does Trump want to abolish the Education Department? An anthropologist who studies MAGA explains 4 reasons

A desire to fight wokeness and reduce government spending are among the reasons that Trump supporters back his plans to close the Education Department.

Why does Trump want to abolish the Education Department? An anthropologist who studies MAGA explains 4 reasons
News|Opinion|World

Genocide fears in Darfur are attracting little attention − have nations abandoned their responsibility to protect civilians?

The international community has also failed to protect civilians in Syria, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Yemen, Myanmar and Ethiopia, a genocide expert writes.

Genocide fears in Darfur are attracting little attention − have nations abandoned their responsibility to protect civilians?
Opinion|World

Both Israel and Palestinian supporters accuse the other side of genocide – here's what the term actually means

People talk about genocide in a few different ways, ranging from technical to colloquial – but a war of words does not replace a path to peace, a genocide scholar writes.

Both Israel and Palestinian supporters accuse the other side of genocide – here's what the term actually means
Africa|Crime|News|World

The landmark Genocide Convention has had mixed results since the UN approved it 75 years ago

While the Genocide Convention has helped raise awareness and prevent ethnic violence from escalating, it has not stopped many accusations of genocides, including violence in Darfur and in Ukraine.

The landmark Genocide Convention has had mixed results since the UN approved it 75 years ago
News|Opinion|Political|World

UN’s pact to protect future generations will be undermined by Security Council’s veto and its use in cases of mass atrocity

The permanent members of the UN Security Council have repeatedly used their power of veto to block resolutions relating to mass atrocities. Is it time to revoke that power?

UN’s pact to protect future generations will be undermined by Security Council’s veto and its use in cases of mass atrocity
Economy|Opinion|US

Why do people still back Trump, after everything? 5 things to understand about MAGA supporters’ thinking

Despite Trump’s criminal record and other controversies, his supporters still see him as someone who is tough on immigration and good for the economy, an anthropologist who studies polarization finds.

Why do people still back Trump, after everything? 5 things to understand about MAGA supporters’ thinking
Election|Opinion|Political|US

Why would people vote for Kamala Harris? 5 things to understand about why her supporters back her

Harris’ support for abortion rights and political unity – as well as the fact that she offers an antidote to Donald Trump – helps explain her appeal.

Why would people vote for Kamala Harris? 5 things to understand about why her supporters back her
Opinion|Political

3 strategies to help Americans bridge the deepening partisan divide

People acknowledging and inspecting their own political biases is one way that they can begin to reduce polarization.

3 strategies to help Americans bridge the deepening partisan divide
Lifestyle|Political|US

‘Insurrection,’ ‘equity’ and more − these are the words that trigger Trump supporters

Understanding the common terms that Trump supporters scorn can help decrease polarization in the country

‘Insurrection,’ ‘equity’ and more − these are the words that trigger Trump supporters

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