#phep #publichealth #globalhealth #politics #polarization

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Have you ever thought about how ridiculous all this discussion about banning social media is? What about sharing our IDs with Big Tech? I have, and I'm sure many others have as well.

But why can't our decision makers enforce companies to […]

The complex #polarization of #Iranian politics, minus sorely needed civic conversations across socio-political & cultural spectrums, never helps its people, history shows time and again: 1908, 1953, 1979, 2009, 2017-2022, 2026.

Is This Really Us? 2040’s Ideas and Innovations Newsletter, Issue 141

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#polarization #communication #influence #bias #politics #genetics #programming #change #manipulation #whoarewe

Is This Really Us? 2040’s Ideas and Innovations Newsletter, Issue 141

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#polarization #communication #influence #bias #politics #genetics #programming #change #manipulation #whoarewe

Is This Really Us? 2040’s Ideas and Innovations Newsletter, Issue 141

hubs.ly/Q048Lw1p0

#polarization #communication #influence #bias #politics #genetics #programming #change #manipulation #whoarewe

Is This Really Us? 2040’s Ideas and Innovations Newsletter, Issue 141

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#polarization #communication #influence #bias #politics #genetics #programming #change #manipulation #whoarewe

Sociologist @drmann.bsky.social breaks down why the left and right media ecosystems are engaged in completely different projects — and why that distinction matters.

Read the full transcript here: captivated.buzzsprout.com/2569769/epis...

#PodcastRecommendations #media #polarization

A New Script Without New Party Success: Slovenia’s Parliamentary Elections | Who Governs Europe By Alenka Krašovec (University of Ljubljana) and Tim Haughton (University of Birmingham) This time it was different. For almost two decades Slovenia has provided plenty of material for scholars of new...

A post election analysis of last weekend’s parliamentary #elections in #Slovenia 🇸🇮. Plenty of food for thought for those interested in #NewParties #Polarization #Delivery
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Playing pieces on both sides of a rift symbolise affective polarization.

✔️We do know: Affective #polarization increases political rifts in societies.
❌We don't know: causes, remedies, non-western contexts.
A new paper from the dept. of psychology at #trieruniversity shows evidence gaps and provides a roadmap for future #research. 🧪
Learn more: shorturl.at/5p7Z2
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Uncover the truths behind today's media landscape with @drmann.bsky.social on CAPTivated.

🗝️ Here are your 3 key takeaways

🎧 Start listening today on your fave podcast platforms: captivated.buzzsprout.com/2569769/follow

#CAPTIvatedPodcast #PodcastRecommendations #media #polarization

US social media is getting smaller, angrier, and more Republican - LSE Impact Petter Törnberg shows how social media use in the USA has changed in the period 2020 – 2024 creating a smaller more polarised and less diverse public sphere.

💥New | US social media is getting smaller, angrier, and more Republican

✍️ @pettertornberg.com

#SocialMedia #AcademicSky #Polarization

Are Americans as DIVIDED AS WE THINK?

#leadership #flourishing #polarization

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The SAVING GRACE for Division in the US?

#leadership #flourishing #polarization

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The Contradictions at the Heart of the American Revolution -Part XLIII — The Joseph R. Biden Administration: Pandemic Recovery, Democratic Strain, and Governing in the Long Shadow of Crisis Joseph R. Biden's presidency began during an unprecedented crisis marked by a global pandemic, political polarization, and racial inequality. His administration sought stability and restoration but faced significant challenges, including disinformation and institutional fragility. Key events, such as the American Rescue Plan and the Inflation Reduction Act, highlighted the tension between restoration and the need for transformation in governance.

#biden #polarization #inequality #israel

The Contradictions at the Heart of the American Revolution – Part XLII — The Donald J. Trump Administration: Populist Upheaval, Institutional Stress‑Testing, and the Exposure of American Fragility Donald J. Trump’s presidency (2017-2021) highlighted deep-seated issues in American democracy, including extreme polarization, institutional fragility, and racial inequality. His governance style emphasized populism, grievance politics, and executive confrontation, culminating in significant events such as the travel ban, impeachment, and the January 6 Capitol attack, which exposed vulnerabilities within U.S. political systems.

#Trump #polarization #weaponization #race

The Contradictions at the Heart of the American Revolution – Part XLI — The Barack Obama Administration: The Politics of Hope, the Aftershocks of Crisis, and the Limits of Post‑Racial Illusion Barack Obama's presidency (2009-2017) represented both a historic milestone and a period of profound contradictions. He addressed a major economic crisis, political polarization, and persistent racial inequality while advocating for unity and institutional reforms. Despite symbolic progress, his administration highlighted unresolved structural issues, foreshadowing the rise of populism and ongoing societal challenges.

#obama #crisis #polarization

EP 05 The Quasi-Religion of Right-Wing Media with Marcus Mann - CAPTivated In this episode, Sage, Julius, and Hanna sit down with Purdue sociology professor Marcus Mann to discuss why polarization is the wrong framework for understanding our news media. Marcus explains that ...

Really enjoyed making this latest CAPTivated podcast episode, where we talked to Purdue sociology prof Marcus Mann about asymmetric #polarization and the qualitative differences of the centre-left and far right #media spheres.@drmann.bsky.social www.buzzsprout.com/2569769/epis...

EP 05 The Quasi-Religion of Right-Wing Media with Marcus Mann - CAPTivated In this episode, Sage, Julius, and Hanna sit down with Purdue sociology professor Marcus Mann to discuss why polarization is the wrong framework for understanding our news media. Marcus explains that ...

Really enjoyed making this latest CAPTivated podcast episode, where we talked to Purdue sociology prof Marcus Mann about asymmetric #polarization and the qualitative differences of the centre-left and far right media spheres.

www.buzzsprout.com/2569769/epis...

Editorial illustration depicting a large open U.S. Constitution with “We the People” visible at the top, overlaid with a wooden judge’s gavel mid-strike. The Pentagon building appears in muted gray-blue tones in the background, partially in shadow. Golden rays of light emerge from the left, labeled with First and Fourth Amendment references. Balanced scales of justice rest on a partial American flag in the lower portion. A dark navy banner at the top reads “Free Speech and Due Process in the Pentagon.” Color palette of deep navy, steel gray, muted gold, and parchment white conveys a serious, civic, editorial tone.

Check out my new post for #ResistAndHeal:

Free Speech and Due Process in the Pentagon

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#politics #ConCW #polarization #military #culturewar

This group is 4 for 4 on PASSING LEGISLATION - YOU CAN JOIN!!!

#leadership #flourishing #polarization

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Can EVERYDAY PEOPLE Unstick Government?

#leadership #flourishing #polarization

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what levels of #polarization and rancor, though, to so scornfully attack a California gubernatorial candidate @mattmahansj.bsky.social, even when as you think, as noted soon after, "his plan is good"! bsky.app/profile/stan...
c/ @cohenhouse.bsky.social

France: Polarization, fascism and local elections Victories for far right and left in the municipal elections

France: Polarization, fascism and local elections

Victories for far right and left in the municipal elections

By John Mullen

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#France #Polarization #Fascism #Racism #FarRight #Antifascism #LaFranceInsoumise #Left #Elections

Stopping the WILDFIRE THREATENING to BURN DOWN American DEMOCRACY...

#leadership #flourishing #polarization

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Local electeds are sounding the alarm: rising disinformation and polarization are reshaping local democracy.

We spoke with Mayor Blackwell about this growing crisis, whose concerns echo what we’ve been hearing.
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#disinformation #cdnpoli #localgovernance #polarization #municipal

#quotes #books #booksky #excerpts #citations #uncivilagreement #mason #usa #politics #society #polarization #conflict #culturewar #isolation

Bias, The Hidden Skew in Everything We Know - Interconnected Earth Our picture of reality is shaped by our history and our existing understanding, revealing the hidden skew in everything. That is what makes up bias.

In a polarized world, communities develop different default maps of reality. Understanding how these maps form can help bridge divides without judgment.
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#bias #polarization #worldevents #informationecology #connecteddifferences

This is fascinating This is fascinating to see how organizations, institutions, and people in Europe, such as OSCE PA leadership, can't see difference between polarization and total incompatibility with a dictatorship.

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This is fascinating to see how organizations, institutions, and people in Europe, such as OSCE PA leadership, can’t see difference between polarization and total incompatibility with a dictatorship.
#GeorgiaCountry #dictatorship #polarization #politics

Everyday Americans CHANGING POLICY!

Keith Allred is the Executive Director of the National Institute for Civil Discourse at the University of Arizona. Check out his conversation with Brandyn below 👇

#Leadership #Flourishing #Polarization

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