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‘Woke’: Why some Biden 2020 voters backed Trump in 2024
Donald Trump’s surprise win in the national popular vote count in the 2024 U.S. presidential race shocked even veteran political commentators. Part of that victory certainly owed itself to poor Democratic turnout — a turnout which resembled lower 2016 numbers instead of higher 2020 numbers and which traumatized the Democratic Party establishment with its first… -
‘A promise’: Cadets describe their journeys at West Point
Many of the future officers of the United States Armed Forces begin their journeys as cadets at West Point, America’s oldest military academy and one of the top military academies in the world today. The United States military is often commended for its skill in complex organization and team-building, and students and faculty say that… -
‘A disturbing pick’: Americans debate Musk, Trump’s cabinet picks
Controversy has surrounded Donald Trump’s questionable selections for top cabinet positions in his upcoming second term, and around his close partnership with Elon Musk, a multibillionaire who spent at least $277 million to help Trump win reelection. Recent arguments between Musk and MAGA-affiliated U.S. Congress members, however, have revealed deep schisms within the Republican Party… -
‘Dysfunctional’: Americans share criticisms of Congress
Only about 1 in 5 Americans say they support or have an optimistic view of Congress, while 3 out of 5 say they disapprove or have a pessimistic view. While these numbers change a little over time, there are consistently more Americans who disapprove than approve. Watch the above 28-minute episode of America Speaks as… -
‘Instill optimism’: Americans on how future generations can succeed
It can be difficult to predict the relative living standards of future generations in the modern world, where it seems like so much is changing so fast. Emerging technologies like AI, for instance, might empower and accelerate human productivity, but at the same time could also exacerbate wealth, income and power inequalities. And while many…
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Pollster and Political Analyst‘A promise’: Cadets describe their journeys at West Point
‘A disturbing pick’: Americans debate Musk, Trump’s cabinet picks
‘Dysfunctional’: Americans share criticisms of Congress