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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
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When political parties become increasingly divided and refuse to work together, it can make it difficult for the government to function effectively.
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Not since the American Civil War has there been so much concern that American democracy, while always a work in progress, is under threat.
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- Written by: Daniel Drache and Marc D. Froese
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Max Weber, the founder of modern sociology, once argued that charismatic politicians are seen by their followers as saviours and heroes. But they are just as likely to be charlatans and swindlers.
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- Written by: Lynn Greenky
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In short, the First Amendment enshrines the freedom to speak one’s mind. It’s not written in code and does not require an advanced degree to understand. It simply states: “Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech.”
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- Written by: Hilde Coffe
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Jacinda Ardern’s human and empathetic approach sought to strike a conciliatory tone. Nowhere was this more evident than with her response to the Christchurch terrorist attacks when she said, “they are us”, embracing the immigrant and refugee communities targeted.
Read more: Jacinda Ardern and Her Politics of Kindness Is a Lasting Legacy