We find ourselves in the midst of a crisis of truth. Trust in public institutions of knowledge (schools, legacy media, ...

The philosopher Hannah Arendt once dryly noted: “truth and politics are on rather bad terms with each other” (1961, p. 227) No kidding. Right now, truth and politics in the U.S. seem to be not only on ...

If shared reality is breaking down, here’s a plan for what can come next: limit algorithmic amplification, add friction to ...

Last month, in and around Asheville, N.C., local television and radio stations reprised their role as vital information lifelines to combat the waves of online disinformation driven by doctored photos ...

Democracy has long been viewed as humanity’s crowning political achievement. It is hailed as a system that enshrines human rights, ensures peaceful transfers of power, and gives voice to the masses.

WASHINGTON, USA - AUGUST 17: (L-R) Professor Halil Berktay, Burhanettin Duran, Kilic Kanat, Shadi Hamid, and Kadir Ustun attend in a panel called "The July 15 Failed Coup Attempt: Implications for U.S ...

Konstantine Panegyres does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations ...

The tour will make its first stop in Jackson and will feature discussions about the city’s ongoing water crisis. The Truth, Poverty and Democracy Tour is making its way across the state of Mississippi ...

I was wrong. Not about the dangers of speaking up — I knew early that raising your voice could make you a target. I was wrong to believe that democracy would live up to its promise of protecting every ...

I watched the discussion about the “unfolding environmental disaster” (climate chaos) at the World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2025. Al Gore opened the debate with a brief ...

Last month, in and around Asheville, N.C., local television and radio stations reprised their role as vital information lifelines to combat the waves of online disinformation driven by doctored photos ...