In Florida, there is a host of censorship of books, especially among children’s selections.
Jandoli Institute
A brief period of political civility followed the 9/11 attacks
For a few weeks in the fall of 2001, Americans put aside their differences and came together,
Sharp Notes Monday: ‘You’re Missing’
The songs on ‘The Rising’ speak to the experiences of those affected by the 9/11 attacks, but they also carry universal messages of hope and resilience.
A shift in message?
A new Biden ad about his visit to Ukraine appears to indirectly address concerns about the president’s age.
Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Working Class Hero’
John Lennon’s ‘Working Class Hero’ is a raw and barebones description of what it is like to work long and hard with little appreciation or financial reward.
Sharp Notes Monday: ‘I Fought the Law’
As the song goes, ‘I fought the law, and the law won.’
GOP: Act 1
People asking who won on Wednesday. The real question is who did not lose.
Donald Trump won’t be on stage at tonight’s GOP debate, but he still will steal the spotlight
As the 2024 presidential campaign kicks off, the road to the White House will be another wild ride.
Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Smoke on the Water’
Deep Purple’s ‘Smoke on the Water’ pales in comparison to the destruction caused by wildfires in Hawaii. But the song has more in common with today’s tragedy than its references for smoke and fire.
Tracking the tone of political discourse: US vs. UK
Political discourse in the United Kingdom is more civil than in the United States, according to two informal polls.