Democracy Wins

How democracy depends on science — and must protect it

Nature says democracy needs trusted science to guide people through rapid change.

Indigenous peoples and local communities solidify decision-making powers at COP17

A new biodiversity treaty body gives Indigenous groups a stronger say in decisions.

Majorities in Both Parties Say Media Criticism Keeps Politicians in Check

80% of Americans say news criticism helps keep political leaders in check.

Americans’ Trust in Information From News Organizations Has Risen in the Past Year

National news trust climbed 6 points in a year, while local news reached 75%.

The Student Movement Addressing Campus Polarization Head On

A student asked to wear a MAGA hat—and classmates kept the free-speech talk going.

How Many People in the U.S. Are Middle Eastern or North African?

The U.S. MENA population could be as high as 5.2 million, Pew estimates.

Q&A: Hey AI, who should I vote for this year?

MIT's dashboard records how chatbots discuss the 2026 election, answer by answer.

Changing the feed reshaped the debate more than changing users

A chronological feed widened Italy’s Twitter debate more than behavior prompts did.

Young adults and religion in 2026

Two states are poised to elect their first women governors, with women in both parties' races.

Lula wins reelection in Brazil, defying Latin America’s rightward shift - The Washington Post

Lula’s reelection in Brazil interrupts Latin America’s rightward political shift.

Truth, Elections and the Questionable History of the Club Sandwich

A made-up sandwich inventor fooled Wikipedia readers for more than three years.

Indonesia: Landmark Ruling Allows Civilian Trials of Soldiers

All nine Indonesian Constitutional Court justices backed civilian trials for soldiers.

17 States Haven’t Had a Woman Governor, and 15 Haven’t Had a Woman Senator

17 states have never had a woman governor, but 2026 could bring historic firsts.

Caribbean Equality Project Knocks on Doors to Boost Votes

Caribbean Equality Project volunteers took their voter push door to door in New York City.

For Indigenous peoples in Brazil, the election results offer a reprieve — not a resolution

Brazil’s election brought Indigenous communities relief, but their land struggles remain.

Extreme weather drives support for green voting in Europe

Extreme heat shifted green voting most among less-educated men across 25 European countries.

Finally, Something Americans Agree On!

A data center plan brought Republicans, Democrats and independents together to stop it.

'I would do it again' - Kaepernick reflects on price of protest, 10 years on

Kaepernick says he would kneel again, even knowing the protest could cost his career.

Environmentalists celebrate Lula's reelection in Brazil: 'The Amazon can breathe a sigh of relief'

Indigenous groups helped bring remote Amazon voters to the polls in Brazil.

Lula wins Brazil election after cutting Amazon deforestation to record low | Euronews

Brazil’s Amazon hit a record-low deforestation level as Lula won re-election.