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Can the E.U. slow the corruption wave in Europe?

The European Union seems more willing to tackle corruption, but internal politics stand in the way.

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Can the E.U. slow the corruption wave in Europe?
The European Union seems more willing to tackle corruption, but internal politics stand in the way.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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How joy can bring Black voters to the polls...

A new book shows that positive emotions can be a powerful political tool.

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November 25, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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The G20 line-up for this weekend is shrinking.

Why did the U.S. boycott this global summit – and what happens now?

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The G20 line-up for this weekend is shrinking
Why did the U.S. boycott this global summit – and what happens now?
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November 24, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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The new neo-royalist world order 🎧

In our latest podcast, our team explains how cliques are ruling the world.

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The new neo-royalist world order
Stacie Goddard and Abe Newman explain how cliques are ruling the world.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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White Democrats increasingly support Black candidates.

The “Great Awokening” has electoral implications.

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White Democrats increasingly support Black candidates
The “Great Awokening” has electoral implications.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Ugly campaigns hurt voter trust. Weak institutions make it worse.

New research on negative campaigning in Africa reveals what really undermines democracy.

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Ugly campaigns hurt voter trust. Weak institutions make it worse.
New research on negative campaigning in Africa reveals what really undermines democracy.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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Central Asian leaders forge new deals with Trump.

Here’s what happened at this year’s C5+1 meeting.

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Central Asian leaders forge new deals with Trump
Here’s what happened at this year’s C5+1 meeting.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Have our personal networks become more politically segregated?

New research looks at the consequences for political participation and political tolerance.

@johnsides.bsky.social breaks down the data here: goodauthority.org/news/have-ou...
Have our personal networks become more politically segregated?
New research looks at the consequences for political participation and political tolerance.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Nancy Pelosi, a formidable member of Congress will step down next year.

Read our piece on the master legislator and partisan warrior.

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Nancy Pelosi, a master legislator and partisan warrior
A formidable member of Congress will step down next year.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Japan’s new prime minister faces big foreign policy challenges.

Can Sanae Takaichi keep Washington close – and navigate regional threats?

William & Mary's @eunajo.bsky.social discusses here: goodauthority.org/news/sanae-t...
Japan’s new prime minister faces big foreign policy challenges
Can Sanae Takaichi keep Washington close – and navigate regional threats?
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November 7, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Congress used to pass bipartisan immigration laws. What happened?

The end of the Cold War laid the foundation for our polarized immigration era.

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Congress used to pass bipartisan immigration laws
The end of the Cold War laid the foundation for our polarized immigration era.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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It looks like a narrow win for Rob Jettin.

Here were our three takeaways from the too-close-to-call Dutch election.

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Three takeaways from the too-close-to-call Dutch election
A young charismatic liberal leader may well become the next Dutch prime minister.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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How do Americans feel about the 'Department of War' rebrand?

Most Americans oppose... Even 42% of Republicans are not fans of the change.

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Most Americans oppose the ’Department of War’ rebranding
Even 42% of Republicans are no fans of the change.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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This. Also means they won't pay attention to the details as I write about in this new @goodauth.bsky.social piece. goodauthority.org/news/trump-m...
November 3, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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🧵New piece from me @goodauth.bsky.social on risks of striking Venezuela, focused on the added risk from Trump team of loyalists. Hint: it has to do with centralized role of Rubio, the nation's top diplomat, and the incompetence of advisers like SecDef Hegseth. 1/
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Trump may strike Venezuela. His team makes that very risky.
Take a close look at who is advising the president on U.S. policy.
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November 3, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Trump may strike Venezuela. His team makes that very risky.

Take a close look at who is advising the president on U.S. policy.

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Trump may strike Venezuela. His team makes that very risky.
Take a close look at who is advising the president on U.S. policy.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Our very own @johnsides.bsky.social wrote a piece on "The politics in trick-or-treating" today in his newsletter. 🎃

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October 31, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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@theguardian.com's latest piece on immigration states, "The Trump administration is going to restrict the number of refugees it admits into the United States next year to the token level of just 7,500 – and those spots will mostly be filled by white South Africans."
October 31, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Very few Americans support actual political violence.

Many more support intimidation.

Almost no one thinks it’s appropriate to kill your political opponents, but many more would dox them.

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Very few Americans support actual political violence. Many more support intimidation.
Almost no one thinks it’s appropriate to kill your political opponents, but many more would dox them.
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October 31, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Secular Democrats are on the rise.

Fewer Democrats identify as religious. That’s creating tension with Black voters.

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Secular Democrats are on the rise
Fewer Democrats identify as religious. That’s creating tension with Black voters.
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October 30, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Pre-election manipulation, limiting who can run...

Here's how authoritarians win elections without stealing votes.

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How authoritarians win elections without stealing votes
From Tanzania to Côte d’Ivoire and Burundi, opposition leaders are sidelined before campaigns begin.
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October 29, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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The last surviving October 7th hostages are home.

Here are 4 takeaways from the end of the Gaza hostage crisis.

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4 takeaways about the end of the Gaza hostage crisis
As their options declined, the Israeli government and Hamas finally came to the negotiating table.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Happy UN Day to all who celebrate! I was happy to chat with @erikvoeten.bsky.social at @goodauth.bsky.social about this 80th birthday for a hot mess doing its best goodauthority.org/news/united-...
As the United Nations turns 80, what’s next?
A Good Chat with Anjali Dayal on the challenges and the promises ahead for the U.N.
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October 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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As expected, #EU leaders have postponed the decision on whether to use frozen Russian assets to support #Ukraine. But they agreed to financially support Ukraine via other means: bbc.com/news/article...

In my @goodauth.bsky.social piece below, I explain why seizing these assets is so challenging.
October 24, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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As the United Nations turns 80, what’s next?

Here's a "Good Chat" with @erikvoeten.bsky.social & Anjali Dayal on the challenges and the promises ahead for the U.N.

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As the United Nations turns 80, what’s next?
A Good Chat with Anjali Dayal on the challenges and the promises ahead for the U.N.
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October 24, 2025 at 9:03 PM