By Granite State Report In the beginning, social media sold itself as a democratic miracle — a place where anyone could speak truth to power. But that promise rotted fast. Behind the memes and trending hashtags, an invisible war is raging between bots, algorithms, and human moderators armed with delete…
A study by Darren Sherkat reveals that Donald Trump’s voter base consisted largely of individuals with lower cognitive sophistication. Voters with higher education and verbal skills were significantly less likely to support him. This indicates a strong link between Trump’s success and anti-intellectualism, shaping the future political landscape along the lines of education and belief systems.
The article argues that children are not the cause of poverty; rather, inadequate wages and high costs due to policy failures are the main culprits. It emphasizes the importance of supportive policies like affordable childcare, refundable child benefits, and paid leave, which can help families thrive instead of struggling financially.