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Donald Trump’s Attack on the Civil Rights Act: How “Disparate Impact” Became the New Front Line

In 2025, President Trump took significant steps to weaken the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by rolling back disparate-impact liability, a legal measure used to combat systemic discrimination. Critics argue this undermines civil rights enforcement, allowing harmful practices to persist by focusing solely on intentional discrimination while supporters claim it restores merit-based governance.

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Inside the Backlash: Why “MAGA Republicans” Inspire Such Intense Hostility

The investigation analyzes how the “Make America Great Again” slogan evolved into a contentious identity associated with extremism and political violence, particularly among non-Republicans. It explores the intense dislike for MAGA Republicans, rooted in perceptions of threats to democracy, racial tensions, and policy impacts, reflecting a deeply polarized American political landscape.

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Testing the Premise: Is the Trump Administration Doomed? An Independent Investigation into Power, Constraints, and Governing Risk in 2025

The article investigates if the Trump administration in 2025 is structurally ungovernable or simply constrained. It examines legal, congressional, administrative, fiscal, and geopolitical factors affecting governance. While the analysis highlights significant constraints, it concludes that the administration faces challenges rather than an inevitable doom, emphasizing the importance of navigating these complexities successfully.

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Trump’s Slipping Grip on New Hampshire: Why Granite Staters Are Cooling on the President

New Hampshire’s voter sentiment toward Trump is shifting negatively as he struggles with independents and suburban moderates, evidenced by declining favorable ratings and increasing concerns over democracy and political violence. Despite maintaining strong support among Republicans, Trump’s inability to resonate with broader state issues poses risks for his political future in New Hampshire.

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How Cognitive Sophistication Influenced Trump's Voter Base

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.

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The Science War: Trump's Administration's Impact on Research

Executive summary What’s going on: description & scope of actions Here are the main categories of what the administration is doing in this “war on science,” as described in the reporting and expert commentary: Category Specific Actions Taken Agencies / Areas Affected Dismissals & Layoffs Thousands of scientists fired or…

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