Democracy 101: what you need to know about liberal democracy
Here's another important political term we should understand: Liberal Democracy. Read on!
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From the headlines: What you need to know about gerrymandering
We've all been hearing a lot about gerrymandering, but have you paused to wonder where this strange word came from? I have, of course!
What you should know about the term “Fascism”
Information you don't get from the news - what actually is fascism?
I finally read Hillbilly Elegy; now I understand the controversy
It's taken me too long, but I finally read Hillbilly Elegy, just in time for JD Vance's nomination to the Republican ticket. Here are my thoughts...
How to steer clear of misinformation and disinformation
We all need to get savvy about detecting and stopping the spread of false information. Here's how.
Breakdown of the political terms authoritarian, totalitarian, oligarchy
Do you know the difference between authoritarian and totalitarian and oligarchy? The Word Nerd tries to explain...