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Geography Grapevine's Atlas History Politics

Dinosaurs, Democrats, and the Black Vote

How a population of prehistoric plankton led to particular political prominence in the American south.

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Geography Grapevine's Atlas History International Politics

Gross National Happiness

What can we learn from the “world’s happiest country”?

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Politics Psychology

They’re Out to Get You

In the age of misinformation, what makes conspiracy theories so appealing?

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Democracy Politics United States

Our Democracy is Dumb

We don’t vote so good. (But we could.)

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Democracy Politics United States

The Case for a Bigger House

The United States House of Representatives is a cornerstone of the American Democratic system, a piece of living history, and a real shitshow.

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Politics

A Brief History of “In God We Trust”

E Pluribus Unum is rolling in its grave.

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Geography Politics

A Tale of Two States

On November 2nd, 1889, Benjamin Harrison, ranked #30 in C-SPAN’s ranking of US Presidents, probably sneered as he drove a knife into the heart of Dakota Territory, dividing it forever along an East-West meridian. Look how they massacred my boy.