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thefulcrum.us > environment > lessons-energy-politics-polarized-america

Why the FREEDOM Act offers a blueprint for building consensus in a polarized Congress.

16+ hour, 13+ min ago   (629+ words) High voltage towers with the US flag in the background Imre Huss is a Democracy Architects Council Fellow and emerged as a standout member of the inaugural class of Carnegie Young Leaders, a national initiative by the Institute for Citizens…...

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thefulcrum.us > governance-legislation > the-unscrupulousness-of-aipac-political-spending-u-s-policy

Why AIPAC’s "my country right or wrong" stance is facing new scrutiny.

16+ hour, 23+ min ago   (1672+ words) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the American Israel Public Affairs Committee's annual policy conference at the Washington Convention Center March 6, 2018 in Washington, DC. And so, I have no problem with there being an organization such as AIPAC that has as…...

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thefulcrum.us > governance-legislation > scientists-warn-deepening-federal-attacks-research-activism

How New Political Regulations Are Changing the Future of Research.

16+ hour, 38+ min ago   (1692+ words) As federal research faces new political risks, scientists step out of the lab to fight back. These leaders described many new risks to the scientific enterprise, including: · Government threats to science across the board. The Union of Concerned Scientists maintains…...

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thefulcrum.us > elections > can-independents-succeed-washington-jungle-primaries

Are nonpartisan primaries a roadblock for independents? Insights from the recent Washington elections.

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (1040+ words) What the Washington State Primaries Mean for the Movement Last week, the independent movement’s road to Washington hit a snag in, well, the other Washington. One promising campaign for the US House has ended, and another teeters, and all of…...

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thefulcrum.us > governance-legislation > gerrymandering-surge-ends-proportional-representation-path

"Maximum warfare" redistricting is derailing democracy reform. Here's what's next for proportional representation.

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (1525+ words) “We are in an era of maximum warfare, everywhere, all the time. And we are going to keep the pressure on...” –Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader, April 22, 2026 Borrowing a slogan from the Trump White House, Jeffries was describing mid-decade gerrymandering…...

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thefulcrum.us > democracy > rebuilding-american-democracy-post-trump

Why Rebuilding Democratic Infrastructure Must Be the Priority for 2029.

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (1719+ words) A man holds a MAGA hat. Maisel argues that “the lesson from Project 2025 is just the importance of preparation." He hopes to "have a bookshelf full of really bold, transformational ideas" ready to be deployed if and when a Democrat…...

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thefulcrum.us > governance-legislation > democratic-party-political-strategy-return-to-foundational-values

Beyond the Left-Moderate Divide: How the Democratic Party Can Regain Its Status as the Majority

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (1570+ words) A recent New York Times article, "Moderate Democrats Prepare for 'War' Against an Ascendant Left," describes a disturbing perspective among mainstream, moderate, centrist Democrats. It is disturbing for many reasons. As I have written, it is urgent for the Party…...

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thefulcrum.us > ethics-leadership > donald-trump-third-world-presidency-analysis

Trump’s Leadership Mirrors Instability Seen in Authoritarian Systems

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (1710+ words) President Donald Trump walks off of Air Force One at Newark Liberty International Airport on Aug. 7, 2026, in Newark, New Jersey. In October 1980, then-candidate Ronald Reagan asked voters a very important question: “Are you better off than you were four years…...

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thefulcrum.us > health > fda-reform

FDA Changes Could Reshape Drug Approval and Safety

2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (1673+ words) Experts warn that political meddling is eroding FDA standards and endangering consumers. The FDA’s changing drug approval policies raise concerns about political influence, scientific standards, drug safety, and the future of U.S. pharmaceutical regulation. These concerns resurfaced at a June…...

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thefulcrum.us > democracy > mathematics-and-democracy

U.S. Democracy and Mathematics

2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (1691+ words) Democracy, we like to think, runs on ideals like freedom, equality, the consent of the governed. But look under the hood and you'll find something less lofty – mathematics. This was no accident. Jefferson and Adams studied Euclid and admired the…...