The movement to shrink Oregon and expand Idaho
In a state dominated by progressive politics, some residents in rural Oregon east of the Cascade Mountains want to move the border so that their co...
Saved by Backpacker-U
2 chunks
Chunk
Public (all visitors)
USA and Political Division
A collection of articles and videos looking at the hyper- polarization (Left and Right) in US politics and culture
Details
Resources · 15
Filters
What Happens if the US Defaults on its Debt?
Understand the different types of defaults, what happens if the US defaults on its debt, and how it could impact your finances.
Saved by FoundryBase
2 chunks
Liberal Hypocrisy is Fueling American Inequality. Here’s How. | NYT Opinion
It’s easy to blame the other side. And for many Democrats, it’s obvious that Republicans are thwarting progress toward a more equal society.But wha...
Saved by Backpacker-U
6 chunks
As Fissures Between Political Camps Grow, 'Tribalism' Emerges As The Word Of 2017 : NPR
"The meme of the moment is to say that American politics has become 'tribal,'" linguist Geoff Nunberg says. One sign of the division is the fact th...
Saved by Backpacker-U
1 chunk
How conservative states and liberal cities vie for control - The Economist explains
AT FIRST glance, they seem unrelated: a fracking ban in Denton, Texas; a minimum-wage increase in St Louis, Missouri; and an anti-discrimination or...
Saved by Backpacker-U
1 chunk
Wealth Gap: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
LastWeekTonight Published on Jul 13, 2014 John Oliver discusses America's growing wealth gap and why it may be a problem in the future. Connec...
Saved by FoundryBase
1 chunk
Why Is Jordan Peterson So Popular? - The Atlantic
The Canadian psychology professor’s stardom is evidence that leftism is on the decline—and deeply vulnerable.
Saved by Backpacker-U
1 chunk
Opinion | Meet the Renegades of the Intellectual Dark Web - The New York Times
An alliance of heretics is making an end run around the mainstream conversation. Should we be listening?
Saved by Backpacker-U
1 chunk
Caught in a political echo chamber? Listening to the opposition can make partisanship even worse
Living in a political echo chamber where you only encounter the views of people who agree with you is hardly conducive to a healthy democracy. But ...
Saved by Backpacker-U
1 chunk
Five Books to Change Conservatives' Minds || Bloomberg
On climate change, inequality, progressive taxation and more, an intro course to the liberal perspective.
Saved by Backpacker-U
1 chunk
Five Books to Change Liberals' Minds || Bloomberg
Or at least help them understand how conservatives see the world.
Saved by Backpacker-U
1 chunk
How seeing a political logo can impair your understanding of facts | PBS NewsHour
Political symbols have a sneaky influence on your brain, according to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania.
Saved by Backpacker-U
1 chunk
The libertarian think tank Niskanen Center is abandoning libertarianism — Quartz
Moderation is the way forward.
Saved by Backpacker-U
1 chunk
The 11 Nations Inside The USA
Welcome back to another video! Today we take a look at the 11 Nations which, according to Colin Woodard, the author of "American Nations", exist in...
Saved by Backpacker-U
2 chunks
The Left vs. the Crazy Left - Opinion WSJ - 2019
If you’re looking for a moderate president, you won’t find one in the Democratic field.
Saved by Backpacker-U
1 chunk
Other courses containing this chunk This chunk is also in the following courses. ⌄ Show courses ⌃ Hide courses
Create
Start your own chunk.
Sign in to save articles, videos, notes, and other finds.