The great debate over what makes an American

With America’s 250th birthday as an independent nation coming up in 2026, the big debate this season about what it means to ...

MAGA's clashes and conspiracies up for debate at Turning Point confab

Conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk’s death and Israel's place in American politics dominated the first night of Turning Point’s AmericaFest.
CNN

‘What does it mean to be American?": Panel debates SCOTUS decision to hear birthright citizenship case

Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly weighs in on the push by some in Congress to see video of the 2nd strike on an alleged drug boat ...
New Republic

Why Shame No Longer Works in American Politics

The various reactions to Charlie Kirk’s murder expose something both unsettling and defining about our political era: Shame is gone for good. Like his ally Donald Trump, Kirk was a far-right ...
The New York Times

At Saudi Comedy Fest, American Free Speech Becomes the Punchline

American comics used Saudi Arabia’s first global comedy festival to skewer a debate raging at home. Critics said the event was part of Saudi efforts to draw attention away from a political crackdown.
Daily Bruin

Opinion: Political debates on campus motivate student voters, spark civic engagement

Imagine this: a student is walking back from class on Bruin Walk. Before they know it, they’re ambushed by a microphone, a camera and a controversial political prompt. UCLA’s local and national ...
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Jesus is Palestinian: Times Square Christmas billboard sparks debate

A Times Square billboard declaring "Jesus is Palestinian," funded by an Arab American group, sparked sharp debate during ...