#American Politics

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Tracing the Roots of the Far Right: The Impact of Charlottesville’s 2017 Hate Rally

Deborah Baker’s 'Charlottesville: An American Story' offers an in-depth examination of the 2017 Unite the Right rally and its lasting political repercussions.

By Grace Kim • June 08, 2025 3 MIN READ

Participants in the Unite the Right rally at Lee Park, Charlottesville, Virginia, on August 12, 2017.

Corruption in American Politics: A Legacy Beyond Trump

While President Trump's administration has been marked by unprecedented foreign business entanglements, these practices are part of a broader, longstanding pattern of political corruption involving foreign influence in U.S. politics.

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The Intellectual Roots Behind Trump’s Expansion of Executive Authority

President Trump’s first 100 days marked a significant push to broaden presidential powers, drawing on a radical right-wing tradition that challenges established limits on executive authority.

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Opinion columnist Ross Douthat reflects on religion and belief amid current political dynamics.

Ross Douthat Explores Trump, Mysticism, and the Influence of Psychedelics

In a compelling discussion, Ross Douthat delves into the intersections of mysticism, religion, and politics, examining their roles in the Trump era and broader society.

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The Trump Administration’s Struggles Rooted in a ‘Black-Pilled’ Outlook

Despite early signs of America’s political shift to the right, the Trump administration governed as if facing an imminent crisis, adopting an uncompromising and urgent approach that alienated new conservative constituencies.

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