AI harm, accountability, and cybersecurity with Professor Chinmayi Sharma | The Ballpark podcast | LSE United States Politics and Policy

AI has become easily accessible, easy to use, and for many people, it’s a useful tool. This means that AI is being used by individuals and institutions to help solve a variety of challenges, from ever...

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Americans’ support for judicial independence may depend on whether they like the judge’s decision | LSE United States Politics and Policy

When a judge’s decision threatens someone’s identity as a racial conservative or liberal, they become less likely to reject the idea of undemocratic penalties for judges.

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Winning elections can make voters more willing to excuse attacks on democracy | LSE United States Politics and Policy

Protecting democracy requires more than convincing voters to dislike the other side less.

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RFK Jr’s undermining of vaccine science and official data is eroding institutional confidence in American healthcare | LSE United States Politics and Policy

RFK Jr’s approach of promoting ambiguity and confusion around public health issues and undermining the accuracy of public health data is eroding trust in America’s health institutions.

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RFK Jr’s undermining of vaccine science and official data is eroding institutional confidence in American healthcare | LSE United States Politics and Policy

RFK Jr’s approach of promoting ambiguity and confusion around public health issues and undermining the accuracy of public health data is eroding trust in America’s health institutions.

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How South Asian Republican politicians use strategic assimilation to negotiate their legitimacy with conservatives | LSE United States Politics and Policy

These politicians manage their identities strategically by using their religion as a strategic resource, and by presenting themselves as disciplined and hardworking to gain acceptance with conservativ...

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Partisan conflict pushed Congress from supporting US covert operations in the 1950s to strong opposition in the 1980s | LSE United States Politics and Policy

Congress shifted from hawkish support for covert action in the 1950s to growing opposition and oversight by the 1980s.

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Racial justice movements mean that the candidate pipeline of young Black and Latino Americans is fuller than ever | LSE United States Politics and Policy

Black and Latino Americans, especially those who are Gen Z, are more likely than white Americans to want to run for office.

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Canada copied America’s dog import ban but not its science-based fix | LSE United States Politics and Policy

In 2019 and 2021, concerns about forged foreign vaccination certificates led the US to ban the import of dogs from over 100 countries where rabies is endemic, a ban which Canada followed. While the US...

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Racial justice movements mean that the candidate pipeline of young Black and Latino Americans is fuller than ever | LSE United States Politics and Policy

Black and Latino Americans, especially those who are Gen Z, are more likely than white Americans to want to run for office.

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Trump’s attacks on democracy reveal his authoritarian ambitions | LSE United States Politics and Policy

Trump is becoming a dictator, one who combines the transactional pursuit of profit and power with racism, white supremacy, and personalised rule.

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The 2026 midterms: The road to the 120th US Congress | LSE United States Politics and Policy

The milestones on the journey from the height of summer 2026 to the start of the final Congress of the Trump era in January 2027.

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Trump’s attacks on democracy reveal his authoritarian ambitions | LSE United States Politics and Policy

Trump is becoming a dictator, one who combines the transactional pursuit of profit and power with racism, white supremacy, and personalised rule.

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Americans like the idea of more parties in Congress unless it makes polarization worse | LSE United States Politics and Policy

While Americans would like to see new parties represented, they are strongly opposed to any changes that would deepen ideological polarization in Congress.

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Trump’s ICE expansion in America’s cities is threatening democracy | LSE United States Politics and Policy

ICE’s lack of accountability for its actions raises urgent questions about whether immigration enforcement is becoming a tool of authoritarian power.

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Antiracism is an American and an inherently democratic ideal | LSE United States Politics and Policy

Recent years have seen a backlash against antiracism policies with some conservative commentators framing them as a departure from “American ideals”. Christopher Koliba argues that the “colorblind”…

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Why US foreign policy leaders misperceive public opinion | LSE United States Politics and Policy

Americans are often more supportive of international cooperation, trade, NATO, and global engagement than policymakers believe.

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Antiracism is an American and an inherently democratic ideal | LSE United States Politics and Policy

Recent years have seen a backlash against antiracism policies with some conservative commentators framing them as a departure from “American ideals”. Christopher Koliba argues that the “colorblind” po...

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The 2026 Midterms: Arkansas’ primaries showed the political stasis of a one-party state | LSE United States Politics and Policy

Competition between parties has now been replaced by competition within the GOP.

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Catalytic converter thefts rise and fall with global metal prices | LSE United States Politics and Policy

When the precious metals within catalytic converters increased in price, thieves saw opportunities under cars everywhere.

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The Global Economy in a Changing World Order | The Ballpark podcast | LSE United States Politics and Policy

The global economy is undergoing profound transformation. Geopolitical realignments, rising economic nationalism, climate disruption, trade fragmentation, and technological upheaval are reshaping the ...

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Like America 250, the 1876 bicentennial celebrations were an attempt at unity in a divisive time | LSE United States Politics and Policy

Now, as in 1876, America’s history continues to be contested, revealing the underlying resilience of American democracy.

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When governments use AI, citizens want it to be accurate, accountable and fair, especially when police and the courts are involved | LSE United States Politics and Policy

People want AI to be right, not cheap or quick.

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Expanding mail voting in 2020 helped more people in all racial groups to vote by mail, but its effect on government trust is less clear | LSE United States Politics and Policy

Expanded access to mail voting increased people’s decisions to cast their ballots by mail across all racial groups.

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Winning elections can make voters more willing to excuse attacks on democracy | LSE United States Politics and Policy

Protecting democracy requires more than convincing voters to dislike the other side less.

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At 250, America is a nation of exploitation, inequality, idealism and resistance | LSE United States Politics and Policy

Glyn Robbins considers his four decades of experiences with a country that he has found to be both inspirational and concerning.

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The 2026 Midterms: Pro-Trump TikTok isn’t reflecting the growing splits in the MAGA coalition | LSE United States Politics and Policy

The 2026 midterms have yet to shape Trump followers’ TikTok posts, where their support for him is often expressed as part of their identity.

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