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Kids Get Schooled on Radical Politics

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1066 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24
🚌 Education Curriculum Political Ideology Inclusivity
  1. Children at a Brooklyn public elementary school are taught about Black Lives Matter's principles using a coloring book, introducing terms like 'Queer Affirming' and 'Transgender Affirming.'
  2. Some parents are concerned about the political and communist undertones in the educational material, questioning the appropriateness for elementary school students.
  3. The coloring book used by the school focuses on promoting Black Lives Matter's ideology but lacks in teaching specific black historical figures, leading to concerns about presenting controversial ideas as facts.

Why are young liberals so depressed?

Slow Boring • 8117 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Social media Political Ideology Therapy Emotional Well-being Youth Mental Health
  1. The mental health of young liberals is influenced by a mix of factors including social media, politics, and societal issues.
  2. Political ideology plays a role in the mental health of adolescents, with liberal girls showing higher levels of depression.
  3. Encouraging positive emotional responses and avoiding catastrophizing can be beneficial for mental health.
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The Women Who Support Trump, DeSantis' Insanity Just Got Worse, Fewer Kids Going to College, The Right Boycotting Chick-fil-A, a Cop’s First 45 Words Tell You If You're in Danger, Johnny Mathis Sings

kareem • 6210 implied HN points • 02 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Women's Rights Sexual Assault Economic Policy Political Ideology
  1. Some women who support Trump overlook his sexual misconduct allegations.
  2. The reasons given for women supporting Trump may lack logical reasoning.
  3. Supporting a leader solely for economic reasons, despite moral concerns, can have significant consequences.

Weekly Digest: The Gender Political Divide

Aaron Renn • 373 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gender divide Political Ideology
  1. There is a growing gender political divide among Gen Z and young Millennials, with women becoming more liberal than men in many countries.
  2. There has been a significant decline in white military recruitment, particularly among young men in the US, which is impacting the military's demographics.
  3. There is a call to better understand and address issues related to abusive mothers, societal perceptions, and the declining faith in the value of college education.

Boom Boom

Cold Eye Earth (formerly The Gregor Letter) • 216 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Economic Policies Emissions Reduction Energy transition Political Ideology
  1. The US economy is booming with balanced growth, largely due to increased investment in infrastructure and domestic output.
  2. Coal in the US power sector is declining steeply, soon to be surpassed by combined wind and solar energy sources.
  3. Emissions reduction progress in the US has slowed significantly, especially with rising natural gas consumption and transport sector emissions.

A review of Matt Goodwin’s Values, Voice and Virtue

The Path Not Taken • 374 implied HN points • 09 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Political Ideology Liberalism Social justice Economic Inequality
  1. Matt Goodwin argues about a new elite in Britain conflicting with working classes' values and interests.
  2. The book suffers from vague definitions, failing to engage with key debates and lacking focus.
  3. There's a need for deeper analysis of socio-cultural professionals and progressive ideology to present a more balanced view.

Who Agrees with Hitler?

Unsafe Science • 223 implied HN points • 16 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social Issues Political Ideology Academia Activism Partisanship
  1. The study found that people were more likely to agree with negative statements when they were about white people compared to other racial groups.
  2. Political affiliation influenced the level of agreement with negative statements, with liberals showing higher agreement with anti-white sentiments.
  3. The research highlighted how tribalism and prejudice can influence attitudes towards different demographic groups.

The Woke Have Won, and Decisively.

Hold That Thought by Sarah Haider • 157 implied HN points • 29 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social Issues Political Ideology Media influence Public Opinion
  1. The phenomenon of 'wokeism' has similarities to religion and has captured cultural and sense-making institutions.
  2. Wokeism has succeeded by neutralizing liberals and exploiting social dynamics to crush dissent.
  3. Understanding that the 'woke' have decisively won cultural institutions is essential in fighting against this phenomenon.

Letter from CPAC

Outspoken with Dr Naomi Wolf • 7 implied HN points • 26 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Events Political Ideology Activism Leaders Media
  1. The fight for clean elections in Maine faced opposition from Democrats, revealing tensions and motivations within the political landscape.
  2. Attending CPAC provided insights into a vibrant and positive atmosphere, with a mix of fashion, personalities, and discussions about freedom and truth.
  3. Meeting various influential figures at CPAC highlighted a sense of historical importance and a gathering of individuals who cherish freedom, transcending political boundaries.

Objectively Ranking the Presidents

Gideon's Substack • 3 HN points • 20 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Presidents History Academia Political Ideology
  1. Presidential rankings can be subjective and change over time based on historical perspectives and societal values.
  2. Greatness in a president can be defined by their impact, leadership style, and ability to navigate complex political landscapes.
  3. Moderates may provide a more objective evaluation of presidents due to potentially weaker ideological filters.

Higher Education's "Illiberal Liberalism" Problem

The Missing Data Depot • 6 implied HN points • 04 Jan 24
🚌 Education Political Ideology Protests
  1. Illiberal liberalism is a problem in higher education, with a small but significant number of illiberal liberals disrupting campus speech and events.
  2. Liberal students tend to be more open to illiberal behaviors to block speech they disagree with compared to conservative students.
  3. The presence of illiberal liberalism on campus is linked to an increase in attempts to deplatform speakers and disrupt campus events.

Results for the Salem/CSPI Prediction Tournament

Center for the Study of Partisanship and Ideology • 11 implied HN points • 29 Aug 23
💰 Finance Forecasting Data Analysis Political Ideology
  1. The winners of the Salem/CSPI Prediction Tournament were announced, including a $25,000 prize and a fellowship
  2. The analysis of the betting markets showed mixed results, with some events being accurately predicted while others were not
  3. Participants in the tournament were mostly young, male, and had a libertarian-leaning political orientation

Postmodern philosopher Judith Butler repeatedly donated to ‘top cop’ Kamala Harris

Geopolitical Economy Report • 59 implied HN points • 18 Dec 19
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Ideology US Foreign Policy Imperialism
  1. Renowned philosopher Judith Butler donated to Kamala Harris' political campaigns, despite Harris' tough stance on crime that targeted poor people of color.
  2. Butler's campaign contributions to Harris totaled at least $1,050, supporting both her Senate and presidential campaigns.
  3. Butler's involvement in donating to Kamala Harris sheds light on the connections between academia, politics, and the criticisms of postmodernism and imperialism.