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Iowa Whole Lotta Nothing

Sarah Kendzior’s Newsletter • 5791 implied HN points • 13 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Political system Accountability Political landscape
  1. Iowa is a mysterious place full of history and meaning beyond its surface appearance.
  2. The Iowa caucuses, once deemed important, now raise questions about accountability, diversity, and their relevance in today's political landscape.
  3. 2024 marks a significant time post-coup, post-covid, and post-truth, where election races serve as harbingers of political apocalypse and the erosion of democracy.

well ... fuck

Situation Normal • 234 implied HN points • 10 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Resilience Political system Public Opinion Social Issues
  1. Resilience is key when facing tough times like a disappointing election. Just like how you have to keep doing the little things every day, resilience helps you keep going.
  2. Everyone experiences grief differently, and it’s important to give yourself and others the space to feel how they need to. There’s no right way to grieve after a loss.
  3. We might feel stuck in our situation, but it’s crucial to remember that we have the power to change things. The current political map doesn't define us; we are capable of resilience and making a difference.

A Way Forward For America ...

Diane Francis • 139 implied HN points • 21 Jan 21
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political system Policy Making Political parties Electoral process Leadership
  1. America could benefit from a system like a parliamentary government. This would encourage leaders to work together and pass laws more effectively.
  2. The two-party system limits political options and makes it hard for new ideas to emerge. Other countries with more parties often create laws that serve the public better.
  3. A strong, coalition-building leader could help address America's issues, such as improving the economy and healthcare, while also restoring trust in politics.
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Lament the Post-Journalism World

Holodoxa • 39 implied HN points • 16 Sep 22
📰 News Journalism Media Criticism Public Discourse Political system
  1. Chris Stirewalt's book 'Broken News' highlights the negative impact of post-journalism and the cultivation of specific content for a focused audience.
  2. The shift in media landscape towards hyper-competitive, attention-seeking models through social media and cable TV has led to a decline in the quality of news and public discourse.
  3. Stirewalt offers a fresh perspective in 'Broken News' that is accessible for readers, urging them to improve their consumption of news and be discerning citizens.