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Eating dude food conjures not just manliness, however. There’s patriotism, too.

'Dude Food' is Patriotic? This Historian Doesn't Think So

Written by:
The Conversation
Oct 6, 2022 The celebration of generous portions, meat and fat as masculine and patriotic would have been al ...
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Christian nationalism is more than religiosity and patriotism. It is a worldview that guides how people believe the nation should be structured and who belongs there.

What Is 'Christian Nationalism'?

Written by:
The Conversation
Nov 2, 2022 It's more than religiosity and patriotism — it's a worldview, writes one political science scholar.
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Voters have encountered armed poll ‘watchers’ in Mesa, Arizona.

Scholar: The History (and Impact) of Guns at Voting Sites

Written by:
The Conversation
Nov 2, 2022 In swing states such as Florida, Nevada, and Wisconsin, people are allowed to carry guns while t ...
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The U.S. government can’t do much about rising food prices, which are primarily caused by supply chain problems.

Scholar: Inflation Will Likely Stay High Regardless of Which Party Wins the Midterms

Written by:
The Conversation
Oct 31, 2022 Inflation, or a sustained rise in consumer prices, is created in two main ways, explains an econ ...
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Person, Human, Fashion

Lauren Boebert's Alleged Dog Shooting Story, Explained

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Oct 17, 2022 The claim stemmed from a since-deleted Facebook post. Authorities said it was another neighbor — ...
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Verbal Threats, Disruptive Acts: What Voter Intimidation Looks Like

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Nov 3, 2020 It's illegal to force someone to vote against their preferences, or to prevent or discourage the ...
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As the population of the U.S. has grown over the past century, the House of Representatives has gotten worse at being representative of the people it serves.

Here's Why the US House of Representatives Has 435 Seats — and How That Could Change

Written by:
The Conversation
Oct 17, 2022 Since 1913, the number of seats in the House has remained constant even though the nation’s popu ...
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If you’re looking for the right to vote, you won’t find it in the United States Constitution or the Bill of Rights.

No, the Right to Vote Isn't in the US Constitution

Written by:
The Conversation
Oct 14, 2022 The framers of the Constitution never mentioned a right to vote. They didn’t forget. They intent ...
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Holocaust comparisons are frequent in US politics – and reflect a shallow understanding of the actual genocide and the US response.

Expert: Holocaust Comparisons in US Politics Reflect a Shallow Understanding of History

Written by:
The Conversation
Oct 3, 2022 Many Americans know a simple version of Holocaust history, in which their country played the sav ...
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Merrick Garland, Department of Justice

The Justice Department’s Dilemma Over Prosecuting Politicians Before an Election

Written by:
The Conversation
Sep 22, 2022 A department rule advises federal law enforcement officials to refrain from making public commen ...
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Person, Human, Bicycle

US Is Becoming a ‘Developing Country’ on Global Rankings That Measure Democracy, Inequality

Written by:
The Conversation
Sep 15, 2022 The United States came in 41st worldwide on the UN’s 2022 sustainable development index, down ni ...
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Shirts for sale on Jan. 6, 2021, combined loyalty to Jesus and to Donald Trump. Joyce Dalsheim, CC BY-ND

Here's What Two Scholars of Politics and Religion Observed Near the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021

Written by:
The Conversation
Sep 7, 2022 Having studied political demonstrations before, these cultural anthropologists documented the pu ...
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Paul Gosar

No, Paul Gosar Did Not Tweet 'I've Been Called Stupid My Whole Life'

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Mar 4, 2022 Social media users seized upon what appeared to be a screenshot of an unfortunately-worded tweet ...
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Person, Human, Crowd

Pupil Propoganda? Yes, 'Propaganda' Was Misspelled on CPAC Stage

Written by:
Dan Evon
Mar 2, 2022 Articles about embarrassing typos will undoubtedly contain at least one embarrasing typo.
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Lyndon B. Johnson

Was Lyndon B. Johnson Actually Jewish?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Feb 16, 2022 The president allegedly had Jewish ancestry.
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Suit, Clothing, Coat

Joe Biden's Political Diary for 2022

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Jan 19, 2022 Here's a short run-down of developments the U.S. president (and voters) likely will keep an eye on.
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Joe Biden’s First Year in Office: Promises Kept, Promises Broken

Joe Biden's First Year in Office: Promises Kept, Promises Broken

Written by:
Jesse Gordon Dan MacGuill
Jan 19, 2022 How the 46th president performed in his first 12 months — a joint analysis by Snopes and OnTheIs ...
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Did Biden Say This About People Questioning His Religion?

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Jun 29, 2010 "Next person [who says] I'm not religious, I'm going to shove my rosary beads up their ass," pos ...
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