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Why India is considering changing its name
The Explainer Why India is considering changing its name
By Justin Klawans Published
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Cop City protesters hit with RICO charges: justice served or a chilling overreach?
Fulton County's sweeping charges against dozens of activists could set a dangerous precedent for future protests
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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Why House Republicans might shut down the government
Why Republicans might shut down the government
By Joel Mathis Published
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Best of frenemies: do centrist podcasts mark end of political divide?
Format has proven popular but does it add to voter ‘alienation’?
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Is Biden's whirlwind Vietnam trip a warning to China?
Today's Big Question Emphasizing 'growth and stability,' the president keeps an eye on Hanoi's neighbor to the north
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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Rishi Sunak lambasts China after allegations of spy in UK Parliament
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By Justin Klawans Published
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5 antiquated cartoons about age in politics
feature Artists take on term limits, a question of duty and more
By The Week Staff Published
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Judge denies Mark Meadows' request to move Georgia case to federal court
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By Justin Klawans Published
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5 mud-stained cartoons about Burning Man
feature Artists take on a GOP quagmire, radical self-reliance, and more
By The Week Staff Published
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Is Elon Musk too powerful?
Today's Big Question When one tech billionaire can stop an entire army on the other side of the globe, the risks might outweigh the rewards
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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The Wisconsin plan to overturn an election
Talking Point A liberal just won a state Supreme Court seat. Republicans want to strip her power.
By Joel Mathis Published
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Is Biden losing Black voters?
Talking Point The prospect has Democrats nervous about 2024
By Joel Mathis Published
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A North Korea-Russia alliance is about more than weapons
Talking Point Russia is hoping mainly for munitions for Ukraine, but both sides of a deal stand to gain lots more
By Brigid Kennedy Published
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Is Google's looming monopoly trial a watershed moment for Big Tech?
Today's Big Question The federal government's first major antitrust action in decades could set a major precedent for internet giants
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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