DSR Politics

What is the Future of Pro-Democracy Media?

With traditional media outlets like the Washington Post bending the knee to Donald Trump, what is in store for the…

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Fact-Checking Zuck and His Pals on Fact-Checking

Mark Zuckerberg announced major changes in Meta’s policies on fact-checking, hate speech, and more. Are these sweeping changes an indication…

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What Fresh Hell Is This? A Preview of the New Congress 

New year, new congress. As Republicans take control of both houses, what can we expect over the next few months?…

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DSR Year-End Special: A Look Ahead at 2025


In the second of our two-part holiday special, David Rothkopf, Kori Schake, Rosa Brooks, and David Sanger look at what…

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Is a New “Great Game” Being Played in Syria?

Iran, Turkey, Russia, Israel, and the US already working to secure their interests in Syria while the future of the…

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Understanding Trump’s Plans for the FBI and the Intel Community

Kash Patel’s selection for FBI director is troubling to say the least. With the choice of yet another sycophant to…

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Where Does the Business Community Come Out on Trump 2.0?

With the second Trump administration just around the corner, how is the business community reacting? What are the perceptions of…

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Economic Lessons and Implications of Trump’s Victory

It’s no secret that the economy was one of the top issues for voters this election cycle. So now that…

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Can it Get Any Crazier Than This?

Trump’s cabinet picks reach new heights of awfulness. From Matt Gaetz to Elise Stefanik, it’s a veritable who’s who of…

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What Democrats Must Learn from the Election

The election is over, and we lost. Now it’s time to get up off the mat and get back to…

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Color Us Nauseously Optimistic

It’s the final countdown, and we’re feeling… optimistic? Nauseous? All of the above? With only a few days left until…

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Eyewitness Reports from the Battleground States

With less than two weeks remaining in a tightly contested election, battleground states have become a crucial target for each…

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Kamala’s Got the Mojo

Early voting has started, and there are already great signs for the Harris camp. From early voting data to new…

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Why Gen Z is Make or Break for Team Harris

Could the 2024 election be decided by Gen Z voters? The Harris campaign seems to think so. With so much…

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T-Minus One Month and Counting: Reasons for Optimism, None for Complacency

It’s the final countdown for the 2024 Election, and that means it’s time for a check in with our favorite…

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Why the Media So Often Sucks

Media coverage of the election hasn’t been the best. Time and time again, the traditional news outlets have failed to…

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How Can We Tell Who’s Really Winning in Campaign 2024?

We’re on a Hopium high after Kamala Harris’s stellar debate performance. With a deluge of new polls on the horizon,…

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The Search for Cures to America’s Gun Pathology with David Hogg and Nell Scovell

In the wake of another horrific school shooting, we have to ask ourselves — When will we finally do more…

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The Secrets Behind Kamala Harris’ Big Tent Campaign

From independents to ex-Republicans, the Harris camp is building a truly massive coalition to stop Trump from taking back the…

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Turning the High of the DNC into a Blue Wave in November

From historic fundraising to rising polls, the DNC was a resounding success for the Harris campaign. So how can we…

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