Don’t Blame Polling for Our Infuriating Politics

Why it can’t fix our messy politics.

Top stories - The New York Times - 14 hours ago

Your A student is average — don’t blame the SAT and ACT

The better students and parents understand high school grades and standardized tests, the better they can position themselves for academic success.

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Will this election change our pattern of political paralysis?

The Congress will convene for its "lame duck" session next week to wrap up overdue appropriations bills and prepare for the new Congress and administration.

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Climate Change Is Losing Its Grip on Our Politics

Trump’s election merely confirms a shift that’s been happening for years.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

The mysterious world of Two Shell: ‘Our pranks don’t mean we’re not sincere’

They promised us an in-person interview – then sent along two decoys. So who are the enigmatic musicians who make it so hard for fans to hear their thrillingly alien music?. Two Shell, a buzzy ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Democrats: Don’t abandon identity politics, get them right

For identity politics to be meaningful, we must go beyond surface labels and embrace the full, layered depth of people’s lived experiences.

Politics - The Hill - 14 hours ago

The Polls Show a Dead Heat, but They Don’t All Tell the Same Story

Either way, it’s too close to make a prediction.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

A Brilliant Tech Entrepreneur Gave Up on His Awesome Startup , and I Don’t Blame Him

Some of our best entrepreneurial minds are leaving the startup game for the corporate world. Here’s why.

Business - Inc. - October 25

Donald Trump: America has given us a powerful mandate

Trump addresses jubilant supporters as he claims victory in the presidential election.

My husband unfairly blames me for our son’s eating disorder | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Perhaps your son’s aversion to food is a symptom of a wider anxiety – finding ways to talk about it is key to discovering its cause. Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem sent in by a ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Trump to visit White House next week as thousands protest in New York and Washington – live

White House spokesperson says visit is scheduled for Wednesday; demonstration marches past Trump Tower in New York City. Russia’s foreign ministry sees no grounds for talking about resuming ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Where the polls of the Harris-Trump race could be off: From the Politics Desk

Where the polls of the 2024 presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump could be off after overestimating Joe Biden in 2020.

Bulgarian politics remains deadlocked after election

Failure of any party to win majority has slowed EU integration and fuelled pro-Russia sentiment

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Why can't you wear your political gear to the polls?

An outfit may not be the first thing most people think of before heading to the polls, but a misstep while dressing could jeopardize one’s vote.

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Majority of US voters say democracy is under threat but are split on who to blame, poll shows

Survey finds distrust between Democrats and Republicans but most voters believe election results will be accurate. US politics live – latest updates Nearly half of US voters think government ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

49ers reel after another 'infuriating' late loss

The 49ers called their latest loss after a blown lead late "infuriating," as they are left searching for answers with a 5-5 record.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Our first political prisoner? No. Locking up dissenters is an ignoble British tradition | Kenan Malik

Voices on the right who now criticise the jailing of rioters for racial hate wilfully ignore history . In July 1967, the Black Power activist Michael X addressed a meeting in Reading. “The most ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Trump Called His Win a ‘Historic Realignment’ of American Politics. We Have Our Doubts.

There are reasons to doubt that what happened in the election is a durable party realignment.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Here is what my final polling data says about the US presidential election | John Zogby

The race is still on the tightest of margins, yet our data also shows some odd and surprising demographic trends. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Polls open in Uruguay in a general election free of the deep political divisions seen elsewhere in South America

World - ABC News - October 27

Polls open in stable Uruguay in a vote free of political hostility seen elsewhere in the region

Polls have opened in the small South American nation of Uruguay in a remarkably civilized general election that pits an incumbent conservative coalition against a moderate left-wing alliance

World - ABC News - October 27

US politics live: Women’s marches hit the streets in support of Harris as both candidates target east coast

Harris leading Trump in new Iowa poll in startling reversal, pulling ahead of Trump 47% to 44%. Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump head to North Carolina on Saturday to try to ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Too little, too late? Biden's big reversal boosts Ukraine and infuriates the Kremlin

Ukrainians welcomed the U.S. move to let it strike in Kursk with ATACMS, as a wave of deadly Russian attacks on Sumy and Odesa caused power cuts.

Democrats Play the Blame Game

Also, another interest rate cut. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Don’t Get Desperate for a Deal

Founders who get fidgety about flagging top growth can get tempted by bad acquisitions.

Business - Inc. - October 29

The dos and don’ts of the email introduction

Sending a clunker to save yourself time does no one any favours

Business - Financial Times - November 3

The problem with polling

and predicting that “somewhere” is nearly impossible. With the election jus two weeks away, new polls will say nothing meaningful, even if campaigns and the media widely report them. We will all ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Don’t Overlook This Sales-Growth Superpower

Inc.’s editor-in-chief reveals the channel that powers many of the fastest-growing companies in America.

Business - Inc. - October 25

Attention Democrats: Don’t mourn, organize!

Although the presidential election is over, the fight must continue.

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Austin appears to knock Trump for placing blame on Zelensky

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday appeared to take a swipe at former President Trump, criticizing "some who say that both sides are to blame" in the war that began when Russian President ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

There’s One Main Culprit if Donald Trump Wins

They should look at themselves and the way they practice politics.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

The Elon-ction + Can A.I. Be Blamed for a Teen’s Suicide?

The 2024 election has a new main character.

Tech - The New York Times - October 25

She was in pain for years. A rare condition was to blame.

Jill Becher spent more than three years in agonizing pain. After one surgery failed, a riskier treatment provided relief.

Dak Prescott blames himself for "boneheaded" interception

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott blamed his own two interceptions for his team's loss to the 49ers on Sunday night.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

For Many Voters, the Economy Feels Personal, and They Blame the Democrats

Years of inflation have left American consumers in a state of sticker shock, and ready to point fingers when dishing out blame.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Blame Woody Johnson for Jets' ongoing tailspin

The Jets aren't done.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

Who's most to blame for Bruins' disastrous start to season?

There's plenty of blame to go around with the Bruins at the bottom of the division standings. Here's a list of the people who need to step up.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

Family of woman who died blame parked cars for ambulance delay

A car had to be moved before an ambulance could get down the street to a woman in cardiac arrest.

Axelrod: Racism, sexism partly to blame for Harris defeat

Democratic strategist David Axelrod called out "racial bias" and "sexism" for what he labeled as their "impact" on the outcome of the presidential election. "Let's be honest about this. Let's be ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Biden urges reconciliation as Democrats begin blame game

US president seeks to ‘bring down the temperature’ as fury builds in party over loss to Trump

World - Financial Times - November 7

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