Publication Type:Periodical

Source(s):New Republic. May2022, Vol. 253 Issue 5, p20-24. 5p. 1 Color Photograph.

Abstract:The article describes the model of illiberal state being built by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán which he believes is an authentic form of democracy. The author discusses changes made by Orbán to the election law and constitution to influence vo...

Publication Type:Periodical

Source(s):New Republic. Mar2022, Vol. 253 Issue 3, p12-21. 10p. 1 Color Photograph.

Abstract:The article discusses how nobody likes Washington. Even before it was built, Thomas Tredwell, an anti- Federalist New York state senator, called it a "political hive, where all the drones in the society are to be collected to feed on the honey of the l...

Publication Type:Periodical

Source(s):New Republic; May2022, Vol. 253 Issue 5, p27-30, 4p, 1 Black and White Photograph

Abstract:The article focuses on the electoral redistricting reform efforts of the U.S. Democratic Party to protect American democracy and voting rights. Topic discussed are Senate filibuster as an obstacle to the For the People Act and John Lewis Voting Rights ...

Publication Type:Periodical

Source(s):New Republic. May2022, Vol. 253 Issue 5, p44-45. 2p.

Abstract:The article presents results of a voters poll on the U.S. political system. Potential threats to democracy include influence of money in elections, political violence, economic power of the wealthy and election fraud. Proposals regarding democracy that...

Publication Type:Periodical

Source(s):New Republic; May2021, Vol. 252 Issue 5, p14-19, 6p, 3 Color Photographs

Abstract:The article discusses the developments in the relationship between religion and politics in the U.S., particularly the alleged rise of the religious left. Other topics include the Catholicism of President Joe Biden, the rise of conservative evangelical...

Publication Type:Periodical

Source(s):New Republic. Nov2019, Vol. 250 Issue 11, p30-35. 6p. 1 Color Photograph.

Abstract:The article discusses the American right's belief that only a certain group of people deserves to rule. Topics covered include the U.S. Republican Party's ardor for federal power, the right's goal of redirecting state power towards goals that are funda...

Publication Type:Periodical

Source(s):New Republic. Mar2017, Vol. 248 Issue 3, p26-31. 6p. 1 Color Photograph.

Abstract:The article discusses the opportunities for the U.S. left to reemerge as a political force during the administration of U.S. president Donald Trump, particularly if it can capitalize on the populist movement that elected Trump. It examines how left win...

Publication Type:Periodical

Source(s):New Republic. Jul2017, Vol. 248 Issue 7, p22-31. 10p. 3 Color Photographs.

Abstract:The article explores the transformation of the left into a breeding ground for conspiracy theories following the election of U.S. President Donald Trump. The situation is attributed to the use of Twitter by Trump to make accusations against certain per...

Publication Type:Periodical

Source(s):New Republic. Apr2021, Vol. 252 Issue 4, p11-11. 1/2p.

Abstract:The article discusses the meaning of the word "filibuster" which refers to a politician who obstructs a legislature's decision making.

Publication Type:Periodical

Source(s):New Republic; Jan/Feb2022, Vol. 253 Issue 1/2, p6-6, 1/4p, 5 Color Photographs

Abstract:A quiz about book titles and right-wing ideology is presented.