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Race remains the hidden driver in US redistricting, study finds
A College of Charleston study argues that in Southern states race is a stronger predictor of voting behavior than party and that mapmakers have strong incentives to use racial data to gain partisan advantage, even after the Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais ruling urged race-neutral redistricting. The findings suggest race could continue to shape how districts are drawn, despite claims of colorblind mapmaking, and indicate more litigation as challengers argue race was a predominant factor.
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IOC's 2026 SRY gene test risks sidelining intersex athletes assigned female at birth
The IOC's 2026 policy requires testing for the SRY gene to classify athletes by sex, a move meant to bar transgender athletes from women’s competitions but likely to exclude many intersex women who were assigned female at birth because biological sex is complex and the policy provides no case by case exceptions.
Trump's Iran War Struggles to Win Support at Home
The article argues that Trump entered the Iran conflict with little public backing and now faces mounting domestic opposition, with polls showing a majority against the war and voters wary of rising living costs and oil prices. It notes that the administration struggled to build a convincing public rationale, highlights fractures in conservative support, and suggests the political risks may force an earlier end to the conflict as midterms approach.
Bad Bunny Halftime Show Reveals MAGA's Narrow Notion of American Belonging
The piece argues that backlash to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show illustrates how MAGA politics defines who belongs in America through borders that include race, language and gender—beyond citizenship—while tracing Latino history, Puerto Rico’s status, and ICE-era tensions to show belonging is policed; Bad Bunny’s advocacy for Puerto Rico and LGBTQ+ rights and his global success challenge these gatekeeping norms on a national stage.
"Mass Protests Sweep Germany Against Far-Right Movement"
Saalfeld in eastern Germany has been a stronghold for the far-right, with neo-Nazis and the AfD party enjoying considerable support. However, a report on a clandestine meeting of neo-Nazis and AfD members discussing plans for the expulsion of migrants and German nationals from immigrant families has sparked nationwide protests. More than 1,000 people rallied against the far-right in Saalfeld, with residents showing courage to stand up against right-wing extremism despite threats and racist attacks. Even young conservatives have joined the call to combat the rise of right-wing extremism, with various groups coming together to fight for democratic values in the region.
"Archbishop Welby Urges Politicians to Humanize Adversaries"
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has called on political leaders to treat their opponents as fellow human beings, not enemies, emphasizing the importance of reconciling differences without destructive conflict. In a BBC interview, he expressed hope for a peaceful 2024 and reflected on the need for service and the role of family as society's building block. Welby, who was recently made a Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order for his service during King Charles III's Coronation, will deliver a New Year's message focusing on global conflicts and the pursuit of peace.