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Incivility in politics is nothing new, yet it has become increasingly prominent in an era dominated by social media outrage, where populist politicians can generate engagement and thrive on social media platforms. Yet, incivility in itself is not always harmful. Direct and sometimes aggressive confrontation may be valid or necessary to challenge oppressive policies or actions, however incivility that generates harmful rhetoric or prejudice may undermine democratic participation.  … Continue readingRespect is a Two-Way Street, but has Civility in Politics Hit a Dead-End?

For years, the surest way to kill a progressive campaign was to prop up a moderate opponent, or simply to label the candidate too progressive, too ambitious, too unrealistic, and therefore unelectable. Centrism was the default, and anything more ambitious was dismissed as unrealistic. That doctrine survived as long as it did because deteriorating material conditions hadn’t yet made “risky” and “unrealistic” look like the only options left on the table. But recent wins show us that things are changing. … Continue readingThe Rise of Mamdani-like Politicians and the End of the Myth of ‘Electability’?