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4 ways news media fuel polarization, and some ways to stop it

4 ways news media fuel polarization, and some ways to stop it

We live in politically polarized times, and media coverage can be part of the problem, says Diana Mutz, an author and professor who wants American news organizations to rethink how they present political news.
by Catharine Richert

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Poll: American institutions? 1 in 5 say ‘let them burn’

Poll: American institutions? 1 in 5 say ‘let them burn’

New findings from the McCourtney Institute for Democracy’s Mood of the Nation Poll show that 1 in 5 Americans agree with a statement indicating that the nation’s political and social institutions should be allowed to burn.
by Craig Helmstetter

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How Minnesota’s lawmakers in D.C. will fit in to a second Trump presidency

How Minnesota’s lawmakers in D.C. will fit in to a second Trump presidency

Some members of Minnesota’s congressional delegation will be taking on new roles as Trump’s second presidency begins. Republicans will have a majority in the House and Senate.
by Nina Moini, Brian Bakst and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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2024 in politics: A memorable year in the Minnesota Legislature

2024 in politics: A memorable year in the Minnesota Legislature

In the final days of 2024, Minnesota Now is looking back at some of the year’s most significant moments in politics. Members of the MPR News politics team joined the program to reflect on the 2024 legislative session and the year ahead.
by Nina Moini, Brian Bakst, Dana Ferguson and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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