Politics

The US House of Representatives will vote later this month on whether to admit Washington, DC as the 51st state. The mayor of DC talks about the vote.

21st century American democracy is struggling amid deep polarization, and the divisions we see today have undermined trust in the foundational institutions of the United States. While disagreement is the oxygen of democracy, not since the Civil War have so many Americans held such radically different views not just of politics but of reality itself. Months ago, Vanderbilt scholars began to explore how we could play a productive, active and meaningful role in helping heal our national fissures and seek a path towards a more united states. How do we get there?

Just as Americans are grappling with fundamental questions of what it means to live in a multi-religious, multi-ethnic, multi-racial democracy, so are Indians. The farmers protests represent the possibility of an inclusive, multifaith, multigenerational movement for justice in India, in which women and oppressed castes are playing an important role. And, notably, this movement has been led by a religious minority.

During his campaign, Biden modeled the attitudes and behaviors young people value ... He developed diverse coalitions of supporters and partners, including in the faith sector. Time will tell whether Biden makes good on his campaign appeals to young Americans.

The executive branch can support a robust vision for religious freedom that includes all religious traditions.

Joe Biden is a centrist who believes in the power of bipartisanship. To get both sides to listen to each other, he’ll have to break down the barriers created by today’s polarized politics, says New Yorker magazine staff writer Evan Osnos whose latest book is “About Joe Biden: The Life, the Run, and What Matters Now.”

About Joe Biden: The Life, the Run, and What Matters Now President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr.

As the nation reels from the attack on the Capitol, we look for ideas that will move us forward.

The Electoral College was designed to preserve the legitimacy of elections from interference. It no longer works as intended.