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Actually, Democracy Dies in H.R.

By: Amanda Taub — 18 May 2026 at 09:01

New research sheds light on how mediocre employees help would-be authoritarians maintain power.

Argentine security forces seizing a young man in 1982 in Buenos Aires during the Dirty War.

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In Leo, Trump Faces a Different Kind of Papal Opponent

By: Elizabeth Dias and Motoko Rich — 14 April 2026 at 09:05

Unlike his predecessor, Pope Leo XIV enjoys growing support from a broad swath of conservative Catholics.

At the Vatican, Pope Leo presents a new foil for President Trump.

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In Ukraine, a Community of ‘Simple Believers’ Shuns the Modern World

By: Mauricio Lima and Yurii Shyvala — 1 March 2026 at 05:01

The Christians known as viruiuchi prostaky see electricity, cars, higher education and much else as distractions from what really matters.

Laying a foundation for a house in the village of Kosmyryn, in western Ukraine, in November.

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Is James Talarico the Answer to Democratic Prayers?

By: Michelle Goldberg — 1 October 2025 at 17:18

James Talarico sees a spiritual void at the center of our society.

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The Rapture Was Predicted to Happen Today. TikTok Has Some Advice.

By: Yan Zhuang — 23 September 2025 at 16:03

There are thousands of videos to help prepare those who may or may not ascend into the heavens on Tuesday.

According to many on TikTok, the Rapture will take place Sept. 23, 2025.

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East Germans Lean Toward Extremes in State Elections

By: Steven Erlanger and Christopher F. Schuetze — 1 September 2024 at 22:48

The Alternative for Germany party was on course to win in Thuringia, according to projections, in what was seen as a worrying sign of the health of German democracy.

An Election Day gathering for the far-right AfD party on Sunday in Erfurt, Germany.

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Christian Oliver, ‘Speed Racer’ Actor, Dies in Plane Crash

By: Christine Hauser — 5 January 2024 at 20:24

Mr. Oliver’s two young daughters and a pilot were also killed in the crash, the police in the Caribbean nation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines said on Thursday.

Christian Oliver in 2020.

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The Contagious Corruption of Ken Paxton

By: David French — 7 September 2023 at 19:55

The most important political trial of the year is taking place in Texas.