Title: Attempted assassination of Slovak prime minister follows country’s slide into political polarization
Summary: The assassination attempt against Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has been widely condemned by world leaders as an attack on democracy. Fico allies lambasted the country’s media and opposition for whipping up tensions. Since returning to power in 2012 he has been seen as a polarizing figure in Slovak politics. Fico’s supporters have been known to throw pies at his opponents, while his critics have been known to throw rocks at his supporters. It’s a classic case of “rock-paper-scissors” in Slovak politics.

Title: The Political Economy of Populism in the United Kingdom
Summary: The big day is almost here! 2024 general election in Britain is like a rollercoaster ride, full of twists and turns. Populists are like the daredevils who claim to know what the people want, but are actually just trying to get attention. They blame the “elite” for everything, from Brexit to the pandemic. But is this really the will of the people, or just a bunch of noise? James Wood thinks so.

Title: Americans Across the Political Divide Want a Federal Job Guarantee
Summary: Imagine a world where everyone has a job, even if they don’t want one. That’s the idea behind a job guarantee, a public option for struggling workers to find gainful employment. It’s not a new concept, folks. The New Deal in the 1930s had some pretty impressive job creation programs. But who needs the government when you can have a job guarantee?

Title: Black men grapple with election choices: ‘We haven’t heard anything from a Democrat or Republican’
Summary: New Era Detroit is like a superhero team, but instead of fighting crime, they fight for resources! And guess what? They’re not just any superheroes, they’re the key group of voters that can change the game. So, if you want to know what’s on the minds of Black men, just ask New Era Detroit!

Title: LDP submits own bill without Komeito to reform political funds rules
Summary: Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) decided to take matters into their own hands and submitted their own bill to parliament on Friday to amend the political funds control law. However, their junior coalition partner, the Komeito party, had other ideas. They rejected the LDP’s proposals to strengthen money-related rules in politics, leaving the LDP to wonder if they should have just bought their own party. The opposition camp also had their doubts, wondering if the bill would do enough to enhance the transparency of political funds. It seems like everyone is trying to get a piece of the political pie, but who will come out on top?

Title: Biden moves could help shape political landscape in his favor
Summary: As he approaches the final stretch of his first term, President Biden is becoming a master of the presidency. His latest moves are not only bold, but they could also give him a leg up in the political game.

Title: Fico assassination attempt exposes deep divisions in Slovakia
Summary: Slovakian PM Robert Fico got hit by a bullet in the head on Wednesday. Interior minister Matúš Šutaj-Eštok said there was a clear political motive behind the attack. He also warned that the country was on the brink of a civil war because of the escalating political drama.

Title: Trump Visits Minnesota, Hoping Its Political Divide Will Put It in Play
Summary: Donald J. Trump almost stole Minnesota in 2016, but he was too close for comfort. He barely edged out Hillary Clinton by 1.5 percent, leaving the Republicans in a sour mood.