The proposal holds potentially outsized consequences for millions of married and divorced women, transgender individuals and others who have changed their names.
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How AI Is Becoming a Core Instrument of State Power
That posture is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain.
That posture is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain.
Is Trust Learned or Earned? Lessons From Adolescents
At the heart of institutional trust lie two rival theories about its nature. The evaluative perspective views trust as conditional: citizens critically judge institutions by their performance and output, adjusting their trust accordingly.
At the heart of institutional trust lie two rival theories about its nature. The evaluative perspective views trust as conditional: citizens critically judge institutions by their performance and output, adjusting their trust accordingly.
Commentary: I Never Thought I’d Participate This Much in Politics
Organizing against a data center in a small community provides an invaluable lesson in civics.
Organizing against a data center in a small community provides an invaluable lesson in civics.
The Invisible Labour Behind ‘Intelligent’ Machines
At the recent AI Impact summit 2026 gathering in New Delhi, a delegate challenged OpenAI CEO Sam Altman about AI’s soaring energy demands. His response?
At the recent AI Impact summit 2026 gathering in New Delhi, a delegate challenged OpenAI CEO Sam Altman about AI’s soaring energy demands. His response?
They Protested at No Kings. Now They’re Running for Office.
“Oftentimes, you’re the person you’re looking for,” said Leila Staton, an Iowa state House candidate.
“Oftentimes, you’re the person you’re looking for,” said Leila Staton, an Iowa state House candidate.
How AI Is Used to Influence Global Elections
AI tools help campaigns become more effective for the candidates you like — and those you don’t
AI tools help campaigns become more effective for the candidates you like — and those you don’t
The Iran Crisis Is Deepening Britain’s Anxiety Over Its International Role
Trump’s derogatory comment is not the first time a US statesman has made unfavourable comparisons between Britain’s past and present.
Trump’s derogatory comment is not the first time a US statesman has made unfavourable comparisons between Britain’s past and present.
Why Iran’s Institutional Design Complicates Regime Change
Advocates for regime change often believe that sustained military or economic pressure will eventually break the Iranian system.
Advocates for regime change often believe that sustained military or economic pressure will eventually break the Iranian system.
The Iran-Israel-US War and the Illusion of Regime Collapse
Systems built around institutions often survive because they reproduce power through structures that organise coercion and coordinate elites.
Systems built around institutions often survive because they reproduce power through structures that organise coercion and coordinate elites.
More Autocracies Worldwide – But Democratic Resistance Is Growing
In 54 percent of the countries, elections no longer meet minimum standards.
In 54 percent of the countries, elections no longer meet minimum standards.
Trump’s Plan to Cripple Voting in Many Blue States
Trump’s efforts to ban mail-in voting are now doubly dangerous.
Trump’s efforts to ban mail-in voting are now doubly dangerous.
🌈 Why We Need to Gender Political Analysis of Religion
To coincide with this, a small group of activists assembled nearby, releasing pink smoke to protest the exclusion of women from the election process.
To coincide with this, a small group of activists assembled nearby, releasing pink smoke to protest the exclusion of women from the election process.
Stressed Out by Politics? You’re Not Imagining It, and Research Shows That Social Media Is Largely To Blame
For the better part of two decades, the American Psychological Association has documented a steady increase in the phenomenon of “political stress” among American voters.
For the better part of two decades, the American Psychological Association has documented a steady increase in the phenomenon of “political stress” among American voters.
Another $200 Billion ‘Small Price to Pay’ for His Iran War, Trump Says
The White House deferred questions from States Newsroom about a possible supplemental spending request to the Office of Management and Budget, which did not immediately respond to an email.
The White House deferred questions from States Newsroom about a possible supplemental spending request to the Office of Management and Budget, which did not immediately respond to an email.
Are EU Climate Policies Becoming too Complex to Succeed?
The European Union is a global leader in climate action.
The European Union is a global leader in climate action.