Jonathan Obert
Jonathan Obert is an assistant professor of political science at Amherst College. His scholarship centers on American politics and state formation, with a focus on questions related to violence, coercion and conflict, and firearms.
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Exclusive prayer for $100K: Trump’s Inauguration Committee faces criticism over ‘pay-to-pray’ event
Trump’s inauguration committee faces scrutiny for exorbitant ticket prices to interfaith prayer event.
Billionaire wealth hits $10 trillion as Sanders warns of oligarchic rule
As the world’s wealthiest accumulate unprecedented riches, concerns mount over the impact of wealth inequality on democracy and society.
With Israel’s destruction of Kamal Adwan Hospital, UN rapporteur calls for global medical boycott
Some 350 staff and patients were illegally detained by Israeli forces, though most were subsequently released.
Can’t believe it’s The New York Times and not Daily Mail
It’s a headline meant to catch your attention– appealing to the Swifties, who think Taylor can save the world, the Musketeers, who are certain Elon can save the world, and, of course, their anti-fans who follow their every move.
Energy prices drop below zero in UK thanks to record wind-generated electricity
The record output provided more than 68 percent of the country’s power.