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The article focuses on the complex relationship between declining religiosity in America and shifting political affiliations, particularly regarding the Democratic Party. Topics include the decline in regular church attendance among working-class voters, the demographic profile of churchgoers versus non-churchgoers, and the evolving political landscape influenced by religious and class dealignment.

The article examines the challenges and opportunities for progressives in engaging with rural American voters, highlighting that despite a historically poor track record, there are significant opportunities for progressives to reach and influence this demographic. It argues that rural voters, though largely conservative, exhibit progressive tendencies on certain issues and suggests that tailored, strategic outreach could potentially shift rural voter support toward progressive causes.

The article focuses on the ongoing debate about the effectiveness and consequences of the UN sanctions imposed on Iraq starting in 1990. Topics include the sanctions' impact on Saddam Hussein's weapons programs, their failure to destabilize his regime or improve human rights, and the broad disagreement among analysts about their overall effects on Iraqi society.

The article focuses on the detrimental impact of rising conspiracy theories in the U.S., as highlighted by Rachel Kleinfeld's 2022 testimony. Topics include the links between conspiracy theories and diminished trust in institutions, the increase in political violence and extremism, and the influence of foreign actors in spreading misinformation.

The article discusses on how Republicans have embraced the specter of civil conflict and turned national elections into referenda on American democracy. It highlights Democratic politicians already face an uphill battle with their appeals to suburban moderate voters, historically a Republican voting bloc lead by Donald Trump; and mentions that working-class voters prefer non-elite candidates to wealthy, highly credentialed candidates, only around 2 percent of members of Congress are workers.

The article discusses politicians benefited from inflation taking advantage of governing center-left parties misfortune who blamed for the hardship. Topics discussed include intution of former U.S. president Dwight D. Eisenhower confirmed by studies showing tanks of president popularity during high inflation, Hugo Chávez's Movement of 1990s in Venezuela, and relation between inflation and Democrats.

The article discuses American exceptionalism off the rails and why the U.S. spends so much but gets so little public transit. Topics include how rail projects have struggled to find investment despite government funding for highway projects; study by the Mineta Transportation Institute on the benefit of public transit to the community and additional spending for public transit; benefits of new rail construction that gives additional logistical advantages that keep costs down.

An interview is presented with director of the Center for Working-Class Politics Jared Abbott, and political consultant David Shor. Topics discussed include the traditional view that Democrats can solve some of their problems with working-class white voters by emphasizing economics; a common objection to popularism; and an anti-popularist. approach of Donald Trump.