Call for neutrality in primaries sparks debate on party unity
Activist David Hogg proposes spending heavily in Democratic primaries to challenge ineffective incumbents, signaling a shift from attacking Republicans. The piece argues uniformity harms democracy, risks silencing new voices, and urges inclusive, issue-based debate across parties and levels of government.
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The truth as power in vampire lore and politics
LZ Granderson argues truth drives change in cinema and democracy. He compares The Lost Boys to Sinners and 1930s gaslight, noting how those ignored or disbelieved shape history. Truth requires speakers and belief, not arms, to counter tyranny.
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AI chatbots lure users with emotional bonds amid regulatory gaps
Bloomberg columnist Parmy Olson examines how chatbots from Botfy AI to Grindr and Character.ai push emotional engagement, risking manipulation as users, including teens, form long bonds. She notes insufficient EU rules, calls for friction to curb dependency, and reports lawsuits and proposed bills in the US.
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