Politics
Democratic Socialism Gains Support in Poll
A new poll from The Economist/YouGov shows that half of American voters would consider voting for a democratic socialist. This comes as Vice President Vance rallies North Carolina voters ahead of the midterms, while Meta and Snap face legal challenges over their social media platforms.
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The Hill
Vice President Vance heads to North Carolina on Wednesday as Republicans make a final push to energize voters ahead of next week's midterm elections. The visit also comes as the GOP fights to hold on to its majority in Congress, with ex-Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley facing form
2026-10-28 17:45 UTC
The Hill
The social media giants Meta and Snap are heading back to court this week for the latest trial in a lawsuit that alleges their platforms were intentionally designed to be addictive for young users. Jury selection begins in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday for a case brought by two teenage pl
2026-10-28 17:46 UTC
The Hill
Half of American voters say they would cast their ballot for a democratic socialist, according to a new poll. In The Economist/YouGov poll, 50 percent of respondents said they would cast their ballot for a democratic socialist, while 41 percent said the opposite. Nine percent said they were unsure a
2026-10-28 17:49 UTC