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Institutional distrust

The erosion of trust in institutions due to the handling of the Epstein files.

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Feb 6, 2026

How have misinformation and sensational reporting shaped public beliefs about crimes alleged in the Epstein files?

Misinformation and around the have amplified belief in conspiratorial narratives, muddied the public record with unverified claims, and deepened while also harming victims through sloppy disclosures a...

Feb 5, 2026

Trump foreign policy decisions

’s in his second term is described by multiple outlets as highly personal, disruptive to established alliances and institutions, and driven by a small inner circle rather than traditional interagency ...

Feb 4, 2026

Are we really on the brink of fascism

A growing chorus of scholars, commentators and Nobel laureates warn that many contemporary developments in the and other democracies resemble the warning signs of , arguing that the constellation of a...

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