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Fri Feb 17

Do we need political parties? In theory, they're the sort of organization that could bring Americans together in larger purpose

Written by Maurizio Valsania, Professor of American History, Università di Torino

During President Joe Biden's State of the Union speech, many Congressional Democrats stood and clapped, but the GOP did not.AP Photo/Patrick Semansky

The 27 million people who watched President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address on Feb. 7, 2023, witnessed the spectacle of a family divided, with boos and cheers perfectly arranged along...

Do we need political parties? In theory, they're the sort of organization that could bring Americans together in larger purpose

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