Category: Beyond Red vs. Blue: Key Issues at a Glance
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Dismantling Harmful Ideologies: Reclaiming the Forgotten Goddess
How the Bible’s Redaction Erased Asherah and Subjugated Women The intersection of gender and religion has always been battleground. The Bible, probably the most influential book in human history, has been invoked repeatedly to sanction patriarchal power. But closer examination of ancient Israelite religion reveals that subordination of feminine divinity was not theological exigency but…
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Descriptive vs. Causal Inference in Political Science
Why the distinction matters for better research, better policy, and better public conversation What is inference—and why should anyone care? Political life is messy. We never observe all actors, intentions, or decisions. Inference is how we move from the data we can see to the truths we want to understand. Without it, we’re stuck with…