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Agitprop

Agitprop is political propaganda, especially in the form of art or literature, which is used to advance a political stance.

A portmanteau of “agitation” and …


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Robocall

A “robocall” is an automated telephone call that delivers a prerecorded message to multiple phone numbers. Typically, robocalls are used for mass messaging.

Robocalls are …


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Kleptocracy

A kleptocracy is a form of government in which leaders exploit national resources and steal; it is rule by thieves.

In a kleptocracy, those …


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Jungle Primary

A jungle primary is an election in which all candidates for elected office run in the same primary regardless of political party.

It’s also known …


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Dorothy Dixer

A “Dorothy Dixer” is a planted or pre-arranged question asked of a government minister by a backbencher of his or her own political party during …


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