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Lina Hidalgo, the top elected official of Harris County, Texas, openly discussed her struggles with depression, which she had been dealing with for years. Her decision to seek treatment and her subsequent openness about her mental health have become a central part of her political identity, sparking discussions about the intersection of mental health and politics.
Despite declining church attendance among evangelical Christians, many still identify as such and support Donald Trump, viewing him as a defender of their values and a bulwark against the Democrats. Trump's embrace of Christianity as a cultural identity has resonated with non-churchgoing Christians, reshaping the political landscape in Iowa and beyond. This shift in evangelical identity has also affected how politicians appeal to these voters, with new causes and leaders emerging in the evangelical political landscape.
Evangelical voters in the U.S. have evolved from traditional churchgoers to a group that identifies more with a cultural and political identity, with many prioritizing their support for Donald Trump over religious practices. This shift has led to declining church attendance and a changing focus on political issues such as immigration and the economy, rather than traditional religious-right causes. Despite efforts by other Republican candidates to court evangelical voters, recent polling suggests that Donald Trump continues to maintain a strong hold on this demographic, largely due to his embrace of Christianity as a cultural identity and promises to defend it.
Party affiliation on Long Island is a loose signifier, with many voters identifying as independent and not strictly aligning with a particular party. The political landscape reflects a diverse range of political identities, making it challenging for candidates to rely solely on party labels to win elections.
Israel, which has undergone major societal transformations during its 75 years of existence, is facing deepening divisions. The socialist ideals of some of the founding fathers have given way to greater economic liberalism and a more multicultural society. Israel's population has risen twelvefold since 1948, reaching 9.7 million, with the Jewish majority accounting for 7.1 million, while there are two million Arabs and the remaining residents are largely non-Jewish immigrants. The political identity of Israeli youth has been forged by the "infiltration of the ministry of education by the religious right for decades," and there has been a shift in political opinion to the right in recent years.