Politics
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Clarissa
@Clarissa -
almost 4 years ago
3 Congressional Races To Watch In New Jersey’s Democratic Primaries
Brendan McDermid / Reuters New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) endorsed Amy Kennedy in the Democratic primary in New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District. The outcome could affect his power in the state.New Jersey is holding a number of contentious Democratic primary elections...continued
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Madalyn
@Madalyn -
about 2 years ago
Politics vs procedure: The arrest and release of Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga - The Indian Express
Politics vs procedure: The arrest and release of Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga The Indian Express Delhi News Live Updates: Punjab and Haryana high court stays Tajinder Bagga's arrest till July 5 Times of India BJP’s Tajinder Bagga mov…
17 minutes read
Elian
@Elian -
over 4 years ago
Algeria elections under threat from a boycott
Algeria election: Thousands march to protest in AlgiersThousands of people have taken to the streets of the Algerian capital, Algiers to protest against Thursday's presidential election.An attempt by police to disperse the crowd failed.In the Kabylie region, protesters ra...continued
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Webster
@Webster -
almost 5 years ago
Amazon Stopped Selling Books Promoting Conversion Therapy, And Some People Are Mad
Amazon Stopped Selling Books Promoting Conversion Therapy, And Some People Are MadJust days after closing the book on its latest Prime Day, Amazonis hoping to write a new chapter of success on Thursday. Investors will learn, following the closing bell, second-quarter earn...continued
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Ariel
@Ariel -
about 4 years ago
'OK, Boomer' Girl's Rise To Twitch Fame Was 'A Perfect Storm' Of Memes And Politics
Several decades ago, at the beginning of March 2020, when Bernie Sanders was still in the race for president, a streamer who goes by the handle Neekolul posted a short video of herself lip syncing and dancing along to a song by YouTuber Senzawa made up entirely of variati...continued
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Grayce
@Grayce -
almost 5 years ago
Espionage Operations In The Digital Age
Espionage Operations In The Digital AgeEspionage is a term that might conjure up thoughts of James Bond and Ethan Hunt – a world of secret codes, advanced weaponry, and undercover operatives. Depending on how far down the rabbit hole you’ve ventured on this topic, you’d b...continued
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Hank
@Hank -
almost 5 years ago
Professors and Students Unite to Oppose Cuts to Lebanon’s Only Public University
Professors and Students Unite to Oppose Cuts to Lebanon’s Only Public UniversityOver the last month and a half, a strike by faculty and student-led sit-ins and demonstrations against austerity measures effectively shut down Lebanese University, Lebanon’s only public unive...continued
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Kari
@Kari -
9 months ago
Democrats concerned over Joe Manchin’s possible third-party presidential run - live
West Virginia’s conservative Democratic senator is speaking at New Hampshire ‘No Labels’ eventGood morning, US politics live blog readers, there’s a lot of action outside of Washington, DC, today – although still involving national politics and, specifically,…
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Immanuel
@Immanuel -
almost 5 years ago
Reagan's racist call with Nixon echoes strongly today
Reagan's racist call with Nixon echoes strongly today (opinion)Peniel Joseph is the Barbara Jordan chair in ethics and political values and the founding director of the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Tex...continued
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Kraig
@Kraig -
almost 5 years ago
'Latinx' explained: A history of the controversial word and how to pronounce it
When Senator Elizabeth Warren used “Latinx” in her opening remarks during the first Democratic debate Wednesday, it was one of the highest profile uses of the term since its conception.It was also the first time many people heard the term and it probably won’t be the last...continued
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Bobby
@Bobby -
almost 5 years ago
Politics this week
Politics this weekTurkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, was humiliated by voters, as his attempt to reverse the mayoral election in Istanbul, which his party had lost, backfired spectacularly. At his behest, the electoral board ordered a re-run, but this week the oppo...continued
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Maureen
@Maureen -
almost 5 years ago
A public defender running for D.A.? Latina wants to change criminal justice system
Tiffany Cabán's race for Queens DA shows rise of Latino advocacy on criminal justiceWorking as a public defender for about six years was more than enough for Tiffany Cabán of Queens, New York to realize that the “unfair, unjust and inequitable” criminal justice system in ...continued
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Elody
@Elody -
almost 5 years ago
The Reality of Living in the Back of a Van
Van Life: What Is It Like to Live in a Van?It's the heat and stuffiness that hits you first when you wake up every morning in the back of a van. The slightest hint of sunshine turns the small tin box we call home into a sauna, but all discomfort is forgotten when we push ...continued
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Jarod
@Jarod -
almost 5 years ago
New Zealand’s Role at the Biggest US Bombing Base in the Middle East
New Zealand’s Role at the Biggest US Bombing Base in the Middle EastA recent issue of Air Force News revealed that a senior NZDF officer served a six-month posting at the Qatar base, placing New Zealanders at the heart of the main targeting and bombing centre in that regi...continued
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Ariel
@Ariel -
almost 5 years ago
AP-NORC Poll: Trump not boosted by strong American economy
AP-NORC Poll: Trump not boosted by strong American economyWASHINGTON - The solid economy is doing little to bolster support for President Donald Trump. Americans give Trump mixed reviews for his economic stewardship despite the growth achieved during this presidency, acco...continued/https://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/news/world/us/2019/07/01/ap-norc-poll-trump-not-boosted-by-strong-american-economy/GFX0248-71_2019_152208.jpg)
8 minutes read
Leda
@Leda -
about 3 years ago
Bill Gates Is Upbeat on Climate, Capitalism, and Even Politics
The technologist and philanthropist goes beyond his recent book to talk about climate denial, vaccines, and David Foster Wallace.
16 minutes read
Oren
@Oren -
almost 5 years ago
Ilhan Omar and Bernie Got It Right: Full Student Debt Cancellation Is the Best Approach
Ilhan Omar and Bernie Got It Right: Full Student Debt Cancellation Is the Best ApproachSen. Bernie Sanders, together with Representatives Ilhan Omar and Pramila Jayapal, has introduced a dramatic reform package on college affordability. It goes far beyond anything propose...continued
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Rowan
@Rowan -
over 4 years ago
Analysis: The biggest week of Donald Trump's presidency
2020 election: The biggest week of Donald Trump's presidency(CNN)With50 daysuntil the Iowa caucuses, the 2020 election will be here before you know it. Every Sunday, I outline the 5 BIG storylines you need to know to understand the upcoming week on the campaign trail. And...continued
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Colin
@Colin -
almost 5 years ago
Lebanese town bans Christians from selling, renting property to Muslims
Lebanese town bans Christians from selling, renting property to MuslimsBEIRUT (AP) — Mohammed Awwad and his fiancee, both Muslims, recently found an affordable apartment for rent online in a town in Lebanon, southeast of Beirut.The 27-year-old journalist called the number...continued
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Americo
@Americo -
almost 5 years ago
Here Are The Biggest Business Take-Aways From This Year's WorldPride NYC
Here Are The Biggest Business Take-Aways From This Year's WorldPride NYCWhile many are still recovering from what was just one of the biggest Pridecelebrations to ever hit New York City, there are a few major elements that every business should be analyzing this week befo...continued
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Elody
@Elody -
over 4 years ago
German Politics Enters Into Debate About Referencing Christmas
German Politics Enters Into Debate About Referencing ChristmasBERLIN -- After a local supermarket chain started advertising traditional Christmas floral decorations -- poinsettias -- as "winter stars" -- instead of calling them the traditional "Christmas stars" -- a minor...continued
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Iva
@Iva -
almost 5 years ago
Trump Thinks Putin’s Attack on ‘Western-Style Liberalism’ Was About California
Trump Thinks ‘Western-Style Liberalism’ Is About CaliforniaIn an interview with the Financial Times before the G-20 summit, Russian strongman Vladimir Putin elucidated his oft-stated belief that Western-style liberalism has failed, leaving Putin-style authoritarianism as ...continued
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Marlon
@Marlon -
almost 5 years ago
Now MARIA Folau is condemned by a sponsor as ANZ distances itself from the netball star
Now MARIA Folau is condemned by a sponsor as ANZ distances itself from the netball star Maria Folau has been condemned by the ANZ bank after she supported her husband Israel Folau's fundraiser to aid his legal battle against Rugby Australia.The 32-year-old sports star rep...continued
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Delia
@Delia -
4 months ago
Reactionary Christians are pushing the country toward authoritarianism — and a Trump 2024 win, et...
David Gushee, a Christian ethics professor, told BI about the concerns behind his latest book: "Defending Democracy from its Christian Enemies."
15 minutes read
Anderson
@Anderson -
almost 5 years ago
Florida GOP disinvites Scaramucci from fundraiser and he says black chairman 'condones' racism
Florida GOP disinvites Scaramucci from fundraiser and he says black chairman 'condones' racismAnthony Scaramucci accused the Republican Party chairman in Palm Beach, Florida of liking Donald Trump's racist comments.The Palm Beach GOP disinvited Scaramucci from speaking at...continued
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