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Jaydon
@Jaydon -
about 1 year ago
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundred…
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Muriel
@Muriel -
about 1 year ago
The Leap from Project Manager to CEO Is Hard — But Not Impossible
Project managers who aspire to be CEOs are often surprised to learn that their skills, while highly valuable, do not directly align with those needed for positions of executive leadership. Why isn’t successful management of high-stakes projects and organizati…
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Madalyn
@Madalyn -
over 5 years ago
Scale of landmark youth climate case compared to Brown v. Board as judges weigh trial
The significance of a landmark youth climate case was not lost on three Oregon judges Tuesday afternoon, as the case was repeatedly compared to the historic Brown v. Board of Education decision that made racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional. In what legal...continued
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Elvie
@Elvie -
over 5 years ago
Iran responds to Trump’s crackdowns with promise to increase nuclear enrichment
Iran has said it will exceed the uranium stockpile limit set by the 2015 nuclear deal in 10 days, making it possible for the country to enrich as much as 20% and bringing it closer to having weapons-grade material. Behrouz Kamalvandi, spokesman for Iran’s Atomic Energy Or...continued
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Hulda
@Hulda -
almost 3 years ago
Will diplomacy win over war? Politics Weekly Extra – podcast
As scepticism continues over Russia’s claims it has withdrawn troops from the Ukrainian border, Joan E Greve speaks to congressman Tom Malinowski of New Jersey, who was in Ukraine a couple of weeks ago. He shares his thoughts on the Biden administration’s app…
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Maureen
@Maureen -
almost 3 years ago
What should we expect from Washington in 2022? Politics Weekly Extra
Jonathan Freedland and Joan Greve look back on a chaotic year in US politics and attempt to offer some predictions of might be coming down the tracks in 2022 Continue reading...
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Leda
@Leda -
over 5 years ago
Congressman upset about cost of Mueller investigation says solution is another investigation
Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-AL) is upset that there was an investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election because it took time and money — so he’s proposing legislation to require another costly and time-consuming probe to investigate that initial investigation. Speci...continued
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Ericka
@Ericka -
over 5 years ago
The forgotten history of the women who performed illegal abortions before Roe v. Wade
This story contains spoilers for the movie Ask for Jane. It’s common knowledge that before Roe v. Wade, people had abortions — they just weren’t safe, and sometimes deadly. In 1972 alone, 39 women who had illegal abortions died, according to federal data, and the actual n...continued
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Ryleigh
@Ryleigh -
over 5 years ago
Kamala Harris Raises $2 Million in 24 Hours After Debate
Kamala Harris Raises $2 Million in 24 Hours After DebateSenator Kamala Harris of California raised $2 million online in the first 24 hours following the start of Thursdays presidential primary debate, a total that suggests her performance resonated with many Democratic d...continued
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Jarod
@Jarod -
over 5 years ago
A national bail-out movement has freed 300 black mothers in 2 years
A slew of advocacy groups held a rally in the Bay Area Wednesday calling for the end of harmful pretrial detention systems that disproportionately affect communities of color, as part of the National Bail Out collective’s #FreeBlackMamas campaign. Essie Justice Group, the...continued
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Abbie
@Abbie -
almost 3 years ago
Why Georgia is a battleground state to watch: Politics Weekly Extra – podcast
A week after Stacey Abrams announced she was running for Georgia governor again, Jonathan Freedland speaks to Oliver Laughland about why the southern state is shaping up to be one of the most interesting to pay attention to for the 2022 midterm electionsArchi…
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Giles
@Giles -
over 5 years ago
With new plan, Biden establishes ambitious climate action as the 2020 standard
Former Vice President Joe Biden revealed his long-awaited climate plan on Tuesday, one that aims to strike a balance between demands from environmental activists and a more centrist approach to climate action. Unveiled June 4, Biden’s plan calls for net-zero greenhouse ga...continued
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Elvie
@Elvie -
over 5 years ago
WarnerMedia, Disney, Netflix threaten to leave Georgia if abortion restrictions take effect
WarnerMedia, the parent company of Warner Bros, became the third major studio to say it would rethink its business in Georgia if the state’s law banning abortion at six weeks takes effect. In a statement on Thursday, WarnerMedia said, “We will watch the situation closely ...continued
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Ryleigh
@Ryleigh -
over 5 years ago
Meet the 4 people reportedly in the running to replace Sarah Huckabee Sanders
There are at least four people being considered to replace outgoing White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Reuters reported this week, citing an unnamed source. According to the outlet, the four potential candidates include Deputy White House Press Secretary ...continued
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Dayton
@Dayton -
over 5 years ago
Black voters sue Mississippi over Jim Crow-era laws that benefit white candidates
A group of black voters is challenging Mississippi’s racist, Jim Crow-era laws that try to give a decided advantage to white candidates vying for statewide office, ahead of a critically important election for governor that is expected to totally remake the state’s redistr...continued
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Emmie
@Emmie -
almost 5 years ago
Hugh Grant points out the 1 crucial card missing from Boris Johnson's 'Love Actually' parody
Hugh Grant points out the 1 crucial card missing from Boris Johnson's 'Love Actually' parodyWe're using cookies to improve your experience. Click Here to find out more.Source: MashablePowered by NewsAPI.orgKeywords:Hugh Grant • Boris Johnson • Love Actually • Parody •
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Monserrat
@Monserrat -
over 2 years ago
Is Bannon on course to destroy democracy? Politics Weekly America
As the former White House chief strategist appears in court charged with contempt of Congress, Jonathan Freedland speaks to Jennifer Senior, of the Atlantic, about the man behind the conspiracy theories. Is Bannon more than just a far-right provocateur?Archiv…
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Elian
@Elian -
almost 3 years ago
Can Biden prevent a war with Russia? Politics Weekly podcast
Jonathan Freedland and Julian Borger discuss Joe Biden’s strategy when it comes to potential war with Russia over Ukraine, as well as some potentially good news at home for the president as he gets the chance to nominate a liberal pick to the supreme court Co…
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Alvah
@Alvah -
over 5 years ago
Theresa May warns Brexit solution will require compromise
Theresa May warns Brexit solution will require compromise – POLITICOLONDON — Delivering Brexit has to "mean some kind of compromise" outgoing U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May warned Wednesday.In the last major speech of her premiership at the Chatham House think tank in Lo...continued
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Elliott
@Elliott -
about 4 years ago
The Politics of Fiction
In the midst of a global pandemic, a national struggle toward racial justice and a profoundly consequential U.S. election, this moment can be difficult to grasp. Can fiction help us make sense of it all and better understand what lies ahead? Do fiction writers have any re...continued
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Wilmer
@Wilmer -
over 5 years ago
Trump's strong reaction to leak of British memos puts a chill on diplomacy
Trump's strong reaction to leak of British memos puts a chill on diplomacyThe episode has left many foreign service officers, both from the U.S. and other countries, wondering if they can have faith their reports will remain confidential. And if leaks occur, will governme...continued
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Nestor
@Nestor -
over 5 years ago
Men's hockey coach lays down the law about disrespecting the flag.
Were Not Womens Soccer, Were Not the NFL! Hockey Coach Tells Players If They Disrespect...A video is going viral online of a hockey coach telling his players,Were not womens soccer. Were not the NFL! If theres anybody here who is going to be disrespectful to eit...continued
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Elaina
@Elaina -
over 5 years ago
5 Things To Know About John Delaney
5 Things To Know About John DelaneyKinja is in read-only mode. We are working to restore service.Source: Theonion.comPowered by NewsAPI.orgKeywords:John Delaney (Maryland politician) • Kinja • File system permissions • Modes (Unix) •
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Jaydon
@Jaydon -
over 2 years ago
I visited a Trump superstore full of Trump toilet brushes and 'Bye-Bye Biden' countdown clocks — ...
Richard Kligman owns Keep on Trumpin', a store with thousands of Trump items. When customers try to talk politics, he just smiles and rings them up.
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Leda
@Leda -
over 5 years ago
When a Muslim was not allowed to buy a house
When a Muslim was not allowed to buy a house in AustriaEnjoy The Hindu's new online experience with zero advertisements, personalised recommendations, and news briefings.Source: The HinduPowered by NewsAPI.orgKeywords:Muslim • Austrian Empire • Hindu • Advertising •
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