Politics
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Bobby
@Bobby -
over 5 years ago
Republicans are undermining Michigan’s redistricting effort, secretary of state says
Michigan’s secretary of state on Monday accused Republican lawmakers of undermining the state’s redistricting process by using “budgeting gimmicks” and political sleight of hand to circumvent “the will of the voters.” Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D-MI) slammed propo...continued
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Nestor
@Nestor -
almost 5 years ago
We could all learn from this excited little puppy who just can't
We could all learn from this excited little puppy who just can'tWe're using cookies to improve your experience. Click Here to find out more.Source: MashablePowered by NewsAPI.org
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Minnie
@Minnie -
over 2 years ago
Afghan women drop studies to stave off poverty - Reuters
Waheeda Bayat was a politics major at a Kabul university and used to fund her studies from her job at a local media network. But all that changed after the Taliban seized power last August. Emer McCarthy reports.
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Jeffrey
@Jeffrey -
about 3 years ago
Rodrigo Duterte: Philippine president announces retirement from politics
The surprise announcement has fuelled speculation that his daughter will run for president next year.
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Kristina
@Kristina -
11 months ago
Keir Starmer seeks new year boost before 2024 election
The Labour leader kicks off the year with a speech, as politicians look towards the looming election.
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Grayce
@Grayce -
almost 4 years ago
Fear not, there's a Happiness Museum out there — Future Blink
Visitors to the Happiness Museum in Copenhagen can learn all about the science, politics, and future of happiness. It's sure to put a smile on your face. Read more...More about Mashable Video, Happiness, Mental Health, Copenhagen, and Positivity
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Jerrold
@Jerrold -
over 5 years ago
Indiana’s attorney general is being sued for sexual predation by four women
Four women who say they were groped at a March 2018 party by Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill (R) have filed a civil suit after a special prosecutor declined to bring charges. After the prosecutor found the claims “credible” but said he lacked evidence of intent neede...continued
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Patrick
@Patrick -
about 3 years ago
Trump's business pays price for poisonous politics - Reuters
Former U.S. president Donald Trump’s abrasive rhetoric and divisive politics garnered him a fiercely loyal base - but have also undermined his real-estate business as many potential tenants and lenders find the Trump name too toxic.
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Gregoria
@Gregoria -
over 5 years ago
Trump defies Congress to sell weapons to Saudi Arabia
President Donald Trump declared a national emergency over Iran on Friday, which allowed him to side-step Congress and move forward with a $8 billion weapons deal with Saudi Arabia as well as the United Arab Emirates and Jordan. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo used the supp...continued
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Bobby
@Bobby -
over 4 years ago
Lemon to Trump: Start listening to Obama, stop blaming him
CNN's Don Lemon says that instead of blaming the Obama administration, President Trump should take advice from the former president.Source: CNNPowered by NewsAPI.org
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Elian
@Elian -
11 months ago
Has Marine Le Pen given Emmanuel Macron the 'kiss of death'?
A key immigration reform passed in the French government on Tuesday was reliant on far-right votes.
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Jimmy
@Jimmy -
over 5 years ago
US Soccer agrees to enter mediation on equal pay suit after Women’s World Cup
The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) is taking care of business in France at the Women’s World Cup, where it got through the group stages without dropping a game or conceding a goal. But, as the players focus on defending their title from 2015, their lawyers are...continued
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Marlon
@Marlon -
over 5 years ago
Defender of the Press. Stephanie (Rocky) Grisham
Defender of the Press. Stephanie (Rocky) GrishamCanada Free Press (CFP) Prediction: Journos in the press corps will turn on Stephanie (Rocky) Grisham before this day is out.The music theme from the Rocky movie should be playing in the heads of Jim Acosta and other jou...continued
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Gregoria
@Gregoria -
over 5 years ago
Trump believes Mexico will pay for his tariffs. It won’t.
President Donald Trump reiterated his intent to impose an extra $325 billion in tariffs on Mexican goods Friday, suggesting he was negotiating a trade deal rather than simply threatening America’s southern neighbor. He also confirmed he still doesn’t understand how tariff...continued
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Ezequiel
@Ezequiel -
over 5 years ago
Trump warns Republicans not to block latest Mexico tariff
President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned Republicans lawmakers not to try and stop his new 5% tariff on Mexican imports, saying it would be foolish to try and intervene. “I don’t think they will do that,” he said, speaking to reporters during a joint press conference with...continued
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Geovany
@Geovany -
over 3 years ago
Taiwan must choose between virus and politics
The island is desperately seeking vaccines - but must decide whether to accept China's offers of help.
1 minute read
Ryleigh
@Ryleigh -
about 5 years ago
How to Disagree on Politics Without Ending a Friendship
How to Disagree on Politics Without Ending a FriendshipWhat Can I Say That's Actually Helpful in Times of Grief?Source: Lifehacker.comPowered by NewsAPI.org
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Oren
@Oren -
over 5 years ago
Laura Ingraham thinks a mass shooter-praising anti-Semite is being ‘censored’
Fox News’ Laura Ingraham used her primetime Thursday evening slot to defend Paul Nehlen, a failed congressional candidate and anti-Semite who glorified the Pittsburgh synagogue shooter and who has been kicked off practically every social media platform — including far-rig...continued
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Bart
@Bart -
over 5 years ago
Missouri lawmakers hear testimony from anti-gay activist touting God-given duty to discriminate
For more than 20 years, Missouri has failed to enact the Missouri Nondiscrimination Act (MONA) into law, a bill that would expand the state’s civil rights protections to include LGBTQ people. But rather than work toward that goal, state House lawmakers spent their time W...continued
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Giovanni
@Giovanni -
about 3 years ago
Twitter's algorithm favours right-leaning politics, research finds
The social-media giant has found tweets from parties on the political right are "amplified" more.
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Jerrold
@Jerrold -
over 5 years ago
Trump accused of sexual assault or predation by 16th woman
Journalist and advice columnist E. Jean Carroll revealed Friday that President Donald Trump allegedly sexually assaulted her in the mid-1990s. The details, verified by New York Magazine, appear in her newest book along with five other attacks she experienced by men over t...continued
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Oren
@Oren -
about 3 years ago
Obama slams Russia, China, GOP for climate inaction - Reuters.com
Former U.S. President Barack Obama lambasted those who would play politics to avoid acting on climate change - calling out Russia and China - and minutes later, Republican politicians back home.
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Pablo
@Pablo -
over 5 years ago
Amid growing outrage, Brazil’s far-right president cancels trip to New York
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, a far-right politician who consistently spouts hateful, homophobic, and racist rhetoric, was going to be honored by the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce at its gala this year in New York. New York, however, was not particularly in...continued
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Zetta
@Zetta -
over 5 years ago
Fighting For Germany (With Naomi Seibt)
Fighting For Germany (With Naomi Seibt)Monthly donors needed!Sign up to be a monthly donor today! We currently have some very generous FReeper sponsors kicking in an additional $10 for each new monthly donor. Our fundraisers get a great boost each week when we process a b...continued
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Garnet
@Garnet -
almost 3 years ago
Rough politics in Brazil's Amazon: mayoral candidates fight in the ring - Reuters
Politics is often rough and tumble in the Brazilian Amazon, but in one small city two mayoral candidates literally came to blows over the weekend during a bruising election campaign.
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