Politics
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Alvah
@Alvah -
about 1 year ago
China's crackdown on Foxconn, one of Apple's biggest suppliers, shows Beijing is willing to sacri...
China launched tax probes into Foxconn, whose founder is joining Taiwan's presidential race — which could send Beijing's least-preferred candidate into power.
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Hannah
@Hannah -
over 5 years ago
Three events this summer that could shrink the Democratic presidential primary field
Three events this summer that could shrink the Democratic presidential primary fieldEnough, already? In the coming weeks, the largest field of presidential candidates in US history may slim down significantly — thanks to some upcoming events and benchmarks that will force...continued
5 minutes read
Cyril
@Cyril -
about 2 months ago
5 Criminals Who Went on to Fine Careers in Politics
By Ryan Menezes Published: September 26th, 2024
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Ismael
@Ismael -
over 4 years ago
Joe Biden set for the biggest moment of his 5-decade career at final night of Democratic convention
(CNN) Joe Biden formally accepted the nomination of his party Thursday night, arguing that America will choose hope over fear, facts over fiction and fairness over privilege as he cast President Donald Trump as a failed leader who has shirked responsibility while stoking ...continued
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Colin
@Colin -
almost 3 years ago
10 Things in Politics: Fauci says the US should prep for new variant
And Black Friday shopping failed to reach pre-pandemic levels
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Hulda
@Hulda -
5 months ago
A running list of what Michelle Obama has said about (not) running for president
Since 2012, the former first lady has reiterated her disinterest in running for politics. Still, people are throwing her name around to replace Biden.
6 minutes read
Marie
@Marie -
over 3 years ago
10 Things in Politics: 125 of Trump's top enablers
Summary List PlacementGood morning! Welcome back to 10 Things in Politics. I'm Brent Griffiths. Sign up here to get this newsletter in your inbox each day. Send your tips and thoughts to [email protected] or tweet me @BrentGriffiths. Here's what you need…
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Immanuel
@Immanuel -
over 5 years ago
Trump Falsely Claims Obama Began Migrant Family Separations
Trump Falsely Claims Obama Began Migrant Family Separations(Bloomberg) -- President Donald Trump dismissed the plight of migrant children housed in U.S. detention centers and falsely claimed that his predecessor enacted a policy to separate kids from their caregivers afte...continued
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Angus
@Angus -
almost 3 years ago
In Bob Dole’s Hometown, Kansans Grieve for the Man and His Political Style
Residents of Russell, the town in Kansas where Mr. Dole grew up, spoke longingly of a bygone era of bipartisanship.
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Leda
@Leda -
over 4 years ago
John Lewis, U.S. congressman and sharecropper's son, was civil rights hero - Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - John Lewis, who died on Friday at age 80, was a hero of the U.S. civil rights movement of the 1960s who endured beatings by white police and mobs and played an outsized role in American politics for 60 years.FILE PHOTO: U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) w...continued
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Oren
@Oren -
over 5 years ago
Report: Nearly Half of Young European Jews Victims of Antisemitism
Report: Nearly Half of Young European Jews Victims of Anti-SemitismMore than half the 16-34-year-olds surveyed were students. Eighty-five percent said that as Jews they are blamed for the actions of the Israeli government at least occasionally, while a quarter said it hap...continued
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Nelson
@Nelson -
almost 5 years ago
Trump Ukrainianizes American Politics
The United States Is Starting to Look Like Ukraine - The New York TimesThe fourth theme is covert Russian interference, usually facilitated by local actors.Ukraine offers the world’s most extreme example of this kind of interference (nearby Georgia is a close second), sin...continued
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Alexander
@Alexander -
over 4 years ago
Analysis: Chris Cillizza's winners and losers from Super Tuesday
While Super Tuesday votes continue to be counted in California , and Maine is still too close to call, there are still clearly winners and losers from the first truly national (or close to it) election of the primary fight. Below, my picks.*Mo/Joe-mentum: Sanders, as well...continued
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Angus
@Angus -
6 months ago
Trump’s Personality Cult Plays a Part in His Political Appeal
Personality measures suggest Donald Trump exerts a cult of personality over his followers, people who are psychologically susceptible to his appeal. This could help explain how he has succeeded in U.S. politics while other populists have not
6 minutes read
Liliane
@Liliane -
over 5 years ago
Theresa May condemns populism and isolationism in last major speech as British PM
Theresa May condemns populism and isolationism in last major speech as British PMLondon (CNN)Theresa May railed against the forces of "absolutism" in politics, condemned the rise of populist parties around the world, and lamented her inability to secure Britain's exit fro...continued
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Jaydon
@Jaydon -
11 months ago
Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Opinions of 2023
As 2023 comes to a close, we look back at a year of poignant commentary on space, politics, climate, artificial intelligence, nuclear weapons, and health—and the ways we explore the human experience
6 minutes read
Priscilla
@Priscilla -
over 4 years ago
Analysis: Is coronavirus Trump's Katrina?
(CNN) With just 2 days until Super Tuesday 2 , the 2020 election is in full swing. Every Sunday, I deliver to your inbox the 5 BIG storylines you need to know to understand the upcoming week on the campaign trail. And they're ranked -- so the No. 1 story is the most impor...continued
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Joe
@Joe -
4 months ago
I Listened to Gavin Newsom’s New Podcast. I’m, Uh, Very Confused!
It was supposed to avoid politics. It can’t.
6 minutes read
Giovanni
@Giovanni -
almost 4 years ago
10 Things in Politics: Trump isn't going away anytime soon
Summary List Placement Good morning and welcome! Thank you for joining us for our inaugural edition of 10 Things in Politics. I'm Brent Griffiths, and every weekday morning I'll be bringing you the best politics stories from our Insider newsroom. Let's brea…
6 minutes read
Immanuel
@Immanuel -
over 4 years ago
George Saunders on Politics and the Future
Photograph by Leonardo Cendamo / GettyYour story in this week’s issue, “Love Letter,” as the title suggests, takes the form of a letter, which is written by a grandfather to his grandson. What made you choose the epistolary form for this one?I’d been e-mailing with my dad...continued
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Ezequiel
@Ezequiel -
over 4 years ago
Ka-boom! How Germany's 'Mr Thrift' Scholz came to splash the cash
BERLIN (Reuters) - Four months is an eternity in pandemic politics. As recently as February, Finance Minister Olaf Scholz was Germany’s Mr Thrift, a devotee of the “black zero” balanced-budget rule.FILE PHOTO: German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz addresses the media during...continued
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Garnet
@Garnet -
about 5 years ago
Analysis: How Sean Spicer won (and we lost)
Sean Spicer's celebrity is proof we are doing it wrong(CNN)On Wednesday, ABC announced that former White House press secretary Sean Spicer will be a contestant in the next edition of its hugely popular "Dancing with the Stars" show."The nice thing is Sean will be in charg...continued
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Eleanora
@Eleanora -
over 3 years ago
What will an SNP-Green deal mean for the future of Scottish politics? | Rory Scothorne
Nicola Sturgeon seeks credibility as Scotland prepares to host Cop26, but the collaboration might be a step too far for votersThere are plenty of ways of telling someone you’re a member of the Scottish Green party without telling them outright. You could lean…
6 minutes read
Hannah
@Hannah -
4 months ago
Mark Kelly and the History of Astronauts Making the Jump to Politics
Senator Mark Kelly is on Kamala Harris' shortlist to be her running mate. Being a former astronaut doesn't always sway voters.
7 minutes read
Pablo
@Pablo -
5 months ago
Netanyahu walks tightrope as US urges Gaza ceasefire deal
Secretary of State Blinken's Middle East mission collides with Israeli politics, Jeremy Bowen says.
7 minutes read