Politics
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Moises
@Moises -
over 4 years ago
Analysis: The Top 10 women Joe Biden might pick as vice president
(This is the third edition of our weekly power rankings of politicians most likely to be chosen as Joe Biden's Democratic running mate in 2020.)First, former Georgia gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams told Elle magazine that not only would she accept the vice presidentia...continued
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Bobby
@Bobby -
about 4 years ago
Analysis: How Trump's plasma briefing was the opening ceremony of the RNC
Politics is a game of timing, calculation and appearances, and it's very, very rare that anything happens entirely by chance.As in, when an ambitious politician books a trip to Iowa or New Hampshire, it's not by accident, or as a long-promised favor for a good friend. It'...continued
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Arvid
@Arvid -
almost 4 years ago
Melania's f*cking Christmas decorations, ranked
We regret to inform Melania Trump that it is once again time to give a fuck about Christmas. Excuse my foul language. I try not to swear, but I'm simply quoting America's first lady herself, who is — understandably — sick and tired of working her ass off to d…
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Giovanni
@Giovanni -
over 1 year ago
If Labour wins power, will Starmer’s safe strategy become a huge risk? | Andy Beckett
Given the mess he will inherit and potential future crises, ‘sticking-plaster politics’ may not sustain public supportThe bigger Britain’s problems get, the more Labour seems to shrink. As almost every economic, social and public sector indicator flashes red,…
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Marie
@Marie -
about 3 years ago
10 Things in Politics: Toxic bosses run rampant in Congress
And President Joe Biden says Hurricane Ida provides a warning about the climate crisis.
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Emmie
@Emmie -
over 5 years ago
0.3 Million complaints are pending in Madhya Pradesh CM helpline: Report
0.3 million complaints are pending in Madhya Pradesh CM helpline: ReportThe former Bharatiya Janata Party-led government in Madhya Pradeshhad started a CM helpline, one of its flagship programmes, with much fanfare in 2014. But it has lost its appeal. The helpline was mea...continued
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Mariano
@Mariano -
over 5 years ago
Why the Supreme Court’s Rulings Have Profound Implications for American Politics
Why the Supreme Court’s Rulings Have Profound Implications for American PoliticsIn theory, the government could clear those barriers, appeal any adverse rulings and still tack the question onto the 2020 questionnaire, Cary Coglianese, a law professor who directs the Penn ...continued
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Priscilla
@Priscilla -
over 5 years ago
How the Catholic Church Lost Italy to the Far Right
How the Catholic Church Lost Italy to the Far Right - The New York TimesOn paper, Italy’s deputy prime minister, Matteo Salvini, is a dubious poster child for Catholicism. Mr. Salvini is divorced. He has two children by two women and is in a relationship with a third. But...continued
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Adelia
@Adelia -
21 days ago
The Best Books About Electoral Politics
These five titles might lend readers a new perspective ahead of November 5.
6 minutes read
Jeffrey
@Jeffrey -
almost 4 years ago
From religion to politics — here’s how genes influence our preferences
Social media algorithms, artificial intelligence, and our own genetics are among the factors influencing us beyond our awareness. This raises an ancient question: do we have control over our own lives? This article is part of The Conversation’s series on the …
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Ezequiel
@Ezequiel -
over 5 years ago
Reading assessment company asks NC schools to 'suspend or terminate' competitor's contract
Reading assessment company asks NC schools to 'suspend or terminate' competitor's contract— A company that has worked with North Carolina public schools since 2013 to test K-3 students' reading skills submitted a letter to the state education agency Monday asking it to "s...continued
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Arvid
@Arvid -
over 4 years ago
Analysis: The Top 10 women Joe Biden might pick as VP
(CNN) Former Vice President Joe Biden made the quadrennial guessing game of who he might pick to be his own vice president much easier when, during a CNN debate earlier this month, he pledged that he would be choosing a woman as his second-in-command.Which narrows our cas...continued
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Kraig
@Kraig -
over 5 years ago
Johnson's Domestic Dispute Fuels Debate in Britain over His PM Credentials
Johnson's Domestic Dispute Fuels Debate in Britain over His PM CredentialsLONDON - Reports of a heated late-night row between Boris Johnson and his girlfriend sparked a debate on Sunday about whether it would hurt his campaign to be Britain's next prime minister and the f...continued
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Grayce
@Grayce -
almost 5 years ago
Jody Wilson-Raybould calls Parliament Hill office debacle a 'distraction' - CTV News
Jody Wilson-Raybould calls Parliament Hill office debacle a 'distraction'TORONTO -- Independent MP Jody Wilson-Raybould says controversy over her not moving out of her office on Parliament Hill is a “distraction,” noting that she is working with the House administration t...continued
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Zetta
@Zetta -
almost 3 years ago
A.N.C. Suffers Worst Election Setback Since End of Apartheid
In nationwide municipal elections, South Africans rebuked the African National Congress, handing it less than half the collective vote for the first time in its history.
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Zackery
@Zackery -
9 months ago
The Confusion About the U.S. Economy Reveals Everything About Politics Today
Tell me what you think about Joe Biden, and I’ll tell you what you’re going to think of the economy, writes Lee Drutman.
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Elody
@Elody -
over 5 years ago
Trump to Attempt to Greenhouse Gaslight Public on His Record of Dirtier Air and Dirtier Water
Trump to Attempt to Greenhouse Gaslight Public on His Record of Dirtier Air and Dirtier WaterWASHINGTON - Today, Donald Trump will reportedly try to defy reality by attempting to greenwash his toxic record on air and water issues. Elected as the only head of state in the ...continued
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Leda
@Leda -
almost 4 years ago
Our 8 Best Work-From-Home Tips From 2020
This was a bad year in all kinds of ways, but perhaps no institution suffered quite as shocking a blow as the physical office space. Tips for managing your commute or navigating office politics were understandably replaced by tips for optimizing how to work f…
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Alexzander
@Alexzander -
over 3 years ago
Powell Focuses on Economic Need at Key Moment in Markets and Politics
The Federal Reserve will continue to support the economy, its chair, Jerome H. Powell, pledged at a Senate hearing, even as concerns about inflation rise.
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Colin
@Colin -
over 5 years ago
Why is Labour asking MPs if they'll run again?
Why is Labour asking MPs if they'll run again?Labour's General Secretary Jennie Formby has written to Labour MPs asking them if they intend to stand as candidates in the next election. She wants a reply by 8 July.The Labour NEC inner core - 'the officers' group' - met tod...continued
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Assunta
@Assunta -
5 months ago
The five reasons we won't be voting
We're not voting in the general election. These are the reasons why.
6 minutes read
Teagan
@Teagan -
11 months ago
2024 is going to be a dumpster fire of a year for US politics
Via pre-planned and likely events alone, 2024 is already looking like it'll easily match the jam-packed year of news that 2023 shaped up to be.
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Marjory
@Marjory -
over 5 years ago
Jesse Watters Excuses Racism: People Chant Bad Stuff At Football Games
Jesse Watters Excuses Racism: People Chant Bad Stuff At Football GamesIf Pete Hegseth is the #1 presidential fluffer for Fox News, then Jesse Watters is Trump's court jester.On Fox and Friends this morning, Trump's BFFs repeatedly played video from Donald's despicable ral...continued
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Anderson
@Anderson -
over 5 years ago
Nick Cave Pens Thoughtful Response to Morrissey’s Far-Right Politics, ‘Inanities’
Nick Cave Pens Thoughtful Response to Morrissey's Far-Right PoliticsFor the last 10 months or so, Nick Cave has written often to fans via his website and newsletter Red Hand Files, thoughtfully and eruditely answering their questions about grief, politics, music-making, r...continued
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Nestor
@Nestor -
over 5 years ago
U.S. plans to begin immigration raids soon. Here's what we know
U.S. plans to begin immigration raids soon. Here’s what we knowWASHINGTON (AP) — A nationwide immigration enforcement operation targeting people who are in the United States illegally is expected to begin this weekend after it was postponed last month by President Donald ...continued
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