Politics
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Geovany @Geovany - over 2 years ago
Donald Trump’s Politics of Persecution
For Trump, appearing persecuted is both a security blanket and a weapon.
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Oren @Oren - almost 4 years ago
The internet doesn't know what to make of the politics of 'Animaniacs'
In 2020, apparently even Animaniacs can't escape America's political divides. While it might seem out of place for a kids' cartoon, the recent Hulu reboot of the '90s classic has critics and fans alike debating exactly where the wacky, zany Warner siblings fa…
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Alexzander @Alexzander - over 5 years ago
Navy acknowledges request to hide USS John S. McCain from Trump’s view
The U.S. Navy admitted that it received a request, presumably from White House aides, to hide the USS John S. McCain during President Donald Trump’s recent state visit to Japan. But Rear Admiral Charlie Brown, chief of information, said in a statement released to NBC news...continued
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Kristina @Kristina - over 1 year ago
US attorney leading Hunter Biden probe breaks silence on claims investigation was 'influenced by ...
The U.S. attorney handling the Hunter Biden investigation speaks out on whistleblower allegations against him and his prosecutorial decisions.
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Ariel @Ariel - almost 4 years ago
The Local Politics of Airbnb’s Ban on DC Rentals
Residents and city officials traumatized by last week’s unrest fear a repeat for Biden’s inauguration.
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Muriel @Muriel - over 5 years ago
‘Loro’ Trailer: Paolo Sorrentino Takes On a Real-Life Disgraced Prime Minister — Exclusive
‘Loro’ Trailer: Paolo Sorrentino On Real-Life Disgraced Prime MinisterAfter creating and directing “The Young Pope” for HBO, Paolo Sorrentino is returning to cinemas with a new piece of political satire. And if the trailer is any indication, he hasn’t reined in his over-t...continued
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Jessika @Jessika - over 2 years ago
Analysis: Hits and misses from Biden's State of the Union speech
President Joe Biden delivered his first State of the Union address on Tuesday night, a speech that came amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine and lagging poll numbers in advance of the 2022 midterm elections.
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Madalyn @Madalyn - about 5 years ago
The Gillibrand Test Case for Women in Politics
The Gillibrand Test Case for Women in PoliticsAnd Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota talks openly about the double-bind of being a woman in politics. “You also have to show you can do tough jobs and then people say you’re too tough. Like you can’t win, right? But you, aga...continued
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Ryleigh @Ryleigh - almost 3 years ago
The week in audio: The Coming Storm; Now, Where Were We?; Gemma Cairney Gets Classical
Gabriel Gatehouse journeys deep into the QAnon conspiracy movement; Barry Cryer delights down the pub; and Cairney adds another string to her bowThe Coming Storm (BBC Radio 4/World Service) | BBC SoundsNow, Where Were We? with Barry Cryer and Bob Cryer (Acast…
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Angus @Angus - 2 months ago
The Confusing and Extremely Online Politics of Zyn Nicotine Pouches
The nicotine pouches have been a conservative darling but now their biggest fan is trying to turn the right against them. Will it work?
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Garnet @Garnet - 10 months ago
I'm a US vet who decided to retire in the Philippines. The political divide in the US became too ...
Steven Johnson holds a special visa that allows Americans who served in the military to live in the Philippines indefinitely.
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George @George - over 5 years ago
Rich Energy shareholders 'fully committed' to Haas F1 team
Motorsport: Rich Energy shareholders 'fully committed' to Haas F1 teamSILVERSTONE, England (Reuters) - Rich Energy shareholders said on Thursday they remained committed to the title sponsorship of the Haas Formula One team, a day after a post on Twitter had declared the c...continued
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Delia @Delia - over 1 year ago
Silvio Berlusconi may be gone, but Trump’s still here. The rotten populist legacy is everywhere |...
The former Italian PM, who combined celebrity antics with rightwing populism, laid the groundwork for TrumpismWhen he hurriedly left the prime minister’s official residence, Palazzo Chigi, for the last time on 16 November 2011, Silvio Berlusconi looked like a…
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Americo @Americo - 10 months ago
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says radical Republican rhetoric may just be politics, but it's 'scaring the ...
He said radical messaging from certain Republicans is alarming to his people, but he's hopeful it's just politics and not something deeper.
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Cyril @Cyril - about 1 year ago
How Seafood Became the Latest Flashpoint in Korean Politics
South Korea’s government is trying to retain public confidence in the country’s seafood supply, while opposition parties say that these attempts are clouded by a desire to deepen a budding friendship with Japan at the expense of public health and glossing ove…
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Allene @Allene - over 2 years ago
Hillary Clinton is right: the age of the showman leader has damaged politics| Will Hutton
The former US secretary of state worries that it’s not enough to get things done. Candidates need brazen performancePerformative politics is on trial and, for all its successes, has begun to be found wanting. Boris Johnson’s electoral triumphs that delivered …
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Kari @Kari - over 2 years ago
Will Istanbul’s mayor be Erdoğan’s nemesis - or banned from politics?
Ekrem İmamoğlu appears well placed to take on the Turkish president, but an impending court case could end his careerIn a bright, sunlit conference room, Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, crosses his arms and leans back in his chair. Deputies flip through a s…
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Monserrat @Monserrat - over 5 years ago
Liberals Ruled the Debates. Will Moderates Regain Their Voices?
Liberal Democrats Ruled the Debates. Will Moderates Regain Their Voices?Ms. Jean-Pierre faulted several Democratic candidates for parroting Republican attacks on their own party, rebuking former Gov. John Hickenlooper in particular for raising the specter of socialism on ...continued
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Clarissa @Clarissa - about 4 years ago
How to Stop Political Trolls From Ruining Your Games
Is it me, or has politics taken over nearly every video game with a chat component? Even with Election Day officially over (even if we don’t quite know who our next president will be), I doubt I’ve seen the last of “TRUMP 2020,” “MAGA,” or worse within World …
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Bobby @Bobby - over 5 years ago
London: Jewish Man Chased by Knifeman Shouting 'I'm Going to Chop Your Head Off'
Jewish Man Chased by Knifeman Shouting 'I'm Going to Chop Your Head Off'An orthodox Jewish man walking down the street in London, England, was allegedly chased by a knife-wielding suspect who called him a "f***ing Jew" as he walked to work and threatened to behead him.The...continued
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Madalyn @Madalyn - about 5 years ago
The Atlantic Politics Daily: When Some Politics Really Is Local
What to Know About Bevin v. Beshear in Kentucky: The Politics DailyI looked around for other recent instances of candidates holding their own, in states held by the other party. Our writers explore the complex factors behind these wins:¶ Ohio was once the quintessential s...continued
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Erik @Erik - over 4 years ago
Voting for the Safe Choice Means Doom for Us All
Photo : GettyThe centrists’ Hail Mary worked: While Mike Bloomberg set hundreds of millions on fire to win American Samoa, it turns out former Vice President Joe Biden’s win in South Carolina was a far better investment. His rivals dropped out and endorsed him, and he sur...continued
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Eleanora @Eleanora - over 5 years ago
A Modest Proposal to Survive the 487 Days Till the Election. (But Who’s Counting?)
A Modest Proposal to Survive the 487 Days Till the Election. (But Who’s Counting?) - The New York Times“The nature of social media and the expectation that you would share your emotions the minute you have those emotions has caused all the rules of personal respect to be ...continued
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Liliane @Liliane - over 5 years ago
Klobuchar: I Don’t Support Open Borders Like Warren, Castro
I Don't Support Open Borders Like Warren, CastroDemocratic presidential candidate and Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Sunday said she doesn't support open borders like some of her Democratic opponents Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D., Mass.) and Julian Castro.Klobuchar appeared ...continued
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Grayce @Grayce - about 2 years ago
Truss for PM really is a laughing matter, finds Laura Kuenssberg panel | John Crace
Foreign secretary’s appearance on BBC’s new Sunday politics TV show deepens enigma of her own makingHalf the battle in launching a new Sunday politics TV show is booking the right guests. You don’t want your opening programme to be interviews with Jacob Rees-…
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