Politics
Anything to do with Politics
Abbie @Abbie - 7 months ago
Tor: From the Dark Web to the Future of Privacy
A biography of Tor—a cultural and technological history of power, privacy, and global politics at the internet's core.Tor, one of the most important and mi
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Joe @Joe - about 4 years ago
Should Children Go Back to School? New Surveys Say It Depends in Part on Your Politics
Democrats were more worried that students and teachers could contract the virus, according to Pew. Republicans were more worried about parents’ inability to work and the risk that students could fall behind academically and socially.Finally, a survey by Kaiser Family Foun...continued
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Bart @Bart - about 4 years ago
Sixty Coinbase employees take buyout offer over “no politics” rule
Sixty Coinbase employees have accepted a buyout offer after CEO Brian Armstrong announced a controversial new policy curbing political activism inside the company. Armstrong disclosed the figure in a Thursday email to employees.Armstrong announced the new policy last week...continued
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Allene @Allene - over 2 years ago
With Roe Under Threat, Biden Is an Unlikely Abortion Rights Champion
Over the course of a half-century in national politics, President Biden has evolved from an outright critic of Roe to a seemingly reluctant and largely quiet supporter.
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Casper @Casper - over 2 years ago
What is a Russian oligarch and why are they being sanctioned?
Not all Russian billionaires are oligarchs — for the elite class known as "Putin's inner circle," wealth is historically intertwined with politics.
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Sandrine @Sandrine - over 5 years ago
America hasn’t elected an unmarried president since WWI. Is that about to change?
There are 22 people running for president right now but only one has to answer questions about his “boo”: Sen. Cory Booker. Booker has tried to stick to his preferred talking points: his vision for criminal justice reform, his desire to unify the country while running on ...continued
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Angus @Angus - about 2 years ago
Russia is buying artillery ammunition from N.Korea -report - Reuters
U.S. intelligence has assessed that Moscow is buying artillery ammunition from North Korea, the New York Times
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Manley @Manley - over 5 years ago
adidas Brings Boost to the ZX Torsion
adidas Brings Boost to the ZX TorsionThe adidas ZX Flux was one of the most promising sneakers to release in 2015, but it seems that the sneaker fell off the grid.While the modern favorite from ’15 may be out of rotation in ’19, ZX nostalgia is back and better than ever v...continued
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Bobby @Bobby - about 1 month ago
Marriott agrees to pay $52 million settlement after multiple data breaches
The FTC is also requiring Marriott and its Starwood subsidiary to implement an information security program to settle charges over three data breaches that occurred between 2020 and 2024, affecting 334 million customers.
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Hank @Hank - almost 3 years ago
Charitable Offer by Melania Trump Is Rejected, a Move She Calls ‘Politics’
Mrs. Trump assailed what she called attempts to “cancel her” as she comes under criticism, along with her husband, for post-White House fund-raising efforts.
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Alexander @Alexander - over 5 years ago
Perspective | Tiptoeing around Trump's racism is a betrayal of journalistic truth-telling
- The Washington PostThe new European data protection law requires us to inform you of the following before you use our website:We use cookies and other technologies to customize your experience, perform analytics and deliver personalized advertising on our sites, apps an...continued
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Meggie @Meggie - over 2 years ago
The Sunday Read: ‘What Rashida Tlaib Represents’
She changed the Israeli-Palestinian debate in Congress by reminding her colleagues of the human stakes. It’s a burden she would rather not carry.
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Liliane @Liliane - over 4 years ago
Analysis: Why women should really worry Trump
If President Donald Trump loses his bid for reelection this fall, he needs to look no further than women to grasp the root of his demise.The gender gap -- the difference between which party and which candidate men and women support -- is at or near historic highs in sever...continued
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Teagan @Teagan - almost 3 years ago
No politics, just blood and brandy at Hungarian butchers' festival - Reuters
Almost a dozen pig slaughtering teams competed at a butchery festival south of Budapest on Saturday, putting aside politics before a national election on April 3 and toasting with homemade "palinka", a strong fruit brandy.
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Mariano @Mariano - over 3 years ago
Glenn Youngkin Declares Victory as G.O.P. Nominee for Virginia Governor
Mr. Youngkin, a wealthy newcomer to politics who walked a line between the Trump base of the G.O.P. and business interests, will look to test Democrats’ strength in the blue-leaning state in November.
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Cynthia @Cynthia - over 5 years ago
The USWNT is after something far more subversive than just better pay
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Alvah @Alvah - over 1 year ago
The Smartest Ways to De-escalate Conflicts at Work
Conflicts between coworkers are normal: When you have multiple people collaborating on something, disagreements are bound to arise. In some cases, workplace conflicts can end up being helpful, as it gives colleagues a chance to hash out issues that have come …
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Allene @Allene - over 5 years ago
Republicans who voted against the Dream Act represent over 600,000 people who would have benefited
The House of Representatives passed a historic bill Tuesday night that would offer a path to citizenship for more than 2.5 million young undocumented immigrants, known as “Dreamers,” and immigrants protected under temporary programs. The vote on the American Dream and Pro...continued
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Bart @Bart - almost 4 years ago
Opinion: Criminalizing Trump may undermine Biden's presidency
Charlie Dent writes that in order for America to heal after Donald Trump's damaging presidency, Joe Buden's administration will have to resist the temptation and reject the politics of spite and retribution and not bring charges against Trump for his White H…
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Cyril @Cyril - over 3 years ago
Soak in the epic awkwardness of John Boehner calling Chuck Todd 'a shit' on live TV
John Boehner is doing a book tour, and that means John Boehner is doing interviews. If you know anything about his new, pulls-no-punches tell-all, that means fireworks are always possible. Boehner had those fireworks primed and ready to go during a Sunday app…
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Meggie @Meggie - over 5 years ago
Lawyers for Huawei's Meng ask Canada to stop extradition proceedings
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Erik @Erik - 8 months ago
Dan Rather ‘Vehemently’ Denounces Trump as President for One ‘Simple’ Reason
“It’s not about politics,” the veteran newscaster says ahead of the 2024 presidential election The post Dan Rather ‘Vehemently’ Denounces Trump as President ...
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Jarod @Jarod - 4 months ago
AI’s role in politics is under debate as manipulated video of Kamala Harris goes viral
With artificial intelligence advancing, experts have long warned about the consequences of the technology when used incorrectly. Now, more concerns… Continue reading AI’s role in politics is under debate as manipulated video of Kamala Harris goes viral The po…
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Alexander @Alexander - about 4 years ago
Was Reagan a Precursor to Trump? A New Documentary Says Yes
“The Reagans,” a new Showtime docu-series, presents Ronald Reagan as an early practitioner of dog-whistle politics. But some historians and journalists disagree with that position.
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Jimmy @Jimmy - almost 4 years ago
Biden Peloton Raises Security Risks
It doesn’t exactly comport with his “regular Joe from Scranton” persona, but beyond the politics of it, the bike could present cybersecurity risks.
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