Politics

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Angus @Angus - about 5 years ago

Impeachment politics face test in Kentucky election

Impeachment politics face test in Kentucky governor's electionKentucky Republicans hope that President Trump's popularity in the state can carry GOP incumbent Gov. Matt Bevin, who is widely seen as unpopular, to reelection over his Democratic challenger Andy Beshear. CNN'...continued

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Zackery @Zackery - over 4 years ago

Facebook takes down fake accounts linked to Trump advisor Roger Stone

The accounts spent more than $300,000 in Facebook and Instagram ads and had amassed 260,000 followers on Facebook and 61,500 on Instagram.“The people behind this activity used fake accounts … to pose as residents of Florida, post and comment on their own content to make i...continued

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Arvid @Arvid - about 4 years ago

Why Polling on The 2020 Presidential Election Missed the Mark

As politics becomes a high-stakes spectator sport, pollsters are reviewing their latest failures. But is part of the problem the public’s overly high expectations of precision?

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Sandrine @Sandrine - over 2 years ago

Afghanistan needs compassion from world leaders, not politics | Letter

Former UN humanitarian coordinators Martin Barber and Mark Bowden call for support for Afghanistan’s economy, ahead of a pledging conferenceOn 31 March, heads of government will convene to pledge funds to an appeal for humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan.…

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Marjory @Marjory - about 4 years ago

UPDATE 1-South Africa's rand falls as local politics weigh - Reuters Africa

(Updates prices)JOHANNESBURG, Aug 31 (Reuters) - South Africa’s rand fell on Monday, giving back some of the big gains it made late last week as the dollar weakened, as sentiment was hit by speculation that infighting within the ruling African National Congress would prom...continued

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Minnie @Minnie - over 3 years ago

WHO expert says the issue of COVID-19 origins 'poisoned by politics' - Reuters

The World Health Organization's (WHO) top emergency expert Mike Ryan on Friday urged for the separation of the "politics" of the question of the origin of the coronavirus from the science of it, days after U.S. President Joe Biden ordered aides to find answer…

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Elaina @Elaina - about 1 year ago

Are Werewolves Real? New Documentary Werewolves Unearthed Has Fun Investigating

These days, no matter what wild thing you choose to believe, you can find someone who agrees with you. We see it most famously in politics but also quite often in the world of batty conspiracies. And, if you choose to believe that there are wolves out there t…

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Alexandro @Alexandro - about 4 years ago

UPDATE 1-South Africa's rand falls as local politics weigh - Reuters

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Oren @Oren - over 2 years ago

Former New York Mayor Bill de Blasio ends campaign for Congress - Reuters.com

Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio ended his campaign for Congress on Tuesday, saying he was bowing out of politics after it became clear to him that voters in his district were looking for another option.

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Ericka @Ericka - over 3 years ago

Ciattarelli Defeats Trump Loyalists in G.O.P. Primary to Take on Murphy

Jack Ciattarelli won New Jersey’s Republican primary and will face Philip D. Murphy, the Democratic incumbent, in November.

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Felicita @Felicita - almost 5 years ago

Analysis: How Republicans learned to love conspiracy theories

How Republicans learned to love conspiracy theoriesOn one side were the nine witnesses -- all of whom are current or former Trump administration officials.Those facts all painted a very similar picture: A concerted effort -- from a number of senior officials including Pre...continued

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Assunta @Assunta - 9 months ago

Is Venezuela ‘Fixed’?

A rapper, a true-crime story, and the politics of distraction

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Priscilla @Priscilla - about 3 years ago

Jon Stewart: Americans 'still have time' to preserve democracy

Comedian Jon Stewart reflected on the state of American politics on Sunday, warning that although the country's democratic system is under threat, Americans "still have time" to preserve it.

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Teagan @Teagan - over 3 years ago

Beyond the Politics of Communion, a 2,000-Year-Old Holy Mystery

For many Catholics, the eucharist is something wholly apart from partisan skirmishes. It is quite literally about God.

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Roger @Roger - 6 months ago

Donaldson solicitor confirms MP will not contest election

In March, the former DUP leader was charged with rape and 10 other historical sex offences.

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Alexie @Alexie - over 5 years ago

Public-Interest Technology Resources

Public-Interest Technology ResourcesAs technology—especially computer, information, and Internet technology—permeates all aspects of our society, people who understand that technology need to be part of public-policy discussions. We need technologists who work in the publ...continued

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Zetta @Zetta - about 1 year ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene told colleagues that Lauren Boebert is a "whore," says report

Thank goodness the MAGA party brought class and decorum back into politics after the shamefully wanton Obama era. Even before he took office, Trump set a new standard by demonstrating to his far-right Christian cult members that it was simply good manners to …

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Emmie @Emmie - about 4 years ago

How ‘Sophocles in Staten Island’ Gains in Translation

And while it at first seems as though our time with the Domingo family is merely meant to illustrate the tension between a proud sovereign — a sputtering suburban dad — and those subject to his rule, pointing beyond the home successfully introduces a bigger political cont...continued

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Priscilla @Priscilla - about 3 years ago

Paul Newman memoir to be published in 2022, 14 years after star’s death

Book slated for next autumn will cover Hollywood, Broadway, politics, racing and 50-year marriageA memoir Paul Newman left unpublished in his lifetime will come out next fall.Publisher Alfred A Knopf announced on Wednesday that the book, currently untitled, w…

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Garnet @Garnet - over 5 years ago

What if We Had an Impeachment and Nobody Came?

Slate’s Use of Your DataBy clicking “Agree,” you consent to Slate’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and the use of technologies such as cookies by Slate and our partners to deliver relevant advertising on our site, in emails and across the Internet, to personalize con...continued

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Wilmer @Wilmer - 6 months ago

Head of Canada’s intelligence agency warns Canadians not to use TikTok

David Vigneault, the director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, said the Chinese government has a “clear strategy” for acquiring personal information.

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Nelson @Nelson - over 2 years ago

Former coach Langer slams Cricket Australia politics - Reuters.com

Justin Langer has criticised the politics at Cricket Australia (CA), four months after he resigned from his role as national team coach.

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Ismael @Ismael - about 3 years ago

U.S. is back with a new approach to climate policy - U.S. lawmaker Ocasio-Cortez - Reuters

The United States has returned to global climate politics with a new approach rather than just picking up where it previously left off, U.S. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said on Tuesday.

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Bobby @Bobby - over 5 years ago

Eli Cohen: Most failed prime minister trying to teach us

Eli Cohen: Most failed prime minister trying to teach usMinister Eli Cohen responded to the establishment of the new leftist party headed by Ehud Barak."Barak, who was the worst and most failed prime minister of the State of Israel, is trying to teach everyone how to run ...continued

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Kraig @Kraig - about 4 years ago

Michelle Obama Says She Is Dealing With ‘Low-Grade Depression’

A survey conducted in June by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that more than 30 percent of adults in the United States were reporting symptoms consistent with anxiety or depression since the coronavirus pandemic began.Depression is an illness that affects more than 264...continued

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