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Marlon
@Marlon -
1 day ago
Scott Stringer Has Trained to Be Mayor for Decades. Will Voters Be Persuaded?
Scott Stringer’s deep experience in New York City politics has yet to translate into momentum in the mayor’s race. Could an endorsement from the Working Families Party help?
13 minutes read
Hulda
@Hulda -
1 day ago
CEOs Speak Out on Politics and the Future of Digital Currencies
Rawi, Rebecca, and Mihir discuss how and why CEOs are speaking out on politics and what China’s digital renminbi means for economics and politics.
1 minute read
Ariel
@Ariel -
5 days ago
When Is the Met Gala in 2021?
This year’s Met Gala will be in September. The Costume Institute has announced its next big show. The subject: American style. Politics are involved.
3 minutes read
Pablo
@Pablo -
7 days ago
Could Andrew Yang Really Be New York’s Next Mayor?
The eccentric entrepreneur-turned-failed presidential candidate is campaigning on a promise to make the city fun again. It might work.
3 minutes read
Geovany
@Geovany -
7 days ago
Asian-Americans’ Politics, Pandemic Wilderness Explorers and O.J. Simpson’s Twitter Account: The ...
Five articles from around The Times, narrated just for you.
1 minute read
Wilmer
@Wilmer -
8 days ago
New York Is Taxing the Rich. Here’s Who Made That Happen.
A budget that spends on education, homelessness and undocumented immigrants is the product of years of progressive politics, not a governor looking for a diversion.
6 minutes read
Hannah
@Hannah -
10 days ago
Opinion: It's time to face the new reality on mask wearing
Now that we better understand the real risks of Covid, and vaccines are rolling out, might it be time to adjust our social mores, writes Jill Filipovic, and follow the science instead of our politics? The new directives could be pretty simple: mask up indoors…
5 minutes read
Ericka
@Ericka -
10 days ago
Live Updates: Georgia’s Voting Law Reverberates in Washington
Georgia lost one major sporting event, the M.L.B. All-Star Game, but the Masters Tournament is proceeding as planned. Senator Mitch McConnell advised corporations to stay out of politics, except for political donations. A former House speaker, John Boehner, a…
12 minutes read
Felicita
@Felicita -
11 days ago
'Stay out of politics,' Republican leader McConnell tells U.S. CEOs, warns of 'consequences' - Re...
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell lashed out at corporate America on Monday, warning CEOs to stay out of the debate over a new voting law in Georgia that has been criticized as restricting votes among minorities and the poor.
3 minutes read
Eleanora
@Eleanora -
12 days ago
We Expect Sports Stars to Be Heroes. What About Our Politicians?
A postgame interview offers a reminder that the spectacle of public life is best backed up with real work.
4 minutes read
Colin
@Colin -
15 days ago
Gillmor Gang: ZoomHouse
I use Feedly to work my way through each day’s stream of politics, tech, and media stories. Today, I am greeted with a picture of something called Feedly Cloud and the following message: Scheduled Maintenance Feedly will be back in less than 30 minutes. 60 mi…
5 minutes read
Devin
@Devin -
15 days ago
Daniel Laske, a ‘Social Justice Warrior,’ Dies at 21
He wanted to combine his passions for medicine and politics to make the world a better place. Then he tested positive for the coronavirus.
4 minutes read
Manley
@Manley -
18 days ago
A Renewable Energy Bill Is Fueling a Fight Over Local Control in Indiana
A bill in Indiana that would expand renewable energy is drawing unusual battle lines. The struggle hints at the power of local opposition in blocking efforts to ramp up renewable energy at the scale needed to address climate change—and the complexities of loc…
7 minutes read
Madalyn
@Madalyn -
19 days ago
China warns foreign brands over Xinjiang - Reuters
Chinese officials on Monday said Sweden's H&M and other foreign companies should not make rash moves or step into politics after the companies raised concerns about forced labor in Xinjiang, sparking furious online backlash and boycotts.
1 minute read
Giles
@Giles -
19 days ago
In Montana, Bears and Wolves Become Part of the Culture Wars
The politics of predators seem poised to enter a new chapter in the state, which now seems intent on reviving some of the practices of a century ago that virtually exterminated wolves from Montana.
3 minutes read
Gregoria
@Gregoria -
21 days ago
Analysis: Here's why Biden is watching the clock
Timing is everything, according to President Joe Biden.
1 minute read
Muriel
@Muriel -
22 days ago
Analysis: Here comes 2024!
The race to 2024 starts ... Friday! At least according to CSPAN. The nonprofit public affairs network plans to begin its "Road to the White House 2024" programming on Friday, reports Axios' scoop machine Mike Allen.
1 minute read
Raoul
@Raoul -
22 days ago
Two New Orleans State Senators Win Runoff Spots for U.S. House Seat
Troy Carter and Karen Carter Peterson will meet in an April runoff for the seat vacated by Cedric L. Richmond.
4 minutes read
Priscilla
@Priscilla -
22 days ago
Timing Is Everything, Biden Says, and ‘Politics Is the Art of the Possible’
In his first formal news conference since taking office, President Biden offered an early glimpse of the man who inhabits the Oval Office and his approach to the presidency.
3 minutes read
Eleanora
@Eleanora -
23 days ago
Meghan McCain Slammed for Questioning 'Whether or Not Race and Gender Are More Important Than Qua...
'The View' host suggested that she would lose her gig if "identity politics" were in play.
4 minutes read
Monserrat
@Monserrat -
23 days ago
Senegalese artist Omar Ba tackles politics and the pandemic with paint - Reuters
When Senegal erupted in violent protests this month over perceived injustice and inequality, artist Omar Ba was tackling the issues in his own way, with paint on canvas.
3 minutes read
Immanuel
@Immanuel -
23 days ago
Meghan McCain is, again, in the hot seat over diversity comments
Co-host of "The View" Meghan McCain is under fire for implying her job was in jeopardy due to identity politics. See what she said and how her co-host responded.
1 minute read
Jany
@Jany -
23 days ago
Five Facts About Gun Violence
We look at five key facts about gun violence — and the politics of the issue.
6 minutes read
Jany
@Jany -
24 days ago
10 Things in Politics: Amazon union fight draws lawmaker support
Summary List PlacementGood morning! Welcome back to 10 Things in Politics. Sign up here to get this newsletter in your inbox each day. Send your tips and suggestions to [email protected] or tweet me @BrentGriffiths. Here's what you need to know:
5 minutes read
Clarissa
@Clarissa -
24 days ago
Australian PM apologises for raising harassment allegation - Reuters UK
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison publicly apologised for raising an unsubstantiated allegation of harassment at a media company as he defended his handling of a scandal over the treatment of women in politics and his party.
2 minutes read