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Gregoria @Gregoria - almost 5 years ago
The myth of mass togetherness
The myth of mass togethernessUnicorns romp through the Brexit debate. We have become accustomed to hearing their calling sounds on our current affairs programmes – instant technology solutions to border checks in Ireland, frictionless commerce with the EU 27 while operati...continued
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Wilmer @Wilmer - almost 2 years ago
‘It’s place first, not party first’: city mayors on how they are reshaping English politics
England’s directly elected leaders – from Sadiq Khan and Andy Street to Andy Burnham and Joanne Anderson – are shaking up the way the country is run. We paired up six of them to ask where they see the future of politics – clue, it’s not in WestminsterSadiq Kh…
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Arvid @Arvid - over 4 years ago
Analysis: Bernie Sanders could actually win this thing
Bernie Sanders could actually win this thing(CNN)With the Iowa caucuses now less than a month away, a realization is setting in among the political class: Bernie Sanders has a very credible chance at winning the 2020 Democratic nomination.* A series of polls -- both natio...continued
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Elody @Elody - almost 5 years ago
Zuma slams ‘character assassination’ plots at graft hearing
Zuma slams ‘character assassination’ plots at graft hearingFormer South African President Jacob Zuma told a corruption inquiry on Monday that he was the victim of conspiracies, character assassination and plots by foreign spies to kill him. He denied witness testimonies o...continued
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Jeffrey @Jeffrey - almost 5 years ago
Monsoon season: The river politics behind South Asia's floods
Monsoon season: The river politics behind South Asia's floodsWhen it comes to water resources, relations between India and Nepal have never been easy.But in recent years, the relationship has begun to worsen during the annual monsoon season, which lasts from June to Septe...continued
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Felicita @Felicita - 13 days ago
I'm a Democrat who moved to Florida to be closer to my boyfriend. I was nervous about the politic...
David Maughan moved from Virginia to Florida last year. He loves the community he's been able to build but is frustrated by the car-centric design.
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Ryleigh @Ryleigh - 7 months ago
How China’s Underground Historians Fight the Politics of Amnesia
A new book pays tribute to the writers, the scholars, the poets, and the filmmakers who have committed themselves to unearthing and preserving the forbidden memories of the past.
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Felicita @Felicita - almost 5 years ago
What could go wrong for Trump on the Fourth of July? In 1970, protests and tear gas marred the day.
What could go wrong for Trump on the Fourth of July? In 1970, protests and tear gas marred the day.The plan was to celebrate the Fourth of July with a televised extravaganza on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. One unstated goal was to show support for the president at a...continued
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Moises @Moises - almost 5 years ago
Tel Aviv Diary: Jared Kushner's Inane Plan Kicks Off a Very Weird Middle East Summer
Jared Kushner's Inane Plan Kicks Off a Very Weird Middle East SummerMaybe it's the summer heat that has engulfed Tel Aviv like a steam cloud, but the world seems a little upside down. On Tuesday evening, I sat in the i24News studio and listened to Jared Kushner speak as h...continued
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Patrick @Patrick - 5 months ago
Why liberalism and leftism are increasingly at odds
The progressive coalition is splitting over Israel and identity politics.
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Zackery @Zackery - over 4 years ago
Catch up on the latest from explosive testimony of top American diplomat to Ukraine
Impeachment watch: Catch up on the latest from explosive testimony of top American diplomat to Ukraine(CNN)US top Ukraine diplomat Bill Taylor testified Tuesday that he was told US politics could hold up aid, contradicting US Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondla...continued
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Iva @Iva - almost 5 years ago
Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project gets blistering reception from Senate
Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project gets blistering reception from SenateFacebook Inc.’s controversial Libra cryptocurrency project encountered a blistering reception from the Senate Banking Committee Tuesday morning despite assurances from the social-media giant that...continued
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Torey @Torey - almost 5 years ago
Female Focused '51Fest' Features Jam Packed Program With Comedies, Docs, And In-Depth Discussions
Female Focused '51Fest' Features Jam Packed Program With Comedies, Docs, And In-Depth DiscussionsWith the tagline “The Female Majority on Screen,” a new festival celebrates the voices, visions, and stories of women through compelling screenings and conversations. Presenti...continued
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Alan @Alan - over 4 years ago
Opinion: America desperately needs a fresh crop of leaders. Here's where to find them
America desperately needs a fresh crop of leaders (Opinion)Since July 2015, Michelle Nunn has been president and CEO of CARE USA, a humanitarian organization that fights global poverty and provides lifesaving assistance in emergencies. David Gergen is a CNN senior politic...continued
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Emmie @Emmie - almost 5 years ago
Trump, Netanyahu and the Iran flipflop
Trump, Netanyahu and the Iran flipflopThree weeks ago, I met up with a few friends in Washington, all of whom are experts in American and international politics.Each analyzed the virtues and weaknesses of our respective leaders - they with Donald Trump, I with Benjamin Ne...continued
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Webster @Webster - almost 5 years ago
Ex-Russian Arms Tycoon Quietly Wields Influence In British PM Race
Ex-Russian Arms Tycoon Alexander Temerko Quietly Wields Influence In British PM RaceAlexander Temerko has donated £1 million since he gained British citizenship in 2011, records show.A former Russian arms tycoon who had connections at the highest levels of the Kremlin is ...continued
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Kraig @Kraig - over 4 years ago
Analysis: This is the most important moment of Pelosi's speakership
Nancy Pelosi is about to face the biggest challenge of her speakership(CNN)Nancy Pelosi's place in the history books is already secure. She will always be the first woman ever to serve as speaker of the House -- and the first woman to do so twice. She helped usher the fir...continued
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Elliott @Elliott - about 3 years ago
The Buzz on SC Politics
Welcome to your weekly South Carolina politics briefing, a newsletter curated by The State’s politics and government team.
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Giles @Giles - almost 5 years ago
Mauritius: Mauritius Needs Stewardship, Not Leadership, to Keep Global Respect
Mauritius Needs Stewardship, Not Leadership, to Keep Global RespectBy hosting the Indian Ocean Island Games this week, Mauritius has an opportunity to showcase its colours to the region, and to some extent, to the global community.It also prompts a potentially powerful mo...continued
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Meggie @Meggie - almost 5 years ago
Analysis: The day the tea party died
The day the tea party diedIn each episode of his weekly YouTube show, Chris Cillizza will delve a little deeper into the surreal world of politics. Click to subscribe!The first date was when CNBC analyst Rick Santelli went on a rant -- from the floor of the Chicago Mercan...continued
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Jerrold @Jerrold - almost 5 years ago
George Soros, other wealthy donors urge 2020 Democrats to embrace wealth tax
George Soros, other wealthy donors urge 2020 Democrats to embrace wealth taxHeadlined by George Soros and Abigail Disney, a group of billionaires and multi-millionaires on Monday penned an open letter to 2020 presidential candidates asking that they support a wealth tax o...continued
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Meggie @Meggie - almost 5 years ago
How Digital Marketing Changed the 2016 Presidential Race and Will Change 2020's.
How Digital Marketing Changed the 2016 Presidential Race and Will Change 2020's.As an entrepreneur, there are certain candidates and changes you want to see succeed. How will the digital world you use everyday be a factor?In 2016, some were surprised when President Donald...continued
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Elody @Elody - almost 5 years ago
I'm a British Muslim and I Chose Trump's America Over Brexit Britain | Opinion
I'm a British Muslim and I Chose Trump's America Over Brexit BritainFor me, Trump's America is a much better place to live than Brexit Britain—even though I'm a British Muslim. Partly, it's the money: Both countries are going through a difficult phase politically, but at ...continued
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Ezequiel @Ezequiel - over 4 years ago
Putin defends rebel leaders in eastern Ukraine - BBC News
Putin defends rebel leaders in eastern UkraineRussian President Vladimir Putin has defended the pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine, calling for direct talks between them and the Kyiv government to help restore peace.He said Ukraine had accepted the rebel leaders' signa...continued
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Liliane @Liliane - almost 5 years ago
Billionaire Philanthropist Tom Steyer Announces 2020 Presidential Bid
'The Answer to a Question No One Is Asking': Billionaire Philanthropist Tom Steyer Announces 2020 Presidential BidDespite repeated assurances he would not do so, billionaire philanthropist and activist Tom Steyer—who has previously pledged his vast fortune to such causes ...continued
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