Politics
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Meggie
@Meggie -
over 2 years ago
UPDATE 1-South African rand firms after strong U.S. jobs data - Reuters
The South African rand firmed on Friday along with other emerging market currencies after a volatile week with price swings driven by domestic politics and U.S. monetary policy.
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Alan
@Alan -
about 4 years ago
Analysis: Why Michigan is the next big Sanders-Biden battleground
Within hours, Bernie Sanders' campaign announced that the Vermont senator would cancel a planned trip to Mississippi on Friday and instead head directly to Michigan.These things are not a coincidence.Michigan, which will hold its primary on March 10, is not only the bigge...continued
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Marjory
@Marjory -
almost 3 years ago
Fake Nudes and Real Threats: How Online Abuse Holds Back Women in Politics
Female politicians face more personal online attacks than their male counterparts, researchers have found. That online abuse can escalate into violence.
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Elliott
@Elliott -
almost 5 years ago
If Trump can’t secure a trade truce, watch for these stocks to get hammered
If Trump can’t secure a trade truce, watch for these stocks to get hammeredInvestors should focus on the industries and companies that have been most sensitive to trade news in recent years See full story.Microsoft leads Dow components, while Tesla is the worst Nasdaq-100...continued
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Kraig
@Kraig -
almost 3 years ago
Didi drives straight into politics - Reuters
Didi Global (DIDI.N) has hit a potential roadblock. Two days after its shares started trading in New York on Wednesday, China's cyberspace agency revealed a national-security related inves…/cloudfront-us-east-2.images.arcpublishing.com/reuters/A35S4CVJM5PERE6O2QJCOF6TYU.jpg)
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Rose
@Rose -
over 1 year ago
Bill de Blasio drops out of crowded House race: 'Time for me to leave electoral politics'
"People are looking for another option," de Blasio said in a video message, promising he would "find a different way to serve" outside elected office.
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Leda
@Leda -
about 2 years ago
Fireproof Australia: who are the radical Extinction Rebellion splinter group?
They have blocked major roads, obstructed traffic on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and been denounced by Dominic PerrottetDownload the free Guardian app; get our morning email briefingIt was the re-election of a Coalition government in May 2019 …
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Elvie
@Elvie -
almost 2 years ago
‘If I’d not got help, I’d probably be dead’: Jason Kander on PTSD, politics and advice from Obama
He was a rising star in the Democratic party and ‘sorta ran for president’ but, as he recounts in his new book, haunted by his experiences in AfghanistanAs luck had it, Jason Kander’s book tour in New York coincided with a family wedding. The star turn was hi…
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Marjory
@Marjory -
almost 3 years ago
Yang and Garcia Form Late Alliance in Mayor’s Race, Drawing Adams’s Ire
Andrew Yang and Kathryn Garcia campaigned together on Saturday in a show of unity that their top rival, Eric Adams, viewed as racially driven politics.
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Ismael
@Ismael -
over 4 years ago
Politics and corn dogs at Iowa State Fair
Campaigning over corn dogs at the Iowa State Fairthat you can find on a stick there. Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang eats a corn dog at the Iowa State Fair on Friday, August 9. The corn dog is just one of 69 food items that you can find on a stick there.The ...continued
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Madalyn
@Madalyn -
about 2 years ago
How Young Latinos’ Online and TV Habits Offer Political Clues for 2022
A new report exploring young Latinos’ views on immigration sheds light on one of the most important voter groups in the midterm elections, and found a noteworthy gender divide.
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Juliet
@Juliet -
over 3 years ago
How Virus Politics Divided a Conservative Town in Wisconsin’s North
A lightly populated area in the critical swing state of Wisconsin serves as a microcosm for the way coronavirus politics is worsening partisan schisms across America.
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Maureen
@Maureen -
almost 2 years ago
Americans Celebrate and Mourn Abortion Decision as New Fights Loom
The Supreme Court sent the issue of abortion back to the states in an even more polarized era than when Roe v. Wade was introduced.
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Abbie
@Abbie -
about 4 years ago
Trump claims he hasn't touched his face in 'weeks.' Photos prove that's a lie.
Merriam Webster defines "face" as "the front part of the head that in humans extends from the forehead to the chin and includes the mouth, nose, cheeks, and eyes."For Donald Trump, this means everything on the orange sphere above his neck but below his white-blonde swoop ...continued
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Alan
@Alan -
almost 4 years ago
Samurai PC game 'Total War: Shogun 2' is free for a limited time
If being stuck at home has you going stir crazy, fret not. Video games are here to save the day once more.Acclaimed PC strategy game Total War: Shogun 2 will be available free from 10 a.m. PDT on April 27, providing entire armies of samurai to keep you entertained. Grab i...continued
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Cameron
@Cameron -
10 months ago
Democrats call on DOJ to investigate tax sites for sharing financial information with Meta
A group of Democratic senators is urging federal law enforcement officials to investigate and prosecute some of the most popular online tax filing companies for allegedly sharing millions of taxpayers’ financial data with Meta and Google./cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24782734/1258663294.jpg)
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Torey
@Torey -
over 3 years ago
Bet on 2024 candidates now by buying shares to campaign urls
Inauguration is over and done with and the 2020 election is finally behind us. You know what that means: Time to think about 2024! MSCHF, the group behind offbeat projects like Walt's Kitchen and "killing brands" on TikTok, had this forethought when they crea…
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Gregoria
@Gregoria -
over 3 years ago
Raphael Warnock, from the Pulpit to Politics, Doesn’t Shy From ‘Uncomfortable’ Truths
He first wanted to run for office years ago. Now Stacey Abrams, the Democratic Party and the Rev. Raphael Warnock all believe that the time is ripe for Georgia voters to send a Black Baptist preacher to Washington.
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Juliet
@Juliet -
over 2 years ago
Analysis: This poll number will send Democrats into a panic
The single biggest indicator of how the 2022 midterm elections will go for the two parties is how the public thinks about President Joe Biden.
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Marjory
@Marjory -
almost 4 years ago
Seeing dominance and affiliation in politics
In my most recent book, I helped people see how we’re always tracking status roles in the way we make decisions. Who’s up and who’s down? What does this interaction or this purchase do to maintain or change my role?It comes down to “who eats lunch first” and the instinct ...continued
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Hank
@Hank -
over 3 years ago
Jaime Harrison Said to Be Pick for Next D.N.C. Chair
Mr. Harrison, a veteran of South Carolina politics, was the Democratic nominee against Senator Lindsey Graham and shattered fund-raising records in the race.
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Alexie
@Alexie -
almost 5 years ago
Ravelry, Facebook of knitting, bans Trump content over 'white supremacy'
Ravelry, Facebook of knitting, bans Trump content over 'white supremacy'Scarves, gloves, shawls, caps - if it can be knit or crocheted, you can probably find a design for it on Ravelry.It just can't resemble President Donald Trump.Ravelry, an 8-million-strong social netwo...continued
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Cyril
@Cyril -
3 months ago
Most Convincing Taylor Swift Conspiracy Theories
Ever since dipping her toe into politics, Taylor Swift has been the target of countless conspiracy theories from members of the far right. The Onion explores the most convincing hoaxes that have recently been circulated about the singer-songwriter.Read more...
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Immanuel
@Immanuel -
about 2 months ago
Ah, Another Spineless Exercise That Lights American Politics Aflame
This special counsel and Congress deserve each other.
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Izaiah
@Izaiah -
over 3 years ago
In Miami-Dade County, Younger Cuban Voters Offer Opening for Trump
Newer Cuban immigrants who previously had little engagement in American politics have started to identify as Trump Republicans. It could give the president a boost in a critical swing state.
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