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www.theguardian.com
1 day ago
Business

Is Rishi Sunak facing a repeat of John Major's 1997 landslide defeat?

The economic comparison between the UK in 1997 under John Major and the current situation under Rishi Sunak highlights significant differences. [ more ]
The Nation
4 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Protest Matters-but We Cannot Forsake the Vote

Faith leaders converge at Freedom Rising Conference to address the threat to democracy posed by Trump. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Joe Biden, the Ultimate D.C. Veteran, Has Never Seen a Campaign Like This

Incumbency provided Joe Biden with a significant advantage in previous elections, but the 2020 presidential campaign is shaping up to be different. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
California

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he has qualified for California's presidential ballot

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has qualified for California's presidential election ballot under the American Independent Party, with a focus on collecting 54 electoral votes. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Two Imperfect Messengers Take On Abortion

Both Biden and Trump have complex histories on abortion, deviating from party lines.
Recent events show Biden positioning as a proponent of abortion rights while Trump's stance angers abortion opponents. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Europe politics

There's a gaping hole at the centre of the Tory party where ideas should be. The risk is Liz Truss will fill it | Rafael Behr

To dismiss Liz Truss as irrelevant is to overlook a part of history where she was chosen by the ruling party over the current Prime Minister, representing a significant political move. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Two Imperfect Messengers Take On Abortion

Presidents Biden and Trump have had complex histories with abortion, not always aligning with their party's stance.
Trump and Biden have faced shifts in their positions on abortion, with Biden now positioning himself as a champion of abortion rights. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
1 month ago
Brooklyn

April 9: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

Brooklyn Daily Eagle shared historical Senate resolution in 1868 regarding presidency eligibility.
House defeated Government reorganization bill in 1938, causing a notable political setback for President Roosevelt. [ more ]
The New Yorker
2 months ago
Europe politics

What Have Fourteen Years of Conservative Rule Done to Britain?

Living standards have fallen in the U.K.
The country is exhausted by constant political drama. [ more ]
Axios
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

"Obama would be jealous": How Biden's rivalry with his ex-boss shapes his presidency

Biden values his accomplishments, invoking that even Obama would be jealous. The competitive dynamic influences his approaches to various issues. [ more ]
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