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US news

Stephen Colbert Gives Republican Voters The Ugliest Truth About Their Own Party

Stephen Colbert uses Florida case to criticize Republican voters' support for Trump

Colbert highlights the hypocrisy of the Florida Republican Party [ more ]

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The Atlantic

Education

Colleges Love Protests-When They're in the Past

American universities facing criticism for celebrating past activism while restricting current protests. [ more ]

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Writing

The Two Loves of Sophie Strom by Sam Taylor review a sliding doors tale of survival

The novel 'The Two Loves of Sophie Strom' explores the impact of chance and choice on individuals' paths during WWII. [ more ]

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France politics

Conservationists condemn France's protest over UK's bottom-trawling ban

France accused of hypocrisy by conservationists over fishing rights post-Brexit dispute with the UK. [ more ]

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UK news

Public row between Wes Streeting and Diane Abbott over the use of the private sector

A public disagreement within the Labour party highlights differing views on using private sector in healthcare. [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

White House Launches Dishonest Attack on Republicans in Defense of Student Loan Forgiveness

Biden administration uses misleading talking point to defend student loan forgiveness schemes. [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

Campaign funds used to pay Biden legal bills in classified documents inquiry

Campaign donations to Biden were used for legal bills during an investigation, leading to concerns over hypocrisy in contrast to Trump's legal challenges. [ more ]

New York Post

NYC politics

NYC Council Women's Caucus called out for suddenly caring about crime after several women sucker punched: 'Height of hypocrisy'

Members of the City Council's Women's Caucus are being accused of hypocrisy for suddenly caring about crime after being criticized for laws that they voted for which constrained the NYPD.

The Women's Caucus called for an investigation into attacks against women in NYC, but some council members criticized them for not addressing broader crime issues such as penalties for recidivists. [ more ]

Fox News

NYC politics

Dem who demanded 'justice' after subway chokehold death skewered for post about NYC assaults

Political figure faces criticism for hypocrisy on addressing violence against women in NYC.

Social media users question the lack of public response to violent attacks against women in the city. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

UK politics

In Britain's degraded politics, fighting racism has become a cynical game | Gary Younge

Racism is a distraction from important work and self-worth.

Racism is about power and equality, not politeness. [ more ]

USA TODAY

NYC politics

New York's Kathy Hochul sends in troops. I guess it's OK if a Democrat makes the call.

Gov. Kathy Hochul deployed National Guard to NYC subway for security.

Conservatives criticize left for hypocrisy in response to Hochul's measure. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Europe news

I'm in a Russian prison. This is how my friend Alexei Navalny showed us Putin's hypocrisy | Ilya Yashin

Putin's conservative values talk is seen as a political ploy

Navalny represented a more genuine form of conservatism [ more ]

www.thisislocallondon.co.uk

3 months ago

OMG science

Why The Youth is to blame for the Rise in Climate Extremism

Youth activists calling for action on climate change are often accused of hypocrisy due to their own consumer habits.

The UK's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions may have minimal impact as larger countries like China continue to emit high levels of greenhouse gases. [ more ]

New York Post

3 months ago

Left-wing politics

Biden speaks of 'hell' at the National Prayer Breakfast - his speech certainly was

The National Prayer Breakfast in Washington is seen as a hypocritical ritual where politicians gather to silently pray for the downfall of their enemies.

The event has been marred by scandals in the past, including the involvement of convicted Russian spy Maria Butina. [ more ]

New York Post

Left-wing politics

California Democratic congressman who wants rich to pay 'fair share' in taxes has offshore accounts

Rep. Josh Harder, a California Democrat, holds stakes in two funds based in the Cayman Islands, a tax haven.

This revelation comes after Harder publicly advocated for stricter tax policies for wealthy individuals. [ more ]

HuffPost

6 years ago

LGBT

Mississippi Is Now Home To America's Most Anti-LGBTQ Law. Here's Why My Family Still Won't Leave.

The author expresses their disbelief and anger at the government's laws against them in Mississippi.

They question how people can claim to be Christian while condoning cruelty and ignoring the teachings of Jesus. [ more ]

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Education

Moms For Liberty leader Bridget Ziegler still hasn't resigned over sex scandal - and people in Florida aren't happy

Members demand resignation of Bridget Ziegler for remaining on school board despite controversy

Ziegler accused of hypocrisy for campaigning against LGBTQ+ rights while admitting to same-sex encounter [ more ]

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