#political-debate

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InsideEVs
1 week ago
Cars

Republican Bill To End EV Tax Credits Gets Almost No Support From Carmaking States

Electric vehicles are caught in the middle of political debates, with a proposed bill aiming to end tax credits for EV adoption. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
Europe politics

Tory minister Laura Trott brands MP a Brexit zombie' during heated Commons debate

Tory Minister calls MP a 'Brexit zombie' in a heated Commons debate. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 days ago
Bicycling

Spinning out of control? Cyclists say MPs are peddling fears over road safety

Cyclists in Regent's Park under scrutiny post-elderly woman's accident. Calls for stricter laws on cycling safety after incidents. London's green spaces popular for cycling and commuting. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 weeks ago
JavaScript

US long-range missiles to Ukraine reignites German debate DW 04/25/2024

Germany debates providing long-range missiles to Ukraine amidst US ATACMS delivery. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
France politics

French cities introduce curfew to curb youth violence

Two French cities, Nice and Beziers, impose night-time curfews for children under 13 after fatal assaults involving minors to address youth violence. [ more ]
www.thelocal.fr
3 months ago
France politics

Inside France: Resistance, AI and ego

Debate over citizenship rights
Misconceptions about French citizenship process [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 weeks ago
Education

Tennessee passes bill to let teachers carry guns at school DW 04/24/2024

Allowing teachers to carry concealed guns in schools passed in Tennessee, emphasizing training requirements for carrying guns and approval from school leaders. [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
Education

The Right Has an Opportunity to Rethink Education in America

The left and the right are both losing the debate on the future of American education due to various missteps.
The right has an opportunity to lead in education by being free of traditional ties and able to rethink education organization. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Moment Labour peer scolded for shouting' at minister during debate

Baroness Shami Chakrabarti scolded in House of Lords for shouting at health minister during debate on the Trips waiver. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Small boat crossings hit second highest ever as Sunak slammed for migrant chaos'

Small boat channel crossings in the UK are set to reach the second highest on record, sparking a heated debate.
Labour accuses the Conservative government of failing to stop the crossings and breaking promises. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Marketing

Senate Democrats pump brakes on TikTok ban - because they're addicted, too

Progressive Democrats in Congress are resisting the House-passed bill to ban TikTok due to concerns about Chinese influence.
Senate Democrats, including Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray, are hesitant to support the bill, opting for a more systematic approach. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Marketing

Steve Doocy: Kinda Weird' Republicans Are Doing a 180' After Calling to Ban TikTok for a Long Time

Concerns over TikTok data collection and ownership by ByteDance.
Debate among politicians regarding banning TikTok due to potential foreign entity influence. [ more ]
BBC News
1 month ago
London

MP's move to reverse London Ulez expansion runs out of Commons time

Opposition to London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) expansion
Debate and challenges in passing legislation related to Ulez [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

I Don't Think That's Accurate, Sir': CNN Anchor Spars With GOP Rep On Border Action For Nearly Nine Minutes

A discussion between CNN anchor Boris Sanchez and Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) turned heated over government spending and border issues. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US politics

Chasing Clicks in the Jungle: Right-Wing Influencers Descend on the Darien Gap

International migration challenges
Impact of online manipulation [ more ]
Fox News
4 months ago
NYC politics

Mayor Adams says NYC migrant crisis has 'nothing to do with sanctuary cities'

Mayor Eric Adams denies that the migrant crisis in NYC is a result of being a sanctuary city.
Republicans have sent asylum seekers to Democratic cities to show the impact of the migrant crisis. [ more ]
The Nation
4 months ago
NYC politics

Eric Adams's Suit Against Texas Bus Companies Is an Embarrassment

New York City mayor and governor are being criticized for their response to migrants being dropped off in the city.
Conservatives argue that liberals only care about migrants when it's someone else's problem. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Chicago

Man with gun, $60,000 worth of drugs arrested at contentious West Loop encampment, police say

Police arrested a man with a gun and drugs near a homeless encampment in Chicago's West Loop.
There was political debate between the mayor and an alderman over safety concerns at the encampment. [ more ]
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