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4 days ago

Ion Iliescu obituary

Ion Iliescu, a former Romanian president, exemplified democratic reform and social stability amid the collapse of communism in Romania.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

Jerry Garcia wasn't political. But the Grateful Dead symbolized defiance in a deeply political moment

Cultural and political movements often face backlash, as seen historically with Jim Crow and civil rights, and more recently with Trump’s campaign responding to Obama.
Music
#donald-trump
#iran
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

After 100 years, is Plaid Cymru on verge of leading Wales?

Plaid Cymru was established in 1925, marking a significant moment in Welsh political history.
fromJewish Telegraphic Agency
1 week ago

How NYC remembers 'Battling' Bella Abzug, the pioneering politician and feminist icon - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Bella Abzug was a groundbreaking congresswoman known for her advocacy in civil rights, women's equality, and environmentalism.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

St. James Park has long been San Jose's center of politics, protest

St. James Park is the site of a protest against President Trump's policies, marking it as a significant location for political statements and actions, including high-profile anti-Trump protests.
San Francisco
fromMedievalists.net
2 weeks ago

New Medieval Books: Crescent Dawn - Medievalists.net

The Ottoman Empire significantly influenced the development of the modern world from the fourteenth to sixteenth centuries.
History
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
3 weeks ago

Martin Van Buren: Father of American Partisanship

Martin Van Buren, the eighth president, was a savvy politician known for establishing key political organizations but suffered during his presidency due to economic turmoil.
#socialism
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

The Democratic Party Remains Committed to Learning Nothing From Its 2024 Defeat

"Nothing...can sharpen the historian's mind like defeat." - Eric Hobsbawm, reflecting the value of learning from defeats and how many intellectuals have enriched our understanding from their own failures.
US politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Diane Abbott row shows how impoverished Britain's conversations about race have become | Jason Okundaye

Important Black figures historically engaged in serious debates on controversial racial issues within mainstream platforms.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Former Nigerian President Buhari to be buried in hometown on Tuesday

Muhammadu Buhari, former Nigerian President, died at 82 and will be buried in Daura, Katsina after being repatriated from London.
fromThe American Conservative
1 month ago

Third-Party Rock Anthem

Elon Musk plans to establish the America Party to challenge the Republican and Democrat duopoly, with a focus on balancing the budget and reducing overspending.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Norman Tebbit: Outspoken hero of the Conservative political right

Norman Tebbit, who has died at the age of 94, was at the heart of Margaret Thatcher's political revolution. His philosophy of self-reliance formed the core of his political beliefs.
UK politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement hiding between the lines DW 06/30/2025

"I stopped going in 2020, when marches were no longer allowed. Now it's just red flags and celebration. Maybe this is what numbness feels like just another holiday," Vinze told DW.
Social justice
#sweden-democrats
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I study the history of Nazi resistance. Here's what the US left can learn from it | Luke Berryman

The resisters that I researched, by contrast, were laser-focused on creating change, whether through satire in 1920s Germany or modern-day peace advocacy.
Right-wing politics
Board games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Meet Miss Sassy, the cat who sparked Trump's pet-eating ravings: Taryn Simon's thrilling election photographs

Taryn Simon's video artwork uniquely documents the Brexit ballot count, revealing the weight of seemingly mundane processes in shaping political futures.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Former Zambian president Edgar Lungu dies at 68 DW 06/05/2025

Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu has passed away at 68 after receiving medical treatment in South Africa.
Right-wing politics
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Did William F. Buckley Pave the Way for Trump?

The Republican Party has undergone significant ideological transformations post-World War II, particularly through Reagan's conservative orthodoxy and Trump's populism.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The genteel, silver-tongued thinker who fathered US conservatism - and paved the way for Trump

"Buckley is often remembered as the architect of the modern conservative movement... Yet today, almost two decades since Buckley's death in 2008, the conservative landscape looks different."
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Four Books to Read During Trump 2.0

The left's shift away from Leninism to leaderless horizontalism in the wake of the Soviet Union's fall hampered the coherence needed for effective protest movements.
Left-wing politics
SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

In 'The Party's Interests Come First,' Joseph Torigian tries to understand Xi Jinping through his father

Xi Jinping's political mindset is deeply influenced by his father's experiences and the broader history of the Chinese Communist Party.
History
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

The Medieval State: Kingdoms, Principalities, Communes, and Leagues Explained - Medievalists.net

The medieval political landscape was complexity defined, evolving from feudal structures to more centralized states over several centuries.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Commentary: A celebration - and wake - for a political time gone by

The memorial service for Stuart Spencer showcased a rare bipartisan unity among political adversaries, reflecting a bygone era in politics.
NYC politics
fromNBC News
2 months ago

Charles Rangel, former longtime N.Y. congressman who represented Harlem, dies at 94

Charles Rangel, influential former congressman, died at 94, leaving a legacy of significant legislative achievements and community advocacy.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

In Defense of Academic Freedom

Defending academic freedom is crucial, even for harmful ideas, as censoring them opens the door to broader oppression.
Historical context reveals that purging dissenting ideas threatens intellectual freedom and democracy.
Academic institutions must protect diverse viewpoints to uphold foundational principles of freedom.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Immigration is the albatross around UK politics. Starmer will struggle to break free

The 1968 Race Relations Act strengthened protections for immigrant communities and ensured access to quality education and employment for second generation immigrants.
UK politics
US politics
fromnypost.com
2 months ago

Joe Biden's cancer cover-up echoes this past White House scandal

Edith Wilson effectively took on presidential duties while concealing her husband's incapacitation, reflecting parallels with today's political climate.
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

The Invention of the Idea of Sovereignty in the Middle Ages - Medievalists.net

The evolution of sovereignty began with the re-introduction of Roman law, impacting political structures and ecclesiastical authority significantly.
The 12th century saw the fusion of Roman law and ecclesiastical authority, resulting in a defined concept of sovereignty within the Church.
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#london-mayor
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago
London politics

In pictures: 25 years of London's mayors in action

London has had three mayors in 25 years, showcasing changing political dynamics and leadership styles.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago
London politics

Ken v Tony: How London elected its first mayor

The introduction of the directly elected mayor system in London was marked by political intrigue and community support despite low voter turnout.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Jerry Springer's scandalous backstory laid bare: best podcasts of the week

Jerry Springer's early political career is explored, notably his time as mayor of Cincinnati and his later aspirations in Ohio politics.
NYC politics
from48 hills
3 months ago

A must-read book on George Moscone and SF politics in the 1970s - 48 hills

George Moscone is a pivotal yet underrecognized figure in San Francisco's late 20th-century political history.
Typography
fromDefector
3 months ago

The Perfect Fascist | Defector

Curzio Malaparte navigated the complexities of Italian fascism, adapting ideologically throughout his life while crafting a self-mythologizing narrative.
SF politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Fifty years after fall of Phnom Penh, history weighs on Cambodian politics

The Khmer Rouge's rise and fall are core to the Cambodian People's Party's legitimacy, but fading memories pose a risk to historical recognition.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Ontario Legislature to choose first female Speaker on Monday | CBC News

Ontario's legislature is poised to elect its first female Speaker, marking a historic moment for the province.
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