Young conservatives have grown up in Trump's Republican Party. Now, it's time to vote
Young conservative supporters continue to be drawn to former President Donald Trump, admiring his refusal to back down and his conservative values.
Many young conservatives feel a strong connection to Trump, regarding him as their Republican experience and a refreshing alternative to traditional political figures. [ more ]
The TikTok ban misses the big picture: America's social media literary problem
Proposed legislation in the U.S. aims to force ByteDance to sell TikTok's American holdings to a U.S. company due to national security concerns. [ more ]
Mike Pence's refusal to endorse Trump could influence other Republicans to distance themselves from him.
Pence's actions may impact Trump's chances in the upcoming election by potentially causing some Reaganite Republicans to stay home or vote for someone else. [ more ]
Trump Isn't Fighting the Republican Establishment Anymore. He Owns It.
Donald Trump has received a majority of endorsements from Republican House members and senators, while Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis have received very few.
Trump has also garnered more endorsements from Republican governors compared to Haley and DeSantis, with only a small faction of organized opposition remaining among Republican elected officials. [ more ]
EU to drop action against Poland on 'rule of law' concerns DW 05/06/2024
The EU has dropped Article 7 proceedings against Poland over rule of law concerns following actions by the new centrist government to address the issues. [ more ]
Liberals aim to influence EU election debate from the center DW 03/30/2024
Renew Europe group played a significant role in elevating Ursula von der Leyen to the post of European Commission President in 2019.
Renew Europe, represented by influential figures like Emmanuel Macron and Margrethe Vestager, could determine if von der Leyen retains her position after the upcoming European elections. [ more ]
Cryptocurrency Super PACs Are Sweeping 2024 Elections
When someone claims to have invented new money with cryptocurrency, skepticism is wise due to the unusual characters and manipulated perceptions in the industry. [ more ]
'Buy, Bully, Bamboozle': Report Shows App Companies Threaten Democracy - Streetsblog New York City
App delivery companies use political influence and tactics to hinder worker-led improvements, maintaining control and profit at the expense of workers. [ more ]
Vinson Cunningham's Searching Novel of Faith and Politics
The emergence of a new genre of media after Bill Clinton's victory in 1992, focused on capturing the campaign's energy and the transition to governance. [ more ]
The Crypto Bros Are Back-and They Have a Dangerous Political Goal
The cryptocurrency sector, despite recent setbacks, is regaining strength and forming political alliances to potentially become a significant force in the 2024 elections. [ more ]
As Meta flees politics, campaigns rely on new tricks to reach voters
Meta, previously promoting political engagement, now reducing focus on politics on Facebook and Instagram, impacting digital campaigns for the 2024 election. [ more ]
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New money into VCTs falls 18% though remains third highest on record
New money invested in VCTs reached £882 million, the third highest amount recorded, despite a decrease from the previous year.
VCTs are attractive due to tax efficiency, support for young businesses, and the current economic climate encouraging investment in alternative options. [ more ]
The rainbow flag was an international beacon of hope. Republicans killed it.
The United States became the world's leader in making the LGBTQ+ community visible through a Republican amendment in the federal budget in 1970.
The impact of Pride Day, originated from the Christopher Street Gay Liberation Day in 1970, spread globally, with Pride flags now flying in conservative countries where being gay is illegal. [ more ]
Gavin Newsom denies Panera minimum-wage carve out, says chain is not exempt from new law
California Governor clarifies Panera Bread will not be exempt from new minimum wage laws despite allegations of special treatment for a major donor.
The new $20-per-hour minimum wage for fast food workers applies to bakery restaurants, but the details of the exemption are still being debated. [ more ]
In Germany, Fighting the Far Right Poses a Conundrum for Democracy
German politicians are grappling with how to address the surging popularity of the far-right party, AfD, which is seen as a threat to democracy.
There is concern in Germany about history repeating itself with the rise of a far-right party and efforts are being made to prevent the AfD from gaining significant influence in the government. [ more ]
Republican Attacks on Biden's Climate Law Raise Concerns Ahead of Election
Clean energy investments in the US have surged above $200 billion since a new climate bill was signed by President Biden.
Republican concerns over potential changes to the climate bill, particularly tax credits for electric vehicles, may impact clean energy investments. [ more ]
Nebraska's New Racist "Stand Your Ground" Law Puts Us All in Danger
The memory of Trayvon Martin is invoked as gun violence threats and racism persist. Stand your ground laws are linked to rising gun deaths and racist violence. [ more ]
Inside tech billionaires' push to reshape San Francisco politics: a hostile takeover'
Tech billionaires and venture capitalists have built a political-influence machine in San Francisco to shape the city's policies.
Prominent tech and venture capital leaders have invested at least $5.7m into reshaping San Francisco's policies in the past six years.
They have created a network of interlocking non-profits, dark-money groups, and political action committees to obscure the true scale of their involvement. [ more ]