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NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Exclusive | NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams' 'powerless' charter panel stacked with Dem cronies making six-figure salaries: 'big waste of money'

NYC Council's new commission risks wasting taxpayer money on power-limiting initiatives that are unlikely to succeed against the mayor's established commission.
#democracy
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Albany Dems push bill to give NYC Council the power to remove mayor: 'smacking democracy in the face'

New legislation could empower NYC Council to remove a mayor with a three-fourths majority.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Albany Dems push bill to give NYC Council the power to remove mayor: 'smacking democracy in the face'

New legislation could empower NYC Council to remove a mayor with a three-fourths majority.
more#democracy
#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on Trump and media: attention is power. Can Democrats grab it? | Editorial

Donald Trump leverages media attention to maintain political power and influence, reflecting a continuous campaign approach even post-presidency.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on Trump and media: attention is power. Can Democrats grab it? | Editorial

Donald Trump leverages media attention to maintain political power and influence, reflecting a continuous campaign approach even post-presidency.
more#donald-trump
History
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

10 Famous Forgeries from the Middle Ages - Medievalists.net

Forged documents in the Middle Ages legitimized false claims and significantly impacted authority, politics, and religion.
#public-safety
Podcast
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

What happens when podcasters are determining what constitutes rule of law?

Law enforcement and judicial integrity are compromised by those in power pursuing unlawful agendas.
from48 hills
2 months ago
SF politics

Supes vote 9-2 to let Lurie fire one of the best members of the Police Commission - 48 hills

Podcast
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

What happens when podcasters are determining what constitutes rule of law?

Law enforcement and judicial integrity are compromised by those in power pursuing unlawful agendas.
SF politics
from48 hills
2 months ago

Supes vote 9-2 to let Lurie fire one of the best members of the Police Commission - 48 hills

The Board of Supervisors voted 9-2 to support Mayor Lurie's dismissal of Police Commissioner Max Carter-Oberstone.
more#public-safety
#elon-musk
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US Elections

Musk Lawyer Tries to Build a Powerhouse Firm With a Billionaire Client

A group of Republican lawyers is collaborating with Elon Musk's attorney to create a new conservative legal powerhouse.
more#elon-musk
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

2,000 year old book about Roman emperors enters bestseller charts

The renewed popularity of Suetonius' biographies highlights an enduring fascination with Roman history and the nature of power.
The Lives of the Caesars by Tom Holland has become a bestseller, showcasing the timeless intrigue of Roman emperors' lives.
fromWarpweftandway
3 months ago

Hybrid talk: Orthodox Transmission of Political Power: The Notion of Zhengtong in China's Past and Present (Mara Yue Du, Cornell/IAS)

The upcoming hybrid talk at Rutgers Center for Chinese Studies will explore the historical concept of 'Zhengtong' in the context of political power in China.
philosophy
#oligarchy
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Bernie Sanders Has to Ask Three Times If Trump's Billionaire Treasury Secretary Nominee Agrees The U.S. Is An Oligarchy

The U.S. faces unprecedented wealth and income inequality, contributing to oligarchic dynamics that threaten democracy.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Bernie Sanders Has to Ask Three Times If Trump's Billionaire Treasury Secretary Nominee Agrees The U.S. Is An Oligarchy

The U.S. faces unprecedented wealth and income inequality, contributing to oligarchic dynamics that threaten democracy.
more#oligarchy
Writing
fromwww.esquire.com
6 months ago

Kamala Harris Never Had a Chance. America Chose White Power and Supremacy.

Black women face systemic disrespect and lack of protection in America.
Racism's ultimate implication is a denial of humanity and rights.
Historical oppression limits aspirations for Black individuals.
Political outcomes reveal America's ongoing commitment to white supremacy.
Miscellaneous
fromeuronews
6 months ago

US Congress election 2024 live results: Who will win the House race?

Control of the US House is crucial for legislative power, impacting areas such as healthcare, economic policy, and climate action.
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