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www.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
Europe news

As Putin begins another 6-year term, he is entering a new era of extraordinary power in Russia

Vladimir Putin's continued dominance as Russia's president poses challenges internationally and domestically. [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com
2 months ago
Europe news

The drama in Russia's election is all about what Putin will do with another 6 years in power

Putin's re-election seems assured, raising concerns about his unrestrained power and potential post-election actions.
Putin's control is bolstered by economic resilience, military advances, and Western skepticism of progressive values. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 months ago
France politics

Protests and pressure: Why are French farmers so powerful? DW 02/26/2024

French farmers express anger at Paris Agricultural Show
Government faces pressure to support French farmers [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

Democrats' open-border trickery: gaming the Census

New York is the top destination for illegal border crossers, benefiting Democratic politicians politically.
Migrants are helping maintain political power and congressional seats for New York City. [ more ]
Mission Local
3 months ago
San Francisco

BigMoneySF: In 2024, political pressure groups play for all the marbles

The 2024 elections in San Francisco offer tech and real estate-backed advocacy groups the opportunity to solidify their power and remove progressive influence.
A network of public pressure groups, wealthy donors, and campaigns are working together to achieve their shared objectives of unseating progressives and implementing their own policies in the city. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
New York City

Ex-NYPD commish says Adams' foes on 'foolish' cop-stops bill just want to 'weaken mayor' for next election

Bill Bratton suggests that Jumaane Williams and Adrienne Adams are supporting the cop-stops bill in order to gain political power.
Bratton believes that the bill is foolish and useless, and would put police officers in a difficult position. [ more ]
East Asia Forum
3 months ago
World news

Save a seat for the Global South | East Asia Forum

The Global South, consisting of larger and richer developing nations, is becoming more important on the global stage.
These countries have increased their power through economic growth and are exerting agency in international affairs. [ more ]
www.france24.com
5 months ago
France news

Iraq holds first elections for provincial councils in a decade

Voting begins in Iraq for the first provincial council elections in a decade.
The ruling Shi'ite Muslim alliance is likely to extend its grip on power amid a boycott by Moqtada al-Sadr. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Returning to the south: what can reverse migration' do for Black Americans?

New York Times columnist Charles Blow argues for Black Americans to return to the south to gain political power.
The HBO documentary 'South to Black Power' explores the reverse migration of Black Americans back to the south.
Blow's proposal is not about creating a Black utopia, but about giving Black people more say in their governance. [ more ]
Axios
6 months ago
US politics

Trump allies pre-screen loyalists for unprecedented power grab

Allies of former President Trump are pre-screening potential loyalists to install a pro-Trump army in the U.S. government if he wins in 2024.
Hundreds of people are involved in this effort, spending tens of millions of dollars to vet and recruit up to 54,000 loyalists.
The screening process includes the use of artificial intelligence and analyzing social media histories. [ more ]
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