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New York Post
3 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Joe Biden must now back up his sweeping promises and destroy Hamas

President Biden delivers a powerful speech at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, highlighting the ongoing issue of antisemitism and the importance of vigilance against hatred. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

I've never heard a Labour leader speak about the arts like Keir Starmer it gives me hope | Charlotte Higgins

Starmer emphasized placing arts at the center of a Labour government without providing detailed plans.
Comparison between Starmer's focus on arts and Blair's lack of emphasis on culture during his tenure. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

What's the point of Starmer's Labour if it won't stand up for poor, sick or disabled people? | Frances Ryan

Labour party and Tories sound similar in recent speeches
Labour leaders' statements reminiscent of Conservative ministers' words [ more ]
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The Atlantic
2 months ago
Film

'Our Film Shows Where Dehumanization Leads'

The Oscars have seen politically charged speeches in the past, like Michael Moore's critique of President George W. Bush in 2003.
Director Jonathan Glazer took the opportunity during his Oscar acceptance speech to highlight the Israel-Hamas conflict. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
New York City

'Free Palestine' protestors attempt to disrupt Lunar New Year parade in NYC

Year of the Dragon celebration slightly disrupted by Free Palestine protestors.
Political figures continued their speeches despite the disruption. [ more ]
The Times of India
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Imran Khan: Watch: How Pakistan leader Imran Khan used AI to deliver this 'victory speech' | - Times of India

Imran Khan's victory speech after the general election was delivered by an AI mimic of his voice.
The use of AI to simulate political speeches raises questions about the potential for manipulating and misleading information. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US politics

Many Have Preached Politics From This Pulpit, but Biden Is the First President

Barack Obama delivered a memorable eulogy at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston in 2015, but Joe Biden will be the first sitting president to speak there.
Biden's choice to speak at Emanuel AME Church is an effort to re-energize his African American base and show common cause with Black voters. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US news

Many Have Preached Politics From This Pulpit, but Biden Is the First President

Barack Obama delivered a memorable eulogy at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston in 2015, but Joe Biden will be the first sitting president to speak there.
Biden's choice to speak at Emanuel AME Church is an effort to re-energize his African American base and show common cause with Black voters. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US politics

Many Have Preached Politics From This Pulpit, but Biden Is the First President

Barack Obama delivered a memorable eulogy at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston in 2015, but Joe Biden will be the first sitting president to speak there.
Biden's choice to speak at Emanuel AME Church is an effort to re-energize his African American base and show common cause with Black voters. [ more ]
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