CPAC 2021 and the Man with the Midas Touch
If there was any hope that that the GOP would broker an unsteady peace between pro-Trump and #NeverTrumper Republicans, let alone abandon Trumpism once and for all, those hopes were all but squashed last week at the Conservative Political Action Conference.
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Biden Airstrikes in Syria Draw Criticism and Concern
As a presidential candidate, Joe Biden promised voters that he would reenter the Iran nuclear deal, which was originally negotiated under Obama.
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Unsafe Conditions Leave Asylum Seekers At Risk In British Barracks
In Sep. 2020, the U.K. designated the Napier Barracks in Kent as their first migrant camp. The former military base has been used by asylum seekers — who mostly came from France across the English Channel — ever since.
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A Tale of Two Climates: Texas Politics During the Deep Freeze
“Unpredictable” might be an appropriate word to describe this winter season. In the Northern states, the frequent snow storms stop only long enough for beachgoers to get a mild tan.
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Albuquerque Protest to Abolish APD
A protest organized by the local chapter of Fight For Our Lives was held outside of the Albuquerque Police Department Headquarters on Friday night.
Texas Community Comes Together to Rescue Sea Turtles
Texas’ recent winter storm, which left hundreds of thousands of residents without power, wasn’t just devastating for humans — thousands of sea turtles off the coast of the state’s South Padre Island were afflicted by the frigid conditions as well.
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The End of an era: Angela Merkel - and then? Part III
More than two years have passed since Merkel’s announcement to resign after her current term, but it seems as if there is only slow progress in finding the right candidate(s) for her succession.
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OP-ED Stroke of a Pen, Law of the Land, NOT Cool
The U.S. president’s power has been consistently growing since our country was founded. The executive branch, which presidents have almost complete control over, has significantly expanded to accommodate for the industrialization and development of a world superpower.
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All You Need To Know About The Myanmar Coup
Less than a month ago, the Myanmar military launched a coup against Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of the ruling party. Declaring a state of emergency for a year, the military handed over power to their senior general.
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Angola Officially Decriminalizes Homosexuality
On Jan. 23, 2019, Angola’s parliament already approved a new penal code that allowed the provisions criminalizing homosexuality to be deleted.
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Clashes Between Police and Demonstrators as Thailand's Pro-Democracy Protests Restart
In early 2020, protests began in Thailand. Initially starting as demonstrations against the government, they later demanded reform of the Thai monarchy.
French Leaders Believe American Politics a Danger to France
Emmanuel Macron believes America’s “woke” liberal ideals have the potential to devastate France politically, and he’s not alone
Navalny Back to Russia
On Jan. 17, 2021, Putin critic Alexei Navalny went back to Russia after spending five months in Germany, one of which at Berlin's Charité hospital.
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How QAnon Derails Efforts to Rescue Trafficking Victims
The conservative conspiracy group QAnon has enjoyed a meteoric rise to mainstream popularity over the past few years. Today, its massive group of online followers, once considered an extremist fringe, has representation in Congress.
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What Biden Means for the Middle East
From an international perspective, it is possible to assume that President Biden will be good for the Middle East in terms of reduced hostility and reconciliation.
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Women’s Rights Stripped as Poland’s Abortion Ban Takes Effect
In October, a controversial court ruling in Poland meant that abortion due to fetal defects was unconstitutional. Abortion is now only permissible in cases of incest, rape and if there is a threat to the woman’s life.
Examining Iran's Alleged Ties to Al Qaeda
In his speech at the National Press Club on Jan. 12, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo asserted that Iran is the new base for the Islamic terrorist group Al Qaeda. His statement was met with criticism from experts, who were perplexed by the lack of factual basis for any of Pompeo’s allegations.
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Madrid Mural Celebrating Women Saved From Destruction
In 2018, a 60m mural was installed on the side of a sports center in Madrid by the Unlogic collective. The faces of many respected women are featured on the mural.
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Senate Republicans: Vote to Convict
For four long years, Donald Trump twisted and corrupted America’s very essence to serve himself.
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Election Turmoil Hits Uganda
Political violence, an internet blackout and allegations of voter suppression have taken place in Uganda. Marred by pre-election violence, opposition leader Robert Kyagulani’s - known by his stage name as Bobi Wine - campaign was obstructed by teargas, live bullets and arrests.
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