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Aug 27 2019
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Barack Obama Announces New Initiative To Fight Gerrymandering
Former President Barack Obama is launching a new effort to fight gerrymandering, called Redistricting U. This training program is part of voting reform efforts long supported by Obama. Republicans say the efforts are really about helping Democrats when drawing congressional district lines.
Breitbart News CNN Digital USA TODAYOct 28 2023
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DeSantis Orders Shutdown of Pro-Palestine Student Group, Sparks First Amendment Dialogue
Earlier this week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ordered the shutdown of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), a group that voiced support for Hamas’ attacks on Israel, spurring media commentary.
Political Stunt: An opinion for Above The Law (Left bias) suggested DeSantis made this decision to gain popularity, as his polling numbers in the GOP primary race dwindle. The writer said if
Reason Sun Sentinel Above The LawAug 11 2022
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FBI's Mar-a-Lago Raid: Warranted or Politicized?
Much remains unknown about the FBI's raid of Mar-a-Lago. But speculation about whether it was justified is already in full swing.
It's unclear what exactly the FBI was looking for at former President Donald Trump's Florida home. Anonymous sources cited by news outlets across the political spectrum say authorities were likely looking for potentially classified documents that Trump may
MSNBC Axios Wall Street Journal (Opinion)Aug 24 2020
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Perspectives: The 2020 Republican National Convention Begins
On Monday, 336 delegates gathered in North Carolina's Charlotte Convention Center to renominate Donald Trump and Mike Pence as the Republican Party’s nominees for president and vice president. Delegates, who traditionally number up to 2,500, were tested for COVID-19 and required to wear masks. The 2020 Republican National Convention will run from Monday to Thursday and will feature speeches
Washington Post Forbes Fox News (Opinion)Oct 16 2023
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Why Are Refugees Stranded in Gaza?
On Friday, the Israeli military told roughly one million Palestinians in northern Gaza to leave their homes in anticipation of an Israeli offensive aimed at eliminating Hamas presence in the region. Palestinians are encountering pushback and roadblocks in their attempts to flee the region.
The Rafah Border Crossing: The main avenue through which Palestinians can feasibly flee Gaza is
Washington Post Reuters National Review (News)Jun 24 2020
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Perspectives: Coronavirus, Police Reform and US Polarization
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, racial tension, violence and widespread calls for police reform have recently highlighted polarization in the United States. Some voices have investigated the intersection of such polarization with the criminal justice system, as well as public health, especially as it relates to mask-wearing during the pandemic.
Voices on all sides addressed the
Grist USA TODAY Wall Street Journal (Opinion)Feb 09 2021
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Justice Department Asks Dozens of Trump-appointed Attorneys to Resign
Acting Attorney General Monty Wilkinson is expected to ask Trump-appointed US attorneys to submit their resignations, with the exception of two prosecutors overseeing politically sensitive inquiries such as the criminal tax investigation into Hunter Biden.
It is customary for a new administration to ask holdover officials to step down so a new president can install his own selections,
Wall Street Journal (News) CNN Digital Fox News DigitalOct 09 2018
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Voter Registration Spikes After Taylor Swift's Instagram Post
Voter registration has surged after Taylor Swift broke her silence on her political views in an Instagram post, announcing she would support Democrats in the November midterms and imploring her fans to register to vote.
Fox News Digital New York Times (News) The HillAug 14 2023
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‘Far-Right’ Libertarian Beats Primary Expectations in Inflation-Stricken Argentina
Libertarian outsider Javier Milei received a surprise 30% of the vote on Sunday in Argentina’s multi-party primary election.
The Details: Milei took first place, outpacing established politicians but failing to hit the 45% threshold for an outright victory. Voting in Argentina is compulsory for ages 18 to 70 and optional for 16- and 17-year-olds.
“Far-Right” Candidate? Often
CNBC Al Jazeera Fox News DigitalOct 03 2023
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Hunter Biden Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Firearm Charges
Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, pleaded not guilty during his arraignment on firearm-related charges on Tuesday.
For Context: The president’s son was indicted last month by Special Counsel David Weiss for allegedly lying on a government form and possessing a firearm while being an active user of illegal drugs. The charges came months after Biden agreed to a plea deal with
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