Mon, December 9, 2024

[ Mon, Dec 09th 2024 ]: CounterPunch

How Republics Succeed, Falter, and Fail

[ Mon, Dec 09th 2024 ]: MSN

Why is HTS banned in the UK and will this change now it has control in Syria?

[ Mon, Dec 09th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald

'The fear is palpable': Australian women and children trapped in Syria afraid for their lives

[ Mon, Dec 09th 2024 ]: Mises Institute

The Study Supporting California's $20 Minimum Wage is Just Politics as Usual

[ Mon, Dec 09th 2024 ]: Buffalo News

Movers and shakers: Report outlines Buffalo's power structure, offers guide for how to navigate it

[ Mon, Dec 09th 2024 ]: Government Executive

Politics vs. Policy: Building partnerships with new appointees
Sun, December 8, 2024

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: World Socialist Web Site

Fluoridation of community water and the politics of disinformation

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: The Daily Star

Three pro-BNP bodies march towards Indian mission

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: ABC

Biden says fall of Assad regime a 'historic opportunity'

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: Newsroom

Climate politics matures with Greens emissions plan

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald

ALP desperately needs Gen Z voters. Too bad Albanese just drove us further away

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: Philadelphia Inquirer

Trump calls for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and says a U.S. withdrawal from NATO is possible

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: Reuters

Trump aims to deport all immigrants in the US illegally

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: The West Australian

Newspoll: Voters rate Anthony Albanese as weakest leader in decades

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: The New York Times

What to Know: How Rebels Toppled the Syrian Government and Deposed Assad

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: Sky News Australia

Sydney Trains officials warn commuters of service .. ations on Monday after industrial action over pay

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: CNN

Trump previews immigration actions and January 6 pardons in first TV interview since election

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: Cfr.org

After Fall of Assad Dynasty, Syria's Risky New Moment

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald

Dutton takes the lead, but is he defying gravity?

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: Charlotte Observer

Biden to push for Austin Tice return as Assad flees Syria: 'We think we can get him back'

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: Newstalk ZB

Dr Leon Goldsmith: Bashar Al-Assad was 'vulnerable and exposed'

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald

'Excessive' or 'strategic merit'? Eastern suburbs' tallest building given green light

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: Daily Express

Labour's 'dangerously misguided foreign policy' threatens special relationship with US

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: The Independent

Why Rayner's bricks and mortar is more important .. Reeves's economic growth in building for victory

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: The West Australian

Legal system cracking under weight of DV demand

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: The Age

High Court battle looms for Allan over electoral funding laws

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: The Age

The Allan government is already spruiking its housing success. Here's what the data says

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: Daily Express

Labour accused of 'ghosting' pensioners in fury over anti-OAP policies

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: CNN

Trump attends Notre Dame Cathedral reopening in Paris

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: The Age

Protests to go on 'until liberation' say pro-Palestinian organisers

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: Yahoo

The fall of Bashar Assad after 13 years of war in Syria brings to an end a decades-long dynasty

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: Jefferson Public Radio

Disappearing bills: More than 2,300 bills died wi .. in California's legislature in the last two years

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: legit

Former Nigerian Governor Declares Death Penalty for Killers of Security Officers

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: Reuters

Israel watching Syria closely after 'historic' fall of Assad

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: The Independent

Trump issues warning to Liz Cheney as he reveals plans to pardon Jan 6 rioters on 'day one': Live

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: The Independent

Trump calls for Putin to reach ceasefire with Ukr .. ne after Syrian government falls to rebel assault

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: Seattle Times

Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson's early approach to fix WA $10B budget deficit

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald

Over 75,000 approved homes yet to commence construction

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: MSN

Syrians in Malaysia celebrate end of Assad regime .. flag at embassy, sharing food and prayers (VIDEO)

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: The Mirror

Angela Rayner says people who need homes must be prioritised over newts

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: The Mirror

Kemi Badenoch's housing team tried to block 3,000 new homes over last Parliament

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: MSN

The fall of Assad means opportunities for Israel - and some danger

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: MSN

Party talks to intensify in bid to agree new Irish coalition government

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: Shropshire Star

Rebel offensive ends Bashar Assad's 14-year struggle to maintain power

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: MSN

Syria falls: Looting and celebrations mark end of over half-century of Assad rule

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: MSN

Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan calls for rally on December 13, threatens civil disobedience

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: MSN

House panel to end OVP, DepEd confi funds probe on Monday

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: MSN

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde Slams Oppn Cl .. ims On EVMs: 'Stop Crying And Accept The Mandate'

Laphonza Butler, 1st LGBTQ+ Black U.S. senator, exits office as Democrats question identity politics

Butler, appointed to the U.S. Senate by California Gov. Gavin Newsom after the death of Dianne Feinstein, leaves office after 14 months as Rep. Adam B. Schiff is sworn in Monday.
Laphonza Butler, who made history as the first Black, openly lesbian U.S. Senator, has decided not to seek a full term in office, sparking discussions on identity politics within the Democratic Party. Appointed by California Governor Gavin Newsom to fill the seat left vacant by the late Senator Dianne Feinstein, Butler's brief tenure has been marked by her unique identity and the expectations it brought. Her exit has led to a debate among Democrats about the role of identity in politics, with some questioning whether the focus on diversity and representation overshadows other qualifications and policy issues. Critics argue that while representation is crucial, the effectiveness and policy alignment of candidates should not be secondary. This situation has highlighted the ongoing tension between identity politics and traditional political qualifications within the party.

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