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Dec 25 2024POLITICS

Partisanship and Norms: How Presidential Support Shapes Tolerance

Political scientists have been looking into why American democracy seems to be facing challenges. Surprisingly, studies during Trump's presidency revealed that many citizens, especially Republicans, backed actions that weakened democratic norms. But recent experiments show that voters from both part

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Dec 25 2024POLITICS

Health Under Fire: Palestine, Ukraine, and Venezuela

Imagine trying to stay healthy while living in a war zone. That's the reality for people in Palestine, Ukraine, and Venezuela. When violence and instability take over, keeping people healthy becomes a real challenge. It's like trying to build a house of cards in a windstorm. Health and peace are tw

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Dec 25 2024POLITICS

Trump's Take on Death Penalty: A Quick Look

President-elect Donald Trump has expressed strong opposition to President Joe Biden's decision to commute the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates. Trump criticized the move, arguing that it disrespects the victims' families and ignores the severity of the crimes. He promised to push for capita

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Dec 25 2024POLITICS

The Conflict of Interest Dilemma: Mayor Johnson's Ties to CPS and the Teachers Union

Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson has been under scrutiny due to potential ethics issues linked to his past role in the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and ties to the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU). Just a few weeks after his May 2023 inauguration, high-ranking CPS official Ben Felton wrote a memo express

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Dec 25 2024POLITICS

Why Top CEOs Are Betting Big on Donald Trump's Inauguration

High-profile business leaders are shelling out millions to support President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural committee. Companies like Amazon, Facebook, and Uber are making big donations, hoping to win favor with the incoming administration. Trump's 2017 inaugural committee set a record with $107 mil

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Dec 25 2024POLITICS

President Biden: Life Imprisonment for 37 Murderers

President Joe Biden decided to commute the death sentences of 37 murderers to life imprisonment. While some news outlets focused on the potential spread of coronavirus during the Trump administration’s executions, they often missed out on the gruesome details of the crimes committed by these individ

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Dec 25 2024POLITICS

Mayor Edwards Presented His Crime-Fighting and Community Engagement Plans

Last Monday evening, the newly elected Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish, Sid Edwards, shared his vision for tackling crime and boosting community involvement. The event took place at the Charles R. Kelly Community Center, where the North Baton Rouge community turned out in large numbers, e

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Dec 25 2024POLITICS

Biden Signs Military Spending Bill, Voices Concerns on Transgender Health Care

President Joe Biden recently signed a defense bill into law, approving a significant increase in military spending and pay raises for junior enlisted members. The bill, totaling $895 billion, aims to counter China's influence and boost military capabilities. However, Biden expressed strong oppositio

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Dec 24 2024POLITICS

'Matt Gaetz Fights Back: Lawsuit Against House Ethics Report'

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz attempted to halt the release of a House Ethics Committee report on Monday, but his lawsuit fell short. Gaetz’s legal team argued that the report's release would harm his reputation and that he hadn't been notified or given due process. The committee published the report soon

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Dec 24 2024POLITICS

South Korea's Opposition Threatens Impeachment of Acting President

In a political storm, South Korea's main opposition party, the Democratic Party, has threatened to impeach acting leader Han Duck-soo. This comes as the country is dealing with the aftermath of President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief declaration of martial law. The Democratic Party, which holds a majority i

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