King County is looking at ways to tackle retail crime. Councilmember Claudia Balducci wants to use new sales tax money for this. She suggests hiring more detectives and a prosecutor to focus on shoplifting. This is because big stores like Kroger are closing some locations due to safety issues. The money for this plan would come from a recent sales tax increase. Bald...
In Honduras, a mayor running for reelection was killed in a shocking incident. Francisco Martinez, the mayor of San Isidro, was taken from a motel in Siguatepeque. He was drinking when armed men grabbed him. His body was later found near a soccer field. Police think this was not about politics. They believe it was personal revenge. Martinez was 45 years old. He was ...
Canada is in the middle of a heated election battle. The main players are Mark Carney, the new Prime Minister, and Pierre Poilievre, the leader of the Conservative Party. The election is set to last five weeks, ending on April 28. This election is not just about local issues. It's also about how Canada will handle threats from the U. S. President. The U. S. Presiden...
In 2024, British Columbia's political scene saw a dramatic shift. The New Democrats, led by David Eby, snagged a tiny majority in the election after a nail-biting finish. The Conservatives, under John Rustad, made a strong comeback, splitting the right-wing vote with B. C. United. This left the B. C. Greens with a pivotal role, but they struggled to hold on to their ...
Ever wondered how social media and online platforms change how politicians campaign? Researchers have been digging into this topic since 2005, and the popularity of studying Web 2. 0 in elections has been skyrocketing ever since. They've been looking at papers from places like the Scopus database and have found over 1, 000 of them! The most popular journals for this ...
Bethenny Frankel, known for her stint on "Real Housewives of New York City, " recently shared her thoughts on Kamala Harris's presidential campaign strategy. In a casual video on her Instagram, Frankel criticized Harris for spending time with celebrities instead of focusing on other aspects of the campaign. She felt that in such a divisive election, it wasn't wise to...
Donald Trump’s recent campaign has been marked by a big challenge—winning over women voters. Despite saying he’ll be a “protector” of women, his approach has been criticized for being outdated and paternalistic. He's even joked along with offensive comments, like the infamous one about Vice President Kamala Harris, where someone yelled she worked “on the corner. ” T...
Donald Trump is ramping up his campaign in North Carolina, planning to hold rallies every day until the election. This swing state, which Trump won in 2016 and 2020, is crucial for his path to the White House. He's also making stops in New Mexico and Virginia, but the focus on North Carolina shows how important it is. The state's growing population and history of clo...
As the election approaches, the Democratic Party is struggling to connect with men, especially black and Hispanic ones. Recent efforts to appeal to this demographic have been clumsy and off-target. For instance, Vice President Kamala Harris recently unveiled an "Opportunity Agenda for Black Men, " focusing on legalizing marijuana and regulating cryptocurrency. Meanwh...
Former President Donald Trump praised Puerto Ricans at a Pennsylvania rally this week, following a racist joke about the island. He claimed to be a big supporter of the Puerto Rican community and boasted about his actions as president. However, his past remarks and actions, like tossing paper towels after a hurricane and considering selling the island, have been crit...