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May 19 2025POLITICS

Self-Represented Litigants: The Early Courtroom Experience

In the Netherlands, there has been a noticeable shift in how people view the court system. This shift has sparked interest in understanding how individuals who represent themselves in small claims court perceive the fairness of the process. This is especially true in the early stages, where informat

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May 19 2025POLITICS

Text Messages Under Scrutiny: EU Court Orders Release of Pfizer Communications

A significant ruling came down from the European Court of Justice. The court ordered the release of text messages exchanged between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla. This decision came after a lengthy battle for transparency. The New York Times

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May 14 2025POLITICS

The Church's Stand Against Favoritism

The Episcopal Church has decided to stop working with the U. S. government on refugee resettlement. This move comes after the Trump administration asked the church to help resettle white Afrikaners from South Africa. The church's leader, Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe, made it clear that this request we

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May 09 2025POLITICS

The Unexpected Journey of David Souter, The Supreme Court's Quiet Rebel

David Souter, a man known for his quiet demeanor and simple tastes, passed away at his New Hampshire home at the age of 85. His journey to the Supreme Court was unexpected, and his time there was marked by surprises, especially for those who had hoped he would be a reliable conservative vote. Souter

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May 08 2025POLITICS

How Hidden Biases Shape Support for AAPI Rights

The rise of anti-Asian sentiment in early 2020 sparked a significant movement. The Stop AAPI Hate initiative was launched to combat racism and violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). Social media played a big role, with hashtags like #StopAAPIHate gaining traction. This moveme

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May 06 2025BUSINESS

Google's Ad Empire Under Fire: The US Pushes for a Major Split

The US government is stepping up its efforts to dismantle Google's digital ad empire. The Justice Department has proposed that Google should hand over the core technology behind its ad network. This move comes after a judge ruled that Google has been using its market power to squash competition, hur

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May 02 2025POLITICS

Judges Under Fire: The Fight for Judicial Independence

Judges in the United States are facing a tough time. They are under attack from various groups, including politicians and influential figures. These attacks are not just about criticizing their decisions. They are about threatening their safety and even their jobs. This is a big problem for the rule

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Apr 30 2025POLITICS

Israel's Stance on Gaza Aid: Security vs. Humanitarian Needs

In a recent court hearing, a lawyer from the US State Department made a strong case for Israel's position on Gaza aid. The lawyer, Joshua Simmons, argued that Israel's security concerns should take priority over its obligations to provide aid to Palestinians in Gaza. This stance comes as the Interna

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Apr 29 2025POLITICS

Power Shifts: How Top Voting Rights Officials Were Sidelined

The Department of Justice saw a major shakeup in its voting rights unit. All senior managers in the voting section were removed. This move was part of a larger effort to reshape the civil rights division. The changes started soon after a Trump ally took the helm of the division. The new leader sent

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Apr 28 2025POLITICS

Aid Blockade: Israel's Stand Against UN Operations

The United Nations is facing a significant challenge due to Israel's refusal to allow its agencies to operate freely in the Palestinian territories. This issue is currently being discussed in The Hague over five days, with many countries and organizations sharing their views. The main focus is on Is

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