Tag: Democrat
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Ghana passes bill jailing those who identify as ‘LGBTQ+’
The Parliament of Ghana approved a bill on Wednesday that tightens restrictions on LGBTQ+ rights by introducing prison sentences for homosexuals and their advocates. The move has already drawn ire from Western aid groups, who described the bill as some of the harshest anti-gay laws in Africa. Why this Matters: Ghana’s hard stance against the…
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Father of slain Israeli soldier enters Georgia state Senate race after antisemitism bill dispute
David Lubin, the father of an Israeli soldier who was killed in a stabbing attack, has declared his candidacy for the Georgia state senate after the Democratic incumbent in his district abstained from voting for a bill aimed at combating ‘antisemitism’. The bill, H.B. 30, defines antisemitism into Georgia state law using the International Holocaust…
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The FBI uses stock photo of two White women for shoplifting PSA
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) used a stock image of two White, female shoplifters to warn readers about the elevated dangers of organized retail theft. The post links to an FBI article discussing the different types of retail theft, and the effects it can have on a community. Why this matters: The decision to…
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School board urges National Guard to police majority-Black school
A sharp rise in violent incidents among students at a Massachusetts school has prompted four school committee members to seek help from the National Guard. The high school in question—Brockton High—is a predominantly Black school in an area just south of Boston. The Context: The incident first began after a letter was sent to Brockton…
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Israel PM Netanyahu likely to be ousted after Gaza War – Likud Party
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is likely to be ousted from his top spot in Tel Aviv once the war in Gaza is over, sources from the Likud party have said. The news comes amid mounting public opinion challenges for the Israeli regime since the war began on October 7th, 2023. Why it Matters: While…
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Texas Governor Abbott announces new 80-acre military base at Eagle Pass
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) announced the construction of a new 80-acre Texas National Guard base at Eagle Pass, the notorious southern border city at the center of a contentious feud between the state and Biden administration over federal immigration policy. Context: While many critical of the federal government’s handling of the southern border crisis…
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House Rep. stripped of positions, budget, and staff for sharing ‘Great Replacement’ meme
Michigan state representative Josh Schriver (R) was stripped of his budget, committee positions, and personal staff on Monday, one week after he shared a “meme” depicting the ‘Great Replacement’ on X, formerly Twitter. What they are saying: In a press release announcing actions taken against Schriver, Michigan house speaker Joe Tate (D) claimed that Schriver’s post…