OPINION
— Democrats celebrated victories in Tuesday’s U.S. elections, with potential implications for 2024. Trump’s absence from the ballot introduces uncertainty. Ageing remains a focal point, with scrutiny on both Biden and Trump. Making predictions is challenging.
COMMENT
— Some Republicans express disapproval of the Biden administration’s approach to aiding Ukraine against Russia, which frames aid as a means to boost American employment in the weapons manufacturing industry.
OPINION
— You asked for it (well, no you didn't but,) the Oys! and Yos!
Language in Politics
— A study highlights how belief-speaking in politics, even when detached from factual accuracy, can shape political discourse and influence public perception of honesty in politics.
OPINION
— We are witnessing the creation of a new conspiracy theory that, if true, is a clear and present danger to our democracy.
Politics
— While there are minimum age requirements for people who want to hold political office in the US, there are no limits on when someone must retire.
2024 US Presidential Election
— From immigration and federal spending to Ukraine and the state of American schools, eight GOP presidential candidates had a lot to say.
COMMENT
— A second-generation Indian swam into the world’s view of America’s political craziness the day India became only the fourth nation to land a spacecraft on the moon.
OPINION
— Four indictments in four months. Enough, Donald John Trump says, to win him the presidential election.
COMMENT
— In 2016, Donald Trump’s outrageous behaviour – tweets, incendiary statements, and norm-breaking promises – were covered with gawping attention. In 2023, it’s his criminal indictments.
OPINION
— Former President Donald Trump faces a lawsuit for sparking a violent mob on January 6, 2021. His lawyers are desperate to find a way to escape the legal trouble. The lawsuit document reveals the shocking details of Trump’s actions and words. It is more thrilling than any Netflix show.
Tech
— AI can manipulate a real event or invent one from thin air to create a ‘situation deepfake.’ These deepfakes threaten to influence upcoming elections, but you can still protect your vote.
OPINION
— As a former reporter, B. Jay Cooper respected deadlines, but nowadays people are always late. And don’t get him started on politicians who act unethically. The state of politics and society is just frustrating.
Donald Trump
— Donald Trump’s defenders have alleged that his indictment is a politically motivated “witch hunt” by the Biden administration when his fate lies in the hands of a 12-member jury, not the federal government. The Sixth Amendment ensures a jury trial, protecting him from potential government overreach.
Donald Trump
— Donald Trump accused Joe Biden of weaponizing the justice department and compared the situation to Stalinist Russia to explain his recent indictment, whilst Mike Pence urged patience and prayer for Trump, who now faces 37 charges related to handling classified documents.
OPINION
— Despite the difficulty in reconciling the idea that no one is above the law with the potential political implications of putting a former president behind bars, the truth remains that if someone is convicted of a crime, they must face the punishment.
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