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7 votes
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Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of September 20
This thread is posted weekly - please try to post all relevant US political content in here, such as news, updates, opinion articles, etc. Extremely significant events may warrant a separate...
This thread is posted weekly - please try to post all relevant US political content in here, such as news, updates, opinion articles, etc. Extremely significant events may warrant a separate topic, but almost all should be posted in here.
This is an inherently political thread; please try to avoid antagonistic arguments and bickering matches. Comment threads that devolve into unproductive arguments may be removed so that the overall topic is able to continue.
8 votes -
Clear-cutting has become a political issue after the EU said the technique should be approached with caution, and called for Sweden to protect more of its forests
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Microsoft, Google, Facebook and other tech firms are pressing lawmakers to stop prosecutors from secretly snooping on private accounts
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Why Telegram had to follow Apple and Google when they suspended a voting app
9 votes -
Iceland is voting in a general election that is expected to reflect the country's fragmented political landscape – nine parties could enter parliament
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Facebook paid FTC $4.9B more than required to shield Mark Zuckerberg, lawsuit alleges
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George W Bush approval rating polled at 90% by Gallup, the highest presidential approval rating ever recorded in US history (September 24th, 2001)
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Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig, detained in China almost three years, now on plane home. Chinese tech executive Meng Wangzhou left Canada earlier Friday evening.
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US President Joe Biden condemns Border Patrol treatment of Haitian migrants, vows agents will face consequences
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As Angela Merkel prepares to leave office, many think Germany’s ‘golden age’ is over
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A doctor who defied Texas' abortion law is sued, launching a legality test of the ban
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Hong Kong leader defends election after single non-establishment figure picked for 1,500-strong committee
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Canadian Election 2021
CBC Coverage - CBC Poll Tracker Elections Canada CTV (live updates) Edit: CBC have projected a Liberal win. Seat Changes (Projected): Liberal: +1 Conservative: –2 Bloc Québécois: +2 New Democrat:...
CBC Coverage - CBC Poll Tracker
Edit: CBC have projected a Liberal win.
Seat Changes (Projected):
Liberal: +1
Conservative: –2
Bloc Québécois: +2
New Democrat: +1
Green: –1
People's Party: 0
Other: –121 votes -
Pro-Vladimir Putin party maintains majority in Russian elections despite declining support, many results almost certainly rigged
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Peter Thiel's origin story: His ideology dominates Silicon Valley. It began to form when he was an angry young man.
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No, you’re not ‘just asking questions.’ You’re spreading disinformation.
26 votes -
Gov. Gavin Newsom abolishes most single-family zoning in California
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Google, Apple remove Alexei Navalny app from stores as Russian elections begin
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Fossil fuel firms sue governments across the world for £13bn/$18bn as climate policies threaten profits
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Gavin Newsom signs bills aimed at creating more affordable housing in California
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Prisoners serving life sentences in Denmark are to be banned from entering new romantic relationships
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Vihreä liitto become first party in the Finnish Parliament to call for legalisation of cannabis – initiative approved at party conference by narrowest possible majority 183-181
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California Governor Gavin Newsom beats back GOP-led recall
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SPD candidate Olaf Scholz consolidates German election lead with TV debate win
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The opposition Arbeiderpartiet has won Norway's general election – brings an end to eight years of conservative government, paving the way for a centre-left coalition
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Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of September 13
This thread is posted weekly - please try to post all relevant US political content in here, such as news, updates, opinion articles, etc. Extremely significant events may warrant a separate...
This thread is posted weekly - please try to post all relevant US political content in here, such as news, updates, opinion articles, etc. Extremely significant events may warrant a separate topic, but almost all should be posted in here.
This is an inherently political thread; please try to avoid antagonistic arguments and bickering matches. Comment threads that devolve into unproductive arguments may be removed so that the overall topic is able to continue.
6 votes -
Norwegian polls show Arbeiderpartiet is on course to replace PM Erna Solberg's coalition – would need support from Rødt and Miljøpartiet De Grønne to secure a majority
6 votes -
President Biden's COVID-19 plan - Includes a requirement for all employers with 100+ employees to ensure their workers are vaccinated or tested weekly
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Norwegians head to the polls on Sept. 13 in a parliamentary election that has centered on the issue of whether saving the planet is worth stopping the fossil fuel gravy train
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Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of September 6
This thread is posted weekly - please try to post all relevant US political content in here, such as news, updates, opinion articles, etc. Extremely significant events may warrant a separate...
This thread is posted weekly - please try to post all relevant US political content in here, such as news, updates, opinion articles, etc. Extremely significant events may warrant a separate topic, but almost all should be posted in here.
This is an inherently political thread; please try to avoid antagonistic arguments and bickering matches. Comment threads that devolve into unproductive arguments may be removed so that the overall topic is able to continue.
7 votes -
Andrew Yang to launch a third party
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China's media cracks down on 'effeminate' styles
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China’s regulators said to slow their approval of new online games, as Beijing’s campaign against gaming addiction heats up
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Danish government has presented a proposal to get foreigners and people with immigrant backgrounds to work thirty-seven hours a week in exchange for welfare benefits
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Warning of income gap, Xi tells China’s tycoons to share wealth
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Questions about Próspera, answered
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Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of August 30
This thread is posted weekly - please try to post all relevant US political content in here, such as news, updates, opinion articles, etc. Extremely significant events may warrant a separate...
This thread is posted weekly - please try to post all relevant US political content in here, such as news, updates, opinion articles, etc. Extremely significant events may warrant a separate topic, but almost all should be posted in here.
This is an inherently political thread; please try to avoid antagonistic arguments and bickering matches. Comment threads that devolve into unproductive arguments may be removed so that the overall topic is able to continue.
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With climate change emerging as a primary issue in this month's Norwegian parliamentary election, there are signs people are questioning the country's reliance on crude oil
6 votes -
Inderkum High School teacher to be fired after allegedly indoctrinating students with "antifa" ideals
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Historic impeachment trial gets underway in Denmark against former MP Inger Støjberg who spearheaded dozens of tough immigration measures
7 votes -
China cuts amount of time minors can spend playing online video games to three hours a week, with an hour extra during holidays
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'Democracy for sale': Analysis ties corporate consolidation to increased lobbying
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After data is posted on conspiracy site, Colorado county's voting machines are banned
12 votes -
Let’s not pretend that the way we withdrew from Afghanistan was the problem
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Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of August 23
This thread is posted weekly - please try to post all relevant US political content in here, such as news, updates, opinion articles, etc. Extremely significant events may warrant a separate...
This thread is posted weekly - please try to post all relevant US political content in here, such as news, updates, opinion articles, etc. Extremely significant events may warrant a separate topic, but almost all should be posted in here.
This is an inherently political thread; please try to avoid antagonistic arguments and bickering matches. Comment threads that devolve into unproductive arguments may be removed so that the overall topic is able to continue.
9 votes -
Savvy punditry isn’t smart
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He taught a Ta-Nehisi Coates essay. Then he was fired.
12 votes -
Modern Luddism and the battle for your soul
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Stefan Löfven steps down as Sweden's prime minister after seven years – finance minister Magdalena Andersson widely tipped to be his successor as leader of Socialdemokraterna
8 votes