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Review of a Book: Academics Study the Influence of Extreme White Supremacy on U.S. Politics and Society
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In "Out of Hiding: Extremist White Supremacy and How It Can Be Stopped," sociologists Kathleen M. Blee, Robert Futrell, and Pete Simi argue that extremist white supremacist ideas have become mainstream and pose a significant threat to democracy. The authors identify three critical moments that empowered extremist white supremacists: the…
Trump Denies Kari Lake’s Vice Presidential Ambition
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Donald Trump recently praised Kari Lake, a fervent supporter of his, predicting she would be a great…
Najja Baptist Appointed as the Director of the African and African-American…
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Najja K. Baptist, an assistant professor in the Department of Political Science, will lead the University…
Politics News: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Discharged from Hospital
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US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized for two weeks due to complications from prostate cancer surgery and an ensuing infection, which he kept secret from senior administration officials including President Biden. His secrecy triggered reviews on procedures for notifying the White House if an official needs to transfer…
Professor Accuses Kari Lake of Supporting Racist Conspiracy Theory
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Elon Musk drew attention to Arizona's rule that no proof of citizenship is required for federal…
Indian Americans Ascend in US Politics While Balancing Their Identity
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US presidential candidates Vivek Ramaswamy and Nikki Haley, both of Indian descent, are engaging in a…
‘John Bercow Joins US Edition of The Traitors, Asserts Backstabbing is Integral to Politics’ | John Bercow
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Former House of Commons Speaker John Bercow, known for his combative reputation and later found to be a "serial bully" and liar, is making his reality TV debut on the US version of "The Traitors". He joins 20 other celebrities competing for a cash prize at a castle in the Scottish Highlands. Bercow served as Commons Speaker for 10 years…
John Kerry to Resign as US Climate Envoy
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John Kerry, the US climate envoy, is planning to step down from his position by spring, after three years…
CNN Speaks to The First All-Female Council of a Large US City
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1. The council of St. Paul, Minnesota's capital, is the first all-female council in a large US city.
2.…
Two US Navy Sailors Disappear Off Somalia’s Coast
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Two US Navy sailors went missing while conducting operations off the coast of Somalia, says US Central Command. The sailors were "forward-deployed" to the US Navy’s 5th Fleet area in support of a variety of missions, but no more details were provided out of respect for their families. The US maintains a military presence in Somalia,…