It is becoming clearer and clearer that the Republican candidate for president in November will be Donald Trump, espeically after beating Nikki Haley in her home state of South Carolina.
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In the last few years, right-wing extremists have recruited more and distributed more propaganda posters in Upstate New York. Cynthia Miller-Idriss, director of the Polarization & Extremism Research & Innovation Lab, said there’s been an increase in harassment and violence by extremists. In the North Country Region, local, state, and even federal positions are being occupied by more Republicans. These extremists have called for their supporters to “get involved” with the militia movement.
The Constitutional Sheriffs are a movement which teaches sheriffs not to observe laws which they themselves deem as “unconstitutional” . They claim that local police should make the final decision in enacting laws, not the federal government. Critics say this interpretation has “no grounding in any legitimate reading of constitutional history.”
The younger generation is becoming significantly more pro-Palestinian following the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. And social media has played a large factor in why.
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The Parents' Rights Movement is nothing short of a game-changer in today's social and political landscape. It's a rallying cry for asserting parental authority in the face of what many see as encroachments on traditional family values. Born out of concerns about government overreach, especially in matters concerning education, the movement has become a hot topic in the United States. It's sparked heated debates on issues like sex education, LGBTQ+ rights, and the role of the state in shaping children's upbringing. One of the greatest curiosities of the movement has been the temporary ceasefire it has created, where religious factions, who might normally be at odds, are banding together to safeguard parental rights. The parents' rights movement has emerged as a decisive force even in relatively moderate states like Virginia, where it played a pivotal role in Glenn Youngkin's surprising victory over the liberal former governor Terry McAuliffe. Even in areas known for their liberal leanings, such as Montgomery County, this movement has sparked significant divisions, underscoring its far-reaching impact across the political spectrum.
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With the recent events in Gaza and the Biden’s administration’s response. Muslim and Arab voters are in large numbers turning away from Biden. There are 3.5 million Muslims live in the United States as of 2017 with at least 71% of Muslim Americans are registered to vote. A poll from Emgage, a Muslim-American Civic Engagement organization, conducted a study revealing only 5% of Muslim and Arab Americans say they plan to Vote for Biden in the 2024 presidential election, which is a significant decrease from the 86% who supported him after he won the presidency in 2020. This may have set Biden up for failure in many key swing states.
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As the nation gets closer to the 2024 election, here is a look at some of the issues Biden faces in his reelection campaign.
In a pivotal move, the Colorado Supreme Court excludes Donald Trump from the primary ballot, invoking the specter of January 6, 2021, and setting the stage for a profound reevaluation of the intersection between political power and democratic principles.
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At this time, the U.S. finds itself divided once again over whether or not we should continue to help Ukraine with its war against Russia. President Biden recently sent a request to Congress for $106 billion in security funding, of which $61.4 billion is for Ukraine. In addition, The White House has warned Congress that they will run out of funding for weapons and other assistance by the end of the year. However, 45% of Americans say that the government is spending too much on Ukraine. Most of the opposition comes from registered Republicans. Republicans in the House of Representatives say they will support more aid for Ukraine, but only if it is tied to funding for border security, something that is a non-starter for Democrats. Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky visited Washington to appeal to Republicans and Democrats as to why they should continue to support funding for Ukraine. He also met with President Biden at The White House, after Biden invited him to visit the U.S. in order to make its case. Zelensky was also scheduled recently to address the Senate virtually, but he canceled at the last minute. Still, the Senate met to debate the funding bill. At the meeting tensions were high as Democrats were frustrated at the fact that Republicans will only support funding to Ukraine if it tied to border security funding. And as expected, a Senate procedural vote on the Ukraine funding bill failed by a vote of 49-51.
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I've always believed in the power of representation to break down misbeliefs. Unfortunately, Representative George Santos seems determined to do the opposite, becoming a source of concern for Latinx Americans, particularly those with Brazilian roots like myself. His actions perpetuate harmful stereotypes and contribute to a distorted image of Brazil in the United States. In the midst of George Santos' political antics, I can't help but wonder if there's a Portuguese translation for what others might call 'political idiocy.'
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