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Jacob Jarvis

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Politics

As Joe Biden Touts Global Democracy, Signs Point to Concern Nearer to Home

A poll by the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School indicated most young Americans believe democracy is “in trouble” or “failing.”

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World

Vladimir Putin Call Gives Joe Biden Chance to Shake Off ‘Weak’ Image

The leaders of Russia and the U.S. are due to speak on a video call, with a range of pressing issues to address, including Ukraine.

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Politics

Omicron Poses New Threat to Joe Biden’s Ratings, Gives Critics Another Opening

The COVID-19 strain has put the world on high alert, and its ramifications could spell bad news for the president.

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Politics

Why Nobody Should Take Up Donald Trump’s Election Debate Offer

The former president has suggested such an event would be a “ratings bonanza for television,” as he blasted the media for “trying to demean the real results.”

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Politics

Why Joe Biden Should Want Donald Trump to Run Again

While Democrats might despise the former president, his presence in a race could provide a clearer route to take tactically.

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U.S.

Why Talking Politics at Thanksgiving Might Be a Good Idea

Many families will hope to avoid talking about politics as they gather together. But while it might feel uncomfortable to debate, it could help heal divisions.

6 min read

Politics

The Left’s Kevin McCarthy Attacks Are Fuel for His Fire

The relentless Democratic criticism of the Republican House minority leader is playing into his hands ahead of the 2022 midterms.

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Politics

Beto O’Rourke Must Learn From His Mistakes for Texas Race

As O’Rourke mounts a bid to oust the Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott, he has lessons to learn from his presidential campaign.

5 min read

Politics

Republicans Can Flip Congress in 2022–but GOP Stands in its Own Way

Early signs point to a Republican Party resurgence come 2022. But the GOP could be blocked by problems of its own making.

6 min read

Science

U.S. ‘Has No Strategy’ for Cyber War, Garry Kasparov Warns

The former world chess champion, who is now Avast’s security ambassador, outlined how America should deal with cyber threats.

3 min read

U.S.

Trump-Era Battles Continue Amid ‘State by State Assault on Civil Rights’: ACLU President

Deborah Archer said the ACLU is “fighting some of those fights that we fought” under Donald Trump and that the Biden Administration must do more.

4 min read

U.S.

Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Says Democrats Have ‘Dragged Their Feet’ on Racial Justice

BLM’s Ayọ Tometi said the movement needed more power and that it had not enjoyed the kind of access to the White House people have assumed.

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Science

Don’t Trust Mark Zuckerberg’s Metaverse With Your Privacy, ProtonMail CEO Warns

Andy Yen, who founded ProtonMail in 2014, said the metaverse is “insidious” and that the link between data and profit conflicts with Meta’s promises on privacy.

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Politics

Virginia Defeat Should Be ‘Kick In the Ass’ for Democrats, Brian Tyler Cohen Says

The progressive commentator told Newsweek the defeat should push Democrats to utilize their position in Washington.

3 min read

World

Facebook Can’t Eradicate Hate Speech on Platform, Top Executive Says

A vice president at Meta, formerly known as Facebook, addressed the issues raised by whistleblower Frances Haugen during an event at the 2021 Web Summit.

5 min read

Politics

Murphy, McAuliffe Go to Polls Without Much Help From Democrats in Washington

With the gubernatorial races tight, Virginia’s in particular, the impact of politics in the nation’s capital could prove to have an effect on the outcomes.

5 min read

Politics

Trumpism May Not Scare Virginia’s Suburbs as Much as Democrats Want

The former president clearly had an impact on suburban votes when he was in office. But will tying candidates to him have a similar impact now he’s not?

5 min read

Politics

Joe Biden Could Face Midterm Wipeout as Omens Mount

In recent years, the party in the White House has struggled in the midterms. Signals indicate difficulty for Biden in just over a year’s time.

6 min read

U.S.

Fact Check: Has Joe Biden Visited Delaware 25 Times Since Inauguration?

The president has come under scrutiny over how he has spent his time, with him having not visited the southern border despite concerns over the situation there.

3 min read

U.S.

Fact Check: Is Elon Musk Richer Than Warren Buffett and Bill Gates Combined?

The Tesla CEO’s wealth is even more notable when compared with other famous billionaires.

3 min read

World

Fact Check: South Korean Workers Wore ‘Squid Game’ Costumes at Protest

Images of people dressed in red outfits worn by guards in the Netflix series have spread on social media.

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