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Published on May 19, 2025

Participation in civic leadership in rural Texas communitiesBy Walter Wendler

Eighth in a series on the Texas Triangles. "The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money," said Margaret Thatcher, according to the American Enterprise Institute. With great caution, I would add that a …

Source: Amarillo Globe-News - Texas - Pending
Published on May 18, 2025

Can you grow an underwater auditorium? Michael Pawlyn is giving it a go

AT talks to… Michael Pawlyn, Director of Exploration Architecture, about the vision behind their ‘Biorock Pavilion’ at this years Venice Biennale. What has the atmosphere been like leading up to the opening? The Biennale has been amazing, as always! Yes, …

Source: Architecture Today - Pending
Published on May 18, 2025

Lawsuit filed in Florida to challenge attack on citizen-led ballot initiative process

By Southern Poverty Law Center On May 5, Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), Florida Decides Healthcare (FDH), and the Elias Law Group, held a press conference announcing a new federal lawsuit challenging HB 1205, a law that severely restricts Florida’s …

Source: Baltimore Afro-American - Maryland - Pending
Published on May 18, 2025

Between Erdogan and Al-Sharaa: Syrian Kurds battle for survival

Although President Ahmad Al-Sharaa managed to clinch a surprise meeting with President Donald Trump in Saudi Arabia a few days ago, the political situation in Syria remains far from stable. The country faces chaos, civil strife and external meddling, and …

Source: The Week - Center-left
Published on May 18, 2025

We must reject the double standard – all lives matter

Sympathy for family There is a moment in the 2007 grand final as Geelong are on their way to a thumping win. It’s raining goals and Joel Selwood has a flying shot that just misses. The camera pans to the crowd and centres on the Selwood twins, Adam and …

Source: The Age - Center-left
Published on May 18, 2025

'BJP Is Winning Elections Because Opposition Is A Failure,' Says AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi

Hyderabad: The BJP is winning elections consistently because the opposition is a failure (nakaam) and because it has consolidated the Hindu votes, Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi has said, rejecting suggestions that he cuts into anti-Modi votes. AIMIM Chief …

Source: Free Press Journal - Neutral
Published on May 18, 2025

BJP keeps winning because opposition is a failure: Owaisi

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi during an interview with PTI, in Hyderabad, on May 17, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI The BJP is winning elections consistently because the opposition is a failure (nakaam) and because it has consolidated the Hindu votes, Hyderabad …

Source: The Hindu - Center-left
Published on May 17, 2025

Korean Consumers Favor Trust Over Price Amid Surge of Chinese E-Commerce Platforms

Korean Consumers Favor Domestic Platforms Despite Cheaper Chinese Alternatives (Image supported by ChatGPT) SEOUL, May 17, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) — Despite the growing presence of Chinese e-commerce giants like AliExpress and Temu, a majority of South Korean …

Source: The Korea Bizwire - Center-right
Published on May 17, 2025

Ellison: Vote to guide your energy future

When was the last time your electricity utility asked you to participate in guiding their future? If you get your electricity from Holy Cross Energy, you will have received your ballot for this year’s board election as well as an invitation to their annual …

Source: The Aspen Times - Colorado - Pending
Published on May 16, 2025

Friday letters: Political critique, civic pride and reflections on leadership

Pledging allegiance to unity I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. I am an American. I love America. I did not pledge …

Source: Post Independent - Colorado - Pending
Published on May 15, 2025

National Assembly: Lalong, Balogun Meet To Share Ideas On Electoral Matters

Chairman Senate Committee on Electoral Matters and Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District Simon Bako Lalong has met with his counterpart in the House of Representatives, Hon. Adebayo Balogun to share ideas on how to synergise for effective …

Source: Daily Independent - Pending
Published on May 15, 2025

This is what democracy looks like

To fix our broken democratic system, the environmental movement needs to help reinvent it to ensure people can be active participants in the decisions that affect their daily lives. “Democracy is a process, not a static condition. It is becoming rather …

Source: Resilience - Left-wing
Published on May 15, 2025

"Still angry": Voters say they won't forget that the North Carolina GOP tried to trash their ballots

Copland Rudolph is glad that the North Carolina Supreme Court election challenge is finally over. Like tens of thousands of others swept up in the contentious litigation, she spent some six months reeling over whether her vote would count or Republican …

Source: Salon - Left-wing
Published on May 15, 2025

UPND Promised a New Dawn — But Delivered Familiar ShadowsBy George N. Mtonga

UPND Promised a New Dawn — But Delivered Familiar Shadows By George N. Mtonga When the United Party for National Development (UPND) swept into power in 2021, they did so on the back of a hopeful, frustrated, and energized electorate. Their victory was not …

Source: Zambian Observer - Indeterminate

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 01:01 GMT

Poland’s presidential election was competitive but affected by deep polarization, international observers say

WARSAW, 19 May 2025 – The first round of Poland’s presidential election offered voters a genuine choice between political options, but it took place against a background of deep political polarization that also impacted some key state institutions involved …

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Published on May 18, 2025 - 07:29 GMT

Simion Accuses France of Harming Romanian Democracy

(MENAFN) Euroskeptic presidential hopeful George Simion has accused France of attempting to undermine democratic processes in Romania. Speaking just before the second round of voting scheduled for Sunday, Simion made bold claims regarding foreign …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 04:39 GMT

President Lai delivers address on first anniversary of taking office

TAIWAN, May 20 - Details 2025-05-13 President Lai interviewed by Japan’s Nikkei In a recent interview with Japan’s Nikkei, President Lai Ching-te responded to questions regarding Taiwan-Japan and Taiwan-United States relations, cross-strait relations, …

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Published on May 19, 2025 - 23:29 GMT

Justice Liu Tells UC Law SF Graduates That Their Courage Will Shape the Future

“You are advocates. You are defenders. You are officers of the court, guardians of the rule of law—with the fate of our democracy in your hands,” Liu told 410 graduates at UC Law SF’s 144th Commencement Ceremony, held May 12 at the Bill Graham Civic …

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Published on May 19, 2025 - 21:17 GMT

Council Advances Ranked Choice Voting for Local Elections

The Council voted 8-4 to advance a Home Rule Petition that would bring Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) to local elections. The proposal was introduced by Council President Louijeune and Councilors Mejia and Santana, and will now move to the Massachusetts …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on May 19, 2025 - 16:02 GMT

Minister Barbara Creecy: Regenesys Business School Graduation Ceremony

Program Director Head of the School of Public Management, Mr Trevor Ncube University Community Our Celebrating Graduates Graduates' Family and Friends First, I want to congratulate our graduates today on reaching a milestone in their journey to …

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Published on May 19, 2025 - 13:01 GMT

Deputy President Paul Mashatile: Message of condolences on passing of Member of Parliament and NEC Member of the ANC ...

I have learned with great sadness of the passing of the member of Honourable Lungi Mnganga-Gcabashe, who passed away on Saturday, 17 May 2025. Honourable Mnganga-Gcabashe was a principled and disciplined Member of Parliament in the National Assembly …

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Published on May 19, 2025 - 13:01 GMT

Deputy Minister Seitlholo lauds upskilling of young engineers to improve water and sanitation service delivery in ...

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Mr Sello Seitlholo has commended the skills training that is being granted to young engineers in the water sector as it will improve service delivery of water and sanitation services at municipal level. He was …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 06:03 GMT

市场面临关键抉择：EBC深度解析后疫情时代央行政策最大分化

全球利率路径分化：市场应对美关税、欧元区宽松与地缘政治风险升级 DC, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 全球央行步调一致的时代已成过去式，如今交易员们正面临货币政策日益分化的新局面。尽管通胀压力犹存且贸易摩擦不断升级，5月7日，美联储宣布将基准利率维持在4.25%至4.5%区间不变。而欧洲央行已于4月率先降息，市场普遍预计英国央行最早将于今日跟进。在此背景下，EBC …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 04:42 GMT

City of Carson Hosts a FREE Mental Health Forum During Mental Health Awareness Month

CARSON, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Contact: pio@carsonca.gov MEDIA ADVISORY What: City of Carson Hosts a FREE Mental Health Forum During Mental Health Awareness Month When: Friday, May 23, 2025 Where: …

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Published on May 19, 2025 - 23:51 GMT

Candidate for California Controller, Herb Morgan, Targets NGO Accountability and Government Waste

Fiscal conservative Herb Morgan pledges AI-powered oversight, NGO audits, and full transparency as California State Controller SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Herb Morgan Announces Candidacy for California State …

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Published on May 19, 2025 - 21:46 GMT

Diplomats from 53 Nations Unite at U.S. Congress for High-Level Briefing on Diplomacy, Global Security and Cooperation

Global leaders reunite at Annual Congressional Briefing on “Diplomacy and Global Leadership: Strengthening Security and Cooperation in a Changing World." WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a rare and …

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Published on May 19, 2025 - 20:31 GMT

National Bar Association Extends Prayers and Support to President Joe Biden Following Cancer Diagnosis

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- President Wiley Adams released the following statement today: The National Bar Association (NBA) is deeply saddened to learn of the recent announcement that former U.S. …

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Published on May 19, 2025 - 18:31 GMT

Palomar Health Receives Nearly $50 Million in Award to Support the Development of Behavioral Health Institute

Funding Through Proposition 1 Will Help Expand Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities . SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) announced that 124 …

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Published on May 19, 2025 - 18:02 GMT

Former HHS Sec. Xavier Becerra to Speak Before Hundreds of Latino Physicians, Other Professionals at NHMA Conference

The Nation’s Largest Medical Association Serving Latinos Meets at a Time of Proposed Medicaid Cuts and Attacks on Medical Expertise and Immigrant Communities WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Former Health and …

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Published on May 19, 2025 - 17:26 GMT

Items signed by Jefferson, Washington and Einstein headline University Archives' June 4th online-only auction

Specialty categories include Abraham Lincoln (17 lots), Space (108 lots) & Literature (41 lots), plus outstanding pieces from Art, Science and Early America. WILTON, CT, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A six-volume set of …

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Published on May 19, 2025 - 17:05 GMT

DVS: Governor Hochul Delivered Historic Wins in the 2025-26 State Budget for New York’s Veterans & Military Families

State Budget Expands Support for Gold Star Families, Enhances Veteran Suicide Prevention Initiatives, and Increases Assistance for Military Families ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The New York State Department of …

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Published on May 19, 2025 - 16:10 GMT

Mardy Gould Launches Nationwide Initiative Promoting Compliant and Cost-Effective Employee Wellness Programs

Mardy Gould leads EHP’s national initiative, providing employers essential resources to implement IRS, ERISA, and TCPA compliant wellness programs. JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EHP Inc. and Managing …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 03:58 GMT

Award-Winning Disposable Weed Pen & THC Carts | Back in Stock at Area 52

Las Vegas, NV, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following an unprecedented two-month sell-out due to overwhelming popularity, Area 52, the biochemist-led brand celebrated for its mastery in cannabinoid science and honored as #1 by High Times Magazine, …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 01:01 GMT

Competitive Romanian presidential run-off, but campaign marred by hostile rhetoric and inauthentic behaviour online, ...

BUCHAREST, 19 May 2025 – In the strongly-contested second round of Romania’s repeat presidential election, fundamental freedoms of assembly and association were respected. However, defamatory rhetoric, biased media, and persistent inauthentic behaviour …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 01:01 GMT

Poland’s presidential election was competitive but affected by deep polarization, international observers say

WARSAW, 19 May 2025 – The first round of Poland’s presidential election offered voters a genuine choice between political options, but it took place against a background of deep political polarization that also impacted some key state institutions involved …

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Published on May 19, 2025 - 12:45 GMT

New Report Warns of Long-Term Fallout from Healthcare Data Breaches

Patient Protect: Small medical practices face irreversible harm without stronger HIPAA protections CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 2024, healthcare data breaches exposed the protected health information (PHI) of …

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Published on May 19, 2025 - 12:30 GMT

Allocore Releases Report on Federal Lending Modernization Following Expert Roundtable

WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allocore, a leading provider of technology solutions for government loans, grants, and fraud prevention, has released a new report, “Unlocking the Future of Federal Lending,” …

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Published on May 19, 2025 - 12:02 GMT

Yellow Ribbon Fund Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Record-Breaking Gala, Raising $630,000 for U.S. Military Families

Over 300 attendees gathered at The Boca Raton to mark two decades of supporting veterans and their families BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Yellow Ribbon Fund (YRF) celebrated its 20th Anniversary Gala at The …

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Published on May 19, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

PayToMe.co Joins AWS Strategic Startups Team to Scale Global Fintech Platform

Selected by Amazon Web Services (AWS), PayToMe.co joins Strategic Startups Team to accelerate Series A fundraising and global fintech expansion. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PayToMe.co, an award-winning AI …

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Published on May 19, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

President Trump Signs TAKE IT DOWN Act into Law — Skyll and Safe Surfin' Foundation Deploy First Response Tools

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, President Donald J. Trump signed the bipartisan TAKE IT DOWN Act into law, creating the first federal mandate for the removal of non-consensual intimate images — including AI- …

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Published on May 19, 2025 - 07:58 GMT

Mercados em Encruzilhada: EBC Financial Group Analisa Divergência dos Bancos Centrais Pós-Pandemia

As trajetórias globais das taxas divergem enquanto os mercados reagem às tarifas dos EUA, ao afrouxamento na Zona do Euro e aos riscos geopolíticos crescentes. DC, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Em um cenário global onde os …

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Published on May 19, 2025 - 07:50 GMT

갈림길에 선 글로벌 시장: EBC 금융그룹, 팬데믹 이후 중앙은행 정책의 최대 격차 분석

미국 관세, 유로존 완화, 지정학적 리스크 고조 속에 글로벌 금리 경로 분화 DC, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 과거 중앙은행들이 일관된 방향으로 움직이던 시대는 지나가고, 시장은 극명하게 갈라진 통화 국면 속에 놓여 있다. 5월 7일, 미국 연방준비제도(Fed)는 금리를 4.25%~4.50% 수준에서 동결하기로 결정했다. 이는 인플레이션 우려와 통상 정책 갈등이 여전히 …

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