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Philosophy

Philosophy

Bertrand Russell & “Appearance and Reality”

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One of the most well-known and influential philosophers of the 20th Century was Bertrand Russell (1872-1970). Bertrand Russell was a British philosopher, logician, essayist...
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OurDictionary

What Is Philosophy?

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Philosophy (literally meaning "love of wisdom" in Greek) is the study of general and fundamental queries concerning matters such as existence, knowledge, values, reason,...
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What Is Utilitarianism

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In the 1861 essay “What Utilitarianism Is,” John Stuart Mill defines the theory of utilitarianism and addresses the common misconceptions people have regarding it....

Ockham’s Razor

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Ockham's Razor is a well-known concept within philosophy and logic. It stipulates that in trying to understand something and to determine the solution to a given...

The Idea of the “Banking Concept in Education”

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The Banking Concept in Education is a concept in philosophy originally explored by Brazilian philosopher Paulo Freire in his 1968 book "Pedagogy of the...

Pascals Wager

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Pascal's Wager is a philosophical concept developed by French philosopher Blaise Pascal during the mid 17th Century. The argument is rooted in the concept...

LEGALITIES

American Law

President Donald Trump Signs Memorandum Excluding Undocumented Immigrants From US Census Population Totals

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President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on July 21 instructing the US Census Bureau to exclude undocumented immigrants from the population totals...
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American Law

Appeals Court Slows January 6 House Select Committee’s Effort To Access Trump White House Records

Matthew Rose -
A federal appeals court on November 11 granted a short-term delay in the January 6 select committee’s access to former President Donald Trump’s White...
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American Economics

“10 Minutes: Trump One Year President” Video Response

Matthew Rose -
This video by PressTV presents a review of President Donald Trump's first full year in office. One year has passed since Donald Trump has...
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Our Dictionary

New Jersey Politics

New Jersey Politics

Monmouth County, NJ 2021 Scorecard

Matthew Rose -
The results are in! Local politics affects us all. For greater transparency in county politics, we will analyze New Jersey's County System...
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2020 Presidential Election

2020 Election: Trump Campaign Sues New Jersey Over Vote By Mail Plan

Matthew Rose -
Accusing New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy of a “brazen power grab,” President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign has asked a federal judge to overturn New...
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New Jersey Politics

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Announces School Reopening Plan

Matthew Rose -
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy urged more New Jersey schools to return to in-person learning on March 17, just days after rallying parents placed...
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New Jersey Politics

New Jersey Ratifies Legislation Legalizing Marijuana

Matthew Rose -
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation on February 22 making New Jersey the latest state to legalize marijuana for recreational use, but...
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Country Profiles

Country Profiles

What is the Middle East?

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The Middle East is the term for a region consisting of countries in Southwest Asia and the Northern part of Africa. The term "Middle...
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Saudi Arabia Country Profile

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Saudi Arabia (officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)) is a Unitary Islamic absolute monarchy located in the Middle East constituting of the bulk of...

Iran Country Profile

Country Profiles Matthew Rose -
*(This article was originally posted on December 30, 2016, but was updated in response to President Trump's visits to Saudi Arabia and Israel and...

Cultural Studies

US Job Growth Declines, Inflation Surges In October

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The strong US labor market is showing signs of cooling, with the Labor Department reporting on November 4 a slower pace of...
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Trump Administration Authored Report Says that Climate Change Damage is “Intensifying Across the Country”

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On November 23, the US government released a long-awaited report stating the effects of global warming and climate change in the US are worsening...
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The Minimum Wage Debate & its Economic Future

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One of the most important aspects of the debate over economic policy is the effectiveness of the Minimum Wage and the prospects for its...
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“The Elusive Republic” Book Review

American Economics Matthew Rose -
Throughout the 1980 book The Elusive Republic: Political Economy in Jeffersonian America, Drew McCoy attempts to explore the competing economic visions in the U.S....
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US Economy Adds 379,000 Jobs In February, Unemployment Drops To 6.2%

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The US Economy added 379,000 jobs in February, roundly beating economists’ estimates of 210,000, and indicating that one year into the Coronavirus...
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Our Legal

Supreme Court to Review Presidential Authority Over Independent Agencies

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American Law
On September 22, 2025, the US Supreme Court announced it would consider a significant expansion of President Donald Trump's power over independent...
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History

American Economics

“The Elusive Republic” Book Review

Matthew Rose -
Throughout the 1980 book The Elusive Republic: Political Economy in Jeffersonian America, Drew McCoy attempts to explore the competing economic visions in the U.S....
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Coin Collecting: An Overview

Cultural Studies Matthew Rose -
In addition to my hobby of record collecting, I am also an avid coin collector. I generally focus on American, Canadian, Mexican,...

Theories of Democratic Transitions: “Democratization: theory and experience”

Comparative Politics Matthew Rose -
In the third chapter of the book “Democratization: theory and experience,” Laurence Whitehead looks at the concept of civil society and its relationship to...

History of US Policy In The Middle East

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Ever since its founding as a nation nearly 250 years ago, the US has pursued a destructive, imperialistic, and aggressive policy towards the Middle...

Media

Media

Grassroots Organizations for Collective Policies

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Organizations and Links helpful to good Grassroots policy idea and website links.Along with Information General + Organizations  Eventbrite  -Post Events on here to get more people...
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Seven Must-Know Facts For Planning College Political Events

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Have you ever tried to organize a college event? Did you get frustrated by issues of planning and attendance? College is a stressful environment often...

The Media and American Politics: An Overview

Essays Matthew Rose -
The relationship between the media and American politics is traced back to the earliest days of American political history. The press played a significant...

President Trump Threatens To Shut Down Social Media Sources Critical Of His Policies

2020 Presidential Election Matthew Rose -
President Donald Trump on May 27 threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies for stifling conservative voices, a day after...

Recorded Sounds

OurDictionary

What Is A Discography?

Matthew Rose -
One of the essential tools used in the research and documentation of recorded sounds is the Discography. The main purpose of any...
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OurSounds

2018 ARSC Conference Overview

Matthew Rose -
Readers of the blog know that I am an enthusiast of recorded sound. Last month, I was excited to attend the annual conference for...
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OurSounds

From The Vault: Five Selections From My Record Collection (#1)

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As a follow-up on my post regarding record collecting as a hobby, here are five 78 RPM records from my extensive Record Collection These...
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LATEST ARTICLES

Philosophy

The Ethics of Misinformation: Are Falsehoods A Moral Wrong?

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Misinformation is often treated as a problem of facts: someone says something false, someone else corrects it,...
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Uncategorized

The Silicon Mirror: Will AI Rewrite the Definition of What it Means to be Human?

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Since the dawn of recorded history, humanity has defined itself by a simple metric: we are the...
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2025 Off-Year Elections

Democrat Abigal Spanberger Wins Virgnia Gubernatorial Election By A Comfortable Margin

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Democrat Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia Gubernatorial election on November 4, with her victory being called almost immediately after the polls closed....
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OurWeek

OurWeek in Politics (October 28, 2025-November 5, 2025)

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Here are the main events that occurred in Politics this week: 1. Mikie Sherrill Wins New Jersey Governor's...
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2025 Off-Year Elections

California Voters Approve Democratic-drawn Congressional Map as National Redistricting Battle Spreads

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California voters have approved a new congressional map drawn by state Democrats on November 4. This gives the party the chance to...
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2025 Off-Year Elections

Zohran Mamdani Wins New York City Mayoral Election

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Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York on November 4, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old, Democratic Socialist-aligned state lawmaker...
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2025 Off-Year Elections

Mikie Sherrill Wins New Jersey Governor’s Race in Decisive Victory Over Jack Ciattarelli

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Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill, the Democratic candidate for governor of New Jersey, catapulted to victory on November 4 on the strength of her...
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American Law

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s National Guard Deployments to Portland

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A federal judge in Oregon has halted the Trump administration’s efforts to deploy federalized National Guard members from California and other states...
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Politics

Trump Administration Cuts Nearly $8 Billion in Clean Energy Projects in States that Voted for Kamala Harris

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The Trump administration on October 2 terminated $7.6 billion in grants funding 223 clean energy projects across 16 states, all of which...
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OurWeek

OurWeek In Politics (September 24, 2025-October 1, 2025)

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Here are the main events that occurred in Politics this week: 1. President Donald Trump Attacks UN and Lectures...
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American Economics

US Labor Market Faces Slowdown Amid Government Shutdown Uncertainty

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Private payrolls in the US took a significant hit in September, adding complexity to an already uncertain economic landscape. With the government...
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Politics

Government Shutdown Begins

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On October 1, the US federal government shut down, marking the first such closure since 2019. The shutdown, triggered by a contentious...
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Uncategorized

President Donald Trump’s Approval Rating Holds Steady Amid Policy Controversies

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Despite pushing policies that have stirred controversy among voters, President Donald Trump’s approval rating has remained remarkably resilient, according to a recent...
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International Politics

UN Sanctions Reimposed on Iran Amid Nuclear Deal Tensions

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The United Nations has reinstated comprehensive economic and military sanctions on Iran, a significant development a decade after their initial suspension under...
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International Politics

The UK, Canada, Australia, and Portugal Recognize Palestinian Statehood

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On September 21, 2025, the UK, Canada, Australia, and Portugal formally recognized Palestine as a sovereign state, marking a significant shift in...
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OurWeek

OurWeek In Politics (September 17, 2025-September 24, 2025)

Matthew Rose -
Here are the main events that occurred in Politics this week: 1. President Donald Trump Attacks UN and Lectures...
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International Politics

President Donald Trump Attacks UN and Lectures Nations in Address to General Assembly

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On September 23, President Donald Trump delivered a nearly hour-long address to the UN General Assembly, blending sharp criticism of the global...
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American Law

Supreme Court to Review Presidential Authority Over Independent Agencies

Matthew Rose -
On September 22, 2025, the US Supreme Court announced it would consider a significant expansion of President Donald Trump's power over independent...
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Politics

President Donald Trump Moves to Designate Antifa as a Major Terrorist Organization

Matthew Rose -
On September 22, President Donald Trump signed an executive order designating the decentralized anti-fascist movement known as Antifa a domestic terrorist organization....
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OurWeek

OurWeek in Politics (September 10, 2025-September 17, 2025)

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Here are the main events that occurred in Politics this week: 1. Conservative Political Activist Charlie Kirk Assassinated In...
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2026 Midterm Elections

President Donald Trump Announces Midterm Convention to Rally Support for Republicans Ahead of 2026 Elections

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On September 16, President Donald Trump took to TruthSocial to announce a Republican "Midterm Convention" aimed at energizing the party ahead of...
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2025 Off-Year Elections

Democratic Support Grows for Zohran Mamdani in NYC Mayoral Race

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Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, is gaining significant endorsements from party leaders as concerns mount over...
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2025 Off-Year Elections

New Jersey Gubernatorial Race Heats Up as Jack Ciattarelli Closes Gap on Mikie Sherrill

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The race for New Jersey's next governor has tightened dramatically, with Republican Jack Ciattarelli now trailing Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill by a mere...
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2026 Midterm Elections

In A Major Defeat For Opponents of Gerrymandering, Missouri State Legislature Approves Congressional Map To Give Republicans Additional Congressional Seat Ahead Of 2026 Midterm...

Matthew Rose -
Missouri lawmakers have approved a new congressional voting map for the 2026 midterm elections, responding to former President Donald Trump's call to...
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Politics

Conservative Poltiical Activist Charlie Kirk Assassinated In Utah Campus Shooting

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On September 10, Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot while speaking at Utah...
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2026 Midterm Elections

President Donald Trump Announces Plan To Ban Mail-In Voting

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On August 18, President Donald Trump announced his intention to issue an executive order aimed at banning mail-in voting before the 2026...
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Elections

California Democrats Propose New Congressional Map to Gain Up to Five Seats

Matthew Rose -
California Democrats have unveiled a bold proposal for a new congressional map that could secure up to five additional seats for their...
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Economics

The Cycle of Renewal: Creative Destruction in Economics and Art

Matthew Rose -
In 1942, economist Joseph Schumpeter introduced the concept of creative destruction in his seminal work, Capitalism, Socialism, and Democracy. He described it...
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Economics

The Hidden Costs of Externalities: Offloading Harm in a Globalized World

Matthew Rose -
In economics, externalities are costs or benefits that affect parties who did not choose to incur them. A factory polluting a river,...
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Economics

The Dual Economy: Parallel Worlds in One Nation

Matthew Rose -
In many countries, a striking economic divide persists which is known as the dual economy. This phenomenon describes the coexistence of two...
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OurDictionary

What Is Path Dependency?

Matthew Rose -
Path dependency is a concept that illuminates how decisions made in the past, sometimes seemingly inconsequential at the time, cast long shadows...
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Cultural Studies

Coin Collecting: An Overview

Matthew Rose -
In addition to my hobby of record collecting, I am also an avid coin collector. I generally focus on American, Canadian, Mexican,...
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Cultural Studies

Orientalism and Neo-Orientalism: How Western Narratives Shape Policy and Perception of the Middle East

Matthew Rose -
The ways in which the West perceives and represents the Middle East and other non-Western regions have long influenced political decisions, cultural...
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OurWeek

OurWeek In Politics (January 1, 2025-January 8, 2025)

Matthew Rose -
Here are the main events that occurred in Politics this week: 1. Mike Johnson Narrowly Re-Elected House Speaker
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International Politics

Iran’s Execution Rate Surges In 2024: UN Reports Record Numbers

Matthew Rose -
Iran reportedly executed at least 901 people in 2024, the highest total recorded in nine years and a 6% increase from the...
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2024 Presidential Election

Congress Certifies President-elect Trump’s 2024 Victory in Peaceful Transition

Matthew Rose -
On January 6, 2025, a joint session of Congress certified President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election, fulfilling a vital democratic...
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Uncategorized

Mike Johnson Narrowly Re-Elected House Speaker

Matthew Rose -
On January 3, 2025, Congressman Mike Johnson narrowly secured reelection as House Speaker on the first ballot, overcoming resistance from hard-right Republican...
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American Law

President Biden Celebrates Judicial Milestone, Outpacing Trump’s First-Term Total Of Appointet Federal Judges

Matthew Rose -
On January 2, 2025, President Joe Biden highlighted the confirmation of 235 federal judges during his presidency, a landmark achievement that narrowly...
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OurWeek

OurWeek In Politics (December 25, 2024-January 1, 2025)

Matthew Rose -
Happy New Year! Here are the main events that occurred in Politics this week: 1. Republican-Run States See...
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Uncategorized

Former President Jimmy Carter Dies At The Age Of 100

Matthew Rose -
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100. Though he served...
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International Politics

Russia Rejects President-elect Donald Trump’s Peace Proposal To End Russia-Ukraine War

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Russia is dissatisfied with the reported peace deal proposals on Ukraine from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s team, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov...
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2024 Presidential Election

Biden Administration Sanctions Russia, Iran Over Interference In The 2024 Presidential Election

Matthew Rose -
The Biden Administration announced on December 31, 2024 that it is leveling sanctions on entities in Iran and Russia over attempted election...
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Politics

President-elect Donald Trump Endorses Mike Johnson To Continue As House Speaker

Matthew Rose -
President-elect Donald J. Trump endorsed House Speaker Mike Johnson for another term in his post on December 30, moving to shore up...
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Politics

Republican-Run States See Opportunity To Push Extreme Policies Under Trump

Matthew Rose -
Republican state lawmakers and conservative leaders around the United States see Donald Trump’s re-election as a mandate that will help them enact...
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Uncategorized

OurWeek In Politics (January 3, 2024-January 10, 2024)

Matthew Rose -
Happy 2024! Here are the main events that occurred in Politics this week: 1. President Biden Condemns Trump as...
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2024 Presidential Election

President Biden Condemns Trump as Dire Threat to Democracy in a Blistering Speech

Matthew Rose -
President Joe Biden on January 5 delivered a ferocious condemnation of former President Donald Trump, his likely 2024 opponent, warning in searing...
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American Law

Biden Administration Sues Texas Over State’s Controversial Immigration Law

Matthew Rose -
The Biden administration on January 3 filed a lawsuit against Texas over its controversial immigration law that gives local law enforcement in...
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2024 Presidential Election

Former President Donald Trump Appeals Colorado ‘Insurrection Clause’ Ruling to Supreme Court

Matthew Rose -
Former President Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on January 3 to allow him to stay on the presidential primary ballot in...
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International Politics

95 People Killed In Terrorist Attack In Iran

Matthew Rose -
At least 95 people were killed and scores injured on January 3 in two blasts that struck the central Iranian city of...
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OurWeek

OurWeek In Politics (December 7, 2022-December 14, 2022)

Matthew Rose -
Here are the main events that occurred in Politics this week 1.Iran Executes First Protestor Linked To Ongoing...
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International Politics

UN Removes Iran From Women’s Rights Commission Due To Human Rights Violations

Matthew Rose -
The United Nations voted to oust Iran from the Commission on the Status of Women because it “continuously undermines and increasingly suppresses...
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Uncategorized

US Approves Patriot Missle Transfer To Ukraine

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The US is poised to approve sending its most advanced ground-based air defense system to Ukraine, responding to the country’s urgent request to help...
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Politics

Senator Krysten Sinema Switches Parties From Democrat To Independent, Dealing A Major Blow To Demcoratic Senate Control

Matthew Rose -
Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema is changing her party affiliation to independent, delivering a jolt to Democrats’ narrow majority and Washington along with it....
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International Law

Iran Executes First Protestor Linked To Ongoing Revolution

Matthew Rose -
Iran has executed a man for allegedly injuring a paramilitary officer in the first known execution linked to revolution that have swept the country since...
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International Politics

Iranian Regime Insiders Begin To Turn Against Government Due To Response To Protests

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The former Iranian former president Mohammad Khatami has urged the current government to be more lenient with protesters, amid ongoing nationwide demonstrations representing the...
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OurWeek

OurWeek In Politics (November 30, 2022-December 7, 2022)

Matthew Rose -
Here are the main events that occurred in Politics this week: 1. Raphael Warnock Wins Re-election In Runoff...
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2022 Midterm Elections

Raphael Warnock Wins Re-election In Runoff Race, Officially Closing Out 2022 Election Season

Matthew Rose -
Senator Raphael Warnock has won reelection in Georgia, the Associated Press reports, giving the Democrats a 51-49 majority in the US Senate. Senator Warnock...
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American Economics

US Economy Adds Over 250,00 New Jobs In November As Inflation Begins To Slow

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The US Economy added 263,000 jobs in November, defying aggressive action from the Federal Reserve to cool the economy and bring down...
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International Politics

Protesters Detail Mass Sexual Abuse In Iranian Prisons By Regime

Matthew Rose -
Women in Iran detained for protesting against the ruling regime are suffering sexual violence carried out by agents of the Islamic Revolutionary...
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OurWeek

OurWeek In Politics (November 16, 2022-November 23, 2022)

Matthew Rose -
Here are the main events that occurred in Politics this week: 1. Senator Leader Mitch McConnel Re-elected Senate...
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International Politics

Iran Intensifies Violent Crackdown Against Anti-Government Protestors

Matthew Rose -
Iran's clerical rulers have stepped up suppression of persistent anti-government protests in the country's Kurdish region, deploying troops and killing at least...
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Politics

Nancy Pelosi Steps Down As House Democratic Leader

Matthew Rose -
2. Nancy Pelois Steps Down As House Democratic Leader House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on November 17 that she will not...
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Politics

Senator Mitch McConnel Re-elected Senate Republican Leader Despite Disappointing Election Performance

Matthew Rose -
Mitch McConnell of Kentucky on November 16 overwhelmingly won re-election as his party’s Senate leader, holding off Senator Rick Scott of Florida...
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OurWeek

OurWeek In Politics (November 9, 2022-November 16, 2022)

Matthew Rose -
Here are the main events that occurred in Politics this week: 1. Defying The Odds, The Democrats Keep Control...
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International Politics

Iran Protests Heat Up, With General Strikes Planned Amid Continued Government Crackdown

Matthew Rose -
Protests swelled in cities across Iran on November 15 following a day of general strikes marking the anniversary of one of the...
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2024 Presidential Election

Former President Donald Trump Announces 2024 Presidential Bid

Matthew Rose -
Former President Donald Trump, aiming to become only the second commander-in-chief ever elected to two nonconsecutive terms, announced on November 15 night that...
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2022 Midterm Elections

Republicans Gain Control Of House Of Representatives

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The Republican Party has won back control of the House of Representatives, giving the creating a toehold to check President Joe Biden...
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2022 Midterm Elections

Democratic Party Retains Senate Control

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The Democratic Party kept control of the Senate in the midterm elections, repelling Republican efforts to retake the chamber and making it...
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2022 Midterm Elections

Democrats Hold Key Gubernatorial Races, Increase Gound In State Government

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Dispelling predictions of a red wave, Democrats seized complete control of the legislatures in Michigan and Minnesota, and held on to governorships...
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OurWeek

OurWeek In Politics (November 2-November 9, 2022

Matthew Rose -
Here are the main events that occurred in Politics this week: 1. Iranian “Parliament” Urges Judiciary To Sentence...
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2022 Midterm Elections

Voters Give President Joe Biden, Democrats, Historically Low Approvals Ahead of Midterm Election

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Voters’ approval of President Joe Biden remains deep in negative territory and 70 percent of voters say the country is on the...
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2022 Midterm Elections

President Joe Biden, Former President Donald Trump Rally On Safe Turf On Election Eve

Matthew Rose -
President Joe Biden is staying away from the toughest races on Election Day eve, opting to campaign in safe Democratic territory before...
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International Law

Iranian “Parliament” Urges Judiciary To Sentence Protesters To Death

Matthew Rose -
A group of 227 members of the Iranian parliament (Majles) has called on the Judiciary to issue death sentences for people arrested...
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American Economics

US Job Growth Declines, Inflation Surges In October

Matthew Rose -
The strong US labor market is showing signs of cooling, with the Labor Department reporting on November 4 a slower pace of...
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OurWeek

OurWeek In Politics (February 2, 2022-February 9, 2022)

Matthew Rose -
Here are the main events that occurred in Politics this week 1. New York, New Jersey, & Several...
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American Law

Supreme Court Upholds Alabama Challenge To Voting Rights Act

Matthew Rose -
The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, allowed a congressional map drawn by Alabama Republicans to remain in place on February 7, freezing a...
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Politics

House of Representatives Passes Bill to Avert Temporary Government Shutdown

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The US House of Representatives on February 8 approved legislation to fund federal government agencies through March 11 and avoid a chaotic shutdown of many...
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New Jersey Politics

New York, New Jersey, & Several Other States Rollback Mask Mandates, Other COVID Mandates as Omicron Surge Recedes

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Governor Kathy Hochul will drop New York’s stringent indoor mask mandate on February 9, ending a requirement that businesses ask customers for...
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American Economics

January Jobs Report Indicates Improving Economic Outlook Despite Omicron

Matthew Rose -
Job growth rose far more than expected in January despite surging Omicron cases that seemingly sent millions of workers to the sidelines,...
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OurWeek

OurWeek In Politics (January 26, 2022-February 2, 2022

Matthew Rose -
Here are the main events that occurred in Politics this week: 1. President Joe Biden Announces Deployment of...
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International Politics

President Joe Biden Announces Deployment of 3,000 US Troops To Europe As Tensions Between Ukraine & Russia Increase

Matthew Rose -
President Biden has approved the deployment of roughly 3,000 additional American troops to Europe "in the coming days", NBC News and The Wall Street Journal confirmed...
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American Economics

US Economic Growth Surged In 2021, Reaching Highest Level Since 1984

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The US economy grew 5.7 percent last year, the biggest increase since 1984, according to a January 27 Commerce Department report. That...
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Law

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer Announces Retirement After 27 Years On The Court

Matthew Rose -
Justice Stephen Breyer will step down from the Supreme Court at the end of the current term, according to people familiar with his thinking....
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OurWeek

OurWeek In Politics (January 19, 2022-January 26, 2022)

Matthew Rose -
Here are the main events that occurred in Politics this week: 1. CDC: Omicron Cornavirus Variant Less Severe...
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American Law

Supreme Court Clears Way For Release Of Trump Presidential Records To January 6 House Select Committee

Matthew Rose -
The Supreme Court cleared the way on January 26 for the release of presidential records from the Trump White House to a congressional committee...
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Politics

CDC: Omicron Cornavirus Variant Less Severe Compared To Earlier Variants

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Federal health officials reported on January 25 that the Omicron COVID variant caused less severe illness in hospitalized patients than earlier virus...
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2020 Presidential Election

Atlanta Prosecutor Begins Investigation Into Former President Donald Trump’s Election Interference Efforts

Matthew Rose -
The Atlanta area prosecutor weighing whether former President Donald Trump and others committed crimes by trying to pressure Georgia election officials has...
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OurWeek

OurWeek In Politics (January 12, 2022-January 19, 2022)

Matthew Rose -
Here are the main events that occurred in Politics this week: 1. In A Major Defeat For The...
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Politics

President Joe Biden Discusses First Year Record, Agenda For 2022 In First News Conference In 10 Months

Matthew Rose -
President Joe Biden escalated his partisan rhetoric on January 19 during his first news conference in 10 months, laying the blame for...
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Politics

In A Major Defeat For The Demcoratic Party, Voting Rights Legislation Narrowly Fails In Senate

Matthew Rose -
Voting legislation that the Democratic Party and civil rights leaders say is vital to protecting democracy collapsed late on January 19 when two...
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Politics

Gallup Poll: Republican Party Overtakes Democratic Party In Party Identification For The First Time Since 1991

Matthew Rose -
On average, Americans' political party preferences in 2021 looked similar to prior years, with slightly more US adults identifying as Democrats or...
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Economics

Omicron Surge Spurs New Coronavirus Relief Push In Congress

Matthew Rose -
Hotels, fitness clubs, tour bus companies, and minor league baseball clubs are part of a long line of businesses seeking billions of...
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American Economics

Inflation Rate In US Hits Highest Level Since 1982

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The US Inflation rate hit its fastest pace in nearly four decades last year as pandemic-related supply and demand imbalances, along with...
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American Economics

US Job Growth Drops Sharply In November Amid Coronavirus Omicron Variant Fears, Decline In Stimulus Spending

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The US economy created far fewer jobs than expected in November, in a sign that hiring started to slow even ahead of the...
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OurWeek

OurWeek In Politics (November 24, 2021-December 1, 2021)

Matthew Rose -
Here are the main events that occurred in Polhttps://ourpolitics.net/what-is-politics/itics this week: 1. Republican Party Cements Control Over Competitive...
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Politics

President Joe Biden Announces New US Coronavirus Strategy Regarding Omicron Variant

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President Joe Biden on November 29 said the new Omicron coronavirus variant is "a cause for concern, not a cause for panic," as federal...
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2022 Midterm Elections

Voter Enthusiasm For Democratic Party Sharply Declines Ahead of 2022 Midterm Elections

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Democrats across the party are raising alarms about sinking support among some of their most loyal voters, warning the Biden Administration and congressional...
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International Politics

Negotiations Resume Between Iran, Major World Powers To Revive 2015 Nuclear Agreement

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Negotiators in Vienna resumed talks on November 29 over reviving Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, with the US taking part at arm’s...
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American Law

Republican Party Cements Control Over Competitive States Through Gerrymandering Going Into 2022 Elections

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The Republican Party is locking in newly gerrymandered maps for the legislatures in four battleground states that are set to secure the party’s control...
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OurWeek

OurWeek In Politics (November 17, 2021-November 24, 2021)

Matthew Rose -
Here are the main events that occurred in Politics this week: 1. Biden Administration Announces Plan To Invest...
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