Tag #Political Power

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China's Military Parade: A Display of Power and Domestic Control

In Beijing, China, a massive military parade is underway, celebrating the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender in WWII, showcasing China's military might, and reinforcing domestic control under Xi Jinping's leadership.

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D.C. Residents Oppose President's Police Takeover Amidst Falling Crime Rates

Despite falling crime rates in Washington, D.C., a recent poll reveals that nearly 80 percent of residents oppose President Trump's takeover of the city's police department, citing concerns about his motives.

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Trump's D.C. Security Surge Fails to Materialize

Despite President Trump's Thursday promise of a midnight security lockdown in Washington D.C. involving a surge of federal law enforcement, a Friday morning city tour revealed no visible increase in federal presence beyond the city's own police; however, the White House later stated that 120+ federa...

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Victorian Government Overrides Council, Approves 17-Story Greensborough Housing Tower

The Victorian government approved a 17-story community housing tower in Greensborough, overriding council objections due to its height, lack of family units, and insufficient parking; this is part of a broader initiative to fast-track housing projects via the Development Facilitation Program.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Big Tech's Colonial Analogy: Unchecked Power and the Need for Regulation

Big Tech companies, led by figures like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, are increasingly compared to colonial companies due to their monopolistic practices, control over vast populations, and influence on global political discourse; this raises concerns about unchecked power and the need for governme...

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D.C.'s Black Lives Matter Mural Removal Amidst Congressional Action

Washington D.C.'s Black Lives Matter Plaza mural, installed in 2020 following George Floyd's murder, is being removed due to a Congressional bill redesignating the street as Liberty Plaza; the city faces potential loss of federal funds.

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Redistricting Battle Heats Up Ahead of US Midterm Elections

The redrawing of electoral districts in Texas and California, driven by partisan politics and aiming to gain congressional seats, has ignited a nationwide battle impacting the balance of power in Washington D.C., with other states joining the fray.

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D.C. Averts Federal Police Takeover After Legal Challenge

Washington D.C. reached an agreement with the Trump administration on August 15th, preventing a federal takeover of the city's police force, following a lawsuit and President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops despite a 30-year low in violent crime.

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Spanish Politicians' Audios Expose Male Power Network

Leaked audios of Spanish politicians Ábalos and Koldo reveal a male-dominated power structure within the ruling party, where informal networks of favoritism exclude women and perpetuate gender inequality.

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Senate to Vote on Revoking California's Vehicle Emission Waivers

The Senate is voting to revoke California's vehicle emission waivers, which allow stricter state standards than federal ones, including a 2035 zero-emission mandate; Republicans cite the Congressional Review Act, while Democrats argue it's misapplied and will lead to legal challenges.

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Trump Fires Two FTC Commissioners, Sparking Antitrust Concerns

President Trump fired two Democratic FTC commissioners, Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Slaughter, without stated cause, raising concerns about illegal actions benefiting wealthy supporters and weakening consumer protection.

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Latin American Presidential Impotence: Corruption, Violence, and the Rise of Authoritarianism

Former Mexican President Vicente Fox exposed deep military-cartel collusion (2000-2006), illustrating Javier Moreno's book, "¿Quién manda aquí?", which argues that Latin American governments are significantly hampered by systemic corruption and violence, leading to a potential rise in authoritariani...

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