Category Politics

The US government’s TikTok bans, explained

[ad_1] The act of scrolling through your For You feed on TikTok might come with an additional sense of impending doom these days. After years of hand-wringing over the enormously popular app’s ties to China and the potential national security…

Japan’s aggressive military buildup, explained

[ad_1] US officials this week reiterated their commitment to Japan’s plan to rapidly expand defense spending amid tensions with China and North Korea after decades of limited investment after World War II. But despite the support of the US and…

Kevin McCarthy Isn’t Really Speaker of The House. Donald Trump Is Pulling The Strings On Puppet McCarthy. Despite The Trump Organization Being Convicted Last Month Of Committing Tax Fraud And This Week Being Fined $1.6 Million For The Tax Schemes, McCarthy Remains Loyal. Despite Donald Trump Being The Model For How To Be A Failed Businessman, A Corrupt President, A Traitor To The Constitution, A Cheating Husband And A Narcissistic Sociopath, He Remains McCarthy’s Idol. – Baby Boomer Resistance: A Pro Democracy Blog

[ad_1] How often will Trump supporters keep paying Trump’s fines and attorney fees before they realize they’ve been lied to? How often will they believe that the crime and the investigation are baseless accusations? How long will they refuse to…

Iran’s protest movement, explained – Vox

[ad_1] For four months, protests have gripped Iran — protests that have not only been surprisingly durable, but also led primarily by women. Activists believe at least 16 people have been sentenced to death by the Islamic Republic, headed by…

Peru’s violent protests show no signs of stopping

[ad_1] Protests in Peru related to the arrest of former President Pedro Castillo have become increasingly violent, resulting in many deaths, and show no real signs of abating. Despite unprecedented political violence and calls for his resignation, Castillo’s successor and…