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🏛️ Politics

Aug 06, 2026

What does Abdul El-Sayed's win mean for our community and its future?

Olivia Reingold and Eli Lake unpack the forces behind his Senate primary win—from the grassroots movement that delivered the victory to the broader political realignment it represents

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🌍 Geopolitics

Aug 02, 2026

What are the different views on the Gaza peace plan and its impact on the region's future?

July 31 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has announced what he described as a breakthrough agreement to end the Gaza war, but major gaps remain over how any deal would be implemented. The central dispute is over sequencing. Hamas says Israel must first meet commitments under the ceasefire agreement reached last year in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, while Israel says Hamas must first undergo what it calls genuine disarmament. Previous diplomatic efforts have repeatedly collapsed over the issue, with each side insisting the other must take the first substantive step

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🏛️ Politics

Jul 03, 2026

How can we work together to create a stronger and more united America for everyone?

I first pledged allegiance to America at a time of raging war and political violence. People said the nation would unravel, which was—and is—a juvenile assumption

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👥 Society

Jul 01, 2026

How should we ensure fairness for everyone in sports while supporting girls' participation?

Tuesday’s ruling is a victory for fairness, reality, and the girls whom Title IX was meant to protect

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🌍 Geopolitics

Jun 28, 2026

What are the different ways the U.S. can approach its relationship with Iran moving forward?

Editorial: If the ceasefire holds, Donald Trump’s ill-starred foray into the Middle East will have left the Iranian regime stronger than it was before the conflict

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🏛️ Politics

Jun 24, 2026

What effects could Mamdani's success in the primaries have on future policies in our communities?

Mayor Zohran Mamdani shook the Democratic establishment by helping drive three progressive candidates to victory

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🏛️ Politics

Jun 14, 2026

How can California improve its voting system to build trust among all voters?

The slow count of votes in Los Angeles led to Spencer Pratt’s defeat and allegations of a stolen election. There’s no evidence of impropriety, but the state’s slow counting is a recipe for mistrust

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👥 Society

Apr 13, 2026

What are the benefits and challenges of paying ex-gang members to help reduce crime in our communities?

Illinois pays former gang members to prevent shootings in Chicago. Critics say the billion-dollar experiment has become a revolving door for crime, writes Olivia Reingold

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🏛️ Politics

Apr 13, 2026

What do you think the removal of Hungary's leader means for the country's future and its people?

I’m an American who lives in Budapest. Here is what really explains Orbán’s loss

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🏛️ Politics

Apr 03, 2026

What are the different views on the Supreme Court's decision about 'conversion therapy' for minors?

Colorado had banned therapy seeking to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBTQ patients under 18. Over 20 US states and much of Europe, including Germany, have banned the practice

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🌍 Geopolitics

Mar 28, 2026

How might the ongoing conflict in Iran affect energy prices and the global economy for everyday people?

“This will be so, so, so, so, so bad,” one analyst says

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🌍 Geopolitics

Feb 12, 2026

What are the possible effects of Jimmy Lai's sentencing on freedom of speech and democracy in Hong Kong?

Rights groups condemned the 78-year-old's 20-year prison term, calling it 'effectively a death sentence' and a grave injustice. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump have called for Lai's release

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