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MOVIES Dutch journalist talks about making 'My Friend, the Mayor'

In the Amazon Prime Video documentary My Friend, the Mayor: Small-town Democracy in the Age of Trump, Dutch journalist Max Westerman profiles friend Sean Strub, an openly gay activist, activist, long-term AIDS survivor and POZ magazine founder who, in 2017 …

Why Cold War-Era NATO Alliance's Effort to Scare Europeans Into Paying Their 'Fair Share' May Fail

As Clinton and Obama-era hawks have returned to office under Joe Biden, NATO is trying to refurbish its strategy depicting Russia and China as major threats. International observers have discussed whether Europeans will buy into the alliance's …

Interesting facts about each president of the United States

1 of 45 George Washington didn't have wooden teeth. Contrary to popular myth, the first president did not in fact have wooden teeth. Instead, his dentures were made of human and cow teeth, ivory and metal. However, the president was fond of very dark …

The Latest: Buttigieg recalls struggles of Clinton nominee

Dec. 16, 2020Updated: Dec. 16, 2020 10:02 a.m. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President-elect Joe Biden (all times local): Transportation secretary nominee Pete Buttigieg, who will be the first openly gay person to serve in a Cabinet, on Wednesday tipped …

Senate confirms Pete Buttigieg as transportation secretary

WASHINGTON — Pete Buttigieg won Senate approval Tuesday as transportation secretary, the first openly gay person to be confirmed to a Cabinet post. He’ll be tasked with advancing President Joe Biden’s ambitious agenda of rebuilding the nation’s …

Pete Buttigieg Confirmed as Transportation Secretary, First Openly Gay Person Confirmed to Cabinet Post

The Senate has voted to confirm former presidential candidate and South Bend, Indiana, mayor Pete Buttigieg as transportation secretary, the first openly gay person to be confirmed to a Cabinet post. The final vote was 86-13. A number of prominent …

Trump says US allies are 'in many ways worse than the enemy' and claims Germany preferred Obama

Speaking during a rally in Tampa, Florida, on Thursday, Mr Trump said that Democratic challenger Joe Biden’s policies would put the US in a “depression,” and weaken its strength on the international stage. “He wants you to surrender our country to China, …

Senate set to confirm Buttigieg for transportation secretary

Hope Yen, Associated Press Updated 1:37 am EST, Tuesday, February 2, 2021 Photo: Stefani Reynolds, AP FILE - In this Jan. 21, 2021, file photo, Transportation Secretary nominee Pete Buttigieg speaks during a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation …

Antony Blinken, longtime foreign policy aide to Biden, confirmed as secretary of state

WASHINGTON - Antony Blinken, a longtime foreign policy aide to President Joe Biden who has pledged to rebuild American alliances and reinvigorate a State Department beset by low morale, was confirmed by the Senate as secretary of state on Tuesday. The …

Why the West is morally bound to offer reparations for slavery

The 20th anniversary of the UN World Conference on Racism, held in Durban, South Africa, in 2001, will be celebrated this August. There was much discussion at the conference about reparations to Africa for the trans-Atlantic slave trade, in which millions …

Biden Reinstating COVID Travel Bans: Live Updates

President Biden’s busy first week continues. Photo: Ken Cedeno/Bloomberg via Getty Images President Biden got to work hours after he was sworn in on Wednesday, signing a flurry of executive orders, memorandums, and requests, many of which reversed …

Impeachment Trial Delay Lines Up COVID Stimulus Push in Congress: Live Updates

President Biden’s busy first week continues. Photo: Ken Cedeno/Bloomberg via Getty Images President Biden got to work hours after he was sworn in on Wednesday, signing a flurry of executive orders, memorandums, and requests, many of which reversed …

Shipping delays postpone thousands of vaccinations in N.Y.C. while Cuomo says the state could temporarily run out of ...

LiveUpdated  Jan. 20, 2021, 6:59 p.m. ET Jan. 20, 2021, 6:59 p.m. ET Texas hospitals are overrun with patients, though the U.S. overall is making gains in flattening its curve. As Biden and Harris were sworn at the Capitol, masks were the order of the day. …

New York City postpones thousands of vaccine appointments because of a shipping delay.

LiveUpdated  Jan. 20, 2021, 4:30 p.m. ET Jan. 20, 2021, 4:30 p.m. ET Here’s what you need to know: Leaders of a doctors’ union in Peru went on a hunger strike Tuesday to protest what they called the national authorities’ “shameless lack of preparation” for …

World Leaders Congratulate Biden on Inauguration, Hailing Return to Agreements Trump Abandoned

On Wednesday, January 20, Biden was sworn in on the steps of the Capitol building with his placed on a 127-year-old, five-inch-thick family Bible, after Kamala Harris took her oath as the first-ever female vice president. World leaders have congratulated …

Africa's eyes are on Biden's prioritisation of continental trade

When Donald Trump leaves the US capital tonight with his tail between his legs, it will be a moment of great relief for many Africans too. Like many in his own country, we've had it with his delusions of grandeur and, quite frankly, even Dinner at …

Biden should focus on his role of head of state to unite the country

Editor's note: In the weeks preceding the inauguration of the country's second Catholic president, National Catholic Reporter asked Catholic politicians, activists and scholars to offer advice to President-elect Joe Biden in a series that takes its …

What the world wants from John Kerry

Several people said Kerry will have to navigate a shift in global climate politics since he left his role as secretary of State in January 2017. “It is a totally different political and historical moment right now,” said Costa Rican Environment and Energy …

Fareed Zakaria: An institution is only so strong as the people who are willing to defend it

At an e.Adda held this week, international affairs columnist, CNN news host and author Fareed Zakaria spoke on democracy in America, the challenges for journalism, big tech and why India needs to have a strategic conception of its place in the world. …

THE DAILY LEADER: MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021

USA Merchants Targeting YoReSpot

BAYARD, IOWA, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- There’s a new social media that is making waves with people from all over and with all backgrounds. The site is called YoReSpot. Created and funded by Brandon Irlbeck of …

New Book Investigates Over 1,200 U.S. School Shootings

WELLINGTON, FLORIDA, U.S.A., February 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- -- February 14th, 2021 marked the third anniversary of the Parkland, Florida mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Florida librarian and MSD alumnus, Luis …

Dr. Marcus A. Hunter and Congresswoman Barbara Lee calls for Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation

The Commission will provide healing to the ongoing impact that institutional racism and discrimination perpetuates against people of color in the United States. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Truth was …

Talk Show Host “ANNE ELIZABETH SMART CONSERVATIVE" Takes CPAC by Storm on her Conservative Commandos Radio Network Show

Conservative Tv and Radio host Anne Elizabeth becomes media darling of CPAC ORLANDO, FL, USA, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anne Elizabeth, Conservative TV Talk Show host of her ANNE ELIZABETH SMART CONSERVATIVE which currently …

Allan W. Fung Joins Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC as Partner

JOHNSTON, RHODE ISLAND, USA, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) announced today that Allan W. Fung, former Mayor of the City of Cranston, has joined the firm as a Partner. “Allan has served …

THE WEEKLY LEADER: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2021

MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021 AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK On Monday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for Morning Hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business, with votes postponed until 6:30 p.m. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. …

Hoyer Statement in Support of the American Rescue Plan

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement tonight during House consideration of the American Rescue Plan: “When the pandemic began this time last year, Congress took immediate action to enact four …

New Survey Reveals 46% of Bronx Residents will Take the Vaccine

The Thinkubator and The Bronx Community Foundation conducted a survey of NYC residents on the Covid-19 Vaccine. 46% of Bronxites will take the Vaccine. BRONX, NY, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bronx, New York: The Think …

Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference Ahead of the House Vote on the American Rescue Plan

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke this evening at a press conference with House Democrats to discuss the importance of passing the American Rescue Plan. Below is a transcript of his remarks: “Thank you very much Mr. Chairman …

Hoyer Statement on Release of Intelligence Report on Killing of Jamal Khashoggi

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement this evening on the release of the intelligence report on the killing of Jamal Khashoggi: “The murder of Jamal Khashoggi was a reprehensible act, targeting a U.S. …

Zero Cost Reparations Plan Proposed by Black Libertarian, Larry Sharpe has Mass Appeal

Cash reparations can be harmful. This 4-point plan for Black ownership can amend past injustices according to 2018 candidate for NY Governor, Larry Sharpe. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Reparations for …

A TRUTH, RACIAL HEALING AND TRANSFORMATION COMMISSION CAN BRING UNITY, EQUITY AND RACIAL HEALING TO OUR NATION

Dr. Gail C. Christopher Supports Rep. Lee, Sen. Booker resolution calling for TRHT Commission WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2021 Contact: Michael K. Frisby mike@ …

Markkula Center for Applied Ethics Introduces Immigration Ethics Program

Jonathan Kwan, Inclusive Excellence Postdoctoral Fellow in Immigration Ethics, to Lead New Focus Area SANTA CLARA, CA, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Santa Clara University’s Markkula Center for Applied Ethics announced …

Hoyer Statement on the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after House passage of the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act: "Today, the House passed the Protecting America's Wilderness and …

Social Networking Site Gives Back (YoReSpot)

YoReSpot the only unifying social networking site. BAYARD, IA, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Growing up in a politically leaning household will certainly mold how you see the world and develop your social and political …

Governments and Corporations are Responsible for the Death of Small Business

No More Excuses: Small Business Needs Support, Not Lockdowns and Unfair Restrictions TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How many small businesses throughout Canada have struggled and closed while many large …

Pelosi Statement on Senate Parliamentarian Ruling on Minimum Wage

Contact: Speaker’s Press Office, 202-226-7616   Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Senate parliamentarian ruling on the minimum wage:   “The ruling from the Senate parliamentarian is disappointing, because raising the …

Floor Speech on the Equality Act

Contact: Speaker’s Press Office, 202-226-7616   Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 5, the Equality Act, which will extend federal anti-discrimination protections for …

USTRHT MOVEMENT SUPPORTS LEGISLATION CREATING A NATIONAL TRUTH, RACIAL HEALING AND TRANSFORMATION COMMISSION

Rep. Lee , Sen. Booker reintroduced legislation creating national TRHT Commission to jettison racism and build racial equity in communities across the country. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Members of the …