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Josh Gottheimer promised an abortion protection bill. Eight months later, he hasn’t moved it.
16 hours, 54 minutes ago

Josh Gottheimer promised an abortion protection bill. Eight months later, he hasn’t moved it.

Politico  

But eight months later, the congressmember, who formally launched his gubernatorial campaign last month, has still not introduced the legislation, the Protecting Personal, Private Medical Decisions Act. “Josh has been working closely with legislative counsel on technical aspects of this legislation, and plans to introduce it when it’s fully ready,” Gottheimer Communications Director Zachary Florman said in a statement. Gottheimer …

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Arms, not satyagraha drove British out, says Bihar Governor Rajendra Arlekar
1 day, 16 hours ago

Arms, not satyagraha drove British out, says Bihar Governor Rajendra Arlekar

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Bihar Governor Rajendra Arlekar on Friday said British rulers left India not because of ‘satyagraha’, but when they saw arms in native people’s hands and realised that they can go to any extent. The governor’s claim at a book release function held in Goa, evoked sharp reactions from the Opposition, saying the BJP has been disrespecting the freedom fighters. …

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Anarchy at Britain's WORST zoo exposed: How depressed animals were 'trapped' in cramped enclosures full of faeces, froze to death, accidentally electrocuted and mowed down by a miniature train
2 days, 3 hours ago

Anarchy at Britain's WORST zoo exposed: How depressed animals were 'trapped' in cramped enclosures full of faeces, froze to death, accidentally electrocuted and mowed down by a miniature train

Daily Mail  

Nestled in the picturesque Cumbrian landscape, South Lakes Safari Zoo billed itself as a family-friendly haven offering exotic animal encounters. As staff began the task of shutting down the sprawling 50-acre site and rehoming hundreds of animals, MailOnline visited South Lakes Safari Zoo - where owners have repeatedly denied animal welfare failings. Tragic losses at the zoo, including animals run …

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Trump sending signals to Mike Johnson he's 'just not that into you': GOP strategist
2 days, 21 hours ago

Trump sending signals to Mike Johnson he's 'just not that into you': GOP strategist

Raw Story  

According to GOP strategist Susan Del Percio, Donald Trump's decision to meddle in the budget negotiations after a deal had been reached with Democrats is a sign that he cares little for House Speaker Mike Johnson or his future. During an interview on MSNBC on Friday, host Andrea Mitchell asked Del Percio, "As long as the speaker's caucus is this …

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Scholz dismisses Musk’s assertion that only a far-right party can ‘save’ Germany
3 days, 2 hours ago

Scholz dismisses Musk’s assertion that only a far-right party can ‘save’ Germany

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday dismissed an assertion by Elon Musk that only a far-right party can “save Germany,” but said that freedom of opinion “also goes for multibillionaires.” Germany is expected to vote in an early election on Feb. 23 after Scholz’s three-party governing coalition collapsed last month in a dispute over how to revitalize the country’s …

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A beginner’s guide to Kwanzaa
3 days, 11 hours ago

A beginner’s guide to Kwanzaa

Associated Press  

Kwanzaa has become a nationally recognized celebration of African culture and community in the United States since its founding in 1966 and also is celebrated in countries with large African descendant populations. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Kwanzaa emerged during the Black Freedom Movement of the 1960s as a way to reconnect …

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‘Freedom at Midnight’ interview: Arif Zakaria on playing Nehru and Jinnah
3 days, 12 hours ago

‘Freedom at Midnight’ interview: Arif Zakaria on playing Nehru and Jinnah

The Hindu  

One of the performances of 2024 that will stay with us for some time is Arif Zakaria’s portrayal of Muhammad Ali Jinnah in Nikhil Advani’s Freedom At Midnight. During our walks in the neighbourhood, my father would share stories of his now-dilapidated bungalow on Malabar Hill.” Zakaria saw Jinnah as an introvert with a strange mix of superiority and inferiority …

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Two jails, two nooses, one dream: How Bismil and Ashfaqullah ignited a revolution
3 days, 16 hours ago

Two jails, two nooses, one dream: How Bismil and Ashfaqullah ignited a revolution

India Today  

On December 18, 1927, in Gorakhpur Central Jail, a mother waited to see her son for the last time. Hanged with mastermind Ram Prasad Bismil and his co-conspirator in the Kakori Conspiracy, was another poet and a brave freedom fighter -- Ashfaqullah Khan. The friendship between Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan wasn’t just a meeting of minds; it was …

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Southern Africa’s liberation movements have lost their political mojo
3 days, 16 hours ago

Southern Africa’s liberation movements have lost their political mojo

Al Jazeera  

Electoral support for former freedom fighters is dwindling across the region due to their inability to deliver ethical and effective governance after decades in power. On December 3, the Electoral Commission of Namibia announced that Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the ruling South West Africa People’s Organisation party, has emerged victorious in the disputed presidential election conducted from November 27 to 30. …

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Johnson hits unsteady point of his speakership at the worst time
3 days, 16 hours ago

Johnson hits unsteady point of his speakership at the worst time

Politico  

“My advice to the speaker would be: You’ve probably got some bridges to mend, spend the holidays reaching out to members and address their concerns,” said Rep. Andy Ogles. “I think he needs to work the phones.” Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Harris said in a statement after the spending vote that “I am now undecided on what House leadership should …

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Lucy Letby’s legal team face a momentous task if they want her freedom
4 days, 10 hours ago

Lucy Letby’s legal team face a momentous task if they want her freedom

The Independent  

Although I am sure it is not entirely without precedent, the press conference called by her barrister Mark McDonald to announce that Lucy Letby would be immediately asking the Court of Appeal to reopen her case, was highly unusual, to say the least. open image in gallery Mark McDonald is the new barrister representing Lucy Letby It was apparent, for …

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Eurovision 2025: Dutch-Congolese singer Claude to represent the Netherlands in Basel
4 days, 16 hours ago

Eurovision 2025: Dutch-Congolese singer Claude to represent the Netherlands in Basel

NL Times  

Singer-songwriter Claude Kiambe will represent the Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland this coming May. “I feel incredibly honoured to be representing the Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest next year and I still can’t believe it. A scandal involving Claude's predecessor, Joost Klein, nearly led to the Netherlands abstaining from future Eurovision events. The Dutch broadcaster …

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Goa Liberation Day 2024: Celebrating freedom, history, and culture
4 days, 16 hours ago

Goa Liberation Day 2024: Celebrating freedom, history, and culture

India Today  

Goa Liberation Day, celebrated on December 19 each year, marks the end of Portuguese colonial rule in Goa and the integration of the territory into India. GOA LIBERATION DAY 2024 In 2024, Goa Liberation Day will be celebrated with various events and activities across the state, honouring the sacrifices made during the liberation struggle and celebrating the cultural identity of …

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South Lakes Safari: Britain’s ‘worst zoo’ where animals went missing or died set to close
5 days, 3 hours ago

South Lakes Safari: Britain’s ‘worst zoo’ where animals went missing or died set to close

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A zoo branded the “worst in the UK” is set …

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Trump’s $15m settlement with ABC shook the First Amendment’s foundation. It’s just the beginning
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5 days, 4 hours ago

Trump’s $15m settlement with ABC shook the First Amendment’s foundation. It’s just the beginning

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. I think the current legal standards for a public official and public figure would …

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Govt Teacher Burning Education Minister's Effigy Is Guilty Of Official Misconduct, Cannot Be Tolerated Under Freedom Of Expression: Rajasthan HC
5 days, 8 hours ago

Govt Teacher Burning Education Minister's Effigy Is Guilty Of Official Misconduct, Cannot Be Tolerated Under Freedom Of Expression: Rajasthan HC

Live Law  

While terming it one of the most glaring cases of insubordination, the Rajasthan High Court rejected a petition filed against the suspension of a Government teacher for hurling slogans and using unparliamentary language against the Education Minister, burning his effigies and also raising hoarding belittling him, ruling that such unruly behaviour could not be tolerated in the name of freedom …

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Palestinian freedom cannot rest on the oppression of others
5 days, 16 hours ago

Palestinian freedom cannot rest on the oppression of others

Al Jazeera  

When injured Yahya Sinwar hurled a stick at the Zionist war machine, resisting even in the last moments of his life, he embodied the unbreakable Palestinian cause for liberation. Some now claim that Palestine’s cause is weakened by the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, that our struggle for liberation somehow relied on his iron grip over Syria. We know …

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What "Universal Basic Guys" gets wrong about basic income – and why it matters
5 days, 16 hours ago

What "Universal Basic Guys" gets wrong about basic income – and why it matters

Salon  

As an artist who brings complex stories to life through theater, I understand the power of storytelling to shape how we see the world — and what we believe is possible. Narratives can inspire hope, spark change or, as in the case of Fox’s new animated series "Universal Basic Guys" reduce transformative ideas to shallow stereotypes. Yet in its portrayal …

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Freedom is a prerequisite for art: Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal talk ‘Girls Will Be Girls’
6 days, 4 hours ago

Freedom is a prerequisite for art: Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal talk ‘Girls Will Be Girls’

The Hindu  

Preeti Panigrahi, star of Girls Will Be Girls, missed the award ceremony that won her a special jury prize for acting at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. “Our driving philosophy at Pushing Buttons is not to hold back artists.” “Freedom is a prerequisite to art,” Richa chips in. “In fact, Masaan, in its initial moments, when Shaalu and …

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Societal disapproval can't deprive interfaith partners of live-in rights: High Court
6 days, 16 hours ago

Societal disapproval can't deprive interfaith partners of live-in rights: High Court

India Today  

The Bombay High Court has observed that a 19-year-old Hindu girl and a 20-year-old Muslim boy desired to have a live-in relationship and that they cannot be deprived of their rights granted under the Constitution merely because of societal disapproval. The court also said it was the girl's choice to have a live-in with her partner, and it cannot restrict …

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Amit Shah targets Nehru, Indira Gandhi over Constitution: 'Congress curtailed freedom of expression...'
6 days, 16 hours ago

Amit Shah targets Nehru, Indira Gandhi over Constitution: 'Congress curtailed freedom of expression...'

India TV News  

Constitution Debate: Union Minister Amit Shah spoke on the Constitution debate in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. Participating in a discussion on the "Glorious Journey of 75 Years of the Constitution of India", Shah emphasised the transformative impact of the Indian Constitution on the nation's progress. Shah also launched a sharp attack on former Prime Ministers Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira …

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Aakar Patel | How India keeps falling in global indices: The issue is governance…
6 days, 22 hours ago

Aakar Patel | How India keeps falling in global indices: The issue is governance…

Deccan Chronicle  

In 2021, I wrote a book called Price of the Modi Years. Freedom House’s “Freedom in the World” index looks at the rule of law, political pluralism and elections, functioning of government, civil liberties, freedom of expression, association and organisation and individual rights. The World Justice Project’s Rule of Law Index rates nations on criminal and civil justice system, fundamental …

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Right-wing tactic should be flipped and used to halt MAGA agenda: Christian leader
1 week ago

Right-wing tactic should be flipped and used to halt MAGA agenda: Christian leader

Raw Story  

It's time to start using one of the Christian Right's most infamous tactics against them, Rev. The far-right Christian nationalist movement found an ally in President-elect Donald Trump once before, and now they are again — with big plans for how to reshape the government in their image. Some experts are even concerned that if Pete Hegseth is confirmed as …

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EU sues UK over post-Brexit freedom of movement failures in blow to Starmer’s reset
1 week ago

EU sues UK over post-Brexit freedom of movement failures in blow to Starmer’s reset

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a blow to Sir Keir Starmer’s efforts to reset relations with the bloc, the …

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