RT Allum Bokhari (@AllumBokhari)UK Regional Government Plans "Disinformation" Bans on CandidatesYou thought the Online Safety Act was bad?The government of Wales plans to ban political candidates for "deliberate deception."The bill's champion says "we must defend democracy from the enemies of democracy." ...

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A fired federal prosecutor is now suing the Trump administration for wrongful termination. Michael Gordon says his dismissal last month was unjust. The former assistant US attorney says he was abruptly fired from his position without warning or cause after prosecuting dozens of riers who participated in the January 6th, 2021 capital insurrection.He says he was notified of his termination with a one-page letter signed by Attorney General Pam Bondi, citing the power of the president outlined in article 2 of t ...

There's reason and good reasons to be disillusioned. >> I guess I'm all I'm pushing back on is that second step of it's always going to be this way, >> right. It doesn't have to be this way.>> That is the key step, right. >> So I I'm just you need to run for president because you >> need someone who's actually a good person. >> That is Joe Rogan, the most popular podcaster on earth, telling Democratic Texas State Representative James Talerico to run for the White House in 2028.Tal Rico, who also, by the way ...

Political Landscape & Strategy - Texas Democrats are employing various tactics, including leveraging rules, organizing, and potentially denying quorum, to combat Republican-led gerrymandering efforts aimed at securing five additional congressional seats [21][22][23] - The representative highlights the influence of billionaires, specifically mentioning two in Texas, who allegedly use their wealth to intentionally divide the population and undermine democracy [26] - The representative emphasizes the importance of faith-based principles, particularly "love thy neighbor" and welcoming immigrants, as guiding principles in governance and opposition to policies perceived as human rights abuses [4][8][11] Immigration Policy & Impact - The discussion addresses concerns about immigration policies, including deportations of families with American citizen children, and criticizes the actions of ICE as terrorizing communities [9][10][11] - The representative advocates for comprehensive immigration reform that balances border security with the commandment to welcome the stranger, emphasizing the nation's immigrant heritage [9][11] Christian Nationalism & Political Weaponization of Faith - The representative criticizes the rise of Christian nationalism, viewing it as a perversion of faith and a betrayal of Jesus' teachings, where religion is weaponized to protect power and dominate others [13][14][15] - The representative calls upon believers to speak out against the misuse of faith for political gain and to reclaim faith as a foundation for politics rooted in something deeper than partisanship [6][15] Election Integrity & Political Manipulation - The representative alleges that Donald Trump and his allies are attempting to rig the next election by influencing the redrawing of political maps in Texas to favor Republicans [18][20] - The representative frames the gerrymandering efforts as politicians choosing their voters instead of voters picking their politicians, characterizing it as a conflict of interest [20]

Today I want to share with you a story. A story not just of one individual but the story of an entire country's fight for social justice and fairness. This memoir is titled Niskam Karmmayogi which is Nepali for selfless worker.And the man you see on the cover of this memoir is Ratna Prasad Karel my grandfather. There are 195 countries in the world among which there are only seven which have never been colonized. My home country Nepal is one of them.But just because we were never colonized doesn't mean that ...

Core Argument - The speech advocates for the necessity of quality and responsible (QR) journalism and its sustainability [1] - QR journalism is defined as a profession based on core values, ethics, fact-checking, and working for the public interest, not for governments, corporations, or ownerships [8][9] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of separating fact from opinion, providing evidence-based information, and analyzing situations in depth [8] Challenges and Threats - Journalism faces challenges related to social issues, economic issues, ideological influences, and education, including "ghosts from our past" [4] - Global risks include the rise of far-right extremism, the economic crisis after the pandemic, and disinformation [5] - Disinformation is identified as a huge global risk and a disruptive phenomenon, ranked as a top global risk in the 2024 Global Risk Report [5][14] - Authoritarian leaders suppress independent journalism and critical voices [13] Solutions and Recommendations - Media education is crucial for training critical thinking and responsible digital behavior, including checking and cross-checking information [15] - Individuals should support local newsrooms and freelance journalists who provide quality content by following them, reading their materials, criticizing their work, and donating if possible [16][17] - Awareness of AI and its potential to provide inaccurate information is important; information, especially academic titles, should be checked [17][18] - QR journalism is an essential benchmark for democracy and a valuable marker in a digital media ecosystem invaded by disinformation [12][13] Contextual Background - The speaker's personal experience growing up in a former communist country (Romania) highlights the importance of freedom of speech and independent journalism [2] - Romanian media is part of the European paradigm but faces specific challenges [3]

The governor needs to hear that people don't want this and he's got to hear from the people, not from the felon in the White House. Because the reality is that's what voting is all about. That's the basis of our democracy. That's the basis of one person, one vote that you make the choice, not the politicians in Washington.I I mean, we haven't even seen a map. Correct. Doesn't even exist yet.Yes, we had the first hearing and I think it's Friday and then we have one Saturday in Houston. No one's seen the map. ...

All right, I'll be honest. Recently, the news has been hard for many Americans. Life has been hard. People are struggling. They're feeling disappointed. They're feeling un seen. They're feeling unheard. I get it. Many of the topics we cover on this show can feel super heavy. So, I just wanted to take a little time at the end of today's show on a rallying note. When I think about a person who can inspire hope for our future, I think of the late Georgia Congressman uh John Lewis. Tuesday marked the fifth anni ...

Government Policy Change - The United Kingdom is lowering its voting age to 16 as part of an effort to modernize its democracy [1] - This change will primarily affect voters in England and Northern Ireland during national elections [1] Historical Context - 16 and 17 year olds were previously allowed to vote on the Scottish referendum back in 2014 [1] - Anyone 16 and up could vote in local elections in Scotland and Wales for years [1]