Steve Huckins, a native of Oregon, was preparing to move across the country when he went on Facebook to post a goodbye letter of sorts to his home state. “I had planned to die here,” Mr. Huckins, 59, wrote. “It’s a beautiful state. The mountains, the lakes, the rivers, the …
Read More »Nigeria at 63: Revisiting notable intersections between politics and music
The 63 years of Nigeria’s existence are filled with several painful low points, and the musicians from the different eras have lent their talents in demanding that the social contract that formed the basis of this nationhood be executed justly, fairly, and equitably. Sunday, October 1, 2023 marks 63 years …
Read More »Dianne Feinstein, 90, Dies; Oldest Sitting Senator and Fixture of California Politics
Read the latest updates about Senator Dianne Feinstein’s death and her possible replacement here. Dianne Feinstein, the grande dame of California Democrats who became the mayor of San Francisco after a horrific double assassination at City Hall in 1978 and then gained national stature as an influential voice in the …
Read More »Why I Started Politics Despite Being A Pastor – Banky W Opens Up
Popular Nigerian musician, Olubankole Wellington better known as Banky W has disclosed, the reason why he ventured into politics despite being a pastor. The singer cum pastor and politician during a recent interview with BBC disclosed that he combined being a politician and a pastor, because he wanted people to …
Read More »At the Capitol, Even the Attending Physician Can’t Escape Politics
When Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, 81, wanted to quiet concerns about his health after two alarming on-camera episodes in which he appeared unable to speak or move, he turned to Dr. Brian P. Monahan. Dr. Monahan, the low-profile and mild-mannered Navy doctor who has served for nearly 15 years …
Read More »Türk blasts ‘politics of repression and division’, stresses freedom and development link
Addressing the opening of the Council’s 54th session, Mr. Türk strongly condemned the “old, blunt, brutal politics of repression” as exemplified by a rise in military coups and the crushing of dissent – “in short, the fist”. Following military takeovers in Niger and Gabon, he insisted that the “unconstitutional changes …
Read More »At Iowa’s Biggest Game, Football and Politics Collide
Two ardent rivals faced off on Saturday. Thousands of fans cheered and jeered from the sidelines. Tension and hope, celebration and outrage all around. There was also a college-football game. The event itself was highly anticipated, as is normal for the Iowa-Iowa State game. But this year’s matchup also featured …
Read More »Scientist Demonstrates That Politics, Not Science, Drive Climate Alarmism By Getting Flimflam Paper Published
A climate scientist recently penned a controversial article in The Free Press describing what it took to get his research published in one of the most prestigious academic science journals. In his article titled ‘I Left Out the Full Truth to Get My Climate Change Paper Published,’ Patrick Brown outlines …
Read More »Handshake politics drumming up ‘so much hate’
Wimbledon is staying out of the politics of handshakes. Elina Svitolina of Ukraine had urged tennis authorities to publicise that Ukrainians won’t be shaking hands with Russian and Belarusian players after matches — so that fans don’t boo because they think some players are being snubbed. READ MORE: Thurston warned …
Read More »How I Felt When Banky W Told Me He Plans On Going Into Politics – Adesua
Popular Nollywood actress, Adesua Etomi-Wellington has disclosed how she felt when her husband, Bankole Wellington, aka Banky W told her that he plans on going into politics. Naija News recalls that Banky, on November 11, 2018, declared his intention to run on the Modern Democratic Party’s platform for the Eti-Osa …
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