Ratifying Equal Rights Amendment to End Gender Discrimination
On Wednesday, the Virginia state legislature approved the resolution to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). Thus, becoming the long-awaited 38th state to ratify the amendment and ending an almost century-long struggle to end the discrimination based on sex. The state legislature, which comprises of the House of Delegates and Senate, is entirely controlled by…
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Pensacola Shooting: Technical Feud Between FBI and Apple Repeats History
The Pensacola shooting was announced an act of terrorism, but the investigations still remain hanging in the air. Although Attorney General William P Barr, along with the FBI, announced that Mohammed Saeed Alshamrani’s attack was motivated by “Jihadist ideology”, they still are waiting to examine the two apple iPhones of the gunman. In a press…
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Iowa Debate: Bernie Sanders Throws Light on Country’s Foreign Policies
Besides healthcare, immigration, security and climate change policies, US foreign policy is now the only topic for discussion amongst the presidential candidates. The voters have always been inclined towards a candidate with a strong stance on maintaining peace around the globe with no threat to the country’s security. In a similar attempt to tip the…
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Pensacola Shooting by Saudi National Announced an Act of Terrorism
Pensacola shooting that took lives of three American sailors and severely wounded eight others has been declared an act of terrorism motivated by “jihadist ideology” by Attorney General William P Barr. He and the Federal Bureau of Investigation were due to announce findings of the investigation into the December 6 shooting at Naval Air Station…
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Democratic Hopefuls Roll Major Surprises Prior to Iowa Debate
Looking at the first Democratic debate in June last year, the Democratic hopefuls have come a long way in terms of support, overreach, and political campaign, addressing major issues like healthcare for all, immigration policies, education, climate change and more. Each Democratic debate has brought with it either some controversies or a major surprise for…
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Rebels Rise as Virginia Lawmakers Ban Firearms at State Capitol
A political infight between House Democrats and Republicans over the passage of gun control law witnessed a major step after lawmakers in Virginia banned firearms at state Capitol. The decision comes ahead of the pro-gun rally, which is expected to stage in Richmond on January 20. Although unknown how many people would actually come on…
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CSX-Virginia Deal Mirrors GCC Railway in terms of Connectivity
As 2019 came to an end, apart from making efforts to implement the promised gun control laws, the State Democrats also promised to improve the passenger rail service of the state. The bold promised came after Governor Ralph Northam announced the CSX-Virginia deal on December 19. As per reports revealed, the deal paves path for…
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Mitch McConnell Hints towards Beginning of Impeachment Trial Next Week
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has indicated towards the starting of impeachment trial from next week, while backing a resolution that can dismiss the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. The decision from McConnell has come amid the poll results showing adverse effects of prolonged and delayed impeachment trial on Trump’s re-election. Some of…
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Will War Powers Resolution Nullify the Impact of Sanctions on Iran?
After a series of incidents, which intensified the US-Iran conflict to the extent of possible war between both the nations, the House Democrats will be voting on the War Powers Resolution today. If the Democrats-led resolution gets approved, it will curb President Donald Trump’s power to launch a military offensive without the permission of Congress.…
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