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'The main thing is to ensure the unity of the West and support for Ukraine'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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North Korea to begin admitting foreign tourists (again)
Under the Radar For the first time in five years, the isolated dictatorship is inviting large groups to visit the city of Samjiyon — and possibly beyond
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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'Declines haven't happened in most places'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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What would Kamala Harris do as president?
Today's Big Question She's been slow to release concrete policy platforms, but there are plenty of hints as to what a potential Harris administration would look like
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Obamas fire up DNC, warn of hard fight against Trump
Speed Read Barack and Michelle Obama closed out the second night of the Democratic National Convention by praising Kamala Harris and mocking Donald Trump
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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What will Joe Biden's legacy be?
Today's Big Question History is likely to be kind to outgoing president, but his time in office could still be defined by what happens in November election
By The Week UK Published
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Celebrity sway: how the famous galvanize real civic engagement
In the Spotlight A recent study shows that celebrities may have more of a tangible impact on elections than you realize
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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'The United States and other open societies must not be complacent'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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George Santos pleads guilty to federal crimes
Speed Read The former Republican congressman from New York blames ambition for leading him astray
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Hamas claims Tel Aviv blast amid cease-fire talks
Speed Read US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that Israel has accepted the Gaza proposal and now Hamas must do the same
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Biden passes the torch to Harris on DNC's first night
Speed Read The president gave an emotional speech, citing his political efforts and urging voters to choose Kamala Harris
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Troubled waters: The Navy is struggling to build warships
Under the Radar Reports indicate that China's shipbuilding capacity is over 200 times that of the US
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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It does happen here
Opinion Our long history of rounding people up and kicking them out
By Susan Caskie Published
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Peggy Flanagan is poised to make history in Tim Walz's wake
In The Spotlight As the country's highest-ranking Indigenous woman in executive elected office, Minnesota's lieutenant governor could continue breaking barriers if her boss ends up vice president
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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