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19 Officers Indicted Over Riot Control Injuries

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In the wake of George Floyd’s murder in police custody in 2020, Democratic-led communities pushed to defund the police and changed the rules around how officers do their jobs. Austin, Texas, is a liberal bastion in the center of one of America’s most conservative states. During one of the riots that swept the city in 2020, protestors allegedly received head and body injuries after the police fired beanbags to disperse rowdy crowds. On Tuesday, February …

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MI5 Officials Forced to Hand Over Data on Secret Operation

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In 1919, a group of Irish rebels resisting the ruling British government created the Irish Republican Army (IRA) as a militant nationalist organization. Its ultimate goal was to militarily remove British rule in Ireland and gain independence from the United Kingdom. The IRA operated independently of any political control and at times led to the advancement of independence. It was known to participate in guerrilla-style warfare, ambushes, raids, and sabotage to force Great Britain to …

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China Censors “Friends” for “Unhealthy” Content

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Friends was one of the most popular TV programs of the late 1990s and early 2000s. It remains a fan favorite years later, but the show looks a little different for Chinese viewers. China censors some Friends episodes to remove anything the government deems immoral or vulgar. The meaning of those words differs significantly in China than in the US. For the Chinese censors, it means removing or altering scenes showing content such as underage …

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The Left Divided Over the Next Supreme Court Justice

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Following Justice Stephen Breyer’s announcement that he will retire this year, a whirlwind of activity began within the Democratic Party to find a nominee. President Joe Biden promised to fill the vacancy with a black woman, but not everyone agrees on who that should be, especially when it comes to one particular candidate. A Potential Candidate The Biden administration has openly said the president is considering Michelle Childs, a judge from South Carolina. House Majority …

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Capitol Police Caught Spying on Republicans

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Police officers are never above the law. Even when it is the law enforcement officers in charge of maintaining order at the nation’s capital. Some questionable actions by the US Capitol Police (USCP) have them under a microscope and facing accusations of illegal activity. An Investigation Opens The Inspector General (IG) of the USCP began an investigation into Capitol Police after accusations emerged that they have been spying on Republican members of Congress. The alleged …

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Pope Francis Supports Wealth Taxes

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One might be hard-pressed to refer to the Catholic Church’s governmental model over the last millennium as capitalist. Among most Catholic bishops and priests, there has always been a focus on helping the poor and underserved. In modern-day Italy, the tax system is highly progressive. The more money one makes, the more one is taxed by the government. On Monday, January 31, Pope Francis met with Italy’s internal revenue service representatives. He praised them for …

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