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Reimagining the prison system - Stabroek News
When it was recognized that COVID-19 was not going anywhere for now, one of the first things I thought about was how it would impact our unnecessarily overpopulated prison system. The article Reimagining the prison system appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Sen. Mitt Romney Blasted as a Hypocrite Following His Response to Trump’s Refusal to Commit to Peaceful Transfer of Power
In light of recent comments from President Donald Trump, Utah Sen. Mitt Romney attempted to display his discontentment with the President on social media, only […]
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WATCH: What You Need To Know — September 25, 2020: Trump Won’t Give Up — Officials Plead For Calm — Racism Costs $16 Trillion
1. If He Loses, Donald Trump Won't Give Up Without a Fight What You Need To Know: It wasn't the first time and it won't likely be the last. In a Wednesday news briefing, Donald Trump was asked by a reporter if he would commit to a peaceful transfer of power 'win, lose or draw' […]
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Private Sector budget assessment - Stabroek News
The National Budget for 2020, referred to as an ‘emergency’ budget, encompassed a variety of fiscal measures designed to quickly revamp the economy. The article Private Sector budget assessment appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Mayor proposes cutting 120 police officers in 2021 budget
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is proposing to cut 120 police officers in the 2021 city budget. He presented his budget Tuesday, September 22, 2020. Barrett said the coronavirus pandemic has caused budget challenges and a drop in revenue. Milwaukee's bond rating was recently downgraded by two notches
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Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janine Geske Endorses Joe Biden - Milwaukee Community Journal
Today, former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janine Geske released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for President of the United States: “Joe Biden embodies everything we look for in a president - integrity, honesty, and a profound commitment to improving the lives of others. This
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Winter bookings point to tourists keeping faith with Caribbean destinations: CTO Head - Stabroek News
If it may still be a tough trek back to anything resembling normalcy for the Caribbean tourist industry, some of the earliest indications are that what the region has to offer in terms of tourist attractions remains highly favoured by the international
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Kenya: Act With Caution, Raila Says As Pressure On President Builds
[Nation] Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has broken his silence on Chief Justice David Maraga's advice to dissolve Parliament, asking President Uhuru Kenyatta to consult widely before taking action.
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Kenya's Ex-Prime Minister Odinga Mangles His Numbers On Government Revenue Share in Nigeria
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Kenya: Nairobi International Book Fair to Be Held Virtually
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Kenya: Covid-19 - We're Beginning to Flatten the Curve - CS Kagwe
[Nation] The Ministry of Health said Tuesday the country is beginning to flatten the Covid-19 curve of but insisted that Kenyans must continue to guard against complacency to avoid a second wave of the deadly disease.
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On Nov. 3 Ballot
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Allegheny County COVID restrictions lifted; Pennsylvania has a six-month supply of PPE | New Pittsburgh Courier
Pennsylvanians who lose their insurance can turn to 'Pennie' starting Nov. 1. by PublicSource Reporters Health Department Director Dr. Debra Bogen lifted her order Thursday limiting outdoor gatherings to 50 … Continued
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Health Insurers Must Answer for COVID-Related Disparities Devastating Black and Latino Communities - Milwaukee Community Journal
By Hazel Trice Edney (TriceEdneyWire.com) - Black and Latino communities throughout the United States have disproportionately suffered the most devastating impacts of the coronavirus, including a higher rate in deaths, underscoring inequities in the nation’s health care system and the broader
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‘Ask Your Mom Who to Vote For. Vote For Who She Say’ Twitter Responds
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Zimbabwe: U.S. Insists Zimbabwe Should End Repression, Corruption
[New Zimbabwe] THE US government has called on President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration to uphold constitutional rights and end ongoing political repression and corruption in Zimbabwe.
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No COVID-19 case but tiny Palau struggles with impact from virus
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Trump: A man with no political platform - North Dallas Gazette
By Allen R. Gray NDG Special Contributor In the cult classic Napoleon Dynamite, Napoleon’s only friend ran for class president on a simple and undiluted political platform: Vote for Pedro. On the strength of that unpretentious and tenuous slogan—and a song and a dance from his devoted support
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Face facts: ‘Black Lives Matter’ is all about hate
Its agenda is plain for all to see: cop-killing With another two police officers shot at the Black Lives Matter riot in Louisville on Wednesday, it’s time to...
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GMSA, IDB spearhead historic webinar on tackling COVID-19 agriculture challenges - Stabroek News
Looking beyond the formidable challenges posed by the advent of the still rampaging COVID-19, the Guyana Manufacturing & Services Association (GMSA) on Wednes-day joined forces with the office of the Inter-American Develop-ment Bank, the Ministry of Agriculture and various non-state and private
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Why The American Dream Continues To Be A Fantasy For Many Black Americans - Blavity
David Frum and Dr. Khalil Gibran Muhammad Reimagine the 1965 Baldwin v Buckley Debate
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Cardi B Sued By Alleged Trump-Supporters Who Clashed With Hennessy Carolina on Jersey Beach
According to Page Six, on Tuesday (Sept 22) the MAGA group filed a lawsuit against the "WAP" rapper for defamation of character after she reposted the video of the incident calling them "racists" court documents show. The suit, filed this week in Suffolk County Supreme Court, alleges that the group
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25 years for White supremacist who told Black man to go back to Africa before shooting him - Face2Face Africa
A proven White supremacist who shot and injured a Black man after telling him and his colleague to go back to Africa during a physical altercation in Baltimore in 2018 has been sentenced to 40 years in prison by a Maryland judge. Brandon Higgs – an ex-Navy cryptologist – will likely serve 25 years
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Africa: States Must Ensure Access to Contraceptives Even During COVID-19 Pandemic, UN Experts Say
[OHCHR] Geneva -- Access to family planning is a human right protected by international law, and States must continue to ensure it even during the COVID-19 pandemic, say UN human rights experts.
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The only sure way to prevent Trump from killing democracy - L.A. Focus Newspaper
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Trump niece files suit saying family cheated her of millions - Black News Channel
By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump's niece followed up her best-selling, tell-all book with a lawsuit Thursday alleging that the president and two of his siblings cheated her out of millions of dollars over several decades while squeezing her out of the family
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A damning story - Stabroek News
Plagued by prolonged delays, missed deadlines, shoddy work and pricey revisions, Guyana’s Chinese-funded and contracted international airport expansion project is proving another expensive embarrassment, long dogged by controversy from its shady
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Los Angeles City Mayor Reflects on Breonna Taylor Case Settlement; “More Work For Justice Has To Be Done.” - Los Angeles Sentinel
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