Putin Raises the Stakes Following Rocky UN Summit
By supporting the Assad government with military force and international promises, he changed the Syrian conflict from a proxy war to one openly involving international powers.
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Politic Podcast: Episode 3 – Don’t Call Me Fortney
In this episode, we recap and check in on the Ward 1 election, sit down with Fish Stark, and, as always, conclude with our Rumor Mill.
He Named Me Malala: The Girl Behind the Heroine
Scenes of Malala at home with her family show her to be self-effacing and funny. She fights with her brothers, worries about fitting in at school, and blushes at photos of Brad Pitt.
Blessed and Well Dressed: The Fashion of Pope Francis’ U.S. Tour
Pope Francis is more than the 266th Pope, more than the shepherd of a billion-person flock. He’s a style icon.
Politic Podcast: Episode 2 – Who Ugonna Vote For?
In this episode, we discuss Sarah Eidelson’s election victory and whether canvassing works after all. Next, we speed date and then interview Ugonna Eze, the Republican candidate for Ward 1. (What’s the most recent lie he told? Find out!) And as always, we conclude with our Rumor Mill.
The Bernie of Britain: Jeremy Corbyn Wins Labour Leadership Election
Bernie Sanders has said he is “delighted” by the election result — a triumph for anti-establishment politics.
Humans of Ward 1: The Democratic Primary
Today’s Democratic primary pits Sarah Eidelson against Fish Stark. Here are just a few of the Humans of the Ward 1 primary.
Hillary Clinton Did the Whip and a Nation Wept
Her smile in the video appears to be one of “Yes I’m a politician but I can laugh at myself” good humor, but if you look closer it is also one of utter brokenness.