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Trump's 2024 Victory: The Role of Masculinity and Identity Politics

November 7, 2024

In 2024, the presidential election was all about masculine identity and who centers gender in policy. Donald Trump's strategy of targeting frustrated men, particularly white men, worked despite the usual low turnout among males. The Supreme Court's 2022 Dobbs decision, which affected women's reprodu

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Trump's 2024 Win: A Surprising Turnaround

November 7, 2024

Donald Trump has won the 2024 presidential election, marking a shift to the right across the nation. This victory is more comfortable than his 2016 win, and he might even secure the popular vote. The incumbent party hasn't won before when many Americans felt things were going wrong, but they didn't

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Who from Texas Might Join Trump's Team?

November 7, 2024

President Donald Trump is putting together his leadership team for the next White House term. Texas, known for its strong conservative politics, could be a key source for Trump's picks. One name that often comes up is Sid Miller, the Texas Agriculture Commissioner. Miller is close to Trump and has b

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Protecting Supply Chains: Lawmakers Fight Freight Fraud

November 7, 2024

In recent years, the freight and retail industries have faced rising threats of fraud and organized crime. To tackle this, lawmakers have proposed new bills. The Safeguarding Our Supply Chains Act and the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2023 aim to secure goods along the supply chain and hel

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Celebs React: Harris Loses to Trump in 2024 Election

November 7, 2024

The 2024 presidential election has ended with Donald Trump winning over Vice President Kamala Harris. Social media platforms were flooded with reactions from celebrities. Christina Applegate expressed her disappointment, urging followers who voted against women's and disability rights to unfollow he

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Cardi B's Support for Kamala Harris Sparks Mixed Reactions Online

November 7, 2024

Cardi B, a prominent rapper known for her outspoken views, has been a vocal supporter of Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential campaign. Her speech at a Milwaukee rally was a strong critique of Donald Trump, where she labeled him a "hustler" who was trying to take away women's rights and mislea

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Bethenny Frankel's Take on Kamala Harris' Celebrity Endorsements

November 7, 2024

Bethenny Frankel, known for her stint on "Real Housewives of New York City, " recently shared her thoughts on Kamala Harris's presidential campaign strategy. In a casual video on her Instagram, Frankel criticized Harris for spending time with celebrities instead of focusing on other aspects of the c

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Celebs React: Mixed Feelings After Harris' Election Loss

November 7, 2024

It was a tough day for many celebrities who backed Vice President Kamala Harris. When the election results rolled in, they took to social media to express their disappointment and frustration. Some were shocked that Harris didn't perform as well as President Joe Biden had in 2020. Singer Billie Eili

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Germany's Political Shake-up: Scholz Fires Finance Minister Lindner

November 7, 2024

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz made a significant move on Wednesday, announcing the dismissal of Finance Minister Christian Lindner. This decision could potentially mark the end of Germany's three-year-old coalition government, which includes Scholz's Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Greens, and Li

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Chicago's Board of Education Elections: A Tale of Teachers, Money, and Voter Sentiment

November 7, 2024

Chicago's recent school board elections were more than just local contests. They became a referendum on Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU). Only four out of ten CTU-backed candidates seemed likely to win seats on the new hybrid Board of Education. The races were influenced by