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“If we have learned anything in recent months, it is that a single bad debate can end a presidential campaign — which is why Vice President Kamala Harris is apparently afraid to do more than one 90-minute, teleprompter-free exchange with former president Donald Trump”. Fonte: The Washington Post Autore: Marc A. Thiessen Link: Trump can […]

“The Kremlin is terrible at keeping secrets. That was demonstrated again in Wednesday’s federal indictment of Russian officials for alleged U.S. election-interference-related activities, resting partly on internal meeting notes by a midlevel Kremlin aide”. Fonte: The Wall Street Journal Autore: Holman W. Jenkins, Jr. Link: Media Needs to Wise Up about Russian Propaganda

“After several years out of power, the former leader is returned to office on a populist platform. He blames the news media’s coverage of his previous government for costing him reelection. As he sees it, tolerating the independent press, with its focus on truth-telling and accountability, weakened his ability to steer public opinion. This time, […]

“The Palestinian people deserve to be free from military occupation and premature death”. Fonte: The Guardian Autore: Moustafa Bayoumi Link: Gaza just had its first polio victim in 25 years. This war cannot continue

“Why do Western officials so often back the wrong Asian leaders? For a start, they tend to be too easily persuaded by those who have spent a lot of time in Europe or North America, where they tend to pick up a way of speaking about universal values that Westerners recognise”. Fonte: The Economist Link: […]

“The AfD’s rise is also more troubling than those of equivalents in France or Italy, say, because of its radicalism. Some members openly espouse ethno-nationalist and xenophobic views, and sections of it are deemed extremist by Germany’s security services”. Fonte: Financial Times Link: The far-right’s disturbing success in eastern Germany

“The distinctions between them on policy substance, however, are somewhat fuzzier. Aside from certain specifics — such as building the border wall, conducting mass deportations and raising tariffs — Mr. Trump has never detailed much of an agenda”. Fonte: The Washington Post Autore: the Editorial Board Link: America has two presidential candidates. Let’s compare them

“The big technology companies try to baffle outsiders with complexity. So it took almost four years for a US federal court to conclude the antitrust case against Google brought by the US Department of Justice.” Fonte: Financial Times Autore: John Thornhill Link: In branding Google a monopoly, Judge Mehta opens the door for change

“This decision removes “equity” as a necessary component of the work required to create a workplace where all employees thrive. Removing equity sets a dangerous precedent that flies in the face of decades of research about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.” Fonte: Harvard Business Review Autore: Enrica N. Ruggs and Oscar Holmes […]