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- First FelonOn December 20th, Donald Trump faced Judge Juan Merchan in a sentencing hearing. The hearing addressed crimes he committed in 2016 and into the early part of his presidency. Trump was convicted by a jury of 12 in a New York courtroom on 34 felony counts. The sentence was delayed… First Felon weiterlesen
- Lesson Plan: U.S. Interest in Greenland – History, Implications for NATO, and EuropeLesson Objectives Understand the historical significance of Greenland in relation to the United States, Europe, and global geopolitics. Analyze the strategic implications of U.S. interest in Greenland for NATO and Europe. Evaluate potential outcomes of increased U.S. influence or ownership of Greenland in modern geopolitics. Develop critical thinking and research… Lesson Plan: U.S. Interest in Greenland – History, Implications for NATO, and Europe weiterlesen
- Lesson Plan: Analyzing Local and Global Climate Challenges in 2024 and BeyondOverview: This lesson plan invites students to analyze both global and localized climate-related events, such as the California wildfires in Pacific Palisades, alongside international solutions to climate change. By examining these events, students will explore the interconnectedness of climate challenges, evaluate the effectiveness of mitigation and adaptation strategies, and propose… Lesson Plan: Analyzing Local and Global Climate Challenges in 2024 and Beyond weiterlesen
- Die 10 besten Bücher im Jahr 2024 – laut New York TimesDer Beitrag Die 10 besten Bücher im Jahr 2024 – laut New York Times von Beatrice Bode erschien zuerst auf BASIC thinking. Über unseren Newsletter bleibst du immer aktuell. Welche Bücher sollte man unbedingt gelesen haben? Die Literaturexperten der New York Times küren jedes Jahr die besten literarischen Werke. Von… Die 10 besten Bücher im Jahr 2024 – laut New York Times weiterlesen
- Luke Littler sails into blockbuster world darts final with Michael van GerwenDeep down, we all knew this was going to happen at some point. From the moment Luke Littler stepped through the doors of Alexandra Palace in 2023 and started throwing darts from the gods, a countdown had begun that would ineluctably, irrevocably end with the Sid Waddell Trophy hoisted aloft… Luke Littler sails into blockbuster world darts final with Michael van Gerwen weiterlesen
- What’s Entering the Public Domain in 2025: Hemingway’s A Farewell to Arms, Faulkner’s The Sound and the Fury, Early Hitchcock Films, Tintin and Popeye Cartoons & MoreEach Public Domain Day seems to bring us a richer crop of copyright-liberated books, plays, films, musical compositions, sound recordings, works of art, and other pieces of intellectual property. This year happens to be an especially notable one for connoisseurs of Belgian culture. Among the characters entering the American public… What’s Entering the Public Domain in 2025: Hemingway’s A Farewell to Arms, Faulkner’s The Sound and the Fury, Early Hitchcock Films, Tintin and Popeye Cartoons & More weiterlesen
- USA vor dem Machtwechsel: Die Rückkehr des Chaos durch Donald TrumpIn drei Wochen übernimmt der Republikaner das Weiße Haus – doch schon jetzt tobt ein Bürgerkrieg in seiner »Make America Great Again«-Bewegung. Vor allem Techmilliardär Elon Musk sorgt an der Parteibasis für Ärger. Title: USA vor dem Machtwechsel: Die Rückkehr des Chaos durch Donald Trump URL: https://www.spiegel.de/ausland/usa-vor-dem-machtwechsel-die-rueckkehr-des-chaos-durch-donald-trump-a-06abbf24-2eac-4064-b2a1-66b8bb2aa7ca Source: DER SPIEGEL… USA vor dem Machtwechsel: Die Rückkehr des Chaos durch Donald Trump weiterlesen
- How Jimmy Carter created the religious right(RNS) — Amid the many accolades and occasional brickbats now raining down on the late Jimmy Carter, let us note that the most consequential legacy of his one-term presidency is the religious right, the longest-lasting political movement in American history. How so? Winning the highest office in the land in… How Jimmy Carter created the religious right weiterlesen
- Trump asks the Supreme Court to let him rescue TikTokDonald Trump. | Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos from Scott Olson, Getty Images President-elect Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to let him negotiate a deal to save TikTok from an imminent US ban. In an amicus brief filed to the court, Trump says he “seeks the… Trump asks the Supreme Court to let him rescue TikTok weiterlesen
- At Trump’s inauguration, reports of a pay-to-pray(RNS) — President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is reportedly planning an interfaith prayer service the day before his inauguration, where participants can worship alongside the businessman and his wife, Melania. But those who want to join need to weigh the price of prayer: Tickets to the service will be awarded… At Trump’s inauguration, reports of a pay-to-pray weiterlesen
- The Global Story: Does Trump’s return threaten the future of Nato?Donald Trump’s return to the White House is seen as a potential threat to European security. Some think he may abandon Nato – but the organisation’s new secretary general seems convinced he will be persuaded to stay. Title: The Global Story: Does Trump’s return threaten the future of Nato? URL:… The Global Story: Does Trump’s return threaten the future of Nato? weiterlesen
- When Christmas Was Legally Banned for 22 Years by the Puritans in Colonial MassachusettsComplaints about the commercial-age corruption of Christmas miss one critical fact: as a mass public celebration, the holiday is a rather recent invention. Whether we credit Charles Dickens, Bing Crosby, or Frank Capra—men not opposed to marketing—we must reckon with Christmas as a product of modernity. That includes the sacred… When Christmas Was Legally Banned for 22 Years by the Puritans in Colonial Massachusetts weiterlesen
- Brian Thompson’s death was not just murder. It was terrorism.(RNS) — When I turned 65 and became eligible for Medicare, I had to choose a supplemental health insurer. After careful research, I chose UnitedHealthcare. Have I been pleased? That would be a strong word. “Satisfied?” More like it. “Resigned to the way the system operates?” Even more accurate. Do… Brian Thompson’s death was not just murder. It was terrorism. weiterlesen
- Trump discusses 100-day plan, abortion pill, immigration, tax cuts in first interviewPresident-Elect Donald Trump at the Elysee Palace on Dec. 7, 2024, in Paris. / Credit: Oleg Nikishin/Getty Images CNA Staff, Dec 9, 2024 / 17:00 pm (CNA). In his first sit-down broadcast network interview since the election, President-elect Donald Trump said that in his first 100 days in office, he… Trump discusses 100-day plan, abortion pill, immigration, tax cuts in first interview weiterlesen
- Biden should pardon Trump – The Washington PostMarc A. Thiessen is a columnist for The Post and senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. Danielle Pletka is a distinguished senior fellow at AEI. They co-host a podcast, “What the Hell Is Going On?” During his inaugural address, President Joe Biden promised to put his “whole soul” into… Biden should pardon Trump – The Washington Post weiterlesen
- Trump’s Pentagon pick Hegseth wrote of US military taking sides in ‘civil war’Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, has written in a book that he could imagine a scenario in which the US armed forces would be used violently in American domestic politics. Hegseth, a former elite soldier turned rightwing Fox television personality, is Trump’s choice to lead the Pentagon… Trump’s Pentagon pick Hegseth wrote of US military taking sides in ‘civil war’ weiterlesen
- ‘Government by the worst’: why people are calling Trump’s new sidekicks a ‘kakistocracy’Matt Gaetz running the justice department. Fox hosts in charge of the Pentagon and transportation. Elon Musk as head of layoffs. And Robert F Kennedy Jr and Dr Oz overseeing the nation’s health. Some have likened Donald Trump’s administrative picks to a clown car; others are calling our incoming leadership… ‘Government by the worst’: why people are calling Trump’s new sidekicks a ‘kakistocracy’ weiterlesen
- Trump’s Historically Small VictoryI honestly did not read most of this article, but I wanted to draw your attention to some facts about the recent presidential election that you might find surprising: While Mr. Trump won the popular vote for the first time in three tries, he garnered just 50.1 percent nationally, according… Trump’s Historically Small Victory weiterlesen
- Here’s The Animated Version Of ‘The Peace Of Wild Things’ By Wendell Berryby TeachThought Staff In a world filled with noise, division, and endless demands on our attention, Wendell Berry’s poem The Peace of Wild Things offers a rare invitation: to step back and find solace in nature. ‘The Peace Of Wild Things,’ read slowly enough, can remind us of the deep,… Here’s The Animated Version Of ‘The Peace Of Wild Things’ By Wendell Berry weiterlesen
- Alarm grows over Trump and Musk’s blizzard of baseless voter-fraud claimsDonald Trump and top allies such as the multi-billionaire Elon Musk have created a blizzard of false voting misinformation portraying Democrats as bent on stealing the election, undermining trust in the voting process and leading to potential violence, voting experts and ex-federal prosecutors say. To sow doubt about the integrity… Alarm grows over Trump and Musk’s blizzard of baseless voter-fraud claims weiterlesen
- The 7 most likely scenarios for Election Daycorrection A previous version of this article incorrectly included North Carolina among four swing states in which The Washington Post’s polling averages show Harris ahead. That fourth state is Wisconsin. The article has been corrected. It’s almost Election Day, and if you think you know what’s about to happen, you’re… The 7 most likely scenarios for Election Day weiterlesen
- Perplexity launches an elections trackerPerplexity, the AI-powered search engine, might hallucinate from time to time. But the company wants to show that it’s trustworthy enough to use for election results tracking. Today, Perplexity announced a dedicated hub for U.S. general election information. Populated by data from the Associated Press and Democracy Works, the company… Perplexity launches an elections tracker weiterlesen
- The change agent v the tyrant: Harris’s big speech focuses on TrumpWhither the politics of joy? Kamala Harris’s solid if unspectacular closing argument for why she should be elected US president was not about Kamala Harris. It was first and foremost about Donald Trump. The Democratic nominee’s big speech in Washington mentioned Trump by name 24 times and Joe Biden only… The change agent v the tyrant: Harris’s big speech focuses on Trump weiterlesen
- Margaret Atwood’s verdict on AI poetry is in — and it’s not goodBestselling author Margaret Atwood isn’t worried about the indefatigable rise of generative AI — telling Reuters that she’s too old to be concerned about its impact on the arts. Her remarks follow a petition calling for an end to the unlicensed use of creative works to train AI models that’s… Margaret Atwood’s verdict on AI poetry is in — and it’s not good weiterlesen
- Inside the Movement Behind Trump’s Election LiesIn the aftermath of Donald J. Trump’s defeat in 2020, one of his election lawyers set out to keep the lies about his loss alive. The lawyer, a well-connected conservative named Cleta Mitchell, knit together grass-roots activists, Republican lawyers, party officials and deep-pocketed advocacy groups into a vast national network.… Inside the Movement Behind Trump’s Election Lies weiterlesen
- Harris campaigns in Philadelphia with promise to win presidential electionKamala Harris addressed a boisterous crowd in North Philadelphia on Sunday, promising supporters that she would win a seemingly deadlocked presidential race with just nine days left before election day. “Nine days left in one of the most consequential elections of our lifetime, and we know this is going to… Harris campaigns in Philadelphia with promise to win presidential election weiterlesen
- Trump fills Madison Square Garden with anger, vitriol and racist threatsAnger and vitriol took center stage at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Sunday night, as Donald Trump and a cabal of campaign surrogates held a rally marked by racist comments, coarse insults, and dangerous threats about immigrants. Nine days out from the election, Trump used the rally in New… Trump fills Madison Square Garden with anger, vitriol and racist threats weiterlesen
- Are you better off now than you were 4 years ago?Donald Trump asks his cult of followers, " Are you better off now than you were four years ago?" For them, the answer is whatever Trump wants to hear: They shout "NO!" But the truth is that the answer is YES! Let’s see why. My book, The Trump Files, is… Are you better off now than you were 4 years ago? weiterlesen
- Joe Rogan Experience #2219 – Donald TrumpDonald Trump is currently the 2024 Presidential Candidate of the Republican Party. He previously served as America’s 45th president, and is also a businessman and media personality. Title: Joe Rogan Experience #2219 – Donald Trump URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBMoPUAeLnY Source: PowerfulJRE Source URL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQUP1qoWDoEbmsQxvdjxgQ Date: October 26, 2024 at 09:01PM Feedly Board(s):
- 6 Takeaways From Donald Trump’s 3-Hour Podcast With Joe RoganFormer President Donald J. Trump taped a nearly three-hour episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience” on Friday. He courted the show’s young male audience by floating the idea of eliminating the income tax, talking about mixed martial arts fighters, praising the military skills of Gen. Robert E. Lee and speculating… 6 Takeaways From Donald Trump’s 3-Hour Podcast With Joe Rogan weiterlesen
- Joy: ‘If I missed something great the Trumps have contributed to America, please fill me in’Donald Trump said America is "like a garbage can for the world" at a recent rally. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris is sharpening her campaign attacks on Trump, calling him "unhinged" and "unstable." The stark differences between the closing arguments of these campaigns are discussed by Joy Reid and her… Joy: ‘If I missed something great the Trumps have contributed to America, please fill me in’ weiterlesen
- Jeff Bezos reportedly killed the Washington Post’s Kamala Harris endorsementWashington Post owner Jeff Bezos | Laura Normand / The Verge The Washington Post’s editorial page had drafted an endorsement of Kamala Harris for president when its owner, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, intervened to cancel its publication, The Washington Post reports. In its place, The Post ran a bizarre column… Jeff Bezos reportedly killed the Washington Post’s Kamala Harris endorsement weiterlesen
- Popular Halloween Quotes and PhrasesIt’s Halloween season, the time of year we are all primed for some spooky fun. From watching Halloween movies and TV shows to reading scary stories and sharing memorable quotes, celebrating the spirit of Halloween is never short of creative ideas. For us in education, this festive season is also… Popular Halloween Quotes and Phrases weiterlesen
- What Donald Trump Would Do, in His Own WordsBy The Editorial Board The editorial board is a group of opinion journalists whose views are informed by expertise, research, debate and certain longstanding values. It is separate from the newsroom. Donald Trump has described at length the dangerous and disturbing actions he says he will take if he wins… What Donald Trump Would Do, in His Own Words weiterlesen
- On political endorsement – The Washington PostWilliam Lewis is publisher and chief executive officer of The Washington Post. The Washington Post will not be making an endorsement of a presidential candidate in this election. Nor in any future presidential election. We are returning to our roots of not endorsing presidential candidates. As our Editorial Board wrote… On political endorsement – The Washington Post weiterlesen
- “If Adam Picked the Apple,” Two Poems, Danielle Coffyn.If Adam Picked the Apple There would be a parade, a celebration, a holiday to commemorate the day he sought enlightenment. We would not speak of temptation by the devil, rather, we would laud Adam’s curiosity, his desire for adventure and knowing. We would feast on apple-inspired fare: tortes, chutneys,… “If Adam Picked the Apple,” Two Poems, Danielle Coffyn. weiterlesen
- Amendment abolishing slavery missing from trumps bibleWe couldn’t extract the content of this article. Here is the URL so you can access it:https://meidasnews.com/news/amendment-abolishing-slavery-missing-from-trumps-bible Title: Amendment abolishing slavery missing from trumps bible URL: https://meidasnews.com/news/amendment-abolishing-slavery-missing-from-trumps-bible Source: Source URL: Date: October 25, 2024 at 08:31AM Feedly Board(s):
- Über StonehengeBisschen den nicht vorgegebenen Bildungsauftrag trotzdem erfüllen, weil Mythos und so. Five thousand years ago, ancient builders moved 30-ton stones across hundreds of miles to construct the iconic monument we know today—Stonehenge. Despite modern research, how they accomplished this feat remains a mystery. Some theories suggest the use of wooden… Über Stonehenge weiterlesen
- Over 230 Republican candidates have cast doubt on the 2024 electionNearly half of Republican candidates for Congress or top state offices have used social media to cast doubt on the integrity of the 2024 election, according to a Washington Post analysis, highlighting a pervasive effort within the GOP to undermine public trust in the vote ahead of Nov. 5. From… Over 230 Republican candidates have cast doubt on the 2024 election weiterlesen
- Samuel Alito and Princess Gloria Bonded Over Catholicism and Ending AbortionThe princess was late for Mass. Princess Gloria von Thurn und Taxis pulled a long dark coat over her silk scarf and necklace of pearls and hurried through the medieval monastery that is part of her 500-room palace. It was a chilly autumn night in Bavaria, with rain spitting outside,… Samuel Alito and Princess Gloria Bonded Over Catholicism and Ending Abortion weiterlesen
- US-Wahl 2024: „Für eine Demokratie ist so eine Allianz gefährlich“interview Musk und Trump "Für eine Demokratie ist so eine Allianz gefährlich" Stand: 23.10.2024 05:30 Uhr Elon Musk zieht im US-Wahlkampf zunehmend Aufmerksamkeit auf sich – an der Seite von Donald Trump. Der US-Experte Christian Lammert sagt, dabei gehe es nicht darum, unentschlossene Wähler zu gewinnen – und er benennt… US-Wahl 2024: „Für eine Demokratie ist so eine Allianz gefährlich“ weiterlesen
- Trump: ‘I Need the Kind of Generals That Hitler Had’To support The Atlantic’s journalism, please consider subscribing today. In April 2020, Vanessa Guillén, a 20-year-old Army private, was bludgeoned to death by a fellow soldier at Fort Hood, in Texas. The killer, aided by his girlfriend, burned Guillén’s body. Guillén’s remains were discovered two months later, buried in a… Trump: ‘I Need the Kind of Generals That Hitler Had’ weiterlesen
- JD Vance at Wisconsin faith rally says Catholics ‘feel abandoned’ by Biden, HarrisRepublican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance listens as Republican presidential nominee former president Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show fairgrounds on Oct. 5, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania. / Credit: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 21, 2024 / 18:10 pm (CNA). Sen.… JD Vance at Wisconsin faith rally says Catholics ‘feel abandoned’ by Biden, Harris weiterlesen
- Trump overturn 2024 election plan 00184103We couldn’t extract the content of this article. Here is the URL so you can access it:https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/10/20/trump-overturn-2024-election-plan-00184103 Title: Trump overturn 2024 election plan 00184103 URL: https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/10/20/trump-overturn-2024-election-plan-00184103 Source: Politics, Policy, Political News – POLITICO Source URL: Date: October 22, 2024 at 08:08AM Feedly Board(s):
- What’s a ‘Jezebel spirit’? Some Christians use the term to paint Kamala Harris with a demonic brush(AP) — Christian nationalist leaders are telling followers that Vice President Kamala Harris is under the influence of a “Jezebel spirit,” using a term with deeply racist and misogynistic roots that is setting off alarm bells for religious and political scholars. The concept is inspired by the biblical story of… What’s a ‘Jezebel spirit’? Some Christians use the term to paint Kamala Harris with a demonic brush weiterlesen
- Students as Experts in the Writing ClassroomThis blog post was written by NCTE member Dr. Julie Johnson, PhD, as part of a blog series celebrating the National Day on Writing®. To draw attention to the remarkable variety of writing we engage in and to help make all writers aware of their craft, the National Council of Teachers… Students as Experts in the Writing Classroom weiterlesen
- Britische Gefängnisse: Ratten, Gewalt und Überfüllungweltspiegel Britische Gefängnisse Ratten, Gewalt und Überfüllung Stand: 20.10.2024 15:12 Uhr Tausende Häftlinge werden in diesen Wochen aus britischen Gefängnissen entlassen, weil die Haftanstalten zu voll sind. An den unhaltbaren Zuständen in den Knästen ändert das aber wenig. Es sind Zustände, die an viktorianische Zeiten erinnern. Ratten, Kakerlaken, ständige Gewalt… Britische Gefängnisse: Ratten, Gewalt und Überfüllung weiterlesen
- Trump’s Claims That Blame Migrants: False or MisleadingTo former President Donald J. Trump and his running mate, the root cause of many of the issues in the United States is simple. Be it gun violence, high housing costs, long wait times at emergency rooms or an impending depletion of disaster relief funding, Mr. Trump and Senator JD… Trump’s Claims That Blame Migrants: False or Misleading weiterlesen
- A week before the election, Trump will hold his most unsettling spectacle yetFor the apotheosis of his entire “poisoning of the blood” campaign, Donald Trump has planned a spectacular extravaganza in Madison Square Garden on 27 October, a week before the election. When JD Vance sings Trump’s fulsome praises to introduce him, his ominous tribute will not inspire comparison to the night… A week before the election, Trump will hold his most unsettling spectacle yet weiterlesen
- Here’s how Donald Trump would lower grocery pricesDonald Trump’s town-hall-style campaign event in Pennsylvania on Monday understandably attracted more attention for its conclusion than for its contents. But the actual question-and-answer period did provide useful insights that should not be overlooked. One of the questions posed to Trump — apparently prescreened by the campaign — came from… Here’s how Donald Trump would lower grocery prices weiterlesen
- Trump Has Become Unmoored in TimeThis is the second in an occasional series about Donald Trump’s statements and language and what’s at stake in the election. Do you remember the California electricity crisis of 2000 and ’01? I do, because I wrote about it a lot at the time and stuck my neck out by… Trump Has Become Unmoored in Time weiterlesen
- Thomas Tuchel is a baggage-heavy, intriguing choice that makes senseWell, at least we know now why Lee Carsley spent last week addressing the nation’s media in the style of a low-comedy adulterous 1950s sales executive explaining in flustered detail exactly why or indeed why not he might or might not be on the verge of finally leaving his wife.… Thomas Tuchel is a baggage-heavy, intriguing choice that makes sense weiterlesen
- ‘We all hope it’s teething troubles – but worry it’s something worse’: the inside story of Labour’s first 100 days in powerAt this year’s Labour party conference, health secretary Wes Streeting opened his DJ set at one late-night party with the feminist anthem Independent Women by Destiny’s Child. It was a tribute to Rachel Reeves, who was standing nearby. A few moments later, partygoers watched as the health secretary scurried over,… ‘We all hope it’s teething troubles – but worry it’s something worse’: the inside story of Labour’s first 100 days in power weiterlesen
- Regierung Starmer: 100 Tage an der Macht und schon in großer Notanalyse Britische Regierung 100 Tage an der Macht – und schon in großer Not Stand: 12.10.2024 08:11 Uhr Trotz ihres triumphalen Wahlsiegs ist die britische Labour-Regierung schon 100 Tage nach Amtsantritt in großer Bedrängnis. Sie wirkt orientierungslos und erste Skandale spielen den Rechtspopulisten in die Hände. Kein neu angetretener britischer… Regierung Starmer: 100 Tage an der Macht und schon in großer Not weiterlesen
- The 9 Elements of a Trump RallyThank you very much. Whoa. Thank you. Ah, thank you very much. Thank you. What a crowd. Well, I want to thank everybody. There has never been spirit… You know, we did great, as you know, in 2016. We did much better in 2020, bad things happened there. But there’s… The 9 Elements of a Trump Rally weiterlesen
- ‘They rob you visibly, with no repercussions’ – the unstoppable rise of phone theftJenny Tian, 29, a comedian from Australia, had been in London for two weeks when she saw a group of guys in ski masks on a street in east London. “I thought to myself: ‘They’re probably on their way to rob a home, they’re not going to bother me.’” It… ‘They rob you visibly, with no repercussions’ – the unstoppable rise of phone theft weiterlesen
- Donald Trump’s favorite Bible might be on the way to Oklahoma schools(RNS) — The state of Oklahoma is in the market for some Bibles. They might get some help from Donald Trump. The state’s education department is on the hunt for 55,000 copies of the Scriptures, bound in leather or a similar material and including a mix of religious and historic… Donald Trump’s favorite Bible might be on the way to Oklahoma schools weiterlesen
- The True Costs of America’s Gun ObsessionNo other country comes close to matching America’s levels of gun ownership. In fact, the United States has more firearms than people. This is an accepted reality in American politics. The two major party presidential candidates, and their running mates, are gun owners. Even Kamala Harris, the candidate who backs… The True Costs of America’s Gun Obsession weiterlesen
- Lesson Plan: “The Other British Invasion: How UK English Conquered the US”Objective: Students will explore the profound influence of British English on American English, delving into the historical and cultural factors that have facilitated this linguistic exchange. By examining the article “The Other British Invasion: How UK Language Conquered the US,” students will understand how “British English has subtly but steadily… Lesson Plan: “The Other British Invasion: How UK English Conquered the US” weiterlesen
- What Is Duolingo? An Engaging Language Learning AppWhat is Duolingo? by TeachThought Staff Definition: Duolingo is a popular language-learning platform that provides free online courses in multiple languages. Audience: K-12 Teachers, Students It offers a gamified approach to language learning, making it engaging and interactive for users. Duolingo offers courses in over 40 languages, including widely spoken… What Is Duolingo? An Engaging Language Learning App weiterlesen
- The Kiffness – Eating the Cats ft. Donald Trump (Debate Remix)Trump endgültig komplett am Durchdrehen, The Kiffness reagiert auf seine Art und Weise. Was willste bei so viel Schwachsinn auch anderes machen. (Direktlink) Title: The Kiffness – Eating the Cats ft. Donald Trump (Debate Remix) URL: https://www.kraftfuttermischwerk.de/blogg/the-kiffness-eating-the-cats-ft-donald-trump-debate-remix/ Source: Das Kraftfuttermischwerk Source URL: https://www.kraftfuttermischwerk.de/blogg Date: September 15, 2024 at 11:34AM Feedly… The Kiffness – Eating the Cats ft. Donald Trump (Debate Remix) weiterlesen
- I read the full 900-page Project 2025 manifestoI printed out all 900-plus pages of Project 2025 in February on my home printer, stacking the unwieldy chapters on my desk. Bit by bit, each evening, I read my way through the plans that seek to dramatically alter each federal agency. Most Americans who know about Project 2025 consume… I read the full 900-page Project 2025 manifesto weiterlesen
- James Earl Jones (RIP) Reads Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” and Walt Whitman’s “Song of Myself”Note: With the sad passing of James Earl Jones, at age 93, we’re bringing back a post from our archive–one featuring Jones reading two great American poets, Edgar Allan Poe and Walt Whitman. These readings first appeared on our site in 2014. For all its many flaws the original Star… James Earl Jones (RIP) Reads Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” and Walt Whitman’s “Song of Myself” weiterlesen
- 100 Of The Greatest Books In The English LanguageLabeling a book “great” is a matter of opinion, but when you pile together the opinion of 13 other book-loving folks, you start to get somewhere close to credibility. Alistofbooks.com compiles 13 lists of the greatest books ever published, using contributions from individuals and organizations ranging from The Harvard Book… 100 Of The Greatest Books In The English Language weiterlesen
- I’m a Catholic sister. Project 2025 does not reflect my values.(RNS) — I am a Catholic sister, and my blueprint for how I live my life is found in the Gospel of Matthew’s chapter 25, in which Jesus instructs his followers to feed the poor, help the sick and console prisoners. As a Sister of the Humility of Mary, I… I’m a Catholic sister. Project 2025 does not reflect my values. weiterlesen
- Kamala Harris’s much-hyped, first big interview was … radically normalDonald Trump spent Thursday in Michigan raving about bacon, windmills, Al Capone, trans boxers, nuclear war and, of course, his crowd size. Weird! Kamala Harris and Tim Walz gave an interview on CNN that was … radically normal. Just as she did a week ago at the Democratic national convention,… Kamala Harris’s much-hyped, first big interview was … radically normal weiterlesen
- READ: Harris and Walz’ exclusive joint interview with CNNCNN — Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sat down exclusively with CNN Thursday for her first interview since ascending to the top of the Democratic ticket. Just days after accepting the nomination at the Democratic National Convention, Harris answered wide-ranging questions from CNN’s… READ: Harris and Walz’ exclusive joint interview with CNN weiterlesen
- X is labeling an unflattering NPR story about Donald Trump as ‘unsafe’X is discouraging users from viewing a link to an NPR story about Donald Trump’s recent visit to Arlington National Cemetery, raising questions about whether the Elon Musk-owned platform is putting its thumb on the scale for the former president. On Thursday, NPR reporter Stephen Fowler posted a link to… X is labeling an unflattering NPR story about Donald Trump as ‘unsafe’ weiterlesen
- A photo captures what Harris’ nomination could mean for young girlsCNN — For Vice President Kamala Harris, her Thursday night speech accepting the Democratic nomination marked one of the most high-profile moments of a rapid rise to become the first Black and Asian American woman to lead a major party’s presidential ticket. One image, however, has captured what the moment could mean… A photo captures what Harris’ nomination could mean for young girls weiterlesen
- Lesson Plan: Analyzing and Comparing Speeches from the Democratic National Convention (DNC)The Democratic National Convention (DNC) is a crucial platform for influential figures to convey their political messages and rally support. This lesson plan invites students to explore the art of political speech-making by analyzing and comparing speeches from notable personalities such as Tim Walz, Bill Clinton, Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey,… Lesson Plan: Analyzing and Comparing Speeches from the Democratic National Convention (DNC) weiterlesen
- ‘He Didn’t So Much Pass the Torch as Set It Ablaze’: The Best and Worst Moments From Night 1 of the ConventionCottle There was a whole lot of sass for a gathering of Democrats — and you know I mean that in a good way. From Steve Kerr dropping a Steph Curry “night night” on Trump to the “Law & Order” sendup starring Trump as the perp to Jamie Raskin’s entire… ‘He Didn’t So Much Pass the Torch as Set It Ablaze’: The Best and Worst Moments From Night 1 of the Convention weiterlesen
- The Speech Biden Never Wanted to GiveWhen the crowd members in the United Center first chanted, “Thank you, Joe! Thank you, Joe!” on Monday night, President Biden looked down, fought back tears and soaked in the admiration. But he knew. He might not have wanted to admit it. But he knew. They were thanking him, yes,… The Speech Biden Never Wanted to Give weiterlesen
- Biden at the Democratic convention was unrecognisable from his disastrous debateJoe Biden took the stage and held his daughter, Ashley, in a long embrace, whispered some tender words and wiped tears from his eyes. She smiled and kissed the hand of her ageing dad. The pair seemed to be at the quiet centre of a storm. Around them more than… Biden at the Democratic convention was unrecognisable from his disastrous debate weiterlesen
- Day one of the Democratic national convention in ChicagoThe 2024 Democratic national convention kicks off with speeches by Hillary Clinton, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and a brief one by Kamala Harris Title: Day one of the Democratic national convention in Chicago URL: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/gallery/2024/aug/19/dnc-democratic-convention-day-one Source: the Guardian Source URL: Date: August 20, 2024 at 08:58AM Feedly Board(s):
- ‘Resurrected’ Democrats look toward 2024 convention with renewed hopeTens of thousands of Democrats are expected to descend on Chicago this week for their party’s convention, bubbling with a feeling few had anticipated: pure, unconfined joy. At the end of their four-day fete, when the red, white and blue balloons tumble from the rafters of the United Center, Kamala… ‘Resurrected’ Democrats look toward 2024 convention with renewed hope weiterlesen
- Religion im US-Wahlkampf: Wer überzeugt die Gläubigen?Rottscheidt, Ina http://www.deutschlandfunk.de, Tag für Tag Title: Religion im US-Wahlkampf: Wer überzeugt die Gläubigen? URL: https://www.deutschlandfunk.de/religion-im-us-wahlkampf-wer-ueberzeugt-die-glaeubigen-dlf-fa4537ef-100.html Source: dradio-Tag fuer Tag Source URL: https://www.deutschlandfunk.de/tag-fuer-tag-100.html Date: August 16, 2024 at 10:33AM Feedly Board(s): Religion
- Some Christians have been primed for a kind of religious revival centered on TrumpSome in Christian communities have been primed for a kind of religious revival centered on former President Trump. A key Trump ally has helped prepare the way. Title: Some Christians have been primed for a kind of religious revival centered on Trump URL: https://www.npr.org/2024/08/15/nx-s1-4926507/some-christians-have-been-primed-for-a-kind-of-religious-revival-centered-on-trump Source: NPR Topics: Religion Source URL:… Some Christians have been primed for a kind of religious revival centered on Trump weiterlesen
- Nancy Pelosi on Joe Biden, Tim Walz and Donald TrumpIt’s been remarkable watching the Democratic Party act like a political party this past month — a party that makes decisions collectively, that does hard things because it wants to win, that is more than the vehicle for a single person’s ambitions. But parties are made of people. And in… Nancy Pelosi on Joe Biden, Tim Walz and Donald Trump weiterlesen
- Attacks on Tim Walz’s Lutheran Denomination are Undermined by Reality — I Mean, Is ELCA Even Exciting Enough for Controversy?Almost as soon as presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz… Title: Attacks on Tim Walz’s Lutheran Denomination are Undermined by Reality — I Mean, Is ELCA Even Exciting Enough for Controversy? URL: https://religiondispatches.org/attacks-on-tim-walzs-lutheran-denomination-are-undermined-by-reality-i-mean-is-elca-even-exciting-enough-for-controversy/ Source: Religion Dispatches Source URL: https://religiondispatches.org Date: August 13, 2024 at 11:48PM… Attacks on Tim Walz’s Lutheran Denomination are Undermined by Reality — I Mean, Is ELCA Even Exciting Enough for Controversy? weiterlesen
- The many, many signs that Kamala Harris’ rally crowds aren’t AI creationsEnlarge / No, you haven’t been "AI’d." That’s a real crowd. Donald Trump may have coined a new term in his latest false attack on Kamala Harris‘ presidential campaign. In a pair of posts on Truth Social over the weekend, the former president said that Vice President Kamala Harris "A.I.’d"… The many, many signs that Kamala Harris’ rally crowds aren’t AI creations weiterlesen
- Seven Ways to Make a Difference in Your Community Right NowAs young professionals striving to make a difference in the world, we often wonder how we can contribute meaningfully to our communities. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the world’s problems, but impactful change begins in our neighborhoods. Here are seven ways you can make a tangible difference in your… Seven Ways to Make a Difference in Your Community Right Now weiterlesen
- Where Tim Walz Stands on Israel, Immigration and Other IssuesGov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, the newly announced running mate to Vice President Kamala Harris, has worked with his state’s Democratic-controlled Legislature to enact an ambitious agenda of liberal policies: free college tuition for low-income students, free meals for schoolchildren, legal recreational marijuana and protections for transgender people. “You don’t… Where Tim Walz Stands on Israel, Immigration and Other Issues weiterlesen
- Free and Fair Elections? Not so Much in GeorgiaGeorgia Republicans, led by Governor Brian Kemp, have suppressed thousands of Georgia Democrat’s right to free and fair elections. This post explores how and what tactics they’ve used and what we can do to push back on them. The post Free and Fair Elections? Not so Much in Georgia appeared… Free and Fair Elections? Not so Much in Georgia weiterlesen
- Don’t Take Trump’s Word for It. Check the Data.Job growth under Trump lagged behind Biden and Clinton Even when the effect of the pandemic is excluded, the Trump administration’s figures are lower than those of other recent presidents. Title: Don’t Take Trump’s Word for It. Check the Data. URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/24/opinion/trump-lies-charts-data.html Source: The New York Times – Breaking News,… Don’t Take Trump’s Word for It. Check the Data. weiterlesen
- Trump tells Christian voters they ‚won’t have to vote anymore‘ if he’s electedSpeaking at a gathering of religious conservatives, Donald Trump said if he’s reelected, Christian-related concerns will be "fixed" so much so that they would no longer need to be politically engaged. (Image credit: Joe Raedle) Title: Trump tells Christian voters they ‚won’t have to vote anymore‘ if he’s elected URL:… Trump tells Christian voters they ‚won’t have to vote anymore‘ if he’s elected weiterlesen
- Just One Question for Trump and Vance: What Is Wrong With You People?Ever since President Biden’s Sunday announcement that he would not seek re-election, clearly because of age, I keep thinking about Donald Trump’s and JD Vance’s contemptuous reactions to one of the most difficult personal decisions a president has ever made, and what it says about their character. “The Democrats pick… Just One Question for Trump and Vance: What Is Wrong With You People? weiterlesen
- Project 2025: The Radical Conservative Plan to Reshape America Under Trump | WSJThe Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 is a radical blueprint for a future Republican administration. Former president Donald Trump has distanced himself from the plan, but Democrats aren’t buying Trump’s rebuke. If enacted, this 920-page document would usher in the most conservative executive branch in modern American history. WSJ takes an… Project 2025: The Radical Conservative Plan to Reshape America Under Trump | WSJ weiterlesen
- Kamala Harris’ record on Catholic issues: What you need to knowU.S. Vice President Kamala Harris attends an NCAA championship teams celebration on the South Lawn of the White House on July 22, 2024 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Joe Biden abandoned his campaign for a second term after weeks of pressure from fellow Democrats to withdraw and just months ahead… Kamala Harris’ record on Catholic issues: What you need to know weiterlesen
- If You’re Worried Kamala Harris Can’t Win, Listen to ThisThis transcript was created using speech recognition software. While it has been reviewed by human transcribers, it may contain errors. Please review the episode audio before quoting from this transcript and email transcripts@nytimes.com with any questions. nicole allan My name is Nicole Allan, and I’m a writer and attorney in… If You’re Worried Kamala Harris Can’t Win, Listen to This weiterlesen
- Don’t Take Trump’s Word for It. Check the Data.Job growth under Trump lagged behind Biden and Clinton Even when the effect of the pandemic is excluded, the Trump administration’s figures are lower than those of other recent presidents. Title: Don’t Take Trump’s Word for It. Check the Data. URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/24/opinion/trump-lies-charts-data.html Source: The New York Times – Breaking News,… Don’t Take Trump’s Word for It. Check the Data. weiterlesen
- The assault on deiWe couldn’t extract the content of this article. Here is the URL so you can access it:https://www.chronicle.com/package/the-assault-on-dei Title: The assault on dei URL: https://www.chronicle.com/package/the-assault-on-dei Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education Source URL: Date: July 24, 2024 at 12:31PM Feedly Board(s):
- “Trump’s Massive Deportation Plan Echoes Concentration Camp History”Andrea Pitzer, who wrote about about the history of concentration camps in her 2017 book One Long Night, has a piece in Scientific American about the historical parallels between Trump’s desire to expel as many as 20 million people from the country and previous concentration camps. Trump’s plan to launch… “Trump’s Massive Deportation Plan Echoes Concentration Camp History” weiterlesen
- A brief history of English (aka when they spoke French in England). Killer death meat.1005. You asked, so I have a brief history of English from invading Germanic tribes to the Modern English era. We talk about Vikings, the Norman Conquest, the Black Death, the Tyndale Bible, the printing press, and more. | Share a recording of your familect story with me on Threads,… A brief history of English (aka when they spoke French in England). Killer death meat. weiterlesen
- Was, wenn Biden aus dem US-Wahlkampf aussteigt?faq Biden im US-Wahlkampf Und was, wenn er geht? Stand: 20.07.2024 07:13 Uhr Ein Rückzug Bidens aus dem US-Wahlkampf wird laut Medienberichten wahrscheinlicher. Aber was wäre, wenn er das tatsächlich macht? Welche Alternativen gibt es bei den Demokraten? Und wann könnte es soweit sein? Immer weniger Demokraten stehen offenbar noch… Was, wenn Biden aus dem US-Wahlkampf aussteigt? weiterlesen
- T. C. Boyle über Trump: „Hat sich die Schüsse zuzuschreiben“T. C. Boyle über Trump: „Hat sich die Schüsse zuzuschreiben“ T. C. Boyle gilt als einer der wichtigsten Autoren der USA. Ein Gespräch über Faschismus, die Arbeiterklasse und Hoffnung wider alle Hoffnung. Tom Coraghessan Boyle, geboren 1946 in New York, lebt mit seiner Frau und drei Kindern in Kalifornien Foto:… T. C. Boyle über Trump: „Hat sich die Schüsse zuzuschreiben“ weiterlesen
- The Roots of Biden’s Defiance: Anger, Fear, Pride and RegretThe seeds of President Biden’s reaction to the Democratic Party’s crisis of confidence in him were planted years ago. Facing an extraordinary push by his friends and allies to end his political career, Mr. Biden has responded with defiance. For three weeks he has dug in, denied polling evidence and… The Roots of Biden’s Defiance: Anger, Fear, Pride and Regret weiterlesen
- Republicans Drop Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage in Historic Platform ShiftThe Republican Party has removed its long-standing opposition to same-sex marriage from its official platform. Since 1992, every GOP platform has unequivocally opposed same-sex marriage. The 2000 platform declared support for the “traditional definition of ‘marriage’ as the legal union of one man and one woman,” and criticized federal judges… Republicans Drop Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage in Historic Platform Shift weiterlesen
- It’s Time for Democrats to Hold Hands and JumpEver since President Biden’s calamitous debate last month, many Democrats who’ve lost faith in his candidacy have been frozen, fearing mutually assured destruction. They want Biden to step aside, but they worry that if they call on him to leave the race and he refuses, he’ll be left even weaker… It’s Time for Democrats to Hold Hands and Jump weiterlesen
- Fact-Checking Trump’s Speech and More: Day 4 of the Republican National Convention— Eric Trump, a son of Donald J. Trump This needs context. As president, Donald J. Trump indeed slashed regulations, rolling back more than 100 environmental protections alone. The bulk of those were aimed at keeping the air and water clean, and cutting planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from automobiles and… Fact-Checking Trump’s Speech and More: Day 4 of the Republican National Convention weiterlesen
- Inside the Trump Plan for 2025In a well-researched piece for the New Yorker, Jonathan Blitzer writes about the “network of well-funded far-right activists” who are making plans for Trump’s second term. It’s more than just Project 2025 and the Heritage Foundation — and as his first term showed, it’s not necessarily about what Trump himself… Inside the Trump Plan for 2025 weiterlesen