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Bill tabled in Scotland could legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults. The Guardian

Posted on March 28, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Support the Guardian Fund independent journalism with €10 per month Support us ‘Politicians are catching up with the public’: MSP Liam McArthur, who tabled the assisted dying bill on Thursday. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images Scotland Bill tabled in Scotland … Continue reading →

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Comment: Ireland needs to ask similar questions. Census revealed a vacant stock in excess of 166,000 but the Value is a big ? Heading in the Guardian: UK housing is ‘worst value for money’ of any advanced economy, says thinktank

Posted on March 25, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Housing UK housing is ‘worst value for money’ of any advanced economy, says thinktank British properties are ‘expensive, cramped and ageing’ compared with other similar economies, says Resolution Foundation PA Media Mon 25 Mar 2024 01.01 CETShare The UK’s “expensive, … Continue reading →

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Why wokeness has pitched the left into crisis. Source EL PAIS

Posted on March 17, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

SUBSCRIBELOG IN International MEXICOCHINALATEST NEWS PHILOSOPHY Why wokeness has pitched the left into crisis Criticism is emerging from unexpected quarters over the puritanical aspects of the current wave of political correctness that puts the focus on identity and difference LGBTQI … Continue reading →

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France’s Macron wants to make abortion a right at EU level. Source: Reuters

Posted on March 8, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Europe France’s Macron wants to make abortion a right at EU level Reuters March 8, 2024 1:23 PM GMTUpdated 6 min ago [1/3]People attend a ceremony to seal the right to abortion in the French constitution, on International Women’s Day, … Continue reading →

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Here’s what Joe Biden should say in his State of the Union address. Source: The Guardian

Posted on March 7, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Fund independent journalism with €10 per monthSupport us News Opinion Sport Culture Lifestyle OpinionJoe Biden Here’s what Joe Biden should say in his State of the Union address Robert Reich Instead of telling Americans the economy is great – which … Continue reading →

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France becomes world’s first country to enshrine abortion in constitution. Source: AL JAZEERA. Comment Women and the right to choose, a historic decision in Roe versus Wade in America several decades ago but under threat now. The French people and their politicians know what the choice is and are voting to embed it in their constitution

Posted on March 5, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

France becomes world’s first country to enshrine abortion in constitution French lawmakers approve bill in a 780-72 vote at an exceptional joint session of Parliament. Published On 4 Mar 2024 French lawmakers have approved a bill that will enshrine the … Continue reading →

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GZERO: Ian Bremmer. US-Israel discord on Gaza crisis widens

Posted on March 5, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Ian Bremmer’s Quick Take: Hi, everybody. Ian Bremmer here and a Quick Take to kick off your week. And the war in Gaza continues apace. We don’t yet have an agreement between Israel and Hamas for a near-term cease fire … Continue reading →

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GZERO: Ian Bremmer. “Can Ukraine win the war? Quote “You didn’t pay, you delinquent”. What happens if Trump wins the election in November? Geoana interview. Navalny news he is dead … a true loss for a world that believes in Democracy

Posted on February 24, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Ian Bremmer and Deputy Secretary General of NATO Mirceǎ Geoana discuss the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Alexei Navalny, and the future of the NATO alliance. Subscribe to GZERO on YouTube and turn on notifications (🔔): http://www.youtube.com/@GZEROMedia Sign … Continue reading →

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GZERO: “How Corrupt is your country”? Syria, Yemen are very corrupt but there are more.

Posted on February 23, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Naming names: The nonprofit tracking corruption around the world February 22, 2024 Tony Maciulis What is the least corrupt country in the world? According to a Berlin-based nonprofit called Transparency International, that would be Denmark. Finland is close behind. At … Continue reading →

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Harvard Business Gazette: Three eminent philosophers discuss ‘What we really need is just to sit together and face each other’. Michael Sandel (clockwise from top left) moderated a discussion between Israeli and Palestinian philosophers Moshe Halbertal and Sari Nusseibeh.Kris Snibbe/Harvard Staff Photographer

Posted on February 22, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

alth Science & Tech Nation & World Arts & Culture Work & Economy Nation & World ‘What we really need is just to sit together and face each other’ Israeli, Palestinian philosophers exchange tales of personal loss, find points of … Continue reading →

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