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26 Oct 2023
#politics
National Review: The Corner: Memories of a Politician
Trump and Kim Jong-un have had an unusual relationship. George C. Wallace's campaigns and Trump's politics reflect similarities. If Wallace were alive today, he would be a Republican and a star of conservative media. Some readers reflect on their memories of Wallace, acknowledging his past and his later apology.
Townhall: Can 'Dead' People Vote In Your Town?
Dead people voting is a problem in towns and cities that don't follow voting regulations. Both parties can exploit this. Lack of voter ID allows anyone to become a dead person, making it easy to vote illegally.
#society
The Economist: The French debate the future of steak frites
Europe | Much at stake: The debate in France questions whether one can be left-wing and still eat meat. Health and climate change concerns have led to a decline in red meat consumption, with chicken surpassing beef for the first time. While some left-wing leaders advocate for vegetarianism, others defend meat-eating as a matter of personal choice and traditional values, posing a challenge in France's goal of reducing greenhouse-gas emissions.
American Thinker: Jewish students studying in Cooper Union library barricaded and threatened by Hamas activists
Jewish students barricaded in Cooper Union library face violent pro-Palestinian protesters. University establishment fails to protect them, calling the weak response into question. Students' safety compromised as leadership condones anti-Semitic acts. Donor backlash and legal action necessary to address the issue.
The Economist: Instead of undoing Ataturk’s legacy, Recep Tayyip Erdogan has claimed it
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey's president, has claimed Kemal Ataturk's legacy as his own, downplaying secularism and promoting nationalism. Despite his control over state institutions and media, Erdogan has not been able to fully dismantle Ataturk's secular order. While he has expanded the role of Islam in public life and religious education, his efforts have yielded minimal returns, as more Turks identify as non-believers and fewer women wear the headscarf. Erdogan now embraces Ataturk as a symbol of his own power and a war hero who saved Turkey from external threats, aligning himself with a new brand of state nationalism.
National Review: Florida Asks Supreme Court to Intervene in Legal Battle over Ban on Drag Shows for Kids
Florida filed an emergency request to the Supreme Court to partially enforce its restrictions on drag performances. Governor DeSantis signed a law prohibiting children from attending "adult live performances," resulting in a lawsuit by Hamburger Mary's. The injunction preventing the law's enforcement was upheld, but Florida is seeking a partial stay.
#foreignaffairs
Le Monde: One-third of Gaza hospitals out of operation due to Israeli bombardments and blockade
War in Gaza leaves hospitals without electricity and over 90% of medicines run out. Over 6,500 Gazans killed, health system in collapse.
Euromaidan Press: Ukraine MoD: Russia recruits Cuban mercenaries for fighting against Ukraine
Russia is recruiting Cuban mercenaries to fight in the war against Ukraine. These mercenaries are being placed in dangerous frontline positions and treated as expendable by the Russians.
Le Monde: In Somalia, plans to withdraw African Union troops raise fears of a security vacuum
Plans to withdraw African Union troops from Somalia by December 2024 raise fears of a security vacuum, as the Somalian army struggles against al-Shabaab Islamists. The withdrawal, initially requested by the Somalian government in 2022, could lead to a collapse in the country's armed forces and further attacks by the terrorist group. Discussions are currently taking place to determine the next steps in maintaining international presence in Somalia.
#crime
Fox News: Texas man set for execution after killing fellow inmate, as sister makes last-ditch effort to save his life
A death row inmate, William Speer, faces execution in Texas after years behind bars. Speer, who claims to have turned his life around, was chosen as the first inmate coordinator for a faith-based program. He expresses remorse for the lives he has taken.
Fox News: Maine police audio describes frantic mass shooting response: 'Multiple victims'
Mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine at a bar and bowling alley leaves 22 dead and 30 wounded. The suspect, Robert Card, is at-large and is a person of interest. A massive manhunt is underway.
Fox News: Former PA police officer faces reinstated murder charge linked to motorist shooting
Former police officer Mark Dial, charged with murder for shooting and killing a driver during a traffic stop, will face trial after a judge reinstated all charges against him. Prosecutors argued that the facts of the case should be determined at trial, while the defense claims that Dial feared for his life because he believed the driver had a gun. The family of the victim, who was Hispanic, has expressed their hope for justice, while Dial's lawyer maintains his client's innocence.
#other
Gataway Couple: Truck Dropped From Lift During Oil Change
A full-time RVer had her truck damaged during an oil change when it slipped off the lift. She worried about the extent of the damage and sought an unbiased opinion. The mechanic compensated her for the vehicle, and she purchased a replacement.