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Some sources may require subscription.
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from Anglican Journal
For the past five years, the work of Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF), the Anglican Church of Canada’s relief and development agency, has focused on the health of mothers and newborns in southern Tanzania’s diocese of Masasi. And though the project has incorporated a wide-range of initiatives, many of them have relied on a single underlying principle: the empowerment of women. “It is all related,” says Zaida Bastos, director of PWRDF’s development partnership program, who made her first trip to Masasi on behalf of the agency in 1997 and has been returning regularly ever since. “In order to have this conversation [about health], we also need to begin to discuss the status of women within the family, within the community.”
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from Competitive Enterprise Institute
So far, President Trump is the least regulatory resident of Pennsylvania Avenue. The bottom line? Big Regulation seems to have largely stopped in 2017, at least for the time being.
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from Daily Mail (UK)
EXCLUSIVE: Student, 15, who was abducted by her teacher, 50, is refusing to return home and claims she is 'IN LOVE' with grandfather who took her on 'fun road trip' to California
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from EUobserver
May clings to power with Irish unionists
May announced the formation of a minority government with Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist party. She might not be in power for too long, and the clock keeps ticking for Brexit negotiations.
Macron looking for a parliament majority
The new French president's party is expected to come ahead in the first round of the legislative elections on Sunday and win a large majority in the run-off.
Catalonia launches countdown to independence vote
Catalans will be asked on 1 October: "Do you want Catalonia to become an independent state in the form of a Republic?" But separating from Spain might not be so easy.
Anti-EU rhetoric props up Czech election race
The recent decision to stop taking asylum seekers is the latest sign of growing euroscepticism ahead of elections in October, with billionaire Andrej Babis as favourite.
EU leaders closing in on May
From warning about a delay for Brexit talks to calls for resignation, EU political leaders are putting pressure on the British prime minister.
Four MEPs elected in UK, one loses by 21 votes
Two Conservative and two Labour members will leave the European Parliament for the House of Commons. The chair of the committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection is now open.
UK election puts Brexit talks in doubt
The British election has put in doubt Tory plans for Brexit talks and prime minister Theresa May’s continued leadership.
EU environment and science money moved to military fund
EU commission defends shifting money from research and energy baskets to defence fund, saying projects will not be delayed as a consequence.
Trump-linked US firm at heart of French intelligence
France’s counter-terrorism services, which are reputed to be among the best in the world, have come to rely on American technology co-owned by one of US president Donald Trump's closest advisers.
EU wants to fast-track the capital markets union
The European Commission says that Brexit and the loss of the City of London, the EU's main place for finance, is a reason to accelerate the integration of the bloc's financial markets.
May loses election bet
The British prime minister called the election to strengthen her grip on power ahead of Brexit talks. Her gamble could not have backfired more spectacularly.
May's Tories fail to secure majority
British elections produce a hung parliament, with Conservatives failing to secure majority, while still being the largest party in the House of Commons. British prime minister Theresa May’s Conservative party won 308 seats in parliament, losing its 17-seat majority, according to partial results. That is 12 seats short of a majority, as 326 MPs are needed to win a majority in the 650-seat parliament.
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May clings to power with Irish unionists
May announced the formation of a minority government with Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist party. She might not be in power for too long, and the clock keeps ticking for Brexit negotiations.
Macron looking for a parliament majority
The new French president's party is expected to come ahead in the first round of the legislative elections on Sunday and win a large majority in the run-off.
Catalonia launches countdown to independence vote
Catalans will be asked on 1 October: "Do you want Catalonia to become an independent state in the form of a Republic?" But separating from Spain might not be so easy.
Anti-EU rhetoric props up Czech election race
The recent decision to stop taking asylum seekers is the latest sign of growing euroscepticism ahead of elections in October, with billionaire Andrej Babis as favourite.
EU leaders closing in on May
From warning about a delay for Brexit talks to calls for resignation, EU political leaders are putting pressure on the British prime minister.
Four MEPs elected in UK, one loses by 21 votes
Two Conservative and two Labour members will leave the European Parliament for the House of Commons. The chair of the committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection is now open.
UK election puts Brexit talks in doubt
The British election has put in doubt Tory plans for Brexit talks and prime minister Theresa May’s continued leadership.
EU environment and science money moved to military fund
EU commission defends shifting money from research and energy baskets to defence fund, saying projects will not be delayed as a consequence.
Trump-linked US firm at heart of French intelligence
France’s counter-terrorism services, which are reputed to be among the best in the world, have come to rely on American technology co-owned by one of US president Donald Trump's closest advisers.
EU wants to fast-track the capital markets union
The European Commission says that Brexit and the loss of the City of London, the EU's main place for finance, is a reason to accelerate the integration of the bloc's financial markets.
May loses election bet
The British prime minister called the election to strengthen her grip on power ahead of Brexit talks. Her gamble could not have backfired more spectacularly.
May's Tories fail to secure majority
British elections produce a hung parliament, with Conservatives failing to secure majority, while still being the largest party in the House of Commons. British prime minister Theresa May’s Conservative party won 308 seats in parliament, losing its 17-seat majority, according to partial results. That is 12 seats short of a majority, as 326 MPs are needed to win a majority in the 650-seat parliament.
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from FEE (Foundation for Economic Education)
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
What Even Is the Internet of Things?
We've seen the benefits of the internet on our electronics, but it's true for everything else too. Yes, everything. As someone who works for an Internet of Things (IoT) software company, this is a question that I’m asked frequently. Whether it’s a friend, family member, or stranger, when the conversation turns to what I do, I inevitably find that I need to first explain what IoT is. I’ve also found that if you just Google “what is IoT,” many of the answers are unnecessarily technical. So I’ll provide you with a simple explanation of the Internet of Things and what it means for you.
Are We Trapped in a Cycle of Booms and Busts?
The monetary illusion of inflated prices must evaporate. Returns will fall short of expectations, firms will liquidate investments, shedding jobs. The boom turns into a bust. Then t he central banks rush in to lower interest rates and pump in new money. The economy gets trapped in the boom-and-bust cycle.
How Prohibition Makes Drugs More Potent and Deadly
The social and economic failure of the so-called “War on Drugs” is now widely known. One issue that is often mentioned but rarely explained is the increasing potency of illegal drugs, whether it be cannabis with a high percentage of THC in the US or super potent MDMA (Ecstasy) in Europe.
Marxists Are Not on the "Right Side of History"
One of the most common phrases to be heard from “the left” is the assertion that someone or some public policy is or is not on “the right side of history.” It has almost become a mantra by those who disagree with, hate, or are fearful of ideas and policies proposed by those generally characterized as being politically on “the right.” The notion behind it is that “history” moves in a particular direction, toward some set of specific goals and societal forms, with each step in the historical process representing a “higher” and “better” stage or level than the preceding ones at which “society” has been operating. It is also captured in the popular labeling of those, again, on the political left as being “progressives” in their outlook and proposals for social reform and change. On the other hand, opponents are declared to be “reactionary,” “conservative,” or “deniers” of some facet of reality.
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from First Things
In his 2015 Erasmus Lecture, Archbishop Charles Chaput called on America’s bishops to reconsider the Church’s role in the civil solemnization of marriage: “Refusing to conduct civil marriages now, as a matter of principled resistance, has vastly more witness value than being kicked out of the marriage business later by the government, which is a likely bet.” In the ensuing two years, that reconsideration has gained traction, as threats to the religious liberties of Christians continue to emerge and the current administration offers lip service rather than relief. As the American bishops of the Catholic Church gather next week in Indianapolis for their annual spring meeting, this topic may well be a point of their discussion. But there are several reasons why the Church should wish to avoid separating herself from the civil recognition of marriage. If the Church washes her hands of civil marriage, she loses the credibility to advocate for married people.
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from The Heritage Foundation
[Information from this site may be unreliable.]
Bernie Sanders Shows the Left’s Refusal to Coexist With Traditional Believers
Religious tests for holding public office are banned in the U.S. Constitution and go against the very core of the American tradition. But you wouldn’t have learned that listening to Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday, as he questioned Russ Vought, the deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget nominee. His questioning of Vought was nothing less than theological interrogation, and in the end, excoriation. This exchange spotlights comprehensive ignorance on the part of Sanders—ignorance of the American tradition, of religious toleration, and even of what religion is.
UK election: Theresa May's massive gamble (and its stunning result) must not derail Brexit
British voters delivered a stunning political upset when they just failed to return the Conservatives with an overall majority in the 350 seat House of Commons. The Conservatives secured just 318 seats, not enough to reach the 326 seat threshold for a parliamentary majority. The political uncertainty generated by this election must not derail the Brexit process. The Conservative government has pledged to deliver Brexit by the end of March 2019, and negotiations with the European Union are due to formally begin on June 19, with Britain’s negotiators seeking to ensure the best possible free trade deal with the EU. If the Brexit negotiations are a success, Britain can emerge two years from now as a truly sovereign global power while maintaining strong economic and trading ties to European partners. A Brexit Britain will be a powerful force for freedom and prosperity on the world stage, and a robust ally for the United States.
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Bernie Sanders Shows the Left’s Refusal to Coexist With Traditional Believers
Religious tests for holding public office are banned in the U.S. Constitution and go against the very core of the American tradition. But you wouldn’t have learned that listening to Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday, as he questioned Russ Vought, the deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget nominee. His questioning of Vought was nothing less than theological interrogation, and in the end, excoriation. This exchange spotlights comprehensive ignorance on the part of Sanders—ignorance of the American tradition, of religious toleration, and even of what religion is.
UK election: Theresa May's massive gamble (and its stunning result) must not derail Brexit
British voters delivered a stunning political upset when they just failed to return the Conservatives with an overall majority in the 350 seat House of Commons. The Conservatives secured just 318 seats, not enough to reach the 326 seat threshold for a parliamentary majority. The political uncertainty generated by this election must not derail the Brexit process. The Conservative government has pledged to deliver Brexit by the end of March 2019, and negotiations with the European Union are due to formally begin on June 19, with Britain’s negotiators seeking to ensure the best possible free trade deal with the EU. If the Brexit negotiations are a success, Britain can emerge two years from now as a truly sovereign global power while maintaining strong economic and trading ties to European partners. A Brexit Britain will be a powerful force for freedom and prosperity on the world stage, and a robust ally for the United States.
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from Indian Country Today Media Network
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
10 Things You Should Know About the Tulalip Tribes
That the culture and identity of the people of the Tulalip Tribes survived the allotment era, the boarding school era and the termination era is a testament to the strength of that culture and identity. Inherent rights, gifts from the Creator, could not and would not be yielded to the powerful forces of assimilation. Today, the Tulalip Tribes is a strong, influential Indigenous Nation – one of the largest sources of jobs in its region and a political force to be reckoned with.
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
10 Things You Should Know About the Tulalip Tribes
That the culture and identity of the people of the Tulalip Tribes survived the allotment era, the boarding school era and the termination era is a testament to the strength of that culture and identity. Inherent rights, gifts from the Creator, could not and would not be yielded to the powerful forces of assimilation. Today, the Tulalip Tribes is a strong, influential Indigenous Nation – one of the largest sources of jobs in its region and a political force to be reckoned with.
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from LifeZette (& PoliZette)
California Hands China Propaganda Win with Rogue Climate Deal
Six tons of CO2 emitted on Gov. Jerry Brown's trip to Beijing to strike global-warming pact
Kristen Stewart Is Trying to Stop Kids from Doing This
First liberals said they wanted your guns — now they say they want your children's toy guns, too
Nancy Unhinged: Pelosi Hurls Wild Accusations at Trump
Democratic House leader suggests the president is disloyal, unfit and authoritarian
As Russia Collusion Story Collapses, Media Turn in Desperation to ‘Obstruction’
Journalists scramble to pin something, anything, on Trump; New York Times refuses to correct false story
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from The Living Church
BEYOND PLASTIC CUBA
The island nation is a land of contrasts: Beauty and deprivation, renovation and abandonment, an alienated church and grassroots growth.
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from Miami Herald
I wish the Republican Party would stop whining and making lame excuses for Donald Trump's obvious incompetence and dishonesty. P James Comey hearing was a prime example. It's like they're asking the American public to grade him on a curve.
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from Mises Institute
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
Thanks to over-use of prescription painkillers, many patients are becoming addicts who must later turn to illegal drugs to get their next fix. Data compiled by the New York Times has shown that the number of drug overdose deaths in 2016 exceeded the 59,000 mark. If this initial assessment stands after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention releases its official data in December, the high rates of overdose deaths reported in 2016 will represent a 19 percent rise from the previous year.
We don’t say that inflation is rises in prices caused by rises in money supply. What we are saying is that — properly understood — an increase in the money supply is what constitutes inflation. Observe that increases in the money supply set in motion an exchange of nothing for something. They divert real wealth away from wealth generators towards the holders of the newly created money. Increase in the money supply — not changes in prices — is what sets in motion the misallocation of resources.
A hundred years ago, the First World War was reaching its crisis. Though we tend to think of the war in terms of stalemate and attrition, the war was a complex web of human activities and human choices that seemed anything but static to most of the millions of participants.
Yes, it has happened. A mere 23 years after the 1994 transition, in South Africa, to raw ripe democracy, six years following the publication of a wide-ranging analysis of that catastrophe, Into the Cannibal's Pot: Lessons for America from Post-Apartheid South Africa, a Beltway libertarian think tank has convened to address the problem that is South Africa.
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from New Statesman
"The leading voice of the British left, since 1913."
For those of us who have watched the region for decades, this crisis did not come out of nowhere.
Northern Ireland’s nationalist community, the vast majority of whom voted to remain in the EU, will have no representation within the Commons chamber, and no vote on the Brexit deal. Deprived of the ability to influence and scrutinise Brexit in a parliament where the DUP pull the strings, pro-Europe parties will regret not reaching an agreement.
The EU27 is frustrated with the Brexiteers. But a hung parliament is not the answer it wants. The leading German magazine Der Spiegel noted that Theresa May had been compared with the "Iron Lady" Margaret Thatcher, before adding: "'Tin Lady' might be more apt."
The US President's reputation took a beating, but it will take further revelations to sway his supporters. Comey described a figure more reminiscent of The Godfather than The West Wing – a man using the trappings of office to bully and intimidate.
The general election 2017 may have been a curveball, but in one aspect progress was clear. In 1997, the idea of women in parliament in any significant number was so novel that the 101 new female Labour MPs were termed “Blair babes”. Twenty years on, 207 women have been confirmed elected to parliament. Women now account for one in three of MPs. Thanks to the election of ten new black and minority ethnic MPs, and only one loss, there are now 51 such MPs. A record 45 LGBTQ MPs were elected in 2017, according to the political scientist Andrew Reynolds. They account for 7 per cent of MPs, which is higher than the official proportion of the population, although given the historical stigma against coming out, comparisons may be hard to draw.
from The New Yorker
THE BOOK OF JEREMY CORBYN
And they hearkened unto the word of Jeremy, and believed. For they said unto themselves, Lo, he bringeth unto us the desire of our hearts.
from Orthodox Christianity
The Orthodox Church has been taking an active and increasing interest in the person and works of Martin Luther lately, according to His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. The Constantinopolitan primate expressed this opinion during a speech at Germany's Tübingen University on May 30, the day after receiving an honorary doctorate for his work in promoting the Orthodox-Protestant dialogue, as part of the celebrations of the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation.
Saint Augustine was from Italy, and a disciple of Saint Felix, Bishop of Messana. Saint Gregory Dialogus (March12) chose him to lead a mission of forty monks to evangelize the people of Britain. They arrived at Ebbsfleet (on the isle of Thanet) in Kent in 597.
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from SPIEGEL International (Der Spiegel)
Merkel's G-20 Climate Alliance Is Crumbling
The German chancellor had been hoping to isolate Donald Trump on climate issues at the upcoming G-20 summit in Hamburg. But Merkel's hoped-for alliance is crumbling, underscoring Germany's relative political weakness globally. Many countries are wary of angering the United States.
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from The Spokesman-Review
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from The Wall Street Journal
The Right Way to Protect Free Speech on Campus
Communities of higher learning should work to make all of their members feel included, writes the president of Middlebury College, but not at the cost of free speech and robust debate
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from War History Online
Red Against Red – China’s Failed 27 Day Invasion Of Vietnam
In 1979, China invaded Vietnam because Vietnam had invaded Cambodia, whose rulers were backed by China. The conflict lasted a month and resulted in tens of thousands of casualties. The Chinese army withdrew from Vietnam but despite this, China claimed a victory. To understand this, we have to go back in time and further north. China and Russia used to be friends, so when the Vietnam War broke out in 1955, they supported the communist North against the capitalist South. By the time it ended in 1975, however, the Chinese and the Soviets were at each other’s throats.
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from Washington Examiner
Hannan: Young Brits vote for free stuff
How the blithering flip did it happen? I know we have seen some surprising election results over the past year, but this one is off the scale. Two in five British people have voted for an unrepentant Communist, a man who has consistently sided with the West's enemies, a man who regrets the outcome of the Cold War. I'm afraid we're down to the simplest and most depressing explanation. Quite a few voters will support any party that seems to be offering them free stuff.
A chunk of the electorate persists in seeing austerity as an act of deliberate sadism, rather than simply as what happens when you have spent all the money.
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