CNN’s Fareed Zakaria tries to break down why President Joe Biden’s approval ratings are as low as 38%, despite the American economy’s stellar report card. Zakaria explains why this could be due to the American population placing more importance on class, culture and identity.
Regina King’s spot-on performance as Shirley Chisholm outshines the movie devoted to the political trailblazer in “Shirley,” a laser-focused look at the first Black congresswoman’s 1972 presidential campaign that might have benefited from more biographical detail and less obsessing about amassing delegates. Providing only a hasty introduction, writer-director John Ridley (whose recent credits include “Five Days at Memorial”) launches directly into Chisholm’s longshot bid for the White House,...
Varadkar said he will not be endorsing any one candidate for the Fine Gael leadership.
The Pat McAfee Show personality “Boston Connor”, real name Connor Campbell, made an off-color joke about University of Nebraska point guard Keisei Tominaga and Japanese culture in response to the Cornhuskers’ NCAA Tournament loss. Campbell, one of the many talking haircuts on The Pat McAfee Show who makes sure to laugh at his boss’ jokes […]
As technology continues to revolutionize the way brands engage with their audiences, the conversation around AI's role in marketing is more relevant than ever. Burger King, a champion in the quick-service restaurant industry, continues to harness AI to enhance customer experiences and drive brand loyalty. Its marketing strategies exemplify how traditional companies can navigate digital transformation and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving cultural landscape. In this episode of The Speed of...
Following its appointment last year by the Church Commissioners for England, an independent Oversight Group has released a report.
The horrific sexist and racist comments about MP Diane Abbott from a major Tory donor should show everyone that politics is not a safe or welcoming place for Black women. Everyone rushed to discuss what implications this might have for women’s safety. Everyone, that is, except for Diane Abbott herself, who was not given permission to speak during PMQs, and was forced to stand and listen while others discussed her abuse. And Westminster isn’t the only place where women are made to feel unwelcome...
Christians, our thoughts and actions are not measured on a line of right and left politics but a paradigm of up and down; they are either in alignment with heaven or with hell - the Word or the world.
Houston Matters discusses a number of political developments with ties to court proceedings -- along with other stories -- in our weekly roundup.
As a political scientist, I've long believed political competition to be the keystone of representative democracy. Yet in the 2024 election cycle, I'm consciously limiting my time, attention and contributions to politics. I’ve turned off the news and social media app notifications on my phone. I plan to visit two or three trustworthy news websites only once a day. And I’ve unsubscribed to candidate fundraising emails. Why? Because while political competition theoretically drives efficient and...
With persecution intensifying in Nigeria, many Christians face amplified social pressures. The latest example centers on two government colleges. Sean Nelson, legal counsel for ADF International, warns of dangerous, anti-Christian bias on these campuses. "The situation in Nigeria, just generally, is a very, very difficult situation for Christians, in particular, especially in the northern part of the country," Nelson said. "Nigeria [is] the largest democracy in Africa. It's roughly equally...
Riders sign Notre Dame product Jack Coan as fifth quarterback.