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Kamala Harris Is Far From An Enigma

Kamala Harris Is Far From An Enigma By Ben Emos and Tony Bruce | Wednesday, September  25 , 2024 | 7 min read Recently, critics have argued that Vice President Kamala Harris hasn’t fully fleshed out her policies, raising concerns about the clarity of her agenda. Interestingly, this critique mirrors rhetoric often used by former President Donald Trump, who is known for diverting attention from more controversial issues. In this case, it could be seen as a way to shift the spotlight away from growing unease around the GOP’s Project 2025 and the more symbolic “eating of cats and dogs” controversy in Springfield, Ohio. Project 2025, the Republican-backed policy framework, has stirred concern due to its extreme deregulation measures and rollbacks on protections for vulnerable communities. Critics of the plan argue that it represents a significant threat to public health, environmental safety, and economic equality. The “eating of cats and dogs” metaphor, while not literal, encapsulates ...

How Israel’s Deadly Pager Blasts Could Spark Another 9/11-Style Attack

How Israel’s Deadly Pager Blasts Could Spark Another 9/11-Style Attack By Ben Emos and Mary Jones | Thursday, September  19 , 2024 | 7 min read The recent attack in Lebanon, where hundreds of pagers used by Hezbollah members exploded nearly simultaneously, signals a disturbing evolution in the covert war between Israel and its adversaries. The highly coordinated and unprecedented operation, allegedly carried out by Israeli intelligence and military forces, has raised alarms not only about the vulnerability of groups like Hezbollah but also about the potential for such tactics to be used against Israel and its allies, including the United States. The Iran-backed militant group reported that the devices began detonating at approximately 3:30 p.m. local time, attributing the attack to a targeted Israeli strike aimed at Hezbollah operatives. FN confirmed Israel’s involvement, citing sources that said the operation was a collaboration between Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad, and th...