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Tom Joe Ryan
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Jazz-loving retired journo.
We are all Paddystinians 🇵🇸
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Are we a racist society? The majority of us say no – but science begs to differ
Are we a racist society? The majority of us say no – but science begs to differ
Although greater awareness of prejudice would suggest we are less bigoted than ever, empirical evidence indicates not * Q&A with Keon West, author of The Science of Racism Do we still have a problem with racism? If you ask the average person even…
www.theguardian.com
January 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Curtis Yarvin’s extreme political ideas were once dismissed as fringe. Now, as President-elect Trump returns to the White House, some of the most powerful people in the U.S. are listening. Read or listen to The Interview. nyti.ms/4jnQJyQ
January 18, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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While President-elect Trump is filling his cabinet with Iran hawks and staunch defenders of Israel, Gulf leaders have publicly been urging a softer stance on Iran and a tougher line on Israel.
What an Upended Mideast Means for Trump and U.S. Gulf Allies
While major ruptures are not expected, Gulf states are urging a tougher stance on Israel and a softening toward Iran, positions that differ greatly from the president-elect’s first term.
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Israel-Gaza war live: Progress made in ceasefire and hostage release talks, officials say, but deal not yet reached
Israel-Gaza war live: Progress made in ceasefire and hostage release talks, officials say, but deal not yet reached
Israel claims not to have seen ‘final’ draft of agreement designed to end war as some officials optimistic deal is close At least 46,584 Palestinian people have been killed and 109,731 injured in Israeli attacks on Gaza since 7 October 2023, the Gaza…
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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At least 13 Palestinians have been killed in separate Israeli attacks on north Gaza since dawn on Monday, report our colleagues at Al Jazeera Arabic.

🔴 LIVE updates ⤵️
Israel bombs another Gaza school as ceasefire talks continue
Attacks come as Biden spoke with Israel’s Netanyahu and stressed the need for an ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza.
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January 13, 2025 at 10:46 AM
The Guardian today
January 13, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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A powerful intervention from Kit Malthouse MP on the political failures to end the genocide, ethnic cleansing and horrors for Palestinians in Gaza, and the anti-Palestinian racism so rife, that such horror isn't enough to compel political leaders to act.

Shame is all around.

(First part of q)
January 8, 2025 at 12:23 PM