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DAVID MARCUS: Why it’s too late for Dems to ditch Piker and his America-hating socialism
The article argues that Francesca Hong’s defeat in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, despite support from streamer Hasan Piker, does not resolve the Democratic Party’s tensions with its socialist left. It presents the result as a narrow victory for more moderate Democrats while contending that left-wing candidates and ideas will remain influential. According to the article,…
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Pregnant woman arrested in alleged Melbourne-Yarra Ranges meth syndicate returns to court as a new mother while boyfriend faces more than 70 charges
A new mother, Alannah Svrakov, has returned to court after being charged over her alleged involvement in a methamphetamine syndicate operating in Melbourne’s outer-eastern suburbs. The case matters because police describe the alleged operation as significant, involving drugs, firearms, cash and luxury goods. Svrakov, who was pregnant and had recently turned 23 when she and…
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50mph speed limits and double cost of second homes: What Burnham should do in first 100 days, according to Labour pressure group
Compass, a Labour-aligned pressure group, has urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to pursue sweeping reforms in his first 100 days, including mandatory 50mph speed limiters for petrol and diesel cars and taxes that could double the cost of second homes. The proposals matter because they signal pressure from within Labour’s wider movement for a more…
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Let rich pensioners opt out of state pension in exchange for OBE, Labour pressure group urges Burnham
Compass, a Labour-aligned think tank, has urged Andy Burnham to let wealthy pensioners voluntarily forgo the state pension for at least three years in return for an OBE and the opportunity to direct the saved money towards causes such as education. The proposal is intended to ease pressure on public finances as the state pension…
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Labour’s immigration policy has been an ‘abject failure’, says Burnham-backing pressure group
Compass, a think tank allied with supporters of Prime Minister Andy Burnham, has criticised Labour’s immigration approach as an “abject failure” morally and electorally. Its forthcoming report argues Labour should make a positive, principled case for immigration and accept responsibility for some people displaced by war and climate change, rather than adopt policies associated with…
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Current immigration policy is hurting the workforce and economy
A decline in the U.S. labor force driven by immigration policies and demographic shifts is weakening economic growth, prompting calls for a new immigration strategy focused on meeting national labor demands.
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Crowley on whether win halted progressive movement: ‘Absolutely not’
Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Crowley denied Wednesday he dealt the progressive movement a setback by beating democratic socialist Francesca Hong in this week’s Democratic primary. When host Kaitlan Collins asked Crowley whether it was fair for The Wall Street Journal to characterize him as the “man who halted progressive momentum,” Crowley replied, “Absolutely not.”…
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In a first, US will allow some private firms to carry out cyberattacks
The US government will, for the first time, permit vetted private companies to conduct offensive cyber operations against overseas criminal gangs and hackers under federal supervision. The White House says the policy could help tackle ransomware, financial fraud and sextortion, but it represents a major departure from the previous rule that private firms could defend…
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Top Canadian Screen Bodies & Festivals Urge Government To Stay Strong On Global Streamer Contributions
A coalition of 50 Canadian screen-industry organisations has urged Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government to preserve enforceable requirements for foreign streaming services to invest in Canadian programming. The groups say proposed policy changes have created uncertainty for producers and could weaken protections intended to support domestic culture and production. The open letter follows June proposals…