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Greenville Council Advances Town Common Café Plan
Politics
— 3d
Greenville, North Carolina, is moving forward with a request for qualifications and a citizen committee to assess proposals for a café or restaurant at Town Common, where development is permitted only in a designated area. The move is exploratory, with public feedback still sought; supporters say an eatery could enhance the park and greenway, while community views have been mixed.
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Schools, youth programs teach civics
Politics
— 6d
Schools and youth programs are using elections, classroom discussions and hands-on government simulations to build civic knowledge and encourage young people to participate in public life. Educators also stressed supporting history teachers and teaching citizens about their responsibilities.
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Citizens Sue Trump Over White House Media Ban
Donald John Trump
— Oct 26, 2026
Six citizens filed Roth v. Trump on 26 Oct 2026; Jameel Jaffer called the White House press ban "a direct attack on the American public" after a judge blocked earlier exclusions.
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Rachel Meyers
Trump should be able to manage press access without facing lawsuits from readers who claim it violates their rights.
Central Valley ICE Raids Stir Voter Fears
David Valadao
— Oct 31, 2026
A surge in federal immigration arrests in California’s Central Valley has fueled accusations of voter intimidation in a closely contested congressional race, as some Latino citizens say fear for undocumented relatives may keep them from voting. There is no public evidence the raids were intended to suppress turnout, and Republican Rep. David Valadao acknowledged the fear while urging immigration enforcement to focus on public-safety threats.
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FBI Pulls Plug On North Korean ‘FaceStealer’ Scheme That Swiped $400 Million In Crypto
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 2h
Vietnam Delegates Propose Stronger Citizen-Response Rules
Politics
— Oct 19, 2026
Commentators and lawmakers argue that public institutions should better serve citizens through timely responses to community input, transparency during crises, and policies protecting access to education, food and health care. Greece’s citizen protection minister also framed public safety as a democratic right, highlighting police efforts to address crime and violence.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Ghana Chief of Staff urges transparent public-private partnerships
Politics
— Oct 20, 2026
At separate events in Ghana, public officials called for greater transparency and accountability in public-private infrastructure partnerships and district resource management, emphasizing that openness and citizen participation can strengthen service delivery and development.
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Hero Who Stopped Oregon School Shooting Praises Teacher Who Fought Back
Daily Caller News Foundation
— Oct 24, 2026
The armed citizen who reportedly neutralized a school shooter in Bend, Oregon on Thursday praised a teacher who fought the shooter during an interview with Oregon Public Broadcasting posted Friday.
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Walla Walla Launches Valleywide Police Activity Map
Politics
— Oct 27, 2026
Walla Walla police launched Citizen Connect, an interactive map showing calls for service and cases across the valley, with filters for agency, location, date and incident type and updates every three hours. The tool offers an alternative source of public information as local agencies encrypt police dispatch radio traffic, though officials say privacy, safety and investigative concerns mean some details are withheld.
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U.S. Polling, Voting Disputes Raise Democracy Concerns
Politics
— 3d
Questionable polling has distorted Democratic primary narratives and influenced campaigns, donors and voters, while disputes over election procedures have intensified. Supporters of stricter voting rules cite concerns about verification and public trust, while critics warn that documentary proof-of-citizenship requirements could block eligible voters from registering.
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Pope Calls Abuse Redress, Meets Argentine Survivors
Pope Leo XIV urged Peru’s bishops to address clergy abuse with truth, justice, amends and stronger prevention, while in Argentina he privately heard five survivors’ accounts and pledged to strengthen protection and support for victims.
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SCOTUS Judge’s Argument Leaves Public Speechless
United States of America
— Apr 3, 2026
During oral arguments, Jackson offered a hypothetical: imagine a U.S. citizen traveling in Japan. If that person commits a crime there—say, stealing a wallet—Japanese authorities have the power to arrest and prosecute…
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Watch: Videos Flood Out of Ukraine as Citizens, Soldiers Showcase Invasion Firsthand
Opinion
— Mar 1, 2022
In one very specific way, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been unlike any other conflict in history: Cellphone cameras and social media have allowed the public to watch it happen, often in real time, from multiple…
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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One Developing Industry Has Been Responsible For Almost Half Of Corporate Election Spending This Cycle
Public Citizen
— Aug 23, 2024
Cryptocurrency firms have been responsible for nearly half of all corporate spending so far in the 2024 election, according to a new report released by Public Citizen. Corporations have spent $248 million to sway…
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Any U.S. Citizen Can Be Tested for Coronavirus at Doctor’s Orders Under New Guidance: Pence
Reporting
— Mar 4, 2020
Vice President Mike Pence said on Tuesday that U.S. public health authorities had issued new guidance to make clear that a doctor’s order was all that would be needed for any American to be tested for the novel…
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Report Exposes How FBI Violated Public Trust Over 278K Times – ‘Completely Unacceptable’
Reporting
— May 21, 2023
The FBI has been scolded for improperly surveilling American citizens repeatedly in 2020 and 2021. An unsealed Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court filing indicated improper surveillance was conducted 278,000 times…
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Florida AG Slashes Red Tape On Rifles, Shotguns Covered By National Firearms Act
Harold Hutchison · 3 min · 4h
New Congestion Fees Force New Yorkers To Choose Between Steep Tolls And Crime-Ridden Public Transit
New York-Based
— Nov 19, 2024
New York City will make its citizens choose between paying additional fees to drive into lower Manhattan with congestion pricing, or having to take a dangerous and unclean subway. The New York City Metropolitan Transit…
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Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your future
Quizie
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A to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.
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