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politics-society1 day ago•13 min saved

Memo Pushes Green Card Applications Overseas, Upending Immigrant Families

A May 2026 draft memo would end the option to apply for a green card from inside the U.S. (adjustment of status), forcing many applicants to return to their home countries to apply instead. The change could trigger long separations, disruptions to education or work, and uncertain chances of re-entry, affecting hundreds of thousands annually. Legal scholars question the memo’s basis, and critics argue it would chill lawful immigration, while supporters frame it as realigning pathways for temporary visa holders.

via The Conversation|

#adjustment-of-status #green-card #immigration

politics-society17 days ago•13 min saved

Race remains the hidden driver in US redistricting, study finds

A College of Charleston study argues that in Southern states race is a stronger predictor of voting behavior than party and that mapmakers have strong incentives to use racial data to gain partisan advantage, even after the Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais ruling urged race-neutral redistricting. The findings suggest race could continue to shape how districts are drawn, despite claims of colorblind mapmaking, and indicate more litigation as challengers argue race was a predominant factor.

via The Conversation|

#louisiana-v-callais #politics-society #racial-gerrymandering

politics-society26 days ago•14 min saved

The 60-Day War Powers Clock Is Symbolic, Not Binding

Even as Iran operations reach the 60-day mark, the War Powers Resolution’s clock is largely symbolic: presidents invoke unilateral authority, Congress lacks a viable tool to force withdrawal, and courts have avoided ruling on constitutionality. Past episodes like Kosovo, Libya, and Obama’s actions show unilateral action continuing with weak, politically driven checks rather than a hard legal deadline.

via The Conversation|

#congress #iran-conflict-2026 #kosovo-and-libya-comparisons

politics-society28 days ago•12 min saved

Supreme Court weighs states’ power to warn about Roundup when EPA won’t

The Supreme Court faces whether states may require cancer warnings on glyphosate-based herbicides like Roundup even though the EPA has not mandated such warnings, a decision with implications for thousands of lawsuits and the balance between state consumer protections and federal preemption under FIFRA.

via The Conversation|

#fifra #glyphosate #politics-society

politics-society1 month ago•13 min saved

SPLC indictment tests nonprofit accountability and legal norms

The DOJ indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center for allegedly defrauding donors by secretly paying informants inside white-supremacist groups, a move the article argues breaks norms and may lack clear evidence of criminal wrongdoing, while examining donor accountability and the broader political context of scrutiny toward progressive nonprofits.

via The Conversation|

#donor-accountability #federal-indictment #nonprofit-fraud

politics-society1 month ago•13 min saved

IOC's 2026 SRY gene test risks sidelining intersex athletes assigned female at birth

The IOC's 2026 policy requires testing for the SRY gene to classify athletes by sex, a move meant to bar transgender athletes from women’s competitions but likely to exclude many intersex women who were assigned female at birth because biological sex is complex and the policy provides no case by case exceptions.

via The Conversation|

#intersex #ioc #politics-society

politics-society2 months ago•11 min saved

Trump's Iran War Struggles to Win Support at Home

The article argues that Trump entered the Iran conflict with little public backing and now faces mounting domestic opposition, with polls showing a majority against the war and voters wary of rising living costs and oil prices. It notes that the administration struggled to build a convincing public rationale, highlights fractures in conservative support, and suggests the political risks may force an earlier end to the conflict as midterms approach.

via The Conversation|

#iran #oil-prices #politics-society

politics-society3 months ago•12 min saved

Bad Bunny Halftime Show Reveals MAGA's Narrow Notion of American Belonging

The piece argues that backlash to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show illustrates how MAGA politics defines who belongs in America through borders that include race, language and gender—beyond citizenship—while tracing Latino history, Puerto Rico’s status, and ICE-era tensions to show belonging is policed; Bad Bunny’s advocacy for Puerto Rico and LGBTQ+ rights and his global success challenge these gatekeeping norms on a national stage.

via The Conversation|

#bad-bunny #latinos #maga

politics-society2 years ago•4 min saved

"Mass Protests Sweep Germany Against Far-Right Movement"

Saalfeld in eastern Germany has been a stronghold for the far-right, with neo-Nazis and the AfD party enjoying considerable support. However, a report on a clandestine meeting of neo-Nazis and AfD members discussing plans for the expulsion of migrants and German nationals from immigrant families has sparked nationwide protests. More than 1,000 people rallied against the far-right in Saalfeld, with residents showing courage to stand up against right-wing extremism despite threats and racist attacks. Even young conservatives have joined the call to combat the rise of right-wing extremism, with various groups coming together to fight for democratic values in the region.

via DW (English)|

#afd #far-right #germany

politics-society2 years ago•3 min saved

"Archbishop Welby Urges Politicians to Humanize Adversaries"

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has called on political leaders to treat their opponents as fellow human beings, not enemies, emphasizing the importance of reconciling differences without destructive conflict. In a BBC interview, he expressed hope for a peaceful 2024 and reflected on the need for service and the role of family as society's building block. Welby, who was recently made a Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order for his service during King Charles III's Coronation, will deliver a New Year's message focusing on global conflicts and the pursuit of peace.

via BBC.com|

##archbishopofcanterbury #justinwelby