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The Turkish government's press release has caught the attention of Ankara's media outlets, which are heavily focused on the upcoming oath-taking ceremony and parliament speaker election. The 550-seat parliament will convene for the first session on Thursday, with lawmakers vowing to select a speaker and address
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South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Jaime Harrison has strongly condemned Republican leaders in the state for supporting stricter voter ID laws and voter suppression tactics, while commending Secretary Hillary Clinton for her call to restore the Voting Rights Act. The right to vote is a fundamental part of American democracy,
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The US administration's uncertain policies towards the civil war in Syria have contributed to a lack of clarity in US relations with Turkey, a key player in the region. The Obama administration's agreement with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey at the May 13-14 US-Gulf Cooperation Council
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The results of Turkey's recent elections are a stark departure from the party's 12-year dominance. For the first time, the Turkish president's Justice and Development Party (AKP) has suffered a major electoral setback, dropping below 40% of votes. The Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP)
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Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan's vision of a parliamentary majority for the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has been shattered, as the party secured a mere 41% of the vote, according to official projections. The break-out star of the election has been the Peoples'
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Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett has lambasted House Republican Leader Rep. Ken Fredette for obstructing a bipartisan budget deal in favor of tax giveaways to the ultra-rich. Fredette's stance threatens to bring the state government to a shutdown on June 30. The Maine Democratic Party claims that
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Liberal groups MoveOn.org and Democracy for America will suspend their campaign to convince Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren to run for president in 2016, after six months of efforts failed to persuade her to change her mind. The Run Warren Run campaign, which created three field offices, hired nine full-time
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Violent attacks and harsh rhetoric by some leading politicians have sparked serious safety concerns ahead of Turkey's June 7 parliamentary election. The opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) deputy candidate Elif Dogan Turkmen was assaulted by unidentified armed people in Adana, leaving her with non-life-threatening injuries. The
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New Hampshire Senator Kelly Ayotte's proposal to make birth control available over-the-counter may sound appealing, but it would actually force women to pay hundreds of dollars more out of pocket for a service that they can currently access for free through the Affordable Care Act. This move is
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New Hampshire Senator Kelly Ayotte's proposal to make birth control available over-the-counter may sound appealing, but it would actually force women to pay hundreds of dollars more out of pocket for a service that they can currently access for free through the Affordable Care Act. This move is
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Turkey is on the cusp of its 24th general election, with four major political parties intensifying their campaign bids in a bid to win over voters. The elections, scheduled for June 7, will choose 550 members of the Grand National Assembly, with the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) seeking
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Last night's annual McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club dinner, featuring U.S. House of Representatives Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, demonstrated the enthusiasm and commitment of New Hampshire Democrats to winning in 2016. The event, attended by over 600 people, was a celebration of New Hampshire's women leaders and
