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London-based Northeastern University's Political Arguments In Action course has provided students with an immersive learning experience, leveraging real-world insights from political experts and grassroots activists. The course, led by Associate Professor Gergana Dimova, invited Asif Hussain, a former member of Sadiq Khan's campaign team, and Afsana
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A special panel created by Mayor Eric Adams, the 13-member Charter Revision Commission, has decided not to put a proposal to introduce an open primary system on the ballot this fall. The proposal, which would have allowed all registered voters to participate in primary elections, had been met with opposition
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Mayor Eric Adams has been highlighting the city's receding crime numbers as a rallying point to bolster his bid for a second term, arguing that Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani's progressive policies will hurt businesses and make the city less safe. Mamdani, the Democratic nominee, supports a plan
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Vivek Ramaswamy, a 2026 gubernatorial candidate in Ohio, has expressed concerns that Zohran Mamdani's rise signals the end of New York City as a symbol of ambition and success. Ramaswamy, a former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) chief, claims that Mamdani's socialist views would erase the
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The upcoming mayoral and council elections in New Orleans will mark a significant shift in the city's politics, as it transitions away from caretaker regimes dominated by family-based or neighborhood organization-based political aristocracies. For the first time in 50 years, the elections will not be driven by support
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced the first-ever London-Africa business summit, set to take place next year, as part of his efforts to boost trade and investment links between the UK and Africa. The summit aims to bring together entrepreneurs, investors, and state officials from across the continent to attract
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The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced plans to create a global network of memorials to victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, starting with a memorial in Accra, Ghana, and a landmark memorial in London's West India Quay. The initiative aims to educate future generations about the
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As part of his five-day trade mission to Africa, London Mayor Sadiq Khan joined his counterpart in Accra to unveil plans for a memorial to victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. The new memorial, which will be the first of a global network linked to the landmark memorial planned in
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Tens of thousands of citizens attended a large rally on Wednesday night in Kartal, Istanbul, led by opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) against the arrests and removal of CHP mayors, including Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. The rally was the 37th held by the CHP since March 23, 2025,
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Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was sentenced to 20 months in prison for insulting and threatening a prosecutor, marking the latest development in a long-running battle between the opposition figure and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Imamoglu's arrest in March sparked widespread protests and concerns about the rule of law
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New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's surprise victory has left the Democratic establishment with a dilemma. His progressive policies, including free buses, rent freezes, and free child care, have excited young voters and progressives, but also risk alienating moderate Democrats and independents. Mamdani's visit to Washington
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Mayor Vi Lyles announced her bid for a fifth term in Charlotte, setting the stage for a potentially uneventful mayoral election. Lyles, who has dominated her last three primaries, capturing nearly 85% of the votes each time, is expected to face a minimal challenge from Democratic candidate Tigress Sydney Acute
