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Nov 30 2025POLITICS

Why Is a Retired Navy Captain Under Fire for Stating the Law?

Senator Mark Kelly, a former Navy captain, is under investigation for stating a well-known legal principle: military personnel can refuse illegal orders. This principle is not new; it was established after World War II during the Nuremberg trials. The investigation began after Kelly and other lawmak

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Nov 29 2025OPINION

When Words Get You in Trouble: A Look at Free Speech and Hate Crimes

A mother of four, a nurse, and a victim of domestic violence found herself in hot water after using a derogatory term to describe her abusive partner. Elizabeth Kinny from Tranmere texted a friend, calling the man who sent her to the hospital a "f*ggot. " This led to her arrest and conviction for a

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

Writers and Politics: When Art Meets Activism

Sally Rooney, a popular Irish writer, has spoken out about a new law in the UK. This law bans a group called Palestine Action. The UK government says this group is a terrorist organization. Rooney supports this group. She thinks this law might cause problems for her work. Rooney said that a company

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

When Politics and Military Clash: A Senator's Stand

Senator Mark Kelly, a former Navy pilot, recently found himself in a heated debate with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Kelly didn't hold back, calling Hegseth "totally unqualified" and suggesting he's just trying to please the president. This all started when Kelly and other Democrats made a video

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Arizona Senator Stands Up for Constitution

Senator Mark Kelly, a former Navy pilot, recently spoke out against a Pentagon investigation into his involvement in a video. This video reminded soldiers that they don't have to follow orders that break the law. The Pentagon is looking into whether Kelly broke military rules by being in the video.

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Nov 25 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Sacramento's Old Comic Book Ban: Time for a Change?

In Sacramento, a law from 1949 is still on the books. It stops kids from buying certain comic books. The law is not used much anymore. But some people want to get rid of it for good. Lecho Lopez runs a comic shop in Sacramento. He remembers his nephew reading his first word from a comic book. It wa

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Nov 18 2025RELIGION

Malaysia's Clothing Clash: When Fashion Meets Faith

A recent music video by the Malaysian girl group Dolla sparked quite a stir. The video, "Question, " featured the group in corset-style mini dresses and high-knee boots. It quickly climbed the charts on Spotify and Apple Music. But then, Universal Music Malaysia pulled the video from YouTube and oth

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Nov 13 2025POLITICS

A British Voice Returns Home After U. S. Detention Drama

A well-known British commentator, Sami Hamdi, who speaks up for Palestinians, finally touched down in London after spending over two weeks in a U. S. detention center. His visa was suddenly canceled while he was in the middle of a speaking tour in the U. S. , where he had been openly critical of Isr

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Nov 11 2025POLITICS

A British Commentator's Detention and Release: A Clash of Words and Power

Sami Hamdi, a UK-based political commentator, faced a sudden turn of events during a US speaking tour. In late October, he was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at San Francisco International Airport. His family later announced that he would be released and could return home s

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Nov 07 2025POLITICS

Chicago Judge Calls Out Federal Agents: Stop Using Excessive Force!

A judge in Chicago has called out federal agents for lying about protests in the city. She said they used too much force and restricted their actions. The judge saw videos that showed the agents were not telling the truth. She ordered them to stop using tear gas and other weapons unless there is rea

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