Belarus’ political crisis has spread to this year Eurovision contest as its entry is about to be disqualified due to its controversial song choice.
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Should The Eurovision Song Contest Be Politicized?
Israel is hosting Eurovision Song Contest 2021. Is it acceptable to use it as a forum to address Israel’s political occupation in Palestine?
Copy Of Voting Rights Act Signed By Lyndon Johnson Auctioned
Boston-based auction firm says an official printing of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s 1965 Voting Rights Act sold for $85,332.
List of American Politicians Who Were Actors Or Musicians
Politicians do not always come from expected places. Several leaders in the United States have come from the music and film industries.
Celebrating Women’s History Month at the Susan B. Anthony Museum
Susan B. Anthony was born, raised, and died in Rochester. Her home and office have now been transformed into a national museum.
Study: Aggressive Voters Tolerate Uncivil Male Candidates, Not Female Ones
Voters with violent attitudes aren’t disturbed by candidates’ uncivil behavior on the campaign trail, unless the politicians are women.
Researchers Say That Tactics of Magicians Found In Politics
The psychology used by magicians to trick viewers can also be used to manipulate customer decisions, according to a new report.
Pakistani Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai Signs Apple TV Deal
Malala Yousafzai who received the Nobel Peace Prize as a teenager after surviving a Taliban assassination attempt has joined Apple TV+.
Documentary by Stacey Abrams Shines Light on Georgia Elections
For four years there was a narcissist in power making it difficult to imagine a non-self-serving politician. Stacey Abrams is different.
Artists Unite to Support Human Rights Watch
Today, a group of contemporary artists whose works address contemporary issues announced an auction to support Human Rights Watch.