Our predecessors had to forsake their own countries. They left other safe harbors as well because they thought no one could ever offer them a better chance at safeguarding their liberties as this one true nation, yet that privilege now seems elusive.
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Chaos, Violence and Uncertainty Leading to EU Economic Stagnation
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Tall People More Likely To Be Conservative Voters
A “small but consistent pattern” of tall people supporting and voting for conservative causes
British Black Lives Matter Movement Battling Racism
Inspired by the American protest movement, organizers try to advance British Black Lives Matter protests
Comedian Eddie Izzard Running For Office
Eddie Izzard wants to be elected National Executive Committee for the United Kingdom’s Labour Party
Anti-Brussels Sentiment Spreading Throughout the EU
As the EU and major powers continue to struggle to deal with the fallout from the Brexit vote, its’ repercussions have already started to make its way around Europe with anti-Brussels sentiment