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“The AfD’s rise is also more troubling than those of equivalents in France or Italy, say, because of its radicalism. Some members openly espouse ethno-nationalist and xenophobic views, and sections of it are deemed extremist by Germany’s security services”. Fonte: Financial Times Link: The far-right’s disturbing success in eastern Germany

“The distinctions between them on policy substance, however, are somewhat fuzzier. Aside from certain specifics — such as building the border wall, conducting mass deportations and raising tariffs — Mr. Trump has never detailed much of an agenda”. Fonte: The Washington Post Autore: the Editorial Board Link: America has two presidential candidates. Let’s compare them

“The big technology companies try to baffle outsiders with complexity. So it took almost four years for a US federal court to conclude the antitrust case against Google brought by the US Department of Justice.” Fonte: Financial Times Autore: John Thornhill Link: In branding Google a monopoly, Judge Mehta opens the door for change

“This decision removes “equity” as a necessary component of the work required to create a workplace where all employees thrive. Removing equity sets a dangerous precedent that flies in the face of decades of research about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.” Fonte: Harvard Business Review Autore: Enrica N. Ruggs and Oscar Holmes […]

“Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is a great choice to be Vice President Harris’s running mate, bringing legislative and political acumen and a fresh perspective to the ticket. The only downside: It’s not clear that this move will help Harris that much electorally.” Fonte: The Washington Post Autore: Perry Bacon Jr. Link: Tim Walz is a […]

“To fully leverage the manufacturing boom that the Biden administration has begun, we need an equally strong commitment to American innovation.” Fonte: The New York Times Autore: Reid Hoffman Link: Why Silicon Valley Should Get Behind Kamala Harris

“The National Association of Black Journalists’ invitation to former president Donald Trump to sit for an interview last Wednesday at its Chicago convention had its critics.” Fonte: The Washington Post Autore: Jennifer Rubin Link: The NABJ interview with Trump provides a model for media coverage

“Wall Street is chattering about recession again, and this week there’s evidence to back up the worry: bad economic data, a plunge in equities and the dispiriting Presidential campaign. Who to blame may preoccupy the election season.” Fonte: The Wall Street Journal Autore: The Editorial Board Link: Rumors of an Election Recession

“In early March 2022, when his country seemed in danger of falling to the Russians, it occurred to Leonid Marushchak, a historian by training, to call the director of a museum in eastern Ukraine to check that a collection of 20th-century studio pottery was safe.” Fonte: The Guardian Autore: Charlotte Higgins Link: Ukraine’s death-defying art […]