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Political figures, histories, and current events in the whole scope of modern and past politics. Work place politics.

The Ghost of Lysenko: How History Is Repeating Itself in American Science
Soviet scientists in the 1930s knew what could happen if they bucked the party line: denunciation, firing, and banishment from the scientific establishment, even imprisonment and death. Political reprisals against those who opposed the views of dictator Joseph Stalin and his followers and the dubious science they endorsed led to the starvation of millions, as well as to decades of lost progress in fields from agriculture to molecular biology.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
A Warning from Isokolo: Don't Let Political Rivalries Derail the Ethiope State Dream
The National Secretary of the Ethiope State Creation Committee, Engr. (Chief) Anthony Ochuko Onyokoko, has issued a stern warning to Urhobo political gladiators against hijacking the agitation for the creation of Ethiope State to settle political scores or attack individuals. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday at Isokolo, Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, Onyokoko cautioned that such conduct could derail the collective aspiration of the Urhobo Nation.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
The Makkah Pact: A New Era of Islamic Military Cooperation
Prominent Pakistani politicians and diplomatic analysts this week welcomed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Islamabad, Riyadh and Ankara, describing it as a “historic development” amid regional tensions triggered by the United States (US) and Iran war.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
The Great British Standing Debate: Why a Plan to Ban Vertical Drinking Has Pubs Up in Arms
A proposal to limit "vertical drinking" a bureaucratic euphemism for having a pint while standing has turned into a political headache for one local government council in London. The plan, drafted by Westminster City Council, which is responsible for licensing pubs and restaurants in the West End, has sparked an extraordinary backlash from senior politicians, pub owners, and the public alike.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
A Call for Tolerance: Homa Bay Civil Society Leaders Demand an End to Political Violence
Some Homa Bay civil society leaders have urged politicians in the county to embrace tolerance to curb political violence. The members of Homa Bay County Bunge La Wananchi said they do not want to see violence when Linda Mwananchi politicians come to the county. Linda Mwananchi brigades are expected to hold their political rallies in Homa Bay County on August 26, 2026.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
'We Actually Like Each Other': How a Michigan Senate Candidate Turned Trump's Family Attack Into a Marriage Lesson
President Donald Trump has found a new way to go after politicians he doesn't like: dragging their marriages into his political feuds.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
The New Political Battleground: How Politicians Are Fighting to Control What AI Chatbots Say About Them
Political campaigns have something new to worry about these days: unflattering or incomplete information produced by A.I. programs when voters ask questions about candidates. Dustin Lloyd, a Democratic primary candidate for Missouri's state legislature, was a well-known member of his community when he started his political campaign. But there was one important group that didn't seem to know him at all: A.I. chatbots.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
Unity in the Face of Change: Sidmouth Councillors Pledge to Work Together as Devon's Local Government Overhaul Begins
Sidmouth councillors have pledged to put politics to one side and work together to protect the town after the Government confirmed a major shake-up of local government across Devon. Speaking at Sidmouth Town Council's meeting on Monday, August 3, council leader Cllr Hilary Nelson said the decision over local government reorganisation had now been made, and the authority must concentrate on ensuring residents experience the smoothest possible transition.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
A Political Spectacle Five Years in the Making
You might think it's 2020 again. Six years after COVID-19 thrust the world into the fear and uncertainty of a global pandemic, Republicans in power aren't leaving it in the past. Instead, they've recently returned its familiar political arguments to center stage for new scrutiny, demanding accountability for the scientists and media figures whom they feel deceived and mistreated Americans years ago.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
The Murder of Ann Widdecombe: A Brutal Killing That Shook Britain. Content Warning.
Ann Widdecombe, 78, was one of Britain's most recognisable politicians, serving as a Conservative member of Parliament for two decades before reinventing herself as a television personality and later a spokeswoman for the hard-right Reform UK party. Known for her strong socially conservative views on abortion and LGBTQ rights, she was found dead with serious injuries at her home in Haytor, Devon, on Thursday, 9 July 2026.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
The Court of Public Opinion: Why Some Battles Don't Belong in the Headlines
Some disputes belong in a courtroom. Others belong around a family table. Very few belong in the court of public opinion. When family conflicts involving public figures spill into headlines, cable television and social media, the public often assumes it is witnessing a search for truth. More often, it is witnessing only fragments of a much larger story. Allegations, counter-allegations, selective leaks and emotionally charged statements quickly become political ammunition before the facts have been fully established.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal
The Politics of Demonisation: Ex-Muhyiddin Aide Warns That Branding DAP as 'Enemy of Islam' Is a Dangerous Escalation
A former aide to ex-prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin has issued a stark warning against the escalating political rhetoric in Malaysia, criticising PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang for labelling DAP as an "enemy of Islam". Marzuki Mohamad said this trajectory is profoundly unhealthy for the nation and represents a dangerous escalation from legitimate political critique into religious demonisation.
By Mark Lim 2 months ago in Journal