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The Democratic Candidates Policy Positions Explained - TLDR News
In this video we discuss the front runners in the Democratic leadership race and discuss what they stand for from a policy perspective. We also dive into how the process is whittled down and whose likely to make it to the next stage.
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Group Conversation: How Does a Debate Work?
Group Conversation: How Does a Debate Work?
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Bioethics: Not just for the bioethicists
Bioethicist Arthur Caplan, winner of the National Science Board's 2014 Individual Public Service Award, discusses the importance and potential of bioethics. Caplan is director of the Division of Medical Ethics at New York University...
PBS
Why are 18 Year Olds Considered Adults?
While you might not personally consider your average 18 year old a full-fledged adult, 18 is a pretty magic number in the US. It's the the age when you can vote, go to war, work full time, and move out of their parents house. Why is this...
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The Lincoln-Douglas Debates
The Lincoln Douglas Debates of 1858 were some of the most controversial in US history. Having deepened the divide between North and South – they helped bring the nation to war.
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Did You Know? The Lincoln Douglas Debates
Find out more about the Lincoln-Douglas debates and slavery in the United States.
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Rodriguez says new NAFTA way too important to stall
Government House Leader Pablo Rodriguez says that there will be debate and study around the NAFTA deal but the opposition shouldn't try and delay the deal as it is too important to stall.
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Conservatives' leadership election details released
The Conservative Party will select its new leader on June 27 in Toronto.
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Conservatives will pick new leader to replace Sheer on June 27
The Conservative Party will select its new leader on June 27 in Toronto. The head of the party's leadership organizing committee says the overwhelming membership consensus favours a quick, efficient and transparent race to replace Andrew...
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Trudeau calls for patience on rail blockade negotiations
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling on all sides in the rail blockade to sit down and talk, but says that "finding a solution will not be simple" during a statement in the House of Commons Tuesday.
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Uzbekistan set to hold parliamentary elections lacking opposition
Despite economic and social reforms in Uzbekistan, elections are limited to five political parties.
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UK election: PM absent from event in his constituency
Boris Johnson failed to attend a campaign event in his own constituency.
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'Need to quickly reduce taxes' one of key takeaways from French Great National Debate
French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said that the reduction of taxes was one of the findings of "Great National Debate" at a press conference on Monday. The Great National Debate was series of town hall-style gatherings were scheduled...
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Who is the 'most dangerous diplomat?'
Sergey Kislyak is the ambassador at the heart of U.S. President Donald Trump's Russian controversies
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'Voting is contagious': Rick Mercer on Vote Nation
Mercer talks about his social media campaign to get Canadians, specifically young Canadians, to vote
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What do we know about Aaron Driver?
What pushed him to become the type of person who would launch an attack against his fellow Canadians? We spoke to several people with insight.
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Iran presidential candidates discuss economy in first of five televised debates
ran's presidential candidates debated economic policies in Tehran. Elections on June 28 follow President Raisi's death.
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“It’s all to play for,” says Sadiq as mayoral race enters final day
Mayoral candidates made their final pitch for votes on Wednesday as Sadiq Khan said there was “all to play for” — and expressed concerns that a low turnout would benefit his Tory rival Susan Hall.More than six million Londoners are...
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'Our Parliamentary democracy must be defended': O'Toole rises in House on foreign interference
Conservative MP Erin O'Toole spoke about the briefing he received from CSIS after he was told he was the target of foreign interference during the last election.
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Princess Anne's CBC interview makes British headlines
British media seized on Princess Anne's interview with CBC chief correspondent Andrienne Arsenault. The princess's comments about slavery and a slimmed-down monarchy garnered attention from TV to the tabloids.
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Two Conservative insiders look ahead to unofficial debate in Ottawa
Rudy Husny and Dimitri Soudas, both former advisers to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, join Power & Politics to discuss how five of six Conservative leadership candidates may position themselves at the Canada Strong & Free Network's...
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Philippines presidential hopefuls join series of debates ahead of polls
A lively presidential debate in the Philippines. But the real talking point is who didn't take part.
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Psychologist offers advice on coping with pandemic burnout
Psychologist Christine Purdon recommends checking on your own emotional state as the coronavirus pandemic drags on, and has a tip for family holiday gatherings — avoid vaccination debates..(Akhtar Soomro/Reuters)
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Major party leaders face off in 1st French debate
The leaders of the major parties faced off in the first French-language debate of the federal election campaign, sparring over issues including COVID-19 vaccine passports, social issues and the future of Canada.