Survival of the Fittest: Ranking the Top 10 Political Parties Ready or not, here are the rankings: 1. Liberal Party The Liberal Party has been the dominant force in Canadian federal politics for much of the past century, with a strong emphasis on policies that promote a sense of fairness and equality for all Canadians. 2. Conservative Party The Conservative …

The Power Play: 10 Bold Moves in Today’s Politics With a world that is in a constant state of change, it seems only fitting that the world of politics continues to be just as dynamic. The world of politics is much like a game of chess, with each move calculated and strategic. However, where chess is relatively straightforward and played …

Power & Politics: Interview with Empire City Casino General Manager Ed Domingo News 12’s Tara Rosenblum recently sat down with Empire City Casino General Manager Ed Domingo to discuss the latest developments in the gaming industry and the Yonkers casino’s plans for expansion. In particular, Rosenblum shared her thoughts about MGM Resorts’ recent partnership with the casino and what this …

Three Dead and Five Injured in New Mexico Motorcycle Rally Shooting “The scene is secure,” New Mexico State Police said. May 28, 2023, 12:36 AM ET • 3 min read Three people were killed and five others were injured in a shooting at an annual motorcycle rally in Red Rock, New Mexico. “The scene is secure, no ongoing threat to …

Russia Launches Record Drone Attack on Kyiv Ahead of City’s Anniversary Celebrations Russia has launched a wave of air strikes on Kyiv on the eve of the anniversary of the city’s founding, in what officials say is the largest drone attack on the Ukrainian capital since the country’s war with Russia began. Ukraine’s Air Force has reported downing 52 out …

10 Surprising Ways Your Government Works For You As citizens, it is crucial that we understand how our government works and how it impacts our lives. We often think that the government only increases taxes and imposes restrictions, but there are a plethora of upsides that we don’t realize. Here are ten surprising ways your government works for you: Public …

After several weeks of tense negotiations, President Joe Biden and House Republicans have reached an agreement in principle to raise the debt ceiling and cap spending. However, the drama is far from over, as lawmakers on each side of the aisle must convince enough of their members to vote for the agreement, which contains provisions that not all of them …

Deal Reached to Raise Federal Government’s Debt Ceiling After months of stalemate, U.S. President Joe Biden and top congressional Republican Kevin McCarthy have reached a tentative deal to raise the federal government’s $31.4 trillion debt ceiling, according to two sources familiar with the negotiations. However, the deal still faces a challenging path to pass through Congress before the United States …

President Joe Biden and top Republican Kevin McCarthy have reached a tentative deal to raise the federal government’s debt ceiling. The deal was announced without any celebration as negotiations have been tense. The deal will raise the debt limit for two years while capping spending over that time, clawing back unused COVID funds, speeding up the permitting process for some …

Adopting Ranked Choice Voting for Presidential Primaries As the chair of the Ethics & Elections Committee in Springfield, I’m proud to be sponsoring an initiative to adopt Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in presidential primaries in Illinois to ensure that no votes go to waste and that we elect better and more prepared candidates for the general election. The Problem with …