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What’s the story?

\nThe U.S. announced it will send battle tanks to Ukraine, following in Germany’s footsteps, to support the nation's fight against Russia’s attacks. \n
Germany made it clear that it would only send its Leopard 2 tanks if the U.S. sent its powerful M1 Abrams tanks, which the American government agreed to do. Germany will also allow other European countries to send German-made tanks to the battleground.
Ukraine has been lobbying the Western allies for months to send military equipment and finally reached a successful deal with Germany and the U.S.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky called this agreement “an important step on the path to victory.” He continued:

“Today the free world is united as never before for a common goal - liberation of Ukraine.”

President Biden said at a White House press conference:

“These tanks are further evidence of our enduring, unflagging commitment to Ukraine and our confidence in the skill of Ukrainian forces.”

Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany said:

“We’re talking about very effective weapons systems here, and it’s proper that we never provide those weapons systems alone, but always in close cooperation.”

What’s next?

Germany’s first Leopard could take months to arrive, and the U.S.'s Abrams even longer. Additionally, Ukrainian troops still need to be trained to use this heavy machinery.
The U.S. agreed to send 31 tanks, and Germany agreed to 14, but Ukraine says it needs hundreds of these powerful weapons to defeat Russian forces. While the allies’ tanks are far less than what Ukraine needs, their decision to send materials opens the door for a dozen other European countries to provide their own weaponry.
Military experts say that additional resources from other allies could help Ukraine defeat Russian forces successfully.

Support from the allies

NATO allies applauded the U.S. and Germany’s announcements.
Jens Stoltenberg, NATO’s secretary general, said:

“At a critical moment in Russia’s war, these can help Ukraine to defend itself, win and prevail as an independent nation.”

Similarly, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of Britain said that Germany made the right choice. Mateusz Marawiecki, Poland’s prime minister, called Germany’s delivery of Leopards a big step. Marawiecki proclaimed:

“Together we are stronger…We will not stand idly by and watch Ukraine bleed to death. Ukraine and Europe will win this war…”

Russia’s response

Russia condemned the agreement and promised to destroy any tanks sent to Ukraine. Russia’s German ambassador, Sergey Yuryevitch Nechayev, stated that Ukrainian allies made an “extremely dangerous decision” by agreeing to send weapons, which will “[take] the conflict to a new level of confrontation.”
Biden responded, saying that the tanks would not escalate the situation. He continued:

“There is no offensive threat to Russia. If Russian troops return to Russia, where they belong, this war would be over today.”

Additionally, Berlin has been accused of abandoning a “historical responsibility to Russia,” which was a significant reason for Germany's hesitation to send tanks to Ukraine.

Do you think the U.S. should be doing more or less to aid Ukraine?

—Jamie Epstein

(Photo credit: Flickr/andrewserd)

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What’s the story?

\nThe U.S. announced it will send battle tanks to Ukraine, following in Germany’s footsteps, to support the nation's fight against Russia’s attacks. \n
Germany made it clear that it would only send its Leopard 2 tanks if the U.S. sent its powerful M1 Abrams tanks, which the American government agreed to do. Germany will also allow other European countries to send German-made tanks to the battleground.
Ukraine has been lobbying the Western allies for months to send military equipment and finally reached a successful deal with Germany and the U.S.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky called this agreement “an important step on the path to victory.” He continued:

“Today the free world is united as never before for a common goal - liberation of Ukraine.”

President Biden said at a White House press conference:

“These tanks are further evidence of our enduring, unflagging commitment to Ukraine and our confidence in the skill of Ukrainian forces.”

Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany said:

“We’re talking about very effective weapons systems here, and it’s proper that we never provide those weapons systems alone, but always in close cooperation.”

What’s next?

Germany’s first Leopard could take months to arrive, and the U.S.'s Abrams even longer. Additionally, Ukrainian troops still need to be trained to use this heavy machinery.
The U.S. agreed to send 31 tanks, and Germany agreed to 14, but Ukraine says it needs hundreds of these powerful weapons to defeat Russian forces. While the allies’ tanks are far less than what Ukraine needs, their decision to send materials opens the door for a dozen other European countries to provide their own weaponry.
Military experts say that additional resources from other allies could help Ukraine defeat Russian forces successfully.

Support from the allies

NATO allies applauded the U.S. and Germany’s announcements.
Jens Stoltenberg, NATO’s secretary general, said:

“At a critical moment in Russia’s war, these can help Ukraine to defend itself, win and prevail as an independent nation.”

Similarly, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of Britain said that Germany made the right choice. Mateusz Marawiecki, Poland’s prime minister, called Germany’s delivery of Leopards a big step. Marawiecki proclaimed:

“Together we are stronger…We will not stand idly by and watch Ukraine bleed to death. Ukraine and Europe will win this war…”

Russia’s response

Russia condemned the agreement and promised to destroy any tanks sent to Ukraine. Russia’s German ambassador, Sergey Yuryevitch Nechayev, stated that Ukrainian allies made an “extremely dangerous decision” by agreeing to send weapons, which will “[take] the conflict to a new level of confrontation.”
Biden responded, saying that the tanks would not escalate the situation. He continued:

“There is no offensive threat to Russia. If Russian troops return to Russia, where they belong, this war would be over today.”

Additionally, Berlin has been accused of abandoning a “historical responsibility to Russia,” which was a significant reason for Germany's hesitation to send tanks to Ukraine.

Do you think the U.S. should be doing more or less to aid Ukraine?

—Jamie Epstein

(Photo credit: Flickr/andrewserd)

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Please join us for our next installment of Conversations with Secretary Mark Esper featuring Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė.

As a NATO member state, Lithuania is on the frontline for the alliance against Russia and is one of the most vocal advocates for a united effort to counter the Kremlin’s foreign aggression. Lithuania also hosts one of NATO’s multinational battlegroups which helps to provide strong deterrence and defense for the whole alliance. These types of actions demonstrate Lithuania’s solidarity, determination, and ability to defend NATO members’ territory and populations.

To further the conversation on this issue, the McCain Institute seeks to convene experts to discuss the United States’ strategic security partnerships and how they address some of the most pressing challenges of our time – an increasingly aggressive Russian state, mounting international authoritarianism, the global plague of disinformation, and strategic competition. This event is part of a public conversation series between Dr. Mark T. Esper, the John McCain distinguished fellow and former U.S. secretary of defense, and experts on various issues related to challenges and threats to U.S. national security.

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Dr. Mark T. Esper, John McCain Distinguished Fellow and Former US Secretary of Defense

@MarkTEsper

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Ingrida Šimonytė, Prime Minister of Lithuania

@IngridaSimonyte

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MODERATOR:

Dr. Mark T. Esper, John McCain Distinguished Fellow and Former US Secretary of Defense

@MarkTEsper

PANELISTS:

Ingrida Šimonytė, Prime Minister of Lithuania

@IngridaSimonyte

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Tune in to hear Chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, Bill Gates, discuss the infamous Eastman Memos and how they were used by President Donald Trump to attempt to seize election materials and tools following the 2020 election. Bill was re-elected to another four-year term on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors in 2020. Maricopa County is the fourth largest county in the United States with a population of over 4.5 million people. Bill represents over 900,000 residents as a Maricopa County Supervisor. He was first elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2016. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Board, a position he held in 2019 when, among other things, Bill negotiated a re-organization of the Maricopa County Elections Department with then-Maricopa County Recorder Adrian Fontes. Prior to joining the Board of Supervisors, Bill served on the Phoenix City Council from 2009-2016, including a stint as Vice Mayor in 2013.

We Hold These Truth’s Ask the Expert Series brings you answers from a diverse group of leaders in their fields of study and practice on issues affecting American democracy. These short videos are part of a broader panel conversation which are hosted by the McCain Institute’s Defending American Democracy Series – an event series focused on restoring faith in fact-based journalism and countering mis- and disinformation.

This panel is part of the Defending American Democracy series with support from The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

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This panel is part of the Defending American Democracy series with support from The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

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Almost two years ago, we made the call for Mavericks – people who challenge the status quo; people who defend the dignity of all; and people who work in service of a cause greater than oneself. Thousands, maybe millions, have answered the call.

As the 2020 Election approaches, we need mavericks more than ever before. Like the original maverick, Senator John McCain, we ask you to use your vote to challenge the status quo, defend the dignity of all people and support causes greater than one’s self.

Watch the video and let us know how you plan on Maverick Voting. Post your responses and videos here and/or on Twitter and Facebook pages and take the pledge if you haven’t already at https://www.mavericksneeded.org/.

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The second annual John McCain Prize for Leadership in Public Service has been awarded to the people of Hong Kong in recognition of their fight for democracy. The award, which was presented to the people of Lesbos, Greece, last year was presented this year to former lawmaker Emily Lau Wai-hing and activist Figo Chan Ho-wun on Saturday, November 23rd. The two accepted the award from Cindy McCain, the wife of late Senator John McCain, alongside the Halifax Security Forum, on behalf of all protesters in Hong Kong.

Giving this award to the people of Hong Kong makes the Halifax Security Forum—a network of international experts, academics, military officials, entrepreneurs and authors—the first international organization to recognize the struggles of the city’s people. This certainly comes at a delicate time: last week, the US Congress almost unanimously voted to pass the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act. This act would impose stricter monitoring of Hong Kong and, should any action be taken by the government to erode at the city’s freedoms, sanctions against China. President Trump, who has been in the process of working out a new trade deal with Beijing as a focal point of his re-election campaign, has yet to comment on whether he will sign the act into law or not.

In this context, the Halifax Forum’s recognition of the Hong Kongese could be seen as a challenge to Beijing itself. However, the Forum stands firm in its decision. Cindy McCain, who is also a board member of the Forum, said that she hopes “this tribute to those who are struggling for their rights in Hong Kong will encourage more people around the world to raise their voices in support of their cause, especially in my country’s government. They are fighting for something larger than themselves.”

Article: People of Hong Kong awarded 2019 John McCain Prize for Leadership in Public Service – an honour that comes at delicate time in US-China relations

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The ongoing impeachment hearings in Washington, DC have had the unintended consequence of dragging down the morale of America’s foreign service as U.S. diplomats have been caught up in the partisan crossfire. To remedy this, four members of congress, two Republicans and two Democrats, have announced the creation of the Diplomacy Caucus. The caucus will bring together lawmakers of both parties in the interest of strengthening the U.S. diplomatic corps through legislation. Do you feel that America’s public servants are being protected enough by Congress, or is the creation of this caucus a necessity?

Article: With State Department Under Fire, Lawmakers Form a Diplomacy Caucus

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Peru is facing a reckoning of its political future as violence and protests spread throughout the country, recently erupting in the heart of Peru's tourism region.

Spreading Violence

\nOver 55 people have died so far in clashes between protestors and police, with human rights groups decrying the disproportionate use of force used by the police.
Violent protests and social unrest have spread from Lima to Cusco and the Southern heartland of Peru's tourism region, leading to the evacuation of 400 tourists from Machu Picchu.

What Protesters Want

Protestors in Lima and the Andean highlands, are demanding Congress be shut down and for President Boluarte to resign immediately.\n
Protestors want general elections to be held immediately, three years ahead of schedule.
Congress, under pressure, has voted to bring forward elections to April 2024, but this is far too late for the protesters, who consider Boluarte and Congress itself to be illegitimate.

Democracy Under Pressure

The fast paced events that have seized Peru this winter have a long history in the country. Besides Castillo, one other president has been impeached and two have resigned since 2018 alone.
\nThree out of four Peruvians disapproved of Castillo's presidency, and Boluarte's ascension to the role has proven just as divisive and unpopular.
Most Peruvians were not in favor of Castillo's attempt to suspend the constitution, but they also disapprove of Congress, which is rife with corruption and self-serving officials and factions.
\n Foreign Policy has described Peru's various branches of government as having the legislative tools to overpower and undermine other branches of government, leading to ceaseless hostilities and standstills. For example. the president needs only two no confidence votes from legislators to shut Congress down.\n
\nForeign Affairs points out that democratic processes might still be a long way off in Peru:

\"It is too easy for Congress to impeach the president and for the president to shut down Congress. Until reforms prevent the president and Congress from abusing their powers to rein in each other, Peru will continue to spiral.\"

Should the U.S intervene? What steps can the international community take to help rebuild Peru's democratic institutions?

—Emma Kansiz

(Photo Credit: Twitter)

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Peru is facing a reckoning of its political future as violence and protests spread throughout the country, recently erupting in the heart of Peru's tourism region.

Spreading Violence

\nOver 55 people have died so far in clashes between protestors and police, with human rights groups decrying the disproportionate use of force used by the police.
Violent protests and social unrest have spread from Lima to Cusco and the Southern heartland of Peru's tourism region, leading to the evacuation of 400 tourists from Machu Picchu.

What Protesters Want

Protestors in Lima and the Andean highlands, are demanding Congress be shut down and for President Boluarte to resign immediately.\n
Protestors want general elections to be held immediately, three years ahead of schedule.
Congress, under pressure, has voted to bring forward elections to April 2024, but this is far too late for the protesters, who consider Boluarte and Congress itself to be illegitimate.

Democracy Under Pressure

The fast paced events that have seized Peru this winter have a long history in the country. Besides Castillo, one other president has been impeached and two have resigned since 2018 alone.
\nThree out of four Peruvians disapproved of Castillo's presidency, and Boluarte's ascension to the role has proven just as divisive and unpopular.
Most Peruvians were not in favor of Castillo's attempt to suspend the constitution, but they also disapprove of Congress, which is rife with corruption and self-serving officials and factions.
\n Foreign Policy has described Peru's various branches of government as having the legislative tools to overpower and undermine other branches of government, leading to ceaseless hostilities and standstills. For example. the president needs only two no confidence votes from legislators to shut Congress down.\n
\nForeign Affairs points out that democratic processes might still be a long way off in Peru:

\"It is too easy for Congress to impeach the president and for the president to shut down Congress. Until reforms prevent the president and Congress from abusing their powers to rein in each other, Peru will continue to spiral.\"

Should the U.S intervene? What steps can the international community take to help rebuild Peru's democratic institutions?

—Emma Kansiz

(Photo Credit: Twitter)

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A series of unprecedented Ukrainian drone strikes hit three targets deep inside Russian territory this week, nine months into the war that has upended regional and global geopolitics.

Ukrainian Drone Strikes

\nThe latest drone strike hit an oil facility near an airfield 80 miles from the Ukrainian border, in the Kursk region of Russia. There were no fatalities.\n
\nThe two attacks on Monday, however, left three dead and four wounded at the Dyagilevo base, 300 miles from the border. Dyagilevo lies only 100 miles from the Russian capital, Moscow, creating what some commentators have called a “psychological blow”. \n
Engels base, 370 miles from the border, was also attacked on Monday. The base is used to store the nuclear-capable strategic bombers that have been responsible for many of the air strikes on Ukraine.
\nThe drones were launched from Ukrainian territory, but an anonymous source has also claimed that special forces close to the base helped guide the drones to their final target.\n
Ukraine has not claimed responsibility for the strikes, nor have they denied involvement.

Russia’s Reaction

According to Russian security forces, the drones were intercepted and were found to be Soviet-era jet drones.
\nThe attack was followed by a barrage of cruise missile attacks by Russian forces on Ukrainian targets, which included civilians, and led to multiple fatalities. The Russian attacks have left half of Kyiv without electricity. \n
\nVladimir Putin made a cryptic comment following the attack, threatening to take drastic measures to protect Russian territory, prompting fears of a nuclear retaliation. \n
Statements aside, the attack has led analysts to speculate about the vulnerability and geographical insecurity of Russia’s strategic military bases.

Global Reaction

\nUkraine’s supporters have avoided supplying the besieged country with weapons so as to avoid escalating the war, but these attacks demonstrate Ukraine’s willingness to take bold offensive measures. \n
\nThe global communities resistance to supplying Ukraine with long-range weapons has not deterred them. Ukroboronprom, the state-owned weapons manufacturer is completing the development of a new drone equipped with a 165-pound warhead and a range of 600 miles.\n

—Emma Kansiz

(Photo Credit: Twitter)

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A series of unprecedented Ukrainian drone strikes hit three targets deep inside Russian territory this week, nine months into the war that has upended regional and global geopolitics.

Ukrainian Drone Strikes

\nThe latest drone strike hit an oil facility near an airfield 80 miles from the Ukrainian border, in the Kursk region of Russia. There were no fatalities.\n
\nThe two attacks on Monday, however, left three dead and four wounded at the Dyagilevo base, 300 miles from the border. Dyagilevo lies only 100 miles from the Russian capital, Moscow, creating what some commentators have called a “psychological blow”. \n
Engels base, 370 miles from the border, was also attacked on Monday. The base is used to store the nuclear-capable strategic bombers that have been responsible for many of the air strikes on Ukraine.
\nThe drones were launched from Ukrainian territory, but an anonymous source has also claimed that special forces close to the base helped guide the drones to their final target.\n
Ukraine has not claimed responsibility for the strikes, nor have they denied involvement.

Russia’s Reaction

According to Russian security forces, the drones were intercepted and were found to be Soviet-era jet drones.
\nThe attack was followed by a barrage of cruise missile attacks by Russian forces on Ukrainian targets, which included civilians, and led to multiple fatalities. The Russian attacks have left half of Kyiv without electricity. \n
\nVladimir Putin made a cryptic comment following the attack, threatening to take drastic measures to protect Russian territory, prompting fears of a nuclear retaliation. \n
Statements aside, the attack has led analysts to speculate about the vulnerability and geographical insecurity of Russia’s strategic military bases.

Global Reaction

\nUkraine’s supporters have avoided supplying the besieged country with weapons so as to avoid escalating the war, but these attacks demonstrate Ukraine’s willingness to take bold offensive measures. \n
\nThe global communities resistance to supplying Ukraine with long-range weapons has not deterred them. Ukroboronprom, the state-owned weapons manufacturer is completing the development of a new drone equipped with a 165-pound warhead and a range of 600 miles.\n

—Emma Kansiz

(Photo Credit: Twitter)

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Tune in to hear Brian Corley discuss the difference between Russia’s attempts to manipulate the 2016 Presidential election and mis-, dis-, and mal-information (\"MDM\") used in the 2020 election. Corley has served as the Supervisor of Elections for Pasco County, FL since 2007 and in that time has presided over 70 elections with more than 2 million votes cast. During his tenure, the Pasco County Election’s office continues to be recognized for innovation, efficiency, and transparency in serving the voters. He previously served in senior managerial positions with the Pasco County Clerk of the Circuit Court, as well as the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office.

He is a state-certified election administrator by the Florida Department of State and is the past president of the Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections. He has testified numerous times before Florida Legislative Senate and House committees on election and voting related issues.

Nationally, Corley has been a featured speaker and panelist with such organizations as The Bi-Partisan Policy Center, The Elections Assistance Commission, The International Association of Government Officials, The Center for Internet Security, The Pew Charitable Trusts “Voting Information Project” Committee, The National Election Center (Election Cybersecurity Taskforce), the “Vote at Home” Advisory Council, the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Government Operations and is an instructor with the Florida Certified Election Professional Program.

This panel is part of the Defending American Democracy series with support from The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

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This panel is part of the Defending American Democracy series with support from The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

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Republican Representative Jim Banks responded to September’s climate protests by introducing a bill that would force arrested protestors to pay for police overtime.

Rep. Banks (R-Ind.) said \"Hoosier taxpayers shouldn't be on the hook for illegal protests — it is a violation of their 1st Amendment rights.”

Despite Banks’ statements, such a bill would erode First Amendment protections and make citizens less likely to protest.

\nArticle: GOP lawmaker to introduce bill requiring arrested DC protesters pay for police overtime\n

Banks claims that this bill would not prohibit other demonstrations or protests, but historically speaking, many of our nation’s most important civil rights victories have come from protests that led to arrests. It seems likely that adding financial responsibility on top of the threat of arrest may prevent would-be-activists from participating in future protests.

Is this an intimidation tactic? If so, is it a violation of our First Amendment rights?

What do you think? Should activists ever be on the hook for police overtime?

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Republican Representative Jim Banks responded to September’s climate protests by introducing a bill that would force arrested protestors to pay for police overtime.

Rep. Banks (R-Ind.) said \"Hoosier taxpayers shouldn't be on the hook for illegal protests — it is a violation of their 1st Amendment rights.”

Despite Banks’ statements, such a bill would erode First Amendment protections and make citizens less likely to protest.

\nArticle: GOP lawmaker to introduce bill requiring arrested DC protesters pay for police overtime\n

Is this an intimidation tactic? If so, is it a violation of our First Amendment rights?

What do you think? Should activists ever be on the hook for police overtime?

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California recently became the second state to pass a bill restricting the use of “deepfake” technology to spread false information about political candidates.

Specifically, the bill applies to instances where deepfake technology is used to intentionally spread false information about a candidate within 60 days of an election.

The bill includes exceptions for parody and satire, as well as cases where the broadcaster or publisher makes it clear that the media has been manipulated.

Article: California Becomes The Second State To Restrict Political “Deepfakes”

The bill has already drawn harsh criticism from free speech advocates, including the ACLU, who claimed \"this bill will not solve the problem of deceptive political videos; it will only result in voter confusion, malicious litigation, and repression of free speech.”

It’s worth noting that libel and defamation have never been protected by the first amendment, and many deepfake videos could be classified as libel or defamation.

Do you think outlawing deepfake videos is an attack on the first amendment? Can we stop the spread of misinformation without relying on censorship? Let us know in the comments below.

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California recently became the second state to pass a bill restricting the use of “deepfake” technology to spread false information about political candidates.

Specifically, the bill applies to instances where deepfake technology is used to intentionally spread false information about a candidate within 60 days of an election.

The bill includes exceptions for parody and satire, as well as cases where the broadcaster or publisher makes it clear that the media has been manipulated.

Article: California Becomes The Second State To Restrict Political “Deepfakes”

It’s worth noting that libel and defamation have never been protected by the first amendment, and many deepfake videos could be classified as libel or defamation.

Do you think outlawing deepfake videos is an attack on the first amendment? Can we stop the spread of misinformation without relying on censorship? Let us know in the comments below.

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Illinois - IL Chicago Tribune

Idaho - ID Idaho Statesman

Indiana - IN Indianapolis Star

Iowa - IA The Des Moines Register

Kansas - KS Wichita Eagle

Michigan - MI Detroit News

Minnesota - MN Duluth News Tribune

Montana - MT Billings Gazette

Missouri - MO St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Nebraska - NE Lincoln Journal Star

Wyoming - WY Casper Star-Tribune

Ohio - OH Cincinnati Enquirer

Wisconsin - WI Wisconsin State Journal

North Dakota - ND Bismarck Tribune

South Dakota - SD Rapid City Journal

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Illinois - IL Chicago Tribune

Idaho - ID Idaho Statesman

Indiana - IN Indianapolis Star

Iowa - IA The Des Moines Register

Kansas - KS Wichita Eagle

Michigan - MI Detroit News

Minnesota - MN Duluth News Tribune

Montana - MT Billings Gazette

Missouri - MO St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Nebraska - NE Lincoln Journal Star

Wyoming - WY Casper Star-Tribune

Ohio - OH Cincinnati Enquirer

Wisconsin - WI Wisconsin State Journal

North Dakota - ND Bismarck Tribune

South Dakota - SD Rapid City Journal

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After the deadly attack on an apartment building that killed over 44 people in Dnipro on Saturday, Western allies might be ready to reconsider their reluctance to provide Ukraine with tanks for its counteroffensive against Russia.

Why Ukraine Wants Tanks

Ukraine has been imploring its allies for tanks since the beginning of the war, and its allies have thus far been reluctant to provide them, fearing that the move could provoke heightened Russian aggression, or the expansion of the war's front.
Ukraine has stated that U.S M1 Abrams tanks and Germany's Leopard 2's could give it an advantage over Russian hardware, and would be an improvement over the Soviet-era T-72 tanks they have been using up until this point.
\nA soldier named Bogdan, fighting in the besieged Donbas region, told BBC, \"Leopards, Challengers, Abrams - any foreign tank is good for us! I think we need at least 300. And we need them now!\" \n
\nKyiv says a fleet of Western battle tanks would give it the advantage it needs to turn the tide of the war.\n

What's Next

John E. Herbst, senior director of the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center and a former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, told CNBC, “My understanding is that a deal has essentially been worked out.\"
This past weekend, the U.K decided to provide fourteen Challenger 2's to Ukraine.
\nPoland and Finland have said that they will send Leopards if Berlin gives re-export approval, which it has not authorized as of yet.\n
Germany has been the main holdout in providing tanks to Ukraine, but they may be reconsidering. They announced that the provision of tanks is the first point in the agenda of the new defence minister, Boris Pistorius.
Ukrainian officials are meeting with Western allies in Germany on Friday to discuss the countries military needs and strategy moving forward. Germany is under pressure to provide support.\n

—Emma Kansiz

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After the deadly attack on an apartment building that killed over 44 people in Dnipro on Saturday, Western allies might be ready to reconsider their reluctance to provide Ukraine with tanks for its counteroffensive against Russia.

Why Ukraine Wants Tanks

Ukraine has been imploring its allies for tanks since the beginning of the war, and its allies have thus far been reluctant to provide them, fearing that the move could provoke heightened Russian aggression, or the expansion of the war's front.
Ukraine has stated that U.S M1 Abrams tanks and Germany's Leopard 2's could give it an advantage over Russian hardware, and would be an improvement over the Soviet-era T-72 tanks they have been using up until this point.
\nA soldier named Bogdan, fighting in the besieged Donbas region, told BBC, \"Leopards, Challengers, Abrams - any foreign tank is good for us! I think we need at least 300. And we need them now!\" \n
\nKyiv says a fleet of Western battle tanks would give it the advantage it needs to turn the tide of the war.\n

What's Next

John E. Herbst, senior director of the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center and a former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, told CNBC, “My understanding is that a deal has essentially been worked out.\"
This past weekend, the U.K decided to provide fourteen Challenger 2's to Ukraine.
\nPoland and Finland have said that they will send Leopards if Berlin gives re-export approval, which it has not authorized as of yet.\n
Germany has been the main holdout in providing tanks to Ukraine, but they may be reconsidering. They announced that the provision of tanks is the first point in the agenda of the new defence minister, Boris Pistorius.
Ukrainian officials are meeting with Western allies in Germany on Friday to discuss the countries military needs and strategy moving forward. Germany is under pressure to provide support.\n

—Emma Kansiz

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What is it?

\nToday, December 6th, 2022, is the Georgia runoff election between Republican Herschel Walker and Democrat Raphael Warnock for a seat in the US Senate. The race for this seat is particularly consequential as a Warnock win would grant Democrats a 51-49 majority in the Senate, allowing them a greater ability to control bills. On the other hand, a Walker win would maintain the current 50-50 split between parties. Polls will remain open until 7 pm today; at that time, all mail-in ballots must also be dropped off. \n
Among the current Democrats in the Senate, two Senators, Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, are known to vote against their party from time to time. If the Democrats secure the Georgia seat, the party will have a better chance of passing bills even with the opposition of Manchin or Sinema.
\nThe party that wins the seat will strongly influence the Biden administration’s ability to confirm judicial nominees. This will have strong ramifications for the judiciary far beyond the end of the Administration’s first term in January 2025. \n

Why is it important?

If you are a Georgia voter, this is your opportunity to determine whether Warnock or Walker represents you in the Senate. Voting is an individual action that helps maintain and promote American democracy.
The outcome of the Georgia midterm election will be instrumental in determining the extent to which the Biden Administration’s agenda is successfully pursued. Georgia’s second senator will fundamentally determine the legislative course of the 118th Congress.

What can you do?

\nIf you are a Georgia voter, find your polling place here. \n
\nRead about the runoff elections and its implications using live news feeds. \n
\nEnsure that you are consuming verified election media and check your sources for mis-, dis-, and mal-information (MDM.) \n

Authored by Anna Cohen

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What is it?

\nToday, December 6th, 2022, is the Georgia runoff election between Republican Herschel Walker and Democrat Raphael Warnock for a seat in the US Senate. The race for this seat is particularly consequential as a Warnock win would grant Democrats a 51-49 majority in the Senate, allowing them a greater ability to control bills. On the other hand, a Walker win would maintain the current 50-50 split between parties. Polls will remain open until 7 pm today; at that time, all mail-in ballots must also be dropped off. \n
Among the current Democrats in the Senate, two Senators, Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, are known to vote against their party from time to time. If the Democrats secure the Georgia seat, the party will have a better chance of passing bills even with the opposition of Manchin or Sinema.
\nThe party that wins the seat will strongly influence the Biden administration’s ability to confirm judicial nominees. This will have strong ramifications for the judiciary far beyond the end of the Administration’s first term in January 2025. \n

Why is it important?

If you are a Georgia voter, this is your opportunity to determine whether Warnock or Walker represents you in the Senate. Voting is an individual action that helps maintain and promote American democracy.
The outcome of the Georgia midterm election will be instrumental in determining the extent to which the Biden Administration’s agenda is successfully pursued. Georgia’s second senator will fundamentally determine the legislative course of the 118th Congress.

What can you do?

\nIf you are a Georgia voter, find your polling place here. \n
\nRead about the runoff elections and its implications using live news feeds. \n
\nEnsure that you are consuming verified election media and check your sources for mis-, dis-, and mal-information (MDM.) \n

Authored by Anna Cohen

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Tune in to hear Secretary of State of Michigan Jocelyn Benson discuss the ways to combat electoral Mis-, Dis-, and Mal-information (\"MDM\"). Secretary Benson is Michigan’s 43rd Secretary of State. In this role, she is focused on ensuring elections are secure and accessible and dramatically improving customer experiences for all who interact with her offices. A graduate of Harvard Law School and expert on civil rights law, education law and election law, Benson served as dean of Wayne State University Law School in Detroit. When she was appointed dean at age 36, she became the youngest woman in U.S. history to lead a top-100, accredited law school. She continues to serve as vice chair of the advisory board for the Levin Center at Wayne Law, which she founded with former U.S. Sen. Carl Levin. Previously, Benson was an associate professor and associate director of Wayne Law’s Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights.

\nArticle: Denver Police Agree to First Amendment Training After Unlawful Arrest of Journalist\n

The right to record police officers have been repeatedly upheld by the courts as an essential element of free speech and free press.

After a 7 month internal investigation, the Denver Police Department agreed to provide First Amendment training for their officers, specifically conceding the right to photograph and record in public.

Is this a win for free speech? Let us know in the comments below.

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\nArticle: Denver Police Agree to First Amendment Training After Unlawful Arrest of Journalist\n

The right to record police officers have been repeatedly upheld by the courts as an essential element of free speech and free press.

Is this a win for free speech? Let us know in the comments below.

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Region: North East

New Hampshire - NH Concord Monitor

New York - NY New York Times

Massachusetts - MA Boston Globe

Connecticut - CT Hartford Courant

Delaware - DE The News Journal

Maine - ME Portland Press Herald

Maryland - MD Maryland Independent

Pennsylvania - PA York Dispatch

Rhode Island - RI The Providence Journal

Vermont - VT Burlington Free Press

West Virginia - WV The Herald-Dispatch

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Region: North East

New Hampshire - NH Concord Monitor

New York - NY New York Times

Massachusetts - MA Boston Globe

Connecticut - CT Hartford Courant

Delaware - DE The News Journal

Maine - ME Portland Press Herald

Maryland - MD Maryland Independent

Pennsylvania - PA York Dispatch

Rhode Island - RI The Providence Journal

Vermont - VT Burlington Free Press

West Virginia - WV The Herald-Dispatch

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The key priority for Biden during today's North American Leader's Summit is to stem the tide of migrants trying to enter the U.S illegally, and to establish legal means by which they can immigrate.

A Focus on Immigration

The summit will be a policy and strategy meeting between Biden, Justin Trudeau, and Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.\n
The talks come at a time of heightened migrant movement in the hemisphere, with thousands fleeing poverty and violence at home.
Tuesday's summit is a reflection of the three leader's commitment to forging a regional response to migration, and sharing responsibility for monitoring the flow of people seeking asylum or a new start.

New Initiatives

A senior official in the Biden administration told CNN: “The US, Mexico, and Canada will all commit to making it possible for migrants to access our legal pathways through one platform.”\n
\nBiden is expected to launch a virtual platform that will serve as a resource for prospective migrants to learn about legal pathways for immigration and learn about their eligibility. \n
\nThis initiative will involve the opening a resource center in Tapachula, in southern Mexico, according to officials in the administration. \n
\nBiden's administration wants to counter the misinformation that is provided by people smugglers, who often mislead migrants about American immigration policies and the difficulty of the journey. \n
Some immigration advocates are worried that the portal system will be \"inaccessible\" to people facing poverty or housing insecurity.

—Emma Kansiz

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The key priority for Biden during today's North American Leader's Summit is to stem the tide of migrants trying to enter the U.S illegally, and to establish legal means by which they can immigrate.

A Focus on Immigration

The summit will be a policy and strategy meeting between Biden, Justin Trudeau, and Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.\n
The talks come at a time of heightened migrant movement in the hemisphere, with thousands fleeing poverty and violence at home.
Tuesday's summit is a reflection of the three leader's commitment to forging a regional response to migration, and sharing responsibility for monitoring the flow of people seeking asylum or a new start.

New Initiatives

A senior official in the Biden administration told CNN: “The US, Mexico, and Canada will all commit to making it possible for migrants to access our legal pathways through one platform.”\n
\nBiden is expected to launch a virtual platform that will serve as a resource for prospective migrants to learn about legal pathways for immigration and learn about their eligibility. \n
\nThis initiative will involve the opening a resource center in Tapachula, in southern Mexico, according to officials in the administration. \n
\nBiden's administration wants to counter the misinformation that is provided by people smugglers, who often mislead migrants about American immigration policies and the difficulty of the journey. \n
Some immigration advocates are worried that the portal system will be \"inaccessible\" to people facing poverty or housing insecurity.

—Emma Kansiz

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