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Outdated IT systems threaten UK food security and air quality, say MPs

Some systems at Defra are so old they have no protection from cyber-attacks, says public accounts committee

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2023

Of course the BBC needs to change – but Britain must decide what kind of broadcaster it really wants

Debates over funding and leadership are vital, but let’s first decide what the corporation is for and what we want it to do, says former BBC director general Tony Hall

The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2023

IT raids on West Bengal PAC chairman’s home sparks debate on MLA’s political affiliation

 In October 2021, Krishna Kalyani joined the Trinamool Congress.

The Hindu · May 3, 2023

BOLD PAC aims to elect more Latinas to the House and Senate - Roll Call

A record number won seats in the 118th Congress, but a Democratic political action committee is hoping to reach a new milestone in 2024. 

Roll Call · Apr 14, 2023

Philadelphia has never had a 'dark money' group play a big role in a mayor's race. Until now

PHILADELPHIA — The "dark money" era of Philadelphia politics has officially begun.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 12, 2023

4 questions with Jane Fonda about the Philly mayor's race

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphians are often a little skeptical when Hollywood is involved.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 11, 2023

The Philadelphia Board of Ethics is accusing mayoral candidate Jeff Brown of illegally coordinating with a super PAC

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Board of Ethics on Monday sued a political committee and a nonprofit supporting Jeff Brown’s bid for mayor and accused Brown of violating the city’s campaign finance law by illegally coordinating with those groups, which are supposed to operate independently from his campaign.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 11, 2023

Repeat of Passport Office delays looms after failure to address issues, say MPs

Bosses showed ‘lack of curiosity’ about human impact of backlog, says public accounts committee member

The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2023

Hundreds of thousands of British travellers failed by Passport Office delays, according to damning MPs’ report

People were unable to travel for family emergencies and lost money due to ‘frustrating’ situation

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023

‘Boogeyman’: Why Republicans invoke Soros to defend Trump

Right-wing claims about liberal donor being behind former US president’s charges are a conspiracy theory, critics say.

Al Jazeera · Apr 5, 2023