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Democrats Should Stop Pushing a Higher Corporate Tax Rate

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Democrats Should Stop Pushing a Higher Corporate Tax Rate

President Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders are advocating for raising the corporate tax rate to help working families, but economic research shows that this would actually harm working people. Studies have shown that a higher corporate tax rate leads to lower wages, higher prices, and reduced retirement savings for everyday Americans. The 2017 tax cuts resulted in benefits for working people, including lower unemployment rates and increased wages. Increasing the corporate tax rate would also lead to higher taxes on pensions and retirement savings for many Americans. Experts agree that raising the corporate tax rate is the most economically harmful tax increase, hurting investment, growth, productivity, workers, consumers, and savers.

Our View: Political pension overhaul long overdue

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Our View: Political pension overhaul long overdue

Fact: The Cyprus Supreme Court ruled that a pension is a property right of the recipient that cannot be cancelled.

Hundreds of Turkish Cypriots protest against , ‘govt’

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Hundreds of Turkish Cypriots protest against , ‘govt’

Fact: Hundreds of Turkish Cypriots took to the streets to protest against the north’s ‘government’.

Colorado paramedic to be sentenced in Elijah McClain’s death, bringing case to a close

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Colorado paramedic to be sentenced in Elijah McClain’s death, bringing case to a close

A paramedic in Colorado is set to be sentenced for his involvement in the death of Elijah McClain, a young Black man who died after being put in a chokehold by police and injected with ketamine. The sentencing closes out the legal proceedings related to McClain’s death, which led to significant police reforms in Colorado, including banning chokeholds and prohibiting police from pressuring paramedics to use ketamine on suspects. The case has also highlighted the importance of district attorney races in holding law enforcement accountable.

Students block Paris’ Sciences Po university over Gaza war

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Students block Paris’ Sciences Po university over Gaza war

Students at Sciences Po in Paris blocked access to the university in protest of Israel’s actions in Gaza, demanding the institution condemn Israel. Similar demonstrations have been taking place on U.S. campuses. The students displayed Palestinian flags and wore keffiyeh head scarves as a symbol of solidarity with Gaza. They hope their protest will spread to other universities and continue until the genocide in Gaza ends. Israeli forces have killed thousands of Palestinians in Gaza, prompting international outrage and protests.

When institutions work

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When institutions work

Corruption is a common element in politics, with different countries handling corruption cases in varying ways. In Spain, the judiciary is investigating Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s wife for allegedly using her influence to secure a bailout for an airline, followed by funding for a research program. The media and judges will ultimately decide the outcome, and despite the accusations, no defamation lawsuits have been filed. Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is facing legal troubles for illegal campaign financing, with media extensively covering the case. Sarkozy has been stripped of his political rights for three years, and no lawsuits have been filed to stop media coverage.

Parisinou not kicked out of Disy despite Elam MEP nomination

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Parisinou not kicked out of Disy despite Elam MEP nomination

Niovi Parisinou has not been expelled from Disy despite nominating Elam’s Geadis Geadi for the European Parliament elections.

Why Spain’s Prime Minister Sanchez is taking a break from public duties

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Why Spain’s Prime Minister Sanchez is taking a break from public duties

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has decided to suspend his public duties until next week to consider whether he wants to continue leading the government after a court launched a preliminary investigation against his wife, Begona Gomez. The court is investigating allegations of influence peddling and business corruption against Gomez, who is accused of using her influence to secure sponsors for a university master’s degree course. Sanchez has defended his wife, claiming she has done nothing illegal and is being attacked to weaken him politically and personally. The outcome of this investigation could lead to Sanchez remaining as prime minister, resigning, or facing a confidence vote. In Spain, corruption cases involving politicians and their associates are not uncommon, with high-profile scandals resulting in convictions.

63 vie for 6 MEP seats

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63 vie for 6 MEP seats

A total of 63 candidates are challenging the six seats allocated to Cyprus in the next European Parliament elections, which will be held on June 9.

‘Cut to the bone’ Turkish Cypriots to hold mass protest

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‘Cut to the bone’ Turkish Cypriots to hold mass protest

30 political parties, trade unions, and other organizations in the north will hold a mass protest on Friday evening. The protestors are gathering to denounce the corruption and lack of democratic values in the Turkish Cypriot leadership.