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Americans view sexual harassment as societal problem, not individual conduct
Three lawmakers have resigned on the Capitol Hill. Once a household name NBC’s “Today” anchor Matt Lauer and famous Charlie Rose of PBS Show have been fired. Harvey Weinstein, once a powerful Hollywood titan has gone...Dec 8, 2017 1176 0 -
Trump gets first major legislative victory as Senate passes huge tax plan
With a 51-49 vote, the Senate early Saturday passed legislation to introduce a huge set of changes to the tax code, giving President Donald Trump his first major legislative victory. Trump hailed the Senate vote for...Dec 2, 2017 1109 0 -
Many Americans don’t want political talk at Thanksgiving dinner table
Photo: Ms Jones from California(Our (Almost Traditional) Thanksgiving Dinner)/Wikimedia Commons A break from the ever-revolving cycle of political wrangling may be an essential part of what a holiday looks like. Sounds natural! But this may be...Nov 23, 2017 2038 0 -
Democratic and Republican choices in the never-ending election season
What makes the process a never-ending election season During his campaign for the White House Donald Trump said many times that he intended to turn the United States around. His predecessors and Washington politicians had allowed...Nov 12, 2017 1421 0 -
Ralph Northam pledges to keep Virginia diverse, inclusive
Ralph Northam speaking to Views News TV as candidate at a Pakistan Independence Day event in Virginia August 2017 Virginia’s newly elected governor Ralph Northam has pledged respect for diversity and vowed to keep the state...Nov 8, 2017 1529 0 -
Democratic Ralph Northam elected Virginia’s next governor
Photo: Ralph Northam Facebook Page Democratic Ralph Northam on Tuesday defeated Republican Ed Gillespie in a morale-boosting victory for Democrats, as voters backed Northam’s policies and agenda for development of the state. The race between the...Nov 8, 2017 1485 0 -
Virginia Gubernatorial Election: Poll sees all tied up before Tuesday’s finish line
Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Photo: Varmin/Wikimedia Commons A survey of likely voters on the eve of Virginia’s gubernatorial election finds that candidates for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general all are deadlocked. The rare neck...Nov 5, 2017 1102 0 -
Will immigrants shape Virginia’s November 7 election outcome?
Virginia’s immigrant communities are vibrant, successful and have a growing political importance that may shape the outcome of November 7 gubernatorial election like never before. More than 12 percent of the state’s population comprises foreign born...Nov 4, 2017 1316 0 -
As DACA expires, Congress must preserve the American dream in its balancing act
Photo: Views and News EDITORIAL The Trump Administration’s announcement on ending Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) has challenged Congress to enact long-delayed but badly needed immigration reform that helps all Americans. But the Republican-controlled...Sep 6, 2017 1348 0 -
AMI to host conversation on challenges facing America’s diverse communities
American Muslim Institution, a Washington D.C.-based organization devoted to fostering interfaith dialogue, will host next month a conversation with some of the top journalists on challenges facing America’s diverse communities. The event on September 9 in...Aug 16, 2017 1528 0