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52,442 | Where exactly was this mask shipment intercepted (by the US), which a German official described as a "modern act of piracy"? | <p>Somewhat <a href="https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-latest-over-90-countries-request-emergency-funds/a-53001267" rel="nofollow noreferrer">hazy news on DW</a></p>
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<p>Officials in Berlin on Friday accused the US of intercepting a shipment of 200,000 protective face masks en-route from a Chinese m... | united states china trade germany covid 19 virus | 1 | Where exactly was this mask shipment intercepted (by the US), which a German official described as a "modern act of piracy"? -- (united states china trade germany covid 19 virus)
<p>Somewhat <a href="https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-latest-over-90-countries-request-emergency-funds/a-53001267" rel="nofollow noreferrer"... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,446 | Can an EU country government force its medical doctors work with SARS-CoV2 infected patients without the proper equipment? | <p>Romania has virtually the <a href="https://www.economist.com/europe/2019/11/21/romanias-health-care-system-the-eus-worst-struggles-to-reform" rel="noreferrer">worst public health system in EU</a> and there is no surprise that it is far from being prepared for tackling the coronavirus infection.</p>

<p>On ma... | european union law covid 19 virus romania public health | 1 | Can an EU country government force its medical doctors work with SARS-CoV2 infected patients without the proper equipment? -- (european union law covid 19 virus romania public health)
<p>Romania has virtually the <a href="https://www.economist.com/europe/2019/11/21/romanias-health-care-system-the-eus-worst-struggles-to... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,456 | In most U.S. states, female genital mutilation is illegal. So why is male circumcision legal? | <hr>

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52,460 | Is there data comparing between US regions the degree of social distancing as a function of the outbreak severity? | <p>In Europe, such comparisons have been published based on data by Google, so I suspect it might available for the US too. <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-google-europe/europes-north-south-lockdown-divide-revealed-by-google-data-idUSKBN21L1US" rel="noreferrer">E.g.</a></p>
<blockquot... | united states covid 19 virus freedom of movement public health | 1 | Is there data comparing between US regions the degree of social distancing as a function of the outbreak severity? -- (united states covid 19 virus freedom of movement public health)
<p>In Europe, such comparisons have been published based on data by Google, so I suspect it might available for the US too. <a href="http... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,461 | How overcrowded are NY parks? Have they been deemed dangerously so from a public health perspective during this Covid-19 outbreak? | <p>According to a <a href="https://nypost.com/2020/04/01/people-visiting-nyc-graveyards-because-parks-too-crowded-despite-coronavirus/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">NY Post article</a>, parks in New York have become so overcrowded during this Covid-19 outbreak (supposedly because residents can't find anywhere else to go, ... | united states covid 19 virus public health new york | 1 | How overcrowded are NY parks? Have they been deemed dangerously so from a public health perspective during this Covid-19 outbreak? -- (united states covid 19 virus public health new york)
<p>According to a <a href="https://nypost.com/2020/04/01/people-visiting-nyc-graveyards-because-parks-too-crowded-despite-coronaviru... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,478 | How did Boris Johnson chair the cabinet meetings while he has COVID-19? | <p>I didn't follow the UK news closely, so please enlighten me on how cabinet meetings were conducted by Boris Johnson while he has COVID-19. All I've read on this <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-52177125" rel="nofollow noreferrer">is that</a>:</p>
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<p>Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been admi... | united kingdom covid 19 virus prime minister cabinet boris johnson | 1 | How did Boris Johnson chair the cabinet meetings while he has COVID-19? -- (united kingdom covid 19 virus prime minister cabinet boris johnson)
<p>I didn't follow the UK news closely, so please enlighten me on how cabinet meetings were conducted by Boris Johnson while he has COVID-19. All I've read on this <a href="htt... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,489 | In Queen's address on Corona Virus, does she say that Britain does not have a past it can be proud of? | <p>In the Queen's address to the Commonwealth on the Corona Virus, she says at 1:15:</p>

<p>"The pride in who we are is not a part of our past. It defines our present and our future."
What does the Queen mean by this? Is she saying that Britain does not have a past it can be proud of?</p>

<p><a hr... | monarchy | 1 | In Queen's address on Corona Virus, does she say that Britain does not have a past it can be proud of? -- (monarchy)
<p>In the Queen's address to the Commonwealth on the Corona Virus, she says at 1:15:</p>

<p>"The pride in who we are is not a part of our past. It defines our present and our future."
What d... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,492 | Why don't right-wing dictators crown themselves king? | <p>So, something that seems odd to me is that while there are a number of dictatorships around the world, very few of them have the dictator deciding to crown themselves as a monarch, despite the veneer of legitimacy that doing so might grant them (e.g. divine right to rule). The Catholic Church has been crowning monar... | monarchy dictatorship | 1 | Why don't right-wing dictators crown themselves king? -- (monarchy dictatorship)
<p>So, something that seems odd to me is that while there are a number of dictatorships around the world, very few of them have the dictator deciding to crown themselves as a monarch, despite the veneer of legitimacy that doing so might gr... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,494 | Are any countries besides China planning to use "Fangcang" hospitals to relocate those infected/suspected of Covid-19, but who have a mild illness? | <p>Somewhat <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2020/02/22/asia/china-coronavirus-roundup-intl-hnk/index.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">controversially</a>, China has had temporarily relocated those infected with Covid-19 in the Wuhan area to so-called Fangcang hospitals, large communal areas transformed into make-shift ... | china covid 19 virus comparative politics public health | 1 | Are any countries besides China planning to use "Fangcang" hospitals to relocate those infected/suspected of Covid-19, but who have a mild illness? -- (china covid 19 virus comparative politics public health)
<p>Somewhat <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2020/02/22/asia/china-coronavirus-roundup-intl-hnk/index.html" rel... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,511 | Was "The Mandate of Heaven" a theory of directly democratic revolution? | <p>The Mandate of Heaven philosophy states that if a ruler was overthrown by the people, it was Heaven executing its will - with respect to an ineffective ruler. </p>

<p>The Duke of Zhou created the idea in the 11th century BC. Secularism was certainly rare in the world, so expecting an absence of the religiou... | political theory china history direct democracy | 1 | Was "The Mandate of Heaven" a theory of directly democratic revolution? -- (political theory china history direct democracy)
<p>The Mandate of Heaven philosophy states that if a ruler was overthrown by the people, it was Heaven executing its will - with respect to an ineffective ruler. </p>

<p>The Duke of Zhou... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,522 | Did the government of Greece approve 'haircuts' on citizen's deposits to reduce the damage of the 2008 financial crisis? | <p>Some time ago I saw an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAOxVSBVBDI" rel="nofollow noreferrer">interview</a> with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andreas_Antonopoulos" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Andreas Antonopoulos</a> where he was talking about the 2008 financial crisis in Greece. During the intervie... | government greece financial crisis bailout | 1 | Did the government of Greece approve 'haircuts' on citizen's deposits to reduce the damage of the 2008 financial crisis? -- (government greece financial crisis bailout)
<p>Some time ago I saw an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAOxVSBVBDI" rel="nofollow noreferrer">interview</a> with <a href="https://en.wikipe... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,530 | Who becomes Conservative Acting Leader in the event of the Leader's death or incapacitation? | <p>In 1994, when Labour Leader John Smith suddenly died, the Deputy Leader Margaret Beckett became Acting Leader until a leadership election could take place.</p>

<p>The Conservative Party has not had a Deputy Leader since 2005. If the Leader should become permanently unavailable, who would become Acting Lead... | united kingdom conservative party | 1 | Who becomes Conservative Acting Leader in the event of the Leader's death or incapacitation? -- (united kingdom conservative party)
<p>In 1994, when Labour Leader John Smith suddenly died, the Deputy Leader Margaret Beckett became Acting Leader until a leadership election could take place.</p>

<p>The Conservat... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,537 | Why did Wisconsin Republicans oppose postponing the April 7th election despite COVID-19 shutting down nearly all polling places? | <p>After last minute, party-line decisions by the US and Wisconsin Supreme Courts, Wisconsin will hold their presidential primary and a hotly-contested Supreme Court election tomorrow (April 7th) despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The state's Democratic governor has been pushing to delay the election and/or extend ... | united states election voting republican party voter turnout | 1 | Why did Wisconsin Republicans oppose postponing the April 7th election despite COVID-19 shutting down nearly all polling places? -- (united states election voting republican party voter turnout)
<p>After last minute, party-line decisions by the US and Wisconsin Supreme Courts, Wisconsin will hold their presidential pri... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,544 | Is re-buying others states trade shipments illegal? | <p>There were some <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-52161995" rel="nofollow noreferrer">cases</a> (and that <a href="https://www.npr.org/2020/04/04/827321294/german-french-officials-accuse-u-s-of-diverting-supplies" rel="nofollow noreferrer">one</a>, for example), when US put it hands over medicine masks package... | united states international relations international law trade covid 19 virus | 1 | Is re-buying others states trade shipments illegal? -- (united states international relations international law trade covid 19 virus)
<p>There were some <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-52161995" rel="nofollow noreferrer">cases</a> (and that <a href="https://www.npr.org/2020/04/04/827321294/german-french-officia... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,551 | Why do Catholics support European integration more than Protestants? | <p>In their paper <em><a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1465116501002002003" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Does Religion Matter?: Christianity and Public Support for the European Union</a></em>, Nelsen et. al explore the effect of religious denomination, and the strength of that religious conviction on supp... | european union polling religion public opinion christianity | 1 | Why do Catholics support European integration more than Protestants? -- (european union polling religion public opinion christianity)
<p>In their paper <em><a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1465116501002002003" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Does Religion Matter?: Christianity and Public Support for the Euro... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,553 | What political and social factors underlie Sweden's controversial response to COVID-19? | <p>Sweden has adopted a far less radical set of policies in reaction to COVID-19 than most other European states. Many other European states are in "lock-down", with severe restrictions on people's free movement, with people being advised to only leave their homes for food/medicine. In Sweden, by contrast, pe... | covid 19 virus policy public health sweden | 1 | What political and social factors underlie Sweden's controversial response to COVID-19? -- (covid 19 virus policy public health sweden)
<p>Sweden has adopted a far less radical set of policies in reaction to COVID-19 than most other European states. Many other European states are in "lock-down", with severe r... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,569 | Is there any new evidence that mail-in balloting is "fraudulent in many cases"? | <p>Donald Trump (4/7/2020):"Mail ballots are a very dangerous thing for this country, because they're cheaters. They're fraudulent in many cases."<a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/04/07/829323152/fact-check-is-mail-ballot-fraud-as-rampant-as-president-trump-says-it-is" rel="noreferrer"... | united states donald trump voting voting systems vote by mail | 1 | Is there any new evidence that mail-in balloting is "fraudulent in many cases"? -- (united states donald trump voting voting systems vote by mail)
<p>Donald Trump (4/7/2020):"Mail ballots are a very dangerous thing for this country, because they're cheaters. They're fraudulent in many cases."<a href="https://www.npr.or... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,582 | Why did the Senate use an existing bill that passed the House in July 2019 to create the CARES Act? | <p>I was looking at H.R.748 - CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act on the <a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/748" rel="noreferrer">Congress website</a>. I was surprised to find that the bill originally passed the House on July 17, 2019. I found this strange because th... | united states congress legislative process covid 19 virus | 1 | Why did the Senate use an existing bill that passed the House in July 2019 to create the CARES Act? -- (united states congress legislative process covid 19 virus)
<p>I was looking at H.R.748 - CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act on the <a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-b... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,591 | Have any governments proposed relaxing drug/vaccine development requirements for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic? | <p>Given that a vaccine or an effective treatment for COVID-19 is the best way out of the current crisis, it seems logical that governments would take a "no holds barred" approach to making it happen as soon as possible. Have any countries so far announced that they would abolish (or significantly relax) restrictions o... | government covid 19 virus drugs regulation public health | 1 | Have any governments proposed relaxing drug/vaccine development requirements for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic? -- (government covid 19 virus drugs regulation public health)
<p>Given that a vaccine or an effective treatment for COVID-19 is the best way out of the current crisis, it seems logical that government... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,602 | When did the WHO decide there was evidence of human-to-human transmission of Covid-19? | <p>A January 14 WHO <a href="https://twitter.com/WHO/status/1217043229427761152" rel="noreferrer">tweet</a> that has been widely re-broadcast months later by the right-wing US press (e.g. <a href="https://nypost.com/2020/03/20/who-haunted-by-old-tweet-saying-china-found-no-human-transmission-of-coronavirus/" rel="noref... | covid 19 virus who | 1 | When did the WHO decide there was evidence of human-to-human transmission of Covid-19? -- (covid 19 virus who)
<p>A January 14 WHO <a href="https://twitter.com/WHO/status/1217043229427761152" rel="noreferrer">tweet</a> that has been widely re-broadcast months later by the right-wing US press (e.g. <a href="https://nypo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,610 | What did the US CDC say about COVID-19 human-to-human transmission between Jan 14 and 21? | <p>From (answers to) a <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/52602/when-did-the-who-decide-there-was-evidence-of-human-to-human-transmission-of-cov">related question</a>, the WHO had mostly changed their public stance on the human-to-human transmission of COVID-19 after Jan 22, while giving mostly "nega... | united states european union covid 19 virus comparative politics cdc | 1 | What did the US CDC say about COVID-19 human-to-human transmission between Jan 14 and 21? -- (united states european union covid 19 virus comparative politics cdc)
<p>From (answers to) a <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/52602/when-did-the-who-decide-there-was-evidence-of-human-to-human-transmission... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,614 | How has India become the primary source for Hydroxychloroquine? | <p>In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, suddenly India seems to have become relied upon as the world's primary producer of the drug Hydroxychloroquine, promoted by Donald Trump as a potential means of dealing with the virus. Even Trump himself has <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/... | united states india covid 19 virus drugs industrial policy | 1 | How has India become the primary source for Hydroxychloroquine? -- (united states india covid 19 virus drugs industrial policy)
<p>In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, suddenly India seems to have become relied upon as the world's primary producer of the drug Hydroxychloroquine, promoted by Donald Trump as a potential... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,615 | What powers does Ofcom have? | <p>I was reading <a href="https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/culture-secretary-slams-tv-station-for-promoting-lunatic-conspiracy-theories-after-david-icke-coronavirus-interview" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a> on the Culture Secretary calling for Ofcom to take action against the London Live TV station... | united kingdom media | 1 | What powers does Ofcom have? -- (united kingdom media)
<p>I was reading <a href="https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/culture-secretary-slams-tv-station-for-promoting-lunatic-conspiracy-theories-after-david-icke-coronavirus-interview" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a> on the Culture Secretary calling for ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,622 | How do I change my city's ordinance to allow more chickens on my residential land? | <p>I am asking this based on a state or local level, i.e. zoning and health. I assume that in Oregon, which is where I live, and Hillsboro, the city of which I reside to be specific, is primarily democratically managed. They have city council meetings and mayoral elections which constituents can vote and appoint bienni... | united states city planning local government | 1 | How do I change my city's ordinance to allow more chickens on my residential land? -- (united states city planning local government)
<p>I am asking this based on a state or local level, i.e. zoning and health. I assume that in Oregon, which is where I live, and Hillsboro, the city of which I reside to be specific, is p... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,625 | Why is the CARES Act necessary, when the Federal Reserve has spent way more than $2T? | <p>On Mar 12 2020, US <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/50968/what-are-the-details-of-the-federal-reserves-1-5-trillion-injection?noredirect=1&lq=1#comment204274_50971">Federal Reserve injected "$1.5T of liquidity into the markets, rather than that amount of money"</a>.<br />
On Ma... | united states public health federal reserve | 1 | Why is the CARES Act necessary, when the Federal Reserve has spent way more than $2T? -- (united states public health federal reserve)
<p>On Mar 12 2020, US <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/50968/what-are-the-details-of-the-federal-reserves-1-5-trillion-injection?noredirect=1&lq=1#comment204274... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,627 | How has public opinion of the European Union changed as a result of the COVID-19 crisis? | <p>The response of the EU to the COVID-19 pandemic has not exactly been unified. Despite finally <a href="https://www.consilium.europa.eu/de/press/press-releases/2020/04/09/report-on-the-comprehensive-economic-policy-response-to-the-covid-19-pandemic/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">reaching agreement</a> on a €500bn rescue... | european union polling covid 19 virus public opinion | 1 | How has public opinion of the European Union changed as a result of the COVID-19 crisis? -- (european union polling covid 19 virus public opinion)
<p>The response of the EU to the COVID-19 pandemic has not exactly been unified. Despite finally <a href="https://www.consilium.europa.eu/de/press/press-releases/2020/04/09/... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,628 | Why did some US institutions not migrate their very old software systems to use somewhat newer ones? | <p>This article shows us that <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/06/new-jersey-seeks-cobol-programmers-to-fix-unemployment-system.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">some US institutions</a> rely on very old systems (written decades ago, which is very long in IT time perspective):</p>

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 <p>New ... | united states economy technology | 1 | Why did some US institutions not migrate their very old software systems to use somewhat newer ones? -- (united states economy technology)
<p>This article shows us that <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/06/new-jersey-seeks-cobol-programmers-to-fix-unemployment-system.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">some US institut... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,649 | What countries have granted emergency powers as a result of Covid-19? | <p>What countries have granted emergency powers as a result of COVID-19?</p>

<p>I have recently read the articles linked below regarding emergency powers granted as a result of Coronavirus, but I have been unable to find a list of the countries which have deemed coronavirus an emergency worthy of emergency pow... | covid 19 virus state of emergency | 1 | What countries have granted emergency powers as a result of Covid-19? -- (covid 19 virus state of emergency)
<p>What countries have granted emergency powers as a result of COVID-19?</p>

<p>I have recently read the articles linked below regarding emergency powers granted as a result of Coronavirus, but I have b... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,655 | Rand Paul coronavirus vote record | <p>I've seen mentioned in an article <a href="https://www.newsweek.com/rand-pauls-father-wrote-coronavirus-hoax-article-days-before-son-tested-positive-covid-19-1493662" rel="nofollow noreferrer">from March</a> that:</p>

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 <p>Earlier this month, [Rand] Paul, a licensed physician, voted against... | united states economy republican party covid 19 virus libertarianism | 1 | Rand Paul coronavirus vote record -- (united states economy republican party covid 19 virus libertarianism)
<p>I've seen mentioned in an article <a href="https://www.newsweek.com/rand-pauls-father-wrote-coronavirus-hoax-article-days-before-son-tested-positive-covid-19-1493662" rel="nofollow noreferrer">from March</a> t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,660 | Why did communism not succeed in the USA? | <p>Did the Communist Party in the USA, or any other ideological party other than capitalism, ever gain considerable power in the USA, and why is capitalism still the leading ideology in America?</p>
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<p>Did the Communist Party in the USA, or any other ideological party other than capitalism, ever gain considerable power in the USA, and why is capitalism still the leading ideology in America?</p>
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52,662 | What steps has Saudi Arabia taken to diversify its economy? | <p>It is now almost four years since then Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced his "<a href="https://vision2030.gov.sa/en" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Saudi Vision 2030</a>" plan, a key theme of which was to provide the country with a "thriving economy" by "investing significantly in promising new growth eco... | economy middle east saudi arabia oil | 1 | What steps has Saudi Arabia taken to diversify its economy? -- (economy middle east saudi arabia oil)
<p>It is now almost four years since then Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced his "<a href="https://vision2030.gov.sa/en" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Saudi Vision 2030</a>" plan, a key theme of which was to... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,681 | What is the difference between war powers and emergency powers? | <p>What is the difference between war powers and emergency powers?</p>

<p>I have been hearing about both war powers and emergency powers in the context of COVID-19, but I have not been able to find a clear explanation of the distinction between them, especially considering that the defence production act, whic... | united states war covid 19 virus terminology state of emergency | 1 | What is the difference between war powers and emergency powers? -- (united states war covid 19 virus terminology state of emergency)
<p>What is the difference between war powers and emergency powers?</p>

<p>I have been hearing about both war powers and emergency powers in the context of COVID-19, but I have no... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,689 | Can a UK general election be delayed after Parliament is dissolved? | <p>The UK was scheduled to hold a general election on 7 May 2020 (until the 2017 election was called). If that election were to be scheduled for that date, Parliament would have been dissolved at the end of March.</p>

<p>On 19 March, before the UK enacted its nationwide lockdown, Coventry Council held a by-el... | united kingdom election state of emergency | 1 | Can a UK general election be delayed after Parliament is dissolved? -- (united kingdom election state of emergency)
<p>The UK was scheduled to hold a general election on 7 May 2020 (until the 2017 election was called). If that election were to be scheduled for that date, Parliament would have been dissolved at the end... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,691 | Is it (still) possible to create an anonymous shell company in the UK? If not, when did they actually implement checks on that? | <p>From <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-50435014" rel="nofollow noreferrer">"the missing Crypto Queen"</a> (a BBC story on the OneCoin scam):</p>
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<p>He takes the first one on the list and looks it up on the Companies House website. Everything is meant to be transparent - the web... | united kingdom government crime regulation | 1 | Is it (still) possible to create an anonymous shell company in the UK? If not, when did they actually implement checks on that? -- (united kingdom government crime regulation)
<p>From <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-50435014" rel="nofollow noreferrer">"the missing Crypto Queen"</a> (a BBC story on t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,711 | Is the Trump administration taking action against Trump's forecasted suicides? | <p>US President Donald Trump is quoted as follows:</p>

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 <p>“You’re going to have suicides by the thousands” Trump said at a Fox News town hall. “People get tremendous anxiety and depression, and you have suicides over things like this when you have terrible economies. You have death. Probably... | united states covid 19 virus public health | 1 | Is the Trump administration taking action against Trump's forecasted suicides? -- (united states covid 19 virus public health)
<p>US President Donald Trump is quoted as follows:</p>

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 <p>“You’re going to have suicides by the thousands” Trump said at a Fox News town hall. “People get tremendous... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,723 | How long has the role of Chief Adviser to the Prime Minister existed in the UK? | <p>Currently in the UK, Dominic Cummings is the Prime Minister's Chief Adviser. I am trying to learn about this position, but cannot find much information about it. How long has this position existed within the UK government? And is there a list available of people who have previously had it?</p>
 | united kingdom government boris johnson | 1 | How long has the role of Chief Adviser to the Prime Minister existed in the UK? -- (united kingdom government boris johnson)
<p>Currently in the UK, Dominic Cummings is the Prime Minister's Chief Adviser. I am trying to learn about this position, but cannot find much information about it. How long has this position exi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,730 | What are the conclusions of the leaked Labour antisemitism report? | <p>Over the weekend, an internal Labour Party report entitled "The work of the Labour Party's Governance and Legal Unit in relation to antisemitism, 2014-2019" was <a href="https://www.cityam.com/labour-chaos-party-launches-investigation-into-leaked-report/" rel="noreferrer">leaked</a>. The report was reportedly prepar... | united kingdom labour party summary request antisemitism jeremy corbyn | 1 | What are the conclusions of the leaked Labour antisemitism report? -- (united kingdom labour party summary request antisemitism jeremy corbyn)
<p>Over the weekend, an internal Labour Party report entitled "The work of the Labour Party's Governance and Legal Unit in relation to antisemitism, 2014-2019" was <a href="http... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,741 | Why is Italy rejecting 39 billion euros of EU coronavirus aid? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/eu-hilfen-italien-101.html" rel="noreferrer">tagesschau.de</a> (original article in German, translation <a href="https://www.en24.news/c24/2020/04/coronavirus-aid-italy-says-no-to-39-billion-of-the-eu-2.html" rel="noreferrer">here</a>), in response to the Europ... | european union covid 19 virus italy | 1 | Why is Italy rejecting 39 billion euros of EU coronavirus aid? -- (european union covid 19 virus italy)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/eu-hilfen-italien-101.html" rel="noreferrer">tagesschau.de</a> (original article in German, translation <a href="https://www.en24.news/c24/2020/04/coronaviru... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,745 | Is there a correlation between a President's approval rating on Election day and their popular vote margin during re-election? | <p>I was looking 538's historical approval ratings and I noticed that on the last day of a two-term president's last term, the approval rating was about twice the popular vote margin nationwide. This result was consistent, going all the way back to Reagan's 1984 reelection. But, this is at the end of a term after the p... | united states election polling | 1 | Is there a correlation between a President's approval rating on Election day and their popular vote margin during re-election? -- (united states election polling)
<p>I was looking 538's historical approval ratings and I noticed that on the last day of a two-term president's last term, the approval rating was about twic... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,752 | What is the difference between the NHS and PHE (Public Health England)? | <p>In the UK we've heard a lot from both the NHS and from PHE - for example, today's briefings had the medical directors of both the NHS and PHE.</p>

<p>I'm a little confused as to the role of PHE given that the NHS is just that - a national health service. Surely the NHS is responsible for public health?</p>&... | united kingdom healthcare public health | 1 | What is the difference between the NHS and PHE (Public Health England)? -- (united kingdom healthcare public health)
<p>In the UK we've heard a lot from both the NHS and from PHE - for example, today's briefings had the medical directors of both the NHS and PHE.</p>

<p>I'm a little confused as to the role of P... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,761 | What conditions has Germany (or the EU as a whole) attached to the ESM loan offer that Italy is refusing? | <p>It's been asserted in a couple of answers to <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/52741/why-is-italy-rejecting-39-billion-euros-of-eu-coronavirus-aid">another question</a> that Germany (or the EU) has attached serious reform conditions to the ESM loans that Italy is refusing.</p>

<p>What co... | european union germany italy esm | 1 | What conditions has Germany (or the EU as a whole) attached to the ESM loan offer that Italy is refusing? -- (european union germany italy esm)
<p>It's been asserted in a couple of answers to <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/52741/why-is-italy-rejecting-39-billion-euros-of-eu-coronavirus-aid">anoth... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,766 | If a country develops a COVID-19 vaccine, can they refuse to share it? | <p>Per title. Say country X develops a vaccine, but don't want to share it with others. Possible reasons could be:</p>

<ul>
<li>They can only make so much of that vaccine (perhaps because the raw materials required are scarce) and they want to retain it for their own citizens.</li>
<li>They are on bad ... | international relations international law covid 19 virus | 1 | If a country develops a COVID-19 vaccine, can they refuse to share it? -- (international relations international law covid 19 virus)
<p>Per title. Say country X develops a vaccine, but don't want to share it with others. Possible reasons could be:</p>

<ul>
<li>They can only make so much of that vaccine (pe... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,769 | According to political scientists and historians, what is the most effective and bloodless way to topple an authoritarian regime? | <p>A great volume of knowledge about authoritarian regimes and revolutions has been amassed. Using that scientific knowledge, what is the best algorithm to bring down such a regime without much (any, if possible) bloodshed? Is there a recipe, to begin with? Or is the best strategy just to sit and do nothing hoping it w... | democracy revolutions authoritarianism | 1 | According to political scientists and historians, what is the most effective and bloodless way to topple an authoritarian regime? -- (democracy revolutions authoritarianism)
<p>A great volume of knowledge about authoritarian regimes and revolutions has been amassed. Using that scientific knowledge, what is the best alg... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,784 | What program(s) is the US DoD funding through the WHO just in South Korea? | <p><a href="https://www.who.int/about/finances-accountability/reports/A72_INF5-en.pdf?ua=1" rel="nofollow noreferrer">A lot</a> of the voluntary contributions that the WHO receives are "earmarked" for a specific purpose (by the donor), specification which sometimes include a certain country in which the money is to be ... | united states military south korea public health who | 1 | What program(s) is the US DoD funding through the WHO just in South Korea? -- (united states military south korea public health who)
<p><a href="https://www.who.int/about/finances-accountability/reports/A72_INF5-en.pdf?ua=1" rel="nofollow noreferrer">A lot</a> of the voluntary contributions that the WHO receives are "e... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,812 | Which powers allow the President to adjourn Congress and unilaterally approve nominees to federal positions? | <p>This <a href="https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2020-04-15/trump-us-has-passed-coronavirus-peak" rel="noreferrer">article</a> describes Trump's Covid-19 press conference on April 15th, in which he stated that:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>"I have a very strong power. I'd rather not use that po... | united states president donald trump congress constitution | 1 | Which powers allow the President to adjourn Congress and unilaterally approve nominees to federal positions? -- (united states president donald trump congress constitution)
<p>This <a href="https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2020-04-15/trump-us-has-passed-coronavirus-peak" rel="noreferrer">article</a> d... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,814 | How should the President of the United States handle mass media organizations that discredit him/her? | <p>Presidential administrations in the recent past have fought a very public political battle of words with the media in the United States. The media is a very powerful entity with the power to sway public opinion--not just inform! To the public, these political battles between the media and the President may seem divi... | united states president freedom of speech | 1 | How should the President of the United States handle mass media organizations that discredit him/her? -- (united states president freedom of speech)
<p>Presidential administrations in the recent past have fought a very public political battle of words with the media in the United States. The media is a very powerful en... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,823 | Is the President of the United States obliged to answer questions in press conferences? | <p>Each time I see a press conference where President Trump is there, the reporters ask questions and he always answers them. Is he forced to do so by any law or something, or does the President just answer because it is part of democracy?</p>
 | united states president media | 1 | Is the President of the United States obliged to answer questions in press conferences? -- (united states president media)
<p>Each time I see a press conference where President Trump is there, the reporters ask questions and he always answers them. Is he forced to do so by any law or something, or does the President ju... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,824 | Why are some Americans protesting COVID-19 restrictions? | <p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/2Jh9S.jpg" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/2Jh9S.jpg" alt="enter image description here"></a></p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/DuYwg.jpg" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/DuYwg.jpg" alt="enter image description here"></a></... | united states covid 19 virus public health | 1 | Why are some Americans protesting COVID-19 restrictions? -- (united states covid 19 virus public health)
<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/2Jh9S.jpg" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/2Jh9S.jpg" alt="enter image description here"></a></p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/DuYwg.jpg" ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,831 | Have any polls been conducted measuring support for the WHO? | <p>In the past few weeks, we have seen some countries criticize the World Health Organization, particularly from <a href="https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/japan-slams-who-head-over-spread-of-coronavirus/1783336" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Japan</a>, and more recently the US President's <a href="https://edition.cnn.... | international polling covid 19 virus public opinion who | 1 | Have any polls been conducted measuring support for the WHO? -- (international polling covid 19 virus public opinion who)
<p>In the past few weeks, we have seen some countries criticize the World Health Organization, particularly from <a href="https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/japan-slams-who-head-over-spread-of-co... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,833 | What explains the record turnout in South Korea's elections, despite coronavirus fears? | <p>On April 15th, South Korea held parliamentary elections, which resulted in a large victory for the incumbent President's Minjoo party. Fears of infection due to the COVID-19 pandemic have significantly lowered voter turnout in other countries, for example, the French local elections in the middle of March saw an <a ... | election covid 19 virus voter turnout south korea | 1 | What explains the record turnout in South Korea's elections, despite coronavirus fears? -- (election covid 19 virus voter turnout south korea)
<p>On April 15th, South Korea held parliamentary elections, which resulted in a large victory for the incumbent President's Minjoo party. Fears of infection due to the COVID-19 ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,846 | How were the UK's five lockdown tests drawn up? | <p>In today's COVID-19 pandemic briefing, Business Secretary Alok Sharma <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/business-secretarys-statement-on-coronavirus-covid-19-17-april-2020" rel="nofollow noreferrer">described</a> five tests which would inform the government's relaxation of the lockdown rules:</p>
<... | united kingdom covid 19 virus public health | 1 | How were the UK's five lockdown tests drawn up? -- (united kingdom covid 19 virus public health)
<p>In today's COVID-19 pandemic briefing, Business Secretary Alok Sharma <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/business-secretarys-statement-on-coronavirus-covid-19-17-april-2020" rel="nofollow noreferrer">describ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,861 | What kind of project[s] did the US finance at the Wuhan BSL-4 lab? | <p>The Daily Mail has their usual kind of unclear/clickbait <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8211291/U-S-government-gave-3-7million-grant-Wuhan-lab-experimented-coronavirus-source-bats.html" rel="noreferrer">article</a> headlined "U.S. government gave $3.7million grant to Wuhan lab at center of co... | united states international relations china covid 19 virus funding | 1 | What kind of project[s] did the US finance at the Wuhan BSL-4 lab? -- (united states international relations china covid 19 virus funding)
<p>The Daily Mail has their usual kind of unclear/clickbait <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8211291/U-S-government-gave-3-7million-grant-Wuhan-lab-experimented-cor... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,863 | Has Trump detailed which lockdown measures he thought were "too tough"? | <p>The BBC <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52330531" rel="nofollow noreferrer">mentions</a> that</p>
<blockquote>
<p>At his Friday briefing, [Trump] said some measures imposed by Minnesota, Michigan and Virginia had been "too tough".</p>
<p>Earlier, he wrote in a series of tweets... | united states donald trump covid 19 virus | 1 | Has Trump detailed which lockdown measures he thought were "too tough"? -- (united states donald trump covid 19 virus)
<p>The BBC <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52330531" rel="nofollow noreferrer">mentions</a> that</p>
<blockquote>
<p>At his Friday briefing, [Trump] said some measures imposed... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,867 | Is it uncommon for USA presidential candidates to announce Cabinet picks before Election Day? | <p>On Thursday, Marianna Sotomayor from NBC <a href="https://twitter.com/MariannaNBCNews/status/1250963546474676225" rel="nofollow noreferrer">reported</a> that Joe Biden was planning to potentially announce some of his Cabinet nominations before the November election:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>NEW: At his sec... | united states presidential election cabinet joe biden | 1 | Is it uncommon for USA presidential candidates to announce Cabinet picks before Election Day? -- (united states presidential election cabinet joe biden)
<p>On Thursday, Marianna Sotomayor from NBC <a href="https://twitter.com/MariannaNBCNews/status/1250963546474676225" rel="nofollow noreferrer">reported</a> that Joe Bi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,868 | Has the membership of SAGE during the COVID-19 pandemic been published? | <p>SAGE is the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/scientific-advisory-group-for-emergencies-sage" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies</a>, a key body which advises the UK government on its approach to emergencies. Its membership is not fixed, the gov.uk website linked above st... | united kingdom covid 19 virus policy science | 1 | Has the membership of SAGE during the COVID-19 pandemic been published? -- (united kingdom covid 19 virus policy science)
<p>SAGE is the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/scientific-advisory-group-for-emergencies-sage" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies</a>, a key body which... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,870 | Is there a government that considers investing in artificial meat in order to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions related to meat production? | <p>This <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_impact_of_meat_production#Greenhouse_gas_emissions" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia section</a> argues about the greenhouse gas emissions related to meat production (~ 14 - 15% of of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions).</p>

<p>Clearly reducin... | climate change environmental policy | 1 | Is there a government that considers investing in artificial meat in order to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions related to meat production? -- (climate change environmental policy)
<p>This <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_impact_of_meat_production#Greenhouse_gas_emissions" rel="nofollow noreferrer... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,877 | How did South Korea's quarantine enforcement work for people without mobile phones? | <p>There're plenty of articles written about how South Korea has helped contain its COVID-19 outbreak. <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/23/world/asia/coronavirus-south-korea-flatten-curve.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Example</a>.</p>

<p>One paragraph in particular catches my eye:</p>

<block... | covid 19 virus south korea | 1 | How did South Korea's quarantine enforcement work for people without mobile phones? -- (covid 19 virus south korea)
<p>There're plenty of articles written about how South Korea has helped contain its COVID-19 outbreak. <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/23/world/asia/coronavirus-south-korea-flatten-curve.html" re... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,884 | How could a state leader recover land that they want? | <p>If a state had some land that contained natural resources or strategic interest but lost it to another entity that isn't based in the country or owned by the state, how would they go about recovering that land? I already understand that buying is the best option, but what would a state or leader to if the owners did... | land | 1 | How could a state leader recover land that they want? -- (land)
<p>If a state had some land that contained natural resources or strategic interest but lost it to another entity that isn't based in the country or owned by the state, how would they go about recovering that land? I already understand that buying is the be... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,887 | How common is it for the UK Government to publish official rebuttals of media claims? | <p>Today, the Cabinet Office published a press release entitled <em><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/response-to-ft-article-and-twitter-thread-by-peter-foster" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Response to FT article and Twitter thread by Peter Foster</a></em>. It begins:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>An articl... | united kingdom covid 19 virus media rhetoric fake news | 1 | How common is it for the UK Government to publish official rebuttals of media claims? -- (united kingdom covid 19 virus media rhetoric fake news)
<p>Today, the Cabinet Office published a press release entitled <em><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/response-to-ft-article-and-twitter-thread-by-peter-foster" rel... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,890 | Why didn't the Thai government decide to enforce a COVID-19-related automated stay extension longer than 1 month? | <p>As a result of COVID-19-related travel restrictions, the Thai government decided on April 7 to allow an <a href="https://travel.stackexchange.com/q/156594/1810">automated visa extension till the 30th of April 2020</a>.</p>

<p>Why didn't the Thai government decide to enforce a COVID-19-related automated stay... | economy covid 19 virus visa thailand | 1 | Why didn't the Thai government decide to enforce a COVID-19-related automated stay extension longer than 1 month? -- (economy covid 19 virus visa thailand)
<p>As a result of COVID-19-related travel restrictions, the Thai government decided on April 7 to allow an <a href="https://travel.stackexchange.com/q/156594/1810">... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,897 | When Fauci called for China to shut down the "wet markets" (on Fox News) was he specific what he meant by that term? | <p>A Politico <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/03/anthony-fauci-foreign-wet-markets-shutdown-162975" rel="noreferrer">article from Apr 3</a> says:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>A growing chorus of voices is urging China to shut down the country’s so-called wet markets, which have come under heightened scrut... | united states international relations china public health cdc | 1 | When Fauci called for China to shut down the "wet markets" (on Fox News) was he specific what he meant by that term? -- (united states international relations china public health cdc)
<p>A Politico <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/03/anthony-fauci-foreign-wet-markets-shutdown-162975" rel="noreferrer">arti... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,899 | How are US presidental debates controlled? | <p>Debates tend to be held at most countries right before elections. However, these are mostly traditions, and not mandated by law. For example, Romania got some <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/47671/why-not-having-a-presidential-debate-is-a-problem">criticism</a> for not having enough of these, w... | united states presidential election debate | 1 | How are US presidental debates controlled? -- (united states presidential election debate)
<p>Debates tend to be held at most countries right before elections. However, these are mostly traditions, and not mandated by law. For example, Romania got some <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/47671/why-not... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,907 | Why is "PMO Cares" in India not under Right to Information? | <p>Why is PM Cares fund not under the purview of right to information yet being managed by the prime minister's office (PMO). Does the prime minister of India have the option to not answer RTI?</p>

<p>During this time of crisis in India due to coronavirus where millions of USD's worth of funds are being collec... | india covid 19 virus | 1 | Why is "PMO Cares" in India not under Right to Information? -- (india covid 19 virus)
<p>Why is PM Cares fund not under the purview of right to information yet being managed by the prime minister's office (PMO). Does the prime minister of India have the option to not answer RTI?</p>

<p>During this time of cris... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,913 | Is it normal for the Prime Minister to be absent from Cobra meetings? | <p>On April 19th, the Sunday Times <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/coronavirus-38-days-when-britain-sleepwalked-into-disaster-hq3b9tlgh" rel="nofollow noreferrer">accused</a> Boris Johnson of missing five meetings of Cobra, the national crisis committee:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Unusually, Boris J... | united kingdom covid 19 virus boris johnson | 1 | Is it normal for the Prime Minister to be absent from Cobra meetings? -- (united kingdom covid 19 virus boris johnson)
<p>On April 19th, the Sunday Times <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/coronavirus-38-days-when-britain-sleepwalked-into-disaster-hq3b9tlgh" rel="nofollow noreferrer">accused</a> Boris Johnson ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,927 | Why are some Covid-19 tests excluded in some US states? | <p>For example, the <a href="https://www.fda.gov/media/136151/download" rel="nofollow noreferrer">LabCorp COVID-19 RT-PCR</a> has been EUA-approved by the FDA, but it lists as exclusion criteria the following:</p>
<blockquote>
<p><strong>Exclusion:</strong></p>
<p>• Live in MD, NJ, NY or RI</p>
</blockq... | united states covid 19 virus us state laws fda | 1 | Why are some Covid-19 tests excluded in some US states? -- (united states covid 19 virus us state laws fda)
<p>For example, the <a href="https://www.fda.gov/media/136151/download" rel="nofollow noreferrer">LabCorp COVID-19 RT-PCR</a> has been EUA-approved by the FDA, but it lists as exclusion criteria the following:</p... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,931 | Can members of the public attend UK General Election ballot counts? | <p>Coverage of UK election nights is usually interspersed with footage of ballot counts, along with the result declarations in individual constituencies. The image below shows an example of one of these counts, and you can see that there are a lot of people seemingly milling around, especially in the back of the hall.<... | united kingdom election voting ballot | 1 | Can members of the public attend UK General Election ballot counts? -- (united kingdom election voting ballot)
<p>Coverage of UK election nights is usually interspersed with footage of ballot counts, along with the result declarations in individual constituencies. The image below shows an example of one of these counts... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,935 | Has a tied vote ever happened in a UK Parliamentary election? | <p>I'm aware that if a vote is tied in an election, then a tie-breaker is conducted which leaves the result to chance. As far as I know in recent years this has only occurred in local council elections; for example in the 2017 Northumberland County Council election, the seat of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wik... | united kingdom election voting history house of commons | 1 | Has a tied vote ever happened in a UK Parliamentary election? -- (united kingdom election voting history house of commons)
<p>I'm aware that if a vote is tied in an election, then a tie-breaker is conducted which leaves the result to chance. As far as I know in recent years this has only occurred in local council elect... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,946 | How did the US bring down federal debt ratio after World War II? | <p>I saw this infographic about the ballooning US Federal Debt-to-GDP ratio and how it might exceed WWII levels:
<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2020-debt-and-deficit-projections-hit-records/" rel="noreferrer">https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2020-debt-and-deficit-projections-hit-records/</a></p>
... | united states debt | 1 | How did the US bring down federal debt ratio after World War II? -- (united states debt)
<p>I saw this infographic about the ballooning US Federal Debt-to-GDP ratio and how it might exceed WWII levels:
<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2020-debt-and-deficit-projections-hit-records/" rel="noreferrer">https... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,955 | When was the last time the deputising convention in Prime Minister's Questions was broken? | <p>The BBC <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-52379407" rel="nofollow noreferrer">reports</a> that later today, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab will face Sir Keir Starmer in the first Prime Minister's Questions since the latter became the new Labour party leader. The Foreign Secretary is deputising for the ... | united kingdom history house of commons prime minister debate | 1 | When was the last time the deputising convention in Prime Minister's Questions was broken? -- (united kingdom history house of commons prime minister debate)
<p>The BBC <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-52379407" rel="nofollow noreferrer">reports</a> that later today, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab will f... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,961 | What are the UK Government's arguments against extending the Brexit transition period? | <p>According to an <a href="https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/civil-service-whitehall-brexit-transition-extension-covid-19-coronavirus" rel="nofollow noreferrer">article</a> published today (April 22nd), as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, several top members of the civil service are appealing to the UK Gov... | united kingdom european union brexit | 1 | What are the UK Government's arguments against extending the Brexit transition period? -- (united kingdom european union brexit)
<p>According to an <a href="https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/civil-service-whitehall-brexit-transition-extension-covid-19-coronavirus" rel="nofollow noreferrer">article</a> publish... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,964 | What has led to Poland's rapid fall in the World Press Freedom Index over the last 5 years? | <p>In the last week, the 2020 World Press Freedom Index was <a href="https://rsf.org/en/2020-world-press-freedom-index-entering-decisive-decade-journalism-exacerbated-coronavirus" rel="noreferrer">published</a> (<a href="https://rsf.org/en/ranking" rel="noreferrer">map of results here</a>). One thing in particular whic... | freedom of speech poland media | 1 | What has led to Poland's rapid fall in the World Press Freedom Index over the last 5 years? -- (freedom of speech poland media)
<p>In the last week, the 2020 World Press Freedom Index was <a href="https://rsf.org/en/2020-world-press-freedom-index-entering-decisive-decade-journalism-exacerbated-coronavirus" rel="norefer... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,965 | Why have so many countries withdrawn recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic? | <p>The international recognition of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sahrawi_Arab_Democratic_Republic" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic</a>, a partially recognized de facto sovereign state located in the western Maghreb, which claims the non-self-governing territory of Western Sahara... | international relations united nations diplomacy africa morocco | 1 | Why have so many countries withdrawn recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic? -- (international relations united nations diplomacy africa morocco)
<p>The international recognition of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sahrawi_Arab_Democratic_Republic" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Sahrawi Arab Democrati... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,968 | What is the difference between leadership and statesmanship? | <p>Is there any difference between leadership and statesmanship?</p>

<p>The terms are sometimes used interchangeably. But sometimes a significant difference is also observed. Please cite a few examples if possible, in the context of the modern political history of world leadership.</p>
 | terminology history political leaders political marketing | 1 | What is the difference between leadership and statesmanship? -- (terminology history political leaders political marketing)
<p>Is there any difference between leadership and statesmanship?</p>

<p>The terms are sometimes used interchangeably. But sometimes a significant difference is also observed. Please cite ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,973 | Do MPs participating in the House of Commons virtually benefit from Parliamentary Privilege? | <p>Parliamentary privilege refers to the lack of restrictions on what MPs and Lords can say in their respective Houses in Parliament; it grants them immunity from prosecution relating to statements made in debates. See <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/q/47847/28994">this related question</a> for a fuller pic... | united kingdom parliament covid 19 virus house of commons member of parliament | 1 | Do MPs participating in the House of Commons virtually benefit from Parliamentary Privilege? -- (united kingdom parliament covid 19 virus house of commons member of parliament)
<p>Parliamentary privilege refers to the lack of restrictions on what MPs and Lords can say in their respective Houses in Parliament; it grants... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,976 | What can cause a government to collapse in France? | <p>In France, how can a government be forced to resign? Are there any examples of this occurring?</p>
 | government france | 1 | What can cause a government to collapse in France? -- (government france)
<p>In France, how can a government be forced to resign? Are there any examples of this occurring?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,985 | Which Israeli city is recognized by other countries as its capital? | <p>I'm not interested in the official Israeli view, which is Jerusalem. </p>

<p>Do <em>other</em> countries have an official stance on which city they recognize as Israel's capital?</p>

<p>As a side question, does the Palestinian Authority recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital?</p>
 | israel | 1 | Which Israeli city is recognized by other countries as its capital? -- (israel)
<p>I'm not interested in the official Israeli view, which is Jerusalem. </p>

<p>Do <em>other</em> countries have an official stance on which city they recognize as Israel's capital?</p>

<p>As a side question, does the Pale... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,992 | Why is there such a partisan divide on confidence in science in the US? | <p><a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/02/12/key-findings-about-americans-confidence-in-science-and-their-views-on-scientists-role-in-society/" rel="noreferrer">A study</a> conducted by the Pew Research Center and published in February presents eight key findings on Americans’ confidence in science and ... | united states parties polling science | 1 | Why is there such a partisan divide on confidence in science in the US? -- (united states parties polling science)
<p><a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/02/12/key-findings-about-americans-confidence-in-science-and-their-views-on-scientists-role-in-society/" rel="noreferrer">A study</a> conducted by the... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
52,996 | Why did Trump's "rally 'round the flag" effect evaporate so quickly? | <p>When the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic, alarm bells went off in the public and Trump's approval started rising. On 538's polling average, his approval rating rose from 42.5% to 45.8%. But, as of now, his approval went down to 43.5% and is continuing to fall. It is almost entirely gone after 1 to 2 months. </p>&#x... | united states donald trump covid 19 virus polling | 1 | Why did Trump's "rally 'round the flag" effect evaporate so quickly? -- (united states donald trump covid 19 virus polling)
<p>When the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic, alarm bells went off in the public and Trump's approval started rising. On 538's polling average, his approval rating rose from 42.5% to 45.8%. But, a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,008 | Are all the companies in communism ideology nationalized? | <p>Is it true that in the ideology of communism, the government owns all the companies and the exploitable resources ? , and what about the socialist countries and socialism as an ideology and are there any examples of this occurring?</p>
 | communism socialism nationalization | 1 | Are all the companies in communism ideology nationalized? -- (communism socialism nationalization)
<p>Is it true that in the ideology of communism, the government owns all the companies and the exploitable resources ? , and what about the socialist countries and socialism as an ideology and are there any examples of th... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,010 | Why were most of the Arab spring revolutions followed by civil wars? | <p>Why were most of the Arab spring revolutions followed by civil wars? </p>

<p>Why did the US and EU either sell weapons or give military support to the warring parties?</p>
 | civil war revolutions | 1 | Why were most of the Arab spring revolutions followed by civil wars? -- (civil war revolutions)
<p>Why were most of the Arab spring revolutions followed by civil wars? </p>

<p>Why did the US and EU either sell weapons or give military support to the warring parties?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,016 | How do different outlets count votes in different ways and have diferent margins at different times on election day? | <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHl2tU40ibs" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHl2tU40ibs</a>
In this Election night coverage (link duly posted above) it is said that different outlets "count in different ways" and that different outlets have different counts.
How is this so... | election media | 1 | How do different outlets count votes in different ways and have diferent margins at different times on election day? -- (election media)
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHl2tU40ibs" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHl2tU40ibs</a>
In this Election night coverage (link duly poste... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,023 | How has the apportionment of blame for COVID-19 by party changed over time in the US? | <p>In a (recent) <a href="https://morningconsult.com/2020/04/21/trump-attacks-who-china-coronavirus/" rel="noreferrer">Morning Consult poll</a> we find this question on whom Americans blame the most for the spread of Covid-19 in the US:</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/ilpgV.png" rel="noreferrer"><img... | united states covid 19 virus polling polarization | 1 | How has the apportionment of blame for COVID-19 by party changed over time in the US? -- (united states covid 19 virus polling polarization)
<p>In a (recent) <a href="https://morningconsult.com/2020/04/21/trump-attacks-who-china-coronavirus/" rel="noreferrer">Morning Consult poll</a> we find this question on whom Ameri... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,073 | Did Poland ever apologize for its alliance with Germany before 1939? | <p>It is not widely known now, but before 1939, Poland and Nazi Germany were neighbours with very good relations:</p>

<ul>
<li>Czechoslovakia was occupied by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polish%E2%80%93Czechoslovak_border_conflicts#Annexations_by_Poland_in_1938" rel="noreferrer">both</a> Nazi Ger... | germany europe poland world war ii reparations | 1 | Did Poland ever apologize for its alliance with Germany before 1939? -- (germany europe poland world war ii reparations)
<p>It is not widely known now, but before 1939, Poland and Nazi Germany were neighbours with very good relations:</p>

<ul>
<li>Czechoslovakia was occupied by <a href="https://en.wikipedi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,078 | Is it constitutional for a US government agency to enforce consumer product quality? | <p>It surprises me that in China every product shows what quality standard it follows (e.g. <a href="https://books.google.com/books?id=MsepDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA1&lpg=PA1&dq=yy0469%20pdf&source=bl&ots=_yZdiPcNNd&sig=ACfU3U3z8JB7cX-0oikJZj7j2LIj3r3C_w&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi6rqSM0IvpAhX-mHIEH... | united states constitution | 1 | Is it constitutional for a US government agency to enforce consumer product quality? -- (united states constitution)
<p>It surprises me that in China every product shows what quality standard it follows (e.g. <a href="https://books.google.com/books?id=MsepDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA1&lpg=PA1&dq=yy0469%20pdf&source=b... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,079 | Restarting Presidential campaign after endorsing opponent | <p>Couldn't find answer online, so I'm turning to this community for an answer, Could Senator Sanders, after being taken off of NY's Democratic Primary ballot, legally 'Unsuspend'("Restart") his Presidential campaign after endorsing his opponent, Fmr. VP Biden for president? If not, then explain why not?</p>
 | united states president campaign finance | 1 | Restarting Presidential campaign after endorsing opponent -- (united states president campaign finance)
<p>Couldn't find answer online, so I'm turning to this community for an answer, Could Senator Sanders, after being taken off of NY's Democratic Primary ballot, legally 'Unsuspend'("Restart") his Presidential campaign... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,090 | Counties where Trump or Clinton got >85% of the vote? | <p>I am curious about counties in America where either major candidate in 2016 (Clinton and Trump) got over 85% of the vote. I am interested in this because I want to find attributes that most or all of these places have in common.</p>
 | united states donald trump presidential election hillary clinton | 1 | Counties where Trump or Clinton got >85% of the vote? -- (united states donald trump presidential election hillary clinton)
<p>I am curious about counties in America where either major candidate in 2016 (Clinton and Trump) got over 85% of the vote. I am interested in this because I want to find attributes that most or ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,092 | Why do local Russian authorities set Siberian forests on fire? | <p>I am a student learning the Russian language, and today I read the following <a href="http://www.ust-kut24.ru/?p=72454" rel="nofollow noreferrer">news</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>В Усть-Куте местные жители в Верхнем подрайоне поймали за поджогами леса поджигателей. Ими оказались первый заместитель мэра Усть-Кут... | russian federation ecology | 1 | Why do local Russian authorities set Siberian forests on fire? -- (russian federation ecology)
<p>I am a student learning the Russian language, and today I read the following <a href="http://www.ust-kut24.ru/?p=72454" rel="nofollow noreferrer">news</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>В Усть-Куте местные жители в Верхнем п... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,096 | Can intentional foreign accent in a negative context be considered as xenophobia? | <p>Today the Romanian president intentionally pronounced the name of its opposition party with Hungarian intonation and pronunciation. The message of his <a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/?ref=external&v=3183955031828732" rel="nofollow noreferrer">speech</a> was that this opposition party sold Transylvania to... | president romania rhetoric minorities hate speech | 1 | Can intentional foreign accent in a negative context be considered as xenophobia? -- (president romania rhetoric minorities hate speech)
<p>Today the Romanian president intentionally pronounced the name of its opposition party with Hungarian intonation and pronunciation. The message of his <a href="https://www.facebook... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,108 | Have the police forces in other countries besides India dressed in coronavirus costumes as an awareness campaign? | <p>CNN etc. <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2020/04/28/india/india-coronavirus-outbreak-explained-intl-hnk/index.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">have</a> pictures of Indian police forces in coronavirus costumes, as part of an awareness campaign</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/AyPXX.jpg" rel="nofollo... | covid 19 virus comparative politics police public health rhetoric | 1 | Have the police forces in other countries besides India dressed in coronavirus costumes as an awareness campaign? -- (covid 19 virus comparative politics police public health rhetoric)
<p>CNN etc. <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2020/04/28/india/india-coronavirus-outbreak-explained-intl-hnk/index.html" rel="nofollow n... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,114 | Is it possible to privatize marriage while keeping incestuous relationships illegal? | <p>The concept of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage_privatization" rel="nofollow noreferrer">marriage privatization</a>, where the state has no authority to define personal relationships, has been growing popular over the last few years in the USA. Many people see it as the best solution to the gay marria... | libertarianism marriage | 1 | Is it possible to privatize marriage while keeping incestuous relationships illegal? -- (libertarianism marriage)
<p>The concept of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage_privatization" rel="nofollow noreferrer">marriage privatization</a>, where the state has no authority to define personal relationships, has ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,121 | What are the consequences if a country decides to selectively cancel debt? | <p>(Not sure if this should be on the Economics SE; however I am interested in both economic & political consequences)</p>

<p><a href="https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/trump-threatens-new-tariffs-on-china-as-us-mulls-retaliatory-12693696" rel="noreferrer">Trump threatens new tariffs on China a... | economy debt | 1 | What are the consequences if a country decides to selectively cancel debt? -- (economy debt)
<p>(Not sure if this should be on the Economics SE; however I am interested in both economic & political consequences)</p>

<p><a href="https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/trump-threatens-new-tariffs-on-ch... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,127 | Are there other trackers/indexes of governments' response to Covid-19, beside OxCGRT? | <p>OxCGRT has received a bit of press coverage (e.g. by the Indian press, which in particular <a href="https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/india-scores-high-on-covid-19-response-tracker-made-by-oxford-university-1665573-2020-04-10" rel="nofollow noreferrer">highlighted</a> that India got a "100" rating.) Th... | covid 19 virus comparative politics public health | 1 | Are there other trackers/indexes of governments' response to Covid-19, beside OxCGRT? -- (covid 19 virus comparative politics public health)
<p>OxCGRT has received a bit of press coverage (e.g. by the Indian press, which in particular <a href="https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/india-scores-high-on-covid-19-response... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,134 | "Putin enters a bar and proclaims, 'Next round's on the house!'" What's the point of this popular Russian joke? | <p>I'm a student learning the Russian language, and I visit a popular Russian jokes <a href="https://www.anekdot.ru" rel="noreferrer">website</a> from time to time. There's a monthly rating list of new jokes on that website, and last month the top joke on that list <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20200424071702/htt... | russian federation vladimir putin | 1 | "Putin enters a bar and proclaims, 'Next round's on the house!'" What's the point of this popular Russian joke? -- (russian federation vladimir putin)
<p>I'm a student learning the Russian language, and I visit a popular Russian jokes <a href="https://www.anekdot.ru" rel="noreferrer">website</a> from time to time. Ther... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,151 | Why did it take so long for China to admit there was human-to-human transmission, are there political or legal reasons? | <p>Why did it take so long for China to admit there was human-to-human transmission and are political or legal reasons the reason(s) why they took so long? I see a lot of sensational news claiming China purposely decided to not share information about human-to-human transmission to the rest of the world to let the viru... | china covid 19 virus | 1 | Why did it take so long for China to admit there was human-to-human transmission, are there political or legal reasons? -- (china covid 19 virus)
<p>Why did it take so long for China to admit there was human-to-human transmission and are political or legal reasons the reason(s) why they took so long? I see a lot of sen... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,157 | What are the pros and cons of Political Debates having Falacy Referees? | <p>So I am a researcher in natural sciences who lives in a democracy. As a citizen of a democratic government, I am required, every so and so years, to take part in the ritual of the Election Time. </p>

<p>Embedded into the ritual are the political debates between the candidates for the various parties that ar... | debate | 1 | What are the pros and cons of Political Debates having Falacy Referees? -- (debate)
<p>So I am a researcher in natural sciences who lives in a democracy. As a citizen of a democratic government, I am required, every so and so years, to take part in the ritual of the Election Time. </p>

<p>Embedded into the rit... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,165 | What caused the shift from "flattening the curve" to disease eradication in Western societies? | <p>Back in the middle of March, lockdowns were <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2020/03/17/what-is-flattening-the-curve-and-why-does-it-matte.aspx" rel="nofollow noreferrer">advertised as a way of "flattening the curve"</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>As the spread of the coronavirus continues, everyo... | covid 19 virus western world | 1 | What caused the shift from "flattening the curve" to disease eradication in Western societies? -- (covid 19 virus western world)
<p>Back in the middle of March, lockdowns were <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2020/03/17/what-is-flattening-the-curve-and-why-does-it-matte.aspx" rel="nofollow noreferrer">advertised... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,169 | What's the difference between Unionists and Loyalists in Northern Ireland? | <p>As I understand it, both groups advocate for the United Kingdom's retention of the six Ulster counties. What I'm struggling to determine, however, is the difference between these two groups/ideologies. In <a href="https://foreignpolicy.com/2019/12/21/northern-ireland-unionism-irish-unity/" rel="noreferrer">some cont... | united kingdom ideology northern ireland | 1 | What's the difference between Unionists and Loyalists in Northern Ireland? -- (united kingdom ideology northern ireland)
<p>As I understand it, both groups advocate for the United Kingdom's retention of the six Ulster counties. What I'm struggling to determine, however, is the difference between these two groups/ideolo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,180 | Has there ever been a presidential election where every state voted the same way as in the midterms? | <p>Has there ever been a presidential election where every state voted for the same party as in the House elections in the previous midterm? If so, when was it? And, if there has never been as of writing, what was the closest to that happening? What I mean is the statewide House popular vote starting in the year 1864 w... | united states election presidential election history house of representatives | 1 | Has there ever been a presidential election where every state voted the same way as in the midterms? -- (united states election presidential election history house of representatives)
<p>Has there ever been a presidential election where every state voted for the same party as in the House elections in the previous midt... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,184 | Are there any successful decentralised approaches to combating fake news? | <p>There seem to be centralised approaches to combating fake news, such as Youtube suppressing fake news about coronavirus. Are there any decentralised approaches though? When most people share a news article, they don't first check it with one of the fact checking agencies. Are there some socially accepted approach... | social media fake news | 1 | Are there any successful decentralised approaches to combating fake news? -- (social media fake news)
<p>There seem to be centralised approaches to combating fake news, such as Youtube suppressing fake news about coronavirus. Are there any decentralised approaches though? When most people share a news article, they d... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,189 | What is the procedure for calling a recount in a General Election? | <p>In 2017, the constituency of North East Fife <a href="https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/drama-north-east-fife-snp-clinch-seat-2-votes-600326" rel="noreferrer">underwent three recounts</a>, eventually leading to the SNP candidate being elected with a majority of just two votes. The initial result would have seen... | united kingdom election voting | 1 | What is the procedure for calling a recount in a General Election? -- (united kingdom election voting)
<p>In 2017, the constituency of North East Fife <a href="https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/drama-north-east-fife-snp-clinch-seat-2-votes-600326" rel="noreferrer">underwent three recounts</a>, eventually leading t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
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