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53,193 | Why has trust in the written press fallen so dramatically in the UK? | <p>According to the new <a href="https://www.ebu.ch/publications/research/login_only/report/trust-in-media" rel="noreferrer">'Trust in Media' report</a> (requires free registration to view) published at the end of April by the European Broadcasting Union, the UK has the lowest level of net trust in the written press in... | united kingdom europe public opinion media | 1 | Why has trust in the written press fallen so dramatically in the UK? -- (united kingdom europe public opinion media)
<p>According to the new <a href="https://www.ebu.ch/publications/research/login_only/report/trust-in-media" rel="noreferrer">'Trust in Media' report</a> (requires free registration to view) published at ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,196 | Did US support help companies "leapfrog ahead" during Apollo and how does it compare to modern Chinese state involvement in tech development? | <p>Politico's <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2020/05/05/britain-undergoing-mindset-change-toward-beijing-says-leading-lawmaker-239632" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Britain undergoing ‘mindset change’ toward Beijing, says leading lawmaker</a> says:</p>
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<p>The U.K. government is undergoing a &qu... | united states china technology industrial policy | 1 | Did US support help companies "leapfrog ahead" during Apollo and how does it compare to modern Chinese state involvement in tech development? -- (united states china technology industrial policy)
<p>Politico's <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2020/05/05/britain-undergoing-mindset-change-toward-beijing-says-leadin... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,198 | How does a newspaper maintain its chosen political stance? | <p>Many (most?) major newspapers are associated with some particular socio-political viewpoint. For example, the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Guardian</a> is traditionally seen as a left-wing, socially-liberal outlet, whereas <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk" rel="nofollow noreferr... | media | 1 | How does a newspaper maintain its chosen political stance? -- (media)
<p>Many (most?) major newspapers are associated with some particular socio-political viewpoint. For example, the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Guardian</a> is traditionally seen as a left-wing, socially-liberal outle... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,214 | What are the factors exactly that will make missions like OTV-6 "Space Force launches"? | <p>Space.com's <a href="https://www.space.com/x-37b-space-plane-secret-mission-otv-6-launch-date.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">US Space Force to launch the next X-37B space plane mystery mission on May 16</a> is not the first launch said to be a Space Force launch<sup>†</sup>.</p>

<p>As I understand it the <... | united states military terminology classified information space | 1 | What are the factors exactly that will make missions like OTV-6 "Space Force launches"? -- (united states military terminology classified information space)
<p>Space.com's <a href="https://www.space.com/x-37b-space-plane-secret-mission-otv-6-launch-date.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">US Space Force to launch the next ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,216 | Why isn't Malawi part of the East African Federation? | <p>The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_African_Federation" rel="nofollow noreferrer">East African Federation</a> is a proposed political/economic union of Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and South Sudan. These countries form a physically contiguous block, speak similar/overlapping languages, and ... | federalism africa | 1 | Why isn't Malawi part of the East African Federation? -- (federalism africa)
<p>The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_African_Federation" rel="nofollow noreferrer">East African Federation</a> is a proposed political/economic union of Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and South Sudan. These countries ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,223 | How would Iran have benefited from interference in the 2014 Scottish independence referendum? | <p>At the end of April, Facebook published a <a href="https://about.fb.com/news/2020/05/april-cib-report/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">report</a> detailing over 50 networks which were removed from the platform due to 'coordinated inauthentic behavior' (CIB). In particular, over 500 pages, groups, and accounts linked to I... | united kingdom iran scotland social media foreign interference | 1 | How would Iran have benefited from interference in the 2014 Scottish independence referendum? -- (united kingdom iran scotland social media foreign interference)
<p>At the end of April, Facebook published a <a href="https://about.fb.com/news/2020/05/april-cib-report/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">report</a> detailing over... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,224 | Have more prominent Republicans besides Giuliani ridiculed Covid-19 case tracing? | <p>As <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2020/04/24/politics/rudy-giuliani-donald-trump-laura-ingraham-coronavirus/index.html?iid=ob_article_organicsidebar_expansion" rel="noreferrer">quoted on CNN</a> from a Fox News show:</p>

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 <p>Ingraham: Michael Bloomberg is gonna handl... | united states covid 19 virus republican party public health | 1 | Have more prominent Republicans besides Giuliani ridiculed Covid-19 case tracing? -- (united states covid 19 virus republican party public health)
<p>As <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2020/04/24/politics/rudy-giuliani-donald-trump-laura-ingraham-coronavirus/index.html?iid=ob_article_organicsidebar_expansion" rel="nor... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,230 | Why didn't the US replenish its strategic stockpile of face masks after the 2009 pandemic? | <p>According to a March 25 NYT <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/25/opinion/coronavirus-face-mask.html" rel="noreferrer">opinion piece</a>:</p>
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<p>Few in the protective equipment industry are surprised by the shortages, because they’ve been predicted for years. In 2005, the George W. Bush ad... | united states public health | 1 | Why didn't the US replenish its strategic stockpile of face masks after the 2009 pandemic? -- (united states public health)
<p>According to a March 25 NYT <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/25/opinion/coronavirus-face-mask.html" rel="noreferrer">opinion piece</a>:</p>
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<p>Few in the protective... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,231 | Did California in 1967 prohibit open carry to discriminate against blacks, unlike Michigan that still allows it in 2020? | <p>I'm British, and was befuddled to <a href="https://redd.it/gbp234" rel="nofollow noreferrer">see this picture</a> on r/oddlyterrifying of lockdown protestors carrying guns right up to the Michigan's Governor office door. I then found this <a href="https://redd.it/gblbik" rel="nofollow noreferrer">combined picture</a... | racism | 1 | Did California in 1967 prohibit open carry to discriminate against blacks, unlike Michigan that still allows it in 2020? -- (racism)
<p>I'm British, and was befuddled to <a href="https://redd.it/gbp234" rel="nofollow noreferrer">see this picture</a> on r/oddlyterrifying of lockdown protestors carrying guns right up to ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,235 | Can a private attempt of killing foreign country leader be called terrorism? | <p>For example, some unofficial people from country A(not related to government or official structures at all, that matters!) officially prepares some armed people to go and kill leader of country B. They prepare people, armament, and pay money.</p>

<p><strong>Can it be treated as terrorism?</strong></p>
 | law international law terrorism political leaders private military companies | 1 | Can a private attempt of killing foreign country leader be called terrorism? -- (law international law terrorism political leaders private military companies)
<p>For example, some unofficial people from country A(not related to government or official structures at all, that matters!) officially prepares some armed peop... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,245 | Why did Turkey reject the Chinese FD-2000 and then purchase the Russian S-400? | <ul>
<li><a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-turkey-china-defence/chinese-firm-wins-turkeys-missile-defense-system-tender-idUSBRE98P10620130926" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Chinese firm wins Turkey's missile defense system tender</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-g20-turkey-china-mi... | military turkey nato | 1 | Why did Turkey reject the Chinese FD-2000 and then purchase the Russian S-400? -- (military turkey nato)
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<li><a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-turkey-china-defence/chinese-firm-wins-turkeys-missile-defense-system-tender-idUSBRE98P10620130926" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Chinese firm wins Turkey's missi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,250 | Can a country be held liable for the actions of a private military company domiciled in it? | <p>Let's say that a company like Blackwater is responsible for war crimes. Can the U.S. be punished for the actions of Blackwater? How will the legal proceedings develop? </p>

<p>I am mostly interested in how international courts or international organizations (such as the U.N.) and countries other than the U.... | law international law international court private military companies | 1 | Can a country be held liable for the actions of a private military company domiciled in it? -- (law international law international court private military companies)
<p>Let's say that a company like Blackwater is responsible for war crimes. Can the U.S. be punished for the actions of Blackwater? How will the legal proc... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,255 | Have governments’ restrictions on travel been supported by expert advice? | <p>The WHO was <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/51220/why-was-the-world-health-organization-against-travel-restrictions-following-the">largely opposed to travel restrictions</a> to deal with COVID19.</p>

<p>Many countries went ahead and imposed travel restrictions regardless. Did those cou... | covid 19 virus freedom of movement | 1 | Have governments’ restrictions on travel been supported by expert advice? -- (covid 19 virus freedom of movement)
<p>The WHO was <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/51220/why-was-the-world-health-organization-against-travel-restrictions-following-the">largely opposed to travel restrictions</a> to deal... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,277 | Is a person fleeing from one US state to another considered a refugee? | <p>My question is the exact same as the title.</p>
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<p>My question is the exact same as the title.</p>
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53,281 | Is there any correlation between the effective number of political parties and democratic participation? | <p>I'm aware of a number of surveys in the UK and the US based around voter apathy that have shown that one of the most common reasons stated for not voting is the lack of a political party that represents one's views. </p>

<p>A Survation poll which surveyed non-voters in the 2010 UK General Election <a href="... | voting parties voter turnout | 1 | Is there any correlation between the effective number of political parties and democratic participation? -- (voting parties voter turnout)
<p>I'm aware of a number of surveys in the UK and the US based around voter apathy that have shown that one of the most common reasons stated for not voting is the lack of a politic... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,309 | When do CA-25's special election results come out? | <p>I saw that there is a special election for California's 25th district. It is considered a toss-up, though I feel that the Democrat has an advantage because an even Cook PVI means that it leans Democratic by 2 to 4 points because the average of the 2012 and 2016 elections was D+3. Anyway, when are the results for the... | united states voting california | 1 | When do CA-25's special election results come out? -- (united states voting california)
<p>I saw that there is a special election for California's 25th district. It is considered a toss-up, though I feel that the Democrat has an advantage because an even Cook PVI means that it leans Democratic by 2 to 4 points because ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,324 | How can a Governor enforce "Shelter in Place Orders" if cities or States' Attorneys refuse to enforce them? | <p>I've seen reports of state's attorneys and cities refusing to enforce state Stay at Home orders. If a governor was so inclined, are there actions they could take against the state's attorneys and cities? For example, could a governor withhold state funding, or prosecute violations without the state's attorneys?</p>&... | united states covid 19 virus us state laws executive public health | 1 | How can a Governor enforce "Shelter in Place Orders" if cities or States' Attorneys refuse to enforce them? -- (united states covid 19 virus us state laws executive public health)
<p>I've seen reports of state's attorneys and cities refusing to enforce state Stay at Home orders. If a governor was so inclined, are there... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,327 | What rights do I have as an American citizen when major social websites censor certain news stories or other public opinions? | <p>Are we not entitled as American citizens to expect U.S. based social web empires like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, etc., to let us determine for ourselves what is factual and what is not as we consume content over the web? Conversely, are American content providers and private citizens on social media not ... | united states social media first amendment | 1 | What rights do I have as an American citizen when major social websites censor certain news stories or other public opinions? -- (united states social media first amendment)
<p>Are we not entitled as American citizens to expect U.S. based social web empires like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, etc., to let us de... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,336 | Does the Catholic Church have a contingency plan for the case that the pope and all cardinals are dead? | <p>Most modern democratic countries have a chain of command which can be triggered in case of disastrous events and is intended to ensure the continuity of the functioning of the country.</p>

<p>This chain of command also relies on the fact that there is a plan to get back to normality. This usually means that... | vatican city christianity | 1 | Does the Catholic Church have a contingency plan for the case that the pope and all cardinals are dead? -- (vatican city christianity)
<p>Most modern democratic countries have a chain of command which can be triggered in case of disastrous events and is intended to ensure the continuity of the functioning of the countr... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,337 | Looking for French Media Bias Chart | <p>Can anyone point me to a reliable French Media Bias Chart, please? I am looking for an equivalent of <a href="https://www.adfontesmedia.com/?v=402f03a963ba" rel="noreferrer">adfontes media bias chart</a> for French media.</p>
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<p>Can anyone point me to a reliable French Media Bias Chart, please? I am looking for an equivalent of <a href="https://www.adfontesmedia.com/?v=402f03a963ba" rel="noreferrer">adfontes media bias chart</a> for French media.</p>
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53,342 | How are deaths recorded and reported in the US? | <p>The current COVID-19 pandemic made me curious how deaths are counted by various governments at all levels. As there is a lot of doubt as to how the cause of death is attributed in various cases, I was wondering how to get real-time numbers of total deaths.</p>

<p>I live in Florida and, as far as I can tell,... | united states statistics public health | 1 | How are deaths recorded and reported in the US? -- (united states statistics public health)
<p>The current COVID-19 pandemic made me curious how deaths are counted by various governments at all levels. As there is a lot of doubt as to how the cause of death is attributed in various cases, I was wondering how to get rea... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,347 | Pentagon and UFO confirmation? | <p>This Monday, the Pentagon released videos of UFO’s claiming that the footage was real. President Trump said of the video, “I just wonder if it's real”. What does this mean for anyone? Why isn’t everybody all over this announcement? Is there any extra consideration now than there was since they are now confirmed as “... | united states donald trump | 1 | Pentagon and UFO confirmation? -- (united states donald trump)
<p>This Monday, the Pentagon released videos of UFO’s claiming that the footage was real. President Trump said of the video, “I just wonder if it's real”. What does this mean for anyone? Why isn’t everybody all over this announcement? Is there any extra con... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,350 | What are the practical effects of the Slovenian government declaring the end of the COVID-19 epidemic? | <p><a href="https://www.sta.si/2763887/vlada-preklicala-epidemijo-in-odpravila-karanteno-ob-prehodih-meje" rel="nofollow noreferrer">This article</a> from the Slovenian Press Agency published Thursday night states (in Slovenian) that</p>

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 <p><strong>The government has canceled the epidemic an... | covid 19 virus public health slovenia | 1 | What are the practical effects of the Slovenian government declaring the end of the COVID-19 epidemic? -- (covid 19 virus public health slovenia)
<p><a href="https://www.sta.si/2763887/vlada-preklicala-epidemijo-in-odpravila-karanteno-ob-prehodih-meje" rel="nofollow noreferrer">This article</a> from the Slovenian Press... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,360 | Where does Operation Warp Speed fit in the US government (or GSEs) structure? | <p>Recently <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52685487" rel="nofollow noreferrer">announced</a>:</p>
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<p>"That means big and it means fast," [Trump] said of Operation Warp Speed. "A massive scientific, industrial and logistical endeavour unlike anything our country has... | united states donald trump government covid 19 virus | 1 | Where does Operation Warp Speed fit in the US government (or GSEs) structure? -- (united states donald trump government covid 19 virus)
<p>Recently <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52685487" rel="nofollow noreferrer">announced</a>:</p>
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<p>"That means big and it means fast,&quo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,362 | What is the Wyden Amendment? | <p>So, recently I came across <a href="https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/jgxxvk/senate-votes-to-allow-fbi-to-look-at-your-web-browsing-history-without-a-warrant?fbclid=IwAR3t94rY7jMOihyCgLizJ2ZBLFwPPnP5tl1gJ6RpIllzRDe6rF5HOrs5MZI" rel="noreferrer">an article</a> which appears to be discussing the Wyden Amendment to H.... | united states law congress legislation surveillance | 1 | What is the Wyden Amendment? -- (united states law congress legislation surveillance)
<p>So, recently I came across <a href="https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/jgxxvk/senate-votes-to-allow-fbi-to-look-at-your-web-browsing-history-without-a-warrant?fbclid=IwAR3t94rY7jMOihyCgLizJ2ZBLFwPPnP5tl1gJ6RpIllzRDe6rF5HOrs5MZI" re... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,389 | Is it possible to purchase emission allowances with the goal of reducing the amount in circulation? | <p>Can any company purchase emission allowances under the EU <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/clima/policies/ets_en" rel="noreferrer">Emission Trading System</a> and then not end up using them? My reasoning behind it would be to keep on increasing this commodity's price in order to make it more difficult for other compani... | european union trade environmental policy | 1 | Is it possible to purchase emission allowances with the goal of reducing the amount in circulation? -- (european union trade environmental policy)
<p>Can any company purchase emission allowances under the EU <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/clima/policies/ets_en" rel="noreferrer">Emission Trading System</a> and then not e... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,395 | What position has the Chinese government had on the origins of COVID-19? | <p>What position, if any, does the Chinese government have on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic?</p>

<p>Do they acknowledge that the virus first infected humans as a result of it jumping from an animal to a human, or do they have some other theory such as it being the result of biological weapons research?<... | china covid 19 virus | 1 | What position has the Chinese government had on the origins of COVID-19? -- (china covid 19 virus)
<p>What position, if any, does the Chinese government have on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic?</p>

<p>Do they acknowledge that the virus first infected humans as a result of it jumping from an animal to a hu... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,399 | How did the US "sabotage" the adoption of the latest World Health Assembly resolution regarding Covid-19? | <p><em>The Intercept</em> <a href="https://theintercept.com/2020/05/19/coronavirus-pandemic-origin-trump-china/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">claims that</a>:</p>

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 <p>Last month, Australia led the way in calling for such an investigation, suggesting that it would raise the issue at the World Hea... | united states china covid 19 virus who | 1 | How did the US "sabotage" the adoption of the latest World Health Assembly resolution regarding Covid-19? -- (united states china covid 19 virus who)
<p><em>The Intercept</em> <a href="https://theintercept.com/2020/05/19/coronavirus-pandemic-origin-trump-china/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">claims that</a>:</p>

<... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,403 | Where does Trump's authority to cut funding to WHO come from, if Congress controls spending? | <p>I always thought that Congress controlled US government spending; the so called "power of the purse". However, on April 14th, Trump <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/remarks-president-trump-press-briefing/" rel="noreferrer">gave a press conference</a> during which he signalled that he would in... | united states donald trump congress separation of powers who | 1 | Where does Trump's authority to cut funding to WHO come from, if Congress controls spending? -- (united states donald trump congress separation of powers who)
<p>I always thought that Congress controlled US government spending; the so called "power of the purse". However, on April 14th, Trump <a href="https://www.white... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,415 | Why is the drinking age usually higher than the age of consent & driving age? | <p>If we look at the world map, most countries in the world have <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_drinking_age" rel="nofollow noreferrer">a legal drinking age of 18</a>. Comparatively the legal driving age in many countries is <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Driver%27s_license" rel="nofollow noreferr... | law alcohol | 1 | Why is the drinking age usually higher than the age of consent & driving age? -- (law alcohol)
<p>If we look at the world map, most countries in the world have <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_drinking_age" rel="nofollow noreferrer">a legal drinking age of 18</a>. Comparatively the legal driving age in many... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,449 | Why have the British government done less than the US government in terms of monitoring Hong Kong's situation? | <p>For the past year the US government have (strongly) spoken out against the influence of the Chinese Communist Party on Hong Kong, and have made into law the Human Rights and Democracy Act which allows sanctions to be imposed on officials who do not respect human rights in HK. </p>

<p>Contrarily, the UK gove... | united states united kingdom hong kong | 1 | Why have the British government done less than the US government in terms of monitoring Hong Kong's situation? -- (united states united kingdom hong kong)
<p>For the past year the US government have (strongly) spoken out against the influence of the Chinese Communist Party on Hong Kong, and have made into law the Human... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,451 | On what countries in the Americas the US has (or hasn't) imposed travel restrictions related to Covid-19? | <p>Interesting <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/20/coronavirus-trump-considering-imposing-a-travel-ban-on-brazil.html?recirc=taboolainternal" rel="nofollow noreferrer">news</a> that the US is (only now) considering a travel ban on Brazil. I think the borders with Canada and Mexico were closed <a href="https://news... | donald trump covid 19 virus borders south america north america | 1 | On what countries in the Americas the US has (or hasn't) imposed travel restrictions related to Covid-19? -- (donald trump covid 19 virus borders south america north america)
<p>Interesting <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/20/coronavirus-trump-considering-imposing-a-travel-ban-on-brazil.html?recirc=taboolainternal... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,472 | Have there been any results of the CDC investigation in the Guatemala suspension of deportations allegedly due to Covid-19-infected deportees? | <p>In an interesting twist of <a href="https://www.npr.org/2020/04/17/837511694/guatemala-suspends-deportations-from-u-s-after-70-test-positive-for-coronavirus" rel="nofollow noreferrer">news from a month ago</a>, Guatemala had suspended receiving deportations from the US saying that the US has sent them Covid-19-infec... | united states covid 19 virus cdc guatemala deportation | 1 | Have there been any results of the CDC investigation in the Guatemala suspension of deportations allegedly due to Covid-19-infected deportees? -- (united states covid 19 virus cdc guatemala deportation)
<p>In an interesting twist of <a href="https://www.npr.org/2020/04/17/837511694/guatemala-suspends-deportations-from-... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,475 | In 1997, what percentage of Hong Kong residents believed that China won't completely take over after the handover from the UK? | <p>There's <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/22/asia/hong-kong-china-national-security-law-intl-hnk/index.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">currently a lot of controversy</a> in the media over China expanding their influence over Hong Kong:</p>
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<p>Long before the Umbrella Movement or last year's s... | china hong kong | 1 | In 1997, what percentage of Hong Kong residents believed that China won't completely take over after the handover from the UK? -- (china hong kong)
<p>There's <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/22/asia/hong-kong-china-national-security-law-intl-hnk/index.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">currently a lot of controversy<... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,478 | What is this voting system called? | <p>Each person gets the same fixed number of points, and they can allocate the points to each candidate however they prefer, as long as the sum of points allocated equals the number of points given. The person with the most points wins.</p>
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<p>Each person gets the same fixed number of points, and they can allocate the points to each candidate however they prefer, as long as the sum of points allocated equals the number of points given. The person with the most points wins.</p>
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53,493 | What stops the US from getting Open Skies data from its allies? | <p>Recently there's been news about how the US is intending to pull out of the Open Skies treaty, which allows participating nations to perform unarmed reconnaissance flights over each other's airspace.</p>

<p>I'm wondering what's stopping the US from getting its intelligence from its NATO allies who are still... | united states russian federation treaty nato | 1 | What stops the US from getting Open Skies data from its allies? -- (united states russian federation treaty nato)
<p>Recently there's been news about how the US is intending to pull out of the Open Skies treaty, which allows participating nations to perform unarmed reconnaissance flights over each other's airspace.</p>... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,501 | Why was Eric Massa's asking of David Wasserman's age a red flag? | <p>In Nate Silver's book he writes that Wasserman of cook political was interviewing Democratic congressman <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Massa" rel="noreferrer">Eric Massa</a> to evaluate Eric's rating by the agency. In the interview, he was looking for red flags and noted that Eric Massa (who would late... | united states democratic party scandal | 1 | Why was Eric Massa's asking of David Wasserman's age a red flag? -- (united states democratic party scandal)
<p>In Nate Silver's book he writes that Wasserman of cook political was interviewing Democratic congressman <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Massa" rel="noreferrer">Eric Massa</a> to evaluate Eric's r... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,507 | Why has China suddenly decided to station troops in the disputed Ladakh / Aksai Chin region? | <p>The northeastern part of India known as <strong><em>Ladakh</em></strong> in India and <strong><em>Aksai Chin</em></strong> in China is a disputed territory between India and China. There is no international border between India and China in that region, but there is a line called <strong><em>Line of Actual Control</... | china india territorial dispute | 1 | Why has China suddenly decided to station troops in the disputed Ladakh / Aksai Chin region? -- (china india territorial dispute)
<p>The northeastern part of India known as <strong><em>Ladakh</em></strong> in India and <strong><em>Aksai Chin</em></strong> in China is a disputed territory between India and China. There ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,512 | How much, in taxes, does a typical American taxpayer pay toward public libraries? | <p>I'm looking for an average or estimation of how much money public libraries cost a typical American taxpayer. </p>
 | united states taxes local government funding public funding | 1 | How much, in taxes, does a typical American taxpayer pay toward public libraries? -- (united states taxes local government funding public funding)
<p>I'm looking for an average or estimation of how much money public libraries cost a typical American taxpayer. </p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,517 | What did Taiwan's president Tsai Ing-wen actually say that it would do for "Hong Kongers"? | <p>CNBC's <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/25/taiwans-tsai-backs-hong-kongers-after-china-proposes-security-law.html" rel="noreferrer">Taiwan’s Tsai pledges support for people of Hong Kong after China proposes national security law</a> begins:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said late ... | china international hong kong taiwan | 1 | What did Taiwan's president Tsai Ing-wen actually say that it would do for "Hong Kongers"? -- (china international hong kong taiwan)
<p>CNBC's <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/25/taiwans-tsai-backs-hong-kongers-after-china-proposes-security-law.html" rel="noreferrer">Taiwan’s Tsai pledges support for people of Hon... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,519 | How can Angela Merkel and Boris Johnson be considered more socially progressive than Bernie Sanders? | <p>I have heard repeatedly that, despite being considered one of the most progressive/leftist mainstream politican in the United States, Bernie Sanders could actually be considered relatively moderate by European standards.</p>

<p>For example, <a href="https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/05/why-the-economy-is... | united states bernie sanders boris johnson angela merkel | 1 | How can Angela Merkel and Boris Johnson be considered more socially progressive than Bernie Sanders? -- (united states bernie sanders boris johnson angela merkel)
<p>I have heard repeatedly that, despite being considered one of the most progressive/leftist mainstream politican in the United States, Bernie Sanders could... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,520 | Did US threaten Iran to prevent its tankers delivering oil to Venezuela? | <p><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-52789276" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Recently</a>, Iranian tankers delivered oil to Venezuela - which is badly needed, while Venezuela is under US embargo and sanctions.</p>

<p>In Iran that was claimed as victory. But were there any direct threats from th... | united states iran venezuela latin america oil | 1 | Did US threaten Iran to prevent its tankers delivering oil to Venezuela? -- (united states iran venezuela latin america oil)
<p><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-52789276" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Recently</a>, Iranian tankers delivered oil to Venezuela - which is badly needed, while Venezuela is u... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,527 | Which Tory MPs have called for Dominic Cummings' resignation? | <p>The BBC is <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-52806086" rel="noreferrer">reporting</a> that over 35 Conservative MPs have now called on Boris Johnson's chief adviser, Dominic Cummings, to resign after his Monday statement defending his travel to Durham during the early weeks of the UK coronavirus lockdo... | united kingdom conservative party scandal | 1 | Which Tory MPs have called for Dominic Cummings' resignation? -- (united kingdom conservative party scandal)
<p>The BBC is <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-52806086" rel="noreferrer">reporting</a> that over 35 Conservative MPs have now called on Boris Johnson's chief adviser, Dominic Cummings, to resign ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,530 | Is this hypothetical gerrymander legal? | <p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/nLX8z.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/nLX8z.jpg" alt="Hypothetical House district map without black Democratic district."></a></p>

<p>I have a question about a hypothetical gerrymander that has not happened and probably won't. Let's say A... | united states law gerrymandering | 1 | Is this hypothetical gerrymander legal? -- (united states law gerrymandering)
<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/nLX8z.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/nLX8z.jpg" alt="Hypothetical House district map without black Democratic district."></a></p>

<p>I have a question about a ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,534 | What retaliatory actions could Trump take against Twitter? | <p>Today, for the first time, Twitter attached a warning label in a tweet from president Trump. As a reaction, <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1265427539008380928?s=20" rel="noreferrer">he tweeted</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>....Twitter is completely stifling FREE SPEECH, and I, as Presi... | united states donald trump social media | 1 | What retaliatory actions could Trump take against Twitter? -- (united states donald trump social media)
<p>Today, for the first time, Twitter attached a warning label in a tweet from president Trump. As a reaction, <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1265427539008380928?s=20" rel="noreferrer">he tweeted... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,535 | How long has it taken each Prime Minister to appear in front of the Commons Liaison Committee? | <p>On May 27th, Boris Johnson appeared before the Commons Liaison Committee, a <a href="https://www.parliament.uk/about/how/committees/select/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Select Committee</a> made up of the chairs of the other Select Committees. The UK parliament website <a href="https://committees.parliament.uk/committ... | united kingdom parliament house of commons prime minister boris johnson | 1 | How long has it taken each Prime Minister to appear in front of the Commons Liaison Committee? -- (united kingdom parliament house of commons prime minister boris johnson)
<p>On May 27th, Boris Johnson appeared before the Commons Liaison Committee, a <a href="https://www.parliament.uk/about/how/committees/select/" rel=... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,539 | Do any nations have in place formal mechanisms to "save in good years/spend in bad years"? | <p>One tenet of Keynesian economics is that a government can improve long term economic efficiency, and individual well-being, by deficit spending during recessions.</p>

<p>Some examples of that might be:</p>

<ul>
<li>US <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alphabet_agencies" rel="noreferrer">AB... | economy budget | 1 | Do any nations have in place formal mechanisms to "save in good years/spend in bad years"? -- (economy budget)
<p>One tenet of Keynesian economics is that a government can improve long term economic efficiency, and individual well-being, by deficit spending during recessions.</p>

<p>Some examples of that might... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,542 | Is the coattail effect getting stronger? | <p>I have heard that the coattails effect is where a candidate gets elected because the president is popular in the area they want to represent. I feel like it is getting stronger over time. Ticket splitting appears to be rarer in Democratic voters:</p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/xErd4.png" rel="nof... | united states election presidential election senate | 1 | Is the coattail effect getting stronger? -- (united states election presidential election senate)
<p>I have heard that the coattails effect is where a candidate gets elected because the president is popular in the area they want to represent. I feel like it is getting stronger over time. Ticket splitting appears to be ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,555 | What does US Trade Representative mean by "special other (returns)"? | <p><a href="https://ustr.gov/countries-regions/china-mongolia-taiwan/hong-kong" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Hong Kong | United States Trade Representative</a></p>

<blockquote>
 <ul>
 <li>The top import categories (<strong>2-digit HS</strong>) in 2018 were: <strong>special other (returns)</strong> ($2.4... | trade | 1 | What does US Trade Representative mean by "special other (returns)"? -- (trade)
<p><a href="https://ustr.gov/countries-regions/china-mongolia-taiwan/hong-kong" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Hong Kong | United States Trade Representative</a></p>

<blockquote>
 <ul>
 <li>The top import categories (<strong>2... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,564 | Was the scene depicting a Commons vote won by 3/4 of a vote real in "This House"? | <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_House_(play)" rel="noreferrer">"This House"</a> features a scene where a vote in the Commons is practically tied, but then the Speaker decides that one of the parties' case is stronger and says that they win by 3/4 of a vote.</p>

<p>I've not found references (on G... | united kingdom house of commons speaker | 1 | Was the scene depicting a Commons vote won by 3/4 of a vote real in "This House"? -- (united kingdom house of commons speaker)
<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_House_(play)" rel="noreferrer">"This House"</a> features a scene where a vote in the Commons is practically tied, but then the Speaker decides tha... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,576 | Why does Denmark allow its citizens to return from Sweden, but not admit Swedes? | <p><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20200525/returning-danes-cause-6km-corona-queue-on-border-bridge" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Returning Danes cause 6km 'corona queue' at Swedish border - The Local</a></p>

<blockquote>
 <p>While Danes can enter Sweden without restrictions, Swedish citizens are not allowe... | covid 19 virus sweden denmark | 1 | Why does Denmark allow its citizens to return from Sweden, but not admit Swedes? -- (covid 19 virus sweden denmark)
<p><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20200525/returning-danes-cause-6km-corona-queue-on-border-bridge" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Returning Danes cause 6km 'corona queue' at Swedish border - The Local</a></... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,581 | How did the UK executive become more powerful after the 1960s? | <p>I rectified YouTube's automated transcript of former UKSC President Lord <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Neuberger,_Baron_Neuberger_of_Abbotsbury" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Neuberger</a>'s speech starting at <a href="https://youtu.be/6ZzFk4eQCOA?t=464" rel="nofollow noreferrer">7:44</a>.
I would've ... | united kingdom | 1 | How did the UK executive become more powerful after the 1960s? -- (united kingdom)
<p>I rectified YouTube's automated transcript of former UKSC President Lord <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Neuberger,_Baron_Neuberger_of_Abbotsbury" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Neuberger</a>'s speech starting at <a href="http... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,594 | Could the US Congress federally mandate a national presidential primary day? | <p>I am fascinated by the thought of presidential primaries. They feel skewed towards certain places and certain ethnicities. Let's say that in March of the 1st year of a President's term, Congress passes a law saying that all US states must abolish the caucus system and hold a primary on the first Tuesday of March by ... | united states congress primaries | 1 | Could the US Congress federally mandate a national presidential primary day? -- (united states congress primaries)
<p>I am fascinated by the thought of presidential primaries. They feel skewed towards certain places and certain ethnicities. Let's say that in March of the 1st year of a President's term, Congress passes ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,610 | Why didn't UK feel capable to defend HK Island, compared to Gibraltar and Falkland Islands? | <p>I'm referring to just Hong Kong Island and Kowloon Peninsula that was <a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/c2j2rz/the_uk_gave_control_of_hong_kong_to_the_peoples/erlenz8/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">"fully ceded to the British in 1842"</a> in perpetuity. <a href="https://history.stackexc... | hong kong | 1 | Why didn't UK feel capable to defend HK Island, compared to Gibraltar and Falkland Islands? -- (hong kong)
<p>I'm referring to just Hong Kong Island and Kowloon Peninsula that was <a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/c2j2rz/the_uk_gave_control_of_hong_kong_to_the_peoples/erlenz8/" rel="nofollow nore... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,615 | How many members of antifa are in the U.S.? | <p>I've done all the research I can, but I can't come up with an answer. Perhaps a professional on the subject can better inform me?</p>
 | united states data sources antifa | 1 | How many members of antifa are in the U.S.? -- (united states data sources antifa)
<p>I've done all the research I can, but I can't come up with an answer. Perhaps a professional on the subject can better inform me?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,617 | What is the Queen of the United Kingdom's "Official" Birthday? | <p>Today on bbc.com/news I found this article about the queen making her first public appearance since coronavirus:</p>

<p><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-52869709" rel="noreferrer">https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-52869709</a></p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The monarch spent her birthday on 21 April in lo... | united kingdom monarchy | 1 | What is the Queen of the United Kingdom's "Official" Birthday? -- (united kingdom monarchy)
<p>Today on bbc.com/news I found this article about the queen making her first public appearance since coronavirus:</p>

<p><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-52869709" rel="noreferrer">https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-5286... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,620 | Could the US Space Force be dissolved when Trump is gone? | <p><a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/a/53218/16047">This answer</a> to <em>What are the factors exactly that will make missions like OTV-6 “Space Force launches”?</em> which I've accepted includes the following:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The US Space Force (USSF) is the successor to Air Force Space C... | united states military space | 1 | Could the US Space Force be dissolved when Trump is gone? -- (united states military space)
<p><a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/a/53218/16047">This answer</a> to <em>What are the factors exactly that will make missions like OTV-6 “Space Force launches”?</em> which I've accepted includes the following:</p>&#x... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,628 | Why is Egypt not able to stop the building of a dam in Ethiopia? | <p>I was watching <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF841nm_7RQ" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this video</a>. This video portrays Egypt as a victim of the dam built by Ethiopia.</p>
<p>Egypt is a regional power with arguably the strongest military in Africa. It is also well-connected to the international commun... | africa egypt ethiopia | 1 | Why is Egypt not able to stop the building of a dam in Ethiopia? -- (africa egypt ethiopia)
<p>I was watching <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF841nm_7RQ" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this video</a>. This video portrays Egypt as a victim of the dam built by Ethiopia.</p>
<p>Egypt is a regional power with argu... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,629 | Is there a list of human rights organizations monitoring the current use of force by police in the US? | <p>During the law enforcing in the US, more press attacks happen:</p>

<ul>
<li>DW group <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN8ISwuiX68" rel="nofollow noreferrer">shot at</a> Minnesota</li>
<li>CNN reporter was <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/media/2020/05/29/omar-jimenez-cnn-minneapolis/"... | united states human rights police media | 1 | Is there a list of human rights organizations monitoring the current use of force by police in the US? -- (united states human rights police media)
<p>During the law enforcing in the US, more press attacks happen:</p>

<ul>
<li>DW group <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN8ISwuiX68" rel="nofollow nor... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,632 | What is Trump's social networks executive order about? | <p>I've seen a titles which tell that it's a nightmare for those companies (Google, Facebook, Twitter). But they're pretty vague on it. What exactly does it do to them?</p>
 | united states donald trump freedom of speech internet executive order | 1 | What is Trump's social networks executive order about? -- (united states donald trump freedom of speech internet executive order)
<p>I've seen a titles which tell that it's a nightmare for those companies (Google, Facebook, Twitter). But they're pretty vague on it. What exactly does it do to them?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,633 | Democratic gerrymander in California to remove as many Republican seats as possible? | <p>I am curious about gerrymandering. In California, there are 53 House seats. Of those 53, only 7 are held by Republicans. I know this won't happen for political reasons. But, is there a picture of a hypothetical gerrymander that would likely make California's representation 100% Democratic in the House of Representat... | united states house of representatives gerrymandering california | 1 | Democratic gerrymander in California to remove as many Republican seats as possible? -- (united states house of representatives gerrymandering california)
<p>I am curious about gerrymandering. In California, there are 53 House seats. Of those 53, only 7 are held by Republicans. I know this won't happen for political re... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,644 | Why is the Oath of office of the President of the United States to the constitution, and not the people? | <p>With the current situation in the USA, I had a look at the wording of the Oath of Office the US president takes, and was surprised to see that the oath is to "preserve, protect and defend the Constitution".<br>
Why is the oath worded to the constitution, and not the people of the USA?</p>

<p>From Commen... | united states oath of office | 1 | Why is the Oath of office of the President of the United States to the constitution, and not the people? -- (united states oath of office)
<p>With the current situation in the USA, I had a look at the wording of the Oath of Office the US president takes, and was surprised to see that the oath is to "preserve, protect a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,653 | What is the “appropriate” civilian response to police abusing their power? | <p>Police are tear-gassing civilians during a pandemic that exasperates respiratory conditions while there is a shortage of ventilators and hospital beds. </p>

<p>How/why is this allowed? </p>

<p>What is the “appropriate” civilian response to police abusing their power?</p>
 | united states military police weapons authority | 1 | What is the “appropriate” civilian response to police abusing their power? -- (united states military police weapons authority)
<p>Police are tear-gassing civilians during a pandemic that exasperates respiratory conditions while there is a shortage of ventilators and hospital beds. </p>

<p>How/why is this allo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,654 | What are the criteria used by the Government Pension Fund of Norway to add a company to its excluded company list? | <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_Pension_Fund_of_Norway" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia</a> provides some general information related to the exclusion of companies on ethical grounds:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>(..) holds portfolios of real estate and fixed-income investments.
 <st... | economy ethics norway | 1 | What are the criteria used by the Government Pension Fund of Norway to add a company to its excluded company list? -- (economy ethics norway)
<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_Pension_Fund_of_Norway" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia</a> provides some general information related to the exclusion of... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,659 | What is the constitutional logic for a republic to have a sovereign immunity law? | <p>Looking at <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sovereign_immunity#By_country" rel="noreferrer">this list</a>, it seems like most sovereign immunity laws exist in countries with monarchies, which makes sense both historically (an artifact of the principle of <em>rex non potest peccare</em>); and pragmatically, as ... | constitution political theory corruption republic | 1 | What is the constitutional logic for a republic to have a sovereign immunity law? -- (constitution political theory corruption republic)
<p>Looking at <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sovereign_immunity#By_country" rel="noreferrer">this list</a>, it seems like most sovereign immunity laws exist in countries with ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,660 | What are the concrete demands of Germans who want to "put an end to" (Schlussstrich ziehen) nazi commemorations? | <p>The head of the German nationalist party <em>Alternative für Deutschland (AFD)</em> has demanded <em>einen Schlussstrich unter Deutschlands Nazi-Vergangenheit</em>, which in English translates more or less as <em>to put an end to Germans Nazi past</em>. I don't understand what this means in practice, but a large ma... | germany history nazism | 1 | What are the concrete demands of Germans who want to "put an end to" (Schlussstrich ziehen) nazi commemorations? -- (germany history nazism)
<p>The head of the German nationalist party <em>Alternative für Deutschland (AFD)</em> has demanded <em>einen Schlussstrich unter Deutschlands Nazi-Vergangenheit</em>, which in En... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,669 | Double voting via write in in a US federal election? | <p>Let's say that someone wanted to abuse the write in option to vote for the candidate twice. Let's say someone selected Joe Biden (or Donald Trump, doesn't matter who) on the normal part of the ballot, and then selected that same person again. This is called <em>overvoting</em>. Is this illegal? Could I go to jail fo... | united states voting | 1 | Double voting via write in in a US federal election? -- (united states voting)
<p>Let's say that someone wanted to abuse the write in option to vote for the candidate twice. Let's say someone selected Joe Biden (or Donald Trump, doesn't matter who) on the normal part of the ballot, and then selected that same person ag... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,704 | Who polices the police in the USA? | <p>Who polices the police in the USA? Is there anyone a police officer has to answer to for committing racist acts, abusing their power, or committing other crimes unnecessarily?</p>
 | united states law policy police racism | 1 | Who polices the police in the USA? -- (united states law policy police racism)
<p>Who polices the police in the USA? Is there anyone a police officer has to answer to for committing racist acts, abusing their power, or committing other crimes unnecessarily?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,739 | What protections does the 1st Amendment offer US citizens in terms of local and state law? | <p>With the George Floyd protests going on I keep seeing news about curfews as early as 6pm, police driving by peaceful gatherings and firing chalk rounds or arresting people for illegal gatherings, I thought back to grade school learning about the constitution and <em>thought</em> I remembered something about the righ... | united states constitution first amendment | 1 | What protections does the 1st Amendment offer US citizens in terms of local and state law? -- (united states constitution first amendment)
<p>With the George Floyd protests going on I keep seeing news about curfews as early as 6pm, police driving by peaceful gatherings and firing chalk rounds or arresting people for il... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,742 | Why do US police treat using counterfeit money as an emergency? | <p>One thing that surprises me about the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_George_Floyd" rel="noreferrer">George Floyd incident</a> is that the police would treat the passing of a counterfeit $20 in a corner shop as some kind of an emergency.</p>

<p>If someone called the emergency number (999) ... | united states money police civil rights currency | 1 | Why do US police treat using counterfeit money as an emergency? -- (united states money police civil rights currency)
<p>One thing that surprises me about the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_George_Floyd" rel="noreferrer">George Floyd incident</a> is that the police would treat the passing of a counte... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,750 | What happens to lawsuits against US presidential administrations when the administration changes due to an election? | <p>NBC News' <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/black-lives-matter-sues-trump-administration-over-use-force-d-n1225311" rel="noreferrer">Black Lives Matter sues Trump administration over use of force on D.C. protesters</a> says</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Black Lives Matter filed suit along w... | united states president law | 1 | What happens to lawsuits against US presidential administrations when the administration changes due to an election? -- (united states president law)
<p>NBC News' <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/black-lives-matter-sues-trump-administration-over-use-force-d-n1225311" rel="noreferrer">Black Lives M... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,762 | What is preventing the UK and the EU from progressing in the talks on post-Brexit trade? | <p>Speaking on June 5th 2020, at the end of the fourth round of talks on post-Brexit trade, EU Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zsqljL16lo" rel="noreferrer">said</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Ladies and Gentlemen, to be clear, our lack of progress in this
negotiation is n... | united kingdom european union brexit international relations trade | 1 | What is preventing the UK and the EU from progressing in the talks on post-Brexit trade? -- (united kingdom european union brexit international relations trade)
<p>Speaking on June 5th 2020, at the end of the fourth round of talks on post-Brexit trade, EU Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier <a href="https://www.youtube.com... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,767 | Are there full details on why the UK Government has stopped reporting how many people have been tested for COVID-19? | <p>As far as I can tell, the last daily update from the Department of Health and Social Care on the pandemic which included figures on how many people have been tested for COVID-19 took place on <a href="https://twitter.com/DHSCgovuk/status/1263817035601121280" rel="noreferrer">May 22nd</a>. </p>

<p><a href="h... | united kingdom covid 19 virus public health | 1 | Are there full details on why the UK Government has stopped reporting how many people have been tested for COVID-19? -- (united kingdom covid 19 virus public health)
<p>As far as I can tell, the last daily update from the Department of Health and Social Care on the pandemic which included figures on how many people hav... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,786 | Why do governments negotiate with warlords? | <p>I just saw that Egypt launched talks with the UN backed government in Libya and warlord Haftar. Why do news agencies such as Al Jazeera states "<a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/01/libya-war-costing-77m-oil-revenue-day-200122121444867.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Forces loyal to Warlord Haftar att... | terminology libya | 1 | Why do governments negotiate with warlords? -- (terminology libya)
<p>I just saw that Egypt launched talks with the UN backed government in Libya and warlord Haftar. Why do news agencies such as Al Jazeera states "<a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/01/libya-war-costing-77m-oil-revenue-day-200122121444867... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,801 | Does the death of George Floyd represent the oppression of black people, or that of poor people generally? | <p>The question mostly applies to America, but my own experience is with the UK.</p>

<p>In Britain it is often said that a black person is twice as likely to die in police custody as a white person.</p>

<p>That emerges from a bald statistic of the number of such black deaths as there are white deaths ... | police discrimination | 1 | Does the death of George Floyd represent the oppression of black people, or that of poor people generally? -- (police discrimination)
<p>The question mostly applies to America, but my own experience is with the UK.</p>

<p>In Britain it is often said that a black person is twice as likely to die in police custo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,813 | Is it possible to discover the immigration status of the first patient(s) who brought the coronavirus back with them (to the U. S. from Wuhan)? | <p>Is it possible to discover the immigration status of the first patient(s) who brought the coronavirus back with them (to the U. S. from Wuhan)? I didn't know where to begin looking, especially when HIPAA laws are in place. Perhaps via a FOIA request?</p>
 | immigration | 1 | Is it possible to discover the immigration status of the first patient(s) who brought the coronavirus back with them (to the U. S. from Wuhan)? -- (immigration)
<p>Is it possible to discover the immigration status of the first patient(s) who brought the coronavirus back with them (to the U. S. from Wuhan)? I didn't kn... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,824 | What proposals exist for a large city disbanding and reconstituting its police force? | <p>Minneapolis has <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jun/07/minneapolis-city-council-defund-police-george-floyd" rel="nofollow noreferrer">voted to disband its police</a></p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The Minneapolis city council has pledged to disband the city’s police department and replace it wi... | law police | 1 | What proposals exist for a large city disbanding and reconstituting its police force? -- (law police)
<p>Minneapolis has <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jun/07/minneapolis-city-council-defund-police-george-floyd" rel="nofollow noreferrer">voted to disband its police</a></p>

<blockquote>
 ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,825 | Why is Trump's approval dropping in mid-year 2020? | <p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/T6Pt1.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/T6Pt1.jpg" alt="approval rating with decline circled"></a></p>

<p>I remember that you said that I should not write about this a while back because it was a statistically insignificant event at the tim... | united states election donald trump voting | 1 | Why is Trump's approval dropping in mid-year 2020? -- (united states election donald trump voting)
<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/T6Pt1.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/T6Pt1.jpg" alt="approval rating with decline circled"></a></p>

<p>I remember that you said that I sho... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,834 | What previous actions had been taken by Bristol city council regarding the statue of Edward Colston? | <p>During the George Floyd protests in Bristol on June 7th, a statue of Edward Colston was pulled down and thrown into the city harbour by demonstrators. According to the <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52954305" rel="nofollow noreferrer">BBC</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Earlier in the day, in Bristol, prote... | united kingdom protests local government | 1 | What previous actions had been taken by Bristol city council regarding the statue of Edward Colston? -- (united kingdom protests local government)
<p>During the George Floyd protests in Bristol on June 7th, a statue of Edward Colston was pulled down and thrown into the city harbour by demonstrators. According to the <a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,845 | How would a police-free city or state work? | <p>With the recent news around the abolishing of the Minneapolis police department, I wonder what the alternatives are and how they work? Is there any example anywhere on earth currently? I didn't find much useful information surfing the web.</p>
 | police anarchism | 1 | How would a police-free city or state work? -- (police anarchism)
<p>With the recent news around the abolishing of the Minneapolis police department, I wonder what the alternatives are and how they work? Is there any example anywhere on earth currently? I didn't find much useful information surfing the web.</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,861 | Is Biden more apt to press for harder terms and/or the renegotiation of the post-Brexit UK–US trade deal if he wins the Presidency? | <p>I was listening to LBC earlier when I noted both <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/53620/could-the-us-space-force-be-dissolved-when-trump-is-gone">this question</a> and the statement on air regarding Brexit policies and Trump. In essence, Trump has clearly come out as a pro-Brexit person and prom... | united states united kingdom brexit trade joe biden | 1 | Is Biden more apt to press for harder terms and/or the renegotiation of the post-Brexit UK–US trade deal if he wins the Presidency? -- (united states united kingdom brexit trade joe biden)
<p>I was listening to LBC earlier when I noted both <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/53620/could-the-us-space-... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,873 | Are any American politicians advocating the removal of slaveowning Presidents' imagery? | <p>After the recent removal of statues by protesters around the world, London has called for a <a href="https://nationalpost.com/news/world/anti-racism-activists-draw-up-hit-list-of-60-statues-they-want-removed-in-london-england" rel="nofollow noreferrer">review while British activists have proposed</a> the removal of ... | united states history | 1 | Are any American politicians advocating the removal of slaveowning Presidents' imagery? -- (united states history)
<p>After the recent removal of statues by protesters around the world, London has called for a <a href="https://nationalpost.com/news/world/anti-racism-activists-draw-up-hit-list-of-60-statues-they-want-re... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,874 | Is there a way to measure the quality of a president / presidential term in an objective way? | <p>A paragraph from this <a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/france-election-the-comedian-jean-marie-bigard-who-would-be-french-president/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Politico article</a> about the French president wanna be made me wonder about a way to evaluate a president or more precisely a presidential term:</p... | president comparative politics political science | 1 | Is there a way to measure the quality of a president / presidential term in an objective way? -- (president comparative politics political science)
<p>A paragraph from this <a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/france-election-the-comedian-jean-marie-bigard-who-would-be-french-president/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">P... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,875 | What is the rationale behind waiting until after the first peak of COVID-19 infections to impose quarantine measures on incoming travellers? | <p>From June 8th 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, travellers to the UK, including UK residents, must self-isolate for 14 days by law.</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>If you arrive in the UK on or after 8 June 2020, you will not be
 allowed to leave the place you’re staying for the first 14 days you’re
 ... | united kingdom covid 19 virus public health | 1 | What is the rationale behind waiting until after the first peak of COVID-19 infections to impose quarantine measures on incoming travellers? -- (united kingdom covid 19 virus public health)
<p>From June 8th 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, travellers to the UK, including UK residents, must self-isolate for 14 days b... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,880 | How has the Scottish Government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic differed from that of the UK Government? | <p>As healthcare is a devolved matter in the UK, the Scottish government is broadly responsible for the Scottish response to the pandemic, while the UK government is chiefly responsible for the response in England. Further powers were granted to the devolved administrations by the <a href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk... | united kingdom healthcare covid 19 virus policy scotland | 1 | How has the Scottish Government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic differed from that of the UK Government? -- (united kingdom healthcare covid 19 virus policy scotland)
<p>As healthcare is a devolved matter in the UK, the Scottish government is broadly responsible for the Scottish response to the pandemic, while the ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,886 | Why do police unions support police officers that have committed gross misconduct, given that they tarnish the reputation of all officers? | <p>In many fields, professional bodies will vocally condemn members who commit misconduct. For example, medical associations, learned societies or unions will seek to end the careers of members who commit fraud. A teaching union may strike for higher salaries, but not to support a teacher who punches a student.</p>
... | united states police | 1 | Why do police unions support police officers that have committed gross misconduct, given that they tarnish the reputation of all officers? -- (united states police)
<p>In many fields, professional bodies will vocally condemn members who commit misconduct. For example, medical associations, learned societies or unions w... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,900 | Can the so-called "Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone" in Seattle be treated as an insurrection against the Federal Government? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/welcome-to-the-capitol-hill-autonomous-zone-where-seattle-protesters-gather-without-police/" rel="noreferrer">latest</a> <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/us/seattle-protesters-declare-cop-free-zone-after-police-leave-precinct" rel="noreferrer">news</a> ... | united states protests police | 1 | Can the so-called "Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone" in Seattle be treated as an insurrection against the Federal Government? -- (united states protests police)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/welcome-to-the-capitol-hill-autonomous-zone-where-seattle-protesters-gather-without-police/" rel... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,902 | Does Black Lives Matter have a hierarchy? | <p>Recently, there has been a lot of news which discusses the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Lives_Matter" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Black Lives Matter</a> (BLM) movement. Does BLM have a leader? What is the organization structure, and who directs the protests?</p>

<p>I have been told that this i... | protests lobbying funding | 1 | Does Black Lives Matter have a hierarchy? -- (protests lobbying funding)
<p>Recently, there has been a lot of news which discusses the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Lives_Matter" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Black Lives Matter</a> (BLM) movement. Does BLM have a leader? What is the organization structure, a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,906 | How to tell if a company or organization is truly standing against systemic racism? | <p>With the recent events surrounding the death of George Floyd and other people of color, I have seen several companies issuing statements condemning racism and the aforementioned events.</p>
<p>Just to cite three organizations, <a href="https://archinect.com/features/article/150200715/archinect-s-statement-on-rac... | racism | 1 | How to tell if a company or organization is truly standing against systemic racism? -- (racism)
<p>With the recent events surrounding the death of George Floyd and other people of color, I have seen several companies issuing statements condemning racism and the aforementioned events.</p>
<p>Just to cite three organ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,919 | Why is the Michigan Supreme Court's refusal to hear a case a bar to publishing the Court of Appeals' decision? | <p>MCR 7.215(D)(4) says that </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The Court of Appeals shall not direct publication if the Supreme Court has denied an application for leave to appeal under MCR 7.305.</p>
</blockquote>

<p>What is the purpose of this rule?</p>
 | united states judiciary | 1 | Why is the Michigan Supreme Court's refusal to hear a case a bar to publishing the Court of Appeals' decision? -- (united states judiciary)
<p>MCR 7.215(D)(4) says that </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The Court of Appeals shall not direct publication if the Supreme Court has denied an application for leave to appea... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,925 | Was the Democratic vote less efficient in 2018 than in 2016? | <p><a href="https://i1.wp.com/www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2019.02.28_Bill-Frey_Map3-final.png?w=768&crop=0%2C0px%2C100%2C9999px&ssl=1" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i1.wp.com/www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2019.02.28_Bill-Frey_Map3-final.png?w=768&crop=0%2C0px%2C... | united states presidential election house of representatives electoral college | 1 | Was the Democratic vote less efficient in 2018 than in 2016? -- (united states presidential election house of representatives electoral college)
<p><a href="https://i1.wp.com/www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2019.02.28_Bill-Frey_Map3-final.png?w=768&crop=0%2C0px%2C100%2C9999px&ssl=1" rel="nofollow n... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,926 | Can the police unions be dissolved? | <p>One of the demands of Black Lives Matter (BLM) is to de-fund the police. At the center of it are the police unions, since the contracts are negotiated through the police unions. My question is as follows:</p>

<ol>
<li>Can the police unions be dissolved permanently? </li>
<li>Is it possible to ban po... | united states police labor union | 1 | Can the police unions be dissolved? -- (united states police labor union)
<p>One of the demands of Black Lives Matter (BLM) is to de-fund the police. At the center of it are the police unions, since the contracts are negotiated through the police unions. My question is as follows:</p>

<ol>
<li>Can the poli... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,938 | Can the US President implement restrictions on police unionization | <p>One potential for helping solve the problem of police brutality, as discussed in <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/53674/how-can-police-brutality-be-prevented-through-policy">this question</a> is to curb the power that police unions currently hold.</p>

<p>As it stands, disciplinary measu... | united states policy police labor union | 1 | Can the US President implement restrictions on police unionization -- (united states policy police labor union)
<p>One potential for helping solve the problem of police brutality, as discussed in <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/53674/how-can-police-brutality-be-prevented-through-policy">this quest... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,949 | Must parliamentary democracies hold a vote of confidence when choosing its Prime Minister? | <p>While many parliamentarian systems require the parliament to hold a vote to confirm its Prime Minister (e.g. Germany, Ireland, Finland), that is not always the case. Here are some examples:</p>

<ul>
<li><strong>Denmark:</strong> The monarch (Queen Margrethe II) usually appoints the MP best suited to be ... | parliament democracy constitutional monarchy prime minister head of state | 1 | Must parliamentary democracies hold a vote of confidence when choosing its Prime Minister? -- (parliament democracy constitutional monarchy prime minister head of state)
<p>While many parliamentarian systems require the parliament to hold a vote to confirm its Prime Minister (e.g. Germany, Ireland, Finland), that is no... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,956 | What are the pros and cons of having police unions? | <p>This is a follow up question which I asked <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/53926/can-the-police-union-be-dissolved?noredirect=1#comment214666_53926">here</a>. There were a lot of great answers, the consensus seems to be that police unions could be outright dissolved or a new version of unions c... | police labor union | 1 | What are the pros and cons of having police unions? -- (police labor union)
<p>This is a follow up question which I asked <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/53926/can-the-police-union-be-dissolved?noredirect=1#comment214666_53926">here</a>. There were a lot of great answers, the consensus seems to be... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,958 | Why does the IMF set its development models and economic policies behind closed doors? | <blockquote>
 <p>Nobel laureate economist Joseph E. Stiglitz argues that, as a public
 institution, the IMF should improve its own transparency by setting
 its development models and economic policies through democratic
 processes and open discourse rather than behind closed doors.</p>
</blockqu... | international international monetary fund | 1 | Why does the IMF set its development models and economic policies behind closed doors? -- (international international monetary fund)
<blockquote>
 <p>Nobel laureate economist Joseph E. Stiglitz argues that, as a public
 institution, the IMF should improve its own transparency by setting
 its development... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,962 | Does the US account for inter-generational equity/imbalances when producing fiscal policy? | <p>There are many studies concerned with how various generations subsidize each other, usually assuming current laws hold for all future generations. Do any government agencies (like CBO, the Treasury, etc.) incorporate generational accounting or other analyses of inter-generational equity into their regular reports? I... | united states economy policy budget | 1 | Does the US account for inter-generational equity/imbalances when producing fiscal policy? -- (united states economy policy budget)
<p>There are many studies concerned with how various generations subsidize each other, usually assuming current laws hold for all future generations. Do any government agencies (like CBO, ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,963 | Did Democrats win the popular vote for governor in 2018 by as much as Hillary Clinton did in 2016? | <p>I saw a question on Politics Stack Exchange titled <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/53021/how-did-republicans-get-a-majority-of-governorships-and-lose-the-popular-vote-by">How did Republicans get a majority of governorships and lose the popular vote by almost 3 million votes in 2018?</a>. This m... | united states voting | 1 | Did Democrats win the popular vote for governor in 2018 by as much as Hillary Clinton did in 2016? -- (united states voting)
<p>I saw a question on Politics Stack Exchange titled <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/53021/how-did-republicans-get-a-majority-of-governorships-and-lose-the-popular-vote-by"... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,967 | What is the origin of the fears of racism associated with facial recognition technology? | <p>If one pays attention to technology-based news all the big players in facial recognition technology are now refusing to provide this technology to the US government and/or police. When news reports on this the generally imply the new refusals are caused by George Floyd's death and fears of racism associated with th... | police racism technology | 1 | What is the origin of the fears of racism associated with facial recognition technology? -- (police racism technology)
<p>If one pays attention to technology-based news all the big players in facial recognition technology are now refusing to provide this technology to the US government and/or police. When news reports... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
53,984 | Why do US police use handcuffs in otherwise calm, non-violent circumstances? | <p>When the Atlanta police recently discovered that a driver, who was otherwise calm and cooperative was "over the alcohol limit" after a long and largely fruitless conversation (during which he failed a breath test) they suddenly, and without warning, attempted to put him in handcuffs? Why?</p>
<p>Presum... | united states policy police | 1 | Why do US police use handcuffs in otherwise calm, non-violent circumstances? -- (united states policy police)
<p>When the Atlanta police recently discovered that a driver, who was otherwise calm and cooperative was "over the alcohol limit" after a long and largely fruitless conversation (during which he faile... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
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