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Suprabhat, Vannakam, Adab and Welcome to the 2024 LOK SABHA GENERAL ELECTION THUNDERDOME.
NO RULES, NO LIMITS, ONLY CHAOS.
THE CAGE -
India is a parliamentary democracy that follows the first-past-the-post voting system, similar to the standard Westminster System. The Lower House of the Indian Parliament (Lok Sabha) consists of 543 seats representing 543 constituencies that send 1 Member of Parliament (MP) each. These 543 MP's then choose a prime minister via simple majority.
For each constituency, a political party gives a ticket to a single Candidate. The Candidate with at least a plurality of votes in a constituency represents that Constituency in parliament as a member of the party.
There are no party level primaries in India, the candidate for a constituency is decided by the party high command and only one person from a party can be on the ticket for a particular seat. You can contest multiple constituencies though from the same party as both Narendra Modi (2014 BJP Candidate for both Varanasi and Vadodara) and Rahul Gandhi (2024 Congress Candidate for both Rae Bareili and Wayanad) have done. If no existing political party gives you a ticket, you can contest as an Independent Candidate or form your own party and contest as a member of your own party.
The government can be formed by the party or the alliance that has a simple majority of MP's. When no single political party has a majority of MP's, an alliance of various parties can be formed that contains the majority of MP's. This is called a post-poll alliance, where the parties contest elections separately but might come together after the elections in order to form the government or be part of the government. However there is also the pre-poll alliance where political parties join or form an alliance before the elections.
THE DATES - 19th April, 26th April, 7th May, 13th May, 20th May, 25th May, 1st June
THE RESULTS -
THE EXIT POLLS-
On average, most exit polls gave the following results
BJP+ - 365/563
INDIA- 143/543
OTHERS- 35-543
THE FIGHTS -
Economy & Employment:
The incumbent BJP-led NDA government makes the positive case of economic growth and development under its decade long tenure. It points to strong rejuvenated GDP growth with relatively low inflation, rising wages, a growing middle class, stable macroeconomic positioning, strong spending, slashing of multidimensional poverty, a strong and well administered welfare state, expanded free trade, sharp reduction in regulation, increase in select manufacturing and industry, a revitalized finance sector, and a thriving service market.
The government points to the large-scale infrastructure development undertaken, expanding roadways, delivering expansive electrification, and provisions of basic utility services. They point to the stagnation and policy paralysis observed under the tenure of the last Congress government (UPA 2), and further make point to the opposition's alleged proposed populist economic programs as untenable and unfeasible. They make the case that the opposition has leftist economic policies that are not grounded in economic reality.
The INC-led I.N.D.I.A opposition on the other hand, makes the negative case against the incumbents, pointing to large scale youth unemployment, even among educated youth. They point to an alleged inability of the government to tie growth to employment. They allege a failure of manufacturing capacity and sufficient industrialization of the economy, highlighting the lack of sufficient private capital inflows. They criticize the growth figures of the economy by casting doubt on the government's statistics, and focusing extensively on growing wealth inequality, alleging that growth only occurs for the rich billionaire class, with minimal relief for the poor, targeting specific attacks against domestic industrial magnates, Adani and Ambani. They allege favoritism on the part of the incumbent government towards their select base, highlighting the state of Gujarat as being prioritized over other states.
In making their positive case, they propose a more inclusive and redistributive model of growth, proposing heightened subsidization programmes, more welfare and support programmes, higher taxation on the wealthy and corporations, leveraging private capital inflows for infrastructure development, and prioritizing equitable growth through a caste census, developing corrective policies for inequalities between castes.
They aim to solve the employment crisis through expanding roles in state enterprises and filling government vacancies, alongside expanding labour intensive industries like manufacturing and mining, whilst pointing to high growth rates of the economy as well as committing to expand manufacturing through reforms and subsidy platforms like the PLI, FAME etc., further claiming that increased infrastructure spending will lead to crowding in effect thus enabling faster industrialization.
Social Justice:
The issues of social equity and justice have become major cornerstones of both the incumbent and opposition electoral platforms. This is most prevalent through the forthcoming section on sectarianism, but also focuses on key issues regarding class equality and - most importantly - caste-based discrimination.
The incumbent BJP-led NDA government point to their solid track record of universal poverty alleviation, targeted successful welfare and affirmative action programmes. The INC-led I.N.D.I.A opposition on the other hand, point to growing wealth inequality and apparent institutional and systemic discrimination against underprivileged caste communities in academia, employment, governmental programmes, courts, the military, etc. They allege that the government has not committed to taking resolute and definitive action against casteism through corrective policy.
This all boils down to the Reservation system, a large scale, affirmative action initiative, conducted through a systematic quota-based policy of allotment of institutional positions in education, governmental employment, schemes and programmes, direct political representation, etc.
With reservations estimated to have hit 59.5% of Central Government Institutional positions, there are now broader calls to expand the scale and scope of this drive. The opposition wanting to break the cap limits and even introduce this system into the private sector to potentially induce parity, while the government commits to more modest hikes of upto 62.5% while playing into incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi's identity as a member of an underprivileged caste community.
While the opposition campaigns on removing limits to the quota system to deliver equity, the government alleges these commitments to be populist and detrimental, while alleging that the opposition seeks to potentially appease its Muslim voter base by introducing expanded reservations for Muslims, thereby allegedly sabotaging the disadvantaged Hindu lower castes, and redistributing their wealth to Muslims, in a bid to gain their votes.
Communalism:
Both the incumbent BJP-led NDA government and the INC-led I.N.D.I.A opposition have framed communalism as a lynchpin issue of the Election. The incumbent government points to alleged casteist and bigoted rhetoric against select caste groups and Hindus. They allege the opposition panders to minorities for their votes, whilst not delivering on the real issues. They allege the opposition seeks to drive up divisiveness and shared social harmony in India. They further allege that the opposition engages in divisive rhetoric on key issues of Hindu-Indian culture like that of the Ram Temple, in ways that contradict the spirit of the Indian State.
The opposition on the other hand, accused the incumbent government of being bigoted against minority communities, from the large Muslim community, to the lower caste communities of Indian society. They allege use of hateful and divisive rhetoric against these communities, and point to select controversial government positions and policies on issues like the Ram Mandir, the controversial CAA-NRC laws, the proposed Uniform Civil Code, among others. They further allege institutional degradation of key offices including policing, academia, and the military in discriminating against minority groups.
Institutional Independence:
The INC-led I.N.D.I.A opposition alleges institutional degradation and capture of various independent governmental entities by the incumbents. They point to the use of Executive, Investigative, Anti-Corruption, Enforcement, & Tax authorities against opposition figures and media as evidence, highlighting specific cases of the detaining and arrest of two sitting opposition Chief Ministers, and the resignation of one. They highlight alleged selective targeting of opposition figures for raids, charges, and arrests, creating an alleged environment of impunity for the government. The opposition alleges heightened and blatant partisanship of members of the Judiciary in support of the incumbent government. They also allege illegitimate freezing of campaigning funds, crackdowns on press freedoms via capture of media institutions, and also critically alleges institutional capture of the Election Commission, casting doubts on election results primarily critiquing India's Electronic Voting Machines (EVM).
The Government rebukes these claims as part of a strong anti-corruption drive, highlighting a drop in governmental corruption cases since the previous Congress government (UPA 2, infamously riddled with such allegations). The government frames the opposition parties as corrupt and power-hungry, while further disparaging the opposition's alleged unfounded attacks on Indian institutions, apparent partisan attacks on the judiciary and critiquing apparent unfounded claims of election denialism.
THE FIGHTERS –
The election is primarily clash between two large coalitions, and their leading parties. On one side, you have the incumbent government of the BJP-led NDA, or National Democratic Alliance, and on the other, you have the opposition INC-led I.N.D.I.A, or Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance, a new mega coalition of more than 35 parties, with a few unofficial supporters too.
The following is a list of some key players in each of the alliances and is by no means a comprehensive or exhaustive list of all involved factions.
The incumbent NDA includes:
Also because one family has been controlling the Congress for decades, it has caused various state-level leaders to either form their own party or join another one. They see no future in the Congress anymore because the door to leadership is always closed for them. This has destroyed the ground level cadre of Congress party in many key states.
Rahul Gandhi’s privilege combined with the lack of any real political acumen so far has led to the INC taking damage due to is infamy.
Nepotism and dynastic politics has been a key issue throughout the last 10 years as BJP positions itself as the ‘common man’s party’
Following a century of sporadic conflict, from 1853 to 1949, a revivalist movement in the 1980's would lead to rising communal tensions, culminating in the 1992 destruction of the Ram Temple by Hindu Nationalists and devotees.
The legal conflict over the land would continue until 2019, when the Supreme Court of India issued the controversial ruling that the land be handed over to government trust for the construction of a Ram Temple, with seperate land being allotted to the local Muslim community for construction of a Mosque.
Almost all elements of the dispute remain mired in controversy. From the historical and religious associations of Ayodhya with Ram, the existence of a definitively Hindu structure, the alleged deliberate destruction of the said temple, the times and events of construction and use, the participants, planning, and events of the 1992 destruction, the ASI Archeological Surveys that served as key evidence for the Supreme Court being tampered and politicized by both sides of the politcal aisle, the legality of the ruling itself, and other surrounding issues regarding justice against those alleged to have partaken in the destruction of the Babri Masjid.
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NO RULES, NO LIMITS, ONLY CHAOS.
THE CAGE -
India is a parliamentary democracy that follows the first-past-the-post voting system, similar to the standard Westminster System. The Lower House of the Indian Parliament (Lok Sabha) consists of 543 seats representing 543 constituencies that send 1 Member of Parliament (MP) each. These 543 MP's then choose a prime minister via simple majority.
For each constituency, a political party gives a ticket to a single Candidate. The Candidate with at least a plurality of votes in a constituency represents that Constituency in parliament as a member of the party.
There are no party level primaries in India, the candidate for a constituency is decided by the party high command and only one person from a party can be on the ticket for a particular seat. You can contest multiple constituencies though from the same party as both Narendra Modi (2014 BJP Candidate for both Varanasi and Vadodara) and Rahul Gandhi (2024 Congress Candidate for both Rae Bareili and Wayanad) have done. If no existing political party gives you a ticket, you can contest as an Independent Candidate or form your own party and contest as a member of your own party.
The government can be formed by the party or the alliance that has a simple majority of MP's. When no single political party has a majority of MP's, an alliance of various parties can be formed that contains the majority of MP's. This is called a post-poll alliance, where the parties contest elections separately but might come together after the elections in order to form the government or be part of the government. However there is also the pre-poll alliance where political parties join or form an alliance before the elections.
THE DATES - 19th April, 26th April, 7th May, 13th May, 20th May, 25th May, 1st June
THE RESULTS -
THE EXIT POLLS-
On average, most exit polls gave the following results
BJP+ - 365/563
INDIA- 143/543
OTHERS- 35-543
THE FIGHTS -
Economy & Employment:
The incumbent BJP-led NDA government makes the positive case of economic growth and development under its decade long tenure. It points to strong rejuvenated GDP growth with relatively low inflation, rising wages, a growing middle class, stable macroeconomic positioning, strong spending, slashing of multidimensional poverty, a strong and well administered welfare state, expanded free trade, sharp reduction in regulation, increase in select manufacturing and industry, a revitalized finance sector, and a thriving service market.
The government points to the large-scale infrastructure development undertaken, expanding roadways, delivering expansive electrification, and provisions of basic utility services. They point to the stagnation and policy paralysis observed under the tenure of the last Congress government (UPA 2), and further make point to the opposition's alleged proposed populist economic programs as untenable and unfeasible. They make the case that the opposition has leftist economic policies that are not grounded in economic reality.
The INC-led I.N.D.I.A opposition on the other hand, makes the negative case against the incumbents, pointing to large scale youth unemployment, even among educated youth. They point to an alleged inability of the government to tie growth to employment. They allege a failure of manufacturing capacity and sufficient industrialization of the economy, highlighting the lack of sufficient private capital inflows. They criticize the growth figures of the economy by casting doubt on the government's statistics, and focusing extensively on growing wealth inequality, alleging that growth only occurs for the rich billionaire class, with minimal relief for the poor, targeting specific attacks against domestic industrial magnates, Adani and Ambani. They allege favoritism on the part of the incumbent government towards their select base, highlighting the state of Gujarat as being prioritized over other states.
In making their positive case, they propose a more inclusive and redistributive model of growth, proposing heightened subsidization programmes, more welfare and support programmes, higher taxation on the wealthy and corporations, leveraging private capital inflows for infrastructure development, and prioritizing equitable growth through a caste census, developing corrective policies for inequalities between castes.
They aim to solve the employment crisis through expanding roles in state enterprises and filling government vacancies, alongside expanding labour intensive industries like manufacturing and mining, whilst pointing to high growth rates of the economy as well as committing to expand manufacturing through reforms and subsidy platforms like the PLI, FAME etc., further claiming that increased infrastructure spending will lead to crowding in effect thus enabling faster industrialization.
Social Justice:
The issues of social equity and justice have become major cornerstones of both the incumbent and opposition electoral platforms. This is most prevalent through the forthcoming section on sectarianism, but also focuses on key issues regarding class equality and - most importantly - caste-based discrimination.
The incumbent BJP-led NDA government point to their solid track record of universal poverty alleviation, targeted successful welfare and affirmative action programmes. The INC-led I.N.D.I.A opposition on the other hand, point to growing wealth inequality and apparent institutional and systemic discrimination against underprivileged caste communities in academia, employment, governmental programmes, courts, the military, etc. They allege that the government has not committed to taking resolute and definitive action against casteism through corrective policy.
This all boils down to the Reservation system, a large scale, affirmative action initiative, conducted through a systematic quota-based policy of allotment of institutional positions in education, governmental employment, schemes and programmes, direct political representation, etc.
With reservations estimated to have hit 59.5% of Central Government Institutional positions, there are now broader calls to expand the scale and scope of this drive. The opposition wanting to break the cap limits and even introduce this system into the private sector to potentially induce parity, while the government commits to more modest hikes of upto 62.5% while playing into incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi's identity as a member of an underprivileged caste community.
While the opposition campaigns on removing limits to the quota system to deliver equity, the government alleges these commitments to be populist and detrimental, while alleging that the opposition seeks to potentially appease its Muslim voter base by introducing expanded reservations for Muslims, thereby allegedly sabotaging the disadvantaged Hindu lower castes, and redistributing their wealth to Muslims, in a bid to gain their votes.
Communalism:
Both the incumbent BJP-led NDA government and the INC-led I.N.D.I.A opposition have framed communalism as a lynchpin issue of the Election. The incumbent government points to alleged casteist and bigoted rhetoric against select caste groups and Hindus. They allege the opposition panders to minorities for their votes, whilst not delivering on the real issues. They allege the opposition seeks to drive up divisiveness and shared social harmony in India. They further allege that the opposition engages in divisive rhetoric on key issues of Hindu-Indian culture like that of the Ram Temple, in ways that contradict the spirit of the Indian State.
The opposition on the other hand, accused the incumbent government of being bigoted against minority communities, from the large Muslim community, to the lower caste communities of Indian society. They allege use of hateful and divisive rhetoric against these communities, and point to select controversial government positions and policies on issues like the Ram Mandir, the controversial CAA-NRC laws, the proposed Uniform Civil Code, among others. They further allege institutional degradation of key offices including policing, academia, and the military in discriminating against minority groups.
Institutional Independence:
The INC-led I.N.D.I.A opposition alleges institutional degradation and capture of various independent governmental entities by the incumbents. They point to the use of Executive, Investigative, Anti-Corruption, Enforcement, & Tax authorities against opposition figures and media as evidence, highlighting specific cases of the detaining and arrest of two sitting opposition Chief Ministers, and the resignation of one. They highlight alleged selective targeting of opposition figures for raids, charges, and arrests, creating an alleged environment of impunity for the government. The opposition alleges heightened and blatant partisanship of members of the Judiciary in support of the incumbent government. They also allege illegitimate freezing of campaigning funds, crackdowns on press freedoms via capture of media institutions, and also critically alleges institutional capture of the Election Commission, casting doubts on election results primarily critiquing India's Electronic Voting Machines (EVM).
The Government rebukes these claims as part of a strong anti-corruption drive, highlighting a drop in governmental corruption cases since the previous Congress government (UPA 2, infamously riddled with such allegations). The government frames the opposition parties as corrupt and power-hungry, while further disparaging the opposition's alleged unfounded attacks on Indian institutions, apparent partisan attacks on the judiciary and critiquing apparent unfounded claims of election denialism.
THE FIGHTERS –
The election is primarily clash between two large coalitions, and their leading parties. On one side, you have the incumbent government of the BJP-led NDA, or National Democratic Alliance, and on the other, you have the opposition INC-led I.N.D.I.A, or Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance, a new mega coalition of more than 35 parties, with a few unofficial supporters too.
The following is a list of some key players in each of the alliances and is by no means a comprehensive or exhaustive list of all involved factions.
The incumbent NDA includes:
- BJP – The BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party - "Indian People's Party") is a Hindu nationalist party committed to Hindutva ideology, promoting Hindu culture, opposing Muslim immigration, and creating a nativist country wherein India embraces a fundamentally Hindu social fabric. The BJP government under Modi undertook strong reformist policies in promoting liberalization of the economy through aggressive regulatory reforms, furthering free trade through FTAs and privatization of underperforming state assets. They took aggressive stances on defense and counterterrorism against Pakistan and China, while pragmatically engaging other nations despite criticism on some foreign policy moves for being 'wolf warrior-esque'. They uphold a strong nationalist domestic and foreign policy, that simultaneously does not retreat from globalization. On National Security, they aim to make India a regional power with a strong emphasis on modernization & indigenization of military administration and technology, while also reducing bureaucratic and manpower burdens through varied recruitment windows. BJP manifesto
- JD(U) - The JD(U) (Janata Dal (United) – “People’s Party (United)”) is led by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and has been in power in the eastern state of Bihar since 2005. It was formed after a series of splits and mergers in the Janata Dal in the 90s. It is credited with doing good work in the state on roads, electricity, and water, however it has failed to provide jobs & spur manufacturing. This, combined with its leader frequently switching between rival alliances, is causing anti-incumbency. JDU website
- TDP - The TDP (Telugu Desam Party – “Party of the Telugu Land") follows a pro-Telugu ideology. It was founded as an alternative to the Congress hegemony, by emphasizing Telugu regional pride and serving as the party for farmers, backward castes and middle-class people. Since the 1990s, it has followed an economically liberal policy that has been seen as pro-business and pro-development as well as populist welfare measures. TDP Manifesto
- INC - The INC (Indian National Congress) is a big tent social-democratic/democratic-socialist party with its foundational pillars being equity, equality, and egalitarianism. They take broad commitments to secularism and class equality to be principal positions. The INC under Rahul Gandhi has taken strong positions on caste issues, shining light on inequities from past and current discrimination, and proposing active policy interventions. While the INC also holds a free-market/pro-liberalization consensus, they emphasize growing social and wealth inequality and seek inclusive and redistributive growth with strong state intervention. They also see some proposed liberalizing reforms to further inequality and take an 'anti-corporatist' position. They take a slightly less strong position to Indian foreign policy, stressing a more diplomatic approach (with minimal variance on actual positions to the incumbents). They embrace globalization in part, while emphasizing India's need for domestic development. They aim to industrialize India rapidly through stimulating private investment and aim to subsidize both supply and demand. They seek to maintain the Indian military with a focus on highly trained soldiers. They pioneered multi-alignment as the foreign policy for India. INC Manifesto
- AAP - The AAP (Aam Aadmi Party – “Common Man's Party"), part of INDIA coalition, currently holds power in two key states - Delhi and Punjab. Its chief figurehead and leader, Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate under an alleged liquor scam in the run up to elections. A barely 10-year-old party it has expanded very quickly to many states, running two of them, and now has national party status by the Election Commission of India (ECI). It leans centre-left to centre-right, with some play of soft Hindutva, while its economic platform comprises heavy spending in education, health, and free schemes of water and electricity. They rose to power on an anti-corruption program in 2013 and continues to have it as its central plank. AAP website for 2024
- CPI(M) – The CPI(M) (Communist Party of India (Marxist)). They commies lol. The CPI(M) is one of the larger and more mainstream communist parties in India. Since they operate within the Indian republic's constitution, they have adopted more Indian characteristics. They are primarily against privatisation in the public sector and in favour of universal education and healthcare. Their base has traditionally been in Kerala, one of the more developed states in India in terms of income levels and HCI. they're in favour of private sector reservations and in recent years have also been pro-FDI. They promise non-aligned foreign policy, but largely are very anti-US and pro-China. They promise to restore Article 370 and oppose forceful seizure of land by the government. They're one of the most influential parties in India due to a strong cadre and student union ecosystem. They've had an effect on the farmers' protests as well as economic positions of the INDI Alliance. CPI(M) MANIFESTO
- DMK - The DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam - “Dravidian Progressive Federation") is a big tent broad left-wing party that is foundationally Dravidian (primarily Tamil) Nationalist, with strong emphasis on social equity and caste issues, while being staunchly secular and atheistic, and interventionist, statist, heavily welfarist, and industrialist in economic policy. They are primarily a regional party operating in the state of Tamil Nadu, led by M.K. Stalin, the state's current Chief Minister. DMK manifesto
- RJD - The RJD (Rashtriya Janata Dal – “National People’s Party”) is a caste-based (Muslims & Yadavs) political party in the Indian state of Bihar, which it ruled from 1990 to 2005. Its rule was one of extreme lawlessness & anarchy. It was called the “Jungle Raj”. Between 1990 & 2000, Bihar's per capita income and power consumption fell off a cliff due to mismanagement. Its CM, Lalu Prasad, was convicted of corruption in 2013.
- SP - The SP (Samajwadi Party – “Socialist Party”) believes in creating a socialist society that operates on the principle of equality. Although the party previously ran on an anti-computer, anti-English, and anti-machinery platform, under its new national president Akhilesh Yadav, the party has made a 180° turn. Now, the Samajwadi Party declares itself to be the party of infrastructure while maintaining its commitment to social justice, with a special focus on teaching computer skills. The party's main base is in the state of Uttar Pradesh, which is the most populated state in India, with a population of 230 million. The only negatives associated with the party are the rampant dynasticism within its ranks and its perceived soft stance on law and order issues. SP Manifesto
- JMM - The JMM (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha – “Jharkhand Liberation Front") currently runs the govt of eastern state of Jharkhand. The party has historically centred tribal rights as its central plank and agitated for a new tribal state separate from Bihar until 2000, when their demands were met. It leans centre-left to left with their key issues being tribal control of land, mineral and mining rights, addressing issues of rehabilitation of tribals. The party is primarily run by the Soren family, with Champai Soren being its chief minister candidate in the current government after the last chief minister Hemant Soren was arrested by enforcement directorate. JMM is in alliance with the Indian national congress in the state, and part of the INDIA coalition for the Lok Sabha elections. They face charges of corruption and the image of dynastic politics.
- TMC - The TMC or AITC (All India Trinamool Congress) is a Bengali political party ruling over the state of West Bengal since 2011. It is led by Mamata Banerjee and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee. It is a center-left, welfarist, Bengali Nationalist party. It has been criticized for using heavy-handed authoritarian tactics against opposition leaders in the state, corruption, and political violence. It is credited with ending 34 years of communist rule in the state. West Bengal under the AITC has registered subpar economic performance and is largely stagnant. Pertinent to note Mamata used to be Congress leader till 1998, and AITC, in spite of being sympathetic towards the I.N.D.I.A. alliance at the national level, is fighting the Congress-Left alliance in West Bengal on all 42 seats. TMC Manifesto
- AIADMK - The AIADMK (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam – “All India Anna Dravidian Progressive Federation") is a broad centre-left/left-wing party adhering to foundational Dravidian philosophy, while emphasizing Tamil identity. Traditionally being less ethno-nationalist than their sister opposition party the DMK, they adhere to broad welfarist left-wing populism, focusing on social justice and communal equity, while being less economically statist than the DMK. They also focus primarily on Tamil Nadu as a regional party, currently led by Edappadi Palaniswami. AIADMK manifesto
- Shiv Sena - The Shiv Sena (“Army of Shivaji”) was founded by Bal Thackeray in 1966 as a populist, xenophobic party, although the party gradually added Hindutva ideology to its anti non-Maharashtrian plank. It was the long time senior partner to the BJP in Maharashtra till Narendra Modi's popularity caused a change in the dynamics. After power sharing talks with the BJP failed in 2019, the Shiv Sena switched alliances to join hands with their long time rivals in Congress and NCP in an arrangement that made Bal Thackeray’s son Uddhav Thackeray the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. In 2022 again, The Majority of Shiv Sena politicians led by Eknath Shinde rebelled against the top leadership to ally again with the BJP, taking control of the party and toppling the Uddhav Thackeray government. The splinter group led by Uddhav Thackeray is called SS (UBT) and it is allied with the Congress in the INDIA Alliance. SS(UBT) Manifesto
- NCP – The NCP (Nationalist Congress Party) were founded in 1998 by Sharad Pawar and a few others who left the Congress in 1998 after Sonia Gandhi was made Congress president. Despite it's formation, the NCP was a long term ally of the Congress sharing virtually the same ideology. In 2023 however, like the Shiv Sena, In a rebellion led by Sharad Pawar's nephew Ajit, a Majority of NCP politicians switched alliances to support the BJP and took control of the party. Like the Shiv Sena, the Splinter group led by Sharad Pawar and his daughter is called NCP (SP) and it's allied with the Congress in the INDIA Alliance
- YSRCP - The YSRCP (Yuvjana Sramika Rythu Congress Party – “Youth, Labour, & Farmer Congress Party”) was founded by the son of an old congress Chief Minister after he was denied the role of Chief Minister after his father. It's a populist centre-of-left party with strong focus on welfare schemes and cash benefits. It's mired in controversy due to its dynastic nature, its ties to Christian Fundamentalism and American Missionaries targeting the marginalized.
- BRS - The BRS (Bharatiya Rashtra Samithi – “Indian National Council”) was formed originally with a single-point agenda of creating a separate Telangana state with Hyderabad as its capital. They are largely neoliberal and are credited with rapid economic growth in Telangana.
- BJD – The BJD (Biju Janata Dal – “Biju’s People’ Platform”) was formed by Naveen Pattnaik the son of the former CM of Oddisha, Biju Pattnaik. It’s a Odia regional party with a strong focus on poverty upliftment through welfare policies and equitable economic growth.
- BSP - The BSP (Bahujan Samaj Party - "Majority Community Party") is a center-left party in the state of Uttar Pradesh, which was started to uplift Dalits and other marginalized communities in India by Kanshi Ram. Its current party president is Mayawati. BSP is considered as one of the biggest parties in India as per vote share, although it's currently in decline. At its height, this party had a strong base in many states across north India, but now it's only limited to the state of Uttar Pradesh, which is one of the largest states in India with a population of 230 million. There are strong suspicions of BSP working in secret with BJP, and maybe that's why the party is not fighting this election enthusiastically. Although they can still make the competition interesting on a few seats in UP.
- Political Dynasticism:
Also because one family has been controlling the Congress for decades, it has caused various state-level leaders to either form their own party or join another one. They see no future in the Congress anymore because the door to leadership is always closed for them. This has destroyed the ground level cadre of Congress party in many key states.
Rahul Gandhi’s privilege combined with the lack of any real political acumen so far has led to the INC taking damage due to is infamy.
Nepotism and dynastic politics has been a key issue throughout the last 10 years as BJP positions itself as the ‘common man’s party’
- The Ram Mandir:
Following a century of sporadic conflict, from 1853 to 1949, a revivalist movement in the 1980's would lead to rising communal tensions, culminating in the 1992 destruction of the Ram Temple by Hindu Nationalists and devotees.
The legal conflict over the land would continue until 2019, when the Supreme Court of India issued the controversial ruling that the land be handed over to government trust for the construction of a Ram Temple, with seperate land being allotted to the local Muslim community for construction of a Mosque.
Almost all elements of the dispute remain mired in controversy. From the historical and religious associations of Ayodhya with Ram, the existence of a definitively Hindu structure, the alleged deliberate destruction of the said temple, the times and events of construction and use, the participants, planning, and events of the 1992 destruction, the ASI Archeological Surveys that served as key evidence for the Supreme Court being tampered and politicized by both sides of the politcal aisle, the legality of the ruling itself, and other surrounding issues regarding justice against those alleged to have partaken in the destruction of the Babri Masjid.
- Foreign Policy:
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Suprabhat, Vannakam, Adab and Welcome to the 2024 LOK SABHA GENERAL ELECTION THUNDERDOME.
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For each constituency, a political party gives a ticket to a single Candidate. The Candidate with at least a plurality of votes in a constituency represents that Constituency in parliament as a member of the party.
There are no party level primaries in India, the candidate for a constituency is decided by the party high command and only one person from a party can be on the ticket for a particular seat. You can contest multiple constituencies though from the same party as both Narendra Modi (2014 BJP Candidate for both *Varanasi* and *Vadodara*) and Rahul Gandhi (2024 Congress Candidate for both *Rae Bareili* and *Wayanad*) have done. If no existing political party gives you a ticket, you can contest as an Independent Candidate or form your own party and contest as a member of your own party.
The government can be formed by the party or the alliance that has a simple majority of MP's. When no single political party has a majority of MP's, an alliance of various parties can be formed that contains the majority of MP's. This is called a post-poll alliance, where the parties contest elections separately but might come together after the elections in order to form the government or be part of the government.However there is also the pre-poll alliance where political parties join or form an alliance before the elections.
**THE DATES -**
**THE RESULTS -**
**EXIT POLLS -**
The INC-led I.N.D.I.A opposition on the other hand, makes the negative case against the incumbents, pointing to large scale youth unemployment, even among educated youth. They point to an alleged inability of the government to tie growth to employment. They allege a failure of manufacturing capacity and sufficient industrialization of the economy, highlighting the lack of sufficient private capital inflows. They criticize the growth figures of the economy by casting doubt on the government's statistics, and focusing extensively on growing wealth inequality, alleging that growth only occurs for the rich billionaire class, with minimal relief for the poor, targeting specific attacks against domestic industrial magnates, Adani and Ambani. They allege favoritism on the part of the incumbent government towards their select base, highlighting the state of Gujarat as being prioritized over other stateset.
In making their positive case, they propose a more inclusive and redistributive model of growth, proposing heightened subsidization programmes, more welfare and support programmes, higher taxation on the wealthy and corporations, leveraging private capital inflows for infrastructure development, and prioritizing equitable growth through a caste census, developing corrective policies for inequalities between castes.
They aim to solve the employment crisis through expanding roles in state enterprises and filling government vacancies, alongside expanding labour intensive industries like manufacturing and mining, whilst pointing to high growth rates of the economy as well as committing to expand manufacturing through reforms and subsidy platforms like the PLI, FAME etc., further claiming that increased infrastructure spending will lead to crowding in effect thus enabling faster industrialization.
The incumbent BJP-led NDA government point to their solid track record of universal poverty alleviation, targeted successful welfare and affirmative action programmes. The INC-led I.N.D.I.A opposition on the other hand, point to growing wealth inequality and apparent institutional and systemic discrimination against underprivileged caste communities in academia, employment, governmental programmes, courts, the military, etc. They allege that the government has not committed to taking resolute and definitive action against casteism through corrective policy.
This all boils down to the Reservation system, a large scale, affirmative action initiative, conducted through a systematic quota-based policy of allotment of institutional positions in education, governmental employment, schemes and programmes, direct political representation, etc.
With reservations estimated to have hit 59.5% of Central Government Institutional positions, there are now broader calls to expand the scale and scope of this drive. The opposition wanting to break the cap limits and even introduce this system into the private sector to potentially induce parity, while the government commits to more modest hikes of upto 62.5% while playing into incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi's identity as a member of an underprivileged caste community.
While the opposition campaigns on removing limits to the quota system to deliver equity, the government alleges these commitments to be populist and detrimental, while alleging that the opposition seeks to potentially appease its Muslim voter base by introducing expanded reservations for Muslims, thereby allegedly sabotaging the disadvantaged Hindu lower castes, and redistributing their wealth to Muslims, in a bid to gain their votes.
The opposition on the other hand, accused the incumbent government of being bigoted against minority communities, from the large Muslim community, to the lower caste communities of Indian society. They allege use of hateful and divisive rhetoric against these communities, and point to select controversial government positions and policies on issues like the *Ram Mandir*, the controversial CAA-NRC laws, the proposed Uniform Civil Code, among others. They further allege institutional degradation of key offices including policing, academia, and the military in discriminating against minority groups.
The Government rebukes these claims as part of a strong anti-corruption drive, highlighting a drop in governmental corruption cases since the previous Congress government (UPA 2, infamously riddled with such allegations). The government frames the opposition parties as corrupt and power-hungry, while further disparaging the opposition's alleged unfounded attacks on Indian institutions, apparent partisan attacks on the judiciary and critiquing apparent unfounded claims of election denialism.
*The following is a list of some key players in each of the alliances and is by no means a comprehensive or exhaustive list of all involved factions.*
Also because one family has been controlling the Congress for decades, it has caused various state-level leaders to either form their own party or join another one. They see no future in the Congress anymore because the door to leadership is always closed for them. This has destroyed the ground level cadre of Congress party in many key states.
Rahul Gandhi’s privilege combined with the lack of any real political acumen so far has led to the INC taking damage due to is infamy.
Nepotism and dynastic politics has been a key issue throughout the last 10 years as BJP positions itself as the ‘common man’s party’
Following a century of sporadic conflict, from 1853 to 1949, a revivalist movement in the 1980's would lead to rising communal tensions, culminating in the 1992 destruction of the Ram Temple by Hindu Nationalists and devotees.
The legal conflict over the land would continue until 2019, when the Supreme Court of India issued the controversial ruling that the land be handed over to government trust for the construction of a Ram Temple, with seperate land being allotted to the local Muslim community for construction of a Mosque.
Almost all elements of the dispute remain mired in controversy. From the historical and religious associations of Ayodhya with Ram, the existence of a definitively Hindu structure, the alleged deliberate destruction of the said temple, the times and events of construction and use, the participants, planning, and events of the 1992 destruction, the ASI Archeological Surveys that served as key evidence for the Supreme Court being tampered and politicised by both sides of the politcal aisle, the legality of the ruling itself, and other surrounding issues regarding justice against those alleged to have partaken in the destruction of the Babri Masjid.
**SUPPLEMENTARY SOURCES:**
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Suprabhat, Vannakam, Adab and Welcome to the 2024 LOK SABHA GENERAL ELECTION THUNDERDOME.
NO RULES, NO LIMITS, ONLY CHAOS
| POKKS | NDA | INC | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axis My India | 361-401 | 131-166 | 8-10 |
| CVOTER | 353-383 | 152-182 | 4-12 |
| Today's Chanakya | 385-415 | 96-118 | 27-45 |
| CNX | 371-401 | 109-139 | 28-38 |
| ETG | 358 | 132 | 53 |
| Poll of Polls | 379 | 136 | 28 |
The Cage -
India is a parliamentary democracy that follows the first-past-the-post voting system, similar to the standard Westminster System. The Lower House of the Indian Parliament (*Lok Sabha*) consists of 543 seats representing 543 constituencies that send 1 Member of Parliament (MP) each. These 543 MP's then choose a prime minister via simple majority.For each constituency, a political party gives a ticket to a single Candidate. The Candidate with at least a plurality of votes in a constituency represents that Constituency in parliament as a member of the party.
There are no party level primaries in India, the candidate for a constituency is decided by the party high command and only one person from a party can be on the ticket for a particular seat. You can contest multiple constituencies though from the same party as both Narendra Modi (2014 BJP Candidate for both *Varanasi* and *Vadodara*) and Rahul Gandhi (2024 Congress Candidate for both *Rae Bareili* and *Wayanad*) have done. If no existing political party gives you a ticket, you can contest as an Independent Candidate or form your own party and contest as a member of your own party.
The government can be formed by the party or the alliance that has a simple majority of MP's. When no single political party has a majority of MP's, an alliance of various parties can be formed that contains the majority of MP's. This is called a post-poll alliance, where the parties contest elections separately but might come together after the elections in order to form the government or be part of the government.However there is also the pre-poll alliance where political parties join or form an alliance before the elections.
**THE DATES -**
**THE RESULTS -**
**EXIT POLLS -**
THE FIGHTS -
Economy & Employment:
The incumbent BJP-led NDA government makes the positive case of economic growth and development under its decade long tenure. It points to strong rejuvenated GDP growth with relatively low inflation, rising wages, a growing middle class, stable macroeconomic positioning, strong spending, slashing of multidimensional poverty, a strong and well administered welfare state, expanded free trade, sharp reduction in regulation, increase in select manufacturing and industry, a revitalized finance sector, and a thriving service markThe government points to the large-scale infrastructure development undertaken, expanding roadways, delivering expansive electrification, and provisions of basic utility services. They point to the stagnation and policy paralysis observed under the tenure of the last Congress government (*UPA 2*), and further make point to the opposition's alleged proposed populist economic programs as untenable and unfeasible. They make the case that the opposition has leftist economic policies that are not grounded in economic reality.The INC-led I.N.D.I.A opposition on the other hand, makes the negative case against the incumbents, pointing to large scale youth unemployment, even among educated youth. They point to an alleged inability of the government to tie growth to employment. They allege a failure of manufacturing capacity and sufficient industrialization of the economy, highlighting the lack of sufficient private capital inflows. They criticize the growth figures of the economy by casting doubt on the government's statistics, and focusing extensively on growing wealth inequality, alleging that growth only occurs for the rich billionaire class, with minimal relief for the poor, targeting specific attacks against domestic industrial magnates, Adani and Ambani. They allege favoritism on the part of the incumbent government towards their select base, highlighting the state of Gujarat as being prioritized over other stateset.
In making their positive case, they propose a more inclusive and redistributive model of growth, proposing heightened subsidization programmes, more welfare and support programmes, higher taxation on the wealthy and corporations, leveraging private capital inflows for infrastructure development, and prioritizing equitable growth through a caste census, developing corrective policies for inequalities between castes.
They aim to solve the employment crisis through expanding roles in state enterprises and filling government vacancies, alongside expanding labour intensive industries like manufacturing and mining, whilst pointing to high growth rates of the economy as well as committing to expand manufacturing through reforms and subsidy platforms like the PLI, FAME etc., further claiming that increased infrastructure spending will lead to crowding in effect thus enabling faster industrialization.
Social Justice:
The issues of social equity and justice have become major cornerstones of both the incumbent and opposition electoral platforms. This is most prevalent through the forthcoming section on sectarianism, but also focuses on key issues regarding class equality and - most importantly - caste-based discrimination.The incumbent BJP-led NDA government point to their solid track record of universal poverty alleviation, targeted successful welfare and affirmative action programmes. The INC-led I.N.D.I.A opposition on the other hand, point to growing wealth inequality and apparent institutional and systemic discrimination against underprivileged caste communities in academia, employment, governmental programmes, courts, the military, etc. They allege that the government has not committed to taking resolute and definitive action against casteism through corrective policy.
This all boils down to the Reservation system, a large scale, affirmative action initiative, conducted through a systematic quota-based policy of allotment of institutional positions in education, governmental employment, schemes and programmes, direct political representation, etc.
With reservations estimated to have hit 59.5% of Central Government Institutional positions, there are now broader calls to expand the scale and scope of this drive. The opposition wanting to break the cap limits and even introduce this system into the private sector to potentially induce parity, while the government commits to more modest hikes of upto 62.5% while playing into incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi's identity as a member of an underprivileged caste community.
While the opposition campaigns on removing limits to the quota system to deliver equity, the government alleges these commitments to be populist and detrimental, while alleging that the opposition seeks to potentially appease its Muslim voter base by introducing expanded reservations for Muslims, thereby allegedly sabotaging the disadvantaged Hindu lower castes, and redistributing their wealth to Muslims, in a bid to gain their votes.
Communalism:
Both the incumbent BJP-led NDA government and the INC-led I.N.D.I.A opposition have framed communalism as a lynchpin issue of the Election. The incumbent government points to alleged casteist and bigoted rhetoric against select caste groups and Hindus. They allege the opposition panders to minorities for their votes, whilst not delivering on the real issues. They allege the opposition seeks to drive up divisiveness and shared social harmony in India. They further allege that the opposition engages in divisive rhetoric on key issues of Hindu-Indian culture like that of the *Ram Temple*, in ways that contradict the spirit of the Indian State.The opposition on the other hand, accused the incumbent government of being bigoted against minority communities, from the large Muslim community, to the lower caste communities of Indian society. They allege use of hateful and divisive rhetoric against these communities, and point to select controversial government positions and policies on issues like the *Ram Mandir*, the controversial CAA-NRC laws, the proposed Uniform Civil Code, among others. They further allege institutional degradation of key offices including policing, academia, and the military in discriminating against minority groups.
Institutional Independence:
The INC-led I.N.D.I.A opposition alleges institutional degradation and capture of various independent governmental entities by the incumbents. They point to the use of Executive, Investigative, Anti-Corruption, Enforcement, & Tax authorities against opposition figures and media as evidence, highlighting specific cases of the detaining and arrest of two sitting opposition Chief Ministers, and the resignation of one. They highlight alleged selective targeting of opposition figures for raids, charges, and arrests, creating an alleged environment of impunity for the government. The opposition alleges heightened and blatant partisanship of members of the Judiciary in support of the incumbent government. They also allege illegitimate freezing of campaigning funds, crackdowns on press freedoms via capture of media institutions, and also critically alleges institutional capture of the Election Commission, casting doubts on election results primarily critiquing India's Electronic Voting Machines (EVM).The Government rebukes these claims as part of a strong anti-corruption drive, highlighting a drop in governmental corruption cases since the previous Congress government (UPA 2, infamously riddled with such allegations). The government frames the opposition parties as corrupt and power-hungry, while further disparaging the opposition's alleged unfounded attacks on Indian institutions, apparent partisan attacks on the judiciary and critiquing apparent unfounded claims of election denialism.
THE FIGHTERS –
The election is primarily clash between two large coalitions, and their leading parties. On one side, you have the incumbent government of the BJP-led NDA, or *National Democratic Alliance*, and on the other, you have the opposition INC-led I.N.D.I.A, or *Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance*, a new mega coalition of more than 35 parties, with a few unofficial supporters too.*The following is a list of some key players in each of the alliances and is by no means a comprehensive or exhaustive list of all involved factions.*
The incumbent NDA includes:
- ***BJP*** – The BJP (*Bharatiya Janata Party* - "Indian People's Party") is a Hindu nationalist party ce and counterterrorism against Pakistan and China, while pragmatically engaging other nations despite criticism on some foreign policy moves for being 'wolf warrior-esque'. They uphold a strong nationalist domestic and foreign policy, that simultaneously does not retreat from globalization. On National Security, they aim to make India a regional power with a strong emphasis on modernization & indigenization of military administration and technology, while also reducing bureaucratic and manpower burdens through varied recruitment windows.
- ***JD(U)*** - The JD(U) (*Janata Dal (United)* – “People’s Party (United)”) is led by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and has been in power in the eastern state of Bihar since 2005. It was formed after a series of splits and mergers in the Janata Dal in the 90s. It is credited with doing good work in the state on roads, electricity, and water, however it has failed to provide jobs & spur manufacturing. This, combined with its leader frequently switching between rival alliances, is causing anti-incumbency.
- ***TDP*** - The TDP (*Telugu Desam Party* – “Party of the Telugu Land") follows a pro-Telugu ideology. It was founded as an alternative to the Congress hegemony, by emphasizing Telugu regional pride and serving as the party for farmers, backward castes and middle-class people. Since the 1990s, it has followed an economically liberal policy that has been seen as pro-business and pro-development as well as populist welfare measures.
The opposition I.N.D.I.A includes:
- ***INC*** - The INC (Indian National Congress) is a big tent social-democratic/democratic-socialist party with its foundational pillars being equity, equality, and egalitarianism. They take broad commitments to secularism and class equality to be principal positions. The INC under Rahul Gandhi has taken strong positions on caste issues, shining light on inequities from past and current discrimination, and proposing active policy interventions. While the INC also holds a free-market/pro-liberalization consensus, they emphasize growing social and wealth inequality and seek inclusive and redistributive growth with strong state intervention. They also see some proposed liberalizing reforms to further inequality and take an 'anti-corporatist' position. They take a slightly less strong position to Indian foreign policy, stressing a more diplomatic approach (with minimal variance on actual positions to the incumbents). They embrace globalization in part, while emphasizing India's need for domestic development. They aim to industrialize India rapidly through stimulating private investment and aim to subsidize both supply and demand. They seek to maintain the Indian military with a focus on highly trained soldiers. They pioneered multi-alignment as the foreign policy for India.
- ***AAP*** - The AAP (*Aam Aadmi Party* – “Common Man's Party"), part of INDIA coalition, currently holds power in two key states - Delhi and Punjab. Its chief figurehead and leader, Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate under an alleged liquor scam in the run up to elections. Barely a 10 year old party it has expanded very quickly to many states, running two of them, and now has national party status by the Election Commission of India (ECI). It leans centre-left to centre-right, with some play of soft *Hindutva*, while its economic platform comprises heavy spending in education, health, and free schemes of water and electricity. They rose to power on an anti-corruption program in 2013 and continues to have it as its central plank.
- ***CPI(M)*** – The CPI(M) (Communist Party of India (Marxist)). They commies lol. The CPI(M) is one of the larger and more mainstrean communist parties in India. Since they operate within the Indian republic's constitution they have adopted more Indian characterisrics. They are primarily against privatisation in the public sector and in favour of universal education and healthcare. Their base has traditionally been in Kerala, one of the more developed states in India in terms of income levels and HCI. They're in favour of private sector reservations and in recent years have also been pro-FDI They promise non-aligned foreign policy, but largely are very anti-US and pro-China. They promise to restore Article 370 and oppose forceful seizure of land by government. They're one of the most influential parties in India due to a strong cadre and student union ecosystem. They've had an effect on the farmers protests as well as economic positions of the INDI Alliance.
- ***DMK*** - The DMK (*Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam* - “Dravidian Progressive Federation") is a big tent broad left-wing party that is foundationally *Dravidian* (primarily Tamil) Nationalist, with strong emphasis on social equity and caste issues, while being staunchly secular and atheistic, and interventionist, statist, heavily welfarist, and industrialist in economic policy. They are primarily a regional party operating in the state of Tamil Nadu, led by M.K. Stalin, the state's current Chief Minister.
- ***RJD*** - The RJD (*Rashtriya Janata Dal* – “National People’s Party”) is a caste-based (Muslims & Yadavs) political party in the Indian state of Bihar, which it ruled from 1990 to 2005. Its rule was one of extreme lawlessness & anarchy. It was called the “Jungle Raj”. Between 1990 & 2000, Bihar's per capita income and power consumption fell off a cliff due to mismanagement. Its CM, Lalu Prasad, was convicted of corruption in 2013.
- ***SP*** - The SP (*Samajwadi Party* – “Socialist Party”) believes in creating a socialist society that operates on the principle of equality. Although the party previously ran on an anti-computer, anti-English, and anti-machinery platform, under its new national president Akhilesh Yadav, the party has made a 180° turn. Now, the Samajwadi Party declares itself to be the party of infrastructure while maintaining its commitment to social justice, with a special focus on teaching computer skills. The party's main base is in the state of Uttar Pradesh, which is the most populated state in India, with a population of 230 million. The only negatives associated with the party are the rampant dynasticism within its ranks and its perceived soft stance on law and order issues.
- ***JMM*** - The JMM (*Jharkhand Mukti Morcha* – “Jharkhand Liberation Front") currently runs the govt of eastern state of Jharkhand. The party has historically centred tribal rights as its central plank and agitated for a new tribal state separate from Bihar until 2000, when their demands were met. It leans centre-left to left with their key issues being tribal control of land, mineral and mining rights, addressing issues of rehabilitation of tribals. The party is primarily run by the Soren family, with Champai Soren being its chief minister candidate in the current government after the last chief minister Hemant Soren was arrested by enforcement directorate. JMM is in alliance with the Indian national congress in the state, and part of the INDIA coalition for the Lok Sabha elections. They face charges of corruption and the image of dynastic politics.
The “It’s Complicated”, Unaligned, Split, and/or other Supplementary Parties include:
- ***TMC*** - The TMC or AITC (All India Trinamool Congress) is a Bengali political party ruling over the state of West Bengal since 2011. It is led by Mamata Banerjee and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee. It is a center-left, welfarist, Bengali Nationalist party. It has been criticized for using heavy-handed authoritarian tactics against opposition leaders in the state, corruption, and political violence. It is credited with ending 34 years of communist rule in the state. West Bengal under the AITC has registered subpar economic performance and is largely stagnant. Pertinent to note Mamata used to be Congress leader till 1998, and AITC, in spite of being sympathetic towards the I.N.D.I.A. alliance at the national level, is fighting the Congress-Left alliance in West Bengal on all 42 seats.
- ***AIADMK*** - The AIADMK (*All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam* – “All India Anna Dravidian Progressive Federation") is a broad centre-left/left-wing party adhering to foundational Dravidian philosophy, while emphasizing Tamil identity. Traditionally being less ethno-nationalist than their sister opposition party the DMK, they adhere to broad welfarist left-wing populism, focusing on social justice and communal equity, while being less economically statist than the DMK. They also focus primarily on Tamil Nadu as a regional party, currently led by Edappadi Palaniswami.
- ***Shiv Sena*** - The Shiv Sena (*“Army of Shivaji”*) was founded by Bal Thackeray in 1966 as a populist, xenophobic party, although the party gradually added Hindutva ideology to its anti non-Maharashtrian plank. It was the long time senior partner to the BJP in Maharashtra till Narendra Modi's popularity caused a change in the dynamics. After power sharing talks with the BJP failed in 2019, the Shiv Sena switched alliances to join hands with their long time rivals in Congress and NCP in an arrangement that made Bal Thackeray’s son Uddhav Thackeray the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. In 2022 again, The Majority of Shiv Sena politicians led by Eknath Shinde rebelled against the top leadership to ally again with the BJP, taking control of the party and toppling the Uddhav Thackeray government. The splinter group led by Uddhav Thackeray is called SS (UBT) and it is allied with the Congress in the INDIA Alliance.
- ***NCP*** – The NCP (Nationalist Congress Party) were founded in 1998 by Sharad Pawar and a few others who left the Congress in 1998 after Sonia Gandhi was made Congress president. Despite it's formation, the NCP was a long term ally of the Congress sharing virtually the same ideology. In 2023 however, like the Shiv Sena, In a rebellion led by Sharad Pawar's nephew Ajit, a Majority of NCP politicians switched alliances to support the BJP and took control of the party. Like the Shiv Sena, the Splinter group led by Sharad Pawar and his daughter is called NCP (SP) and it's allied with the Congress in the INDIA Alliance
- ***YSRCP*** - The YSRCP (*Yuvjana Sramika Rythu Congress Party* – “Youth, Labour, & Farmer Congress Party”) was founded by the son of an old congress Chief Minister after he was denied the role of Chief Minister after his father. It's a populist centre-of-left party with strong focus on welfare schemes and cash benefits. It's mired in controversy due to its dynastic nature, its ties to Christian Fundamentalism and
- ***BRS*** - The BRS (*Bharatiya Rashtra Samithi* – “Indian National Council”) was formed originally with a single-point agenda of creating a separate Telangana state with Hyderabad as its capital. They are largely neoliberal and are credited with rapid economic growth in Telangana.
- ***BJD*** – The BJD (*Biju Janata Dal* – “Biju’s People’ Platform”) was formed by Naveen Pattnaik the son of the former CM of Oddisha, Biju Pattnaik. It’s a Odia regional party with a strong focus on poverty upliftment through welfare policies and equitable economic growth.
- ***BSP*** - The BSP (*Bahujan Samaj Party* - "Majority Community Party") is a center-left party in the state of Uttar Pradesh, which was started to uplift Dalits and other marginalized communities in India by Kanshi Ram. Its current party president is Mayawati. BSP is considered as one of the biggest parties in India as per vote share, although it's currently in decline. At its height, this party had a strong base in many states across north India, but now it's only limited to the state of Uttar Pradesh, which is one of the largest states in India with a population of 230 million. There are strong suspicions of BSP working in secret with BJP, and maybe that's why the party is not fighting this election enthusiastically. Although they can still make the competition interesting on a few seats in UP.
OTHER KEY ISSUES -
1. Political Dynasticism:
Although dynastism is thought to be a good fix for internal chaos in a party, the current political leader of the Congress, Rahul Gandhi, is a fourth-generation dynast who has to carry the political baggage of everything which went wrong during the rule of his grandmother and great-grandfather.Also because one family has been controlling the Congress for decades, it has caused various state-level leaders to either form their own party or join another one. They see no future in the Congress anymore because the door to leadership is always closed for them. This has destroyed the ground level cadre of Congress party in many key states.
Rahul Gandhi’s privilege combined with the lack of any real political acumen so far has led to the INC taking damage due to is infamy.
Nepotism and dynastic politics has been a key issue throughout the last 10 years as BJP positions itself as the ‘common man’s party’
2. The Ram Mandir:
A land dispute originating from the alleged destruction of a Hindu Temple, replaced by a Mosque built allegedly atop the site (the *Babri Masjid*) in the 16th century allegedly by Mughal Empror Babur in present day Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, the proposed birthplace of the Hindu deity Lord Ram.Following a century of sporadic conflict, from 1853 to 1949, a revivalist movement in the 1980's would lead to rising communal tensions, culminating in the 1992 destruction of the Ram Temple by Hindu Nationalists and devotees.
The legal conflict over the land would continue until 2019, when the Supreme Court of India issued the controversial ruling that the land be handed over to government trust for the construction of a Ram Temple, with seperate land being allotted to the local Muslim community for construction of a Mosque.
Almost all elements of the dispute remain mired in controversy. From the historical and religious associations of Ayodhya with Ram, the existence of a definitively Hindu structure, the alleged deliberate destruction of the said temple, the times and events of construction and use, the participants, planning, and events of the 1992 destruction, the ASI Archeological Surveys that served as key evidence for the Supreme Court being tampered and politicised by both sides of the politcal aisle, the legality of the ruling itself, and other surrounding issues regarding justice against those alleged to have partaken in the destruction of the Babri Masjid.
3. Foreign Policy:
The BJP is campaigning on building a multi-aligned foreign policy where India is seen as the world’s friend as well as an upcoming regional power. This was at its peak during India’s G20 presidency. Many Indians claim the rise of India’s global stature is an electoral issue. This can be seen in the popularity of the government’s anti-terror operations in both Pakistan and beyond. The resurgence of an interventionist foreign policy has proven to be popular in projecting the strongman image of Modi. The country’s commitment to it’s strategic autonomy and multi-alignment have been a fixture right since Nehru.**SUPPLEMENTARY SOURCES:**
2024.06.01 10:19 zanpancan Draft 1
Suprabhat, Vannakam, Adab and Welcome to the 2024 LOK SABHA GENERAL ELECTION THUNDERDOME.
NO RULES, NO LIMITS, ONLY CHAOS.
THE CAGE -
India is a parliamentary democracy that follows the first-past-the-post voting system, similar to the standard Westminster System. The Lower House of the Indian Parliament (Lok Sabha) consists of 543 seats representing 543 constituencies that send 1 Member of Parliament (MP) each. These 543 MP's then choose a prime minister via simple majority.
For each constituency, a political party gives a ticket to a single Candidate. The Candidate with at least a plurality of votes in a constituency represents that Constituency in parliament as a member of the party.
There are no party level primaries in India, the candidate for a constituency is decided by the party high command and only one person from a party can be on the ticket for a particular seat. You can contest multiple constituencies though from the same party as both Narendra Modi (2014 BJP Candidate for both Varanasi and Vadodara) and Rahul Gandhi (2024 Congress Candidate for both Rae Bareili and Wayanad) have done. If no existing political party gives you a ticket, you can contest as an Independent Candidate or form your own party and contest as a member of your own party.
The government can be formed by the party or the alliance that has a simple majority of MP's. When no single political party has a majority of MP's, an alliance of various parties can be formed that contains the majority of MP's. This is called a post-poll alliance, where the parties contest elections separately but might come together after the elections in order to form the government or be part of the government. However there is also the pre-poll alliance where political parties join or form an alliance before the elections.
THE DATES -
THE RESULTS -
EXIT POLLS -
THE FIGHTS -
Economy & Employment:
The incumbent BJP-led NDA government makes the positive case of economic growth and development under its decade long tenure. It points to strong rejuvenated GDP growth with relatively low inflation, rising wages, a growing middle class, stable macroeconomic positioning, strong spending, slashing of multidimensional poverty, a strong and well administered welfare state, expanded free trade, sharp reduction in regulation, increase in select manufacturing and industry, a revitalized finance sector, and a thriving service market.
The government points to the large-scale infrastructure development undertaken, expanding roadways, delivering expansive electrification, and provisions of basic utility services. They point to the stagnation and policy paralysis observed under the tenure of the last Congress government (UPA 2), and further make point to the opposition's alleged proposed populist economic programs as untenable and unfeasible. They make the case that the opposition has leftist economic policies that are not grounded in economic reality.
The INC-led I.N.D.I.A opposition on the other hand, makes the negative case against the incumbents, pointing to large scale youth unemployment, even among educated youth. They point to an alleged inability of the government to tie growth to employment. They allege a failure of manufacturing capacity and sufficient industrialization of the economy, highlighting the lack of sufficient private capital inflows. They criticize the growth figures of the economy by casting doubt on the government's statistics, and focusing extensively on growing wealth inequality, alleging that growth only occurs for the rich billionaire class, with minimal relief for the poor, targeting specific attacks against domestic industrial magnates, Adani and Ambani. They allege favoritism on the part of the incumbent government towards their select base, highlighting the state of Gujarat as being prioritized over other states.
In making their positive case, they propose a more inclusive and redistributive model of growth, proposing heightened subsidization programmes, more welfare and support programmes, higher taxation on the wealthy and corporations, leveraging private capital inflows for infrastructure development, and prioritizing equitable growth through a caste census, developing corrective policies for inequalities between castes.
They aim to solve the employment crisis through expanding roles in state enterprises and filling government vacancies, alongside expanding labour intensive industries like manufacturing and mining, whilst pointing to high growth rates of the economy as well as committing to expand manufacturing through reforms and subsidy platforms like the PLI, FAME etc., further claiming that increased infrastructure spending will lead to crowding in effect thus enabling faster industrialization.
Social Justice:
The issues of social equity and justice have become major cornerstones of both the incumbent and opposition electoral platforms. This is most prevalent through the forthcoming section on sectarianism, but also focuses on key issues regarding class equality and - most importantly - caste-based discrimination.
The incumbent BJP-led NDA government point to their solid track record of universal poverty alleviation, targeted successful welfare and affirmative action programmes. The INC-led I.N.D.I.A opposition on the other hand, point to growing wealth inequality and apparent institutional and systemic discrimination against underprivileged caste communities in academia, employment, governmental programmes, courts, the military, etc. They allege that the government has not committed to taking resolute and definitive action against casteism through corrective policy.
This all boils down to the Reservation system, a large scale, affirmative action initiative, conducted through a systematic quota-based policy of allotment of institutional positions in education, governmental employment, schemes and programmes, direct political representation, etc.
With reservations estimated to have hit 59.5% of Central Government Institutional positions, there are now broader calls to expand the scale and scope of this drive. The opposition wanting to break the cap limits and even introduce this system into the private sector to potentially induce parity, while the government commits to more modest hikes of upto 62.5% while playing into incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi's identity as a member of an underprivileged caste community.
While the opposition campaigns on removing limits to the quota system to deliver equity, the government alleges these commitments to be populist and detrimental, while alleging that the opposition seeks to potentially appease its Muslim voter base by introducing expanded reservations for Muslims, thereby allegedly sabotaging the disadvantaged Hindu lower castes, and redistributing their wealth to Muslims, in a bid to gain their votes.
Communalism:
Both the incumbent BJP-led NDA government and the INC-led I.N.D.I.A opposition have framed communalism as a lynchpin issue of the Election. The incumbent government points to alleged casteist and bigoted rhetoric against select caste groups and Hindus. They allege the opposition panders to minorities for their votes, whilst not delivering on the real issues. They allege the opposition seeks to drive up divisiveness and shared social harmony in India. They further allege that the opposition engages in divisive rhetoric on key issues of Hindu-Indian culture like that of the Ram Temple, in ways that contradict the spirit of the Indian State.
The opposition on the other hand, accused the incumbent government of being bigoted against minority communities, from the large Muslim community, to the lower caste communities of Indian society. They allege use of hateful and divisive rhetoric against these communities, and point to select controversial government positions and policies on issues like the Ram Mandir, the controversial CAA-NRC laws, the proposed Uniform Civil Code, among others. They further allege institutional degradation of key offices including policing, academia, and the military in discriminating against minority groups.
Institutional Independence:
The INC-led I.N.D.I.A opposition alleges institutional degradation and capture of various independent governmental entities by the incumbents. They point to the use of Executive, Investigative, Anti-Corruption, Enforcement, & Tax authorities against opposition figures and media as evidence, highlighting specific cases of the detaining and arrest of two sitting opposition Chief Ministers, and the resignation of one. They highlight alleged selective targeting of opposition figures for raids, charges, and arrests, creating an alleged environment of impunity for the government. The opposition alleges heightened and blatant partisanship of members of the Judiciary in support of the incumbent government. They also allege illegitimate freezing of campaigning funds, crackdowns on press freedoms via capture of media institutions, and also critically alleges institutional capture of the Election Commission, casting doubts on election results primarily critiquing India's Electronic Voting Machines (EVM).
The Government rebukes these claims as part of a strong anti-corruption drive, highlighting a drop in governmental corruption cases since the previous Congress government (UPA 2, infamously riddled with such allegations). The government frames the opposition parties as corrupt and power-hungry, while further disparaging the opposition's alleged unfounded attacks on Indian institutions, apparent partisan attacks on the judiciary and critiquing apparent unfounded claims of election denialism.
THE FIGHTERS –
The election is primarily clash between two large coalitions, and their leading parties. On one side, you have the incumbent government of the BJP-led NDA, or National Democratic Alliance, and on the other, you have the opposition INC-led I.N.D.I.A, or Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance, a new mega coalition of more than 35 parties, with a few unofficial supporters too.
The following is a list of some key players in each of the alliances and is by no means a comprehensive or exhaustive list of all involved factions.
The incumbent NDA includes:
Also because one family has been controlling the Congress for decades, it has caused various state-level leaders to either form their own party or join another one. They see no future in the Congress anymore because the door to leadership is always closed for them. This has destroyed the ground level cadre of Congress party in many key states.
Rahul Gandhi’s privilege combined with the lack of any real political acumen so far has led to the INC taking damage due to is infamy.
Nepotism and dynastic politics has been a key issue throughout the last 10 years as BJP positions itself as the ‘common man’s party’
Following a century of sporadic conflict, from 1853 to 1949, a revivalist movement in the 1980's would lead to rising communal tensions, culminating in the 1992 destruction of the Ram Temple by Hindu Nationalists and devotees.
The legal conflict over the land would continue until 2019, when the Supreme Court of India issued the controversial ruling that the land be handed over to government trust for the construction of a Ram Temple, with seperate land being allotted to the local Muslim community for construction of a Mosque.
Almost all elements of the dispute remain mired in controversy. From the historical and religious associations of Ayodhya with Ram, the existence of a definitively Hindu structure, the alleged deliberate destruction of the said temple, the times and events of construction and use, the participants, planning, and events of the 1992 destruction, the ASI Archeological Surveys that served as key evidence for the Supreme Court being tampered and politicised by both sides of the politcal aisle, the legality of the ruling itself, and other surrounding issues regarding justice against those alleged to have partaken in the destruction of the Babri Masjid.
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THE CAGE -
India is a parliamentary democracy that follows the first-past-the-post voting system, similar to the standard Westminster System. The Lower House of the Indian Parliament (Lok Sabha) consists of 543 seats representing 543 constituencies that send 1 Member of Parliament (MP) each. These 543 MP's then choose a prime minister via simple majority.
For each constituency, a political party gives a ticket to a single Candidate. The Candidate with at least a plurality of votes in a constituency represents that Constituency in parliament as a member of the party.
There are no party level primaries in India, the candidate for a constituency is decided by the party high command and only one person from a party can be on the ticket for a particular seat. You can contest multiple constituencies though from the same party as both Narendra Modi (2014 BJP Candidate for both Varanasi and Vadodara) and Rahul Gandhi (2024 Congress Candidate for both Rae Bareili and Wayanad) have done. If no existing political party gives you a ticket, you can contest as an Independent Candidate or form your own party and contest as a member of your own party.
The government can be formed by the party or the alliance that has a simple majority of MP's. When no single political party has a majority of MP's, an alliance of various parties can be formed that contains the majority of MP's. This is called a post-poll alliance, where the parties contest elections separately but might come together after the elections in order to form the government or be part of the government. However there is also the pre-poll alliance where political parties join or form an alliance before the elections.
THE DATES -
THE RESULTS -
EXIT POLLS -
THE FIGHTS -
Economy & Employment:
The incumbent BJP-led NDA government makes the positive case of economic growth and development under its decade long tenure. It points to strong rejuvenated GDP growth with relatively low inflation, rising wages, a growing middle class, stable macroeconomic positioning, strong spending, slashing of multidimensional poverty, a strong and well administered welfare state, expanded free trade, sharp reduction in regulation, increase in select manufacturing and industry, a revitalized finance sector, and a thriving service market.
The government points to the large-scale infrastructure development undertaken, expanding roadways, delivering expansive electrification, and provisions of basic utility services. They point to the stagnation and policy paralysis observed under the tenure of the last Congress government (UPA 2), and further make point to the opposition's alleged proposed populist economic programs as untenable and unfeasible. They make the case that the opposition has leftist economic policies that are not grounded in economic reality.
The INC-led I.N.D.I.A opposition on the other hand, makes the negative case against the incumbents, pointing to large scale youth unemployment, even among educated youth. They point to an alleged inability of the government to tie growth to employment. They allege a failure of manufacturing capacity and sufficient industrialization of the economy, highlighting the lack of sufficient private capital inflows. They criticize the growth figures of the economy by casting doubt on the government's statistics, and focusing extensively on growing wealth inequality, alleging that growth only occurs for the rich billionaire class, with minimal relief for the poor, targeting specific attacks against domestic industrial magnates, Adani and Ambani. They allege favoritism on the part of the incumbent government towards their select base, highlighting the state of Gujarat as being prioritized over other states.
In making their positive case, they propose a more inclusive and redistributive model of growth, proposing heightened subsidization programmes, more welfare and support programmes, higher taxation on the wealthy and corporations, leveraging private capital inflows for infrastructure development, and prioritizing equitable growth through a caste census, developing corrective policies for inequalities between castes.
They aim to solve the employment crisis through expanding roles in state enterprises and filling government vacancies, alongside expanding labour intensive industries like manufacturing and mining, whilst pointing to high growth rates of the economy as well as committing to expand manufacturing through reforms and subsidy platforms like the PLI, FAME etc., further claiming that increased infrastructure spending will lead to crowding in effect thus enabling faster industrialization.
Social Justice:
The issues of social equity and justice have become major cornerstones of both the incumbent and opposition electoral platforms. This is most prevalent through the forthcoming section on sectarianism, but also focuses on key issues regarding class equality and - most importantly - caste-based discrimination.
The incumbent BJP-led NDA government point to their solid track record of universal poverty alleviation, targeted successful welfare and affirmative action programmes. The INC-led I.N.D.I.A opposition on the other hand, point to growing wealth inequality and apparent institutional and systemic discrimination against underprivileged caste communities in academia, employment, governmental programmes, courts, the military, etc. They allege that the government has not committed to taking resolute and definitive action against casteism through corrective policy.
This all boils down to the Reservation system, a large scale, affirmative action initiative, conducted through a systematic quota-based policy of allotment of institutional positions in education, governmental employment, schemes and programmes, direct political representation, etc.
With reservations estimated to have hit 59.5% of Central Government Institutional positions, there are now broader calls to expand the scale and scope of this drive. The opposition wanting to break the cap limits and even introduce this system into the private sector to potentially induce parity, while the government commits to more modest hikes of upto 62.5% while playing into incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi's identity as a member of an underprivileged caste community.
While the opposition campaigns on removing limits to the quota system to deliver equity, the government alleges these commitments to be populist and detrimental, while alleging that the opposition seeks to potentially appease its Muslim voter base by introducing expanded reservations for Muslims, thereby allegedly sabotaging the disadvantaged Hindu lower castes, and redistributing their wealth to Muslims, in a bid to gain their votes.
Communalism:
Both the incumbent BJP-led NDA government and the INC-led I.N.D.I.A opposition have framed communalism as a lynchpin issue of the Election. The incumbent government points to alleged casteist and bigoted rhetoric against select caste groups and Hindus. They allege the opposition panders to minorities for their votes, whilst not delivering on the real issues. They allege the opposition seeks to drive up divisiveness and shared social harmony in India. They further allege that the opposition engages in divisive rhetoric on key issues of Hindu-Indian culture like that of the Ram Temple, in ways that contradict the spirit of the Indian State.
The opposition on the other hand, accused the incumbent government of being bigoted against minority communities, from the large Muslim community, to the lower caste communities of Indian society. They allege use of hateful and divisive rhetoric against these communities, and point to select controversial government positions and policies on issues like the Ram Mandir, the controversial CAA-NRC laws, the proposed Uniform Civil Code, among others. They further allege institutional degradation of key offices including policing, academia, and the military in discriminating against minority groups.
Institutional Independence:
The INC-led I.N.D.I.A opposition alleges institutional degradation and capture of various independent governmental entities by the incumbents. They point to the use of Executive, Investigative, Anti-Corruption, Enforcement, & Tax authorities against opposition figures and media as evidence, highlighting specific cases of the detaining and arrest of two sitting opposition Chief Ministers, and the resignation of one. They highlight alleged selective targeting of opposition figures for raids, charges, and arrests, creating an alleged environment of impunity for the government. The opposition alleges heightened and blatant partisanship of members of the Judiciary in support of the incumbent government. They also allege illegitimate freezing of campaigning funds, crackdowns on press freedoms via capture of media institutions, and also critically alleges institutional capture of the Election Commission, casting doubts on election results primarily critiquing India's Electronic Voting Machines (EVM).
The Government rebukes these claims as part of a strong anti-corruption drive, highlighting a drop in governmental corruption cases since the previous Congress government (UPA 2, infamously riddled with such allegations). The government frames the opposition parties as corrupt and power-hungry, while further disparaging the opposition's alleged unfounded attacks on Indian institutions, apparent partisan attacks on the judiciary and critiquing apparent unfounded claims of election denialism.
THE FIGHTERS –
The election is primarily clash between two large coalitions, and their leading parties. On one side, you have the incumbent government of the BJP-led NDA, or National Democratic Alliance, and on the other, you have the opposition INC-led I.N.D.I.A, or Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance, a new mega coalition of more than 35 parties, with a few unofficial supporters too.
The following is a list of some key players in each of the alliances and is by no means a comprehensive or exhaustive list of all involved factions.
The incumbent NDA includes:
- BJP – The BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party - "Indian People's Party") is a Hindu nationalist party committed to Hindutva ideology, promoting Hindu culture, opposing Muslim immigration, and creating a nativist country wherein India embraces a fundamentally Hindu social fabric. The BJP government under Modi undertook strong reformist policies in promoting liberalization of the economy through aggressive regulatory reforms, furthering free trade through FTAs and privatization of underperforming state assets. They took aggressive stances on defense and counterterrorism against Pakistan and China, while pragmatically engaging other nations despite criticism on some foreign policy moves for being 'wolf warrior-esque'. They uphold a strong nationalist domestic and foreign policy, that simultaneously does not retreat from globalization. On National Security, they aim to make India a regional power with a strong emphasis on modernization & indigenization of military administration and technology, while also reducing bureaucratic and manpower burdens through varied recruitment windows.
- JD(U) - The JD(U) (Janata Dal (United) – “People’s Party (United)”) is led by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and has been in power in the eastern state of Bihar since 2005. It was formed after a series of splits and mergers in the Janata Dal in the 90s. It is credited with doing good work in the state on roads, electricity, and water, however it has failed to provide jobs & spur manufacturing. This, combined with its leader frequently switching between rival alliances, is causing anti-incumbency.
- TDP - The TDP (Telugu Desam Party – “Party of the Telugu Land") follows a pro-Telugu ideology. It was founded as an alternative to the Congress hegemony, by emphasizing Telugu regional pride and serving as the party for farmers, backward castes and middle-class people. Since the 1990s, it has followed an economically liberal policy that has been seen as pro-business and pro-development as well as populist welfare measures.
- INC - The INC (Indian National Congress) is a big tent social-democratic/democratic-socialist party with its foundational pillars being equity, equality, and egalitarianism. They take broad commitments to secularism and class equality to be principal positions. The INC under Rahul Gandhi has taken strong positions on caste issues, shining light on inequities from past and current discrimination, and proposing active policy interventions. While the INC also holds a free-market/pro-liberalization consensus, they emphasize growing social and wealth inequality and seek inclusive and redistributive growth with strong state intervention. They also see some proposed liberalizing reforms to further inequality and take an 'anti-corporatist' position. They take a slightly less strong position to Indian foreign policy, stressing a more diplomatic approach (with minimal variance on actual positions to the incumbents). They embrace globalization in part, while emphasizing India's need for domestic development. They aim to industrialize India rapidly through stimulating private investment and aim to subsidize both supply and demand. They seek to maintain the Indian military with a focus on highly trained soldiers. They pioneered multi-alignment as the foreign policy for India.
- AAP - The AAP (Aam Aadmi Party – “Common Man's Party"), part of INDIA coalition, currently holds power in two key states - Delhi and Punjab. Its chief figurehead and leader, Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate under an alleged liquor scam in the run up to elections. Barely a 10 year old party it has expanded very quickly to many states, running two of them, and now has national party status by the Election Commission of India (ECI). It leans centre-left to centre-right, with some play of soft Hindutva, while its economic platform comprises heavy spending in education, health, and free schemes of water and electricity. They rose to power on an anti-corruption program in 2013 and continues to have it as its central plank.
- CPI(M) – The CPI(M) (Communist Party of India (Marxist)). They commies lol. The CPI(M) is one of the larger and more mainstrean communist parties in India. Since they operate within the Indian republic's constitution they have adopted more Indian characterisrics. They are primarily against privatisation in the public sector and in favour of universal education and healthcare. Their base has traditionally been in Kerala, one of the more developed states in India in terms of income levels and HCI. they're in favour of private sector reservations and in recent years have also been pro-FDI They promise non-aligned foreign policy, but largely are very anti-US and pro-China. They promise to restore Article 370 and oppose forceful seizure of land by government. They're one of the most influential parties in India due to a strong cadre and student union ecosystem. They've had an effect on the farmers protests as well as economic positions of the INDI Alliance.
- DMK - The DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam - “Dravidian Progressive Federation") is a big tent broad left-wing party that is foundationally Dravidian (primarily Tamil) Nationalist, with strong emphasis on social equity and caste issues, while being staunchly secular and atheistic, and interventionist, statist, heavily welfarist, and industrialist in economic policy. They are primarily a regional party operating in the state of Tamil Nadu, led by M.K. Stalin, the state's current Chief Minister.
- RJD - The RJD (Rashtriya Janata Dal – “National People’s Party”) is a caste-based (Muslims & Yadavs) political party in the Indian state of Bihar, which it ruled from 1990 to 2005. Its rule was one of extreme lawlessness & anarchy. It was called the “Jungle Raj”. Between 1990 & 2000, Bihar's per capita income and power consumption fell off a cliff due to mismanagement. Its CM, Lalu Prasad, was convicted of corruption in 2013.
- SP - The SP (Samajwadi Party – “Socialist Party”) believes in creating a socialist society that operates on the principle of equality. Although the party previously ran on an anti-computer, anti-English, and anti-machinery platform, under its new national president Akhilesh Yadav, the party has made a 180° turn. Now, the Samajwadi Party declares itself to be the party of infrastructure while maintaining its commitment to social justice, with a special focus on teaching computer skills. The party's main base is in the state of Uttar Pradesh, which is the most populated state in India, with a population of 230 million. The only negatives associated with the party are the rampant dynasticism within its ranks and its perceived soft stance on law and order issues.
- JMM - The JMM (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha – “Jharkhand Liberation Front") currently runs the govt of eastern state of Jharkhand. The party has historically centred tribal rights as its central plank and agitated for a new tribal state separate from Bihar until 2000, when their demands were met. It leans centre-left to left with their key issues being tribal control of land, mineral and mining rights, addressing issues of rehabilitation of tribals. The party is primarily run by the Soren family, with Champai Soren being its chief minister candidate in the current government after the last chief minister Hemant Soren was arrested by enforcement directorate. JMM is in alliance with the Indian national congress in the state, and part of the INDIA coalition for the Lok Sabha elections. They face charges of corruption and the image of dynastic politics.
- TMC - The TMC or AITC (All India Trinamool Congress) is a Bengali political party ruling over the state of West Bengal since 2011. It is led by Mamata Banerjee and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee. It is a center-left, welfarist, Bengali Nationalist party. It has been criticized for using heavy-handed authoritarian tactics against opposition leaders in the state, corruption, and political violence. It is credited with ending 34 years of communist rule in the state. West Bengal under the AITC has registered subpar economic performance and is largely stagnant. Pertinent to note Mamata used to be Congress leader till 1998, and AITC, in spite of being sympathetic towards the I.N.D.I.A. alliance at the national level, is fighting the Congress-Left alliance in West Bengal on all 42 seats.
- AIADMK - The AIADMK (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam – “All India Anna Dravidian Progressive Federation") is a broad centre-left/left-wing party adhering to foundational Dravidian philosophy, while emphasizing Tamil identity. Traditionally being less ethno-nationalist than their sister opposition party the DMK, they adhere to broad welfarist left-wing populism, focusing on social justice and communal equity, while being less economically statist than the DMK. They also focus primarily on Tamil Nadu as a regional party, currently led by Edappadi Palaniswami.
- Shiv Sena - The Shiv Sena (“Army of Shivaji”) was founded by Bal Thackeray in 1966 as a populist, xenophobic party, although the party gradually added Hindutva ideology to its anti non-Maharashtrian plank. It was the long time senior partner to the BJP in Maharashtra till Narendra Modi's popularity caused a change in the dynamics. After power sharing talks with the BJP failed in 2019, the Shiv Sena switched alliances to join hands with their long time rivals in Congress and NCP in an arrangement that made Bal Thackeray’s son Uddhav Thackeray the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. In 2022 again, The Majority of Shiv Sena politicians led by Eknath Shinde rebelled against the top leadership to ally again with the BJP, taking control of the party and toppling the Uddhav Thackeray government. The splinter group led by Uddhav Thackeray is called SS (UBT) and it is allied with the Congress in the INDIA Alliance.
- NCP – The NCP (Nationalist Congress Party) were founded in 1998 by Sharad Pawar and a few others who left the Congress in 1998 after Sonia Gandhi was made Congress president. Despite it's formation, the NCP was a long term ally of the Congress sharing virtually the same ideology. In 2023 however, like the Shiv Sena, In a rebellion led by Sharad Pawar's nephew Ajit, a Majority of NCP politicians switched alliances to support the BJP and took control of the party. Like the Shiv Sena, the Splinter group led by Sharad Pawar and his daughter is called NCP (SP) and it's allied with the Congress in the INDIA Alliance
- YSRCP - The YSRCP (Yuvjana Sramika Rythu Congress Party – “Youth, Labour, & Farmer Congress Party”) was founded by the son of an old congress Chief Minister after he was denied the role of Chief Minister after his father. It's a populist centre-of-left party with strong focus on welfare schemes and cash benefits. It's mired in controversy due to its dynastic nature, its ties to Christian Fundamentalism and American Missionaries targeting the marginalized.
- BRS - The BRS (Bharatiya Rashtra Samithi – “Indian National Council”) was formed originally with a single-point agenda of creating a separate Telangana state with Hyderabad as its capital. They are largely neoliberal and are credited with rapid economic growth in Telangana.
- BJD – The BJD (Biju Janata Dal – “Biju’s People’ Platform”) was formed by Naveen Pattnaik the son of the former CM of Oddisha, Biju Pattnaik. It’s a Odia regional party with a strong focus on poverty upliftment through welfare policies and equitable economic growth.
- BSP - The BSP (Bahujan Samaj Party - "Majority Community Party") is a center-left party in the state of Uttar Pradesh, which was started to uplift Dalits and other marginalized communities in India by Kanshi Ram. Its current party president is Mayawati. BSP is considered as one of the biggest parties in India as per vote share, although it's currently in decline. At its height, this party had a strong base in many states across north India, but now it's only limited to the state of Uttar Pradesh, which is one of the largest states in India with a population of 230 million. There are strong suspicions of BSP working in secret with BJP, and maybe that's why the party is not fighting this election enthusiastically. Although they can still make the competition interesting on a few seats in UP.
- Political Dynasticism:
Also because one family has been controlling the Congress for decades, it has caused various state-level leaders to either form their own party or join another one. They see no future in the Congress anymore because the door to leadership is always closed for them. This has destroyed the ground level cadre of Congress party in many key states.
Rahul Gandhi’s privilege combined with the lack of any real political acumen so far has led to the INC taking damage due to is infamy.
Nepotism and dynastic politics has been a key issue throughout the last 10 years as BJP positions itself as the ‘common man’s party’
- The Ram Mandir:
Following a century of sporadic conflict, from 1853 to 1949, a revivalist movement in the 1980's would lead to rising communal tensions, culminating in the 1992 destruction of the Ram Temple by Hindu Nationalists and devotees.
The legal conflict over the land would continue until 2019, when the Supreme Court of India issued the controversial ruling that the land be handed over to government trust for the construction of a Ram Temple, with seperate land being allotted to the local Muslim community for construction of a Mosque.
Almost all elements of the dispute remain mired in controversy. From the historical and religious associations of Ayodhya with Ram, the existence of a definitively Hindu structure, the alleged deliberate destruction of the said temple, the times and events of construction and use, the participants, planning, and events of the 1992 destruction, the ASI Archeological Surveys that served as key evidence for the Supreme Court being tampered and politicised by both sides of the politcal aisle, the legality of the ruling itself, and other surrounding issues regarding justice against those alleged to have partaken in the destruction of the Babri Masjid.
- Foreign Policy:
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| Delivery Solutions Architect | USD 139k - 247k | Remote |
| Delivery Solutions Architect | USD 139k - 247k | Remote |
| Senior DevSecOps Lead | USD 141k - 218k | US, Remote |
| QA Engineer Remote | USD 55k - 70k | Remote |
| Senior Manager, Malware Reverse Engineering | USD 180k - 291k | US, Remote, Reston, VA |
| Sales Systems Analyst | USD 84k - 111k | Remote, US |
| Senior Data Engineer | USD 180k - 200k | US, Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer Workforce | USD 171k - 205k | Remote |
| Platform Engineer | USD 153k - 246k | Remote |
| DevOps Test Engineer | USD 153k - 246k | Remote |
| Senior Machine Learning Engineer | USD 216k - 303k | Remote, US |
| Sr. Data Engineer | USD 122k - 187k | New York, NY, US, Remote |
2024.06.01 07:01 EchoJobs ✋ Jun 1 - 99 new Remote Software Engineer Jobs
| Job Position | Salary | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Solutions Consultant II | USD 93k - 110k | |
| Senior Engineer Instruments | USD 120k - 150k | Boston, MA, Remote Hybrid, Remote |
| Revenue Operations Coordinator | USD 70k - 75k | Remote, US |
| Business Development Representative | USD 52k - 65k | Remote, US |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 150k - 350k | Vancouver, British Columbia, Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 150k - 350k | San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Jose, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Remote, US, New York, NY, Seattle, WA |
| Senior DevOps Engineer | USD 126k - 159k | Remote |
| Senior Backend Engineer | USD 160k - 184k | Remote, EMEA |
| Senior Software Animation Developer | USD 98k - 144k | Remote, Vancouver, British Columbia, Ontario, British Columbia, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Senior Software Engineer iOS | USD 139k - 245k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| Technical Account Manager | USD 93k - 175k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| Technical Account Manager | USD 93k - 175k | Seattle, WA, US, Remote |
| Technical Account Manager | USD 93k - 175k | New York, NY, US, Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer Infrastructure | USD 153k - 270k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer Backend Infrastructure | USD 153k - 270k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer Android | USD 168k - 247k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| Staff iOS Engineer | USD 168k - 297k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| iOS Software Engineer | USD 115k - 202k | Remote, San Francisco, CA, US |
| Staff Web Data Scientist | USD 146k - 257k | Remote, Oakland, CA, US |
| Staff Software Engineer | USD 239k - 359k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| Technical Program Manager | USD 97k - 182k | US, Remote |
| Alerts Software Engineer | USD 118k - 147k | San Francisco, CA, Portland, OR, Remote, US, Remote Hybrid |
| Alerts Java Senior Software Engineer | USD 146k - 182k | US, Austin, TX, Baltimore, MD, Remote Hybrid, San Francisco, CA, Portland, OR, Remote, Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Detroit, MI, Houston, TX |
| AML Quality Assurance Specialist | USD 70k - 90k | Remote, US |
| Staff Visual Designer | USD 125k - 229k | US, Remote |
| Lead Business Analytics and Technical Associate Remote | USD 80k - 90k | Remote, US |
| Data Science Senior Manager | USD 110k - 180k | Remote, US |
| Senior Associate Infrastructure Engineer Network | USD 71k - 121k | Riverwoods, IL, Houston, TX, US, Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer I | USD 157k - 236k | Remote, US |
| Principal Financial Analyst | USD 189k - 189k | Remote, US |
| Senior Staff Software Engineer | USD 244k - 304k | Remote, US |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 185k - 223k | Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 185k - 221k | US, Remote |
| Senior Population Health Data Analyst | USD 121k - 168k | Remote |
| Staff Data Engineer | USD 166k - 226k | Remote |
| Senior Director, Product Management Renter & PM Craft | USD 209k - 272k | Remote, US |
| National Account Manager | USD 115k - 135k | Remote, US |
| Sr. Staff Engineer | USD 152k - 228k | San Diego, CA, US, Remote |
| CAD Implementation Engineer | USD 92k - 138k | San Diego, CA, US, Remote |
| Display Software Engineer | USD 88k - 132k | San Diego, CA, US, Remote |
| Associate Director | USD 75k - 95k | Remote |
| Product Manager, AI Applications | USD 150k - 220k | Remote |
| Software Engineer | USD 125k - 170k | Remote, US |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 125k - 170k | US, Remote |
| Senior Backend Engineer | USD 160k - 180k | Remote, US |
| Security Research Engineer | USD 160k - 190k | Remote, US |
| Engineering Manager | USD 200k - 240k | Remote, US |
| Machine Learning Engineer | USD 195k - 250k | Remote, US |
| Sr. Market Access Specialist | USD 100k - 125k | Remote, US |
| Senior Product Management Engineer | USD 138k - 173k | US, Remote |
| Commercial Operations | USD 137k - 171k | Remote, US |
| DevOps Engineer | USD 135k - 185k | San Francisco, CA, Remote, North America, LATAM |
| Supply Planner Seattle | USD 80k - 120k | US, Remote, Seattle, WA |
| Customer Engagement Specialist | USD 80k - 80k | Remote, US |
| Corporate FP&A Manager | USD 108k - 150k | US, Remote |
| Analyst - Data Analyst, Triose | USD 57k - 82k | US, Remote |
| Data Analyst | USD 90k - 105k | Remote |
| Cybersecurity and Physical Security Lead | USD 151k - 270k | Ontario, San Francisco, CA, Remote, US, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Manager, Artist Strategy & Operations | USD 82k - 157k | Remote Hybrid, San Francisco, CA, Remote |
| Senior Frontend Software Engineer | USD 150k - 180k | Remote, US |
| BI Developer 2 Locations | USD 64k - 197k | Salt Lake, UT, Remote, US |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 180k - 212k | Remote, US |
| Payments Risk Analyst | USD 92k - 108k | Remote, US |
| Machine Learning Engineer | USD 149k - 149k | Remote, Canada |
| Accountant, Prime Financing | USD 105k - 124k | Remote, US |
| Payments Fraud Manager | USD 117k - 157k | US, Remote |
| Senior DevOps Engineer | USD 120k - 150k | Marina del Rey, CA, Remote |
| Senior Director of Technology Strategy | USD 186k - 335k | San Diego, CA, US, Remote |
| Principal Designer | USD 120k - 130k | Remote, US |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 101k - 143k | Remote, US |
| Staff Software Engineer | USD 195k - 215k | US, Remote |
| Senior Manager, Technical Accounting | USD 165k - 185k | Seattle, WA, San Francisco, CA, Remote, Brooklyn, NY |
| Location 360 Principal Data Eng | USD 156k - 234k | Remote, US |
| Medical Affairs Lead | USD 177k - 266k | Pittsburgh, PA, US, Remote |
| US Field Medical Manager | USD 145k - 217k | US, Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 135k - 200k | Remote, US |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 135k - 180k | US, Remote |
| Senior Data Analyst | USD 120k - 160k | Remote, US |
| Customer Success | USD 120k - 150k | Boston, MA, Remote |
| Staff UI Engineer | USD 180k - 225k | US, Remote |
| Engineering Manager | USD 162k - 230k | Remote, US |
| Engineering Manager | USD 155k - 225k | Remote, US |
| Sr. Analyst, GTM | USD 130k - 170k | Remote |
| Software Engineer | USD 51k - 123k | San Jose, CA, US, Remote |
| Financial Analyst | USD 43k - 111k | San Jose, CA, US, Remote |
| Sr. Dir., Engineering for AI/ML platform | USD 144k - 319k | Austin, TX, US, Remote |
| Manager, Product Data Science | USD 96k - 234k | San Jose, CA, US, Remote |
| Fullstack Staff Software Engineer | USD 84k - 204k | US, Remote, Chicago, IL, Austin, TX, Scottsdale, AZ |
| Staff Software Engineer | USD 84k - 204k | US, Remote, Austin, TX, Scottsdale, AZ |
| Transaction Loss FP | USD 82k - 187k | San Jose, CA, US, Remote |
| Full-Stack Software Engineer | USD 150k - 160k | Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 183k - 201k | US, San Francisco, CA, Remote |
| Senior Privacy Engineer | USD 183k - 201k | San Francisco, CA, Remote, US |
| Program Manager | USD 122k - 166k | US, Remote, Pleasanton, CA |
| Data Engineer | USD 130k - 160k | Denver, CO, Remote |
| Senior Manager, Engineering - Unified Endpoint Management Remote | USD 118k - 207k | Denver, CO, San Jose, CA, US, Remote, Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Seattle, WA, San Diego, CA, Boston, MA, Riverside, CA |
| Senior Manager, Engineering - Virtual Desktop Infrastructure VDI | USD 111k - 207k | Los Angeles, CA, Phoenix, AZ, Boston, MA, US, Riverside, CA, Denver, CO, Seattle, WA, San Francisco, CA, Atlanta, GA, Remote, Austin, TX, New York, NY, San Jose, CA |
| Senior Manager, Engineering - OpenStack Private Cloud Fabric Remote | USD 115k - 261k | San Francisco, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Boston, MA, US, Riverside, CA, Denver, CO, Atlanta, GA, Austin, TX, Phoenix, AZ, New York, NY, Seattle, WA, Remote |
| Senior Manager, Engineering | USD 120k - 261k | US, Remote |
2024.06.01 07:01 EchoJobs 👋 Jun 1 - 99 new Software Engineer Jobs Remote
| Job Position | Salary | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Solutions Consultant II | USD 93k - 110k | |
| Senior Engineer Instruments | USD 120k - 150k | Boston, MA, Remote Hybrid, Remote |
| Revenue Operations Coordinator | USD 70k - 75k | Remote, US |
| Business Development Representative | USD 52k - 65k | Remote, US |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 150k - 350k | Vancouver, British Columbia, Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 150k - 350k | San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Jose, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Remote, US, New York, NY, Seattle, WA |
| Senior DevOps Engineer | USD 126k - 159k | Remote |
| Senior Backend Engineer | USD 160k - 184k | Remote, EMEA |
| Senior Software Animation Developer | USD 98k - 144k | Remote, Vancouver, British Columbia, Ontario, British Columbia, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Senior Software Engineer iOS | USD 139k - 245k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| Technical Account Manager | USD 93k - 175k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| Technical Account Manager | USD 93k - 175k | Seattle, WA, US, Remote |
| Technical Account Manager | USD 93k - 175k | New York, NY, US, Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer Infrastructure | USD 153k - 270k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer Backend Infrastructure | USD 153k - 270k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer Android | USD 168k - 247k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| Staff iOS Engineer | USD 168k - 297k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| iOS Software Engineer | USD 115k - 202k | Remote, San Francisco, CA, US |
| Staff Web Data Scientist | USD 146k - 257k | Remote, Oakland, CA, US |
| Staff Software Engineer | USD 239k - 359k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| Technical Program Manager | USD 97k - 182k | US, Remote |
| Alerts Software Engineer | USD 118k - 147k | San Francisco, CA, Portland, OR, Remote, US, Remote Hybrid |
| Alerts Java Senior Software Engineer | USD 146k - 182k | US, Austin, TX, Baltimore, MD, Remote Hybrid, San Francisco, CA, Portland, OR, Remote, Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Detroit, MI, Houston, TX |
| AML Quality Assurance Specialist | USD 70k - 90k | Remote, US |
| Staff Visual Designer | USD 125k - 229k | US, Remote |
| Lead Business Analytics and Technical Associate Remote | USD 80k - 90k | Remote, US |
| Data Science Senior Manager | USD 110k - 180k | Remote, US |
| Senior Associate Infrastructure Engineer Network | USD 71k - 121k | Riverwoods, IL, Houston, TX, US, Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer I | USD 157k - 236k | Remote, US |
| Principal Financial Analyst | USD 189k - 189k | Remote, US |
| Senior Staff Software Engineer | USD 244k - 304k | Remote, US |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 185k - 223k | Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 185k - 221k | US, Remote |
| Senior Population Health Data Analyst | USD 121k - 168k | Remote |
| Staff Data Engineer | USD 166k - 226k | Remote |
| Senior Director, Product Management Renter & PM Craft | USD 209k - 272k | Remote, US |
| National Account Manager | USD 115k - 135k | Remote, US |
| Sr. Staff Engineer | USD 152k - 228k | San Diego, CA, US, Remote |
| CAD Implementation Engineer | USD 92k - 138k | San Diego, CA, US, Remote |
| Display Software Engineer | USD 88k - 132k | San Diego, CA, US, Remote |
| Associate Director | USD 75k - 95k | Remote |
| Product Manager, AI Applications | USD 150k - 220k | Remote |
| Software Engineer | USD 125k - 170k | Remote, US |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 125k - 170k | US, Remote |
| Senior Backend Engineer | USD 160k - 180k | Remote, US |
| Security Research Engineer | USD 160k - 190k | Remote, US |
| Engineering Manager | USD 200k - 240k | Remote, US |
| Machine Learning Engineer | USD 195k - 250k | Remote, US |
| Sr. Market Access Specialist | USD 100k - 125k | Remote, US |
| Senior Product Management Engineer | USD 138k - 173k | US, Remote |
| Commercial Operations | USD 137k - 171k | Remote, US |
| DevOps Engineer | USD 135k - 185k | San Francisco, CA, Remote, North America, LATAM |
| Supply Planner Seattle | USD 80k - 120k | US, Remote, Seattle, WA |
| Customer Engagement Specialist | USD 80k - 80k | Remote, US |
| Corporate FP&A Manager | USD 108k - 150k | US, Remote |
| Analyst - Data Analyst, Triose | USD 57k - 82k | US, Remote |
| Data Analyst | USD 90k - 105k | Remote |
| Cybersecurity and Physical Security Lead | USD 151k - 270k | Ontario, San Francisco, CA, Remote, US, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Manager, Artist Strategy & Operations | USD 82k - 157k | Remote Hybrid, San Francisco, CA, Remote |
| Senior Frontend Software Engineer | USD 150k - 180k | Remote, US |
| BI Developer 2 Locations | USD 64k - 197k | Salt Lake, UT, Remote, US |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 180k - 212k | Remote, US |
| Payments Risk Analyst | USD 92k - 108k | Remote, US |
| Machine Learning Engineer | USD 149k - 149k | Remote, Canada |
| Accountant, Prime Financing | USD 105k - 124k | Remote, US |
| Payments Fraud Manager | USD 117k - 157k | US, Remote |
| Senior DevOps Engineer | USD 120k - 150k | Marina del Rey, CA, Remote |
| Senior Director of Technology Strategy | USD 186k - 335k | San Diego, CA, US, Remote |
| Principal Designer | USD 120k - 130k | Remote, US |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 101k - 143k | Remote, US |
| Staff Software Engineer | USD 195k - 215k | US, Remote |
| Senior Manager, Technical Accounting | USD 165k - 185k | Seattle, WA, San Francisco, CA, Remote, Brooklyn, NY |
| Location 360 Principal Data Eng | USD 156k - 234k | Remote, US |
| Medical Affairs Lead | USD 177k - 266k | Pittsburgh, PA, US, Remote |
| US Field Medical Manager | USD 145k - 217k | US, Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 135k - 200k | Remote, US |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 135k - 180k | US, Remote |
| Senior Data Analyst | USD 120k - 160k | Remote, US |
| Customer Success | USD 120k - 150k | Boston, MA, Remote |
| Staff UI Engineer | USD 180k - 225k | US, Remote |
| Engineering Manager | USD 162k - 230k | Remote, US |
| Engineering Manager | USD 155k - 225k | Remote, US |
| Sr. Analyst, GTM | USD 130k - 170k | Remote |
| Software Engineer | USD 51k - 123k | San Jose, CA, US, Remote |
| Financial Analyst | USD 43k - 111k | San Jose, CA, US, Remote |
| Sr. Dir., Engineering for AI/ML platform | USD 144k - 319k | Austin, TX, US, Remote |
| Manager, Product Data Science | USD 96k - 234k | San Jose, CA, US, Remote |
| Fullstack Staff Software Engineer | USD 84k - 204k | US, Remote, Chicago, IL, Austin, TX, Scottsdale, AZ |
| Staff Software Engineer | USD 84k - 204k | US, Remote, Austin, TX, Scottsdale, AZ |
| Transaction Loss FP | USD 82k - 187k | San Jose, CA, US, Remote |
| Full-Stack Software Engineer | USD 150k - 160k | Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 183k - 201k | US, San Francisco, CA, Remote |
| Senior Privacy Engineer | USD 183k - 201k | San Francisco, CA, Remote, US |
| Program Manager | USD 122k - 166k | US, Remote, Pleasanton, CA |
| Data Engineer | USD 130k - 160k | Denver, CO, Remote |
| Senior Manager, Engineering - Unified Endpoint Management Remote | USD 118k - 207k | Denver, CO, San Jose, CA, US, Remote, Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Seattle, WA, San Diego, CA, Boston, MA, Riverside, CA |
| Senior Manager, Engineering - Virtual Desktop Infrastructure VDI | USD 111k - 207k | Los Angeles, CA, Phoenix, AZ, Boston, MA, US, Riverside, CA, Denver, CO, Seattle, WA, San Francisco, CA, Atlanta, GA, Remote, Austin, TX, New York, NY, San Jose, CA |
| Senior Manager, Engineering - OpenStack Private Cloud Fabric Remote | USD 115k - 261k | San Francisco, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Boston, MA, US, Riverside, CA, Denver, CO, Atlanta, GA, Austin, TX, Phoenix, AZ, New York, NY, Seattle, WA, Remote |
| Senior Manager, Engineering | USD 120k - 261k | US, Remote |
2024.06.01 07:01 EchoJobs 🔥 Jun 1 - 99 new Remote Software Engineer Jobs
| Job Position | Salary | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Solutions Consultant II | USD 93k - 110k | |
| Senior Engineer Instruments | USD 120k - 150k | Boston, MA, Remote Hybrid, Remote |
| Revenue Operations Coordinator | USD 70k - 75k | Remote, US |
| Business Development Representative | USD 52k - 65k | Remote, US |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 150k - 350k | Vancouver, British Columbia, Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 150k - 350k | San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Jose, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Remote, US, New York, NY, Seattle, WA |
| Senior DevOps Engineer | USD 126k - 159k | Remote |
| Senior Backend Engineer | USD 160k - 184k | Remote, EMEA |
| Senior Software Animation Developer | USD 98k - 144k | Remote, Vancouver, British Columbia, Ontario, British Columbia, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Senior Software Engineer iOS | USD 139k - 245k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| Technical Account Manager | USD 93k - 175k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| Technical Account Manager | USD 93k - 175k | Seattle, WA, US, Remote |
| Technical Account Manager | USD 93k - 175k | New York, NY, US, Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer Infrastructure | USD 153k - 270k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer Backend Infrastructure | USD 153k - 270k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer Android | USD 168k - 247k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| Staff iOS Engineer | USD 168k - 297k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| iOS Software Engineer | USD 115k - 202k | Remote, San Francisco, CA, US |
| Staff Web Data Scientist | USD 146k - 257k | Remote, Oakland, CA, US |
| Staff Software Engineer | USD 239k - 359k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| Technical Program Manager | USD 97k - 182k | US, Remote |
| Alerts Software Engineer | USD 118k - 147k | San Francisco, CA, Portland, OR, Remote, US, Remote Hybrid |
| Alerts Java Senior Software Engineer | USD 146k - 182k | US, Austin, TX, Baltimore, MD, Remote Hybrid, San Francisco, CA, Portland, OR, Remote, Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Detroit, MI, Houston, TX |
| AML Quality Assurance Specialist | USD 70k - 90k | Remote, US |
| Staff Visual Designer | USD 125k - 229k | US, Remote |
| Lead Business Analytics and Technical Associate Remote | USD 80k - 90k | Remote, US |
| Data Science Senior Manager | USD 110k - 180k | Remote, US |
| Senior Associate Infrastructure Engineer Network | USD 71k - 121k | Riverwoods, IL, Houston, TX, US, Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer I | USD 157k - 236k | Remote, US |
| Principal Financial Analyst | USD 189k - 189k | Remote, US |
| Senior Staff Software Engineer | USD 244k - 304k | Remote, US |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 185k - 223k | Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 185k - 221k | US, Remote |
| Senior Population Health Data Analyst | USD 121k - 168k | Remote |
| Staff Data Engineer | USD 166k - 226k | Remote |
| Senior Director, Product Management Renter & PM Craft | USD 209k - 272k | Remote, US |
| National Account Manager | USD 115k - 135k | Remote, US |
| Sr. Staff Engineer | USD 152k - 228k | San Diego, CA, US, Remote |
| CAD Implementation Engineer | USD 92k - 138k | San Diego, CA, US, Remote |
| Display Software Engineer | USD 88k - 132k | San Diego, CA, US, Remote |
| Associate Director | USD 75k - 95k | Remote |
| Product Manager, AI Applications | USD 150k - 220k | Remote |
| Software Engineer | USD 125k - 170k | Remote, US |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 125k - 170k | US, Remote |
| Senior Backend Engineer | USD 160k - 180k | Remote, US |
| Security Research Engineer | USD 160k - 190k | Remote, US |
| Engineering Manager | USD 200k - 240k | Remote, US |
| Machine Learning Engineer | USD 195k - 250k | Remote, US |
| Sr. Market Access Specialist | USD 100k - 125k | Remote, US |
| Senior Product Management Engineer | USD 138k - 173k | US, Remote |
| Commercial Operations | USD 137k - 171k | Remote, US |
| DevOps Engineer | USD 135k - 185k | San Francisco, CA, Remote, North America, LATAM |
| Supply Planner Seattle | USD 80k - 120k | US, Remote, Seattle, WA |
| Customer Engagement Specialist | USD 80k - 80k | Remote, US |
| Corporate FP&A Manager | USD 108k - 150k | US, Remote |
| Analyst - Data Analyst, Triose | USD 57k - 82k | US, Remote |
| Data Analyst | USD 90k - 105k | Remote |
| Cybersecurity and Physical Security Lead | USD 151k - 270k | Ontario, San Francisco, CA, Remote, US, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Manager, Artist Strategy & Operations | USD 82k - 157k | Remote Hybrid, San Francisco, CA, Remote |
| Senior Frontend Software Engineer | USD 150k - 180k | Remote, US |
| BI Developer 2 Locations | USD 64k - 197k | Salt Lake, UT, Remote, US |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 180k - 212k | Remote, US |
| Payments Risk Analyst | USD 92k - 108k | Remote, US |
| Machine Learning Engineer | USD 149k - 149k | Remote, Canada |
| Accountant, Prime Financing | USD 105k - 124k | Remote, US |
| Payments Fraud Manager | USD 117k - 157k | US, Remote |
| Senior DevOps Engineer | USD 120k - 150k | Marina del Rey, CA, Remote |
| Senior Director of Technology Strategy | USD 186k - 335k | San Diego, CA, US, Remote |
| Principal Designer | USD 120k - 130k | Remote, US |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 101k - 143k | Remote, US |
| Staff Software Engineer | USD 195k - 215k | US, Remote |
| Senior Manager, Technical Accounting | USD 165k - 185k | Seattle, WA, San Francisco, CA, Remote, Brooklyn, NY |
| Location 360 Principal Data Eng | USD 156k - 234k | Remote, US |
| Medical Affairs Lead | USD 177k - 266k | Pittsburgh, PA, US, Remote |
| US Field Medical Manager | USD 145k - 217k | US, Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 135k - 200k | Remote, US |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 135k - 180k | US, Remote |
| Senior Data Analyst | USD 120k - 160k | Remote, US |
| Customer Success | USD 120k - 150k | Boston, MA, Remote |
| Staff UI Engineer | USD 180k - 225k | US, Remote |
| Engineering Manager | USD 162k - 230k | Remote, US |
| Engineering Manager | USD 155k - 225k | Remote, US |
| Sr. Analyst, GTM | USD 130k - 170k | Remote |
| Software Engineer | USD 51k - 123k | San Jose, CA, US, Remote |
| Financial Analyst | USD 43k - 111k | San Jose, CA, US, Remote |
| Sr. Dir., Engineering for AI/ML platform | USD 144k - 319k | Austin, TX, US, Remote |
| Manager, Product Data Science | USD 96k - 234k | San Jose, CA, US, Remote |
| Fullstack Staff Software Engineer | USD 84k - 204k | US, Remote, Chicago, IL, Austin, TX, Scottsdale, AZ |
| Staff Software Engineer | USD 84k - 204k | US, Remote, Austin, TX, Scottsdale, AZ |
| Transaction Loss FP | USD 82k - 187k | San Jose, CA, US, Remote |
| Full-Stack Software Engineer | USD 150k - 160k | Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 183k - 201k | US, San Francisco, CA, Remote |
| Senior Privacy Engineer | USD 183k - 201k | San Francisco, CA, Remote, US |
| Program Manager | USD 122k - 166k | US, Remote, Pleasanton, CA |
| Data Engineer | USD 130k - 160k | Denver, CO, Remote |
| Senior Manager, Engineering - Unified Endpoint Management Remote | USD 118k - 207k | Denver, CO, San Jose, CA, US, Remote, Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Seattle, WA, San Diego, CA, Boston, MA, Riverside, CA |
| Senior Manager, Engineering - Virtual Desktop Infrastructure VDI | USD 111k - 207k | Los Angeles, CA, Phoenix, AZ, Boston, MA, US, Riverside, CA, Denver, CO, Seattle, WA, San Francisco, CA, Atlanta, GA, Remote, Austin, TX, New York, NY, San Jose, CA |
| Senior Manager, Engineering - OpenStack Private Cloud Fabric Remote | USD 115k - 261k | San Francisco, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Boston, MA, US, Riverside, CA, Denver, CO, Atlanta, GA, Austin, TX, Phoenix, AZ, New York, NY, Seattle, WA, Remote |
| Senior Manager, Engineering | USD 120k - 261k | US, Remote |
2024.06.01 07:00 EchoJobs 🦊 Jun 1 - [REMOTE, Hiring] 99 new Remote Jobs
| Job Position | Salary | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Solutions Consultant II | USD 93k - 110k | |
| Senior Engineer Instruments | USD 120k - 150k | Boston, MA, Remote Hybrid, Remote |
| Revenue Operations Coordinator | USD 70k - 75k | Remote, US |
| Business Development Representative | USD 52k - 65k | Remote, US |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 150k - 350k | Vancouver, British Columbia, Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 150k - 350k | San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Jose, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Remote, US, New York, NY, Seattle, WA |
| Senior DevOps Engineer | USD 126k - 159k | Remote |
| Senior Backend Engineer | USD 160k - 184k | Remote, EMEA |
| Senior Software Animation Developer | USD 98k - 144k | Remote, Vancouver, British Columbia, Ontario, British Columbia, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Senior Software Engineer iOS | USD 139k - 245k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| Technical Account Manager | USD 93k - 175k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| Technical Account Manager | USD 93k - 175k | Seattle, WA, US, Remote |
| Technical Account Manager | USD 93k - 175k | New York, NY, US, Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer Infrastructure | USD 153k - 270k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer Backend Infrastructure | USD 153k - 270k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer Android | USD 168k - 247k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| Staff iOS Engineer | USD 168k - 297k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| iOS Software Engineer | USD 115k - 202k | Remote, San Francisco, CA, US |
| Staff Web Data Scientist | USD 146k - 257k | Remote, Oakland, CA, US |
| Staff Software Engineer | USD 239k - 359k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| Technical Program Manager | USD 97k - 182k | US, Remote |
| Alerts Software Engineer | USD 118k - 147k | San Francisco, CA, Portland, OR, Remote, US, Remote Hybrid |
| Alerts Java Senior Software Engineer | USD 146k - 182k | US, Austin, TX, Baltimore, MD, Remote Hybrid, San Francisco, CA, Portland, OR, Remote, Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Detroit, MI, Houston, TX |
| AML Quality Assurance Specialist | USD 70k - 90k | Remote, US |
| Staff Visual Designer | USD 125k - 229k | US, Remote |
| Lead Business Analytics and Technical Associate Remote | USD 80k - 90k | Remote, US |
| Data Science Senior Manager | USD 110k - 180k | Remote, US |
| Senior Associate Infrastructure Engineer Network | USD 71k - 121k | Riverwoods, IL, Houston, TX, US, Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer I | USD 157k - 236k | Remote, US |
| Principal Financial Analyst | USD 189k - 189k | Remote, US |
| Senior Staff Software Engineer | USD 244k - 304k | Remote, US |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 185k - 223k | Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 185k - 221k | US, Remote |
| Senior Population Health Data Analyst | USD 121k - 168k | Remote |
| Staff Data Engineer | USD 166k - 226k | Remote |
| Senior Director, Product Management Renter & PM Craft | USD 209k - 272k | Remote, US |
| National Account Manager | USD 115k - 135k | Remote, US |
| Sr. Staff Engineer | USD 152k - 228k | San Diego, CA, US, Remote |
| CAD Implementation Engineer | USD 92k - 138k | San Diego, CA, US, Remote |
| Display Software Engineer | USD 88k - 132k | San Diego, CA, US, Remote |
| Associate Director | USD 75k - 95k | Remote |
| Product Manager, AI Applications | USD 150k - 220k | Remote |
| Software Engineer | USD 125k - 170k | Remote, US |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 125k - 170k | US, Remote |
| Senior Backend Engineer | USD 160k - 180k | Remote, US |
| Security Research Engineer | USD 160k - 190k | Remote, US |
| Engineering Manager | USD 200k - 240k | Remote, US |
| Machine Learning Engineer | USD 195k - 250k | Remote, US |
| Sr. Market Access Specialist | USD 100k - 125k | Remote, US |
| Senior Product Management Engineer | USD 138k - 173k | US, Remote |
| Commercial Operations | USD 137k - 171k | Remote, US |
| DevOps Engineer | USD 135k - 185k | San Francisco, CA, Remote, North America, LATAM |
| Supply Planner Seattle | USD 80k - 120k | US, Remote, Seattle, WA |
| Customer Engagement Specialist | USD 80k - 80k | Remote, US |
| Corporate FP&A Manager | USD 108k - 150k | US, Remote |
| Analyst - Data Analyst, Triose | USD 57k - 82k | US, Remote |
| Data Analyst | USD 90k - 105k | Remote |
| Cybersecurity and Physical Security Lead | USD 151k - 270k | Ontario, San Francisco, CA, Remote, US, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Manager, Artist Strategy & Operations | USD 82k - 157k | Remote Hybrid, San Francisco, CA, Remote |
| Senior Frontend Software Engineer | USD 150k - 180k | Remote, US |
| BI Developer 2 Locations | USD 64k - 197k | Salt Lake, UT, Remote, US |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 180k - 212k | Remote, US |
| Payments Risk Analyst | USD 92k - 108k | Remote, US |
| Machine Learning Engineer | USD 149k - 149k | Remote, Canada |
| Accountant, Prime Financing | USD 105k - 124k | Remote, US |
| Payments Fraud Manager | USD 117k - 157k | US, Remote |
| Senior DevOps Engineer | USD 120k - 150k | Marina del Rey, CA, Remote |
| Senior Director of Technology Strategy | USD 186k - 335k | San Diego, CA, US, Remote |
| Principal Designer | USD 120k - 130k | Remote, US |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 101k - 143k | Remote, US |
| Staff Software Engineer | USD 195k - 215k | US, Remote |
| Senior Manager, Technical Accounting | USD 165k - 185k | Seattle, WA, San Francisco, CA, Remote, Brooklyn, NY |
| Location 360 Principal Data Eng | USD 156k - 234k | Remote, US |
| Medical Affairs Lead | USD 177k - 266k | Pittsburgh, PA, US, Remote |
| US Field Medical Manager | USD 145k - 217k | US, Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 135k - 200k | Remote, US |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 135k - 180k | US, Remote |
| Senior Data Analyst | USD 120k - 160k | Remote, US |
| Customer Success | USD 120k - 150k | Boston, MA, Remote |
| Staff UI Engineer | USD 180k - 225k | US, Remote |
| Engineering Manager | USD 162k - 230k | Remote, US |
| Engineering Manager | USD 155k - 225k | Remote, US |
| Sr. Analyst, GTM | USD 130k - 170k | Remote |
| Software Engineer | USD 51k - 123k | San Jose, CA, US, Remote |
| Financial Analyst | USD 43k - 111k | San Jose, CA, US, Remote |
| Sr. Dir., Engineering for AI/ML platform | USD 144k - 319k | Austin, TX, US, Remote |
| Manager, Product Data Science | USD 96k - 234k | San Jose, CA, US, Remote |
| Fullstack Staff Software Engineer | USD 84k - 204k | US, Remote, Chicago, IL, Austin, TX, Scottsdale, AZ |
| Staff Software Engineer | USD 84k - 204k | US, Remote, Austin, TX, Scottsdale, AZ |
| Transaction Loss FP | USD 82k - 187k | San Jose, CA, US, Remote |
| Full-Stack Software Engineer | USD 150k - 160k | Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 183k - 201k | US, San Francisco, CA, Remote |
| Senior Privacy Engineer | USD 183k - 201k | San Francisco, CA, Remote, US |
| Program Manager | USD 122k - 166k | US, Remote, Pleasanton, CA |
| Data Engineer | USD 130k - 160k | Denver, CO, Remote |
| Senior Manager, Engineering - Unified Endpoint Management Remote | USD 118k - 207k | Denver, CO, San Jose, CA, US, Remote, Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Seattle, WA, San Diego, CA, Boston, MA, Riverside, CA |
| Senior Manager, Engineering - Virtual Desktop Infrastructure VDI | USD 111k - 207k | Los Angeles, CA, Phoenix, AZ, Boston, MA, US, Riverside, CA, Denver, CO, Seattle, WA, San Francisco, CA, Atlanta, GA, Remote, Austin, TX, New York, NY, San Jose, CA |
| Senior Manager, Engineering - OpenStack Private Cloud Fabric Remote | USD 115k - 261k | San Francisco, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Boston, MA, US, Riverside, CA, Denver, CO, Atlanta, GA, Austin, TX, Phoenix, AZ, New York, NY, Seattle, WA, Remote |
| Senior Manager, Engineering | USD 120k - 261k | US, Remote |
2024.06.01 07:00 EchoJobs 🐬 Jun 1 - [HIRING] 99 new Remote Software Engineer Jobs
| Job Position | Salary | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Solutions Consultant II | USD 93k - 110k | |
| Senior Engineer Instruments | USD 120k - 150k | Boston, MA, Remote Hybrid, Remote |
| Revenue Operations Coordinator | USD 70k - 75k | Remote, US |
| Business Development Representative | USD 52k - 65k | Remote, US |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 150k - 350k | Vancouver, British Columbia, Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 150k - 350k | San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Jose, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Remote, US, New York, NY, Seattle, WA |
| Senior DevOps Engineer | USD 126k - 159k | Remote |
| Senior Backend Engineer | USD 160k - 184k | Remote, EMEA |
| Senior Software Animation Developer | USD 98k - 144k | Remote, Vancouver, British Columbia, Ontario, British Columbia, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Senior Software Engineer iOS | USD 139k - 245k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| Technical Account Manager | USD 93k - 175k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| Technical Account Manager | USD 93k - 175k | Seattle, WA, US, Remote |
| Technical Account Manager | USD 93k - 175k | New York, NY, US, Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer Infrastructure | USD 153k - 270k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer Backend Infrastructure | USD 153k - 270k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer Android | USD 168k - 247k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| Staff iOS Engineer | USD 168k - 297k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| iOS Software Engineer | USD 115k - 202k | Remote, San Francisco, CA, US |
| Staff Web Data Scientist | USD 146k - 257k | Remote, Oakland, CA, US |
| Staff Software Engineer | USD 239k - 359k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| Technical Program Manager | USD 97k - 182k | US, Remote |
| Alerts Software Engineer | USD 118k - 147k | San Francisco, CA, Portland, OR, Remote, US, Remote Hybrid |
| Alerts Java Senior Software Engineer | USD 146k - 182k | US, Austin, TX, Baltimore, MD, Remote Hybrid, San Francisco, CA, Portland, OR, Remote, Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Detroit, MI, Houston, TX |
| AML Quality Assurance Specialist | USD 70k - 90k | Remote, US |
| Staff Visual Designer | USD 125k - 229k | US, Remote |
| Lead Business Analytics and Technical Associate Remote | USD 80k - 90k | Remote, US |
| Data Science Senior Manager | USD 110k - 180k | Remote, US |
| Senior Associate Infrastructure Engineer Network | USD 71k - 121k | Riverwoods, IL, Houston, TX, US, Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer I | USD 157k - 236k | Remote, US |
| Principal Financial Analyst | USD 189k - 189k | Remote, US |
| Senior Staff Software Engineer | USD 244k - 304k | Remote, US |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 185k - 223k | Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 185k - 221k | US, Remote |
| Senior Population Health Data Analyst | USD 121k - 168k | Remote |
| Staff Data Engineer | USD 166k - 226k | Remote |
| Senior Director, Product Management Renter & PM Craft | USD 209k - 272k | Remote, US |
| National Account Manager | USD 115k - 135k | Remote, US |
| Sr. Staff Engineer | USD 152k - 228k | San Diego, CA, US, Remote |
| CAD Implementation Engineer | USD 92k - 138k | San Diego, CA, US, Remote |
| Display Software Engineer | USD 88k - 132k | San Diego, CA, US, Remote |
| Associate Director | USD 75k - 95k | Remote |
| Product Manager, AI Applications | USD 150k - 220k | Remote |
| Software Engineer | USD 125k - 170k | Remote, US |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 125k - 170k | US, Remote |
| Senior Backend Engineer | USD 160k - 180k | Remote, US |
| Security Research Engineer | USD 160k - 190k | Remote, US |
| Engineering Manager | USD 200k - 240k | Remote, US |
| Machine Learning Engineer | USD 195k - 250k | Remote, US |
| Sr. Market Access Specialist | USD 100k - 125k | Remote, US |
| Senior Product Management Engineer | USD 138k - 173k | US, Remote |
| Commercial Operations | USD 137k - 171k | Remote, US |
| DevOps Engineer | USD 135k - 185k | San Francisco, CA, Remote, North America, LATAM |
| Supply Planner Seattle | USD 80k - 120k | US, Remote, Seattle, WA |
| Customer Engagement Specialist | USD 80k - 80k | Remote, US |
| Corporate FP&A Manager | USD 108k - 150k | US, Remote |
| Analyst - Data Analyst, Triose | USD 57k - 82k | US, Remote |
| Data Analyst | USD 90k - 105k | Remote |
| Cybersecurity and Physical Security Lead | USD 151k - 270k | Ontario, San Francisco, CA, Remote, US, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Manager, Artist Strategy & Operations | USD 82k - 157k | Remote Hybrid, San Francisco, CA, Remote |
| Senior Frontend Software Engineer | USD 150k - 180k | Remote, US |
| BI Developer 2 Locations | USD 64k - 197k | Salt Lake, UT, Remote, US |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 180k - 212k | Remote, US |
| Payments Risk Analyst | USD 92k - 108k | Remote, US |
| Machine Learning Engineer | USD 149k - 149k | Remote, Canada |
| Accountant, Prime Financing | USD 105k - 124k | Remote, US |
| Payments Fraud Manager | USD 117k - 157k | US, Remote |
| Senior DevOps Engineer | USD 120k - 150k | Marina del Rey, CA, Remote |
| Senior Director of Technology Strategy | USD 186k - 335k | San Diego, CA, US, Remote |
| Principal Designer | USD 120k - 130k | Remote, US |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 101k - 143k | Remote, US |
| Staff Software Engineer | USD 195k - 215k | US, Remote |
| Senior Manager, Technical Accounting | USD 165k - 185k | Seattle, WA, San Francisco, CA, Remote, Brooklyn, NY |
| Location 360 Principal Data Eng | USD 156k - 234k | Remote, US |
| Medical Affairs Lead | USD 177k - 266k | Pittsburgh, PA, US, Remote |
| US Field Medical Manager | USD 145k - 217k | US, Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 135k - 200k | Remote, US |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 135k - 180k | US, Remote |
| Senior Data Analyst | USD 120k - 160k | Remote, US |
| Customer Success | USD 120k - 150k | Boston, MA, Remote |
| Staff UI Engineer | USD 180k - 225k | US, Remote |
| Engineering Manager | USD 162k - 230k | Remote, US |
| Engineering Manager | USD 155k - 225k | Remote, US |
| Sr. Analyst, GTM | USD 130k - 170k | Remote |
| Software Engineer | USD 51k - 123k | San Jose, CA, US, Remote |
| Financial Analyst | USD 43k - 111k | San Jose, CA, US, Remote |
| Sr. Dir., Engineering for AI/ML platform | USD 144k - 319k | Austin, TX, US, Remote |
| Manager, Product Data Science | USD 96k - 234k | San Jose, CA, US, Remote |
| Fullstack Staff Software Engineer | USD 84k - 204k | US, Remote, Chicago, IL, Austin, TX, Scottsdale, AZ |
| Staff Software Engineer | USD 84k - 204k | US, Remote, Austin, TX, Scottsdale, AZ |
| Transaction Loss FP | USD 82k - 187k | San Jose, CA, US, Remote |
| Full-Stack Software Engineer | USD 150k - 160k | Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 183k - 201k | US, San Francisco, CA, Remote |
| Senior Privacy Engineer | USD 183k - 201k | San Francisco, CA, Remote, US |
| Program Manager | USD 122k - 166k | US, Remote, Pleasanton, CA |
| Data Engineer | USD 130k - 160k | Denver, CO, Remote |
| Senior Manager, Engineering - Unified Endpoint Management Remote | USD 118k - 207k | Denver, CO, San Jose, CA, US, Remote, Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Seattle, WA, San Diego, CA, Boston, MA, Riverside, CA |
| Senior Manager, Engineering - Virtual Desktop Infrastructure VDI | USD 111k - 207k | Los Angeles, CA, Phoenix, AZ, Boston, MA, US, Riverside, CA, Denver, CO, Seattle, WA, San Francisco, CA, Atlanta, GA, Remote, Austin, TX, New York, NY, San Jose, CA |
| Senior Manager, Engineering - OpenStack Private Cloud Fabric Remote | USD 115k - 261k | San Francisco, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Boston, MA, US, Riverside, CA, Denver, CO, Atlanta, GA, Austin, TX, Phoenix, AZ, New York, NY, Seattle, WA, Remote |
| Senior Manager, Engineering | USD 120k - 261k | US, Remote |
2024.06.01 07:00 EchoJobs 👋 Jun 1 - [HIRING] 99 new Python Jobs
| Job Position | Salary | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Engineer Instruments | USD 120k - 150k | |
| Senior DevOps Engineer | USD 126k - 159k | Remote |
| Data Scientist - Native Ads | USD 107k - 153k | New York, NY, Remote Hybrid |
| Senior Manager, Engineering | USD 169k - 273k | US, San Francisco, CA |
| Senior Software Animation Developer | USD 98k - 144k | Remote, Vancouver, British Columbia, Ontario, British Columbia, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Staff Web Data Scientist | USD 146k - 257k | Remote, Oakland, CA, US |
| Senior Distributed Systems Engineer | USD 180k - 250k | Palo Alto, CA |
| Senior Data Analyst | USD 160k - 210k | US |
| Lead Business Analytics and Technical Associate Remote | USD 80k - 90k | Remote, US |
| Data Science Senior Manager | USD 110k - 180k | Remote, US |
| Application Engineer SRE | USD 86k - 146k | US, Riverwoods, IL |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 185k - 223k | Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 185k - 221k | US, Remote |
| Senior Population Health Data Analyst | USD 121k - 168k | Remote |
| Senior Population Health Data Analyst | USD 120k - 120k | Mexico City, Mexico |
| Staff Data Engineer | USD 166k - 226k | Mexico City, Mexico |
| Staff Data Engineer | USD 166k - 226k | Remote |
| Senior Analytics Engineer | USD 112k - 203k | Milwaukee, WI, US |
| Senior Data Scientist | USD 100k - 185k | Milwaukee, WI, US |
| Lead Data Scientist | USD 121k - 224k | US, Milwaukee, WI, New York, NY |
| Back End Engineer | USD 150k - 200k | US, New York, NY |
| Back End Engineer | USD 130k - 160k | New York, NY, US |
| Sr. Staff Engineer | USD 152k - 228k | San Diego, CA, US, Remote |
| CAD Implementation Engineer | USD 92k - 138k | San Diego, CA, US, Remote |
| Display Software Engineer | USD 88k - 132k | San Diego, CA, US, Remote |
| Protocol Software Developer | USD 100k - 140k | Rochester, NY |
| Protocol Infrastructure Engineer | USD 95k - 140k | Rochester, NY |
| Principal Data Scientist | USD 192k - 269k | San Francisco, CA |
| Principal Data Scientist | USD 192k - 269k | Los Angeles, CA |
| Software Engineer | USD 135k - 195k | San Francisco, CA |
| Machine Learning Engineer | USD 140k - 210k | San Francisco, CA |
| Software Engineer Home | USD 110k - 110k | Charlotte, NC |
| Data Analyst | USD 90k - 105k | Remote |
| Sr. Frontend Engineer Growth | USD 195k - 214k | San Francisco, CA |
| Data Scientist III | USD 109k - 146k | US |
| Cybersecurity and Physical Security Lead | USD 151k - 270k | Ontario, San Francisco, CA, Remote, US, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Senior Frontend Software Engineer | USD 150k - 180k | Remote, US |
| BI Developer 2 Locations | USD 64k - 197k | Salt Lake, UT, Remote, US |
| Accountant, Prime Financing | USD 105k - 124k | Remote, US |
| Senior DevOps Engineer | USD 120k - 150k | Marina del Rey, CA, Remote |
| Staff Software Engineer | USD 142k - 249k | San Diego, CA, US |
| Location 360 Principal Data Eng | USD 156k - 234k | Remote, US |
| Senior Data Analyst | USD 120k - 160k | Remote, US |
| Software Engineer | USD 127k - 165k | Seattle, WA |
| Software Engineer | USD 114k - 149k | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Sr. Software Engineer Starshield | USD 160k - 220k | Redmond, WA |
| Sr. Software Engineer Starshield | USD 160k - 220k | Hawthorne, CA |
| Sr. Software Engineer Starshield | USD 160k - 220k | Hawthorne, CA |
| Sr. Software Engineer Starshield | USD 160k - 220k | Redmond, WA |
| Sr. Security Software Engineer Starshield | USD 168k - 230k | Hawthorne, CA |
| Sr. Security Software Engineer Blue Team | USD 168k - 230k | Washington, D.C. |
| Sr. Security Software Engineer Blue Team | USD 168k - 230k | Hawthorne, CA |
| Software Engineer Starshield | USD 120k - 170k | Hawthorne, CA |
| Software Engineer Starshield | USD 120k - 170k | Redmond, WA |
| Software Engineer Starshield | USD 120k - 170k | Redmond, WA |
| Software Engineer Starshield | USD 120k - 170k | Hawthorne, CA |
| Security Software Engineer Starshield | USD 130k - 175k | Hawthorne, CA |
| Security Software Engineer II Blue Team | USD 145k - 175k | Washington, D.C. |
| Security Software Engineer II Blue Team | USD 145k - 175k | Hawthorne, CA |
| Security Software Engineer II Blue Team | USD 145k - 175k | Redmond, WA |
| Principal Software Engineer Starshield | USD 200k - 270k | Hawthorne, CA |
| Principal Software Engineer Starshield | USD 200k - 270k | Redmond, WA |
| Principal Security Software Engineer Blue Team | USD 220k - 270k | Washington, D.C. |
| Principal Security Software Engineer Blue Team | USD 220k - 270k | Hawthorne, CA |
| Principal Security Software Engineer Blue Team | USD 220k - 270k | Redmond, WA |
| Operations Software Engineer Starlink | USD 120k - 170k | Bastrop, TX |
| Staff Electrical Engineer | USD 183k - 275k | Mountain View, CA |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 187k - 253k | San Francisco, CA |
| Senior Data Scientist | USD 185k - 185k | New York, NY, Remote Hybrid |
| Sr. Staff Software Engineer | USD 229k - 275k | Sunnyvale, CA |
| Principal Engineer | USD 250k - 300k | Sunnyvale, CA |
| Senior, HW Engineer | USD 91k - 152k | San Jose, CA, US |
| Engineering Manager | USD 155k - 225k | Remote, US |
| Manager, Product Data Science | USD 96k - 234k | San Jose, CA, US, Remote |
| Transaction Loss FP | USD 82k - 187k | San Jose, CA, US, Remote |
| PRINCIPAL GROUP ENGINEERING MANAGER | USD 158k - 304k | Redmond, WA, US |
| Senior Machine Learning Systems Engineer | USD 190k - 210k | San Francisco, CA |
| Senior Azure Cloud Engineer | USD 112k - 238k | US |
| Software Engineer II | USD 98k - 208k | US, Redmond, WA |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 117k - 250k | US, Redmond, WA |
| Software Engineer II | USD 98k - 208k | US, Redmond, WA |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 117k - 250k | US, Redmond, WA |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 117k - 250k | US, Redmond, WA |
| Cloud Network Engineer II | USD 98k - 208k | US, Redmond, WA |
| Principal Software Engineer | USD 137k - 294k | US, Redmond, WA |
| Principal Software Development Engineer | USD 137k - 294k | US, Redmond, WA |
| Software Engineer | USD 98k - 250k | US, Redmond, WA |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 117k - 250k | US |
| Principal Software Engineering Manager | USD 137k - 294k | US, San Jose, CA, Mountain View, CA, Palo Alto, CA, Redmond, WA, Santa Clara, CA |
| Software Engineer | USD 81k - 174k | US, Redmond, WA |
| Principal Software Engineer | USD 137k - 294k | US, Redmond, WA |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 117k - 250k | US, Redmond, WA |
| Software Engineer II | USD 98k - 208k | Redmond, WA, US |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 117k - 250k | US, Redmond, WA |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 117k - 250k | US, Redmond, WA |
| Software Engineer II | USD 98k - 208k | Redmond, WA, US |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 117k - 250k | US, Santa Clara, CA |
| Principal Software Engineer | USD 137k - 294k | US, Redmond, WA |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 117k - 250k | US, Redmond, WA |
2024.06.01 07:00 EchoJobs 🦊 Jun 1 - 99 new Remote Software Engineer Jobs
| Job Position | Salary | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Solutions Consultant II | USD 93k - 110k | |
| Senior Engineer Instruments | USD 120k - 150k | Boston, MA, Remote Hybrid, Remote |
| Revenue Operations Coordinator | USD 70k - 75k | Remote, US |
| Business Development Representative | USD 52k - 65k | Remote, US |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 150k - 350k | Vancouver, British Columbia, Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 150k - 350k | San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Jose, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Remote, US, New York, NY, Seattle, WA |
| Senior DevOps Engineer | USD 126k - 159k | Remote |
| Senior Backend Engineer | USD 160k - 184k | Remote, EMEA |
| Senior Software Animation Developer | USD 98k - 144k | Remote, Vancouver, British Columbia, Ontario, British Columbia, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Senior Software Engineer iOS | USD 139k - 245k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| Technical Account Manager | USD 93k - 175k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| Technical Account Manager | USD 93k - 175k | Seattle, WA, US, Remote |
| Technical Account Manager | USD 93k - 175k | New York, NY, US, Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer Infrastructure | USD 153k - 270k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer Backend Infrastructure | USD 153k - 270k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer Android | USD 168k - 247k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| Staff iOS Engineer | USD 168k - 297k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| iOS Software Engineer | USD 115k - 202k | Remote, San Francisco, CA, US |
| Staff Web Data Scientist | USD 146k - 257k | Remote, Oakland, CA, US |
| Staff Software Engineer | USD 239k - 359k | San Francisco, CA, US, Remote |
| Technical Program Manager | USD 97k - 182k | US, Remote |
| Alerts Software Engineer | USD 118k - 147k | San Francisco, CA, Portland, OR, Remote, US, Remote Hybrid |
| Alerts Java Senior Software Engineer | USD 146k - 182k | US, Austin, TX, Baltimore, MD, Remote Hybrid, San Francisco, CA, Portland, OR, Remote, Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Detroit, MI, Houston, TX |
| AML Quality Assurance Specialist | USD 70k - 90k | Remote, US |
| Staff Visual Designer | USD 125k - 229k | US, Remote |
| Lead Business Analytics and Technical Associate Remote | USD 80k - 90k | Remote, US |
| Data Science Senior Manager | USD 110k - 180k | Remote, US |
| Senior Associate Infrastructure Engineer Network | USD 71k - 121k | Riverwoods, IL, Houston, TX, US, Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer I | USD 157k - 236k | Remote, US |
| Principal Financial Analyst | USD 189k - 189k | Remote, US |
| Senior Staff Software Engineer | USD 244k - 304k | Remote, US |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 185k - 223k | Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 185k - 221k | US, Remote |
| Senior Population Health Data Analyst | USD 121k - 168k | Remote |
| Staff Data Engineer | USD 166k - 226k | Remote |
| Senior Director, Product Management Renter & PM Craft | USD 209k - 272k | Remote, US |
| National Account Manager | USD 115k - 135k | Remote, US |
| Sr. Staff Engineer | USD 152k - 228k | San Diego, CA, US, Remote |
| CAD Implementation Engineer | USD 92k - 138k | San Diego, CA, US, Remote |
| Display Software Engineer | USD 88k - 132k | San Diego, CA, US, Remote |
| Associate Director | USD 75k - 95k | Remote |
| Product Manager, AI Applications | USD 150k - 220k | Remote |
| Software Engineer | USD 125k - 170k | Remote, US |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 125k - 170k | US, Remote |
| Senior Backend Engineer | USD 160k - 180k | Remote, US |
| Security Research Engineer | USD 160k - 190k | Remote, US |
| Engineering Manager | USD 200k - 240k | Remote, US |
| Machine Learning Engineer | USD 195k - 250k | Remote, US |
| Sr. Market Access Specialist | USD 100k - 125k | Remote, US |
| Senior Product Management Engineer | USD 138k - 173k | US, Remote |
| Commercial Operations | USD 137k - 171k | Remote, US |
| DevOps Engineer | USD 135k - 185k | San Francisco, CA, Remote, North America, LATAM |
| Supply Planner Seattle | USD 80k - 120k | US, Remote, Seattle, WA |
| Customer Engagement Specialist | USD 80k - 80k | Remote, US |
| Corporate FP&A Manager | USD 108k - 150k | US, Remote |
| Analyst - Data Analyst, Triose | USD 57k - 82k | US, Remote |
| Data Analyst | USD 90k - 105k | Remote |
| Cybersecurity and Physical Security Lead | USD 151k - 270k | Ontario, San Francisco, CA, Remote, US, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Manager, Artist Strategy & Operations | USD 82k - 157k | Remote Hybrid, San Francisco, CA, Remote |
| Senior Frontend Software Engineer | USD 150k - 180k | Remote, US |
| BI Developer 2 Locations | USD 64k - 197k | Salt Lake, UT, Remote, US |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 180k - 212k | Remote, US |
| Payments Risk Analyst | USD 92k - 108k | Remote, US |
| Machine Learning Engineer | USD 149k - 149k | Remote, Canada |
| Accountant, Prime Financing | USD 105k - 124k | Remote, US |
| Payments Fraud Manager | USD 117k - 157k | US, Remote |
| Senior DevOps Engineer | USD 120k - 150k | Marina del Rey, CA, Remote |
| Senior Director of Technology Strategy | USD 186k - 335k | San Diego, CA, US, Remote |
| Principal Designer | USD 120k - 130k | Remote, US |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 101k - 143k | Remote, US |
| Staff Software Engineer | USD 195k - 215k | US, Remote |
| Senior Manager, Technical Accounting | USD 165k - 185k | Seattle, WA, San Francisco, CA, Remote, Brooklyn, NY |
| Location 360 Principal Data Eng | USD 156k - 234k | Remote, US |
| Medical Affairs Lead | USD 177k - 266k | Pittsburgh, PA, US, Remote |
| US Field Medical Manager | USD 145k - 217k | US, Remote |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 135k - 200k | Remote, US |
| Senior Software Engineer | USD 135k - 180k | US, Remote |
| Senior Data Analyst | USD 120k - 160k | Remote, US |
| Customer Success | USD 120k - 150k | Boston, MA, Remote |
| Staff UI Engineer | USD 180k - 225k | US, Remote |
| Engineering Manager | USD 162k - 230k | Remote, US |
| Engineering Manager | USD 155k - 225k | Remote, US |
| Sr. Analyst, GTM | USD 130k - 170k | Remote |
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2024.05.31 21:11 Ok-Noise-8334 H5N1 Outbreak Update: May 2024 Recap
May 2024 witnessed a significant intensification of the H5N1 outbreak globally, with new confirmed cases reported across multiple countries. This recap highlights key events and developments during the month, providing insights into the evolving nature of the outbreak.The month saw a concerning expansion of H5N1 cases across different continents, including reported human cases in China, Australia, and the United States. This widespread presence underscores the global nature of the outbreak and the challenges in containment efforts.
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👤 Human Cases
Four new confirmed human cases of H5N1 were reported. While these cases involved individuals from various regions, all patients eventually recovered. However, the potential for human-to-human transmission remains a concern.- On May 22, United States reported a case in a male farm worker in Michigan who recovered.
- On May 23, Australia reported a case in Victoria who recovered. (A child who returned from India in March)
- On May 28, China reported a case in a 33-year-old woman from Guangxi Zhuang who recovered.(Cargo worker from Vietnam, with no local movement in China)
- On May 30, Michigan Health Department reported a farmworker tested positive after contact with infected cows, showing respiratory symptoms post-exposure.
🐦 Animal Cases
The detection of H5N1 in poultry and wild birds was reported in many countries. Cross-species transmission was also observed in various animals, including alpacas, cats, and dairy cows, indicating an expanding host range for the virus.- United States: Positive samples from poultry and wild birds in CO, ID, MI, MN, FL, KS, SD, NM - IA (poultry), PA (poultry), NH (wild birds), MO (poultry), MA (wild birds), ME (wild birds), VA(wild birds), NY (wild birds), OR (wild birds), RI (wild birds), TX (wild birds)
- Brazil: Espírito Santo (wild birds)
- Bulgaria: Plovdiv, Haskovo (poultry)
- Canada: Québec (wild birds), Prince Edward Island (wild birds), Nova Scotia (poultry), Alberta (wild birds), Ontario (wild birds), British Columbia (poultry)
- China: Qinghai (wild birds)
- Germany: Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (poultry), Schleswig-Holstein (poultry), Nordrhein-Westfalen (wild birds)
- Hungary: Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok, Békés (poultry)
- India: Jharkhand, Kerala, Kottayam (poultry)
- Iraq: Sulaymaniyah, Salah al-Din (wild birds)
- Japan: Chiba (poultry)
- Romania: Botoșani (poultry)
- South Africa: Mogale City (poultry)
- South Korea: Gyeongsangbuk-do (poultry)
- Spain: Andalucía (wild birds)
- Taiwan: Tainan City, Changhua County, Taipei City, Chiayi County, Yunlin County (poultry)
🦙 Cross-Species Transmission
Several detections of H5N1 in dairy farms across multiple US states during May:- Colorado, Kansas, South Dakota, Texas, Idaho, Michigan, New Mexico, Ohio, North Carolina
- Alpacas test positive for H5N1 for the first time in Idaho, US
- 4 more cats die of H5N1 in the US
- Domestic Cat in Hungary Dies from H5N1 Avian Influenza
- H5N1 detected in tissue samples of US dairy cow sent to slaughter
- H5N1 found in mice given raw milk from infected dairy cows
🔬 Environmental Detections
Environmental samples, including wastewater and wetlands, tested positive for H5N1 in several states in the United States and Hong Kong. These findings highlight the persistent and widespread environmental contamination associated with the outbreak.- H5 subtype has been detected in the wastewater of the following states in U.S: Idaho, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Texas.
- In Hong Kong in May, environmental samples in wetlands had tested positive for H5N1.
🚫 Restrictions and Measures
Governments and health authorities implemented various measures to control the outbreak, including entry restrictions, preventive culling, and vaccination campaigns.- Iraq: Diyala’s Veterinary Hospital responded to nearby bird flu in wild birds with preventive measures.
- Iowa Governor declared state of disaster emergency in Sioux county due to H5N1 outbreak
- South Korea implemented various measures such as entry restrictions in wetlands, preventive culling and vaccination and quarantine measures and control posts in Changnyeong-gun , Jinju City, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do.
- Macao: Tightened poultry imports from Minnesota, USA, and South Korea.
- Hong Kong: Halted poultry imports from Jharkhand, India; Morrison County, Minnesota, USA; and Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea.
- United States: Banned all poultry product imports from Victoria, Australia.
- Florida Tightened cattle import restrictions.
📉 Economic implications
The outbreak had significant economic implications, including chicken shortages in Jordan and increased futures contracts for US eggs. Vaccine stocks surged, reflecting growing concerns about the spread of the virus.- Jordan reported chicken shortage due to avian influenza situation.
- Futures contracts for US Eggs jumped 25% since May 23.
- Vaccine stocks surging since early May (NVAX +224%, MRNA +30%, BNTX +12%, PFE +11%, 1M)
🚨 Alerts
- Hong Kong: advised against touching wild birds due to possible H5 mutation.
- Kirkuk, Iraq: Intensified precautions against avian influenza.
- Jordan: Medical professional called for measures to confront avian influenza.
- Thailand: Raised alert after a second H5N1 case in US dairy cows.
- Canada: Expanded surveillance and testing milk for H5N1 amid US dairy cattle outbreak.
- India: issued urgent H5N1 guidelines to States: "Prepare with Oseltamivir, PPE, Masks, etc.
💉 Vaccination
- Finland: Scheduled to begin H5N1 vaccinations for high-risk groups in June.
- US and European nations considering vaccination for exposed workers.
- Gavi’s $2.5 Billion plan targets H5N1 and 20+ Diseases.
- US HHS advanced the plan to produce 4.8 million H5N1 vaccine doses.
- University of Pennsylvania and NIAID announced mRNA vaccine for H5N1.
- EU approved Merck's Avian Flu Vaccine.
- Moderna and Pfizer in talks with the US to develop a avian influenza vaccine.
- US close to deal to bankroll Moderna bird flu vaccine trial
🧬 Genomic Changes
According to CDC, a "notable" mutation (PB2 M631L) in the virus is associated with ‘adaptation to mammalian hosts’.⚠️ Public Health Risk Assessment
- WHO: Risk to humans is considered low for the general population, but it is considered low to moderate for people in contact with livestock.
- UK Health Security Agency's H5N1 risk statement determined it "at most a very low risk" for general population. The current risk to people in contact with animals infected with this strain in the UK is at most, very low (medium uncertainty).
- U.S. CDC sees low risk for H5N1 bird flu to the U.S. public, but those with close, unprotected exposure to infected birds or contaminated areas are at higher risk.
- Canada: For the general population, the likelihood of human infection with H5N1 from livestock in the next 3 months is very low due to a very low likelihood and level of exposure to infectious virus. At most low for people with higher level of exposure to infectious livestock.
- Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security - H5N1 Scenario-Based Risk Assessment: The US cattle outbreak presents a moderate risk of human transmission, ranging between Scenarios 2 and 3.
- Mass cullings of poultry and other affected animals.
- Trade restrictions on the movement of poultry and eggs.
- Heightened surveillance efforts to monitor the spread of H5N1.
- Movement restrictions in affected areas to reduce the risk of transmission.
- Vaccination campaigns, particularly targeting farm workers and individuals at high risk of exposure.
2024.05.30 19:56 YH_Queen_Clement For the People
I am writing to formally propose the recognition and establishment of the State of Loc Nation, a sovereign entity representing all Indigenous and Afro-descendant individuals within the United States and globally. This request is rooted in a desire to create a governance structure that acknowledges and addresses the unique historical and contemporary challenges faced by our communities.
Legal Basis and Precedents
The United Nations has recognized the distinct identities and rights of Afro-descendant communities through the International Decade for People of African Descent (2015-2024), emphasizing the need for recognition, justice, and development. Furthermore, various nations have implemented legal frameworks to support the rights and autonomy of Afro-descendant communities:
The State of Loc Nation seeks to operate as a sovereign entity within the United States, providing governance and advocacy for Indigenous and Afro-descendant communities. This state would focus on the following objectives:
In addition to the legal precedents and support outlined above, we propose the enactment of an Admissions Act that formally recognizes the establishment of the State of Loc Nation and its representation of Indigenous and Afro-descendant individuals within the United States.
Conclusion
The recognition of the State of Loc Nation would be a historic and transformative step towards addressing the longstanding inequities faced by Indigenous and Afro-descendant communities in the United States. We seek your support in this endeavor and look forward to engaging in a constructive dialogue to realize this vision.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Rev Dr Christina Clement See documents on www.stateoflocnation.com
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Legal Basis and Precedents
The United Nations has recognized the distinct identities and rights of Afro-descendant communities through the International Decade for People of African Descent (2015-2024), emphasizing the need for recognition, justice, and development. Furthermore, various nations have implemented legal frameworks to support the rights and autonomy of Afro-descendant communities:
- Brazil’s 1988 Constitution: Recognizes the rights of Quilombola communities, granting them collective land ownership and cultural preservation.
- Colombia’s Law 70 of 1993: Acknowledges the rights of Afro-Colombians to their collective territories and cultural heritage.
- Ecuador’s 2008 Constitution: Ensures the rights of Afro-Ecuadorians to maintain their cultural identity, traditions, and land.
- Canada’s Emancipation Day: Recognized federally since 2021, Emancipation Day marks the abolition of slavery in the British Empire, acknowledging the contributions and history of Afro-Canadians.
- United Kingdom’s Race Relations Act 1965 and Subsequent Amendments: These laws were among the first to address racial discrimination, setting a legal framework that acknowledged the rights and protections needed for Afro-descendants and other racial minorities.
- Costa Rica’s Constitutional Reforms: In 2015, Costa Rica amended its constitution to officially recognize the Afro-Costa Rican population and their cultural contributions.
- Peru’s Law No. 28761: Enacted in 2006, this law declares June 4th as the Day of Afro-Peruvian Culture, recognizing the contributions of Afro-Peruvians to the nation’s history and culture.
- Mexico’s Constitutional Amendment: In 2019, Mexico amended its constitution to recognize Afro-Mexicans as a distinct ethnic group, granting them greater visibility and protection under the law.
- Uruguay’s Law No. 19122: Enacted in 2013, this law promotes the inclusion of Afro-Uruguayans in the workforce and mandates affirmative action measures to address historical disadvantages.
- Dominican Republic’s Recognition of Afro-Dominican Identity: Efforts to address and acknowledge the Afro-Dominican population have been ongoing, including cultural recognition and anti-discrimination measures.
- Argentina’s National Institute Against Discrimination, Xenophobia, and Racism (INADI): This institute works to promote equal rights and combat discrimination, including that faced by Afro-Argentines.
- Venezuela’s Law Against Racial Discrimination (2011): This law specifically aims to prevent and punish racial discrimination, with provisions to protect the rights of Afro-Venezuelans.
- Bolivia’s Constitutional Recognition: Bolivia’s 2009 Constitution acknowledges Afro-Bolivians as a distinct group with rights to their cultural identity and collective territories.
The State of Loc Nation seeks to operate as a sovereign entity within the United States, providing governance and advocacy for Indigenous and Afro-descendant communities. This state would focus on the following objectives:
- Cultural Preservation: Protect and promote the cultural heritage, languages, and traditions of Indigenous and Afro-descendant communities.
- Economic Development: Implement programs to address economic disparities and promote sustainable development within these communities.
- Education and Health: Ensure access to quality education and healthcare, tailored to the specific needs of our communities.
- Political Representation: Provide a platform for political representation and participation at local, state, and national levels.
- Legal and Social Justice: Advocate for the rights and protections of Indigenous and Afro-descendant individuals, addressing systemic discrimination and historical injustices.
In addition to the legal precedents and support outlined above, we propose the enactment of an Admissions Act that formally recognizes the establishment of the State of Loc Nation and its representation of Indigenous and Afro-descendant individuals within the United States.
Conclusion
The recognition of the State of Loc Nation would be a historic and transformative step towards addressing the longstanding inequities faced by Indigenous and Afro-descendant communities in the United States. We seek your support in this endeavor and look forward to engaging in a constructive dialogue to realize this vision.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Rev Dr Christina Clement See documents on www.stateoflocnation.com
2024.05.30 19:18 Kapples14 A New Era: 1972 Presidential Election
 | submitted by Kapples14 to Presidentialpoll [link] [comments] 40th Vice President Hiram L. Fong (HI) vs Senator Edward M. Kennedy (MA) Background: As President Nelson Rockefeller finishes the final months of his second term, the Republicans look to Vice President Hiram Fong in order to keep the White House under their keep. The Democrats, however, now look to the young Senator Edward Kennedy in order to reclaim the presidency. While the Republicans are straddled with constant criticisms and protests over the Vietnam War, the Democrats must navigate the treacherous waters of Ted Kennedy's own controversial past. Both Fong and Kennedy, who have received strong backings from their respective political establishment, must work to secure the votes of key voting blocks in the general election. Senator Kennedy, a continually outspoken liberal, has seen a resistance from the party's more center-left and conservative wing be hesitant to support him due to his lack of an ability to properly govern without their support. Fong, however, struggles to better energize conservative and Midwestern voters who are more skeptical of the more centrist liberal. While neither Fong nor Kennedy have sought to use mudslinging in their respective campaigns, some within the Republican Party have put a heavy emphasis to criticize the latter for his role in the Chappaquiddick incident, in which he was ultimately charged with leaving the scene of an accident that caused the death of passenger Mary Jo Kopechne. This controversial moment resulted in the Democratic senator to two months in prison with a year on probation, leaving many on both sides to call for his resignation from the Senate. When looking at the layout of the electoral map, pundits have noted numerous western states such as Nevada, Idaho, Colorado, and even California being in play for either candidate. Due the rise of the progressive counterculture on California campuses, some have seen the reliably-red state as a potential pickup for Kennedy, and one that would massively change the battlefield due to its large share of the electoral vote. This comes as Fong seeks to claim Texas and Minnesota in the general election, touting his ability to work with a bipartisan atmosphere and own humble upbringings. Outside of the west, surveys have seen Kennedy and Fong come neck to neck in key swing states like New York, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, and Florida. Debates: Throughout the debates, many of questions posed would revolve around the Vietnam War, economy, equal rights, foreign policy, and healthcare. Hiram Fong would tout his advantages through the economy, civil rights, foreign policy, environmental policies, healthcare, and the progress made in ending the Vietnam War due in part to his expanded duties as vice president. Kennedy, however, would push forward on matters of alternative energy, welfare, education, feminism, and other cultural matters. Vice President Fong would note the current successes of the Rockefeller Administration in regards to removing more troops out of Vietnam, with a goal of convincing all factions in the war to sign a peace treaty by next year. Kennedy, however, would argue how the current process is taking too long, and that the war has still been expanding into Cambodia, costing hundreds of civilian casualties, a claim Fong would adamantly deny. Kennedy, however, would state that he would honor and continue the peace treaty process started by Rockefeller's administration. During these debates, Fong would continually point how Kennedy, like many Democrats, had initially supported U.S. intervention when President Walter Reuther first began conflict with Vietnam. When both were asked about giving amnesty to war resisters, neither Kennedy nor Fong would give concrete answers. While Fong expressed sympathies for protesters treated poorly by law enforcement, he stated that each individual case would require analysis to compare offenses committed versus the treatment and punishments given. Meanwhile, Kennedy would state that draft dodgers and those who burnt draft cards should be forced to serve out their prison sentences, if lightened by a certain amount. On the matter of the economy, Fong would note the lowering inflation and new surplus of jobs, crediting the success of Rockefeller's economic strategy. Fong himself stated that he would continue Rockefeller's economic policies, with the added goal of instating tax reductions for the middle class, as well as seeking to begin cutting military funding once America had removed any and all traces of military presence from Vietnam. Kennedy, however, would argue that Rockefeller's economic policies had not taken into account how to better address those already in low-income brackets, and that the federal government must take action to provide them with better aid. When asked if Kennedy would support budget cuts or tax reductions, Kennedy would neither decline or give a full endorsement. Fong would press this matter, demanding that the people have full transparency on whether or not the president would seek to raise taxes, with Kennedy being forced to admit that he had no idea as to whether or not he would. When the discussion went to the matter of civil rights, Kennedy would quickly position himself as a major supporter of affirmative action programs that would require colleges to provide a bridge between marginalized groups and higher education. Vice President Fong, while supportive and openly endorsing the concept of affirmative action programs, did express concern over how said quotas would impact certain groups over others, and wanted to allow state education systems some form of leeway in order to best accommodate the quotas to fit their populations' specific demographics. When asked about their support for the enforcement of integration on school buses, both Fong and Kennedy would give their support to the matter. On the matter of healthcare, both Fong and Kennedy would give varied levels of support to the concept of government healthcare programs. While Fong has already pushed how the current plans for Medicare and Medicaid are already designed to account for the elderly, impoverished, new immigrants, disabled, veterans, those suffering from the death of a spouse, and their families, Kennedy would argue that the bills weren't widespread enough. While Kennedy himself would note the concept of universal healthcare as a stronger alternative, Fong has called the idea far too extreme and would completely lower the quality of healthcare access, as well as give bureaucrats power over the private healthcare decisions of families. Kennedy himself would be forced to take a more moderate stance, admitting that the concept of universal healthcare may not be plausible or practical. Fong himself, however, would be forced to recognize the failure of the Rockefeller Administration in establishing the healthcare programs in fast enough time, as well as failing to account for certain necessities like dentistry and psychological treatment for trauma victims. When asked about their respective goals for conservation and environmentalism. Fong would discuss his intentions to further expand the national parks program, increase regulations on pesticides, and create new social programs to better involve local communities with recycling and conservation efforts. Kennedy himself would discuss the need to invest in alternative energy sources, stating how fossil fuels and gasoline were not sustainable energy sources, and would create a Department of Energy tasked with researching how to better implement green energy into infrastructure of certain federal buildings. When asked about the concept of nuclear energy, Vice President Fong would discuss how the controversial energy could be utilized if first experimented upon through a federal program before releasing the technology and research to private companies, thus creating new jobs and infrastructure for poorer counties. With the the final focus being on foreign policy, Vice President Fong would highlight his own role in regards to helping to expand diplomatic ties with various Asian countries. Fong would also discuss the benefits of bettering diplomatic relations with China, despite its ties with the Soviet Union, in order to better influence Asian countries via stronger ties with the communist nation's pre-established diplomatic ties. Kennedy himself would discuss needing to convince Britain to remove troops from Northern Ireland, and using America's greater influence within NATO and United Nations in order to establish a United Ireland. With the matter of the Soviet Union, Hiram Fong would argue towards using excess money not spent by the U.S. military and shift it towards aiding the neighboring countries of the Soviets in order to enhance their respective influences against any pressure from Russia. Fong would back this claim up by noting how the Soviets would use their close proximity to smaller countries in order to pressure said nations to make military and diplomatic decisions that would benefit Russia more. Kennedy would criticize the idea as an open invitation for more reckless military spending, and claimed that the Soviets had never used their proximity as a means to influence their neighbors, but this claim would be proven false by numerous foreign policy experts. Candidates: Hiram Leong Fong: 40th Vice President of the United States of America (1965-present), Senator from Hawaii (1959-1965), Speaker of the Hawaii House of Representatives (1946-1954). Gerald Rudolph Ford: 45th Speaker of the House (1969-present), House Minority Leader (1965-1969), Republican House Conference Chairman (1963-1965), Representative for MI-05 (1949-present). Hiram Fong: "Fong and Ford for America!" After serving as the right-hand man of Nelson Rockefeller for the past eight years, Hiram Fong now returns to the national stage to run for the presidency, again. On the campaign trail, Fong has highlighted the successes of the Rockefeller Administration in regards to economic recovery, civil rights expansion, and environmental protections. In his own merits, Vice President Fong has promoted his own successes in strengthening diplomatic ties with China and other eastern countries, helping to lobby new immigration reforms, and the current progress being made to create new healthcare programs for elderly and impoverished. If elected, Fong has promised to further pursue expanding on desegregation policies in both education and the work force, reforming the immigration system, and begin exploring new benefits to better aid the shellshocked soldiers returning from Vietnam. While Fong has labeled himself as a centrist Republican, some of the more right-wing members of the party have questioned the Vice President's willingness to aid the conservative agenda. This, in part, would lead Vice President Fong to selecting House Speaker Gerald Ford as his running mate to better win over the right with the latter's history of helping to pass conservative legislation. This would leave numerous conservatives expressing frustration, and some within the party threatening a write-in campaign against Fong, instead voting for conservatives like Ronald Reagan and Barry Goldwater. While Fong has tried to mitigate these claims as small insurgences that typically dwindle out by the general election, some would notice Fong's hesitation to completely brush off the write-in effort. Endorsements: President Nelson Rockefeller (NY), House Majority Leader Richard H. Poff (VA), House Majority Whip John Jacob Rhodes (AZ), Senate Majority Leader Hugh Scott (PA), Senate Majority Whip Robert P. Griffin (MI), Senator Neal Blaisdell (HI), Senator Margaret Chase Smith (ME), Senator Lowell Weicker (CT), Frmr Senator Robert Taft Jr. (OH), Senator William B. Saxbe (OH), Senator Mark Hatfield (OR), Senator Richard Schweiker (PA), Senator Bob Dole (KS), Senator Howard Baker (TN), Senator Bill Brock (TN), Senator John Tower (TX), Senator Daniel Inouye (D-HI), Senator James L. Buckley (C-NY), Senator Edward Brooke (MA), Governor Arch Moore (WV), Governor Ronald Reagan (CA), Governor Malcom Wilson (NY), Governor Winfield Dunn (TN), Governor Stanley K. Hathaway (WY), Governor Francis Sargent (MA), John Wayne (CA), Connie Francis (NJ), Randolph Scott (CA), Wilt Chamberlain (CA), Tony Martin (CA). Edward \"Ted\" Moore Kennedy: Senator from Massachusetts (1962-present), Senate Minority Whip (1969-1971). Morris King Udall: Representative for AZ-02 (1961-present). Edward Kennedy: "Kennedy Moore, America's Future!" The young Democrat has run a fierce campaign against the popular vice president, campaigning on the progressive themes that both his brothers have campaigned on for their respective campaigns. Kennedy has made numerous calls for the immediate removal of all troops from Vietnam, arguing that the current process is taking too long. Kennedy has also argued for the need to begin investing in alternative forms of energy, expand on women's' rights, and lower the voting age to eighteen. This campaign has helped to make the senator into a bastion of the party's liberal wing, being heavily backed by the rising feminist movement across the U.S.. This has made Kennedy into a popular choice among urban women and college students, with many considering him to be a symbol of the new progressive movement. While a strong progressive, the young Democrat has suffered from numerous criticism of his lack of major political experience outside of the Senate, a perceived disconnect from rural voters, an inability to properly work with the moderate and conservative wings of Congress, and his infamous involvement with the Chappaquiddick incident. While Kennedy has pushed how he truly regrets his actions and has served his time, many within the party still question whether or not he is still fit to serve in office considering the severity of his actions. A major gaffe in his campaign would come during an interview on CBS, when news broadcaster John Chancellor asked him why he wanted to be president in the first place. Senator Kennedy would initially say it was out of shock over how the previous nominee, Sam Yorty, campaigned so heavily against traditional Democratic values. When pressed for a more concrete answer, Kennedy would stumble and admit to still not being sure. Endorsements: Frmr President Hubert Humphrey (MN), Frmr First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (MA), Frmr Ambassador Channing E. Phillips (DC), Frmr House Speaker Carl Albert (OK), House Minority Leader Hale Boggs (LA), House Minority Whip Tip O'Neill (MA), Representative Shirley Chisholm (NY), Representative Patsy Mink (HI), Senate Minority Leader Mike Mansfield (MT), Senate Minority Whip Robert Byrd (WV), Senator John Glenn (OH), Senator Henry M. Jackson (WA), Senator Warren Magnuson (WA), Senator George McGovern (SD), Senator Edmund Muskie, Senator Gaylord Nelson (WI), Governor Sargent Shriver (MD), Governor Reuben Askew (FL), Governor Patrick Lucey (WI), Henry Fonda (CA), Harry Belafonte (CA), James Earl Jones (MI), Barbara Streisand (NY) Paul Stookey (NY), Mary Travers (NY), Peter Yarrow (NY). View Poll |
2024.05.30 05:18 its_whirlpool4 Events for Fri 5/31 - Sun 6/1
** ALL WEEKEND (FRI 5/31 - SUN 6/2) *\*
Pride Tea Party Snapdragon Tea, 115 Harvard Dr. SE We're celebrating the wonderful diversity in the LGBTQIA+ community! We welcome kids of all ages, and provide children’s menus upon request. Special gluten free/vegan/vegetarian menus available upon request. Reservations required
6:30 PM Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Flix Brewhouse, 3236 La Orilla Rd. NW The rebellion begins. With their warning about Lord Voldemort's return scoffed at, Harry and Dumbledore are targeted by the Wizard authorities as an authoritarian bureaucrat slowly seizes power at Hogwarts. Experience the fifth Harry Potter movie on the big screen - along with some Butterbeer! (tickets)
** BOTH SAT 6/1 AND SUN 6/2 *\*
Sat 10 AM - 8 PM, Sun 10 AM - 6 PM Wild West Frontier Festival Wildlife West Nature Park, 87 E. Frontage Rd., Edgewood Ready to step back to the 1880's where the frontier was free, towns had merchant shops, boutiques, saloons, gambling, gold miners, gunfighters, a Sheriff and a jail. If that sounds amazing and fun, then come down and visit Jamestown. Come and see the exciting shows, campfire songs, leather crafters, gold panning, horse rides and petting zoo, all Wild West gunfights, saloons, food markets, chili competition, bbq cooking, Country Barn Dance, old fashioned chuck wagon dining. Western wear is encouraged but not required, clothing shops, local entertainment, local breweries, kids games and some for adults too (tickets)
12:30 - 3:30 PM SOLARIS - Andrei Tarkovsky's 1972 sci-fi masterpiece as part of our Arthouse Classics Series! The Guild Cinema, 3405 Central Ave NE Check out the trailer. Dir. Andrei Tarkovsky - 1972 - 166m - Russia - In Russian with English subtitles. Ground control has been receiving mysterious transmissions from the three remaining residents of the Solaris space station. When cosmonaut and psychologist Kris Kelvin is dispatched to investigate, he experiences the same strange phenomena that afflict the Solaris crew, sending him on a voyage into the darkest recesses of his consciousness. With Solaris, the legendary Russian filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky created a brilliantly original science-fiction epic that challenges our conceptions about love, truth, and humanity itself (tickets)
3 - 6 PM New Mexico Take Over Alley Kats Tap Company, 222 Truman St. NE Level up as a dancer and connect to our expanding New Mexico dance community! The New Mexico Takeover Weekender is your passport to an immersive dance experience, featuring the best of salsa (Cuban, On1, On2), Bachata, and Zouk. Learn from New Mexico’s Finest: Get exposure to the top local instructors who are ready to share their passion and expertise. Expand Your Dance Horizons: Whether you're a beginner or an advanced dancer, enhance your skills across various Latin dance styles. Connect and Collaborate: Join a growing community, uniting dance enthusiasts and dance schools from all corners of New Mexico. Immerse Yourself: Enjoy an immersive learning environment that enriches your mind/body connection and opens up new avenues to dance. Experience a Movement: Beyond just technique, this weekend is about growing together, embracing diverse dance forms, and creating a united dance community in New Mexico. Get your pass now and be part of this unforgettable weekend of dance, learning, and community
** Fri 5/31 *\*
Fri 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Painting and Pastries with a Purpose Flying Roadrunner Bakery, 303 Romero St. NW Join Create U 505 and NM House Rabbit Society for a relaxed acrylic painting class! Proceeds benefit NMHRS and all the foster buns in their care. Ticket includes 9"x12" canvas, all supplies, instruction and one freshly baked pastry. The theme of the painting is "Bunnies & Berries"
Fri 6 PM 90’s Game Night Canteen Brewhouse, 2381 Aztec Rd. NE Come play some of your favorite 90’s board games! We will have nostalgic 90’s board games available to play all night long. Come kick off our 30th anniversary weekend with fun games the whole family will love! *This is a family friendly event. All minors must be accompanied by an adult
Fri 7 PM RIG Coffee & Garage - Season 3 Premiere Rust is Gold Coffee, 3732 Eubank Blvd. NE Premiere of Season 3 of the Coffee & Racing webseries on YouTube, highlighting our adventures at Biltwell 100. Join us for a live screening and music performance by featured artist Benny Bassett Music. Drink specials, giveaways, and a quick Q&A
Fri 8 PM Movie In The Park - Inside Out ABQ Food Park, 6951 San Antonio Dr. NE Free Entry! Reserve tickets now! *Movie will start at sunset. Please be patient as show time may vary* Join us for a magical movie night under the stars. We'll be screening Inside Out, the perfect lead-in to the upcoming release of Inside Out 2 in theaters. Bring your blankets, chairs, and appetite for a memorable evening. Arrive early to get your face painted by Local Locas Facepainting and truly become a part of the fun. Please refrain from bringing outside food or drinks as we have a diverse selection of food options available
Fri 8 PM Strange Mix Insideout, 678 Central Ave NW Dj Brad Cole will be playing a “Strange Mix” of Music Videos. A nostalgic return to the darker side of Alternative Classics, 80’s 90’s Dark Wave, New Wave, Industrial, EBM, Electro, Punk, Glam. Artists like NIN, The Cure, Peter Murphy, Ministry, Nick Cave, David Bowie, Joy Division, VNV Nation, Sisters of Mercy, Love and Rockets, The Clash, TKK, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Violent Femmes, New Order, Depeche Mode, Miss Kitten, Front 242, Gary Numan, Erasure, Duran Duran, Bauhaus. $10 cash, $12 CC
Fri 8 – 11 PM AfroBeats Night- 420 Friendly Herban Oasis Apothecary, 2308 Eubank Blvd. NE 420 friendly AfroBeats night! Where we smoke and vibe to some of our favorite AfroBeats, Konpa and reggae music! Dab bar closes at 10 pm, lounge closes at 11! Bring a friend
Fri 8 – 11 PM Soul & Rocksteady All Vinyl Night Tractor Brewing, 1800 4th St. NW At Barrio Hi-Fi Collectivo, music isn't just a sound-it's a way of life. We believe in the power of music to transcend boundaries, unite communities, and uplift the human spirit. With each electrifying set, we strive to create moments of pure joy and connection, spreading love and positivity to all who hear our beats. With a passion for cumbia, soul, disco, boogie, reggae, classic ska, funk, 80's R&B, 90's freestyle and everything in between, our Collectivo brings the groove wherever we go. We are Selector RootzRocka, Dj La Ruda and Dj ThreeDeuceLuce. We are excited to bring you a night of all vinyl selections! We continue our monthly free event to share our love of music and vinyl!
Fri 8 PM - 12 AM Black & Gold Kick-Off Party Hotel Andaluz, 125 2nd St. NW $10 pre-sale $12 at the door. Theme: Black & Gold. Get ready to dance the night away at our salsa and bachata social & join us at a new venue! A collaboration between Pachanga Productions & Metta Dance Collective. DJ Gabriel Goza & DK Karla will keep your gold and black shining on the dance floor. You’ll find the dance floor at the Ibiza Bar & Patio located on the 2nd floor in the SW corner. Hotel Andaluz offer 20 valet spots, arrive early and snag one! The parking lot adjacent to the hotel charges $1 for every 30 min, and of course there’s always street parking. Food and drinks available at the venue
Fri 9 PM – 12 AM Triple Nickle Band Dirty Bourbon, 9800 Montgomery Blvd., Ste 4 We are stoked to be back! Always a great time at this awesome venue! Show starts at 9pm, but might wanna show up a bit early to grab a seat, a drink, and warm up those dancing boots!
** Sat 6/1 *\*
Sat 8 AM June Volunteer Cleanup Historic Fairview Cemetery, 700 Yale Blvd. SE We are an all-volunteer organization who needs your help keeping our cemetery clean and weed free. Please bring tools, gloves and sunscreen. Trash bags, water and snacks will be provided. This month's cleanup will be headed by Gail Rubin!
Sat 8 AM – 12 PM Downtown Growers' Market Robinson Park, 810 Copper Ave NW Every Saturday from 8 am - NOON! This vibrant community event connects local farmers, growers, artisans, wellness makers, and hot food vendors with the local community from mid-April to early-November. Bring friends / family or come solo to enjoy fresh food made on sight, a variety of seasonal produce, unique arts and crafts, live music, and special programming all in the heart of downtown
Sat 8:30 – 10 AM Polly's Run 2024 Tiguex Park, 1800 Mountain Rd. NW Polly’s Run, a non-profit road race, is an annual 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ K road race honoring Polly Rogers and all the loved ones we have lost to pancreatic cancer. The purpose of the race is to raise awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer research (register)
Sat 9 AM – 12 PM Family Fit Fun Fest North Domingo Baca Park, 7520 Corona Ave NE Bring your whole family to our 3rd annual Family, Fit, Fun Fest to learn about keeping fit and healthy - mentally, physically, and emotionally. Interactive Community Booths - Learn new skills and discover ways to keep your mind and body healthy and active as you visit interactive booths lead by community partners, which will include hands-on activities, games, puzzles, and brain teasers, interactive lessons in martial arts, dance, mindfulness, information on youth classes, clubs, and teams, opportunities to meet local health care providers, mental health, nutrition, eye care, and dental care for your whole family. Live Demonstrations & Performances - Watch a variety of community partners perform live karate, taekwondo, tap dance, yoga, cheer, jump rope, Ballet Folklorico, and more. Then join them, as you try some of the moves for yourself in step-by-step demonstrations. Obstacle Courses, Appearances & Food Trucks - Climb to the top of a rock-wall, make your way through an obstacle course, try the football toss or the baseball toss, shoot a hockey puck, or score a goal at interactive stations around the event! Meet and take photos with local sports teams and/or mascots and stop by the Menchie's Froyo Mobile for a sweet treat (RSVP for a confirmation email with more details)
Sat 9 AM – 1 PM SUMMER AT THE MARKETPLACE - a patio pop-up event! Poulin Marketplace, 8600 Pan American Fwy NE, Ste B We’re hosting “Patio Pop-Up Events” to bring you one-of-a-kind items from the amazing artisans in our community. A rotating offering of local artisans display their goods between 9 AM and 1 PM every Saturday, June thru July, excluding July 6. SIP delicious and refreshing summer specialty drinks. Try our new seasonal house-made blackberry syrup. Enjoy the glorious summer weather in the shade of our solar-powered patio. SHOP offerings from local artisans and Poulin Marketplace’s curated home + decor collection. BE INSPIRED by our space and stylings for creative ideas to transform your home!
Sat 11 AM Special Olympics NM Summer Games UNM Track Field & Soccer Complex, 1800 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE We will be throwing the largest Foam Party NM has ever seen!
Sat 11 AM - 1 PM Saturday at the Refuge Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, 7851 2nd St. SW Enjoy live performances from Conservation Carnival. Participate in exciting ranger-led activities. Get creative with arts and crafts. Explore the beauty of the refuge with free shuttle rides. Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled day in nature!
Sat 11 AM – 2 PM Read with a Bird! Color Wheel Toys, 6855 4th St. NW, Bldg D Stop by for all ages story time provided by Birds of a Feather Parrot Rescue. There will be a contained bird present to visit with while you hear a bird story! Storytimes are at 11 am, 12 pm and 1 pm. You can also work on a free bird craft in our workspace. Birds of a Feather Parrot rescue is asking for a $5 donation per family - all proceeds help them take care of surrendered birds and get them into long term loving homes. Do you have toilet paper or cardboard tubes? Pool noodles or popsicle sticks? If you have some to spare, bring them with you - the parrot rescue uses them to provide bird enrichment for their feathered friends
Sat 11 AM - 7 PM Pride Bake Sale Fundraiser for Santuario de Karuna Vegos, 2904 Indian School Rd. NE Featuring Pride rainbow themed goodies including SDK Signature treats: Sugar cookies, chocolate peanut butter cups & of course our best selling Banana Bread! Plus rice crispy treats, Cosmic Brownies and more! Come have a delicious lunch or dinner and enjoy some baked goodies as well! We will be out on the Patio! We will also have a new batch of the new St. Francis bags that are a must have! Reminder: Vegos has moved from Carlisle to Indian School
Sat 12 PM Show Your Colors Green Jeans Food Hall, 3600 Cutler Ave NE Join us for a Pride Kickoff Party where we celebrate self-expression and unity within our community. This event is not only a celebration of diversity but also a fundraiser for local non-profits, where every contribution helps support our shared values. We will have music, drag performances, and more. Let's come together, show our true colors, and kick off Pride season!
Sat 12 – 6 PM Caribbean Celebration Manzano Mesa Park, 501 Elizabeth St. SE Join New Mexico Entertainment Magazine and Corrie Griffith of Big Happy Productions as we present the Caribbean Celebration in honor of Caribbean-American Heritage Month. The event features the culture through cuisine, music, clothing, and more, with performances and music by: Boomroots Collective, DaJarney, DJ La Ruda, Dre Z Melodi, Elovated Roots, Selector RootzRocka, Vibestrong (tickets)
Sat 12 - 9 PM Canteen's 30th Anniversary Party Canteen Brewhouse, 2381 Aztec Rd. NE What’s the 411? We are turning 30! We have been making fly brews since ’94 and we are celebrating by bringing you fresh 90’s fun all day long! Our 30th anniversary party is going to be all that and a bag of chips with live music all day, games, giveaways, and 90’s themed merch. Food, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. This is a family and pet friendly event! We hope you stop by to celebrate with us, we appreciate the support of our customers and community. Canteen Prize for the best 90's costume! Anyone born in 1994 gets a prize! Mug Club Appreciation- 12-1pm: Mug club members stop by for a Mug club special prize! Le Chat Lunatique 1-2:30pm, Squash Blossom Boys 3-4:30pm, Doso Dirtbags 5-6:30pm, Carli’s Angels 7-9pm
Sat 12 – 10 PM Pride Celebration Bow & Arrow, 608 McKnight Ave NW Special Beer Collab Launch @ omegayeast. @ adobedisco 7-10pm
Sat 1 – 10 PM Pridezilla 2024 Tractor Brewing - Wells Park, 1800 4th St. NW Two stages roaring with local talent, benefitting Teen 'Mpower ABQ, all ages, $10 suggested donation. Emcee Nick FurioStylz. MegaBabe, Clark Libbey, Lexie Jay with Sunshine Ray, Twisted Mojo, Shoulder Voices, Sin Limite, A Band Named Sue, The Directory, Mint Green Elephants, Blame It on Rebekkah, Whatevs, Saint of Trains, True Story House Duo, Cult of Chaz, Amy Rosette, Andrew Torn, Papa Fierce, Tony Travis, Qari Booth, Leonine, Manda Baca, Dr. Doomsday (more info)
Sat 2 – 5 PM Live Music and Adoption Event OutPost 1706 Brewhouse, 301 Romero St. NW, Ste 205 Live music with Nashville singesongwriter Lani Nash and an adoption event for Cross My Paws Animal Rescue
Sat 3 – 6 PM Community Job Fair Kirtland Park, 300 University Blvd. NE We welcome all community residents and their families to come to this picnic and enjoy a day of fun. There will be food, awesome games, prizes, activities, and fellowship, as well as a drawing for gift baskets for adults and seniors. Bring your blankets, lounge chairs, and umbrellas to enjoy a fun afternoon in the park. Local businesses will come out to search for potential employees, so bring your resumes. For more info, Isshin Ryu Club 505-910-8801
Sat 3 – 8 PM Evening in Paradise 2024 Paradise Hills Park, 10111 Chaparral St. NW Hosted by Commissioner Walt Benson, this delightful and free event promises a fantastic time for the entire family, featuring a vibrant showcase of local music and entertainment that will captivate audiences of all ages. Explore the creativity of talented artisans displaying their unique crafts, enjoy whimsical face painting for children, and experience the thrill of soaring through the air on the exciting zipline. As the evening winds down, stick around for the kickoff of the BernCo Movies in the Park series. We are thrilled to present a special screening of the 2023 movie, "Wonka," under the stars
Sat 4 – 7 PM ALL REZ Kickoff Celebration Maxwell Museum of Anthropology, 500 University Blvd. NE *Registration on our Eventbrite page is not required but appreciated* The Maxwell and Axle Contemporary are proud of their partnership with Diné photographer Rapheal Begay and independent curator Lillia McEnaney. ALL REZ: Kéyah, Hooghan, K'é, Iina / Land Land, Home, Kinship, Life is a traveling, site-specific, experimental photography exhibition and museological project. While the Maxwell will feature an installation opening on May 4, 2024, of Begay's photography documenting his perspectives of these cultural themes within the landscape, the traveling portion of ALL REZ will begin June 6, 2024, and take Begay's photographs back to his home community in the Axle Contemporary mobile artspace. The interior of the truck will be transformed into a welcoming space for reflection and conversation with the artist about his photographs and the cultural content held therein. As an exercise in creative place-making with the goal of fostering active storytelling, ALL REZ centers the voices and experiences of Dine community members, offering a reciprocal process of exhibition-making. At the ALL REZ: Kickoff Celebration, enjoy a unique public event in which we will have the actual Axle Contemporary Truck at the museum before it goes on its journey into and throughout Diné Bikéyah (Navajo Nation). Light fare, refreshments, and music in the museum courtyard! Rapheal Begay is a visual storyteller based in the Navajo Nation. Informed by cultural teachings and land-based knowledge, he activates landscape photography and oral storytelling traditions to document and celebrate the Diné way of life. Housed in a custom retrofitted 1970 aluminum delivery truck, Axle Contemporary is an art gallery on wheels that activates unusual venues, such as schools, restaurants, grocery stores, and city streets, thus, expanding artists' reach to diverse communities. Lillia McEnaney is a museum anthropologist, independent curator, and freelance arts writer based in Santa Fe
Sat 6 – 9 PM Gone Country Saturdays with DJ Dollabill Ponderosa Brewing, 1761 Bellamah Ave NW Kick off the evening with free dance lessons at 5 pm, followed by family-friendly music until 9 pm
Sat 6 – 10 PM Pride Kick Off & Night Market Black Wall Gallery, 2125 San Mateo Blvd. NE Music, Art, Food, Fun and Celebration AND THE FIRST NIGHT MARKET OF THE SEASON!
Sat 7 – 9 PM Rise - Pride Concert St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 5301 Ponderosa Ave NE Join Encantada: The Band of Enchantment for our annual Pride concert as we Rise Up and Rise Above the challenges of our time. NM premiere of RISE: a gay games anthem. Free concert
Sat 7 - 11 PM Pride on the Sky Deck Marble Brewery, 111 Marble Ave NW Join us for another Pride on the Sky Deck - A Drag Show Benefitting Equality New Mexico and celebrating our LGBTQ+ community! Come down to the Marble Sky Deck patio for a night of Drag hosted by Vanessa Patricks with music by DJ Justin Cristofer. Tickets cost $15 per person, 100% of proceeds go to Equality New Mexico. 21+ ONLY. Must have a valid ID
Sat 7:30 PM Nightscapes: Urban Photography Meetup On The Plaza In Old Town Many people don't think about nighttime being a good time to do photography since there's a lack of light. However, armed with knowledge about your camera's settings and the properties of light, nighttime photography can be a lot of fun. You'll learn about the best camera settings for nighttime photography. We'll also explore the kinds of light available to us and how to use that light to make some awesome photos. As always, there are exercises that will help you put your new knowledge to work (register)
Sat 7:30 – 10 PM West Coast Swing Social Dance CSP Dance Studios, 1624 Eubank Blvd. NE Join Strictly Swing NM for a fun night of West Coast Swing dancing! Great music and a fun group of dancers. There will also be a little bit of Country Two Step and Night Club Two Step to mix things up. Come out and dance with us! No partner necessary. @ CSP Dance Studios. $10
Sat 8:30 PM Movies in the Park: WONKA Paradise Hills Park, 10111 Chaparral St. NW The smell of popcorn is in the air as we're warming up the old projector to resume our Movies in the Park series! This is a great opportunity for families & friends to enjoy the great outdoors while enjoying some of their favorite movies. There is no cost to attend, and movies will always start at sundown (weather permitting). The first movie to kick off our summer series is "Wonka," which will play outside at Paradise Hills Park at the end of our #EveningInParadise event (more info)
Sat 8:30 PM – 1 AM SABOR Latin Night - EDUCATORS' NIGHT! Bama's 1865, 6007 Osuna Rd. NE DJ Gabriel Goza will be serving you the saucy Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Merengue y Mas! Ample Parking, Safe Environment, Beautiful Venue, Good Food, Good Music, Good Vibes. 21+ / $10 cover / NO COVER BEFORE 10 PM
Sat 9 PM sumthin sumthin Backstage at Revel ABQ, 4720 Alexander Blvd. NE Galaxy Presents: sumthin sumthin w/ support from Galaxy, Geezy, Wyatt Lawson. Coming from the small surf town of San Clemente, California, Conrad Woodul, better known as sumthin sumthin has become one of the most highly admired artists within electronic music in just a few years. His passion for music was born at age four; creating drum sets in his kitchen with pots and pans and kitchen utensils. A few years later he picked up the electric guitar followed by the piano, teaching himself how to write and compose music before taking lessons. After playing in bands for some time he decided he wanted to have full control over the music he was creating and found his way into producing electronic music. Beloved by both the underground and the mainstream, his ability to bridge lightness and darkness is evident throughout his discography and cements sumthin sumthin as a one-of-a-kind artist. This duality has led him to releases on Alison Wonderland's FMUOASL and San Holo's bitbird labels, as well as appearances at Electric Zoo, Lost Lands, and Ember Shores, among others (tickets)
Sat 9 PM – 12 AM Latin Dance Party on the Patio with DJ Tony Juno, 1501 1st St. NW Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton, Cumbia, Meringue. 21+ (tickets)
Sat 9 PM – 1 AM Pride Social: NM Weekender Take Over Maple Street Dance Space, 3215 Central Ave NE $12 pre-sale $15 at the door. 2 rooms: Salsa & Bachata/Zouk. Theme: rainbow. Flow between styles and hear from DJ Ritmo in the salsa room and DJ Karla in the Bachata/Zouk room. Dress in all your favorite colors for a rainbow party!
Sat 10 PM - 2 AM Kanye Party Insideout, 622 Central Ave SW I miss the old Kanye party @ insideout505 Cover at door. Hosted by Still Sad. 21+
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Pride Tea Party Snapdragon Tea, 115 Harvard Dr. SE We're celebrating the wonderful diversity in the LGBTQIA+ community! We welcome kids of all ages, and provide children’s menus upon request. Special gluten free/vegan/vegetarian menus available upon request. Reservations required
6:30 PM Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Flix Brewhouse, 3236 La Orilla Rd. NW The rebellion begins. With their warning about Lord Voldemort's return scoffed at, Harry and Dumbledore are targeted by the Wizard authorities as an authoritarian bureaucrat slowly seizes power at Hogwarts. Experience the fifth Harry Potter movie on the big screen - along with some Butterbeer! (tickets)
** BOTH SAT 6/1 AND SUN 6/2 *\*
Sat 10 AM - 8 PM, Sun 10 AM - 6 PM Wild West Frontier Festival Wildlife West Nature Park, 87 E. Frontage Rd., Edgewood Ready to step back to the 1880's where the frontier was free, towns had merchant shops, boutiques, saloons, gambling, gold miners, gunfighters, a Sheriff and a jail. If that sounds amazing and fun, then come down and visit Jamestown. Come and see the exciting shows, campfire songs, leather crafters, gold panning, horse rides and petting zoo, all Wild West gunfights, saloons, food markets, chili competition, bbq cooking, Country Barn Dance, old fashioned chuck wagon dining. Western wear is encouraged but not required, clothing shops, local entertainment, local breweries, kids games and some for adults too (tickets)
12:30 - 3:30 PM SOLARIS - Andrei Tarkovsky's 1972 sci-fi masterpiece as part of our Arthouse Classics Series! The Guild Cinema, 3405 Central Ave NE Check out the trailer. Dir. Andrei Tarkovsky - 1972 - 166m - Russia - In Russian with English subtitles. Ground control has been receiving mysterious transmissions from the three remaining residents of the Solaris space station. When cosmonaut and psychologist Kris Kelvin is dispatched to investigate, he experiences the same strange phenomena that afflict the Solaris crew, sending him on a voyage into the darkest recesses of his consciousness. With Solaris, the legendary Russian filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky created a brilliantly original science-fiction epic that challenges our conceptions about love, truth, and humanity itself (tickets)
3 - 6 PM New Mexico Take Over Alley Kats Tap Company, 222 Truman St. NE Level up as a dancer and connect to our expanding New Mexico dance community! The New Mexico Takeover Weekender is your passport to an immersive dance experience, featuring the best of salsa (Cuban, On1, On2), Bachata, and Zouk. Learn from New Mexico’s Finest: Get exposure to the top local instructors who are ready to share their passion and expertise. Expand Your Dance Horizons: Whether you're a beginner or an advanced dancer, enhance your skills across various Latin dance styles. Connect and Collaborate: Join a growing community, uniting dance enthusiasts and dance schools from all corners of New Mexico. Immerse Yourself: Enjoy an immersive learning environment that enriches your mind/body connection and opens up new avenues to dance. Experience a Movement: Beyond just technique, this weekend is about growing together, embracing diverse dance forms, and creating a united dance community in New Mexico. Get your pass now and be part of this unforgettable weekend of dance, learning, and community
** Fri 5/31 *\*
Fri 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Painting and Pastries with a Purpose Flying Roadrunner Bakery, 303 Romero St. NW Join Create U 505 and NM House Rabbit Society for a relaxed acrylic painting class! Proceeds benefit NMHRS and all the foster buns in their care. Ticket includes 9"x12" canvas, all supplies, instruction and one freshly baked pastry. The theme of the painting is "Bunnies & Berries"
Fri 6 PM 90’s Game Night Canteen Brewhouse, 2381 Aztec Rd. NE Come play some of your favorite 90’s board games! We will have nostalgic 90’s board games available to play all night long. Come kick off our 30th anniversary weekend with fun games the whole family will love! *This is a family friendly event. All minors must be accompanied by an adult
Fri 7 PM RIG Coffee & Garage - Season 3 Premiere Rust is Gold Coffee, 3732 Eubank Blvd. NE Premiere of Season 3 of the Coffee & Racing webseries on YouTube, highlighting our adventures at Biltwell 100. Join us for a live screening and music performance by featured artist Benny Bassett Music. Drink specials, giveaways, and a quick Q&A
Fri 8 PM Movie In The Park - Inside Out ABQ Food Park, 6951 San Antonio Dr. NE Free Entry! Reserve tickets now! *Movie will start at sunset. Please be patient as show time may vary* Join us for a magical movie night under the stars. We'll be screening Inside Out, the perfect lead-in to the upcoming release of Inside Out 2 in theaters. Bring your blankets, chairs, and appetite for a memorable evening. Arrive early to get your face painted by Local Locas Facepainting and truly become a part of the fun. Please refrain from bringing outside food or drinks as we have a diverse selection of food options available
Fri 8 PM Strange Mix Insideout, 678 Central Ave NW Dj Brad Cole will be playing a “Strange Mix” of Music Videos. A nostalgic return to the darker side of Alternative Classics, 80’s 90’s Dark Wave, New Wave, Industrial, EBM, Electro, Punk, Glam. Artists like NIN, The Cure, Peter Murphy, Ministry, Nick Cave, David Bowie, Joy Division, VNV Nation, Sisters of Mercy, Love and Rockets, The Clash, TKK, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Violent Femmes, New Order, Depeche Mode, Miss Kitten, Front 242, Gary Numan, Erasure, Duran Duran, Bauhaus. $10 cash, $12 CC
Fri 8 – 11 PM AfroBeats Night- 420 Friendly Herban Oasis Apothecary, 2308 Eubank Blvd. NE 420 friendly AfroBeats night! Where we smoke and vibe to some of our favorite AfroBeats, Konpa and reggae music! Dab bar closes at 10 pm, lounge closes at 11! Bring a friend
Fri 8 – 11 PM Soul & Rocksteady All Vinyl Night Tractor Brewing, 1800 4th St. NW At Barrio Hi-Fi Collectivo, music isn't just a sound-it's a way of life. We believe in the power of music to transcend boundaries, unite communities, and uplift the human spirit. With each electrifying set, we strive to create moments of pure joy and connection, spreading love and positivity to all who hear our beats. With a passion for cumbia, soul, disco, boogie, reggae, classic ska, funk, 80's R&B, 90's freestyle and everything in between, our Collectivo brings the groove wherever we go. We are Selector RootzRocka, Dj La Ruda and Dj ThreeDeuceLuce. We are excited to bring you a night of all vinyl selections! We continue our monthly free event to share our love of music and vinyl!
Fri 8 PM - 12 AM Black & Gold Kick-Off Party Hotel Andaluz, 125 2nd St. NW $10 pre-sale $12 at the door. Theme: Black & Gold. Get ready to dance the night away at our salsa and bachata social & join us at a new venue! A collaboration between Pachanga Productions & Metta Dance Collective. DJ Gabriel Goza & DK Karla will keep your gold and black shining on the dance floor. You’ll find the dance floor at the Ibiza Bar & Patio located on the 2nd floor in the SW corner. Hotel Andaluz offer 20 valet spots, arrive early and snag one! The parking lot adjacent to the hotel charges $1 for every 30 min, and of course there’s always street parking. Food and drinks available at the venue
Fri 9 PM – 12 AM Triple Nickle Band Dirty Bourbon, 9800 Montgomery Blvd., Ste 4 We are stoked to be back! Always a great time at this awesome venue! Show starts at 9pm, but might wanna show up a bit early to grab a seat, a drink, and warm up those dancing boots!
** Sat 6/1 *\*
Sat 8 AM June Volunteer Cleanup Historic Fairview Cemetery, 700 Yale Blvd. SE We are an all-volunteer organization who needs your help keeping our cemetery clean and weed free. Please bring tools, gloves and sunscreen. Trash bags, water and snacks will be provided. This month's cleanup will be headed by Gail Rubin!
Sat 8 AM – 12 PM Downtown Growers' Market Robinson Park, 810 Copper Ave NW Every Saturday from 8 am - NOON! This vibrant community event connects local farmers, growers, artisans, wellness makers, and hot food vendors with the local community from mid-April to early-November. Bring friends / family or come solo to enjoy fresh food made on sight, a variety of seasonal produce, unique arts and crafts, live music, and special programming all in the heart of downtown
Sat 8:30 – 10 AM Polly's Run 2024 Tiguex Park, 1800 Mountain Rd. NW Polly’s Run, a non-profit road race, is an annual 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ K road race honoring Polly Rogers and all the loved ones we have lost to pancreatic cancer. The purpose of the race is to raise awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer research (register)
Sat 9 AM – 12 PM Family Fit Fun Fest North Domingo Baca Park, 7520 Corona Ave NE Bring your whole family to our 3rd annual Family, Fit, Fun Fest to learn about keeping fit and healthy - mentally, physically, and emotionally. Interactive Community Booths - Learn new skills and discover ways to keep your mind and body healthy and active as you visit interactive booths lead by community partners, which will include hands-on activities, games, puzzles, and brain teasers, interactive lessons in martial arts, dance, mindfulness, information on youth classes, clubs, and teams, opportunities to meet local health care providers, mental health, nutrition, eye care, and dental care for your whole family. Live Demonstrations & Performances - Watch a variety of community partners perform live karate, taekwondo, tap dance, yoga, cheer, jump rope, Ballet Folklorico, and more. Then join them, as you try some of the moves for yourself in step-by-step demonstrations. Obstacle Courses, Appearances & Food Trucks - Climb to the top of a rock-wall, make your way through an obstacle course, try the football toss or the baseball toss, shoot a hockey puck, or score a goal at interactive stations around the event! Meet and take photos with local sports teams and/or mascots and stop by the Menchie's Froyo Mobile for a sweet treat (RSVP for a confirmation email with more details)
Sat 9 AM – 1 PM SUMMER AT THE MARKETPLACE - a patio pop-up event! Poulin Marketplace, 8600 Pan American Fwy NE, Ste B We’re hosting “Patio Pop-Up Events” to bring you one-of-a-kind items from the amazing artisans in our community. A rotating offering of local artisans display their goods between 9 AM and 1 PM every Saturday, June thru July, excluding July 6. SIP delicious and refreshing summer specialty drinks. Try our new seasonal house-made blackberry syrup. Enjoy the glorious summer weather in the shade of our solar-powered patio. SHOP offerings from local artisans and Poulin Marketplace’s curated home + decor collection. BE INSPIRED by our space and stylings for creative ideas to transform your home!
Sat 11 AM Special Olympics NM Summer Games UNM Track Field & Soccer Complex, 1800 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE We will be throwing the largest Foam Party NM has ever seen!
Sat 11 AM - 1 PM Saturday at the Refuge Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, 7851 2nd St. SW Enjoy live performances from Conservation Carnival. Participate in exciting ranger-led activities. Get creative with arts and crafts. Explore the beauty of the refuge with free shuttle rides. Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled day in nature!
Sat 11 AM – 2 PM Read with a Bird! Color Wheel Toys, 6855 4th St. NW, Bldg D Stop by for all ages story time provided by Birds of a Feather Parrot Rescue. There will be a contained bird present to visit with while you hear a bird story! Storytimes are at 11 am, 12 pm and 1 pm. You can also work on a free bird craft in our workspace. Birds of a Feather Parrot rescue is asking for a $5 donation per family - all proceeds help them take care of surrendered birds and get them into long term loving homes. Do you have toilet paper or cardboard tubes? Pool noodles or popsicle sticks? If you have some to spare, bring them with you - the parrot rescue uses them to provide bird enrichment for their feathered friends
Sat 11 AM - 7 PM Pride Bake Sale Fundraiser for Santuario de Karuna Vegos, 2904 Indian School Rd. NE Featuring Pride rainbow themed goodies including SDK Signature treats: Sugar cookies, chocolate peanut butter cups & of course our best selling Banana Bread! Plus rice crispy treats, Cosmic Brownies and more! Come have a delicious lunch or dinner and enjoy some baked goodies as well! We will be out on the Patio! We will also have a new batch of the new St. Francis bags that are a must have! Reminder: Vegos has moved from Carlisle to Indian School
Sat 12 PM Show Your Colors Green Jeans Food Hall, 3600 Cutler Ave NE Join us for a Pride Kickoff Party where we celebrate self-expression and unity within our community. This event is not only a celebration of diversity but also a fundraiser for local non-profits, where every contribution helps support our shared values. We will have music, drag performances, and more. Let's come together, show our true colors, and kick off Pride season!
Sat 12 – 6 PM Caribbean Celebration Manzano Mesa Park, 501 Elizabeth St. SE Join New Mexico Entertainment Magazine and Corrie Griffith of Big Happy Productions as we present the Caribbean Celebration in honor of Caribbean-American Heritage Month. The event features the culture through cuisine, music, clothing, and more, with performances and music by: Boomroots Collective, DaJarney, DJ La Ruda, Dre Z Melodi, Elovated Roots, Selector RootzRocka, Vibestrong (tickets)
Sat 12 - 9 PM Canteen's 30th Anniversary Party Canteen Brewhouse, 2381 Aztec Rd. NE What’s the 411? We are turning 30! We have been making fly brews since ’94 and we are celebrating by bringing you fresh 90’s fun all day long! Our 30th anniversary party is going to be all that and a bag of chips with live music all day, games, giveaways, and 90’s themed merch. Food, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. This is a family and pet friendly event! We hope you stop by to celebrate with us, we appreciate the support of our customers and community. Canteen Prize for the best 90's costume! Anyone born in 1994 gets a prize! Mug Club Appreciation- 12-1pm: Mug club members stop by for a Mug club special prize! Le Chat Lunatique 1-2:30pm, Squash Blossom Boys 3-4:30pm, Doso Dirtbags 5-6:30pm, Carli’s Angels 7-9pm
Sat 12 – 10 PM Pride Celebration Bow & Arrow, 608 McKnight Ave NW Special Beer Collab Launch @ omegayeast. @ adobedisco 7-10pm
Sat 1 – 10 PM Pridezilla 2024 Tractor Brewing - Wells Park, 1800 4th St. NW Two stages roaring with local talent, benefitting Teen 'Mpower ABQ, all ages, $10 suggested donation. Emcee Nick FurioStylz. MegaBabe, Clark Libbey, Lexie Jay with Sunshine Ray, Twisted Mojo, Shoulder Voices, Sin Limite, A Band Named Sue, The Directory, Mint Green Elephants, Blame It on Rebekkah, Whatevs, Saint of Trains, True Story House Duo, Cult of Chaz, Amy Rosette, Andrew Torn, Papa Fierce, Tony Travis, Qari Booth, Leonine, Manda Baca, Dr. Doomsday (more info)
Sat 2 – 5 PM Live Music and Adoption Event OutPost 1706 Brewhouse, 301 Romero St. NW, Ste 205 Live music with Nashville singesongwriter Lani Nash and an adoption event for Cross My Paws Animal Rescue
Sat 3 – 6 PM Community Job Fair Kirtland Park, 300 University Blvd. NE We welcome all community residents and their families to come to this picnic and enjoy a day of fun. There will be food, awesome games, prizes, activities, and fellowship, as well as a drawing for gift baskets for adults and seniors. Bring your blankets, lounge chairs, and umbrellas to enjoy a fun afternoon in the park. Local businesses will come out to search for potential employees, so bring your resumes. For more info, Isshin Ryu Club 505-910-8801
Sat 3 – 8 PM Evening in Paradise 2024 Paradise Hills Park, 10111 Chaparral St. NW Hosted by Commissioner Walt Benson, this delightful and free event promises a fantastic time for the entire family, featuring a vibrant showcase of local music and entertainment that will captivate audiences of all ages. Explore the creativity of talented artisans displaying their unique crafts, enjoy whimsical face painting for children, and experience the thrill of soaring through the air on the exciting zipline. As the evening winds down, stick around for the kickoff of the BernCo Movies in the Park series. We are thrilled to present a special screening of the 2023 movie, "Wonka," under the stars
Sat 4 – 7 PM ALL REZ Kickoff Celebration Maxwell Museum of Anthropology, 500 University Blvd. NE *Registration on our Eventbrite page is not required but appreciated* The Maxwell and Axle Contemporary are proud of their partnership with Diné photographer Rapheal Begay and independent curator Lillia McEnaney. ALL REZ: Kéyah, Hooghan, K'é, Iina / Land Land, Home, Kinship, Life is a traveling, site-specific, experimental photography exhibition and museological project. While the Maxwell will feature an installation opening on May 4, 2024, of Begay's photography documenting his perspectives of these cultural themes within the landscape, the traveling portion of ALL REZ will begin June 6, 2024, and take Begay's photographs back to his home community in the Axle Contemporary mobile artspace. The interior of the truck will be transformed into a welcoming space for reflection and conversation with the artist about his photographs and the cultural content held therein. As an exercise in creative place-making with the goal of fostering active storytelling, ALL REZ centers the voices and experiences of Dine community members, offering a reciprocal process of exhibition-making. At the ALL REZ: Kickoff Celebration, enjoy a unique public event in which we will have the actual Axle Contemporary Truck at the museum before it goes on its journey into and throughout Diné Bikéyah (Navajo Nation). Light fare, refreshments, and music in the museum courtyard! Rapheal Begay is a visual storyteller based in the Navajo Nation. Informed by cultural teachings and land-based knowledge, he activates landscape photography and oral storytelling traditions to document and celebrate the Diné way of life. Housed in a custom retrofitted 1970 aluminum delivery truck, Axle Contemporary is an art gallery on wheels that activates unusual venues, such as schools, restaurants, grocery stores, and city streets, thus, expanding artists' reach to diverse communities. Lillia McEnaney is a museum anthropologist, independent curator, and freelance arts writer based in Santa Fe
Sat 6 – 9 PM Gone Country Saturdays with DJ Dollabill Ponderosa Brewing, 1761 Bellamah Ave NW Kick off the evening with free dance lessons at 5 pm, followed by family-friendly music until 9 pm
Sat 6 – 10 PM Pride Kick Off & Night Market Black Wall Gallery, 2125 San Mateo Blvd. NE Music, Art, Food, Fun and Celebration AND THE FIRST NIGHT MARKET OF THE SEASON!
Sat 7 – 9 PM Rise - Pride Concert St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 5301 Ponderosa Ave NE Join Encantada: The Band of Enchantment for our annual Pride concert as we Rise Up and Rise Above the challenges of our time. NM premiere of RISE: a gay games anthem. Free concert
Sat 7 - 11 PM Pride on the Sky Deck Marble Brewery, 111 Marble Ave NW Join us for another Pride on the Sky Deck - A Drag Show Benefitting Equality New Mexico and celebrating our LGBTQ+ community! Come down to the Marble Sky Deck patio for a night of Drag hosted by Vanessa Patricks with music by DJ Justin Cristofer. Tickets cost $15 per person, 100% of proceeds go to Equality New Mexico. 21+ ONLY. Must have a valid ID
Sat 7:30 PM Nightscapes: Urban Photography Meetup On The Plaza In Old Town Many people don't think about nighttime being a good time to do photography since there's a lack of light. However, armed with knowledge about your camera's settings and the properties of light, nighttime photography can be a lot of fun. You'll learn about the best camera settings for nighttime photography. We'll also explore the kinds of light available to us and how to use that light to make some awesome photos. As always, there are exercises that will help you put your new knowledge to work (register)
Sat 7:30 – 10 PM West Coast Swing Social Dance CSP Dance Studios, 1624 Eubank Blvd. NE Join Strictly Swing NM for a fun night of West Coast Swing dancing! Great music and a fun group of dancers. There will also be a little bit of Country Two Step and Night Club Two Step to mix things up. Come out and dance with us! No partner necessary. @ CSP Dance Studios. $10
Sat 8:30 PM Movies in the Park: WONKA Paradise Hills Park, 10111 Chaparral St. NW The smell of popcorn is in the air as we're warming up the old projector to resume our Movies in the Park series! This is a great opportunity for families & friends to enjoy the great outdoors while enjoying some of their favorite movies. There is no cost to attend, and movies will always start at sundown (weather permitting). The first movie to kick off our summer series is "Wonka," which will play outside at Paradise Hills Park at the end of our #EveningInParadise event (more info)
Sat 8:30 PM – 1 AM SABOR Latin Night - EDUCATORS' NIGHT! Bama's 1865, 6007 Osuna Rd. NE DJ Gabriel Goza will be serving you the saucy Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Merengue y Mas! Ample Parking, Safe Environment, Beautiful Venue, Good Food, Good Music, Good Vibes. 21+ / $10 cover / NO COVER BEFORE 10 PM
Sat 9 PM sumthin sumthin Backstage at Revel ABQ, 4720 Alexander Blvd. NE Galaxy Presents: sumthin sumthin w/ support from Galaxy, Geezy, Wyatt Lawson. Coming from the small surf town of San Clemente, California, Conrad Woodul, better known as sumthin sumthin has become one of the most highly admired artists within electronic music in just a few years. His passion for music was born at age four; creating drum sets in his kitchen with pots and pans and kitchen utensils. A few years later he picked up the electric guitar followed by the piano, teaching himself how to write and compose music before taking lessons. After playing in bands for some time he decided he wanted to have full control over the music he was creating and found his way into producing electronic music. Beloved by both the underground and the mainstream, his ability to bridge lightness and darkness is evident throughout his discography and cements sumthin sumthin as a one-of-a-kind artist. This duality has led him to releases on Alison Wonderland's FMUOASL and San Holo's bitbird labels, as well as appearances at Electric Zoo, Lost Lands, and Ember Shores, among others (tickets)
Sat 9 PM – 12 AM Latin Dance Party on the Patio with DJ Tony Juno, 1501 1st St. NW Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton, Cumbia, Meringue. 21+ (tickets)
Sat 9 PM – 1 AM Pride Social: NM Weekender Take Over Maple Street Dance Space, 3215 Central Ave NE $12 pre-sale $15 at the door. 2 rooms: Salsa & Bachata/Zouk. Theme: rainbow. Flow between styles and hear from DJ Ritmo in the salsa room and DJ Karla in the Bachata/Zouk room. Dress in all your favorite colors for a rainbow party!
Sat 10 PM - 2 AM Kanye Party Insideout, 622 Central Ave SW I miss the old Kanye party @ insideout505 Cover at door. Hosted by Still Sad. 21+
2024.05.29 18:19 Runningoutofideas_81 An episode or two on Ontario’s Ford family please!
Copied and pasted from Wikipedia. The original sources are likely better, this is pretty dry, and doesn’t do the absurdity justice.
Doug (current Ontario Premier)
From various points in his career:
Ford opposed a house for developmentally disabled youth in his ward, saying the home had "ruined the community".
Comments Ford made during the campaign received criticism for alleged bigotry, such as misogyny and antisemitism, and critics accused him of conflict of interest and of drug dealing in the past.
In December 2016, the City of Toronto's integrity commissioner concluded that Ford broke the city's code of conduct when he was a councillor finding that Ford improperly used his influence in municipal matters pertaining to two companies that were clients of his family's company
that if elected his government would allow Hamilton City Council to reallocate the $1.3 billion allocated for the city's proposed rapid transit system to roads or other infrastructure. Hamilton mayor Fred Eisenberger responded saying that city council had already decided the issue and that cancelling the LRT would mean $100 million would "be thrown away".
Ford's government cancelled the basic income pilot project.
On June 15, 2018, then premier-designate, Ford announced in a statement that one of the first actions of his newly formed cabinet would be to eliminate the province's cap and trade program under the 2016 Climate Change Mitigation and Low-Carbon Economy Act, a polluter pay bill that "generated funds for climate change mitigation and adaptation," put in place by the Liberal government.
As a result, rebates for electric vehicles funded through the program were cancelled, and a program known as the Green Ontario Fund, which was financed by the proceeds of cap-and-trade auctions and aimed to help homeowners reduce their carbon footprint and reduce hydro bills, was eliminated.
Ontario's "fiscal watchdog" and other analysts said that the province will have to refund an estimated $3 billion in carbon credits over four years purchased under the cap and trade program. By mid-November 2018, The Globe and Mail reported that the Ontario government had "lost $2.7-billion in revenue" which included the $1.5-billion loss of revenue from the elimination of the cap-and-trade program.
In 2018, Ford expressed support for publicly funded healthcare and a belief that funding should be increased to create 30,000 additional long-term care beds. In 2020, Ford's government spent $3.5 billion less on health care than budgeted.
Ford has been accused of attempting to privatize healthcare in the province of Ontario. In August 2022, Ford suggested additional private deliveries of healthcare in order to supplement existing public healthcare in response to a hospital staff shortage throughout Ontario.
Immediately after taking office in 2018, Ford proposed to cut 3,475 Ontario teaching jobs over four years to save $292 million a year, Ford also cancelled the Green Ontario Fund residential rebate program which included a $100 million fund for public school repair, free prescriptions to youth 24 and under, and an initiative to add indigenous peoples content to school curriculum, and eliminated free tuition for low-income students (while reducing tuition fees by 10 per cent),
On July 11, 2018, Ford announced that Ontario's health curriculum including sexual education components, updated by the previous government in 2015, would be reverted to the 1998 curriculum before the next school year.
Ford used back-to-work legislation to end the 2018 strike at York University prior to the start of the 2018–2019 school year. The strike had gone on for over four months, making it the longest post-secondary strike in Canadian history. Ford ordered all public universities and colleges in Ontario to develop free-speech policies that meet his government's expectations and stated that universities and colleges that do not comply will face funding reductions.
By June 2019, the Ford government had removed or decreased funding for "school programs like after-school jobs for youth in low-income neighbourhoods", "tutors in classrooms", "daily physical activity for elementary students", "financial assistance for college and university students", "free tuition for low-income students", and "three satellite university campuses". He also "increased class sizes" and "cancelled three summer curriculum-writing sessions—one mandated by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and two others.
Bill 28 imposes a contract on CUPE, and makes it illegal to strike, setting fines of $4000 for workers. The bill invokes the notwithstanding clause, shielding it from being struck down by the courts by allowing the bill to operate despite the right to collective bargaining granted by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The legislation was widely condemned, including by opposition parties, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti, the Ontario Bar Association, and other unions including those which had previously endorsed the PC Party.
On December 6, 2018, the Ford government tabled its omnibus bill, Bill 66. The bill allows municipalities to request a provincial government override of any regulations that currently deter businesses from locating in the region. Ford's political opponents and groups that promote environmental protection raised concerns that the "opaque", "vague language" in Bill 66 could mean clean water regulations and other bylaws that protect environmentally sensitive land could be bypassed.
In September 2022, Ford's government passed the Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act that grants extra powers to the mayor of Toronto and the mayor of Ottawa within their mayor–council governments. The Act grants the mayors of Toronto and Ottawa direct control over the drafting of city budgets; the appointments and dismissals of their city managers and department leaders (except police chiefs, fire chiefs, or auditors general); vetoes over laws that may conflict with provincial priorities
Before Ford was first elected in 2018, a video emerged of him informing developers that he would "open up a big chunk of the Greenbelt" if elected. After a public outcry, Ford said he would replace any removed land and that his goal was to increase supply to reduce housing costs. Pre-election, Ford also pledged not to remove Rent Control, stating, "I have listened to the people, and I won't take rent control away from anyone. Period. When it comes to rent control, we're going to maintain the status quo." After taking office, Rent Control for all newly-built or newly-converted rental units was removed as a measure to incentivize developers to build more apartments, to help landlords cover costs and make profit, and to keep condo investors buying. After re-election in 2022, and amidst a worsening housing and affordability crisis, Ford became embroiled in controversy over properties released from Greenbelt protection. One developer had purchased property shortly before the decision was made. A total of 7,400 acres of Greenbelt land was removed, while 9,400 acres of land was added.
Ford has disagreed with criticism regarding his friendships with developers, saying, "no one can influence the Fords". Specifically, he called questions about the optics of developers attending his daughter's pre-wedding party in August 2022, "ridiculous". Ford sought clearance for the event from the Integrity Commissioner in January 2023. In February 2023, the Ontario Provincial Police anti-rackets branch were still looking into complaints about his government's decision to open up a portion of the Greenbelt for development. The OPP asked the RCMP to take over the file in August 2023, in order to avoid any perceived conflict of interest.
On October 10, the RCMP announced it was opening a criminal investigation into the allegations around developer favouritism in the Greenbelt land swap process used by the Province of Ontario.
Ford came under fire in December 2018 by Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Deputy Commissioner Brad Blair, who claimed Ford requested the OPP “purchase a large camper-type vehicle ... modified to specifications the premier's office would provide” and keep the costs “off the books.” The vehicle was intended for the premier to use for work, and reportedly was asked to include a swivel chair. The accusation followed on the heels of Ford appointing a longtime family friend to be the next OPP commissioner just days after lowering the requirements for the position.
Amid growing case numbers in mid-2021, the government moved to introduce a third province-wide stay at home order. As part of the response, Ford announced on April 16, 2021, that outdoor amenities including playgrounds would be closed, and that he would be authorizing police to require pedestrians and drivers to explain why they are not at home and provide their home address and other relevant details. The regulations raised concerns about a re-legalization of carding. The government experienced significant backlash with the new enforcement measures, with some commentators – such as the National Post's Randall Denley, a former PC politician – equating the province to a "police state" Members of the Ontario COVID-19 Science Table described the new restrictions as "absolute madness", and not based on science questioning the need to restrict "safe options from people as you do nothing to impact the places where the disease is spreading". After dozens of police services across the province announced that they would refuse to enforce the new measures, Ford promptly rolled back the new enforcement provisions the next day and reopened playgrounds, while keeping other outdoor amenities closed.
Mandate letters requested by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation through a freedom of information request were not released to the public, despite being ordered to by the Ontario information and privacy commissioner in 2019. The final appeal of the decision is now being sent to the Supreme Court of Canada.
In September 2021, an Ontario judge issued an injunction on mining in Wiisinin Zaahgi'igan (an area sacred to the Ginoogaming First Nation peoples). The judge ruled that the Ontario government did not consult with the Ginoogaming as is their constitutional duty.
In 2018, Ford endorsed the economic policies of the Republican Party and the presidency of Donald Trump in the United States, saying his support for Trump is "unwavering". After Trump announced tariffs on Canadian aluminum imports in August 2020, Ford expressed his disapproval, calling Trump's policy "totally unacceptable".
In 2018, Ford's sister in law, through his late brother, Rob, sued Doug and Randy for mismanagement of Rob's estate, saying their actions deprived her and her children of due compensation while overseeing business losses at Deco Labels totalling half of the company's market value. In response, Doug alleged that the claims and the lawsuit's timing in the same week as the 2018 Ontario election amounted to extortion.
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ford's daughter Krista has controversially engaged in the spread of COVID-19 misinformation and conspiracy theories. In December 2021, Krista and her husband participated in The Christian Fight for Freedom, a panel discussion which included discussions that were anti-vaccine and anti-mask in nature. The event was advertised as having special guests "Dave and Krista Haynes, family of the premier Doug Ford".
Rob Ford (former mayor of Toronto, Doug’s older brother)
During the debates around the 2002 municipal budget, Ford and Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti got in several heated exchanges, where Mammolitti called Ford a "goon" and Ford called Mammolitti a "scammer". The argument got heated to the point where Ford called Mammolitti a "Gino-boy". Mammolitti called the insult a "racist remark" and filed a complaint with the city's human-rights office. Three councillors stated that they heard the insult said by Ford, who denied it. Ford dismissed the councillors stating that they were liars if they thought he had made a racist remark. "I'm a conservative and the majority of people are left-wing and cannot stand my politics." The exchanges led Councillor Pam McConnell to complain about "testosterone poisoning" in the chamber
In June 2006, Ford spoke out against the city donating $1.5 million to help prevent AIDS, arguing that most taxpayers should not be concerned with AIDS.
On March 7, 2007, Ford spoke out against cyclists sharing roads with motorists, which were "built for buses, cars, and trucks, not for people on bikes". As councillor, Ford opposed the installation of bike lanes on University Avenue and Jarvis Street
Bike lanes were installed on Jarvis in 2010 over the objection of traffic advocates, and Ford made it a priority to get them removed during his campaign. As mayor, he was able to get council to reverse the decision in 2011, a move which was criticized by cycling advocates and led to protests. The Jarvis bike lanes, which cost the city $86,000 to install in 2011, were removed in December 2012 at a cost of $200,000–$300,000.
After his driving under the influence (DUI) conviction became public, his share of the vote increased 10%. After it was revealed he was banned from high school coaching, he raised CA$25,000 in campaign contributions overnight.
Near the end of Ford's term, Ford's powers were reduced by Council, spurred by Ford's personal problems, most notably reports of a video showing Ford smoking crack cocaine.
In 2008, after a 9-1-1 call from the Ford home, he was charged with assault and threatening to kill his wife. The Crown attorney said "there was no reasonable prospect of conviction" because there were "credibility issues" with allegations by Ford's wife due to inconsistencies in her statements.
In two separate incidents, on October 25, 2011, and again on December 25, 2011, police were called to Ford's home to investigate domestic disputes. During the Christmas Day incident, his mother-in-law called 9-1-1 between 4:00 – 5:00 a.m. local time as she was concerned that Ford had been drinking and was going to take his children to Florida against his wife's wishes. No charges were filed for either incident. Further domestic incident calls to police occurred in 2012 and on August 27, 2013. Again, no charges were filed.
At Saint Patrick's Day festivities in March 2012, Ford was "very intoxicated" at City Hall and a downtown restaurant. According to those attending, he held a "wild party" in his office. Ford knocked down a staffer, insulted others, then went to a restaurant. According to one server, Ford did cocaine in a private room at the restaurant. After "flailing around" on the restaurant's dance floor, he returned to City Hall by cab, making racial slurs to the driver. Ford then wandered around City Hall after 2:00 a.m. with a bottle of brandy, using profane language at his staffer, Earl Provost,
In March 2013, Ford was accused of groping former mayoral candidate Sarah Thomson at a social event, and Thomson publicly stated that she thought that he was high on cocaine. It was around that time that Ford was recorded on video smoking crack cocaine, a video which the dealers attempted to sell to the Toronto Star and other media outlets.
In November 2013, on live television, Ford denied that he had made lewd remarks to a female aide, wherein he allegedly said he wanted to give her oral sex. In his denial, he said, "I'm a happily married man. I get more than enough to eat at home." He later apologized for his graphic remarks.
Krista Haynes (Doug Ford’s daughter)
On August 29, 2012, Haynes stirred controversy through a tweet she sent, an hour after Toronto Police had advised women of a recent outbreak of sexual assaults. Haynes' tweet said: "Stay alert, walk tall, carry mace, take self-defence classes & don't dress like a whore." Toronto Police consider mace a "prohibited and restricted weapon". Haynes' comment was compared to those of Michael Sanguinetti, a Toronto area police officer whose widely criticized safety suggestion to college students that "women should avoid dressing like sluts not to be victimized" triggered the worldwide SlutWalk phenomenon.
Haynes has been critical of COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine passports and has expressed anti-mask sentiments. She has also expressed disdain for vaccine mandates. Her husband was placed on unpaid leave by the Toronto Police Service due to his lack of vaccination. She has compared public health protocols and vaccine mandates to the holocaust and the civil rights movement.
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Doug (current Ontario Premier)
From various points in his career:
Ford opposed a house for developmentally disabled youth in his ward, saying the home had "ruined the community".
Comments Ford made during the campaign received criticism for alleged bigotry, such as misogyny and antisemitism, and critics accused him of conflict of interest and of drug dealing in the past.
In December 2016, the City of Toronto's integrity commissioner concluded that Ford broke the city's code of conduct when he was a councillor finding that Ford improperly used his influence in municipal matters pertaining to two companies that were clients of his family's company
that if elected his government would allow Hamilton City Council to reallocate the $1.3 billion allocated for the city's proposed rapid transit system to roads or other infrastructure. Hamilton mayor Fred Eisenberger responded saying that city council had already decided the issue and that cancelling the LRT would mean $100 million would "be thrown away".
Ford's government cancelled the basic income pilot project.
On June 15, 2018, then premier-designate, Ford announced in a statement that one of the first actions of his newly formed cabinet would be to eliminate the province's cap and trade program under the 2016 Climate Change Mitigation and Low-Carbon Economy Act, a polluter pay bill that "generated funds for climate change mitigation and adaptation," put in place by the Liberal government.
As a result, rebates for electric vehicles funded through the program were cancelled, and a program known as the Green Ontario Fund, which was financed by the proceeds of cap-and-trade auctions and aimed to help homeowners reduce their carbon footprint and reduce hydro bills, was eliminated.
Ontario's "fiscal watchdog" and other analysts said that the province will have to refund an estimated $3 billion in carbon credits over four years purchased under the cap and trade program. By mid-November 2018, The Globe and Mail reported that the Ontario government had "lost $2.7-billion in revenue" which included the $1.5-billion loss of revenue from the elimination of the cap-and-trade program.
In 2018, Ford expressed support for publicly funded healthcare and a belief that funding should be increased to create 30,000 additional long-term care beds. In 2020, Ford's government spent $3.5 billion less on health care than budgeted.
Ford has been accused of attempting to privatize healthcare in the province of Ontario. In August 2022, Ford suggested additional private deliveries of healthcare in order to supplement existing public healthcare in response to a hospital staff shortage throughout Ontario.
Immediately after taking office in 2018, Ford proposed to cut 3,475 Ontario teaching jobs over four years to save $292 million a year, Ford also cancelled the Green Ontario Fund residential rebate program which included a $100 million fund for public school repair, free prescriptions to youth 24 and under, and an initiative to add indigenous peoples content to school curriculum, and eliminated free tuition for low-income students (while reducing tuition fees by 10 per cent),
On July 11, 2018, Ford announced that Ontario's health curriculum including sexual education components, updated by the previous government in 2015, would be reverted to the 1998 curriculum before the next school year.
Ford used back-to-work legislation to end the 2018 strike at York University prior to the start of the 2018–2019 school year. The strike had gone on for over four months, making it the longest post-secondary strike in Canadian history. Ford ordered all public universities and colleges in Ontario to develop free-speech policies that meet his government's expectations and stated that universities and colleges that do not comply will face funding reductions.
By June 2019, the Ford government had removed or decreased funding for "school programs like after-school jobs for youth in low-income neighbourhoods", "tutors in classrooms", "daily physical activity for elementary students", "financial assistance for college and university students", "free tuition for low-income students", and "three satellite university campuses". He also "increased class sizes" and "cancelled three summer curriculum-writing sessions—one mandated by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and two others.
Bill 28 imposes a contract on CUPE, and makes it illegal to strike, setting fines of $4000 for workers. The bill invokes the notwithstanding clause, shielding it from being struck down by the courts by allowing the bill to operate despite the right to collective bargaining granted by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The legislation was widely condemned, including by opposition parties, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti, the Ontario Bar Association, and other unions including those which had previously endorsed the PC Party.
On December 6, 2018, the Ford government tabled its omnibus bill, Bill 66. The bill allows municipalities to request a provincial government override of any regulations that currently deter businesses from locating in the region. Ford's political opponents and groups that promote environmental protection raised concerns that the "opaque", "vague language" in Bill 66 could mean clean water regulations and other bylaws that protect environmentally sensitive land could be bypassed.
In September 2022, Ford's government passed the Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act that grants extra powers to the mayor of Toronto and the mayor of Ottawa within their mayor–council governments. The Act grants the mayors of Toronto and Ottawa direct control over the drafting of city budgets; the appointments and dismissals of their city managers and department leaders (except police chiefs, fire chiefs, or auditors general); vetoes over laws that may conflict with provincial priorities
Before Ford was first elected in 2018, a video emerged of him informing developers that he would "open up a big chunk of the Greenbelt" if elected. After a public outcry, Ford said he would replace any removed land and that his goal was to increase supply to reduce housing costs. Pre-election, Ford also pledged not to remove Rent Control, stating, "I have listened to the people, and I won't take rent control away from anyone. Period. When it comes to rent control, we're going to maintain the status quo." After taking office, Rent Control for all newly-built or newly-converted rental units was removed as a measure to incentivize developers to build more apartments, to help landlords cover costs and make profit, and to keep condo investors buying. After re-election in 2022, and amidst a worsening housing and affordability crisis, Ford became embroiled in controversy over properties released from Greenbelt protection. One developer had purchased property shortly before the decision was made. A total of 7,400 acres of Greenbelt land was removed, while 9,400 acres of land was added.
Ford has disagreed with criticism regarding his friendships with developers, saying, "no one can influence the Fords". Specifically, he called questions about the optics of developers attending his daughter's pre-wedding party in August 2022, "ridiculous". Ford sought clearance for the event from the Integrity Commissioner in January 2023. In February 2023, the Ontario Provincial Police anti-rackets branch were still looking into complaints about his government's decision to open up a portion of the Greenbelt for development. The OPP asked the RCMP to take over the file in August 2023, in order to avoid any perceived conflict of interest.
On October 10, the RCMP announced it was opening a criminal investigation into the allegations around developer favouritism in the Greenbelt land swap process used by the Province of Ontario.
Ford came under fire in December 2018 by Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Deputy Commissioner Brad Blair, who claimed Ford requested the OPP “purchase a large camper-type vehicle ... modified to specifications the premier's office would provide” and keep the costs “off the books.” The vehicle was intended for the premier to use for work, and reportedly was asked to include a swivel chair. The accusation followed on the heels of Ford appointing a longtime family friend to be the next OPP commissioner just days after lowering the requirements for the position.
Amid growing case numbers in mid-2021, the government moved to introduce a third province-wide stay at home order. As part of the response, Ford announced on April 16, 2021, that outdoor amenities including playgrounds would be closed, and that he would be authorizing police to require pedestrians and drivers to explain why they are not at home and provide their home address and other relevant details. The regulations raised concerns about a re-legalization of carding. The government experienced significant backlash with the new enforcement measures, with some commentators – such as the National Post's Randall Denley, a former PC politician – equating the province to a "police state" Members of the Ontario COVID-19 Science Table described the new restrictions as "absolute madness", and not based on science questioning the need to restrict "safe options from people as you do nothing to impact the places where the disease is spreading". After dozens of police services across the province announced that they would refuse to enforce the new measures, Ford promptly rolled back the new enforcement provisions the next day and reopened playgrounds, while keeping other outdoor amenities closed.
Mandate letters requested by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation through a freedom of information request were not released to the public, despite being ordered to by the Ontario information and privacy commissioner in 2019. The final appeal of the decision is now being sent to the Supreme Court of Canada.
In September 2021, an Ontario judge issued an injunction on mining in Wiisinin Zaahgi'igan (an area sacred to the Ginoogaming First Nation peoples). The judge ruled that the Ontario government did not consult with the Ginoogaming as is their constitutional duty.
In 2018, Ford endorsed the economic policies of the Republican Party and the presidency of Donald Trump in the United States, saying his support for Trump is "unwavering". After Trump announced tariffs on Canadian aluminum imports in August 2020, Ford expressed his disapproval, calling Trump's policy "totally unacceptable".
In 2018, Ford's sister in law, through his late brother, Rob, sued Doug and Randy for mismanagement of Rob's estate, saying their actions deprived her and her children of due compensation while overseeing business losses at Deco Labels totalling half of the company's market value. In response, Doug alleged that the claims and the lawsuit's timing in the same week as the 2018 Ontario election amounted to extortion.
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ford's daughter Krista has controversially engaged in the spread of COVID-19 misinformation and conspiracy theories. In December 2021, Krista and her husband participated in The Christian Fight for Freedom, a panel discussion which included discussions that were anti-vaccine and anti-mask in nature. The event was advertised as having special guests "Dave and Krista Haynes, family of the premier Doug Ford".
Rob Ford (former mayor of Toronto, Doug’s older brother)
During the debates around the 2002 municipal budget, Ford and Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti got in several heated exchanges, where Mammolitti called Ford a "goon" and Ford called Mammolitti a "scammer". The argument got heated to the point where Ford called Mammolitti a "Gino-boy". Mammolitti called the insult a "racist remark" and filed a complaint with the city's human-rights office. Three councillors stated that they heard the insult said by Ford, who denied it. Ford dismissed the councillors stating that they were liars if they thought he had made a racist remark. "I'm a conservative and the majority of people are left-wing and cannot stand my politics." The exchanges led Councillor Pam McConnell to complain about "testosterone poisoning" in the chamber
In June 2006, Ford spoke out against the city donating $1.5 million to help prevent AIDS, arguing that most taxpayers should not be concerned with AIDS.
On March 7, 2007, Ford spoke out against cyclists sharing roads with motorists, which were "built for buses, cars, and trucks, not for people on bikes". As councillor, Ford opposed the installation of bike lanes on University Avenue and Jarvis Street
Bike lanes were installed on Jarvis in 2010 over the objection of traffic advocates, and Ford made it a priority to get them removed during his campaign. As mayor, he was able to get council to reverse the decision in 2011, a move which was criticized by cycling advocates and led to protests. The Jarvis bike lanes, which cost the city $86,000 to install in 2011, were removed in December 2012 at a cost of $200,000–$300,000.
After his driving under the influence (DUI) conviction became public, his share of the vote increased 10%. After it was revealed he was banned from high school coaching, he raised CA$25,000 in campaign contributions overnight.
Near the end of Ford's term, Ford's powers were reduced by Council, spurred by Ford's personal problems, most notably reports of a video showing Ford smoking crack cocaine.
In 2008, after a 9-1-1 call from the Ford home, he was charged with assault and threatening to kill his wife. The Crown attorney said "there was no reasonable prospect of conviction" because there were "credibility issues" with allegations by Ford's wife due to inconsistencies in her statements.
In two separate incidents, on October 25, 2011, and again on December 25, 2011, police were called to Ford's home to investigate domestic disputes. During the Christmas Day incident, his mother-in-law called 9-1-1 between 4:00 – 5:00 a.m. local time as she was concerned that Ford had been drinking and was going to take his children to Florida against his wife's wishes. No charges were filed for either incident. Further domestic incident calls to police occurred in 2012 and on August 27, 2013. Again, no charges were filed.
At Saint Patrick's Day festivities in March 2012, Ford was "very intoxicated" at City Hall and a downtown restaurant. According to those attending, he held a "wild party" in his office. Ford knocked down a staffer, insulted others, then went to a restaurant. According to one server, Ford did cocaine in a private room at the restaurant. After "flailing around" on the restaurant's dance floor, he returned to City Hall by cab, making racial slurs to the driver. Ford then wandered around City Hall after 2:00 a.m. with a bottle of brandy, using profane language at his staffer, Earl Provost,
In March 2013, Ford was accused of groping former mayoral candidate Sarah Thomson at a social event, and Thomson publicly stated that she thought that he was high on cocaine. It was around that time that Ford was recorded on video smoking crack cocaine, a video which the dealers attempted to sell to the Toronto Star and other media outlets.
In November 2013, on live television, Ford denied that he had made lewd remarks to a female aide, wherein he allegedly said he wanted to give her oral sex. In his denial, he said, "I'm a happily married man. I get more than enough to eat at home." He later apologized for his graphic remarks.
Krista Haynes (Doug Ford’s daughter)
On August 29, 2012, Haynes stirred controversy through a tweet she sent, an hour after Toronto Police had advised women of a recent outbreak of sexual assaults. Haynes' tweet said: "Stay alert, walk tall, carry mace, take self-defence classes & don't dress like a whore." Toronto Police consider mace a "prohibited and restricted weapon". Haynes' comment was compared to those of Michael Sanguinetti, a Toronto area police officer whose widely criticized safety suggestion to college students that "women should avoid dressing like sluts not to be victimized" triggered the worldwide SlutWalk phenomenon.
Haynes has been critical of COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine passports and has expressed anti-mask sentiments. She has also expressed disdain for vaccine mandates. Her husband was placed on unpaid leave by the Toronto Police Service due to his lack of vaccination. She has compared public health protocols and vaccine mandates to the holocaust and the civil rights movement.
2024.05.29 17:45 thefoxdaily Can Your Relationship Be Fixed by a Sleep Divorce?
Although your “well-wishers” may sternly advise against it, not sleeping together or practicing sleep divorce may seem like a harsh bedtime split, but it has worked wonders for many.
In Short- Sleep divorce involves couples sleeping in separate beds or rooms for better sleep.
- Many couples report improved relationships and sleep quality.
- Experts suggest open communication and trying different solutions.
- Addressing sleep compatibility can lead to overall well-being.
- Celebrities like cameron diaz have also endorsed sleep divorce.
Suriti, 30, and Dipanjan, 35, don’t share a bed. After Suriti married Dipanjan, she discovered that her husband had a snoring issue. The couple decided to sleep divorce after nothing else worked. After six months, they now declare, “We have never been happier.”
While we frequently assess our partner’s compatibility on various fronts in a relationship, sleep compatibility has never been brought up. It seems that getting a good night’s sleep has a big impact on your relationship.
Although many people have found sleep divorce to be therapeutic, it may seem like a brutal separation during bedtime and your “well-wishers” may strongly advise against it. However, initially,
Sleep divorce: what is it?
When lovers decide not to share a bed and instead sleep in separate rooms, it’s known as “sleep divorce.” Although it could appear to be a “trouble in paradise” scenario, it isn’t. Couples take this step when their ability to sleep together starts to deteriorate.To get the most out of this practice, experts advise approaching it with an open mind and no preconceived notions.
Dr Sukriti Rex, a Canada-based lead psychologist and researcher at Evolve, says, “Sleep divorce refers to the practice where couples choose to sleep in separate beds or bedrooms to improve their quality of sleep. While the term ‘divorce’ might suggest a negative connotation, many couples find that sleeping separately can enhance their overall relationship by reducing sleep-related stress and ensuring both partners are well-rested. It’s important to communicate openly about this choice to maintain intimacy and emotional connection despite the physical separation during sleep.” Sleep divorce refers to the practice where couples choose to sleep in separate beds or bedrooms. (Photo: Unsplash)
Just remember that sleep divorce has nothing to do with your love or affection for your partner; rather, it’s a sensible solution to improve your sleep.
According to Dr. Shambhavi Jaiman, consultant psychiatrist at Fortis Healthcare’s Department of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences, “Yes, sleep divorce is an option even if you’re in a healthy relationship.” It’s a workable way to enhance sleep quality without focusing on any underlying relationship problems, enabling both spouses to get enough rest and keep a solid, wholesome bond. But before doing so, you should consult a relationship counselor or sleep specialist.
Knowing what sleep compatibility is
The degree to which your partner’s sleep habits and yours coincide is known as sleep compatibility. It covers things including sleeping postures, surroundings, and scheduling. comparable to other types of compatibility, complimentary or comparable sleeping patterns can have a big influence on your relationship.
According to Priyanka Kapoor, a psychologist and psychotherapist at Garima Clinics in Mumbai, “People actually have different sleeping habits and demands in addition to having different personalities. Sleep compatibility is the ability of two people to share a sleeping space without negatively impacting one another’s quality of sleep, not only sharing a bed.
While some couples’ sleep cycles naturally synchronize, others could have disruptions that impair their ability to get enough sleep. It might be beneficial to address these problems through talking to each other and making little changes like getting a bigger bed or wearing earplugs or sleep masks. But for some, the only way to guarantee that both spouses get peaceful, uninterrupted sleep—sleeping in different beds or rooms—might be to embrace a sleep divorce arrangement, which would eventually improve their general well-being and relationship, says Dr. Rex.
When to end a relationship in bed with your partner
For many reasons, people in happy marriages and relationships may choose to sleep in separate rooms.
- Different sleep schedules: Suppose you have a graveyard shift while your partner has a different work schedule. It may become impossible to sleep in the same room where one person is continuously typing or engaged in a meeting.
You are familiar with how it feels to sleep too little. The smallest of triggers might make you feel annoyed and agitated. A lack of sleep can have a negative impact on your relationship, which is why sleep divorce occurs.
- Snoring or sleep apnea: Loud snoring or conditions like sleep apnea can disturb the other partner’s rest, leading to poor sleep quality. The partners with these problems can consider sleep divorce.
- Restless sleepers: If one partner tosses and turns a lot or has restless leg syndrome, it can interfere with the other’s sleep.
- Different sleep preferences: Preferences such as mattress firmness, room temperature, or light levels can vary, making it hard to find a compromise that suits both.
- Children or pets: If children or pets regularly disturb one partner’s sleep, sleeping in separate rooms might be a solution.
- Medical issues: If one of the partners has a medical problem (like a severe sleep disorder) that bars them from sleeping at night. Remember that episode from Modern Love Season 2 (The Night Girl Finds a Day Boy)?
For those who struggle for a variety of reasons to sleep in the same room as their lovers, sleep divorce is a godsend.
When it comes to the advantages of sleep divorce, better sleep is by far the biggest benefit. Getting enough sleep is essential for maintaining optimal health as it improves mood, cognitive abilities, and general quality of life. Couples who sleep apart may experience better, more restful sleep by avoiding disruptions like snoring, restlessness, or differing sleep rhythms. Furthermore, sleep divorce might lessen the disputes that result from these disruptions at night, promoting more peaceful relationships during the day, according to Kapoor.
Celebrities who have spoken out about sleep divorce
After getting married in 2015, Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden share a bedroom. Nonetheless, in December 2023, Diaz stated that she wanted to “normalize separate bedrooms” for married couples in an interview with the podcast “Lipstick on the Rim.”“I have my house, you have yours,” is how I would practically put it. The family home is located in the center. I’m going to go to my room and sleep. You retire to your quarters. “I’m okay,” Diaz declared. “And we can gather for our relations in the bedroom in the middle.”
Diaz retorted, “I’ve already said it,” in response to the hosts’ jest that she shouldn’t have voiced her opinion. By the way, my hubby is so amazing that I no longer feel that way. I stated that prior to being hitched. Cameron Diaz was vocal about sleep divorce last year. (Image: Getty Pictures)
Points to Remember
Sleep divorce doesn’t have to last forever; each couple may decide what works best for them. That’s according to Ritika Aggarwal, consultant psychologist at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre in Mumbai.“Couples may decide to sleep separate for a longer period of time or decide to sleep divorce for a brief period of time, such as when they are sick or likely to upset their partner, and then move back in soon they recover. The couple should attempt to resolve their problems (either on their own or with a therapist’s assistance) before making a decision, the expert advises.
She continues, saying:
- If the couple is considering sleep divorce due to a medical issue such as snoring or sleep apnea – the partner with the issue should get assessed and treated for the same. The couple can then re-evaluate their decision at regular intervals as the partner’s health improves.
- If the issue is related to sleep habits/ schedules, the couple can try to solve them by using eye masks/earplugs, adjusting sleep schedules, using separate bedsheets instead of sharing a double bedsheet, working on sleep hygiene, and so on. If the couple feels that it isn’t something they’ve been able to resolve over the years, they could consider visiting a therapist to help with their concerns.
- A sleep divorce should be taken only if the couple feels it will improve their quality of sleep, but not because they don’t get along with each otheare angry with each other about a certain issue. The intent behind the sleep divorce is important.
- If you feel you are not getting adequate sleep but are also unsure regarding going ahead with a sleep divorce, go ahead and give it a trial run before you make any major decisions. Also, remember, it doesn’t have to be permanent – if you feel it’s no longer working for you, go back to sharing a bed. If you don’t want it to be a daily occurrence, you can also consider creating a schedule.
Now for the drawbacks
It makes sense that there will be some terrible news involved with a sleep divorce. The good news is that it is manageable.“Being in the same bed encourages intimacy and unplanned moments of companionship, which can be diminished while sleeping in separate beds. Dr. Rex notes that couples could miss the coziness of sharing a bed, having talks at night, and rising together.
Furthermore, if the decision to adopt sleep divorce is not conveyed effectively, it may result in miscommunications or feelings of rejection. Separate sleeping arrangements are also stigmatized by society, which can be upsetting or embarrassing. In order to ensure that they can still connect and sustain intimacy in their relationship, it’s critical that couples discuss these issues honestly and figure out strategies to make up for the time they spend apart while sleeping, she continues.
Sleep apart but remain united
Who knew that sharing a bed could make you closer? A sleep divorce might be the solution you need if your nights are being ruined by snoring and blanket hogging.
Conclusion
Sleep divorce can be a game-changer for couples struggling with sleep issues. By prioritizing rest and addressing sleep compatibility, relationships can thrive both emotionally and physically. Embracing this concept doesn’t mean the end of intimacy but rather a practical approach to improving overall quality of life. As more couples share their success stories, it’s clear that a good night’s sleep can truly transform a relationship.
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2024.05.28 20:52 WilliamKallio [CLAIM] Swiss Confederation
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To celebrate the twelfth anniversary of the International Super Collider, officially opened on 2 January 2061, the Federal Council partnered with the IRO and Swiss University Conference to celebrate international science by declaring January 2073 as the Month of Curiosity. Highlighting the month is the Curiosity Exhibition, which is a display of the Curiosity Rover, recently bought and brought back to Earth by the IRO, and detailing humanity’s expansion through space since the 2010s. Despite the recent global political instability, reminiscent of the 2020s, all Member States of the IRO were invited to exhibit and take part in the Parade of Science occurring later in the month.
There has been speculation in academic circles and scientific publications (SEE: International Research Organization Hints at Orbital Mars Materials Lab in Science Magazine) about the IRO using the opportunity to get popular support and funding commitments from Member States for their next generation of international scientific projects, though the IRO declined to comment when asked about such speculation.
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If you ask the Swiss themselves, you would get a myriad of opinions all as unique as the Swiss nation itself. Some credit the strict border controls and tough immigration process, while others point to the ability of Switzerland to maintain diplomatic relations and neutral mediation for other countries. Most answers would also involve mention of Switzerland’s financial sector and robust high-tech sector, which have seen Swiss based firms and funds having interests across the Solar System and being the place to park one’s wealth or investments, as well as its reputation as one of the most defensible nations on Earth. While all likely play a part, I would posit that the most determining factor for Switzerland has been its reputation for stability. In a world where Japan controls more land than the British Empire did at its prime and nations are regularly overthrown in grand revolutions with esoteric ideologies, Switzerland has stayed as just Switzerland. Its borders have stayed the same for over two centuries and the substance of its government has stayed the same since the 1870s. When tourists are approved to visit, they see an idyllic nation that harkens back to the stability of yesteryear, not a twisted creation that belongs in the sci-fi of the 1900s as the destinations they come from appear.
In my latest book, A Look at the Shaded Kōi: Isolationism With Japanese Characteristics I delve even deeper into this idea, talking to Japanese citizens about their view of the world. Their views on Switzerland encapsulates this idea, with Switzerland being one of the most favorable foreign countries, while being perceived as the least likely of all nations to interfere with Japanese security. Political research in other states have seen similar views of Switzerland, with Switzerland’s only significant low point being its treatment of androids. Of course, if you ask the Swiss themselves, this is seen as a point of pride, with the country having voted to ban all physically autonomous intelligences in the 2050s, with only foreign diplomatic staff and specially approved machines being allowed in Switzerland’s borders.
This stability and wealth have come with concerns, however, as polls of the Swiss population suggest a near universal anxiety about possible violations of Swiss neutrality and the ongoing turmoil across the world. This reflects in recent Swiss referendums and elections, with all major Swiss parties committed to continuing the modernization and expansion of the National Redoubt and the Swiss people authorizing the creation of an underground bunker complex capable of housing the entire Swiss population. Yet these anxieties being immediately addressed and the people being in control of how they respond to the world around them are perhaps further proof of Switzerland’s stability and freedom. What most other nations have cast off as a liability continues to be the energy that sustains the Swiss nation and ensures its freedom for perpetuity.
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Government
Switzerland is a confederation of 26 Cantons that are united under the 2000 Constitution. The legislature is called the Federal Assembly, with citizens directly electing members to both houses of the Federal Assembly, the lower house being the National Council and the upper house being the Council of States. Citizens also have the right to amend the constitution in national popular referendums via the Popular Initiative. The Cantons also have their own democratic governments, all slightly different from one another.Switzerland has no singular head of state or head of government, instead the Federal Assembly appoints seven Swiss citizens to four year renewable terms to the Federal Council, where all seven Councilors act collectively as the head of state and head of government. Though not a formal member of the Federal Council, the Federal Assembly also elects a Federal Chancellor to act as the general staff for the Federal Council. This Federal Chancellor is often considered an unofficial eighth member of the Federal Council. The Federal Assembly also elects a Federal President yearly to chair Federal Council sessions, but they have no additional powers and are seen as a first among equals. Since the 1950s, the Federal Council has effectively been a grand coalition of all major parties in Switzerland, with the number of Councilors given to political parties shifting depending on the result of Federal Assembly elections.
Economy
The Swiss economy is, per capita, the richest on Earth, with the GDPPC of Switzerland in 2073 listed as $282,953.62. Switzerland ranks as one of the top innovative and productive economies on Earth, despite its low key approach to global economics. This has allowed it to maintain its place as one of the most advanced producers of pharmaceuticals, robots/androids (largely for export, given domestic restrictions), and luxury goods in existence. Despite its manufacturing sector’s prowess, most of Switzerland’s economic success is derived from its banking and investment sector, with nearly two-thirds of the world’s offshore funds being held in Switzerland. This wealth, in addition to the nation’s political stability, has allowed Switzerland (or rather its financial sector) to continue to control large amounts of the commodities market, have one the largest foreign currency holdings on Earth, and maintain large investments in the UNSC and Japan.
Though strong in its terrestrial holdings, Switzerland has come to rely heavily on the UNSC and Japan for its space-based investments. The necessity of using foreign space elevators, targeting investments at foreign firms focusing on space resource extraction, and a general Swiss preference to remain firmly in Switzerland have resulted in the domestic space industry in Switzerland being focused mostly on commodities trading and IPE-related services. The Swiss-based space-focused companies that do exist are largely subsidiaries of longstanding Swiss firms, with Nestlé being the largest Swiss business with significant assets in space.
Claim Summary
| Category | Info |
|---|---|
| Name | Swiss Confederation |
| Government Type | Federal assembly-independent directorial republic |
| Head of State and Government | The Swiss Federal Council |
| Population | 10,317,507 |
| GDP | $2,919,375,970,373.53 |
| GDPPC | $282,953.62 |
2024.05.28 15:39 kksingh11 Role of IMF in Impoverishing Countries
 | The Communists communist party of great britain (marxist-leninist) Argentina Role of the IMF in impoverishing countries – the case of Argentina How the imperialists use the debt trap to loot the wealth of and enforce their hegemony over oppressed nations. submitted by kksingh11 to SocialisGlobe [link] [comments] Imposed by executives in sharp suits and air conditioned offices, the conditions attached to IMF ‘loans’ (funds that very rarely reach the people of an indebted country) amount to a brutal war on the poor and a demand that all the resources of their country should be funnelled to the corporate bloodsuckers in the imperialist heartlands. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was founded at the Bretton Woods conference in July 1944. This financial agency presents an image of itself as a democratic organisation that works “to achieve sustainable growth and prosperity for all of its 190 member countries … by supporting economic policies that promote financial stability and monetary cooperation”. Nothing could be further from reality, however. Not only is the IMF not a democratic organisation but, as this article will show, the policies that it promotes favour only a handful of countries. The decisions of the IMF are related to the ownership of SDRs (special drawing rights), known as the ‘quota’, which by reflecting the relative position of a country in the world economy, determines its voting power. Thanks to this self-perpetuating formula, the United States commands 16.5 percent of IMF votes, while the G7 countries combined (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom, United States) command 41.25 percent. In a nutshell, the imperialist countries collectively, and in practice the dominant US imperialists, decide IMF policies, while the 171 non-imperialist countries that together hold less than half of the votes, have to obey them. The cure-all panacea of the IMF for any economy has always been ‘austerity’. In bourgeoise economic lingo, this is euphemistically referred to as ‘fiscal consolidation’ – a process aimed at ‘closing the gap’ between public income and public expenditure. In plain language, this inevitably means slashing pensions, healthcare and education services; cutting the salaries of doctors, teachers and other public servants; selling off publicly owned companies to international investors; cutting taxes to the benefit of corporations and banks; and implementing a raft of macroeconomic policies that will favour international finance capital. To implement these policies, the IMF relies on a so-called ‘surveillance process’, defined as “monitoring the economic and financial policies of member countries and providing them with policy advice … by recommending appropriate policy adjustments”. This in turn must be facilitated by a suitably servile comprador bourgeoise, whose members are willing to assist in this process of looting in return for a few tasty morsels from the imperialist banqueting table, all while the masses are being reduced to destitution. In his powerful The Open Veins of Latin America, Eduardo Galeano pointed out: “With the magical incantation of ‘monetary stabilisation’, the IMF – which not disinterestedly confuses the fever with the disease, inflation with the crisis of existing structures – has imposed on Latin America a policy that accentuates imbalances instead of easing them … liberalises trade by banning direct exchanges … forces the contraction of internal credits … freezes wages, discourages state activity. To this programme it adds sharp monetary devaluations.” (1971, p220) The people of Latin America, Africa and Asia have been suffering from IMF-imposed austerity for decades. For Argentina, the story of deception via its external debt started earlier. In 1824, Buenos Aires negotiated a loan with Britain’s Baring Brothers & Co bank. From the £1m agreed, the country received only £570,000 – not in gold as had been agreed but in paper notes agreeing the sale of British commodities at a price of their choosing! The interest on this extremely one-sided loan soaked up most of the country’s revenues for several decades. After successive rounds of refinancing the, ‘loan’ had been inflated to £4m, and was finally paid off 124 years after it was taken out by the government of Juan Perón in 1947. At the time of writing, yet another debt crisis is creating the conditions for the complete collapse of Argentina’s economy. As has happened at other times of harsh neoliberal austerity regimes (1976-83, 1989-99 and 2015-19), Argentina looks as though it is heading for bankruptcy. The military junta and Argentina’s first neoliberal experiment The military coup of March 1976 provided the opportunity to implement neoliberal policies for the first time in Argentina. During the junta’s rule (1976-83), the country’s industrial base was destroyed, 20,000 manufacturing businesses were closed, and the value added by Argentinean industry, including construction, as a percentage of GDP dropped from 50.89 in 1976 to 41.55 percent in 1983. As a result, the once strong and organised proletariat, which had fought fiercely against dictatorships earlier in the century, disappeared and many workers’ rights were eliminated. As the country moved from production to financial profiteering, the masses were impoverished as the country’s wealth was hoovered up by big corporations and international financial institutions. Before being kidnaped and murdered, Argentine writer Rodolfo Walsh wrote to the military junta: “The economic policies of this junta – which follow the formula of the International Monetary Fund that has been applied indiscriminately to Zaire and Chile, to Uruguay and Indonesia – recognise only the following as beneficiaries: the old ranchers’ oligarchy; the new speculating oligarchy; and a select group of international monopolies headed by ITT, Esso, the automobile industry, US Steel, and Siemens, which Minister Martinez de Hoz and his entire cabinet have personal ties to.” (24 March 1977) During this process, thousands of Argentineans were detained, tortured and killed, and people around the globe learned a new word: “desaparecidos” (the disappeared). Thanks to the good will of the IMF, Argentina’s external debt grew from $7.9bn in 1976 to $46bn in 1983. As one of its last acts in government, the junta nationalised all private debt, making the people of the country responsible for loans taken out by bankers and landowners. Unable to pay this huge debt, Argentina has never been in a ‘normal’ state since; its ‘external debt’ became an ‘eternal debt’, dictating every aspect of economic and social life. Democracy returns but the eternal debt remains In 1983, the first democratically elected government following the junta decided not to reject the external debt inherited dictatorship but to honour it. Thus the government of Raúl Alfonsín, which had incarcerated the junta criminals for their human rights abuses continued the junta’s policy of surrendering control of the economy to the IMF and its monitoring missions. As Fidel Castro correctly pointed out in 1985: “How can a government and a country that has to go every month to discuss with the International Monetary Fund what it is able to do at home be called independent? It is a fiction of independence, and we see this as a national-liberation struggle, which can truly bring together, and for the first time in the history of our hemisphere, all social strata in a struggle to achieve true independence.” Between 1984-88, IMF-imposed policies continued to be enacted, to the benefit of imperialist corporations and financiers. The result was that, despite some success in curbing inflation for a short period in 1985-86, the economy never recovered. In 1989, the Alfonsín government’s last year in office, the IMF withdrew financial support to Argentina in response to missed interest payments, pushing the country into a crisis. Inflation became hyperinflation (reaching a high of more than 3,000 percent annually) and elections were called six months early. In the end, thanks to the recommended policies of the IMF, the debt continued to grow from the $46bn that had been inherited in 1983 to $65bn in 1989. Everything was ready for a second neoliberal experiment. How a popular leader become a neoliberal After the failure of the Alfonsín government, the new president was elected on a platform of social justice, promising to defend jobs, salaries and publicly-owned companies, and to improve the life of millions in the tradition of Peronism. Having been installed in office, however, he changed sides and become the president of the landowners, big corporations and banks. With the support of the IMF, Carlos Menem (1989-99) implemented the recommendations of the ‘Washington consensus’ and applied the mantra of neoliberalism: privatisations, cuts to social expenditure, and further opening of the economy. The first step was to sell off all the publicly-owned companies that had been created through the efforts of several generations of Argentinians. Gas, oil, electricity, telephone, water, airlines and railroads all disappeared as public assets, their wealth being transferred so as to make foreign corporations and corrupt politicians richer at the expense, once again, of the Argentine people. This was followed by a cut in public social expenditure via reductions in spending on education, healthcare and social security, and via the privatisation of state-held pensions assets. Finally, the import duties were slashed, to the benefit of overseas monopoly corporations, allowing foreign goods to flood Argentina’s internal market. The consequent destruction of Argentinean industry, as initiated by the military junta, was now complete. To sustain these policies, the government set a one-to-one exchange rate between the US dollar and the local currency (known as the convertibility law), allowing foreign investors to exchange dollars for pesos, invest the pesos at an interest rate higher than the global IRR (internal rate of return) and then, months later, convert the pesos back to dollars. This operation, known as carry-trade, favoured big investors from around the world to the further detriment of the country’s finances, and was supported by the IMF, which continued lending money to Argentina. In the final years of the Menem government, the country’s economy deteriorated rapidly, poverty and inflation increased, and the country fell into a deep recession in 1998. Corruption was rampant, and anti-government resistance through the first organised cacerolazos (people making noise by banging pots or pans to protest) was on the rise. The IMF had done its job well. During this period, Argentina’s external debt grew to 133 percent of GDP, from $65bn in 1989 to $152bn ten years later. The second neoliberal experiment was reaching its end. Elections and the 2001 collapse The next government arrived promising to resolve the economic crises and fight corruption. Under the direction of the IMF, however, it continued to apply all the same policies that had failed the country before. In August 2001, as foreign deposits were leaving the country, Argentina was unable to pay the interest on its debt and requested an extension of the arrangement. IMF managing director Horst Köhler demanded the substitution of the local currency by the US dollar, and while the government hesitated, the IMF withdrew support. As the economy plummeted, money withdrawals increased, and the government decided to freeze all bank deposits (a measure known as the corralito). Popular protest increased and, incapable of resolving the crisis, the government announced a state of siege. During the ensuing December riots, 36 people were killed by police in the streets. President Fernando de la Rua (1989-2001) resigned on 20 December, and the crisis-hit country had five presidents during the two weeks that followed. Under the slogan “All of them must go!” (Que se vayan todos!), millions of people participated in neighbourhood assemblies, occupying unused land and implementing workers’ self-management in hundreds of factories. In the end, Argentina defaulted on its public debt (at that time $152bn), abandoned the fixed exchange rate by devaluing the peso (40 percent in January to around 300 percent at the end of the first semester of 2002), with the result that production collapsed and high levels of unemployment and poverty become the norm. IMF out of Argentina After the 2001 default, the new government of Nestor Kirchner (2003-07) developed a strategy for undermining the neoliberal agenda that had been responsible for the country’s economic collapse. His government worked to eliminate the permanent interference, recommendations and pressure from the IMF. In 2005, to the dismay of the financial centres, the President Hugo Chávez strengthened Venezuela’s relationship with Argentina. The Bolivarian government bought $2.4bn of Argentina’s debt, providing a welcome boost to the central bank reserves and helping the country to break its dependency on the IMF for debt refinancing. By repaying in full the $9.81bn owed to the IMF, Argentina gained financial independence from the institution’s endless negotiations and recommendations, all of which were unfailingly unfavourable in social and economic terms to Argenina’s people. The repayment followed a similar move by President Lula da Silva of Brazil, whose Workers party government had paid off its IMF debt in full two days earlier. For the first time, Latin America’s two largest economies were in a position to develop social policies that would improve the life of their people. As President Kirchner pointed out: “With this payment, we bury an ignominious past of eternal, infinite indebtedness.” The volume of the inherited external debt didn’t change with the payment to the IMF, but it did allow the government to pursue more independent policies. During the 12-year Kirchner period (Nestor Kirchner’s presidency [2003-07] was followed by two terms of office for his wife Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner [2007-11 and 2011-15]), Argentina implemented economic measures outside the neoliberal toolbox and built a political consensus through a discourse of social justice, economic independence and national autonomy. The economy improved, with GDP up by 62 percent and the value of exports by 81 percent. Unemployment and poverty were significantly reduced, and the government renationalised some of the key sectors that had been privatised during the neoliberal years, the most relevant being Argentina’s national oil company (YPF). The Kirchner government also restructured 93 percent of the country’s foreign debt, on it had defaulted in 2001. A small group of ‘vulture funds’ had acquired credit default swaps (CDS) against Argentinean bonds and $1.3bn of the bonds’ total value for cents, and they pursued the country via various courts in an unceasing quest for full payment. Much to the imperialists’ chagrin, the Kirchner governments never gave in to the vulture funds’ rapacity. Return of the IMF In 2015, the Peronist movement went to the elections divided into different factions, and the election was won by Mauricio Macri (2015-19) supported by a right-wing neoliberal coalition. A third neoliberal experiment was begun in Argentina. During the first 60 days of his government, President Macri paid off the vulture funds, reversed most of the social policies implemented during the Kirchner period, and reintroduced the carry-trade policies that had failed the country in the past – all to the benefit of international finance capital. To fund this massive transfer of wealth, the government increased its external debt once more, from $153bn at the end of 2014 to $280bn in 2019 – an increase of 83 percent in only four years! In June 2018, the Macri government asked the IMF for help, reaching an agreement on a 36-month stand-by arrangement (SBA) amounting to US$50bn (equivalent to about 1,110 percent of Argentina’s quota in the IMF), what has become known as the biggest loan ever in the history of the IMF. IMF managing director Christine Lagarde congratulated the Argentine authorities on reaching this agreement, stating: “The plan owned and designed by the Argentine government is aimed at strengthening the economy for the benefit of all Argentines.” The speed with which the agreement was reached led many to speculate that the intervention of US president Donald Trump in support of the loan was aimed at helping Macri to win the upcoming 2019 elections, giving him some leeway to make investments in social infrastructure. Nothing was further from reality, however: none of the promised schools, hospitals or roads were ever built. The money disappeared in capital flight, in paying dividends to overseas corporations, and in boosting the profit margins of financial institutions. As even the IMF’s own ex-post facto evaluation report admitted: “The programme did not deliver on its objectives … mounting redemptions, along with capital flight by residents, put considerable pressure on the exchange rate.” The result was that “the exchange rate continued to depreciate, increasing inflation and the peso value of public debt, weakening real incomes, especially of the poor”. In 2019, the Peronist ‘Frente de Todos’ (Alberto Fernandez and Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner) coalition won the elections for the period 2019-23, and millions hoped for the reversal of Macri’s policies. Sadly, it was not to be. Failure of the Fernandez government Right at the outset, the new government committed a cardinal sin. Instead of repudiating Macri’s IMF agreement, it accepted this vast inherited debt. The ideological limitations of Peronism were clearly revealed, and became a major obstacle to country’s development and to the welfare of millions of Argentinean people. Accepting the IMF agreement, and without any investigation into how this vast sum had been used, the government accepted IMF monitoring missions and found itself forced to limit its plans to implement progressive macroeconomic policies, conduct an independent foreign policy and invest in social services. Recognition of the IMF debt put the government into a trap, as had happened so many times in the past, and Argentine once again became a slave to impossible repayment commitments. The clock for the next economic crisis was ticking again. According to the government, the main causes of the economic debacle were the three consecutive years of drought that affected agricultural production, the mandatory lockdown and social distancing measures for the Covid pandemic, and to a lesser extent the war in Europe. But government and bourgeois politicians of all stripes failed to acknowledge the core of the problem: the IMF and the external debt that had been taken on by the previous government. Neoliberal policies return to Argentina with a vengeance With the victory of Javier Milei (2023), Argentina is returning once again to the bad old days, beginning its fourth neoliberal experiment. During the first days of the Milei government, the local currency was devaluated by 100 percent, public investment in infrastructure was suspended, barriers to the import of goods and services were removed with no consideration to the impact on jobs, energy prices were raised, subsidies for the poorest were reduced, and thousands of public employees were made redundant. At the same time, a complete alliance was declared with the USA, and now Israel, the country’s planned entry into the Brics group was cancelled, and a vociferous discourse was mounted against every progressive government in the region. The IMF was delighted. As director of communications Julie Kozack stated in December 2023: “IMF staff welcome the measures announced earlier today by Argentina’s new economy minister Luis Caputo. These bold initial actions aim to significantly improve public finances in a manner that protects the most vulnerable in society and strengthens the foreign exchange regime. Their decisive implementation will help stabilise the economy and set the basis for more sustainable and private sector-led growth.” In reality, of course, these measures are resulting in mass impoverishment, as reported by the Social Debt Observatory of the UCA (Catholic University of Argentina), which has declared poverty to be at a 20-year high (57.4 percent). This means that 27 million people are now considered poor in Argentina, while extreme poverty is affecting 15 percent of the population. Through a 664-clause bill, President Milei is pushing for further reforms that will destroy the existing social and economic structure of the country in favour of landowners, international corporations and finance capital. The bill will erase worker’s rights that have taken decades to achieve, while also curtailing the right to protest – with penalties of up to six years in prison for participants and organisers of demonstrations. By declaring a state of emergency, Milei is demanding absolute power to govern without the involvement of Congress, following in the steps of Adolf Hitler, who in 1933 pushed the Nazis’ Enabling Act through the Reichstag, granting himself absolute power to make and enforce laws without further parliamentary involvement. Right-wing backbenchers support the bill, while other sections of Argentina’s bourgeois political parties are testing the waters, sometimes mildly confronting the bill or requesting minor changes. Although the majority of backbenchers for UxP (Union por la Patria) are opposed to the bill, changing sides is not an unknown feature of bourgeois political life. Unable to trust backbenchers, Argentina’s main CGT (General Confederation of Workers) trade union has appealed successfully to the National Labour Court, challenging the constitutionality of the labour legislation contained in the proposed law. Since President Milei is refusing to accept any change to the proposed bill, even his supporters are rethinking their position in each of the bill’s clauses. In the latest developments, after some defeats the bill was sent back for further study, constituting a temporary defeat for the government. But this is a war against the people and there is no place or time for complacency. Without a clear political direction, the masses of Argentina are marching again, as in the economic crisis of 2001, to defend their basic rights. Within two months of the installation of a new government, cacerolazos and demonstrations had become the new normality. Those progressive forces who are debating whether or not the time is ripe to confront the government, would do well to remember the apt observation of Juan Perón: “People will march with their leaders at the head or with the heads of the leaders.” |
2024.05.28 05:26 YH_Queen_Clement Admissible Testimonials of State of Loc Nation Citizens
Admissible Testimonials of State of Loc Nation Citizens Victim Impact Statements Cc: Office of Victim and Survivor Rights and Services One of the rights guaranteed under the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution is the right of a suspect to confront witnesses against him or her. The Crime Victims' Rights Act (CVRA), 18 U.S.C. § 3771, is part of the United States Justice for All Act of 2004, Pub. L. No. 108-405, 118 Stat. 2260 (effective Oct. 30, 2004). • The right to full and timely restitution as provided in law. • The right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay. Based on the evidence presented regarding Captain Willie Lynch Story and Colonel Charles Lynch law, it's evident that generational damage has resulted from broken homes, domestic violence, unbalanced opportunities in education, unfair targeting by authorities, and systemic oppressions. Injustice 1. Martin Luther King Jr. once wrote, "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly." (Letter from Birmingham Jail, 1963). 2. Nelson Mandela famously said, "I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die." (Rivonia Trial Speech, 1964). 3. Harriet Tubman's words resonate: "I had reasoned this out in my mind; there was one of two things I had a right to, liberty or death; if I could not have one, I would have the other; for no man should take me alive; I should fight for my liberty as long as my strength lasted, and when the time came for me to go, the Lord would let them take me." (Interview with Sarah Bradford, 1865). Children of Generational Kidnapping During the Illegal Transatlantic Slave Trade 1. Frederick Douglass boldly stated, "I appear before you this evening as a thief and a robber. I stole this head, these limbs, this body from my master and ran off with them." (Speech at the American Anti-Slavery Society, 1848). 2. Olaudah Equiano vividly described the horrors of slavery: "The shrieks of the women, and the groans of the dying, rendered the whole a scene of horror almost inconceivable." (The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, 1789). 3. Sojourner Truth's powerful words echo through time: "I have borne thirteen children, and seen most all sold off to slavery, and when I cried out with my mother’s grief, none but Jesus heard me! And ain’t I a woman?" (Ain't I a Woman? Speech, 1851). Racism 1. James Baldwin's poignant reflection encapsulates the Black experience: "To be a Negro in this country and to be relatively conscious is to be in a rage almost all the time." (Notes of a Native Son, 1955). 2. Malcolm X asserted the rights of African Americans: "We declare our right on this earth...to be a human being, to be respected as a human being, to be given the rights of a human being in this society, on this earth, in this day, which we intend to bring into existence by any means necessary." (Speech at the Founding Rally of the Organization of Afro-American Unity, 1964). 3. Rosa Parks expressed her desire for freedom: "I would like to be remembered as a person who wanted to be free... so other people would also be free." (Interview with Rosa Parks, 1995). Identifying current victims of injustice, slavery, and racism can be complex due to the ongoing and evolving nature of these issues. However, here are some examples of groups and individuals who have been identified as victims in recent times: Injustice 1. Uyghur Muslims in China: The Uyghur ethnic minority in the Xinjiang region of China faces mass internment, forced labor, and other severe human rights abuses. The Chinese government has been accused of committing cultural genocide against the Uyghurs. 2. Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar: The Rohingya people have faced brutal military crackdowns, leading to widespread displacement, with many fleeing to Bangladesh and other countries. The United Nations has described the actions against them as a textbook example of ethnic cleansing. Children of Generational Kidnapping During the Illegal Transatlantic Slave Trade 1. Modern-Day Slavery in Various Countries: Human Trafficking Victims, particularly women and children, are trafficked globally for purposes of forced labor, sexual exploitation, and other forms of modern-day slavery. Countries like India, Bangladesh, and Nigeria have high incidences of human trafficking. 2. Qatar’s Migrant Workers: Migrant workers in Qatar, many from South Asia, have faced exploitative labor conditions while working on infrastructure projects, including those related to the FIFA World Cup. Reports include cases of passport confiscation, non-payment of wages, and unsafe working conditions. Racism 1. African Americans in the United States: African Americans continue to face systemic racism in various aspects of life, including criminal justice, employment, housing, and healthcare. The Black Lives Matter movement has highlighted ongoing police brutality and racial disparities in the justice system. 2. Indigenous Peoples in Various Countries: Indigenous communities worldwide, including in the United States, Canada, Australia, and Brazil, face ongoing discrimination, land dispossession, and marginalization. They often suffer from poorer health outcomes, lower educational attainment, and higher rates of poverty compared to non-Indigenous populations. 3. Romani People in Europe: The Romani people, also known as Roma, face widespread discrimination and social exclusion across Europe. They often live in segregated communities and have limited access to education, employment, and healthcare. Story Corp A nonprofit organization that collects and shares stories from diverse communities: Search the collection of conversations from nearly 700,000 participants, the largest single collection of human voices ever gathered. “We Knew We Were the Best.” Reflections from the First Black Marines of Montford Point - StoryCorps Link: StoryCorps - Black Marines Link: StoryCorps - Racism Stories (84 stories on this link) Documentaries on Racism 1. "13th" (2016) - Directed by Ava DuVernay, this documentary examines the intersection of race, justice, and mass incarceration in the United States. 2. "I Am Not Your Negro" (2016) - Directed by Raoul Peck, this documentary is based on James Baldwin's unfinished manuscript "Remember This House." It explores the history of racism in the United States through Baldwin's reminiscences of civil rights leaders Medgar Evers, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King Jr. 3. "The Central Park Five" (2012) - Directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon, this film tells the story of five Black and Latino teenagers who were wrongfully convicted of raping a white woman in Central Park in 1989. It highlights issues of racial profiling and 4. "Get Out" (2017) - Directed by Jordan Peele, this horror film uses suspense and satire to address issues of racism and exploitation experienced by African Americans. 5. "The Color Purple" (1985) - Directed by Steven Spielberg and based on the novel by Alice Walker, this film depicts the life and struggles of an African American woman in the early 20th- century South. 6. "Mississippi Burning" (1988) - Directed by Alan Parker, this film is based on the true story of the FBI investigation into the murders of three civil rights workers in Mississippi in 1964. 7. "American History X" (1998) - Directed by Tony Kaye, this film examines the life of a former neo-Nazi who tries to prevent his younger brother from following the same path of racism and violence. 8. "The Help" (2011) - Directed by Tate Taylor, this film explores the lives of African American maids working in white households in Jackson, Mississippi, during the Civil Rights Movement. 9. "To Kill a Mockingbird" (1962) - Directed by Robert Mulligan and based on Harper Lee's novel, this film tells the story of a lawyer in the Depression-era South who defends a Black man falsely accused of raping a white woman. 10. "Fruitvale Station" (2013) - Directed by Ryan Coogler, this film is based on the true story of Oscar Grant, a young Black man who was shot by a police officer at the Fruitvale BART Station in Oakland, California. Rev Dr. Christina Clement's Personal Story Rev Dr. Christina Clement's personal journey epitomizes the enduring struggle against systemic oppression. Married high school sweetheart which lead to broken home marred by abusive relationships, she experienced firsthand the consequences of societal neglect and racial discrimination. Despite her resilience, Rev Dr. Clement faced numerous obstacles, from inadequate educational opportunities to the prevalence of crime and violence in her neighborhood. Her name, Christina, was chosen by her mother as a means of circumventing racial bias and discrimination in employment. This poignant decision reflects the pervasive nature of racism and its impact on individuals' opportunities and livelihoods. Even in the face of adversity, Rev Dr. Clement persevered, advocating for justice and equality in her community. Legal Context: Motion of Default Judgment The time frame for a Motion of Default Judgment to be signed and recognized varies depending on the specific circumstances of the case and applicable legal procedures. However, the delay in addressing such motions can serve as further evidence of systemic oppression within the legal system. Despite the clear merits of the case and the rights afforded to victims under the law, bureaucratic hurdles and institutional biases may impede the timely resolution of legal proceedings, perpetuating the cycle of injustice. By amplifying the voices of individuals like Rev Dr. Christina Clement and acknowledging the systemic barriers they face, we affirm our commitment to combating racial discrimination and ensuring equal access to justice for all. There are thousands of victim statements through poetry, court records, song, movies, etc. The pervasive impact of historical injustices continues to haunt our present and jeopardize the future of generations to come. From the enduring legacy of systemic racism to the devastating effects of substance abuse, such as the introduction of fentanyl to our youth, the toll on our society is immeasurable. Considering these challenges, it is imperative to embark on a path of comprehensive restitution and repair. The proposed remedies outlined in both Volume 2 - International Territory and Volume 3 - National Territory of Revealed the Kingdom of Locs Nazirite Vow continues, targeting a population of 1.4 trillion and 4.2 million respectively, are vital steps toward addressing the deep-rooted wounds inflicted upon our communities. Central to this endeavor is the recognition of the State of Loc Nation as a sovereign state country, entrusted with the governance of over 440 electors. Under this framework, the administration, led by President Rev Dr. Christina Clement, is poised to enact transformative change that aligns with the aspirations and needs of its citizens. Crucially, this transformative agenda necessitates a comprehensive overhaul of our existing constitutional framework. By adapting our laws and institutions to better serve the interests of the people of Loc Nation, we can lay the foundation for a more just, equitable, and prosperous society. As we embark on this journey of healing and renewal, let us remain steadfast in our commitment to justice, equality, and the well-being of all members of our community. Together, we can build a brighter future for Loc Nation and pave the way for a more inclusive and harmonious world.
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