ANC at a crossroads as South Africa goes to the polls | South Africa
It was meant to be a show of strength: The crowd of 83,000 ANC supporters showed South Africans that, despite the country’s many problems, the ruling party is confident of victory in Wednesday’s crucial election. Instead, as people streamed out of the three-quarters full hall before President Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech began, the Siyanqova (“Conquer”) rally […]
With Biden versus Trump, Catholic voters face a spiritual crossroads
In 2020 I wrote: Editorial He wrote an article for the National Catholic Reporter titled “Joe Biden’s Catholic Affair.” In it I quoted the words of Jesus. instructions To “love one another.” During President Donald Trump’s first term, he intentionally violated this commandment by stirring up political debate and exacerbating hatred. For example, after white […]
President Joe Biden’s red line on Rafah puts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a crossroads
President Biden’s red line against Israel’s large-scale military operation in Rafah leaves Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a crossroads: a major move to crush Hamas in its last stronghold in southern Gaza If this happens, it could create an unprecedented situation that could lead to a severance of relations with the United States. Any […]
Giancarlo Stanton was once Juan Soto — now at a Yankees crossroads
TAMPA — I’m old enough to remember when Giancarlo Stanton was Juan Soto. When he was imported to the Yankees in an offseason trade and teamed with Aaron Judge to outmaneuver opposing pitchers. Stanton was on his way to winning National League MVP honors and hitting 59 home runs. A return package to the Marlins […]
Lack of buzz around Genesis Invitational shows golf is at crossroads
PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. — A strange week. Then again, weirdness has become the norm at the Genesis Invitational in recent years. “Bizarre” is the right word to describe the current state of professional golf, with a huge rift between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf and a “framework agreement” that seems thinner than the current […]
Lobbying World: Schumer, Amazon alum to join Crossroads Strategies
Lucy Panza I am joining Strategy at a crossroads As Executive Vice President. Panza, a former adviser to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York, most recently spearheaded Amazon's outreach to Senate Democrats and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Tiber Creek Group welcomed Jan Beukelmann, he most recently served as chief of staff to Sen. […]
Newt Gingrich Explains Why US Is At ‘Crossroads’ Between ‘Civilization’ And ‘Collapse’
Former Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich warns Americans are at a “crossroads” between civilization and collapse, he said Wednesday, explaining what will be a key focus for voters in 2024. Mr. Gingrich appeared on “Hannity” to discuss the upcoming issues that voters will pay most attention to as they head to the polls in 2024. […]