Last week, voter enrolment for the 2019 local government elections closed in New Zealand and concerns about low voter turnout resurfaced. During a panel discussion run by Auckland Council, the idea was raised to pay people to vote to encourage participation. The concerns about low voter turnout are well-founded. Voting rates in local government elections […]
Amid the ongoing Brexit stalemate, the Home Office is pushing ahead with its plan for EU citizens living in the UK to register for a new ‘settled status’. It has launched a new nation wide marketing campaign to encourage them to apply for the EU Settlement Scheme before its full roll-out on March 30. All […]
Bradley Blakeman, once a deputy assistant to former President George W. Bush (43), in an op-ed Sunday suggest “MAGA bonds,” named after President Trump’s “Make America Great Again” campaign slogan to finance the rebuilding of America’s infrastructure. “Bonds are a great investment, and they often provide a patriotic and needed purpose,” Mr. Blakeman wrote. “In […]
President Trump, “I will order an end to birthright citizenship.” President Trump, “The birthright citizenship, the anchor baby, birthright citizenship, it’s over, not going to happen.” President Donald Trump is intensifying his hard-line immigration stance heading into the midterm Congressional elections He declared that he wants to order an end to the “ridiculous” constitutional right to citizenship […]
ICE is Key for National Security Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Ron Vitiello defended ICE Thursday from critics calling to eliminate it or to prosecute its agents, saying the federal organization is vital for the nation’s security. “The men and women of ICE get up every day and go out to protect their communities,” Director […]
Citizens of the World Have More Than 1 Passport Citizens of the world opt for more than 1 passport, as they look for security and peace of mind in a troubled world. Wealthy buyers “are looking for security” said the Chairman of Henley & Partners, which provides citizenship advice and publishes rankings such as the Quality […]
DOJ Lawsuit Against California Will Protect United States Wednesday, Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA) applauded the Department of Justice for filing a lawsuit against the State of California, calling it a “great move” that will help defend the United States. “Ultimately, our federal officers have an obligation to defend our country from enemies, foreign and domestic,” […]
The Key Points in the Brexit Deal From the Irish border to the divorce bill, the deal struck Friday between Britain and the European Union covers the main terms of divorce. It also paves the way for the 2 sides to start negotiating on the Key points of their future relationship, such as trade. Below […]
FATCA is an Indiscriminate Violation of Privacy, Repeal It! “Transparency is when citizens monitor government. When government monitors citizens, that’s tyranny.” The CEO of 1 of the world’s largest independent financial services organizations has today launched an “urgent call to arms” for the Trump administration scrap the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, also known as FATCA. […]
President Trump’s Immigration Enforcement is a Priority A crackdown on illegal immigration under President Donald Trump is driving some illegal immigrants to stop stealing US taxpayers money, and opt out of the US Food Stamp program because they fear being found our and deported. People who are not legal residents of the US are not […]
President Donald Trump’s Speech to the Congress, to America The Full Text Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States, and Citizens of America: “Tonight, as we mark the conclusion of our celebration of Black History Month, we are reminded of our Nation’s path toward civil rights and […]
Political Revolution is Brewing in Europe by Geert Wilders, GATESTONE INSTITUTE The German authorities are dangerously underestimating the threat of Islam… They have betrayed their own citizens. Let no-one tell you that only the perpetrators of these crimes are to blame. The politicians, who welcomed Islam into their country, are guilty as well. And it […]
US Citizens Warned of Overseas Holiday Travel Risk The US State Department issued a travel alert late Monday for Europe, warning of US citizens of “heightened risk of terrorist attacks… particularly during the holiday season.” “US citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals, events, and outdoor markets. This Travel Alert expires on 20 February, the […]
American’s Can Now Travel to Cuba $AAL, $JBLU, $CCL For the 1st time in more than 50 years, a scheduled commercial flight from the United States landed in Cuba last week. JetBlue (NASDAQ:JBLU) flight 387 took off from Fort Lauderdale Airport at 9:45a Wednesday with 150 passengers aboard. The plane landed 51 mins later at the […]
The Real Barrier to Iran’s Economic Revival By now it has become clear that Iran’s expectations of an immediate economic revival following the nuclear deal were unrealistic. Tehran thought that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) would restore its severed links to the international financial system and to sources of foreign investment. Instead, the […]
Former US President Bill Clinton Crashed the Housing Market The way to trading and business riches is simple “Buy low, Sell high.” Donald Trump has been very good at buying low and selling high, and it helps account for his success in business. Last week the Democratic front-runner, Hillary Clinton painted that a crime. While […]
