| Journals Political Newsletter for Wednesday April 22, 2026 ( 8 items ) |
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CAUGHT LYING: Eric Conroy's "Humble Origins" Story Falls Apart as Financial Disclosures Expose Up To Nearly $1 Million in Personal Assets
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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CAUGHT LYING: Eric Conroy's "Humble Origins" Story Falls Apart as Financial Disclosures Expose Up To Nearly $1 Million in Personal Assets
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Tiffin Ohio : "Conroy says he doesn't have much money. Federal filings show personal assets up to $966,000 and $287,500 in self-loans."
It didn't take long for Eric Conroy to get caught lying to Southwest Ohio.
New reporting from Tiffin Oh
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Center for European Policy Analysis Posts Commentary: Poland - Fast Becoming Europe's Defensive Linchpin
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on April 20, 2026, by Emir J. Phillips, associate professor of finance at Lincoln University:
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Poland: Fast Becoming Europe's Defensive Linchpin
With ports, roads and pipelines that keep Europe moving, Poland matters much more than realized.
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As tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have reminded the world, strategy is shaped not only by firepower and finance, but by chokepoints, corridors,
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Center for European Policy Analysis Posts Commentary: Russia Scents Iran War Opportunity in South Caucasus
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on April 21, 2026, by policy analyst Fuad Shahbazov:
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Russia Scents Iran War Opportunity in South Caucasus
As Azerbaijan and Armenia discuss trade cooperation, Russia is muscling in. Baku should beware of Moscow's charm offensive.
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On April 15, the Foreign Ministries of Azerbaijan and Russia issued a joint statement on the shooting down of Azerbaijani Airlines flight 8243 by Russian air def
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Lack of robust regulation and information about contaminated industrial sites in India poses public health risk demanding urgent reform, study claims
BRISTOL, England, April 21 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release:
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Lack of robust regulation and information about contaminated industrial sites in India poses public health risk demanding urgent reform, study claims
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The study, led by the University of Bristol, calls for the introduction of a more effective and joined-up policy framework, including stricter monitoring, to help manage polluted sites and make them safer.
Lead author environmental scientist Dr
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Presbyterian College celebrates scholarship, leadership at 2026 Honors Day Convocation
CLINTON, South Carolina, April 21 -- Presbyterian College posted the following news:
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Presbyterian College celebrates scholarship, leadership at 2026 Honors Day Convocation
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Hallie Cohen named Outstanding Senior; Dr. Austin Shull '11 earns Professor of the Year as campus celebrates research, discovery
Presbyterian College celebrated a year of academic achievement, research, and discovery April 9 during its annual Honors Day Convocation, the capstone to a day that also featured the Ho
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Skidmore College: Credible News, Credible Information - Recipe for Credibility in Your Love and Civic Life
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, April 22 -- Skidmore College issued the following news:
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Credible news, credible information: A recipe for credibility in your love and civic life
By Christopher Mann
Let's start with a hack to be seen as sexier, smarter, nicer, and more trustworthy: Your dating app profile should say you are interested in politics, but that you want to make informed decisions and don't like partisanship.
Unlike most dating advice, this advice is backed by rigorous behavior
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V&A censorship claim 'deeply worrying', says Index on Censorship
LONDON, England, April 21 [Category: Arts/Cultural] -- The Museums Association posted the following news:
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V&A censorship claim 'deeply worrying', says Index on Censorship
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Reports that the Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) censored a catalogue in response to demands from a Chinese printing company are "deeply worrying", according to the Index on Censorship.
The non-profit organisation, which defends freedom of speech and expression in the UK, has responded to a news story in the Guardi
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Why voting 'neither' could harm American democracy
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 21 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news:
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Why voting 'neither' could harm American democracy
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If you were to ask democracy scholars what they consider the greatest threat to American democracy, you might assume it is voters who support undemocratic practices or policies. But the real answer may surprise you: These voters are not the main problem.
According to a recent study from the University of Notre Dame, voters who are comfortable li
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