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Thank Alabama for the Coming Superbabies

Richard Hanania's Newsletter • 1975 implied HN points • 26 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Reproductive Rights Bioethics Conservatives
  1. The Alabama Supreme Court's ruling has made reproductive technology more widely acceptable, aligning with liberals' control of major institutions and the high level of political polarization.
  2. Conservative elites, who have often used reproductive technology, are now publicly supporting IVF, influencing the public narrative and response to the Alabama ruling.
  3. IVF and embryo selection are increasingly common, especially among educated populations, showcasing a societal shift towards embracing biotechnology for reproductive purposes.

Jen Gerson: The immigration consensus is collapsing

The Line • 3439 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Immigration Conservatives Nationalism Multiculturalism Identity
  1. The consensus on immigration in Canada is shifting due to economic stress, housing issues, and health-care system challenges.
  2. Polls show a significant portion of Canadians believe immigration levels are too high, leading to a cross-partisan consensus on the need for change.
  3. The conversation around immigration in Canada involves addressing the effects on national identity, culture, and the potential for generational economic inequality.
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Trump persuades British Tories to betray their country

Writing from London • 1179 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Security Conservatives Nationalism Extremism Geopolitics
  1. Donald Trump is seen as a threat to European security by some, especially due to his influence on Republicans' actions related to aid to Ukraine
  2. Some British Conservatives are prioritizing their hatred of progressives over national security concerns, leading to support for Trump
  3. There is concern that the right-wing betrayal and alignment with Trump may lead to consequences similar to the left's fate in the 1980s regarding national security

You're Not Overreacting

All in Her Head by Jessica Valenti • 4913 implied HN points • 01 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion rights Conservatives Community support
  1. Conservatives are attempting to limit people's ability to leave certain states for abortion care by creating anti-abortion ordinances.
  2. These ordinances, although not criminally enforceable, create fear and allow citizens to sue each other, affecting community trust.
  3. Republicans are gradually working to restrict individual women's travel for abortion care, requiring community support to enforce these laws.

Students for Life President Kristan Hawkins: "Rape prevents pregnancy"

All in Her Head by Jessica Valenti • 6151 implied HN points • 19 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion Anti-Abortion Movement Healthcare Women's Rights Conservatives
  1. Students for Life President Kristan Hawkins made a controversial statement that rape prevents pregnancy.
  2. The anti-abortion movement continues to hold outdated and ignorant beliefs.
  3. Conservative groups like Students for Life push to restrict abortion access and contraceptive use.

The Anti-Abortion Movement’s Language War

All in Her Head by Jessica Valenti • 5660 implied HN points • 29 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion Language Media Conservatives Journalism
  1. The anti-abortion movement is pressuring journalists to stop using the word 'ban' and replace it with terms like 'consensus' or 'standard'.
  2. Conservatives are trying to redefine the term 'ban' to make anti-abortion laws sound more acceptable and are pressuring media outlets to comply.
  3. It is crucial for pro-choice activists and lawmakers to monitor and call out any changes in language used by publications regarding anti-abortion legislation.

Reform UK enters Wellingborough byelection battle

NN Journal • 727 implied HN points • 04 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Election Political parties Candidates Conservatives
  1. Reform UK chose Ben Habib as candidate over Nigel Farage or Peter Bone for Wellingborough byelection
  2. Reform UK aims to contest every constituency in upcoming election as the party for the working class
  3. Labour, Conservative, Liberal Democrats, Green Party, and Britain First all preparing candidates for the Wellingborough byelection expected in February

Don't overthink poverty in the United States

Slow Boring • 5660 implied HN points • 14 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Poverty Conservatives Social programs
  1. The US welfare state programs are effective but not generous enough, which leads to high poverty rates.
  2. Official poverty measurements may not accurately reflect the impact of anti-poverty programs, resulting in a lack of recognition for progress made in poverty reduction.
  3. Conservative ideas about poverty often focus on high market wages as the solution, ignoring the realities of different vulnerable populations and the effectiveness of welfare programs.

Conservatives Follow People, Liberals Form Institutions

sebjenseb • 216 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conservatives Institutions Networks Political parties
  1. Conservatives tend to follow specific people, while liberals tend to create and rely on institutions.
  2. Right-wing movements often form networks based on individual leaders, while left-wing movements have institutions like newspapers and universities.
  3. Organizations that are not explicitly right-wing tend to become left-wing over time, according to Conquest's second law of politics.

Record Breakers

Comment is Freed • 56 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Polling Conservatives
  1. The recent by-elections have shown significant swings from Conservatives to Labour, with record-breaking numbers indicating a tough time for the Conservatives.
  2. The rise of the Reform party is impacting the Conservatives, pulling away voters who are dissatisfied with the government but hesitant to support traditional mainstream parties.
  3. Green Party votes are proving to be more resilient and less susceptible to being squeezed by other center-left parties, potentially affecting Labour in the long run.

The Rise of Reform

Comment is Freed • 56 implied HN points • 14 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Conservatives Political Impact
  1. Labour's lead over the Conservatives has remained steady at 20 points, with both parties experiencing a slight decrease in support.
  2. The Reform party has experienced a rise in popularity, moving from an average of 6% to 10%, posing a potential challenge to the Conservatives.
  3. The upcoming by-election in Wellingborough may provide insight into the Reform party's impact on politics and its potential growth in the future.

An Old, Old Story

Unpopular Front • 61 implied HN points • 29 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ideology Conservatives Fascism
  1. Internal conflict within the conservative movement is evident, such as between DeSantis and Trump supporters.
  2. Extreme right views find a platform for respectability in outlets like Chronicles and their writers.
  3. Fascist ideologies are subtly present in various names and groups within the contemporary Right.