IOC should allow athletes to protest at Olympics
The piece argues protests by Olympic athletes should be allowed and criticizes the IOC for punishing political demonstrations. It cites Smith and Carlos, Rapinoe, LeBron James, and past actions, noting the gesture sparked civil rights momentum and urging the IOC to embrace freedom of expression as part of the Olympic spirit.
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John Carlos
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Mexico City
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Harry Edwards
Olympic Project For
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South Africa
U.S. Olympic Committee
Muhammad Ali
Jackie Robinson
Bill Russell
Colin Kaepernick
Blinken Eyes Long View On China Policy And Global Role
In a 45 minute call Blinken argues the United States must engage China from strength while preserving ties with allies and enforcing rules. He notes decoupling is unlikely, cites Zhou Enlai’s too soon to say, and warns against complacent passivity amid China’s coercion and Uyghur abuses. He recalls past diplomacy and stresses patience without sacrificing decisive action.
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Daniel Patrick Moynihan
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Zhou
Paris
Joe Biden
Beijing
Brazil
India
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Biden
Iran
Pakistan
Tehran
Vladimir Putin
Alexei Navalny
Moynihan
Cheney faces pressure as Republicans question leadership
Bloomberg Opinion notes Republican leaders consider Cheney misaligned after she publicly challenged Trump’s claims about the 2020 election and Jan 6. Some favor Elise Stefanik as successor while others warn the anti Trump faction has limited power and weak options ahead of primaries.
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Wyoming
House
Joe Biden
Donald Trump
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U.S
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Texas
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Elise Stefanik
New York
Adam Kinzinger
Illinois
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