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The evolution of Lincoln’s immigration ideals: A historian assesses his legacy Slavery Abolition

The evolution of Lincoln’s immigration ideals: A historian assesses his legacy

Abraham Lincoln faced a nation divided, and not just by the Civil War.  A national battle over immigration had already raged for decades as millions of Europeans arrived. The Republican president might be best known for his emancipation mission, but he also saw immigration as key to keeping the country…
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April 13, 2026
Provincial nominees receive invitations to apply for permanent residence Refugees

Provincial nominees receive invitations to apply for permanent residence

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 324 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score…
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April 13, 2026
US government agrees to return rainbow pride flag to New York’s Stonewall Monument New York City

US government agrees to return rainbow pride flag to New York’s Stonewall Monument

NEW YORK – The Trump administration has agreed to restore a large rainbow Pride flag to New York’s Stonewall National Monument, reversing its decision to remove the symbol from the birthplace of the modern gay rights movement, a court filing said on April 13. The reversal is a rare retreat…
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April 13, 2026
Syrian Interior Ministry thwarts terror attack on religious leader in Damascus, Israeli media claim Jewish rabbi targeted Syria

Syrian Interior Ministry thwarts terror attack on religious leader in Damascus, Israeli media claim Jewish rabbi targeted

The Syrian Interior Ministry announced on Saturday that a terror attack in the Damascus area had been thwarted.  According to the ministry, the country’s Counter-Terrorism Administration, working with the internal security command in Damascus, identified and thwarted the attempted terror attack.  Special units identified a woman who was a member…
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April 13, 2026
Viktor Orbán’s election loss shows the limits of his propaganda machine Propaganda

Viktor Orbán’s election loss shows the limits of his propaganda machine

Hungarian voters have overwhelmingly rejected the 16-year rule of authoritarian strongman Viktor Orbán, electing his one-time political ally, Péter Magyar, to replace him. Magyar’s Tisza party has secured a two-thirds majority in parliament and therefore a supermajority. This will allow the new government to roll back some of the illiberal…
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April 13, 2026