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Some of the world's best people (objectively speaking) read the @gzeromedia newsletter. Sign up and join a distinguished group: https://t.co/hNyv4EdNvQ — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @gzeromedia: Lacking an internet connection is an intersectional issue: In the world’s 46 least-developed countries, 4 out of 5 are con… — PolitiTweet.org

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Venezuela's government-backed digital currency launched today - a change meant to make cash transactions & accounting simpler. #GraphicTruth @gzeromedia https://t.co/uBMOFxFbai — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @gzeromedia: Should social media platforms be allowed to ban some types of speech? Live Wed 10/13, we'll discuss how to defend democrac… — PolitiTweet.org

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For more than 70 years, Europe has relied on the US for its defense. Is it time for Europe to have military capabilities without NATO? @gzeromedia's Willis Sparks explains: https://t.co/H7b0GgjCIn — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @gzeromedia: Progressive Democrats in US Congress see the infrastructure bill as leverage for a much larger social spending package. De… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @gzeromedia: As the US & EU advance tech governance talks, watch for developments on: - trade rules on sharing information - semiconduc… — PolitiTweet.org

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Libya, mired in a decade-long civil war, is set to hold elections for a new president & parliament later this year. Western powers can't agree on whether the elections should go ahead, or if the results will be credible. #WhatWeAreWatching @gzeromedia https://t.co/NeJlYTRzIg — PolitiTweet.org

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Ecuador declared a nationwide state of emergency after 116 inmates were killed in a prison gang war. Prison violence is a massive problem in Ecuador - especially while Mexican drug cartels become more influential. #HardNumbers @gzeromedia https://t.co/GXzczH6rFc — PolitiTweet.org

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China's most populous province, the economic powerhouse of Guangdong, has roughly the same population size as Ethiopia. #GraphicTruth @gzeromedia https://t.co/BfdMql9vE0 — PolitiTweet.org

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“Public health measures and vaccinations are the best way to reduce the emergence of new strains,” @WHO’s Dr. Michael Ryan said on @gzeromedia's #GlobalStage. Watch the replay: https://t.co/qcDq7JPhYW https://t.co/BF9l1Hq66Y — PolitiTweet.org

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Hispanics make up 19% of the US population today, and they hold less than one-tenth of seats in Congress. @gzeromedia #GraphicTruth https://t.co/rlzUdiIUhc — PolitiTweet.org

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The threat from Iran goes well beyond the nuclear deal, journalist @wrightr tells #GZEROWorld. "This is a regime that is going to be much harder line," and has "the largest [ballistic] missile arsenal in the Middle East." New from @gzeromedia: https://t.co/wbmggBeNGl https://t.co/BscLWVMWi6 — PolitiTweet.org

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Emmanuel #Macron. Mario Draghi. The next German chancellor. Brussels. Who will succeed #Merkel as Europe's leader? https://t.co/dntkyJuT7T — PolitiTweet.org

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Biggest lesson learned from the pandemic so far? Invest in tech-driven science as insurance against future crises, economic historian @adam_tooze tells #GZEROWorld. @gzeromedia https://t.co/jUvylBvDwC https://t.co/jjJEYieinY — PolitiTweet.org

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China's economic ambitions are often viewed through projects like its Belt and Road Initiative. Social engineering activities at home are a crucial part of its grand economic plans too. @gzeromedia's @gsdebinski explains: https://t.co/ldORTWNFVW — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @gzeromedia: A new era is beginning in German politics. Not only will Angela Merkel step away after 16 years, but there will be a three… — PolitiTweet.org

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Proving once again, Joe Manchin is the most fashion forward of US Senators. https://t.co/hbwOQUMyTQ — PolitiTweet.org

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% of US adults who favor the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill passed by the Senate last month: GOP 25% Dem 74% Total 51% % who favor a proposed $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill: GOP 17% Dem 75% Total 49% -Pew — PolitiTweet.org

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North Korea has announced the successful test of a hypersonic weapon. It's unclear how developed the Hwasong-8 missile actually is - but this is the third missile test North Korea has conducted in the last month. #WhatWeAreWatching @gzeromedia https://t.co/3ZvdlXZmHK — PolitiTweet.org

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Putin (who recently left a precautionary quarantine) boasted of his COVID antibody level of "15 or 16" in a meeting w/Turkish President Erdogan. Erdogan wasn't impressed: "It's very low ... mine, for example, is above 1,000." #HardNumbers @gzeromedia https://t.co/IeP4aBf4ob — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @gzeromedia: “We should be thinking about how to make internet accessible, rather than free,” says @EurasiaGroup’s @AmakaAnku. “It has… — PolitiTweet.org

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15% of the global grain trade (and just 1% of oil) passes through the Panama Canal. @gzeromedia #GraphicTruth https://t.co/y7tch6YZpe — PolitiTweet.org

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Tunisian President Saied has named Najla Bouden Romdhan as Tunisia's first female PM. He's also been concentrating power over the past couple months. #GraphicTruth @gzeromedia https://t.co/umzC8qS3ub — PolitiTweet.org

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Gulf countries have been betting on sports to raise their profiles & improve their images. Qatar has the money to do just that. Is the bet paying off? @EurasiaGroup's Sofia Meranto explains. @gzeromedia #Viewpoint https://t.co/ozl0x8MODg — PolitiTweet.org

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.@IMFNews and @USCBO project that the US economy will grow by around 7% in 2021. Consumer debt and unemployment rates are down. Still, our economy may not be in the black quite yet. @gzeromedia #GZEROWorld https://t.co/jUvylBvDwC https://t.co/Klce6Q5gTM — PolitiTweet.org

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% who approve of Biden, from: Germany 69% India 62% France 60% (feels high) Canada 58% S Korea 57% Japan 55% Brazil 54% UK 45% (even after AUKUS, seems churlish) Turkey 27% Russia 21% -YouGov — PolitiTweet.org

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Major economies are already struggling with high inflation. Soaring energy prices (especially for natural gas) will add to those pressures. @gzeromedia's @SaoSasha: watch for real political consequences as winter approaches. https://t.co/VKOUz814PD — PolitiTweet.org

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CNBC Squawk pretending—for the second time—that Ireland uses the pound sterling (first was Joe a few years ago, got a fair bit of coverage). If this is deadpan humor making fun of themselves, I’m impressed. — PolitiTweet.org

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How real is the current inflation risk? "We shouldn't exaggerate our fears," economic historian @adam_tooze tells #GZEROWorld. "The bounce back in prices is real ... but most people agree that these are transient effects." @gzeromedia https://t.co/jUvylBNeoa https://t.co/fwg9uxfM2V — PolitiTweet.org