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Ten Myths on US Elections 2024 Debunked

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The US Elections 2024 is at the doorstep and when you read this, its likely that voting would have been completed. Here are a few floating myths and their Mythbusters on this election, past elections, the current administration and the two candidates. Journal of Knowledge has taken time to dismiss those and present you with the facts.  1. The 2020 US Election was stolen through Widespread voter fraud.  There is no evidence of widespread vote fraud presented anywhere. Trump and his party members even though they claimed rigging, stealing and voter fraud; didn't even get a single court case in their favour which indicates the same. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) called the 2020 election “the most secure in American history”.  2. Trump is connected to Project 2025.  Project 2025 has been the most talked about policy topic. Democrats have claimed that Trump is directly involved in the same. Project 2025 has been created by the Heritage Foundation which has

News Capsule for the Month of October 2024

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Following are the top news for the month.   If you wish to follow and get notifications of future articles, you can sign up using the email on the left sidebar.  Article of the month Kerala  Bike Taxis to be in Legal Status on New Motor Vehicles Act.  K Surendran calls for an investigation of women's entry to Sabarimala.  P V Anwar held talks with DMK and agreed to associate with the party.  Kochi NH Action Council demands Clarity on Land Acquisition.  GCDA launches tender on public toilets.  Kerala ADGP Ajith Kumar was removed before the assembly session. Kochi might lose its only double-decker bus soon as it's being sent to Trivandrum.  Kerala seeks more central aid for Wayanad.  R Sreelekha, former Kerala DGP joins BJP in the presence of state leaders.  RSS Demands defamatory charges against remarks in the Assembly.  Thripunithra Municipality unveils friendly initiatives.  Actor Bala arrested over complaints by former wife.  Dates were declared for Palakkad, Chelakkara, and

Deciphering US Elections 2024- A Podcast

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Greetings to all listeners and readers!! The US Presidential election for this year is finally here. We at the Journal of Knowledge's series covering A to Z what you should know and stay aware of in a capsule format about the US elections. Just three weeks left for the election of the world's most powerful individual. Currently, we are making this episode covering the parties, issues, candidates and content from the ground.  Read our article-based coverage of the US election.  Our Newscapsule Article of the Month  About The Guest Sreyas Sinha  is a journalist based in New York, he runs Fifty50 , a digital media start-up making comedy news videos for Gen-Z. He also runs Samosa Capital , a newsletter focused on Indian macroeconomics and finance.  Roshan Antony is an Electronics Engineering Graduate currently working as Automobile Software Engineer at Bosch. He is a keen Geopolitical watcher focusing on North America and Europe. He analyses the impact of US and EU Politics on the

How do US Presidential Elections take place? A Peek at Donald Trump vs Kamala Harris in 2024

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With less than a month left for the most awaited election around the World- The American Elections 2024. The US is considered as the world’s oldest democracy and the US President is seen as the most powerful position in the world. Let us look into the entire system of US elections and how they are conducted. Dates, Days and Months American elections are more than a year-long process. For many people, election day is mentioned as the day of voting but for others, it’s the day when a new President takes charge and much more. For enthusiasts, it’s the year-long process of selection of candidates till a new President takes the oath that keeps them hooked. As per the American Constitution, the first Tuesday is decided as the date of election. But given that the idea of elections has changed for circumstances, there are different dates for different types of voting as well. Rules of the election Unlike other countries where it’s usually the Election Commission that sets the rules, it

News Capsule for the Month of September 2024

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Following are the top news for the month.   If you wish to follow and get notifications of future articles, you can sign up using the email on the left sidebar.  Article of the month Kerala  P V Anwar MLA explodes many allegations against the state police.  Kochi Metro Phase-II works begin with alternate arrangements for traffic.  Hema Committee report released after court's intervention.   A wave of MeToo allegations hit film stars including Nivin Pauly and Siddique. Siddique applies for anticipatory bail in SC.  Wayanad is looking to revive the region mainly through tourism.  Youth Congress march to Kerala Secretariat demanding CM's resignation turns violent. Banana leaves for Onasadya: Rs 4 crores flow to Tamil Nadu for a 10-day Onam Festival. Opposition protests against Kochi Mayor's inaction on Dengue Spread.  Nipah Virus was confirmed in Malappuram following the Youngster's death. Kerala sees two M-Pox cases.  Actor Mukesh is interrogated by SIR for assault allega