The “Public Duty Costs Allowance,” which is available to all former prime ministers, isn’t a pension. Rather, it’s described by the British government as “reimbursement of incurred expenses for necessary office costs and secretarial costs arising from their special position in public life.” While people are struggling to pay the bills and keep the lights […]
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Iran’s 400 meters athlete Pirjahan qualifies for Olympics
July 1st, 2021 Awake Goy
TEHRAN – Iranian 400 meters Mahdi Pirjahan secured a spot at the 2020 Olympic Games. He secured his spot through ranking. Pirjahan became the fourth Iranian athlete to win a quota place in Tokyo. Discus thrower Ehsan Hadadi, Hassan Taftian and Farzaneh Fasihi (men’s women’s 100 meters) have already qualified for the Games. The men’s […]
Emory student gov. pledges ’emergency funds’ to help those ‘in pain’ over Trump chalking
March 24th, 2016 Awake Goy
Following the “unexpected chalking” which consisted of such phrases as, “Vote Trump 2016,” “Accept the Inevitable, Trump 2016,” and “Build the Wall,” about 40 students protested in front of the Emory Administration Building with signs saying “Stop Trump” and “Stop Hate.” “I’m supposed to feel comfortable and safe [here],” one student […]