Diane Abbott retracts tweet expressing that migrants who drowned off Italy have ‘indeed departed’

Diane Abbott has faced backlash for her now-deleted tweet that referred to migrants who drowned off Italy as having “indeed f—— off.” The independent MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington made this comment while sharing a news story about the Mediterranean disaster. Abbott’s tweet was in response to a statement made by Lee Anderson, …

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RFK Jr.’s Anti-Semitism: Unveiling the Most Shocking Aspect

It’s not surprising that Kennedy expressed an anti-Jewish conspiracy, but it’s astonishing how long it took. Illustration by The Atlantic. Source: Jamie McCarthy / Getty. July 16, 2023, 1:36 PM ET During a recent dinner event in Manhattan, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Democratic primary candidate, candidly shared his views on the coronavirus. He stated, …

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June 20, 2023 Edition: Letters to the Editor

The Issue: Mayor Adams’ Statement on Housing Migrants at Gracie Mansion Mayor Adams’ plan to accommodate illegal immigrants at Gracie Mansion did not come to fruition (“No roomies for Adams after all,” June 16). This outcome is not surprising. Adams dismisses this setback by stating, “Good generals lead from the front.” However, true generals achieve …

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