Why Democratic Turnout Cratered — And Why It Won’t Be Easy to Fix
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Why Democratic Turnout Cratered — And Why It Won’t Be Easy to Fix

Politics tamfitronics In the days following Donald Trump’s 2024 election win, Democratic politicians, journalists, and pundits have been searching for potential explanations for Vice President Kamala Harris’ defeat. We have offered up some of our own. On Monday, Rolling Stone spoke with Michael Podhorzer, former longtime political director for the AFL-CIO, the nation’s largest federation of unions, to gain more insight into what went so wrong for Democrats.Podhorzer, who chairs the Analyst Institute and is a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, is an expert in data-driven politics. In a blog post Monday, he writes that the election results were not about Americans embracing Trumpism — but rather a continuation of a trend in U.S. politics: Elections are consistently “change elections,” because “Americans are simply fed up with the system not working for...
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Women in Tech: First Lady and NITDA’s ICT Initiative By Shuaib Shuaib Agaka
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Women in Tech: First Lady and NITDA’s ICT Initiative By Shuaib Shuaib Agaka

Technology tamfitronics Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu By Shuaib Shuaib AgakaIn a landmark initiative, the Renewed Hope Initiative, in partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), recently launched an empowering ICT training program specifically designed for women. This initiative aims not only to enhance productivity but also to address the pressing digital gender gap in Nigeria.At the closing ceremony, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu underscored the significance of this training, reiterating its vital role in bridging the digital divide. She articulated a powerful message about digital literacy as a transformative force—equipping women with essential ICT skills not only opens new avenues for personal and professional growth but also empowers them...
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Former FUTA alumni president makes donation for renovation of Students Union Building
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Former FUTA alumni president makes donation for renovation of Students Union Building

Technology tamfitronics The immediate past president of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Alumni Association Worldwide, Dr Olaitan Adesomoju, has donated one million naira for the renovation of the Students Union Building of the university.While making the donation on Friday November 8, , Olaitan, who was the vice president of the Students Union in the 1999/2000 academic session, said the gesture was another way to give back to his alma mater. “I stand before you with humility and gratitude to God for this opportunity to give back to my first constituency, the very place where my leadership journey began.“This community has given me so much, and I’m honoured to showcase another aspect of my comradeship with this donation,” he said.Read Also: Ondo guber: Tinubu leads APC final rallyAdesomoju, while encouraging other alumni of the...
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