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Weekend Music Thread – War, What Is It Good For?

Dust off your favorite anti-war protest songs, songs about fighting and being angry and songs protesting about any important issue.

Vox Populi – 9-6-2013

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Is Pres. Obama Trying to Win on Syria By Losing?

Despite arguments to the contrary, President Obama's actions would seem to indicate that he is earnest in wanting military strikes despite his reluctance.

WATCH NOW: Live Video of Senate Debate on Use of Force in Syria

Watch a live feed of The Senate Foreign Relations Committee's debate on a resolution authorizing the use of force against Syria in response to the use of chemical weapons.

Vox Populi Beckons! Join our Live Chat Tonight at 7:00 PM PDT!

Our live weekly chat on the week's events, Vox Populi, begins tonight at 7:00 pm PDT. You're invited to join your fellow members in a wide-ranging and always engaging real time conversation about the big issues out there.

U.S. Assessment of Syrian Gov’t Use of Chemical Weapons – Full Text

The complete text of the U.S. government's assessment of the chemical weapons attack in Syria.

It’s a Mistake For Pres. Obama to Use Fear to Justify a Syria Strike

We have to reject the unjustified use of fear and imaginary threats to the American public as acceptable reasons to bomb other nations. Facts, reason and principle should be the only tools to win over the public on an argument for war.

WATCH LIVE: 50th Anniversary of The March On Washington

A stirring lineup of speakers and 100,000 Americans are currently at the National Mall celebrating and continuing the March On Washington that took place 50 years ago. Watch the live video feed here.

Steamed At HuffPost For Getting Rid Of Anonymous Commenting? Chill At PlanetPOV!

Respecting the anonymity and freedom of expression of our members are top priorities at PlanetPOV. Commenting on critical issues that make a big impact on our lives is meaningful and should be something people can freely do without worrying about any blowback in their personal lives. At PlanetPOV, your anonymity will always be respected.

50 Years After The March on Washington, Racism Marches On

What we've witnessed since President Obama's election has been an unending parade of thinly veiled and outright racism spewed by mainstream media channels and pundits, Republican politicians and the GOP army trolls at most blog sites. The march of racism hasn't ended so the march against it can't either.