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True Story Of A Vietnam Veteran

Animal Rights Nirek - April 11, 2014 13

My point is that war does things to you and to some people it does something different. Tom and some others enjoyed it. He would have gone back again if they had not identified his mental health problem and treated him.

The Human Body Is Innocent

Animal Rights whatsthatsound - July 18, 2011 55

Where the dogs go on with their doggy life and the torturer's horse Scratches its innocent behind on a tree. - Auden St Francis of Assissi...

Strange Loves – Fatal Attractions

Animal Rights jkkFL - July 9, 2011 27

Is there a person who hasn’t visited a zoo, or watched a documentary, and said “Oh, How adorable, how cool, how awesome...I want one! That...

The Lonely Ape

Animal Rights whatsthatsound - June 27, 2011 30

"If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe then man would only have four years of life left." - Einstein My morning yesterday was...

THE EAGLE (has trouble) LANDING

Animal Rights SequimBob2 - March 18, 2011 58

After a frustrating day of watching Republican ‘termites’ boring incessantly into the heart-wood of America, I amuse myself by chasing our country’s national symbol...

A Problem with ‘Original Intent’

Animal Rights AuntieChrist - October 21, 2010 36

Let us take it for given that the second amendment guarantees all Americans the right to bear arms... Question: how many armless bears can the...

The Dissent of Man

Animal Rights whatsthatsound - June 27, 2010 37

We are stardust, we are golden we are billion year old carbon and we've got to get ourselves back to the garden - Jonie Mitchell, "Woodstock" Ferrets are...

Evolve or Perish

Animal Rights whatsthatsound - May 4, 2010 52

The very sad and complicated story of Mercy the Cat

Animal Rights Pepe Lepew - February 18, 2010 38

This is a very troubling story that will not leave you happy. I have to warn you, it is a little heartbreaking. It left...

A happy turn of events for this greyhound

Animal Rights escribacat - December 6, 2009 65

On a cold Saturday afternoon in December, a group of 30 volunteers gathers in the lot of a large Denver park. Members of a...

twilson117 on What If Religion Was Never About Faith: “First, thank you for taking the time to read and share your thoughts. Second, I agree with you, religion indeed…” Aug 13, 19:24
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choicelady on How to Turn Your Backyard into a Home For The Homeless: “Thank you, TW, but it was less intentional than happenstance. We’d always tried to help the homeless in our area,…” Mar 3, 21:07
twilson117 on How to Turn Your Backyard into a Home For The Homeless: “CL, you and your husband are amazing. You and your husband are the epitome of looking out for fellow mankind.” Mar 3, 18:37

TOP NEWS

Where Things Stand With SNAP Benefits

Millions of low-income Americans will see staggering cuts and delays to their food stamps this month due to the government shutdown. Tony Romm, an economic policy reporter at The New York Times, walks us through the last several weeks of chaos around SNAP benefits. [...]

Judge Berates Justice Dept. in Its Prosecution of Comey

The flashpoint was the Justice Department’s failure to turn over seized communications from a confidant of Mr. Comey’s, Daniel C. Richman, a law professor at Columbia University. [...]

Trump Administration Ends Deportation Protections for South Sudanese

The program was first authorized for South Sudanese nationals in 2011. The Department of Homeland Security said that “renewed peace in South Sudan” and “improved diplomatic relations” justified the move. [...]

Elections Show Trump’s Edge on the Economy Slipping

Democrats harnessed worries about the cost of living, with polls showing that Republicans’ longtime advantage on the economy has evaporated. [...]

Trump Blames Shutdown for Republican Losses on Election Day

Speaking to senators at a breakfast, President Trump acknowledged that the results of Tuesday’s races were not a positive outcome for his party. [...]

Democrats Dig In on Shutdown After Election Wins

President Trump’s declaration that the closure had hurt his party on Tuesday appeared to have stiffened Democrats’ resolve and put at least a temporary damper on talks to end the crisis. [...]

6 Takeaways From Elections in Virginia, New Jersey, New York and Beyond

In Virginia, New Jersey and beyond, Democratic voters powered their candidates to victory and sent a warning sign to President Trump and his Republican Party. [...]

For Zohran Mamdani, Winning Is One Thing. Governing Will Be Quite Another.

Being mayor of New York City is often referred to as the second hardest job in the country, but the task may be even more complicated for Zohran Mamdani. [...]

What Does Zohran Mamdani Want to Do as NYC Mayor? These Are His Top 5 Priorities.

When he takes office on Jan. 1, Mr. Mamdani will seek to move quickly to implement his affordability plans and respond to threats from President Trump. [...]

4 Progressive Mayors Offer Advice to Zohran Mamdani

Tips from young liberals in office: Manage the stress. Keep your mom off Facebook. Plow the snow. [...]

How Kyrsten Sinema's decision makes Democrats' 2024 Senate map tighter

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democrats and two independents within their ranks, the caucus has 48 Democrats and three independents. [...]

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marriage to party-line bills tackling climate change and expanding health care coverage, it's a record President Joe Biden and Democrats on the ballot were all eager to tout on the campaign trail during the midterms. [...]

CNN Political Briefing

The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian. [...]

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics. [...]

Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out. [...]

The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid. [...]

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court. [...]

Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, is on hold indefinitely as legal challenges work their way through the courts. [...]

Politics of the Day

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Inside Gaza, BBC sees total devastation after two years of war

With endless rubble and destroyed streets as far as the eye can see, any plans for Gaza's future are a far cry from where it is today, writes Lucy Williamson. [...]

Hamas hands over another coffin containing remains to Israel

If the person's identity is confirmed as that of a dead hostage, it will mean six others are still in Gaza. [...]

French police launch investigation into Al Fayed sex-trafficking allegations

The opulent Ritz Hotel, in the heart of Paris, is likely to be a prominent target of the investigation. [...]

'Mandate for change': Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayoral election

It is a historic moment as Mamdani also becomes the first South Asian and first Muslim to lead the city. [...]

11 dead in crash after engine falls off cargo plane during takeoff in Kentucky

Surviellance footage shows one of the plane's engines falling off during takeoff before the fatal crash, officials say. [...]

Mexico president to seek charges after being groped on street

Claudia Sheinbaum says she is pressing charges because "a line must be drawn" against the harassment of Mexican women. [...]

Two critically injured after driver rams into people on French island

A man in his early 30s drove deliberately into people on Oléron, off the French coast, officials say. [...]

Seven Italian climbers still missing in Nepal

Three other Italian climbers have been confirmed dead this week. [...]

Miss Universe contestants walk out after organiser berates Miss Mexico

Video of the incident, which was live streamed, has been shared widely on the internet. [...]

More than 85 dead as typhoon wreaks havoc in the Philippines

Hundreds of thousands fled their homes as one of the year's strongest typhoons ripped through the Philippines. [...]

Vox Populi – 10-24-2025

Vox Populi Archives AdLib - October 24, 2025 0

Vox Populi, our weekly live chat about the week's events begins tonight at 7:00 pm PT. Hope to see you then! AdLib3 hours ago Hey PPO! AdLiban...

The 2nd No Kings Protest – 10-18-2025

Activism AdLib - October 18, 2025 0

It was quite energizing to be among thousands of my neighbors in this city who reflect how informed, creative, and principled they are. It was a real antidote to the ignorance, bigotry, and hateful cruelty that oozes every day from Trump and his MAGA cultists.

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