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“Whistle-blower” Isn’t All That Complicated!

News & Politics Steppenwolf - September 20, 2019 2

This issue isn't just about whether anyone can prosecute criminal behavior by a President while in office, it's about Trump using the Office of the President to help himself politically in what may constitute dereliction of duty and treason.

Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire … A Trilogy of Manipulative Media Types – Part I

News & Politics Marion - June 20, 2010 8

Liar: On Thursday, according to The Huffington Post, President Obama hosted a small lunch for a select group of Progressive media types. Amongst the guests were...

Beware of Greeks Blogging Gifts

News & Politics AdLib - October 28, 2010 103

We all know the story of the Trojan Horse. The Greeks cleverly concocted a plan to present to the Trojans, a valuable gift that...

Occupy Wall Street Could Be a Seminal Moment … Or It Couldn’t

News & Politics Marion - October 7, 2011 58

When the London (and other English cities)riots rampaged earlier this year, I read with droll amusement, the armchair activist quarterbacks' wistful comments in Huffington Post...

Rally to Restore Sanity

News & Politics AdLib - September 17, 2010 5

Earlier this week I posted a proposed speech for President Obama, based on suggestions and comments from our members, that amazingly mirrored a speech...

The Daily Planet, Vol.10

News & Politics Chernynkaya - March 1, 2011 13

Today’s opinion and news from around US-opolis.

Democracy Dies Through Thunderous Applause

News & Politics twilson117 - March 25, 2025 0

I had told myself that I would not watch Trump’s speech, if you can call it that. I saw it as his official announcement...

Chat Live Tonight on Vox Populi! Starts @ 7:00pm PDT!

News & Politics AdLib - July 13, 2018 0

Vox Populi, our weekly live chat about the week's events begins tonight at 7:00pm PDT. All humans are invited to join us for our always lively and informative chat!

There is light at the end of the Jihad tunnel

News & Politics FrankenPC - December 4, 2009 14

A recent and incredibly relevant piece of journalism was published at CNN that I believe has not garnered enough attention. The single most powerful...

BullyProgs – Tea Party Tactics by Progressives Kill Single Payer in CA

News & Politics choicelady - February 3, 2012 36

Single payer seems dead legislatively in California, not just as a bill but as an issue. It died not due to insurance industry opposition but due to the outrageous bullying tactics of its supporters. Nice job, BullyProgs.

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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. [...]

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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. [...]

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The Emirates flight hit a vehicle on the ground when it was landing at the international airport. [...]

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Israel and Hamas accused one another of breaching the deal, which came into force on 10 October. [...]

'Priceless' jewels stolen in raid on Louvre Museum in Paris

A masked gang targeted France's crown jewels during a brazen daylight raid. [...]

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The BBC obtained a copy of Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir ahead of its publication on Tuesday. [...]

Tel Aviv derby called off by police after 'violent riots'

The derby between Maccabi and Hapoel is cancelled before kick-off after police say "smoke grenades and pyrotechnic devices were thrown". [...]

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Both sides claim to have inflicted heavy casualties in cross-border clashes which began last week. [...]

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The 2nd No Kings Protest – 10-18-2025

News & Politics 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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