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The Daily Planet, Vol. 108

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News and opinion from around US-opolis for Friday, July 1, 2011

Is All That Anger Out There Making You Mad?

News & Politics AdLib - June 30, 2011 123

There's so much hostility in our society and media...doesn't it just piss you off?!

The Daily Planet, Vol. 107

News & Politics Chernynkaya - June 30, 2011 15

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Thursday, June 30, 2011

Never Mind The Dangerous Insipidity of Dan Choi

News & Politics Marion - June 29, 2011 52

In the 21st Century, intellect has debased itself to such a point that every action needs simplification to the nth degree, with people being willfully and patently unable to see more than one way of achieving an end.

The Daily Planet, Vol. 106

News & Politics Chernynkaya - June 29, 2011 29

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Wednesday, June 29, 2011

The Mad Hatter’s America

News & Politics AdLib - June 28, 2011 37

There seems to be less interest among Americans in the validity of a political conflict, even if its cause is clearly dishonest, than who comes out on top as the winner.

The Radical Chic Pay Lip Service to the Poor

News & Politics Marion - June 28, 2011 38

In yesterday's New York Times, Charles Blow, one of my favourite opinion writers, wrote a brilliant and poignantly evocative exhortation to politicians of all...

The Daily Planet, Vol. 105

News & Politics Chernynkaya - June 28, 2011 2

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Middle East Update

News & Politics Khirad - June 27, 2011 1018

Join me to check in on daily developments in the Arab Uprisings and add your own content. You can also find me under the Twitter feed to the right for future navigation.

The Daily Planet, Vol. 104

News & Politics Chernynkaya - June 27, 2011 3

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Monday, June 27, 2011

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Administration Takes Steps to Target 2 Officials Who Investigated Trump

It is unclear whether the moves will lead to charges, but they suggest that President Trump’s appointees intend to follow through on his campaign to exact retribution against his perceived enemies. [...]

James Comey Tracked by Secret Service After Post Critical of Trump

After the former F.B.I. director put a picture on Instagram of seashells arranged to say “86 47,” law enforcement tailed his car and tracked his cellphone, steps usually reserved for serious threats. [...]

A Dark-of-Night Flood Escape at the River Inn in Texas

Along the Guadalupe River, a 60-room inn and nearby homes were quickly filling with water. Confusion, desperation and heroism ensued. [...]

Families Wait for Word of Missing as Texas Floods Death Toll Hits 120

Officials defended their actions in the hardest-hit county, where no survivors have been found since Friday. Statewide, 173 people remain unaccounted for, the governor said. [...]

Why Forecasting Thunderstorms Is Still So Hard

Even with advances in technology, it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly where and when some of the most severe weather will occur until just before it happens. [...]

Trump Tariffs Aim to Settle Scores With Countries, No Matter Their Size

The president’s tariff announcements suggest he has not backed away from his initial strategy, where even smaller trading partners will face tariffs. [...]

Can Canada Leverage Its Unique U.S. Relationship During Tariff Talks With Trump?

Tariff negotiations between the two top trading partners are on a different track from those the U.S. is pursuing with other nations. But Canada may not get a better outcome. [...]

Mamdani, Urged to Keep Tisch as Police Commissioner, Is Considering It

As Zohran Mamdani runs for mayor in the general election, some leaders are encouraging him to keep Jessica Tisch as New York City’s police commissioner. [...]

Zohran Mamdani Expands Campaign Team, Hiring Veteran Democrat

Mr. Mamdani, a state assemblyman and the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, is taking on a small handful of more experienced campaign hands. [...]

Eric Adams Asked Bill Ackman to Vet Campaign Manager Before Hiring Him

Mr. Ackman and another hedge fund titan, Daniel S. Loeb, interviewed a potential campaign hire for Mayor Adams, who is courting their financial support. [...]

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. [...]

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Search for survivors after Houthis sink second Red Sea cargo ship in a week

At least three of the 25 people on board the Eternity C were killed after it was attacked by the Iran-backed group. [...]

Trump threatens Brazil with 50% tariff and demands Bolsonaro's trial end

Trump accused Brazil of "attacks" on US tech companies and conducting a "witch hunt" against its former president Jair Bolsonaro. [...]

US sanctions UN expert Francesca Albanese, critic of Israel's Gaza offensive

Secretary of State Marco Rubio linked the move to her support for the International Criminal Court (ICC). [...]

Ukraine suffers heaviest attack as Trump criticises Putin

The US president reverses a suspension of weapons shipments to Kyiv and heavily criticises Russia's Putin. [...]

Days after Texas floods, at least 150 people are still missing in one county

Governor Greg Abbott said search and rescue efforts would continue in the wake of the deadly floods "until this job is finished". [...]

Gaza truce talks reportedly stall despite second Netanyahu-Trump meeting

A Palestinian official says key sticking points at the indirect negotiations in Qatar include how aid will be distributed. [...]

Red Bull sack team principal Horner after 20 years

Christian Horner is sacked as Red Bull team principal after 20 years in the role. [...]

South Korea's ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol rearrested

Yoon is in detention for a second time over his failed martial law declaration last year. [...]

China rejects German claim it targeted military plane with laser

Germany says a laser fired by a Chinese warship tried to disrupt a reconnaissance plane over the Red Sea. [...]

French police raid on National Rally HQ prompts outrage from party leaders

Party president Jordan Bardella complains of an "unprecedented operation", as prosecutors investigate alleged fraud. [...]

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The Daily Planet, Vol. 108

Is All That Anger Out There Making You Mad?

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Never Mind The Dangerous Insipidity of Dan Choi

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