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The View From Here: An Open Letter to President Obama

News & Politics NanaMex - March 3, 2011 221

While Australia is my home of choice, and I love her dearly, I was born in and spent my first half century (was 51...

Changing the mental blocks to change

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One thing that i have always scratched my head over is how is it possible that with all the potential of the human species...

The Daily Planet, Vol.11

News & Politics Chernynkaya - March 2, 2011 14

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

Doing Business – The Right Way (Part 11)

Business Corner PocketWatch - March 1, 2011 8

Describing and enacting a rational and balanced Employee Incentive plan that will result in a self-running business.

THE REPUBLICAN “DOGS OF WAR”

News & Politics SequimBob2 - March 1, 2011 37

THE REPUBLICAN “DOGS OF WAR” Politics is war without bloodshed – Mao Tse-tung Republicans have declared war on America. Sounds ridiculous, but is it? To...

An Update: Ireland: Election 2011

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The election is over. Now, the important part begins...

The Daily Planet, Vol.10

News & Politics Chernynkaya - March 1, 2011 13

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

Transcript Theater: Sec. of State Hillary Clinton phones Muammar Gaddafi

News & Politics ADONAI - February 28, 2011 7

Secretary Clinton: Good afternoon Mr. Gaddafi. On behalf of the U.S. State Department, under the direction of the President, I'd like to discuss how...

Christchurch Earthquake – A First Hand Account

News & Politics HotChocolateParty - February 28, 2011 36

I have been in Christchurch for over two years now. I have got to know the people and the city. It is a fairly...

Race to the Bottom

The Economy choicelady - February 28, 2011 124

Community standards - the new way to lower wages.

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Supreme Court Confronts Trump and His Tariffs in Test of Presidential Power

The justices face so-called legitimacy dilemma as they deal with a tricky legal dispute and a president who has made clear he would view defeat as a personal insult. [...]

The Monthslong Legal Battle to Save Foreign Aid

One lawsuit, underway since February, has sought to compel President Trump to honor Congress’s vision for foreign aid. It still has a long way to go. [...]

The Big Elections to Watch This Week, and a Louvre Heist Update

Plus, squeezing in a marathon before your full-time job. [...]

In Redistricting Battles, Here’s How Trump, Republicans and Democrats Are Faring

President Trump is imploring lawmakers to redraw their congressional maps to stave off Democratic control of the House. But the debate over redistricting has revealed fissures within both parties. [...]

The Nationwide Battle Over Electoral Maps

What began with Texas drawing what could be five new Republican districts in the House of Representatives at President Trump’s behest has spiraled into a nationwide redistricting race. Nick Corasaniti, a New York Times reporter covering national politics, gives an overview. [...]

Future of Gerrymandering? Here’s How Weird Things Could Look.

These extreme maps may not be likely, but they might soon be legal, with temptations to go further than ever before. [...]

Moon Duchin on the Math of Gerrymandering

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Why the challenge of truly representative democracy is so complex. [...]

Elections Across the U.S. Will Test Democrats’ Momentum Ahead of 2026 Midterms

Democrats have no federal contests that would allow them to check President Trump’s power, but governors’ races, mayoral contests and referendums will test momentum and divisions in both parties. [...]

‘Political Scores’ Use Reams of Data to Predict Your Vote

Meet Mark Grebner, the Michigan statistician who helped pioneer the science of predicting whether someone will vote Republican or Democratic. [...]

These 5 Key Voting Groups Could Decide the Mayor’s Race

From religion to race, age to ethnicity, pockets of New Yorkers represent key blocs that can unlock tens of thousands of votes in a citywide race. [...]

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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Trump says he doubts US will go to war with Venezuela

In the same interview, the US president suggests Nicolás Maduro's days as the South American country's leader are numbered. [...]

Israeli military's ex-top lawyer arrested as scandal over video leak deepens

Maj Gen Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi resigned on Friday, admitting leaking the video allegedly showing abuse of a Palestinian detainee. [...]

At least 20 dead after magnitude-6.3 earthquake hits Afghanistan

The quake struck near Mazar-e Sharif, one of Afghanistan's largest cities, in the early hours of Monday. [...]

Valencia leader resigns over handling of deadly floods

A year after flash floods killed 229 people in the Valencia region, Carlos Mazón acknowledged "mistakes" were made. [...]

I'm the luckiest man alive, but also suffering, says Air India crash sole survivor

Viswashkumar Ramesh describes the pain and anguish he is enduring despite surviving the disaster. [...]

Israel confirms Hamas returned bodies of three soldiers held hostage

Authorities identify the remains handed over on Sunday, bringing to eight the number of hostages' bodies still to be found in Gaza. [...]

Clooney says Harris replacing Biden was a 'mistake'

The actor - a prominent Democratic fundraiser - also says he has no regrets about calling for Biden to quit the US presidential race. [...]

Popular Malaysian rapper charged with drug use

Namewee is known for his satirical songs about taboo topics, from religion to China's censorship. [...]

'No help, no food, no water': Hurricane-hit Jamaican towns desperately wait for aid

Days after Hurricane Melissa hit, communities are isolated with little food, no water, and no idea of when normalcy will return. [...]

Public barred as Tanzanian president sworn in

President Samia faced little opposition with key rivals either imprisoned or barred from running. [...]

Vox Populi – 10-24-2025

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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

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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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