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Friday Music Thread– In Memory

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Wishes and Memories

The First Obama – Palin Debate

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Watch President Obama and Sarah Palin go toe to toe with each other in their first debate!

An Open Letter to Parents Following the Tragedy in Tucson from The First Lady

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Posted by First Lady Michelle Obama on January 13, 2011 at 06:07 PM EST The White House Blog

The Euphemism of Plain Speech (and Yes, That’s an Oxymoron)

News & Politics Marion - January 13, 2011 12

Right, come the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 2012, I hope to take up arms with my laptop, sitting here...

Pres. Obama’s Memorial Speech in AZ

News & Politics AdLib - January 12, 2011 67

The video and text of Obama's Memorial Speech in AZ.

Why It’s All the Democrats’ Fault

News & Politics AdLib - January 12, 2011 32

An enlightening interview with the GOP on why only attacking violent rhetoric is hateful.

The Politics of Spanking

Democratic Party Questinia - January 10, 2011 40

Dazed, I turned only to see said chorus approaching, grinning, with one of them rapping the words "Slam Slam Cinderella.” To add to the surreal quality of the event: I didn't feel humiliated.

Vivian Maier: Photography’s Emily Dickinson?

News & Politics Questinia - January 8, 2011 35

She worked as a nanny and she may be one of the greatest street photographers of the mid 20th Century. She was an enigmatic...

Shooting Democracy in the Head

News & Politics AdLib - January 8, 2011 607

The tragic shooting of Gabrielle Gifford and others today must be the final straw in the proliferation of violence and hatred as legitimate political and social discourse in our nation.

Deficit Concern Run Rampant

News & Politics Chernynkaya - January 6, 2011 6

Just for the heck of it, I took a completely unscientific study and looked at how the major news outlets cover the federal deficit.

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How Zohran Mamdani Beat Back New York’s Elite and Was Elected Mayor

The 34-year-old assemblyman won the Democratic primary by defying the city’s all-powerful establishment. He secured the mayoralty by delicately disarming it. [...]

New York Muslims Exult in Mamdani’s Victory: ‘Now This Is Our Time’

Zohran Mamdani’s victory as the city’s next mayor is a milestone for hundreds of thousands of residents who see one of their own atop the city’s political infrastructure. [...]

The Democrats Just Took a Big Step Toward Getting Their Groove Back

Victories in New York City, New Jersey, Virginia and elsewhere were decisive, but new political tests loom for a party still rebuilding its brand. [...]

Spanberger Wins Virginia Governor’s Race With Forceful Anti-Trump Campaign

Abigail Spanberger, a former congresswoman and C.I.A. officer, will be the first woman to serve as governor of Virginia, following a streak of 74 men. [...]

UPS Plane Crash Near Louisville Airport Kills at Least 7, Officials Say

The plane crashed and exploded shortly after taking off from a Kentucky airport, disrupting operations at the delivery company’s main air cargo hub. [...]

What We Know About the UPS Plane Crash in Louisville

Seven people were dead after the cargo plane crashed soon after takeoff. The authorities canceled flights from the airport in Louisville, Ky., and local residents were ordered to remain indoors. [...]

Shutdown Becomes Longest in History, as Trump Officials Threaten Pain Could Worsen

President Trump and administration officials indicated the fallout could intensify in the coming days, even as he has kept himself at a remove from the crisis. [...]

Judge Expresses Alarm About ICE Detention Conditions in Broadview, Ill.

Several former detainees described tight quarters, a lack of sanitation and little access to lawyers at the Broadview, Ill., immigration detention facility. [...]

For Dick Cheney, a Journey From Champion of War to Voice of Resistance

Dick Cheney was to many the embodiment of the unpopular and bloody Iraq war. But his late-in-life anti-Trumpism changed his image for some of his longtime critics. [...]

Dick Cheney, Powerful Vice President and Washington Insider, Dies at 84

A former defense secretary and congressman, he held the nation’s No. 2 job under President George W. Bush and was an architect of policies in an era of war and economic change. [...]

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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'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. [...]

Mamdani seals remarkable victory - but real challenges await

After entering the race largely unnoticed, the new mayor of New York City can expect to face serious scrutiny in office. [...]

At least seven people killed after UPS cargo plane crashes in Kentucky

Eleven others were injured when the plane exploded during takeoff near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. [...]

'My skin was peeling' - the African women tricked into making Russian drones

A BBC investigation finds evidence that young African women are being tricked into building Russian drones. [...]

More than 60 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. [...]

Reddit added to Australia's social media ban on under-16s

The ban takes effect on 10 December and also includes Facebook, X, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram. [...]

France investigates Shein over sex dolls as it opens first store in world in Paris

Shein's fast-fashion outlet inside Paris department store BHV prompts several French brands to leave. [...]

'Addictive' diaries win prestigious non-fiction prize

Helen Garner's How to End a Story: Collected Diaries is first diary to win Baillie Gifford prize. [...]

Carney plans billions in new spending in response to US tariff shocks

The federal budget from Canada's PM seeks to attract business investment and protect sectors hit by the ongoing trade war with the Trump administration. [...]

Israel says Hamas returned body of Israeli-US soldier held hostage

Itay Chen's remains were returned to Israel via the Red Cross on Tuesday, meaning seven dead hostages now remain in Gaza. [...]

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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