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Waiting for Bizarro Superman

News & Politics AdLib - October 14, 2010 35

Okay, an arsonist has set your house on fire. You drive up to see it burning and call 911. They say that the fire...

Let’s Talk Religion

News & Politics TakeInAPlay - October 13, 2010 34

My latest post was a review of Markos Moulitsas new book American Taliban. Although the point I was trying to make was society’s inability...

Adventures in Being an Investigative Journalist, Part 1

News & Politics Pepe Lepew - October 12, 2010 30

And why isn't there more of it? SueinCa's post about being a fraud investigator inspired me to write this post, and a bit of nagging...

What Color Is Your Paradise?

News & Politics whatsthatsound - October 12, 2010 78

Okay, I suppose it's possible that the reason I am not as happy, rich, famous and world renowned as I could be is that...

Tales of a Fraud Investigator

News & Politics SueInCa - October 9, 2010 48

I am writing this post to fulfill a promise I made to Kes awhile ago, but I think it will be interesting to a few. ...

EXCLUSIVE: Republican Tea Party Pledge – Secret Draft!

News & Politics AdLib - October 6, 2010 73

At great risk to their personal safety and careers, GOP insiders smuggled out an early draft of the Republican Tea Party's Pledge to America...

FIGHT FIRE WITH SATIRE

News & Politics PatsyT - October 3, 2010 77

Have you run across videos or images that cut through the corporate news media BS? Well dust them off and lets put together a collection for all to enjoy.

The Power and Perils of the Almighty Metaphor

News & Politics TakeInAPlay - October 1, 2010 10

I recently read the new book by DailyKos founder Markos Moulitsas and I found it more than slightly disturbing. Not because the content was...

TAKE ACTION: Help Create the Tea Party Pledge!

News & Politics AdLib - September 27, 2010 215

Last Thursday, The GOP released their "Pledge" to America and the only positive thing one can say about them after seeing what's in it...

Are We the Sheeple?

News & Politics Marion - September 26, 2010 9

I guess campaign season's started in earnest now. Congress has returned from its summer hiatus. (If you think they have too long a holiday,...

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‘I Hate My Opponent’: Trump’s Remarks at Kirk Memorial Distill His Politics

President Trump has been fueled by grievance and animosity over the course of his political and public life. [...]

Defense Department Delays Cleanup of ‘Forever Chemicals’ Nationwide

The new timeline could slow cleanup in some communities by nearly a decade. The chemicals, widely used in the military, are linked to cancers and other health risks. [...]

Supreme Court Allows Trump to Fire F.T.C. Commissioner

The justices said they will consider whether to overrule a landmark Supreme Court precedent that has limited the president’s ability to fire top officials at the agency. [...]

Trump Signs Order Targeting Antifa Movement

President Trump’s executive order threatened to prosecute donors who support antifascist philosophy and issued a domestic terrorism designation that doesn’t exist under U.S. law. [...]

Trump Targets Tylenol and Vaccines, and ABC Brings Kimmel Back

Plus, America’s new astronauts. [...]

Trump to Address U.N. as He Jettisons Aid and Recasts U.S. Role

President Trump plans to address the U.N. General Assembly with a rebuke of global institutions, at a moment when he is increasingly isolated in his approach to crises around the world. [...]

The Many Faces of Syria’s President, Ahmed al-Shara

Ahmed al-Shara has shifted shapes many times during his ascent from rebel commander to national leader. This week, he is expected to be the first Syrian president to address the U.N. General Assembly in 58 years. [...]

Elon Musk’s Father, Errol Musk, Accused of Child Sexual Abuse

Errol Musk has been accused of sexually abusing five of his children and stepchildren since 1993, a Times investigation found. Family members have appealed to Elon Musk for help. [...]

Trump Issues Warning Based on Unproven Link Between Tylenol and Autism

Top U.S. health officials urged pregnant women not to use acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, claiming it could cause autism, though studies have been inconclusive. [...]

For Trump, Who Has ‘Strong Feelings’ About Autism, the Issue Is Personal

The president delivered impassioned — if scientifically dubious — remarks about what he described as one of “the most alarming public health developments in history.” [...]

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

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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 to address UN General Assembly after France recognises Palestinian state

Donald Trump will address UN leaders on Tuesday, as more European countries look set to join the French policy change. [...]

Jimmy Kimmel show to return after suspension over Charlie Kirk comments

The late-night comic's show will return to air after Disney said it had "thoughtful conversations" with him. [...]

Brazil ex-president Jair Bolsonaro's son charged with coercion

The move comes weeks after the former leader was sentenced to 27 years in jail over an attempted coup plot. [...]

Trump makes unproven link between autism and Tylenol

Some studies have suggested an association between the two, but experts say there is no causal relationship. [...]

Footage shows public executions in Gaza City street

Hamas-linked social media channels say "three collaborators who were spying for the occupation" were executed. [...]

Super typhoon hits Philippines as thousands evacuate

Ragasa has hit northern Philippines and is barrelling towards southern China. [...]

ICC charges Rodrigo Duterte with crimes against humanity

The former president of the Philippines is accused of being involved in the deaths of dozens of people. [...]

Copenhagen and Oslo airports forced to close temporarily due to drone sightings

Both airports have been reopened, with Danish police unable to confirm origin of drones. [...]

France transfixed by murder trial without a body

Cédric Jubillar has always denied killing his wife Delphine, who vanished in December 2020. [...]

British couple held by Taliban for months feared they would be executed

Peter and Barbie Reynolds, 80 and 76, said it was never explained to them why they were being held. [...]

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