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Nature of debate, Goodbye Christopher Hitchens

News & Politics KevenSeven_ - September 14, 2010 92

Hey guys, It has been quite a while since I have troubled you with my contrarian views. Sorry to not have stirred things up for...

TAKE ACTION: Draft of Speech for Obama

News & Politics AdLib - September 14, 2010 14

As a follow up to our post on writing a speech for Obama on confronting the hatred and racism that has become so mainstream...

The Authenticated Planet Election News Escritoire

News & Politics bito - September 11, 2010 188

Midterm election articles

Wish You Were Here…Again

Observations Questinia - September 8, 2010 45

I was chosen for jury duty on September 10. The rest of the prospective jurors were allowed to leave and resume their lives and...

Circus News Networks

The Media AdLib - September 8, 2010 58

Remember the circus sideshow? Where people were entertained by watching those described as "freaks"? Where an unending parade of clowns followed each other one after...

Arizona Politics – A history of crazy

News & Politics javaz - September 2, 2010 24

One of Arizona's most famous son's is Barry Goldwater, a five term Senator known as "Mr. Conservative". Republican Senator Goldwater launched a bid for President...

Why Republicans Will Lose By Winning

Congress AdLib - September 1, 2010 97

It is a given that the party out of power picks up seats in the off year election. Why is that? The logic would seem...

God’s Blog – 8-31-2010

Fox News AdLib - August 31, 2010 70

On Saturday, Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and spoke to tens of thousands of blindingly white,...

My Neighbor Asked Me If I Watch Glenn Beck

News & Politics dildenusa - August 28, 2010 6

My neighbor asked me if I watched Glenn Beck. I told him I didn’t because I don’t have cable or satellite TV. Lucky for...

Some of Us on the Left Are Being Royally Ratf*cked

News & Politics Marion - August 27, 2010 43

All ye who failed to believe my last blog concerning the REAL political leanings of Arianna Huffington, please take a look at the picture...

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FAA Warns of Air Traffic Cuts Friday if Government Shutdown Continues

The plan, which officials said was intended to help air traffic controllers, could force the cancellation of thousands of flights as the administration seeks to pressure Democrats to end the shutdown. [...]

Judge Berates Justice Dept. in Its Prosecution of Comey

The flashpoint was the Justice Department’s failure to turn over seized communications from a confidant of Mr. Comey’s, Daniel C. Richman, a law professor at Columbia University. [...]

Democrats Raise Concerns After Trump Officials Give Boat Strikes Briefing

The classified meeting did not relieve mounting unease among lawmakers over President Trump’s expanding campaign of lethal strikes against drug cartels. [...]

Judge Sets Limits on Chicago-Area ICE Facility at Center of Illinois Protests

After detainees described squalid conditions at the detention site, a judge ordered the government to provide showers, water, clean toilets and access to lawyers. [...]

An Emboldened Mamdani Sheds Conciliatory Tone

Fresh from a stunning victory, Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect, said in an interview that his supporters wanted “a politics of consistency” and aggressive action, including on taxing the rich. [...]

Trump vs. Mamdani: President Sees a Capable Foil in New York’s Next Mayor

President Trump has berated Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, in public. But privately, Mr. Trump describes him as slick and a good talker. [...]

Mamdani Begins to Pick the Team That Will Help Him Run New York City

Zohran Mamdani has been planning his mayoral transition for months and appears poised to hire veterans of city government to key posts in his administration. [...]

Mamdani Won. South Florida Expects a Real Estate Bump.

Some brokers and developers in the region are waiting eagerly to see if the election of a democratic socialist will drive more wealthy New Yorkers south. [...]

Republicans Point Fingers After Election Losses, but Not at Trump

Casting around for culprits, leaders in the party blamed their candidates, the government shutdown and a weak economic message. [...]

UPS Plane’s Engine Detached Before Deadly Louisville Crash, Official Says

The aircraft’s left engine fell off as the plane rolled toward takeoff, according to safety investigators. At least 12 people died after the plane plunged to the ground. [...]

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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Inside Gaza, BBC sees total devastation after two years of war

With endless rubble and destroyed streets as far as the eye can see, any plans for Gaza's future are a far cry from where it is today, writes Lucy Williamson. [...]

Conservative justices sharply question Trump tariffs in high-stakes hearing

If the court rules against Trump's tariffs, it could force the US to refund some of the billions it has collected. [...]

US to cut flights at 40 airports if shutdown doesn't end, transportation secretary warns

Flight capacity will be cut 10% across the country, as air traffic controllers report experiencing fatigue, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said. [...]

Hamas hands over another coffin containing remains to Israel

If the person's identity is confirmed as that of a dead hostage, it will mean six others are still in Gaza. [...]

Miss Universe contestants walk out after organiser berates Miss Mexico

Video of the incident, which was live streamed, has been shared widely on the internet. [...]

A popular rapper held over an influencer's death: What we know so far

Police have reclassified Iris Hsieh's "sudden death" as murder and remanded Namewee in custody. [...]

Mexico president to seek charges after being groped on street

Claudia Sheinbaum says she is pressing charges because "a line must be drawn" against the harassment of Mexican women. [...]

Great Barrier Reef may partially recover from 'grim future' if global warming stays below 2C

A new study has found certain corals are more resilient in warmer waters, giving hope to the world-famous reef. [...]

German nurse gets life in jail after murdering 10 to reduce workload

The palliative care nurse was convicted of the murder of 10 patients, and the attempted murder of 27 others. [...]

Modi's party faces test in crucial Indian state election

More than 74 million people in Bihar are eligible to vote in a key election that kicks off on Thursday. [...]

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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