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It’s Time for Soylent Green Energy

Corporations AdLib - July 6, 2010 36

The Earth's head has got to be spinning. Humans are filling its seas with oil, chemicals, waste and massive islands of pollution, the process...

Does a Dog Have the Buddha Nature?

News & Politics dildenusa - July 2, 2010 40

The second question is what is the Buddha nature? All sentient beings possess the Buddha nature. It is an innate element within the mind...

The China Man Cometh

News & Politics Bauart - June 30, 2010 9

So I'm out on my driveway washing my car last weekend, when my neighbor walks by. He is an old Chinese guy in his...

ADDD: Attention Deficit Disorder Democracy

News & Politics AdLib - June 30, 2010 27

Remember the movie "Memento", about the guy who couldn't remember recent things because his short term memory was damaged? Er...what was I saying? That brilliant...

Chief Justice Roberts Lied……Should Elena Bother to Tell the Truth?

News & Politics bito - June 28, 2010 26

Should I be more polite and ask “Was he Honest? Is he Honest? The confirmation hearings of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court begin today...

An Atheist/Technologist Envisions the Afterlife

News & Politics Bauart - June 26, 2010 40

Why "no gods" doesn't, necessarily, mean "no afterlife." By @Bauart (on Twitter) I'm an atheist. For some people I'm sure this instantly qualifies me as a...

Friday Music Thread – Music in Movies

News & Politics AdLib - June 25, 2010 15

It's officially summer, the biggest season for moviegoing so this week's theme is another edition of music that's appeared in movies. From original soundtracks...

Unnatural Gas

Corporations AdLib - June 23, 2010 21

It has been hailed as America's most sensible solution for breaking our dependency on foreign oil and reducing the potential environmental destruction oil drilling...

Mute Points

News & Politics Marion - June 23, 2010 10

No shit, Sherlock. With the latest in the continuing soap opera that the media have created around the Obama Administration, the latest instalment concerns a rogue...

Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire: A Trilogy of Manipulative Media Types – Part II

News & Politics Marion - June 21, 2010 15

Liar: Keith Olbermann doesn't vote. True dat. And here's the proof:- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCESJs87bSs A political commentator who doesn't vote? Unheard of. OK, there's no law - in fact, there's...

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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. [...]

‘Broken My Hope’: Trump’s Move to Slash Refugee Arrivals Ricochets Widely

President Trump’s policy has shut the door on all but a tiny fraction of people across the world seeking refuge in the United States from conflict, persecution or both. [...]

A Big Test for Trump’s Tariffs, and Major Cuts to Air Traffic

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As Mamdani Surges Ahead, Schumer Risks Finding Himself Left Behind

The rise of New York City’s mayor-elect comes at a complicated moment in the career of Senator Chuck Schumer, who is in danger of looking out of touch with the prevailing energy back home. [...]

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. [...]

5 Pressing Housing Issues for Mamdani, From Airbnb to Angry Landlords

When Zohran Mamdani becomes mayor, he will immediately have to confront a host of issues that have little to do with “freezing the rent,” his main housing-related pledge. [...]

A Skeptical Supreme Court Puts Trump’s Tariffs and Economic Agenda in Question

President Trump has used his sweeping global tariffs as an economic tool and a political cudgel. A decision invalidating them could hamper his power. [...]

What a Rough Day in Court Means for Trump’s Tariffs

Businesses and investors are bracing for uncertainty after Supreme Court justices questioned the legality of a core part of the president’s trade policy. [...]

Democrats Won Big Because They Won Over Trump Supporters

It wasn’t just about superior turnout. Party switchers played a significant role in Virginia and New Jersey. [...]

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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Typhoon heads for Vietnam after 114 killed in the Philippines

Kalmaegi, one of the strongest typhoons this year, has gained strength as it barrels toward central Vietnam. [...]

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. [...]

Israel says Hamas returned body of dead Tanzanian hostage

Joshua Mollel, a 21-year-old agriculture student, was killed at Kibbutz Nir Oz during the Hamas-led 7 October 2023 attack on Israel. [...]

Afghan opium crop plummets after Taliban ban, UN survey finds

Afghanistan used to produce more than 80% of global opium but a Taliban ban has cut that to a fraction. [...]

World’s oldest president sworn in for eighth term in Cameroon

Paul Biya has been in power since 1982 - the opposition says the election was rigged. [...]

Pirates fire grenades and board vessel off Somali coast

The attack comes amid a resurgence of piracy in the region in recent days. [...]

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. [...]

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. [...]

South Africans trapped in Donbas after joining Russia-Ukraine war, Ramaphosa says

It is unclear whether the citizens were fighting on behalf of Russia or Ukraine. [...]

US transportation secretary will cut flights from Friday due to shutdown

Flight capacity will be cut at major airports as air traffic controllers report issues with fatigue amid staff shortages. [...]

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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