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Rude, Crude, and Dangerous To Know

News & Politics nottoolate - May 15, 2010 25

The usual apologies up front…never did a story before, don’t know if it’s suitable for the Planet, etc. If I’m all wet, I’m sure...

The Voters Are Revolting

Elections AdLib - May 15, 2010 20

In 2008, a majority of voters seemed to have recognized that the GOP's policy of allegiance to the wealthy and destruction of our constitution,...

Capitalism: A Good Kid Gone Bad

Corporations AdLib - May 11, 2010 93

1. Under the sea, an enormous, so-far-unstoppable eruption of oil endangers a huge swath of ocean, as well as the lives and livelihoods of...

Elena Kagan Nominated to the SCOTUS

News & Politics KQµårk 死神 - May 10, 2010 30

Here we go again with the hyperbole from both sides. A left wing ideologue that is gonna kill babies and take away our guns...

General Election 2010 – Results and Aftermath Live Blog

News & Politics Khirad - May 6, 2010 44

As, some of you know, my passion for politics extends 'across the pond' as they say. I didn't think of writing anything until results...

My Fair Lady, Where Did You Go?

News & Politics PatsyT - May 6, 2010 20

Remember this lady? She was everywhere. You must have seen her. Her voice soothing, confident and trustworthy. Look at her hair, such a smart style....

I Shall Not Hate

News & Politics Mightywoof - May 6, 2010 49

There are, in this world, very few Good people, who practice their faith and, from that faith, hold nothing but love and peace in...

The Birthplace of Democracy in Ruins

Corporations AdLib - May 5, 2010 23

There is something sadly symbolic in the birthplace of democracy being destroyed by banks. The domination of corporatism over democracy across the world, using...

Low Blows and Old White People

News & Politics Marion - May 4, 2010 33

New Rule: Bill Maher must take a leaf from Charlie Crist's book and come out of the closet ... as a Blue Dog Democrat. And...

Evolve or Perish

Animal Rights whatsthatsound - May 4, 2010 52

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Jimmy Kimmel, Somber but Defiant, Defends Free Speech in Return to ABC

The late-night star broke his silence on Tuesday night on the controversy that temporarily sidelined his late-night show and prompted a national debate over free expression. [...]

After Days of Silence, Joe Rogan Weighs In on Kimmel’s Suspension

The influential podcaster said, “I definitely don’t think that the government should be involved, ever, in dictating what a comedian can or cannot say in a monologue.” [...]

In a Sudden Shift, Trump Says Ukraine Can Win the War With Russia

President Trump’s pivot could give him room to distance himself from a conflict that he once promised to solve in days or weeks. [...]

‘Your Countries Are Going to Hell’: Trump Airs His Grievances at the U.N.

In a meandering address, President Trump rebuked global institutions and complained about immigration, environmentalists, windmills and more. [...]

Trump’s U-Turn on Ukraine Was a Surprise, Zelensky Says

The Ukrainian leader said in an interview on Fox News that Russia’s unwillingness to take steps toward peace had impacted the American president. [...]

Fact-Checking Trump’s Speech at the U.N. General Assembly

The president made inaccurate claims about the economy, renewable energy and the mayor of London. [...]

South Koreans Describe Fear and Anger After Georgia ICE Raid

Some of the workers arrested this month at a Hyundai-LG factory said that although they had entered the United States under murky circumstances, they had always planned to return home. [...]

Despite Trump’s Pressure on Justice Dept., Certain Safeguards Are Beyond His Reach

The criminal justice system has protections that could ultimately give pause to some of President Trump’s moves for revenge. [...]

Jury Finds Ryan Routh Guilty of Trying to Assassinate Trump in Florida

A federal jury convicted Ryan Routh, an itinerant building contractor, of attempting to assassinate a major presidential candidate last September. [...]

What’s the Dog in Rembrandt’s ‘The Night Watch’? A Longtime Mystery Is Solved.

What inspired that furry figure in the corner of Rembrandt’s celebrated painting? Researchers at the Rijksmuseum say they’ve solved the longtime mystery. [...]

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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Kyiv can win all of Ukraine back from Russia, Trump says

The US president says Ukraine can win back land with support from Nato and Europe, marking a major shift in his position. [...]

Six years ago Trump's UN audience laughed, this year they were silent

The US leader's address was one of the clearest expositions of the way he sees the world, writes James Landale. [...]

TV stations refuse to air 'insensitive' Kimmel's show after ABC lifts suspension

The comedian's late-night show was suspended last week after his remarks about the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. [...]

Kremlin threatening Moldova's independence, president warns ahead of key vote

Dozens of people have been accused of involvement in a plot to stoke violent disorder, allegedly backed by Russia. [...]

The Gen Z uprising in Asia shows social media is a double-edged sword

Anti-corruption demonstrations have toppled a government - will they lead to lasting change? [...]

Fact-checking claims Trump made about autism

Experts have hit back at claims that use of a common painkiller could cause autism in children. [...]

Typhoon bursts Taiwan lake as strongest storm barrels towards China

Ragasa is the strongest storm anywhere on Earth so far this year. [...]

Secret Service disrupts telecom threat near UN General Assembly

Investigators say the scheme could have shut down the cellular network in New York City. [...]

Eswatini says it has repatriated US deportee to Jamaica

Orville Isaac Etoria had been held in prison in the southern African state after Trump's government expelled him. [...]

Russia's involvement in drone sightings cannot be ruled out, Danish PM says

On Monday night Kastrup airport in Copenhagen was forced to shut down for several hours following several drone sightings. [...]

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The Voters Are Revolting

Capitalism: A Good Kid Gone Bad

Elena Kagan Nominated to the SCOTUS

General Election 2010 – Results and Aftermath Live Blog

My Fair Lady, Where Did You Go?

I Shall Not Hate

The Birthplace of Democracy in Ruins

Low Blows and Old White People

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