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Are We Really Liberals and Progressives?

News & Politics Chernynkaya - January 29, 2010 29

Because we throw around the terms "Liberal" and "Progressive" so often in our discussions and debates here on Planet POV, and prompted by both...

The Argument Against Obama

News & Politics AdLib - January 29, 2010 29

I've discussed this issue of Dems Against Obama with some who are very sharp and informed Progressives and subscribe to being very vocal critics...

President Obama Confronts the GOP Head On

News & Politics KQµårk 死神 - January 29, 2010 110

In an unprecedented way President Obama has taken on the GOP face to face. The best part is it was caught on camera....

Rashomon 7: Barack Obama’s first State of the Union address

News & Politics escribacat - January 28, 2010 44

Yesterday, President Barack Obama gave his first State of the Union address. Here's how various media outlets were presenting the story this morning. LATimes Obama...

First Sedition, Anyone?

News & Politics Marion - January 28, 2010 59

I have a suggestion for President Obama. Times are hard. We're winding down one war and ratcheting up another. Terrorist cells may be closeted...

Meet your Senator From China….

News & Politics bito - January 27, 2010 10

Taking Action Against The SCOTUS Decision! A couple of weeks ago I posted in the Time Out..O/T post an alert from CREDO Action Alert and...

State of the Union Address – Live Blog

News & Politics AdLib - January 27, 2010 586

Please join us here tonight for live blogging during President Obama's State of the Union address. Until then, please feel free to have an open...

I support my President!

News & Politics LuluMay - January 27, 2010 130

Mr. President, I support you. Always have. Always will. I know there are some Obama supporters who are disappointed in you first year. Sir, I...

What would you like to hear in the State of the Union?

News & Politics nellie - January 26, 2010 40

I thought it might be fun to talk about our wish list for Mr. Obama's State of the Union Address tomorrow. (1) What would you...

Vote Against the Conrad-Gregg Amendment!

News & Politics dgraz - January 26, 2010 43

Here is an interesting letter I received from AARP this morning: If you and I don't act now – the future of Social Security and...

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Trump, Long Erratic on the World Stage, Reaches a New Level

Whether because of his increasingly mercurial approach or despite it, President Trump has won some foreign policy victories in his second term. The question now is whether he can build on his record. [...]

Japan Deals With the Price of Playing to Trump: $550 Billion

A new prime minister must decide whether to maintain the previous administration’s deferential negotiating strategy that secured a contentious trade deal. [...]

Chinese and U.S. Officials Reach Framework of a Trade Deal

Negotiators announced on Sunday they had preliminarily agreed on several issues ahead of an expected meeting between President Trump and Xi Jinping this week. [...]

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Growing need and decreased resources are squeezing the charitable food system beyond its capacity, leaders say. [...]

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The California governor acknowledged in an interview Sunday on CBS that he would give the question serious thought after the 2026 elections. [...]

U.S. Assessment of Israeli Shooting of Journalist Divided American Officials

A U.S. colonel has gone public with his concern that official findings about the 2022 killing of a Palestinian American reporter were soft-pedaled to appease Israel. [...]

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Javier Milei’s Party Triumphs in Argentina Midterm Election

The result, which gives Mr. Milei enough legislative support to keep his vetoes from being overturned, showed that many voters still back the president’s austerity policies. [...]

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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International troops won't want to enforce Gaza peace, says King of Jordan

King Abdullah tells the BBC there would need to be peace in Gaza before any international forces were deployed. [...]

Inside Syria's jail for IS suspects as officials say attacks by group are rising

Kurdish counter-terrorism officials tell the BBC so-called Islamic State cells in Syria are regrouping and increasing attacks. [...]

In Russia's 'blitz' of Ukraine, the question of appeasement is back

A large gulf remains between the US and European view of how to end the Ukraine war. [...]

'No doubt' Trump wants to topple our government, Venezuelan official tells BBC

Venezuela's attorney general accuses the US president of hoping to turn his country into a "colony". [...]

Argentina's Milei wins big in midterms with 'chainsaw' austerity

Milei's radical spending cuts have won favour with Donald Trump, but also attracted widespread criticism. [...]

Rebel group claims capture of key city in Sudan

The fall of el-Fasher would cement the RSF's control of the west and reinforces a de facto split in the nation. [...]

India and China resume direct flights as ties improve

The flight landed in Guangzhou on Monday morning, a milestone in the thawing of bilateral ties. [...]

Two arrested over theft of jewels at Louvre museum in Paris

Four thieves broke into the world's most-visited museum in broad daylight, stealing eight items worth €88m (£76m; $102m). [...]

Trump presides over Thai-Cambodia 'peace deal' - but what does it mean?

Trump calls it historic, Thailand only calls it "a pathway to peace", but all sides hope the agreement will stick. [...]

US and China agree framework of trade deal ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

US trade secretary says the two will sign a deal on TikTok, while hinting at agreement on rare earths and tariffs. [...]

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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