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Arab Uprisings: Still Writing History

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A place for the situations in Libya, Bahrain, Yemen, Syria and throughout the Greater Middle East. Check in to see my full daily updates, and to add your own.

The Politics of Spanking

Torture Questinia - January 10, 2011 40

Dazed, I turned only to see said chorus approaching, grinning, with one of them rapping the words "Slam Slam Cinderella.” To add to the surreal quality of the event: I didn't feel humiliated.

Sade and The Body

Torture whatsthatsound - February 4, 2010 191

I am bothered by movies, such as "Saw" and "Hostel", that, to me, serve no purpose other than to depict the extremes of human...

Polling Justice: 6 in 10 Americans Disagree with Adhering to U.S. Rule of Law

Torture KQµårk 死神 - November 16, 2009 44

CNN Poll: Americans want KSM tried in military court Washington (CNN) – Two-thirds of Americans disagree with the Obama administration's decision to try Khalid Sheik...

Three Prominent Conservatives Warn of “Scaremongering” in Gitmo Closing

Torture KQµårk 死神 - November 16, 2009 20

In an interesting development relating to the story I published yesterday, three leading conservative figures: Bob Barr, Grover Norquist and David Keene; support trying...

Where are the Progressive and Liberal Voices on Gitmo?

Torture KQµårk 死神 - November 15, 2009 71

The right wing has launched an all out deluge of criticism on AG Holder and President Obama because they have decided to try KSM...

FINALLY.. once again a Nation of LAWS & NOT of “men”.

Torture BlueStateMan - November 14, 2009 46

FINALLY, an Attorney General & a President that actually EMBRACE our Constitution & have not only RESPECT for it's precepts, but FAITH in them as well.

Cheney Says Torture Investigation “Offends The Hell Out Of Me”

Torture KQµårk 死神 - August 30, 2009 85

Well Dick your lawless administration offended anyone in this nation that believes in the rule of law. Fucquis Chenem DiquatTM Former Vice President Dick Cheney, claimed...

Many Developments on the Bush Torture Front

Torture KQµårk 死神 - August 24, 2009 5

The GAO released a long awaited report on CIA abuse of prisoners during the Bush years. It documents many things we know and...

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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. [...]

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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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