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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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Israel Says Cease-Fire Is in Effect in Gaza

The statement came after Israel approved a deal between Israel and Hamas to pave the way for the release of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. [...]

Aid Groups Prepare to Provide Quick Relief to Gaza Under Cease-Fire

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U.S. to Send 200 Troops to Israel in Support Roles

The American force will help coordinate the many aspects of the cease-fire deal. [...]

How Jared Kushner, a Self-Described ‘Deal Guy,’ Helped Broker a Gaza Breakthrough

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James Indictment Mirrors Her Civil Case Against Trump in Miniature

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How Letitia James, Now Indicted, Will Stay as New York’s Attorney General

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Who Is María Corina Machado, the Winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize?

Ms. Machado built one of Venezuela’s most important political movements, and lives in hiding from President Nicolás Maduro’s authoritarian government. [...]

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Spurned by the country’s authoritarian president and even her own colleagues in the opposition, María Corina Machado has built the most significant voter mobilization since Hugo Chávez. [...]

How Right-Wing Influencers Are Shaping the Guard Fight in Portland

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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

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The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

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The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

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Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

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US to send 200 troops to Israel to monitor Gaza ceasefire

The US will establish a multinational force in Israel, likely to include troops from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and the UAE, officials say. [...]

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize

Machado is recognised for "tireless work promoting democratic rights" in Venezuela, the Nobel Committee says. [...]

Suspected plot to attack Belgian PM foiled

Police officers have arrested two individuals and find a suspected improvised explosive device at one of the suspect's homes. [...]

New York Attorney General Letitia James criminally indicted

James, who led a civil fraud case against US President Donald Trump, was indicted in Alexandria, Virginia. [...]

Peru's president removed from office amid soaring crime

The ousting of President Dina Boluarte follows a string of scandals and growing outrage over crime in Peru. [...]

Zimbabwe MP dies after his car hits an elephant

Desire Moyo died a day before his 46th birthday - the four other MPs in the car have been taken to hospital. [...]

Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of 'violating sovereign territory'

The allegation by the Taliban came after two loud blasts were heard in the city late on Thursday. [...]

Major Russian strikes cut power across Kyiv

Drone and missile strikes caused blackouts in Kyiv and killed a seven-year-old in Ukraine's south-east, officials say. [...]

Catholic altar wine replaced after becoming a favourite in Kenyan bars

The previous brand was said to have lost its sanctity due to its widespread use outside the church. [...]

Man who appealed Pelicot rape conviction handed longer jail term

A French court increases by a year the jail term of the only man who challenged his conviction for raping Gisèle Pelicot. [...]

Torture

Arab Uprisings: Still Writing History

The Politics of Spanking

Sade and The Body

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

Three Prominent Conservatives Warn of “Scaremongering” in Gitmo Closing

Where are the Progressive and Liberal Voices on Gitmo?

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

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

Many Developments on the Bush Torture Front

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