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Vox Populi – 7-04-2014

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The Whys And Wherefores Of Suing The President

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In his weekly press conference June 25, 2014, House Speaker John Boehner confirmed that he will initiate a lawsuit on behalf of the House...

The Weekend Music Thread-Creatures Great and Small

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Welcome folks to another Weekend Music Thread! Since we've recently been discussing the animals in the world around us, I thought a music thread...

Vox Populi – 6-27-2014

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Chat Live Tonight at 7:00pm PDT! Join Us For Vox Populi!

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There's a lot on the Vox Populi menu tonight, your table is reserved and you are invited to join the banquet of weekly live chat about the week's events.

The Weekend Music Thread-Ladies Night

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I offer a tribute to all the wonderful women who've made great contributions to the world of music. Female singers, musicians and song writers of all genres have been extremely talented and creative ladies and deserve a special tribute. So pick your favorite ladies' work and sit back and enjoy the picks of other Planet peeps out there.

Vox Populi – 6-20-2014

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The Weekend Music Thread-Come Rain or Come Shine

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Welcome Planet folks to yet another Weekend Music Thread. I offer a hardy and warm welcome to any newcomers that may find their way here this weekend. I suspect, that if you're here, you must be music lovers, so sit back and enjoy the picks of others, or post your favorite picks yourself.

Vox Populi – 6-13-2014

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Join Our Live Chat Tonight on the Week’s Events! It’s Vox Populi at 7 pm PDT

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It's been another big news week so there's a lot to discuss tonight in our weekly live chat about the week's events, Vox Populi. Vox begins at 7:00 pm PDT and all members are invited to join this lively, fun and thoughtful conversation.

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How the Opium War Still Shapes Xi Jinping’s Trade Clash With Trump

China’s leader draws on lessons from Lin Zexu, a Qing official whose defiance of Britain led to China’s humiliating defeat but made him a national hero. [...]

North Korea Conducts Missile Test Ahead of Trump Visit to South

The country has yet to respond to President Trump’s overtures to meet again with Kim Jong-un, its leader. [...]

China Outlines 5-Year Plan to Double Down on Global Tech Ambitions

Ahead of a meeting with President Trump, China’s leader signaled that he is committed to competing in manufacturing and technology despite tensions with Washington. [...]

‘Not Very Much Survives a Category 5,’ and the Use of Tear Gas in Chicago

Plus, the website reshaping live music. [...]

In Utah, Trump’s Vision for Homelessness Begins to Take Shape

State officials promise large-scale involuntary addiction and mental health treatment at Salt Lake City’s edge. Critics see “a prison, or a warehouse.” [...]

Trump Suggests He Knows He Can’t Run Again: ‘It’s Too Bad’

Despite the Constitution’s two-term limit, Trump had mused for months about a third term. [...]

Federal Judge Disqualifies Trump-Backed Prosecutor in Los Angeles

The court ruled that Bill Essayli had been acting “unlawfully” as U.S. attorney in Los Angeles but that he could stay on as the office’s top deputy for now. [...]

When This Reporter Comes Calling, the White House Insults Go Flying

The administration often criticizes journalists, but the treatment of Shirish Dáte, a reporter for HuffPost, stands out. [...]

Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill at Least 100, Local Health Officials Say

After what appeared to be the deadliest day since a truce deal was agreed on this month, Israel said the cease-fire had resumed. [...]

Hurricane Melissa Aftermath Photos and Video: Jamaica and the Caribbean

The system made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday afternoon, causing widespread flooding and destruction. [...]

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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Jamaicans wake to devastation as hurricane causes floods, power cuts and splits city in two

With communication networks in Jamaica crippled, the true scale of the disaster remains unknown. [...]

S Korea announces lowering of tariffs as part of new US trade deal

Seoul will also invest $350bn in the US as part of the deal, which Donald Trump says is "pretty much finalised". [...]

Tight race in Dutch election as anti-Islam populist Wilders' hope of power declines

Wilders was the clear winner last time Dutch voters went to the polls in November 2023, but this time the race is far tighter. [...]

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 104, health ministry says, after Hamas accused of killing soldier

US President Trump says "nothing" will jeopardise the two-week-old ceasefire despite the flare-up of violence. [...]

Investigation after woman left behind by cruise ship dies on island

Crew of Coral Adventurer only realised the 80-year-old Australian was missing hours after they left Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef. [...]

Messages in a bottle from WWI soldiers found on Australian coast

The notes were thrown overboard just a few days into a voyage to join the battlefields of France more than a century ago. [...]

Sudan's military expels top UN food aid officials as conflict escalates

Two WFP officials are give 72 hours to leave without explanation - days after a key city falls to the RSF. [...]

US will reduce its troops on Nato's eastern flank, Romania says

Bucharest said between 900 and 1,000 American troops would remain stationed in Romania - down from 1,700. [...]

Ben & Jerry's co-founder says Unilever blocked Palestine-themed ice cream

Ben Cohen says he will independently create the new watermelon flavour in support of "permanent peace in Palestine". [...]

Australian girls being 'hunted' by online crime gangs to commit violent acts

Groups of young men are coercing and exploiting vulnerable girls "for fun", Australian police say. [...]

Vox Populi – 10-24-2025

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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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