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Vox Populi – 12-7-2012

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It’s PlanetPOV’s 3rd Anniversary! – Support Our Winter Donation and Membership Drive

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Our three year anniversary is a tribute to all the people who have contributed here in one way or another. During our Winter Donation and Membership Drive, we invite our members and readers to donate or subscribe to keep The Planet spinning.

Weekend Music Thread – Put A Smile On Your Face

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This week's music thread is about songs that make you smile, chuckle or laugh out loud. They say laughter is the best medicine, but after the election, we don't really need the medicine.

Vox Populi – 11-30-2012

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Weekend Music Thread – Family and Holidays

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This weekend's theme is about family and holidays, songs about the season, family that's here and remembered and memorable times with those we care about.

Vox Populi – 11-23-2012

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Weekend Music Thread – Life is Sweet

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This weekend's theme is about how sweet life can be. Songs about things that are sweet, by bands with sweet names or just the sweetest songs out there.

Weekend Music Thread – Celebrate!

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President Obama won re-election in a big way so this weekend it's time to celebrate. Share your favorite celebratory or feel good songs to commemorate this great victory for our country and our future!

Vox Populi – 11-9-2012

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Live Event: Election Night – Nov 6, 2012

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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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