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The Daily Planet, Vol. 168

News & Politics Chernynkaya - November 28, 2011 19

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Monday, November 28, 2011

Weekend Music Thread – Giving Thanks

Music Thread AdLib - November 26, 2011 89

On this Thanksgiving weekend, what else could the theme be for the music thread but expressing thanks? Share songs that express thanks to others and songs that have been there for you when you needed them.

A Thanksgiving Tradition – 2011

PlanetPOV AdLib - November 24, 2011 43

With all of the madness and hatred out there in the world, we can become inundated with so much that's negative and lose sight of the things that we're so fortunate to have. Unless you're a Republican, then it's a two-for-one deal.

The Daily Planet, Vol. 167

News & Politics Chernynkaya - November 23, 2011 4

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Monday, November 23, 2011

The Daily Planet, Vol. 166

News & Politics Chernynkaya - November 22, 2011 3

Read at your peril--Too much news today! News and opinion from around US-opolis for Tuesday, November 22, 2011

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News & Politics Chernynkaya - November 21, 2011 32

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Monday, November 21, 2011

Morning Blog

Morning Blog Kalima - November 20, 2011 857

Good morning everyone! I hope that when and if you have the time, MB will be the place for you to catch up with friends...

Weekend Music Thread – Your Personal Soundtrack

Music Thread AdLib - November 19, 2011 140

This week's music thread is about your personal theme songs, songs that speak to you or for you when you're happy, furious, romantic, determined, chillin' or remind you of a special time or event in your life.

Vox Populi – 11-18-2011

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1 guest is online. KQuark : I thought I heard a bloop from VP. AdLib : That wraps up this powerful edition of Vox Populi. Thanks...

Weekend Music Thread – Animal Attraction

Music Thread AdLib - November 12, 2011 56

This weekend's music thread is a tribute to all of our wonderful and loving pets and all other animals we live together with on this planet. Send your pet a little love or play a little music to soothe the savage beasts.

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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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South Africa hits back at US refugee plan to favour white Afrikaners

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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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