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The Power of Intermittent Fanning

Social Science Questinia - May 21, 2010 110

The Huffington Post has gone Vegas. It has instituted a clever way to have commenters engage in what can only be seen as a form...

What Color Is Your Paradise?

Social Science whatsthatsound - October 12, 2010 78

Okay, I suppose it's possible that the reason I am not as happy, rich, famous and world renowned as I could be is that...

QUICK, GO BUY A CARD. MAYBE A TIE?

Social Science bito - June 19, 2010 27

Happy Fathers Day, Dad. The day is here. What memories do you have of this day? Do you remember a kindness that you and your...

…and Justice for All

Social Science VegasBabe - January 5, 2011 16

White folks who remarkably continue to claim (or ignore) racism isn’t alive and well, that circumstances have markedly improved for black folks are either...

The Rewriting of History–The States’ Rights Fable.

Social Science bito - December 1, 2010 49

In this interview, Loewen links the Civil War era to the later era known as the Nadir of Race Relations (1890-1940), and further, to the modern day Neo-Confederate movement, which tends to look amazingly like it's twin brother...the Tea Party.

The Crisis of Reality

Social Science Chernynkaya - February 15, 2011 66

William James, Rollo May, and Paul Tillich on Will, Courage and Faith

HATE IN AMERICA, Part 3: The Psychology and Recruitment of Hate

Social Science Chernynkaya - February 12, 2010 47

The Southern Poverty Law Center counted 926 active hate groups in the U.S. in 2008—that’s a 54% rise since 2000. And those are only...

Sade and The Body

Social Science 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...

Pillow Talk

Social Science Caru - August 7, 2011 23

Let me be clear: I hate sleep.

My Life in Brisket, Rice, and Tamales

Social Science Chernynkaya - December 20, 2010 30

Three phases of my life (so far) as represented by the foods I ate.

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Trump Administration Announces Steps to Dismantle Education Department

Responsibilities for K-12 and college programs, among others, will be moved to other federal agencies. [...]

Trump Family’s Business Ties to Saudi Arabia Raise Ethics Worries

President Trump will host Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, who oversees a major construction project that is in talks with the Trump family business. [...]

Federal Court Blocks Texas’ Republican-Friendly Congressional Map

The move by a three-judge panel dealt a blow to efforts by Texas Republicans and President Trump to flip Democratic seats in the state. [...]

Texas Governor Declares Muslim Civil Rights Group a ‘Terrorist Organization’

Gov. Greg Abbott said the state could now take steps to shut down the Council on American-Islamic Relations. The group said the declaration had no basis in fact or law. [...]

Meta Did Not Violate the Law When It Bought Instagram and WhatsApp, a Judge Rules

Meta’s acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp did not illegally stifle competition in social networking, a judge found, a major win for the tech giant. [...]

With Trump in Office, a Transgender Trailblazer and American Diplomat Seeks Refuge Abroad

Robyn McCutcheon, the first American diplomat to come out as transgender, helped to shape personnel and foreign policy at the State Department. The country she served doesn’t feel like home anymore. [...]

Trump Team Calls Maduro a ‘Cartel’ Boss. That Word Doesn’t Mean What You Think.

Venezuelans coined a figure of speech for the phenomenon of generals corrupted by drug money: “Cartel de los Soles.” Then the United States started talking about it as a literal organization. [...]

U.S. Military Threat Puts Spotlight on Venezuela’s Allies

American adversaries are unlikely to help President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela fend off a concerted attack. But they have made toppling him harder. [...]

Ecuador Votes ‘No’ to Hosting U.S. Military Base

A vote on Sunday rejected the expansion of a foreign military presence. It came as the U.S. military’s campaign in waters near Latin America has been roiling the region. [...]

How Trump Has Used ICE, the National Guard and Other Federal Forces Across the U.S.

Charlotte and Raleigh in North Carolina became the latest cities to see federal forces move in. Here’s a rundown of what’s going on in each place. [...]

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. [...]

Politics of the Day

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Suspected Hezbollah member goes on trial in Germany

The Shia Muslim group's military wing is proscribed as a terrorist organisation by the EU. [...]

French energy giant Total faces war crimes allegations over Mozambique massacre

TotalEnergies denies responsibility for the actions of local security forces involved in dozens of killings. [...]

Ex-Harvard president Larry Summers steps back from public role after Epstein email release

The former US treasury secretary says he is "ashamed" of his emails to the late sex offender. [...]

Bodies of missing mum and child found in freezers in Austria

Public prosecutor Hansjörg Mayr says two men, aged 55 and 53, are being held on "strong suspicion of murder". [...]

At least 94 Palestinians died in Israeli prisons in two years, human rights group says

A new report by Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI) alleges "systematic killings and cover-ups". [...]

Two Ukrainians working for Russia behind rail sabotage, Polish PM says

Donald Tusk said the two suspects had entered Poland from Belarus and had long worked for Russia. [...]

Zelensky to meet Trump envoy in Turkey in bid to 'intensify' peace talks

There were no plans for the Russian side to join the talks, the Kremlin said. [...]

Tom Cruise on his first Oscar: Making films 'is who I am'

The Mission: Impossible star received the honorary prize after being nominated four times for an Academy Award. [...]

Venezuela's Maduro 'ready to talk' as US ramps up pressure

Following increased US pressure on the Venezuelan government, the two sides say they are open to talks. [...]

Brazil creates new Indigenous territories during protest-hit COP30

President Lula's government recognises 10 new Indigenous lands in an effort to protect their culture and environment. [...]

Vox Populi – 11-14-2025

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Vox Populi – 11-07-2025

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Vox Populi – 10-31-2025

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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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