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Exploring Morality, Chapter 5

Social Science ADONAI - July 21, 2011 40

A good portion of speaking will consist in knowing how to lie. ~Desiderius Erasmus Welcome back to a new chapter of Exploring Morality. In this chapter...

The South Will Rise Again?

Social Science kesmarn - June 18, 2010 60

Oh, I'm a good old rebel, Now that's just what I am, And for this yankee nation, I do not give a damn. I'm glad I fought agin...

The Dissent of Man

Social Science whatsthatsound - June 27, 2010 37

We are stardust, we are golden we are billion year old carbon and we've got to get ourselves back to the garden - Jonie Mitchell, "Woodstock" Ferrets are...

Pillow Talk

Social Science Caru - August 7, 2011 23

Let me be clear: I hate sleep.

Tales of a Fraud Investigator

Social Science SueInCa - October 9, 2010 48

I am writing this post to fulfill a promise I made to Kes awhile ago, but I think it will be interesting to a few. ...

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...

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 IQs of Texas Are Upon You

Social Science AdLib - March 13, 2010 105

Texas has just officially doomed generations of their children to ignorance and being oddities in their grasp of history and reality...because neither of those...

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...

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...

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A Light in Very Dark Days: Nancy Pelosi and AIDS

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Bruce Springsteen’s Father Complicates a Powerful American Narrative

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Are Post-Trump Politics Emerging?

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Saudi Ex-Intelligence Official Seeks American Help Spilling U.S. Secrets

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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

Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics. [...]

Margins of Error

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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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Six dead as Russia hits energy and residential sites in Ukraine

Overnight, 25 locations including Kyiv were hit, leaving many areas without electricity and heating. [...]

Trump gives Hungary one-year exemption from Russian energy sanctions

The opt-out comes despite the US increasing pressure on allies to sever economic ties with Russia. [...]

Israel says body of Lior Rudaeff has been returned from Gaza

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Kenyan activists missing in Uganda found safe after five weeks

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DNA pioneer James Watson dies at 97

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Fire at Turkey perfume warehouse kills six

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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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