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The Daily Planet, Vol. 6

Activism Chernynkaya - February 25, 2011 45

Hello! Here is a roundup of some of the most interesting items from a very few of my favorite sites. I hope you find...

The Daily Planet, Vol. 4

Activism Chernynkaya - February 23, 2011 24

Today’s opinion and news from around US-opolis.

The Death of Moderation

Activism 2ndClassCitizenPundit - February 22, 2011 36

That word doesn't mean what you think it means. But that's okay, it can't be offended by you, because it's dead.

The Daily Planet, Vol.3

Activism Chernynkaya - February 22, 2011 101

Today’s opinion and news from around US-opolis.

Wisconsin, what does it really mean?

Activism ghostrider - February 19, 2011 450

Wisconsin. What the hell is going on in Wisconsin? For the first time in many years I think we are actually seeing what this country...

Proud To Be Liberal By Brian Elroy McKinley

Activism ASmom - February 18, 2011 34

Why Liberal values are American values "You are a contentious person....and probably a Liberal," started a recent response to an article I published on abortion...

On a Cloudy Day

Activism James Michael Brodie - February 15, 2011 46

On a Cloudy Day By James Michael Brodie One night, years ago, I was driving down a quiet road at night with a...

The Fall of the Cairo Wall

Activism Caru - February 11, 2011 10

What's more extraordinary is that this incident was almost entirely peaceful!

The Uncloak the Kochs Rally – Words, Images and Video of Democracy in Action

Activism AdLib - January 31, 2011 63

The rally against the Kochs represented a dent in their stature and power and a validation of the unity and power the other 99% in this nation can have. With it, they can indeed take their democracy off the auction block.

Foch Kochs

Activism Chernynkaya - January 31, 2011 20

Over the weekend Charles and David Koch, the Tea Party's silent financial backers, threw their annual confab. We were there in opposition!

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TOP NEWS

Who Are Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman, the Minnesota Lawmakers Who Were Shot?

A Minnesota state representative and her husband were killed early Saturday, and a state senator and his wife were injured. [...]

Next Round of Nuclear Talks Between U.S. and Iran Is Off

The two sides were scheduled to meet for a sixth round of negotiations on Sunday. Oman, which was set to host the talks, said on Saturday that this round had been canceled. [...]

How the Israel-Iran Conflict Could Spiral Into More Turmoil

Israel’s leader and President Trump appeared to bet they can persevere, but other world leaders warned of unintended outcomes in a volatile region. [...]

How L.A. Raids Ignited a New Fight Over Immigration

Los Angeles is home to the country’s largest population of undocumented immigrants. So when President Trump’s immigration raids arrived, many expected trouble. [...]

What We Know About ‘No Kings’ Protests Ahead of Trump’s Military Parade on Saturday

Organizers have planned demonstrations in cities and towns across the country on the same day as President Trump’s parade in Washington to celebrate the Army. [...]

Trump Relishes Troops in American Streets While Shunning Conflict Overseas

The seemingly disparate postures of recent days speak to the president’s complicated relationship with the military. [...]

Washington’s Last Military Parade Came at a Very Different Moment

The 1991 Victory Parade after the first Gulf War celebrated a lopsided victory against an enemy army in the largest U.S. military operation since Vietnam. [...]

Why Did Syracuse Offer $200,000 in Merit Aid to Teens Who Had Turned It Down?

The university seems to have misjudged what some families would pay. Next year, maybe applicants should play their own game of chicken with such schools. [...]

Should Boys Start Kindergarten a Year Later Than Girls?

The idea, known as “redshirting,” has downsides, but proponents say it could help close a persistent gender gap in education. [...]

British Gujaratis Gather to Mourn Those Who Died in Air India Crash

The disaster in the Indian state of Gujarat affected thousands in Britain’s Gujarati diaspora. Some of them came together on Saturday to remember the victims. [...]

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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Israel-Iran strikes: What are the worst-case scenarios?

The BBC's James Landale looks at what could happen if the fighting escalates and expands. [...]

Iran is reeling from Israel's unprecedented attack - and it is only the start

Israel's Operation Rising Lion is more extensive and ambitious than anything that has come before, says Frank Gardner [...]

'It's heavy on the heart': Israelis survey damage in city hit by Iranian missile

Two people were killed and several homes destroyed when a missile hit the city of Rishon LeZion early on Saturday. [...]

Minnesota state lawmaker killed and another injured in targeted shootings

Hortman's husband was also killed and Hoffman's wife injured in what Governor Tim Walz called "targeted political violence". [...]

Black box found at Air India crash site as families wait for answers

Doctors are relying on DNA from relatives to identify victims' remains, and warn the process will be slow. [...]

The terrifying moment when Air India plane crashed into a canteen

The BBC speaks to eyewitnesses and survivors on the ground to reveal what happened when the Air India plane crashed. [...]

School killings leave stunned Austria and France searching for answers

Parents and governments are left reeling and at a loss how to protect schools from random, deadly violence. [...]

Museum's plea after couple break crystal-covered chair

An Italian museum says the special chair has since been restored, but the culprits haven't been found. [...]

Hiding in the fields - farm workers fearing deportation stay in California's shadows

Immigration raids on American farms are having ripple effects across the agricultural industry. [...]

Appeals court temporarily allows Trump to keep National Guard in LA

A federal judge had earlier directed the Trump administration to return control of California's National Guard troops back to the state. [...]

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The Death of Moderation

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Wisconsin, what does it really mean?

Proud To Be Liberal By Brian Elroy McKinley

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The Fall of the Cairo Wall

The Uncloak the Kochs Rally – Words, Images and Video of Democracy in Action

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