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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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Trump Downplays Signal Leak, Backing Waltz and Pointing Finger at Journalist

Democrats denounced the country’s top intelligence officials for “sloppy, careless, incompetent behavior” for discussing secret military plans in a group chat. [...]

Signal Leak Is Latest Mistake in Pete Hegseth’s Rocky Time as Defense Secretary

The disclosure of battle plans on a chat app created a new predicament for the defense secretary. [...]

Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting New Law Firm, Jenner & Block

An executive order underscored the extent to which the president, who faced four indictments after he left office, aims to exact a price from anyone associated with past investigations of him. [...]

Trump Signs Executive Order Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote in Elections

Administration officials cited cracking down on immigrants illegally on voter rolls as one of the executive order’s main goals, amplifying Mr. Trump’s grievances about electoral integrity. [...]

Declaring Their Party ‘Spineless,’ Democrats Try an Economic Populist Pitch

A group of House Democrats referred to as the New Economic Patriots introduced themselves on Capitol Hill promising to lead their party out of its funk. It wasn’t clear how they planned to do so. [...]

Trump Trade Policies and Federal Cuts Shake Consumer Confidence

The level in the Conference Board’s latest monthly survey was the lowest since January 2021. [...]

Ukraine and Russia Agree to Cease Fighting in the Black Sea, White House Says

The deal was limited, and it was not clear when or how it would start. The Kremlin also demanded some Western sanctions be lifted first. [...]

What to Know About the Only US Military Base in Greenland

Since World War II, American forces have been stationed on the island. Today, from a remote outpost, they watch the skies. [...]

Why These Islanders Hunt Dolphins

The residents of Fanalei Island, in the Solomon Islands, say the lucrative hunts will help them buy land elsewhere and move off their sinking home. [...]

In Aurora, Colo., a Split Over the Biggest Threat to the City: Migrants or Trump?

President Trump has made Colorado’s third-largest city synonymous with the supposed scourge of Venezuelan gangs, but some wonder if his immigration raids are damaging the city more than the migrants ever did. [...]

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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At least 18 dead in 'worst wildfires' in South Korea's history

The wildfires are threatening cultural sites and "rewriting the record books", according to authorities. [...]

Russia and Ukraine agree naval ceasefire in Black Sea

The two sides struck separate deals with the US after three days of talks in Saudi Arabia. [...]

Trump and intelligence chiefs play down Signal group chat leak

President Trump also defended his national security team after a reporter was added to their message thread. [...]

JD Vance will join wife on Greenland trip amid backlash

Greenland's leaders have criticised planned visits by US officials after Trump's threats to annex the island. [...]

Hundreds join Gaza's largest anti-Hamas protest since war began

Masked Hamas militants dispersed protesters who gathered in northern Gaza to rally against the group. [...]

Bollywood actress vindicated over boyfriend's death after media hounding

She was called "a gold digger" and "a murderer" after the death of her actor boyfriend Sushant Singh Rajput. [...]

'I was afraid for my life': At the scene of the attack on Palestinian Oscar winner

The Palestinian Oscar winner's West Bank home was attacked by Israeli settlers. Ballal's co-director says his acclaim "does not help us on the ground". [...]

Thousands turn out for Turkey protests after more than 1,400 arrests