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Wisconsin and Learning from Our Mistakes

Society Marion - March 10, 2011 244

Five hours ahead and one day behind, I went to bed last night, having just watched Rachel Maddow begin her Tuesday broadcast by roundly proclaiming...

A Little Truth About Business and Taxes

Activism PocketWatch - March 7, 2011 13

Here is a little ammunition and something to think about the next time you hear that raising taxes on "business" will stop them from hiring or squash their ability or willingness to invest or to upgrade their equipment or infrastructure.

Will China Collapse?

Society Caru - March 6, 2011 24

Will China Survive a contraction?

Tribes

Society DawgBone - March 3, 2011 23

I watched Dances With Wolves again last night. Has it really been 21 years? Costner and McDonnell have aged a bit since then. Boy,...

Changing the mental blocks to change

Activism chazmania - March 2, 2011 94

One thing that i have always scratched my head over is how is it possible that with all the potential of the human species...

Doing Business – The Right Way (Part 11)

Business Corner PocketWatch - March 1, 2011 8

Describing and enacting a rational and balanced Employee Incentive plan that will result in a self-running business.

Save the American Dream Rally in L.A.

Activism PatsyT - February 27, 2011 69

Photos and videos from the Save The American Dream Rally in Los Angeles on 2-26-2011.

The Destruction of Planned Parenthood

Society ghostrider - February 26, 2011 5

The current attack on Planned Parenthood and what it means to the rights of women.

BudgetPOV: You are the Hand that Feeds You (and Your Family)

Society 2ndClassCitizenPundit - February 26, 2011 48

BudgetPOV is a proposed series on making ends meet in these troubled times (especially since the “ends” seem to be hacked off and cauterized). This,...

Glossolalia 101: Pseudo-con Math

Society 2ndClassCitizenPundit - February 25, 2011 20

Glossolalia 101 is a series of articles discussing how pseudo-cons, neo-cons, and theo-cons (among others) use language to disguise, dominate, and obfuscate the issues. This...

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Trump Said to Demand Justice Dept. Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases

Senior department officials who were defense lawyers for the president and those in his orbit are now in jobs that typically must approve any such payout, underscoring potential ethical conflicts. [...]

Trump Dismisses Another Inspector General, Fueling Oversight Concerns

With the firing of the Export-Import Bank’s inspector general, the president has sidelined around two dozen of the watchdogs who seek out fraud and mismanagement in federal agencies. [...]

Paul Ingrassia, Trump Nominee for Watchdog Role, Out After Report of Racist Texts

At least four Republican senators, including the majority leader, signaled their opposition to Paul Ingrassia, the president’s pick to lead the corruption-fighting Office of Special Counsel. [...]

In Trump’s Washington, Hate Is Not a Deal Breaker

Paul Ingrassia’s nomination illustrated how much antisemitic and hateful rhetoric has been explained away or rewarded by Republicans in power. [...]

As Trump Moves Forward With White House Ballroom Project, Architects Raise Concerns

Architects were surprised by the scale and speed of the project, but the president is moving forward with his plans for a ballroom at the White House. [...]

What to Know About Trump’s Plan for a Triumphal Arch in Washington

President Trump has proposed construction of an arch in the style of the Arc de Triomphe in Washington in the lead-up to the nation’s 250th anniversary. [...]

Federal Agents Stage Raid on Canal Street in New York City

Dozens of federal officers descended on the sidewalks of Lower Manhattan on Tuesday, detaining several people and drawing protests. [...]

U.S. Marshal and Mexican Immigrant Are Shot During L.A. Traffic Stop

Officials said immigration officers had fired shots after the man rammed a law enforcement vehicle. The immigrant and a deputy marshal were wounded in the shooting. [...]

The Louvre’s Attraction Is Its History. That’s Also Its Weakness.

The brazen robbery on Sunday has put a spotlight on security protocols in the sprawling museum, which have been tested over the years by break-ins and thefts. [...]

Louvre Reopens for First Time Since Brazen Jewelry Robbery

French authorities are under growing scrutiny about whether security failings allowed four thieves to steal royal jewelry worth over $100 million. [...]

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. [...]

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Children among victims in Russian airstrikes, hours after Trump-Putin talks shelved

The drone and missile attacks on Ukraine came as the US president put on hold his plans for an imminent summit in Budapest. [...]

Trump says he did not want 'wasted meeting' after plan for Putin talks shelved

The comments by the US president come after plans to meet his Russian counterpart over the war in Ukraine were put on hold. [...]

'Fatal combination' of disease, injuries and famine in Gaza is generational crisis, WHO tells BBC

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus tells the BBC far more aid is needed to start tackling mounting problems in Gaza. [...]

Israel identifies bodies of two hostages returned by Hamas

The recovery of Arie Zalmanowicz and Tamir Adar's remains means Hamas has returned 15 of the 28 deceased hostages held in Gaza before the ceasefire. [...]

More than 40 dead after multi-vehicle crash in Uganda

The crash involved two buses, a lorry and a car, police say, with many also injured. [...]

Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time after record heat

Previously the country was one of the world's only mosquito-free zones. [...]

Dozens killed in Nigeria fuel tanker explosion

People rushed to collect fuel from the overturned tanker when it suddenly exploded, engulfing them in flames. [...]

Stolen Louvre jewellery worth €88m, prosecutor says

The historic items were taken in broad daylight and are now feared to have been broken down for parts. [...]

Israel's 'yellow line' in Gaza gives Netanyahu room for manoeuvre

Israeli forces have pulled back to a boundary which leaves Israel in control of most of Gaza - keeping far-right ministers on Netanyahu's side, for now. [...]

French ex-president Sarkozy begins jail sentence for campaign finance conspiracy

Nicolas Sarkozy, president from 2007-2012, has appealed against his jail term at La Santé prison. [...]

The 2nd No Kings Protest – 10-18-2025

Society AdLib - October 18, 2025 0

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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