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Happy New Year From PlanetPOV!

Society AdLib - December 31, 2010 43

Here are three New Year's lists to begin the New Year with (hopefully) a smile.

Mid-Atlantic Trip Part 13: A DC Miscellany

Society Khirad - December 30, 2010 15

I'm winding down, so some pictures from around the National Mall and Downtown Washington. Not many to go!

The 112th Congress. New Senate, New rules? Mark Your Calendar– 1-5-2011

Society bito - December 25, 2010 28

As reported in many publications all new and returning Democratic Senators have signed a letter pledging to have filibuster reform. Is it time to make a change, the first since 1975? What is the Planet's POV?

Mid-Atlantic Trip Part 12: The National Cathedral

Society Khirad - December 22, 2010 6

Need a quiet moment? Join me at the national house of prayer.

My Life in Brisket, Rice, and Tamales

Society Chernynkaya - December 20, 2010 30

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

Mid-Atlantic Trip Part 11: Embassy Row

Society Khirad - December 19, 2010 29

A vexillophile's delight, join me up the hill for a bit of cardio and international diplomacy on Embassy Row.

The Peaceable Kingdom

Society Chernynkaya - December 17, 2010 39

During the holiday season, the Christmas manger scene is an important symbol for those who believe that the birth of Jesus was the birth...

Mid-Atlantic Trip Part 10: Mount Vernon

Society Khirad - December 9, 2010 5

George and Martha Washington cordially invite you to their humble home. Enjoy some peanut soup, and then George's own porter recipe in the music parlor, whilst we listen to Nelly play a minuet on the harpsichord. Don't tarry!

The Real Elephant in the Room

Society Marion - December 6, 2010 19

What is the "middle class?" When I grew up in the 60s and 70s, the middle class was white-collared professionals, all of whom had a...

Mid-Atlantic Trip Part 9: DC, at the Museum

Society Khirad - December 6, 2010 10

This one is mostly indoors boys and girls, so don't worry about the sunscreen lotion and come right in!

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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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