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N.J. Senate Denies Marriage Equality

Society Scheherazade - January 7, 2010 13

NEW JERSEY – The state Senate denied marriage equality to all its citizens. The marriage equality bill failed to pass in a 20-14 decision...

No Satisfaction

Society javaz - January 5, 2010 28

The Conference Board Research Group has released the results of their survey regarding job satisfaction and the results show that 45% of Americans are...

The Infantilization of America

Society kesmarn - January 2, 2010 110

Are Americans in need of parental figures to guide them through the complexities of life?

New Year’s Day Ushers in Marriage Equality

Society Scheherazade - January 1, 2010 22

NEW HAMPSHIRE - At 12:00 a.m. EST many couples shared the joy of greeting 2010 with kisses and clinks of champagne glasses, but some...

Never Forget – The Dark Days Could Come Again

Society SueInCa - December 28, 2009 21

Lately there has been alot of talk in the air of progressives that are not satisfied with the way things are going in this...

A New Year

Society javaz - December 27, 2009 18

Well, it’s that time of year when most of us reflect on the past twelve months, and make resolutions for the next year. If you’re...

Not Even on Christmas…

Society Scheherazade - December 25, 2009 44

This morning my partner's mom came to our room to ask me about something. She told me that my would-be brother-in-law just got an...

A Loving Heart

Society peacekitten - December 24, 2009 58

On Christmas Eve, we have finally seen the passage of a bill that has pried open the previously locked down room of recognizing public...

Ugandan Official: Don’t Kill the Gays; LOCK ‘EM UP!

Society Scheherazade - December 24, 2009 28

From Think Progress: Ugandan official on gays: ‘Killing them might not be helpful’; life imprisonment would be better. Reuters reports that Uganda may “soften” its Anti-Homosexuality...

A Festivus Message

Society Marion - December 23, 2009 48

BBC news reports a rise in the pagan population of Britain, with an item on their celebration of Christmas as the traditional Winter Solstice....

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Francis, the First Latin American Pope, Dies at 88

After decades of conservative leadership, Francis tried to reset the course of the Roman Catholic Church, emphasizing inclusion and care for the marginalized over doctrinal purity. [...]

Photos: Pope Francis’ Last Journey

As pope, Francis traveled to dozens of countries on five continents. In his last days, he stayed much closer to home. [...]

Melania Trump, Prince William and Zelensky Among Famous Faces at Pope Francis’ Funeral

President Trump, Melania Trump, Prince William and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine were among those who paid respects to the pontiff in St. Peter’s Square. [...]

Trump and Zelensky Meet on Sidelines of Pope Francis’ Funeral, White House Says

During his whirlwind trip to Italy, President Trump’s interactions with world leaders, as they paid their respects to Francis, were being watched closely. [...]

How Trump Plays Into Putin’s Hands, From Ukraine to Slashing U.S. Institutions

Many of President Trump’s actions have been seen as benefiting Russia either directly or indirectly, so much so that Russian officials have celebrated some of his moves. [...]

Russia Claims to Have Retaken Final Village in Its Kursk Region

Ukraine denied that it had been pushed out of the region and said that its military operations inside Russia were continuing. [...]

Voters See Trump’s Use of Power as Overreaching, Times/Siena Poll Finds

Skepticism has grown of his efforts to expand his authority and of his handling of issues long seen as strengths for him, including the economy and immigration. [...]

Four Perspectives on Trump’s Weak Poll Numbers

It’s not easy to burn this much good will so fast, and it doesn’t usually get any easier from here. [...]

2-Year-Old U.S. Citizen Deported ‘With No Meaningful Process,’ Judge Suspects

A federal judge in Louisiana said the deportation of the child to Honduras with her mother, even though her father had filed an emergency petition, appeared to be “illegal and unconstitutional.” [...]

Who Is Hannah Dugan, the Wisconsin Judge Arrested in Immigration Dispute?

Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan was elected in 2016. She spent much of her earlier career working on behalf of low-income people and marginalized groups. [...]

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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Zelensky and Trump hold 'very productive' talks at Vatican

The 15-minute meeting was the first time they had come face-to-face since February's acrimonious encounter in the Oval Office. [...]

Hundreds injured and deaths reported in Iran explosion

Footage shows wounded people lying on the street and others running away from the site [...]

Virginia Giuffre's death leaves unanswered questions

Her name will forever be associated with the scandals surrounding Jeffrey Epstein and his circle. [...]

Woman jailed for 14 years in Brazil after 'lipstick coup'

The Bolsonaro supporter, who drew in lipstick on a statue during riots, has been jailed for taking part in an alleged coup [...]

DR Congo and Rwanda vow to agree peace plan within days

The two neighbouring nations sign a US-brokered deal aimed at stopping the fighting in eastern DR Congo. [...]

'We have more in common with America than the rest of Canada'

In Alberta, many voters feel alienated by the country’s elite - some are even tempted by Trump’s call to join the US. [...]

UN agency runs out of food aid in Gaza after Israeli blockade

The UN agency has delivered its last supplies to meals kitchens, which it warns will run out of food in the coming days. [...]

US judge arrested after allegedly obstructing immigration enforcement

Judge Hannah Dugan is accused of trying to help an undocumented immigrant who appeared in her court avoid arrest. [...]

Warhol print accidentally thrown away by Dutch town hall

A print of Queen Beatrix is among 46 artworks officials fear will never be recovered. [...]

Sudanese eating charcoal and leaves to survive, aid agency warns

People are trekking under "blistering" heat to escape "horrific circumstances", the BBC is told. [...]

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N.J. Senate Denies Marriage Equality

No Satisfaction

The Infantilization of America

New Year’s Day Ushers in Marriage Equality

Never Forget – The Dark Days Could Come Again

A New Year

Not Even on Christmas…

A Loving Heart

Ugandan Official: Don’t Kill the Gays; LOCK ‘EM UP!

A Festivus Message

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