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

Food Corner 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,...

I Like Cookies

Food Corner ADONAI - February 12, 2011 108

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ye8mB6VsUHw In an attempt to have at least one article for every category here at PlanetPOv, I present this post/love letter about my favorite snack. ...

My Life in Brisket, Rice, and Tamales

Food Corner Chernynkaya - December 20, 2010 30

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

More of Us to Love

Food Corner whatsthatsound - December 14, 2010 95

Chances are good that you've never heard of Cambridge, Ohio. It's a tiny hamlet located in eastern Ohio, near the West Virginia border, that...

twilson117 on What If Religion Was Never About Faith: “First, thank you for taking the time to read and share your thoughts. Second, I agree with you, religion indeed…” Aug 13, 19:24
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choicelady on How to Turn Your Backyard into a Home For The Homeless: “Thank you, TW, but it was less intentional than happenstance. We’d always tried to help the homeless in our area,…” Mar 3, 21:07
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TOP NEWS

Trump Administration Appeals to Supreme Court to Block Order to Pay Full SNAP Benefits

The temporary ruling by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, blocking a lower court order to fully fund the aid, added to the uncertainty around the nation’s largest anti-hunger program. [...]

Judge Blocks National Guard From Portland and Says Trump Overstepped His Authority

With her temporary block expiring, Judge Karin Immergut said the Trump administration had failed to prove that protesters were hampering President Trump’s policies. [...]

A Light in Very Dark Days: Nancy Pelosi and AIDS

As Ms. Pelosi announced her retirement, she was celebrated for her long tenure in Washington. But back home, she was remembered for showing up at a terrifying moment when others turned away. [...]

Among Mamdani’s Many Upcoming Challenges: Fixing New York City’s Schools

Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect, will encounter dwindling enrollment, lackluster reading scores and federal officials spoiling for a fight. [...]

‘You Are All Terrorists’: Four Months in a Salvadoran Prison

The Times interviewed dozens of migrant men sent to a prison in El Salvador by the Trump administration. Independent forensic analysts called the testimony credible and consistent and said the treatment met the U.N.’s definition of torture. [...]

Bruce Springsteen’s Father, Through the Mansions of Fear, Through the Mansions of Pain

He had a good factory job that helped him raise a family. But it didn’t save him from despair. [...]

Are Post-Trump Politics Emerging?

The round table convenes to discuss what comes after the Democrats’ big wins — and whether the “red hat” coalition can recover. [...]

Sound System

It can be challenging to discover new music on streaming platforms. Today, some ideas to help you out of a listening rut. [...]

Saudi Ex-Intelligence Official Seeks American Help Spilling U.S. Secrets

Saad Aljabri, feuding with the de facto Saudi ruler, wants former U.S. officials to help him fend off Saudi corruption claims. [...]

After Hurricane Melissa, Solar Power Kept the Electricity on for Some Jamaicans

Rooftop solar is spreading fast in Jamaica, and people with panels got their power back almost immediately. The ‘entire neighborhood benefits,’ one resident said. [...]

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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UPS and FedEx ground some cargo planes after Kentucky air disaster

The delivery companies confirm MD-11 planes have been temporarily grounded as the death toll in Louisville rises to 14. [...]

Trump gives Hungary one-year exemption from Russian energy sanctions

The opt-out comes despite the US increasing pressure on allies to sever economic ties with Russia. [...]

DNA pioneer James Watson dies at 97

Watson co-discover the double-helix structure of DNA, but his reputation was later damaged by his comments on race and sex. [...]

Israel says body of Lior Rudaeff has been returned from Gaza

Lior Rudaeff died defending Nir Yitzhak kibbutz during the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023, the Israeli military said. [...]

Kenyan activists missing in Uganda found safe after five weeks

The pair were reportedly bundled into a car by masked men after attending an event to support Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine. [...]

New typhoon bears down on Philippines days after deadly storm

Filipinos are bracing for the arrival of a new typhoon after one earlier this week left more than 200 people dead. [...]

US to boycott G20 in South Africa, Trump says

Trump says no US official will be sent to the summit over discredited claims that Afrikaners are being persecuted. [...]

Released Israeli hostage says he was sexually assaulted in Gaza captivity

In an interview with Israeli TV, Rom Braslavski described how he was stripped naked and tied up by members of Palestinian Islamic Jihad. [...]

Fire at Turkey perfume warehouse kills six

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan offered his "deepest condolences to the families" and said the government was investigating. [...]

Serbia clears the way for controversial Trump-linked property plan

The president's son-in-law wants to build a hotel on the ruins of the former Yugoslav Army headquarters. [...]

Vox Populi – 11-07-2025

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Vox Populi, our weekly live chat about the week's events begins tonight at 7:00pm PT. Hope to see you then! AdLib2 hours ago Good evening, Ad...

Vox Populi – 10-31-2025

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Vox Populi, our weekly live chat about the week's events begins tonight at 7:00pm PT. Hope to see you then! AdLib2 hours ago BOO! Now that...

Vox Populi – 10-24-2025

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Vox Populi, our weekly live chat about the week's events begins tonight at 7:00 pm PT. Hope to see you then! AdLib3 hours ago Hey PPO! AdLiban...

The 2nd No Kings Protest – 10-18-2025

Activism 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.

Vox Populi – 10-18-2025

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