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The Daily Planet, Vol. 151

Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - October 17, 2011 1

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Monday, October 17, 2011

The One Percent: Who Are They? What Do They Do? How Much Do They Have?

Speakers' Corner MurphTheSurf3 - October 16, 2011 20

“Though diverse in many ways what the One Percents have in common is the extraordinary amount of the nation’s wealth they control.”

The greatest sporting event you’ve never heard of — the Rugby World Cup

Speakers' Corner Haruko Haruhara - October 15, 2011 10

The biggest sporting event in the world is probably the Olympics. The next biggest is the FIFA World Cup. The next biggest is something...

Born This Way?

Speakers' Corner Caru - October 14, 2011 21

Stating that gay people were born with their orientation seems like the perfect counter to the conservative argument that being gay is a choice, but this life-affirming rebuttal opens the door to other attacks.

The Daily Planet, Vol. 150

Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - October 14, 2011 5

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Friday, October 14, 2011

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Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - October 13, 2011 4

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Thursday, October 13, 2011

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Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - October 12, 2011 11

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Wednesday, October 12, 2011

The Daily Planet, Vol. 147

Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - October 11, 2011 12

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Tuesday, October 11, 2011

A Brief History of Islam, Part 1: Pre-Islamic Arabia – The Death of the Prophet

Speakers' Corner ADONAI - October 9, 2011 5

لا إله إلا الله ، وأن محمدا رسول الله.( There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.) ~Sunni Shahada The Arab...

Occupy Wall Street Could Be a Seminal Moment … Or It Couldn’t

Speakers' Corner Marion - October 7, 2011 58

When the London (and other English cities)riots rampaged earlier this year, I read with droll amusement, the armchair activist quarterbacks' wistful comments in Huffington Post...

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Trump Renews Threat to Cut ‘Democrat Programs’ as Government Shutdown Enters Third Week

The president said he would release a list of the cuts on Friday. “We are closing up Democrat programs that we disagree with, and they’re never going to open again,” he added. [...]

Israel Pressures Hamas to Return Bodies, but Gaza’s Destruction Poses Challenge

The Israeli government is considering limits on aid to Gaza to penalize Hamas for not turning over more bodies of former hostages. But devastation in the enclave complicates the retrieval of all remains. [...]

‘A Big Day’: How the U.S. and the Arab World Teamed Up to Seal the Gaza Deal

The cease-fire talks in Egypt showed that with pressure on Hamas and Israel, seemingly huge impediments could be overcome or set aside. [...]

Why Was the President of FIFA at the Gaza Summit?

Gianni Infantino, the head of soccer’s global governing body, frequently appears alongside President Trump at events outside the realm of sports. [...]

Trump’s Trade War With China Catches the World in Its Crossfire

Tariffs and other restrictions between the United States and China are reverberating in unpredictable ways. [...]

Global Economic Growth Remains Sluggish as Trump’s Tariff Threats Loom

The International Monetary Fund said the impact of trade tensions had been limited so far, but it expects growth to slow. [...]

China Wants Foreign Scientists. The Public Says No, Thanks.

Since Beijing announced a new visa to attract young science and technology graduates, a backlash has erupted online, forcing the government to respond. [...]

U.S. Military Kills 6 People in Boat Attack Near Venezuela, Trump Says

In a social media post, the president said the people aboard a boat were suspected of smuggling drugs for an unspecified group his team had labeled terrorists. [...]

Republicans Summon Jack Smith to Testify Before House Judiciary Committee

The panel’s Republican chairman, Representative Jim Jordan, accused the former special counsel of “prosecutorial misconduct and constitutional abuses.” [...]

U.S. Attorney Was Forced Out After Clashes Over How to Handle Russia Inquiry

The departures of Todd Gilbert and his deputy in the Western District of Virginia show the pressure being brought on prosecutors to pursue the president’s perceived foes. [...]

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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Bowen: Trump's role in Gaza ceasefire was decisive, but not a roadmap to peace

Trump's Middle East visit was a victory lap - but peace does not emerge just because a president decides it. [...]

My friend Bipin threw back Hamas grenade - and saved my life

Bipin Joshi tried to save fellow Nepalese students before being taken hostage, his mourning friend tells the BBC. [...]

Military says it has seized power in Madagascar after president moves to 'safe place'

The military promises elections within two years, but President Rajoelina insists he is still in charge. [...]

D’Angelo, R&B Grammy-award winning singer, dies aged 51

D'Angelo, who died after a cancer diagnosis, leaves behind a "legacy of extraordinarily moving music", his family says. [...]

Cuban dissident begins US exile after release from jail

The outspoken critic of the Cuban government was released from jail after a request by the US. [...]

French PM backs freezing Macron's pension reform to save government

The changes, which raised the retirement age from 62 to 64, were seen as signature reforms in Emmanuel Macron's presidency. [...]

US strikes another vessel off Venezuela coast, killing six

President Trump said the vessel belonged to "narcoterrorists" and that it was "trafficking narcotics." US officials have not provided evidence to this claim. [...]

French pair sentenced in Iran on spying charges

The defendants are believed to be couple Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who were arrested in 2022. [...]

Man who set fire to Pennsylvania governor’s mansion jailed

Cody Balmer pleaded guilty to arson and attempted murder for starting the fire in April while Shapiro and his family were inside. They escaped safely. [...]

US Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones appeal in Sandy Hook shooting case