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Exploring Morality, Chapter 6

Speakers' Corner ADONAI - September 7, 2011 31

In taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it over, he is superior. ~Francis Bacon Whoever appeals to the law...

Unplanned Vacation–YAY!

Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - September 6, 2011 7

Up in the mountains and maybe no wireless! Hope I don't get the DT's.

To Those Who Are Ignorant about the Past

Speakers' Corner Marion - September 5, 2011 54

Loads of people love to talk about fascism coming to the United States, draped in a flag and carrying a cross. Well, maybe that's...

The Daily Planet, Vol. 142

Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - September 2, 2011 19

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Friday, September 2, 2011

Time Out for O/T – Vol. 17

Speakers' Corner bito - September 1, 2011 7095

The place to post your comments without interrupting the single topic posts. However, be mindful of the strict rules!! If you find the rules here...

The Daily Planet, Vol. 141

Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - September 1, 2011 2

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Thursday, September 1, 2011

This Is What Happens When You Don’t Vote

Speakers' Corner Marion - August 31, 2011 7

I usually try to get back to the Commonwealth once a year. I've lived for the past 30 years in the same part of...

Confederate Americans (We Know Them As Something Else)

Speakers' Corner Marion - August 30, 2011 5

At the recommendation of a fellow Southerner, I'm currently reading a book I should have read long ago - Tony Horwitz's Confederates in the Attic. It's...

The Daily Planet, Vol. 140

Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - August 29, 2011 8

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Monday, August 29, 2011

This Is How It Ends: Supervolcano

Speakers' Corner ADONAI - August 28, 2011 13

Did you hear that? ~Batuwara(Krakatoa Island 1883) This is the first in a series of articles discussing one of my favorite subjects - The end of...

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Desperation Grows as Texas Flood Rescues Stretch Into Third Day

Scott Ruskan, a Coast Guard swimmer, is credited with saving 165 people at the all-girls’ camp from dangerous floods. “They want some sort of comfort, someone to save them.” [...]

A Family of 6 Was Swept Away in the Texas Floods. Now, Survivors Wait and Hope.

A woman whose mother, stepfather, aunt, uncle and cousin are among the missing confronts the unimaginable. A cousin was dragged downriver 15 miles but survived. [...]

Texas Flood Victims: What We Know

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Israel’s Deadly Assault on Iran Prison Incites Fury, Even Among Dissidents

The June 23 airstrikes on Evin prison, including the hospital ward, have turned it from a hated symbol of oppression into a new rallying cry against Israel, even among the Iranian regime’s domestic critics. [...]

Trump Says Musk Is ‘Off the Rails’ With America Party Effort

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Social Security Email Says Policy Bill Eliminates Tax on Benefits. Does It?

The Social Security Administration circulated an imprecise email about the provisions in the new law. Here’s what it actually does. [...]

How Europe Got Stuck Between Xi’s China and Trump’s America

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Can Taiwan Really Disconnect Its Economy From China?

Momentum is building in Taiwan to lessen its business dependency on China, its biggest trading partner. Doing so will not be easy. [...]

Bessent Says He Expects Trade Deals by This Week’s Deadline

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Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath Play Final Shows in Birmingham, England

Heavy metal fans crossed continents to converge on Birmingham, England, and throw devil horns in honor of the Prince of Darkness and Black Sabbath. [...]

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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Watch: Australia's mushroom murder case… in under two minutes

Erin Patterson has been found guilty of murdering three relatives and attempting to kill one other, after cooking them a toxic lunch. [...]

At least 78 dead and dozens missing in Texas floods as more rain looms

The death toll looks certain to rise as search-and-rescue teams brace for further storms. [...]

Cautious optimism for Gaza ceasefire breakthrough as Netanyahu visits US

Israel's prime minister is under pressure from Donald Trump and people at home to agree a new ceasefire and hostage release deal. [...]

Hamas security officer says group has lost control over most of Gaza

The officer says Israeli strikes have devastated the group's leadership and structure, and that armed clans are filling the void. [...]

Trump calls Musk's new political party 'ridiculous'

The US president and Tesla boss were close allies before a dramatic falling out in recent weeks. [...]

Israel launches strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen

Israel says it took action against the rebel group as part of Operation "Black Flag". [...]

Archaeologists unveil 3,500-year-old city in Peru

Researchers believe Peñico served as a trading hub linking ancient Pacific coast communities with those living in the Andes and Amazon. [...]

How tariffs are shifting global supply chains

Trump's 90-day pause on his sweeping tariffs plan is about to expire. But already some firms are radically changing how they work. [...]

IDF says it killed Hamas commander in cafe strike that killed dozens of civilians

After Monday's attack, family members told the BBC of their shock at the scale of civilian casualties. [...]

Pet lion's owners arrested after big cat attacks three people

Dramatic footage showed the big cat leaping over a concrete wall then pouncing on a woman in Pakistan. [...]

Speakers' Corner

Exploring Morality, Chapter 6

Unplanned Vacation–YAY!

To Those Who Are Ignorant about the Past

The Daily Planet, Vol. 142

Time Out for O/T – Vol. 17

The Daily Planet, Vol. 141

This Is What Happens When You Don’t Vote

Confederate Americans (We Know Them As Something Else)

The Daily Planet, Vol. 140

This Is How It Ends: Supervolcano

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