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The Tale of Two Women and the One Man Who Failed

Speakers' Corner Marion - August 9, 2011 6

How's this for an oxymoron? Her Serene Highness Queen Ratfucker Omnipotent of Medialand, otherwise known as Arianna Huffington, came to Philadelphia yesterday to address the...

The Daily Planet, Vol. 128

Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - August 9, 2011 38

MASSIVE edition! News and opinion from around US-opolis for Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Downgrading the Downgraders

Speakers' Corner BlueStateMan - August 8, 2011 33

Although Standard & Poors publicly stated reasons behind their decision to downgrade the credit rating of the United States from "AAA" to "AA+" were...

Do You Want to Live Forever?

Speakers' Corner ADONAI - August 8, 2011 37

Image via Wikipedia Because I could not stop for death, He kindly stopped for me; The carriage held but just ourselves and immortality. ~Emily Dickinson I have...

Pillow Talk

Speakers' Corner Caru - August 7, 2011 23

Let me be clear: I hate sleep.

The Enemy Within

Speakers' Corner Marion - August 6, 2011 83

There's been a campaign going on around the blogosphere for awhile, advocating that MSNBC ban Pat Buchanan from appearing on the network. Buchanan is...

Vox Populi – 8-5-2011

Speakers' Corner AdLib - August 5, 2011 0

Chernynkaya : Night, AL--I'll let you know and thanks again. AdLib : Yep, looks like it's time to close the Vox Populi bar! Have a...

We Are Our Own Worst Enemy

Speakers' Corner BlueStateMan - August 5, 2011 35

Let’s face it… We are our own worst enemy.. and we better acknowledge that simple fact that unless we confront this cancer as a unified...

Shovel-ready in a Sagging Economy

Speakers' Corner Emerald1943 - August 3, 2011 19

Good morning, Planeteers! I trust you all are doing okay, having come through all this angst. Now that Congress is on their five-week PAID vacation,...

The Daily Planet, Vol. 127

Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - August 3, 2011 3

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Wednesday, August 3, 2011

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What We Know About Tyler Robinson, Suspect in Charlie Kirk Shooting

The suspect, 22, was arrested in southwestern Utah after a friend had contacted the authorities, officials said. [...]

Here’s What Some of the Bullet Casing Engravings in the Charlie Kirk Shooting Mean

Many of the messages adopt the flippant, sarcastic chatter often found on online message boards and in-game chats. [...]

As Trump Vows Vengeance, Utah’s Governor Calls to Lower the Temperature

“At some point, we have to find an off-ramp, or it’s going to get much, much worse,” Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, said of political violence after a suspect was caught in the assassination of Charlie Kirk. [...]

E.P.A. to Stop Collecting Emissions Data From Polluters

The data, from thousands of coal-burning power plants, oil refineries, steel mills and other industrial facilities, is the country’s most comprehensive way to track greenhouse gases. [...]

Rubio Leads Charge in Trump’s New War in Latin America

The secretary of state is shaping what could be the most consequential military actions of President Trump’s second term. [...]

As the Fed Prepares to Lower Rates, 2 Seats on Its Board Are in Limbo

The Senate looks poised to confirm President Trump’s pick to join the central bank in time for the policy meeting next week, while another governor’s fate remains up in the air. [...]

Former Judge Sushila Karki Named Nepal’s Leader After Gen Z Protests

Sushila Karki, a former chief justice, was the choice of the student protesters whose mass rallies led to violent clashes and toppled the government. [...]

Nepal Has a New Leader After Days of Unrest. Here’s What to Know.

Supported by Gen Z protest leaders, Sushila Karki is a former chief justice and anti-corruption activist. [...]

Is ‘The Pitt’ Really an ‘ER’ Spinoff? Michael Crichton’s Estate Says It Is.

The estate of the best-selling author, which has intellectual property rights to “ER,” and the creators of the new hit TV show are waging a legal battle over whether it’s a stealth reboot. [...]

Mamdani, if Elected Mayor, Pledges to Order N.Y.P.D. to Arrest Netanyahu

Zohran Mamdani expanded on his vow to arrest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying it would show that New York “stands up for international law.” Experts said the move would be impractical and likely illegal. [...]

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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Who is Tyler Robinson, the suspect in custody for shooting Charlie Kirk?

The FBI says a family member recognised the 22-year-old man from Utah from surveillance images released to the public. [...]

Nepal gets first female PM after deadly unrest

Former Supreme Court chief justice Sushila Karki is sworn in after a deal with protest leaders. [...]

World's first AI minister will eliminate corruption, says Albania's PM

Named Diella, the new minister will help Albania "leapfrog" bigger, more advanced countries, says Edi Rama. [...]

As Russian army inches closer, Ukrainians must decide to stay or go

In Bilozerske, eastern Ukraine, people must make the agonising decision to flee or risk staying. [...]

Anti-apartheid hero's new inquest should lead to justice, Biko family tells BBC

Seen as a martyr in the struggle against white-minority rule, Steve Biko died in police custody in 1977. [...]

Schools shut in two Dutch towns over youth violence and abuse videos

All five secondary schools in Beverwijk and Heemskerk are closed in a bid to restore calm. [...]

US joins UN Security Council condemnation of Israeli strikes on Qatar

The US traditionally blocks actions against its close ally Israel at the United Nations. [...]

Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years in prison for plotting Brazil coup

The former president has been found guilty of trying to mount coup to cling to power after he lost the election. [...]

Japan sets record of nearly 100,000 people aged over 100

The number of Japanese centenarians rose to 99,763 in September, with women making up 88% of the total. [...]

Dutch broadcaster says it will join Eurovision boycott over Israel

The Netherlands follows Ireland in saying it can "no longer justify Israel's inclusion" in the event. [...]

Speakers' Corner

The Tale of Two Women and the One Man Who Failed

The Daily Planet, Vol. 128

Downgrading the Downgraders

Do You Want to Live Forever?

Pillow Talk

The Enemy Within

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Shovel-ready in a Sagging Economy

The Daily Planet, Vol. 127

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