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The Daily Planet, Vol. 114

Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - July 12, 2011 48

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Tuesday, July 12, 2011

The Daily Planet, Vol. 113

Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - July 11, 2011 36

UPDATED with Presidential press conference. News and opinion from around US-opolis for Monday, July 11, 2011

Atlas Buzzed

Art Corner whatsthatsound - July 11, 2011 41

While scientists remain puzzled as to the cause of the dramatic decline in honeybee populations in North America and elsewhere, some are speculating the...

Excommunication By State

Speakers' Corner Marion - July 10, 2011 25

I am a Virginian born and bred. My mother's people were Virginians before Virginia was Virginia. They met the first settlers when they arrived...

Strange Loves – Fatal Attractions

Speakers' Corner jkkFL - July 9, 2011 27

Is there a person who hasn’t visited a zoo, or watched a documentary, and said “Oh, How adorable, how cool, how awesome...I want one! That...

The Personal Journal of Osama Bin Laden, Vol. 2

Speakers' Corner ADONAI - July 9, 2011 10

November 27, 2009 Dear Journal, I can't believe Brett Favre came back for another season. They're not even going to make the playoffs. Wish someone payed...

We Are Morally Bound to Take Care of Each Other

Speakers' Corner BlueStateMan - July 9, 2011 9

Excerpts from an article by Henry Giroux on the moral responsibilities we have to each other and our society in the face of a second Guilded Age.

UPDATED FOR SATURDAY: The Daily Planet, Vol. 112

Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - July 8, 2011 45

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Friday, July 8, 2011

Was it as good for you as it was for me?

Speakers' Corner escribacat - July 7, 2011 15

Below is the verbatim script from an encounter with an entity I will call Helpful Comcast Unit. I am Grumpy User. I am still...

The Daily Planet, Vol. 111

Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - July 7, 2011 25

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Thursday, July 7, 2011

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The Populist vs. the Billionaire: Bannon, Musk and the Battle Within MAGA

President Trump has made clear he wants to keep both men and their allies within his movement, but the tensions are growing. [...]

Some Democrats Regret Their Scattered Responses to Trump’s Speech to Congress

Progressive and moderate Democrats criticized a protest by Representative Al Green as a distraction, and the party leadership tried to refocus attention on economic issues. [...]

How Would Peacekeeping Work in Ukraine? These Experts Gamed It Out.

The publication of the detailed analysis was a sign that a cease-fire has gone from a theoretical exercise to an urgent and practical issue. [...]

Plan to Return Russian Diplomats to U.S. Poses Espionage Risk

The Trump administration is negotiating the return of more Russian diplomats to the United States. Some are likely to be spies. [...]

Syria’s Interim President Calls for Unity Amid Fresh Fighting

More than 1,000 people have been killed in clashes in the coastal provinces of Syria, according to one war monitoring group. [...]

Israeli Energy Minister Cuts Off Electricity to Gaza

The move, which will mainly affect a single wastewater treatment plant, appeared intended to put pressure on Hamas. [...]

Mark Carney to Be the Next Prime Minister of Canada

The prominent central banker and investor was chosen in a crucial leadership race amid threats from President Trump. He is expected to quickly call a federal election. [...]

Will Canadians Warm Up to Mark Carney, the Liberal Party Front-Runner Eyeing Trudeau’s Job?

Mark Carney has pitched himself as the fix-it man who can set Canada back on track. As he seeks to lead the Liberal Party, the country’s biggest challenge may be President Trump. [...]

Chrystia Freeland Eyes Justin Trudeau’s Job as Canada’s Liberal Party Leader

Ms. Freeland is vying to become Canada’s next Liberal Party leader and prime minister on Sunday. Her chances could hinge on whether voters consider President Trump’s dislike of her an asset. [...]

Merle Oberon, Hollywood’s First South Asian Star

Merle Oberon was a popular actress who was once nominated for an Oscar. But a fact that she hid from the public threatened to unspool her entire life’s work. [...]

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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Syrians describe terror as Alawite families killed in their homes

Witnesses said the situation stabilised when security forces arrived following the violence. [...]

Syria leader vows to hunt down those responsible for bloodshed

The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said 830 civilians had been killed. [...]

Israel to cut off electricity supply to Gaza, minister says

Eli Cohen's announcement on Sunday came one week after Israel cut off all aid supplies to the territory. [...]

Musk and Rubio spar with Polish minister over Starlink in Ukraine

The three went back and forth in an exchange of posts on X over Starlink being cut off in Ukraine. [...]

Iran criticises 'bullying countries' after Trump letter for nuclear talks

Trump says he offered Iran a chance to negotiate on their nuclear programme or face military action. [...]

Secret Service shoots armed man outside White House

President Donald Trump was not in the White House at the time. [...]

Romanian far-right presidential hopeful barred from poll rerun

Calin Georgescu took an unexpected first place in December's election, which was then annulled. [...]

Pope Francis thanks medical staff for 'tender' care

The Vatican said on Saturday the Pope had shown a "good response" in recent days to his treatment at Rome's Gemelli hospital. [...]

DR Congo offers $5m bounties for rebel leaders

The M23 rebel group has seized large parts of the mineral-rich eastern DR Congo this year. [...]

Mass blackouts in storm-hit eastern Australia

Residents are warned power may not return for days as further heavy rainfall is forecast. [...]

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Was it as good for you as it was for me?

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