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Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - May 12, 2011 59

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Thursday, May 12, 2011. (Still playing catch-up with the news!)

The Daily Planet, Vol. 71

Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - May 11, 2011 107

Back from vacation, and I hope these are not old news to you. News and opinion from around US-opolis for Wednesday, May11, 2011

The Passing of a Legend

Speakers' Corner BlueStateMan - May 10, 2011 7

American R&B/Jazz guitarist Cornell Dupree passed away last night at age 69. He began his career playing in the Atlantic Records studio band, recording on albums by...

This Might Leave You Speechless: A Video Art Installation in a NYC hotel ELEVATOR!

Speakers' Corner BlueStateMan - May 9, 2011 4

Brilliant and stunning video artwork by Marco Brambilla

Everything Old is New Again: WI Republicans Rush Agenda Before Recalls

Speakers' Corner BlueStateMan - May 8, 2011 1

Face it.... this is nothing but a transparent, cynical ploy to try to restore his image as a "bad ass" in the wake of his plunging numbers & his inevitable ouster from office.

Drum Circle for Earth Day

Speakers' Corner Buddy McCue - May 7, 2011 10

There was a drum circle for Earth Day in one of our parks here in Atlanta, and my wife & I attended, and brought...

Neutrality: De Valera and Winston Churchill

Speakers' Corner Caru - May 5, 2011 44

A little nugget of Anglo-Irish history.

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Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - May 5, 2011 81

The Daily Planet is on vacation. It will resume on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Stop all the news until I get back, please!

A History of Martial Arts: Wushu/Kung Fu

Speakers' Corner ADONAI - May 5, 2011 5

"When the World is at Peace, a gentleman keeps his Sword by his side." ~ Wu Tsu Welcome to the first in a...

The Daily Planet, Vol. 70

Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - May 4, 2011 8

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Wednesday, May 4, 2011

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Judges Openly Doubt Government as Justice Dept. Misleads and Dodges Orders

Legal experts say the actions causing concern from the bench could have a more systemic effect, eroding the healthy functioning of the courts. [...]

After Trump’s Firing of BLS Commissioner, Republicans Fall in Line With His Criticism

President Trump’s decision to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics forced his allies into the awkward spot of criticizing an agency they had freely cited in the past. [...]

U.S. to Require Some Foreign Visitors to Pay Bonds of Up to $15,000 for Entry

A State Department pilot program will tie the cash deposits to tourist and business visas for people from countries with high visa overstay rates. [...]

Trump’s Deal-Making With Other Elite Schools Scrambles Harvard Negotiations

The university was open to spending $500 million, but a $50 million settlement with Brown has prompted new debates in Cambridge. [...]

University of Virginia Appoints Interim President After Ouster

The university is turning to a former law school dean to lead the school as it faces pressure from Republicans in both Virginia and Washington, D.C. [...]

Trump’s Demand to Trading Partners: Pledge Money or Get Higher Tariffs

President Trump is using an “Art of the Deal” approach to get other nations to hand over cash to lower their tariffs. [...]

Switzerland Rushes to Give Trump ‘More Attractive’ Offer to Cut Tariffs

The Swiss government said it had “no indication” the country would be hit with a 39 percent tariff, which is set to take effect this week. [...]

With Texas Democrats Gone, Redistricting Plan Is Stymied for Now

The speaker of the Texas House issued civil arrest warrants for lawmakers who fled the state to deny Republicans a quorum, but the scattered Democrats remained defiant. [...]

The Origins of the Political Power Grab in Texas

President Trump seized a moment ripe for another redistricting war. [...]

What Is Cardiac Amyloidosis?

A quiet revolution in care is helping patients with cardiac amyloidosis, a form of heart failure that long stumped doctors. [...]

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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0% intro APR until 2024 is 100% insane

Hundreds of Israeli ex-officials appeal to Trump to help end Gaza war

It comes amid reports that PM Netanyahu is pushing to expand Israel's military operations in Gaza. [...]

US condemns house arrest of Brazil's ex-president Jair Bolsonaro

US State Department responded to Brazil's supreme court order saying Bolsonaro allegedly breached a ban on using social media. [...]

'I'm upset, angry and disgusted,' Epstein accuser tells BBC

Haley Robson says recent speculation Ghislaine Maxwell could be pardoned has left her "extremely angry". [...]

India calls Trump's tariff threat over Russian oil 'unjustified'

The US president threatened to "substantially" raise tariffs against India over its purchase of oil from Russia. [...]

Danish zoo asks for unwanted pets to feed its predators

Aalborg Zoo says the unique scheme is aimed at mimicking what its predators would eat in the wild. [...]

South African farm worker says he was forced to feed women to pigs

At the start of a murder trial, a farm supervisor says his boss ordered him to dispose of two women's bodies. [...]

Irish missionary and child, 3, among nine kidnapped from Haiti orphanage

Gena Heraty and a three-year-old child were taken in the middle of the night in a "planned act", officials say. [...]

Democrats flee Texas to block Republican redistricting map backed by Trump

The redistricting would create five new Republican-leaning seats in the US House of Representatives. [...]

Russian volcano erupts for first time in more than 500 years

The eruption of a volcano in Russia's Kamchatka peninsula may be linked to a massive earthquake last week, experts say. [...]

Israeli minister sparks anger by praying at sensitive Jerusalem holy site

Far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir prayed at Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque compound, violating a decades-old arrangement. [...]

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The Passing of a Legend

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Everything Old is New Again: WI Republicans Rush Agenda Before Recalls

Drum Circle for Earth Day

Neutrality: De Valera and Winston Churchill

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