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2020 Democratic Primaries

The False Narrative That Progressives are “Far Left”

AdLib - February 12, 2019 12

Activism

Flooded by the Horrible, Humanity Rises to the Surface

AdLib - August 29, 2017 8

Congress

McConnell Sweetens Repeal Vote With Promise to Bring Back Polio

AdLib - July 26, 2017 2

2016 Elections

The Best Strategy for Hillary’s First Debate With Trump

AdLib - September 19, 2016 30

Civil Rights

Justice Is Not For Sale

KillgoreTrout - September 22, 2015 12

2016 Elections

Trump Proposes Maximum Wage for Employees

AdLib - September 7, 2015 25

Afghanistan

What Mandate? Obama’s Approval Rises as The Republican Congress Craters

AdLib - December 2, 2014 15

2014 Elections

Every Republican Senator Is Disgusting

Nirek - September 15, 2014 26

Civil Rights

What Will Be The Focus of President Obama’s SOTU Speech Tomorrow?

AdLib - January 27, 2014 45

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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. [...]

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The Axe Files with David Axelrod

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The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

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The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

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Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

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More Myanmar quake survivors pulled from rubble as hundreds still missing

At least 1,700 people have died in Myanmar, and while many countries have sent aid and support, a lack of equipment is severely hampering rescue efforts. [...]

'Nothing is left' - Myanmar's capital reels from earthquake

The BBC is in Myanmar's capital Nay Pyi Taw to see the destruction caused by the devastating earthquake. [...]

Red Cross outraged over killing of eight medics in Gaza

The ambulance team came under fire last Sunday in what Hamas said was an Israeli military attack. [...]

Decision day in court for Marine Le Pen's French presidential hopes

Accused of misusing EU funds, Monday's verdict could determine whether the far-right National Rally leader can run again. [...]

Global shares slide as Trump tariffs loom

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Musk gives away $1m cheques ahead of Wisconsin's Supreme Court election

The state's attorney general tried to block the giveaway arguing it was an illegal bid to buy votes. [...]

Wounded Palestinians dying over lack of supplies, US surgeon who worked in Gaza says

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Richard Chamberlain, Shogun star, dies aged 90

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Secret filming reveals brazen tactics of UK immigration scammers

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Man tending grave probed for starting South Korea fires

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The False Narrative That Progressives are “Far Left”

Flooded by the Horrible, Humanity Rises to the Surface

McConnell Sweetens Repeal Vote With Promise to Bring Back Polio

The Best Strategy for Hillary’s First Debate With Trump

Justice Is Not For Sale

Trump Proposes Maximum Wage for Employees

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What Mandate? Obama’s Approval Rises as The Republican Congress Craters

Every Republican Senator Is Disgusting

What Will Be The Focus of President Obama’s SOTU Speech Tomorrow?

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