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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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After Pope Francis’ Death, Cardinal Timothy Dolan Heads to Rome

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Elon Musk Backs Away From Washington, but DOGE Remains

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How Kyrsten Sinema's decision makes Democrats' 2024 Senate map tighter

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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. [...]

CNN Political Briefing

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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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India closes main border crossing with Pakistan after Kashmir attack

Visas held by some Pakistanis are also cancelled after gunmen killed tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir. [...]

Deadly Kashmir attack risks India military escalation against Pakistan

India will respond but it's not clear how - or at what cost, experts say. [...]

Trump criticises Zelensky as Ukraine refuses Russian control of Crimea

The Ukrainian president has consistently rejected the suggestion that his country give up its claim to the Crimean Peninsula. [...]

Weinstein used 'unfettered power' to sexually abuse women, rape retrial hears

Weinstein, who has pleaded not guilty to sex crimes, returns to court after a conviction was overturned. [...]

Thousands wait to see Pope's body in St Peter's

The body of the pontiff, who died on Monday, has been moved into the church for a period of public mourning. [...]

Musk to reduce Doge role after Tesla profits plunge

The tech boss says he intends to spend only one to two days a week on Trump administration matters. [...]

Abbas calls Hamas 'sons of dogs' and demands release of Gaza hostages

Palestinian Authority president says that Hamas has given Israel "excuses" to continue the Gaza war. [...]

Istanbul residents flood streets after 6.2-magnitude quake

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Rage and despair after brazen attack kills 26 in Kashmir

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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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