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The Planned Parenthood Videos: GOP Legislation Based On Major Misrepresentation

MurphTheSurf3 - September 21, 2015 27

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Okay, I Know I’ve Talked About This Before.

Nirek - April 24, 2015 12

History

The Top Secret Service Bloopers!

AdLib - October 1, 2014 24

Gun Control

Police and Body Cameras

KillgoreTrout - August 24, 2014 25

Democracy

GOP Millionaire Candidate Posed as Homeless & Unemployed in Fresno

MurphTheSurf3 - August 7, 2014 32

Music

The Weekend Music Thread-Places

KillgoreTrout - January 25, 2014 133

2012 Elections

America and Democracy Are Not For Sale Boys

SueInCa - November 7, 2012 39

Elections

TAKE ACTION: Support Election Day Voter Registration

AdLib - May 8, 2012 7

Activism

BullyProgs – Tea Party Tactics by Progressives Kill Single Payer in...

choicelady - February 3, 2012 36

Education

State of Emergency for CA Education

AdLib - May 16, 2011 9

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Inside the Urgent Fight Over the Trump Administration’s New Deportation Effort

The push to deport a group of Venezuelans raises questions about whether the government is following a Supreme Court order requiring that migrants receive due process. [...]

Peter Navarro: The Architect of Trump’s Tariffs

Once sidelined, President Trump’s counselor Peter Navarro has returned to Washington and quickly upended the global trading system. [...]

Trump Draft Order Would Drastically Overhaul U.S. State Department

The draft executive order would eliminate Africa operations and shut down bureaus working on democracy, human rights and refugee issues. [...]

Israel’s Military Cites ‘Professional Failures’ in Killings of Gaza Medics

In a statement summarizing its investigation into the deadly episode, the military said a deputy commander would be dismissed. [...]

Video Shows Aid Workers Killed in Gaza Under Gunfire Barrage, With Ambulance Lights On

The U.N. has said Israel killed the workers. The video appears to contradict Israel’s version of events, which said the vehicles were “advancing suspiciously” without headlights or emergency signals. [...]

How the War Over Trans Athletes Tore a Volleyball Team Apart

Blaire Fleming was a little-known college player. Then she suddenly became a symbol of injustice — to both sides of the controversy. [...]

Ukraine Says Russia Violated Easter Truce

President Zelensky said that the front lines had seen artillery fire and drone attacks and that his troops were responding. Russia accused Ukraine of breaking the cease-fire. [...]

San Jose Considers Arresting Homeless People Who Refuse Housing

The mayor of the Silicon Valley city has proposed arresting people who don’t accept offers of shelter. It’s the latest sign of frustrations over tent encampments in California. [...]

The Face of Catholicism in the United States Has Changed. Here’s How.

For decades, the share of American Catholics declined in the face in secularization. But in recent years, those numbers have stabilized, buoyed by growing communities and broader societal changes. [...]

How Texas Officials Invited the Rigging of the State Lottery

Texas lottery executives blessed a scheme that ensured one player would win a $95 million jackpot in 2023. The caper has underscored a sense that almost nothing is on the level. [...]

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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Ukraine and Russia trade blame for breaking 'Easter truce'

Kyiv says Russian shelling has increased, as Moscow accuses Ukraine of launching hundreds of drone attacks. [...]

Rosenberg: Is Putin's 'Easter truce' cause for scepticism or chance for peace?

Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of violating a 30-hour truce, but it comes as diplomatic efforts pick up, Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg writes. [...]

'Operational misunderstanding' led to killing of Gaza medics, IDF inquiry says

Fourteen emergency workers and a UN worker were killed when the Israeli military opened fire on a convoy of vehicles in Gaza last month. [...]

Pope wishes worshippers Happy Easter after serious illness

Pope Francis, who has been recovering after his release from hospital, appeared in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday. [...]

South African politician condemned for visiting fugitive pastor

Top MK official Floyd Shivambu attended an Easter service at Shepherd Bushiri's church in Malawi. [...]

Girl, 14, killed by lion in Kenya

The child was snatched from a residential compound on a ranch next to Nairobi National Park, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) said. [...]

DHL suspends high value US deliveries over tariffs

The postal giant will stop shipping packages to American consumers after a rise in red tape at customs. [...]

Gunmen shoot 12 dead at Ecuador cockfight

Gunmen in fake army uniforms opened fire at a cockfighting ring, in a suspected gang-related attack. [...]

DR Congo bans ex-president's party over alleged rebel links

Joseph Kabila has reportedly returned to the country after spending two years in South Africa. [...]

Oldest serving US astronaut returns to Earth on 70th birthday

A capsule with Don Pettit and his two Russian crewmates lands in Kazakhstan after a space station mission. [...]

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The Planned Parenthood Videos: GOP Legislation Based On Major Misrepresentation

Okay, I Know I’ve Talked About This Before.

The Top Secret Service Bloopers!

Police and Body Cameras

GOP Millionaire Candidate Posed as Homeless & Unemployed in Fresno

The Weekend Music Thread-Places

America and Democracy Are Not For Sale Boys

TAKE ACTION: Support Election Day Voter Registration

BullyProgs – Tea Party Tactics by Progressives Kill Single Payer in...

State of Emergency for CA Education

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