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2016 Elections

The Planned Parenthood Videos: GOP Legislation Based On Major Misrepresentation

MurphTheSurf3 - September 21, 2015 27

Corporations

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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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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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. [...]

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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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