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2016 Elections

Jesus Returns, Condemns Trump Who Brands Him An “Anti-Christian Zombie!”

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Democracy

The Right Wing’s Psychotic Version of God

AdLib - July 20, 2012 177

2012 GOP Primary

Revelations of a 24-Hour MSM Cycle

SueInCa - January 12, 2012 47

Education

Child sexual abuse – a moral failure

Emerald1943 - November 13, 2011 96

Observations

Exploring Morality

ADONAI - March 3, 2011 123

TOP NEWS

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Planning for His Possible Assassination, Picks Successors

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has not only picked replacements in his chain of military command in case they are killed in Israeli strikes, he has also named three senior clerics to replace him should he, too, be slain. [...]

As Iran and Israel Battle, the Rest of the Mideast Fears What’s Next

The fight between two well-armed regional powers has their neighbors worried about the conflict spreading, a concern worsened by the prospect of U.S. involvement. [...]

The Lessons of Trump’s Fight With Los Angeles Over Immigration

The president’s clashes with Los Angeles over immigration were a decade in the making — and their outcome remains unclear. [...]

Mahmoud Khalil Returns to New York After Months in Detention

The Trump administration remains committed to deporting Mr. Khalil, a Columbia graduate and leading figure in the pro-Palestinian protest movement. [...]

Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Endures Despite Release of Targeted Students

An effort to expel students the administration says are a national security threat has given way to a broad campaign that touches many corners of American life. [...]

Senate Official Rejects Food Aid Cuts Proposed by Republicans in Megabill

The ruling by the parliamentarian sent G.O.P. lawmakers back to the drawing board to cover the costs of President Trump’s domestic policy bill. [...]

The Efforts to Erase Black History

President Trump’s executive orders have sought to reframe the history of race and culture in America. Erica L. Green, a White House correspondent for The New York Times, describes how the orders have led to the erasing of history of the Black experience. [...]

Harvard and Trump Restart Talks to Potentially End Bitter Dispute

Details about the discussions emerged after President Trump said the two sides, which have been locked in court battles for weeks, might reach a settlement soon. [...]

Trump Says He Wants to Fund More Trade Schools. Just Not These.

The Job Corps program has long been the subject of debate, but it is now also a point of contention in the administration’s efforts to pull back the social safety net. [...]

U.S. Heat Wave Forecast: When High Temperatures Will Affect You

Many places around the country will experience their first significant heat of the year in the next few days. Here’s why it’s so dangerous. [...]

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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Iran rules out new nuclear talks until attacks stop

Israel and Iran exchange fresh attacks a day after Tehran said it would not negotiate over its nuclear programme. [...]

Israel says it killed Iran's military coordinator with Hamas

Saeed Izadi had been in charge of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps's ties with Palestinian armed groups. [...]

Tulsi Gabbard now says Iran could produce nuclear weapon 'within weeks'

This comes after US President Donald Trump said she was "wrong" for saying Iran was not building nuclear weapons. [...]

Freed activist says Trump administration failed to suppress pro-Palestinian voices

After his release from more than three months in immigration detention, Mahmoud Khalil shouts: "Free Palestine!" [...]

At least eight dead in hot air balloon accident in Brazil

The state governor said there were 21 people on board. [...]

Belarus opposition leader's husband freed from prison

Sergei Tikhanovsky had planned to challenge Alexander Lukashenko in the 2020 election, but was detained before the vote. [...]

Sunken Bayesian superyacht raised from seabed near Sicily

The cause of the sinking, which killed seven of the 22 people on board, is still under investigation. [...]

Pakistan to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Islamabad says Trump helped end recent fighting with India, but New Delhi denies he played any role. [...]

Panama declares emergency over banana region unrest

Constitutional rights are suspended for five days in the Bocas del Toro province after mass looting. [...]

Minnesota shootings suspect was a 'prepper', FBI says

After shooting two local politicians, Vance Boelter texted his wife "prepare for war", say investigators. [...]

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