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Civil Rights

Religion, Kept Me from Voting!

twilson117 - December 6, 2022 3

Police Brutality

See Me, for I Too Am Made In God’s Image!

twilson117 - May 1, 2021 4

2020 Democratic Primaries

My Vote Counts!

twilson117 - February 8, 2021 4

Civil Rights

My Father’s Advice On Opposing Racists: “Let Them Keep Talking”

Khirad - July 9, 2020 4

2020 Elections

The 2020 Elections: A Time of Change And Decision

Steppenwolf - July 29, 2019 1

Activism

Thoughts on The Fourth Of July…from an American Transgender Woman’s Perspective

Angela Bridgman - July 8, 2019 43

Society

Ugandan Official: Don’t Kill the Gays; LOCK ‘EM UP!

Scheherazade - December 24, 2009 28

TOP NEWS

Biden’s Response to Trump’s Indictment? 4 Ways to Say No Comment.

President Biden believes that presidents should not comment on pending legal matters. He also does not want to be baited into a reaction. [...]

For Some G.O.P. Voters, Fatigue Slows the Rush to Defend Trump

The Republicans who will pick their 2024 nominee expressed anger, defensiveness and also embarrassment about the indictment facing Donald J. Trump. [...]

Biden Surveys Damage From Deadly Tornado in Mississippi

Surrounded by piles of lumber and twisted metal, the president promised that the federal government was “not just here for today.” [...]

Espionage Charge Adds Hurdle to Freeing a Reporter Detained in Russia

The Biden administration recently secured the release of two Americans convicted of criminal charges in Russia, but even fabricated charges of spying can raise the stakes. [...]

Inside Saudi Arabia’s Global Push for Nuclear Power

Despite qualms in Washington, Saudi officials have pressed the United States to help them develop nuclear power. But they are also exploring other options, including China. [...]

Trump’s GOP Rivals, Shielding Him, Reveal Their 2024 Predicament

Many of Donald Trump’s potential opponents snapped into line behind him, showing just how hard it may be to persuade Republican voters to choose an alternative. [...]

Judge Temporarily Blocks Tennessee Law That Restricts Drag Performances

A federal judge put a hold on the law hours before it was to take effect, saying there were legitimate questions about whether it violated the First Amendment. [...]

Agency Apologizes After Jan. 6 Panel Upload Exposes Personal Data

The Government Publishing Office sent letters to about 1,900 White House visitors from late in the Trump administration whose Social Security numbers were erroneously posted. [...]

Senator John Fetterman Checks Out of Hospital After Depression Treatment

In a statement, he announced his departure from Walter Reed Military Medical Center and urged those suffering from mental health challenges to seek help as he did. [...]

Trump Prepares to Surrender in New York as Police Brace for Protests

The former president is expected to answer charges with the Secret Service in tow before a judge in the often grimy and ill-lit criminal courthouse in Lower Manhattan on Tuesday. [...]

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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Russia assumes UN Security Council presidency despite Ukrainian anger

Ukraine's foreign minister said Russia leading the UN Security Council is "the worst joke ever". [...]

'I'm still alive' jokes Pope as he leaves hospital

He was admitted to Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Wednesday with breathing difficulties. [...]

US tornadoes leave four dead, including one at Illinois music gig

Lethal tornadoes sweep several US states, leaving four dead in total and dozens more injured. [...]

Trump will not appear in court in handcuffs - lawyer

The former US president is to fly from Florida and turn himself in while surrounded by federal agents. [...]

Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate moved to house arrest

The Tates and two associates are moved to house arrest following a ruling by a Romanian judge. [...]

Oscar Pistorius parole bid collapses in South Africa

The hearing was held by mistake as the Paralympian has not served enough time in jail yet. [...]

Norway avalanches: Tourists among four killed in north of country

In the deadliest incident, a house and barn were swept into the sea on the island of Reinøya. [...]

S Korea dictator's grandson sorry for 1980 Gwangju crackdown

Chun Woo-won meets relatives of those killed as troops crushed a student uprising in 1980. [...]

Lazarus Heist: The intercontinental ATM theft that netted $14m in two hours

How criminals seemingly working for North Korea were able to plunder cashpoints in 28 countries. [...]

Robert Rundo: US white supremacist arrested in Romania

The co-founder of the Rise Above Movement is accused of carrying out violence in the US. [...]

Tag: civil rights

Religion, Kept Me from Voting!

See Me, for I Too Am Made In God’s Image!

My Vote Counts!

My Father’s Advice On Opposing Racists: “Let Them Keep Talking”

The 2020 Elections: A Time of Change And Decision

Thoughts on The Fourth Of July…from an American Transgender Woman’s Perspective

Ugandan Official: Don’t Kill the Gays; LOCK ‘EM UP!

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