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On Opposing the U.S.A Patriot Act – Russell Feingold

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2012 Elections

Rick Perry – A Blind Preacher For The Pin-Eyed Congregation

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History

Coming To Terms With Reality: One Man’s Trip Through the Graveyard...

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News & Politics

We Are Morally Bound to Take Care of Each Other

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Activism

Democracy Is Not Broken

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News & Politics

Can Democracy Survive?

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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. [...]

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Germany's Merz becomes chancellor after surviving historic vote failure

The conservative leader is sworn in, having won a parliament vote to become chancellor at the second attempt. [...]

UK and India agree trade deal after three years of talks

The deal will improve access for UK whisky and cars to the Indian market, and cut taxes on India's clothing and footwear exports. [...]

Israel attacks main airport in Yemen's capital Sanaa

Three civilian planes, the departures hall, the runway and a military air base were hit, reports say. [...]

Hamas says Gaza talks pointless while Israel continues 'starvation war'

The UN also expresses alarm after Israel approves a new plan that may include seizing all of Gaza indefinitely and controlling aid. [...]

Ukraine drone attack shut Moscow airports, says Russia

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India seeks to stop auction of jewels linked to Buddha remains

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Sudan paramilitary attacks leave key city without power

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