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Civil Rights

How to Solve the Manchin and Sinema Blockade of the Biden...

AdLib - March 5, 2021 3

Climate Change

The Only Way to Stop the Next GOP Coup – Kill...

AdLib - February 18, 2021 0

Activism

As Constant As The Weather

KillgoreTrout - June 17, 2016 13

2014 Elections

A GOP Majority in the Senate: A GOP Nightmare In the...

MurphTheSurf3 - October 31, 2014 11

Music Thread

Weekend Music Thread – You Can’t Always Get What You Want

AdLib - November 23, 2013 22

Congress

Dedicated to the GOP – The No More Filibuster Blues Mix

AdLib - November 22, 2013 2

Speakers' Corner

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TOP NEWS

Trump’s Vow to End the War Could Leave Ukraine With Few Options

One question is whether the new administration and Europe will provide security guarantees to prevent Russia from taking more territory. [...]

Federal Inquiry Traced Payments From Gaetz to Women

A document prepared by federal investigators bolsters claims by women who say they were hired for sex by Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice for attorney general, who denies wrongdoing. [...]

Inside the Lobbying Career of Trump’s New Chief of Staff

Before managing the campaign of President-elect Donald J. Trump, Susie Wiles represented a tobacco company and a mining project, among others. [...]

Democrats Split as Senate Rejects Bills to Block Weapons Transfers to Israel

The legislation failed resoundingly but highlighted a growing Democratic divide over whether the United States should withhold some weapons to register its disapproval of Israel’s war tactics. [...]

Buttigieg Warns Trump-Panicked Democrats, ‘We Cannot Be Mesmerized’

The transportation secretary, one of several ambitious Democrats jockeying for prominence, gave advice in a speech but was coy about his own plans: “I know that I will make myself useful again later.” [...]

A Rite of Passage for Congressional Newcomers: Picking an Office

Since 1906, new members of Congress have drawn lots to choose their new homes on Capitol Hill. Staff and lawmakers often scout and strategize far in advance to find the best spaces. [...]

Steven J. Rosen, Hard-Charging Advocate for Israel, Dies at 82

He was a prominent behind-the-scenes figure in Washington whose career was derailed when he was charged with leaking government secrets. The case was later dropped. [...]

Pete Hegseth’s Metamorphosis: From Critic of War Crimes to Defender of the Accused

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick to lead the Defense Department was described by peers as a skillful soldier who became embittered by military dysfunction. [...]

Matt Gaetz Withdraws From Attorney General Consideration

Mr. Gaetz has consistently denied the allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use, but his prospective nomination ran into trouble in the Senate. [...]

Republican Senators Rally Behind Pete Hegseth Amid Sexual Assault Accusations

Some Republican senators, who will consider his nomination to be defense secretary, shrugged off the accusations and defended him. [...]

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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Putin warns West as Russia hits Ukraine with new missile

Russia's president says the attack on Dnipro is a response to Ukraine's use of long-range US and UK weaponry. [...]

Ukraine's double challenge: Russia's advance and the return of Trump

Russia is advancing at its fastest pace since 2022. Will Trump help or hinder Ukraine's defence? [...]

Patient sues Algerian author over claims he used her in novel

Saada Arbane said she refuse a meeting with Daoud after finding out he wanted to use her in his book. [...]

Arrest warrants issued for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas commander over alleged war crimes

Judges accuse them over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity related to Israel's war with Hamas. [...]

Gardner: ICC warrants 'major blow to Israel's standing'

Ordinary Palestinians in Gaza welcome the ICC's announcement, saying they hope it will bring "justice". [...]

Fake alcohol deaths highlight SE Asia's methanol problem

The deaths of five tourists after apparently drinking tainted drinks highlight the wider issue of fake or bootleg alcohol. [...]

Contraceptive pills recalled in South Africa after mix-up

A faulty batch of Yaz Plus means some packs contain only four active pills rendering them ineffective. [...]

Dozens reportedly killed in Israeli strikes on northern Gaza

Several crowded buildings in Beit Lahia and Gaza City were hit overnight, medics and local media say. [...]

More than 40 dead after gunmen attack passenger vehicles in Pakistan

Officials fear the death toll will rise after unknown gunmen opened fire on a vehicle convoy. [...]

Fugitive Zambian MP arrested in Zimbabwe - minister

He is said to have escaped through a hospital a window in August. [...]

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Election Night 2024 – Live Chat

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LIVE ELECTION NIGHT CHAT @ 5:00 pm PT TONIGHT!

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As a great way to share this experience, PlanetPOV is hosting a live chat (live typed comments) tonight to discuss the night's results as they come in along with everything else this election will bring and what folks think it will mean for the future.

We Need to Stop Playing Trump’s Game

2024 Elections twilson117 - November 4, 2024 0

It is long past time to stop playing Trump’s game of racism, hate, misogyny, and abject greed. If Trump is elected, he will end democracy as we know it. Harris will preserve it and work to make it better and far more inclusive so we can have it, as Lincoln said, a more perfect union. It will only happen if you vote.

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