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Activism

Why We Should Pay More For Everything

AdLib - February 9, 2012 10

2012 Elections

What Americans Want to Hear on “The J Word”

atdnext - September 17, 2011 8

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Why Buy the Cow When You Can Get the Milk for...

Marion - January 19, 2011 57

News & Politics

The Will of the People!

bito - November 11, 2010 10

News & Politics

When 2+2=5…

BassetDad - October 17, 2010 18

TOP NEWS

On Charlie Kirk Show, JD Vance Talks of Crackdown on Liberal Groups

Some of the highest-ranking officials in the federal government used Charlie Kirk’s podcast, guest-hosted by Vice President JD Vance, to lay out their plans. [...]

FBI Head Says Note and DNA Link Suspect to Charlie Kirk Killing

In a TV interview, Kash Patel, the director of the F.B.I., said investigators had found physical evidence connecting the suspected gunman with the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk in Utah. [...]

What Does ‘Real Unity’ Mean to the White House?

After Charlie Kirk’s death, the Trump administration has identified a bigger culprit: leftists bent on violence. [...]

Venezuela’s President Maduro Denounces U.S. Boat Attack, as Trump Announces Another

The Venezuela leader, Nicolás Maduro, said that the Trump administration was trying to start a war in the Caribbean. [...]

Trump’s D.C. Show of Force Diverts Agents and Prosecutors From Casework

While crime falls, the other investigative work of the F.B.I. is being delayed, frustrating law enforcement officials and leading some to quit. [...]

Fired Prosecutor Challenges Trump’s Claims to Sweeping Power in Lawsuit

The Justice Department gave no reason for its dismissal of Maurene Comey, a longtime federal prosecutor in Manhattan and the daughter of the former F.B.I. director, James Comey. [...]

In Giant Deals, U.A.E. Got Chips, and Trump Team Got Crypto Riches

A lucrative transaction involving the Trump family’s cryptocurrency firm and an agreement giving the Emiratis access to A.I. chips were connected in ways that have not been previously reported. [...]

A Times Investigation Into Trump, UAE and 2 Giant Deals: 5 Takeaways

A $2 billion crypto deal and an agreement to sell valuable chips to the United Arab Emirates were intertwined in ways that have not been previously reported. [...]

The Long-Term Unemployed Today? College Grads.

For years, only a small portion of the people experiencing long spells of joblessness were college graduates. That’s starting to change. [...]

Trump Proposes to Cut Quarterly Reports for Public Companies

The Securities and Exchange Commission said it would prioritize Mr. Trump’s proposal to require twice-yearly reports, revisiting an idea from his first term. [...]

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. [...]

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US destroys alleged Venezuelan drug boat, killing three

The attack came after the Venezuelan president said Caracas would defend itself against US "aggression". [...]

DC-style crackdown on crime coming to Memphis, Tennessee, Trump says

Trump signs a proclamation establishing a task force to take on crime in the Democrat-let city despite opposition from its mayor. [...]

Charlie Kirk suspect linked to crime scene by DNA, says FBI chief

Kash Patel says Tyler Robinson's DNA was found on towel wrapping suspected murder weapon. [...]

Spanish PM calls for Israel to be barred from international sport

Pedro Sánchez says Israel should be treated in the same way as Russia over its war in Ukraine. [...]

Does Israel face a 'South Africa moment' over Gaza?

BBC diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams looks at parallels between reactions to Israel and apartheid-era South Africa. [...]

Indian billionaire family's private zoo cleared of 'foul play'

India's top court had formed a special team to investigate allegations that animals were mistreated at Vantara. [...]

US says 'framework' for TikTok ownership deal agreed with China

The deal will pave the way to US ownership of the social media platform' s American operations, according to the US treasury secretary. [...]

Netanyahu does not rule out further strikes on Hamas leaders abroad

At a joint press conference with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Netanyahu said every country had the right "to defend itself beyond its borders". [...]

Men jailed for witchcraft murder plot against Zambia's president