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2014 Elections

Why The GOP Will Have A “Good” Night Tomorrow

MurphTheSurf3 - November 3, 2014 8

2016 Elections

Could Electing Hillary in 2016 Assure a Republican President in 2020?

AdLib - September 17, 2014 46

International

WATCH AND CHAT LIVE TONIGHT AT 6:00 PM PDT: President Obama’s...

AdLib - September 10, 2014 17

Human Rights

Why Preventing Genocide Isn’t the Same as Re-Invading Iraq

AdLib - August 11, 2014 61

Congress

Boehner Has Clung Desperately to His Gavel: That’s All He’s Got...

MurphTheSurf3 - August 5, 2014 8

Congress

Republicans to Pass Automatic Impeachment Bill For Future Democratic Presidents

AdLib - July 25, 2014 24

2014 Elections

Republicans to Sue Obama For Not Being Republican

AdLib - June 26, 2014 94

Congress

Obama 41% Approval Rating Proof Of The Public’s Lack Of Basic...

MurphTheSurf3 - June 19, 2014 105

Activism

“At Last!”: How HP Continues to Cultivate Cynicism

Beatriz09 - June 16, 2014 78

GOP

An Open Letter To Any And All “Conservatives”

Nirek - June 9, 2014 270

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A Twist in the Candy Cane Park Murder Investigation in Oregon

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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. [...]

CNN Political Briefing

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The Axe Files with David Axelrod

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The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

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The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

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Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

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Israel strikes Gaza after accusing Hamas of ceasefire violations

Hamas denies it was behind an attack on Israeli forces inside an area of Gaza under their control and condemns the strikes. [...]

US kills 14 in strikes on four alleged drug boats in Pacific

Mexico's navy is searching for the sole survivor of the latest attack on boats the US says were carrying drugs in both the Pacific and Caribbean. [...]

Tourist plane crash in Kenya kills 11 on board

The aircraft was flying from a popular coastal resort to a game park when it came down. [...]

Brigitte Macron's life 'deteriorated' after alleged cyber-bullying, daughter says

Tiphaine Auzière was testifying in the trial of ten people accused of cyber-bullying her mother, the French first lady. [...]

Amazon confirms 14,000 job losses in corporate division

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Russian forces gain foothold in strategic Ukrainian town

Ukraine's president confirms Russian soldiers have taken up position inside the town of Pokrovsk. [...]

BBC 'deeply concerned' about journalist unable to leave Vietnam

The journalist has been in Vietnam for several months while authorities have withheld their renewed passport. [...]

Confederate statue torn down during anti-racism protests reinstalled in Washington

General Albert Pike's statue, toppled during George Floyd protests in 2020, is restored under orders from President Donald Trump. [...]

Dodgers outlast Blue Jays in World Series epic

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Man pleads guilty to killing Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe

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The 2nd No Kings Protest – 10-18-2025

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It was quite energizing to be among thousands of my neighbors in this city who reflect how informed, creative, and principled they are. It was a real antidote to the ignorance, bigotry, and hateful cruelty that oozes every day from Trump and his MAGA cultists.

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Why The GOP Will Have A “Good” Night Tomorrow

Could Electing Hillary in 2016 Assure a Republican President in 2020?

WATCH AND CHAT LIVE TONIGHT AT 6:00 PM PDT: President Obama’s...

Why Preventing Genocide Isn’t the Same as Re-Invading Iraq

Boehner Has Clung Desperately to His Gavel: That’s All He’s Got...

Republicans to Pass Automatic Impeachment Bill For Future Democratic Presidents

Republicans to Sue Obama For Not Being Republican

Obama 41% Approval Rating Proof Of The Public’s Lack Of Basic...

“At Last!”: How HP Continues to Cultivate Cynicism

An Open Letter To Any And All “Conservatives”

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