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Activism

Why America Fails: One Man’s Opinion

ADONAI - September 29, 2011 34

2012 Elections

What Americans Want to Hear on “The J Word”

atdnext - September 17, 2011 8

Humor

Pundits Anonymous – The Prediction Addiction

AdLib - September 16, 2011 76

Corporations

Where do we go from here on jobs? – or –...

funksands - September 5, 2011 35

2012 Elections

Americans Elect – A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing?

AdLib - August 29, 2011 69

2012 Elections

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

ADONAI - August 17, 2011 6

Congress

Wisconsin Recall Elections

AdLib - August 9, 2011 146

News & Politics

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

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‘Big Psychological Boost’ for Democrats in String of Elections

The party’s position remains dire. But a judicial victory in Wisconsin and closer-than-expected losses in Florida suggest a once-demoralized Democratic base is animated again. [...]

Democrats Show a Pulse: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Elections

Energized against the new Trump era, and against Elon Musk, Democrats pulled off a crucial judicial victory in Wisconsin and cut into Republican margins in two Florida congressional races. [...]

Susan Crawford Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Election, Despite Elon Musk’s Millions

Susan Crawford defeated Brad Schimel for a State Supreme Court seat in a race that shattered spending records and maintained a liberal majority on the court. [...]

G.O.P. Bolsters House Majority by Retaining Two Seats in Florida

The Republicans who were elected on Tuesday to fill seats left empty by Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz had President Trump’s backing. [...]

Democrats Get a Boost, and U.S. Admits Deportation ‘Error’

Plus, Val Kilmer’s legacy. [...]

Elite Law Firms’ Deals With Trump Decried by Their Associates

The discontent does not appear to be resonating with leaders at Paul Weiss and Skadden, but it could hamstring their recruitment efforts. [...]

Joe Rogan, Voices on the Right Raise Alarm Over Trump’s Immigration Moves

The cracks in support show how seriously some conservatives are taking the administration’s aggressive and at times slapdash tactics. [...]

N.Y. Lawmakers Fight Trump With a Proposal Targeting Elon Musk

A bill would authorize an audit of a state deal allowing Tesla to lease a factory site near Buffalo for $1 a year, and would create a way for the state to claw back subsidies. [...]

Federal Judge Orders Legal Funds for Migrant Children to Be Restored

The restoration, which is temporary, came after nonprofit groups challenged the government’s decision to cut funding for legal services for unaccompanied children arriving in the United States. [...]

Trump Is Set to Unveil Expansive Global Tariffs

The president on Wednesday will announce sweeping tariffs that he says will restore fairness to the global trading system. [...]

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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Deadly strikes in Gaza as Israel expands offensive to seize 'large areas'

At least 19 people are reported killed in Jabalia as Israel's defence minister says it is expanding ground operations. [...]

Three big unknowns ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs

The president is expected to unveil details of his plans for a wider set of import taxes. But what tariffs and when? [...]

Top Gun and Batman actor Val Kilmer dies aged 65

He starred in some of the biggest movies of the 1980s and 90s, also including The Doors and Heat. [...]

Myanmar quake: Imam's grief for 170 killed as they prayed in Sagaing

Scores of Muslims in the town died when their mosques collapsed during Friday prayers at the end of Ramadan. [...]

Mexican band has US visas revoked for 'glorifying drug kingpin'

The band Los Alegres del Barranco had shown an image of a cartel leader on stage during a concert. [...]

Death sentence for three Americans over DR Congo coup attempt overturned

The Americans are among 37 people sentenced to death last September by a military court. [...]

'I didn't feel able to come forward' - Chinese victims tell BBC about serial rapist

Police in London say PhD student Zhenhao Zou's "offending group is far greater" than they had realised. [...]

BBC finds fear, loss and hope in Sudan's ruined capital after army victory

Our correspondent enters Khartoum just days after Sudan's army recaptured it from the Rapid Support Forces after a six-month offensive. [...]

US prosecutors to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione

The 26-year-old is accused of shooting dead healthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel. [...]

Myanmar military fires at Chinese Red Cross quake relief convoy

The Myanmar military said its troops fired shots in the air after the convoy did not stop. [...]

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Why America Fails: One Man’s Opinion

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Americans Elect – A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing?

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

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