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THE TEXT: President Obama’s Address to the Nation on ISIS

AdLib - December 7, 2015 13

2014 Elections

American Democracy and Learning Lessons the Hard Way

AdLib - November 3, 2014 15

Congress

Republicans Use Time Machine to Go Back and Blame FDR for...

AdLib - March 6, 2014 24

Activism

2011: The Year In Review

ADONAI - December 21, 2011 28

2012 Elections

Debunking Spin on “The Map”

atdnext - November 27, 2011 4

2012 Elections

Obama Is Doomed Next Year… Or Is He?

atdnext - October 4, 2011 38

2012 Elections

What the Media Won’t Tell You About “Class Warfare”

atdnext - September 27, 2011 11

Civil Rights

Why Is Equality So “Controversial” for Republicans?

atdnext - September 25, 2011 21

2012 Elections

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

ADONAI - July 31, 2011 5

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White House Takes Highly Unusual Step of Directly Firing Line Prosecutors

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‘Mission South Africa’: How Trump Is Offering White Afrikaners Refugee Status

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After 120 Years Stored in a Museum, an Indigenous Shrine Returns Home

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Trump’s U.S.A.I.D. Cuts Hobble Earthquake Response in Myanmar

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Bangkok Has New Fears About High-Rise Buildings After Myanmar Earthquake

Buildings are rising all over the city, emblems of economic growth. But an earthquake that sent one crashing to the ground has stirred fears about building safety. [...]

Marine Le Pen Could Be Banned From France Election if She’s Found Guilty of Embezzlement

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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

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The Axe Files with David Axelrod

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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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More Myanmar quake survivors pulled from rubble as hundreds still missing

At least 1,700 people have died in Myanmar, and while many countries have sent aid and support, a lack of equipment is severely hampering rescue efforts. [...]

Trump 'very angry' with Putin over ceasefire negotiations

It marks the first time Trump has seriously threatened Russia with consequences for dragging its feet in Ukraine ceasefire negotiations. [...]

Decision day in court for Marine Le Pen's French presidential hopes

Accused of misusing EU funds, Monday's verdict could determine whether the far-right National Rally leader can run again. [...]

Wounded Palestinians dying over lack of supplies, US surgeon who worked in Gaza says

Dr Mark Perlmutter says doctors are working without soap, antibiotics or x-ray facilities, as Israel has resumed its offensive against Hamas. [...]

Richard Chamberlain, Shogun star, dies aged 90

Chamberlain earned the title "king of the mini-series" for his leading roles in Shogun and The Thorn Birds. [...]

Secret filming reveals brazen tactics of immigration scammers

An undercover BBC investigation exposes how rogue agents are exploiting a UK visa scheme. [...]

In pictures: Eid celebrations around the world

Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of Ramadan. [...]

Man tending grave probed for starting South Korea fires

The fire spread rapidly, killing 30 people and causing widespread damage. [...]

Protesters return to Istanbul's streets for huge rally

Demonstrators called for democracy to be defended after the arrest of opposition leader Ekrem Imamoglu. [...]

Kink and LGBT dating apps exposed 1.5m private user images online

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THE TEXT: President Obama’s Address to the Nation on ISIS

American Democracy and Learning Lessons the Hard Way

Republicans Use Time Machine to Go Back and Blame FDR for...

2011: The Year In Review

Debunking Spin on “The Map”

Obama Is Doomed Next Year… Or Is He?

What the Media Won’t Tell You About “Class Warfare”

Why Is Equality So “Controversial” for Republicans?

What I Learned in Tonopah

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

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