Supreme Court of the United States Archives

Democracy

Our First Black Female Supreme Court Justice of The United States!...

twilson117 - May 27, 2022 0

2020 Elections

Joe Biden and the “Court Packing” Question

MurphTheSurf3 - October 12, 2020 0

Gun Control

Who Is Responsible For Gun Deaths In The United States?

TOCB - August 20, 2019 12

Congress

MSNBC Blows…It’s Chance to Fairly Portray The SCOTUS Filibuster

AdLib - April 3, 2017 5

2016 Elections

Melania Trump to Announce Tonight That She Will Be Nominated to...

AdLib - July 18, 2016 12

2016 Elections

GOP Will Help Dems Retake Senate By Putting Party Before Country...

AdLib - February 15, 2016 45

Activism

“Misery” In Old Kentucky

KillgoreTrout - September 4, 2015 22

News & Politics

Chat Live Tonight About the Week’s Events – It’s Vox Populi!

AdLib - July 10, 2015 0

Music

The Weekend Music Thread-Love Conquers All

KillgoreTrout - June 27, 2015 62

Civil Rights

Justice Scala Upholds Injunction Ending History

AdLib - June 26, 2015 10

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TOP NEWS

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. [...]

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. [...]

Is Trump More Flexible on China Than His Hawkish Cabinet Picks Suggest?

President-elect Donald J. Trump is assembling a team of aides bent on confrontation with China. But he also has advisers who do business there, including Elon Musk. [...]

North Carolina Republicans Push to Seize Power From Top Democrats

The state’s Republican-controlled legislature passed a sweeping bill that would erode the power of the Democratic governor and attorney general and hand the G.O.P. more control over elections. [...]

Trump Recruits His Cast for Season 2 Straight From Television

The president-elect, who built his reputation on reality television, is rounding out his second administration with Dr. Oz, Fox News hosts and a former star of “The Real World.” [...]

Why Mexico Isn’t Panicking About Another Trump Presidency

Mexico is banking on its ability to negotiate with a deal maker like Donald J. Trump, and many officials say the country is better prepared and has more leverage than it did during his first term. [...]

Police Report Offers Graphic Details of Sexual Assault Claim Against Hegseth

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice for defense secretary was never charged with a crime and vehemently denied to the police that a sexual encounter was coerced. [...]

Begich Defeats Peltola in Alaska, Flipping House Seat for Republicans

The G.O.P. united behind Nick Begich III, the conservative son of a prominent liberal Alaska political family, to beat Representative Mary Peltola, a Democrat. [...]

Trump Tells Republicans to ‘Kill’ Bipartisan Press Freedom Bill

The bill, known as the PRESS Act, would codify protections against federal investigators seizing reporters’ records. It is now less likely the legislation would clear the Senate before the current session ends. [...]

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy Call for Five-Day Workweeks for Federal Employees

In an opinion column in The Wall Street Journal, the heads of the new Department of Government Efficiency said taxpayers shouldn’t pay federal employees “for the Covid-era privilege of staying home.” [...]

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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Russia and US battle for advantage in Ukraine war ahead of Trump's return

Moscow appears to be maximising its gains while Joe Biden abandons long-held red lines at the end of his presidency. [...]

Many killed and missing after Israeli strikes on northern Gaza, medics say

Rescuers are said to be searching for survivors after buildings were hit in Beit Lahia and Gaza City. [...]

Las Vegas man who called 911 for help killed by police in his home

Brandon Durham was tussling with a female intruder over a knife when an officer shot him multiple times. [...]

Moment world's tallest woman and shortest woman meet

The pair shared afternoon tea in London in celebration of Guinness World Records Day 2024. [...]

Fourth tourist dies of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

Some suspect they consumed drinks laced with methanol, a deadly substance often found in bootleg alcohol. [...]

Australia wants to ban kids from social media. Will it work?

The government has just tabled laws to block access to under-16s - but the proposal is divisive. [...]

Duct-taped banana artwork sells for $6.2m in NYC

The winning bidder says he will eat the banana in coming days as part of a "unique artistic experience". [...]

US charges Indian billionaire Gautam Adani with fraud

The Adani Group has denied the allegations of bribery and fraud, calling them "baseless". [...]

Texas offers Trump land for migrant 'deportation facilities'

The president-elect has repeatedly pledged to deport millions of undocumented migrants once in office. [...]

Uncertainty after Australia foreign students bill hits opposition

Universities had already begun making changes, as the controversial bill was expected to easily pass. [...]

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Election Night 2024 – Live Chat

Live Events Archives AdLib - November 5, 2024 0

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

2024 Elections AdLib - November 5, 2024 0

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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