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Vox Populi – 4-19-2013

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Congress

Gutless Shame in the American House of Lords

MurphTheSurf3 - April 18, 2013 38

Democracy

Underground Enemies in America

AdLib - April 17, 2013 30

News & Politics

BREAKING NEWS: Explosions at Finish Line of Boston Marathon

AdLib - April 15, 2013 39

Music Thread

Weekend Music Thread – Let’s Work Together

AdLib - April 13, 2013 24

Congress

Hope There’s No Change – A Bipartisan Chorus

AdLib - April 11, 2013 55

GOP

House Republicans Ready to Pass “Must Carry” Gun Law for All...

AdLib - April 1, 2013 26

History

Las Hermanas Mirabal – Las Mariposas

SueInCa - April 1, 2013 12

Music

Weekend Music Thread-Truth, Lies and Uncertainty

KillgoreTrout - March 30, 2013 42

Civil Rights

Gay Marriage Undermines Christian Marriage…to the GOP

AdLib - March 26, 2013 66

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TOP NEWS

Patel and F.B.I. Face Scrutiny as Kirk’s Killer Remains at Large

Already, a series of missteps by Kash Patel, the F.B.I. director, in recent months have invited worries that he has eroded public confidence in the agency. [...]

After Charlie Kirk’s Death, Voters Agree Something Is Wrong in US

In interviews from across the country, people expressed fear and wariness, and said that the country seemed to be spinning out of control. [...]

The Last Person to Question Charlie Kirk

Millions of people saw the brief exchange between the right-wing political activist and a liberal TikToker after footage of the assassination spread like wildfire across social media. [...]

F.B.I. Faces Growing Scrutiny as Kirk Manhunt Continues, and the Fight Over Nonstick Pans

Plus, your Friday news quiz. [...]

Breaking Precedent, G.O.P. Changes Rules on Nominees

Senate Republicans used what is known as the nuclear option to break a Democratic blockade of President Trump’s nominees, weakening Congress’s vetting role. [...]

Hyundai ICE Raid Detained Workers With Short-Term Business Visas

Last week’s immigration operation at a battery plant highlighted a tactic that companies use to bring in foreign workers to establish new operations. [...]

Europe’s 3 Top Leaders Are Striding on the World Stage but Stumbling at Home

The foreign policy successes of Keir Starmer of Britain, Emmanuel Macron of France and Friedrich Merz of Germany are in contrast with their dismal domestic performances. [...]

In ‘Spinal Tap’ and Its Sequel, Rock Fact and Fiction Happily Blur

Initially drawing from real life, the director Rob Reiner and his cast found that actual bands experienced moments from their work. [...]

‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues’ Review: They Can’t Leave This Behind

Four decades after their big-screen hit, the rock legends David, Derek and Nigel have reunited for one final (really, truly) concert. [...]

A Defender of Darkness in the Darkest Place on Earth

A Chilean astronomer has become dedicated to battling light pollution in the Atacama Desert and preserve what is considered the best place on Earth to study space. [...]

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

Politics of the Day [...]

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Young fans and critics debate Charlie Kirk's political legacy

Kirk attracted fervent crowds, bringing young people into conservative politics, while at the same time shocking some with provocative opinions. [...]

Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years in prison for plotting Brazil coup

The former president has been found guilty of trying to mount coup to cling to power after he lost the election. [...]

Ukraine launches 221 drones on Russia, Moscow says

The overnight attack is the largest since May, but follows much larger bombardments from Russia. [...]

North Korea executing more people for watching foreign films and TV, UN finds

The report is based on more than 300 interviews with escapees from Kim Jong Un's secretive regime. [...]

Man accused of Trump assassination attempt cut off by judge as trial begins

Ryan Routh, who is defending himself, was reprimanded by the judge for "making a mockery" of the court. [...]

South African rapist loses bid to block Netflix film about his life

Thabo Bester had argued the documentary would affect his trial for allegedly faking his death to escape prison. [...]

South Korean workers detained in US raid arrive home

Media and some protesters gather at the airport as more than 300 workers detained in the US last week return. [...]

South Sudan vice-president charged with murder and treason

The roads leading to Riek Machar's house are blocked by tanks and soldiers, amid fears of renewed fighting. [...]

Ban social media for under-15s, says French report warning of TikTok risks

The six-month inquiry also proposes an overnight "digital curfew" for 15-18 year olds from 22:00 to 08:00. [...]

Belarus frees political prisoners in exchange for easing of US sanctions

Fifty-two prisoners have been released, but more than 1,000 political prisoners remain in jail. [...]

Tag: United States

Vox Populi – 4-19-2013

Gutless Shame in the American House of Lords

Underground Enemies in America

BREAKING NEWS: Explosions at Finish Line of Boston Marathon

Weekend Music Thread – Let’s Work Together

Hope There’s No Change – A Bipartisan Chorus

House Republicans Ready to Pass “Must Carry” Gun Law for All...

Las Hermanas Mirabal – Las Mariposas

Weekend Music Thread-Truth, Lies and Uncertainty

Gay Marriage Undermines Christian Marriage…to the GOP

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