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Activism

A True American Doesn’t Need Two Days and a Teleprompter to...

AdLib - August 14, 2017 22

2014 Elections

You Can’t Tell The GOP’s Bad Players Without a Program

AdLib - January 7, 2015 22

Democracy

This Is What Happens When You Don’t Vote

Marion - August 31, 2011 7

Human Rights

A Well-Informed Electorate Elects a Responsible Government? Ask Eric Cantor.

Marion - March 31, 2011 6

Democracy

Bageant and Webb: Virginia Will Miss’Em

Marion - March 29, 2011 38

History

Mid-Atlantic Trip Part 10: Mount Vernon

Khirad - December 9, 2010 5

Mid-Atlantic Trip Part 7: Historic Triangle

Khirad - September 17, 2010 9

TOP NEWS

Who Is Friedrich Merz, Who Lost First Parliamentary Vote to Become Germany’s Chancellor?

Supporters of the former corporate lawyer say he is well-prepared and thoughtful, but critics accuse him of failing to think more than one step ahead and breaking promises. [...]

Israel’s ‘Intensive’ Escalation in Gaza, and an Air Traffic Control Crisis

Plus, the Met Gala’s unforgettable looks. [...]

G.O.P. Targets a Medicaid Loophole Used by 49 States to Grab Federal Money

States have long used taxes on hospitals and nursing homes to increase federal matching funds. If Republicans end the tactic, red states could feel the most pain. [...]

Trump’s Idea to Turn Alcatraz Back Into a Prison Draws Criticism From Tourists

At the beloved attraction in San Francisco Bay, visitors could scarcely believe President Trump had suggested turning Alcatraz back into a penitentiary. [...]

Trump’s Return to Power Elevates Ever Fringier Conspiracy Theories

At every level of government, authority figures are embracing once-extreme ideas, including that the Earth is flat or that the state controls the weather. [...]

15 Unforgettable Looks at the 2025 Met Gala: Zendaya, Diana Ross and More

Sweeping trains, sharp suiting, feathered finery and more. [...]

Behind the Scenes of the Met Gala’s 2025 Cocktail Party

While a starry group of co-chairs greeted guests, Spike Lee, Venus Williams, Zoe Saldaña and Rihanna discussed the significance of dandyism and the importance of the event. [...]

A Dandy Night

We have photos from the biggest night in fashion. [...]

Days Before Conclave, Conservative Catholics Take the Stage in Rome

In lavish halls, days before a conclave will select a new pope, power brokers came together for a mix of devotion, activism, money and socializing. [...]

‘The Only Person in the World Claiming to Be the Pope Right Now’

It’s Danny Kind, and he’s not even Catholic. But he’s in a college class that simulated the conclave of 1492. (There were costumes, bribes and Oreos.) [...]

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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Germany's Merz falls short of majority in vote for chancellor

Conservative Friedrich Merz unexpectedly falls short of the numbers needed to become chancellor. [...]

Hamas says 'no point' to truce talks as Israel plans to capture all of Gaza

The UN also expresses alarm after Israel approves a new plan that may include seizing all of Gaza indefinitely and controlling aid. [...]

Ukraine drone attack shut Moscow airports, says Russia

Moscow's annual Victory Day commemorations coincide this year with a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine, ordered by Putin. [...]

Israel tells people to evacuate from Yemen's main airport

An IDF spokesman warned "failure to evacuate and stay away from the area puts you in danger." [...]

Abuse victims question if Pope Francis did enough to stop predators

A Catholic priest abused Alexa MacPherson for six years. Did Pope Francis do enough on child abuse? [...]

Sudan paramilitary attacks leave key city without power

The drones also hit the civilian section of Port Sudan's airport, a fuel depot and a major hotel. [...]

Peru imposes curfew after kidnap and murder of 13 mine workers

A local prosecutor says there is a "war" raging in the area between illegal and legal gold miners. [...]

Rihanna reveals she is expecting third child with A$AP Rocky

Partner A$AP Rocky confirms the news on the red carpet, telling reporters the couple were "happy". [...]

'We were happy to be invited', only survivor of toxic mushroom lunch tells court

Ian Wilkinson was left seriously ill after the meal, which led to the deaths of his wife and two relatives. [...]

Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen a day after missile attack near airport

A spokesman for the Houthi-run health ministry said at least 21 people were injured in the attack. [...]

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