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OWS Episode V: The U.S. Empire Strikes Back

AdLib - November 17, 2011 379

Activism

OWS, You May Be Being Had

Marion - October 23, 2011 27

2012 Elections

Americans Elect – A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing?

AdLib - August 29, 2011 69

Activism

The Radical Chic Pay Lip Service to the Poor

Marion - June 28, 2011 38

History

Religion At The Seat Of Power

KillgoreTrout - June 12, 2011 4

Democratic Party

John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address

ADONAI - April 29, 2011 24

Democracy

DON’T PANIC … It’s Just the C I A.

Marion - March 31, 2011 12

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Trump Blocked America’s Front Door to China. Now He’s Closing Back Doors.

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Israeli Military Orders New Evacuation of Gaza City Neighborhoods

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Protesters in Gaza Call on Hamas to Step Aside

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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. [...]

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The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

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The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

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South Korea's president has been removed from power: What happens now?

The constitutional court unanimously upheld the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol. [...]

Hezbollah at crossroads after blows from war weaken group

The BBC's Hugo Bachega explores the future for Hezbollah in the wake of Israel's devastating attacks. [...]

TV's Dr Oz confirmed to lead Medicare and Medicaid

Oz, who has never held public office, is best known for hosting US daytime TV show The Dr Oz Show. [...]

Bollywood actor and director Manoj Kumar dies at 87

Manoj Kumar was best known for his patriotic films in the 1960s and 1970s. [...]

Israeli strike on Gaza City school kills 27, health ministry says

Palestinian authorities say children were among the dead, while Israel says it hit a Hamas command-and-control centre. [...]

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Hungary withdraws from International Criminal Court during Netanyahu visit

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Europe hopes for Trump tariffs deal but prepares for the worst

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