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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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Judge Halts U.S. Effort to Deport Guatemalan Children as Planes Sit on Tarmac

The temporary block ended another last-minute flurry of legal action over the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. [...]

Robert Mueller Has Parkinson’s Disease, Family Says

The former special counsel, who led the Russia investigation during President Trump’s first term, has had difficulty speaking in recent months. A congressional committee dropped a request for Mr. Mueller to testify this week. [...]

Already Pardoned by Trump, Jan. 6 Rioters Push for Compensation

One of the rioters’ lawyers wants to create a panel that would decide on financial damages for what the rioters believe were unfair prosecutions. [...]

Historians See Autocratic Playbook in Trump’s Attacks on Science

Authoritarians have long feared and suppressed science as a rival for social influence. Experts see President Trump as borrowing some of their tactics. [...]

India Was the Economic Alternative to China. Trump Ended That.

A lurch in policy has shaken the India-U.S. economic alliance against China, leaving India little choice but to consider reversing its own strategy. [...]

Xi Uses Summit, Parade and History to Flaunt China’s Global Pull

With the leaders of Russia and India visiting, China’s president will show how he can use statecraft, military might and history to push for global influence. [...]

Rudy Giuliani Is Hurt in Car Crash in New Hampshire

Mr. Giuliani, the former New York City mayor and lawyer for President Trump, suffered a fractured vertebra, his head of security said. [...]

Hundreds Dead After 6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Afghanistan

The quake, near Jalalabad in the nation’s east, left at least 250 people dead and injured more than 500, officials said. The death toll was expected to rise. [...]

U.S. Suspends Visas for Palestinian Passport Holders, Officials Say

The move will stop, at least temporarily, travel for medical treatment, attending university, visiting relatives or conducting business. [...]

Houthis Vow Revenge After Israeli Attack Kills Senior Officials

Israel’s assassination of top officials last week is likely to make the Iranian-backed militia even more hawkish, Yemen analysts say. [...]

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. [...]

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Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida killed in Gaza, Israel says

The military spokesman was killed in strikes on Saturday, Israel says - Hamas has not confirmed the death. [...]

Arrest after fatal shooting of Ukrainian politician Andriy Parubiy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says "urgent investigations" are underway to establish what happened. [...]

Sergio Gor: Trump's 'great friend' and the new India envoy

Gor's appointment comes at a time when India-US ties have become strained due to Trump's steep tariffs. [...]

Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani injured in car accident

The former Trump adviser's car was struck from behind on a highway in New Hampshire, a statement said. [...]

Enforcing Australia's social media ban on kids is possible but contains risks, report says

The impending ban is popular with many parents, but experts have raised concerns over privacy and age verification technology. [...]

'I fear for my sons': Mother awaits DNA results on remains linked to Kenya's starvation cult

Carolyne Odour's two young sons went missing with their father - a follower of self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie. [...]

US Open star gives boy cap after viral snatching video

Kamil Majchrzak shared a clip of him meeting the boy, after a viral video appeared to show a spectator depriving him of one. [...]

Indonesian politicians to have perks cut in bid to quell unrest

The move aims to subdue anti-government demonstrations that have swept across the country. [...]

Judge blocks Trump administration move to deport Guatemalan children

Advocacy groups sought emergency action amid reports planes carrying the children were about to take off. [...]

UK closes embassy in Cairo amid row over activist's arrest

The removal of the barriers is widely seen as retaliation for the arrest of a pro-Egyptian government activist in London last week. [...]

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