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The Politics of Joy Versus the Only Thing Republicans Have Left: Cruelty | Common Dreams
Compassion for a learning-disabled child is dead on the right: all they have left is cruelty.
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Barbie Breaks Box Office Records as Conservatives Keep Whining About It
Conservatives are complaining that the movie is Communist and “anti-man.” But the people want to see it.
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For Biden, the Troubles of His Son Are Personal and Politically Painful
Hunter Biden’s plea agreement put him in the cross-hairs of President Biden’s adversaries once again.
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We Asked Conservatives at CPAC What Woke Means
Has the term “woke” replaced the culture wars as the buzz word for Republicans? Vice News went to the Conservative Political Action Conference - better known...
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Democrats in tough spot with Biden classified documents
Senate Democrats are finding themselves in a tough spot as they try to figure out how to best respond to revelations that President Biden had improperly stashed classified documents at his personal office in Washington and in his garage in Delaware. The D
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Analysis: Scenes of sickening violence at the Capitol open January 6 committee's case against Trump and his insurrectionist conspiracy - CNNPolitics
Seventeen months fell away in an instant.
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The 10 tactics of fascism | Jason Stanley | Big Think
The 10 tactics of fascism, with Jason StanleySubscribe to Big Think on YouTube ►► https://www.youtube.com/c/bigthinkUp next ►►"Never Again?" How fascism hija...
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Did Pete Buttigieg Stage a Bike Ride After Riding in SUV? | Snopes.com
The transportation secretary has been described as a “bike enthusiast.”
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Tammy Duckworth on a "more perfect union" - CBS News
The daughter of an American service member and a Thai mother, Tammy Duckworth discovered her love of flying as a U.S. Army National Guard helicopter pilot. Duckworth talked with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes about her new memoir, "
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'More Dangerous And More Widespread': Conspiracy Theories Spread Faster Than Ever
While false conspiracies aren't new, experts say their reach is spreading – accelerated by social media, encouraged by former President Trump, and weaponized in a way that is unprecedented.
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Disinformation Fuels Distrust And Even Violence At All Levels Of Government
Political scientists say growing acceptance of unfounded conspiracy theories is fueling disengagement and distrust in democratic institutions, an effect that is trickling down to local politics.
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Why Republicans Are Moving To Fix Elections That Weren't Broken
GOP-led legislatures in dozens of states are moving to change election laws in ways that could make it harder to vote, by for example, reducing early voting days or limiting access to voting by mail.
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Race and Racism in America
Watch a collection of films and specials that highlight and add context to the many aspects of race and racism in our country.
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When Republicans Attack 'Cancel Culture,' What Does It Mean?
"Cancel culture" attacks are everywhere among Republicans: Marjorie Taylor Greene's defenders say the left is canceling her. Others claim they're being canceled for not standing by Donald Trump.
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Trump Survived Impeachment But Now His Criminal Nightmare Begins
Trump’s legal team botched an easy layup. They were mocked and ridiculed. But now he's facing criminal probes in New York and Georgia.
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McConnell Slams Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Conspiracies As 'Loony Lies'
The freshman congresswoman is facing blowback from Democrats and within her own party for her extreme, baseless theories surrounding American politics.
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How Joe Biden Stole the Election - SECRET UNCOVERED
An anonymous citizen reveals PROOF of how Joe Biden STOLE THIS ELECTION. His secret has been revealed, and it's worse the VOTER FRAUD...
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The far right is falsely blaming antifa for the pro-Trump insurrection on Capitol Hill
Conspiracy theories alleging antifa involvement spread quickly in the riot’s aftermath.
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Georgia Live Updates: Democrats Capture the Senate as Ossoff Defeats Perdue
The victories by Jon Ossoff and the Rev. Raphael Warnock, both Democrats, solidified Georgia’s political transformation and ensured that President-elect Joe Biden will have an easier time enacting his agenda.
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Washington Braces for Chaos as Trump Supporters Descend for “Final Stand”
To Trump’s most fervent supporters, Wednesday is seen as the day to mount a “final stand" to keep the President in power.
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Even If It's 'Bonkers,' Poll Finds Many Believe QAnon And Other Conspiracy Theories
Misinformation about the election and the coronavirus is also gaining a foothold in American society, according to a new NPR/Ipsos poll.
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Right-Wing Embrace Of Conspiracy Is 'Mass Radicalization,' Experts Warn
Terrorism analysts warn that the country's polarization isn't just damaging to U.S. politics — it's a national security threat.
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Coup or no coup, Trump sets dangerous precedents
That Trump may fail in upending the democratic process this time is little consolation.
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'Someone's Going To Get Killed': Ga. Official Blasts GOP Silence On Election Threats
In a fiery Tuesday news conference, Gabriel Sterling had scathing words for top Republican leaders who have been attacking Georgia's election system.
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rejects Republican Suit To Throw Out Ballots
One justice writes: "It is not our role to lend legitimacy to such transparent and untimely efforts to subvert the will of Pennsylvania voters."
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Trump Is In No Mood To Concede, But Says Will Leave White House
President Trump took questions from reporters for the first time since he lost the election to Joe Biden. He said he'll leave the White House on Jan. 20, but made clear he won't concede.
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Hold The Champagne: What Happens When Neither Party Gets To Celebrate The Election?
President Trump's loss to Joe Biden has made it tough for Republicans to celebrate important wins down ballot, while Democrats have been stung by the failure to meet expectations of a blue tsunami.
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RESIST | Meet The Activists Disrupting LA’s Unjust Justice System / part 1 of 12
This short documentary series maps the profoundly racist landscape of LA’s Justice system through the eyes of the activists working to change it. Patrisse Kh...
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Jill Biden: Who is the next first lady?
She's set to become the first First Lady to keep working in the role. Who is Jill Biden?
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‘This f---ing virus’: Inside Donald Trump’s 2020 undoing
How Biden prevailed and Trump fell short in an unforgettable election, according to conversations with 75 insiders.
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Trump Derails 1st Presidential Debate With Biden, And 5 Other Takeaways
The president ran roughshod over debate moderator Chris Wallace and his Democratic opponent Joe Biden — and crossed many lines in the process.
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Almost a Quarter of Young Americans Think the Holocaust Is a Myth or Exaggerated
A 50-state survey found that a disturbing number of young Americans have bought into Holocaust denial conspiracy theories that have spread like wildfire on social media.
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Socialism vs Communism - Economics Help
Both socialism and communism place great value on creating a more equal society and removal of class privilege. The main difference is that socialism is compatible with democracy and liberty, whereas Communism involves creating an 'equal society'
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PROTESTER ATTACKS LOOTER IN NEW YORK CITY
PROTESTER ATTACKS LOOTER IN NEW YORK CITY “You’re not a black ally!” ????Subscribe:???? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzR2mA5EVDmSTSXP9Bb6Iog?sub_confirmation=1...
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With Abortion Rights On The Line, Planned Parenthood Announces 2020 Push
The abortion-rights group says the goal of the $45 million campaign is to unseat President Trump as well as elect candidates at all levels who support abortion rights.
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Progressive Activists Gather, Hoping To Seize Their Moment In 2020 Campaign
Thousands of activists at the Netroots Nation political convention in Philadelphia are feeling emboldened because their ideas — and favored candidates — are shaping the Democratic primary race.
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He’s not going to resign. Time to expel
Duncan Hunter Jr. needs to resign. Of course, that’s not going to happen.
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When it comes to local politics, we’re all Eggburt
But are we not all Eggburts? Don’t we all dream of flying first class gratis? Aren’t some of today’s woes tempered by a good chomp on a proverbial carrot?
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On behalf of women everywhere…
Fuck. This. Shit. Fuck all this motherfucking bullshit.
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Lines crossed
As a border city, San Diego has been front-and-center for many of the issues around our country’s shoddy immigration policies.
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Hey, Progressives and Conservatives: You’re Stuck With Each Other
So long as anything resembling legitimate elections continue to be held, no political coalition will gain a permanent lock on the future.
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A war hero is running for Congress, and she just dropped one of 2018's best political ads
Democrat M.J. Hegar's new political video traces her career as a combat helicopter pilots and gets lots of attention
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How low can they go?
With respect to the 1,500 “missing” kids, those in the know argue the descriptor is innacurate. These “unaccompanied alien children” (UACs) aren’t missing they say, but have been placed with vetted sponsors, often relatives already living in the
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BBQ Becky's Call To Gastopo [FULL]
BBQ Becky's Call To Gastopo [FULL] #Politics #Humor #Comedy #Oakland
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Opinion | One Test Could Exonerate Him. Why Won't California Do It?
Kevin Cooper is awaiting execution for a quadruple murder. But he may have been framed.
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The problem with seeing something, saying something
Perhaps this general apathy toward stepping in, coupled with seeing the televised deaths of 2,977 people, led the brains behind the “See something, say something” campaign to do something.
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FACT CHECK: Did Emma González 'Admit' to Bullying the Parkland School Shooter?
Conspiracy theorists tried to discredit the mass shooting survivor (again) by ignoring the suspect's history of disturbing behavior.
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How to Make Housing More Affordable in San Diego
By Murtaza Baxamusa / SanDiegoUrbDeZine There isn't enough affordable housing being built in the city of San Diego. Lenders and banks aren't lending as much, apartment owners aren't caring, and builders aren't building as much since
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Public Lands, Public Waters: An Op-Ed on the importance of our public waters and lands
This is an op ed on Public Lands, Public Waters and why they should be protected, following the recent decision to reduce the size of two national monuments
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Dear dudes, you’re all trash
Men are trash. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it every day until my last dying breath. Sure, some men are less trash, but rest assured, all men are at least diet trash.
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No gracias, La Gracia
What she loves is a purified, whitewashed version of our culture—a safe and romanticized Mexico she built for herself while vacationing in resorts and wintering in Sayulita. Then she tried to sell it back to a community.
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A Chicano Community In San Diego Is Outraged Over A White Woman's Attempt To Open A 'Modern Fruteria'
Jenny Niezgoda clearly didn't do her homework. The travel blogger and self-proclaimed "barefoot bohemian" released a now-canceled Kickstarter campaign and accompanying video for her next passion project - a "plant-based cocina" and "modern fruteria"
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Gov. Brown Signs Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher Bill Reforming SANDAG
SACRAMENTO – (Wednesday, October 11, 2017) – Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill by California State Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher (D-San Diego) that will bring major reforms to San Diego’s regional transportation agency – a huge victory
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Debunked: "Socialism Has Never Worked"
Our long form deep dive debunking the false notion that "socialism has never worked." Become a Member: https://www.davidpakman.com/membership Support us on P...
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Tourism under Trump: Can recreation in Appalachia revive a struggling economy?
It’s mid-April, and the New River flows lazily past the town of Thurmond, West Virginia between ridges marked by the mix of leafless brown and electric green that signals the moment just before nature explodes
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Time for Reflection and Action: Reflections on the My Lai Massacre
The author reflects on the My Lai Massacre saying that US military was made to believe they were killing sub species. They were humans.
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Admit It. The Clinton Email Controversy Bothers You, Yet You Don’t Actually Know What the Clinton… – The Curious Civilian
How a poorly explained mistake continues to threaten the political career of the former Secretary of State.
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Henry Rollins: White America Couldn't Handle What Black America Deals With Every Day
In light of the recent police shootings in Texas and the deaths of Alton Sterling in Louisiana and Philando Castile in Minnesota, both killed by members of law enforcement — just the latest three of the many examples of obscene, needless deaths in Ameri
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Aziz Ansari: Why Trump Makes Me Scared for My Family
The son of Muslim immigrants is worried about where his mother will pray.
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Justice Ann Walsh Bradley: Uncle who served at Iwo Jima unable to vote
A state Supreme Court justice on Tuesday urged Gov. Scott Walker to allow people to use veterans ID cards to vote after her uncle who fought at Iwo Jima was unable to cast a ballot in last week’s primary election.
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I moved to the US 7 years ago from Finland — here's what Americans don't understand about Nordic countries
Commentators repeat endlessly the mantra that Sanders’s Nordic-style policies might sound nice, but they’d never work in the US.
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The Official Donald Trump Jam
Freedom Girls from Pensacola, Florida entertain Trump supporters in Pensacola, Florida on January 13, 2016
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What Kind of Mayor Was Bernie Sanders?
In his eight years as mayor of Burlington, Vermont, Bernie Sanders revitalized the economy and solidified support for progressive municipal policies.
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Winter Soldier 1972 Documentary Full Movie
For three days in 1971, former US soldiers who were in Vietnam testify in Detroit about their war experiences. Nearly 30 speak, describing atrocities persona...
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A Perfect Explanation for Why White People Need to Stop Saying #AllLivesMatter
It's quite simple.
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The Alaska Permanent Fund: Socialism in a Republican State
By John Lawrence Alaska is a land of rugged individualists – Republicans all the way. However, a little known fact is that Alaska taxes the oil and gas corporations operating there and distributes the proceeds on an annual basis equally among
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Marco Gonzalez Calls ‘Bullshit’ on Dense Development Objectors
One of the most high-profile environmental attorneys and activists in town fired a salvo against community opposition to new development projects last week.
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Racist Fans Clash with Ferguson Protesters at Cardinals Game
Not a great day to be one of the so-called
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DIY Resistance: Post-Modern Robin Hoods
By Will Falk For the last year, it goes like this: My phone rings precisely at 6:30 AM. I groan in bed and reach towards the shelf holding my phone. By the time I locate my phone, I’ve missed the
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