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The President with Jon Stewart on “The Daily Show,” October 27, 2010

• October 28, 2010 • Comments Off

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I Don’t Need Jay Smooth to Convince Me That Rand Paul is a Weaseling Racist (w/Update)

• May 21, 2010 • 2 Comments

Posted in American History, American Politics, Black People, Class, Cultural History, Education, People of Color, Race, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Tea Party Movement
Tags: "Real Time with Bill Maher", "The Rachel Maddow Show", African Americans, Bill Maher, Blacks, Civil Rights, Common Sense, Dr. Rand Paul, Jack & Jill Politics, Jay Smooth, Kentucky, Libertarians, Midterm Elections, MSNBC, NPR, People of Color, Rachel Maddow, Racism, Rand Paul, Republicans, Ron Paul, Tea Party Movement, Teabaggers, The Midterm Elections 2010, The Senate

There’s a Tea Party Rally Going on Next Door at the Capitol Building: Is Tommy Thompson Going to Run Against Russ Feingold?

• April 15, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in American History, American Politics, Bailouts, Class, Homelessness, Joblessness, Obama Administration, Subprime Loans-Foreclosures, Teabagging Party, Television, The Economy, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The Stimulus Bill, Wisconsin
Tags: Fence Sitting, Lunch Time, Madison WI, Russ Feingold, Southern Wisconsin, Tea Party Movement, Teabagging, The Capitol, The Senate, Tommy Thompson, Wisconsin

Justice Sonia Sotomayor

• August 6, 2009 • 3 Comments

Posted in American Politics, Chicanos/Latinos, Class, Democrats, Education, History, Obama Administration, People of Color, Race, Sonia Sotomayor, Women
Tags: Associate Justice, Congress, Democrats, Latinos, Law, Lawsuits, New York, Puerto Ricans, Racism, Republicans, Sonia Sotomayor, The Right Wing, The Senate, The Supreme Court

Meanwhile, Back in Minnesota…

• June 30, 2009 • Comments Off

Posted in American Politics, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Democrats, History
Tags: "Saturday Nigh Live", 2010, Air America, Al Franken, Bill O'Reilly, Democrat, Ed Schultz, Governor Tim Pawlenty, Junior Senator, Minnesota, Minnesota Supreme Court, Norm Coleman, Obama, Randi Rhodes, Republican, Senator-elect Al Franken, Sixty Votes, St. Paul MN, The Senate

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Senate Republicans, Eyeing Election-Year Impeachment Trial, Wrestle With Timeline November 15, 2019
Republicans are weighing whether to draw out the proceeding, hindering the presidential campaigns of several Senate Democrats, or seek a quicker resolution.
California School Shooting Is Another Nightmare Made Real November 15, 2019
Two students were killed when a young man opened fire at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, Calif.
California School Shooting: What We Know November 15, 2019
Two people were killed and three more injured when a gunman opened fire at a high school in Santa Clarita, Calif., the authorities said. Here is what we know about the shooting, the gunman and the victims.
Kentucky Governor Race: Matt Bevin Concedes to Andy Beshear November 14, 2019
Matt Bevin, Kentucky’s sharp-elbowed governor conceded defeat after a recanvass of votes confirmed the victory of Andy Beshear, son of a two-term Democratic governor.
Kavanaugh Recalls His Confirmation at Conservative Legal Group’s Annual Gala November 15, 2019
A year after his brutal confirmation hearings, the justice returned to the spotlight before a friendly audience.
Teenager Who Killed His Father and a 6-Year-Old Is Sentenced to Life Without Parole November 15, 2019
Jesse Dewitt Osborne was 14 when he killed his father in 2016 before driving to an elementary school in Townville, S.C., and shooting three people, killing one.
American-Born Woman Who Joined ISIS Is Not a Citizen, Judge Rules November 14, 2019
A surprise ruling from the bench is a blow to a bid to bring Hoda Muthana and her 2-year-old son, the child of a slain ISIS fighter, back from a refugee camp in Syria.
Will Whale Hunting Return to the Pacific Northwest? November 14, 2019
The Makah are the only Native Americans with a treaty right to hunt whales, but they have not been allowed to do so for 20 years. A recent proposal could change that.

The Guardian, UK

Police to investigate as Hong Kong minister falls to ground during protest in London November 15, 2019
Video shows Teresa Cheng falling as demonstrators shout ‘shame on you’The Metropolitan police have opened an investigation after Hong Kong’s justice minister, Teresa Cheng, fell to the ground while being surrounded by angry pro-democracy protesters outside an event in central London.The incident on Thursday evening was the first direct altercation between de […]
General election: Corbyn says Labour manifesto will 'knock your socks off' – live news November 15, 2019
Labour leader announces free internet plan in Lancaster, while Boris Johnson launches battle bus in OldhamSign up for Andrew Sparrow’s election briefing, sent to your inboxHow feasible is Labour’s plan for free broadband?Boris Johnson announces spending package for neglected townsFight for Canterbury plays out on social media 12.51pm GMT Johnson has now fini […]
Rudy Giuliani says Trump will stay loyal to him but jokes that he has 'insurance' November 14, 2019
Exclusive: president’s personal lawyer has emerged as a key figure in the impeachment inquiry, with speculation Republicans will seek to paint him as a rogue actorRudy Giuliani, Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, has said he is confident the president will remain loyal to him as an impeachment inquiry unfolds in which the former New York mayor has become a cent […]
Prince Andrew to be quizzed on Epstein in Newsnight special November 15, 2019
BBC to broadcast ‘no holds barred’ interview with royal on Saturday nightPrince Andrew has agreed to speak publicly for the first time about his friendship with the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, in a “no holds barred” interview with the BBC’s Newsnight programme to be broadcast on Saturday night.The prince has been the subject of fierce speculation over his re […]
Chilean lawmakers agree to referendum on new constitution November 15, 2019
Protesters called for scrapping of Pinochet-era constitutionVote in April on whether to rewrite document and how Related: Chile protesters: 'We are subjugated by the rich. It's time for that to end' Lawmakers in Chile have agreed hold a referendum next April on replacing the Pinochet-era constitution, bowing to demands of protesters who want t […]
Taylor Swift says she's being banned from singing her old hits at AMAs November 15, 2019
Singer appeals to fans for help in escalation of feud with Scooter Braun and Scott BorchettaTaylor Swift’s performance at the American music awards is in doubt, as is the future of a new Netflix documentary about her, the singer has claimed, thanks to an ongoing feud with “tyrannical” music managers Scooter Braun and Scott Borchetta. Related: Taylor Swift re […]
'We saw a double sunrise': London-Sydney flight touches down after 19 hours November 15, 2019
Qantas Dreamliner lands as part of trial for what would be the longest commercial routeA Qantas flight from London to Sydney has touched down safely after 19 hours and 19 minutes, as part of a trial for what would be the world’s longest-ever commercial route.The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner took off on Thursday morning UK time and landed in Sydney at lunchtime on […]
Rabies breakthrough offers fresh hope in battle against deadly virus November 15, 2019
New research raises hopes of oral vaccine for dogs, the chief source of transmission to humansResearchers have discovered a way to stop rabies from shutting down critical responses in the immune system, a breakthrough that could pave the way for new tools to fight the deadly disease.Rabies kills almost 60,000 people each year, mostly affecting poor and rural […]

The BBC

Flooded Venice battles new tidal surge November 15, 2019
The Italian canal city's main square, waterbuses and schools are closed as the water rises again.
Hong Kong protests: China condemns 'appalling' attack on official in UK November 15, 2019
Hong Kong's Justice Secretary Teresa Cheng was surrounded by protesters in London.
Chile protests: Government bows to demands for referendum November 15, 2019
After weeks of unrest in the country, Chile has agreed to hold a referendum in April 2020.
Netflix to amend Devil Next Door series after Poland complaint November 15, 2019
The decision comes after Poland's prime minister complained of "inaccurate" maps of Nazi death camps.
China's mega-dump already full - 25 years early November 15, 2019
China collects hundreds of millions of tonnes of waste a year - and dealing with it is a problem.
Ultra-long haul flight non-stop from London to Sydney November 15, 2019
The BBC's Luke Jones was on-board the 19 and a half hour flight from London to Sydney.
California school shooting: Two teenage students killed in Santa Clarita November 15, 2019
Two teenagers are killed and three wounded in Santa Clarita by a gun suspect on his 16th birthday.
South Africa post office murderer given life for killing Uyinene Mrwetyana November 15, 2019
The killing of student Uyinene Mrwetyana sparked protests about high levels of gender violence.