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Pro-Palestinian Encampments Spread, Leading to Hundreds of Arrests https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/24/us/pro-palestinian-encampments-protests.html? The article dated 4/24 begins: Protests and encampments in support of Palestinians in Gaza have sprung...
by ybruti
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Reading a brief Raw Story breakdown of some of today’s arguments from the justices in the never-should-have-been-taken-up-in-the-first-place immunity case, this quote from Alito leapt out of my screen like a rabid dog: “A stable, democratic society...
by Munchausen
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Alright, let's dive into the tangled web of David Pecker and his tabloid empire. You know, the guy responsible for those eye-catching headlines in the National Enquirer that you can't help but sneak a peek at while waiting in line at the grocery store?...
by shespeakspolitics
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Well, after much thought and consideration, I am hanging up the van keys and ending my van travels.
Several reasons. First, and to be honest, it’s just not as much fun anymore. When I first ...
by Lenny Flank
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Code Pink is stuck in Turkey trying to get ships with aid to Gaza. Tighe Barry speaks. Texas Rangers and Austin police terrorize the University of Texas at Austin students over their ceasefire protest -- Fascism in action. Code Pink Interview: Aid to...
by Egberto Willies
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Welcome to the Street Prophets Coffee Hour cleverly hidden at the intersection of religion, art, science, food, and politics. This is an open thread where we can share our thoughts and comments ...
by Ojibwa
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April 24, 1968 (pdf) "300 Protesting Columbia Students Barricade Office of College Dean." I recall reading about this at the time, in high school. There was a lot going on in 1968. The Dems weren't smart about the Vietnam protestors, and it arguably...
by Land of Enchantment
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After a needless delay of several weeks, the Supreme Court has finally assembled to hear arguments over whether Donald Trump can be held accountable for the crimes he committed while occupying the White House. He is asserting that an imaginary doctrine...
by News Corpse
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Scott Cox sprinted across the field, slogging through ankle-deep water, to where his parents’ house stood moments before. He found a mountain of debris from the EF5 tornado, a milk truck that the unusually powerful twister had flung into the yard, and...
by David McCall
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Reproductive freedom is No. 1 issue for young Democratic voters The other topics that dominate young voters’ lists may surprise you. The Supreme Court hears oral arguments over Trump's call for complete immunity Listen to the court discuss whether...
by Daily Kos Staff
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Thursday, April 25, 2024. Quincy, California It’s gray and portending rain out there as I took my circuit ride this morning around the west end of American Valley. More Sandhill Crane (just the single this morning), plumping: Down along the bicycle...
by funningforrest
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This is a great post to start off with. “O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.” It isn’t graphic, but it was tagged private so I can’t embed it, but this is the Troll of the Year. Superb. *chef’s kiss* Russian soldier rushes to a wounded...
by quaoar
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While I figure out how to make humor from the last couple of days of Trump Trial, here’s a cartoon that has nothing to do with the inanity of politics. Instead it delves into the inanity of my subconscious. Enjoy. Read more of my Comics here.
by EdFlynn
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Just when you thought it was safe to skip your local school board meetings, the M4L folks are rejackbooting. Again. I read this interesting blogpost from Curmudgucation. Apparently, Klanned Karenhood are switching from persecuting LGBTQIA+ kids and DEI...
by BobbyBoomBoom
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Hi everyone! 4/20 fell on a Saturday this year, so I didn’t get to use some memes I’d saved just in case (because looking at a calendar never occurred to me...)�Plus I found this on the-site-...
by userexists
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The Federation of Aboriginal Nations of the Americas (FANA) announces the appointment of His Excellency Consul General Gerren O’Neill Chartered MCSI as the new Formal Ambassador of the First Nations of America, Canada, and South America to Monaco....
by LauraZ
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The Palestinians have very little political control over their lives, even in the semi-sovereign parts of the West Bank known as Area A and B. A constitution could be the enabling bootstrap to change this. There are 2.8 million Palestinians living in...
by Brad Kirk
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Nostalgia is a powerful force. I do remember being happy. Last night we cut down an ailing aspen tree. The poor thing is not budding this spring (it did poorly last year) and it shows clear signs of infection. Better to remove it before the other trees...
by Larry Lagarto
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Here's one way to avoid dealing with election results you don't like: just wipe them from the record books. It's not Orwell—it's Arizona, and we're talking all about it on this week's episode of "...
by The Downballot
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I am channeling my inner Andy Rooney for this VERY short diary, and am delighted that the Image Library is here to help yet again. Did ya ever notice how, right after the Democrats pull off something absolutely remarkable, this strange thing happens...
by Gaelsdottir
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