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More than 100 graduates of the University of Michigan Law School left mid-ceremony Saturday to protest commencement speaker Sen. Rob Portman’s position against gay marriage and adoption.
Posted on May 10, 2011
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In one of five seized videos released by the U.S. government Saturday, Osama bin Laden watches himself on the news at his home in Abbottabad, Pakistan.
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On Thursday, four days after the death of Osama bin Laden, President Obama visited Ground Zero in lower Manhattan for a somber ceremony in remembrance of the lives lost at the World Trade Center on 9/11.
Posted on May 5, 2011
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Robert Greenwald of Brave New Films wonders why the Koch brothers, with $42 billion and seven homes, are attacking the most vulnerable Americans.
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This week on Truthdig Radio, Mark Danner debunks the bin Laden torture myth; Sharon Smith gives us tips for young activists; Holger Keifel makes art out of boxing; and Chris Hedges says Osama bin Laden’s death will lead to only more terrorism.
Posted on May 4, 2011
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Robert Baer, the former agency man who takes the form of George Clooney in “Syriana,” has an alternative view on the death of Osama bin Laden.
Posted on May 4, 2011
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Political cartoonists from around the world respond with a variety of opinions to the news that Osama bin Laden has been killed.
Posted on May 3, 2011
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In titling this clip featuring Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, The Associated Press noted that the “Bin Laden-Fed Unity May Be Short-Lived” in Congress. You think?
Posted on May 3, 2011
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So, as it’s been widely noted, Osama bin Laden was hiding in plain sight, close to the Pakistani capital of Islamabad—and to make it more relatable for Americans, Stephen Colbert notes in this “Colbert Report” clip, that it’s as though he was camped out in Baltimore ... (more)
Posted on May 3, 2011
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As he announced the death of Osama bin Laden on Sunday night, President Barack Obama gave a nod to nationalism, remarking that “today’s achievement is a testament to the greatness of our country and the determination of the American people.” Packaging aside, what apparently happened is that the elusive al-Qaida leader was killed by U.S. forces, who “took custody of his body,” according to Obama.
Posted on May 2, 2011
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What a cutup! What a card, that President Obama, who suited up in a tux and served up a fresh batch of birther jokes Saturday night at the bizarre annual ritual known as the White House Correspondents Dinner. Taking aim at Fox News and Donald Trump, who stood out among the various sycophants media representatives, celebrities and politicos ... (more)
Posted on May 1, 2011
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The American political climate took on a certain circus-like quality this week, with GOP showman Donald Trump stirring up the birther controversy yet another—and, given the result, hopefully the last—time. Thankfully, we have “Left, Right & Center” regulars Robert Scheer, Matt Miller, Tony Blankley and special guest Mary Matalin to cut through the noise on that issue.
Posted on May 1, 2011
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Rep. Ron Paul of Texas shows just how scared Republicans are of facing off against Barack Obama in open debate. Hey, it’s no surprise, not after the entire star lineup of the GOP got creamed ... (more)
Posted on Apr 30, 2011
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Stephen Colbert talks with Wisconsin Democrat Russ Feingold, deposed from the U.S. Senate in the last election, about the Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling, which we find was based on a landmark precedent known as “Money Talks v. Bullshit Walks.”
Posted on Apr 29, 2011
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The death toll from Wednesday’s outbreak of devastating tornadoes in several Southern states has risen past the number reported Thursday afternoon in this Associated Press clip, but the twisters’ scope and strength are evident from the visuals recorded ...
Posted on Apr 28, 2011
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