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2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (910+ words) Survey Says is a weekly series rounding up the most important polling trends or data points you need to know about, plus a vibe check on a trend that's driving politics or culture. It is little surprise the vast majority…...

3+ hour, 10+ min ago  (476+ words) I think capitalism has opportunistically used science fiction to do a bait and switch: capitalism promised us Star Trek as a distraction to hide how capitalism is destroying our planet. All the future Bright and Shiny is a justification for…...

2+ hour, 9+ min ago  (435+ words) Daily Kos This content is not subject to review by Daily Kos staff prior to publication. After Brazil, my second favourite Terry Gilliam film has to be Time Bandits. This one definitely works on two levels " it's a dark comedy…...

2+ hour, 42+ min ago  (811+ words) Daily Kos This content is not subject to review by Daily Kos staff prior to publication. Memorial Day commemorates soldiers who died while serving in the American armed services. The earliest Memorial Day probably was organized by formerly enslaved people…...

4+ hour, 5+ min ago  (517+ words) Daily Kos This content is not subject to review by Daily Kos staff prior to publication. Thanks to chloris creator, for her insightful article on the DNC 2024 presidential campaign autopsy. I believe, however, that another major reason that the Democratic…...

4+ hour, 15+ min ago  (214+ words) Daily Kos This content is not subject to review by Daily Kos staff prior to publication. The Justice Department "Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism" has announced a national propaganda tour'as the Do J is explicitly targeting anti-fascists for prosecution. The…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (601+ words) Congressional Cowards is a weekly series highlighting the worst Donald Trump defenders on Capitol Hill, who refuse to criticize him'no matter how disgraceful or lawless his actions. President Donald Trump is riding high after his efforts to oust GOP lawmakers…...