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Are There Just Too Many People in the World?
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Are There Just Too Many People in the World?

Science – The subject is overpopulation. Is our planet over-stuffed with human beings? Are we breeding to excess? These questions are increasingly poking into public debate, and from odd directions.

Voted for on May 16, 2008 10:20pm

This story has mostly positive ratings. 31 votes / No sinks

Chris Matthews Tears Right-Wing Dufus a New One

Politics – Don't tick off Chris Matthews. On Thursday's edition of his MSNBC show Hardball, Matthews humiliated clueless Los Angeles right-wing radio host Kevin James over the "appeasement" uproar President Bush started in Israel during the state's 60th anniversary celebration.

Voted for on May 16, 2008 08:54pm

This story has mostly positive ratings. 30 votes / No sinks

The British view: whoever wins the US election, John McCain is last

Politics – The world is watching. It is interesting what the opinions are.

Voted for on May 16, 2008 08:50pm

This story has mostly positive ratings. 14 votes / No sinks

Senate Reaches Compromise on Funding for Anti-Foreclosure Bill

Real Estate – The Senate came to an agreement on funding for the proposed foreclosure bill, which should lead to a vote next week.

Voted for on May 16, 2008 08:50pm

To Me You're Beautiful
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To Me You're Beautiful

Music – A nastalgic and comical video presentation by Spadecaller that accompanies the Yiddish song, "Bei Mir Bis Du Shein," recorded by the Andrew Sisters. See if you can recognize the old time celebrities featured.

Voted for on May 16, 2008 08:45pm

Foreclosure Company Hits The Wrong Home!
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Foreclosure Company Hits The Wrong Home!

Real Estate – Foreclosure Notice Goes Wrong.

Voted for on May 16, 2008 08:43pm

This story has mostly positive ratings. 41 votes / 3 sinks

Ethical Conflict Issues for McCain

Politics – The McCain campaign publicized its ethical conflict policy after one of its consultants seemed to be an adviser to an independent political group. Craig Shirley doubled as a consultant to McCain and to the group Stop Her Now, a 527 group barred from coordinating its activities with presidential campaigns.

Voted for on May 16, 2008 08:33pm

Marriage Equality Bill Introduced in Minnesota
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Marriage Equality Bill Introduced in Minnesota

Gay & Lesbian – The Marriage and Family Protection Act was introduced by Rep. Phyllis Kahn, DFL-Minneapolis, and Sen. John Marty, DFL-Roseville, on Friday. The bill would make marriage a gender-neutral proposition in Minnesota, allowing same-sex couples to marry.

Voted for on May 16, 2008 08:33pm

This story has mostly positive ratings. 19 votes / 1 sink

All the President s Nazis (real and imagined)

Do No Evil – You family did not stop with supporting fascists and Nazis abroad, did they Mr. Bush? Surely you must know of your grandfather s role in the treasonous plot of 1933 to overthrow democracy in America? Let me remind you.

Voted for on May 16, 2008 11:01am

This story has mostly positive ratings. 26 votes / No sinks

Congress to repay wrongfully accused troops

Do No Evil – Twenty-three African American World War II soldiers who were wrongfully convicted of murder are a step closer to financial restitution for their dishonorable discharges and jail time.

Voted for on May 16, 2008 10:59am

This story has mostly positive ratings. 50 votes / 2 sinks

How You can get Rich from Exploiting the Poor!

Do No Evil – President Bush recently requested another $70 billion to fund the campaign in Iraq. Was Saddam a monster? Were there WMDs? Links to Al-Qaeda? Was it all about oilââ;¬Â¦? All excellent questions, but isn't the real question - Can't $70 billion be better spent?

Voted for on May 16, 2008 10:55am

This story has mostly positive ratings. 30 votes / 2 sinks

Rep. Wexler Promises To Keep After Rove In Siegelman Case

Politics – We would much prefer Mr. Rove voluntarily agreed to appear before the House Judiciary Committee, as would any other American citizen. But my view is that if he refuses to come voluntarily, we must first subpoena him, and if he refuses to honor the subpoena then the full House of Representatives must hold Mr. Rove in Contempt of Congress.

Voted for on May 16, 2008 10:48am

This story has mostly positive ratings. 25 votes / 1 sink

Steelworkers' Union Backs Obama For President

Politics – The United Steelworkers Union, a politically powerful U.S. labor group with 600,000 members, endorsed Barack Obama for president on Thursday as the Democratic Party began to rally around the Illinois senator.

Voted for on May 16, 2008 10:47am

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Four More Supers For Obama

Politics – As more evidence of the Democratic Party coalescing around Obama, the Illinois senator picked up four more superdelegates today. California Reps. Henry Waxman and Howard Berman and Washington state's Jim McDerrmott all threw their support to Obama.

Voted for on May 16, 2008 10:42am

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What's The Big Deal About West Virginia?

Politics – Much has been made in the days since the West Virginia primary about the implications of Hillary Clinton's overwhelming victory there. It has been used by the Clinton camp to prove that Barack Obama can't get white, working-class votes and therefore makes Hillary the best candidate for the Democratic Party in November.

Voted for on May 16, 2008 10:39am