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Occasional Planet is a group blog that offers people with progressive views a place to speak out on current issues. We have been publishing continuously since February 2010. Posts under the Occasional Planet by-line reflect input by more than one contributor.

Political quotes: Absurdities

January 23, 2017 Occasional Planet 2016 Election, History, Humor One comment

Is Trump unique? No. He’s just the latest in a long line of demagogues and false populists who use deceit and “alternative facts” to

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Political quotes: “The good thing about science is…”

June 8, 2016 Occasional Planet Politics, Science One comment

Everything is political. Our long-running series of political quotes proves that–we think. We’re always on the lookout for quotes–contemporary and historical–that are pertinent to

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Guns around the world: Who owns them? Who has the most?

October 7, 2015 Occasional Planet Guns, International, Widgets: Guns One comment

Most of the world’s firearms are privately owned, says The Small Arms Survey. And which country has the most privately owned firearms per capita?

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Water.org: “Safe water and the dignity of a toilet for all”

September 11, 2014 Occasional Planet Progressive spotlight Leave a comment

Water.org is a nonprofit organization that provides access to safe water and sanitation. The organization has transformed hundreds of communities in Africa, South Asia,

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Reporters Without Borders: For international freedom of the press

July 31, 2014 Occasional Planet Activism, Media, Progressive people, Progressive spotlight Leave a comment

Reporters Without Borders was founded in Montpellier (France) in 1985 by four journalists. The non-profit organization describes its missions as: To continuously monitor attacks

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Political quotes: Who said this?

July 27, 2014 Occasional Planet Humor, Politics Leave a comment

There’ s a politically relevant quote hiding behind this teaser. When you see the full quote, you may be surprised to learn who said

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100 words on…laughter

January 10, 2011 Occasional Planet Uncategorized Leave a comment

In Occasional Planet’s “<100 Words” slot, contributors can cheer for, gripe about, react to, and/or simply muse on the news of the day—as long

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100 words on: fair wages, cutting the cable cord, progress, net neutrality

December 12, 2010 Occasional Planet Employment, Ideas, Media, Missouri region Leave a comment

In Occasional Planet’s “<100 Words” slot, contributors can cheer for, gripe about, react to, and/or simply muse on the news of the day—as long

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  • Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Confirmation Should’ve Been a Celebration
  • How Loose Lips from Obama Hurt America and the World

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