Democrats slash Feingold move on censure, as Feingold says party 'cowering'  —  While mainstream media outlets have pounced on the fact that Democrats blocked an effort by one of their own to censure President Bush over his warrantless wiretapping program, RAW STORY has found that Senate Democratic offices are fuming.

More than 80 dead in apparent reprisal killings  —  Bodies found around Baghdad in 30-hour period  —  BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) — Authorities said at least 86 bodies were found in the Iraqi capital during a 30-hour period ending midday Tuesday, sparking fears that sectarian reprisal killings are continuing at a grisly pace.

Vanity Fair on Woodward: Schlock and Awe  —  Yesterday I looked at Marie Brenner's laughably biased attempt to rehab her good friend Judy Miller's reputation in the April Vanity Fair.  —  Today, it's her equally laughable whitewashing of Bob Woodward's role in Plamegate.

I'm Not Sick of Atrios or Digby: Building a Team Means Religious and Secular Liberals Hearing Each Other Out  —  I love Atrios, but he's not exactly politically savvy when it comes to the concerns of religious moderates and liberals—the fastest growing part of the Democratic Party base.

Recruiting "top drawer blacks" for the GOP  —  Adele Fergusen  —  Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal  —  Dear Mrs. Fergusen,  —  I think you answered your own question about why black people aren't flocking to the Republican Party.  If, as you point out, slavery was a godsend to them …

Pennsylvania Group Labeled "Pacifists" Targeted for Handing Out Flyers in Town Square  —  PITTSBURGH - The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Pennsylvania today released new evidence that the Federal Bureau of Investigation is conducting investigations into a political organizations based solely on its anti-war views.

The Abu Ghraib files  —  279 photographs and 19 videos from the Army's internal investigation record a harrowing three months of detainee abuse inside the notorious prison — and make clear that many of those responsible have yet to be held accountable. … By Joan Walsh  —  Print EmailFont: S / S+ / S++

Jail siege ends as PFLP chief Sa'adat, 5 others surrender  —  A tense, gunfire-punctuated nine-hour IDF siege of a Jericho prison complex ended after dark on Tuesday with the abrupt surrender of Ahmed Sa'adat and five other militants.  —  Sa'adat, leader of the Popular Front for Liberation of Palestine …

Mike Wallace Retiring From '60 Minutes'  —  When asked in an interview last April if he would ever consider retiring from "60 Minutes," Mike Wallace said that he planned to do so only "when my toes turn up."  —  "Well," Mr. Wallace said, amending that statement in an interview today, "they're just beginning to curl a trifle."

Bush delegates most issues, focuses only on Iraq, '06 campaign  —  President Bush has decided to stay out of the lion's share of decisions made by his administration.  —  Sources close to the administration said that over the last year, Mr. Bush has chosen to focus on two issues …

The Times to End Daily Stock Listings in April and Expand Data on Web Site  —  Beginning April 4, The New York Times will stop publishing daily stock listings on Tuesdays through Saturdays and will offer a new package of interactive tools and market information on its Web site, the paper announced yesterday.

Judge Plans to Order Google to Turn Over Data to U.S.  —  SAN JOSE, Calif., March 14 — After the Justice Department sharply cut back its request for search-engine data from Google, a federal judge indicated today that he would instruct the company to comply with a government subpoena …

CBS Vindicated: Dittoheads Remain Mum  —  The silence from the Republican noise machine has been deafening this week in the wake of the updated CBS News poll that indicates president Bush is still stuck with an embarrassing 34 percent job approval rating; unchanged since last month.

Tehran elite turning on extremist presidency  —  TEHRAN — Iran's clerical and business establishments, deeply concerned by what they see as reckless spending and needlessly aggressive foreign policies, are increasingly turning against President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Ken Mehlman hearts Joe Lieberman  —  Ken Mehlman "hearts" Joe Lieberman  —  Talking with Chris Matthews down in Memphis on Friday-Ken Mehlman became the latest mouth piece for the administration to praise Lieberman.  If you can take listening to him robotically recite his talking points …

The liberal baby bust  —  What's the difference between Seattle and Salt Lake City?  There are many differences, of course, but here's one you might not know.  In Seattle, there are nearly 45% more dogs than children.  In Salt Lake City, there are nearly 19% more kids than dogs.

YOUR INNER WARRIOR: SUITING UP FOR BATTLE  —  Lust stalks you like a beast, attacking at every opportunity, attempting to poison your life with its self-centered cravings.  It's a teen guy's No. 1 battle.  Guys who are victorious have learned to face present and future temptations head-on.

TWIN BROTHER, PART II  —  Josh Marshall has published a high school yearbook photo of Claude Allen, and his twin brother, Floyd.  —  The oh-so-compassionate Left is snickering at the possibility that Floyd Allen may have been responsible for the crimes with which Claude Allen has now been charged.