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Florida
Changing course, Florida prosecutor suspended by DeSantis to seek reelection
By In It to Win It - 7 hrs ago - 6 recs
Changing course, Florida prosecutor suspended by DeSantis to seek reelection
By In It to Win It - 7 hrs ago - 6 recs
Science
Mysterious dark matter may leave clues in 'strings of pearls' trailing our galaxy
By Judi Lynn - 13 hrs ago - 6 recs
Mysterious dark matter may leave clues in 'strings of pearls' trailing our galaxy
By Judi Lynn - 13 hrs ago - 6 recs
TV Chat
Warwick Davis' wife Samantha tragically dies aged 53: Heartbroken Harry Potter star pays tribute to his 'favourite human
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 13 hrs ago - 6 recs
Warwick Davis' wife Samantha tragically dies aged 53: Heartbroken Harry Potter star pays tribute to his 'favourite human
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 13 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
The Election Denial Industry is Ramping Up for 2024
By Celerity - 14 hrs ago - 6 recs
The Election Denial Industry is Ramping Up for 2024
By Celerity - 14 hrs ago - 6 recs
Latest Breaking News
N.R.A. to Overhaul Charity It's Accused of Using as a 'Piggy Bank'
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 6 recs
N.R.A. to Overhaul Charity It's Accused of Using as a 'Piggy Bank'
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
US House sets long-awaited vote on billions for Ukraine, Israel
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 6 recs
US House sets long-awaited vote on billions for Ukraine, Israel
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 6 recs
Latest Breaking News
Scoop: House Republicans subpoena DHS chief Alejandro Mayorkas
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 6 recs
Scoop: House Republicans subpoena DHS chief Alejandro Mayorkas
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
MI: House GOP announce plans to bring back Right to Work, Snyder-era economic policies
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - 6 recs
MI: House GOP announce plans to bring back Right to Work, Snyder-era economic policies
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
If Trump testifies at NY criminal trial, prosecutors want to use his past legal run-ins to discredit him to jury
By ProudMNDemocrat - 18 hrs ago - 6 recs
If Trump testifies at NY criminal trial, prosecutors want to use his past legal run-ins to discredit him to jury
By ProudMNDemocrat - 18 hrs ago - 6 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Alina Habba Makes a FOOL OF HERSELF on LIVE TV! - Political Voices Network
By ihaveaquestion - 18 hrs ago - 6 recs
Alina Habba Makes a FOOL OF HERSELF on LIVE TV! - Political Voices Network
By ihaveaquestion - 18 hrs ago - 6 recs
Christian Liberals & Progressive People of Faith
Revelation Differently: The Whore of Babylon
By hvn_nbr_2 - 19 hrs ago - 6 recs
Revelation Differently: The Whore of Babylon
By hvn_nbr_2 - 19 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
In A Discussion Last Night on Deadline White House
By BlueKota - 19 hrs ago - 6 recs
In A Discussion Last Night on Deadline White House
By BlueKota - 19 hrs ago - 6 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Lauren Boebert's Fundraising Is A Disaster, But... - Waldorf Nation
By TexasTowelie - 19 hrs ago - 6 recs
Lauren Boebert's Fundraising Is A Disaster, But... - Waldorf Nation
By TexasTowelie - 19 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Looks like Steve Garvey is another Republican grifter.
By yellowcanine - 20 hrs ago - 6 recs
Looks like Steve Garvey is another Republican grifter.
By yellowcanine - 20 hrs ago - 6 recs
Latest Breaking News
Sweden approves law that makes it easier for young people to change their gender
By DJ Synikus Makisimus - 21 hrs ago - 6 recs
Sweden approves law that makes it easier for young people to change their gender
By DJ Synikus Makisimus - 21 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Biden says he "strongly supports" House Ukraine, Israel bill - link
By Alhena - 22 hrs ago - 6 recs
Biden says he "strongly supports" House Ukraine, Israel bill - link
By Alhena - 22 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
The roots of "anti-woke" rhetoric, from Richard Hanania's alt-right screeds to Charles Murray's bigoted race science
By Nevilledog - 22 hrs ago - 6 recs
The roots of "anti-woke" rhetoric, from Richard Hanania's alt-right screeds to Charles Murray's bigoted race science
By Nevilledog - 22 hrs ago - 6 recs
Cable News Clips
No Tech for Apartheid: Google Workers Arrested for Protesting Company's $1.2B Contract with Israel
By Uncle Joe - 23 hrs ago - 6 recs
No Tech for Apartheid: Google Workers Arrested for Protesting Company's $1.2B Contract with Israel
By Uncle Joe - 23 hrs ago - 6 recs
The DU Lounge
Driving back from the market this morning Siri said "In 150 feet stop and
By Floyd R. Turbo - 23 hrs ago - 6 recs
Driving back from the market this morning Siri said "In 150 feet stop and
By Floyd R. Turbo - 23 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Jack Chambers: Warren County, OH man known as 'Insider 883' charged in Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack
By Eugene - 23 hrs ago - 6 recs
Jack Chambers: Warren County, OH man known as 'Insider 883' charged in Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack
By Eugene - 23 hrs ago - 6 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Today's Tiedrich rant: shitty mob boss Donald Trump violates his gag order - and robs the GOP blind
By FakeNoose - 1 hr ago - 5 recs
Today's Tiedrich rant: shitty mob boss Donald Trump violates his gag order - and robs the GOP blind
By FakeNoose - 1 hr ago - 5 recs
Latest Breaking News
New bipartisan bill seeks to tackle national child care shortage with help from the Pentagon
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 5 recs
New bipartisan bill seeks to tackle national child care shortage with help from the Pentagon
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot goes electric
By highplainsdem - 2 hrs ago - 5 recs
Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot goes electric
By highplainsdem - 2 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
"I'm a child of the 80's...I'm a Reagan Republican" it explains so much. Dude thinks he's Alex P Keaton
By ms liberty - 3 hrs ago - 5 recs
"I'm a child of the 80's...I'm a Reagan Republican" it explains so much. Dude thinks he's Alex P Keaton
By ms liberty - 3 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
FBI Asked to Probe Trump Claims on $50 Million Loan
By Beachnutt - 3 hrs ago - 5 recs
FBI Asked to Probe Trump Claims on $50 Million Loan
By Beachnutt - 3 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
Trump Losing Strongman Appeal - Being A Criminal Defendant Isn't Great For That Strongman Image
By Tom of Temecula - 5 hrs ago - 5 recs
Trump Losing Strongman Appeal - Being A Criminal Defendant Isn't Great For That Strongman Image
By Tom of Temecula - 5 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
Once a fringe Indian ideology, Hindu nationalism is now mainstream, thanks to Modi's decade in power
By dalton99a - 5 hrs ago - 5 recs
Once a fringe Indian ideology, Hindu nationalism is now mainstream, thanks to Modi's decade in power
By dalton99a - 5 hrs ago - 5 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Stephen Colbert: Guest historian and biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 5 recs
Stephen Colbert: Guest historian and biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 5 recs
Latest Breaking News
FBI on alert for threats to the Jewish community ahead of Passover, director says
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 5 recs
FBI on alert for threats to the Jewish community ahead of Passover, director says
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 5 recs
Anthropology
Grisly Women Sacrifice Practise - What France Evacuations Unveil
By Judi Lynn - 7 hrs ago - 5 recs
Grisly Women Sacrifice Practise - What France Evacuations Unveil
By Judi Lynn - 7 hrs ago - 5 recs
Latest Breaking News
Rep. Donald Payne remains hospitalized after 'cardiac episode' more than a week ago
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 5 recs
Rep. Donald Payne remains hospitalized after 'cardiac episode' more than a week ago
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
Let's suppose Biden wins in November. We win over the House and keep the Senate too. Will we finally be safe?
By Silent3 - 9 hrs ago - 5 recs
Let's suppose Biden wins in November. We win over the House and keep the Senate too. Will we finally be safe?
By Silent3 - 9 hrs ago - 5 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Biden Limits Dangerous Chemicals That Trump Hid - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - 5 recs
Biden Limits Dangerous Chemicals That Trump Hid - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - 5 recs
Anthropology
First evidence of human occupation in lava tube cave in Saudi Arabia
By Judi Lynn - 10 hrs ago - 5 recs
First evidence of human occupation in lava tube cave in Saudi Arabia
By Judi Lynn - 10 hrs ago - 5 recs
Cable News Clips
New report shows role of Republican useful idiots in weakening U.S., advancing Putin's goals - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - 5 recs
New report shows role of Republican useful idiots in weakening U.S., advancing Putin's goals - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - 5 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Wyden Says Spying Bill Would Force Americans to Become an 'Agent for Big Brother'
By Uncle Joe - 10 hrs ago - 5 recs
Wyden Says Spying Bill Would Force Americans to Become an 'Agent for Big Brother'
By Uncle Joe - 10 hrs ago - 5 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump SCREWED HIMSELF with Criminal Trial Dates - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 5 recs
Trump SCREWED HIMSELF with Criminal Trial Dates - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 5 recs
Illinois
Illinois Allocating 2 Million Dollars for Training Abortion Providers
By mucifer - 12 hrs ago - 5 recs
Illinois Allocating 2 Million Dollars for Training Abortion Providers
By mucifer - 12 hrs ago - 5 recs
Cable News Clips
Trump's Putin fixation infects GOP: Russian propaganda 'has invaded ranks of Republican Party' - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - 5 recs
Trump's Putin fixation infects GOP: Russian propaganda 'has invaded ranks of Republican Party' - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - 5 recs
Foreign Affairs
17 Apr: Ukrainians Conduct a Devastating Raid on Russian Logistics along the Contact Line! - Reporting from Ukraine
By TexasTowelie - 13 hrs ago - 5 recs
17 Apr: Ukrainians Conduct a Devastating Raid on Russian Logistics along the Contact Line! - Reporting from Ukraine
By TexasTowelie - 13 hrs ago - 5 recs
Liberal YouTubers
MAGA Trolls Hit With $1.25 Million Penalty - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - 5 recs
MAGA Trolls Hit With $1.25 Million Penalty - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - 5 recs
Cable News Clips
Speaker Emerita Pelosi: 'Every day is a matter of life and death in Ukraine, of success or failure' - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - 5 recs
Speaker Emerita Pelosi: 'Every day is a matter of life and death in Ukraine, of success or failure' - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
How Texas's New Immigration Law Could Backfire for Republicans
By usonian - 14 hrs ago - 5 recs
How Texas's New Immigration Law Could Backfire for Republicans
By usonian - 14 hrs ago - 5 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Manhattan DA makes FIERY MOVE bringing TROUBLE for Trump - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - 5 recs
Manhattan DA makes FIERY MOVE bringing TROUBLE for Trump - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - 5 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Did Not Give More Funding To HBCUs!
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 5 recs
Trump Did Not Give More Funding To HBCUs!
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
Billy Joel references at the Pentagon briefing.
By underpants - 17 hrs ago - 5 recs
Billy Joel references at the Pentagon briefing.
By underpants - 17 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
How every senator voted on the rejection of Mayorkas impeachment charges (CNN)
By ificandream - 18 hrs ago - 5 recs
How every senator voted on the rejection of Mayorkas impeachment charges (CNN)
By ificandream - 18 hrs ago - 5 recs
Liberal YouTubers
WIZARD OF OZ: Without Rallies & Propaganda Trumpets, Courtroom trump is STRIPPED BARE - The Warning
By MagaSmash - 18 hrs ago - 5 recs
WIZARD OF OZ: Without Rallies & Propaganda Trumpets, Courtroom trump is STRIPPED BARE - The Warning
By MagaSmash - 18 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
The Senate Republicans really are playing clown car games
By struggle4progress - 20 hrs ago - 5 recs
The Senate Republicans really are playing clown car games
By struggle4progress - 20 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
Anyone catch the motion by senile Senator Kennedy's (LA)?
By LiberalFighter - 20 hrs ago - 5 recs
Anyone catch the motion by senile Senator Kennedy's (LA)?
By LiberalFighter - 20 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
Ukraine May Have Just Crossed Putin's Nuclear Red Line. Again?
By Kennah - 21 hrs ago - 5 recs
Ukraine May Have Just Crossed Putin's Nuclear Red Line. Again?
By Kennah - 21 hrs ago - 5 recs
Latest Breaking News
Top US markets regulator probing insider trading guardrails
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 5 recs
Top US markets regulator probing insider trading guardrails
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 5 recs
Latest Breaking News
The Latest Iran president warns of 'massive' response if Israel launches 'tiniest invasion'
By Kennah - 21 hrs ago - 5 recs
The Latest Iran president warns of 'massive' response if Israel launches 'tiniest invasion'
By Kennah - 21 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
House GOP Sends VRY SRS Mayorkas Impeachment To Senate For VRY SRS Trial
By Nevilledog - 22 hrs ago - 5 recs
House GOP Sends VRY SRS Mayorkas Impeachment To Senate For VRY SRS Trial
By Nevilledog - 22 hrs ago - 5 recs
Latest Breaking News
Barr says he'll vote for 'Republican ticket' in November
By speak easy - 22 hrs ago - 5 recs
Barr says he'll vote for 'Republican ticket' in November
By speak easy - 22 hrs ago - 5 recs
Astrology, Spirituality & Alternative Healing
Jupiter Uranus conjunction-Pam Gregory
By AKwannabe - 22 hrs ago - 5 recs
Jupiter Uranus conjunction-Pam Gregory
By AKwannabe - 22 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
Johnson Needs Democrats on Ukraine, Handing Them Power to Shape Aid Plan
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 hrs ago - 5 recs
Johnson Needs Democrats on Ukraine, Handing Them Power to Shape Aid Plan
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 hrs ago - 5 recs
The DU Lounge
Who ever thought a dirt bath would provide insecticide properties?
By Baitball Blogger - 30 min ago - 4 recs
Who ever thought a dirt bath would provide insecticide properties?
By Baitball Blogger - 30 min ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
Enjoy these times that Trump is required to be in court over the next couple of weeks.
By rgbecker - 36 min ago - 4 recs
Enjoy these times that Trump is required to be in court over the next couple of weeks.
By rgbecker - 36 min ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
Can potential jurors get in trouble if they really let TFG have it when asked if they can be fair and impartial?
By bbernardini - 1 hr ago - 4 recs
Can potential jurors get in trouble if they really let TFG have it when asked if they can be fair and impartial?
By bbernardini - 1 hr ago - 4 recs
Liberal YouTubers
trump Gets Caught STAGING A SCAM in NYC -Media Falls for it AGAIN-Meidas
By MagaSmash - 1 hr ago - 4 recs
trump Gets Caught STAGING A SCAM in NYC -Media Falls for it AGAIN-Meidas
By MagaSmash - 1 hr ago - 4 recs
The DU Lounge
The Daily B***h*: "I don't want to "get real". I just want to pet my dragon."
By niyad - 2 hrs ago - 4 recs
The Daily B***h*: "I don't want to "get real". I just want to pet my dragon."
By niyad - 2 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
Trump favors abortion ban with exceptions for rape and incest
By Pototan - 2 hrs ago - 4 recs
Trump favors abortion ban with exceptions for rape and incest
By Pototan - 2 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
So, when it's Hunter Biden's laptop or dick pics everything is above the fold over at the WaPo
By Aviation Pro - 3 hrs ago - 4 recs
So, when it's Hunter Biden's laptop or dick pics everything is above the fold over at the WaPo
By Aviation Pro - 3 hrs ago - 4 recs
Forum Spotlight: Israel/Palestine
Navy Ship Slated to Help Build Gaza Aid Pier Forced to Return to Port as Experts Warn of Other DelaysIsrael blames Gaza starvation on U.N. as UNICEF says a third of Gazan infants and toddlers acutely malnourished
University of Haifa appoints Arab rector, in first for an Israeli school
Latest Breaking News
Vice President Kamala Harris to promote Nevada's abortion rights ballot measure during campaign stop
Monday - CBS News
Monday - CBS News
Syracuse police officer and a deputy killed in shooting in Salina
Monday - Syracuse Post-Standard (Syracuse.com)
Monday - Syracuse Post-Standard (Syracuse.com)
Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer hammers Trump over abortion: 'He's lied over and over again'
Monday - UK Independent
Monday - UK Independent
Jan. 6 rioter who claimed everyone was 'peaceful' actually threw pipes, lawn chairs at Capitol police officers: Feds
Monday - Law & Crime
Monday - Law & Crime
'The damage is done': Ruben Gallego says repealing Arizona's near-total abortion ban now would be too little, too late
Sunday - NBC News
Sunday - NBC News
Trump seeks to use NY hush money trial to delay criminal case over classified document handling in FL
Sunday - CNN Politics
Sunday - CNN Politics
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will push for aid to Israel and Ukraine this week
Sunday - Associated Press
Sunday - Associated Press
'Correct a black mark in US history': former prisoners of Abu Ghraib get day in court
Sunday - The Guardian
Sunday - The Guardian
Top Democrat slams Trump's latest abortion position: 'Women are not going to be conned'
Sunday - ABC News
Sunday - ABC News
Chicago shooting kills 8-year-old girl and wounds 10 people including small children, police say
Sunday - AP
Sunday - AP
Trump goes after the judge and prosecutors in his hush money case in last rally before trial begins
Saturday - Associated Press
Saturday - Associated Press
Executor of O.J. Simpson's estate plans to fight payout to the families of Brown and Goldman
Saturday - Associated Press
Saturday - Associated Press
House GOP vows Israel vote after Iran attack amid bipartisan pressure on aid package
Saturday - Politico
Saturday - Politico
Biden wins Wyoming's caucuses, with Democrats in Alaska still to get their say in the nomination
Saturday - AP
Saturday - AP
Police took possession of E. Jean Carroll's unregistered gun after her testimony in Trump defamation trial
Saturday - NBC NEWS
Saturday - NBC NEWS
Israel calls off school trips, puts forces on full alert amid Iran threat
Saturday - NBC News/Reuters
Saturday - NBC News/Reuters
Democrats investing more in Vargas during Bacon-Frei GOP primary fight in NE-02
Saturday - Nebraska Examiner
Saturday - Nebraska Examiner
Maine lawmakers reject bill for lawsuits against gunmakers and advance others after mass shooting
Saturday - AP
Saturday - AP
Bridges reopen after 26 barges broke loose and floated down Ohio River, damaging a marina
Saturday - CNN
Saturday - CNN
Planet Fitness outlets receive bomb threats after far right derides gym policy
Saturday - The Guardian
Saturday - The Guardian
Audio recordings of James Crumbley's allegedly threatening jail calls released
Saturday - Detroit Free Press
Saturday - Detroit Free Press
Kansas governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care for minors, anti-abortion bills
Saturday - CBS News/AP
Saturday - CBS News/AP
DeSantis signs bills targeting civilian review boards, recording police up close
Saturday - OrlandoSentinal.com
Saturday - OrlandoSentinal.com