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General Discussion
protestors show up at Oklahoma Ryan Walters "town hall"
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 9 hrs ago - 3 recs
protestors show up at Oklahoma Ryan Walters "town hall"
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 9 hrs ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
Trump antics already backfiring on his criminal defense as no one trusts him to behave - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - 3 recs
Trump antics already backfiring on his criminal defense as no one trusts him to behave - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
'He looked less orange': Trump downgraded during jury selection to 'just a guy, not a deity' - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - 3 recs
'He looked less orange': Trump downgraded during jury selection to 'just a guy, not a deity' - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
*Explosion heard near Iranian city of Isfahan, Iranian news agencies report. EDITED
By elleng - 11 hrs ago - 3 recs
*Explosion heard near Iranian city of Isfahan, Iranian news agencies report. EDITED
By elleng - 11 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Biden's Ohio ballot-access problem will somehow be resolved, top GOP lawmaker says
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago - 3 recs
Biden's Ohio ballot-access problem will somehow be resolved, top GOP lawmaker says
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Turning Point Action official resigns after accusation of election-related fraud
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago - 3 recs
Turning Point Action official resigns after accusation of election-related fraud
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago - 3 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump #SAD Listening To Mean Posts About Him In Court - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - 3 recs
Trump #SAD Listening To Mean Posts About Him In Court - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
Trump's prison nightmare gets real as full jury gets seated in criminal trial - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - 3 recs
Trump's prison nightmare gets real as full jury gets seated in criminal trial - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Republican AGs Are Teaming Up With The Corporations Poisoning Their States To Gut The Clean Air Act. Why?
By B.See - 14 hrs ago - 3 recs
Republican AGs Are Teaming Up With The Corporations Poisoning Their States To Gut The Clean Air Act. Why?
By B.See - 14 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
A question for DU lawyers . . . . . in outing the juror/nurse who subsequently asked to be excused . . . .
By Stinky The Clown - 14 hrs ago - 3 recs
A question for DU lawyers . . . . . in outing the juror/nurse who subsequently asked to be excused . . . .
By Stinky The Clown - 14 hrs ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
Speaker Johnson 'going to survive' threats by fellow Republicans to oust him - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - 3 recs
Speaker Johnson 'going to survive' threats by fellow Republicans to oust him - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - 3 recs
Latest Breaking News
Exclusive: US EPA to announce temporary expanded sales of higher-ethanol gasoline blend - sources
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 3 recs
Exclusive: US EPA to announce temporary expanded sales of higher-ethanol gasoline blend - sources
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
When you think things can't get any crazier, along comes Tennessee. (chemtrails)
By Chainfire - 16 hrs ago - 3 recs
When you think things can't get any crazier, along comes Tennessee. (chemtrails)
By Chainfire - 16 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Well, damn--I didn't get picked for the tRump jury.......
By lastlib - 17 hrs ago - 3 recs
Well, damn--I didn't get picked for the tRump jury.......
By lastlib - 17 hrs ago - 3 recs
Canada
"Pierre Poilievre got the endorsement of far-right American conspiracy theorist, Alex Jones - and he still hasn't
By applegrove - 17 hrs ago - 3 recs
"Pierre Poilievre got the endorsement of far-right American conspiracy theorist, Alex Jones - and he still hasn't
By applegrove - 17 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Can Judge Merchon ask for a psych evaluation and drug test if TFG keeps up his "antics" ?
By lumberingbear - 17 hrs ago - 3 recs
Can Judge Merchon ask for a psych evaluation and drug test if TFG keeps up his "antics" ?
By lumberingbear - 17 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
On what basis do you judge a person as decent or undecent. caring /uncaring. Why are people still interested in Trump?
By debm55 - 19 hrs ago - 3 recs
On what basis do you judge a person as decent or undecent. caring /uncaring. Why are people still interested in Trump?
By debm55 - 19 hrs ago - 3 recs
Movies
On this day, April 18, 1946, Hayley Mills was born.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 hrs ago - 3 recs
On this day, April 18, 1946, Hayley Mills was born.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Two of the seven jurors who had already been seated in Donald J. Trump's criminal trial were excused before lunch.
By elleng - 19 hrs ago - 3 recs
Two of the seven jurors who had already been seated in Donald J. Trump's criminal trial were excused before lunch.
By elleng - 19 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
National privacy standard eyed by Congress for data harvested by big tech companies
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 3 recs
National privacy standard eyed by Congress for data harvested by big tech companies
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 3 recs
Music Appreciation
Ain't Wastin' Time No More--Allman Brothers Band
By Dulcinea - 20 hrs ago - 3 recs
Ain't Wastin' Time No More--Allman Brothers Band
By Dulcinea - 20 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Would it work for the jurors in Trump's current fraud trial
By wnylib - 20 hrs ago - 3 recs
Would it work for the jurors in Trump's current fraud trial
By wnylib - 20 hrs ago - 3 recs
Canada
#TheMoment 500 Newfoundlanders randomly ended up on the same cruise
By Spazito - 20 hrs ago - 3 recs
#TheMoment 500 Newfoundlanders randomly ended up on the same cruise
By Spazito - 20 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Texas Water Hack Likely Linked to Russian Spy Agency: Report
By applegrove - 20 hrs ago - 3 recs
Texas Water Hack Likely Linked to Russian Spy Agency: Report
By applegrove - 20 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
US Mortgage Rates Surge to Highest Since November, Hitting 7.1%
By WarGamer - 20 hrs ago - 3 recs
US Mortgage Rates Surge to Highest Since November, Hitting 7.1%
By WarGamer - 20 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
PA-AG: Two Democratic attorney general candidates apologize for breaking Pittsburgh Post-Gazette strike
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 3 recs
PA-AG: Two Democratic attorney general candidates apologize for breaking Pittsburgh Post-Gazette strike
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Why are abortion rights groups telling Dems to not repeal the Comstock Act? WTF
By Nevilledog - 21 hrs ago - 3 recs
Why are abortion rights groups telling Dems to not repeal the Comstock Act? WTF
By Nevilledog - 21 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Elie Mystal: Samuel Alito Can't Tell the Difference Between Sex Discrimination and Peanut Butter
By Nevilledog - 21 hrs ago - 3 recs
Elie Mystal: Samuel Alito Can't Tell the Difference Between Sex Discrimination and Peanut Butter
By Nevilledog - 21 hrs ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
Columbia Students Risk Arrest, Suspension to Maintain Gaza Solidarity Encampment on Campus
By Uncle Joe - 22 hrs ago - 3 recs
Columbia Students Risk Arrest, Suspension to Maintain Gaza Solidarity Encampment on Campus
By Uncle Joe - 22 hrs ago - 3 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Dirty trump Now Trying to Intimidate Jurors?- (Yup) Stephanie
By MagaSmash - 22 hrs ago - 3 recs
Dirty trump Now Trying to Intimidate Jurors?- (Yup) Stephanie
By MagaSmash - 22 hrs ago - 3 recs
Foreign Affairs
Russian War Economy is Destroying Russia as Businesses Abandon Customer & Markets for War Effort - Joe Blogs
By TexasTowelie - 24 min ago - 2 recs
Russian War Economy is Destroying Russia as Businesses Abandon Customer & Markets for War Effort - Joe Blogs
By TexasTowelie - 24 min ago - 2 recs
Pennsylvania
Most Pa. legislative races will effectively be decided during the primary
By FakeNoose - 56 min ago - 2 recs
Most Pa. legislative races will effectively be decided during the primary
By FakeNoose - 56 min ago - 2 recs
Vermont
Abenaki peoples speak at the United Nations about Indigenous identity fraud in Vermont
By sl8 - 1 hr ago - 2 recs
Abenaki peoples speak at the United Nations about Indigenous identity fraud in Vermont
By sl8 - 1 hr ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Internet data centers are fueling drive to old power source: Coal
By brooklynite - 1 hr ago - 2 recs
Internet data centers are fueling drive to old power source: Coal
By brooklynite - 1 hr ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
You raised $118.00 on April 18, 2024 OFFICIAL DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago - 2 recs
You raised $118.00 on April 18, 2024 OFFICIAL DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
AIPAC-endorsed Democrat calls for Israeli leadership change
By brooklynite - 1 hr ago - 2 recs
AIPAC-endorsed Democrat calls for Israeli leadership change
By brooklynite - 1 hr ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
'You Can't Govern By Shooting Yourself in the Head Every Day'
By brooklynite - 1 hr ago - 2 recs
'You Can't Govern By Shooting Yourself in the Head Every Day'
By brooklynite - 1 hr ago - 2 recs
Movies
On this day, April 19,1933, actress Jayne Mansfield was born.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago - 2 recs
On this day, April 19,1933, actress Jayne Mansfield was born.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago - 2 recs
Comic Books
New Script Details for Marvel's Blade Reboot Reportedly Revealed
By Javaman - 2 hrs ago - 2 recs
New Script Details for Marvel's Blade Reboot Reportedly Revealed
By Javaman - 2 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Hyundai Pauses Ads On X After One Appears On Timeline With Antisemitic Posts
By Tom of Temecula - 3 hrs ago - 2 recs
Hyundai Pauses Ads On X After One Appears On Timeline With Antisemitic Posts
By Tom of Temecula - 3 hrs ago - 2 recs
North Carolina
Voter ID challenges could come into play for November election in North Carolina
By littlemissmartypants - 3 hrs ago - 2 recs
Voter ID challenges could come into play for November election in North Carolina
By littlemissmartypants - 3 hrs ago - 2 recs
Latest Breaking News
RFK Jr. qualifies for Michigan ballot
By DemocraticPatriot - 3 hrs ago - 2 recs
RFK Jr. qualifies for Michigan ballot
By DemocraticPatriot - 3 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Real Time with Bill Maher guests - Friday, April 19, 2024
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago - 2 recs
Real Time with Bill Maher guests - Friday, April 19, 2024
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago - 2 recs
Cable News Clips
How to strenghten Ukraine's air defense against Russian strikes? - To the Point - DW News
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 2 recs
How to strenghten Ukraine's air defense against Russian strikes? - To the Point - DW News
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 2 recs
Cable News Clips
Analysis: What happened in Iran and what will happen next? - Israel-Iran tensions - Sky News
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 2 recs
Analysis: What happened in Iran and what will happen next? - Israel-Iran tensions - Sky News
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 2 recs
Cable News Clips
'A lot will depend on how much damage was done': Brennan on next steps for Israel and Iran - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 2 recs
'A lot will depend on how much damage was done': Brennan on next steps for Israel and Iran - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 2 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Gets SMACKED WITH THE LAW in Criminal Trial START - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago - 2 recs
Trump Gets SMACKED WITH THE LAW in Criminal Trial START - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago - 2 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Must-See: Marjorie Taylor Greene Smacked Down by CNN Host in Epic Takedown! - Luke Beasley
By TexasTowelie - 8 hrs ago - 2 recs
Must-See: Marjorie Taylor Greene Smacked Down by CNN Host in Epic Takedown! - Luke Beasley
By TexasTowelie - 8 hrs ago - 2 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about major updates and developments over there....
By TexasTowelie - 9 hrs ago - 2 recs
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about major updates and developments over there....
By TexasTowelie - 9 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
AZ: Republicans on oversight committee accuse AG Kris Mayes (D) of 'shilling' for Planned Parenthood
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago - 2 recs
AZ: Republicans on oversight committee accuse AG Kris Mayes (D) of 'shilling' for Planned Parenthood
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago - 2 recs
Cable News Clips
Bill Barr latest craven Republican to lose spine, back Trump despite criticism - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - 2 recs
Bill Barr latest craven Republican to lose spine, back Trump despite criticism - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - 2 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Can Trump Go To Jail For Jury Tampering? w/ Dean Obeidallah - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - 2 recs
Can Trump Go To Jail For Jury Tampering? w/ Dean Obeidallah - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - 2 recs
Cable News Clips
Israel strikes Iran, CBS News confirms - Face the Nation CBS News
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - 2 recs
Israel strikes Iran, CBS News confirms - Face the Nation CBS News
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Can a judge ban reporters from the courtroom?
By orangecrush - 11 hrs ago - 2 recs
Can a judge ban reporters from the courtroom?
By orangecrush - 11 hrs ago - 2 recs
Environment & Energy
Sen. Whitehouse Defends EPA Tailpipe Rule on Senate Floor - Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 2 recs
Sen. Whitehouse Defends EPA Tailpipe Rule on Senate Floor - Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 2 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's Coup Clowns - April 18, 2024 Updates - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 2 recs
Trump's Coup Clowns - April 18, 2024 Updates - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
U.S. vetoes widely supported UN resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine
By David__77 - 13 hrs ago - 2 recs
U.S. vetoes widely supported UN resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine
By David__77 - 13 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
MT: Republican legislators hold hearing on abortion ballot initiative; vote won't appear on petition
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago - 2 recs
MT: Republican legislators hold hearing on abortion ballot initiative; vote won't appear on petition
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago - 2 recs
California
Antioch Unified boss 'bully' puts worker's desk on roof (guy who wanted to let COVID kill elderly and weak)
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 13 hrs ago - 2 recs
Antioch Unified boss 'bully' puts worker's desk on roof (guy who wanted to let COVID kill elderly and weak)
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 13 hrs ago - 2 recs
The DU Lounge
Brett Farrow designs San Dieguito House to embrace setting in coastal California
By Celerity - 13 hrs ago - 2 recs
Brett Farrow designs San Dieguito House to embrace setting in coastal California
By Celerity - 13 hrs ago - 2 recs
The DU Lounge
Asked to run for state office...I told my friend I couldn't because I am
By Hikerchick57 - 13 hrs ago - 2 recs
Asked to run for state office...I told my friend I couldn't because I am
By Hikerchick57 - 13 hrs ago - 2 recs
Forum Spotlight: Foreign Affairs
Russian War Economy is Destroying Russia as Businesses Abandon Customer & Markets for War Effort - Joe BlogsTikTok Ban Coming Next Week?; Asia-Pacific Military Moves; China's Sinking Land - China Update
What a move! Ukraine recaptured crucial positions. Russians are vulnerable. Biggest Z-base destroyed. - The Russian Dude
Latest Breaking News
Judge declines to delay Trump's NY hush money trial over complaints of pretrial publicity
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
Instead of passing Ukraine aid, the House is voting on bills to shield home appliances from government regulations
Friday - Business Insider
Friday - Business Insider
Driver Crashes Truck Into Texas Public Safety Dept., Causing Injuries, Officials Say
Friday - NY Times
Friday - NY Times
House approves bill renewing FISA spy program after GOP upheaval threatened passage
Friday - CBS News
Friday - CBS News
Trump's valet 'thought ex-president was hoarding hairspray' in boxes that contained secret papers
Friday - UK Independent
Friday - UK Independent
Trump attorney who became a crucial witness against him has departed legal team
Friday - CNN Politics
Friday - CNN Politics
Colorado group says it has enough signatures for abortion rights ballot measure this fall
Friday - CBS News
Friday - CBS News
Kamala Harris to tie Trump to Arizona's strict new abortion ban during campaign visit
Friday - ABC News
Friday - ABC News
Law enforcement will deploy robust security package around Trump for New York hush money trial
Friday - CNN
Friday - CNN
Biden administration to forgive $7.4 billion in student debt for another 277,000 borrowers
Friday - CNBC
Friday - CNBC
Neo-Nazi Jan. 6 rioter pleads guilty, admits to stealing police helmet as a 'war trophy'
Friday - NBC News
Friday - NBC News
Big donation to Rudy Giuliani defense fund is target of lawsuit alleging fraud by donor
Apr 11 - CNBC
Apr 11 - CNBC
Jack Smith hammers Trump's valet co-defendant for 'numerous false factual allegations and meritless legal arguments'
Apr 11 - Law & Crime
Apr 11 - Law & Crime