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Liberal YouTubers
Career IMPLOSION!? Kristi Noem's Own Book Continues to SINK Her - The Secret Podcast Preview - The Bulwark
By Rhiannon12866 - 40 sec ago
Career IMPLOSION!? Kristi Noem's Own Book Continues to SINK Her - The Secret Podcast Preview - The Bulwark
By Rhiannon12866 - 40 sec ago
Liberal YouTubers
Kennedy Qualifies For CA, Hires GOP Operative - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 min ago
Kennedy Qualifies For CA, Hires GOP Operative - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 min ago
Cable News Clips
Noem's book runs into fact-checking buzz saw; dog execution not among refuted stories, however - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 41 min ago
Noem's book runs into fact-checking buzz saw; dog execution not among refuted stories, however - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 41 min ago
Anthropology
Archaeologists Discover 'Spectacular' 7,000-Year-Old Settlement
By Judi Lynn - 42 min ago
Archaeologists Discover 'Spectacular' 7,000-Year-Old Settlement
By Judi Lynn - 42 min ago
Cable News Clips
How Trump's sex scandal secrets were exposed and spilled into public awareness - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 49 min ago
How Trump's sex scandal secrets were exposed and spilled into public awareness - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 49 min ago
Cable News Clips
Rare non-scoundrel witness, Hope Hicks, obliterates Trump's defense with credible testimony - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Rare non-scoundrel witness, Hope Hicks, obliterates Trump's defense with credible testimony - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Judge Luttig Has MAJOR QUESTION for Supreme Court - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Judge Luttig Has MAJOR QUESTION for Supreme Court - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Proof Palestinian Statehood Is The Only Way To Peace? w/ Jeremy Ben Ami - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Proof Palestinian Statehood Is The Only Way To Peace? w/ Jeremy Ben Ami - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Latin America
For the ancient Maya, cracked mirrors were a path to the world beyond
By Judi Lynn - 1 hr ago
For the ancient Maya, cracked mirrors were a path to the world beyond
By Judi Lynn - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
'Fix this': House Republicans spread theory Mike Johnson just outlawed the New Testament
By Tom of Temecula - 1 hr ago
'Fix this': House Republicans spread theory Mike Johnson just outlawed the New Testament
By Tom of Temecula - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Mountain lion hunting ban working its way towards Colorado's 2024 ballot
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Mountain lion hunting ban working its way towards Colorado's 2024 ballot
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
TX: Millions in school upgrades on Tarrant County ballots May 4
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
TX: Millions in school upgrades on Tarrant County ballots May 4
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Anthropology
Seeing Red: Our Ancient Relationship With Ocher And The Color Of Cognition - Analysis
By Judi Lynn - 1 hr ago
Seeing Red: Our Ancient Relationship With Ocher And The Color Of Cognition - Analysis
By Judi Lynn - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
NASHVILLE REP. JUSTIN JONES REMAINS ON BALLOT DESPITE CHALLENGE TO SIGNATURE VALIDITY
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
NASHVILLE REP. JUSTIN JONES REMAINS ON BALLOT DESPITE CHALLENGE TO SIGNATURE VALIDITY
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Connecticut lawmakers take first steps to pass bill calling for cameras at absentee ballot boxes
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Connecticut lawmakers take first steps to pass bill calling for cameras at absentee ballot boxes
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
OR: Multnomah County sends out 9,300 replacement ballots due to error
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
OR: Multnomah County sends out 9,300 replacement ballots due to error
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Hicks... at that moment she started to cry. She just basically gave the prosecution what they needed.
By kpete - 50 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Hicks... at that moment she started to cry. She just basically gave the prosecution what they needed.
By kpete - 50 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Aide Destroys His Defense - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Trump Aide Destroys His Defense - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
KSHB 41 examines process of putting an initiative petition on Missouri's ballot
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
KSHB 41 examines process of putting an initiative petition on Missouri's ballot
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
MD: 'Somebody is not doing something': Man keeps receiving mail-in ballots for deceased relatives
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
MD: 'Somebody is not doing something': Man keeps receiving mail-in ballots for deceased relatives
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Ballot-Access Consultant for R.F.K. Jr. Was Arrested on Assault Charges
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Ballot-Access Consultant for R.F.K. Jr. Was Arrested on Assault Charges
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'A real smoking gun': How Trump reacted as secret Cohen recording played in court - Katie Phang - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
'A real smoking gun': How Trump reacted as secret Cohen recording played in court - Katie Phang - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Washington
What caused the die-off of hundreds of relocated mountain goats in the North Cascades?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago
What caused the die-off of hundreds of relocated mountain goats in the North Cascades?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
NJ-10: Murphy announces special election after death of N.J. congressman
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
NJ-10: Murphy announces special election after death of N.J. congressman
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
'It's significant': Law professor says key Trump defense can be blown up with one question
By autorank - 2 hrs ago
'It's significant': Law professor says key Trump defense can be blown up with one question
By autorank - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
AZ: Kern (R) used the state Senate's broadcast facility to bash drag performers with a pro-Hitler talk show host
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
AZ: Kern (R) used the state Senate's broadcast facility to bash drag performers with a pro-Hitler talk show host
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Every woman in every state is at risk': New Biden ad hits Trump on abortion - Morning Joe - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
'Every woman in every state is at risk': New Biden ad hits Trump on abortion - Morning Joe - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Voters may get a say on the future of natural gas in Washington
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Voters may get a say on the future of natural gas in Washington
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
NE: Pillen's property tax road show targets possible yes votes
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
NE: Pillen's property tax road show targets possible yes votes
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
03 May: Fight for survival! Ukrainians prevent encirclement! - Reporting from Ukraine
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
03 May: Fight for survival! Ukrainians prevent encirclement! - Reporting from Ukraine
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Alaska Senate committee proposes same-day voter registration, but key Republicans oppose the idea
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Alaska Senate committee proposes same-day voter registration, but key Republicans oppose the idea
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Trump, Hicks, NY, and strategies....
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Trump, Hicks, NY, and strategies....
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Tucker Carlson says Alex Jones is a prophet channeling supernatural powers:
By tblue37 - 2 hrs ago
Tucker Carlson says Alex Jones is a prophet channeling supernatural powers:
By tblue37 - 2 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Georgia's President Salome Zourabichvili sees future of Europe at stake with divisive law - DW News
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago
Georgia's President Salome Zourabichvili sees future of Europe at stake with divisive law - DW News
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago
Jewish Group
If calling to boycott Jewish charities, organizations, and student groups
By lapucelle - 3 hrs ago
If calling to boycott Jewish charities, organizations, and student groups
By lapucelle - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Pro-Israel protesters at UCLA threw a bag of live mice into the pro-Gaza encampment
By TomDaisy - 275 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
Pro-Israel protesters at UCLA threw a bag of live mice into the pro-Gaza encampment
By TomDaisy - 275 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Many if not most American Jews and a large percentage of Israelis are mad at and do not support Bibi Netanyahu
By LetMyPeopleVote - 25 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
Many if not most American Jews and a large percentage of Israelis are mad at and do not support Bibi Netanyahu
By LetMyPeopleVote - 25 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Face of a 75,000-year-old Neanderthal woman revealed by scientists
By brooklynite - 50 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
Face of a 75,000-year-old Neanderthal woman revealed by scientists
By brooklynite - 50 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
'Full-scale meltdown': Ex-Trump aide testifies on 2016 campaign chaos as sex scandals poured in - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
'Full-scale meltdown': Ex-Trump aide testifies on 2016 campaign chaos as sex scandals poured in - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Immediately After Oct 7th this person celebrated Oct 7th attack against civilians
By JohnSJ - 25 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
Immediately After Oct 7th this person celebrated Oct 7th attack against civilians
By JohnSJ - 25 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Anyone watching Lawrence? His righteous rant about Hope Hicks crying is a must see
By tulipsandroses - 25 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
Anyone watching Lawrence? His righteous rant about Hope Hicks crying is a must see
By tulipsandroses - 25 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
Anthropology
Call of the conch: Indigenous Americans use sound to organize communities
By Judi Lynn - 3 hrs ago
Call of the conch: Indigenous Americans use sound to organize communities
By Judi Lynn - 3 hrs ago
World History
Leprosy Passed Betw Medieval Squirrels & Humans, Study Suggests: Fur Trade, England, Viking Scandi
By appalachiablue - 3 hrs ago
Leprosy Passed Betw Medieval Squirrels & Humans, Study Suggests: Fur Trade, England, Viking Scandi
By appalachiablue - 3 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Orphaned bear cub pulled from tree in viral video now 'thriving' in rescue's care
By Judi Lynn - 3 hrs ago
Orphaned bear cub pulled from tree in viral video now 'thriving' in rescue's care
By Judi Lynn - 3 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Lawrence O'Donnell: 'You get monsters like Donald Trump thanks to people like Hope Hicks' - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Lawrence O'Donnell: 'You get monsters like Donald Trump thanks to people like Hope Hicks' - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
NYPD officer fired gun while clearing protesters from Hamilton Hall at Columbia, DA's office confirms
By SouthBayDem - 3 hrs ago
NYPD officer fired gun while clearing protesters from Hamilton Hall at Columbia, DA's office confirms
By SouthBayDem - 3 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump in for BIG SURPRISE with Key Testimony at Trial - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Trump in for BIG SURPRISE with Key Testimony at Trial - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Joy to Trump: Please testify, we're begging you! - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Joy to Trump: Please testify, we're begging you! - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Criminal defense attorney on the impact of Hope Hicks' testimony - ABC News
By TexasTowelie - 4 hrs ago
Criminal defense attorney on the impact of Hope Hicks' testimony - ABC News
By TexasTowelie - 4 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
New Rule: Attorney Genial - Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO)
By MagaSmash - 4 hrs ago
New Rule: Attorney Genial - Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO)
By MagaSmash - 4 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Cable News Clips
Noem's book runs into fact-checking buzz saw; dog execution not among refuted stories, however - Alex Wagner - MSNBCHow Trump's sex scandal secrets were exposed and spilled into public awareness - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
Rare non-scoundrel witness, Hope Hicks, obliterates Trump's defense with credible testimony - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
Latest Breaking News
'It's significant': Law professor says key Trump defense can be blown up with one question
2 hrs ago - RAWSTORY
2 hrs ago - RAWSTORY
NYPD officer fired gun while clearing protesters from Hamilton Hall at Columbia, DA's office confirms
3 hrs ago - WCBS-TV
3 hrs ago - WCBS-TV
US loosens some electric vehicle battery rules, potentially making more EVs eligible for tax credits
6 hrs ago - AP
6 hrs ago - AP
CIA Director William Burns in Egypt for high-stakes Israeli hostage, cease-fire talks
6 hrs ago - CBS News
6 hrs ago - CBS News
Republicans file lawsuit to block count of Nevada mail ballots received after Election Day
7 hrs ago - AP
7 hrs ago - AP
Former government employee charged with falsely accusing coworkers of participating in Jan. 6 Capitol attack
10 hrs ago - CBS News
10 hrs ago - CBS News
4 Americans charged with ammunition offenses in Turks and Caicos, accused of bringing live ammo to the islands
11 hrs ago - CNN
11 hrs ago - CNN
National Weather Service: 19 tornadoes recorded in eastern Nebraska, western Iowa last Friday
11 hrs ago - Omaha World Herald
11 hrs ago - Omaha World Herald
North Korea is plotting attacks on South Korean embassies, spy agency warns
11 hrs ago - Telegraph via AOL News
11 hrs ago - Telegraph via AOL News
Former UK PM Boris Johnson turned away from polling station after forgetting ID
12 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
12 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
Mark Meadows unmasked in Arizona fake electors indictment, faces 9 felony charges: Report
13 hrs ago - Law & Crime
13 hrs ago - Law & Crime
"Please let your attorney know": Judge tells Trump he can testify at his hush money trial
14 hrs ago - Salon
14 hrs ago - Salon
Hope Hicks, a former close Trump adviser, takes the witness stand in his hush money trial
15 hrs ago - AP News
15 hrs ago - AP News
Missouri abortion rights group collects enough signatures to advance ballot measure
15 hrs ago - NBC News
15 hrs ago - NBC News
Biden administration will expand health care coverage for immigrants under DACA
15 hrs ago - ABC News
15 hrs ago - ABC News
Texas man files legal action to probe ex-partner's out-of-state abortion
16 hrs ago - Washington Post
16 hrs ago - Washington Post
Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife allegedly took nearly $600,000 in bribes, indictment says
16 hrs ago - CNN Politics
16 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Black lawmakers reintroduce federal CROWN Act legislation to ban hair discrimination
17 hrs ago - NPR
17 hrs ago - NPR
Trump Media auditor charged by SEC with 'massive fraud,' permanently barred from public company audits
18 hrs ago - CNBC
18 hrs ago - CNBC
Biden announces Michael Bloomberg, Al Gore and Michelle Yeoh as recipients of Presidential Medal of Freedom
19 hrs ago - UK Independent
19 hrs ago - UK Independent
U.S. job growth totaled 175,000 in April, much less than expected, while unemployment rose to 3.9%
19 hrs ago - CNBC
19 hrs ago - CNBC
WSJ, WashPost, NYT run joint ad calling attention to missing, detained journalists
20 hrs ago - Axios
20 hrs ago - Axios
Alabama governor signs legislation to ensure Biden will appear on November ballot
20 hrs ago - NBC News
20 hrs ago - NBC News
Arkansas governor says state won't comply with new federal rules on treatment of trans students
21 hrs ago - AP
21 hrs ago - AP
Captain sentenced to 4 years in fiery deaths of 34 aboard scuba boat in California
22 hrs ago - Associated Press, via NPR
22 hrs ago - Associated Press, via NPR
Poultry enterprise in California to pay $4.8M after employing children to work with sharp knives
23 hrs ago - ABC News
23 hrs ago - ABC News
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez wants psychiatrist to testify about his habit of stockpiling cash
23 hrs ago - CBS News
23 hrs ago - CBS News