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Liberal YouTubers
Is this ONE Trump juror DETERMINED to vote not guilty?- Pakman
By MagaSmash - 1 min ago
Is this ONE Trump juror DETERMINED to vote not guilty?- Pakman
By MagaSmash - 1 min ago
Cable News Clips
'Gold mine of information': Trump's former assistant Rhona Graff called to stand - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 min ago
'Gold mine of information': Trump's former assistant Rhona Graff called to stand - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 min ago
General Discussion
enough with the text messages begging for campaign donations
By moonshinegnomie - 50 replies @ 7 min ago (Milestone)
enough with the text messages begging for campaign donations
By moonshinegnomie - 50 replies @ 7 min ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
Trump's former assistant Rhona Graff takes the stand in hush money trial - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 min ago
Trump's former assistant Rhona Graff takes the stand in hush money trial - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
LOL: Trump Lawyer Laughed At To His Face by Kaitlan Collins Live On Air! - Luke Beasley
By TexasTowelie - 13 min ago
LOL: Trump Lawyer Laughed At To His Face by Kaitlan Collins Live On Air! - Luke Beasley
By TexasTowelie - 13 min ago
General Discussion
The Opus Dei/radical right Supremes' main purposes were/are to 1) overturn Roe, 2) keep Roe overturned, 3) prevent
By AnotherMother4Peace - 17 min ago
The Opus Dei/radical right Supremes' main purposes were/are to 1) overturn Roe, 2) keep Roe overturned, 3) prevent
By AnotherMother4Peace - 17 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Student Protest Leader at Columbia: 'Zionists Don't Deserve to Live'
By SouthBayDem - 25 replies @ 20 min ago (Milestone)
Student Protest Leader at Columbia: 'Zionists Don't Deserve to Live'
By SouthBayDem - 25 replies @ 20 min ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
'Gag order is a big part of this case': Friend of Judge Merchan weighs in on hush money trial - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 min ago
'Gag order is a big part of this case': Friend of Judge Merchan weighs in on hush money trial - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 min ago
General Discussion
Columbia student protest leader banned from campus after saying "Zionists don't deserve to live"
By Beastly Boy - 23 min ago
Columbia student protest leader banned from campus after saying "Zionists don't deserve to live"
By Beastly Boy - 23 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Mitch McConnell Decimates Tucker Carlson Over His Russian Love Affair - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 25 min ago
Mitch McConnell Decimates Tucker Carlson Over His Russian Love Affair - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 25 min ago
Cable News Clips
Laurence Tribe: The Trump immunity case will 'hurt the Supreme Court even more than Bush v. Gore' - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 32 min ago
Laurence Tribe: The Trump immunity case will 'hurt the Supreme Court even more than Bush v. Gore' - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 32 min ago
General Discussion
George Conway: Does anyone know what the statute of limitations for animal cruelty is in South Dakota? Asking for
By highplainsdem - 33 min ago
George Conway: Does anyone know what the statute of limitations for animal cruelty is in South Dakota? Asking for
By highplainsdem - 33 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump accidentally humiliates himself and Melania at trial - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 34 min ago
Trump accidentally humiliates himself and Melania at trial - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 34 min ago
General Discussion
"Alpha Male" Andrew Tate Mocked Mercilessly After Claiming Sleeping With Women Is "Gay"
By NickB79 - 35 min ago
"Alpha Male" Andrew Tate Mocked Mercilessly After Claiming Sleeping With Women Is "Gay"
By NickB79 - 35 min ago
General Discussion
Amy Coney Barrett shocked Idaho law preventing a doctor from abortion unless mother was dying now.
By Swede - 38 min ago
Amy Coney Barrett shocked Idaho law preventing a doctor from abortion unless mother was dying now.
By Swede - 38 min ago
Cable News Clips
'Purpose was to influence the election': Prosecution 'scored a lot of points' in Trump trial today - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 39 min ago
'Purpose was to influence the election': Prosecution 'scored a lot of points' in Trump trial today - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 39 min ago
General Discussion
Inside the long-odds push to undo an abortion ban in ruby red Arkansas
By RandySF - 43 min ago
Inside the long-odds push to undo an abortion ban in ruby red Arkansas
By RandySF - 43 min ago
Cable News Clips
'Taking notes' and 'chewing a pen': Jury 'enthralled' with testimony in Trump's hush money trial - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 48 min ago
'Taking notes' and 'chewing a pen': Jury 'enthralled' with testimony in Trump's hush money trial - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 48 min ago
General Discussion
Mike Luckovich draws another hard truth:
By catbyte - 25 replies @ 48 min ago (Milestone)
Mike Luckovich draws another hard truth:
By catbyte - 25 replies @ 48 min ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Media CEO Begs Republicans In Congress For Help As Stock Keeps Falling - Farron Balanced
By TexasTowelie - 49 min ago
Trump Media CEO Begs Republicans In Congress For Help As Stock Keeps Falling - Farron Balanced
By TexasTowelie - 49 min ago
The DU Lounge
Confession time. Have you ever pretended someone was at the door or you had to use the bathroom to get out of a boring
By debm55 - 50 replies @ 49 min ago (Milestone)
Confession time. Have you ever pretended someone was at the door or you had to use the bathroom to get out of a boring
By debm55 - 50 replies @ 49 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
At Columbia, Pro-Israel Crowd Yells 'Go Back To Gaza!' At Pro-Palestinian Students
By David__77 - 50 replies @ 51 min ago (Milestone)
At Columbia, Pro-Israel Crowd Yells 'Go Back To Gaza!' At Pro-Palestinian Students
By David__77 - 50 replies @ 51 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
so DeSantis will decide which "religions" are eligible to "counsel" in public schools under new law
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 51 min ago
so DeSantis will decide which "religions" are eligible to "counsel" in public schools under new law
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 51 min ago
Cable News Clips
'Devil is in the details': Supreme Court weighing Trump's presidential immunity claim - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 59 min ago
'Devil is in the details': Supreme Court weighing Trump's presidential immunity claim - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 59 min ago
Latin America
Traces of hallucinogenic plants and chile peppers found at Maya ball court suggest rituals took place there
By Judi Lynn - 1 hr ago
Traces of hallucinogenic plants and chile peppers found at Maya ball court suggest rituals took place there
By Judi Lynn - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about McConnell's recent statements....
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about McConnell's recent statements....
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
How a gag ruling against Trump could put him at risk in his other cases - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
How a gag ruling against Trump could put him at risk in his other cases - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
PA-10: Perry, a Far-Right Incumbent, Faces Shifting Political Ground in Pennsylvania
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
PA-10: Perry, a Far-Right Incumbent, Faces Shifting Political Ground in Pennsylvania
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Anthropology
Lasers reveal prehistoric Irish monuments that may have been 'pathways for the dead'
By Judi Lynn - 1 hr ago
Lasers reveal prehistoric Irish monuments that may have been 'pathways for the dead'
By Judi Lynn - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
VT-GOV: Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean considers run for re-election
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
VT-GOV: Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean considers run for re-election
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
Trump lawyer indicted for elector fraud after admitting it on live TV - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Trump lawyer indicted for elector fraud after admitting it on live TV - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Steven Spielberg's latest project: Providing strategy for the Biden campaign
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Steven Spielberg's latest project: Providing strategy for the Biden campaign
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
IL: Interim Cook County Clerk, Democratic candidate selected following death of Karen Yarbrough
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
IL: Interim Cook County Clerk, Democratic candidate selected following death of Karen Yarbrough
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
This Week at Justice - April 26, 2024 - The Justice Department
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
This Week at Justice - April 26, 2024 - The Justice Department
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Desi Lydic Foxsplains Trump's "Torturous" Trial - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Desi Lydic Foxsplains Trump's "Torturous" Trial - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Anthropology
New rock art discoveries in Eastern Sudan tell a tale of ancient cattle, the 'green Sahara' and climate catastrophe
By Judi Lynn - 1 hr ago
New rock art discoveries in Eastern Sudan tell a tale of ancient cattle, the 'green Sahara' and climate catastrophe
By Judi Lynn - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Friday Talking Points -- Starting The Nerd Prom Jokes Early
By ChrisWeigant - 1 hr ago
Friday Talking Points -- Starting The Nerd Prom Jokes Early
By ChrisWeigant - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
"Intifada is Revolution is Armed Struggle. Glory to the Resistance."
By NickB79 - 1 hr ago
"Intifada is Revolution is Armed Struggle. Glory to the Resistance."
By NickB79 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Richmond VA Girl Scout stands up to bullying by County Supervisors -- you will love this story!!
By AverageOldGuy - 1 hr ago
Richmond VA Girl Scout stands up to bullying by County Supervisors -- you will love this story!!
By AverageOldGuy - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
CA-SEN: Rep. Adam Schiff's Luggage Stolen While In San Francisco, Attends Event Without Suit
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
CA-SEN: Rep. Adam Schiff's Luggage Stolen While In San Francisco, Attends Event Without Suit
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
Michael Fanone: Where is the urgency to address the matter at hand? - Morning Joe - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Michael Fanone: Where is the urgency to address the matter at hand? - Morning Joe - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
5 more Trump attorneys, aides publicly named in AZ fake elector indictment
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
5 more Trump attorneys, aides publicly named in AZ fake elector indictment
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Tornadoes rip through western Iowa and eastern Nebraska
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
Tornadoes rip through western Iowa and eastern Nebraska
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
Sports
NFL to allow players to wear protective Guardian Caps in games beginning with 2024 season
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
NFL to allow players to wear protective Guardian Caps in games beginning with 2024 season
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Lara Trump issues bombshell threat about 2024 election - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Lara Trump issues bombshell threat about 2024 election - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
LIVE FROM NY: Harry shares his INSIDER TAKE on the trial - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
LIVE FROM NY: Harry shares his INSIDER TAKE on the trial - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
US postpones decision on aid to Israeli army battalion accused of abuses against Palestinians
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
US postpones decision on aid to Israeli army battalion accused of abuses against Palestinians
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump's lawyers try to discredit testimony of prosecution's first witness in hush money trial
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Trump's lawyers try to discredit testimony of prosecution's first witness in hush money trial
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Judge sentences Jan. 6 'chaos agent' to 6 years in jail
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Judge sentences Jan. 6 'chaos agent' to 6 years in jail
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Education Commissioner blasted for injecting culture wars into New Hampshire schools
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Education Commissioner blasted for injecting culture wars into New Hampshire schools
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Biden Going on Stern was Genius
By Beetwasher. - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Biden Going on Stern was Genius
By Beetwasher. - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Minnesota Sen. Mitchell (DFL) insists she won't resign as demands for answers about arrest grow
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Minnesota Sen. Mitchell (DFL) insists she won't resign as demands for answers about arrest grow
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Utah Republicans to select nominee for Mitt Romney's open US Senate seat
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Utah Republicans to select nominee for Mitt Romney's open US Senate seat
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
MN: DFL says Equal Rights Amendment remains a priority, has a murky path forward as opposition organizes
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
MN: DFL says Equal Rights Amendment remains a priority, has a murky path forward as opposition organizes
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
WI: Kaul argues state law does not prohibit absentee ballot drop boxes
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
WI: Kaul argues state law does not prohibit absentee ballot drop boxes
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
The DU Lounge
There are people who have dogs as possessions, and then there are people
By no_hypocrisy - 1 hr ago
There are people who have dogs as possessions, and then there are people
By no_hypocrisy - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Campaigns will spend 'hundreds of millions' in Wisconsin, party chairs say
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Campaigns will spend 'hundreds of millions' in Wisconsin, party chairs say
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump's lawyers try to discredit testimony of prosecution's first witness in hush money trial
1 hr ago - AP
1 hr ago - AP
Berkshire Hathaway's Real Estate Firm to Pay $250 Million to Settle Real Estate Commission Lawsuits
4 hrs ago - US News and World Report/AP
4 hrs ago - US News and World Report/AP
Cupcake-swiping Jan. 6 rioter blew off medical supply job to join Capitol raid, got fired: Feds
5 hrs ago - Law & Crime
5 hrs ago - Law & Crime
'Political arrest' of Palestinian academic in Israel marks new civil liberties threat
7 hrs ago - The Guardian (London)
7 hrs ago - The Guardian (London)
U.S. reviewing whether to restrict military aid to IDF unit accused of human rights abuses
7 hrs ago - NBC News
7 hrs ago - NBC News
Judge throws out lawsuit Michael Flynn's family members brought against CNN over 'QAnon followers' report
7 hrs ago - Law & Crime
7 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Federal Student Aid head will step down. His office has been roiled by FAFSA problems
9 hrs ago - CNN Politics
9 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Poultry producers must reduce salmonella levels in certain frozen chicken products, USDA says
10 hrs ago - CBS News/AP
10 hrs ago - CBS News/AP
Blinken tells CNN the US has seen evidence of China attempting to influence upcoming US elections
12 hrs ago - CNN Politics
12 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Wisconsin is the last state that may prosecute Trump's fake electors, but AG Josh Kaul is mum
12 hrs ago - USA Today
12 hrs ago - USA Today
Boeing and NASA decide to move forward with historic crewed launch of new spacecraft
13 hrs ago - CNN World
13 hrs ago - CNN World
US expected to provide $6 billion to fund long-term weapons contracts for Ukraine, officials say
14 hrs ago - AP
14 hrs ago - AP
Biden Administration to Implement Most Sweeping Gun Export Regulations in Decades
14 hrs ago - Time/Bloomberg
14 hrs ago - Time/Bloomberg
'Selfless and strong': memorial honours World Central Kitchen aid workers killed in Gaza
14 hrs ago - The Guardian/AP
14 hrs ago - The Guardian/AP
Newly minted RNC chair Lara Trump says they've got lawsuits cooking in 81 states. There are 50 states.
14 hrs ago - Business Insider
14 hrs ago - Business Insider
Jan. 6 rioter who assaulted cops with metal whip has sentencing go haywire after judge wants to add enhancement
15 hrs ago - Law & Crime
15 hrs ago - Law & Crime
US military begins construction of pier off Gaza for complex and dangerous aid delivery mission
16 hrs ago - CNN Politics
16 hrs ago - CNN Politics
The defense began cross-examination of Pecker. Here's a recap of some of the top lines
22 hrs ago - CNN
22 hrs ago - CNN
US VP Harris Hosts Kim Kardashian to Discuss Criminal Justice Reform
Yesterday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Yesterday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Alito complains 'special' Trump shouldn't be 'subject to criminal laws like anybody else'
Yesterday - raw story
Yesterday - raw story