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General Discussion
White House Uses Mitch McConnell Comments To Blast GOP On Border Deal
By applegrove - 33 sec ago
White House Uses Mitch McConnell Comments To Blast GOP On Border Deal
By applegrove - 33 sec ago
Cable News Clips
Justice Jackson raises a red flag on the idea of a president with no legal liability - Trump on Trial - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 min ago
Justice Jackson raises a red flag on the idea of a president with no legal liability - Trump on Trial - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 min ago
General Discussion
Exclusive: U.S. pier attacked during construction work off Gaza coast
By madaboutharry - 25 replies @ 14 min ago (Milestone)
Exclusive: U.S. pier attacked during construction work off Gaza coast
By madaboutharry - 25 replies @ 14 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
The Supreme Court is Absolutely Corrupt.
By speak easy - 25 replies @ 18 min ago (Milestone)
The Supreme Court is Absolutely Corrupt.
By speak easy - 25 replies @ 18 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
ByteDance would shut down TikTok in US rather than sell it, sources say
By Eugene - 22 min ago
ByteDance would shut down TikTok in US rather than sell it, sources say
By Eugene - 22 min ago
Cable News Clips
Lawrence O'Donnell: Supreme Court justices can protect the Constitution or Trump - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 min ago
Lawrence O'Donnell: Supreme Court justices can protect the Constitution or Trump - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 min ago
General Discussion
The spring issue of the Progressive Post magazine is now available (free download)
By Celerity - 25 min ago
The spring issue of the Progressive Post magazine is now available (free download)
By Celerity - 25 min ago
General Discussion
You Have the Right to Remain Stupid
By NanceGreggs - 25 replies @ 26 min ago (Milestone)
You Have the Right to Remain Stupid
By NanceGreggs - 25 replies @ 26 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
If extremists in Congress pass a national abortion ban, President Joe Biden will veto it.
By applegrove - 28 min ago
If extremists in Congress pass a national abortion ban, President Joe Biden will veto it.
By applegrove - 28 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Jack Wagoner, attorney who challenged Arkansas' same-sex marriage ban, dies
By Eugene - 29 min ago
Jack Wagoner, attorney who challenged Arkansas' same-sex marriage ban, dies
By Eugene - 29 min ago
Cable News Clips
'High priest of policy': Sen. Whitehouse slams 'pompous' Gorsuch on Trump immunity - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 32 min ago
'High priest of policy': Sen. Whitehouse slams 'pompous' Gorsuch on Trump immunity - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 32 min ago
General Discussion
Don Lemon's Video footage and interviews with students protesting at NYU
By ecstatic - 37 min ago
Don Lemon's Video footage and interviews with students protesting at NYU
By ecstatic - 37 min ago
Anthropology
5,000-yr-old industrial hub--Binjor excavation shatters myths about ancient Indian manufacturing
By Judi Lynn - 38 min ago
5,000-yr-old industrial hub--Binjor excavation shatters myths about ancient Indian manufacturing
By Judi Lynn - 38 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
ALITO AND THE FASCISTS SHOULD BE SENT TO GITMO- Fri. Countdown
By MagaSmash - 40 min ago
ALITO AND THE FASCISTS SHOULD BE SENT TO GITMO- Fri. Countdown
By MagaSmash - 40 min ago
Cable News Clips
'That was embarrassing': Laurence Tribe torches Trump-friendly SCOTUS justices on immunity - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 41 min ago
'That was embarrassing': Laurence Tribe torches Trump-friendly SCOTUS justices on immunity - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 41 min ago
General Discussion
Listening to the SC's reasonings surrounding a sitting president's powers I'm sure they'd be happy with Joe replacing
By Tom Yossarian Joad - 50 min ago
Listening to the SC's reasonings surrounding a sitting president's powers I'm sure they'd be happy with Joe replacing
By Tom Yossarian Joad - 50 min ago
General Discussion
Ukrainian Fighter Jets "Using iPads" To Control Western Weapons
By Nevilledog - 58 min ago
Ukrainian Fighter Jets "Using iPads" To Control Western Weapons
By Nevilledog - 58 min ago
General Discussion
This is how I think the SC will rule on presidential immunity.
By wnylib - 1 hr ago
This is how I think the SC will rule on presidential immunity.
By wnylib - 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
Murder, coup, bribery: Trump team stands by extreme hypotheticals in Supreme Court immunity case - Trump on Trial MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Murder, coup, bribery: Trump team stands by extreme hypotheticals in Supreme Court immunity case - Trump on Trial MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
They Want a Right Wing DICTATORSHIP. This is Not Hyperbole. It's Just a Plain Fact.
By B.See - 1 hr ago
They Want a Right Wing DICTATORSHIP. This is Not Hyperbole. It's Just a Plain Fact.
By B.See - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
The Orange Narcissist's Anger at Court Composites, Bias Allegations
By MagaSmash - 1 hr ago
The Orange Narcissist's Anger at Court Composites, Bias Allegations
By MagaSmash - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
'Son of Bush v. Gore' Day at the Supreme Court, Which henceforth must be referred to as the 'Supreme Court (R)'
By Celerity - 1 hr ago
'Son of Bush v. Gore' Day at the Supreme Court, Which henceforth must be referred to as the 'Supreme Court (R)'
By Celerity - 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
'Surreal': Ex-National Enquirer publisher admits 'catch-and-kill' schemes aimed to aid Trump in 2016 - The ReidOut MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
'Surreal': Ex-National Enquirer publisher admits 'catch-and-kill' schemes aimed to aid Trump in 2016 - The ReidOut MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
The defense began cross-examination of Pecker. Here's a recap of some of the top lines
By brooklynite - 1 hr ago
The defense began cross-examination of Pecker. Here's a recap of some of the top lines
By brooklynite - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
All this is result of incompetent GOBers thinking power is better the law of common sense!
By imanamerican63 - 1 hr ago
All this is result of incompetent GOBers thinking power is better the law of common sense!
By imanamerican63 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
When Obama got Osama bin Ladin, what was your reaction?
By CTyankee - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
When Obama got Osama bin Ladin, what was your reaction?
By CTyankee - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
'Genuinely shocking': Pro-Trump justices give presidential immunity case bad faith treatment - Trump on Trial - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
'Genuinely shocking': Pro-Trump justices give presidential immunity case bad faith treatment - Trump on Trial - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Editorials & Other Articles
The Trump immunity case is easy. The Supreme Court shouldn't make it hard.
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
The Trump immunity case is easy. The Supreme Court shouldn't make it hard.
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
We have a radical democracy. Will Trump voters destroy it?
By Nevilledog - 1 hr ago
We have a radical democracy. Will Trump voters destroy it?
By Nevilledog - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's CURRENT Lawyer THINKS IT'S OVER for Him - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Trump's CURRENT Lawyer THINKS IT'S OVER for Him - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
(McConnell) "As the Supreme Court weighs whether Donald Trump is shielded from prosecution for acts committed...
By applegrove - 1 hr ago
(McConnell) "As the Supreme Court weighs whether Donald Trump is shielded from prosecution for acts committed...
By applegrove - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
What have we become? Econ professor violently arrested at Emory
By Nevilledog - 1 hr ago
What have we become? Econ professor violently arrested at Emory
By Nevilledog - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
The Supreme Court looked like it was playing to an audience of one.
By kentuck - 1 hr ago
The Supreme Court looked like it was playing to an audience of one.
By kentuck - 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
'They should move Supreme Court to RNC headquarters': Top Dem slams GOPer justices protecting Trump - The ReidOut MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
'They should move Supreme Court to RNC headquarters': Top Dem slams GOPer justices protecting Trump - The ReidOut MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Colorado's high court okays anti-trans ballot initiative effort
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Colorado's high court okays anti-trans ballot initiative effort
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Rumor is that King Charles is "very unwell"
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Rumor is that King Charles is "very unwell"
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Why, on Democratic Underground,
By sarisataka - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Why, on Democratic Underground,
By sarisataka - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump Allies Draw Up Plans to Blunt Fed's Independence - WSJ
By question everything - 2 hrs ago
Trump Allies Draw Up Plans to Blunt Fed's Independence - WSJ
By question everything - 2 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Exposed': Republican SCOTUS justices doing 'everything in their power to protect Trump' expert says - The ReidOut MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
'Exposed': Republican SCOTUS justices doing 'everything in their power to protect Trump' expert says - The ReidOut MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Classic Films
TCM Schedule for Sunday April 28, 2024 - Directed by Joseph Sargent
By rdmtimp - 2 hrs ago
TCM Schedule for Sunday April 28, 2024 - Directed by Joseph Sargent
By rdmtimp - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
If the president needs immunity, why not immunity for judges? Or congresspeople?
By unblock - 2 hrs ago
If the president needs immunity, why not immunity for judges? Or congresspeople?
By unblock - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
It's beyond fucking time for the liberal court Justices to call a press conference...
By Silent3 - 2 hrs ago
It's beyond fucking time for the liberal court Justices to call a press conference...
By Silent3 - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Hamas and Iran celebrate anti-Gaza war protests taking US colleges by storm
By LauraInLA - 2 hrs ago
Hamas and Iran celebrate anti-Gaza war protests taking US colleges by storm
By LauraInLA - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's Crew Indicted on Shocking New Charges - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Trump's Crew Indicted on Shocking New Charges - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trumps Pecker Spills The Goods, DJT Stock Will Soon Crater - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Trumps Pecker Spills The Goods, DJT Stock Will Soon Crater - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Is it possible to have a campaign ad focusing on the corruptness of the supreme court
By Tribetime - 2 hrs ago
Is it possible to have a campaign ad focusing on the corruptness of the supreme court
By Tribetime - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Sanders Responds to Netanyahu's Claim that Criticism of Israeli Gov't Policies is Antisemitic
By Donkees - 50 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Sanders Responds to Netanyahu's Claim that Criticism of Israeli Gov't Policies is Antisemitic
By Donkees - 50 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
When Thomas didn't recuse
By senseandsensibility - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
When Thomas didn't recuse
By senseandsensibility - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Photography
a couple more squirrel monkey photos from right in front of my house
By Gato Moteado - 2 hrs ago
a couple more squirrel monkey photos from right in front of my house
By Gato Moteado - 2 hrs ago
Photography
A few photos from El Segundo's Farmer's Market today . . .
By CaliforniaPeggy - 2 hrs ago
A few photos from El Segundo's Farmer's Market today . . .
By CaliforniaPeggy - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Supreme Court Immunity Hearing Has Been A Complete Disaster For Trump
By Tom of Temecula - 2 hrs ago
Supreme Court Immunity Hearing Has Been A Complete Disaster For Trump
By Tom of Temecula - 2 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Trump attorneys descend into disaster at criminal trial - Brian Tyler Cohen - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Trump attorneys descend into disaster at criminal trial - Brian Tyler Cohen - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Omaha Steve's Labor Group
New overtime rule may not survive expected court challengeNational COSH Announces "Dirty Dozen" Unsafe Employers for 2024
Death on the Job
Latest Breaking News
The defense began cross-examination of Pecker. Here's a recap of some of the top lines
1 hr ago - CNN
1 hr ago - CNN
US VP Harris Hosts Kim Kardashian to Discuss Criminal Justice Reform
6 hrs ago - US News and World Report/Reuters
6 hrs ago - US News and World Report/Reuters
Alito complains 'special' Trump shouldn't be 'subject to criminal laws like anybody else'
7 hrs ago - raw story
7 hrs ago - raw story
Tesla driver in Seattle-area crash that killed motorcyclist told police he was using Autopilot
8 hrs ago - Associated Press, via Scripps News and KTVQ
8 hrs ago - Associated Press, via Scripps News and KTVQ
"Wreak havoc": Text messages suggest a top Wisconsin Republican tried to suppress Black vote
9 hrs ago - Salon
9 hrs ago - Salon
FTC awarding more than $5M in refunds to Ring customers over privacy settlement
10 hrs ago - The Hill
10 hrs ago - The Hill
National Guardsman who set off FBI manhunt admits to spraying officers on Jan. 6
11 hrs ago - NBC News
11 hrs ago - NBC News
Hundreds Arrested: Students Across U.S. Protest for Palestine as Campus Crackdown Intensifies
12 hrs ago - Democracy Now
12 hrs ago - Democracy Now
First cargo ship passes through newly opened channel in Baltimore since bridge collapse
13 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
13 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
Trump Lawyer Says Having Political Rival Killed Could Constitute 'Official' Presidential Act
13 hrs ago - Rolling Stone
13 hrs ago - Rolling Stone
Florida man had no idea he was being deported to Haiti amid surge of gang violence
15 hrs ago - NBC Miami
15 hrs ago - NBC Miami
U.S. economy grew at 1.6 percent annual rate in first quarter 2024, a sharp slowdown
16 hrs ago - Washington Post
16 hrs ago - Washington Post
Trump downplays deadly Charlottesville rally as a 'peanut' compared to Israel-Gaza protests
16 hrs ago - CNN
16 hrs ago - CNN
Justice Clarence Thomas chooses not to recuse himself from another January 6-related case
17 hrs ago - CNN Politics
17 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Tough new EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down
17 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
17 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
The man who audited Trump's social media company misspelled his own name in 14 different ways: FT
17 hrs ago - Business Insider
17 hrs ago - Business Insider
U.S. House speaker confronts anti-war protesters at Columbia University
17 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
17 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
Secret Service agent assigned to Kamala Harris hospitalized after exhibiting "distressing behavior," officials say
18 hrs ago - CBS News
18 hrs ago - CBS News
Williams-Sonoma fined $3.18 million dollars for falsely labeling products as 'Made in USA'
19 hrs ago - Scripps News
19 hrs ago - Scripps News
Government watchdog alleges Trump campaign broke the law trying to hide legal payments
19 hrs ago - USA Today
19 hrs ago - USA Today
Hamas official says group would lay down its weapons if a two-state solution is implemented
21 hrs ago - Yahoo
21 hrs ago - Yahoo
Trump lawyer no longer representing ex-president's aide after clients became 'adversarial'
Yesterday - Raw Story
Yesterday - Raw Story
Jan. 6 rioter 'unapologetic' at sentencing for assaulting police at Capitol using 'long pole'
Wednesday - Law & Crime
Wednesday - Law & Crime
Judge nixes Trump effort to subpoena Stormy Daniels over documentary and communications with other witnesses
Wednesday - Law & Crime
Wednesday - Law & Crime