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Liberal YouTubers
Trump Conviction Raises MAJOR Question NO ONE TALKS ABOUT - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - 10 recs
Trump Conviction Raises MAJOR Question NO ONE TALKS ABOUT - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - 10 recs
General Discussion
Mike Luckovich: TSF doesn't know what internment means for his future
By iluvtennis - 23 hrs ago - 10 recs
Mike Luckovich: TSF doesn't know what internment means for his future
By iluvtennis - 23 hrs ago - 10 recs
General Discussion
Why Mike Johnson's intel appointments are so troubling
By orangecrush - 4 hrs ago - 9 recs
Why Mike Johnson's intel appointments are so troubling
By orangecrush - 4 hrs ago - 9 recs
General Discussion
An Arkansas Anti-Abortion Group Is Doxing Ballot Measure Organizers
By In It to Win It - 4 hrs ago - 9 recs
An Arkansas Anti-Abortion Group Is Doxing Ballot Measure Organizers
By In It to Win It - 4 hrs ago - 9 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Marjorie Taylor Greene Wants The Government Shut Down Until Donald Trump's Conviction is Overturned - Lovett or Leave It
By TexasTowelie - 8 hrs ago - 9 recs
Marjorie Taylor Greene Wants The Government Shut Down Until Donald Trump's Conviction is Overturned - Lovett or Leave It
By TexasTowelie - 8 hrs ago - 9 recs
General Discussion
Waffle House Is Raising Servers' Pay Across the Country
By Norbert - 9 hrs ago - 9 recs
Waffle House Is Raising Servers' Pay Across the Country
By Norbert - 9 hrs ago - 9 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Sends DESPERATE EMAILS as his LIFE COLLAPSES - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - 9 recs
Trump Sends DESPERATE EMAILS as his LIFE COLLAPSES - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - 9 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Beyond a reasonable doubt: Trump's criminal conviction matters politically
By marmar - 10 hrs ago - 9 recs
Beyond a reasonable doubt: Trump's criminal conviction matters politically
By marmar - 10 hrs ago - 9 recs
Health
Texas bird flu strain kills ferrets used to mimic disease in humans, US CDC says
By sl8 - 12 hrs ago - 9 recs
Texas bird flu strain kills ferrets used to mimic disease in humans, US CDC says
By sl8 - 12 hrs ago - 9 recs
Latest Breaking News
Top Law Firms in US Opioid Lawsuits to Get Hundreds of Millions in Fees
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 9 recs
Top Law Firms in US Opioid Lawsuits to Get Hundreds of Millions in Fees
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 9 recs
Latest Breaking News
FCC wants change of US court hearing challenges to net neutrality rules
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 9 recs
FCC wants change of US court hearing challenges to net neutrality rules
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 9 recs
Liberal YouTubers
CNN Host Shuts Down Dr. Phil's Trump Verdict Whine Fest - Waldorf Nation
By TexasTowelie - 14 hrs ago - 9 recs
CNN Host Shuts Down Dr. Phil's Trump Verdict Whine Fest - Waldorf Nation
By TexasTowelie - 14 hrs ago - 9 recs
General Discussion
Trump plans to claim sweeping powers to cancel federal spending
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 22 hrs ago - 9 recs
Trump plans to claim sweeping powers to cancel federal spending
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 22 hrs ago - 9 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump COMPLETELY LOSES IT in AZ Speech, a TOTAL DISASTER
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 22 hrs ago - 9 recs
Trump COMPLETELY LOSES IT in AZ Speech, a TOTAL DISASTER
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 22 hrs ago - 9 recs
Latest Breaking News
Kia recalls nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs due to fire risk, urges impacted consumers to park outside
By Zorro - 23 hrs ago - 9 recs
Kia recalls nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs due to fire risk, urges impacted consumers to park outside
By Zorro - 23 hrs ago - 9 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about the Zelenskyy footage and the story behind it....
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago - 8 recs
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about the Zelenskyy footage and the story behind it....
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago - 8 recs
Latest Breaking News
Conservative Magazine's New Samuel Alito Flags Spark Backlash
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 8 recs
Conservative Magazine's New Samuel Alito Flags Spark Backlash
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
So, Motherfucker's lawyer gets to be with the shitbag
By Aviation Pro - 3 hrs ago - 8 recs
So, Motherfucker's lawyer gets to be with the shitbag
By Aviation Pro - 3 hrs ago - 8 recs
Georgia
Missing Georgia woman's skeletal remains found in Tennessee
By mahatmakanejeeves - 3 hrs ago - 8 recs
Missing Georgia woman's skeletal remains found in Tennessee
By mahatmakanejeeves - 3 hrs ago - 8 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Fox Caught EDITING Trump Footage to Protect Him From Revealing His Biggest Secret (Epstein files)
By Quixote1818 - 4 hrs ago - 8 recs
Fox Caught EDITING Trump Footage to Protect Him From Revealing His Biggest Secret (Epstein files)
By Quixote1818 - 4 hrs ago - 8 recs
Latest Breaking News
Climate crisis creates a health crisis, WHO reports
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 8 recs
Climate crisis creates a health crisis, WHO reports
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 8 recs
Washington
Judge Allyson Zipp incinerates Jim Walsh's shameful lawsuit to hide fiscal impact information from Washington voters
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - 8 recs
Judge Allyson Zipp incinerates Jim Walsh's shameful lawsuit to hide fiscal impact information from Washington voters
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
"Those who foolishly sought power by riding the back of the tiger ended up inside" JFK
By speak easy - 5 hrs ago - 8 recs
"Those who foolishly sought power by riding the back of the tiger ended up inside" JFK
By speak easy - 5 hrs ago - 8 recs
The DU Lounge
What we need is a username/password response that says
By Floyd R. Turbo - 6 hrs ago - 8 recs
What we need is a username/password response that says
By Floyd R. Turbo - 6 hrs ago - 8 recs
Israel/Palestine
IDF names another eight terrorists killed in Nusierat UN school strike
By Beastly Boy - 7 hrs ago - 8 recs
IDF names another eight terrorists killed in Nusierat UN school strike
By Beastly Boy - 7 hrs ago - 8 recs
American History
On this day, June 8, 2023, Pat Robertson died.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 7 hrs ago - 8 recs
On this day, June 8, 2023, Pat Robertson died.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 7 hrs ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
Trump, Covid, the climate crisis - we've had a hard few years. The wounds linger (Rebecca Solnit in The Guardian)
By highplainsdem - 9 hrs ago - 8 recs
Trump, Covid, the climate crisis - we've had a hard few years. The wounds linger (Rebecca Solnit in The Guardian)
By highplainsdem - 9 hrs ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
Box turtles. Coral. These illegally trafficked animals still need a good home
By sl8 - 11 hrs ago - 8 recs
Box turtles. Coral. These illegally trafficked animals still need a good home
By sl8 - 11 hrs ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
American Bradley taking on Russian BTR. Not something you ever thought you'd see in real life.
By Swede - 20 hrs ago - 8 recs
American Bradley taking on Russian BTR. Not something you ever thought you'd see in real life.
By Swede - 20 hrs ago - 8 recs
Liberal YouTubers
NY Judge Issues SURPRISING ORDER in Trump CRIMINAL CASE - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 8 recs
NY Judge Issues SURPRISING ORDER in Trump CRIMINAL CASE - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
Troy Nehls receives rare rebukes from several GOP colleagues
By LetMyPeopleVote - 23 hrs ago - 8 recs
Troy Nehls receives rare rebukes from several GOP colleagues
By LetMyPeopleVote - 23 hrs ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
Trump demands prosecutions for Cheney, Jan. 6 committee members
By LetMyPeopleVote - 23 hrs ago - 8 recs
Trump demands prosecutions for Cheney, Jan. 6 committee members
By LetMyPeopleVote - 23 hrs ago - 8 recs
Cable News Clips
'Couldn't have drawn a contrast more clearly': Biden and Trump's differences on D-Day anniversary - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - 8 recs
'Couldn't have drawn a contrast more clearly': Biden and Trump's differences on D-Day anniversary - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
Second Gentleman @DouglasEmhoff kicks off Capital Pride while wearing a shirt of his wife @vp Kamala...
By riversedge - 18 min ago - 7 recs
Second Gentleman @DouglasEmhoff kicks off Capital Pride while wearing a shirt of his wife @vp Kamala...
By riversedge - 18 min ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
Pro Hamas supporter at White House holds up bloody Biden mask
By mcar - 1 hr ago - 7 recs
Pro Hamas supporter at White House holds up bloody Biden mask
By mcar - 1 hr ago - 7 recs
The DU Lounge
She adopted this scared pit bull. Here's what happened.
By catbyte - 2 hrs ago - 7 recs
She adopted this scared pit bull. Here's what happened.
By catbyte - 2 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
Content Warning: The Underbelly of "Free Palestine" Protests #1
By AnrothElf - 3 hrs ago - 7 recs
Content Warning: The Underbelly of "Free Palestine" Protests #1
By AnrothElf - 3 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
Trump Advisor, Steven Miller (R-Third Reich), urges Republicans to target Democrats in a Fox News rant.
By surfered - 5 hrs ago - 7 recs
Trump Advisor, Steven Miller (R-Third Reich), urges Republicans to target Democrats in a Fox News rant.
By surfered - 5 hrs ago - 7 recs
American History
On this day, June 8, 1968, Robert Kennedy's funeral train ran from New York City to Washington, D.C.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 hrs ago - 7 recs
On this day, June 8, 1968, Robert Kennedy's funeral train ran from New York City to Washington, D.C.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
If you've found liberal Christian John Pavlovitz worth reading, you'll probably like Benjamin Cremer
By highplainsdem - 7 hrs ago - 7 recs
If you've found liberal Christian John Pavlovitz worth reading, you'll probably like Benjamin Cremer
By highplainsdem - 7 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
A New Account Rekindles Allegations That Trump Disrespected Black People On 'The Apprentice'
By Tom of Temecula - 9 hrs ago - 7 recs
A New Account Rekindles Allegations That Trump Disrespected Black People On 'The Apprentice'
By Tom of Temecula - 9 hrs ago - 7 recs
Israel/Palestine
Israel war cabinet minister likely to announce departure Saturday
By sl8 - 10 hrs ago - 7 recs
Israel war cabinet minister likely to announce departure Saturday
By sl8 - 10 hrs ago - 7 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Will GOP Have Any Female Supporters After THIS Vote? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - 7 recs
Will GOP Have Any Female Supporters After THIS Vote? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - 7 recs
Latest Breaking News
Real-world mileage standard for new vehicles rising to 38 mpg in 2031 under new Biden rule
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 7 recs
Real-world mileage standard for new vehicles rising to 38 mpg in 2031 under new Biden rule
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 7 recs
Science
More Than a Century Ago, Flamingos Disappeared From Florida. Now, They're Coming Home
By Judi Lynn - 16 hrs ago - 7 recs
More Than a Century Ago, Flamingos Disappeared From Florida. Now, They're Coming Home
By Judi Lynn - 16 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
Johnson Pushes Bill to Support Trump After Guilty Verdict
By applegrove - 18 hrs ago - 7 recs
Johnson Pushes Bill to Support Trump After Guilty Verdict
By applegrove - 18 hrs ago - 7 recs
Economy
Myth 2: "The Free Market " - 10 Economic Myths Debunked - Robert Reich
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - 7 recs
Myth 2: "The Free Market " - 10 Economic Myths Debunked - Robert Reich
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
Poll shows amendment to expand South Dakota abortion rights has nearly 20-point lead
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 7 recs
Poll shows amendment to expand South Dakota abortion rights has nearly 20-point lead
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
Alleged jury misconduct in Motherfucker trial
By Aviation Pro - 20 hrs ago - 7 recs
Alleged jury misconduct in Motherfucker trial
By Aviation Pro - 20 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
Republican lawmaker suggests dark-skinned hikers in New Hampshire carry ID to avoid being detained
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 7 recs
Republican lawmaker suggests dark-skinned hikers in New Hampshire carry ID to avoid being detained
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 7 recs
Cable News Clips
How GOP may lose 24: Trump conviction collides with MAGA legal 'war' on women, minorities, equality - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 7 recs
How GOP may lose 24: Trump conviction collides with MAGA legal 'war' on women, minorities, equality - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
That NewYork Times Report on Israel's horrific abuse at that base
By malaise - 21 hrs ago - 7 recs
That NewYork Times Report on Israel's horrific abuse at that base
By malaise - 21 hrs ago - 7 recs
Cable News Clips
Jen Psaki: Biden is fighting for Americans, Trump is 'fighting for himself' - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 7 recs
Jen Psaki: Biden is fighting for Americans, Trump is 'fighting for himself' - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
Robust job growth in May once again exceeds expectations
By LetMyPeopleVote - 22 hrs ago - 7 recs
Robust job growth in May once again exceeds expectations
By LetMyPeopleVote - 22 hrs ago - 7 recs
LGBT
Colorado Republican party chair urged to 'step down' after 'God Hates Pride' email
By Eugene - 23 hrs ago - 7 recs
Colorado Republican party chair urged to 'step down' after 'God Hates Pride' email
By Eugene - 23 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
Just reported on CNN cable: The ceasefire/negotiations in Nov. resulted in some 124 hostages released...
By brush - 2 hrs ago - 6 recs
Just reported on CNN cable: The ceasefire/negotiations in Nov. resulted in some 124 hostages released...
By brush - 2 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
CIA assessment concludes Netanyahu is likely to defy US pressure to set a post-war plan for Gaza
By Deep State Witch - 3 hrs ago - 6 recs
CIA assessment concludes Netanyahu is likely to defy US pressure to set a post-war plan for Gaza
By Deep State Witch - 3 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Outrage over cops dumping homeless man..Los Angeles, North Hollywood
By Demovictory9 - 3 hrs ago - 6 recs
Outrage over cops dumping homeless man..Los Angeles, North Hollywood
By Demovictory9 - 3 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Crazy Facebook Shit From a Deep Red County in a Deep Red State
By groundloop - 4 hrs ago - 6 recs
Crazy Facebook Shit From a Deep Red County in a Deep Red State
By groundloop - 4 hrs ago - 6 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Opinion The real motivation behind GOP calls to prosecute Democrats
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - 6 recs
Opinion The real motivation behind GOP calls to prosecute Democrats
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - 6 recs
Latest Breaking News
New Jersey Democrat introduces bill to combat abuse against elderly LGBTQ population
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 6 recs
New Jersey Democrat introduces bill to combat abuse against elderly LGBTQ population
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 6 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Opinion: GOP looks for revenge over Trump verdicts
By Dulcinea - 8 hrs ago - 6 recs
Opinion: GOP looks for revenge over Trump verdicts
By Dulcinea - 8 hrs ago - 6 recs
Forum Spotlight: American History
On this day, June 8, 1789, James Madison introduced the Bill of Rights to Congress.On this day, June 8, 1972, nine-year-old Phan Thị Kim Phc was burned by napalm.
On this day, June 8, 1966, an XB-70A Valkyrie and F-104 Starfighter collided in mid-air.
Latest Breaking News
Voters defeat hand-counting measures in South Dakota, but others might come in future
Wednesday - ABC News/AP
Wednesday - ABC News/AP
NYPD preparing to revoke Donald Trump's license to carry a gun after felony conviction in New York
Wednesday - CNN Politics
Wednesday - CNN Politics
Retired NASCAR driver and son arrested for alleged assaults on police during Jan. 6 riot
Wednesday - ABC News
Wednesday - ABC News
Georgia appeals court temporarily halts Trump's 2020 election case in Fulton County
Wednesday - CBS News
Wednesday - CBS News
Trump-appointed 9th Circuit judge hearing Biden genocide case met with Israeli officials
Wednesday - San Francisco Chronicle
Wednesday - San Francisco Chronicle
"How dare you?": Trump surrogate ripped for claiming life was better for Black people under Jim Crow
Wednesday - Salon
Wednesday - Salon
Hunter Biden's exes are called as witnesses in his federal gun trial to detail his drug use
Wednesday - Associated Press
Wednesday - Associated Press
American Airlines offers pay bump as flight attendent union opens strike center
Wednesday - Dallas News
Wednesday - Dallas News
Boeing's Starliner capsule finally launches, carries crew into space for first piloted test flight
Wednesday - CBS News
Wednesday - CBS News
Mar-a-Lago judge allows former Scalia clerk, law professor, and attorney for anti-Trump coalition to argue in court
Wednesday - Law & Crime
Wednesday - Law & Crime
Congressional Black Caucus condemns Marjorie Taylor Greene's rant about George Floyd
Wednesday - NBC News
Wednesday - NBC News
Israel Secretly Targets U.S. Lawmakers With Influence Campaign on Gaza War
Wednesday - New York Times
Wednesday - New York Times
National Republican Senate Committee instructs GOP candidates to support birth control ahead of vote on contraception
Wednesday - ABC News
Wednesday - ABC News
Montana US Sen. Jon Tester to face GOP newcomer Tim Sheehy in election key to Senate control
Wednesday - AP
Wednesday - AP
Philly Proud Boy who had concerns about storming the Capitol pleads guilty in Jan. 6 attack
Wednesday - Philadelphia Inquirer
Wednesday - Philadelphia Inquirer
Proud Boys chapter leader accused of breaking fence to breach police lines on Jan. 6
Wednesday - Law & Crime
Wednesday - Law & Crime
Judge Cannon expands hearing on Trump's request to declare special counsel's appointment invalid
Tuesday - CNN
Tuesday - CNN
Controversial immigration measure goes on Arizona ballots alongside Biden-Trump contest
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News
"I need some air": Jose Andres is stepping back as CEO of his eponymous restaurant group
Tuesday - Salon
Tuesday - Salon
Chicago police tweak mass arrests policy ahead of Democratic National Convention
Tuesday - ABC News/AP
Tuesday - ABC News/AP
X Corp. asks Supreme Court to review process that led Jack Smith to obtain Trump Twitter files
Tuesday - Politico
Tuesday - Politico
House passes proposal sanctioning top war-crimes court after it sought Netanyahu arrest warrant
Tuesday - Chicago Tribune
Tuesday - Chicago Tribune