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General Discussion
Justice Sammy Alito has surpassed Chris Christie as New Jersey's biggest embarrassment.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 4 hrs ago - 5 recs
Justice Sammy Alito has surpassed Chris Christie as New Jersey's biggest embarrassment.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 4 hrs ago - 5 recs
Cable News Clips
The Little-Known Green Rule That Could Increase Prices on Everything - Big Take
By SouthBayDem - 5 hrs ago - 5 recs
The Little-Known Green Rule That Could Increase Prices on Everything - Big Take
By SouthBayDem - 5 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
Apple apologizes for their new much hated ad "Crush" and won't air it on TV
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 5 hrs ago - 5 recs
Apple apologizes for their new much hated ad "Crush" and won't air it on TV
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 5 hrs ago - 5 recs
Latest Breaking News
North Korea resumes flying balloons in likely bid to drop trash on South Korea again, Seoul says
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 5 recs
North Korea resumes flying balloons in likely bid to drop trash on South Korea again, Seoul says
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
OH-13: Ohio Republican congressional candidate pushes for Social Security privatization
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 5 recs
OH-13: Ohio Republican congressional candidate pushes for Social Security privatization
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
Under Glenn Youngkin, Parole in Virginia Has Nearly Vanished
By In It to Win It - 8 hrs ago - 5 recs
Under Glenn Youngkin, Parole in Virginia Has Nearly Vanished
By In It to Win It - 8 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
A Small American Bomb Killing Palestinians by the Dozen in Gaza
By WhiskeyGrinder - 8 hrs ago - 5 recs
A Small American Bomb Killing Palestinians by the Dozen in Gaza
By WhiskeyGrinder - 8 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
Shrink the Economy, Save the World? Is economic growth desirable at all?
By Bundbuster - 8 hrs ago - 5 recs
Shrink the Economy, Save the World? Is economic growth desirable at all?
By Bundbuster - 8 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
Christian Nationalism: How it's deep and extensive networking shaped our judiciary
By duckworth969 - 9 hrs ago - 5 recs
Christian Nationalism: How it's deep and extensive networking shaped our judiciary
By duckworth969 - 9 hrs ago - 5 recs
Music Appreciation
Leon Russell's Hall Of Fame induction (2011)
By BluesRunTheGame - 9 hrs ago - 5 recs
Leon Russell's Hall Of Fame induction (2011)
By BluesRunTheGame - 9 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
Abortion Ballot Measures Aren't Safe From the Courts
By In It to Win It - 10 hrs ago - 5 recs
Abortion Ballot Measures Aren't Safe From the Courts
By In It to Win It - 10 hrs ago - 5 recs
Foreign Affairs
Why the Russia-China Pipeline Dispute Is an Even Bigger Problem for the Kremlin than It Seems - William Spaniel
By TexasTowelie - 10 hrs ago - 5 recs
Why the Russia-China Pipeline Dispute Is an Even Bigger Problem for the Kremlin than It Seems - William Spaniel
By TexasTowelie - 10 hrs ago - 5 recs
Latest Breaking News
Secret Service and Chicago police ramp up preparations for Democratic convention as protests loom
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 5 recs
Secret Service and Chicago police ramp up preparations for Democratic convention as protests loom
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
150 Days Until Election Day! Election Calendar, Activists' Lists, and Donation Links (updated frequently)
By Wednesdays - 12 hrs ago - 5 recs
150 Days Until Election Day! Election Calendar, Activists' Lists, and Donation Links (updated frequently)
By Wednesdays - 12 hrs ago - 5 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Energy Secretary Granholm calls for tripling of US nuclear fleet.
By NNadir - 12 hrs ago - 5 recs
Energy Secretary Granholm calls for tripling of US nuclear fleet.
By NNadir - 12 hrs ago - 5 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Democracy Under Threat - The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
By MagaSmash - 14 hrs ago - 5 recs
Democracy Under Threat - The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
By MagaSmash - 14 hrs ago - 5 recs
Foreign Affairs
Game changer! Secret underground passage discovered Chasiv Yar. 9,000 Chechens emerge in Ukraine - The Russian Dude
By TexasTowelie - 15 hrs ago - 5 recs
Game changer! Secret underground passage discovered Chasiv Yar. 9,000 Chechens emerge in Ukraine - The Russian Dude
By TexasTowelie - 15 hrs ago - 5 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Do Trump's Convictions Expose GOP Hypocrisy Over Hunter Biden? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 5 recs
Do Trump's Convictions Expose GOP Hypocrisy Over Hunter Biden? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 5 recs
Cable News Clips
'A choice between extremism and not': Biden and Trump double down on messaging before election - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 5 recs
'A choice between extremism and not': Biden and Trump double down on messaging before election - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 5 recs
Cable News Clips
'The White House is for sale': Mega-rich donors race to back Trump - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago - 5 recs
'The White House is for sale': Mega-rich donors race to back Trump - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
CA: Joseph Komrosky (MAGA) is behind as Temecula recall election vote count continues
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - 5 recs
CA: Joseph Komrosky (MAGA) is behind as Temecula recall election vote count continues
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - 5 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Campaign Files Second Lawsuit To Toss Some Nevada Mail-In Ballots - Democracy Docket
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 5 recs
Trump Campaign Files Second Lawsuit To Toss Some Nevada Mail-In Ballots - Democracy Docket
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 5 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about the Eisenhower and the importance of caution....
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago - 5 recs
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about the Eisenhower and the importance of caution....
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago - 5 recs
Cable News Clips
Discontent with Supreme Court builds as corruption scandals and political agenda mix - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 5 recs
Discontent with Supreme Court builds as corruption scandals and political agenda mix - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 5 recs
Latest Breaking News
'I'm Voting for the Felon': 20-year-old Trump delegate from Colorado sells T-shirts to finance RNC trip
By angka - 22 hrs ago - 5 recs
'I'm Voting for the Felon': 20-year-old Trump delegate from Colorado sells T-shirts to finance RNC trip
By angka - 22 hrs ago - 5 recs
Maryland
NEW: The central Montgomery County tornado had a path length of 26 miles (updated from 12 miles)
By elleng - 23 hrs ago - 5 recs
NEW: The central Montgomery County tornado had a path length of 26 miles (updated from 12 miles)
By elleng - 23 hrs ago - 5 recs
North Carolina
NC Senate Republicans attach new proposal to create a 'money laundering scheme for Mark Robinson' to controversial bill
By littlemissmartypants - 23 hrs ago - 5 recs
NC Senate Republicans attach new proposal to create a 'money laundering scheme for Mark Robinson' to controversial bill
By littlemissmartypants - 23 hrs ago - 5 recs
Cable News Clips
Noa Agramani among Israeli hostages rescued in Gaza raid - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 28 min ago - 4 recs
Noa Agramani among Israeli hostages rescued in Gaza raid - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 28 min ago - 4 recs
Music Appreciation
Neil Young - Heart of Gold (Live) [Harvest 50th Anniversary Edition] (Official Music Video)
By Uncle Joe - 1 hr ago - 4 recs
Neil Young - Heart of Gold (Live) [Harvest 50th Anniversary Edition] (Official Music Video)
By Uncle Joe - 1 hr ago - 4 recs
Liberal YouTubers
SWIMMING IN HATE! Republicans Today Stand for NOTHING! (w/ Adam Kinzinger) - The Bulwark
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 4 recs
SWIMMING IN HATE! Republicans Today Stand for NOTHING! (w/ Adam Kinzinger) - The Bulwark
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 4 recs
Music Appreciation
Donna Jean tells the story of how she and Keith became part of the Grateful Dead.
By BluesRunTheGame - 2 hrs ago - 4 recs
Donna Jean tells the story of how she and Keith became part of the Grateful Dead.
By BluesRunTheGame - 2 hrs ago - 4 recs
American History
On this day, June 8, 1789, James Madison introduced the Bill of Rights to Congress.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 hrs ago - 4 recs
On this day, June 8, 1789, James Madison introduced the Bill of Rights to Congress.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
CA: Democrats Want Marriage Equality On the Ballot. Conservatives Aren't Putting Up a Fight.
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 4 recs
CA: Democrats Want Marriage Equality On the Ballot. Conservatives Aren't Putting Up a Fight.
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
You know me folks: I'm ALWAYS willing to blame the media, but
By senseandsensibility - 9 hrs ago - 4 recs
You know me folks: I'm ALWAYS willing to blame the media, but
By senseandsensibility - 9 hrs ago - 4 recs
The DU Lounge
June is Strawberry month here in Western PA. How do you like your strawberries--shortcake, pies, shakes, plain or other
By debm55 - 10 hrs ago - 4 recs
June is Strawberry month here in Western PA. How do you like your strawberries--shortcake, pies, shakes, plain or other
By debm55 - 10 hrs ago - 4 recs
Movies
On this day, June 8, 1912, actor Henry Brandon was born. He was out and proud, when few were.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago - 4 recs
On this day, June 8, 1912, actor Henry Brandon was born. He was out and proud, when few were.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago - 4 recs
Music Appreciation
How Lorde, Paramore, Blondshell, and More Are Fueling a Talking Heads Revival
By demmiblue - 12 hrs ago - 4 recs
How Lorde, Paramore, Blondshell, and More Are Fueling a Talking Heads Revival
By demmiblue - 12 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
COGAT announces establishment of 11th field hospital in Gaza Strip
By Beastly Boy - 12 hrs ago - 4 recs
COGAT announces establishment of 11th field hospital in Gaza Strip
By Beastly Boy - 12 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
RFK Jr. says he has secured ballot access in enough states to win. That's not yet true
By Eugene - 14 hrs ago - 4 recs
RFK Jr. says he has secured ballot access in enough states to win. That's not yet true
By Eugene - 14 hrs ago - 4 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Facebooker at Center of Jury Controversy Calls Himself "Professional Sh*tposter".....
By riversedge - 14 hrs ago - 4 recs
Facebooker at Center of Jury Controversy Calls Himself "Professional Sh*tposter".....
By riversedge - 14 hrs ago - 4 recs
Science
FBI asks scientists for trust in taking anti-Asian bias seriously
By sl8 - 16 hrs ago - 4 recs
FBI asks scientists for trust in taking anti-Asian bias seriously
By sl8 - 16 hrs ago - 4 recs
The DU Lounge
QUIZ: Parents, how much do you know about water safety for kids?
By sl8 - 16 hrs ago - 4 recs
QUIZ: Parents, how much do you know about water safety for kids?
By sl8 - 16 hrs ago - 4 recs
Mental Health Support
I take Lamictal for bipolar and I think it is causing this horrible itching that is keeping me up all night
By Maraya1969 - 16 hrs ago - 4 recs
I take Lamictal for bipolar and I think it is causing this horrible itching that is keeping me up all night
By Maraya1969 - 16 hrs ago - 4 recs
Cable News Clips
Tig Notaro on how queer comedians are driving social change - ABC News
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago - 4 recs
Tig Notaro on how queer comedians are driving social change - ABC News
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago - 4 recs
Veterans
Democratic lawmaker lambastes omnibus bill as 'harmful' attempt to privatize veterans health care
By James48 - 22 hrs ago - 4 recs
Democratic lawmaker lambastes omnibus bill as 'harmful' attempt to privatize veterans health care
By James48 - 22 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
'Could be demented': Ex-judge says Trump merits 'psychological evaluation' before sentence
By Tom of Temecula - 23 hrs ago - 4 recs
'Could be demented': Ex-judge says Trump merits 'psychological evaluation' before sentence
By Tom of Temecula - 23 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
For those who don't understand the terror Israel has experienced (1993-2016). Is this what many here support?
By elias7 - 42 min ago - 3 recs
For those who don't understand the terror Israel has experienced (1993-2016). Is this what many here support?
By elias7 - 42 min ago - 3 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about information vacuums and over there....
By TexasTowelie - 52 min ago - 3 recs
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about information vacuums and over there....
By TexasTowelie - 52 min ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Fresh off blocking Pride in Philly, Palestine demostrators block Pride in NOLA
By Ex Lurker - 1 hr ago - 3 recs
Fresh off blocking Pride in Philly, Palestine demostrators block Pride in NOLA
By Ex Lurker - 1 hr ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
"What treatment of Biden's trial illustrates is the vast gulf between the two parties when it comes not just to respect
By applegrove - 2 hrs ago - 3 recs
"What treatment of Biden's trial illustrates is the vast gulf between the two parties when it comes not just to respect
By applegrove - 2 hrs ago - 3 recs
Cooking & Baking
ANTICHEF: Beef Bourguignon CAGE MATCH: Julia Child vs. Anthony Bourdain vs. Thomas Keller
By catbyte - 3 hrs ago - 3 recs
ANTICHEF: Beef Bourguignon CAGE MATCH: Julia Child vs. Anthony Bourdain vs. Thomas Keller
By catbyte - 3 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Kratom workers across eastern Missouri vote to unionize
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago - 3 recs
Kratom workers across eastern Missouri vote to unionize
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
India's Rahul Gandhi nominated as opposition leader after election gains
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago - 3 recs
India's Rahul Gandhi nominated as opposition leader after election gains
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
UK: Rishi Sunak's chances were always slim. And the numbers just get worse
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago - 3 recs
UK: Rishi Sunak's chances were always slim. And the numbers just get worse
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Wins at the ballot box for abortion rights still mean court battles for access
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago - 3 recs
Wins at the ballot box for abortion rights still mean court battles for access
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago - 3 recs
Music Appreciation
Leon Russell - "It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry" (Dylan)
By BluesRunTheGame - 5 hrs ago - 3 recs
Leon Russell - "It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry" (Dylan)
By BluesRunTheGame - 5 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Amanda Knox Speaks Out After Being Re-Convicted of Slander: 'I'm Going to Keep Fighting This'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 hrs ago - 3 recs
Amanda Knox Speaks Out After Being Re-Convicted of Slander: 'I'm Going to Keep Fighting This'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 hrs ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
The trump to Prison pipeline is real': Bannon joins wave of trump allies facing Legal Reckoning
By MagaSmash - 13 hrs ago - 3 recs
The trump to Prison pipeline is real': Bannon joins wave of trump allies facing Legal Reckoning
By MagaSmash - 13 hrs ago - 3 recs
The DU Lounge
Cricket and biryani go together like baseball and hot dogs
By sl8 - 17 hrs ago - 3 recs
Cricket and biryani go together like baseball and hot dogs
By sl8 - 17 hrs ago - 3 recs
New York
New charges for alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer cast scrutiny on another man's murder conviction
By sl8 - 17 hrs ago - 3 recs
New charges for alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer cast scrutiny on another man's murder conviction
By sl8 - 17 hrs ago - 3 recs
Kansas
Court docs: Walmart shooting started as high school game 'senior assassin'
By sl8 - 17 hrs ago - 3 recs
Court docs: Walmart shooting started as high school game 'senior assassin'
By sl8 - 17 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Kentucky Supreme Court disqualifies Kulkarni (D) in state House race
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - 3 recs
Kentucky Supreme Court disqualifies Kulkarni (D) in state House race
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - 3 recs
Forum Spotlight: Outdoor Life
Surprising wildlife cooperation; from inside car, window down while stopped (on private road to my house.)Morning surprise on my patio
Across the river @ sunset
Latest Breaking News
House passes proposal sanctioning top war-crimes court after it sought Netanyahu arrest warrant
Tuesday - Chicago Tribune
Tuesday - Chicago Tribune
Speaker Johnson announces plan to take on justice system following Trump conviction
Tuesday - The Hill
Tuesday - The Hill
Dan Osborn calls for four debates with Deb Fischer in their Nebraska U.S. Senate race
Tuesday - Omaha World Herald
Tuesday - Omaha World Herald
Maryland's Hogan will skip GOP convention again as party leaders hedge on funding his campaign
Tuesday - AP
Tuesday - AP
Sandy Hook denier Alex Jones handed lifeline by judge after crying on Infowars show
Tuesday - UK Independent
Tuesday - UK Independent
Constitutional lawyers ask Judge Cannon to let them back special counsel Jack Smith's authority to prosecute Trump
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Buck on leaving Congress: More to life than 'arguing about nothing and telling lies'
Tuesday - The Hill
Tuesday - The Hill
Biden says 'every reason' to believe Netanyahu is prolonging war for political gain
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News
Former Pirates infielder Tucupita Marcano banned from MLB for life for betting on games
Tuesday - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Tuesday - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Lawmakers expensed millions in 2023 under new program that doesn't require receipts
Tuesday - Washington Post
Tuesday - Washington Post
WATCH LIVE: Patients, doctors testify on impact to healthcare caused by statewide abortion bans
Tuesday - PBS NewsHour YouTube Channel
Tuesday - PBS NewsHour YouTube Channel
Watch Live: Attorney general, FBI director face Congress amid rising political and international tensions
Tuesday - CBS News
Tuesday - CBS News
Doctor who claimed COVID vaccines made people magnets is sued for 'failing to pay $650K in taxes'
Tuesday - UK Independent
Tuesday - UK Independent
Israel declares 4 more hostages are dead in Gaza, including 3 older men from Hamas video
Tuesday - Scripps News
Tuesday - Scripps News
Michael Cohen's family doxxed after Trump guilty verdict in porn star hush money case
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News
Mar-a-Lago judge chides Trump valet again for not explaining himself after prior sanctions threat for 'overdue' filing
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Biden campaign slams Trump for warning of supporters' 'breaking point' if he's jailed, put under house arrest
Tuesday - ABC News
Tuesday - ABC News
Intelligence chairman says US may be less prepared for election threats than it was four years ago
Monday - AP
Monday - AP
Epoch Times CFO Bill Guan charged in alleged $67 million global money laundering scheme
Monday - MSNBC
Monday - MSNBC
Louisiana lawmakers approve surgical castration option for those guilty of sex crimes against kids
Monday - AP
Monday - AP
'Suspend!' Marjorie Taylor Greene smacked down by GOP chair at hearing with Dr. Fauci
Monday - raw story
Monday - raw story
Janis Paige, Star of 'Silk Stockings' and Broadway's 'Pajama Game,' Dies at 101
Monday - Hollywood Reporter
Monday - Hollywood Reporter
Trump appeal to remove Willis from Georgia election subversion case set for October, likely putting trial past Election
Monday - CNN Politics
Monday - CNN Politics