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Birders
Flaco the Owl's Wings to Be Kept at American Museum of Natural History
By Donkees - 11 hrs ago
Flaco the Owl's Wings to Be Kept at American Museum of Natural History
By Donkees - 11 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
GOP Candidate Spent Donor Cash On Strippers And New Clothes - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago
GOP Candidate Spent Donor Cash On Strippers And New Clothes - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
i recently read the orcas were bored teenagers but i didn't know they were also singers
By orleans - 11 hrs ago
i recently read the orcas were bored teenagers but i didn't know they were also singers
By orleans - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
Meidas Touch: Trump PANICS Over New Movie That EXPOSES His DARKEST SECRETS
By TheBlackAdder - 11 hrs ago
Meidas Touch: Trump PANICS Over New Movie That EXPOSES His DARKEST SECRETS
By TheBlackAdder - 11 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Is It Time To Get Rid Of The Speaker Of The House w/ Michelangelo Signorile - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago
Is It Time To Get Rid Of The Speaker Of The House w/ Michelangelo Signorile - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump tries to reframe the narrative as closing arguments are heard in his criminal trial. - FIVE MINUTE NEWS
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago
Trump tries to reframe the narrative as closing arguments are heard in his criminal trial. - FIVE MINUTE NEWS
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
'There is no real choice this November': Ken Burns gives powerful defense of democracy
By SunSeeker - 12 hrs ago
'There is no real choice this November': Ken Burns gives powerful defense of democracy
By SunSeeker - 12 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Supreme Court DOES IT AGAIN with Latest Decision - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago
Supreme Court DOES IT AGAIN with Latest Decision - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Desperation': Trump lawyer begs jury not to send him to prison--only to face judge's censure - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago
'Desperation': Trump lawyer begs jury not to send him to prison--only to face judge's censure - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
Netanyahu referred to the deadly Rafah strike as a "tragic error" (ya think?)...
By Nanjeanne - 50 replies @ 12 hrs ago (Milestone)
Netanyahu referred to the deadly Rafah strike as a "tragic error" (ya think?)...
By Nanjeanne - 50 replies @ 12 hrs ago (Milestone)
Asian Group
King Kong Vs Godzilla 1962 Full English Movies Classic Hollywood Movies Action Movies
By YoshidaYui - 12 hrs ago
King Kong Vs Godzilla 1962 Full English Movies Classic Hollywood Movies Action Movies
By YoshidaYui - 12 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Trump trial evidence bombshell: 'Hard to get around a recording' of Trump talking hush money on tape - The ReidOut MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago
Trump trial evidence bombshell: 'Hard to get around a recording' of Trump talking hush money on tape - The ReidOut MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Czech Republic to Deliver First Shipment of Artillery Shells to Ukraine Within Days
By blue-wave - 12 hrs ago
Czech Republic to Deliver First Shipment of Artillery Shells to Ukraine Within Days
By blue-wave - 12 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
U.S. looks to team up with Europe to counter Chinese exports - CBS News
By TexasTowelie - 12 hrs ago
U.S. looks to team up with Europe to counter Chinese exports - CBS News
By TexasTowelie - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
Lauren Ashley Simmons declares victory over Texas Rep. Shawn Thierry, who broke with Democrats on LGBTQ+ votes
By In It to Win It - 12 hrs ago
Lauren Ashley Simmons declares victory over Texas Rep. Shawn Thierry, who broke with Democrats on LGBTQ+ votes
By In It to Win It - 12 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump PANICS Over New Movie That EXPOSES His DARKEST SECRETS - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago
Trump PANICS Over New Movie That EXPOSES His DARKEST SECRETS - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Another Hungarian objection in favor of Russia - Besfort Rrecaj - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 13 hrs ago
Another Hungarian objection in favor of Russia - Besfort Rrecaj - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 13 hrs ago
Environment & Energy
Oregon Officials Warn People Not To Touch Mystery Tar-Like Substance On West Coast Beaches
By Judi Lynn - 13 hrs ago
Oregon Officials Warn People Not To Touch Mystery Tar-Like Substance On West Coast Beaches
By Judi Lynn - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
VICTORY!!! Proposed gender identity measure fails to qualify for California ballot
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
VICTORY!!! Proposed gender identity measure fails to qualify for California ballot
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
Missouri Gov. Parson places Kansas City police funding amendment on August ballot
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
Missouri Gov. Parson places Kansas City police funding amendment on August ballot
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
U.S. Lawmakers Visit Taiwan - Eastern Express - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 13 hrs ago
U.S. Lawmakers Visit Taiwan - Eastern Express - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 13 hrs ago
Idaho
Drag Queen Sues Right Winger Over Vicious Lie; Wins - Waldorf Nation
By TexasTowelie - 13 hrs ago
Drag Queen Sues Right Winger Over Vicious Lie; Wins - Waldorf Nation
By TexasTowelie - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
Israel: Yair Golan wins landslide victory in Labor primary with promise to unite the left
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
Israel: Yair Golan wins landslide victory in Labor primary with promise to unite the left
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Kennedy condemns the removal of Confederate monuments
By brooklynite - 25 replies @ 13 hrs ago (Milestone)
Kennedy condemns the removal of Confederate monuments
By brooklynite - 25 replies @ 13 hrs ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Nikki Haley, trips, and images....
By TexasTowelie - 13 hrs ago
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Nikki Haley, trips, and images....
By TexasTowelie - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
Josh Gibson becomes MLB career and season batting leader as Negro Leagues statistics incorporated
By Nevilledog - 13 hrs ago
Josh Gibson becomes MLB career and season batting leader as Negro Leagues statistics incorporated
By Nevilledog - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
India's election campaign turns negative as Modi and ruling party embrace Islamophobic rhetoric
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
India's election campaign turns negative as Modi and ruling party embrace Islamophobic rhetoric
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'It's this case': Lawrence O'Donnell and panel discuss Trump trial's lengthy closing - In the Break - The Last Word MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago
'It's this case': Lawrence O'Donnell and panel discuss Trump trial's lengthy closing - In the Break - The Last Word MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
What to know about Mexico's historic elections Sunday that will likely put a woman in power
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
What to know about Mexico's historic elections Sunday that will likely put a woman in power
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Farmers must kill 4.2 million chickens after bird flu hits Iowa egg farm
By riversedge - 13 hrs ago
Farmers must kill 4.2 million chickens after bird flu hits Iowa egg farm
By riversedge - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
Briefly Open to a Fair-Looking Election, Venezuela Reverses Course Again
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
Briefly Open to a Fair-Looking Election, Venezuela Reverses Course Again
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
South Africans start voting in election that could see ANC lose majority
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
South Africans start voting in election that could see ANC lose majority
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
Lupe Valdez (D) loses primary runoff to Dallas County Sheriff Marian Brown (D)
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
Lupe Valdez (D) loses primary runoff to Dallas County Sheriff Marian Brown (D)
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
Voting by mail in Miami-Dade? You'll need to renew your request. Here's how
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
Voting by mail in Miami-Dade? You'll need to renew your request. Here's how
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Lawrence O'Donnell explains a key 'internal conflict' in Donald Trump's defense - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago
Lawrence O'Donnell explains a key 'internal conflict' in Donald Trump's defense - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Lawrence O'Donnell answers Rachel Maddow's biggest Trump trial question - Trump on Trial - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago
Lawrence O'Donnell answers Rachel Maddow's biggest Trump trial question - Trump on Trial - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'He will never leave': Robert De Niro uses platform to caution against Trump - Trump on Trial - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago
'He will never leave': Robert De Niro uses platform to caution against Trump - Trump on Trial - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
***I can't believe I've been here long enough to get to 150,000 posts!***
By CaliforniaPeggy - 50 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
***I can't believe I've been here long enough to get to 150,000 posts!***
By CaliforniaPeggy - 50 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
Science
More transparent than glass, new material cools rooms and self-cleans
By Judi Lynn - 14 hrs ago
More transparent than glass, new material cools rooms and self-cleans
By Judi Lynn - 14 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Judge blasts Trump lawyer for slipping inappropriate remark into summation - Trump on Trial - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago
Judge blasts Trump lawyer for slipping inappropriate remark into summation - Trump on Trial - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Wagner: Trump's chilly body language suggests displeasure with defense summation - Trump on Trial - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago
Wagner: Trump's chilly body language suggests displeasure with defense summation - Trump on Trial - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago
Environment & Energy
40% of US lithium needs could come from unlikely source in Pennsylvania
By Judi Lynn - 14 hrs ago
40% of US lithium needs could come from unlikely source in Pennsylvania
By Judi Lynn - 14 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Trump defense tries to re-write history of Access Hollywood tape in defiance of our memories - Trump on Trial - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago
Trump defense tries to re-write history of Access Hollywood tape in defiance of our memories - Trump on Trial - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Rachel Maddow reenacts key debunking of Trump defense argument - Trump on Trial - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago
Rachel Maddow reenacts key debunking of Trump defense argument - Trump on Trial - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
22 yrs ago a juvenile was brutally raped, this month, CODIS DNA system identifies a health care executive Eric Ferguson
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 14 hrs ago
22 yrs ago a juvenile was brutally raped, this month, CODIS DNA system identifies a health care executive Eric Ferguson
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
Today, I watched the Trump Circus in New York.....
By William Gustafson - 15 hrs ago
Today, I watched the Trump Circus in New York.....
By William Gustafson - 15 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
28 May: Nice. Ukrainians unleash JDAM bombs on the new Russian base in large numbers - Reporting from Ukraine
By TexasTowelie - 15 hrs ago
28 May: Nice. Ukrainians unleash JDAM bombs on the new Russian base in large numbers - Reporting from Ukraine
By TexasTowelie - 15 hrs ago
Israel/Palestine
When Jewish people die, Hamas celebrates. When Palestinians die, Hamas celebrates. Dead Jews is their goal, dead
By applegrove - 15 hrs ago
When Jewish people die, Hamas celebrates. When Palestinians die, Hamas celebrates. Dead Jews is their goal, dead
By applegrove - 15 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Judge furious as Trump's attorney pulls absurd final stunt in court - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 15 hrs ago
Judge furious as Trump's attorney pulls absurd final stunt in court - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 15 hrs ago
Environment & Energy
Orcas are still smashing up boats - and we've finally worked out why
By Judi Lynn - 15 hrs ago
Orcas are still smashing up boats - and we've finally worked out why
By Judi Lynn - 15 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
The Highwaymen - Highwayman (American Outlaws: Live at Nassau Coliseum, 1990)
By Jacson6 - 15 hrs ago
The Highwaymen - Highwayman (American Outlaws: Live at Nassau Coliseum, 1990)
By Jacson6 - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Nikki Haley writes 'Finish Them' on IDF shell while touring Lebanon border
By David__77 - 15 hrs ago
Nikki Haley writes 'Finish Them' on IDF shell while touring Lebanon border
By David__77 - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
1. Indict political enemies 2. Increase inflation by taxing all imported goods 3. Remove America from NATO 4. Pardon J6
By applegrove - 15 hrs ago
1. Indict political enemies 2. Increase inflation by taxing all imported goods 3. Remove America from NATO 4. Pardon J6
By applegrove - 15 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Kennedy condemns the removal of Confederate monuments
By brooklynite - 15 hrs ago
Kennedy condemns the removal of Confederate monuments
By brooklynite - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
***I can't believe I've been here long enough to get to 150,000 posts!***
By CaliforniaPeggy - 25 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
***I can't believe I've been here long enough to get to 150,000 posts!***
By CaliforniaPeggy - 25 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
Foreign Affairs
Antony Blinken plays Rockin' in the Free World in Kyiv bar
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago
Antony Blinken plays Rockin' in the Free World in Kyiv bar
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Lawrence O'Donnell reported there was no contact with Trump and his three kids.
By LiberalFighter - 16 hrs ago
Lawrence O'Donnell reported there was no contact with Trump and his three kids.
By LiberalFighter - 16 hrs ago
District of Columbia
Tourism in DC hits historic highs, driving economic recovery
By IronLionZion - 16 hrs ago
Tourism in DC hits historic highs, driving economic recovery
By IronLionZion - 16 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Latin America
Ronnie Lessa Says He Would Earn up to $20 Million for Councilor Marielle Franco's Murder"Shady network of corrupt officials" tried to usurp Colombia's police
US files a labor complaint over claims that a Volkswagen plant in Mexico fired union activists
Latest Breaking News
Fulton County DA appealing judge's decision to dismiss some Trump Georgia election subversion charges
Friday - cnn
Friday - cnn
Busted: Minnesota GOP candidate reportedly spent campaign money at nude Florida strip club
Friday - raw story
Friday - raw story
North Carolina wants to tighten mask restrictions. Disabled residents are concerned.
Friday - abc news
Friday - abc news
Senate Democrats launch investigation into alleged Trump 'quid pro quo' with oil executives
Thursday - CNN Politics
Thursday - CNN Politics
Long before Key Bridge collapse, Baltimore mariners warned of 'ship strikes'
Thursday - Washington Post
Thursday - Washington Post
Republicans demand Secret Service chief personally take action to move protests farther from the convention
Thursday - NBC News
Thursday - NBC News
Ohio governor calls special session to pass legislation ensuring President Biden is on 2024 ballot
Thursday - AP
Thursday - AP
AG Garland: Donald Trump deadly force allegation in Mar-a-Lago search 'false,' 'dangerous'
Thursday - USA Today
Thursday - USA Today
Peter Navarro loses en banc appeal to get out of prison for contempt of Congress sentence
Thursday - Law & Crime
Thursday - Law & Crime
NCAA votes to accept $2.8 billion settlement that could usher in dramatic change for college sports
Thursday - Associated Press News
Thursday - Associated Press News
Norfolk Southern will pay modest $15 million fine as part of federal settlement over Ohio derailment
Thursday - ABC News/AP
Thursday - ABC News/AP
Florida attorney general says state will investigate Starbucks for DEI practices
Thursday - USA Today
Thursday - USA Today
The world's top chipmakers can flip a 'kill switch' should China invade Taiwan, Bloomberg reports
Thursday - Business Insider
Thursday - Business Insider
'Ridiculous question': Ted Cruz gets testy when asked if he'll accept 2024 election results
Thursday - UK Independent
Thursday - UK Independent
Trump electors in key states want to serve again, despite criminal charges
Thursday - Washington Post
Thursday - Washington Post
US will announce $275 million more in artillery and ammunition for Ukraine, officials say
Thursday - Yahoo! News/AP
Thursday - Yahoo! News/AP
MyPillow CEO's courtroom failures come back to haunt indicted clerk as judge tosses lawsuit against Merrick Garland
Thursday - Law & Crime
Thursday - Law & Crime
Veterans became eligible for billions. These firms saw a chance to profit.
Thursday - Washington Post
Thursday - Washington Post
FCC to consider rules for AI-generated political ads on TV and radio, but can't touch streaming
Thursday - PBS News Hour/AP
Thursday - PBS News Hour/AP
The USPS is repeatedly firing probationary workers who report injuries, feds claim
Thursday - CBS News
Thursday - CBS News
'Put aside your cowardice': Furious Liz Cheney slams GOP over Trump's 'dangerous lie'
Wednesday - raw story
Wednesday - raw story
Harvard board bars 13 pro-Palestine student protesters from graduating, overruling faculty
Wednesday - The Hill
Wednesday - The Hill
'Sheer terror': Passengers describe turbulence-hit flight that put 20 in intensive care
Wednesday - AP
Wednesday - AP
Exclusive: Elizabeth Warren Unveils Bill To Boost Justice Department's Power To Hold Police Accountable
Wednesday - Huff Post
Wednesday - Huff Post
Multnomah County voters elect Nathan Vasquez as DA, ousting one-term incumbent Mike Schmidt
Wednesday - The Oregonian
Wednesday - The Oregonian
Families of Uvalde school shooting victims are suing Texas state police over botched response
Wednesday - AP
Wednesday - AP