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General Discussion
Proposed Texas GOP platform would lock Democrats out of statewide office (from dKos) Nazification continues...
By msongs - 18 hrs ago
Proposed Texas GOP platform would lock Democrats out of statewide office (from dKos) Nazification continues...
By msongs - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
Democrats to nominate Biden virtually to bypass quirk of Ohio law
By SalamanderSleeps - 18 hrs ago
Democrats to nominate Biden virtually to bypass quirk of Ohio law
By SalamanderSleeps - 18 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Visibly Distraught Donald Trump Jr. Loses Mind Before Facing Nightmare! - Luke Beasley
By TexasTowelie - 19 hrs ago
Visibly Distraught Donald Trump Jr. Loses Mind Before Facing Nightmare! - Luke Beasley
By TexasTowelie - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump's former White House Attorney predicts a conviction (on CNN)
By brooklynite - 19 hrs ago
Trump's former White House Attorney predicts a conviction (on CNN)
By brooklynite - 19 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Trump's legal defense shows he prioritizes loyalty over job performance - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago
Trump's legal defense shows he prioritizes loyalty over job performance - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
One goal of strategic release of oil is that U.S. domestic producers can increase production without raising prices
By bigtree - 19 hrs ago
One goal of strategic release of oil is that U.S. domestic producers can increase production without raising prices
By bigtree - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Watched Rachel Madows conversation with Joy Reid featuring Reid's book "Medgar and Myrlie" ...
By marble falls - 19 hrs ago
Watched Rachel Madows conversation with Joy Reid featuring Reid's book "Medgar and Myrlie" ...
By marble falls - 19 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Mayorkas says some migrants "try to game" the U.S. asylum system
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago
Mayorkas says some migrants "try to game" the U.S. asylum system
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Tech War Heats Up; Taiwan Gets More US Weapons; China-Japan-Korea Summit - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 19 hrs ago
Tech War Heats Up; Taiwan Gets More US Weapons; China-Japan-Korea Summit - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
2024 Presidential Poll will close in 24 HOURS
By littlemissmartypants - 19 hrs ago
2024 Presidential Poll will close in 24 HOURS
By littlemissmartypants - 19 hrs ago
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Workers are dying while this federal agency drags its feet
By Omaha Steve - 19 hrs ago
Workers are dying while this federal agency drags its feet
By Omaha Steve - 19 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'From deny to spin': Inside the Trump campaign's meltdown in aftermath of Access Hollywood tape - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago
'From deny to spin': Inside the Trump campaign's meltdown in aftermath of Access Hollywood tape - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Supreme Court declines to decide whether 12-person juries should be required for state felony cases
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
Supreme Court declines to decide whether 12-person juries should be required for state felony cases
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about the wisdom of McConnell....
By TexasTowelie - 19 hrs ago
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about the wisdom of McConnell....
By TexasTowelie - 19 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
US files a labor complaint over claims that a Volkswagen plant in Mexico fired union activists
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago
US files a labor complaint over claims that a Volkswagen plant in Mexico fired union activists
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Boeing, NASA say Starliner astronaut launch will move forward despite spacecraft helium leak
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
Boeing, NASA say Starliner astronaut launch will move forward despite spacecraft helium leak
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Can Trump be found guilty on part of convictions and not guilty on other parts?
By patricia92243 - 19 hrs ago
Can Trump be found guilty on part of convictions and not guilty on other parts?
By patricia92243 - 19 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Prosecution delivers final arguments against Donald Trump in hush money trial - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago
Prosecution delivers final arguments against Donald Trump in hush money trial - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago
Michigan
Michigan State Police sergeant charged with murder in Kentwood man's crushing death
By James48 - 19 hrs ago
Michigan State Police sergeant charged with murder in Kentwood man's crushing death
By James48 - 19 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Ukraine Has an Easy Button. Will the U.S. Unlock It? - William Spaniel
By TexasTowelie - 19 hrs ago
Ukraine Has an Easy Button. Will the U.S. Unlock It? - William Spaniel
By TexasTowelie - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
The Alitos, the Neighborhood Clash and the Upside-Down Flag
By demmiblue - 19 hrs ago
The Alitos, the Neighborhood Clash and the Upside-Down Flag
By demmiblue - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
So Cohen is "the G.L.O.A.T." Greatest liar of all time? O.T is the G.L.O.A.T too. "Greatest looser of all time"
By Augiedog - 19 hrs ago
So Cohen is "the G.L.O.A.T." Greatest liar of all time? O.T is the G.L.O.A.T too. "Greatest looser of all time"
By Augiedog - 19 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Bombshell: U.S. Oil Companies Colluded to Raise Gas Prices - More Perfect Union
By TexasTowelie - 19 hrs ago
Bombshell: U.S. Oil Companies Colluded to Raise Gas Prices - More Perfect Union
By TexasTowelie - 19 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Judge allows Trump co-defendant to continue to fight for 500,000 ballots from Fulton County to argue debunked fraud
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago
Judge allows Trump co-defendant to continue to fight for 500,000 ballots from Fulton County to argue debunked fraud
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
The Color Blue is Actually a Relatively Recent Hue to Humans
By riversedge - 19 hrs ago
The Color Blue is Actually a Relatively Recent Hue to Humans
By riversedge - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Federal judge strikes down New Hampshire 'divisive concepts' classroom law
By In It to Win It - 19 hrs ago
Federal judge strikes down New Hampshire 'divisive concepts' classroom law
By In It to Win It - 19 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Doomsday defense mode': Former federal judge on Trump's team preparing for conviction - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago
Doomsday defense mode': Former federal judge on Trump's team preparing for conviction - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Kristy Greenberg on Ari Melbur thinks there will be a conviction.
By LiberalFighter - 19 hrs ago
Kristy Greenberg on Ari Melbur thinks there will be a conviction.
By LiberalFighter - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
UK: Sunak promises to eliminate "Mickey Mouse" university courses if elected
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
UK: Sunak promises to eliminate "Mickey Mouse" university courses if elected
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Laughing With the Sinners vs. Crying With the Saints
By The Roux Comes First - 19 hrs ago
Laughing With the Sinners vs. Crying With the Saints
By The Roux Comes First - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Many women have discovered a form of birth control.........
By riversedge - 19 hrs ago
Many women have discovered a form of birth control.........
By riversedge - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Louisiana legislature approves bill to place ethics board under the governor's control while under investigation.
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
Louisiana legislature approves bill to place ethics board under the governor's control while under investigation.
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Ari Melbur has William j Brennan a former Trump attorney on
By LiberalFighter - 19 hrs ago
Ari Melbur has William j Brennan a former Trump attorney on
By LiberalFighter - 19 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Prosecution is 'defanging' 10 arguments that Trump lawyer made for acquittal in 'clear' way - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago
Prosecution is 'defanging' 10 arguments that Trump lawyer made for acquittal in 'clear' way - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
New court challenge filed in Pennsylvania to prevent some mail-in ballots from getting thrown out
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago
New court challenge filed in Pennsylvania to prevent some mail-in ballots from getting thrown out
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Turkey in Deep Trouble as Crisis Accelerates, Inflation Soars, Lira Crashes & Interest Rates Hit 50% - Joe Blogs
By TexasTowelie - 19 hrs ago
Turkey in Deep Trouble as Crisis Accelerates, Inflation Soars, Lira Crashes & Interest Rates Hit 50% - Joe Blogs
By TexasTowelie - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Blanche; You cannot -- you cannot send somebody to prison, you cannot convict somebody
By LiberalFighter - 19 hrs ago
Blanche; You cannot -- you cannot send somebody to prison, you cannot convict somebody
By LiberalFighter - 19 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Fed Up De Niro EVISCERATES Trump outside court, causes MAGA MAYHEM - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago
Fed Up De Niro EVISCERATES Trump outside court, causes MAGA MAYHEM - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Negro Leagues' statistics will be incorporated into Major League Baseball's historical records on Wednesday
By WhiskeyGrinder - 19 hrs ago
Negro Leagues' statistics will be incorporated into Major League Baseball's historical records on Wednesday
By WhiskeyGrinder - 19 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump fan heckles Robert DeNiro... instantly regrets it - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago
Trump fan heckles Robert DeNiro... instantly regrets it - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump campaign chooses Project 2025 leader Russ Voto co-lead the RNC's Platform Committee
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago
Trump campaign chooses Project 2025 leader Russ Voto co-lead the RNC's Platform Committee
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Rep. Ayanna Pressley: If enacted Project 2025 would destroy the federal government as we know it
By demmiblue - 20 hrs ago
Rep. Ayanna Pressley: If enacted Project 2025 would destroy the federal government as we know it
By demmiblue - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
This Saturday, June 1st, The World's Fastest Death Cult convenes...it's TT Weekend on the Isle of Man.
By sir pball - 20 hrs ago
This Saturday, June 1st, The World's Fastest Death Cult convenes...it's TT Weekend on the Isle of Man.
By sir pball - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
(Veterans Against trump) All Gave Some, Some Gave All, One Had Bone Spurs
By iluvtennis - 20 hrs ago
(Veterans Against trump) All Gave Some, Some Gave All, One Had Bone Spurs
By iluvtennis - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Anyone know where to send $$$ to support abortion rights in MO?
By Girard442 - 20 hrs ago
Anyone know where to send $$$ to support abortion rights in MO?
By Girard442 - 20 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
MAGA Fox News Hosts Can't Stop Lying for Trump on Live TV! - Pondering Politics
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago
MAGA Fox News Hosts Can't Stop Lying for Trump on Live TV! - Pondering Politics
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
It's not just guilty or not guilty. Here are all the possible outcomes of the Trump trial.
By FakeNoose - 20 hrs ago
It's not just guilty or not guilty. Here are all the possible outcomes of the Trump trial.
By FakeNoose - 20 hrs ago
Birders
Help me ou. I have been buzzed today by a male BlueJay, twice. I live in Ohio
By irisblue - 20 hrs ago
Help me ou. I have been buzzed today by a male BlueJay, twice. I live in Ohio
By irisblue - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump's Ugly, Hateful Attacks on Media Suddenly Take a Dangerous Turn
By Nevilledog - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
Trump's Ugly, Hateful Attacks on Media Suddenly Take a Dangerous Turn
By Nevilledog - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
NY Trial - Jury agreed to go until 7pm Eastern time tonight to finish closing arguments
By iluvtennis - 20 hrs ago
NY Trial - Jury agreed to go until 7pm Eastern time tonight to finish closing arguments
By iluvtennis - 20 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Buy the story 'to protect campaign': Prosecution delivers closing argument in hush money trial - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago
Buy the story 'to protect campaign': Prosecution delivers closing argument in hush money trial - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Nikki Haley Writes 'Finish Them!' on Israeli Bomb After Refugee Massacre
By demmiblue - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
Nikki Haley Writes 'Finish Them!' on Israeli Bomb After Refugee Massacre
By demmiblue - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
This scheme cooked up by these men...could very well be what got Pres. Trump
By senseandsensibility - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
This scheme cooked up by these men...could very well be what got Pres. Trump
By senseandsensibility - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Gives AWFUL EXCUSE before CLOSING ARGUMENT - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago
Trump Gives AWFUL EXCUSE before CLOSING ARGUMENT - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Nicolle Wallace talking w/ Ken Burns today, 05/28/2024, on MSNBC...
By ultralite001 - 20 hrs ago
Nicolle Wallace talking w/ Ken Burns today, 05/28/2024, on MSNBC...
By ultralite001 - 20 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Americans are feeling better about the economy for the first time in four months
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago
Americans are feeling better about the economy for the first time in four months
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Jon Stewart Devours the Fast-Food Industry Pt. 2 - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago
Jon Stewart Devours the Fast-Food Industry Pt. 2 - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
De Niro on Trump: Time is now to stop the 'dictator' 'buffoon' 'clown' - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago
De Niro on Trump: Time is now to stop the 'dictator' 'buffoon' 'clown' - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about 2 events over there and what might change....
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about 2 events over there and what might change....
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Democrats to nominate Joe Biden in virtual session to ensure he's on Ohio ballot
By Uncle Joe - 20 hrs ago
Democrats to nominate Joe Biden in virtual session to ensure he's on Ohio ballot
By Uncle Joe - 20 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Trump's defense was 'real grab bag': The key issues Weissmann says Todd Blanche failed to address - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago
Trump's defense was 'real grab bag': The key issues Weissmann says Todd Blanche failed to address - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 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
Special counsel suspected additional obstruction effort by Trump in classified docs case
May 21 - ABC News
May 21 - ABC News
Speaker Johnson moving ahead on Netanyahu invite to address Congress in wake of possible ICC warrant
May 21 - ABC News
May 21 - ABC News
Egypt changed terms of Gaza ceasefire deal presented to Hamas, surprising negotiators, sources say
May 21 - CNN
May 21 - CNN
'We can be a benchmark': NFL initiative aims to help minority businesses get contracts
May 21 - CNN Sports
May 21 - CNN Sports
A Christian group allows Sunday morning access to a New Jersey beach it closed to honor God
May 21 - ABC News/AP
May 21 - ABC News/AP
Courting working-class voters, Kamala Harris campaigns for Biden at SEIU convention in Philly
May 21 - Philadelphia Inquirer
May 21 - Philadelphia Inquirer
Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks out as Crockett files trademark for 'bleach blonde bad-built butch body'
May 21 - UK Independent
May 21 - UK Independent
Arizona fake electors, Trump aides plead not guilty in Maricopa County court
May 21 - Arizona Republic aka AZ Central
May 21 - Arizona Republic aka AZ Central
Biden releasing 1 million barrels of gasoline from Northeast reserve in bid to lower prices at pump
May 21 - The Hill/AP
May 21 - The Hill/AP
NRA names new leadership to replace former CEO found liable for wrongly spending millions
May 21 - AP
May 21 - AP
Biden to announce 1 million claims granted for VA benefits under toxic exposure law
May 21 - Nebraska Examiner
May 21 - Nebraska Examiner
Bankruptcy lawyers aggressively move to subpoena billionaire WABC owner who just fired Rudy Giuliani
May 21 - Law & Crime
May 21 - Law & Crime
Home Depot to pay $1.3 million for fire code violations after arson destroyed San Jose store
May 21 - San Jose Mercury News
May 21 - San Jose Mercury News
Ivan Boesky, Convicted in 1980s Insider-Trading Scandals, Dies at 87
May 21 - Wall Street Journal (gift link)
May 21 - Wall Street Journal (gift link)
Parson says MO shouldn't pay for damages from senators sued for false posts on KC shooting
May 20 - Kansas City Star
May 20 - Kansas City Star
EPA warns of increasing cyberattacks on water systems, urges utilities to take immediate action
May 20 - AP
May 20 - AP
DJT: Trump Media reports $770,500 revenue for first quarter, net loss of $327.6 million
May 20 - cnbc.com
May 20 - cnbc.com
Bankrupt Rudy Giuliani slashes price on Manhattan apartment as criminal charges and debt mount
May 20 - UK Independent
May 20 - UK Independent
BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, VW used parts made with Chinese forced labor, Senate report finds
May 20 - CBS News/AP
May 20 - CBS News/AP
FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg will resign following a scathing investigation that detailed a toxic workplace
May 20 - CNN Business
May 20 - CNN Business