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Archives: May 14, 2015

Lone Star College Shooter sentenced to 16 years in prison

Michelle Obama Was Right

Union: Guadagno should explain why Christie short-changes education at RVCC graduation

Rumors leaked about TPP can include CO2-absorbing, electricity-shitting Unicorns; who fucking cares?

So I planted Hyacinths in two of my three containers on my porch...

Just a reminder about the Hillary Clinton Room.

Amtrak Engineer of Derailed Train Identified as Brandon Bostian

The Secret Corporate Takeover

Amtrak Engineer of Derailed Train Identified as Brandon Bostian

Fox anchorman in Phoenix: 'Harriet Tubman? Who the hell is she?'

Question for Bernie on global economy and trade

House approves measure ending NSA bulk phone data collection program

Bernie Sanders on "Bloomberg Business TV"--Slays the Faux News Lites on TPP: (video)

Clinton Campaign Revs Up in Texas

Tragic Train Crash

Your NFL team cheats

Pushing the bees to their limits

Michelle Obama Was Right

Va. man wrongfully convicted of attempted rape is pardoned

5-13-15 On this day in Labor History the year was 1998 in 2:00

Aboriginal group rejects $1billion fee for natural gas project.

5-13-15 On this day in Labor History the year was 1998 in 2:00

5-13-15 On this day in Labor History the year was 1998 in 2:00

The Intrinsic Qualities of White Guy Presidents

What you should know about Pesticides and Diabetes/Obesity

On the TPP: Socialism vs. Capitalism

Strange and mysterious ancient graves

Supergirl first look

On the TPP: Socialism vs. Capitalism

Researchers - 99% certain of link between Chemicals/Pesticides and ADD, Diabetes, etc.

The Detail in Seymour Hersh’s Bin Laden Story That Rings True

Making the World Safe for Big Business

30 years ago....Let the Fire Burn:

Take the resources from a resource rich nation

Missouri Passes Anti-Union Bill, but It Isn’t Veto-Proof

Mandatory Wednesday Malloy Truthseeker Check In! Church Night!! Off Track

Hello all! I will be visiting Indianapolis this weekend!

Bolton to announce 2016 plans.

Segment on C-Span about TPA

Ave Maria grotto in Alabama

"Mr. W." This is fantastic. It's probably been posted before as it's old. Watch the whole video!

Did Socrates Exist?

2015 Preakness Draw

Why the US needs black lawyers even more than it needs black police

Toon: America is becoming less Christian

U.S. House votes to ban most abortions after 20 weeks

Baltimore rioting damage estimate at $9 million: U.S. government

Obama meets two Saudi princes after King sent regrets

Bernie Sanders - The President We Need

Rep. Israel Discusses Need for Increased Infrastructure Funding on Hardball with Chris Matthews

People Who Are Anti-Abortion Are Also Sexist, Worrying Study Finds

Today in Herstory: Suffragists Stage Open-Air Rally in Manhattan (13 may 1909)

Today in Herstory: Suffragists Stage Open-Air Rally in Manhattan (13 may 1909)

Facebook Just Made Sure Even Their Janitors Are Making At Least $15 An Hour

My Blue Dog Congressman: "Our party has gotten to be a party of liberal elites"

Giancarlo Stanton hit a home run completely out of Dodger Stadium

(California) State bar declines to act on anti-gay attorney

Carter calls for release of Guyana’s election results

So, this "FHRITP" crap -

AP: Sea rise threatens Florida coast, but no statewide plan

(NEBR) Lawmakers give 1st-round OK to compromise plan that would boost aid to families in poverty

Billn Gates versus Batman and Iron Man

‘NYT’ plays shameless propagandist for Israel’s threats to kill Lebanese civilians

Section of TPP describing benefits to American families has been leaked...

Sen. Warren: If Obama is confident about trade deal, he should make details public

TCM Schedule for Thursday, May 14, 2015 -- TCM Special Theme - Disaster Movies!

Nuclear regulators want more research on earthquake risk at West Coast plants

Nepal quake: Death toll rises; US chopper still missing

When do we stop excusing Alan Grayson's behavior?

Fighting for History

Exclusive: Czechs stopped potential nuclear tech purchase by Iran: sources

Hillary slams 20-week abortion ban

In exclusive interview, Obama says Iran is a 'state sponsor of terror'

Congratulations NY Rangers!

Iran warns Saudis could "spark a fire" over alleged aid ship

City where Matthew Shepard was slain OKs protection for gays, lesbians

Illinois' Pension Crisis Continues With Court's Ruling

If the GOP goes with Jeb, put out an ad like LBJ's "daisy girl" about 9/11.

You want some squee you say? I got your squee right here. Baby's first crawl to the dog;

Wendell Potter: Court Case Shows How Health Insurers Rip Off You And Your Employer

TPP isn't secret, you just have to be one of these corporate persons...

TPP = killing poor people in poor countries

How the DEA Seized a Young Man's Life Savings Without Charging Him

Juan Cole: Did Jeb Bush Just Commit a War Crime in Justifying the Iraq War?

Failing to Hide Israel-Iran-Iraq Secrets

When White People Rioted in Baltimore

Remember this little scene of fiction that had real facts?

Train-control system could have prevented crash

Today's Math Problem...

A question to my fellow Loungers

Staffers for Reid and Schumer working overtime tonight toward possible TPA support.

I really need all you guys to clear something up for me....

Your biggest gaming leap..for lack of better subject description

We need TPP to compete with the China threat we created when we signed a trade deal to ship

National Bike Challenge 2015

75% of east Jerusalem residents live below poverty line, says NGO

Who else is already sick of---

Nothing Will Happen To Stop Global Warming. GOP Assures It.

"Actively enjoying torture" vs. "spinelessly looking away." What other party "differences" can we...

Lunch with Bokara: Heart of Islam

Carlsbad site could be used for plutonium disposal

Mexico Says Bacteria Contaminated Vaccine Blamed in 2 Deaths

Already tired of the primary?

Rare Burmese ruby sells for $30.3 million at auction

Shell: Port lease is valid, so drill rigs coming to Seattle despite pleas for delay, protests

About that violinist on the derailed train many were so quick to pillory. . .

The staged performance and then the betrayal

Texas Churches Make Infamous Anti-LGBT Hate Groups List

US targets China on Pakistan Nuclear plants

~Free fertilizer: Dandelions, (lots), a little broad plantain, a comfrey leaf or two, chive and sage

Bernie's plan regarding global economics and trade deals

I don't believe I have ever been as pissed

Rubio backs Netanyahu, says conditions for 2-state solution 'do not exist today'

Exclusive: Anti-Fracking Filmmaker Josh Fox Arrested In Finger Lakes Protest

West Bank settlers optimistic over new government

Heterosexism: the Heterosexual Privilege issue

Mark Knopfler & James Taylor - Sailing to Philadelphia

It's not a declaration of war, it's not an embargo, it's not a no-fly zone,

"Your Brother Created ISIS" (At Last Somebody Gives Credit Where Credit Is Due.)

That fugwad Rep. Colin Peterson (D) again - he voted for a 20 week limit on women's choice

Indiana Church Plans Pot-Smoking Worship Service in Test of Religious Freedom

Xi to accord 'highest-level reception' for Modi

Drilling to resume near 2010 BP oil spill site

NOVA - Leathal Seas (carbon dioxide absorbed by oceans dramatically changing PH) - Acidity Rising

NOVA - Leathal Seas (dramatically increasing acidity due to carbon dioxide)

Fellow Democrats line up here single file..

Want ad for Montana ghost town generates 5,000 replies

The Simpsons loses Ned Flanders, Mr. Burns, and Principal Skinner as Harry Shearer quits

Philippine factory fire: Death toll rises to 72

Christian Privilege

Honeybees dying, situation ‘unheard of’

Al-Shabaab kidnaps 14 Iranian fishermen stranded in Somalia

Pandamonium

A major AIDS research group says the TPP will make it harder to fight AIDS

Stiglitz: The secret corporate takeover hidden in the TPP

“I Am Not Backing Off Anything I Said” An interview with Seymour Hersh.

CIA Officer J. Sterling Sentenced to Prison: The Latest Blow in the Government’s War on Journalism

Mike Malloy - Shell To Resume Arctic Drilling Off Alaska

Bwaaaaaaah Jeb Bush accidentally says he's running for President

O'Malley to Announce on May 30

Daily Holidays - May 14

Anti-Abortion & Pro War

Troops clash in capital after Burundi coup attempt

Indonesia urged to stop military 'virginity tests'

O'Malley in New Hampshire

Unions call attention to protracted labor negotiations with Southwest

Uh Oh! Hillary tied with Rand Paul in KENTUCKY!! of all places

Minimum wage hikes unaffordable for American Samoa cannery

Greece & Turkish Stream: ‘Athens in Russia v West, investment v debt dilemma’

Collective bargaining for pension plans across US at stake in Bricklayers Local 1 pension dispute

Let's talk about Vietnam, China, The U.S. and the TPP

Joe Scum the problem is that many of us would not have invaded Iraq

The "I'm Determined" Piano Tutorial

For those wondering if jeb would have voted for war with Iraq, do you

How about this for TPP?

David Cameron's "V for Vendetta" Britain

Man convicted in Omaha LGBT hate crime fails to show for sentencing

*paging* KMOD

Man convicted in Omaha LGBT hate crime fails to show for sentencing

As Boko Haram Kidnapping Victims Are Rescued, Many of Them Are Pregnant. Why Isn't Anyone Talking Ab

USDA develops first government label for GMO-free products

Morning Joe talking bout infrastructure

NATO's next Afghanistan mission to be civilian-led

True or False: The TPP will create a big increase in markets for our exports

California senators approve ban on grand jury investigations into police deaths

7 Bizarre Laws (That Are Actually Enforced)

Austin Greets Female-Majority City Council With Workshop on How Women Are the Worst

A closer look at America’s rapidly growing religious ‘nones’

Half of Atheist Kids Wind Up Believing

Great Idea! Federal Regulators OK New Drilling 3 Miles From BP Gulf Blowout Site

Duke Warned Since 1981 That Ash Dump Pipes A Problem; Refused To Spend $20K For Inspection

Rate Of Ocean Acidification 10X Faster Than Last Extinction Spasm; Larval Shellfish On The Edge Now

Yesterday was a deal breaker for me.

6 arrested in Ireland for suspected terror offenses

Obama’s Warren attacks backfire

Canadian Teachers Union Leading the Way on LGBT Issues

Hawaii Democrat takes on Obama

Jeb Bush Confronted By College Student: 'Your Brother Created ISIS'

AT&T, CWA reach tentative wireline labor agreement

What would Dzhokhar Tsarnaev face in Supermax prison?

Why don't they mandate two Locomotive Engineers per train? ...

Amtrak Disaster: Lawmakers Moved To Delay Rail Safety Rule Weeks Before Philadelphia Derailment

Debate over driver's licenses for 'Dreamers' grows testy; 1 lawmaker uses term that is 'disgusting'

Thursday Toon Roundup 1- Dumb and Dubya

Thursday TOON Roundup 2 - General GOP Stupidity

Thursday TOON Roundup 3- The Rest

Benghazi! From Lalo Alcaraz's La Cucaracha

Regulators: More Delays Possible for Georgia Nuclear Plant

NBC News Walks Back Report That Pakistani Officer Gave Bin Laden's Location To CIA

Senate GOP launches attack on EPA climate rules

Lukewarmers – the third stage of climate denial, gambling on snake eyes

Mother of all crop circles

A Trade Deal Read In Secret By Only Few (Or Maybe None)

An eye opening thread from Free Republic on the TTP.

Ex Gov Rendell Blasts Teahaddists over Amtrak Cuts

The 20-Day Countdown On Illinois' Energy Future Begins! Part 1: "Is It Really The Jobs, Stupid?"

Venezuelan currency continues plunge

Operation Jade Helm 15 Arizona 04/17; Assault Support Tactics in Urban Area

Obama's Catastrophic Climate-Change Denial - By Bill McKibben

SteelersGab Daily Digest - More Damaging Evidence Against Brady in Deflategate Case

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I-Team: Union Warned About Engineer Fatigue in Months Before Deadly Amtrak Crash

Prof. Richard Wolff's Global Capitalism: May 2015 Monthly Update

Ford Venezuela to sell pickups, SUVs in dollars: union

Subject to Appeal, FERC Approves Cove Point LNG Exports

House passes bill banning abortions after 20 weeks

North Korea defence chief 'executed with anti-aircraft fire'

What is your favorite holiday?

Yes, Jeb, *pedantic*

Richard Dawkins is the next guest on Star Talk May 18

Poverty rises in Venezuela, according to UN report

MVP and ACP Pipeline Meetings Scheduled in WV

AP: 30 BIRDS FOUND DEAD IN SOUTHWEST LAKE HAD BLUNT TRAUMA

Sierra McCurdy: Subway sandwich worker who applauded cop murders is fired

Ex-Penn. governor blasts House GOP: ‘Those SOBs’ wouldn’t even table Amtrak cuts after fatal wreck'

Rachel Maddow - Train crash risks higher with slow safety rollout, lax governance

Feingold is running again ¡!!!!!!!!!!!!

PA resident urges: "Fight the gas companies"

PA resident urges: "Fight the gas companies"

TPP: Just do it?

PA resident urges: "Fight the gas companies"

Let's clear the air around TPP

PA resident urges: "Fight the gas companies"

Survivor - Worlds Apart

Martin O'Malley is announcing his bid for the Presidency on May 30th

Wisconsin's Feingold to Run for US Senate

Bird flu pushes up prices of eggs, turkey in some areas

Opportunity or Inequality? That’s No Choice At All.

Robert Scheer and Chris Hedges: They Know Everything About You (pt II)

Donald Trump on a debate stage is Republicans’ worst nightmare

We're gonna get Feingold back!!!!

Rise Of Robot Pets Seen In An Overpopulated World

Israel’s #BlackLivesMatter Moment?

Uh-oh: Poll shows Rand Paul and Hillary Clinton tied

Pre-Paid Patriotism in Sports - Keith Olbermann

Gambia: president threatens to slit throats of gay men

TV shows canceled or renewed for next season

Missouri House speaker apparently hopes to weather sexting scandal

A major AIDS research group says the TPP will make it harder to fight AIDS

Pot Is A Hallucinogen That Lets Satan Devour You, Says Colorado GOP Rep.

Homeless Veteran Commits Suicide in VA Regional Office Parking Lot.

Whoa. Check out O'Malley's pecs and six-pack.

Gun shops take suicide prevention into their own hands!

North Dakota's flaring of natural gas excessive

Fun stuff: Being Moody: This question stumps Republicans

Anti-gay trolls blame engineer's sexuality for deadly train crash

NJ Transit Considers 9 Percent Fare Hike, Service Cuts

Walkin back the BS: part 1...'Clinton Cash' publisher corrects '7 or 8' inaccurate passages

The TPP is a simple proposition

Interactive map showing communities at risk from continued mountaintop removal mining.

May 28, former NY Gov and likely GOP candidate will join the race.

'Clinton Cash' publisher corrects '7 or 8' inaccurate passages

US stock indexes move higher in early trading

Interactive map showing communities at risk from continued mountaintop removal mining.

Interactive map showing communities at risk from continued mountaintop removal mining.

'Fake' Reform: Little to Celebrate as USA Freedom Act Passes House

Elizabeth Warren’s Trade Deal Fears Confirmed: Canada Uses NAFTA to Challenge Volcker Rule

Nestlé CEO wishes he could bottle even more water in drought-stricken California

Another Head-Scratching NRC Report From Taylor Energy Site (chronic leak)

From humble beginnings mighty rivers flow

Life consist not in holding good cards, but in playing those you hold well.

In honor of my birthday - what Rock Star Legend shares a birthday with you??!! (Me - David Byrne)

Joys are often the shadows, cast by sorrows.

Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing.

The man on the top of the mountain did not fall there.

Tribal Law on Domestic Violence Takes Effect

Tribal Law on Domestic Violence Takes Effect

Tribal Law on Domestic Violence Takes Effect

Republicans Will Pay: Outrage Grows Over Congress’ 29th Assault Against Women in 4 Months

Our deeds determine us, as much as we determine our deeds.

Not all closed eye is sleeping nor open eye is seeing.

Monthly average of unemployment claims falls to 15-year low

Republicans Spit On Women’s Constitutionally Protected Freedom By Passing Abortion Ban Bill

For the Sound of Gender Bias, Check My Phone Mail

Guyana elections -US Embassy says stands by assessment that elections free and fair

House asks prayers for Amtrak, then votes to cut Amtrak budget

"Now Obama has at least seven more deaths on his hands!" . . . Please come CAPTION Rush Limbaugh!!!!

Activists say #ShellNo after Obama greenlights Arctic drilling

Israeli Apartheid Week Launched In Dozens Of US Universities

U.S., Russia, China, All Torture Prisoners

Can the US Dictate Trade Rules?

George Pataki to announce Presidential decision on May 28

What about a "monsanto tax" to encourage sustainable/organic farming/ranching of sorts?

Winter is coming. Brrrr!

Millennials Are Ditching College and Heading Back to the Workplace

The Jeb Bush Adviser Who Should Scare You (Not George W)

Jeb Bush Breaks Campaign Finance Laws By Admitting That He’s Running For President

MOM's Mom

Wesley Clark: The Penny-Stock General

The Air Pod

So has the Army taken over Texas yet?

Scott Walker Humiliates Himself By Getting Basic American History Wrong

Positive Train Control would have prevented "human error" on Amtrak

Fox News Responds To Being Called Out By Obama With Even More Racism

URGENT AGAIN – Another Senate Vote on Fast Track Today

U.N. Human Rights Review Of America Will Be Damning

“Making Medicaid Managed Care Work for Family Planning Coverage and Services,”

Pic Of The Moment: Poll Shocker: Hillary Tied With Rand Paul...

Philadelphia Amtrak Crash: Investigators Find Eighth Body, Fire Chief Says

Meeting the Sexual and Reproductive Health Needs of Adolescents in School-Based Health Centers

Jeb Bush May Skip Iowa In 2016, Sources Say

This Solar Road Generates Enough Electricity To Power An Entire Household For A Year

Bernie: lefty who does nothing but pull political stunts and fail legislatively. Except this:

The Last Day of Her Life

Penny-Pinching Teapublicans Kill more Taxpayers. (Amtrak Edition)

Hummus: Hu Are You? Hu Hu, Hu Hu?

Bombardier layoffs in Montreal, Toronto, Belfast

New Detroit-Windsor bridge named after Gordie Howe

Lawyer: Engineer has 'absolutely no recollection' of Amtrak crash

Laugh of the day: guess what former UN ambassador wants to be POTUS?

Rare work by prominent railroad artist gets wheels turning for U.P. museum show

Indonesian military insists on virginity tests to determine ‘naughty’ female recruits

Canadian man killed in Amtrak train derailment

Beyoncé stops by Hillary Clinton fundraiser event in New York City

Reuters: Non-profit sues US SEC to force political disclosures rules 

Google the following..Most popular Democratic Website..(see link in post)..you will be surprised

Baroud - The Arab Boat - It’s an Arab-Palestinian Nakba, and We Are All Refugees

Washington Post: 10 members of Congress took trip secretly funded by foreign government 

The Trade Beef Between Elizabeth Warren and Barack Obama, Explained

Is Bernie Sanders the Best Candidate on Climate Change?

So, either my TV's color is all off or my computer's color is all off.

American Pharoah the Preakness favorite, but will Todd Pletcher sabotage his Triple Crown bid?

8th Body found in PA train derailment

Bernie Sanders:The war in Iraq was one of the biggest foreign policy mistakes in modern history....

Watch Russ Feingold's the Announcement Video

Trapped in Libya: the flotsam of the West’s wars

This is how the NFL let deflate-gate get out of control and ridiculous

Have some respect — also for the Greeks, please!

Maddow: US military concerned about oil train proximity to missile sites

Obama’s Warren Attacks Backfire

Polar Pioneer is on the move

Jeb Bush Says He "Would Attack Iraq Right Now" if He Could

Canada’s Finance Minister Says Volcker Rule Violates Nafta...wants US to amend rule Wall St Journal

The Patriots have an absurd explanation for why an employee called himself 'the deflator'

Anyone handy with face-averaging software?

You know what is to blame for the train crash and deliberate airliner crash? *TEH GAYS!*

Even 5 years later...

War Made Easy

Blue Buffalo foods not necessarily what the ingredient list claims. Testing reveals byproducts.

CrossTalk: The Yemen Proxy?

Pentagon preparing for mass civil breakdown

A New Model in the Fight for Abortion Rights

A New Model in the Fight for Abortion Rights

Right-wing radio talk show host calls Girl Scouts, "Freaks."

A New Model in the Fight for Abortion Rights

AJC: Principal ‘released’ after ‘black people’ graduation comment

Pundit claims blacks had it worse before Civil Rights...

“Utter insanity and stupidity”: Ex-Reagan adviser unloads on GOP, lobbyists and the myth of the “mod

Republicans thrown by 'greatest living president' question | MSNBC

US producer prices fall in April; food, energy costs drop

Only 3 hours left to vote for Labor Group name change

New Obama administration guidance aims to improve contraceptive coverage

Poll: Michelle Obama would be Hillary’s strongest Dem rival in 2016

I Know I Should Post This In FLORIDA GROUP...

Texas Tech HSC officials condemn 'No Muslims' graffiti found on TTUHSC seal

Best dog ever

8 % OF U.S. GUN DEALERS SELL ILLEGAL GUNS USED IN CRIME

How Republicans fool you

The Trojan Horse in the TPP that Should Make All Americans Oppose It

People are afraid of what they don't understand..

Tecumseh prison riot damage exceeds early estimates, pegged at $350-500K

Indian woman drags alleged sex assailant by hair to cops after no one helps her

This atheist just won the right to sue New Jersey over her rejected vanity license plate

NOW: 2ND FAST TRACK VOTE in the SENATE in approx. 30 mins. Call (202) 224-3121 now,

Ukraine Makes John McCain A Presidential Advisor — Without Telling Him First

John Bolton Decides Not To Seek 2016 Republican Nomination for President

Religious Hate Group Forgets To Renew Domain Name – Now It Redirects To Hardcore Gay Site

MSNBC: Man detained at White House for attempting drone flight

Macaroni salad trail leads to arrest for 3

Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa calls Councilmembers White, Hokama ‘snollygosters’

Public schools still top for producing bastards

After Female-Dominated Council Takes Over, City Holds Training On How To Deal With Women

Bernie toon...

NYT: Meet Ivy Ziedrich, The Student Who Told Jeb Bush, ‘Your Brother Created ISIS’

TOON: Wyoming's New Low

Suggestions for a beach town with Amtrak access,

Fox News Worries Over Crumbling Infrastructure After Years Of Hyping Roadblocks To More Investment

A Moral War On Wall Street...

Senate Has 63 Aye Votes...

Louisiana Boy Suspended From Public School For Having Long Hair

We're Running Out of Internet

Obama's bizarre sales pitch for TPP

Former Nevada Republican Chairman sentenced to year in prison for fraud ... Next?

Old Man Kicked Out Of Nursing Home For Hiding Prostitute Under His Bed

Real or Photoshop? Test your skills.

RadioShack Name Goes to Standard General for $26.2 Million

Flip-flopper Jeb Botch

Oops. I meant I WOULDN'T have invaded Iraq. Jeb pivots

U.S. rejects Canada's claim that Volcker rule violates NAFTA

Josh Marshall: How Jeb Bush Triggered an Iraq War Watershed

Fox News Is Angry At President Obama For Telling The Truth | CrooksandLiars

Didn't realize I hit 8,000 posts until now.... I'm Celebrating!!!!

Portland mayor pulls support for fracked gas terminal amid protests

ASIAN KUNG FU GENERATION

Fast track vote question

Worth knowing: Some of the organizations with access to TPP negotiations.

Canada has failed to protect indigenous women from violence, says UN official

The Iraq policies of the Bush

LOL, one of the clowns declined to get in the Clown bus.

'Clinton Cash' publisher corrects '7 or 8' inaccurate passages

Anti-circumcision group, 'Bloodstained Men,' to protest in Ann Arbor Saturday

The Fast Track bill will be the only time the House of Representatives would have a say on TPP

PayPal Blocks Donations for Report on Russian Actions in Ukraine

Peru reopens probe into mass sterilisations - rights groups

The GOP Senator In Charge of Homeland Security Disagrees With The Pentagon On Climate Change

It is illegal in the UAE to film or take and publish photos of anyone without their consent.

Hillary's Beautiful Letter to the Lesbian Couple in her Video.

Israel hawks to Pope Francis: Stay out of politics

Editorial cartoon on Jeb and W--today's LA Times.

Hackers stealing money from bank accounts of Starbucks customers through mobile app

The response to the Jennifer Kim/Violinist tweet is totally out of proportion and inappropriate

Do you believe that everyone deserves food and housing, regardless of ability to work?

Consumer agency opens review of student loan services

United Nations asked for $274 million for Yemen emergency help, Salman doubled his pledge to $540

Fun quiz to test your skills at detecting real or photoshop

Senate Just Voted to Advance Motion to Start Trade Debate--"The Hill"

Five line skink sunning himself on a retaining wall

Oracle's Larry Ellison to host fundraiser for Rubio

In case you missed this: Your thoughts re Warren/ Obama rift?

Schumer at Center of Trade Compromise

End Times Radio Host Rick Wiles: God Sending Drought & Famine To Punish Us For Gay Marriage

Which version of bin Laden's death do you believe?

CNN BREAKING NEWS EMAIL - Jeb clarifies again

IACHR Tackles Violence Against Native Peoples in Costa Rica

The current USTR TPP head guy got $4,000,000 in bonuses from Citigroup when he left

The former USTR TPP head guy is now part of a firm that lobbies for the US Chamber & GE

2015 Preakness - Free Past Performances and Live Streaming Link

Scientists have discovered the first fully warm-blooded fish

The Science Behind the Dress

Duke Energy has pleaded guilty in federal court to environmental crimes

look at this

First Warm-Blooded Fish Found

"Know now about Iraq" or "Would you COOK THE INTEL BOOKS and lie to congress,

Robert Reich: Expand Social Security

i've decided it's time to go to the humane society

My take on these trade deals

Meet Fox's Jon Stewart ..

Rick Perry executed a father of three after a Texas prosecutor hid evidence proving him innocent

If Deflategate is all about haters and an evil media conspiracy...

The 13 Democrats who just voted to move to debate on trade deal.

The Poor You Know & Did You Even Try to Research This? Jon Stewart destroys Fox News scrooge Varney:

Hillary Clinton wants to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill- HRC Room

Stephanopoulos Regrets Clinton Foundation Donation, Will Not Moderate GOP Debate

Hillary Clinton returns to Iowa-HRC Room.

Obama and Congress may not have the final word on TPP

Give the Democratic Trade Turncoats Hell Over Fast Track Vote

Latin America’s Social Policies Have Given Women a Boost

2009 Obama calling to close the revolving door for lobbyists:

Gaza officials: 70 hurt as Israel ordnance explodes

Dangerous traffic situation in Washington may be clearing soon.

RFK, Jr.: The NSA Knows Everything About You (38 mins)

The gap

help for student loan payers from Consumer's Union

Beyoncé stops by Hillary Clinton fundraiser event in New York City-HRC Room.

'Annexationist' Israeli government sworn in

Ted Nugent claims little kids aren't being killed by gunfire...

Grenada Braces for Impacts of Climate Change

Famously anti-gay GOP house speaker gets busted sexting an intern (We got screenshots)

Detention of person carrying gun illegal, Toledo man can sue city police

O’Malley, eyeing the presidency, plans May 30 announcement

IS group releases audio message purportedly from leader

Pot's Dark Side: Delusions, Psychotic Symptoms

AIDS expert flays Kremlin, says Russia's HIV epidemic worsening

GOP Rep Says Christians Are Persecuted in the US, Can't Give Examples

Michigan State Senator Virgil Smith charged in shooting

Watch McCain completely embarrass himself on Republicans' favorite channel:

Missouri House speaker resigning, after coming under fire over sexting scandal

Missouri House speaker resigning, after coming under fire over sexting scandal

GOP Senator Blames Own Party For Being Incredibly Irresponsible' On Highway Funding

Missouri House speaker resigning, after coming under fire over sexting scandal

Senate Votes to Advance Fast-Track Trade Bill

Jeb Bush now says, ‘I would not have gone into Iraq’

Bernie Sanders to make weekend trip across Iowa

Colombia charges US firm over workers’ deaths

Breaking news: Russ Feingold just officially announced he's running again for the United States

Soon you’ll be able to order pizza using an emoji

N.J. teacher fired over students' 'get well' letters to convicted cop killer

Let's talk cars. I'm trying to decide between these two....

Can cocaine-loving caterpillars solve Colombia's drug problem?

People Try "As Seen On TV" Products

Can cocaine-loving caterpillars solve Colombia's drug problem?

Hillary Clinton Shows Her Support for Harriet Tubman on the $20 Bill

Ecuador says hosted talks between Colombia gov't, ELN rebels

Man detained outside White House for trying to fly drone

Jet-kart-The most MENTAL kart EVER

Sanders hires coordinator in Iowa

Duke Energy pleads guilty to causing illegal pollution

Hillary Clinton Pens Beautiful Letter To Lesbian Couple Featured In Her Campaign Announcement

William Petersen Joins Manhattan as Series Regular

America is being persecuted by whackos....

George Stephanopoulos discloses $75,000 contribution to Clinton Foundation

Glad Russ is back on the campaign trail but this race isn't going to be easy

If we support Bernie, can we call ourselves "Sandernistas"?

A friend of mine was in the Amtrak train wreck

Anybody here ever seen the movie "The Room"?

An Oklahoma Suburb, Tornado-Ready

New Jersey Assembly condemns proposed $225M Exxon settlement

Today is the Feast of the Ascension.

Laura Ingraham bashes Jeb & neocons

U.S. PAYS DEARLY FOR GUN NUTS' RIGHTS TO THEIR TOYS

Man accused in Jewish site shootings fires his attorneys

7 Top Futurists Make Some Pretty Surprising Predictions About What The Next Decade Will Bring

Rick Santorum to Make Major Announcement Near Boyhood Home in Butler County, Pennsylvania

Why can't America have high-speed trains?

I might be making a move to qualify for disability soon. I just had my 5th knee surgury.

Who To Believe On The TPP? Obama Or Warren - TMFS Sketch

Texas obtains new supply of pentobarbital for execution use

Why can't America have high-speed trains? (xpost from GD)

Martin O'Malley "Announcement Coming"

Why are sports teams segregated by gender?

Israeli demolition plan for Bedouin village sparks outcry

DICK CHENEY'S HALLIBURTON GETS RETRIBUTION, BUT...

OPD: Pub owner allegedly aimed gun at black couple

Secret Service Arrests Man After Drone Flies Near White House

Simpson producers are going to destroy their show.

Ex-army general expected to become Guyana's new president

House Easily Passes Iran Review Bill

Cantwell and Murray are for the TTP

Russ Feingold Running For Senate In 2016

At least 16 Miami Beach cops under investigation for racist, sexist emails

Colombia Calls for Better Mining Regulations in Wake of Tragedy

Israeli Government Swearing-in Is Delayed

Obamacare - Why Public Silence Greets Government Success

BREAKING: Duke Energy Pleads Guilty To Nine Environmental Crimes, Agrees To Pay $102 Million

Argentine zoo improves space for orangutan designated as "non-human person"

Time already??

question about 4k TV

Bolton's Exit Shows Neocons' Lock on GOP

Gas Pipe owners arrested on federal charges

Gas Pipe owners arrested on federal charges

Americans Warm to Redistribution

American Airlines, Celanese, Dell and GSD&M issue statements opposing HB 4105 (anti-gay marriage)

An anti-Obama ad appearing on DU says that NewYork has the largest mosque in the U.S. and it

Durham police accused of racial profiling in lawsuit

What's for Dinner, Thurs., May 14, 2015

Since I have been crowned with tin foil

Oakland to halt school suspensions for willful defiance (xpost from GD)

Missouri House Speaker John Diehl Resigns After Admitting To Sending Sexual Messages To Intern

The Story of How Bernie Sanders Became Famous Will Make You Love Him Even More

President returns to Burundi after army says coup bid failed

Chris Rock's Twitter feed is pretty interesting

2 dead after Colorado to New Mexico chase died from suicide

“Utter insanity and stupidity”: Ex-Reagan adviser unloads on GOP

North Carolina city settles police shooting lawsuit for $2.25 million

Bridge between Detroit, MI and Windsor, Ontario to be named for Gordie Howe

Time for this too.

Russ Feingold: Ex-US Senator, D-Wis., Announces Run for Senate in 2016

Black and White

Martin Luther King fought equally hard for civil rights and economic equality.

STOCK MARKET WATCH -- Friday, 15 May 2015

A simple question?

The Trans-Pacific Partnership suggests Obama has no sense of irony

Amtrak Crash: Train Engineer Accelerated Before Derailment, NTSB Says

Didn't we used to have a DU store?

Homan Square detainee: I was sexually abused by police at Chicago 'black site'

United Nations Probing UK Over 'Grave' Human Rights Violations Of Disabled

The Latest "Breaking the Silence" Report Isn't Journalism. It's Propaganda.

U.S. Public Health Service Syphilis Study at Tuskegee

Naming names helped Obama get fast-track trade authority back on track in less than 24 hours

The accelerating decline of French nuclear power

Bedeviled Georgia principal fired

And he's supposed to be the smart one: Jeb Says Apple Watch Health Apps Are Better Than Obamacare

Guantánamo ex-inmate Omar Khadr is a child offender, Canada high court rules

US to send B-1 bombers, surveillance aircraft to Australia amid S. China Sea dispute

Redacted DOE report gives details on MOX boondoogle (MOX=Nuclear fuel with plutonium)

Take it from an American - Britain's NHS is as good as it gets

Are you now or have you ever been a Hillary Clinton supporter? HRC room

Yes - a band that I just didn't 'get' in the '70s. been kicking my ass lately...

Is Bernie Sanders the Best Candidate on Climate Change?

4:20

Ailing teen who championed euthanasia dies in Chile

The Bundy Ranch standoff was evidence of something deeply unmoored

The Ridiculous Cold War against Cuba

Nebraska has purchased drugs necessary for lethal injections, Gov. Ricketts says

U.S. moves to mend ties with Cuba "insufficient": Ecuadorian president

Federal Medical Marijuana Bill a Mixed Bag

About bigotry

Federal Medical Marijuana Bill a Mixed Bag

French President’s Debt Comment in Haiti Reopens Old Wounds About Slave Trade

help with vaping

Year After Denying Federal Control, Bundy Still Runs His Bit Of Nevada

Wisconsin GOP Advances Bills Controlling How People On Welfare Eat And Pee

Which democrats flipped their votes today on the TPP?

I’m an atheist – but some of the strongest people I’ve met have been religious

5-14-15 The Day the Beer Stopped Flowing 1953 in 2:00

5-14-15 The Day the Beer Stopped Flowing 1953 in 2:00

5-14-15 The Day the Beer Stopped Flowing 1953 in 2:00

Wow, Jon Stewart obliterates Fox on their outrageous coverage of the poor.

Baltimore, here we come!

"First Sasquatch?"

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