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General Discussion
Supreme Court Immunity Hearing Has Been A Complete Disaster For Trump
By Tom of Temecula - 18 hrs ago
Supreme Court Immunity Hearing Has Been A Complete Disaster For Trump
By Tom of Temecula - 18 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Trump attorneys descend into disaster at criminal trial - Brian Tyler Cohen - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago
Trump attorneys descend into disaster at criminal trial - Brian Tyler Cohen - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
ALITO: Immunity for Exiting Presidents is Justified as They Might Cling to Power in Response. WHAT?
By babylonsister - 18 hrs ago
ALITO: Immunity for Exiting Presidents is Justified as They Might Cling to Power in Response. WHAT?
By babylonsister - 18 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Pleads Total Immunity to SCOTUS While Claiming to be an Everyman - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago
Trump Pleads Total Immunity to SCOTUS While Claiming to be an Everyman - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
New York appeals court overturns Weinstein rape conviction - NBC News
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago
New York appeals court overturns Weinstein rape conviction - NBC News
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago
Photography
DO NOT MISS THIS! Squirrel Monkey Mamas with Babies on their Backs!
By Gato Moteado - 18 hrs ago
DO NOT MISS THIS! Squirrel Monkey Mamas with Babies on their Backs!
By Gato Moteado - 18 hrs ago
Florida
Vice President Harris coming to Jacksonville on the day Florida abortion ban takes effect
By In It to Win It - 19 hrs ago
Vice President Harris coming to Jacksonville on the day Florida abortion ban takes effect
By In It to Win It - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Vice President Harris coming to Jacksonville on the day Florida abortion ban takes effect
By In It to Win It - 19 hrs ago
Vice President Harris coming to Jacksonville on the day Florida abortion ban takes effect
By In It to Win It - 19 hrs ago
Environment & Energy
You might hear people say that addressing climate change is expensive. They're wrong. - Senator Bernie Sanders
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago
You might hear people say that addressing climate change is expensive. They're wrong. - Senator Bernie Sanders
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Pecker at hush money trial says Trump feared trysts would hurt image, but didn't mention Melania
By Tom of Temecula - 19 hrs ago
Pecker at hush money trial says Trump feared trysts would hurt image, but didn't mention Melania
By Tom of Temecula - 19 hrs ago
Environment & Energy
Experts say Minnesota's Northwoods could disappear within 50 years. Here's what's being done about it.
By NickB79 - 19 hrs ago
Experts say Minnesota's Northwoods could disappear within 50 years. Here's what's being done about it.
By NickB79 - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Cops pull over wrong car, sic k9 on surrendering victim, realize mistake. Arrest him anyway
By Demovictory9 - 25 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cops pull over wrong car, sic k9 on surrendering victim, realize mistake. Arrest him anyway
By Demovictory9 - 25 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
USC Graduation Main stage ceremony canceled after protests
By LauraInLA - 19 hrs ago
USC Graduation Main stage ceremony canceled after protests
By LauraInLA - 19 hrs ago
Washington
DOJ charges four for smuggling people across U.S.-Canada border in Washington for profit
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago
DOJ charges four for smuggling people across U.S.-Canada border in Washington for profit
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Ukraine pulls US-provided Abrams tanks from the front lines over Russian drone threats
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago
Ukraine pulls US-provided Abrams tanks from the front lines over Russian drone threats
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
IMMUNITY - A Parody - David Cohen & Don Caron - Parody Project
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago
IMMUNITY - A Parody - David Cohen & Don Caron - Parody Project
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Dear President Joe, please exercise your immunity and declare that justice demands that all courts are open and . . . .
By Stinky The Clown - 19 hrs ago
Dear President Joe, please exercise your immunity and declare that justice demands that all courts are open and . . . .
By Stinky The Clown - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
CNN Poll: Few think Trump is being treated the same as other defendants
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago
CNN Poll: Few think Trump is being treated the same as other defendants
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
BTC Democracy Watch: BOMBSHELL update at US Supreme Court
By TheBlackAdder - 19 hrs ago
BTC Democracy Watch: BOMBSHELL update at US Supreme Court
By TheBlackAdder - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Clarence Thomas Is The Black Person Clarence Thomas Warned You About - Opinion
By In It to Win It - 19 hrs ago
Clarence Thomas Is The Black Person Clarence Thomas Warned You About - Opinion
By In It to Win It - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
If you are watching the Maddow panel discussion, where did Nicolle Wallace go?
By Stinky The Clown - 19 hrs ago
If you are watching the Maddow panel discussion, where did Nicolle Wallace go?
By Stinky The Clown - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Whitehouse releases a picture of Joe Biden with with 4-year-old Abigail Mor Edan
By BootinUp - 19 hrs ago
Whitehouse releases a picture of Joe Biden with with 4-year-old Abigail Mor Edan
By BootinUp - 19 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Did Far Right SCOTUS Justices Argue Against Democracy in Trump Immunity Case? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago
Did Far Right SCOTUS Justices Argue Against Democracy in Trump Immunity Case? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Bombshell update at US Supreme Court - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 19 hrs ago
Bombshell update at US Supreme Court - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 19 hrs ago
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
New overtime rule may not survive expected court challenge
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago
New overtime rule may not survive expected court challenge
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Any hope of seeing Trump brought to trial for January 6th, or the stolen classified documents is gone.
By lees1975 - 19 hrs ago
Any hope of seeing Trump brought to trial for January 6th, or the stolen classified documents is gone.
By lees1975 - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Have to wonder if the Federalist Society has been pushing this? nt
By LiberalFighter - 19 hrs ago
Have to wonder if the Federalist Society has been pushing this? nt
By LiberalFighter - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
You know which 'family' member is going to show up to Motherfucker's trial?
By Aviation Pro - 19 hrs ago
You know which 'family' member is going to show up to Motherfucker's trial?
By Aviation Pro - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Everyone looking to the court today to address the Trump charges behind his appeal
By bigtree - 19 hrs ago
Everyone looking to the court today to address the Trump charges behind his appeal
By bigtree - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Missouri abortion petition wrapping up signature collection
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
Missouri abortion petition wrapping up signature collection
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
New TV ad rails against Minnesota abortion ballot initiative that hasn't passed the Legislature yet
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
New TV ad rails against Minnesota abortion ballot initiative that hasn't passed the Legislature yet
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Arizona Republicans Who Supported Repealing an Abortion Ban Face Blowback
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
Arizona Republicans Who Supported Repealing an Abortion Ban Face Blowback
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
If You Care About Reproductive Rights, Keep a Close Eye on These Under-the-Radar Elections
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
If You Care About Reproductive Rights, Keep a Close Eye on These Under-the-Radar Elections
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
IF SCOTUS declares Trump king, if we - as a nation - do not take to the streets in a general strike
By Coventina - 25 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
IF SCOTUS declares Trump king, if we - as a nation - do not take to the streets in a general strike
By Coventina - 25 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
18 Trump Allies Indicted In Arizona - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago
18 Trump Allies Indicted In Arizona - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Listening to the Supremes this morning, it occurs to me that Justice Jackson is the smartest of the three smartest on...
By Stinky The Clown - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
Listening to the Supremes this morning, it occurs to me that Justice Jackson is the smartest of the three smartest on...
By Stinky The Clown - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Missouri lawmakers divided on ballot measure to change constitutional amendment process
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago
Missouri lawmakers divided on ballot measure to change constitutional amendment process
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Lithwick & Stern: The Last Thing This Supreme Court Could Do to Shock Us
By Nevilledog - 20 hrs ago
Lithwick & Stern: The Last Thing This Supreme Court Could Do to Shock Us
By Nevilledog - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
The serious point at the heart of Biden's latest anti-Trump joke
By LetMyPeopleVote - 20 hrs ago
The serious point at the heart of Biden's latest anti-Trump joke
By LetMyPeopleVote - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Arizona judge smacks down right-wing group's bid to ban ballot drop boxes: report
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago
Arizona judge smacks down right-wing group's bid to ban ballot drop boxes: report
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Alert: Trump's 'license to kill or coup' hits SCOTUS - See Ari Melber's critical breakdown - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago
Alert: Trump's 'license to kill or coup' hits SCOTUS - See Ari Melber's critical breakdown - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Anti-democratic warning signs are blinking in current polling
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago
Anti-democratic warning signs are blinking in current polling
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Indictments in GOP's 'fake elector' scandal reach new heights
By LetMyPeopleVote - 20 hrs ago
Indictments in GOP's 'fake elector' scandal reach new heights
By LetMyPeopleVote - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
TX: Tarrant County DA wants Crystal Mason's illegal voting conviction reinstated
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago
TX: Tarrant County DA wants Crystal Mason's illegal voting conviction reinstated
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Edward Perez, ex-director for civic integrity at Twitter, is quitting twitter. But not before an epic thread.
By Swede - 20 hrs ago
Edward Perez, ex-director for civic integrity at Twitter, is quitting twitter. But not before an epic thread.
By Swede - 20 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
MAGA "News" Outlet To File For Bankruptcy Cause Of Libs
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago
MAGA "News" Outlet To File For Bankruptcy Cause Of Libs
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Without drama or fanfare, Biden advances policies that matter
By LetMyPeopleVote - 20 hrs ago
Without drama or fanfare, Biden advances policies that matter
By LetMyPeopleVote - 20 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Biden, Johnson, and the National Guard....
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Biden, Johnson, and the National Guard....
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Complete lack of remorse': Weissmann breaks down David Pecker's testimony - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago
'Complete lack of remorse': Weissmann breaks down David Pecker's testimony - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Remember when Smelvis said Meryl Street can't act - this was why!
By malaise - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
Remember when Smelvis said Meryl Street can't act - this was why!
By malaise - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Donald Trump Snatches Final Shred of William Barr's Dignity
By Galraedia - 20 hrs ago
Donald Trump Snatches Final Shred of William Barr's Dignity
By Galraedia - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
The Onion is sold to new firm known as Global Tetrahedron
By Wicked Blue - 20 hrs ago
The Onion is sold to new firm known as Global Tetrahedron
By Wicked Blue - 20 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Fewer guardrails' in Trump's White House: David Pecker says he was invited after inauguration - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago
'Fewer guardrails' in Trump's White House: David Pecker says he was invited after inauguration - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Lie of the century by NYT chief WH correspondent
By BWdem4life - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
Lie of the century by NYT chief WH correspondent
By BWdem4life - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Without a doubt, there won't be a decision on the immunity question until after the election, and it will most
By JohnSJ - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
Without a doubt, there won't be a decision on the immunity question until after the election, and it will most
By JohnSJ - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
Forum Spotlight: Foreign Affairs
Briton charged with aiding Russia and planning arson against Ukraine-linked business in UKA Japanese Town, Frustrated by Overtourism, Is Blocking Its Instagram-Famous View of Mt. Fuji
Russian Oil & Gas Collapses. Sanctions Continue to Reduce Russian Revenue as War Expenditure Soars - Joe Blogs
Latest Breaking News
Kraken lawyer Sidney Powell wins unanimous dismissal of ethics case over scattershot and incompetent disciplinary effort
Apr 18 - Law & Crime
Apr 18 - Law & Crime
Judge rejects efforts by Trump's co-defendants to get obstruction charges tossed in classified documents case
Apr 18 - CNN Politics
Apr 18 - CNN Politics
CIA director warns Ukraine could lose war with Russia by the end of the year unless US sends more aid
Apr 18 - CNN
Apr 18 - CNN
UK freezes London property linked to Putin ally after ICIJ report
Apr 18 - ICIJ (for those who don't know, the Internation Consortium of Investigative Journalists)
Apr 18 - ICIJ (for those who don't know, the Internation Consortium of Investigative Journalists)
'It's in print so believe it!' Internet roasts Trump after rambling paper-clutching rant
Apr 18 - raw story
Apr 18 - raw story
New York man pleads guilty to sending threats to state attorney general and Trump civil case judge
Apr 18 - AP
Apr 18 - AP
Exclusive: US EPA to announce temporary expanded sales of higher-ethanol gasoline blend - sources
Apr 18 - Reuters
Apr 18 - Reuters
Judge rejects Trump effort to pause Jan. 6 civil lawsuits while criminal case is ongoing
Apr 18 - abc news
Apr 18 - abc news
Trump lawyers tell Mar-a-Lago judge it's 'virtually impossible task' to juggle hush-money trial defense
Apr 18 - Law & Crime
Apr 18 - Law & Crime
Biden Administration Moves to Make Conservation an Equal to Industry on US Lands
Apr 18 - US News and World Report/AP
Apr 18 - US News and World Report/AP
Supreme Court to weigh whether bans targeting homeless encampments run afoul of the Constitution
Apr 18 - CBS News
Apr 18 - CBS News
'The loan appears to have never existed': Watchdog sues Trump over mystery $50M 'hidden debt,'
Apr 18 - Law & Crime
Apr 18 - Law & Crime
Prosecutors want Trump held in contempt for 'disturbing' Truth Social post attacking prospective jurors
Apr 18 - Business Insider
Apr 18 - Business Insider
Poland arrests man suspected of spying for Russia to aid Zelenskyy assassination plot
Apr 18 - Associated Press
Apr 18 - Associated Press
U.S. Sen. Ricketts calls for stronger Iran sanctions, defends opposition to Ukraine aid
Apr 18 - Omaha World Herald
Apr 18 - Omaha World Herald
Trump is funneling campaign money into cash-strapped businesses. Experts say it looks bad.
Apr 18 - USA Today
Apr 18 - USA Today
New bipartisan bill seeks to tackle national child care shortage with help from the Pentagon
Apr 18 - NBC News
Apr 18 - NBC News
US slaps new sanctions on Iran's drone program as Israel considers response to weekend attack
Apr 18 - CNN Politics
Apr 18 - CNN Politics
House progressives release an agenda for 2025, with ideas for Biden to excite the base
Apr 18 - NBC News
Apr 18 - NBC News
Trump lawyers say Stormy Daniels refused subpoena outside a Brooklyn bar, papers left 'at her feet'
Apr 18 - AP
Apr 18 - AP
911 service restored in some areas after outages reported in at least four states across US
Apr 18 - ABC News
Apr 18 - ABC News