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Latest Breaking News
Mark Meadows asked the Supreme Court to recognize his 'just following orders defense. A right-wing justice wasn't buying
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 16 recs
Mark Meadows asked the Supreme Court to recognize his 'just following orders defense. A right-wing justice wasn't buying
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 16 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's Latest Grift Backfires As Religious Leaders Denounce MAGA - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago - 16 recs
Trump's Latest Grift Backfires As Religious Leaders Denounce MAGA - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago - 16 recs
Cable News Clips
SEE IT: Colin Jost's full set from 2024 White House Correspondents' Dinner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 16 recs
SEE IT: Colin Jost's full set from 2024 White House Correspondents' Dinner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 16 recs
General Discussion
Current Demonstrations Are Glimpse Into The Future
By Pototan - 21 hrs ago - 16 recs
Current Demonstrations Are Glimpse Into The Future
By Pototan - 21 hrs ago - 16 recs
General Discussion
President Biden - Howard Stern. Meeting Neilia and Jill 6:48. Damn.
By underpants - 22 hrs ago - 16 recs
President Biden - Howard Stern. Meeting Neilia and Jill 6:48. Damn.
By underpants - 22 hrs ago - 16 recs
Latest Breaking News
Mitch McConnell Confronted Over Voting to Acquit Donald Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 15 recs
Mitch McConnell Confronted Over Voting to Acquit Donald Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 15 recs
General Discussion
'Everyone is selling': Florida condo owners feel crush of rising insurance costs
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 6 hrs ago - 15 recs
'Everyone is selling': Florida condo owners feel crush of rising insurance costs
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 6 hrs ago - 15 recs
General Discussion
Biden: If congress were theater, they'd have thrown out Lauren Boebert...
By demmiblue - 12 hrs ago - 15 recs
Biden: If congress were theater, they'd have thrown out Lauren Boebert...
By demmiblue - 12 hrs ago - 15 recs
General Discussion
WHC Dinner: Joey is going for the jugular!!!
By Stinky The Clown - 16 hrs ago - 15 recs
WHC Dinner: Joey is going for the jugular!!!
By Stinky The Clown - 16 hrs ago - 15 recs
Latest Breaking News
United Methodists give early approval to measures that could pave new path on LGBTQ+ issues
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 15 recs
United Methodists give early approval to measures that could pave new path on LGBTQ+ issues
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 15 recs
General Discussion
Reporting from the BBQ Boogie & Blues Festival in Calhoun, GA, formerly the GA
By japple - 22 hrs ago - 15 recs
Reporting from the BBQ Boogie & Blues Festival in Calhoun, GA, formerly the GA
By japple - 22 hrs ago - 15 recs
General Discussion
Governor Kristi Noem issues a new statement justifying her decision to murder a puppy.
By demmiblue - 1 hr ago - 14 recs
Governor Kristi Noem issues a new statement justifying her decision to murder a puppy.
By demmiblue - 1 hr ago - 14 recs
General Discussion
They turned cattle ranches into tropical forest -- then climate change hit
By NickB79 - 6 hrs ago - 14 recs
They turned cattle ranches into tropical forest -- then climate change hit
By NickB79 - 6 hrs ago - 14 recs
General Discussion
Tornado outbreak ongoing near Norman/Oklahoma City, these may make it to Tulsa according to SPC... local live coverage
By Cheezoholic - 15 hrs ago - 14 recs
Tornado outbreak ongoing near Norman/Oklahoma City, these may make it to Tulsa according to SPC... local live coverage
By Cheezoholic - 15 hrs ago - 14 recs
General Discussion
On Trump's trial, voters aren't buying what the GOP is selling
By LetMyPeopleVote - 21 hrs ago - 14 recs
On Trump's trial, voters aren't buying what the GOP is selling
By LetMyPeopleVote - 21 hrs ago - 14 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Bette Midler HUMILIATES Trump with New Jingle Exposing His Courtroom Secret
By Quixote1818 - 22 hrs ago - 14 recs
Bette Midler HUMILIATES Trump with New Jingle Exposing His Courtroom Secret
By Quixote1818 - 22 hrs ago - 14 recs
Latest Breaking News
At conservative conference, Orban, Trump revive right-wing alliance
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 13 recs
At conservative conference, Orban, Trump revive right-wing alliance
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 13 recs
General Discussion
Question: How involved was Alito in the Insurrectionist's plans to overturn the election?
By Baitball Blogger - 15 hrs ago - 13 recs
Question: How involved was Alito in the Insurrectionist's plans to overturn the election?
By Baitball Blogger - 15 hrs ago - 13 recs
General Discussion
The video clip of the woman professor at Emory being thrown to the ground MAKES MY BLOOD BOIL
By Stinky The Clown - 18 hrs ago - 13 recs
The video clip of the woman professor at Emory being thrown to the ground MAKES MY BLOOD BOIL
By Stinky The Clown - 18 hrs ago - 13 recs
General Discussion
Another train carrying hazardous materials derails
By Ponietz - 22 hrs ago - 13 recs
Another train carrying hazardous materials derails
By Ponietz - 22 hrs ago - 13 recs
General Discussion
Democrats will contest every Florida Congressional seat in November's elections
By RandySF - 1 hr ago - 12 recs
Democrats will contest every Florida Congressional seat in November's elections
By RandySF - 1 hr ago - 12 recs
General Discussion
'so many "incredible" news sources here, and even CREDIBLE ones!'
By elleng - 16 hrs ago - 12 recs
'so many "incredible" news sources here, and even CREDIBLE ones!'
By elleng - 16 hrs ago - 12 recs
General Discussion
Jim Acosta Calls Out Trump For Attacking CNN As 'Fake News' When He Used Pecker To Put Out Literal Fake News
By applegrove - 17 hrs ago - 12 recs
Jim Acosta Calls Out Trump For Attacking CNN As 'Fake News' When He Used Pecker To Put Out Literal Fake News
By applegrove - 17 hrs ago - 12 recs
Latest Breaking News
RNC asks Secret Service to keep protesters farther from convention location
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 12 recs
RNC asks Secret Service to keep protesters farther from convention location
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 12 recs
General Discussion
An unsettled contradiction at the heart of Trump's immunity claim
By LetMyPeopleVote - 21 hrs ago - 12 recs
An unsettled contradiction at the heart of Trump's immunity claim
By LetMyPeopleVote - 21 hrs ago - 12 recs
The DU Lounge
2nd tweet--Cat: "Sigh. I have to do everything myself":
By tblue37 - 22 hrs ago - 12 recs
2nd tweet--Cat: "Sigh. I have to do everything myself":
By tblue37 - 22 hrs ago - 12 recs
General Discussion
IDF rejects 'baseless' claim it dug mass graves at Gaza hospital; analysts also doubt charge
By Beastly Boy - 23 hrs ago - 12 recs
IDF rejects 'baseless' claim it dug mass graves at Gaza hospital; analysts also doubt charge
By Beastly Boy - 23 hrs ago - 12 recs
General Discussion
If you needed another reason to dislike RFKjr...
By intrepidity - 1 hr ago - 11 recs
If you needed another reason to dislike RFKjr...
By intrepidity - 1 hr ago - 11 recs
General Discussion
I have come to the conclusion that "stupid cannot be fixed".
By kentuck - 2 hrs ago - 11 recs
I have come to the conclusion that "stupid cannot be fixed".
By kentuck - 2 hrs ago - 11 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
John Roberts isn't happy with previous ruling against Trump - what happens now?
By mahatmakanejeeves - 3 hrs ago - 11 recs
John Roberts isn't happy with previous ruling against Trump - what happens now?
By mahatmakanejeeves - 3 hrs ago - 11 recs
General Discussion
Dr. John Gartner explains why it is absolutely clear that Donald Trump has dementia
By red dog 1 - 15 hrs ago - 11 recs
Dr. John Gartner explains why it is absolutely clear that Donald Trump has dementia
By red dog 1 - 15 hrs ago - 11 recs
General Discussion
Strong United States as restored by President Joe Biden are weakening Trump, via exposing U.S. financial & military
By applegrove - 17 hrs ago - 11 recs
Strong United States as restored by President Joe Biden are weakening Trump, via exposing U.S. financial & military
By applegrove - 17 hrs ago - 11 recs
General Discussion
Brent Terhune on Governor Puppy Killer (parody)
By Nevilledog - 17 hrs ago - 11 recs
Brent Terhune on Governor Puppy Killer (parody)
By Nevilledog - 17 hrs ago - 11 recs
General Discussion
It's not just puppies. That sadist gov and a dead bear that she just killed
By Maraya1969 - 18 hrs ago - 11 recs
It's not just puppies. That sadist gov and a dead bear that she just killed
By Maraya1969 - 18 hrs ago - 11 recs
General Discussion
[UPDATE 1:50 P.M.] CAL POLY HUMBOLDT CAMPUS SEALED OFF AMID LAW ENFORCEMENT BUILDUP AND STUDENT PROTESTS
By PufPuf23 - 22 hrs ago - 11 recs
[UPDATE 1:50 P.M.] CAL POLY HUMBOLDT CAMPUS SEALED OFF AMID LAW ENFORCEMENT BUILDUP AND STUDENT PROTESTS
By PufPuf23 - 22 hrs ago - 11 recs
United Kingdom
Top Tory MP defects to Labour in fury at NHS crisis
By muriel_volestrangler - 23 hrs ago - 11 recs
Top Tory MP defects to Labour in fury at NHS crisis
By muriel_volestrangler - 23 hrs ago - 11 recs
General Discussion
Agnifilo's take on poor old cold Trump:Trump could wear layers. What a whiner. It's just so strange.
By Swede - 23 hrs ago - 11 recs
Agnifilo's take on poor old cold Trump:Trump could wear layers. What a whiner. It's just so strange.
By Swede - 23 hrs ago - 11 recs
General Discussion
'Demolishing democracy': how much danger does Christian nationalism pose?
By Nevilledog - 52 min ago - 10 recs
'Demolishing democracy': how much danger does Christian nationalism pose?
By Nevilledog - 52 min ago - 10 recs
General Discussion
The Far Right's Campaign to Explode the Population
By Nevilledog - 2 hrs ago - 10 recs
The Far Right's Campaign to Explode the Population
By Nevilledog - 2 hrs ago - 10 recs
General Discussion
It's Sunday, so time for another useless CNN Poll/Retrumplican felatio
By maxrandb - 3 hrs ago - 10 recs
It's Sunday, so time for another useless CNN Poll/Retrumplican felatio
By maxrandb - 3 hrs ago - 10 recs
General Discussion
Israel working to block feared ICC arrest warrants against PM, others over Gaza war
By David__77 - 3 hrs ago - 10 recs
Israel working to block feared ICC arrest warrants against PM, others over Gaza war
By David__77 - 3 hrs ago - 10 recs
Latest Breaking News
McConnell shies away from supporting national abortion ban
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 10 recs
McConnell shies away from supporting national abortion ban
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 10 recs
General Discussion
There seems to be more interest in trump's dementia lately.
By captain queeg - 12 hrs ago - 10 recs
There seems to be more interest in trump's dementia lately.
By captain queeg - 12 hrs ago - 10 recs
General Discussion
Campaign poster idea: I like leaders who don't kill their dogs
By senseandsensibility - 22 hrs ago - 10 recs
Campaign poster idea: I like leaders who don't kill their dogs
By senseandsensibility - 22 hrs ago - 10 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Biden's White House Correspondent's Dinner Zingers - The Lincoln Project
By TexasTowelie - 49 min ago - 9 recs
Biden's White House Correspondent's Dinner Zingers - The Lincoln Project
By TexasTowelie - 49 min ago - 9 recs
Foreign Affairs
Australia backs Ukraine with $100 million military aid - Reuters
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago - 9 recs
Australia backs Ukraine with $100 million military aid - Reuters
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago - 9 recs
General Discussion
16-year-old shoots 10 at restaurant in Seminole County, sheriff's office says ( all expected to live)
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 6 hrs ago - 9 recs
16-year-old shoots 10 at restaurant in Seminole County, sheriff's office says ( all expected to live)
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 6 hrs ago - 9 recs
General Discussion
text messages reveal that WI GOP director asked Trump supporters to flood "Souls to the Polls" with ride requests
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 11 hrs ago - 9 recs
text messages reveal that WI GOP director asked Trump supporters to flood "Souls to the Polls" with ride requests
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 11 hrs ago - 9 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Why do so many Americans support a neofascist? - The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 9 recs
Why do so many Americans support a neofascist? - The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 9 recs
Latest Breaking News
Hamas is reviewing an Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as a planned Rafah offensive looms
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 9 recs
Hamas is reviewing an Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as a planned Rafah offensive looms
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 9 recs
General Discussion
Pressed on the 'assassination' question, Team Trump doubles down
By LetMyPeopleVote - 22 hrs ago - 9 recs
Pressed on the 'assassination' question, Team Trump doubles down
By LetMyPeopleVote - 22 hrs ago - 9 recs
General Discussion
TX: New reporting requirements for life-saving abortions worry some doctors
By Nevilledog - 23 hrs ago - 9 recs
TX: New reporting requirements for life-saving abortions worry some doctors
By Nevilledog - 23 hrs ago - 9 recs
General Discussion
US buys 81 Soviet-era combat aircraft from Russia's ally costing on average less than $20,000 each, report says
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 31 min ago - 8 recs
US buys 81 Soviet-era combat aircraft from Russia's ally costing on average less than $20,000 each, report says
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 31 min ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
A Supreme Court Justice (Alito) Gave Us Alarming New Evidence That He's Living in MAGA World
By Swede - 38 min ago - 8 recs
A Supreme Court Justice (Alito) Gave Us Alarming New Evidence That He's Living in MAGA World
By Swede - 38 min ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
Jim Crow 2.0 is coming and the beta testing is happening in Louisiana
By New Breed Leader - 47 min ago - 8 recs
Jim Crow 2.0 is coming and the beta testing is happening in Louisiana
By New Breed Leader - 47 min ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
Peering into the Corrupt Court's Pretensions and Corruption
By people - 2 hrs ago - 8 recs
Peering into the Corrupt Court's Pretensions and Corruption
By people - 2 hrs ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
I just had a horrible thought, re: The puppy killer
By ismnotwasm - 3 hrs ago - 8 recs
I just had a horrible thought, re: The puppy killer
By ismnotwasm - 3 hrs ago - 8 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Gets MOCKED TO HIS FACE and Can't TAKE IT - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 8 recs
Trump Gets MOCKED TO HIS FACE and Can't TAKE IT - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 8 recs
The DU Lounge
Nature's animal affection in its most elegant and beautiful form.
By KY_EnviroGuy - 14 hrs ago - 8 recs
Nature's animal affection in its most elegant and beautiful form.
By KY_EnviroGuy - 14 hrs ago - 8 recs
Music Appreciation
It has been said that one reason the Beatles quit touring was because
By Barry Markson - 14 hrs ago - 8 recs
It has been said that one reason the Beatles quit touring was because
By Barry Markson - 14 hrs ago - 8 recs
The DU Lounge
How thoughtful--Man builds a butt scratch spot for the bears in the woods:
By tblue37 - 15 hrs ago - 8 recs
How thoughtful--Man builds a butt scratch spot for the bears in the woods:
By tblue37 - 15 hrs ago - 8 recs
Forum Spotlight: Science
A New Record Concentration for CO2, 427.98 ppm Has Been Set for the Mauna Loa CO2 Observatory's Weekly Average.Rare dinosaur tracks are longest continuous set of sauropod footprints (EarthSky.org)
New CO2 Concentration Record Set, 428.59 ppm, at the Mauna Loa CO2 Observatory.
Latest Breaking News
Trump's lawyers try to discredit testimony of prosecution's first witness in hush money trial
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
Berkshire Hathaway's Real Estate Firm to Pay $250 Million to Settle Real Estate Commission Lawsuits
Friday - US News and World Report/AP
Friday - US News and World Report/AP
Cupcake-swiping Jan. 6 rioter blew off medical supply job to join Capitol raid, got fired: Feds
Friday - Law & Crime
Friday - Law & Crime
'Political arrest' of Palestinian academic in Israel marks new civil liberties threat
Friday - The Guardian (London)
Friday - The Guardian (London)
U.S. reviewing whether to restrict military aid to IDF unit accused of human rights abuses
Friday - NBC News
Friday - NBC News
Judge throws out lawsuit Michael Flynn's family members brought against CNN over 'QAnon followers' report
Friday - Law & Crime
Friday - Law & Crime
Federal Student Aid head will step down. His office has been roiled by FAFSA problems
Friday - CNN Politics
Friday - CNN Politics
Poultry producers must reduce salmonella levels in certain frozen chicken products, USDA says
Friday - CBS News/AP
Friday - CBS News/AP
Blinken tells CNN the US has seen evidence of China attempting to influence upcoming US elections
Friday - CNN Politics
Friday - CNN Politics
Boeing and NASA decide to move forward with historic crewed launch of new spacecraft
Friday - CNN World
Friday - CNN World
US expected to provide $6 billion to fund long-term weapons contracts for Ukraine, officials say
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
Biden Administration to Implement Most Sweeping Gun Export Regulations in Decades
Friday - Time/Bloomberg
Friday - Time/Bloomberg
'Selfless and strong': memorial honours World Central Kitchen aid workers killed in Gaza
Friday - The Guardian/AP
Friday - The Guardian/AP
Newly minted RNC chair Lara Trump says they've got lawsuits cooking in 81 states. There are 50 states.
Friday - Business Insider
Friday - Business Insider
Jan. 6 rioter who assaulted cops with metal whip has sentencing go haywire after judge wants to add enhancement
Friday - Law & Crime
Friday - Law & Crime
US military begins construction of pier off Gaza for complex and dangerous aid delivery mission
Friday - CNN Politics
Friday - CNN Politics
The defense began cross-examination of Pecker. Here's a recap of some of the top lines
Thursday - CNN
Thursday - CNN
US VP Harris Hosts Kim Kardashian to Discuss Criminal Justice Reform
Thursday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Thursday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Alito complains 'special' Trump shouldn't be 'subject to criminal laws like anybody else'
Thursday - raw story
Thursday - raw story