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Latest Breaking News
'Physical altercations' during dueling pro-Palestinian, pro-Israel demonstrations on UCLA campus
By SouthBayDem - 7 hrs ago - 4 recs
'Physical altercations' during dueling pro-Palestinian, pro-Israel demonstrations on UCLA campus
By SouthBayDem - 7 hrs ago - 4 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Wow! Even this MAGA Network ADMITS things AREN'T LOOKING GOOD for Trump
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 4 recs
Wow! Even this MAGA Network ADMITS things AREN'T LOOKING GOOD for Trump
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
Catholic Group Defrocks AI Priest After It Gave Strange Answers
By highplainsdem - 9 hrs ago - 4 recs
Catholic Group Defrocks AI Priest After It Gave Strange Answers
By highplainsdem - 9 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
Misinformation has created an alternative world for some Americans
By Nevilledog - 9 hrs ago - 4 recs
Misinformation has created an alternative world for some Americans
By Nevilledog - 9 hrs ago - 4 recs
Latest Breaking News
Israel has agreed to listen to US concerns before any Rafah move, says White House
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 4 recs
Israel has agreed to listen to US concerns before any Rafah move, says White House
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
This work by courtroom sketch artist Edvard Munch is called "The Nap"
By LetMyPeopleVote - 12 hrs ago - 4 recs
This work by courtroom sketch artist Edvard Munch is called "The Nap"
By LetMyPeopleVote - 12 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
Defying The Supreme Court Ryan Doerfler TMR
By ihaveaquestion - 13 hrs ago - 4 recs
Defying The Supreme Court Ryan Doerfler TMR
By ihaveaquestion - 13 hrs ago - 4 recs
Liberal YouTubers
What Do Women See in Donald Trump? - Political Voices Network
By ihaveaquestion - 13 hrs ago - 4 recs
What Do Women See in Donald Trump? - Political Voices Network
By ihaveaquestion - 13 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
College protesters seek amnesty to keep arrests and suspensions from trailing them
By Beastly Boy - 14 hrs ago - 4 recs
College protesters seek amnesty to keep arrests and suspensions from trailing them
By Beastly Boy - 14 hrs ago - 4 recs
Environment & Energy
Geological Work Begins on Poland's First Nuclear Plant.
By NNadir - 15 hrs ago - 4 recs
Geological Work Begins on Poland's First Nuclear Plant.
By NNadir - 15 hrs ago - 4 recs
EBay, Collectors, Flea Market & Antiques
Private Coll. of Sec. Madeleine K. Albright auction May 7 in Chicago
By eppur_se_muova - 17 hrs ago - 4 recs
Private Coll. of Sec. Madeleine K. Albright auction May 7 in Chicago
By eppur_se_muova - 17 hrs ago - 4 recs
Latest Breaking News
Abbas says only US can halt Israel's attack on Rafah, expected in days
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 4 recs
Abbas says only US can halt Israel's attack on Rafah, expected in days
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 4 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
A mix-up over bioengineered tomato seeds sparked fears about spread of GMO crops
By sl8 - 19 hrs ago - 4 recs
A mix-up over bioengineered tomato seeds sparked fears about spread of GMO crops
By sl8 - 19 hrs ago - 4 recs
Cable News Clips
Idaho abortion case in front of SCOTUS is 'quite shocking' - The Saturday Show - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 4 recs
Idaho abortion case in front of SCOTUS is 'quite shocking' - The Saturday Show - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 4 recs
Music Appreciation
The Marshall Tucker Band - Heard It In A Love Song
By videohead5 - 23 hrs ago - 4 recs
The Marshall Tucker Band - Heard It In A Love Song
By videohead5 - 23 hrs ago - 4 recs
The DU Lounge
i am a bipolar, bpd suffering recovering alcoholic in the grips of a deep depression and
By AZLD4Candidate - 23 hrs ago - 4 recs
i am a bipolar, bpd suffering recovering alcoholic in the grips of a deep depression and
By AZLD4Candidate - 23 hrs ago - 4 recs
Cable News Clips
A look into the courtroom: jurors 'march like silent soldiers reporting for duty' past Trump - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 3 recs
A look into the courtroom: jurors 'march like silent soldiers reporting for duty' past Trump - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Religious Extremists installed in the Supreme Court reminds me of an unnerving Twilight Zone episode.
By AnotherMother4Peace - 2 hrs ago - 3 recs
Religious Extremists installed in the Supreme Court reminds me of an unnerving Twilight Zone episode.
By AnotherMother4Peace - 2 hrs ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
NYT reporter: Trump is 'rattled' at possibility of jail time - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 3 recs
NYT reporter: Trump is 'rattled' at possibility of jail time - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 3 recs
Liberal YouTubers
How The Watergate Scandal Opened The Floodgates To Transparency Of America's Wrongdoing - Majority Report
By SouthBayDem - 3 hrs ago - 3 recs
How The Watergate Scandal Opened The Floodgates To Transparency Of America's Wrongdoing - Majority Report
By SouthBayDem - 3 hrs ago - 3 recs
Music Appreciation
Electric Light Orchestra - Rock n' Roll Is King
By videohead5 - 3 hrs ago - 3 recs
Electric Light Orchestra - Rock n' Roll Is King
By videohead5 - 3 hrs ago - 3 recs
Liberal YouTubers
FL Passes 2 Laws Worth Copying - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - 3 recs
FL Passes 2 Laws Worth Copying - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - 3 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump Allies Under Indictment in Majority of Swing States
By applegrove - 4 hrs ago - 3 recs
Trump Allies Under Indictment in Majority of Swing States
By applegrove - 4 hrs ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
'Insane': TN State Reps react to new bill allowing teachers to carry guns in schools - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago - 3 recs
'Insane': TN State Reps react to new bill allowing teachers to carry guns in schools - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
Columbia's Stiglitz Doubts Direction of Fed Policy - Bloomberg Businessweek
By SouthBayDem - 5 hrs ago - 3 recs
Columbia's Stiglitz Doubts Direction of Fed Policy - Bloomberg Businessweek
By SouthBayDem - 5 hrs ago - 3 recs
The DU Lounge
Utah couple accidentally ships pet cat to California in Amazon return package
By brooklynite - 5 hrs ago - 3 recs
Utah couple accidentally ships pet cat to California in Amazon return package
By brooklynite - 5 hrs ago - 3 recs
Latin America
'The big elephant in Haiti': As country sinks into anarchy, how much is US' fault?
By Judi Lynn - 7 hrs ago - 3 recs
'The big elephant in Haiti': As country sinks into anarchy, how much is US' fault?
By Judi Lynn - 7 hrs ago - 3 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Only Known Left-Wing Extremist At J6 Insurrection Sentenced To Prison - Rodecast
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago - 3 recs
Only Known Left-Wing Extremist At J6 Insurrection Sentenced To Prison - Rodecast
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
There's a real shitty anti-Biden ad that's been running
By PCIntern - 9 hrs ago - 3 recs
There's a real shitty anti-Biden ad that's been running
By PCIntern - 9 hrs ago - 3 recs
Non-Fiction
"Suffrage: women's long battle for the vote," by Ellen Carol Dubois, 2020.
By Timeflyer - 10 hrs ago - 3 recs
"Suffrage: women's long battle for the vote," by Ellen Carol Dubois, 2020.
By Timeflyer - 10 hrs ago - 3 recs
Latest Breaking News
Green Party presidential candidate among those arrested as campus protests multiply
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 3 recs
Green Party presidential candidate among those arrested as campus protests multiply
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 3 recs
Foreign Affairs
Long lines form and frustration grows as Cuba runs short of cash
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago - 3 recs
Long lines form and frustration grows as Cuba runs short of cash
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Arizona GOP picks state Sen. Jake Hoffman, indicted fake elector, for national position
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago - 3 recs
Arizona GOP picks state Sen. Jake Hoffman, indicted fake elector, for national position
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Ireland: Sinn Fein launches local and European election campaigns
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago - 3 recs
Ireland: Sinn Fein launches local and European election campaigns
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago - 3 recs
Latest Breaking News
Iraq criminalises same-sex relationships with maximum 15 years in prison
By DJ Synikus Makisimus - 13 hrs ago - 3 recs
Iraq criminalises same-sex relationships with maximum 15 years in prison
By DJ Synikus Makisimus - 13 hrs ago - 3 recs
The DU Lounge
How Zendaya Became Hollywood's Reigning Red Carpet Queen
By Celerity - 14 hrs ago - 3 recs
How Zendaya Became Hollywood's Reigning Red Carpet Queen
By Celerity - 14 hrs ago - 3 recs
Economy
Lawsuits test Tesla claim that drivers are solely responsible for crashes
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago - 3 recs
Lawsuits test Tesla claim that drivers are solely responsible for crashes
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago - 3 recs
Foreign Affairs
7 Patriot Batteries Are Bare Minimum to Protect Lives in Ukraine - Zelenskyy - UATV English
By TexasTowelie - 16 hrs ago - 3 recs
7 Patriot Batteries Are Bare Minimum to Protect Lives in Ukraine - Zelenskyy - UATV English
By TexasTowelie - 16 hrs ago - 3 recs
Foreign Affairs
-1096 Russians, Ukrainian military attacked multiple sites in Crimea, Explosions in Bryansk - Professor Gerdes
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago - 3 recs
-1096 Russians, Ukrainian military attacked multiple sites in Crimea, Explosions in Bryansk - Professor Gerdes
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago - 3 recs
American History
On this day, April 28, 1988, Aloha Airlines Flight 243 was on its way from Hilo to Honolulu.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 17 hrs ago - 3 recs
On this day, April 28, 1988, Aloha Airlines Flight 243 was on its way from Hilo to Honolulu.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 17 hrs ago - 3 recs
World History
Graphic: On this day, April 28, 1945, Benito Mussolini and his mistress Clara Petacci were executed.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 17 hrs ago - 3 recs
Graphic: On this day, April 28, 1945, Benito Mussolini and his mistress Clara Petacci were executed.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 17 hrs ago - 3 recs
Foreign Affairs
Burning Russian Oil Will Hurt Only Russia, not World Markets - UATV English
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago - 3 recs
Burning Russian Oil Will Hurt Only Russia, not World Markets - UATV English
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
What would you do if you were to spend the nxt 3 months in S dakota ?
By proud patriot - 36 min ago - 2 recs
What would you do if you were to spend the nxt 3 months in S dakota ?
By proud patriot - 36 min ago - 2 recs
The DU Lounge
LOL! Mountain Coati sticks his snout up woman's nostril:
By tblue37 - 50 min ago - 2 recs
LOL! Mountain Coati sticks his snout up woman's nostril:
By tblue37 - 50 min ago - 2 recs
Cable News Clips
'Keeping the flame of freedom alive': DNC Chair praises Pres. Biden's confidence on campaign trail - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - 2 recs
'Keeping the flame of freedom alive': DNC Chair praises Pres. Biden's confidence on campaign trail - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - 2 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Did the NY Times Plot Revenge On Biden? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - 2 recs
Did the NY Times Plot Revenge On Biden? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - 2 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Chilean Coup at 50: How U.S. Meddling Shaped a Nation's Fate - Marian Schlotterbeck - TMR
By SouthBayDem - 1 hr ago - 2 recs
Chilean Coup at 50: How U.S. Meddling Shaped a Nation's Fate - Marian Schlotterbeck - TMR
By SouthBayDem - 1 hr ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Israeli Officials Believe I.C.C. Is Preparing Arrest Warrants Over War
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - 2 recs
Israeli Officials Believe I.C.C. Is Preparing Arrest Warrants Over War
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
LAPD had no security at mayor's house when intruder broke in; suspect targeted Bass, D.A. says
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago - 2 recs
LAPD had no security at mayor's house when intruder broke in; suspect targeted Bass, D.A. says
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago - 2 recs
Cable News Clips
How the National Enquirer became a 'megaphone' for Donald Trump's 2016 campaign - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 2 recs
How the National Enquirer became a 'megaphone' for Donald Trump's 2016 campaign - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Trump Would Gut and Privatize US Climate and Weather Agency, Experts Fear
By Nevilledog - 2 hrs ago - 2 recs
Trump Would Gut and Privatize US Climate and Weather Agency, Experts Fear
By Nevilledog - 2 hrs ago - 2 recs
Cable News Clips
TN State representative - new gun law is 'trying to make parents afraid of public schools' - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - 2 recs
TN State representative - new gun law is 'trying to make parents afraid of public schools' - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - 2 recs
Cable News Clips
'Slow Journalism': Montana reporter sheds light on communities in news deserts - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago - 2 recs
'Slow Journalism': Montana reporter sheds light on communities in news deserts - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago - 2 recs
Washington
Four zebras contained after escaping trailer on I-90 East
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - 2 recs
Four zebras contained after escaping trailer on I-90 East
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - 2 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Biden, buying time, and potential deals....
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago - 2 recs
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Biden, buying time, and potential deals....
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago - 2 recs
Cable News Clips
NYC Mayor Eric Adams defends police response to Columbia University student protests
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago - 2 recs
NYC Mayor Eric Adams defends police response to Columbia University student protests
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago - 2 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trumpist Gets Torched After She Admits This! - Luke Beasley
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago - 2 recs
Trumpist Gets Torched After She Admits This! - Luke Beasley
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago - 2 recs
Latin America
Deforestation haunts top Peruvian reserve and its Indigenous communities
By Judi Lynn - 7 hrs ago - 2 recs
Deforestation haunts top Peruvian reserve and its Indigenous communities
By Judi Lynn - 7 hrs ago - 2 recs
Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs
Just watched "The Beautiful Game" and I have a question...
By bif - 8 hrs ago - 2 recs
Just watched "The Beautiful Game" and I have a question...
By bif - 8 hrs ago - 2 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump and DeSantis meet in Miami for first conversation since Florida governor dropped out of GOP primary
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 2 recs
Trump and DeSantis meet in Miami for first conversation since Florida governor dropped out of GOP primary
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 2 recs
Music Appreciation
Stevie Wonder Feat. Shirley Brewer - Ordinary Pain
By Montauk6 - 9 hrs ago - 2 recs
Stevie Wonder Feat. Shirley Brewer - Ordinary Pain
By Montauk6 - 9 hrs ago - 2 recs
Forum Spotlight: Humor
Live from New York, watch Blue beat up Red.Monday TOONs
Weekend TOONs Special Edition SCOTUS
Latest Breaking News
Trump lawyer no longer representing ex-president's aide after clients became 'adversarial'
Thursday - Raw Story
Thursday - Raw Story
Jan. 6 rioter 'unapologetic' at sentencing for assaulting police at Capitol using 'long pole'
Wednesday - Law & Crime
Wednesday - Law & Crime
Judge nixes Trump effort to subpoena Stormy Daniels over documentary and communications with other witnesses
Wednesday - Law & Crime
Wednesday - Law & Crime
NPR Chief Defends Coverage, Accuses Critics of 'Bad Faith Distortion' of Her Views
Wednesday - Wall Street Journal
Wednesday - Wall Street Journal
Trump Media has gotten Congress involved in its crusade against short sellers
Wednesday - Business Insider
Wednesday - Business Insider
Trump is unindicted co-conspirator in 2020 Michigan fake electors probe, investigator testifie
Wednesday - CNN
Wednesday - CNN
Biden administration announces plans for up to 12 lease sales for offshore wind energy
Wednesday - AP
Wednesday - AP
Biden offers 'second chances' to 16 people jailed for non-violent drug sentences
Wednesday - USA Today
Wednesday - USA Today
Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
Wednesday - AP
Wednesday - AP
Biden signs foreign aid bill providing crucial military assistance to Ukraine
Wednesday - CNN Politics
Wednesday - CNN Politics
Oil sprays from an ANA flight carrying 213 people as it lands in northern Japan; no one is injured
Wednesday - AP
Wednesday - AP
More than one-third of people in the US exposed to harmful air pollution - report
Wednesday - The Guardian
Wednesday - The Guardian
Alabama Lawmakers Advance Bill to Ensure Biden Is on the State's Ballot
Wednesday - US News and World Report/AP
Wednesday - US News and World Report/AP
Senate passes Ukraine aid, Israel funding and TikTok crackdown, sending bill to Biden's desk
Wednesday - NBC News
Wednesday - NBC News
Biden administration races to safeguard environmental rules from congressional axe
Wednesday - Reuters
Wednesday - Reuters
Tesla profit plunges on price cuts, but company unveils plans for affordable models
Wednesday - Washington Post
Wednesday - Washington Post
Former Navy interpreter sentenced to 28 months in prison for assaulting police on Jan. 6
Tuesday - WUSA-TV
Tuesday - WUSA-TV
Dean Phillips gains his first delegates. Here's why they'll likely vote for Biden at the convention
Tuesday - AP
Tuesday - AP
UnitedHealth paid ransom in Change Healthcare cyberattack, says patient data was compromised
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News
Mar-a-Lago judge unseals batch of documents that shed light on Trump's wild judgeship bribery claim
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Tuesday - Law & Crime
National Enquirer made up the story about Ted Cruz's father and Lee Harvey Oswald, former publisher says
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News
Biden blames Trump for Florida's 6-week abortion ban, says women nationwide face health crisis
Tuesday - AP
Tuesday - AP