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MSNBC just said 40% of arrested Uni "protesters" weren't even students
By lindysalsagal - 9 hrs ago - 99 replies
MSNBC just said 40% of arrested Uni "protesters" weren't even students
By lindysalsagal - 9 hrs ago - 99 replies
General Discussion
Anatomy of a Moral Panic: The repressive machine currently arrayed against campus protests follows a familiar pattern.
By WhiskeyGrinder - 11 hrs ago - 77 replies
Anatomy of a Moral Panic: The repressive machine currently arrayed against campus protests follows a familiar pattern.
By WhiskeyGrinder - 11 hrs ago - 77 replies
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Well, I just found out my girl's going to graduate Phi Beta Kappa!
By littlemissmartypants - 6 hrs ago - 69 replies
Well, I just found out my girl's going to graduate Phi Beta Kappa!
By littlemissmartypants - 6 hrs ago - 69 replies
General Discussion
Over nine dollars for a 6" Subway chicken sandwich
By ripcord - 5 hrs ago - 63 replies
Over nine dollars for a 6" Subway chicken sandwich
By ripcord - 5 hrs ago - 63 replies
General Discussion
Pushing the idea that agitators led protesters into bad behavior is absurd
By ripcord - 5 hrs ago - 50 replies
Pushing the idea that agitators led protesters into bad behavior is absurd
By ripcord - 5 hrs ago - 50 replies
General Discussion
to really understand Kristi Noem, consider the goat: its only sin was being in her view while she was in a rage
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 11 hrs ago - 45 replies
to really understand Kristi Noem, consider the goat: its only sin was being in her view while she was in a rage
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 11 hrs ago - 45 replies
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As as a kid, what was your favorite board game to play with your friends? Mine was Chutes and Ladders, Battleship, Clue
By debm55 - 8 hrs ago - 43 replies
As as a kid, what was your favorite board game to play with your friends? Mine was Chutes and Ladders, Battleship, Clue
By debm55 - 8 hrs ago - 43 replies
General Discussion
About psycho noem. . several questions for those who are,
By niyad - 9 hrs ago - 41 replies
About psycho noem. . several questions for those who are,
By niyad - 9 hrs ago - 41 replies
General Discussion
Judge Tells Trump He Has "Absolute Right to Testify"
By Pototan - 9 hrs ago - 39 replies
Judge Tells Trump He Has "Absolute Right to Testify"
By Pototan - 9 hrs ago - 39 replies
General Discussion
What Judge Merchan Must do First Thing This Morning
By Pototan - 14 hrs ago - 38 replies
What Judge Merchan Must do First Thing This Morning
By Pototan - 14 hrs ago - 38 replies
General Discussion
Elon Musk hosted an 'anti-Biden' dinner party. Here's who attended
By Eugene - 22 hrs ago - 38 replies
Elon Musk hosted an 'anti-Biden' dinner party. Here's who attended
By Eugene - 22 hrs ago - 38 replies
General Discussion
Fox and Trump are very mad about Donald VonShitzenpants being entered into the court record.
By kpete - 23 hrs ago - 35 replies
Fox and Trump are very mad about Donald VonShitzenpants being entered into the court record.
By kpete - 23 hrs ago - 35 replies
General Discussion
Just got a confirmation: I've been elected to the King's County (Brooklyn) Democratic Committee
By brooklynite - 3 hrs ago - 33 replies
Just got a confirmation: I've been elected to the King's County (Brooklyn) Democratic Committee
By brooklynite - 3 hrs ago - 33 replies
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Archdiocese of New Orleans Suspected of Child Sex Trafficking, Warrant Shows
By Nevilledog - 6 hrs ago - 32 replies
Archdiocese of New Orleans Suspected of Child Sex Trafficking, Warrant Shows
By Nevilledog - 6 hrs ago - 32 replies
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What is your favorite type of cheese? Mine is cheddar
By debm55 - 3 hrs ago - 30 replies
What is your favorite type of cheese? Mine is cheddar
By debm55 - 3 hrs ago - 30 replies
Latest Breaking News
Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife allegedly took nearly $600,000 in bribes, indictment says
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 29 replies
Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife allegedly took nearly $600,000 in bribes, indictment says
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
A stellar night at an International Dark Sky Park (x-posted from Photography)
By Mousetoescamper - 5 hrs ago - 28 replies
A stellar night at an International Dark Sky Park (x-posted from Photography)
By Mousetoescamper - 5 hrs ago - 28 replies
General Discussion
The Drowning South Where Seas Are Rising At Alarming Speed
By Passages - 8 hrs ago - 27 replies
The Drowning South Where Seas Are Rising At Alarming Speed
By Passages - 8 hrs ago - 27 replies
General Discussion
Astonishing Observation on Trump's Statement
By Pototan - 13 hrs ago - 24 replies
Astonishing Observation on Trump's Statement
By Pototan - 13 hrs ago - 24 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Media auditor charged by SEC with 'massive fraud,' permanently barred from public company audits
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 22 replies
Trump Media auditor charged by SEC with 'massive fraud,' permanently barred from public company audits
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
President Biden: Your senator Ted Budd called the infrastructure law 'a liberal Trojan horse for a socialist agenda.'
By riversedge - 23 hrs ago - 22 replies
President Biden: Your senator Ted Budd called the infrastructure law 'a liberal Trojan horse for a socialist agenda.'
By riversedge - 23 hrs ago - 22 replies
Latest Breaking News
Mark Meadows unmasked in Arizona fake electors indictment, faces 9 felony charges: Report
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 21 replies
Mark Meadows unmasked in Arizona fake electors indictment, faces 9 felony charges: Report
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Rebuilding homes in Gaza will cost $40bn and take 16 years, UN finds (optimistically)
By muriel_volestrangler - 8 hrs ago - 21 replies
Rebuilding homes in Gaza will cost $40bn and take 16 years, UN finds (optimistically)
By muriel_volestrangler - 8 hrs ago - 21 replies
Latest Breaking News
Biden calls US ally Japan 'xenophobic' along with India, Russia and China
By Polybius - 18 hrs ago - 20 replies
Biden calls US ally Japan 'xenophobic' along with India, Russia and China
By Polybius - 18 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Thousands Believe Covid Vaccines Harmed Them. Is Anyone Listening?
By Edim - 5 hrs ago - 19 replies
Thousands Believe Covid Vaccines Harmed Them. Is Anyone Listening?
By Edim - 5 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Boebert complains about 'very disrespectful' protesters who chanted 'Beetlejuice' at her
By Tom of Temecula - 17 hrs ago - 19 replies
Boebert complains about 'very disrespectful' protesters who chanted 'Beetlejuice' at her
By Tom of Temecula - 17 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Is "gal Friday" still a socially acceptable term for an assistant?
By Frasier Balzov - 3 hrs ago - 18 replies
Is "gal Friday" still a socially acceptable term for an assistant?
By Frasier Balzov - 3 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
"This is unbelievable! ... this is the energy we need" -- Newsmax host gushes over Donald Trump ... getting in a car
By riversedge - 9 hrs ago - 18 replies
"This is unbelievable! ... this is the energy we need" -- Newsmax host gushes over Donald Trump ... getting in a car
By riversedge - 9 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Trump asks backers to become election workers
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 hrs ago - 18 replies
Trump asks backers to become election workers
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 hrs ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
Experts dismiss Kristi Noem's 'dubious' claim to have met Kim Jong-un
By demmiblue - 8 hrs ago - 17 replies
Experts dismiss Kristi Noem's 'dubious' claim to have met Kim Jong-un
By demmiblue - 8 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Hicks... at that moment she started to cry. She just basically gave the prosecution what they needed.
By kpete - 59 min ago - 16 replies
Hicks... at that moment she started to cry. She just basically gave the prosecution what they needed.
By kpete - 59 min ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Marjorie Taylor Greene will force vote on Speaker Johnson's fate
By LetMyPeopleVote - 4 hrs ago - 16 replies
Marjorie Taylor Greene will force vote on Speaker Johnson's fate
By LetMyPeopleVote - 4 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Kristy Noem looked completely different a few years ago.
By Quixote1818 - 7 hrs ago - 16 replies
Kristy Noem looked completely different a few years ago.
By Quixote1818 - 7 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
U.S. job growth totaled 175,000 in April, much less than expected, while unemployment rose to 3.9%
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 16 replies
U.S. job growth totaled 175,000 in April, much less than expected, while unemployment rose to 3.9%
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
driver accelerates towards crowd of protestors flashing pepper spray. Car gets destroyed
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 14 hrs ago - 16 replies
driver accelerates towards crowd of protestors flashing pepper spray. Car gets destroyed
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 14 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Lawrence O'Donnell stated a middle aged juror wore a T-shirt.
By LiberalFighter - 20 hrs ago - 15 replies
Lawrence O'Donnell stated a middle aged juror wore a T-shirt.
By LiberalFighter - 20 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
I'm starting to get the feeling that the genius DA Bragg
By Aviation Pro - 22 hrs ago - 15 replies
I'm starting to get the feeling that the genius DA Bragg
By Aviation Pro - 22 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Why does Trump lie so damn much? How would he be treated in a normal workplace?
By Irish_Dem - 4 hrs ago - 14 replies
Why does Trump lie so damn much? How would he be treated in a normal workplace?
By Irish_Dem - 4 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
The People's *** All Star *** MAGA Convention, June 14-16, Detroit.
By speak easy - 5 hrs ago - 14 replies
The People's *** All Star *** MAGA Convention, June 14-16, Detroit.
By speak easy - 5 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
After Large Rallies, Trump Is Greeted at Courthouse by a Single Fan
By Tom of Temecula - 21 hrs ago - 14 replies
After Large Rallies, Trump Is Greeted at Courthouse by a Single Fan
By Tom of Temecula - 21 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Berlin wants to give away Joseph Goebbels' countryside villa
By Coventina - 2 hrs ago - 13 replies
Berlin wants to give away Joseph Goebbels' countryside villa
By Coventina - 2 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
Schumer poised to join Johnson invite for Netanyahu address to Congress
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 13 replies
Schumer poised to join Johnson invite for Netanyahu address to Congress
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
If you're mad a Biden about Israel and saying you won't vote for him,
By onecaliberal - 22 hrs ago - 13 replies
If you're mad a Biden about Israel and saying you won't vote for him,
By onecaliberal - 22 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Pier pressure: more than 1,000 sea lions assemble at San Francisco dockside
By turbinetree - 22 hrs ago - 13 replies
Pier pressure: more than 1,000 sea lions assemble at San Francisco dockside
By turbinetree - 22 hrs ago - 13 replies
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Hilariously Wholesome Dog Ratings To Brighten Up Your Day
By Bayard - 3 hrs ago - 12 replies
Hilariously Wholesome Dog Ratings To Brighten Up Your Day
By Bayard - 3 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Caitlyn Jenner: 'LGBT pro-Palestinian supporters should go to Gaza'
By question everything - 4 hrs ago - 12 replies
Caitlyn Jenner: 'LGBT pro-Palestinian supporters should go to Gaza'
By question everything - 4 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Jeffco GOP cancels Kristi Noem event amid dog-killing controversy
By angka - 5 hrs ago - 12 replies
Jeffco GOP cancels Kristi Noem event amid dog-killing controversy
By angka - 5 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Columbia Law Review are a bunch of wimps
By LetMyPeopleVote - 5 hrs ago - 12 replies
Columbia Law Review are a bunch of wimps
By LetMyPeopleVote - 5 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Trump Media's accounting firm charged with 'massive fraud'
By Nittersing - 6 hrs ago - 12 replies
Trump Media's accounting firm charged with 'massive fraud'
By Nittersing - 6 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Texas man files legal action to probe ex-partner's out-of-state abortion
By mahatmakanejeeves - 7 hrs ago - 12 replies
Texas man files legal action to probe ex-partner's out-of-state abortion
By mahatmakanejeeves - 7 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Reporter: Is the gag order stopping you from testifying? Trump: No. It won't stop me from testifying.
By demmiblue - 9 hrs ago - 12 replies
Reporter: Is the gag order stopping you from testifying? Trump: No. It won't stop me from testifying.
By demmiblue - 9 hrs ago - 12 replies
Cable News Clips
Lawrence O'Donnell: I went to Trump's trial and found him in a jail of his own making - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 12 replies
Lawrence O'Donnell: I went to Trump's trial and found him in a jail of his own making - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 12 replies
Cable News Clips
Trump refuses to commit to accepting 2024 election results - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - 12 replies
Trump refuses to commit to accepting 2024 election results - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Charlotte GOP mocked an exact transcriptof Trump's speech, not realising it was Trump's words.
By Swede - 23 hrs ago - 12 replies
Charlotte GOP mocked an exact transcriptof Trump's speech, not realising it was Trump's words.
By Swede - 23 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
FTC investigation finds that Exxon/Pioneer colluded w/ OPEC to keep Americans' gas prices high
By CousinIT - 8 hrs ago - 11 replies
FTC investigation finds that Exxon/Pioneer colluded w/ OPEC to keep Americans' gas prices high
By CousinIT - 8 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Trump's Disturbing Time Interview Shows He Has No Idea Abortion Is a Ticking Time Bomb for the GOP
By babylonsister - 11 hrs ago - 11 replies
Trump's Disturbing Time Interview Shows He Has No Idea Abortion Is a Ticking Time Bomb for the GOP
By babylonsister - 11 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
UMiss for Palestine protest met with opposition on campus (photos)
By WhiskeyGrinder - 12 hrs ago - 11 replies
UMiss for Palestine protest met with opposition on campus (photos)
By WhiskeyGrinder - 12 hrs ago - 11 replies
Forum Spotlight: Texas
'Turn Around, Don't Drown' turns 20. Here's how Texas floods inspired the safety sloganUT Dallas protestors move to Collin County jail - WFAA
Paxton sues ATF over new gun sales requirements - KXAN
Latest Breaking News
'Star Wars' actor Mark Hamill drops by White House for a visit with 'Joe-bi-Wan Kenobi'
1 hr ago - AP
1 hr ago - AP
Former government employee charged with falsely accusing coworkers of participating in Jan. 6 Capitol attack
2 hrs ago - CBS News
2 hrs ago - CBS News
4 Americans charged with ammunition offenses in Turks and Caicos, accused of bringing live ammo to the islands
2 hrs ago - CNN
2 hrs ago - CNN
National Weather Service: 19 tornadoes recorded in eastern Nebraska, western Iowa last Friday
2 hrs ago - Omaha World Herald
2 hrs ago - Omaha World Herald
North Korea is plotting attacks on South Korean embassies, spy agency warns
3 hrs ago - Telegraph via AOL News
3 hrs ago - Telegraph via AOL News
Former UK PM Boris Johnson turned away from polling station after forgetting ID
4 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
4 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
Mark Meadows unmasked in Arizona fake electors indictment, faces 9 felony charges: Report
5 hrs ago - Law & Crime
5 hrs ago - Law & Crime
"Please let your attorney know": Judge tells Trump he can testify at his hush money trial
6 hrs ago - Salon
6 hrs ago - Salon
Hope Hicks, a former close Trump adviser, takes the witness stand in his hush money trial
6 hrs ago - AP News
6 hrs ago - AP News
Missouri abortion rights group collects enough signatures to advance ballot measure
6 hrs ago - NBC News
6 hrs ago - NBC News
Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife allegedly took nearly $600,000 in bribes, indictment says
7 hrs ago - CNN Politics
7 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Trump Media auditor charged by SEC with 'massive fraud,' permanently barred from public company audits
9 hrs ago - CNBC
9 hrs ago - CNBC
Biden announces Michael Bloomberg, Al Gore and Michelle Yeoh as recipients of Presidential Medal of Freedom
10 hrs ago - UK Independent
10 hrs ago - UK Independent
U.S. job growth totaled 175,000 in April, much less than expected, while unemployment rose to 3.9%
10 hrs ago - CNBC
10 hrs ago - CNBC
WSJ, WashPost, NYT run joint ad calling attention to missing, detained journalists
11 hrs ago - Axios
11 hrs ago - Axios
Alabama governor signs legislation to ensure Biden will appear on November ballot
12 hrs ago - NBC News
12 hrs ago - NBC News
Arkansas governor says state won't comply with new federal rules on treatment of trans students
12 hrs ago - AP
12 hrs ago - AP
Captain sentenced to 4 years in fiery deaths of 34 aboard scuba boat in California
13 hrs ago - Associated Press, via NPR
13 hrs ago - Associated Press, via NPR
Poultry enterprise in California to pay $4.8M after employing children to work with sharp knives
14 hrs ago - ABC News
14 hrs ago - ABC News
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez wants psychiatrist to testify about his habit of stockpiling cash
14 hrs ago - CBS News
14 hrs ago - CBS News
Middle school focuses on recovery as authorities investigate shooting of armed student
21 hrs ago - AP
21 hrs ago - AP
Biden campaign slams Trump's latest unwillingness to accept results of 2024 election
23 hrs ago - ABC News
23 hrs ago - ABC News
"Steer clear": Judge issues warning to Trump lawyer seeking pre-approval for Truth Social posts
23 hrs ago - Salon
23 hrs ago - Salon
Trump trial updates: Prosecution plays Cohen's secret recording of Trump discussing payment to Karen McDougal
Yesterday - Yahoo News
Yesterday - Yahoo News
Appeals court rejects climate change lawsuit by young Oregon activists against US government
Yesterday - Oregon Public Broadcasting
Yesterday - Oregon Public Broadcasting
Student-loan borrowers in public service will now have to wait until July for their debt relief forms to be processed
Yesterday - Business Insider
Yesterday - Business Insider
Judge denies ex-Trump election lawyer John Eastman's request to reactivate law license while he fights disbarment
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Man who bragged that he 'fed' an officer to the mob of Capitol rioters gets nearly 5 years in prison
Yesterday - Washington Post/AP
Yesterday - Washington Post/AP