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General Discussion
Sanders Responds to Netanyahu's Claim that Criticism of Israeli Gov't Policies is Antisemitic
By Donkees - 16 hrs ago - 258 recs
Sanders Responds to Netanyahu's Claim that Criticism of Israeli Gov't Policies is Antisemitic
By Donkees - 16 hrs ago - 258 recs
General Discussion
"What man accepts he must be dying before receiving medical care? Is losing his reproductive organs an acceptable loss?
By riversedge - 23 hrs ago - 174 recs
"What man accepts he must be dying before receiving medical care? Is losing his reproductive organs an acceptable loss?
By riversedge - 23 hrs ago - 174 recs
General Discussion
NYT reporter says their nonstop coverage of Biden's age is retribution
By bigtree - 22 hrs ago - 134 recs
NYT reporter says their nonstop coverage of Biden's age is retribution
By bigtree - 22 hrs ago - 134 recs
General Discussion
Lie of the century by NYT chief WH correspondent
By BWdem4life - 12 hrs ago - 99 recs
Lie of the century by NYT chief WH correspondent
By BWdem4life - 12 hrs ago - 99 recs
Latest Breaking News
Donald Trump Jr. Text Detailed in Arizona Indictment
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 96 recs
Donald Trump Jr. Text Detailed in Arizona Indictment
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 96 recs
General Discussion
The Big Picture is never acknowledged
By senseandsensibility - 13 hrs ago - 93 recs
The Big Picture is never acknowledged
By senseandsensibility - 13 hrs ago - 93 recs
Latest Breaking News
Alito complains 'special' Trump shouldn't be 'subject to criminal laws like anybody else'
By riversedge - 13 hrs ago - 83 recs
Alito complains 'special' Trump shouldn't be 'subject to criminal laws like anybody else'
By riversedge - 13 hrs ago - 83 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump Lawyer Says Having Political Rival Killed Could Constitute 'Official' Presidential Act
By highplainsdem - 19 hrs ago - 81 recs
Trump Lawyer Says Having Political Rival Killed Could Constitute 'Official' Presidential Act
By highplainsdem - 19 hrs ago - 81 recs
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 - 18 hrs ago - 80 recs
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 - 18 hrs ago - 80 recs
General Discussion
The GOP's head of election integrity has now been charged with election subversion and election fraud.
By kpete - 22 hrs ago - 71 recs
The GOP's head of election integrity has now been charged with election subversion and election fraud.
By kpete - 22 hrs ago - 71 recs
General Discussion
Sciutto: The script-flipping here is remarkable
By BeyondGeography - 16 hrs ago - 70 recs
Sciutto: The script-flipping here is remarkable
By BeyondGeography - 16 hrs ago - 70 recs
General Discussion
isn't it interesting that the supreme court gave companies + fetuses more human rights than women.
By pansypoo53219 - 19 hrs ago - 70 recs
isn't it interesting that the supreme court gave companies + fetuses more human rights than women.
By pansypoo53219 - 19 hrs ago - 70 recs
Latest Breaking News
Judge upholds $83m E Jean Carroll defamation verdict against Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 68 recs
Judge upholds $83m E Jean Carroll defamation verdict against Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 68 recs
Latest Breaking News
Net neutrality is back as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 64 recs
Net neutrality is back as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 64 recs
General Discussion
Would the Justices agree that the President can order
By enough - 10 hrs ago - 63 recs
Would the Justices agree that the President can order
By enough - 10 hrs ago - 63 recs
General Discussion
Cops pull over wrong car, sic k9 on surrendering victim, realize mistake. Arrest him anyway
By Demovictory9 - 11 hrs ago - 63 recs
Cops pull over wrong car, sic k9 on surrendering victim, realize mistake. Arrest him anyway
By Demovictory9 - 11 hrs ago - 63 recs
General Discussion
Biden meets 4-year-old who was held hostage by Hamas
By question everything - 17 hrs ago - 61 recs
Biden meets 4-year-old who was held hostage by Hamas
By question everything - 17 hrs ago - 61 recs
General Discussion
The idiots who said the Supreme Court doesn't matter in 2016 and 2000, f**K YOU!!!
By JohnSJ - 18 hrs ago - 61 recs
The idiots who said the Supreme Court doesn't matter in 2016 and 2000, f**K YOU!!!
By JohnSJ - 18 hrs ago - 61 recs
General Discussion
RIP, Mike Pinder of the Moody Blues. From his last album with the Moodies: One Step Into The Light, written/sung by Mike
By highplainsdem - 14 hrs ago - 53 recs
RIP, Mike Pinder of the Moody Blues. From his last album with the Moodies: One Step Into The Light, written/sung by Mike
By highplainsdem - 14 hrs ago - 53 recs
General Discussion
IF SCOTUS declares Trump king, if we - as a nation - do not take to the streets in a general strike
By Coventina - 15 hrs ago - 51 recs
IF SCOTUS declares Trump king, if we - as a nation - do not take to the streets in a general strike
By Coventina - 15 hrs ago - 51 recs
General Discussion
Why do I think that there is Russian/Right Wing influence and or money pushing the pro Hamas protesters?
By Botany - 22 hrs ago - 51 recs
Why do I think that there is Russian/Right Wing influence and or money pushing the pro Hamas protesters?
By Botany - 22 hrs ago - 51 recs
General Discussion
1/2 the protestors arrested in austin were not students
By moonshinegnomie - 13 hrs ago - 43 recs
1/2 the protestors arrested in austin were not students
By moonshinegnomie - 13 hrs ago - 43 recs
General Discussion
Chemicals Found In Popular Household Products Potentially Linked To Autism, Multiple Sclerosis, Study Suggests
By G_j - 17 hrs ago - 43 recs
Chemicals Found In Popular Household Products Potentially Linked To Autism, Multiple Sclerosis, Study Suggests
By G_j - 17 hrs ago - 43 recs
General Discussion
Well, well, a friend of mine gets honored by Roger Stone!
By DFW - 21 hrs ago - 43 recs
Well, well, a friend of mine gets honored by Roger Stone!
By DFW - 21 hrs ago - 43 recs
General Discussion
Prosecutor to appeal against Texas woman's acquittal over voting error
By Nevilledog - 13 hrs ago - 39 recs
Prosecutor to appeal against Texas woman's acquittal over voting error
By Nevilledog - 13 hrs ago - 39 recs
General Discussion
Now I know why Trump wanted to attend the Supreme Court hearing today.
By Tommy Carcetti - 17 hrs ago - 39 recs
Now I know why Trump wanted to attend the Supreme Court hearing today.
By Tommy Carcetti - 17 hrs ago - 39 recs
General Discussion
Donald Trump Snatches Final Shred of William Barr's Dignity
By Galraedia - 10 hrs ago - 37 recs
Donald Trump Snatches Final Shred of William Barr's Dignity
By Galraedia - 10 hrs ago - 37 recs
Latest Breaking News
Secret Service agent assigned to Kamala Harris hospitalized after exhibiting "distressing behavior," officials say
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 37 recs
Secret Service agent assigned to Kamala Harris hospitalized after exhibiting "distressing behavior," officials say
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 37 recs
General Discussion
ALITO: Immunity for Exiting Presidents is Justified as They Might Cling to Power in Response. WHAT?
By babylonsister - 8 hrs ago - 36 recs
ALITO: Immunity for Exiting Presidents is Justified as They Might Cling to Power in Response. WHAT?
By babylonsister - 8 hrs ago - 36 recs
Latest Breaking News
The man who audited Trump's social media company misspelled his own name in 14 different ways: FT
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 36 recs
The man who audited Trump's social media company misspelled his own name in 14 different ways: FT
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 36 recs
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 - 17 hrs ago - 35 recs
Without a doubt, there won't be a decision on the immunity question until after the election, and it will most
By JohnSJ - 17 hrs ago - 35 recs
General Discussion
'Missing in action': Analyst sees Trump's 'family man' defense killed by Melania's absence
By Tom of Temecula - 21 hrs ago - 34 recs
'Missing in action': Analyst sees Trump's 'family man' defense killed by Melania's absence
By Tom of Temecula - 21 hrs ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
Pecker has something so bad on Trump, it prevents Trump from attacking him
By Mr.WeRP - 21 hrs ago - 33 recs
Pecker has something so bad on Trump, it prevents Trump from attacking him
By Mr.WeRP - 21 hrs ago - 33 recs
Latest Breaking News
Mike Pinder, Moody Blues Founding Keyboardist, Dead At 82
By highplainsdem - 14 hrs ago - 30 recs
Mike Pinder, Moody Blues Founding Keyboardist, Dead At 82
By highplainsdem - 14 hrs ago - 30 recs
General Discussion
They Want a Right Wing DICTATORSHIP. This is Not Hyperbole. It's Just a Plain Fact.
By B.See - 6 hrs ago - 29 recs
They Want a Right Wing DICTATORSHIP. This is Not Hyperbole. It's Just a Plain Fact.
By B.See - 6 hrs ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
Neal Katyal sounds semi positive about the SC
By senseandsensibility - 16 hrs ago - 29 recs
Neal Katyal sounds semi positive about the SC
By senseandsensibility - 16 hrs ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
But it gets worse! (update on: U.S. pier attacked during construction work off Gaza coast)
By Beastly Boy - 14 hrs ago - 27 recs
But it gets worse! (update on: U.S. pier attacked during construction work off Gaza coast)
By Beastly Boy - 14 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
Edward Perez, ex-director for civic integrity at Twitter, is quitting twitter. But not before an epic thread.
By Swede - 9 hrs ago - 26 recs
Edward Perez, ex-director for civic integrity at Twitter, is quitting twitter. But not before an epic thread.
By Swede - 9 hrs ago - 26 recs
Musicians
Mike Pinder, founding member and keyboardist of the Moody Blues, dies at 82
By Diamond_Dog - 15 hrs ago - 26 recs
Mike Pinder, founding member and keyboardist of the Moody Blues, dies at 82
By Diamond_Dog - 15 hrs ago - 26 recs
General Discussion
Exclusive: U.S. pier attacked during construction work off Gaza coast
By madaboutharry - 19 hrs ago - 24 recs
Exclusive: U.S. pier attacked during construction work off Gaza coast
By madaboutharry - 19 hrs ago - 24 recs
Photography
DO NOT MISS THIS! Squirrel Monkey Mamas with Babies on their Backs!
By Gato Moteado - 8 hrs ago - 23 recs
DO NOT MISS THIS! Squirrel Monkey Mamas with Babies on their Backs!
By Gato Moteado - 8 hrs ago - 23 recs
Cable News Clips
'That was embarrassing': Laurence Tribe torches Trump-friendly SCOTUS justices on immunity - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 22 recs
'That was embarrassing': Laurence Tribe torches Trump-friendly SCOTUS justices on immunity - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 22 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Must-See: Pastor breaks the Internet trashing Trump - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 14 hrs ago - 22 recs
Must-See: Pastor breaks the Internet trashing Trump - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 14 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
Donald Trump's requests for a new defamation trial and judgement re: E. Jean Carroll case are DENIED.
By kpete - 18 hrs ago - 22 recs
Donald Trump's requests for a new defamation trial and judgement re: E. Jean Carroll case are DENIED.
By kpete - 18 hrs ago - 22 recs
Latest Breaking News
Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction is overturned by New York's top court
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 22 recs
Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction is overturned by New York's top court
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
Kavanaugh just said Nixon pardon was one of the best Presidential decisions in history
By Mr.WeRP - 18 hrs ago - 21 recs
Kavanaugh just said Nixon pardon was one of the best Presidential decisions in history
By Mr.WeRP - 18 hrs ago - 21 recs
Latest Breaking News
"Wreak havoc": Text messages suggest a top Wisconsin Republican tried to suppress Black vote
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 20 recs
"Wreak havoc": Text messages suggest a top Wisconsin Republican tried to suppress Black vote
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 20 recs
The DU Lounge
Pro Athlete Rescues Stray Dog Who Kept Showing Up To Practice
By catbyte - 17 hrs ago - 20 recs
Pro Athlete Rescues Stray Dog Who Kept Showing Up To Practice
By catbyte - 17 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
Johnson: Republicans 'don't have a functioning majority' in the House
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 20 recs
Johnson: Republicans 'don't have a functioning majority' in the House
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 20 recs
The DU Lounge
K9 nabs robbery suspect, then leads officer back to an abandoned puppy encountered in the chase
By UTUSN - 17 hrs ago - 19 recs
K9 nabs robbery suspect, then leads officer back to an abandoned puppy encountered in the chase
By UTUSN - 17 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Update #5! Just got a text from my sister!
By imanamerican63 - 19 hrs ago - 19 recs
Update #5! Just got a text from my sister!
By imanamerican63 - 19 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
Justice Clarence Thomas chooses not to recuse himself from another January 6-related case
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 19 recs
Justice Clarence Thomas chooses not to recuse himself from another January 6-related case
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
George Conway tells everyone to calm down
By struggle4progress - 8 hrs ago - 18 recs
George Conway tells everyone to calm down
By struggle4progress - 8 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
Did You Notice That Any Time It Sounds Like Dreeben - When Answering A Question.....
By global1 - 18 hrs ago - 18 recs
Did You Notice That Any Time It Sounds Like Dreeben - When Answering A Question.....
By global1 - 18 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
Rumor is that King Charles is "very unwell"
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 10 hrs ago - 17 recs
Rumor is that King Charles is "very unwell"
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 10 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
15 million new jobs. Capped insulin at $35 a month for seniors. Passed the largest climate investment ever. Made
By applegrove - 11 hrs ago - 17 recs
15 million new jobs. Capped insulin at $35 a month for seniors. Passed the largest climate investment ever. Made
By applegrove - 11 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
After the Supreme Court immunity session today, it is very clear that
By JohnSJ - 12 hrs ago - 17 recs
After the Supreme Court immunity session today, it is very clear that
By JohnSJ - 12 hrs ago - 17 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump lawyer makes admission under questioning from Justice Coney Barrett
By prodigitalson - 15 hrs ago - 17 recs
Trump lawyer makes admission under questioning from Justice Coney Barrett
By prodigitalson - 15 hrs ago - 17 recs
Forum Spotlight: Latin America
Major cities in Mexico running out of water as extreme heat continues - NBC NewsLos Chapitos Captured And Delivered White Supremacist To The U.S., It Is Revealed
US laundering revenue of Colombia's environmental crimes: NGO Lax US legislation and law enforcement facilitating enviro
Latest Breaking News
Jan. 6 rioter who assaulted cops with metal whip has sentencing go haywire after judge wants to add enhancement
28 min ago - Law & Crime
28 min ago - Law & Crime
US military begins construction of pier off Gaza for complex and dangerous aid delivery mission
1 hr ago - CNN Politics
1 hr ago - CNN Politics
The defense began cross-examination of Pecker. Here's a recap of some of the top lines
6 hrs ago - CNN
6 hrs ago - CNN
US VP Harris Hosts Kim Kardashian to Discuss Criminal Justice Reform
12 hrs ago - US News and World Report/Reuters
12 hrs ago - US News and World Report/Reuters
Alito complains 'special' Trump shouldn't be 'subject to criminal laws like anybody else'
13 hrs ago - raw story
13 hrs ago - raw story
Tesla driver in Seattle-area crash that killed motorcyclist told police he was using Autopilot
14 hrs ago - Associated Press, via Scripps News and KTVQ
14 hrs ago - Associated Press, via Scripps News and KTVQ
"Wreak havoc": Text messages suggest a top Wisconsin Republican tried to suppress Black vote
14 hrs ago - Salon
14 hrs ago - Salon
FTC awarding more than $5M in refunds to Ring customers over privacy settlement
16 hrs ago - The Hill
16 hrs ago - The Hill
National Guardsman who set off FBI manhunt admits to spraying officers on Jan. 6
17 hrs ago - NBC News
17 hrs ago - NBC News
Hundreds Arrested: Students Across U.S. Protest for Palestine as Campus Crackdown Intensifies
17 hrs ago - Democracy Now
17 hrs ago - Democracy Now
First cargo ship passes through newly opened channel in Baltimore since bridge collapse
19 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
19 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
Trump Lawyer Says Having Political Rival Killed Could Constitute 'Official' Presidential Act
19 hrs ago - Rolling Stone
19 hrs ago - Rolling Stone
Florida man had no idea he was being deported to Haiti amid surge of gang violence
20 hrs ago - NBC Miami
20 hrs ago - NBC Miami
U.S. economy grew at 1.6 percent annual rate in first quarter 2024, a sharp slowdown
21 hrs ago - Washington Post
21 hrs ago - Washington Post
Trump downplays deadly Charlottesville rally as a 'peanut' compared to Israel-Gaza protests
22 hrs ago - CNN
22 hrs ago - CNN
Justice Clarence Thomas chooses not to recuse himself from another January 6-related case
22 hrs ago - CNN Politics
22 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Tough new EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down
22 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
22 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
The man who audited Trump's social media company misspelled his own name in 14 different ways: FT
23 hrs ago - Business Insider
23 hrs ago - Business Insider
U.S. House speaker confronts anti-war protesters at Columbia University
23 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
23 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
Secret Service agent assigned to Kamala Harris hospitalized after exhibiting "distressing behavior," officials say
23 hrs ago - CBS News
23 hrs ago - CBS News
Williams-Sonoma fined $3.18 million dollars for falsely labeling products as 'Made in USA'
Yesterday - Scripps News
Yesterday - Scripps News
Government watchdog alleges Trump campaign broke the law trying to hide legal payments
Yesterday - USA Today
Yesterday - USA Today
Hamas official says group would lay down its weapons if a two-state solution is implemented
Yesterday - Yahoo
Yesterday - Yahoo
Trump lawyer no longer representing ex-president's aide after clients became 'adversarial'
Yesterday - Raw Story
Yesterday - Raw Story