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General Discussion
A school principal faced threats after being accused of offensive language on a recording. Now police say it was a deepf
By sarisataka - 9 hrs ago
A school principal faced threats after being accused of offensive language on a recording. Now police say it was a deepf
By sarisataka - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
Adam Serwer: Trump's Legal Argument Is a Path to Dictatorship
By Nevilledog - 9 hrs ago
Adam Serwer: Trump's Legal Argument Is a Path to Dictatorship
By Nevilledog - 9 hrs ago
Washington
Compass Health cuts child and family therapy services in Everett
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago
Compass Health cuts child and family therapy services in Everett
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago
Washington
Washington's preschool system ranks below most other states, report finds
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago
Washington's preschool system ranks below most other states, report finds
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
"The Supreme Court Is a Product of Minority Rule": Ari Berman on America's Undemocratic System
By Uncle Joe - 9 hrs ago
"The Supreme Court Is a Product of Minority Rule": Ari Berman on America's Undemocratic System
By Uncle Joe - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
Can someone explain how the MSM is any different than the National Enquirer?
By maxrandb - 9 hrs ago
Can someone explain how the MSM is any different than the National Enquirer?
By maxrandb - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
The 'fake news'-ification of local news--and what to do about it
By Nevilledog - 9 hrs ago
The 'fake news'-ification of local news--and what to do about it
By Nevilledog - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse puts the Supreme Court's "dilemma" into Stark Focus
By werdna - 9 hrs ago
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse puts the Supreme Court's "dilemma" into Stark Focus
By werdna - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
London mayor election: Sadiq Khan's lead smallest over Susan Hall since campaigns started, new poll shows
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago
London mayor election: Sadiq Khan's lead smallest over Susan Hall since campaigns started, new poll shows
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
"Is that true, Mr. Pecker, was that your purpose... to influence the election?" "Yes."
By demmiblue - 9 hrs ago
"Is that true, Mr. Pecker, was that your purpose... to influence the election?" "Yes."
By demmiblue - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
Canada: Mississauga election underway amid affordability crisis
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago
Canada: Mississauga election underway amid affordability crisis
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
US announces new Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of new $6 billion aid package
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago
US announces new Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of new $6 billion aid package
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
Experts alarmed by Thomas' participation in Trump immunity case despite 'insurrectionist' wife
By Bundbuster - 9 hrs ago
Experts alarmed by Thomas' participation in Trump immunity case despite 'insurrectionist' wife
By Bundbuster - 9 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
King Charles Resuming Public Duties 'Shortly,' After Cancer Diagnosis
By mahatmakanejeeves - 9 hrs ago
King Charles Resuming Public Duties 'Shortly,' After Cancer Diagnosis
By mahatmakanejeeves - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
GOP ethics complaints target 2 Arizona House Democrats for 'attempted insurrection'
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago
GOP ethics complaints target 2 Arizona House Democrats for 'attempted insurrection'
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
donald dump Gives DISASTROUS INTERVIEW after Trial- Meidas
By MagaSmash - 9 hrs ago
donald dump Gives DISASTROUS INTERVIEW after Trial- Meidas
By MagaSmash - 9 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
"People Are Going to Die": Supreme Court Case on Idaho Abortion Ban Threatens ER Care Across U.S.
By Uncle Joe - 9 hrs ago
"People Are Going to Die": Supreme Court Case on Idaho Abortion Ban Threatens ER Care Across U.S.
By Uncle Joe - 9 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Today's Tiedrich rant: this Supreme Court is making my fucking head explode - again
By FakeNoose - 10 hrs ago
Today's Tiedrich rant: this Supreme Court is making my fucking head explode - again
By FakeNoose - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
This is beyond sick. Kristi Noem shot and killed the family's 14-month puppy because it couldn't be trained
By JohnSJ - 100 replies @ 10 hrs ago (Milestone)
This is beyond sick. Kristi Noem shot and killed the family's 14-month puppy because it couldn't be trained
By JohnSJ - 100 replies @ 10 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Emhoff calls Columbia University leaders amid campus unrest
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago
Emhoff calls Columbia University leaders amid campus unrest
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
Ronan FARROW: Parallel possible between WEINSTEIN's overturn and Drumpf's case
By UTUSN - 10 hrs ago
Ronan FARROW: Parallel possible between WEINSTEIN's overturn and Drumpf's case
By UTUSN - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
Democrats Try to Navigate a Looming Strike in a Swing State
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago
Democrats Try to Navigate a Looming Strike in a Swing State
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Biden campaign hits Trump on 'boring' football comments ahead of NFL draft
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 10 hrs ago (Milestone)
Biden campaign hits Trump on 'boring' football comments ahead of NFL draft
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 10 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Andrew Tate and brother Tristan to be tried in Romania on rape and trafficking charges
By Eugene - 10 hrs ago
Andrew Tate and brother Tristan to be tried in Romania on rape and trafficking charges
By Eugene - 10 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Atlanta Police Violently Arrest Emory Students & Faculty to Clear Gaza Solidarity Encampment
By Uncle Joe - 10 hrs ago
Atlanta Police Violently Arrest Emory Students & Faculty to Clear Gaza Solidarity Encampment
By Uncle Joe - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
Find a way to listen to the Biden Howard Stern interview on Sirius!
By superpatriotman - 10 hrs ago
Find a way to listen to the Biden Howard Stern interview on Sirius!
By superpatriotman - 10 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
LISTEN: Sotomayor asks if the unhoused should 'kill themselves' by not sleeping if they lack shelter
By MagaSmash - 10 hrs ago
LISTEN: Sotomayor asks if the unhoused should 'kill themselves' by not sleeping if they lack shelter
By MagaSmash - 10 hrs ago
LGBT
Teen charged in mass shooting at LGBTQ+ friendly punk rock show in Minneapolis
By Eugene - 10 hrs ago
Teen charged in mass shooting at LGBTQ+ friendly punk rock show in Minneapolis
By Eugene - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
A year later, Florida businesses say the state's immigration law dealt a huge blow
By Diamond_Dog - 10 hrs ago
A year later, Florida businesses say the state's immigration law dealt a huge blow
By Diamond_Dog - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump 'Volcanically Angry' About Sketch Artist and Articles About Him Falling Sleep
By babylonsister - 125 replies @ 10 hrs ago (Milestone)
Trump 'Volcanically Angry' About Sketch Artist and Articles About Him Falling Sleep
By babylonsister - 125 replies @ 10 hrs ago (Milestone)
Editorials & Other Articles
Minneapolis approves $150K settlement for witness to George Floyd's murder
By Eugene - 10 hrs ago
Minneapolis approves $150K settlement for witness to George Floyd's murder
By Eugene - 10 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Paramedic sentencing in Elijah McClain's death caps trials that led to 3 convictions
By Eugene - 10 hrs ago
Paramedic sentencing in Elijah McClain's death caps trials that led to 3 convictions
By Eugene - 10 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Federal Student Aid head will step down. His office has been roiled by FAFSA problems
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago
Federal Student Aid head will step down. His office has been roiled by FAFSA problems
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump claims he would be with Melania for her birthday but he has to be in court
By kpete - 10 hrs ago
Trump claims he would be with Melania for her birthday but he has to be in court
By kpete - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
This is beyond sick. Kristi Noem shot and killed the family's 14-month puppy because it couldn't be trained
By JohnSJ - 75 replies @ 10 hrs ago (Milestone)
This is beyond sick. Kristi Noem shot and killed the family's 14-month puppy because it couldn't be trained
By JohnSJ - 75 replies @ 10 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
A president could take out a "corrupt" rival as an "official presidential act"?
By ck4829 - 10 hrs ago
A president could take out a "corrupt" rival as an "official presidential act"?
By ck4829 - 10 hrs ago
Israel/Palestine
US says it's reviewing new information about Israeli unit accused of abuses before the war in Gaza
By Eugene - 10 hrs ago
US says it's reviewing new information about Israeli unit accused of abuses before the war in Gaza
By Eugene - 10 hrs ago
Birders
There are a pair of finches who buid a nest on top of a decorative column on my porch every spring
By BlueKota - 10 hrs ago
There are a pair of finches who buid a nest on top of a decorative column on my porch every spring
By BlueKota - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
Here are the reasons why Brett Kavanaugh's claim to be concerned about Morrison v. Olson are bullshit.
By kpete - 10 hrs ago
Here are the reasons why Brett Kavanaugh's claim to be concerned about Morrison v. Olson are bullshit.
By kpete - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
Samuel Alito's Resentment Goes Full Tilt on a Black Day for the Court
By Nevilledog - 10 hrs ago
Samuel Alito's Resentment Goes Full Tilt on a Black Day for the Court
By Nevilledog - 10 hrs ago
Michigan
Owner of exploding Michigan building arrested at airport while trying to leave US, authorities say
By Eugene - 10 hrs ago
Owner of exploding Michigan building arrested at airport while trying to leave US, authorities say
By Eugene - 10 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
US VP Harris Hosts Kim Kardashian to Discuss Criminal Justice Reform
By BumRushDaShow - 50 replies @ 10 hrs ago (Milestone)
US VP Harris Hosts Kim Kardashian to Discuss Criminal Justice Reform
By BumRushDaShow - 50 replies @ 10 hrs ago (Milestone)
Foreign Affairs
Briton charged with aiding Russia and planning arson against Ukraine-linked business in UK
By Eugene - 11 hrs ago
Briton charged with aiding Russia and planning arson against Ukraine-linked business in UK
By Eugene - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
Aaron Sorkin Is Working on a Jan. 6 Movie: 'I Blame Facebook'
By Eugene - 11 hrs ago
Aaron Sorkin Is Working on a Jan. 6 Movie: 'I Blame Facebook'
By Eugene - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
I so love that Biden is being interviewed by Howard Stern rather than A. G. Sulzberger
By tenderfoot - 11 hrs ago
I so love that Biden is being interviewed by Howard Stern rather than A. G. Sulzberger
By tenderfoot - 11 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
A Japanese Town, Frustrated by Overtourism, Is Blocking Its Instagram-Famous View of Mt. Fuji
By Eugene - 11 hrs ago
A Japanese Town, Frustrated by Overtourism, Is Blocking Its Instagram-Famous View of Mt. Fuji
By Eugene - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
What have we become? Econ professor violently arrested at Emory
By Nevilledog - 50 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)
What have we become? Econ professor violently arrested at Emory
By Nevilledog - 50 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Jamie Raskin: Move Supreme Court Over To RNC Headquarters
By Tom of Temecula - 11 hrs ago
Jamie Raskin: Move Supreme Court Over To RNC Headquarters
By Tom of Temecula - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
What Is Really Going On at Columbia University?
By Doc Sportello - 100 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)
What Is Really Going On at Columbia University?
By Doc Sportello - 100 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)
The DU Lounge
Confession time. Have you ever pretended someone was at the door or you had to use the bathroom to get out of a boring
By debm55 - 11 hrs ago
Confession time. Have you ever pretended someone was at the door or you had to use the bathroom to get out of a boring
By debm55 - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump is whining because he would prefer to be with Melania on her birthday. He is literally in court because
By riversedge - 11 hrs ago
Trump is whining because he would prefer to be with Melania on her birthday. He is literally in court because
By riversedge - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
The idiots who said the Supreme Court doesn't matter in 2016 and 2000, f**K YOU!!!
By JohnSJ - 50 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)
The idiots who said the Supreme Court doesn't matter in 2016 and 2000, f**K YOU!!!
By JohnSJ - 50 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
a MN state senator was booked for breaking into her stepmother's home, but it turns out she's DFL, so I lost interest.
By Bucky - 11 hrs ago
a MN state senator was booked for breaking into her stepmother's home, but it turns out she's DFL, so I lost interest.
By Bucky - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
President Biden tells Howard Stern he will debate Trump
By BeyondGeography - 11 hrs ago
President Biden tells Howard Stern he will debate Trump
By BeyondGeography - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
This is beyond sick. Kristi Noem shot and killed the family's 14-month puppy because it couldn't be trained
By JohnSJ - 50 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)
This is beyond sick. Kristi Noem shot and killed the family's 14-month puppy because it couldn't be trained
By JohnSJ - 50 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Iraq militant group says it is resuming attacks on US forces as base in Syria is targeted
Monday - The Guardian
Monday - The Guardian
'He's A Liar': Newsom Calls B.S. On Trump's Claim He'd Block A National Abortion Ban
Sunday - Huff Post
Sunday - Huff Post
White House Thoroughly Denounces Columbia University Protests: 'Blatantly Antisemitic, Unconscionable, and Dangerous'
Sunday - Mediaite
Sunday - Mediaite
Isra Hirsi, Ilhan Omar's Daughter, On Columbia Arrests, Barnard Suspension, Palestine Protests
Sunday - Teen Vogue
Sunday - Teen Vogue
Ex-'National Enquirer' Publisher David Pecker Set to Testify First at Trump Trial
Sunday - Daily Beast
Sunday - Daily Beast
Trump VP contender Kristi Noem says abortion ban should have no exceptions for rape or incest
Sunday - The Independent
Sunday - The Independent
Sen. Mark Warner says possible TikTok sale is "complicated," and one-year timeline makes sense
Sunday - CBS News
Sunday - CBS News
Vital US arms and ammo could reach Ukraine in days once Senate passes military aid bill as expected, Pentagon says
Sunday - Business Insider
Sunday - Business Insider
Millions more go to Trump legal expenses as Biden and Democratic Party expand campaign cash advantage
Sunday - CNN Politics
Sunday - CNN Politics
Giuliani bankruptcy creditors fire off subpoenas to try to establish whether Trump owes him money
Saturday - UK Independent
Saturday - UK Independent
Tesla cuts U.S. prices on its Model Y, S and X vehicles after a difficult week
Saturday - Associated Press, via NBC News
Saturday - Associated Press, via NBC News
Blinken will be the latest top US official to visit China in a bid to keep ties on an even keel
Saturday - ABC News/AP
Saturday - ABC News/AP
Senate Republican blasts House for passing foreign aid bills: Spending money 'we don't have'
Saturday - The Hill
Saturday - The Hill
Rudy Giuliani bankruptcy judge allows creditors to hire specialized forensic financial accounting firm
Saturday - Law & Crime
Saturday - Law & Crime
Reagan-era emergency health care law is the next abortion flashpoint at the Supreme Court
Saturday - CNN Politics
Saturday - CNN Politics
Zelensky lauds House passage of Ukraine aid bill: 'This is a solution for protecting life'
Saturday - The Hill
Saturday - The Hill
Third Temporary Channel Opens for Vessels to Baltimore Port After Bridge Collapse
Saturday - US News and World Report/AP
Saturday - US News and World Report/AP
On the heels of historic Volkswagen union vote, Starbucks asks Supreme Court to curb labor's power
Saturday - USA Today
Saturday - USA Today
Biden signs bill extending a key US surveillance program after divisions nearly forced it to lapse
Saturday - AP
Saturday - AP