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General Discussion
For the first time in the history of the United States, billionaires had a lower effective tax rate than working-class
By applegrove - 20 hrs ago - 8 recs
For the first time in the history of the United States, billionaires had a lower effective tax rate than working-class
By applegrove - 20 hrs ago - 8 recs
Gardening
Note to self: Avoid mowing too close to the trumpet vine until you finish cutting it back
By Siwsan - 21 hrs ago - 8 recs
Note to self: Avoid mowing too close to the trumpet vine until you finish cutting it back
By Siwsan - 21 hrs ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
Republicans, trying to hit Biden, even threw a wrench into fight against cancer
By DoBW - 21 hrs ago - 8 recs
Republicans, trying to hit Biden, even threw a wrench into fight against cancer
By DoBW - 21 hrs ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
Florida Activists Battle Over 6-Week Abortion Law
By applegrove - 21 hrs ago - 8 recs
Florida Activists Battle Over 6-Week Abortion Law
By applegrove - 21 hrs ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
So empire and the slave trade contributed little to Britain's wealth? Pull the other one, Kemi Badenoch
By Celerity - 22 hrs ago - 8 recs
So empire and the slave trade contributed little to Britain's wealth? Pull the other one, Kemi Badenoch
By Celerity - 22 hrs ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
What happens if a US presidential candidate dies? - The Guardian
By erronis - 22 hrs ago - 8 recs
What happens if a US presidential candidate dies? - The Guardian
By erronis - 22 hrs ago - 8 recs
Washington
Last of Escaped Zebras Captured With White Bread, Oats and 'Positivity'
By mahatmakanejeeves - 22 hrs ago - 8 recs
Last of Escaped Zebras Captured With White Bread, Oats and 'Positivity'
By mahatmakanejeeves - 22 hrs ago - 8 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
A largely white Louisiana enclave gets the go-ahead to secede and form its own city
By Eugene - 23 hrs ago - 8 recs
A largely white Louisiana enclave gets the go-ahead to secede and form its own city
By Eugene - 23 hrs ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
TX: Democrat-backed candidates sweep first Travis County appraisal election
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - 8 recs
TX: Democrat-backed candidates sweep first Travis County appraisal election
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
New York Times executive editor Joseph Kahn says democracy is not the most important thing
By FelineOverlord - 1 hr ago - 7 recs
New York Times executive editor Joseph Kahn says democracy is not the most important thing
By FelineOverlord - 1 hr ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
Anne Applebaum: Democracy is Losing the Propaganda War
By Nevilledog - 2 hrs ago - 7 recs
Anne Applebaum: Democracy is Losing the Propaganda War
By Nevilledog - 2 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
In a second term, Trump intends to address 'a bias against white'
By LetMyPeopleVote - 4 hrs ago - 7 recs
In a second term, Trump intends to address 'a bias against white'
By LetMyPeopleVote - 4 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
'Trump Diapers; For When You're Losing Your Sh*t' - Lincoln Project dumps on Donald 'diaper' in new ad
By Tom of Temecula - 6 hrs ago - 7 recs
'Trump Diapers; For When You're Losing Your Sh*t' - Lincoln Project dumps on Donald 'diaper' in new ad
By Tom of Temecula - 6 hrs ago - 7 recs
Cable News Clips
Ukrainian family rebuilds life in Minnesota after fleeing Russian invasion - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 7 recs
Ukrainian family rebuilds life in Minnesota after fleeing Russian invasion - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 7 recs
Cable News Clips
Ex-GOP insider makes urgent call for Republicans to stop enabling Trump's wild antics - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 7 recs
Ex-GOP insider makes urgent call for Republicans to stop enabling Trump's wild antics - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
Possible Strategy to steal Election (2 min. 7 sec) ....
By aggiesal - 12 hrs ago - 7 recs
Possible Strategy to steal Election (2 min. 7 sec) ....
By aggiesal - 12 hrs ago - 7 recs
Cable News Clips
'America is forewarned': Raskin sounds alarm about Trump's 'authoritarian program' - Inside w/Jen Psaki - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - 7 recs
'America is forewarned': Raskin sounds alarm about Trump's 'authoritarian program' - Inside w/Jen Psaki - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
Rand Paul slams Biden, McConnell for spending "borrowed" money on Ukraine aid
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago - 7 recs
Rand Paul slams Biden, McConnell for spending "borrowed" money on Ukraine aid
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago - 7 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Who will be dumb enough to become Donald Trump's vice president?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago - 7 recs
Who will be dumb enough to become Donald Trump's vice president?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago - 7 recs
True Crime
A fifth 'Misfit' is accused of murdering two Kansas women. Last year, he declared extremist beliefs
By Eugene - 18 hrs ago - 7 recs
A fifth 'Misfit' is accused of murdering two Kansas women. Last year, he declared extremist beliefs
By Eugene - 18 hrs ago - 7 recs
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
'Disgusting Conduct': DHL Express Must Pay $8.7M for Allegedly Segregating Workers, Allowing White Employee to Stay on t
By Eugene - 19 hrs ago - 7 recs
'Disgusting Conduct': DHL Express Must Pay $8.7M for Allegedly Segregating Workers, Allowing White Employee to Stay on t
By Eugene - 19 hrs ago - 7 recs
Latest Breaking News
$400 million boost in federal funds for security at places of worship
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 7 recs
$400 million boost in federal funds for security at places of worship
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 7 recs
Cable News Clips
Sen. Scott refuses to say he will accept 2024 election results, says Trump will win - NBC News
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago - 7 recs
Sen. Scott refuses to say he will accept 2024 election results, says Trump will win - NBC News
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
Severe weather earworm for the next 4 to 5 days, SPC extended forecasts have been very good this year
By Cheezoholic - 21 hrs ago - 7 recs
Severe weather earworm for the next 4 to 5 days, SPC extended forecasts have been very good this year
By Cheezoholic - 21 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
World Food Programme Director Cindy McCain: Northern Gaza is in a 'full-blown famine'
By Sewa - 23 hrs ago - 7 recs
World Food Programme Director Cindy McCain: Northern Gaza is in a 'full-blown famine'
By Sewa - 23 hrs ago - 7 recs
Liberal YouTubers
General Hodges on Retaking Crimea, NATO in Ukraine and Russian Collapse Ep. 21 Gen. Ben Hodges
By Quixote1818 - 23 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Hodges on Retaking Crimea, NATO in Ukraine and Russian Collapse Ep. 21 Gen. Ben Hodges
By Quixote1818 - 23 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
TX: Moderates win decisive victory for control of North East ISD school board
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - 7 recs
TX: Moderates win decisive victory for control of North East ISD school board
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
Judge Merchan - "A direct attack on the rule of law"
By orangecrush - 7 min ago - 6 recs
Judge Merchan - "A direct attack on the rule of law"
By orangecrush - 7 min ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
AJC: Geoff Duncan: Why I'm voting for Biden and other Republicans should, too
By SYFROYH - 1 hr ago - 6 recs
AJC: Geoff Duncan: Why I'm voting for Biden and other Republicans should, too
By SYFROYH - 1 hr ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
A campaign email I received from Ruben Gallego (vs. Kari Lake):
By Jrose - 1 hr ago - 6 recs
A campaign email I received from Ruben Gallego (vs. Kari Lake):
By Jrose - 1 hr ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
TSK has No Brain, No Heart, No Courage, and is a Con Man
By iluvtennis - 1 hr ago - 6 recs
TSK has No Brain, No Heart, No Courage, and is a Con Man
By iluvtennis - 1 hr ago - 6 recs
Liberal YouTubers
trump ADMONISHED to HIS FACE at Trial, CONTEMPT FOUND-Meidas
By MagaSmash - 1 hr ago - 6 recs
trump ADMONISHED to HIS FACE at Trial, CONTEMPT FOUND-Meidas
By MagaSmash - 1 hr ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Massachusetts Eyes Mansion Tax to Fund Affordable Housing
By littlemissmartypants - 2 hrs ago - 6 recs
Massachusetts Eyes Mansion Tax to Fund Affordable Housing
By littlemissmartypants - 2 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
VT-SEN: Bernie Sanders will seek a fourth Senate term.
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago - 6 recs
VT-SEN: Bernie Sanders will seek a fourth Senate term.
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Documents being presented about Cohen's payments
By LiberalFighter - 2 hrs ago - 6 recs
Documents being presented about Cohen's payments
By LiberalFighter - 2 hrs ago - 6 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
EXCLUSIVE: "You Have Been Warned": Republican Senators Threaten the ICC Prosecutor over Possible Israel Arrest Warrants
By Passages - 2 hrs ago - 6 recs
EXCLUSIVE: "You Have Been Warned": Republican Senators Threaten the ICC Prosecutor over Possible Israel Arrest Warrants
By Passages - 2 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Emhoff to meet with Jewish college students at White House
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago - 6 recs
Emhoff to meet with Jewish college students at White House
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago - 6 recs
Latest Breaking News
5 years after a federal lawsuit, North Carolina voter ID trial is set to begin
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 6 recs
5 years after a federal lawsuit, North Carolina voter ID trial is set to begin
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 6 recs
Latest Breaking News
Columbia cancels universitywide commencement ceremony after weeks of protests on campus
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 hrs ago - 6 recs
Columbia cancels universitywide commencement ceremony after weeks of protests on campus
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Georgia County Hit with Ransomware Attack Disrupting Voter Registration System
By diva77 - 6 hrs ago - 6 recs
Georgia County Hit with Ransomware Attack Disrupting Voter Registration System
By diva77 - 6 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
support for abortion rights grows, has minority support in only 5 states: N Dakota, S Dakota, Arkansas, Idaho, and Utah.
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 6 hrs ago - 6 recs
support for abortion rights grows, has minority support in only 5 states: N Dakota, S Dakota, Arkansas, Idaho, and Utah.
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 6 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
'Nuts And Clearly Disturbed': New RFK Jr. Spot Has Absolutely Bonkers Opening
By Tom of Temecula - 6 hrs ago - 6 recs
'Nuts And Clearly Disturbed': New RFK Jr. Spot Has Absolutely Bonkers Opening
By Tom of Temecula - 6 hrs ago - 6 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Should We Outlaw the Republican Party Before They Do - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - 6 recs
Should We Outlaw the Republican Party Before They Do - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - 6 recs
Cable News Clips
'In the South, we do not have safe places for people to go': Tales from Post-Roe America - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 6 recs
'In the South, we do not have safe places for people to go': Tales from Post-Roe America - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 6 recs
Cable News Clips
Velshi: 'Abortion tourism' will lead to a dead end for reproductive care - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 6 recs
Velshi: 'Abortion tourism' will lead to a dead end for reproductive care - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 6 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Arizona Judges Had To Explain Basic Law To Kari Lake's Clueless Lawyer During Appeal Hearing - Rodecast
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago - 6 recs
Arizona Judges Had To Explain Basic Law To Kari Lake's Clueless Lawyer During Appeal Hearing - Rodecast
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Protests closed down the Book of Kells at Trinity in Dublin
By Peacetrain - 21 hrs ago - 6 recs
Protests closed down the Book of Kells at Trinity in Dublin
By Peacetrain - 21 hrs ago - 6 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about the House, Texas, and $600,000....
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago - 6 recs
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about the House, Texas, and $600,000....
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago - 6 recs
Astrology, Spirituality & Alternative Healing
The aspects created
By bobnicewander - 22 hrs ago - 6 recs
The aspects created
By bobnicewander - 22 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Recruiters Are Going Analog to Fight the AI Application Overload
By usonian - 23 hrs ago - 6 recs
Recruiters Are Going Analog to Fight the AI Application Overload
By usonian - 23 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Can I just say...and I hope it's not against any rules...the red/blue squares to indicate video/tweets is f'ing brilliant !
By CincyDem - 37 min ago - 5 recs
Can I just say...and I hope it's not against any rules...the red/blue squares to indicate video/tweets is f'ing brilliant !
By CincyDem - 37 min ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
Discouraging - from WAPO: Russia Remastered
By cilla4progress - 1 hr ago - 5 recs
Discouraging - from WAPO: Russia Remastered
By cilla4progress - 1 hr ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
UN Experts Condemn Israel's 'Sexual Assault And Violence' In Gaza
By David__77 - 1 hr ago - 5 recs
UN Experts Condemn Israel's 'Sexual Assault And Violence' In Gaza
By David__77 - 1 hr ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
Idaho Democratic Party doubles legislative candidate numbers in the face of GOP supermajority
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago - 5 recs
Idaho Democratic Party doubles legislative candidate numbers in the face of GOP supermajority
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago - 5 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Under Putin, a militarized new Russia rises to challenge U.S. and the West
By sl8 - 4 hrs ago - 5 recs
Under Putin, a militarized new Russia rises to challenge U.S. and the West
By sl8 - 4 hrs ago - 5 recs
National Security & Defense
Pentagon's Replicator selects AeroVironment's Switchblade-600 as first buy
By sl8 - 5 hrs ago - 5 recs
Pentagon's Replicator selects AeroVironment's Switchblade-600 as first buy
By sl8 - 5 hrs ago - 5 recs
Cable News Clips
'This is Gov. Kristi Noem trying to justify puppycide': Panel reacts to Trump's VP hopefuls - The Sunday Show - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 5 recs
'This is Gov. Kristi Noem trying to justify puppycide': Panel reacts to Trump's VP hopefuls - The Sunday Show - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 5 recs
Cable News Clips
Rep. Maxine Waters: 'Donald Trump is a pure racist' - The Sunday Show - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 5 recs
Rep. Maxine Waters: 'Donald Trump is a pure racist' - The Sunday Show - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 5 recs
Latest Breaking News
Candidates for Federal Office Can Raise Unlimited Funds for Ballot Measures
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 5 recs
Candidates for Federal Office Can Raise Unlimited Funds for Ballot Measures
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
IN TRUMP'S FASCIST AMERICA (part 2): Trump Pledges to Defend Against "Anti-White Racism"
By B.See - 10 hrs ago - 5 recs
IN TRUMP'S FASCIST AMERICA (part 2): Trump Pledges to Defend Against "Anti-White Racism"
By B.See - 10 hrs ago - 5 recs
Cable News Clips
Rep. Pat Ryan says Speaker Johnson is the 'legal architect of Jan. 6' - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 5 recs
Rep. Pat Ryan says Speaker Johnson is the 'legal architect of Jan. 6' - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 5 recs
Foreign Affairs
05 May: Unbelievable: Two Ukrainian Fighters Breach The Russian Flanks - Reporting in Ukraine
By TexasTowelie - 13 hrs ago - 5 recs
05 May: Unbelievable: Two Ukrainian Fighters Breach The Russian Flanks - Reporting in Ukraine
By TexasTowelie - 13 hrs ago - 5 recs
Liberal YouTubers
PATHETIC Trump Tries to STOP THE BLEEDING at Trial - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - 5 recs
PATHETIC Trump Tries to STOP THE BLEEDING at Trial - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - 5 recs
Forum Spotlight: Science
Today begins "Black Hole Week" at NASA:The most horrifying planets in the universe
Dinosaurs from first to last
Latest Breaking News
Missouri abortion rights group collects enough signatures to advance ballot measure
Friday - NBC News
Friday - NBC News
Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife allegedly took nearly $600,000 in bribes, indictment says
Friday - CNN Politics
Friday - CNN Politics
Trump Media auditor charged by SEC with 'massive fraud,' permanently barred from public company audits
Friday - CNBC
Friday - CNBC
Biden announces Michael Bloomberg, Al Gore and Michelle Yeoh as recipients of Presidential Medal of Freedom
Friday - UK Independent
Friday - UK Independent
U.S. job growth totaled 175,000 in April, much less than expected, while unemployment rose to 3.9%
Friday - CNBC
Friday - CNBC
Arkansas governor says state won't comply with new federal rules on treatment of trans students
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
Captain sentenced to 4 years in fiery deaths of 34 aboard scuba boat in California
Friday - Associated Press, via NPR
Friday - Associated Press, via NPR
Poultry enterprise in California to pay $4.8M after employing children to work with sharp knives
Friday - ABC News
Friday - ABC News
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez wants psychiatrist to testify about his habit of stockpiling cash
Friday - CBS News
Friday - CBS News
Biden campaign slams Trump's latest unwillingness to accept results of 2024 election
Thursday - ABC News
Thursday - ABC News
"Steer clear": Judge issues warning to Trump lawyer seeking pre-approval for Truth Social posts
Thursday - Salon
Thursday - Salon
Trump trial updates: Prosecution plays Cohen's secret recording of Trump discussing payment to Karen McDougal
Thursday - Yahoo News
Thursday - Yahoo News
Appeals court rejects climate change lawsuit by young Oregon activists against US government
Thursday - Oregon Public Broadcasting
Thursday - Oregon Public Broadcasting
Student-loan borrowers in public service will now have to wait until July for their debt relief forms to be processed
Thursday - Business Insider
Thursday - Business Insider
Judge denies ex-Trump election lawyer John Eastman's request to reactivate law license while he fights disbarment
Thursday - CNN Politics
Thursday - CNN Politics
Man who bragged that he 'fed' an officer to the mob of Capitol rioters gets nearly 5 years in prison
Thursday - Washington Post/AP
Thursday - Washington Post/AP
Ryan Nichols, Capitol rioter who confessed on video in the third person, gets five years
Thursday - nbc news
Thursday - nbc news
East Texas veteran who assaulted police on Jan. 6 Capitol gets nearly 7 years in federal prison
Thursday - KYTX CBS 19
Thursday - KYTX CBS 19
Trump pleads with Mar-a-Lago judge to toss case because Dr. Deborah Birx wasn't prosecuted for her 'boxes' of docs
Thursday - Law & Crime
Thursday - Law & Crime
Judge declares mistrial after jury deadlocks in lawsuit filed by former Abu Ghraib prisoners
Thursday - AP
Thursday - AP
Biden says "order must prevail" on college campuses, but National Guard should not intervene in protests
Thursday - CBS News
Thursday - CBS News
University of Nebraska joins wave of campus protests in support of Palestine, Gaza
Thursday - Nebraska Examiner
Thursday - Nebraska Examiner
