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Liberal YouTubers
Seth Meyers - Trump Complains About Jurors Not Smiling During Hush Money Trial - Monologue 6/5/2024
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago - 7 recs
Seth Meyers - Trump Complains About Jurors Not Smiling During Hush Money Trial - Monologue 6/5/2024
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago - 7 recs
Latest Breaking News
Missouri appeals court sides with transgender student in bathroom, locker room discrimination case
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 7 recs
Missouri appeals court sides with transgender student in bathroom, locker room discrimination case
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
Ty Cobb: Cannon's delay of Florida case is dangerous
By struggle4progress - 10 hrs ago - 7 recs
Ty Cobb: Cannon's delay of Florida case is dangerous
By struggle4progress - 10 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
"He would be a good choice for the Party".
By eppur_se_muova - 10 hrs ago - 7 recs
"He would be a good choice for the Party".
By eppur_se_muova - 10 hrs ago - 7 recs
Cable News Clips
Lawrence O'Donnell: Trump is losing his guns - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - 7 recs
Lawrence O'Donnell: Trump is losing his guns - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
Politico: The Supreme Court could make the President a King.
By pnwmom - 12 hrs ago - 7 recs
Politico: The Supreme Court could make the President a King.
By pnwmom - 12 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
Jonathan Pie: 2024 Election Specials: 1.The economy
By Celerity - 13 hrs ago - 7 recs
Jonathan Pie: 2024 Election Specials: 1.The economy
By Celerity - 13 hrs ago - 7 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's FELON DISCIPLE Caught LURKING in House Hearing - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - 7 recs
Trump's FELON DISCIPLE Caught LURKING in House Hearing - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - 7 recs
Liberal YouTubers
The Lie That Made CEOs Richer Than Ever (And Is Keeping You Poor) - More Perfect Union
By TexasTowelie - 13 hrs ago - 7 recs
The Lie That Made CEOs Richer Than Ever (And Is Keeping You Poor) - More Perfect Union
By TexasTowelie - 13 hrs ago - 7 recs
Wisconsin
@RebeccaforWI: Derrick Van Orden & MAGA Republicans allowed this critical program to lapse, raising costs for thousands
By riversedge - 15 hrs ago - 7 recs
@RebeccaforWI: Derrick Van Orden & MAGA Republicans allowed this critical program to lapse, raising costs for thousands
By riversedge - 15 hrs ago - 7 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Reps Mike Johnson and Jim Jordan Have Decided Their Full-Time Job is to Obstruct Justice for Trump - Glenn Kirschner
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 7 recs
Reps Mike Johnson and Jim Jordan Have Decided Their Full-Time Job is to Obstruct Justice for Trump - Glenn Kirschner
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
Senate GOP Blocks Bill to Guarantee Birth Control
By applegrove - 16 hrs ago - 7 recs
Senate GOP Blocks Bill to Guarantee Birth Control
By applegrove - 16 hrs ago - 7 recs
Liberal YouTubers
MAGA Republican Says 'Blacks Did Better Under Jim Crow' - Waldorf Nation
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago - 7 recs
MAGA Republican Says 'Blacks Did Better Under Jim Crow' - Waldorf Nation
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
A jury of Trump's peers examined the evidence, evaluated it against the charges and found him guilty.
By lees1975 - 18 hrs ago - 7 recs
A jury of Trump's peers examined the evidence, evaluated it against the charges and found him guilty.
By lees1975 - 18 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
Conservative University of Wisconsin regent resigns after initially refusing to step down
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - 7 recs
Conservative University of Wisconsin regent resigns after initially refusing to step down
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
Why Trump's rhetoric about imprisoning his political foes matters
By LetMyPeopleVote - 20 hrs ago - 7 recs
Why Trump's rhetoric about imprisoning his political foes matters
By LetMyPeopleVote - 20 hrs ago - 7 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump allies finally get what they deserve in court - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago - 7 recs
Trump allies finally get what they deserve in court - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago - 7 recs
Cable News Clips
'Only the beginning': El Paso mayor on Biden executive action on border taking effect today - MSNBC Reports
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago - 7 recs
'Only the beginning': El Paso mayor on Biden executive action on border taking effect today - MSNBC Reports
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
New President of Mexico Warns of Criminals North of Border
By surfered - 1 hr ago - 6 recs
New President of Mexico Warns of Criminals North of Border
By surfered - 1 hr ago - 6 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Opinion: For The Post, a Supreme black eye
By mahatmakanejeeves - 3 hrs ago - 6 recs
Opinion: For The Post, a Supreme black eye
By mahatmakanejeeves - 3 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Ukraine knocked out another S-400 using US made ATACMS
By ClearSky24 - 5 hrs ago - 6 recs
Ukraine knocked out another S-400 using US made ATACMS
By ClearSky24 - 5 hrs ago - 6 recs
Liberal YouTubers
If Your Gender Is Female These Professors Will Give You an "F" - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago - 6 recs
If Your Gender Is Female These Professors Will Give You an "F" - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago - 6 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Election Deniers In Government Plot To Steal 2024 Election - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - 6 recs
Election Deniers In Government Plot To Steal 2024 Election - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested and suspended after barricading inside Stanford University president's office
By question everything - 10 hrs ago - 6 recs
Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested and suspended after barricading inside Stanford University president's office
By question everything - 10 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Republicans derail Right to Contraception Act in Senate vote
By LetMyPeopleVote - 13 hrs ago - 6 recs
Republicans derail Right to Contraception Act in Senate vote
By LetMyPeopleVote - 13 hrs ago - 6 recs
Latest Breaking News
Voters defeat hand-counting measures in South Dakota, but others might come in future
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 6 recs
Voters defeat hand-counting measures in South Dakota, but others might come in future
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
So, MAGA Mike put a J6er and Dr. Feelgood on Intelligence comm?
By deminks - 15 hrs ago - 6 recs
So, MAGA Mike put a J6er and Dr. Feelgood on Intelligence comm?
By deminks - 15 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Nvidia Tops $3 Trillion in Value, Leapfrogging Past Apple
By Yavin4 - 16 hrs ago - 6 recs
Nvidia Tops $3 Trillion in Value, Leapfrogging Past Apple
By Yavin4 - 16 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Male birth control gel is safe and effective, new trial findings show
By Jilly_in_VA - 16 hrs ago - 6 recs
Male birth control gel is safe and effective, new trial findings show
By Jilly_in_VA - 16 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
What should Garland have done different?
By liberalmediaaddict - 16 hrs ago - 6 recs
What should Garland have done different?
By liberalmediaaddict - 16 hrs ago - 6 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Breaking: Pro-Trump judge pulls stunning move in court - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 16 hrs ago - 6 recs
Breaking: Pro-Trump judge pulls stunning move in court - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 16 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
NV-SEN: A GOP Senate candidate touts 'love' for his patients. Some told a different story in harsh reviews.
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - 6 recs
NV-SEN: A GOP Senate candidate touts 'love' for his patients. Some told a different story in harsh reviews.
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Massive exit poll failure in India caused by reliance on "privileged male voters to reach its conclusions"
By kpete - 17 hrs ago - 6 recs
Massive exit poll failure in India caused by reliance on "privileged male voters to reach its conclusions"
By kpete - 17 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Georgia court of appeals indefinitely pauses the election subversion conspiracy case against Trump
By spanone - 18 hrs ago - 6 recs
Georgia court of appeals indefinitely pauses the election subversion conspiracy case against Trump
By spanone - 18 hrs ago - 6 recs
Latest Breaking News
House Republicans issue criminal referrals of James and Hunter Biden to DOJ
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 6 recs
House Republicans issue criminal referrals of James and Hunter Biden to DOJ
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 6 recs
Latest Breaking News
Hunter Biden's exes are called as witnesses in his federal gun trial to detail his drug use
By Jose Garcia - 20 hrs ago - 6 recs
Hunter Biden's exes are called as witnesses in his federal gun trial to detail his drug use
By Jose Garcia - 20 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
FL: Andrew Warren (D) campaign says he's raised more than $200K in first 45 days as a candidate
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 6 recs
FL: Andrew Warren (D) campaign says he's raised more than $200K in first 45 days as a candidate
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 6 recs
Sports
World Cup Speed Skier Jean Daniel Pession and His Girlfriend Killed in Tragic Accident While Backcountry Skiing in Italy
By mahatmakanejeeves - 20 hrs ago - 6 recs
World Cup Speed Skier Jean Daniel Pession and His Girlfriend Killed in Tragic Accident While Backcountry Skiing in Italy
By mahatmakanejeeves - 20 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
You can't just kowtow to Trump if you're a black republican looking to be his vice presidential choice
By bigtree - 20 hrs ago - 6 recs
You can't just kowtow to Trump if you're a black republican looking to be his vice presidential choice
By bigtree - 20 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Nothing has changed. How about a Reagan era throwback? - Paul Weyrich - "I don't want everybody to vote"
By Marcus IM - 21 hrs ago - 6 recs
Nothing has changed. How about a Reagan era throwback? - Paul Weyrich - "I don't want everybody to vote"
By Marcus IM - 21 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Buying off witnesses constitutes alleged obstruction
By CarolinaNC - 21 hrs ago - 6 recs
Buying off witnesses constitutes alleged obstruction
By CarolinaNC - 21 hrs ago - 6 recs
Media
News site editor's ties to Iran, Russia show misinformation's complexity
By blue-wave - 21 hrs ago - 6 recs
News site editor's ties to Iran, Russia show misinformation's complexity
By blue-wave - 21 hrs ago - 6 recs
Cable News Clips
"My Journey of Loss": Gaza Twin on Death of Mom, 14 Relatives & Continuing to Flee Israeli Bombs
By Uncle Joe - 23 hrs ago - 6 recs
"My Journey of Loss": Gaza Twin on Death of Mom, 14 Relatives & Continuing to Flee Israeli Bombs
By Uncle Joe - 23 hrs ago - 6 recs
Texas
Texas pastor is 'bridge' between top politicians and conservative Christians
By SARose - 23 hrs ago - 6 recs
Texas pastor is 'bridge' between top politicians and conservative Christians
By SARose - 23 hrs ago - 6 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Seymour Nussenbaum PVT in 603rd Engineer Camouflage Bn : HQ & Service Co
By Passages - 1 hr ago - 5 recs
Seymour Nussenbaum PVT in 603rd Engineer Camouflage Bn : HQ & Service Co
By Passages - 1 hr ago - 5 recs
Latest Breaking News
Watch SpaceX launch mega Starship on its fourth test flight
By toesonthenose - 1 hr ago - 5 recs
Watch SpaceX launch mega Starship on its fourth test flight
By toesonthenose - 1 hr ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
Going from Democracy ... to Plutocracy ... and Now to Kleptocracy By Jim Hightower
By justaprogressive - 2 hrs ago - 5 recs
Going from Democracy ... to Plutocracy ... and Now to Kleptocracy By Jim Hightower
By justaprogressive - 2 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
Mike Huckabee claims it would be illegal for convicted felon Trump to be sentenced to jail since he has Secret Service p
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago - 5 recs
Mike Huckabee claims it would be illegal for convicted felon Trump to be sentenced to jail since he has Secret Service p
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago - 5 recs
Colorado
Woman Struck by Train While Locked in Police Car To Get $8.5 Million Settlement
By mahatmakanejeeves - 5 hrs ago - 5 recs
Woman Struck by Train While Locked in Police Car To Get $8.5 Million Settlement
By mahatmakanejeeves - 5 hrs ago - 5 recs
Israel/Palestine
Israeli strike on UN shelter in Gaza kills at least 27
By Eugene - 5 hrs ago - 5 recs
Israeli strike on UN shelter in Gaza kills at least 27
By Eugene - 5 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
A Great Many Catholics Left The Church Because Of Its Stance On Birth Control.....
By global1 - 8 hrs ago - 5 recs
A Great Many Catholics Left The Church Because Of Its Stance On Birth Control.....
By global1 - 8 hrs ago - 5 recs
Latest Breaking News
Governor halts plan to charge most drivers entering Manhattan $15 for transit and traffic fixes
By brooklynite - 8 hrs ago - 5 recs
Governor halts plan to charge most drivers entering Manhattan $15 for transit and traffic fixes
By brooklynite - 8 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
Pride Month: A Story of Love and Acceptance
By Behind the Aegis - 10 hrs ago - 5 recs
Pride Month: A Story of Love and Acceptance
By Behind the Aegis - 10 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
Threatens to jail Hillary as revenge for hush money verdict
By struggle4progress - 10 hrs ago - 5 recs
Threatens to jail Hillary as revenge for hush money verdict
By struggle4progress - 10 hrs ago - 5 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump BURIES HIMSELF with FOOLISH Attack, New LAWSUIT?! - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 5 recs
Trump BURIES HIMSELF with FOOLISH Attack, New LAWSUIT?! - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
House Republicans pass new abortion restrictions in Veterans Affairs bill
By In It to Win It - 11 hrs ago - 5 recs
House Republicans pass new abortion restrictions in Veterans Affairs bill
By In It to Win It - 11 hrs ago - 5 recs
Forum Spotlight: Maryland
Initial map of Wednesday's tornado reports. This will be refined once more reports come in.Multiple trapped, injuries reported in Gaithersburg.
Tornado confirmed in Montgomery County as warning ends.
Latest Breaking News
RNC co-chair Lara Trump slams Maryland GOP Senate candidate Larry Hogan for urging Americans to 'respect' verdict
Sunday - CNN Politics
Sunday - CNN Politics
California firefighters continue battling wind-driven wildfire east of San Francisco
Sunday - Associated Press
Sunday - Associated Press
South Korea pledges to retaliate against North Korea over its launch of garbage-filled balloons over border
Sunday - CBS News/AP
Sunday - CBS News/AP
Jamie Raskin Hits Trump With Menacing 'Mob' Comparison: 'Whole World Is Friend Or Foe'
Sunday - Huff Post
Sunday - Huff Post
In a rare step, 3 South Dakota counties are set to vote on counting ballots by hand
Sunday - ABC News/AP
Sunday - ABC News/AP
Gila River officer dead, five others, including another officer, hurt in Santan area shooting
Sunday - ABC15 in Phoenix
Sunday - ABC15 in Phoenix
Authorities urge Pride month celebration attendees to be extra vigilant about security
Sunday - Scripps News
Sunday - Scripps News
Organizers say record-setting drag queen story time reading kicks off Philadelphia Pride Month
Sunday - AP
Sunday - AP
Ron Edmonds, AP Pulitzer-winning photographer at Reagan shooting, dies at 77
Saturday - Washington Post
Saturday - Washington Post
Social Security chief resigns amid claims she tried to block investigations into her office
Saturday - UK Independent
Saturday - UK Independent
Man who threatened to kill the Bidens, Obama, Hillary Clinton is sentenced to federal prison
Saturday - Law & Crime
Saturday - Law & Crime
Israel describes a permanent cease-fire in Gaza as a 'nonstarter,' undermining Biden's proposal
Saturday - NBC News/AP
Saturday - NBC News/AP
Black leaders call out Trump's criminal justice contradictions as he rails against guilty verdict
Saturday - The Hill/AP
Saturday - The Hill/AP
Zelensky makes surprise stop at Singapore defense gathering as Ukraine pushes for its peace plan amid Russian advance
Saturday - CNN World
Saturday - CNN World
Trump must 'immediately' schedule a pre-sentence interview with NYC probation. Playing hooky may add to his legal woes.
Saturday - Business Insider
Saturday - Business Insider
Biden shines a light on safety and equality for LGBTQ+ community at start of Pride Month
Saturday - Salon
Saturday - Salon
Jordan to Host International Humanitarian Conference for Gaza Relief with Egypt and the UN Attending
Saturday - Egyptian Streets.com
Saturday - Egyptian Streets.com
The ANC party that freed South Africa from apartheid loses its 30-year majority in landmark election
Saturday - AP
Saturday - AP
Former tech exec admits to fraud involving a scheme to boost Getty Images shares, authorities say
Saturday - UK Independent
Saturday - UK Independent
Biden vetoes congressional disapproval of SEC accounting bulletin on crypto assets
Saturday - Reuters
Saturday - Reuters
Trump may have violated the hush money gag order while ripping his guilty verdict
Saturday - NBC News
Saturday - NBC News
Trump may face travel restrictions in some countries after his New York conviction
Saturday - CBS News
Saturday - CBS News
Kansas Constitution does not include a right to vote, state Supreme Court majority says
Saturday - ABC News/AP
Saturday - ABC News/AP
US FDA approves Moderna's RSV vaccine with lower-than-expected efficacy in its label
Saturday - Reuters
Saturday - Reuters