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Liberal YouTubers
Prosecutors INSTANTLY FIRE BACK at Trump's GAG REQUEST - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - 2 recs
Prosecutors INSTANTLY FIRE BACK at Trump's GAG REQUEST - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
GOP support for allowing felons to be president rises after Trump conviction
By Tom of Temecula - 9 hrs ago - 2 recs
GOP support for allowing felons to be president rises after Trump conviction
By Tom of Temecula - 9 hrs ago - 2 recs
Cable News Clips
'Retribution': GOP vows to weaponize government to avenge Trump felony convictions - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - 2 recs
'Retribution': GOP vows to weaponize government to avenge Trump felony convictions - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Such pathetic toadying by the people around Trump...
By highplainsdem - 11 hrs ago - 2 recs
Such pathetic toadying by the people around Trump...
By highplainsdem - 11 hrs ago - 2 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Alex Jones, Steve Bannon Inciting Violence - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 2 recs
Alex Jones, Steve Bannon Inciting Violence - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Hunter Biden trial: Prosecution could rest Thursday
By struggle4progress - 12 hrs ago - 2 recs
Hunter Biden trial: Prosecution could rest Thursday
By struggle4progress - 12 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Trump wants the Supreme Court to toss out his conviction. Will they?
By Celerity - 13 hrs ago - 2 recs
Trump wants the Supreme Court to toss out his conviction. Will they?
By Celerity - 13 hrs ago - 2 recs
New York
Governor halts plan to charge most drivers entering Manhattan $15 for transit and traffic fixes
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 13 hrs ago - 2 recs
Governor halts plan to charge most drivers entering Manhattan $15 for transit and traffic fixes
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 13 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
NYPD Will Likely Revoke Donald Trump's Concealed Carry Permit: Report
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago - 2 recs
NYPD Will Likely Revoke Donald Trump's Concealed Carry Permit: Report
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago - 2 recs
Cable News Clips
Maryland Governor Wes Moore - Bloomberg Balance of Power
By SouthBayDem - 15 hrs ago - 2 recs
Maryland Governor Wes Moore - Bloomberg Balance of Power
By SouthBayDem - 15 hrs ago - 2 recs
Weather Watchers
There's a tornado warning going out for Loudoun County.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 15 hrs ago - 2 recs
There's a tornado warning going out for Loudoun County.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 15 hrs ago - 2 recs
Environment & Energy
Youngkin says Virginia won't follow California's clean car standards anymore
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago - 2 recs
Youngkin says Virginia won't follow California's clean car standards anymore
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Here's my ridiculous solution for districts that elect rogue Congressional representatives
By Aviation Pro - 16 hrs ago - 2 recs
Here's my ridiculous solution for districts that elect rogue Congressional representatives
By Aviation Pro - 16 hrs ago - 2 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about heat and precautions....
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago - 2 recs
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about heat and precautions....
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
RFK Jr.'s VP Pick Nicole Shanahan Admits She and Tucker Carlson Are 'on Same Page'
By Celerity - 17 hrs ago - 2 recs
RFK Jr.'s VP Pick Nicole Shanahan Admits She and Tucker Carlson Are 'on Same Page'
By Celerity - 17 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
PA: Republican Pennridge School Board Director Wants Students to Be Taught Creationism
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - 2 recs
PA: Republican Pennridge School Board Director Wants Students to Be Taught Creationism
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - 2 recs
Sports
NFL Commissioner Goodell just said on the Pat McAffe show that he's no fan of pre-season games...
By brush - 19 hrs ago - 2 recs
NFL Commissioner Goodell just said on the Pat McAffe show that he's no fan of pre-season games...
By brush - 19 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Top news app in US has Chinese origins and 'writes fiction' with the help of AI
By TheProle - 19 hrs ago - 2 recs
Top news app in US has Chinese origins and 'writes fiction' with the help of AI
By TheProle - 19 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Trump's surrogates reached out to Black voters in Philly with cigars and cognac
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - 2 recs
Trump's surrogates reached out to Black voters in Philly with cigars and cognac
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - 2 recs
Cable News Clips
Speaker Johnson announces plan to take on DOJ after Trump conviction
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 2 recs
Speaker Johnson announces plan to take on DOJ after Trump conviction
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 2 recs
Washington
Burke: What you're voting for if you're voting for state GOP
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 2 recs
Burke: What you're voting for if you're voting for state GOP
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 2 recs
Washington
Sno-Isle students on the path to becoming fiber professionals
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 2 recs
Sno-Isle students on the path to becoming fiber professionals
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 2 recs
Washington
Bombshell letters accuse Marysville school leaders of 'cronyism,' 'no plan'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 2 recs
Bombshell letters accuse Marysville school leaders of 'cronyism,' 'no plan'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 2 recs
Economy
BLS Report: April job openings, hires, and total separations change little
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago - 2 recs
BLS Report: April job openings, hires, and total separations change little
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago - 2 recs
Texas
Looking for a true life book from a person who went from the Texas dust bowl to California.
By efhmc - 22 hrs ago - 2 recs
Looking for a true life book from a person who went from the Texas dust bowl to California.
By efhmc - 22 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
I'm wondering what research has been done on where the military gets recruits that wind up in highly technical
By brewens - 23 hrs ago - 2 recs
I'm wondering what research has been done on where the military gets recruits that wind up in highly technical
By brewens - 23 hrs ago - 2 recs
The DU Lounge
Two earthquakes woke us up last night. The coolest sensation.
By LakeArenal - 23 hrs ago - 2 recs
Two earthquakes woke us up last night. The coolest sensation.
By LakeArenal - 23 hrs ago - 2 recs
Oklahoma
Special Guest - Candidate for OK Senate, Connie Johnson on The Will Rogers Experiment
By Across-the-Desk - 23 hrs ago - 2 recs
Special Guest - Candidate for OK Senate, Connie Johnson on The Will Rogers Experiment
By Across-the-Desk - 23 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Team Trump Claims Guilty Conviction Led to $141 Million Fundraising Bonanza in May
By Celerity - 23 hrs ago - 2 recs
Team Trump Claims Guilty Conviction Led to $141 Million Fundraising Bonanza in May
By Celerity - 23 hrs ago - 2 recs
Music Appreciation
Big news for Jeff Healey fans - tomorrow Road House: The Lost Soundtrack will be released w/previously unreleased tracks
By highplainsdem - 7 min ago - 1 recs
Big news for Jeff Healey fans - tomorrow Road House: The Lost Soundtrack will be released w/previously unreleased tracks
By highplainsdem - 7 min ago - 1 recs
Music Appreciation
Levi Stubbs, lead singer of The Four Tops, was born on this date.
By Dyedinthewoolliberal - 28 min ago - 1 recs
Levi Stubbs, lead singer of The Four Tops, was born on this date.
By Dyedinthewoolliberal - 28 min ago - 1 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Florida's Brazen Assault on Public Sector Workers Puts Unions in Survival Mode
By marmar - 54 min ago - 1 recs
Florida's Brazen Assault on Public Sector Workers Puts Unions in Survival Mode
By marmar - 54 min ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
You raised $5.00 on June 5, 2024 DU 4 Ruben Gallego US Senate AZ, Senator Sinema's seat
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago - 1 recs
You raised $5.00 on June 5, 2024 DU 4 Ruben Gallego US Senate AZ, Senator Sinema's seat
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
You raised $10.00 on June 5, 2024 Democratic Underground for Tony Vargas US Congress (NE-2)
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago - 1 recs
You raised $10.00 on June 5, 2024 Democratic Underground for Tony Vargas US Congress (NE-2)
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
You raised $942.00 on June 5, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago - 1 recs
You raised $942.00 on June 5, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago - 1 recs
Foreign Affairs
Russia $50 Billion Oil Disaster as OPEC+ Extends Production Cuts to 2025 as Oil prices Fall Again - Joe Blogs
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago - 1 recs
Russia $50 Billion Oil Disaster as OPEC+ Extends Production Cuts to 2025 as Oil prices Fall Again - Joe Blogs
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
A member of a German far-right party stabbed and wounded in another attack on a politician
By Judi Lynn - 2 hrs ago - 1 recs
A member of a German far-right party stabbed and wounded in another attack on a politician
By Judi Lynn - 2 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Speaker Johnson appoints Trump loyalists to Intelligence Committee, pulling panel rightward
By edhopper - 2 hrs ago - 1 recs
Speaker Johnson appoints Trump loyalists to Intelligence Committee, pulling panel rightward
By edhopper - 2 hrs ago - 1 recs
Election Reform
Missouri joins other red states in trying to stamp out ranked choice voting
By sl8 - 4 hrs ago - 1 recs
Missouri joins other red states in trying to stamp out ranked choice voting
By sl8 - 4 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Georgia court of appeals indefinitely pauses the election subversion conspiracy case against Donald Trump
By ClearSky24 - 4 hrs ago - 1 recs
Georgia court of appeals indefinitely pauses the election subversion conspiracy case against Donald Trump
By ClearSky24 - 4 hrs ago - 1 recs
Environment & Energy
US may revive some shut nuclear plants to help meet emissions goal, energy chief says
By sl8 - 4 hrs ago - 1 recs
US may revive some shut nuclear plants to help meet emissions goal, energy chief says
By sl8 - 4 hrs ago - 1 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Court halts Georgia Trump election case until DA Fani Willis appeal decided
By Dulcinea - 4 hrs ago - 1 recs
Court halts Georgia Trump election case until DA Fani Willis appeal decided
By Dulcinea - 4 hrs ago - 1 recs
Virginia
3 dead, including 2 children, after being struck by train in Springfield
By mahatmakanejeeves - 5 hrs ago - 1 recs
3 dead, including 2 children, after being struck by train in Springfield
By mahatmakanejeeves - 5 hrs ago - 1 recs
California
California rock climber sentenced to life for sexual assaults inside Yosemite National Park
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 6 hrs ago - 1 recs
California rock climber sentenced to life for sexual assaults inside Yosemite National Park
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 6 hrs ago - 1 recs
Cable News Clips
'The language of politics is dead': Charlamagne Tha God blasts our broken political discourse - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 1 recs
'The language of politics is dead': Charlamagne Tha God blasts our broken political discourse - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
In the 1960's, JFK took us to the moon. In 2024, we have this......
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - 1 recs
In the 1960's, JFK took us to the moon. In 2024, we have this......
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - 1 recs
LGBT
Colorado GOP calls for burning of Pride flags in fundraising email - ABC News
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago - 1 recs
Colorado GOP calls for burning of Pride flags in fundraising email - ABC News
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Florida and Kansas are accusing 2 people of forging signatures for petition drives
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - 1 recs
Florida and Kansas are accusing 2 people of forging signatures for petition drives
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
New Florida laws crack down on mail ballot mistakes
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - 1 recs
New Florida laws crack down on mail ballot mistakes
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
AZ: GOP-led amendment would change where people collect signatures for ballot initiatives
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - 1 recs
AZ: GOP-led amendment would change where people collect signatures for ballot initiatives
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
CA: Anaheim Councilwoman Natalie Rubalcava (D) defeats recall in low-turnout election
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 1 recs
CA: Anaheim Councilwoman Natalie Rubalcava (D) defeats recall in low-turnout election
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
CA: Margin Narrows On Recall Of Temecula Valley USD's Dr. Joseph Komrosky (MAGA)
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 1 recs
CA: Margin Narrows On Recall Of Temecula Valley USD's Dr. Joseph Komrosky (MAGA)
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
FL: Judge orders state economists to rewrite financial info on abortion rights amendment
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 1 recs
FL: Judge orders state economists to rewrite financial info on abortion rights amendment
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 1 recs
Cable News Clips
'Revenge and threats': House GOP pushes legislation to appease Trump - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago - 1 recs
'Revenge and threats': House GOP pushes legislation to appease Trump - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago - 1 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Clash Over Phone Hacking Article Preceded Exit of Washington Post Editor.
By elleng - 8 hrs ago - 1 recs
Clash Over Phone Hacking Article Preceded Exit of Washington Post Editor.
By elleng - 8 hrs ago - 1 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about an MTG amendment and Trump....
By TexasTowelie - 9 hrs ago - 1 recs
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about an MTG amendment and Trump....
By TexasTowelie - 9 hrs ago - 1 recs
Music Appreciation
Jimmy Fallon - "Tennessee Jed" He's a deadhead, no doubt.
By OAITW r.2.0 - 10 hrs ago - 1 recs
Jimmy Fallon - "Tennessee Jed" He's a deadhead, no doubt.
By OAITW r.2.0 - 10 hrs ago - 1 recs
Foreign Affairs
Future of Indian Politics - Eastern Express - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 11 hrs ago - 1 recs
Future of Indian Politics - Eastern Express - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 11 hrs ago - 1 recs
Mental Health Support
Tomorrow, Rich will be going to the Oncologist. We put together a list of 20 questions to ask. I am extremely nervous
By debm55 - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
Tomorrow, Rich will be going to the Oncologist. We put together a list of 20 questions to ask. I am extremely nervous
By debm55 - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Phoenix Using To Ice-Filled Body Bags To Treat Heatstroke, 645 Deaths In 2023: US SW Bakes
By appalachiablue - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
Phoenix Using To Ice-Filled Body Bags To Treat Heatstroke, 645 Deaths In 2023: US SW Bakes
By appalachiablue - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
TV Chat
Watching the 1% club tv game show, or something like that......DVR copy.......it's on fox.
By a kennedy - 13 hrs ago - 1 recs
Watching the 1% club tv game show, or something like that......DVR copy.......it's on fox.
By a kennedy - 13 hrs ago - 1 recs
Music Appreciation
The Montanas - Let's Get A Little Sentimental
By rogerballard - 13 hrs ago - 1 recs
The Montanas - Let's Get A Little Sentimental
By rogerballard - 13 hrs ago - 1 recs
Maryland
**Dangerous tornado situation in Montgomery County. Large, confirmed tornado
By elleng - 14 hrs ago - 1 recs
**Dangerous tornado situation in Montgomery County. Large, confirmed tornado
By elleng - 14 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Did the major networks; NBC, CBS, ABC interrupt programming to announce Trump's guilty verdict?
By chowder66 - 14 hrs ago - 1 recs
Did the major networks; NBC, CBS, ABC interrupt programming to announce Trump's guilty verdict?
By chowder66 - 14 hrs ago - 1 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Barbara McQuade: Will Felon Don's DISTURBING Lack of Remorse Land Him in Jail?-Stephanie
By MagaSmash - 15 hrs ago - 1 recs
Barbara McQuade: Will Felon Don's DISTURBING Lack of Remorse Land Him in Jail?-Stephanie
By MagaSmash - 15 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Mike Johnson, Trump's ally in Congress, has a history of anti-LGBTQ+ hate
By Bundbuster - 15 hrs ago - 1 recs
Mike Johnson, Trump's ally in Congress, has a history of anti-LGBTQ+ hate
By Bundbuster - 15 hrs ago - 1 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
Negro Leagues' statistics will be incorporated into Major League Baseball's historical records on Wednesday
May 29 - USA Today
May 29 - USA Today
Prosecutors in Bob Menendez trial can't use evidence they say is critical to case, judge rules
May 29 - CBS News
May 29 - CBS News
Czech Republic to Deliver First Shipment of Artillery Shells to Ukraine Within Days
May 29 - Kyiv Post
May 29 - Kyiv Post
Former Trump attorney has Colorado law license suspended for attempting to overturn 2020 election results
May 28 - The Hill
May 28 - The Hill
FBI arrests 'dreaded' Jan. 6 defendant they say rammed 'Trump' sign into police line
May 28 - NBC News
May 28 - NBC News
"Documents don't lie": Prosecutors close by telling jurors they don't have to trust Michael Cohen
May 28 - Salon
May 28 - Salon
National Park Service clarifies employees will be allowed to join Pride events in uniform
May 28 - NBC News
May 28 - NBC News
US files a labor complaint over claims that a Volkswagen plant in Mexico fired union activists
May 28 - ABC News/AP
May 28 - ABC News/AP
Judge allows Trump co-defendant to continue to fight for 500,000 ballots from Fulton County to argue debunked fraud
May 28 - CNN Politics
May 28 - CNN Politics
New court challenge filed in Pennsylvania to prevent some mail-in ballots from getting thrown out
May 28 - AP
May 28 - AP
Americans are feeling better about the economy for the first time in four months
May 28 - CNN Business
May 28 - CNN Business
Republican Senator Blocks the Nomination of the First Native American to Serve as Federal Judge in Montana
May 28 - Yahoo
May 28 - Yahoo
Mar-a-Lago judge scolds Jack Smith and swiftly shuts down his Trump gag demand, warns of sanctions
May 28 - Law & Crime
May 28 - Law & Crime
Robert DeNiro, Jan. 6 officers show up for Biden campaign at Trump trial courthouse
May 28 - The Hill
May 28 - The Hill
Supreme Court declines to decide whether 12-person juries should be required for state felony cases
May 28 - CNN Politics
May 28 - CNN Politics
SCOTUS leaves in place Avenatti conviction for plot to extort up to $25M from Nike
May 28 - ABC News/AP
May 28 - ABC News/AP
Despite global outrage over deadly Rafah strike, Netanyahu vows to fight on in Gaza
May 28 - USA Today
May 28 - USA Today
China, US Agree to Manage Maritime Risks Through Continued Dialogue
May 28 - US News and World Report/Reuters
May 28 - US News and World Report/Reuters
White House to announce actions to modernize America's electrical grid, paving the way for clean energy and fewer outage
May 28 - CNN
May 28 - CNN
Revealed: Israeli spy chief 'threatened' ICC prosecutor over war crimes inquiry
May 28 - The Guardian
May 28 - The Guardian
Melinda French Gates announces $1 billion donation to support women and families, including reproductive rights
May 28 - CBS News
May 28 - CBS News
Trump sells off $10m jet to major megadonor as he owes millions in legal fees and judgements
May 28 - UK Independent
May 28 - UK Independent
Democratic group targets Texas state House races, seeking to take advantage of GOP feuds
May 28 - NBC News
May 28 - NBC News
T-Mobile to acquire most of U.S. Cellular in $4.4 billion deal; U.S. Cellular shares surge
May 28 - CNBC
May 28 - CNBC
Biden reelection campaign enlists January 6 police officers to campaign in key swing states
May 28 - CNN
May 28 - CNN
Trump responds to special counsel's effort to limit his remarks about FBI in documents case
May 28 - CBS News/AP
May 28 - CBS News/AP