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California
Measure to slow development in Silicon Valley commuter county qualifies for ballot
By quaint - 21 hrs ago - 2 replies
Measure to slow development in Silicon Valley commuter county qualifies for ballot
By quaint - 21 hrs ago - 2 replies
Latest Breaking News
Republican governors gather to attack Biden's climate agenda
By BumRushDaShow - 13 min ago - 1 replies
Republican governors gather to attack Biden's climate agenda
By BumRushDaShow - 13 min ago - 1 replies
Latest Breaking News
New Republican Proposal Takes Aim at Jack Smith
By BumRushDaShow - 35 min ago - 1 replies
New Republican Proposal Takes Aim at Jack Smith
By BumRushDaShow - 35 min ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Faith-Based Groups That Assist Migrants Become Targets of Extremists, James O'Keefe poses as exterminator to gain access
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 55 min ago - 1 replies
Faith-Based Groups That Assist Migrants Become Targets of Extremists, James O'Keefe poses as exterminator to gain access
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 55 min ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Elon Musk, America's richest immigrant, is angry about immigration. Can he influence the election?
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
Elon Musk, America's richest immigrant, is angry about immigration. Can he influence the election?
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
Latest Breaking News
Michael Cohen's family doxxed after Trump guilty verdict in porn star hush money case
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 1 replies
Michael Cohen's family doxxed after Trump guilty verdict in porn star hush money case
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 1 replies
Latest Breaking News
Mar-a-Lago judge chides Trump valet again for not explaining himself after prior sanctions threat for 'overdue' filing
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 1 replies
Mar-a-Lago judge chides Trump valet again for not explaining himself after prior sanctions threat for 'overdue' filing
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 1 replies
Cable News Clips
'Democracy is on the line' in 2024: Ret. Col. Vindman on why he is running for Congress - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago - 1 replies
'Democracy is on the line' in 2024: Ret. Col. Vindman on why he is running for Congress - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about the dark side of the moon and China....
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago - 1 replies
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about the dark side of the moon and China....
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Stephen Miller(sic) follows in the footsreps of nazis
By lefthandedskyhook - 5 hrs ago - 1 replies
Stephen Miller(sic) follows in the footsreps of nazis
By lefthandedskyhook - 5 hrs ago - 1 replies
Pro-Choice
Domestic Abuse And Abortion Bans Create 'A Very Dangerous Recipe' Post-Roe
By ShazzieB - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
Domestic Abuse And Abortion Bans Create 'A Very Dangerous Recipe' Post-Roe
By ShazzieB - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Fraud trial juror reports getting bag of $120,000 and promise of more if she'll acquit
By Nevilledog - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
Fraud trial juror reports getting bag of $120,000 and promise of more if she'll acquit
By Nevilledog - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Jury to hear Hunter Biden trial openings Tuesday
By struggle4progress - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
Jury to hear Hunter Biden trial openings Tuesday
By struggle4progress - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
Foreign Affairs
NATO concerned - Why Putin aims to control the Baltic Sea? - DW News
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
NATO concerned - Why Putin aims to control the Baltic Sea? - DW News
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
LOL: MAGA Fox Host Brutally Taunted in Worst Way! - Luke Beasley
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
LOL: MAGA Fox Host Brutally Taunted in Worst Way! - Luke Beasley
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
Cable News Clips
'Not a good thing for America or the judicial system': Former head of SDNY on juror threats - Inside w/Jen Psaki - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
'Not a good thing for America or the judicial system': Former head of SDNY on juror threats - Inside w/Jen Psaki - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
update video on today's new eruption at Kilauea in Hawaii....
By msongs - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
update video on today's new eruption at Kilauea in Hawaii....
By msongs - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
Sports
Simone Biles reaches new heights at US Gymnastic Championships - ABC News
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
Simone Biles reaches new heights at US Gymnastic Championships - ABC News
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
A normal political party -- focused on gaining seats and power -- would allow Hogan to do whatever he needed to win
By applegrove - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
A normal political party -- focused on gaining seats and power -- would allow Hogan to do whatever he needed to win
By applegrove - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
Cable News Clips
'The end matters more than anything': Walter predicts anti-Trump & Biden voters will break late - Inside w/Jen Psaki MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
'The end matters more than anything': Walter predicts anti-Trump & Biden voters will break late - Inside w/Jen Psaki MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
The DU Lounge
The Full Story Of Petey The Seeing Eye Donkey And Luna
By catbyte - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
The Full Story Of Petey The Seeing Eye Donkey And Luna
By catbyte - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
NC-GOV: Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R) speaks at event sponsored by anti-birth control group
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
NC-GOV: Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R) speaks at event sponsored by anti-birth control group
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Colorado will offer in-person voting behind bars in November
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
Colorado will offer in-person voting behind bars in November
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
'Manterrupting': anger as French PM speaks over female head of his party's EU election list
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
'Manterrupting': anger as French PM speaks over female head of his party's EU election list
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
France's far right may win big in the EU elections. That's worrying for migrants, Macron and Ukraine
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
France's far right may win big in the EU elections. That's worrying for migrants, Macron and Ukraine
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Voters in Mexico Cement the Governing Party's Dominance
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
Voters in Mexico Cement the Governing Party's Dominance
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
D.C. elections office beset by calls opposing noncitizen voting
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
D.C. elections office beset by calls opposing noncitizen voting
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
"I don't see any of that": Experts pour cold water on Trump's hope that Supreme Court will save him
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
"I don't see any of that": Experts pour cold water on Trump's hope that Supreme Court will save him
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Rent monopoly crackdown continues as FBI raids corporate landlord for 18 Arizona properties
By Passages - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
Rent monopoly crackdown continues as FBI raids corporate landlord for 18 Arizona properties
By Passages - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
MT: Helena man sentenced after allegedly planning 'Columbine-style attack' with homemade bombs
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago - 1 replies
MT: Helena man sentenced after allegedly planning 'Columbine-style attack' with homemade bombs
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about MTG, Fauci, and a hearing....
By TexasTowelie - 10 hrs ago - 1 replies
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about MTG, Fauci, and a hearing....
By TexasTowelie - 10 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Convicted criminal trump lying again. Here is the proof.
By onecaliberal - 10 hrs ago - 1 replies
Convicted criminal trump lying again. Here is the proof.
By onecaliberal - 10 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Jack Smith wants Judge Cannon to stop Trump from putting law enforcement at risk
By LetMyPeopleVote - 10 hrs ago - 1 replies
Jack Smith wants Judge Cannon to stop Trump from putting law enforcement at risk
By LetMyPeopleVote - 10 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
GOP Candidate No Longer Working for Nestl Purina After Burning LGBTQ Library Books
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
GOP Candidate No Longer Working for Nestl Purina After Burning LGBTQ Library Books
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Trump's candidacy may have been good reason not to jail him for contempt violations, but not 34 counts of election fraud
By bigtree - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
Trump's candidacy may have been good reason not to jail him for contempt violations, but not 34 counts of election fraud
By bigtree - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
United Kingdom
Guess who's standing in Clacton despite saying he'd sit out this election!
By LeftishBrit - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
Guess who's standing in Clacton despite saying he'd sit out this election!
By LeftishBrit - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Trump is desperate for Miriam Adelson's cash. Her condition: West Bank annexation
By TomDaisy - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
Trump is desperate for Miriam Adelson's cash. Her condition: West Bank annexation
By TomDaisy - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Rob Reiner: "trump is Archie Bunker on CRACK!" -Steph
By MagaSmash - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
Rob Reiner: "trump is Archie Bunker on CRACK!" -Steph
By MagaSmash - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
Virginia
JUST IN: Dead bear was struck by driver before being dumped in Arlington, AWLA says
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
JUST IN: Dead bear was struck by driver before being dumped in Arlington, AWLA says
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
Environment & Energy
How Wall Street enables the fossil fuel companies cooking our planet
By Bundbuster - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
How Wall Street enables the fossil fuel companies cooking our planet
By Bundbuster - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
"YOU'RE LYING" trump Interviews Show the Crisis in American Media - The Warning
By MagaSmash - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
"YOU'RE LYING" trump Interviews Show the Crisis in American Media - The Warning
By MagaSmash - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Lake lawyers await discipline for making false claims to AZ Supreme Court
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
Lake lawyers await discipline for making false claims to AZ Supreme Court
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
Environment & Energy
Lithium-Ion Battery Malfunction Causes $950,000 House Fire
By Caribbeans - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
Lithium-Ion Battery Malfunction Causes $950,000 House Fire
By Caribbeans - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
The future of elections in key swing state of Nevada hinges on these two Reno-area races
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
The future of elections in key swing state of Nevada hinges on these two Reno-area races
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
Environment & Energy
China's first heavy-load railway hydrogen station now operational
By Caribbeans - 14 hrs ago - 1 replies
China's first heavy-load railway hydrogen station now operational
By Caribbeans - 14 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Trump 'Trust Jesus' Bus Crashes Ahead Of Staten Island Rally - Waldorf Nation
By TexasTowelie - 14 hrs ago - 1 replies
Trump 'Trust Jesus' Bus Crashes Ahead Of Staten Island Rally - Waldorf Nation
By TexasTowelie - 14 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Puerto Rico governor (D) concedes defeat in primary upset
By RandySF - 14 hrs ago - 1 replies
Puerto Rico governor (D) concedes defeat in primary upset
By RandySF - 14 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
How sustainably green is the digital universe?
By Model35mech - 14 hrs ago - 1 replies
How sustainably green is the digital universe?
By Model35mech - 14 hrs ago - 1 replies
Weird News
A monster truck clips a power line at a Maine show, toppling utility poles in spectator area
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago - 1 replies
A monster truck clips a power line at a Maine show, toppling utility poles in spectator area
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago - 1 replies
Washington
Link light rail passengers now required to show proof of payment
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
Link light rail passengers now required to show proof of payment
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
THIS Is What's Happening Inside Facebook's EXTREMIST Algorithm FRANKLY
By Quixote1818 - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
THIS Is What's Happening Inside Facebook's EXTREMIST Algorithm FRANKLY
By Quixote1818 - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Moskowitz to Dr. Fauci: MTG Does Not Represent Congress
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
Moskowitz to Dr. Fauci: MTG Does Not Represent Congress
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Sandy Hook families ask bankruptcy judge to liquidate Alex Jones' media company
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
Sandy Hook families ask bankruptcy judge to liquidate Alex Jones' media company
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
Cable News Clips
"ANC Failed": Mandela's Party Loses Majority for First Time Since End of Apartheid in South Africa
By Uncle Joe - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
"ANC Failed": Mandela's Party Loses Majority for First Time Since End of Apartheid in South Africa
By Uncle Joe - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
News site editor's ties to Iran, Russia show misinformation's complexity
By Nevilledog - 16 hrs ago - 1 replies
News site editor's ties to Iran, Russia show misinformation's complexity
By Nevilledog - 16 hrs ago - 1 replies
Latest Breaking News
Colorado will offer in-person voting behind bars in November
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 1 replies
Colorado will offer in-person voting behind bars in November
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 1 replies
Washington
When Settlers Burned Herring's House, an Ancient Duwamish Settlement
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 1 replies
When Settlers Burned Herring's House, an Ancient Duwamish Settlement
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Maddow is coming out with a Season 2 of her podcast ULTRA!
By Nevilledog - 16 hrs ago - 1 replies
Maddow is coming out with a Season 2 of her podcast ULTRA!
By Nevilledog - 16 hrs ago - 1 replies
Washington
Again, County Council approves Pride proclamation with no GOP support
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 1 replies
Again, County Council approves Pride proclamation with no GOP support
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Nine witnesses in the criminal cases of Trump have received significant financial benefits from various Trump sources.
By Swede - 17 hrs ago - 1 replies
Nine witnesses in the criminal cases of Trump have received significant financial benefits from various Trump sources.
By Swede - 17 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
At some point, with some topics, even skeptics would become cynical. Wouldn't they?
By Baitball Blogger - 17 hrs ago - 1 replies
At some point, with some topics, even skeptics would become cynical. Wouldn't they?
By Baitball Blogger - 17 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Mexico elects female climatologist for President.
By triron - 17 hrs ago - 1 replies
Mexico elects female climatologist for President.
By triron - 17 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Resistence Live with attorney Elizabeth McLaughin
By FarPoint - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
Resistence Live with attorney Elizabeth McLaughin
By FarPoint - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
Environment & Energy
Climate threat: Michigan to woo tech data centers with new laws
By cbabe - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
Climate threat: Michigan to woo tech data centers with new laws
By cbabe - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
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Latest Breaking News
Federal judge rules New Hampshire law limiting teaching of race, gender topics unconstitutional
Wednesday - The Hill
Wednesday - The Hill
Feds settle privacy claims by FBI agent and lawyer with early roles in Trump-Russia probe
Wednesday - Politico
Wednesday - Politico
Negro Leagues' statistics will be incorporated into Major League Baseball's historical records on Wednesday
Wednesday - USA Today
Wednesday - USA Today
Prosecutors in Bob Menendez trial can't use evidence they say is critical to case, judge rules
Wednesday - CBS News
Wednesday - CBS News
Czech Republic to Deliver First Shipment of Artillery Shells to Ukraine Within Days
Wednesday - Kyiv Post
Wednesday - Kyiv Post
Former Trump attorney has Colorado law license suspended for attempting to overturn 2020 election results
Tuesday - The Hill
Tuesday - The Hill
FBI arrests 'dreaded' Jan. 6 defendant they say rammed 'Trump' sign into police line
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News
"Documents don't lie": Prosecutors close by telling jurors they don't have to trust Michael Cohen
Tuesday - Salon
Tuesday - Salon
National Park Service clarifies employees will be allowed to join Pride events in uniform
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News
US files a labor complaint over claims that a Volkswagen plant in Mexico fired union activists
Tuesday - ABC News/AP
Tuesday - ABC News/AP
Judge allows Trump co-defendant to continue to fight for 500,000 ballots from Fulton County to argue debunked fraud
Tuesday - CNN Politics
Tuesday - CNN Politics
New court challenge filed in Pennsylvania to prevent some mail-in ballots from getting thrown out
Tuesday - AP
Tuesday - AP
Americans are feeling better about the economy for the first time in four months
Tuesday - CNN Business
Tuesday - CNN Business
Republican Senator Blocks the Nomination of the First Native American to Serve as Federal Judge in Montana
Tuesday - Yahoo
Tuesday - Yahoo
Long-lost Caravaggio painting of 'extraordinary value' shown for first time
Tuesday - Washington Post
Tuesday - Washington Post
Mar-a-Lago judge scolds Jack Smith and swiftly shuts down his Trump gag demand, warns of sanctions
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Robert DeNiro, Jan. 6 officers show up for Biden campaign at Trump trial courthouse
Tuesday - The Hill
Tuesday - The Hill
Supreme Court declines to decide whether 12-person juries should be required for state felony cases
Tuesday - CNN Politics
Tuesday - CNN Politics
SCOTUS leaves in place Avenatti conviction for plot to extort up to $25M from Nike
Tuesday - ABC News/AP
Tuesday - ABC News/AP
Despite global outrage over deadly Rafah strike, Netanyahu vows to fight on in Gaza
Tuesday - USA Today
Tuesday - USA Today
China, US Agree to Manage Maritime Risks Through Continued Dialogue
Tuesday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Tuesday - 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
Tuesday - CNN
Tuesday - CNN
Revealed: Israeli spy chief 'threatened' ICC prosecutor over war crimes inquiry
Tuesday - The Guardian
Tuesday - The Guardian
Melinda French Gates announces $1 billion donation to support women and families, including reproductive rights
Tuesday - CBS News
Tuesday - CBS News
Trump sells off $10m jet to major megadonor as he owes millions in legal fees and judgements
Tuesday - UK Independent
Tuesday - UK Independent
Democratic group targets Texas state House races, seeking to take advantage of GOP feuds
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News
T-Mobile to acquire most of U.S. Cellular in $4.4 billion deal; U.S. Cellular shares surge
Tuesday - CNBC
Tuesday - CNBC
Biden reelection campaign enlists January 6 police officers to campaign in key swing states
Tuesday - CNN
Tuesday - CNN