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Anthropology
Archaeologists uncover body of girl stabbed in neck as part of human sacrifice
By Judi Lynn - 13 hrs ago - 3 recs
Archaeologists uncover body of girl stabbed in neck as part of human sacrifice
By Judi Lynn - 13 hrs ago - 3 recs
Science
Ancient Hazelnuts are Being Used by Archaeologists to Reconstruct Prehistoric Woodlands
By Judi Lynn - 13 hrs ago - 3 recs
Ancient Hazelnuts are Being Used by Archaeologists to Reconstruct Prehistoric Woodlands
By Judi Lynn - 13 hrs ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
'Theocratic America' agenda? Shock as Supreme Court justice flies Christian nationalist flag - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - 3 recs
'Theocratic America' agenda? Shock as Supreme Court justice flies Christian nationalist flag - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - 3 recs
Liberal YouTubers
The REAL Story of The FBI 'Raid' On Mar-a-Lardo... - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - 3 recs
The REAL Story of The FBI 'Raid' On Mar-a-Lardo... - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - 3 recs
Liberal YouTubers
AG Garland denounces Trump claim 'deadly force' approved in Mar-a-Lago raid
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - 3 recs
AG Garland denounces Trump claim 'deadly force' approved in Mar-a-Lago raid
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - 3 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Justice Samuel Alito Caught Flying Insurrectionist Flags & Haley Endorses Trump - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 14 hrs ago - 3 recs
Justice Samuel Alito Caught Flying Insurrectionist Flags & Haley Endorses Trump - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 14 hrs ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
What's most 'disturbing' about Justice Alito's flags - All In - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 3 recs
What's most 'disturbing' about Justice Alito's flags - All In - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 3 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Alito waves ANOTHER CONTROVERSIAL flag - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 3 recs
Alito waves ANOTHER CONTROVERSIAL flag - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 3 recs
New Jersey
Amtrak power outage "an unmitigated disaster," Gov. Murphy says
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 3 recs
Amtrak power outage "an unmitigated disaster," Gov. Murphy says
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
Nikki Haley was 'vessel' for voters to express unhappiness with Trump: Tim Miller - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - 3 recs
Nikki Haley was 'vessel' for voters to express unhappiness with Trump: Tim Miller - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
The Hounds (some aspirationally white nationalist crim-fascist MAGAt's precursors from 175 years ago)
By Celerity - 16 hrs ago - 3 recs
The Hounds (some aspirationally white nationalist crim-fascist MAGAt's precursors from 175 years ago)
By Celerity - 16 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Biden's base isn't as freaked out as he might want them to be
By applegrove - 16 hrs ago - 3 recs
Biden's base isn't as freaked out as he might want them to be
By applegrove - 16 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Tim Scott's Ad for Trump Diverts 95% of Donations to Tim Scott For America
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 3 recs
Tim Scott's Ad for Trump Diverts 95% of Donations to Tim Scott For America
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
When did Janet Reno first speak out about domestic terrorists?
By malaise - 16 hrs ago - 3 recs
When did Janet Reno first speak out about domestic terrorists?
By malaise - 16 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Justice Alito's Jan. 6 Flags Are a Desperate Wake-Up Call for the DOJ
By Jilly_in_VA - 16 hrs ago - 3 recs
Justice Alito's Jan. 6 Flags Are a Desperate Wake-Up Call for the DOJ
By Jilly_in_VA - 16 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Louisiana Legislature passes bill restricting discussion of gender and sexuality
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - 3 recs
Louisiana Legislature passes bill restricting discussion of gender and sexuality
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Senator Durban says no to hearings on Alito?
By Eliot Rosewater - 18 hrs ago - 3 recs
Senator Durban says no to hearings on Alito?
By Eliot Rosewater - 18 hrs ago - 3 recs
Environment & Energy
This 'supercharger on wheels' brings fast charging to you
By usonian - 19 hrs ago - 3 recs
This 'supercharger on wheels' brings fast charging to you
By usonian - 19 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
NH: Tempers flare after House passes gun background check bill again
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 3 recs
NH: Tempers flare after House passes gun background check bill again
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
NH-GOV: Kelly Ayotte (R) campaigns with Glenn Youngkin after his veto of birth control bill
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago - 3 recs
NH-GOV: Kelly Ayotte (R) campaigns with Glenn Youngkin after his veto of birth control bill
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Trump allies face skepticism as they try appealing to disaffected Arab Americans in Michigan
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago - 3 recs
Trump allies face skepticism as they try appealing to disaffected Arab Americans in Michigan
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Louisiana Lawmakers Vote to Make Abortion Pills Controlled Substances
By In It to Win It - 22 hrs ago - 3 recs
Louisiana Lawmakers Vote to Make Abortion Pills Controlled Substances
By In It to Win It - 22 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
America needs to talk about how Trump's deportation plan is really dictatorship
By Nevilledog - 22 hrs ago - 3 recs
America needs to talk about how Trump's deportation plan is really dictatorship
By Nevilledog - 22 hrs ago - 3 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Justice Alito is the true believer his flag says he is
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 22 hrs ago - 3 recs
Justice Alito is the true believer his flag says he is
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 22 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
NAACP fund seeks to close Black voter registration and turnout gaps ahead of the November election
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - 3 recs
NAACP fund seeks to close Black voter registration and turnout gaps ahead of the November election
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Colorado Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera hospitalized due to infection
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - 3 recs
Colorado Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera hospitalized due to infection
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Will Cannon attempt to block Chutkan after SC immunity decision?
By duckworth969 - 23 hrs ago - 3 recs
Will Cannon attempt to block Chutkan after SC immunity decision?
By duckworth969 - 23 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Cartoon: Grabbing Justice By the Cannon - @JakeHamilton
By werdna - 4 min ago - 2 recs
Cartoon: Grabbing Justice By the Cannon - @JakeHamilton
By werdna - 4 min ago - 2 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Rep. Jasmine Crockett Selling MTG Insult Tees to Fund Democrat Campaigns TMZ
By Quixote1818 - 26 min ago - 2 recs
Rep. Jasmine Crockett Selling MTG Insult Tees to Fund Democrat Campaigns TMZ
By Quixote1818 - 26 min ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
A yearly reminder at how much of a POS that Clarence Thomas is
By In It to Win It - 42 min ago - 2 recs
A yearly reminder at how much of a POS that Clarence Thomas is
By In It to Win It - 42 min ago - 2 recs
Music Appreciation
On the night of May 24, 1964, the Beatles made their fourth appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago - 2 recs
On the night of May 24, 1964, the Beatles made their fourth appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Maria Ressa's speech at the 2024 Harvard commencement ceremony
By cbabe - 1 hr ago - 2 recs
Maria Ressa's speech at the 2024 Harvard commencement ceremony
By cbabe - 1 hr ago - 2 recs
Foreign Affairs
Jeremy Corbyn to run as an independent in UK general election
By peppertree - 2 hrs ago - 2 recs
Jeremy Corbyn to run as an independent in UK general election
By peppertree - 2 hrs ago - 2 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump's fascist talk is what's 'poisoning the blood of our country'
By Zorro - 2 hrs ago - 2 recs
Trump's fascist talk is what's 'poisoning the blood of our country'
By Zorro - 2 hrs ago - 2 recs
The DU Lounge
Rare $400 Rubyglow pineapple was introduced to the US this month. It already sold out.
By sl8 - 2 hrs ago - 2 recs
Rare $400 Rubyglow pineapple was introduced to the US this month. It already sold out.
By sl8 - 2 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Ohio GOP lawmaker (Adam Mathews) defends bill charging teachers with felonies for 'pandering obscenity'
By Eugene - 3 hrs ago - 2 recs
Ohio GOP lawmaker (Adam Mathews) defends bill charging teachers with felonies for 'pandering obscenity'
By Eugene - 3 hrs ago - 2 recs
Cable News Clips
'Dangerous lie': Trump claims that the FBI wanted to kill him in Mar-a-Lago raid - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - 2 recs
'Dangerous lie': Trump claims that the FBI wanted to kill him in Mar-a-Lago raid - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - 2 recs
Economy
This graphical perspective of the CPI explains why the Fed sees inflation as sticky and "elevated" lately
By progree - 4 hrs ago - 2 recs
This graphical perspective of the CPI explains why the Fed sees inflation as sticky and "elevated" lately
By progree - 4 hrs ago - 2 recs
Foreign Affairs
More than 100 feared dead in massive landslide in Papua New Guinea
By muriel_volestrangler - 5 hrs ago - 2 recs
More than 100 feared dead in massive landslide in Papua New Guinea
By muriel_volestrangler - 5 hrs ago - 2 recs
Foreign Affairs
US pushes for Ukraine aid, united front against China's trade practices at G7 finance meeting
By sl8 - 6 hrs ago - 2 recs
US pushes for Ukraine aid, united front against China's trade practices at G7 finance meeting
By sl8 - 6 hrs ago - 2 recs
Foreign Affairs
North Korea appears to be preparing to launch its 2nd spy satellite, South Korean military says
By sl8 - 7 hrs ago - 2 recs
North Korea appears to be preparing to launch its 2nd spy satellite, South Korean military says
By sl8 - 7 hrs ago - 2 recs
Cable News Clips
'A very cynical ploy': Senate GOP blocks bipartisan border bill - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - 2 recs
'A very cynical ploy': Senate GOP blocks bipartisan border bill - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - 2 recs
Cable News Clips
'They have opened the door': What could come next after SCOTUS gerrymandering ruling - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - 2 recs
'They have opened the door': What could come next after SCOTUS gerrymandering ruling - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - 2 recs
Cable News Clips
Trump loses again: Effort to remove judge from NY trial fails as case reaches final stages - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 2 recs
Trump loses again: Effort to remove judge from NY trial fails as case reaches final stages - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 2 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Javier Milei, Argentina Hard Rt Pres Stages Rock Concert, Pagan Mass, Bk Show: 'I'm the King, I Will Destroy You'
By appalachiablue - 12 hrs ago - 2 recs
Javier Milei, Argentina Hard Rt Pres Stages Rock Concert, Pagan Mass, Bk Show: 'I'm the King, I Will Destroy You'
By appalachiablue - 12 hrs ago - 2 recs
Music Appreciation
They don't know how old I am. They found armor in my belly, from the 15th century...
By The Polack MSgt - 13 hrs ago - 2 recs
They don't know how old I am. They found armor in my belly, from the 15th century...
By The Polack MSgt - 13 hrs ago - 2 recs
Music Appreciation
The Incredible Jimmy Smith with The Oliver Nelson Orchestra - Elegy For A Duck
By Montauk6 - 14 hrs ago - 2 recs
The Incredible Jimmy Smith with The Oliver Nelson Orchestra - Elegy For A Duck
By Montauk6 - 14 hrs ago - 2 recs
Classic Films
TCM Schedule for Sunday May 26, 2024 - Memorial Day Weekend Marathon
By rdmtimp - 14 hrs ago - 2 recs
TCM Schedule for Sunday May 26, 2024 - Memorial Day Weekend Marathon
By rdmtimp - 14 hrs ago - 2 recs
Music Appreciation
Dead - Not Fade Away - Live at Rheinhalle, Dusseldorf 4/24/72]
By OAITW r.2.0 - 14 hrs ago - 2 recs
Dead - Not Fade Away - Live at Rheinhalle, Dusseldorf 4/24/72]
By OAITW r.2.0 - 14 hrs ago - 2 recs
Cable News Clips
DA 'rests': Trump could get prison time -- or skate -- as jury deliberations loom in criminal trial - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 2 recs
DA 'rests': Trump could get prison time -- or skate -- as jury deliberations loom in criminal trial - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 2 recs
Liberal YouTubers
HORRIFIC news for South Carolina Voters - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - 2 recs
HORRIFIC news for South Carolina Voters - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - 2 recs
Foreign Affairs
Putin decree outlines Russian response to any US seizure of frozen assets
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 2 recs
Putin decree outlines Russian response to any US seizure of frozen assets
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Biden Campaign Slams Trump as Racist in New Ad
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 2 recs
Biden Campaign Slams Trump as Racist in New Ad
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Melania is hawking more expensive, tasteless junk:
By tblue37 - 16 hrs ago - 2 recs
Melania is hawking more expensive, tasteless junk:
By tblue37 - 16 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Another royal painting causing backlash: Catherine, Princess of Wales
By IcyPeas - 16 hrs ago - 2 recs
Another royal painting causing backlash: Catherine, Princess of Wales
By IcyPeas - 16 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
UK: Labour's top brass know the election battle will be brutal, but they can hardly believe their luck
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - 2 recs
UK: Labour's top brass know the election battle will be brutal, but they can hardly believe their luck
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Far-Right E.U. Lawmakers Remove Germany's AfD Party Before Elections
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - 2 recs
Far-Right E.U. Lawmakers Remove Germany's AfD Party Before Elections
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - 2 recs
Science
Acute exposure to caffeine improves foraging in an invasive ant
By sl8 - 17 hrs ago - 2 recs
Acute exposure to caffeine improves foraging in an invasive ant
By sl8 - 17 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Democrat files lawsuit to keep GOP candidate off Missouri Senate ballot
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - 2 recs
Democrat files lawsuit to keep GOP candidate off Missouri Senate ballot
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Voters wrongly accused of fraud cannot sue for defamation, NC court says
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - 2 recs
Voters wrongly accused of fraud cannot sue for defamation, NC court says
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Border Vigilantes are Blurring the Lines of Law Enforcement
By Nevilledog - 18 hrs ago - 2 recs
Border Vigilantes are Blurring the Lines of Law Enforcement
By Nevilledog - 18 hrs ago - 2 recs
Foreign Affairs
The Kremlin's Latest Show of Force - Break the Fake - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago - 2 recs
The Kremlin's Latest Show of Force - Break the Fake - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago - 2 recs
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Latest Breaking News
Dabney Coleman, actor who specialized in curmudgeons, dies at 92
Friday - The Associated Press, via WTOP
Friday - The Associated Press, via WTOP
GOP Fighting, 50-Hour Democratic Filibuster Kill Push to Make Amending Missouri Constitution Harder
Friday - US News and World Report/AP
Friday - US News and World Report/AP
New ad taunts Trump to take stand in hush money trial - or admit he's a coward
Friday - UK Independent
Friday - UK Independent
Exclusive: Sean 'Diddy' Combs seen physically assaulting Cassie Ventura in 2016 surveillance video obtained by CNN
Friday - cnn
Friday - cnn
Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama vote against unionizing in blow to big UAW push
Friday - CNN Business
Friday - CNN Business
Biden announces new grants to further desegregate schools on Brown vs. Board anniversary
Friday - ABC News
Friday - ABC News
Son of conservative activist and 1st rioter to invade Senate floor on Jan. 6 is sentenced
Friday - Law & Crime
Friday - Law & Crime
Durbin calls for Alito recusal from Jan. 6 cases over upside-down flag that flew at his home
Friday - The Hill
Friday - The Hill
John Eastman, former Trump lawyer, pleads not guilty in Arizona election interference case
Friday - CNN Politics
Friday - CNN Politics
GOP tries to 'correct the narrative' on use of mailed ballots after years of conflicting messages
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
Trump-linked dark-money group spent $90m on racist and transphobic ads in 2022, records show
Friday - The Guardian
Friday - The Guardian
Democrats gear up to overhaul the Senate filibuster for major bills if they win in 2024
Friday - NBC News
Friday - NBC News
NRA kicks off annual meeting as board considers successor to longtime leader LaPierre
Friday - ABC News/AP
Friday - ABC News/AP
President Biden to deliver 140th commencement at Morehouse, where he will receive an honorary doctorate
Friday - Scripps News
Friday - Scripps News
Justice Dept. makes arrests in North Korean identity theft scheme involving thousands of IT workers
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
Democrats want more answers from Justice Clarence Thomas about $267,000 loan for RV
Friday - USA Today
Friday - USA Today
WP EXCLUSIVE: Business titans privately urged NYC mayor to use police on Columbia protesters, chats show
May 16 - Washington Post
May 16 - Washington Post
America runs on Rudy: Bankrupt mayor launches bizarre coffee venture as he's crippled by $148m debt
May 16 - UK Independent
May 16 - UK Independent
House passes bill to prevent Biden from withholding weapons to Israel as GOP ramps up pressure on Democrats
May 16 - CNN Politics
May 16 - CNN Politics
'Stand Back And Stand By': Matt Gaetz Parrots Trump's Call To Violent Extremists At His Trial
May 16 - Huff Post
May 16 - Huff Post
U.S. to end coal leasing in nation's largest coal-producing region The Biden administration's decision ends new leasing
May 16 - Washington Post
May 16 - Washington Post
Gov. Greg Abbott pardons Daniel Perry, veteran who killed police brutality protester in 2020
May 16 - Texas Tribune
May 16 - Texas Tribune
Greg Steube has achieved a rare feat: Successfully forcing a bill to the House floor
May 16 - Politico
May 16 - Politico
Biden hails 'monumental' steps toward easing marijuana rules as rescheduling process moves ahead
May 16 - CNN Politics
May 16 - CNN Politics