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Washington
WA Supreme Court upholds temporary ban on high-capacity magazines
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - 1 recs
WA Supreme Court upholds temporary ban on high-capacity magazines
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - 1 recs
Cable News Clips
'Messy argument': Supreme Court considers historic presidential immunity claim - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - 1 recs
'Messy argument': Supreme Court considers historic presidential immunity claim - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - 1 recs
Maryland
A shady super PAC supporting Larry Hogan just landed a $10 MILLION donation from a GOP megadonor.
By elleng - 1 hr ago - 1 recs
A shady super PAC supporting Larry Hogan just landed a $10 MILLION donation from a GOP megadonor.
By elleng - 1 hr ago - 1 recs
Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity
☦ Eastern Orthodox Pascha/Easter is near, the 5th of May.
By sprinkleeninow - 2 hrs ago - 1 recs
☦ Eastern Orthodox Pascha/Easter is near, the 5th of May.
By sprinkleeninow - 2 hrs ago - 1 recs
Public Transportation and Smart Growth
Virginia Railway Express eyes expansion, part of Virginia's evolving rail trends
By mahatmakanejeeves - 3 hrs ago - 1 recs
Virginia Railway Express eyes expansion, part of Virginia's evolving rail trends
By mahatmakanejeeves - 3 hrs ago - 1 recs
Music Appreciation
On this day, April 25, 1967, the Beatles began recording "Magical Mystery Tour."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 hrs ago - 1 recs
On this day, April 25, 1967, the Beatles began recording "Magical Mystery Tour."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Here's what the law says about protesting on college Texas campuses
By LeftInTX - 5 hrs ago - 1 recs
Here's what the law says about protesting on college Texas campuses
By LeftInTX - 5 hrs ago - 1 recs
Cable News Clips
Emerson College students appear in court after being arrested at pro-Palestinian protest
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - 1 recs
Emerson College students appear in court after being arrested at pro-Palestinian protest
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - 1 recs
Washington
Seattle Storm great Sue Bird joins Force 10 Hoops ownership group
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago - 1 recs
Seattle Storm great Sue Bird joins Force 10 Hoops ownership group
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Two Florida Supreme Court justices qualify for the 2024 ballot
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - 1 recs
Two Florida Supreme Court justices qualify for the 2024 ballot
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
A legal question about Pecker's plea agreement and testimony
By dsc - 6 hrs ago - 1 recs
A legal question about Pecker's plea agreement and testimony
By dsc - 6 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Changes are ahead on the Minnesota Supreme Court as one justice steps into retirement
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 1 recs
Changes are ahead on the Minnesota Supreme Court as one justice steps into retirement
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 1 recs
Sports
Kentucky appeals court denies Bob Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth to enter Kentucky Derby
By Eugene - 7 hrs ago - 1 recs
Kentucky appeals court denies Bob Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth to enter Kentucky Derby
By Eugene - 7 hrs ago - 1 recs
Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs
Tales of the Empire - 'Stay Back' Official Clip - Disney+ - Streams May 4th 2024
By Ohio Joe - 7 hrs ago - 1 recs
Tales of the Empire - 'Stay Back' Official Clip - Disney+ - Streams May 4th 2024
By Ohio Joe - 7 hrs ago - 1 recs
The DU Lounge
meanwhile in that time frame , a company is now offering transparent alluminum in its product line .
By AllaN01Bear - 7 hrs ago - 1 recs
meanwhile in that time frame , a company is now offering transparent alluminum in its product line .
By AllaN01Bear - 7 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Presidential Immunty, not a black and white issue... lots of gray area.
By WarGamer - 8 hrs ago - 1 recs
Presidential Immunty, not a black and white issue... lots of gray area.
By WarGamer - 8 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
New UK law criminalizing creating deepfake porn requires proving malicious intent. "Amusement" or "artistry" might be OK
By highplainsdem - 8 hrs ago - 1 recs
New UK law criminalizing creating deepfake porn requires proving malicious intent. "Amusement" or "artistry" might be OK
By highplainsdem - 8 hrs ago - 1 recs
Wisconsin
State Rep. Dittrich's, R-Oconomowoc #Wisconsin daughter charged with possessing firearm as felon
By riversedge - 9 hrs ago - 1 recs
State Rep. Dittrich's, R-Oconomowoc #Wisconsin daughter charged with possessing firearm as felon
By riversedge - 9 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Chuck Edwards, Repug congress critter from NC shows how he's just like his master, trump.
By Wonder Why - 11 hrs ago - 1 recs
Chuck Edwards, Repug congress critter from NC shows how he's just like his master, trump.
By Wonder Why - 11 hrs ago - 1 recs
Latin America
Cuba says state airline cancelled flights after Argentina denied it fuel
By Judi Lynn - 11 hrs ago - 1 recs
Cuba says state airline cancelled flights after Argentina denied it fuel
By Judi Lynn - 11 hrs ago - 1 recs
Nevada
National Park Service officials are looking for man who may have headed down the Grand Canyon on this "raft"
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 11 hrs ago - 1 recs
National Park Service officials are looking for man who may have headed down the Grand Canyon on this "raft"
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 11 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
You raised $3.00 on April 24, 2024 Democratic Underground for Michelle Vallejo TX-15
By Omaha Steve - 11 hrs ago - 1 recs
You raised $3.00 on April 24, 2024 Democratic Underground for Michelle Vallejo TX-15
By Omaha Steve - 11 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
You raised $35.00 on April 24, 2024 DU 4 Ruben Gallego US Senate, Senator Sinema's seat AZ
By Omaha Steve - 11 hrs ago - 1 recs
You raised $35.00 on April 24, 2024 DU 4 Ruben Gallego US Senate, Senator Sinema's seat AZ
By Omaha Steve - 11 hrs ago - 1 recs
Michigan
With Michigan's House seats back on the ballot in 2024, here are the key races to watch
By marmar - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
With Michigan's House seats back on the ballot in 2024, here are the key races to watch
By marmar - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
Foreign Affairs
Chinese Economy: Bonds, FDI & Overcapacity; US-China: Trade & TikTok; EU Hits China - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
Chinese Economy: Bonds, FDI & Overcapacity; US-China: Trade & TikTok; EU Hits China - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
Latin America
Before Milei, Uruguayan President Lacalle Pou calls for a "strong State" to defend freedom
By Judi Lynn - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
Before Milei, Uruguayan President Lacalle Pou calls for a "strong State" to defend freedom
By Judi Lynn - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
Music Appreciation
On this day, April 25, 1933, Jerry Leiber, of the songwriting duo Leiber and Stoller, was born.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
On this day, April 25, 1933, Jerry Leiber, of the songwriting duo Leiber and Stoller, was born.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
American History
On this day, April 25, 1945, United States and Soviet troops met in Torgau and Strehla along the Elbe River.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
On this day, April 25, 1945, United States and Soviet troops met in Torgau and Strehla along the Elbe River.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
American History
On this day, April 25, 1946, 45 people were killed and some 125 were injured in a train wreck in Naperville, Illinois.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 13 hrs ago - 1 recs
On this day, April 25, 1946, 45 people were killed and some 125 were injured in a train wreck in Naperville, Illinois.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 13 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Amazon warehouse workers in Alabama might get a third try at unionizing
By sl8 - 14 hrs ago - 1 recs
Amazon warehouse workers in Alabama might get a third try at unionizing
By sl8 - 14 hrs ago - 1 recs
Non-Fiction
Rebel Wilson book published in the UK with blacked out text
By sl8 - 14 hrs ago - 1 recs
Rebel Wilson book published in the UK with blacked out text
By sl8 - 14 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Exclusive: China harbors ship tied to North Korea-Russia arms transfers, satellite images show
By sl8 - 14 hrs ago - 1 recs
Exclusive: China harbors ship tied to North Korea-Russia arms transfers, satellite images show
By sl8 - 14 hrs ago - 1 recs
Liberal YouTubers
How Trump Made Fascism Fashionable Again? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - 1 recs
How Trump Made Fascism Fashionable Again? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - 1 recs
Foreign Affairs
America and China fight to control minerals that run the world - CaspianReport
By TexasTowelie - 16 hrs ago - 1 recs
America and China fight to control minerals that run the world - CaspianReport
By TexasTowelie - 16 hrs ago - 1 recs
North Carolina
8 Reminders for Voters as Early Voting Begins in 2024 Second Primary
By littlemissmartypants - 18 hrs ago - 1 recs
8 Reminders for Voters as Early Voting Begins in 2024 Second Primary
By littlemissmartypants - 18 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
If Trump finally gets some jail time for contempt, a symbolic hour or six hours sure as hell won't cut it
By Silent3 - 19 hrs ago - 1 recs
If Trump finally gets some jail time for contempt, a symbolic hour or six hours sure as hell won't cut it
By Silent3 - 19 hrs ago - 1 recs
Foreign Affairs
Russian Minister's Fall from Grace - Break the Fake - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago - 1 recs
Russian Minister's Fall from Grace - Break the Fake - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago - 1 recs
Cable News Clips
A look at what's in the $95 billion foreign aid package and what the money does - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 1 recs
A look at what's in the $95 billion foreign aid package and what the money does - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 1 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Marjorie Taylor Greene Gets What She Deserves in Brutal Recording! - Luke Beasley
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago - 1 recs
Marjorie Taylor Greene Gets What She Deserves in Brutal Recording! - Luke Beasley
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago - 1 recs
Forum Spotlight: Omaha Steve's Labor Group
National COSH Announces "Dirty Dozen" Unsafe Employers for 2024Death on the Job
Teamsters Local 705 Members Win Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Against DHL Express
Latest Breaking News
House Republicans unveil aid bills for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan as Johnson pushes forward
Apr 17 - CBS News
Apr 17 - CBS News
An NPR editor who wrote a critical essay on the company has resigned after being suspended
Apr 17 - AP
Apr 17 - AP
Supreme Court makes it easier to sue for job discrimination over forced transfers
Apr 17 - ABC News/AP
Apr 17 - ABC News/AP
Hunter Biden appealing judge's resounding refusal to throw out gun indictment based on 'immunity'
Apr 17 - Law & Crime
Apr 17 - Law & Crime
Democrats who investigated Trump say they expect to face arrest, retaliation if he wins presidency
Apr 17 - CBS News
Apr 17 - CBS News
US submits assurances to UK over Julian Assange extradition, moving case forward again
Apr 17 - ABC News
Apr 17 - ABC News
Exclusive: Mayorkas' newest weapon against the explosion of online child sex exploitation
Apr 17 - USA Today
Apr 17 - USA Today
Russia-linked hacking group suspected of carrying out cyberattack on Texas water facility, cybersecurity firm says
Apr 17 - CNN Politics
Apr 17 - CNN Politics
Baltimore suing owner and operator of cargo ship involved in Key Bridge collapse
Apr 17 - UK Independent
Apr 17 - UK Independent
Bob Graham, former Florida governor and US senator with a common touch, dies at 87
Apr 17 - Yahoo/USA Today
Apr 17 - Yahoo/USA Today
San Diego mayor to pay $10,500 fine for not disclosing donations he solicited, including to his nonprofit
Apr 17 - San Diego Union-Tribune
Apr 17 - San Diego Union-Tribune
Trump Media launching Truth Social streaming service, where it says creators "won't be cancelled"
Apr 16 - CBS News
Apr 16 - CBS News
Finance Dems accuse Republican AGs of abusing authority to get records of transgender minors
Apr 16 - The Hill
Apr 16 - The Hill
Coal miners have long faced risk of black lung disease. Now they're getting new protections
Apr 16 - AP
Apr 16 - AP
Senate Democrats and allies have plans for over $300 million in fall ad reservations
Apr 16 - CNN Politics
Apr 16 - CNN Politics
United Airlines reports $124 million loss in a quarter marred by grounding of some Boeing planes
Apr 16 - Associated Press Finance, via Yahoo! Finance
Apr 16 - Associated Press Finance, via Yahoo! Finance
Republican governors from six states condemn UAW campaigns, citing potential for layoffs
Apr 16 - CNBC
Apr 16 - CNBC
First 7 jurors seated in Trump trial as judge warns former president about comments
Apr 16 - CBS News
Apr 16 - CBS News
Trump lawyers acknowledge civil fraud bond was issued without 'certificate of qualification'
Apr 16 - Law & Crime
Apr 16 - Law & Crime
Congressional minority caucuses call for data on government spending on contractors
Apr 16 - The Hill
Apr 16 - The Hill
