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Cable News Clips
Ex-National Enquirer publisher testifies in Trump 's NY criminal trial - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
Ex-National Enquirer publisher testifies in Trump 's NY criminal trial - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Analyzing the Supreme Court hearing on Trump's presidential immunity claim - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
Analyzing the Supreme Court hearing on Trump's presidential immunity claim - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
RIP, Mike Pinder of the Moody Blues. From his last album with the Moodies: One Step Into The Light, written/sung by Mike
By highplainsdem - 25 replies @ 8 hrs ago (Milestone)
RIP, Mike Pinder of the Moody Blues. From his last album with the Moodies: One Step Into The Light, written/sung by Mike
By highplainsdem - 25 replies @ 8 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Samuel Alito Has a Very Strange Theory for How to Protect Democracy
By Nevilledog - 8 hrs ago
Samuel Alito Has a Very Strange Theory for How to Protect Democracy
By Nevilledog - 8 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
US VP Harris Hosts Kim Kardashian to Discuss Criminal Justice Reform
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 8 hrs ago (Milestone)
US VP Harris Hosts Kim Kardashian to Discuss Criminal Justice Reform
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 8 hrs ago (Milestone)
Foreign Affairs
Burkina Faso's army massacred over 200 civilians in a village raid, Human Rights Watch says
By Eugene - 8 hrs ago
Burkina Faso's army massacred over 200 civilians in a village raid, Human Rights Watch says
By Eugene - 8 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Have You Heard? Moody Blues Founder Mike Pinder, RIP
By Bongo Prophet - 8 hrs ago
Have You Heard? Moody Blues Founder Mike Pinder, RIP
By Bongo Prophet - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
Alabama lawmakers advance bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians
By Eugene - 8 hrs ago
Alabama lawmakers advance bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians
By Eugene - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
Missouri's GOP lawmakers vote to kick Planned Parenthood off Medicaid
By Eugene - 8 hrs ago
Missouri's GOP lawmakers vote to kick Planned Parenthood off Medicaid
By Eugene - 8 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump SHREDDED TO PIECES in most DEVASTATING ad yet - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago
Trump SHREDDED TO PIECES in most DEVASTATING ad yet - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago
Middle East
Lawyer says Iran rapper famous for songs after 2022 killing of Mahsa Amini sentenced to death
By Eugene - 8 hrs ago
Lawyer says Iran rapper famous for songs after 2022 killing of Mahsa Amini sentenced to death
By Eugene - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
Matthew Matulich: Buras, LA man arrested in connection with Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol breach
By Eugene - 8 hrs ago
Matthew Matulich: Buras, LA man arrested in connection with Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol breach
By Eugene - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
White House Uses Mitch McConnell Comments To Blast GOP On Border Deal
By applegrove - 9 hrs ago
White House Uses Mitch McConnell Comments To Blast GOP On Border Deal
By applegrove - 9 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Justice Jackson raises a red flag on the idea of a president with no legal liability - Trump on Trial - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago
Justice Jackson raises a red flag on the idea of a president with no legal liability - Trump on Trial - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
Exclusive: U.S. pier attacked during construction work off Gaza coast
By madaboutharry - 25 replies @ 9 hrs ago (Milestone)
Exclusive: U.S. pier attacked during construction work off Gaza coast
By madaboutharry - 25 replies @ 9 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
The Supreme Court is Absolutely Corrupt.
By speak easy - 25 replies @ 9 hrs ago (Milestone)
The Supreme Court is Absolutely Corrupt.
By speak easy - 25 replies @ 9 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
ByteDance would shut down TikTok in US rather than sell it, sources say
By Eugene - 9 hrs ago
ByteDance would shut down TikTok in US rather than sell it, sources say
By Eugene - 9 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Lawrence O'Donnell: Supreme Court justices can protect the Constitution or Trump - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago
Lawrence O'Donnell: Supreme Court justices can protect the Constitution or Trump - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
The spring issue of the Progressive Post magazine is now available (free download)
By Celerity - 9 hrs ago
The spring issue of the Progressive Post magazine is now available (free download)
By Celerity - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
You Have the Right to Remain Stupid
By NanceGreggs - 25 replies @ 9 hrs ago (Milestone)
You Have the Right to Remain Stupid
By NanceGreggs - 25 replies @ 9 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
If extremists in Congress pass a national abortion ban, President Joe Biden will veto it.
By applegrove - 9 hrs ago
If extremists in Congress pass a national abortion ban, President Joe Biden will veto it.
By applegrove - 9 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Jack Wagoner, attorney who challenged Arkansas' same-sex marriage ban, dies
By Eugene - 9 hrs ago
Jack Wagoner, attorney who challenged Arkansas' same-sex marriage ban, dies
By Eugene - 9 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'High priest of policy': Sen. Whitehouse slams 'pompous' Gorsuch on Trump immunity - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago
'High priest of policy': Sen. Whitehouse slams 'pompous' Gorsuch on Trump immunity - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
Don Lemon's Video footage and interviews with students protesting at NYU
By ecstatic - 9 hrs ago
Don Lemon's Video footage and interviews with students protesting at NYU
By ecstatic - 9 hrs ago
Anthropology
5,000-yr-old industrial hub--Binjor excavation shatters myths about ancient Indian manufacturing
By Judi Lynn - 9 hrs ago
5,000-yr-old industrial hub--Binjor excavation shatters myths about ancient Indian manufacturing
By Judi Lynn - 9 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
ALITO AND THE FASCISTS SHOULD BE SENT TO GITMO- Fri. Countdown
By MagaSmash - 9 hrs ago
ALITO AND THE FASCISTS SHOULD BE SENT TO GITMO- Fri. Countdown
By MagaSmash - 9 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'That was embarrassing': Laurence Tribe torches Trump-friendly SCOTUS justices on immunity - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago
'That was embarrassing': Laurence Tribe torches Trump-friendly SCOTUS justices on immunity - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
Listening to the SC's reasonings surrounding a sitting president's powers I'm sure they'd be happy with Joe replacing
By Tom Yossarian Joad - 9 hrs ago
Listening to the SC's reasonings surrounding a sitting president's powers I'm sure they'd be happy with Joe replacing
By Tom Yossarian Joad - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
Ukrainian Fighter Jets "Using iPads" To Control Western Weapons
By Nevilledog - 10 hrs ago
Ukrainian Fighter Jets "Using iPads" To Control Western Weapons
By Nevilledog - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
This is how I think the SC will rule on presidential immunity.
By wnylib - 10 hrs ago
This is how I think the SC will rule on presidential immunity.
By wnylib - 10 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Murder, coup, bribery: Trump team stands by extreme hypotheticals in Supreme Court immunity case - Trump on Trial MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago
Murder, coup, bribery: Trump team stands by extreme hypotheticals in Supreme Court immunity case - Trump on Trial MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
They Want a Right Wing DICTATORSHIP. This is Not Hyperbole. It's Just a Plain Fact.
By B.See - 10 hrs ago
They Want a Right Wing DICTATORSHIP. This is Not Hyperbole. It's Just a Plain Fact.
By B.See - 10 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
The Orange Narcissist's Anger at Court Composites, Bias Allegations
By MagaSmash - 10 hrs ago
The Orange Narcissist's Anger at Court Composites, Bias Allegations
By MagaSmash - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
'Son of Bush v. Gore' Day at the Supreme Court, Which henceforth must be referred to as the 'Supreme Court (R)'
By Celerity - 10 hrs ago
'Son of Bush v. Gore' Day at the Supreme Court, Which henceforth must be referred to as the 'Supreme Court (R)'
By Celerity - 10 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Surreal': Ex-National Enquirer publisher admits 'catch-and-kill' schemes aimed to aid Trump in 2016 - The ReidOut MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago
'Surreal': Ex-National Enquirer publisher admits 'catch-and-kill' schemes aimed to aid Trump in 2016 - The ReidOut MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
The defense began cross-examination of Pecker. Here's a recap of some of the top lines
By brooklynite - 10 hrs ago
The defense began cross-examination of Pecker. Here's a recap of some of the top lines
By brooklynite - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
All this is result of incompetent GOBers thinking power is better the law of common sense!
By imanamerican63 - 10 hrs ago
All this is result of incompetent GOBers thinking power is better the law of common sense!
By imanamerican63 - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
When Obama got Osama bin Ladin, what was your reaction?
By CTyankee - 50 replies @ 10 hrs ago (Milestone)
When Obama got Osama bin Ladin, what was your reaction?
By CTyankee - 50 replies @ 10 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
'Genuinely shocking': Pro-Trump justices give presidential immunity case bad faith treatment - Trump on Trial - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago
'Genuinely shocking': Pro-Trump justices give presidential immunity case bad faith treatment - Trump on Trial - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
The Trump immunity case is easy. The Supreme Court shouldn't make it hard.
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 hrs ago
The Trump immunity case is easy. The Supreme Court shouldn't make it hard.
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
We have a radical democracy. Will Trump voters destroy it?
By Nevilledog - 10 hrs ago
We have a radical democracy. Will Trump voters destroy it?
By Nevilledog - 10 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's CURRENT Lawyer THINKS IT'S OVER for Him - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago
Trump's CURRENT Lawyer THINKS IT'S OVER for Him - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
(McConnell) "As the Supreme Court weighs whether Donald Trump is shielded from prosecution for acts committed...
By applegrove - 10 hrs ago
(McConnell) "As the Supreme Court weighs whether Donald Trump is shielded from prosecution for acts committed...
By applegrove - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
What have we become? Econ professor violently arrested at Emory
By Nevilledog - 10 hrs ago
What have we become? Econ professor violently arrested at Emory
By Nevilledog - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
The Supreme Court looked like it was playing to an audience of one.
By kentuck - 11 hrs ago
The Supreme Court looked like it was playing to an audience of one.
By kentuck - 11 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'They should move Supreme Court to RNC headquarters': Top Dem slams GOPer justices protecting Trump - The ReidOut MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago
'They should move Supreme Court to RNC headquarters': Top Dem slams GOPer justices protecting Trump - The ReidOut MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
Colorado's high court okays anti-trans ballot initiative effort
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago
Colorado's high court okays anti-trans ballot initiative effort
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
Rumor is that King Charles is "very unwell"
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 25 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)
Rumor is that King Charles is "very unwell"
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 25 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago
Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
Why, on Democratic Underground,
By sarisataka - 25 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)
Why, on Democratic Underground,
By sarisataka - 25 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
ai DONALD TRUMP WHINES ABOUT JOE BIDEN Warning
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago
ai DONALD TRUMP WHINES ABOUT JOE BIDEN Warning
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump Allies Draw Up Plans to Blunt Fed's Independence - WSJ
By question everything - 11 hrs ago
Trump Allies Draw Up Plans to Blunt Fed's Independence - WSJ
By question everything - 11 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Exposed': Republican SCOTUS justices doing 'everything in their power to protect Trump' expert says - The ReidOut MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago
'Exposed': Republican SCOTUS justices doing 'everything in their power to protect Trump' expert says - The ReidOut MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago
Classic Films
TCM Schedule for Monday April 29, 2024 - MGM 100th Anniversary
By rdmtimp - 11 hrs ago
TCM Schedule for Monday April 29, 2024 - MGM 100th Anniversary
By rdmtimp - 11 hrs ago
Classic Films
TCM Schedule for Sunday April 28, 2024 - Directed by Joseph Sargent
By rdmtimp - 11 hrs ago
TCM Schedule for Sunday April 28, 2024 - Directed by Joseph Sargent
By rdmtimp - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
If the president needs immunity, why not immunity for judges? Or congresspeople?
By unblock - 11 hrs ago
If the president needs immunity, why not immunity for judges? Or congresspeople?
By unblock - 11 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Florida
Vice President Harris coming to Jacksonville on the day Florida abortion ban takes effectU.S. court asked to reconsider ruling upholding DeSantis' quashing of Black congressional seat
Doctors race against Florida's six-week abortion ban
Latest Breaking News
UnitedHealth paid ransom in Change Healthcare cyberattack, says patient data was compromised
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News
Mar-a-Lago judge unseals batch of documents that shed light on Trump's wild judgeship bribery claim
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Tuesday - Law & Crime
National Enquirer made up the story about Ted Cruz's father and Lee Harvey Oswald, former publisher says
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News
Biden blames Trump for Florida's 6-week abortion ban, says women nationwide face health crisis
Tuesday - AP
Tuesday - AP
Watchdog group asks 5 attorneys general to investigate crisis pregnancy center privacy practices
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News
Marjorie Taylor Greene makes wild claim that Democrats want Trump to be 'murdered in jail'
Tuesday - UK Independent
Tuesday - UK Independent
Biden will speak at Morehouse commencement, an election-year spotlight in front of Black voters
Tuesday - ABC News/AP
Tuesday - ABC News/AP
Appeals court greenlights release of secret Trump battles to block aides from testifying
Tuesday - Politico
Tuesday - Politico
Justice Department to pay $138.7 million to settle with ex-USA gymnastics official Larry Nassar victims
Tuesday - CBS News
Tuesday - CBS News
Trump to meet with former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso at Trump Tower on Tuesday
Tuesday - CNN Politics
Tuesday - CNN Politics
NYU pro-Palestinian protesters cleared out by NYPD, several arrests made. See the school's response.
Tuesday - CBS News
Tuesday - CBS News
Richmond Mayor Stoney drops Virginia governor bid, he will run for lieutenant governor instead
Tuesday - ABC News/AP
Tuesday - ABC News/AP
Prosecutors say Trump violated his gag order 10 times. The judge is finally set to weigh in.
Tuesday - Politico
Tuesday - Politico
Vice President Harris announces final rules mandating minimum standards for nursing home staffing
Monday - wbay.com
Monday - wbay.com
Trump co-defendant in classified documents case was told he'd be pardoned in a second term, notes in FBI interview say
Monday - CNN
Monday - CNN
Jack Smith urges Mar-a-Lago judge not to make government cave to Trump's discovery demands, 'corrects' defense theories
Monday - Law & Crime
Monday - Law & Crime
Consumers may soon get access to a share of $8.8 billion in Inflation Reduction Act home energy rebates
Monday - CNBC
Monday - CNBC
FBI code name for Trump classified documents probe was 'Plasmic Echo,' court records show
Monday - CNN Politics
Monday - CNN Politics
Witness in Trump's classified documents case asked FBI not to record interview
Monday - UK Independent
Monday - UK Independent
Express files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, announces store closures, possible sale
Monday - AP
Monday - AP
Jan. 6 rioter with 'I heart TRUMP' hat and a Confederate flag gets prison for assaults on officers
Monday - NBC News
Monday - NBC News