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I Handed Zatōichi's Katana Cane to a Samurai Master and THIS Happened
By YoshidaYui - 14 hrs ago - 8 recs
I Handed Zatōichi's Katana Cane to a Samurai Master and THIS Happened
By YoshidaYui - 14 hrs ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
UK: Boris Johnson turned away from polling station for forgetting voter ID under rules he introduced
By RandySF - 15 hrs ago - 8 recs
UK: Boris Johnson turned away from polling station for forgetting voter ID under rules he introduced
By RandySF - 15 hrs ago - 8 recs
Liberal YouTubers
MAGA Republican Stumbles into CNN Host's Stunning Trap on National TV! - Luke Beasley
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago - 8 recs
MAGA Republican Stumbles into CNN Host's Stunning Trap on National TV! - Luke Beasley
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
Planned Parenthood asks AZ Supreme Court to block the 1864 abortion ban until repeal takes effect
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago - 8 recs
Planned Parenthood asks AZ Supreme Court to block the 1864 abortion ban until repeal takes effect
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
National Day of Prayer Task Force Promotes Dominionist Language, Christian Nationalist Speakers
By Nevilledog - 19 hrs ago - 8 recs
National Day of Prayer Task Force Promotes Dominionist Language, Christian Nationalist Speakers
By Nevilledog - 19 hrs ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
Empty Greene's motion to vacate vote leaves conservatives with no easy options
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago - 8 recs
Empty Greene's motion to vacate vote leaves conservatives with no easy options
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
Losing control of basic functions is consistent with dementia
By struggle4progress - 19 hrs ago - 8 recs
Losing control of basic functions is consistent with dementia
By struggle4progress - 19 hrs ago - 8 recs
Liberal YouTubers
UNHINGED Republican Leaders LOSE IT on LIVE TV- Meidas
By MagaSmash - 20 hrs ago - 8 recs
UNHINGED Republican Leaders LOSE IT on LIVE TV- Meidas
By MagaSmash - 20 hrs ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
🌊Tour To Save Democracy by Generation Z to FLIP RED SEATS BLUE!
By FelineOverlord - 20 hrs ago - 8 recs
🌊Tour To Save Democracy by Generation Z to FLIP RED SEATS BLUE!
By FelineOverlord - 20 hrs ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
Alina Habba: "There's literally nobody tougher or more energetic than President Trump, I can tell you that."
By kpete - 21 hrs ago - 8 recs
Alina Habba: "There's literally nobody tougher or more energetic than President Trump, I can tell you that."
By kpete - 21 hrs ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
'Trump, Project 2025, the Supreme Court and the Election with Hillary Rodham Clinton'
By Joinfortmill - 21 hrs ago - 8 recs
'Trump, Project 2025, the Supreme Court and the Election with Hillary Rodham Clinton'
By Joinfortmill - 21 hrs ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
Democrats target statehouses to bolster abortion efforts in 2024
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago - 8 recs
Democrats target statehouses to bolster abortion efforts in 2024
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
'I hate that': Trump veers off into rant about being called 'unpopular'
By Tom of Temecula - 23 hrs ago - 8 recs
'I hate that': Trump veers off into rant about being called 'unpopular'
By Tom of Temecula - 23 hrs ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
William and Kate 'Going Through Hell,' Says 'Heartbroken' Confidante
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - 8 recs
William and Kate 'Going Through Hell,' Says 'Heartbroken' Confidante
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - 8 recs
American History
On this day, May 3, 1963, "Bull" Connor turned fire hoses and police dogs on schoolchildren walking in Birmingham.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago - 7 recs
On this day, May 3, 1963, "Bull" Connor turned fire hoses and police dogs on schoolchildren walking in Birmingham.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago - 7 recs
Latest Breaking News
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez wants psychiatrist to testify about his habit of stockpiling cash
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 7 recs
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez wants psychiatrist to testify about his habit of stockpiling cash
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 7 recs
Cable News Clips
'Very upset': Star witness brings 'affair' receipts in trial that could put Trump in jail - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - 7 recs
'Very upset': Star witness brings 'affair' receipts in trial that could put Trump in jail - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - 7 recs
The DU Lounge
I need your help! I've been here for 20 long years and I've never put anyone on ignore
By NoSheep - 14 hrs ago - 7 recs
I need your help! I've been here for 20 long years and I've never put anyone on ignore
By NoSheep - 14 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
Top Trump Accountant Had Secret Campaign Role
By applegrove - 16 hrs ago - 7 recs
Top Trump Accountant Had Secret Campaign Role
By applegrove - 16 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
UNESCO Awards Press Prize To Palestinian Journalists In Gaza
By David__77 - 16 hrs ago - 7 recs
UNESCO Awards Press Prize To Palestinian Journalists In Gaza
By David__77 - 16 hrs ago - 7 recs
Liberal YouTubers
The IRS Created a Free Tax Filing System. TurboTax is Reeling. - More Perfect Union
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago - 7 recs
The IRS Created a Free Tax Filing System. TurboTax is Reeling. - More Perfect Union
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
Biden campaign hits Trump over Louisiana proposed bill to criminalize possession of abortion pills
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago - 7 recs
Biden campaign hits Trump over Louisiana proposed bill to criminalize possession of abortion pills
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago - 7 recs
Colorado
CO Republicans revolt after state GOP demands support of Trump's 'America-first agenda'
By Bundbuster - 18 hrs ago - 7 recs
CO Republicans revolt after state GOP demands support of Trump's 'America-first agenda'
By Bundbuster - 18 hrs ago - 7 recs
Latest Breaking News
Judge declares mistrial after jury deadlocks in lawsuit filed by former Abu Ghraib prisoners
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 7 recs
Judge declares mistrial after jury deadlocks in lawsuit filed by former Abu Ghraib prisoners
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 7 recs
Birders
Extremely Rare Blue Rock Thrush Spotted in Oregon Might Be the First Ever in the United States
By AKwannabe - 18 hrs ago - 7 recs
Extremely Rare Blue Rock Thrush Spotted in Oregon Might Be the First Ever in the United States
By AKwannabe - 18 hrs ago - 7 recs
Cable News Clips
Former Brandeis President on Gaza Protests: Schools Must Protect Free Expression on Campus
By Uncle Joe - 19 hrs ago - 7 recs
Former Brandeis President on Gaza Protests: Schools Must Protect Free Expression on Campus
By Uncle Joe - 19 hrs ago - 7 recs
Liberal YouTubers
High School Students Troll Trump For Epic Fail In Court - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago - 7 recs
High School Students Troll Trump For Epic Fail In Court - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
GoFundMe raises $300,000+ for UNC students who protected American flag during protests
By ripcord - 21 hrs ago - 7 recs
GoFundMe raises $300,000+ for UNC students who protected American flag during protests
By ripcord - 21 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
Hey, Democrats: Find the Party's Future in Its Populist Past by Jim Hightower
By justaprogressive - 23 hrs ago - 7 recs
Hey, Democrats: Find the Party's Future in Its Populist Past by Jim Hightower
By justaprogressive - 23 hrs ago - 7 recs
Latest Breaking News
Turkey halts trade with Israel over 'humanitarian tragedy' in Gaza
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 6 recs
Turkey halts trade with Israel over 'humanitarian tragedy' in Gaza
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Another poster talked about the dumb average American-one thing comes to my mind
By Stargazer99 - 1 hr ago - 6 recs
Another poster talked about the dumb average American-one thing comes to my mind
By Stargazer99 - 1 hr ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Where pro-Palestinian university protests are happening around the world
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 3 hrs ago - 6 recs
Where pro-Palestinian university protests are happening around the world
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 3 hrs ago - 6 recs
Cable News Clips
'Hook, line, and sinker': Trump's lie about taking the witness stand exposed - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago - 6 recs
'Hook, line, and sinker': Trump's lie about taking the witness stand exposed - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Labour Wins UK By-election As Tory PM Sunak Stares At More Losses
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 6 recs
Labour Wins UK By-election As Tory PM Sunak Stares At More Losses
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 6 recs
Latest Breaking News
Middle school focuses on recovery as authorities investigate shooting of armed student
By Omaha Steve - 11 hrs ago - 6 recs
Middle school focuses on recovery as authorities investigate shooting of armed student
By Omaha Steve - 11 hrs ago - 6 recs
Cable News Clips
Jewish student at Columbia University, on the protests on campus
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 12 hrs ago - 6 recs
Jewish student at Columbia University, on the protests on campus
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 12 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
oil company exec was colluding with opec
By moonshinegnomie - 15 hrs ago - 6 recs
oil company exec was colluding with opec
By moonshinegnomie - 15 hrs ago - 6 recs
Latest Breaking News
Student-loan borrowers in public service will now have to wait until July for their debt relief forms to be processed
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 6 recs
Student-loan borrowers in public service will now have to wait until July for their debt relief forms to be processed
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
How Corporations Enable Property Crime--And Use it to Fuel a Self-Serving Panic
By WhiskeyGrinder - 15 hrs ago - 6 recs
How Corporations Enable Property Crime--And Use it to Fuel a Self-Serving Panic
By WhiskeyGrinder - 15 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Fitness influencers swear by the 'carnivore diet'--it's 'basically a terrible idea,' doctor says
By Coventina - 15 hrs ago - 6 recs
Fitness influencers swear by the 'carnivore diet'--it's 'basically a terrible idea,' doctor says
By Coventina - 15 hrs ago - 6 recs
Latest Breaking News
Maryland estimates bridge replacement cost at $1.7 bln - $1.9 bln
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 6 recs
Maryland estimates bridge replacement cost at $1.7 bln - $1.9 bln
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 6 recs
Israel/Palestine
Since the War Began, Entire Areas of the West Bank Have Been Emptied of Their Communities
By David__77 - 16 hrs ago - 6 recs
Since the War Began, Entire Areas of the West Bank Have Been Emptied of Their Communities
By David__77 - 16 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
NYT: Trump Embraces Lawlessness, but in the Name of a Higher Law (NYT Pitchbot: "Someone shoot me")
By highplainsdem - 17 hrs ago - 6 recs
NYT: Trump Embraces Lawlessness, but in the Name of a Higher Law (NYT Pitchbot: "Someone shoot me")
By highplainsdem - 17 hrs ago - 6 recs
Latest Breaking News
Number of Americans applying for jobless claims remains historically low
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 6 recs
Number of Americans applying for jobless claims remains historically low
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Gaza doctor dies in Israeli jail; prison says he was detained for national security reasons
By David__77 - 17 hrs ago - 6 recs
Gaza doctor dies in Israeli jail; prison says he was detained for national security reasons
By David__77 - 17 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Brooklyn's own Hakeem Jeffries may be the most powerful man in Congress
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - 6 recs
Brooklyn's own Hakeem Jeffries may be the most powerful man in Congress
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Why America's Israel-Palestine debate is broken -- and how to fix it
By Nevilledog - 18 hrs ago - 6 recs
Why America's Israel-Palestine debate is broken -- and how to fix it
By Nevilledog - 18 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Breweries have become overrun with babies. Sorry, internet, get used to it.
By Auggie - 20 hrs ago - 6 recs
Breweries have become overrun with babies. Sorry, internet, get used to it.
By Auggie - 20 hrs ago - 6 recs
Cable News Clips
Biden breaks his silence on nationwide university protests - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago - 6 recs
Biden breaks his silence on nationwide university protests - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Extremist Militias Are Coordinating in More Than 100 Facebook Groups
By Nevilledog - 20 hrs ago - 6 recs
Extremist Militias Are Coordinating in More Than 100 Facebook Groups
By Nevilledog - 20 hrs ago - 6 recs
The DU Lounge
My wife gets great pleasure out of watching her bird feeders that are just outside the window
By Chainfire - 22 hrs ago - 6 recs
My wife gets great pleasure out of watching her bird feeders that are just outside the window
By Chainfire - 22 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
GOP's JD Vance is 'skeptical' Mike Pence was in danger on Jan. 6
By LetMyPeopleVote - 22 hrs ago - 6 recs
GOP's JD Vance is 'skeptical' Mike Pence was in danger on Jan. 6
By LetMyPeopleVote - 22 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Why Yes-or-No Questions on Abortion Rights Could Be a Key to 2024
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago - 6 recs
Why Yes-or-No Questions on Abortion Rights Could Be a Key to 2024
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago - 6 recs
Latest Breaking News
Russian troops enter base housing US military in Niger, US official says
By DemMedic - 21 min ago - 5 recs
Russian troops enter base housing US military in Niger, US official says
By DemMedic - 21 min ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
UMiss for Palestine protest met with opposition on campus (photos)
By WhiskeyGrinder - 2 hrs ago - 5 recs
UMiss for Palestine protest met with opposition on campus (photos)
By WhiskeyGrinder - 2 hrs ago - 5 recs
Vermont
Early Wildlife Rabies Vaccine Drop Scheduled for Northwestern Vermont
By sl8 - 2 hrs ago - 5 recs
Early Wildlife Rabies Vaccine Drop Scheduled for Northwestern Vermont
By sl8 - 2 hrs ago - 5 recs
Latest Breaking News
Arkansas governor says state won't comply with new federal rules on treatment of trans students
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 5 recs
Arkansas governor says state won't comply with new federal rules on treatment of trans students
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 5 recs
Latest Breaking News
Poultry enterprise in California to pay $4.8M after employing children to work with sharp knives
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 5 recs
Poultry enterprise in California to pay $4.8M after employing children to work with sharp knives
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 5 recs
Liberal YouTubers
The Most Dangerous Palestinian Terrorist Organization Explained
By Behind the Aegis - 5 hrs ago - 5 recs
The Most Dangerous Palestinian Terrorist Organization Explained
By Behind the Aegis - 5 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
Military documents contradict Republican Rep. Troy Nehls' military record claims
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago - 5 recs
Military documents contradict Republican Rep. Troy Nehls' military record claims
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
Tom Nichols: A Failure of Imagination About Trump
By Nevilledog - 8 hrs ago - 5 recs
Tom Nichols: A Failure of Imagination About Trump
By Nevilledog - 8 hrs ago - 5 recs
Forum Spotlight: Economy
This week's major U.S. economic reports (May 6 -- May 10)STOCK MARKET WATCH: Friday, 3 May 2024
April jobs report preview: Wages, job gains set to slow while unemployment holds steady
Latest Breaking News
Shri Thanedar challenging campaign signatures submitted by Adam Hollier
Wednesday - Detroit Free Press
Wednesday - Detroit Free Press
Workers' paychecks grew faster in the first quarter, a possible concern for the Fed
Wednesday - Associated Press
Wednesday - Associated Press
UN concerned over treatment of US protesters
Wednesday - Radio-Television Hong Kong/Agence France Presse
Wednesday - Radio-Television Hong Kong/Agence France Presse
Trump says 'a lot of people like it' when he floats the idea of being a dictator
Tuesday - Tribune News Source
Tuesday - Tribune News Source
Eight US newspapers sue ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement
Tuesday - ABC News/AP
Tuesday - ABC News/AP
Penn begins disciplinary proceedings for student organizers of Gaza Solidarity Encampment
Tuesday - Daily Pennsylvanian
Tuesday - Daily Pennsylvanian
Judge gives Trump, lawmakers and police in Jan. 6 lawsuit months of breathing room for 'immunity-related discovery'
Tuesday - Apr 30th, 2024, 10:51 am
Tuesday - Apr 30th, 2024, 10:51 am
Louisiana won't immediately get a new majority-Black House district after judges reject it
Tuesday - AP
Tuesday - AP
Trump says it's up to states whether to punish, monitor women for abortions
Tuesday - Washington Post
Tuesday - Washington Post
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's pro-abortion rights group sinks money into Florida ballot question
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News
Trump won't rule out election violence if he loses to Biden in November: 'It depends'
Tuesday - Business Insider
Tuesday - Business Insider
Supreme Court declines to block enforcement of age-verification requirements for porn sites
Tuesday - CNN Politics
Tuesday - CNN Politics
Trump DOJ lawyer behind fake electors plot should be disbarred, disciplinary panel says
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Former Secret Service agent sues New York Post and Daily Mail over Hunter Biden claim
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News
US drug control agency will move to reclassify marijuana in a historic shift, AP sources say
Tuesday - AP
Tuesday - AP
Judge raises threat of jail as he holds Trump in contempt, fines him $9,000 at hush money trial
Tuesday - AP
Tuesday - AP
Revealed: Tyson Foods dumps millions of pounds of toxic pollutants into US rivers and lakes
Tuesday - The Guardian
Tuesday - The Guardian
In unusual push, funders band together to get out grants around election work 'early'
Tuesday - ABC News/AP
Tuesday - ABC News/AP
Ex-NSA staffer gets 21 years for trying to sell defense information to 'friends' in Russia
Tuesday - USA Today
Tuesday - USA Today
Kansas lawmakers' effort to override governor's veto of gender-affirming care ban fails
Tuesday - CNN Politics
Tuesday - CNN Politics
Regulator Investigates Ford's Hands-Free Driving System After Fatal Crashes
Monday - Wall Street Journal
Monday - Wall Street Journal
Cornell says it's suspending students after they refused offer to move encampment to an alternate location
Monday - CNN
Monday - CNN
U.S. Navy, Army ships building floating pier for Gaza aid. Pentagon estimates cost at $320 million
Monday - PBS News Hour/AP
Monday - PBS News Hour/AP
Prosecutors won't retry Arizona border rancher on murder charge after hung jury
Monday - Arizona Daily Star
Monday - Arizona Daily Star
Columbia University begins suspending students after warning to clear out of protest camp
Monday - NBC News
Monday - NBC News
Michigan AG executes search warrants on Google and X in ongoing 2020 fake electors probe
Monday - CNN Politics
Monday - CNN Politics
President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrs Manuel Lpez Obrador Discuss Migration in Latest Call
Monday - US News and World Report/AP
Monday - US News and World Report/AP
'Rest of life in prison': RNC official frets about 'decades' in jail in fake elector case
Monday - msn
Monday - msn
