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'I'm a lover not a fighter': Trump speaks on Jan 6 conversation with Secret Service agents - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
'I'm a lover not a fighter': Trump speaks on Jan 6 conversation with Secret Service agents - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Sore Loser Trump won't commit to accepting Wisconsin election results if he loses
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
Sore Loser Trump won't commit to accepting Wisconsin election results if he loses
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Maryland officials release timeline, cost estimate, for rebuilding bridge
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
Maryland officials release timeline, cost estimate, for rebuilding bridge
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Brevard FL GOP Chair Says Noem Will Remain Keynote Speaker
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
Brevard FL GOP Chair Says Noem Will Remain Keynote Speaker
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Tennessee Brando: Marjorie Taylor Greene IMPLODES The GOP AGAIN
By catbyte - 13 hrs ago - 1 recs
Tennessee Brando: Marjorie Taylor Greene IMPLODES The GOP AGAIN
By catbyte - 13 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
We Can't Afford Public Libraries But Check Out This Sick NYPD Media Production Celebrating the American Flag
By WhiskeyGrinder - 14 hrs ago - 1 recs
We Can't Afford Public Libraries But Check Out This Sick NYPD Media Production Celebrating the American Flag
By WhiskeyGrinder - 14 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Top 10 Conservative Idiots #16-11: The Ministry Of Un-American Warfare Edition
By Top 10 Idiots - 15 hrs ago - 1 recs
Top 10 Conservative Idiots #16-11: The Ministry Of Un-American Warfare Edition
By Top 10 Idiots - 15 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
MO: Republican who led inquiry of Dean Plocher (R) may be subject of new ethics complaint
By RandySF - 15 hrs ago - 1 recs
MO: Republican who led inquiry of Dean Plocher (R) may be subject of new ethics complaint
By RandySF - 15 hrs ago - 1 recs
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Labor News & Commentary April 28, 2024 new DOL rule bolsters labor protections for farmworkers on temporary visas
By Omaha Steve - 15 hrs ago - 1 recs
Labor News & Commentary April 28, 2024 new DOL rule bolsters labor protections for farmworkers on temporary visas
By Omaha Steve - 15 hrs ago - 1 recs
The DU Lounge
Watched Dial Of Destiny on the weekend. My favorite I.J. remains Raiders Of The Lost Ark.
By Floyd R. Turbo - 15 hrs ago - 1 recs
Watched Dial Of Destiny on the weekend. My favorite I.J. remains Raiders Of The Lost Ark.
By Floyd R. Turbo - 15 hrs ago - 1 recs
Washington
Seattle I-5 protest defendants challenge social media use for suspect identification KOMO News 207K subscribers Subscr
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 1 recs
Seattle I-5 protest defendants challenge social media use for suspect identification KOMO News 207K subscribers Subscr
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
MI: Lambert Junttila trial in voting machine tampering case set for October
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago - 1 recs
MI: Lambert Junttila trial in voting machine tampering case set for October
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Arizona court set to hear Kari Lake's appeal on signature verification from 2022 election
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago - 1 recs
Arizona court set to hear Kari Lake's appeal on signature verification from 2022 election
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago - 1 recs
Music Appreciation
On this day, May 2, 1919, Eva Peron was born.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago - 1 recs
On this day, May 2, 1919, Eva Peron was born.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago - 1 recs
Economy
April jobs report preview: Wages, job gains set to slow while unemployment holds steady
By mahatmakanejeeves - 17 hrs ago - 1 recs
April jobs report preview: Wages, job gains set to slow while unemployment holds steady
By mahatmakanejeeves - 17 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Contention brews in ongoing Indiana abortion ban lawsuit over confidential documents
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago - 1 recs
Contention brews in ongoing Indiana abortion ban lawsuit over confidential documents
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago - 1 recs
Washington
Snohomish County to test for meth contamination in supportive housing
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago - 1 recs
Snohomish County to test for meth contamination in supportive housing
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago - 1 recs
Public Transportation and Smart Growth
What's the best bus between DC and New York? We tested 5 for comfort and value.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 18 hrs ago - 1 recs
What's the best bus between DC and New York? We tested 5 for comfort and value.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 18 hrs ago - 1 recs
Washington
Republican legislative staff move first to unionize under new WA law
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago - 1 recs
Republican legislative staff move first to unionize under new WA law
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Biden's Schedule for Thursday, May 2, 2024
By mahatmakanejeeves - 20 hrs ago - 1 recs
Biden's Schedule for Thursday, May 2, 2024
By mahatmakanejeeves - 20 hrs ago - 1 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
On This Day: Combat swimmers sink U.S. ship - back in service 7 months later - May 2, 1964
By jgo - 20 hrs ago - 1 recs
On This Day: Combat swimmers sink U.S. ship - back in service 7 months later - May 2, 1964
By jgo - 20 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
This broadside against "abuse of public nuisance laws," and its use in opioid litigation
By Passages - 20 hrs ago - 1 recs
This broadside against "abuse of public nuisance laws," and its use in opioid litigation
By Passages - 20 hrs ago - 1 recs
Foreign Affairs
Japan in Deep Trouble as Yen Crashes in Value & Central Bank Spends $35 Billion Supporting Value - Joe Blogs
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago - 1 recs
Japan in Deep Trouble as Yen Crashes in Value & Central Bank Spends $35 Billion Supporting Value - Joe Blogs
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Mississippi House Speaker proposes ballot referendum for Medicaid expansion
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 1 recs
Mississippi House Speaker proposes ballot referendum for Medicaid expansion
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
How Six-Week Abortion Bans Went From Fringe to Reality
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 1 recs
How Six-Week Abortion Bans Went From Fringe to Reality
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Abortion access defines key New York congressional races
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 1 recs
Abortion access defines key New York congressional races
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Inside the ground game to win Florida abortion referendum votes
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 1 recs
Inside the ground game to win Florida abortion referendum votes
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
UK: Jeremy Corbyn urged to stand as independent at next election
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 1 recs
UK: Jeremy Corbyn urged to stand as independent at next election
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 1 recs
The DU Lounge
Do German-speaking people still say, "Ach du lieber Gott!" or "Ach du mein lieber Gott!"
By raccoon - 22 hrs ago - 1 recs
Do German-speaking people still say, "Ach du lieber Gott!" or "Ach du mein lieber Gott!"
By raccoon - 22 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
RI: Legislators propose giving 16- and 17-year-olds right to vote in school committee elections
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago - 1 recs
RI: Legislators propose giving 16- and 17-year-olds right to vote in school committee elections
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Indivisible Arkansas garners 1,800 signatures on ballot initiatives for November election
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - 1 recs
Indivisible Arkansas garners 1,800 signatures on ballot initiatives for November election
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - 1 recs
Forum Spotlight: Editorials & Other Articles
FTC Order Bans Former Pioneer CEO from Exxon Board Seat in Exxon-Pioneer DealThe complicated realities of peace in the Israel-Hamas war that protesters need to realize.
On This Day: Combat swimmers sink U.S. ship - back in service 7 months later - May 2, 1964
Latest Breaking News
Hundreds Arrested: Students Across U.S. Protest for Palestine as Campus Crackdown Intensifies
Apr 25 - Democracy Now
Apr 25 - Democracy Now
First cargo ship passes through newly opened channel in Baltimore since bridge collapse
Apr 25 - Associated Press, via WTOP
Apr 25 - Associated Press, via WTOP
Trump Lawyer Says Having Political Rival Killed Could Constitute 'Official' Presidential Act
Apr 25 - Rolling Stone
Apr 25 - Rolling Stone
Florida man had no idea he was being deported to Haiti amid surge of gang violence
Apr 25 - NBC Miami
Apr 25 - NBC Miami
U.S. economy grew at 1.6 percent annual rate in first quarter 2024, a sharp slowdown
Apr 25 - Washington Post
Apr 25 - Washington Post
Trump downplays deadly Charlottesville rally as a 'peanut' compared to Israel-Gaza protests
Apr 25 - CNN
Apr 25 - CNN
Justice Clarence Thomas chooses not to recuse himself from another January 6-related case
Apr 25 - CNN Politics
Apr 25 - CNN Politics
Tough new EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down
Apr 25 - ABC News/AP
Apr 25 - ABC News/AP
The man who audited Trump's social media company misspelled his own name in 14 different ways: FT
Apr 25 - Business Insider
Apr 25 - Business Insider
Secret Service agent assigned to Kamala Harris hospitalized after exhibiting "distressing behavior," officials say
Apr 25 - CBS News
Apr 25 - CBS News
Williams-Sonoma fined $3.18 million dollars for falsely labeling products as 'Made in USA'
Apr 25 - Scripps News
Apr 25 - Scripps News
Government watchdog alleges Trump campaign broke the law trying to hide legal payments
Apr 25 - USA Today
Apr 25 - USA Today
Hamas official says group would lay down its weapons if a two-state solution is implemented
Apr 25 - Yahoo
Apr 25 - Yahoo
Trump lawyer no longer representing ex-president's aide after clients became 'adversarial'
Apr 25 - Raw Story
Apr 25 - Raw Story
Jan. 6 rioter 'unapologetic' at sentencing for assaulting police at Capitol using 'long pole'
Apr 24 - Law & Crime
Apr 24 - Law & Crime
Judge nixes Trump effort to subpoena Stormy Daniels over documentary and communications with other witnesses
Apr 24 - Law & Crime
Apr 24 - Law & Crime
NPR Chief Defends Coverage, Accuses Critics of 'Bad Faith Distortion' of Her Views
Apr 24 - Wall Street Journal
Apr 24 - Wall Street Journal
Trump Media has gotten Congress involved in its crusade against short sellers
Apr 24 - Business Insider
Apr 24 - Business Insider
Trump is unindicted co-conspirator in 2020 Michigan fake electors probe, investigator testifie
Apr 24 - CNN
Apr 24 - CNN
Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
Apr 24 - AP
Apr 24 - AP