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General Discussion
"Inexplicably, this is the guy they picked."
By Simeon Salus - 16 hrs ago - 4 replies
"Inexplicably, this is the guy they picked."
By Simeon Salus - 16 hrs ago - 4 replies
General Discussion
"I'm Robert Kennedy Jr. and I approved this message"
By brooklynite - 16 hrs ago - 4 replies
"I'm Robert Kennedy Jr. and I approved this message"
By brooklynite - 16 hrs ago - 4 replies
General Discussion
Why So Many People Don't Listen to Warnings - OK Doomer newsletter
By BootinUp - 17 hrs ago - 4 replies
Why So Many People Don't Listen to Warnings - OK Doomer newsletter
By BootinUp - 17 hrs ago - 4 replies
Liberal YouTubers
I Debated the Trump Pillow Guy... He ALMOST CRIED - Adam Mockler
By ItsjustMe - 18 hrs ago - 4 replies
I Debated the Trump Pillow Guy... He ALMOST CRIED - Adam Mockler
By ItsjustMe - 18 hrs ago - 4 replies
Israel/Palestine
🚨Tel Aviv now 'Netanyahu Is Blowing the Only Chance We Have' Tens of Thousands of Israelis Protest for Hostage, Cease
By riversedge - 22 hrs ago - 4 replies
🚨Tel Aviv now 'Netanyahu Is Blowing the Only Chance We Have' Tens of Thousands of Israelis Protest for Hostage, Cease
By riversedge - 22 hrs ago - 4 replies
General Discussion
Possible Strategy to steal Election (2 min. 7 sec) ....
By aggiesal - 39 min ago - 3 replies
Possible Strategy to steal Election (2 min. 7 sec) ....
By aggiesal - 39 min ago - 3 replies
Cable News Clips
Not Forgotten: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Womens' Day of remembrance. - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 3 replies
Not Forgotten: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Womens' Day of remembrance. - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
Vladimir Putin cut out the heart of a deer and gave it to Silvio Berlusconi
By reACTIONary - 3 hrs ago - 3 replies
Vladimir Putin cut out the heart of a deer and gave it to Silvio Berlusconi
By reACTIONary - 3 hrs ago - 3 replies
Music Appreciation
This is absolutely an interview that ABB fans need to hear. Warren Hayes with Rick Beatto.
By The Polack MSgt - 4 hrs ago - 3 replies
This is absolutely an interview that ABB fans need to hear. Warren Hayes with Rick Beatto.
By The Polack MSgt - 4 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
The Stephen Principle (Part 4): The Black Faces of White Supremacy
By B.See - 5 hrs ago - 3 replies
The Stephen Principle (Part 4): The Black Faces of White Supremacy
By B.See - 5 hrs ago - 3 replies
LGBT
Gender-specific toilets to be required in non-residential buildings in England
By Eugene - 5 hrs ago - 3 replies
Gender-specific toilets to be required in non-residential buildings in England
By Eugene - 5 hrs ago - 3 replies
Liberal YouTubers
DeSantis ABANDONS Florida Residents With Ban Bombshell
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - 3 replies
DeSantis ABANDONS Florida Residents With Ban Bombshell
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
Their student loans were forgiven. Now they're reclaiming life after decades of debt: 'I've found dreams I never knew I
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago - 3 replies
Their student loans were forgiven. Now they're reclaiming life after decades of debt: 'I've found dreams I never knew I
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
Democrats rally to Biden's defense over response to pro-Palestinian student protests
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago - 3 replies
Democrats rally to Biden's defense over response to pro-Palestinian student protests
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
A supercut of the times donald trump has openly called for imposing a dictatorship on America and stealing your freedoms
By LetMyPeopleVote - 6 hrs ago - 3 replies
A supercut of the times donald trump has openly called for imposing a dictatorship on America and stealing your freedoms
By LetMyPeopleVote - 6 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
Three Israeli soldiers killed as Hamas claims responsibility for attack on Kerem Shalom border crossing, shutting off hu
By sarisataka - 6 hrs ago - 3 replies
Three Israeli soldiers killed as Hamas claims responsibility for attack on Kerem Shalom border crossing, shutting off hu
By sarisataka - 6 hrs ago - 3 replies
True Crime
A fifth 'Misfit' is accused of murdering two Kansas women. Last year, he declared extremist beliefs
By Eugene - 6 hrs ago - 3 replies
A fifth 'Misfit' is accused of murdering two Kansas women. Last year, he declared extremist beliefs
By Eugene - 6 hrs ago - 3 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Arizona Judges Had To Explain Basic Law To Kari Lake's Clueless Lawyer During Appeal Hearing - Rodecast
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago - 3 replies
Arizona Judges Had To Explain Basic Law To Kari Lake's Clueless Lawyer During Appeal Hearing - Rodecast
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
HI: Maui Mayor Takes 'Bold Step' To Eliminate 7,000 Short-Term Rentals By 2026
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 3 replies
HI: Maui Mayor Takes 'Bold Step' To Eliminate 7,000 Short-Term Rentals By 2026
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 3 replies
California
With a vest and a voice, helpers escort kids through San Francisco's broken Tenderloin streets
By sl8 - 8 hrs ago - 3 replies
With a vest and a voice, helpers escort kids through San Francisco's broken Tenderloin streets
By sl8 - 8 hrs ago - 3 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Trump VP contender ends her career in live interview - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 8 hrs ago - 3 replies
Trump VP contender ends her career in live interview - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 8 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
Biden-Harris campaign statement on Donald Trump this weekend attacking Social Security,
By LetMyPeopleVote - 8 hrs ago - 3 replies
Biden-Harris campaign statement on Donald Trump this weekend attacking Social Security,
By LetMyPeopleVote - 8 hrs ago - 3 replies
Israel/Palestine
WATCH: IDF releases footage of Hamas rocket attack on Kerem Shalom
By Beastly Boy - 9 hrs ago - 3 replies
WATCH: IDF releases footage of Hamas rocket attack on Kerem Shalom
By Beastly Boy - 9 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
Both Netanyahu and Sinwar Need to Win, So the Gaza War Will Carry On
By DJ Synikus Makisimus - 10 hrs ago - 3 replies
Both Netanyahu and Sinwar Need to Win, So the Gaza War Will Carry On
By DJ Synikus Makisimus - 10 hrs ago - 3 replies
Liberal YouTubers
How Trump Uses Confirmation Bias & Declinism to Gain A Cultlike Following - Pod Save America
By ihaveaquestion - 10 hrs ago - 3 replies
How Trump Uses Confirmation Bias & Declinism to Gain A Cultlike Following - Pod Save America
By ihaveaquestion - 10 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
California Supreme Court will weigh removal of 'Taxpayer Protection Act' from ballot. Here's why
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago - 3 replies
California Supreme Court will weigh removal of 'Taxpayer Protection Act' from ballot. Here's why
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
TX: Moderates win decisive victory for control of North East ISD school board
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago - 3 replies
TX: Moderates win decisive victory for control of North East ISD school board
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago - 3 replies
Israel/Palestine
Member of Columbia's facility staff takes down middle-aged socialist cosplay millionaire.
By lapucelle - 11 hrs ago - 3 replies
Member of Columbia's facility staff takes down middle-aged socialist cosplay millionaire.
By lapucelle - 11 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
Well, as gleam as yesterday was for our mother...
By imanamerican63 - 12 hrs ago - 3 replies
Well, as gleam as yesterday was for our mother...
By imanamerican63 - 12 hrs ago - 3 replies
Media
Israel orders Al Jazeera to close its local operation and seizes some of its equipment
By cbabe - 12 hrs ago - 3 replies
Israel orders Al Jazeera to close its local operation and seizes some of its equipment
By cbabe - 12 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
Discarding family, who is the #NEXTDonaldTrump?
By bucolic_frolic - 13 hrs ago - 3 replies
Discarding family, who is the #NEXTDonaldTrump?
By bucolic_frolic - 13 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
These Dangerous Scammers Don't Even Bother to Hide Their Crimes
By usonian - 14 hrs ago - 3 replies
These Dangerous Scammers Don't Even Bother to Hide Their Crimes
By usonian - 14 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
I have chosen to live in hope. Hope: A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen
By Botany - 14 hrs ago - 3 replies
I have chosen to live in hope. Hope: A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen
By Botany - 14 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
You raised $25.00 on May 4, 2024 Democratic Underground for Congressman Seth Magaziner RI-2
By Omaha Steve - 14 hrs ago - 3 replies
You raised $25.00 on May 4, 2024 Democratic Underground for Congressman Seth Magaziner RI-2
By Omaha Steve - 14 hrs ago - 3 replies
Music Appreciation
On this day, May 5, 1891, people in New York City could finally ask, "How do you get to the Music Hall?"
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago - 3 replies
On this day, May 5, 1891, people in New York City could finally ask, "How do you get to the Music Hall?"
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago - 3 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
On This Day: 6 fatalities from Axis action in continental U.S. during WW2 - May 5, 1944
By jgo - 15 hrs ago - 3 replies
On This Day: 6 fatalities from Axis action in continental U.S. during WW2 - May 5, 1944
By jgo - 15 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
You raised $10.00 on May 4, 2024 DU 4 Ruben Gallego US Senate AZ, Senator Sinema's seat
By Omaha Steve - 15 hrs ago - 3 replies
You raised $10.00 on May 4, 2024 DU 4 Ruben Gallego US Senate AZ, Senator Sinema's seat
By Omaha Steve - 15 hrs ago - 3 replies
Latest Breaking News
New York synagogues, museum got fake bomb threats, officials say
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 3 replies
New York synagogues, museum got fake bomb threats, officials say
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
As US spotlights those missing or dead in Native communities, prosecutors work to solve their cases
By sl8 - 18 hrs ago - 3 replies
As US spotlights those missing or dead in Native communities, prosecutors work to solve their cases
By sl8 - 18 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
How the Kremlin Tries to Control U.S. Politics: Debunking Kremlin Propaganda in the U.S.
By littlemissmartypants - 18 hrs ago - 3 replies
How the Kremlin Tries to Control U.S. Politics: Debunking Kremlin Propaganda in the U.S.
By littlemissmartypants - 18 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
Hundreds of officers from multiple states attend controversial police training in Florida
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 21 hrs ago - 3 replies
Hundreds of officers from multiple states attend controversial police training in Florida
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 21 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
4 Children From Gaza Arrive in U.S. for Medical Treatment
By womanofthehills - 39 min ago - 2 replies
4 Children From Gaza Arrive in U.S. for Medical Treatment
By womanofthehills - 39 min ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
'Politico' Misses Mark in Story on Who's Funding Pro-Palestine Protests Against Biden
By Nevilledog - 1 hr ago - 2 replies
'Politico' Misses Mark in Story on Who's Funding Pro-Palestine Protests Against Biden
By Nevilledog - 1 hr ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
La Gov Jeff Landry, shown here with an image of womens organs claiming they are the "Property of Louisiana"
By riversedge - 1 hr ago - 2 replies
La Gov Jeff Landry, shown here with an image of womens organs claiming they are the "Property of Louisiana"
By riversedge - 1 hr ago - 2 replies
Cable News Clips
'Nobody is stopping him': Mary Trump warns about leniency toward Trump's gag order violations - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - 2 replies
'Nobody is stopping him': Mary Trump warns about leniency toward Trump's gag order violations - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - 2 replies
Latest Breaking News
FEMA assistance made available for Nebraska's storm victims
By Omaha Steve - 3 hrs ago - 2 replies
FEMA assistance made available for Nebraska's storm victims
By Omaha Steve - 3 hrs ago - 2 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Hope Hicks testifies as a prosecution witness in Trump's New York election interference trial - Glenn Kirschner
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - 2 replies
Hope Hicks testifies as a prosecution witness in Trump's New York election interference trial - Glenn Kirschner
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - 2 replies
Cable News Clips
'He is on record': Weissmann reveals key Trump admission that's 'on paper' - Inside w/Jen Psaki - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago - 2 replies
'He is on record': Weissmann reveals key Trump admission that's 'on paper' - Inside w/Jen Psaki - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago - 2 replies
Latest Breaking News
Xi Visits Europe, Seeking Strategic Opportunity
By SouthBayDem - 6 hrs ago - 2 replies
Xi Visits Europe, Seeking Strategic Opportunity
By SouthBayDem - 6 hrs ago - 2 replies
Latest Breaking News
Divided Trump campaign weighs joining TikTok, the app he tried to ban
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 2 replies
Divided Trump campaign weighs joining TikTok, the app he tried to ban
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 2 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Psychologist: Kristi Noem went on a killing spree
By Quixote1818 - 6 hrs ago - 2 replies
Psychologist: Kristi Noem went on a killing spree
By Quixote1818 - 6 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Under conservative media pressure, Jim Jordan launches new probe
By LetMyPeopleVote - 7 hrs ago - 2 replies
Under conservative media pressure, Jim Jordan launches new probe
By LetMyPeopleVote - 7 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
MD-06: Candidate (D) with unorthodox background seeks working-class support for his bid to succeed Trone
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 2 replies
MD-06: Candidate (D) with unorthodox background seeks working-class support for his bid to succeed Trone
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 2 replies
Weather Watchers
Down-river (Patuxent) toward Bay, cloudy, rainy southern MD day.
By elleng - 7 hrs ago - 2 replies
Down-river (Patuxent) toward Bay, cloudy, rainy southern MD day.
By elleng - 7 hrs ago - 2 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Supporter Shocked By Ivanka's Confession - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago - 2 replies
Trump Supporter Shocked By Ivanka's Confession - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago - 2 replies
Jewish Group
(JEWISH GROUP) Ethiopian Israeli Tasheger Araro speaks about her identity.
By Mosby - 9 hrs ago - 2 replies
(JEWISH GROUP) Ethiopian Israeli Tasheger Araro speaks about her identity.
By Mosby - 9 hrs ago - 2 replies
Cable News Clips
NYC Jewish restaurant owner in Chelsea says swastikas painted over Israeli flag, other acts
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 hrs ago - 2 replies
NYC Jewish restaurant owner in Chelsea says swastikas painted over Israeli flag, other acts
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 hrs ago - 2 replies
Washington
Last of Escaped Zebras Captured With White Bread, Oats and 'Positivity'
By mahatmakanejeeves - 10 hrs ago - 2 replies
Last of Escaped Zebras Captured With White Bread, Oats and 'Positivity'
By mahatmakanejeeves - 10 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
A searing replay of insurrection, 'The Sixth' should be seen by all
By erronis - 10 hrs ago - 2 replies
A searing replay of insurrection, 'The Sixth' should be seen by all
By erronis - 10 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Trump's VP prospects kiss his rump and downplay race
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 hrs ago - 2 replies
Trump's VP prospects kiss his rump and downplay race
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 hrs ago - 2 replies
Forum Spotlight: Weather Watchers
Down-river (Patuxent) toward Bay, cloudy, rainy southern MD day.More Yosemite Light Show from the webcams.
When it rains in the foothills, it often snows in Yosemite. (from the webcams)
Latest Breaking News
Poultry enterprise in California to pay $4.8M after employing children to work with sharp knives
Friday - ABC News
Friday - ABC News
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez wants psychiatrist to testify about his habit of stockpiling cash
Friday - CBS News
Friday - CBS News
Biden campaign slams Trump's latest unwillingness to accept results of 2024 election
Thursday - ABC News
Thursday - ABC News
"Steer clear": Judge issues warning to Trump lawyer seeking pre-approval for Truth Social posts
Thursday - Salon
Thursday - Salon
Trump trial updates: Prosecution plays Cohen's secret recording of Trump discussing payment to Karen McDougal
Thursday - Yahoo News
Thursday - Yahoo News
Appeals court rejects climate change lawsuit by young Oregon activists against US government
Thursday - Oregon Public Broadcasting
Thursday - Oregon Public Broadcasting
Student-loan borrowers in public service will now have to wait until July for their debt relief forms to be processed
Thursday - Business Insider
Thursday - Business Insider
Judge denies ex-Trump election lawyer John Eastman's request to reactivate law license while he fights disbarment
Thursday - CNN Politics
Thursday - CNN Politics
Man who bragged that he 'fed' an officer to the mob of Capitol rioters gets nearly 5 years in prison
Thursday - Washington Post/AP
Thursday - Washington Post/AP
Ryan Nichols, Capitol rioter who confessed on video in the third person, gets five years
Thursday - nbc news
Thursday - nbc news
East Texas veteran who assaulted police on Jan. 6 Capitol gets nearly 7 years in federal prison
Thursday - KYTX CBS 19
Thursday - KYTX CBS 19
Trump pleads with Mar-a-Lago judge to toss case because Dr. Deborah Birx wasn't prosecuted for her 'boxes' of docs
Thursday - Law & Crime
Thursday - Law & Crime
Judge declares mistrial after jury deadlocks in lawsuit filed by former Abu Ghraib prisoners
Thursday - AP
Thursday - AP
Biden says "order must prevail" on college campuses, but National Guard should not intervene in protests
Thursday - CBS News
Thursday - CBS News
University of Nebraska joins wave of campus protests in support of Palestine, Gaza
Thursday - Nebraska Examiner
Thursday - Nebraska Examiner
Ex-FBI informant charged with lying about Bidens must remain jailed, appeals court rules
Thursday - AP
Thursday - AP
Presidential debate commission defends schedule after Trump campaign pushes for new dates
Thursday - NBC News
Thursday - NBC News
Blinken presses Hamas to seal cease-fire with Israel, says 'the time is now' for a deal
Thursday - AP
Thursday - AP
Trump faces prospect of additional sanctions in hush money trial as key witness resumes testimony
Thursday - ABC News/AP
Thursday - ABC News/AP
Mar-a-Lago judge sets new hearing over 'grand jury matters' and materials in ongoing sealing and redaction battles
Thursday - Law & Crime
Thursday - Law & Crime
Trump admits he told Secret Service to take him to Capitol on Jan 6 in rambling campaign rally
Thursday - UK Independent
Thursday - UK Independent