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General Discussion
New Minnesota voting laws aim to improve election integrity
By RandySF - 3 min ago
New Minnesota voting laws aim to improve election integrity
By RandySF - 3 min ago
General Discussion
Idaho high school grad drops banned book at superintendent's feet during ceremony
By Silent3 - 26 min ago
Idaho high school grad drops banned book at superintendent's feet during ceremony
By Silent3 - 26 min ago
General Discussion
Does anyone else think of Jerry Lewis doing some old comedy schtick on hearing some of Trumps......
By EarnestPutz - 35 min ago
Does anyone else think of Jerry Lewis doing some old comedy schtick on hearing some of Trumps......
By EarnestPutz - 35 min ago
General Discussion
'Sad Day for Free Speech': Media Matters Layoffs Follow 'Thermonuclear' Attack by Elon Musk
By Celerity - 41 min ago
'Sad Day for Free Speech': Media Matters Layoffs Follow 'Thermonuclear' Attack by Elon Musk
By Celerity - 41 min ago
General Discussion
If Trump Chooses Charizard as his running mate my bingo card will be complete.
By PurgedVoter - 43 min ago
If Trump Chooses Charizard as his running mate my bingo card will be complete.
By PurgedVoter - 43 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about moving the GOP convention for Trump....
By TexasTowelie - 53 min ago
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about moving the GOP convention for Trump....
By TexasTowelie - 53 min ago
General Discussion
Florida's GOP senators hold up Biden's nomination of top lawyer for federal judge
By In It to Win It - 53 min ago
Florida's GOP senators hold up Biden's nomination of top lawyer for federal judge
By In It to Win It - 53 min ago
General Discussion
Misinformation works, and a handful of social 'supersharers' sent 80% of it in 2020
By applegrove - 57 min ago
Misinformation works, and a handful of social 'supersharers' sent 80% of it in 2020
By applegrove - 57 min ago
Latin America
Mexican officials again criticize volunteer searcher after she finds more bodies
By Judi Lynn - 1 hr ago
Mexican officials again criticize volunteer searcher after she finds more bodies
By Judi Lynn - 1 hr ago
Bereavement
My wife's death. First time I'm posting.
By kairos12 - 125 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
My wife's death. First time I'm posting.
By kairos12 - 125 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
What do Mother Teresa, Al Capone, Mandela, Elvis and Jesus have in common? Trump has compared himself to all of them
By Tom of Temecula - 1 hr ago
What do Mother Teresa, Al Capone, Mandela, Elvis and Jesus have in common? Trump has compared himself to all of them
By Tom of Temecula - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Stormy Daniels breaks silence on Donald Trump's guilty verdict and says: Jail him now
By Tom of Temecula - 1 hr ago
Stormy Daniels breaks silence on Donald Trump's guilty verdict and says: Jail him now
By Tom of Temecula - 1 hr ago
Latin America
Brazil-US Relations Were Born under the Monroe Doctrine and Changed Paradigm in the 20th Century
By Judi Lynn - 1 hr ago
Brazil-US Relations Were Born under the Monroe Doctrine and Changed Paradigm in the 20th Century
By Judi Lynn - 1 hr ago
Foreign Affairs
01 Jun: Horrible Planning. Russians Crossed the River and Died - Reporting from Ukraine
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
01 Jun: Horrible Planning. Russians Crossed the River and Died - Reporting from Ukraine
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Bereavement
My wife's death. First time I'm posting.
By kairos12 - 100 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
My wife's death. First time I'm posting.
By kairos12 - 100 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
New mural memorializing Key Bridge collapse victims vandalized
By applegrove - 1 hr ago
New mural memorializing Key Bridge collapse victims vandalized
By applegrove - 1 hr ago
Writing
Hallow, the 5th book in my cozy mystery series is now available as an ebook
By catrose - 1 hr ago
Hallow, the 5th book in my cozy mystery series is now available as an ebook
By catrose - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Bill Maher: Trump Prison Sentence Would Cause 'Race War'
By Celerity - 125 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Bill Maher: Trump Prison Sentence Would Cause 'Race War'
By Celerity - 125 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Look for CNN to do lots of "yokel safaris" to keep pushing Trumphitler until Nov.
By traitorsgalore - 2 hrs ago
Look for CNN to do lots of "yokel safaris" to keep pushing Trumphitler until Nov.
By traitorsgalore - 2 hrs ago
Bereavement
My wife's death. First time I'm posting.
By kairos12 - 75 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
My wife's death. First time I'm posting.
By kairos12 - 75 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Gov. Josh Shapiro: Trump Will Lose His Swing State (w/ Josh Shapiro) - Bulwark Podcast
By In It to Win It - 2 hrs ago
Gov. Josh Shapiro: Trump Will Lose His Swing State (w/ Josh Shapiro) - Bulwark Podcast
By In It to Win It - 2 hrs ago
Jewish Group
When in doubt blame the Jews: scenes from outside the court after the verdict - from WaPo Milbank
By question everything - 2 hrs ago
When in doubt blame the Jews: scenes from outside the court after the verdict - from WaPo Milbank
By question everything - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Seinfeld mourning 'dominant masculinity', cheerleading genocidal violence, and joking about suffering children in Gaza
By Bundbuster - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Seinfeld mourning 'dominant masculinity', cheerleading genocidal violence, and joking about suffering children in Gaza
By Bundbuster - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
Prosecutor on Trump ignoring sentence if he wins presidency - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Prosecutor on Trump ignoring sentence if he wins presidency - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about stereotypes and accepting you....
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about stereotypes and accepting you....
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Bill Maher: Trump Prison Sentence Would Cause 'Race War'
By Celerity - 100 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Bill Maher: Trump Prison Sentence Would Cause 'Race War'
By Celerity - 100 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
'This is like Pinocchio!': Democratic strategist on Trump fundraising after conviction - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
'This is like Pinocchio!': Democratic strategist on Trump fundraising after conviction - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Minnesota Democrat Dean Phillips calls on New York governor to pardon Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 50 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Minnesota Democrat Dean Phillips calls on New York governor to pardon Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 50 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
More and more music on Spotify is apparently work for hire & AI music under fake names, which they pay 0 royalties on
By highplainsdem - 3 hrs ago
More and more music on Spotify is apparently work for hire & AI music under fake names, which they pay 0 royalties on
By highplainsdem - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Bill Maher: Trump Prison Sentence Would Cause 'Race War'
By Celerity - 75 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
Bill Maher: Trump Prison Sentence Would Cause 'Race War'
By Celerity - 75 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Apparently, the new MAGAt name for The Convicted Felon is "Father Teresa"
By RockRaven - 3 hrs ago
Apparently, the new MAGAt name for The Convicted Felon is "Father Teresa"
By RockRaven - 3 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Appeals are always a long shot': Washington Post reporter on a Trump conviction appeal - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
'Appeals are always a long shot': Washington Post reporter on a Trump conviction appeal - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
TV Chat
I know we're not to high on Seinfeld right now......but, damn the TV show is really one of the best.
By a kennedy - 3 hrs ago
I know we're not to high on Seinfeld right now......but, damn the TV show is really one of the best.
By a kennedy - 3 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Donald Trump will not accept responsibility': legal analyst comments on possible Trump jail time - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
'Donald Trump will not accept responsibility': legal analyst comments on possible Trump jail time - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
I'm sure I'm not alone..I'm being deluged with requests for $$ from the tRump gang.
By Paper Roses - 25 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
I'm sure I'm not alone..I'm being deluged with requests for $$ from the tRump gang.
By Paper Roses - 25 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
Majority of voters in new poll approve of jury's decision to convict Trump
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago
Majority of voters in new poll approve of jury's decision to convict Trump
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Our Constitution doesn't prohibit a convicted felon from running for president
By bigtree - 3 hrs ago
Our Constitution doesn't prohibit a convicted felon from running for president
By bigtree - 3 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Ian Milheiser: 'The rules exist to protect the Justices from themselves'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago
Ian Milheiser: 'The rules exist to protect the Justices from themselves'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
TRUMP FINALLY CONVICTED! Guilty AF Christopher Titus Armageddon Update
By AZLD4Candidate - 4 hrs ago
TRUMP FINALLY CONVICTED! Guilty AF Christopher Titus Armageddon Update
By AZLD4Candidate - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
Bill Maher: Trump Prison Sentence Would Cause 'Race War'
By Celerity - 50 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)
Bill Maher: Trump Prison Sentence Would Cause 'Race War'
By Celerity - 50 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Do you think Donald Trump will ever spend time in a prison? I think so.
By Stuart G - 25 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)
Do you think Donald Trump will ever spend time in a prison? I think so.
By Stuart G - 25 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
Katie Phang: Donald Trump 'wants to make people feel small' - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Katie Phang: Donald Trump 'wants to make people feel small' - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
Felon 45's check up from the neck up: Expert says Trump will 'fail' upcoming court mental health questions
By Tom of Temecula - 4 hrs ago
Felon 45's check up from the neck up: Expert says Trump will 'fail' upcoming court mental health questions
By Tom of Temecula - 4 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
OPINION: The party of 'law and order' goes all in for Trump
By Dulcinea - 4 hrs ago
OPINION: The party of 'law and order' goes all in for Trump
By Dulcinea - 4 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Paralyzed with fear': Stormy Daniels' lawyer on Daniels using a bulletproof vest during testimony - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
'Paralyzed with fear': Stormy Daniels' lawyer on Daniels using a bulletproof vest during testimony - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
Expert on geopolitics: "...they are not going to vote for somebody who now has 34 felonies under his belt..."
By RipVanWinkle - 4 hrs ago
Expert on geopolitics: "...they are not going to vote for somebody who now has 34 felonies under his belt..."
By RipVanWinkle - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
Yesterday, Fox predicted that there would be a massive stock market crash if Trump was convicted. Instead, the Dow
By kpete - 50 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)
Yesterday, Fox predicted that there would be a massive stock market crash if Trump was convicted. Instead, the Dow
By kpete - 50 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Ron Edmonds, AP Pulitzer-winning photographer at Reagan shooting, dies at 77
5 hrs ago - Washington Post
5 hrs ago - Washington Post
Social Security chief resigns amid claims she tried to block investigations into her office
6 hrs ago - UK Independent
6 hrs ago - UK Independent
Man who threatened to kill the Bidens, Obama, Hillary Clinton is sentenced to federal prison
8 hrs ago - Law & Crime
8 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Israel describes a permanent cease-fire in Gaza as a 'nonstarter,' undermining Biden's proposal
8 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
8 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
Black leaders call out Trump's criminal justice contradictions as he rails against guilty verdict
8 hrs ago - The Hill/AP
8 hrs ago - The Hill/AP
Zelensky makes surprise stop at Singapore defense gathering as Ukraine pushes for its peace plan amid Russian advance
9 hrs ago - CNN World
9 hrs ago - CNN World
Trump must 'immediately' schedule a pre-sentence interview with NYC probation. Playing hooky may add to his legal woes.
11 hrs ago - Business Insider
11 hrs ago - Business Insider
Biden shines a light on safety and equality for LGBTQ+ community at start of Pride Month
11 hrs ago - Salon
11 hrs ago - Salon
Jordan to Host International Humanitarian Conference for Gaza Relief with Egypt and the UN Attending
12 hrs ago - Egyptian Streets.com
12 hrs ago - Egyptian Streets.com
The ANC party that freed South Africa from apartheid loses its 30-year majority in landmark election
17 hrs ago - AP
17 hrs ago - AP
Former tech exec admits to fraud involving a scheme to boost Getty Images shares, authorities say
18 hrs ago - UK Independent
18 hrs ago - UK Independent
Biden vetoes congressional disapproval of SEC accounting bulletin on crypto assets
18 hrs ago - Reuters
18 hrs ago - Reuters
Trump may have violated the hush money gag order while ripping his guilty verdict
19 hrs ago - NBC News
19 hrs ago - NBC News
Trump may face travel restrictions in some countries after his New York conviction
19 hrs ago - CBS News
19 hrs ago - CBS News
Kansas Constitution does not include a right to vote, state Supreme Court majority says
19 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
19 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
US FDA approves Moderna's RSV vaccine with lower-than-expected efficacy in its label
20 hrs ago - Reuters
20 hrs ago - Reuters
Man who injured police officer during Capitol riot is sentenced to 5 years in prison
Friday - Associated Press
Friday - Associated Press
Special counsel Jack Smith again seeks Trump gag order in classified documents case
Friday - CNN Politics
Friday - CNN Politics
Ohio passes bill to ensure Biden appears on November ballot -- but DNC still plans to hold virtual roll call
Friday - ABC News
Friday - ABC News
Mar-a-Lago judge atypically criticizes defense after Trump valet misses deadline to 'publicly file' long-secret document
Friday - Law & Crime
Friday - Law & Crime
Former Vice Chief of Naval Operations Robert Burke Arrested by Feds on Bribery Charges
Friday - USNI News - US Naval Institute
Friday - USNI News - US Naval Institute
Biden campaign HQ staffers finalize union agreement, making it the first presidential reelection campaign to organize
Friday - CNN Politics
Friday - CNN Politics
DC attorney discipline board recommends Rudy Giuliani be disbarred for bogus 2020 election fraud claim
Friday - CNN Politics
Friday - CNN Politics
Navy judge sentences sailor convicted of attempted espionage to 18 years in military prison
Friday - San Diego Union-Tribune
Friday - San Diego Union-Tribune
