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LGBT
Texas doctor charged with taking private patient information on transgender care
By Eugene - 17 hrs ago - 9 recs
Texas doctor charged with taking private patient information on transgender care
By Eugene - 17 hrs ago - 9 recs
General Discussion
The Strange Journey of John Lennon's Stolen Patek Philippe Watch
By Nevilledog - 18 hrs ago - 9 recs
The Strange Journey of John Lennon's Stolen Patek Philippe Watch
By Nevilledog - 18 hrs ago - 9 recs
General Discussion
New York Appeals Court to Trump: STFU Until Sentencing
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 9 recs
New York Appeals Court to Trump: STFU Until Sentencing
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 9 recs
General Discussion
Suppose you're a senior, it's June 2025, Trump is President, and a senior-killing pandemic hits...
By gulliver - 21 hrs ago - 9 recs
Suppose you're a senior, it's June 2025, Trump is President, and a senior-killing pandemic hits...
By gulliver - 21 hrs ago - 9 recs
Personal Finance and Investing
IRS adds another state to Direct File, as House Republicans seek to defund it
By mahatmakanejeeves - 23 hrs ago - 9 recs
IRS adds another state to Direct File, as House Republicans seek to defund it
By mahatmakanejeeves - 23 hrs ago - 9 recs
Liberal YouTubers
SEVEN POINT SWING TO BIDEN IN THREE MONTHS - 6.20.24 -Countdown
By MagaSmash - 1 hr ago - 8 recs
SEVEN POINT SWING TO BIDEN IN THREE MONTHS - 6.20.24 -Countdown
By MagaSmash - 1 hr ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
All the world is a stage and surely there is room for one reality TV star?
By kentuck - 1 hr ago - 8 recs
All the world is a stage and surely there is room for one reality TV star?
By kentuck - 1 hr ago - 8 recs
Latest Breaking News
American Airlines CEO vows to "rebuild trust" after removal of Black passengers
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 8 recs
American Airlines CEO vows to "rebuild trust" after removal of Black passengers
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 8 recs
Liberal YouTubers
House GOP TORCHES ITSELF with Final DESPERATE MOVE - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - 8 recs
House GOP TORCHES ITSELF with Final DESPERATE MOVE - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - 8 recs
Jewish Group
'Best friends I ever had': Willie Mays' treasured bond with a Jewish family
By Behind the Aegis - 9 hrs ago - 8 recs
'Best friends I ever had': Willie Mays' treasured bond with a Jewish family
By Behind the Aegis - 9 hrs ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
We've Hit Peak Denial. Here's Why We Can't Turn Away From Reality
By Nevilledog - 10 hrs ago - 8 recs
We've Hit Peak Denial. Here's Why We Can't Turn Away From Reality
By Nevilledog - 10 hrs ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
I don't think any immunity decision will be close
By bigtree - 10 hrs ago - 8 recs
I don't think any immunity decision will be close
By bigtree - 10 hrs ago - 8 recs
Liberal YouTubers
NEW FOX POLL is DISASTER for Trump, Biden SOARS AHEAD
By Quixote1818 - 11 hrs ago - 8 recs
NEW FOX POLL is DISASTER for Trump, Biden SOARS AHEAD
By Quixote1818 - 11 hrs ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
'Get that dog off your board': Trump tests Fox News' loyalty with firing demand
By LetMyPeopleVote - 12 hrs ago - 8 recs
'Get that dog off your board': Trump tests Fox News' loyalty with firing demand
By LetMyPeopleVote - 12 hrs ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
Iconic photo - two legends of baseball Willie Mays and Roberto Clemente
By FakeNoose - 13 hrs ago - 8 recs
Iconic photo - two legends of baseball Willie Mays and Roberto Clemente
By FakeNoose - 13 hrs ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
RV sales are picking up. That's a good sign for the economy
By Quixote1818 - 13 hrs ago - 8 recs
RV sales are picking up. That's a good sign for the economy
By Quixote1818 - 13 hrs ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
Trump wants business leaders who fail to support him to be fired
By LetMyPeopleVote - 13 hrs ago - 8 recs
Trump wants business leaders who fail to support him to be fired
By LetMyPeopleVote - 13 hrs ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
The Climate Conservation Corps (Thanks, Joe!)
By babylonsister - 14 hrs ago - 8 recs
The Climate Conservation Corps (Thanks, Joe!)
By babylonsister - 14 hrs ago - 8 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Juneteenth also serves as a warning. Millions of Americans want to go backwards.
By Zorro - 14 hrs ago - 8 recs
Juneteenth also serves as a warning. Millions of Americans want to go backwards.
By Zorro - 14 hrs ago - 8 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Expert: Trump January 6 Trial Can Still happen in September Bulwark Podcast Clip
By Quixote1818 - 14 hrs ago - 8 recs
Expert: Trump January 6 Trial Can Still happen in September Bulwark Podcast Clip
By Quixote1818 - 14 hrs ago - 8 recs
Latest Breaking News
Exclusive: Harris to slam Trump in Arizona, Maryland on Dobbs anniversary
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 8 recs
Exclusive: Harris to slam Trump in Arizona, Maryland on Dobbs anniversary
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
I dare the convicted felon Smelvis the Slobfather to pay tribute to Willie and to top
By malaise - 17 hrs ago - 8 recs
I dare the convicted felon Smelvis the Slobfather to pay tribute to Willie and to top
By malaise - 17 hrs ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
The Legendary Roots Crew (from Fallon) explain Juneteenth in song
By New Breed Leader - 17 hrs ago - 8 recs
The Legendary Roots Crew (from Fallon) explain Juneteenth in song
By New Breed Leader - 17 hrs ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
Melania spotted in NYC while Trump is 1200 miles away:
By Kingofalldems - 17 hrs ago - 8 recs
Melania spotted in NYC while Trump is 1200 miles away:
By Kingofalldems - 17 hrs ago - 8 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Biden ramps up push to end Trump's tax cuts for the wealthy, highlighting the choice in the 2024 election
By Dulcinea - 18 hrs ago - 8 recs
Biden ramps up push to end Trump's tax cuts for the wealthy, highlighting the choice in the 2024 election
By Dulcinea - 18 hrs ago - 8 recs
The DU Lounge
Proof that cats are liquid (Link to You Tube short video)
By red dog 1 - 18 hrs ago - 8 recs
Proof that cats are liquid (Link to You Tube short video)
By red dog 1 - 18 hrs ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
Arkansas House passes resolution opposing proposed abortion amendment
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 8 recs
Arkansas House passes resolution opposing proposed abortion amendment
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 8 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Republican Chairman Caught Using Homemade Fake ID To Vote
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 8 recs
Republican Chairman Caught Using Homemade Fake ID To Vote
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 8 recs
General Discussion
Democratic women in U.S. Senate target Project 2025 on reproductive rights
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - 8 recs
Democratic women in U.S. Senate target Project 2025 on reproductive rights
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - 8 recs
Latest Breaking News
2-hour statewide 911 outage blamed on firewall problem
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 8 recs
2-hour statewide 911 outage blamed on firewall problem
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 8 recs
Vermont
GOP lawmaker from Vermont caught on video repeatedly dumping water into her Democratic colleague's bag
By cbabe - 22 hrs ago - 8 recs
GOP lawmaker from Vermont caught on video repeatedly dumping water into her Democratic colleague's bag
By cbabe - 22 hrs ago - 8 recs
Canada
Alaska man helps trapped and shrieking baby moose -- while avoiding its mama
By Spazito - 1 hr ago - 7 recs
Alaska man helps trapped and shrieking baby moose -- while avoiding its mama
By Spazito - 1 hr ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
A Mar-el-Loco Classified Documents Trial Will Happen This Friday
By gab13by13 - 2 hrs ago - 7 recs
A Mar-el-Loco Classified Documents Trial Will Happen This Friday
By gab13by13 - 2 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
Criminal in Chief: Trump's Ominous Reaction to Report He Wants to Execute People
By B.See - 11 hrs ago - 7 recs
Criminal in Chief: Trump's Ominous Reaction to Report He Wants to Execute People
By B.See - 11 hrs ago - 7 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Matt Gaetz is BACK IN THE HOTSEAT - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 7 recs
Matt Gaetz is BACK IN THE HOTSEAT - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 7 recs
Cable News Clips
Ex-SCOTUS clerk: 'Something is rotten at the court' - All In - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 7 recs
Ex-SCOTUS clerk: 'Something is rotten at the court' - All In - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 7 recs
Photography
It was an extremely warm afternoon up at the lake today (Erie)
By Diamond_Dog - 12 hrs ago - 7 recs
It was an extremely warm afternoon up at the lake today (Erie)
By Diamond_Dog - 12 hrs ago - 7 recs
Health
A genetic variant called Christchurch developed Alzheimer's disease several years later than expected.
By a kennedy - 12 hrs ago - 7 recs
A genetic variant called Christchurch developed Alzheimer's disease several years later than expected.
By a kennedy - 12 hrs ago - 7 recs
Latest Breaking News
New York requiring paid break time for moms who need to pump breast milk at work, under new law
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 7 recs
New York requiring paid break time for moms who need to pump breast milk at work, under new law
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
Rev Al shot down the blacks love cheato narrative on MSNBC
By senseandsensibility - 18 hrs ago - 7 recs
Rev Al shot down the blacks love cheato narrative on MSNBC
By senseandsensibility - 18 hrs ago - 7 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Local news sites across the country are being injected with RNC talking points.
By riversedge - 18 hrs ago - 7 recs
Local news sites across the country are being injected with RNC talking points.
By riversedge - 18 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
Louisiana becomes the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in public school classrooms.
By Nevilledog - 19 hrs ago - 7 recs
Louisiana becomes the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in public school classrooms.
By Nevilledog - 19 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
These 5 states are the most likely to see legislative chambers flip in November
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - 7 recs
These 5 states are the most likely to see legislative chambers flip in November
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
Voices Remembering Slavery: Freed People Tell Their Stories (Library of Congress)
By Nevilledog - 20 hrs ago - 7 recs
Voices Remembering Slavery: Freed People Tell Their Stories (Library of Congress)
By Nevilledog - 20 hrs ago - 7 recs
Arkansas
Crude oil pipeline in south Arkansas leaking, EPA says oil going into Ouachita River tributary
By berniesandersmittens - 21 hrs ago - 7 recs
Crude oil pipeline in south Arkansas leaking, EPA says oil going into Ouachita River tributary
By berniesandersmittens - 21 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
I don't know if any of you remember the grisly murder of my neighbor Allison Feldman in 2015...
By Coventina - 21 hrs ago - 7 recs
I don't know if any of you remember the grisly murder of my neighbor Allison Feldman in 2015...
By Coventina - 21 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
CEOs aren't impressed by Trump, but they're 'flocking' to him anyway
By LetMyPeopleVote - 21 hrs ago - 7 recs
CEOs aren't impressed by Trump, but they're 'flocking' to him anyway
By LetMyPeopleVote - 21 hrs ago - 7 recs
Science
A Study Suggests Black Holes Can Create Space Lasers--Just Like Einstein Thought
By Judi Lynn - 22 hrs ago - 7 recs
A Study Suggests Black Holes Can Create Space Lasers--Just Like Einstein Thought
By Judi Lynn - 22 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
Large Share Of Registered Voters Approve Of NY Jury Finding Trump Guilty In Latest Fox News Polling
By Tom of Temecula - 23 min ago - 6 recs
Large Share Of Registered Voters Approve Of NY Jury Finding Trump Guilty In Latest Fox News Polling
By Tom of Temecula - 23 min ago - 6 recs
Israel/Palestine
Rift grows between Netanyahu and Israeli military over Hamas elimination
By sl8 - 1 hr ago - 6 recs
Rift grows between Netanyahu and Israeli military over Hamas elimination
By sl8 - 1 hr ago - 6 recs
The DU Lounge
My new mantra is going to be 'What fresh hell should I expect today'
By Siwsan - 1 hr ago - 6 recs
My new mantra is going to be 'What fresh hell should I expect today'
By Siwsan - 1 hr ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Kremlin Joy as Trump Sucks Up to Controversial Russian 'Tough Guys'
By Tom of Temecula - 1 hr ago - 6 recs
Kremlin Joy as Trump Sucks Up to Controversial Russian 'Tough Guys'
By Tom of Temecula - 1 hr ago - 6 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Supreme Court Ruling HIDES SECRET about its NEXT MOVE - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago - 6 recs
Supreme Court Ruling HIDES SECRET about its NEXT MOVE - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago - 6 recs
Cable News Clips
Report reveals how formerly enslaved people were ousted from land received after Civil War - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 6 recs
Report reveals how formerly enslaved people were ousted from land received after Civil War - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 6 recs
Latest Breaking News
North Korea, Russia sign pact to give all available military help if other is attacked
By Geechie - 8 hrs ago - 6 recs
North Korea, Russia sign pact to give all available military help if other is attacked
By Geechie - 8 hrs ago - 6 recs
Cable News Clips
McConnell's 'catastrophic failure' as leader under Trump torched by Senate scholar - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago - 6 recs
McConnell's 'catastrophic failure' as leader under Trump torched by Senate scholar - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Billboard comparing Trump to Fidel Castro draws outrage from Cubans in Miami
By LonePirate - 10 hrs ago - 6 recs
Billboard comparing Trump to Fidel Castro draws outrage from Cubans in Miami
By LonePirate - 10 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
It's not just vibes. Americans' perception of the economy has completely changed. (Cars, homes and other inflation).
By applegrove - 10 hrs ago - 6 recs
It's not just vibes. Americans' perception of the economy has completely changed. (Cars, homes and other inflation).
By applegrove - 10 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Brand new Fox News polling shows the "Future of Democracy" being the top issue heading into 2024.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 10 hrs ago - 6 recs
Brand new Fox News polling shows the "Future of Democracy" being the top issue heading into 2024.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 10 hrs ago - 6 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Seth Meyers - Trump Stuns CEOs with $1 Billion Quid Pro Quo, Lies About Biden's Insulin Price Cap: A Closer Look
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 6 recs
Seth Meyers - Trump Stuns CEOs with $1 Billion Quid Pro Quo, Lies About Biden's Insulin Price Cap: A Closer Look
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 6 recs
Gardening
Fragrant magnolia and delicious (almost ripe) wine-berry!)
By elleng - 12 hrs ago - 6 recs
Fragrant magnolia and delicious (almost ripe) wine-berry!)
By elleng - 12 hrs ago - 6 recs
Liberal YouTubers
TRUMP biopic 'The Apprentice' faces MAJOR HURDLE - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 6 recs
TRUMP biopic 'The Apprentice' faces MAJOR HURDLE - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 6 recs
Forum Spotlight: Texas
Ken Paxton is an asshole- June 19 not a holiday for TX AG but anniversary of Dobbs decision is a holidayTexas court dismisses Exxon's lawsuit against climate activist shareholders
Tropical system lashing the Texas coast, but Houston is missing most of the action
Latest Breaking News
Federal judge blocks Title IX rule for LGBTQ students in Kentucky, 5 other states
Monday - Lexington Herald-Leader
Monday - Lexington Herald-Leader
Second Gentlemen Doug Emhoff will speak at Tree of Life memorial groundbreaking
Monday - WESA-Pittsburgh/NPR
Monday - WESA-Pittsburgh/NPR
IRS plans to raise $50 billion over 10 years, closing loophole exploited by the wealthy
Monday - NBC News
Monday - NBC News
Melinda French Gates hints at presidential endorsement, urges women to vote in upcoming election
Monday - CBS News
Monday - CBS News
Maryland governor says he will pardon 175,000 marijuana convictions to right 'historical wrongs'
Monday - The Guardian
Monday - The Guardian
Incoming Post editor tied to self-described 'thief' who claimed role in his reporting
Monday - Washington Post
Monday - Washington Post
Biden campaign announces $50 million ad campaign aiming to strike a contrast with Trump's hush money conviction
Monday - NBC News
Monday - NBC News
Pro-life candidate in Colorado race asked about girlfriend's abortion in excruciating interview
Monday - UK Independent
Monday - UK Independent
Lancaster-area fire damages structures as Post fire near Gorman torches nearly 15,000 acres
Monday - LA Times
Monday - LA Times
2 killed, 14 injured in shooting at Juneteenth celebration in Texas; police searching for suspect
Sunday - ABC News Via AOL
Sunday - ABC News Via AOL
Mexican cartels have stolen over $300 million from American seniors in elaborate timeshare property scams
Sunday - Business Insider
Sunday - Business Insider
Rep. Mike Turner says Speaker Johnson will "assert leadership" if any "improper" behavior by new Intelligence Committee
Sunday - CBS News
Sunday - CBS News
Several injured after 'possible' chemical agent released during Baltimore Pride event
Sunday - NBC News
Sunday - NBC News
Longtime Southern Baptist leader Paul Pressler, who was accused of sexual abuse, dies at 94
Sunday - AP
Sunday - AP
Sen. Murphy says Supreme Court is readying to 'fundamentally rewrite' Second Amendment after bump stock ruling
Sunday - CNN Politics
Sunday - CNN Politics
Biden campaign plans robust push centered on reproductive rights ahead of Dobbs decision anniversary
Sunday - NBC News
Sunday - NBC News
Trump blasts immigrants for taking jobs as he courts voters at a Black church, MAGA event in Detroit
Sunday - Albuquerque Journal/AP
Sunday - Albuquerque Journal/AP
Israeli military announces daily 'tactical pause' in southern Gaza to allow in aid
Sunday - The Guardian
Sunday - The Guardian
Biden raises over $28 million at Hollywood fundraiser featuring Obama, campaign says
Sunday - CBS News
Sunday - CBS News
US forces destroy Houthi radars in Yemen that allowed Iranian-backed group to target commercial ships, CENTCOM says
Sunday - CNN Politics
Sunday - CNN Politics
Missouri abortion ban wasn't about lawmakers imposing religious beliefs, judge says
Sunday - ABC News/AP
Sunday - ABC News/AP
As many as 10 shot at Rochester Hills splash pad, including an 8-year-old, police say
Saturday - Michigan Advance
Saturday - Michigan Advance
World leaders meet in Switzerland to discuss a Ukraine peace roadmap. Russia is notably absent
Saturday - AP
Saturday - AP
Indiana Republicans upset Mike Braun's choice for lieutenant governor, backing far-right pick
Saturday - Associated Press
Saturday - Associated Press
8 Israeli soldiers killed in southern Gaza in deadliest attack on Israeli forces in months
Saturday - AP
Saturday - AP