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General Discussion
Senior Hamas official says he 'cannot reassure anyone' that hostages in Gaza are safe
By ripcord - 17 hrs ago - 7 recs
Senior Hamas official says he 'cannot reassure anyone' that hostages in Gaza are safe
By ripcord - 17 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
The shitstain offers a clarification - "Yeah, it was about cars"
By dalton99a - 18 hrs ago - 7 recs
The shitstain offers a clarification - "Yeah, it was about cars"
By dalton99a - 18 hrs ago - 7 recs
The DU Lounge
My morning is starting off with a dead car battery. Not a good sign.
By Siwsan - 20 hrs ago - 7 recs
My morning is starting off with a dead car battery. Not a good sign.
By Siwsan - 20 hrs ago - 7 recs
The DU Lounge
Australian couple goes on vacation, returns home with wombats
By catbyte - 21 hrs ago - 7 recs
Australian couple goes on vacation, returns home with wombats
By catbyte - 21 hrs ago - 7 recs
Liberal YouTubers
This Resurfaced Lauren Boebert Video Will Stun You! - Luke Beasley
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago - 6 recs
This Resurfaced Lauren Boebert Video Will Stun You! - Luke Beasley
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago - 6 recs
Liberal YouTubers
"I'm A Doctor: Corporate Greed Is Killing Your ER" - More Perfect Union
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago - 6 recs
"I'm A Doctor: Corporate Greed Is Killing Your ER" - More Perfect Union
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago - 6 recs
Cable News Clips
Weissmann: What Jack Smith should do after Judge Cannon's 'nutty' order - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago - 6 recs
Weissmann: What Jack Smith should do after Judge Cannon's 'nutty' order - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Fact Check: False Rumor That King Charles III Is Dead Spread by Russians
By Stinky The Clown - 5 hrs ago - 6 recs
Fact Check: False Rumor That King Charles III Is Dead Spread by Russians
By Stinky The Clown - 5 hrs ago - 6 recs
California
surprise rain storm, rolling thunder. shout out to Southern Californians experiencing this
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 8 hrs ago - 6 recs
surprise rain storm, rolling thunder. shout out to Southern Californians experiencing this
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 8 hrs ago - 6 recs
Cable News Clips
Michael Beschloss: We have never seen anything remotely like this in U.S. history - Morning Joe - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago - 6 recs
Michael Beschloss: We have never seen anything remotely like this in U.S. history - Morning Joe - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Trump Says Jews Who Support Democrats 'Hate Israel' and 'Their Religion'
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago - 6 recs
Trump Says Jews Who Support Democrats 'Hate Israel' and 'Their Religion'
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Volkswagen Workers File For Union Election To Join UAW
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago - 6 recs
Volkswagen Workers File For Union Election To Join UAW
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago - 6 recs
Cable News Clips
'Road to Donald Trump's financial demise': AG James could seize properties - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - 6 recs
'Road to Donald Trump's financial demise': AG James could seize properties - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - 6 recs
Texas
Supreme Court extends temporary hold on Texas immigration law
By LetMyPeopleVote - 11 hrs ago - 6 recs
Supreme Court extends temporary hold on Texas immigration law
By LetMyPeopleVote - 11 hrs ago - 6 recs
Seniors
Hey, "Medicare provider" or whoever you were on the phone..
By question everything - 11 hrs ago - 6 recs
Hey, "Medicare provider" or whoever you were on the phone..
By question everything - 11 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Over 450 Jewish Creatives and Professionals Denounce Jonathan Glazer's 'Zone of Interest' Oscars Speech in Open Letter
By Coventina - 12 hrs ago - 6 recs
Over 450 Jewish Creatives and Professionals Denounce Jonathan Glazer's 'Zone of Interest' Oscars Speech in Open Letter
By Coventina - 12 hrs ago - 6 recs
Latest Breaking News
In Cuba, hundreds take to the streets in rare protests as economic crisis deepens
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago - 6 recs
In Cuba, hundreds take to the streets in rare protests as economic crisis deepens
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Who is the 'SEAL Team' Staffer at the Center of Stephen Miller's War on Hollywood Diversity?
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago - 6 recs
Who is the 'SEAL Team' Staffer at the Center of Stephen Miller's War on Hollywood Diversity?
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago - 6 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Measles outbreaks show importance of MMR vaccinations
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago - 6 recs
Measles outbreaks show importance of MMR vaccinations
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago - 6 recs
Latest Breaking News
Biden campaign: Reaching voters in 2024 will 'take relentless effort'
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 6 recs
Biden campaign: Reaching voters in 2024 will 'take relentless effort'
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 6 recs
Latest Breaking News
3 separate shootings erupt within 1 hour in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
By groundloop - 15 hrs ago - 6 recs
3 separate shootings erupt within 1 hour in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
By groundloop - 15 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Potential 2024 'Chaos': Election Deniers Refusing to Certify Results
By Nevilledog - 15 hrs ago - 6 recs
Potential 2024 'Chaos': Election Deniers Refusing to Certify Results
By Nevilledog - 15 hrs ago - 6 recs
Foreign Affairs
Shocking War Game Results; Chinese Economy: Must See New Data; Taiwan Tensions - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 15 hrs ago - 6 recs
Shocking War Game Results; Chinese Economy: Must See New Data; Taiwan Tensions - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 15 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Machete-wielding militias battle gangs in Port-au-Prince as Haiti's elites vie for power
By sarisataka - 17 hrs ago - 6 recs
Machete-wielding militias battle gangs in Port-au-Prince as Haiti's elites vie for power
By sarisataka - 17 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Gaza far exceeds famine-level food shortages, mass death imminent, monitor says
By David__77 - 17 hrs ago - 6 recs
Gaza far exceeds famine-level food shortages, mass death imminent, monitor says
By David__77 - 17 hrs ago - 6 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Marjorie Taylor Greene is on a Hot Streak of Stupidity - Political Voices Network
By ihaveaquestion - 17 hrs ago - 6 recs
Marjorie Taylor Greene is on a Hot Streak of Stupidity - Political Voices Network
By ihaveaquestion - 17 hrs ago - 6 recs
North Carolina
Republican MAGA extremists' victories in NC on Super Tuesday could be great news for Democrats
By littlemissmartypants - 19 hrs ago - 6 recs
Republican MAGA extremists' victories in NC on Super Tuesday could be great news for Democrats
By littlemissmartypants - 19 hrs ago - 6 recs
Music Appreciation
Wilson Pickett was born on this date.
By Dyedinthewoolliberal - 19 hrs ago - 6 recs
Wilson Pickett was born on this date.
By Dyedinthewoolliberal - 19 hrs ago - 6 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
'Knock it off': Speaker Mike Johnson tries to stop Republicans from campaigning against each other
By Dulcinea - 21 hrs ago - 6 recs
'Knock it off': Speaker Mike Johnson tries to stop Republicans from campaigning against each other
By Dulcinea - 21 hrs ago - 6 recs
Latest Breaking News
Cannon tells lawyers to weigh if Trump conduct can't be reviewed by courts
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago - 5 recs
Cannon tells lawyers to weigh if Trump conduct can't be reviewed by courts
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago - 5 recs
Cable News Clips
David Rothkopf: Netanyahu has made the wrong political & military calculus - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago - 5 recs
David Rothkopf: Netanyahu has made the wrong political & military calculus - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago - 5 recs
Cable News Clips
Trump faces 'existential crisis': Voting rights attorney on why Trump 'would do anything' in 2024 - Inside w/Jen Psaki
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago - 5 recs
Trump faces 'existential crisis': Voting rights attorney on why Trump 'would do anything' in 2024 - Inside w/Jen Psaki
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago - 5 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Jon Stewart Obliterates the Entire Republican Party - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago - 5 recs
Jon Stewart Obliterates the Entire Republican Party - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago - 5 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump CANNOT post bond in NY fraud case; AG Letitia James will soon begin seizing Trump properties - Glenn Kirschner
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 5 recs
Trump CANNOT post bond in NY fraud case; AG Letitia James will soon begin seizing Trump properties - Glenn Kirschner
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
New York City Mayor Eric Adams accused of sexual assault by former NYPD aide in new lawsuit
By WhiskeyGrinder - 7 hrs ago - 5 recs
New York City Mayor Eric Adams accused of sexual assault by former NYPD aide in new lawsuit
By WhiskeyGrinder - 7 hrs ago - 5 recs
Illinois
Proudly early-voted for President Joe Biden today in
By sinkingfeeling - 8 hrs ago - 5 recs
Proudly early-voted for President Joe Biden today in
By sinkingfeeling - 8 hrs ago - 5 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Mike Pillow Begs For Cash After SCOTUS Stunt Flops - Waldorf Nation
By TexasTowelie - 8 hrs ago - 5 recs
Mike Pillow Begs For Cash After SCOTUS Stunt Flops - Waldorf Nation
By TexasTowelie - 8 hrs ago - 5 recs
Foreign Affairs
Russian Oil Refineries Shut Down After Drone Attacks as Ukraine Targets Russian Oil Income - Joe Blogs
By TexasTowelie - 8 hrs ago - 5 recs
Russian Oil Refineries Shut Down After Drone Attacks as Ukraine Targets Russian Oil Income - Joe Blogs
By TexasTowelie - 8 hrs ago - 5 recs
Foreign Affairs
Fierce electoral competition in Russia - Break the Fake - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 9 hrs ago - 5 recs
Fierce electoral competition in Russia - Break the Fake - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 9 hrs ago - 5 recs
Latest Breaking News
Justices Seem Likely to Side With N.R.A. in First Amendment Dispute
By ificandream - 9 hrs ago - 5 recs
Justices Seem Likely to Side With N.R.A. in First Amendment Dispute
By ificandream - 9 hrs ago - 5 recs
Cable News Clips
Out of cash? 'Loser' Trump crushed in 'lies' case as empire wobbles - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - 5 recs
Out of cash? 'Loser' Trump crushed in 'lies' case as empire wobbles - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
Time for son-in-law Jared Kushner to show up with some of that $2B Saudi Money.
By rgbecker - 10 hrs ago - 5 recs
Time for son-in-law Jared Kushner to show up with some of that $2B Saudi Money.
By rgbecker - 10 hrs ago - 5 recs
Colorado
How Colorado might provide more funding to schools serving migrant students, including Cherry Creek, APS
By Nittersing - 10 hrs ago - 5 recs
How Colorado might provide more funding to schools serving migrant students, including Cherry Creek, APS
By Nittersing - 10 hrs ago - 5 recs
Cable News Clips
Andrew Weissmann reacts to Donald Trump trying to bring back Paul Manafort into the fold - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - 5 recs
Andrew Weissmann reacts to Donald Trump trying to bring back Paul Manafort into the fold - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
Cybersecurity experts urge retirement of touchscreen voting machines used in Pennsylvania
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago - 5 recs
Cybersecurity experts urge retirement of touchscreen voting machines used in Pennsylvania
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
Supreme Court extends temporary hold on Texas immigration law
By LetMyPeopleVote - 11 hrs ago - 5 recs
Supreme Court extends temporary hold on Texas immigration law
By LetMyPeopleVote - 11 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
Crimea Peninsula is under attack by Ukraine and Kerch Bridge is shut down
By Bev54 - 12 hrs ago - 5 recs
Crimea Peninsula is under attack by Ukraine and Kerch Bridge is shut down
By Bev54 - 12 hrs ago - 5 recs
Latest Breaking News
Manafort in talks to return to Trump campaign for convention: reports
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 5 recs
Manafort in talks to return to Trump campaign for convention: reports
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
Conservative influencer helped steal a table used to assault officers on Jan. 6, FBI says
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago - 5 recs
Conservative influencer helped steal a table used to assault officers on Jan. 6, FBI says
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago - 5 recs
Cable News Clips
Supreme Court turns away 'Cowboys for Trump' co-founder using 14th Amendment
By ItsjustMe - 13 hrs ago - 5 recs
Supreme Court turns away 'Cowboys for Trump' co-founder using 14th Amendment
By ItsjustMe - 13 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
Texas county's GOP officials declared hand count a success, but kept finding errors
By Nevilledog - 13 hrs ago - 5 recs
Texas county's GOP officials declared hand count a success, but kept finding errors
By Nevilledog - 13 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
Huge Share Of The U.S. Says Trump Is Guilty Of Crimes Warranting Prison Time
By Tom of Temecula - 14 hrs ago - 5 recs
Huge Share Of The U.S. Says Trump Is Guilty Of Crimes Warranting Prison Time
By Tom of Temecula - 14 hrs ago - 5 recs
Israel/Palestine
The Invisible Weapon: Propaganda Operations Behind Global Antisemitism and the Israeli-Palestinian Narrative
By Mosby - 15 hrs ago - 5 recs
The Invisible Weapon: Propaganda Operations Behind Global Antisemitism and the Israeli-Palestinian Narrative
By Mosby - 15 hrs ago - 5 recs
Environment & Energy
Alaska lawsuit claims federal government owes state $700 billion for quashing Pebble mine
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 5 recs
Alaska lawsuit claims federal government owes state $700 billion for quashing Pebble mine
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
I saw a "Kennedy 24" bumper sticker in the parking lot at my college today.
By Coventina - 16 hrs ago - 5 recs
I saw a "Kennedy 24" bumper sticker in the parking lot at my college today.
By Coventina - 16 hrs ago - 5 recs
Latest Breaking News
Supreme Court leans against limiting Biden administration contacts with social media platforms
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago - 5 recs
Supreme Court leans against limiting Biden administration contacts with social media platforms
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
Isn't it sweet that TFG wants to forgive all those Antifa rioters?
By PurgedVoter - 16 hrs ago - 5 recs
Isn't it sweet that TFG wants to forgive all those Antifa rioters?
By PurgedVoter - 16 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
The use of metaphors and figurative language is a privilege...
By Tommy Carcetti - 16 hrs ago - 5 recs
The use of metaphors and figurative language is a privilege...
By Tommy Carcetti - 16 hrs ago - 5 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Alex Jones Completely Humiliated After Posting Sexualized 'Threat' On Social Media - Farron Balanced
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago - 5 recs
Alex Jones Completely Humiliated After Posting Sexualized 'Threat' On Social Media - Farron Balanced
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago - 5 recs
Music Appreciation
You're Going to Need Somebody On Your Bond
By Tactical Peek - 17 hrs ago - 5 recs
You're Going to Need Somebody On Your Bond
By Tactical Peek - 17 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
Ohioans approved protections for abortion rights. But most restrictions remain on the books
By In It to Win It - 17 hrs ago - 5 recs
Ohioans approved protections for abortion rights. But most restrictions remain on the books
By In It to Win It - 17 hrs ago - 5 recs
Latin America
Former military chief admits Bolsonaro approached him to stage a coup d'tat
By Judi Lynn - 18 hrs ago - 5 recs
Former military chief admits Bolsonaro approached him to stage a coup d'tat
By Judi Lynn - 18 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
Speaking at the School where NEX BENEDICT was Killed - Walter Masterson
By ihaveaquestion - 19 hrs ago - 5 recs
Speaking at the School where NEX BENEDICT was Killed - Walter Masterson
By ihaveaquestion - 19 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
In our broken criminal justice system, Donald Trump is not the victim
By marmar - 19 hrs ago - 5 recs
In our broken criminal justice system, Donald Trump is not the victim
By marmar - 19 hrs ago - 5 recs
TV Chat
On this day, March 18, 1886, Edward Everett Horton was born.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 20 hrs ago - 5 recs
On this day, March 18, 1886, Edward Everett Horton was born.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 20 hrs ago - 5 recs
Forum Spotlight: Wisconsin
This is a parade "float" in Wisconsin mocking Joe Biden for liking Ice Cream..............In Wisconsin, a vote for Biden or Trump could come down to grocery prices
Regarding the April 2nd ballot
Latest Breaking News
Bombshell doc 'reveals Putin has FIRED' his rarely-seen top war General Gerasimov after slew of battlefield disasters
Thursday - The Sun
Thursday - The Sun
Judge says tossing out Espionage Act in Trump case would be 'extraordinary step'
Thursday - Washington Post
Thursday - Washington Post
Over 27,000 student-loan borrowers are getting $4.1 million in payments in the mail after debt relief companies 'lured'
Thursday - Business Insider
Thursday - Business Insider
Rep. Matt Gaetz subpoenaed in defamation suit by woman he allegedly had sex with as minor: Sources
Thursday - ABC News
Thursday - ABC News
Number of Americans filing for jobless benefits remains low as labor market thrives
Thursday - ABC News/AP
Thursday - ABC News/AP
Indicted Sen. Bob Menendez is considering running for re-election as an independent, sources say
Thursday - NBC News
Thursday - NBC News
Jack Smith shreds Stephen Miller legal group's complaint about NARA criminal referral
Thursday - Law & Crime
Thursday - Law & Crime
Former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says he's putting together investor group to buy TikTok
Thursday - AP
Thursday - AP
US Firm that paid indicted FBI informant tied to Trump Associates, records reveal
Thursday - The Guardian
Thursday - The Guardian
SpaceX's Starship notches major flight test milestones, breaks up over Indian Ocean in final moments
Thursday - CNBC
Thursday - CNBC
Kamala Harris to visit an abortion clinic, a first for a president or vice president
Thursday - NBC News
Thursday - NBC News
Biden announces $3 billion project to restore communities split by highways as he continues campaign blitz
Thursday - CNN Politics
Thursday - CNN Politics
Co-chair of No Labels steps down as group pursues third-party presidential ticket
Thursday - NBC News
Thursday - NBC News
Man who made bomb threat against Arizona election official gets 3.5 years in prison
Wednesday - CNN Politics
Wednesday - CNN Politics
Dorie Ladner, dauntless civil rights activist, dies at 81
Wednesday - Washington Post/MSN (no paywall)
Wednesday - Washington Post/MSN (no paywall)
Olivia Rodrigo show hands out free morning-after pill in Missouri -- where abortion is banned
Wednesday - Guardian/US
Wednesday - Guardian/US
'Baseless and untenable': Trump pleads for Mar-a-Lago judge to dismiss charges on eve of discovery hearing
Wednesday - Law & Crime
Wednesday - Law & Crime
Polish Prime Minister Calls Out Speaker Johnson For Refusing To Pass Ukraine Aid
Wednesday - meidastouch.com
Wednesday - meidastouch.com
Death of nonbinary teen Nex Benedict after school fight is ruled a suicide, medical examiner says
Wednesday - Associated Press
Wednesday - Associated Press
Kemp signs Georgia law reviving prosecutor sanctions panel. Democrats fear it's aimed at Fani Willis
Wednesday - AP
Wednesday - AP
Speaker Johnson: 'There will probably be a change' to motion to vacate next Congress
Wednesday - The Hill
Wednesday - The Hill
Judge finds city of Flint in contempt for slow action on replacing lead water lines
Wednesday - Detroit Free Press
Wednesday - Detroit Free Press
Israel broke international law with tank shelling that killed journalist, UN finds
Wednesday - The Guardian
Wednesday - The Guardian
'Me and babe stormed the Capitol': Florida man posed for selfie in office window on Jan. 6 and boasted about it
Wednesday - Law & Crime
Wednesday - Law & Crime
Boebert slams Buck's decision as 'weak sauce,' says she won't run in special election
Wednesday - The Hill
Wednesday - The Hill