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Liberal YouTubers
This Week at Justice - June 7, 2024 - The Justice Department
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago
This Week at Justice - June 7, 2024 - The Justice Department
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Prosecutor's tactics in Hunter Biden trial (Talking Feds)
By struggle4progress - 19 hrs ago
Prosecutor's tactics in Hunter Biden trial (Talking Feds)
By struggle4progress - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Troy Nehls receives rare rebukes from several GOP colleagues
By LetMyPeopleVote - 19 hrs ago
Troy Nehls receives rare rebukes from several GOP colleagues
By LetMyPeopleVote - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
AR: Publication of abortion amendment canvasser list is intimidation, ballot question committee says
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
AR: Publication of abortion amendment canvasser list is intimidation, ballot question committee says
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Throwing Jesus under the bus, Evangelical leaders stoop as low as possible to support Trump
By lees1975 - 19 hrs ago
Throwing Jesus under the bus, Evangelical leaders stoop as low as possible to support Trump
By lees1975 - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump demands prosecutions for Cheney, Jan. 6 committee members
By LetMyPeopleVote - 19 hrs ago
Trump demands prosecutions for Cheney, Jan. 6 committee members
By LetMyPeopleVote - 19 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Despite claiming the opposite for years, new texts and emails show that Senator Ron Johnson and his top aide knew that..
By riversedge - 19 hrs ago
Despite claiming the opposite for years, new texts and emails show that Senator Ron Johnson and his top aide knew that..
By riversedge - 19 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Conviction Raises MAJOR Question NO ONE TALKS ABOUT - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago
Trump Conviction Raises MAJOR Question NO ONE TALKS ABOUT - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Biden offers forceful defense of democracy in Normandy speech aimed at American audience
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago
Biden offers forceful defense of democracy in Normandy speech aimed at American audience
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
What a Wonderful Prez I Will Be (another great parody video)
By groundloop - 19 hrs ago
What a Wonderful Prez I Will Be (another great parody video)
By groundloop - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
SD: Former lawmaker Turbak Berry will lead new group supporting abortion-rights amendment
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
SD: Former lawmaker Turbak Berry will lead new group supporting abortion-rights amendment
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
AZ: Apache County Attorney Michael B. Whiting (D) is being investigated for public corruption
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
AZ: Apache County Attorney Michael B. Whiting (D) is being investigated for public corruption
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
U.S. adds a much-better-than-expected 272,000 jobs in May, but unemployment rate edges up to 4%
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
U.S. adds a much-better-than-expected 272,000 jobs in May, but unemployment rate edges up to 4%
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
Steve Bannon Ordered To FEDERAL PRISON As Trump LASHES OUT - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago
Steve Bannon Ordered To FEDERAL PRISON As Trump LASHES OUT - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Mike Luckovich: TSF doesn't know what internment means for his future
By iluvtennis - 19 hrs ago
Mike Luckovich: TSF doesn't know what internment means for his future
By iluvtennis - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
CA: S.F. mayoral candidate Mark Farrell touts his homeless accomplishments. Here's what his record shows
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
CA: S.F. mayoral candidate Mark Farrell touts his homeless accomplishments. Here's what his record shows
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Transgender student alleges assault after using bathroom, family calls for charges
By Jilly_in_VA - 19 hrs ago
Transgender student alleges assault after using bathroom, family calls for charges
By Jilly_in_VA - 19 hrs ago
LGBT
Colorado Republican party chair urged to 'step down' after 'God Hates Pride' email
By Eugene - 19 hrs ago
Colorado Republican party chair urged to 'step down' after 'God Hates Pride' email
By Eugene - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
CA: Newsom campaigns in S.F. for measure to remove Prop. 8 from state Constitution
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
CA: Newsom campaigns in S.F. for measure to remove Prop. 8 from state Constitution
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Couldn't have drawn a contrast more clearly': Biden and Trump's differences on D-Day anniversary - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago
'Couldn't have drawn a contrast more clearly': Biden and Trump's differences on D-Day anniversary - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Team Trump Brags About Letting Supporters Pass Out From Heat Stroke at Phoenix Rally
By Bundbuster - 19 hrs ago
Team Trump Brags About Letting Supporters Pass Out From Heat Stroke at Phoenix Rally
By Bundbuster - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Nevada GOP's bylaws bar support for convicted felons. It made an exception for Trump.
By In It to Win It - 19 hrs ago
Nevada GOP's bylaws bar support for convicted felons. It made an exception for Trump.
By In It to Win It - 19 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
First D-Day anniversary when 'democracy' is 'under threat' - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago
First D-Day anniversary when 'democracy' is 'under threat' - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago
Latin America
Argentina's far-right president poised to shut down anti-gender violence agency
By Eugene - 19 hrs ago
Argentina's far-right president poised to shut down anti-gender violence agency
By Eugene - 19 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Kia recalls nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs due to fire risk, urges impacted consumers to park outside
By Zorro - 19 hrs ago
Kia recalls nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs due to fire risk, urges impacted consumers to park outside
By Zorro - 19 hrs ago
National Security & Defense
US seizes $63m worth of cocaine after dramatic shootout on high seas
By Eugene - 19 hrs ago
US seizes $63m worth of cocaine after dramatic shootout on high seas
By Eugene - 19 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
U.S. 'may be in a more difficult and dangerous' situation now than before WWII: Ret. Colonel Jacobs - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago
U.S. 'may be in a more difficult and dangerous' situation now than before WWII: Ret. Colonel Jacobs - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
In honor of my lake neighbors upcoming Don-The-Con boat parade.... The Ballad of Lake Travis
By groundloop - 19 hrs ago
In honor of my lake neighbors upcoming Don-The-Con boat parade.... The Ballad of Lake Travis
By groundloop - 19 hrs ago
DU Community Help
What happened to the red video and blue tweet indicators?
By live love laugh - 19 hrs ago
What happened to the red video and blue tweet indicators?
By live love laugh - 19 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump hush money judge flags Facebook user claiming early knowledge of verdict
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago
Trump hush money judge flags Facebook user claiming early knowledge of verdict
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Xylitol linked to heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots
By StarryNite - 19 hrs ago
Xylitol linked to heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots
By StarryNite - 19 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
US citizens face charges 'punishable by death' in alleged coup attempt in Congo
By Eugene - 20 hrs ago
US citizens face charges 'punishable by death' in alleged coup attempt in Congo
By Eugene - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Oh crap! Merchan informs lawyers of internet comment posted day before conviction
By LonePirate - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
Oh crap! Merchan informs lawyers of internet comment posted day before conviction
By LonePirate - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
Florida
Just wrong: Elections chief gets $180k contract from Disney district on top of $205k elections salary
By In It to Win It - 20 hrs ago
Just wrong: Elections chief gets $180k contract from Disney district on top of $205k elections salary
By In It to Win It - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
(FL) Just wrong: Elections chief gets $180k contract from Disney district on top of $205k elections salary
By In It to Win It - 20 hrs ago
(FL) Just wrong: Elections chief gets $180k contract from Disney district on top of $205k elections salary
By In It to Win It - 20 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'American tragedy' that Trump has 'no respect for the law': Former federal prosecutor - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago
'American tragedy' that Trump has 'no respect for the law': Former federal prosecutor - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Revealed: Trump ally Kari Lake gave speech in front of Confederate flag
By Eugene - 20 hrs ago
Revealed: Trump ally Kari Lake gave speech in front of Confederate flag
By Eugene - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
they came for Dolly. we ride at dawn.
By demmiblue - 50 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
they came for Dolly. we ride at dawn.
By demmiblue - 50 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
Seth Meyers - 58% of Republicans Believe Convicted Felons Should Be Allowed to Become President - Monologue 6/6/2024
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago
Seth Meyers - 58% of Republicans Believe Convicted Felons Should Be Allowed to Become President - Monologue 6/6/2024
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago
California
California law bars ex-LAPD officer Mark Fuhrman, who lied at OJ Simpson trial, from policing
By Eugene - 20 hrs ago
California law bars ex-LAPD officer Mark Fuhrman, who lied at OJ Simpson trial, from policing
By Eugene - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Bold prediction using my psychic powers. Trump will show up one of these days with his hair and makeup looking
By brewens - 20 hrs ago
Bold prediction using my psychic powers. Trump will show up one of these days with his hair and makeup looking
By brewens - 20 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Prosecutor's Tactics FAIL HARD In Hunter Biden Trial - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago
Prosecutor's Tactics FAIL HARD In Hunter Biden Trial - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
This is some sick shit. Ted Cruz literally ran to take a photo with Zelensky, whom he refused to send military aid too.
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago
This is some sick shit. Ted Cruz literally ran to take a photo with Zelensky, whom he refused to send military aid too.
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Veterans Unload On 'Draft Dodger' Trump In Scathing New Attack Ad: 'He's Not Fit'
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
Veterans Unload On 'Draft Dodger' Trump In Scathing New Attack Ad: 'He's Not Fit'
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Medgar Evers survived Normandy before being assassinated in Mississippi
By Tanuki - 20 hrs ago
Medgar Evers survived Normandy before being assassinated in Mississippi
By Tanuki - 20 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Ginni Ginni (Thomas) - Parody by Don Caron - Parody Project
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago
Ginni Ginni (Thomas) - Parody by Don Caron - Parody Project
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
We spend 40% of global military to protect America, so how is a traitor in with a chance to win in November?
By Doodley - 20 hrs ago
We spend 40% of global military to protect America, so how is a traitor in with a chance to win in November?
By Doodley - 20 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Friday night play list - So what's in my headphones to start Friday night?
By The Polack MSgt - 20 hrs ago
Friday night play list - So what's in my headphones to start Friday night?
By The Polack MSgt - 20 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: American History
On this day, June 8, 1972, nine-year-old Phan Thị Kim Phc was burned by napalm.On this day, June 8, 1966, an XB-70A Valkyrie and F-104 Starfighter collided in mid-air.
On this day, June 8, 1968, Robert Kennedy's funeral train ran from New York City to Washington, D.C.
Latest Breaking News
Man who threatened to kill the Bidens, Obama, Hillary Clinton is sentenced to federal prison
Saturday - Law & Crime
Saturday - Law & Crime
Israel describes a permanent cease-fire in Gaza as a 'nonstarter,' undermining Biden's proposal
Saturday - NBC News/AP
Saturday - NBC News/AP
Black leaders call out Trump's criminal justice contradictions as he rails against guilty verdict
Saturday - The Hill/AP
Saturday - The Hill/AP
Zelensky makes surprise stop at Singapore defense gathering as Ukraine pushes for its peace plan amid Russian advance
Saturday - CNN World
Saturday - CNN World
Trump must 'immediately' schedule a pre-sentence interview with NYC probation. Playing hooky may add to his legal woes.
Saturday - Business Insider
Saturday - Business Insider
Biden shines a light on safety and equality for LGBTQ+ community at start of Pride Month
Saturday - Salon
Saturday - Salon
Jordan to Host International Humanitarian Conference for Gaza Relief with Egypt and the UN Attending
Saturday - Egyptian Streets.com
Saturday - Egyptian Streets.com
The ANC party that freed South Africa from apartheid loses its 30-year majority in landmark election
Saturday - AP
Saturday - AP
Former tech exec admits to fraud involving a scheme to boost Getty Images shares, authorities say
Saturday - UK Independent
Saturday - UK Independent
Biden vetoes congressional disapproval of SEC accounting bulletin on crypto assets
Saturday - Reuters
Saturday - Reuters
Trump may have violated the hush money gag order while ripping his guilty verdict
Saturday - NBC News
Saturday - NBC News
Trump may face travel restrictions in some countries after his New York conviction
Saturday - CBS News
Saturday - CBS News
Kansas Constitution does not include a right to vote, state Supreme Court majority says
Saturday - ABC News/AP
Saturday - ABC News/AP
US FDA approves Moderna's RSV vaccine with lower-than-expected efficacy in its label
Saturday - Reuters
Saturday - Reuters
Man who injured police officer during Capitol riot is sentenced to 5 years in prison
May 31 - Associated Press
May 31 - Associated Press
Special counsel Jack Smith again seeks Trump gag order in classified documents case
May 31 - CNN Politics
May 31 - CNN Politics
Ohio passes bill to ensure Biden appears on November ballot -- but DNC still plans to hold virtual roll call
May 31 - ABC News
May 31 - ABC News
Mar-a-Lago judge atypically criticizes defense after Trump valet misses deadline to 'publicly file' long-secret document
May 31 - Law & Crime
May 31 - Law & Crime
Former Vice Chief of Naval Operations Robert Burke Arrested by Feds on Bribery Charges
May 31 - USNI News - US Naval Institute
May 31 - USNI News - US Naval Institute
Biden campaign HQ staffers finalize union agreement, making it the first presidential reelection campaign to organize
May 31 - CNN Politics
May 31 - CNN Politics
DC attorney discipline board recommends Rudy Giuliani be disbarred for bogus 2020 election fraud claim
May 31 - CNN Politics
May 31 - CNN Politics
Navy judge sentences sailor convicted of attempted espionage to 18 years in military prison
May 31 - San Diego Union-Tribune
May 31 - San Diego Union-Tribune
Texas Supreme Court rejects challenge to state's abortion law over medical exceptions
May 31 - NBC News
May 31 - NBC News