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General Discussion
Magazine Cover Puts A World Of Hurt On Trump's First 100 Days
By William769 - 13 hrs ago - 203 recs
Magazine Cover Puts A World Of Hurt On Trump's First 100 Days
By William769 - 13 hrs ago - 203 recs
General Discussion
Tomasky: Trump Just Did the Most Corrupt Thing Any President Has Ever Done
By Nevilledog - 9 hrs ago - 182 recs
Tomasky: Trump Just Did the Most Corrupt Thing Any President Has Ever Done
By Nevilledog - 9 hrs ago - 182 recs
General Discussion
Jamie Raskin's take on the arrest of the Judge
By senseandsensibility - 5 hrs ago - 158 recs
Jamie Raskin's take on the arrest of the Judge
By senseandsensibility - 5 hrs ago - 158 recs
General Discussion
Yesterday, 99% of @LeviStraussCo . shareholders voted to continue support for DEI, continuing to reaffirm the value of d
By riversedge - 15 hrs ago - 147 recs
Yesterday, 99% of @LeviStraussCo . shareholders voted to continue support for DEI, continuing to reaffirm the value of d
By riversedge - 15 hrs ago - 147 recs
General Discussion
Orange anus' DOJ just made the biggest mistake they could, creating a martyr
By Augiedog - 8 hrs ago - 102 recs
Orange anus' DOJ just made the biggest mistake they could, creating a martyr
By Augiedog - 8 hrs ago - 102 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Jim Acosta: "Pull the Plug on the White House Correspondents Dinner"
By FakeNoose - 10 hrs ago - 102 recs
Jim Acosta: "Pull the Plug on the White House Correspondents Dinner"
By FakeNoose - 10 hrs ago - 102 recs
General Discussion
It is not normal or ok for a sitting Judge to be arrested by the FBI in a courtroom
By Quiet Em - 6 hrs ago - 94 recs
It is not normal or ok for a sitting Judge to be arrested by the FBI in a courtroom
By Quiet Em - 6 hrs ago - 94 recs
General Discussion
Trump's Attack on ActBlue Just Blew Up in His Face
By Eugene - 1 hr ago - 92 recs
Trump's Attack on ActBlue Just Blew Up in His Face
By Eugene - 1 hr ago - 92 recs
General Discussion
Congress erupts over FBI arrest of Wisconsin judge
By orangecrush - 7 hrs ago - 90 recs
Congress erupts over FBI arrest of Wisconsin judge
By orangecrush - 7 hrs ago - 90 recs
General Discussion
Republicans are approaching their last opportunity to get off the train.
By kentuck - 12 hrs ago - 81 recs
Republicans are approaching their last opportunity to get off the train.
By kentuck - 12 hrs ago - 81 recs
Latest Breaking News
George Santos sentenced to over 7 years in federal fraud case
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 77 recs
George Santos sentenced to over 7 years in federal fraud case
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 77 recs
Latest Breaking News
Crowd turns rowdy at U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts' town hall in Kearney
By Omaha Steve - 13 hrs ago - 73 recs
Crowd turns rowdy at U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts' town hall in Kearney
By Omaha Steve - 13 hrs ago - 73 recs
General Discussion
"I expect the ... legal profession to understand
By edhopper - 3 hrs ago - 71 recs
"I expect the ... legal profession to understand
By edhopper - 3 hrs ago - 71 recs
General Discussion
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: What to know about Hannah Dugan, the Milwaukee judge arrested amid ICE investigation on 4/25
By Dennis Donovan - 9 hrs ago - 69 recs
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: What to know about Hannah Dugan, the Milwaukee judge arrested amid ICE investigation on 4/25
By Dennis Donovan - 9 hrs ago - 69 recs
General Discussion
Rep McCaul (R-TX) won't hold a town hall so Rep Casar (D-TX) held one for him where he informed the 100,000
By riversedge - 7 hrs ago - 63 recs
Rep McCaul (R-TX) won't hold a town hall so Rep Casar (D-TX) held one for him where he informed the 100,000
By riversedge - 7 hrs ago - 63 recs
General Discussion
Edmunds purchased a Cybertruck to road test, it was totaled before that happened
By Demovictory9 - 18 hrs ago - 61 recs
Edmunds purchased a Cybertruck to road test, it was totaled before that happened
By Demovictory9 - 18 hrs ago - 61 recs
Latest Breaking News
Son of CIA deputy director was killed while fighting for Russia, report shows
By erronis - 4 hrs ago - 60 recs
Son of CIA deputy director was killed while fighting for Russia, report shows
By erronis - 4 hrs ago - 60 recs
General Discussion
Trump DOJ Ordered ICE to Invade Homes Without Search Warrant
By Nevilledog - 5 hrs ago - 60 recs
Trump DOJ Ordered ICE to Invade Homes Without Search Warrant
By Nevilledog - 5 hrs ago - 60 recs
General Discussion
Team Trump is making a list of Jews--what could go wrong?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago - 60 recs
Team Trump is making a list of Jews--what could go wrong?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago - 60 recs
General Discussion
Law students give Trump-caving law firms giant PR & recruitment headaches.
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 5 hrs ago - 56 recs
Law students give Trump-caving law firms giant PR & recruitment headaches.
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 5 hrs ago - 56 recs
Latest Breaking News
Senior Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow
By Best_man23 - 14 hrs ago - 53 recs
Senior Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow
By Best_man23 - 14 hrs ago - 53 recs
General Discussion
RFK Jr. eliminated the entire office responsible for administering the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program--a progr
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago - 52 recs
RFK Jr. eliminated the entire office responsible for administering the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program--a progr
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago - 52 recs
Latest Breaking News
Matt Gaetz visited El Salvador's mega-prison and saw people drained of hope. He then pitched it to Stephen Miller
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 51 recs
Matt Gaetz visited El Salvador's mega-prison and saw people drained of hope. He then pitched it to Stephen Miller
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 51 recs
General Discussion
Ann Jacobs, Chair of Wisconsin's Election Commission, points out flaws in arrest of Judge Dugan
By Nevilledog - 5 hrs ago - 50 recs
Ann Jacobs, Chair of Wisconsin's Election Commission, points out flaws in arrest of Judge Dugan
By Nevilledog - 5 hrs ago - 50 recs
General Discussion
BBC: London Marathon boycotts X after 'descent into gutter'
By Dennis Donovan - 14 hrs ago - 48 recs
BBC: London Marathon boycotts X after 'descent into gutter'
By Dennis Donovan - 14 hrs ago - 48 recs
General Discussion
Trump to Get Humiliating Third-Row Seat at Pope's Funeral
By Jilly_in_VA - 7 hrs ago - 47 recs
Trump to Get Humiliating Third-Row Seat at Pope's Funeral
By Jilly_in_VA - 7 hrs ago - 47 recs
General Discussion
Ned Resnikoff: Dems in congress should be made to understand unless they throw everything at this, they are next
By Dennis Donovan - 8 hrs ago - 46 recs
Ned Resnikoff: Dems in congress should be made to understand unless they throw everything at this, they are next
By Dennis Donovan - 8 hrs ago - 46 recs
Cable News Clips
'Who's that guy?' Rachel Maddow bursts into laughter at Trump's altered image - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 46 recs
'Who's that guy?' Rachel Maddow bursts into laughter at Trump's altered image - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 46 recs
General Discussion
WTF? USDA withdraws a plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry
By spanone - 23 hrs ago - 46 recs
WTF? USDA withdraws a plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry
By spanone - 23 hrs ago - 46 recs
General Discussion
Andrew Weissmann: 'I cannot imagine this case holds up '
By struggle4progress - 3 hrs ago - 42 recs
Andrew Weissmann: 'I cannot imagine this case holds up '
By struggle4progress - 3 hrs ago - 42 recs
General Discussion
CBS News: Biden to attend Pope Francis' funeral
By Dennis Donovan - 11 hrs ago - 42 recs
CBS News: Biden to attend Pope Francis' funeral
By Dennis Donovan - 11 hrs ago - 42 recs
General Discussion
ICE abducts Montana resident with legal humanitarian status
By Nevilledog - 2 hrs ago - 40 recs
ICE abducts Montana resident with legal humanitarian status
By Nevilledog - 2 hrs ago - 40 recs
General Discussion
China cancels 12,000 metric tons of US pork shipments
By nitpicked - 15 hrs ago - 40 recs
China cancels 12,000 metric tons of US pork shipments
By nitpicked - 15 hrs ago - 40 recs
Canada
tRrump can't stop trash talking Canada. That may be the reminder we need
By BlueWavePsych - 11 hrs ago - 38 recs
tRrump can't stop trash talking Canada. That may be the reminder we need
By BlueWavePsych - 11 hrs ago - 38 recs
General Discussion
The homeless, migrants, prisoners, and transgender people will officially welcome Francis's casket
By lapucelle - 2 hrs ago - 36 recs
The homeless, migrants, prisoners, and transgender people will officially welcome Francis's casket
By lapucelle - 2 hrs ago - 36 recs
Latest Breaking News
California passes Japan as fourth largest economy
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 36 recs
California passes Japan as fourth largest economy
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 36 recs
Latest Breaking News
Mahmoud Khalil was arrested without a warrant, DHS lawyers say
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 35 recs
Mahmoud Khalil was arrested without a warrant, DHS lawyers say
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 35 recs
General Discussion
****The Real Reason TSF Hates Zelensky ****
By DemocratSinceBirth - 4 hrs ago - 32 recs
****The Real Reason TSF Hates Zelensky ****
By DemocratSinceBirth - 4 hrs ago - 32 recs
General Discussion
US Justice Department announces plans to revoke critical protections for journalists
By Dennis Donovan - 2 hrs ago - 30 recs
US Justice Department announces plans to revoke critical protections for journalists
By Dennis Donovan - 2 hrs ago - 30 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump Appears Unaware Supreme Court Ruled 9-0 Against Him: 'That's Not What My People Told Me'
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 30 recs
Trump Appears Unaware Supreme Court Ruled 9-0 Against Him: 'That's Not What My People Told Me'
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 30 recs
General Discussion
Today's Classic Tom the Dancing Bug is deep.
By JohnnyRingo - 23 hrs ago - 28 recs
Today's Classic Tom the Dancing Bug is deep.
By JohnnyRingo - 23 hrs ago - 28 recs
Latin America
Remains of 5,000-year-old noblewoman found in Peru dig
By Judi Lynn - 16 hrs ago - 26 recs
Remains of 5,000-year-old noblewoman found in Peru dig
By Judi Lynn - 16 hrs ago - 26 recs
General Discussion
Supply shortage wave will roll from LA/SFO starting about May 25, reaching NYC about June 5.
By Bernardo de La Paz - 22 hrs ago - 26 recs
Supply shortage wave will roll from LA/SFO starting about May 25, reaching NYC about June 5.
By Bernardo de La Paz - 22 hrs ago - 26 recs
Latest Breaking News
FBI arrests Wisconsin Judge Dugan for obstruction, escalates Trump immigration enforcement effort
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 24 recs
FBI arrests Wisconsin Judge Dugan for obstruction, escalates Trump immigration enforcement effort
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
Friend I grew up with born in Mexico naturalized
By ALBliberal - 23 hrs ago - 24 recs
Friend I grew up with born in Mexico naturalized
By ALBliberal - 23 hrs ago - 24 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump FOLDS as SCOTUS Calls His BLUFF - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - 22 recs
Trump FOLDS as SCOTUS Calls His BLUFF - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - 22 recs
Latest Breaking News
Mike Lindell lawyers threatened by judge over briefs loaded with AI-generated fake cases
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 20 recs
Mike Lindell lawyers threatened by judge over briefs loaded with AI-generated fake cases
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
Rep Crockett: Let's be clear: they didn't do the right thing. They got caught doing the wrong thing.
By Dennis Donovan - 9 hrs ago - 20 recs
Rep Crockett: Let's be clear: they didn't do the right thing. They got caught doing the wrong thing.
By Dennis Donovan - 9 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
ICE backs down, says it will restore status of thousands of foreign students
By Nevilledog - 10 hrs ago - 20 recs
ICE backs down, says it will restore status of thousands of foreign students
By Nevilledog - 10 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
The Smithsonian PURGE: Trump Team Removes Artifacts of Black Resistance
By Nevilledog - 10 hrs ago - 20 recs
The Smithsonian PURGE: Trump Team Removes Artifacts of Black Resistance
By Nevilledog - 10 hrs ago - 20 recs
Foreign Affairs
Putin Is Speechless! 1 Year Worth of Ammunition Is Gone! - RFU News
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago - 19 recs
Putin Is Speechless! 1 Year Worth of Ammunition Is Gone! - RFU News
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
"Democratic members of Congress should probably be made to understand that
By senseandsensibility - 7 hrs ago - 19 recs
"Democratic members of Congress should probably be made to understand that
By senseandsensibility - 7 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Public Notice: Lisa Murkowski reveals the ugly nature of Trump's rule
By Dennis Donovan - 12 hrs ago - 19 recs
Public Notice: Lisa Murkowski reveals the ugly nature of Trump's rule
By Dennis Donovan - 12 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
so chuck schumer said we have to wait for 47s ratings to plummet before acting. so I'm
By msongs - 22 hrs ago - 18 recs
so chuck schumer said we have to wait for 47s ratings to plummet before acting. so I'm
By msongs - 22 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
Virginia Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein's most prominent abuse survivors, dies by suicide
By WhiskeyGrinder - 25 min ago - 17 recs
Virginia Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein's most prominent abuse survivors, dies by suicide
By WhiskeyGrinder - 25 min ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
It took almost 100 years but it appears that the "Business Plot" finally succeeded.
By Javaman - 8 hrs ago - 17 recs
It took almost 100 years but it appears that the "Business Plot" finally succeeded.
By Javaman - 8 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
Somewhere in the US there is a Latina Anne Frank Hiding From ICE
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 8 hrs ago - 17 recs
Somewhere in the US there is a Latina Anne Frank Hiding From ICE
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 8 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
A large portion of Trump voters voted on culture, not economics
By Quiet Em - 10 hrs ago - 17 recs
A large portion of Trump voters voted on culture, not economics
By Quiet Em - 10 hrs ago - 17 recs
Cable News Clips
Senator Chris Murphy: The reason your Congressman isn't here, the reason he is hiding
By Passages - 12 hrs ago - 17 recs
Senator Chris Murphy: The reason your Congressman isn't here, the reason he is hiding
By Passages - 12 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
Neal Gabler essay, may explain part of what the heck is going on with young males, other than the usual.
By Timeflyer - 12 hrs ago - 17 recs
Neal Gabler essay, may explain part of what the heck is going on with young males, other than the usual.
By Timeflyer - 12 hrs ago - 17 recs
Foreign Affairs
Putin has been watching Trump since the '70s - Malcolm Nance - Times Radio
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago - 17 recs
Putin has been watching Trump since the '70s - Malcolm Nance - Times Radio
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
One of the MSNBC financial pundits said Trump is probably now a real billionaire.
By Irish_Dem - 18 hrs ago - 17 recs
One of the MSNBC financial pundits said Trump is probably now a real billionaire.
By Irish_Dem - 18 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
GOP congressman gets mercilessly booed by prescreened audience
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - 16 recs
GOP congressman gets mercilessly booed by prescreened audience
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - 16 recs
General Discussion
Erin Burnett leads with Witkoff meeting with Putin today: "not normal"
By senseandsensibility - 2 hrs ago - 16 recs
Erin Burnett leads with Witkoff meeting with Putin today: "not normal"
By senseandsensibility - 2 hrs ago - 16 recs
Forum Spotlight: Texas
Two PACs Get Busy in Dallas ElectionsTexas lawmakers consider barring counties from mailing unsolicited voter registration forms
New elections administrator at the helm of San Antonio mayoral election
Latest Breaking News
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal death penalty charge in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing
1 hr ago - AP
1 hr ago - AP
Largest federal employee union, a leading Trump opponent, to lay off more than half of staff
1 hr ago - AP
1 hr ago - AP
DOGE says it has saved $160 billion. Those cuts have cost taxpayers $135 billion, one analysis says.
2 hrs ago - CBS News
2 hrs ago - CBS News
Kennedy Center events scheduled for LGBTQ+ pride celebration have been canceled, organizers say
3 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
3 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
Son of CIA deputy director was killed while fighting for Russia, report shows
4 hrs ago - The Guardian
4 hrs ago - The Guardian
Voters See Trump's Use of Power as Overreaching, Times/Siena Poll Finds
4 hrs ago - New York Times (Gift Link)
4 hrs ago - New York Times (Gift Link)
Sen. Tommy Tuberville is telling senators he plans to run for governor of Alabama
5 hrs ago - NBC News
5 hrs ago - NBC News
Matt Gaetz visited El Salvador's mega-prison and saw people drained of hope. He then pitched it to Stephen Miller
5 hrs ago - The Independent
5 hrs ago - The Independent
National Weather Service to resume balloon launches in Omaha; staffing set to increase, too
5 hrs ago - Omaha World Herald
5 hrs ago - Omaha World Herald
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan charged with 2 felonies in ICE case
6 hrs ago - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
6 hrs ago - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Mike Lindell lawyers threatened by judge over briefs loaded with AI-generated fake cases
6 hrs ago - Raw Story
6 hrs ago - Raw Story
Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile prepare to raise prices on consumers because of Trump's trade war
8 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance
8 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance
Fears of racial profiling swirl over registration policy for immigrants in the US illegally
9 hrs ago - AP
9 hrs ago - AP
Michele Fiore is 3rd Scientologist Trump has pardoned (that we know of)
10 hrs ago - The Underground Bunker at Substack by Tony Ortega
10 hrs ago - The Underground Bunker at Substack by Tony Ortega
Trump Appears Unaware Supreme Court Ruled 9-0 Against Him: 'That's Not What My People Told Me'
10 hrs ago - MEDIAite
10 hrs ago - MEDIAite
FBI arrests Wisconsin Judge Dugan for obstruction, escalates Trump immigration enforcement effort
11 hrs ago - CNBC
11 hrs ago - CNBC
Product shortages and empty store shelves loom with falling shipments from China
11 hrs ago - NBC News
11 hrs ago - NBC News
ICE to spend up to $45 billion on contractors for immigrant detention, deportation
12 hrs ago - USA Today
12 hrs ago - USA Today
More than 2,000 Confederate symbols still standing across the U.S., report says
12 hrs ago - CBS News
12 hrs ago - CBS News
UNRWA not immune from lawsuits in US, DoJ says, arguing Oct. 7 victims' suit can go ahead
13 hrs ago - Times of Israel
13 hrs ago - Times of Israel
US emergency agency plan requires nearly all staff to be deployed, draft memo shows
14 hrs ago - Reuters
14 hrs ago - Reuters
Mexico is banning Noem's 'propaganda' ads telling people not to come to America
15 hrs ago - The Independent
15 hrs ago - The Independent
DOJ giving migrants 'no less than 12 hours' to indicate they intend to contest AEA removal
15 hrs ago - ABC News
15 hrs ago - ABC News