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Foreign Affairs
Somalia gave its coastline away, here's why it matters - CaspianReport
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago - 7 recs
Somalia gave its coastline away, here's why it matters - CaspianReport
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago - 7 recs
General Discussion
Lawmaker pulls constitutional amendment on public housing from California's ballot
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago - 6 recs
Lawmaker pulls constitutional amendment on public housing from California's ballot
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago - 6 recs
Foreign Affairs
01 Jun: Horrible Planning. Russians Crossed the River and Died - Reporting from Ukraine
By TexasTowelie - 4 hrs ago - 6 recs
01 Jun: Horrible Planning. Russians Crossed the River and Died - Reporting from Ukraine
By TexasTowelie - 4 hrs ago - 6 recs
Cable News Clips
'This is like Pinocchio!': Democratic strategist on Trump fundraising after conviction - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago - 6 recs
'This is like Pinocchio!': Democratic strategist on Trump fundraising after conviction - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago - 6 recs
Cable News Clips
'Appeals are always a long shot': Washington Post reporter on a Trump conviction appeal - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 6 recs
'Appeals are always a long shot': Washington Post reporter on a Trump conviction appeal - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 6 recs
Liberal YouTubers
GRAYBAR HOTEL - A Parody - Don Caron & David Cohen - Parody Project
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 6 recs
GRAYBAR HOTEL - A Parody - Don Caron & David Cohen - Parody Project
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 6 recs
Cable News Clips
Cohen's emotional reflection: What the Ex-Trump fixer wants the nation to know after guilty verdict - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago - 6 recs
Cohen's emotional reflection: What the Ex-Trump fixer wants the nation to know after guilty verdict - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Michigan probe into false electors is active, ongoing
By struggle4progress - 9 hrs ago - 6 recs
Michigan probe into false electors is active, ongoing
By struggle4progress - 9 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
Bizarre Trump spokesman is like movie villain
By ClimateHawk - 10 hrs ago - 6 recs
Bizarre Trump spokesman is like movie villain
By ClimateHawk - 10 hrs ago - 6 recs
Cable News Clips
Flag-gate is a reminder to show up to the polls - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - 6 recs
Flag-gate is a reminder to show up to the polls - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - 6 recs
Latest Breaking News
Zelensky makes surprise stop at Singapore defense gathering as Ukraine pushes for its peace plan amid Russian advance
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 6 recs
Zelensky makes surprise stop at Singapore defense gathering as Ukraine pushes for its peace plan amid Russian advance
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 6 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Marjorie Greene Drops Stunning MAGA Retaliation Threat After Trump's Verdict
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 6 recs
Marjorie Greene Drops Stunning MAGA Retaliation Threat After Trump's Verdict
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 6 recs
Washington
Significant late-season atmospheric river to drench Western Washington
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 6 recs
Significant late-season atmospheric river to drench Western Washington
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 6 recs
Washington
After Oso slide, with old growth in peril, timber sales go under microscope
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 6 recs
After Oso slide, with old growth in peril, timber sales go under microscope
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
I suspect Trump will not go to jail for this crime.
By kentuck - 18 hrs ago - 6 recs
I suspect Trump will not go to jail for this crime.
By kentuck - 18 hrs ago - 6 recs
United Kingdom
Asian hornets have overwintered in the UK for the first time
By sl8 - 20 hrs ago - 6 recs
Asian hornets have overwintered in the UK for the first time
By sl8 - 20 hrs ago - 6 recs
Foreign Affairs
Game changer! West allows Ukraine to strike Russia! Putin bunker found and destroyed. Moscow on fire. - The Russian Dude
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago - 6 recs
Game changer! West allows Ukraine to strike Russia! Putin bunker found and destroyed. Moscow on fire. - The Russian Dude
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago - 6 recs
General Discussion
I just reported Laura Loomer to the FBI and Secret Service.
By DemMedic - 22 hrs ago - 6 recs
I just reported Laura Loomer to the FBI and Secret Service.
By DemMedic - 22 hrs ago - 6 recs
Cable News Clips
'Donald Trump will not accept responsibility': legal analyst comments on possible Trump jail time - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 5 recs
'Donald Trump will not accept responsibility': legal analyst comments on possible Trump jail time - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 5 recs
Cable News Clips
Ian Milheiser: 'The rules exist to protect the Justices from themselves'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago - 5 recs
Ian Milheiser: 'The rules exist to protect the Justices from themselves'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
TRUMP FINALLY CONVICTED! Guilty AF Christopher Titus Armageddon Update
By AZLD4Candidate - 7 hrs ago - 5 recs
TRUMP FINALLY CONVICTED! Guilty AF Christopher Titus Armageddon Update
By AZLD4Candidate - 7 hrs ago - 5 recs
Cable News Clips
Katie Phang: Donald Trump 'wants to make people feel small' - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 5 recs
Katie Phang: Donald Trump 'wants to make people feel small' - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
Running for U.S. president from prison? Eugene V. Debs did it, a century ago
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago - 5 recs
Running for U.S. president from prison? Eugene V. Debs did it, a century ago
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
A 9/11 Charity Provides a Financial Safety Net to a Giuliani Firm
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago - 5 recs
A 9/11 Charity Provides a Financial Safety Net to a Giuliani Firm
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
Nevada prosecutors push for Las Vegas trial for fake electors
By struggle4progress - 9 hrs ago - 5 recs
Nevada prosecutors push for Las Vegas trial for fake electors
By struggle4progress - 9 hrs ago - 5 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Breaking: Trump screws himself ahead of his own sentencing - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 12 hrs ago - 5 recs
Breaking: Trump screws himself ahead of his own sentencing - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 12 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
Israeli Opposition Leader: "Government must take hostage deal, it has 'safety net' if far-right ministers bolt"
By red dog 1 - 13 hrs ago - 5 recs
Israeli Opposition Leader: "Government must take hostage deal, it has 'safety net' if far-right ministers bolt"
By red dog 1 - 13 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
The presidential inauguration in El Salvador looks like a real MAGA affair. Looks like Mike Lee, Matt Gaetz, Junior...
By demmiblue - 15 hrs ago - 5 recs
The presidential inauguration in El Salvador looks like a real MAGA affair. Looks like Mike Lee, Matt Gaetz, Junior...
By demmiblue - 15 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
New rules protect pregnant workers, but red states sue over abortion provisions
By In It to Win It - 15 hrs ago - 5 recs
New rules protect pregnant workers, but red states sue over abortion provisions
By In It to Win It - 15 hrs ago - 5 recs
Liberal YouTubers
The Orange Felon's Cult is Under an Evil Spell, How Can We Break It?
By MagaSmash - 16 hrs ago - 5 recs
The Orange Felon's Cult is Under an Evil Spell, How Can We Break It?
By MagaSmash - 16 hrs ago - 5 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's rhetoric is 'the greatest threat to democracy since the US Civil War' Scott Lucas
By Quixote1818 - 17 hrs ago - 5 recs
Trump's rhetoric is 'the greatest threat to democracy since the US Civil War' Scott Lucas
By Quixote1818 - 17 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
You raised $13,127.00 on May 31, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024 (88 donations)
By Omaha Steve - 20 hrs ago - 5 recs
You raised $13,127.00 on May 31, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024 (88 donations)
By Omaha Steve - 20 hrs ago - 5 recs
American History
In the first week in June 1944, Americans prepared for the landing on D-Day.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago - 5 recs
In the first week in June 1944, Americans prepared for the landing on D-Day.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago - 5 recs
American History
On this day, June 1, 1944, American Rangers posed on a British landing craft in Weymouth, England.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago - 5 recs
On this day, June 1, 1944, American Rangers posed on a British landing craft in Weymouth, England.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago - 5 recs
Virginia
US NTSB to probe Wednesday's near-miss between planes at Washington airport
By sl8 - 22 hrs ago - 5 recs
US NTSB to probe Wednesday's near-miss between planes at Washington airport
By sl8 - 22 hrs ago - 5 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Will These SCOTUS Justices End American Democracy? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 5 recs
Will These SCOTUS Justices End American Democracy? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 5 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about moving the GOP convention for Trump....
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago - 4 recs
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about moving the GOP convention for Trump....
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
Misinformation works, and a handful of social 'supersharers' sent 80% of it in 2020
By applegrove - 3 hrs ago - 4 recs
Misinformation works, and a handful of social 'supersharers' sent 80% of it in 2020
By applegrove - 3 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
Look for CNN to do lots of "yokel safaris" to keep pushing Trumphitler until Nov.
By traitorsgalore - 5 hrs ago - 4 recs
Look for CNN to do lots of "yokel safaris" to keep pushing Trumphitler until Nov.
By traitorsgalore - 5 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
Democratic Rep Dean Phillips Calls on Gov. Hochul to Pardon Trump in Baffling X Rant
By Celerity - 8 hrs ago - 4 recs
Democratic Rep Dean Phillips Calls on Gov. Hochul to Pardon Trump in Baffling X Rant
By Celerity - 8 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
Ohio Legislature Passes Bill Ensuring Biden's Spot on the Ballot
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago - 4 recs
Ohio Legislature Passes Bill Ensuring Biden's Spot on the Ballot
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
Polling Blow, Colon Blow, what's the difference?
By Uncle Joe - 9 hrs ago - 4 recs
Polling Blow, Colon Blow, what's the difference?
By Uncle Joe - 9 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
Master Calendar of Trump Court Dates: Criminal and Civil Cases
By red dog 1 - 10 hrs ago - 4 recs
Master Calendar of Trump Court Dates: Criminal and Civil Cases
By red dog 1 - 10 hrs ago - 4 recs
Liberal YouTubers
GOP Leaders TORCH THEMSELVES for GUILTY TRUMP - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 4 recs
GOP Leaders TORCH THEMSELVES for GUILTY TRUMP - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
This is a critical time to reach out to those who may have some doubts about Trump after his conviction.
By FDRFTW - 14 hrs ago - 4 recs
This is a critical time to reach out to those who may have some doubts about Trump after his conviction.
By FDRFTW - 14 hrs ago - 4 recs
Idaho
Chad Daybell sentenced to death by jury in the murders of Tylee Ryan, JJ Vallow, and Tammy Daybell
By catbyte - 15 hrs ago - 4 recs
Chad Daybell sentenced to death by jury in the murders of Tylee Ryan, JJ Vallow, and Tammy Daybell
By catbyte - 15 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
Huckabee calls hush money trial 'an absurdity' after Trump conviction
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 4 recs
Huckabee calls hush money trial 'an absurdity' after Trump conviction
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 4 recs
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Block by Block Teamsters Ratify First Contract
By Omaha Steve - 15 hrs ago - 4 recs
Block by Block Teamsters Ratify First Contract
By Omaha Steve - 15 hrs ago - 4 recs
Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity
Catholic Charities among agencies awaiting Supreme Court decision on homelessness
By shrike3 - 16 hrs ago - 4 recs
Catholic Charities among agencies awaiting Supreme Court decision on homelessness
By shrike3 - 16 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
GOPers are okay with a presidential nominee charged/indicted criminally unless it's a Democrat
By iluvtennis - 17 hrs ago - 4 recs
GOPers are okay with a presidential nominee charged/indicted criminally unless it's a Democrat
By iluvtennis - 17 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
Can someone confirm this detail regarding trump's trial?
By mnmoderatedem - 20 hrs ago - 4 recs
Can someone confirm this detail regarding trump's trial?
By mnmoderatedem - 20 hrs ago - 4 recs
Science
Biomedical paper retractions have quadrupled in 20 years -- why?
By sl8 - 20 hrs ago - 4 recs
Biomedical paper retractions have quadrupled in 20 years -- why?
By sl8 - 20 hrs ago - 4 recs
Latest Breaking News
Former tech exec admits to fraud involving a scheme to boost Getty Images shares, authorities say
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 4 recs
Former tech exec admits to fraud involving a scheme to boost Getty Images shares, authorities say
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 4 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
'Speechless': Swing state voters react to Donald Trump's guilty verdict
By Dulcinea - 22 hrs ago - 4 recs
'Speechless': Swing state voters react to Donald Trump's guilty verdict
By Dulcinea - 22 hrs ago - 4 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Who is Alvin Bragg? District attorney who prosecuted Trump says he was just doing his job
By sl8 - 23 hrs ago - 4 recs
Who is Alvin Bragg? District attorney who prosecuted Trump says he was just doing his job
By sl8 - 23 hrs ago - 4 recs
Cable News Clips
'This will be ancient history by November': Panel debates what Trump's conviction means - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - 4 recs
'This will be ancient history by November': Panel debates what Trump's conviction means - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - 4 recs
Cable News Clips
Verdict post-mortem: '[The defense] allowed Trump to call the shots and that really hurt their case' - Katie Phang - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - 3 recs
Verdict post-mortem: '[The defense] allowed Trump to call the shots and that really hurt their case' - Katie Phang - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
There is always a quote, this one did not age well.
By onecaliberal - 1 hr ago - 3 recs
There is always a quote, this one did not age well.
By onecaliberal - 1 hr ago - 3 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Supreme Court RIPPED TO SHREDS by THIS NEWS... - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - 3 recs
Supreme Court RIPPED TO SHREDS by THIS NEWS... - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - 3 recs
Forum Spotlight: Science
Boing Starliner expected to launch 1 JuneEnergy Developer to Trash 1000s of Endangered Joshua Trees and Desert Turtle Habitat.
Biomedical paper retractions have quadrupled in 20 years -- why?
Latest Breaking News
Long-lost Caravaggio painting of 'extraordinary value' shown for first time
Tuesday - Washington Post
Tuesday - Washington Post
Mar-a-Lago judge scolds Jack Smith and swiftly shuts down his Trump gag demand, warns of sanctions
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Robert DeNiro, Jan. 6 officers show up for Biden campaign at Trump trial courthouse
Tuesday - The Hill
Tuesday - The Hill
Supreme Court declines to decide whether 12-person juries should be required for state felony cases
Tuesday - CNN Politics
Tuesday - CNN Politics
SCOTUS leaves in place Avenatti conviction for plot to extort up to $25M from Nike
Tuesday - ABC News/AP
Tuesday - ABC News/AP
Despite global outrage over deadly Rafah strike, Netanyahu vows to fight on in Gaza
Tuesday - USA Today
Tuesday - USA Today
China, US Agree to Manage Maritime Risks Through Continued Dialogue
Tuesday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Tuesday - US News and World Report/Reuters
White House to announce actions to modernize America's electrical grid, paving the way for clean energy and fewer outage
Tuesday - CNN
Tuesday - CNN
Revealed: Israeli spy chief 'threatened' ICC prosecutor over war crimes inquiry
Tuesday - The Guardian
Tuesday - The Guardian
Melinda French Gates announces $1 billion donation to support women and families, including reproductive rights
Tuesday - CBS News
Tuesday - CBS News
Trump sells off $10m jet to major megadonor as he owes millions in legal fees and judgements
Tuesday - UK Independent
Tuesday - UK Independent
Democratic group targets Texas state House races, seeking to take advantage of GOP feuds
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News
T-Mobile to acquire most of U.S. Cellular in $4.4 billion deal; U.S. Cellular shares surge
Tuesday - CNBC
Tuesday - CNBC
Biden reelection campaign enlists January 6 police officers to campaign in key swing states
Tuesday - CNN
Tuesday - CNN
Trump responds to special counsel's effort to limit his remarks about FBI in documents case
Tuesday - CBS News/AP
Tuesday - CBS News/AP
U.S. lawmakers pledge support for Taiwan and its new president amid China's military drills
Tuesday - PBS News Hour/AP
Tuesday - PBS News Hour/AP
Armenians, Hmong and other groups feel US race and ethnicity categories don't represent them
Tuesday - AP
Tuesday - AP
E. Jean Carroll's lawyer responds to Trump Memorial Day post: 'All options are on the table'
Monday - CNBC
Monday - CNBC
Air Force unveils photos of B-21 Raider in flight as nuclear stealth bomber moves closer to deployment
Monday - CBS News/AP
Monday - CBS News/AP
Trump told donors he will crush pro-Palestinian protests, deport demonstrators
Monday - Washington Post (gift link)
Monday - Washington Post (gift link)
Ukraine's Zelenskyy gets more air defense missiles from Spain to fight deadly Russian glide bombs
Monday - US News and World Report/AP
Monday - US News and World Report/AP
Iran further increases its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, watchdog says
Monday - AP
Monday - AP
Trump revives false claim that Biden authorized 'deadly force' for Mar-a-Lago search
Monday - The Guardian
Monday - The Guardian
North Korea says attempt to put another spy satellite into orbit fails, ends in mid-air explosion
Monday - CBS News/AP
Monday - CBS News/AP
Baltic officials said they could send troops to Ukraine without waiting for NATO if Russia scores a breakthrough: report
Monday - Business Insider
Monday - Business Insider