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Cable News Clips
"Saving the Animals of Ukraine:" An Untold Story of War - Amanpour and Company PBS
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
"Saving the Animals of Ukraine:" An Untold Story of War - Amanpour and Company PBS
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Lawyer goes OFF-THE-RAILS in SCREAMING RAGE During Trial - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
Trump Lawyer goes OFF-THE-RAILS in SCREAMING RAGE During Trial - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
4 dead after severe storms rip through Houston; nearly 1M without power
By brooklynite - 7 hrs ago
4 dead after severe storms rip through Houston; nearly 1M without power
By brooklynite - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
'HOW DARE YOU!' All Hell Breaks Lose in Committee Hearing as Marjorie Taylor Greene Brawls with AOC and Jasmine Crockett
By RandySF - 25 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
'HOW DARE YOU!' All Hell Breaks Lose in Committee Hearing as Marjorie Taylor Greene Brawls with AOC and Jasmine Crockett
By RandySF - 25 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
'Unflappable': Michael Cohen appears unfazed by Todd Blanche's cross-examination - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
'Unflappable': Michael Cohen appears unfazed by Todd Blanche's cross-examination - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Do Americans Remember the Actual Trump Presidency? - Kilgore, New York Magazine
By question everything - 7 hrs ago
Do Americans Remember the Actual Trump Presidency? - Kilgore, New York Magazine
By question everything - 7 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'These are crazy people': Schiff calls out Mike Johnson and Trump's courthouse MAGA cheerleaders - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
'These are crazy people': Schiff calls out Mike Johnson and Trump's courthouse MAGA cheerleaders - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
Classic Films
TCM Schedule for Monday May 20, 2024 - Star of the Month: Sessue Hayakawa
By rdmtimp - 7 hrs ago
TCM Schedule for Monday May 20, 2024 - Star of the Month: Sessue Hayakawa
By rdmtimp - 7 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Heart - "The Battle of Evermore" (Led Zeppelin) Concert for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
By Swede - 7 hrs ago
Heart - "The Battle of Evermore" (Led Zeppelin) Concert for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
By Swede - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
"Just Do It" Lawrence O'Donell's A block laid out TSF's trial so far like a Stormy Daniels video
By Cheezoholic - 7 hrs ago
"Just Do It" Lawrence O'Donell's A block laid out TSF's trial so far like a Stormy Daniels video
By Cheezoholic - 7 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Supreme Court justice caught in bombshell scandal - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago
Supreme Court justice caught in bombshell scandal - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
AK: Latest runoff election results show LaFrance's (D) vote lead grow slightly over Bronson (R)
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago
AK: Latest runoff election results show LaFrance's (D) vote lead grow slightly over Bronson (R)
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Clear problem' is members of government 'pre-attacking any result they disagree with' - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
'Clear problem' is members of government 'pre-attacking any result they disagree with' - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Michael Cohen Testifies Against Trump & VA Schools Reinstate Confederate Names - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago
Michael Cohen Testifies Against Trump & VA Schools Reinstate Confederate Names - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago
World History
Time Team Special: Lost Submarines of World War I Classic Special (Full Episode) 2013
By Eko - 7 hrs ago
Time Team Special: Lost Submarines of World War I Classic Special (Full Episode) 2013
By Eko - 7 hrs ago
Photography
Only a few photos tonight . . . again, from RAW to jpeg. Enjoy! ♥
By CaliforniaPeggy - 7 hrs ago
Only a few photos tonight . . . again, from RAW to jpeg. Enjoy! ♥
By CaliforniaPeggy - 7 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
As Western Drought Recedes, the Great Salt Lake Is the Biggest It's Been in Years - WSJ
By question everything - 7 hrs ago
As Western Drought Recedes, the Great Salt Lake Is the Biggest It's Been in Years - WSJ
By question everything - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
What is fair regarding transgender athletes?
By SarahD - 50 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
What is fair regarding transgender athletes?
By SarahD - 50 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Even Trumpworld Is Cringing at MAGA 'Morons' Crashing the Trial
By babylonsister - 7 hrs ago
Even Trumpworld Is Cringing at MAGA 'Morons' Crashing the Trial
By babylonsister - 7 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
How Many Trials Before Trump Is Convicted? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
How Many Trials Before Trump Is Convicted? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Eric Swalwell wonders why GOP is not interested in investigating sex trafficking charge against Gaetz
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago
Eric Swalwell wonders why GOP is not interested in investigating sex trafficking charge against Gaetz
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
How Russian disinformation videos seek to impact 2024 - Morning Joe - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago
How Russian disinformation videos seek to impact 2024 - Morning Joe - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
Why did it take 3 1/2 yrs for NYT to print pic of Alito's upside down flag on his house?
By deminks - 25 replies @ 8 hrs ago (Milestone)
Why did it take 3 1/2 yrs for NYT to print pic of Alito's upside down flag on his house?
By deminks - 25 replies @ 8 hrs ago (Milestone)
LGBT
Activists blame Argentina's government after three gay women killed in arson attack
By Eugene - 8 hrs ago
Activists blame Argentina's government after three gay women killed in arson attack
By Eugene - 8 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump PISSES OFF NJ Congresswoman with LATEST STUNT - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago
Trump PISSES OFF NJ Congresswoman with LATEST STUNT - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago
Women's Rights & Issues
Nigerian activists condemn mass 'forced marriages' of 100 girls and young women
By Eugene - 8 hrs ago
Nigerian activists condemn mass 'forced marriages' of 100 girls and young women
By Eugene - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
Habba goes "Mean Girls" on George Conway in the courtroom.
By TheBlackAdder - 8 hrs ago
Habba goes "Mean Girls" on George Conway in the courtroom.
By TheBlackAdder - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
Aaron Rodgers praises Putin in interview with Tucker Carlson
By TomCADem - 8 hrs ago
Aaron Rodgers praises Putin in interview with Tucker Carlson
By TomCADem - 8 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Inside the fight to save animals inside Ukraine - Morning Joe - MSNBC (2 videos)
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago
Inside the fight to save animals inside Ukraine - Morning Joe - MSNBC (2 videos)
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
Judge Merchan goes over scheduling of rest of trial......
By riversedge - 8 hrs ago
Judge Merchan goes over scheduling of rest of trial......
By riversedge - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
50,000 'uncommitted' votes cast in Maryland in protest of Biden's response to war in Gaza
By David__77 - 8 hrs ago
50,000 'uncommitted' votes cast in Maryland in protest of Biden's response to war in Gaza
By David__77 - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
'HOW DARE YOU!' All Hell Breaks Lose in Committee Hearing as Marjorie Taylor Greene Brawls with AOC and Jasmine Crockett
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago
'HOW DARE YOU!' All Hell Breaks Lose in Committee Hearing as Marjorie Taylor Greene Brawls with AOC and Jasmine Crockett
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
@GOP Rep. Ralph Norman holding up a picture of Trump in jail: "This is their intent to put him behind bars, ...
By riversedge - 8 hrs ago
@GOP Rep. Ralph Norman holding up a picture of Trump in jail: "This is their intent to put him behind bars, ...
By riversedge - 8 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Real damage to Cohen's credibility': Lawrence O'Donnell on Trump's lawyer grilling Cohen over phone call - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago
'Real damage to Cohen's credibility': Lawrence O'Donnell on Trump's lawyer grilling Cohen over phone call - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
Suzanne LaFrance (D) Maintains Lead Over Mayor Dave Bronson (R) in Anchorage Mayoral Runoff
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago
Suzanne LaFrance (D) Maintains Lead Over Mayor Dave Bronson (R) in Anchorage Mayoral Runoff
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago
Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs
FX/Hulu Developing Two More Seasons of 'Shōgun'
By Coventina - 9 hrs ago
FX/Hulu Developing Two More Seasons of 'Shōgun'
By Coventina - 9 hrs ago
Environment & Energy
Nearly all major car companies are sabotaging EV transition, and Japan is worst, study finds
By usonian - 9 hrs ago
Nearly all major car companies are sabotaging EV transition, and Japan is worst, study finds
By usonian - 9 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Rep. Schiff Tears Apart House GOP's Loss of Moral Authority, Efforts to Support Trump Campaign - Rep. Adam Schiff
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago
Rep. Schiff Tears Apart House GOP's Loss of Moral Authority, Efforts to Support Trump Campaign - Rep. Adam Schiff
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
What is fair regarding transgender athletes?
By SarahD - 25 replies @ 9 hrs ago (Milestone)
What is fair regarding transgender athletes?
By SarahD - 25 replies @ 9 hrs ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
Seth Meyers - Gaetz and Boebert Heckled at Trump Trial as Court Becomes New MAGA Hotspot: A Closer Look
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago
Seth Meyers - Gaetz and Boebert Heckled at Trump Trial as Court Becomes New MAGA Hotspot: A Closer Look
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago
Environment & Energy
A half-million school buses across US could become EV battery powerhouse feeding energy back onto the grid
By usonian - 9 hrs ago
A half-million school buses across US could become EV battery powerhouse feeding energy back onto the grid
By usonian - 9 hrs ago
Anthropology
Dozens of Egyptian pyramids, some in Giza, sat along a branch of the Nile, study says
By Wicked Blue - 9 hrs ago
Dozens of Egyptian pyramids, some in Giza, sat along a branch of the Nile, study says
By Wicked Blue - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
GOP politicians legislate morality for the rest of us, but show up for Trump's trial.
By Irish_Dem - 25 replies @ 9 hrs ago (Milestone)
GOP politicians legislate morality for the rest of us, but show up for Trump's trial.
By Irish_Dem - 25 replies @ 9 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
GOP rep invokes Proud Boys at Trump trial: 'Standing back and standing by' - All In - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago
GOP rep invokes Proud Boys at Trump trial: 'Standing back and standing by' - All In - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump FLAILS in trial as Cohen REMAINS CALM - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago
Trump FLAILS in trial as Cohen REMAINS CALM - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Cannabis Workers at Nabis Warehouse in California Join Teamsters
By Omaha Steve - 9 hrs ago
Cannabis Workers at Nabis Warehouse in California Join Teamsters
By Omaha Steve - 9 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Trump trial ends with incriminating testimony from star witness -- see Melber's breakdown - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago
Trump trial ends with incriminating testimony from star witness -- see Melber's breakdown - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
The Real Entitlement Crisis: Good Reporting Is in Short Supply
By Celerity - 9 hrs ago
The Real Entitlement Crisis: Good Reporting Is in Short Supply
By Celerity - 9 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
GOP's MAGA hangover continues: Trump brings Veepstakes to his criminal trial - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago
GOP's MAGA hangover continues: Trump brings Veepstakes to his criminal trial - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Foreign Affairs
16 May: Russians are finished! Ukrainians exhaust Russian forces and take ground! - Reporting from UkraineTop NATO commander: Russia's offensive won't succeed
EU Flags, Riot Gear - Eastern Express - TVP World
Latest Breaking News
Republicans probing Jan. 6 investigation asks star witness Cassidy Hutchinson for more documents
Wednesday - NBC News
Wednesday - NBC News
Supreme Court allows second majority-Black district in Louisiana over liberal dissents
Wednesday - CNN Politics
Wednesday - CNN Politics
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cancels all foreign trips as Russian offensive intensifies
Wednesday - USA Today
Wednesday - USA Today
Former Fort Worth officer Aaron Dean's appeal refused by state's highest criminal court
Wednesday - KERA
Wednesday - KERA
Galveston bridge closes after barge slams into span causing partial collapse
Wednesday - UK Independent
Wednesday - UK Independent
Biden challenges Trump to 2 debates but won't participate in nonpartisan commission's debates
Wednesday - AP
Wednesday - AP
Health advocacy group targets Biden-district House Republicans with new ad campaign
Wednesday - The Hill
Wednesday - The Hill
CPI report shows inflation easing in April, with consumer prices still rising 3.4% from a year ago
Wednesday - CNBC
Wednesday - CNBC
Arizona officials say they can't find Rudy Giuliani to serve him with indictment notice
Wednesday - CNN Politics
Wednesday - CNN Politics
Oak Flat copper mine lawsuit is headed to the Supreme Court after 9th Circuit ruling
Wednesday - AZ Central
Wednesday - AZ Central
Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker rails against Pride month, working women in commencement speech
Wednesday - AP
Wednesday - AP
'Free Palestine Encampment' reaches agreements with campus, disbands from Mario Savio steps
Wednesday - Daily Californian
Wednesday - Daily Californian
Justice Department: Nebraska unnecessarily institutionalizes people with mental illness
Tuesday - Nebraska Examiner
Tuesday - Nebraska Examiner
With Trump's trial underway, most Americans now believe he falsified records to hide hush money payment
Tuesday - Yahoo News
Tuesday - Yahoo News
Cargo Ship That Caused Baltimore Bridge Collapse Had Power Blackout Hours Before Leaving Port
Tuesday - US News and World Report/AP
Tuesday - US News and World Report/AP
Grandson says Carter is 'coming to the end' in brief update about former president's health
Tuesday - CNN Politics
Tuesday - CNN Politics
Education Dept. announces highest federal student loan interest rate in more than a decade
Tuesday - cnbc
Tuesday - cnbc
Largest Latino civil rights organization, UnidosUS Action Fund, to endorse Biden for reelection
Tuesday - CBS News
Tuesday - CBS News