Who Lost the Week?!?!

With righteous outrage and humor, Rep. Jared Moskowitz calls out MTG as Putin's envoy to US Congress
Back in 1954, when Republican Sen. Joseph McCarthy’s anticommunist campaign was at its peak, the Wisconsin senator picked a fight with the U.S. Army, claiming there was lax security at a top-secret army facility. The U.S. Army hired Boston lawyer...
by Charles Jay 94 comments 388 Recs
What the HELL is Going On in Louisiana?
Today, the state of Louisiana managed to do something I didn’t think possible — they found a new low. Once Jeff Landry, a far-right acolyte, was elected governor I knew the place was going to be in rough shape. The state legislature is hopeless, with...
by bilboteach 96 comments 349 Recs
Donald whines about cold courtroom and brings props to the 'falsifying business records' trial.
So we won’t pay attention to his courtroom antics, Trump brings lots of printouts for his mini-presser after Thursday’s trial session.
by annieli 25 comments 45 Recs
Good News Roundup for Friday, April 19, 2024: Maybe we need a soundtrack
Welcome 🌻 to Fridayâs Roundup of Good News! Thereâs lots of good news out there! Polling looks better for President Biden! tRump is sleeping in the courtroom! And he is IN a courtroom. And ...
by chloris creator 46 comments 34 Recs
Russian stuff blowing up: More Patriots may be on the way for Ukraine
This is the best news of the day. As Dark Brandon might say, trashing an over-the-horizon radar is a big fucking deal. Is that the silhouette of Ammo Dump Jesus in the ball of flame blessing the bavovna? Run away! Run away! Russians try an assault with...
by quaoar 89 comments 323 Recs
Another legend has left
Dickie Betts has passed, now jamming with Duane. The Allman Bros were a major part of my life’s soundtrack. Not because I was into them but my little brother was. Donnie had them cranked all the time, Southern Rock was his genre. Donnie also recently...
by Vintner13 137 comments 365 Recs
Trump Violates Judge Merchan's GAG Order By Attacking Jury Members Already Selected.
Today should be an interesting day in Judge Merchan’s court room.� Donald Trump reposted an attack by Fox’s Jesse Watters on the jury members selected for Trump’s current trial in NYC on ...
by Merlin196360 240 comments 466 Recs
Ukraine Invasion Day 786: RU offensive will likely start in June
CIA Director Bill Burns warned that unless US sends more military support, Ukraine could “lose” the war against Russia by the end of the year. There is a very real risk that the Ukrainians could lose on the battlefield by the end of 2024, or at least...
by annieli 8 comments 57 Recs
Trump Intimidates Juror #2--she flees. Everyone twiddles their thumbs: 12 Jurors selected anywayz
Trump and Jesse Watters, as well as conservative influencer media, just bullied a juror into leaving Trump’s Manhattan Criminal trial. I have read Democrats raging against the poor woman, calling her a coward, but really, can anyone blame her? Juror...
by sepiasiren 47 comments 82 Recs
I'll Just Leave This Here...
GET OUT THE VOTE BIG TIME! HERE ARE THE RESOURCES YOU NEED TO DO THAT! Hope Springs from Field PAC (background in this DKos story). Voters of Tomorrow (younger voters) led by Santiago Mayer Leaders We Deserve (younger voters) led by David Hogg The...
by Yosef 52 34 comments 180 Recs
The 6th largest economy in the world is hitting 100% solar periods on a daily basis
From Electrek (Industry blog) : In a major clean energy benchmark, wind, solar, and hydro exceeded 100% of demand on California's main grid for 30 of the past 38 days. Stanford University professor of civil and environmental engineering Mark Z....
by umbra 170 comments 687 Recs
Desperately Needed Reinforcements Finally Coming For Ukraine??
Ever since Russia invaded Ukraine, my heart has been heavy at the suffering of so many innocent people in Ukraine. War is always a tragedy, but this war is particularly touching to me because of its David vs. Goliath, good vs evil quality. The bravery...
by WaryLiberal 156 comments 329 Recs

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RESISTANCE IS NOT FUTILE!
I was reading this piece by George Monbiot today, it is Britain-centric but can be equally applied elsewhere: Victimise people who raise a voice in Britain? Then destroy their families? Not in my name George Monbiot When the traditional ruling class...
by LaFeminista 1 comments 1 Recs
A different review of tfg's bible and just how much of a rip off it is.
Yeah, I know it’s been covered a lot. But awhile back when I was looking at a different youtube video about it this one showed up below it. It’s been mostly about the absurd idea that tfg could even hold a bible or how broke he must be to start hawking...
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Failed Writer's Journey: Criticism
No, this is not a whine about my beta readers taking my latest work apart (though we will discuss something like that in a bit.). �Instead, it’s about the realization that there are fewer and ...
by angryea 1 comments 0 Recs
What are you reading? April 19, 2024
In WAYR? , I note what I’m reading and comment...you note what you are reading and comment. Occasionally, I may add a section or a link related to books... I am finished reading: The Black ...
by Chitown Kev 3 comments 7 Recs
President Biden Has Felt Pain and Found Empathy: Boosting Biden Day 74
Biden is empathic —�a wonderful trait in a leader. The seeds were in him from a young age. But something made those seeds grow. Biden has had a great amount of suffering in his life � — losing ...
by GoodNewsRoundup 5 comments 15 Recs
Good News Roundup for Friday, April 19, 2024: Maybe we need a soundtrack
Welcome 🌻 to Fridayâs Roundup of Good News! Thereâs lots of good news out there! Polling looks better for President Biden! tRump is sleeping in the courtroom! And he is IN a courtroom. And ...
by chloris creator 46 comments 34 Recs
Morning Open Thread ❧ Friday's "Notes from Below Sea Level" and tunes Springsteen's Nebraska (1982)
Cheers everyone and welcome to Friday’s Morning Open Thread. Morning Open Thread is a daily, � copyrighted � post from a host of editors and guest writers. We support our community, invite and ...
by P Carey 37 comments 12 Recs
Notes from South Asia: Elections/Democracy, India, Elections, Maldives and Provinces Politics, Nepal
Hello, everyone. Good morning, afternoon or evening, and welcome to this edition of Notes from South Asia. You can find all the articles in the series here (along with my other diaries). Today I will cover parliamentary election in India and Maldives...
by AVeng 34 comments 8 Recs
RFK, Jr. Is Now on the Ballot in Michigan
I’ve mentioned my deep concern over how high the GOP-funded, Russia propaganda-spewing, conspiracy-dribbling election spoiler RFK, Jr. is currently polling, as he’s been hovering between 3 and 8 points, nationally, depending on which poll you’re...
by Munchausen 5 comments 7 Recs
Iran is firing Anti-aircraft guns near Isfahan probably due to Israeli drone strike
apnews.com/… DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran fired air defenses at a major air base and a nuclear site near the central city of Isfahan after spotting drones early Friday morning, raising fears of a possible Israeli strike in retaliation for...
by ccoaler1 1 comments 2 Recs
White House Picture of the Day for April 19th 2024
Welcome to White House Picture of the Day Showcasing a photo from the White House Photography staff, led by Adam Schultz. Feel free to join us anytime and share with us what is happening in ...
by bsegel 3 comments 7 Recs
H.R. 8035 - Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024. The Action is Fast & Furious
Well, it now has a name. And it is so weird seeing all the silly amendments the Republicans in committee wanted to attach to the bill and a few zinger back-at-ya from the Democrats. The Democratic votes are helping beat back all the silliness, though....
by Decimus 4 comments 15 Recs
Donald whines about cold courtroom and brings props to the 'falsifying business records' trial.
So we won’t pay attention to his courtroom antics, Trump brings lots of printouts for his mini-presser after Thursday’s trial session.
by annieli 25 comments 45 Recs
Countdown With Keith Olbermann, S2E161: Trump Must Go To Jail For Ignoring The Gag Order
Episode 161 has been uploaded. iHeartRadio this podcast all podcasts Omny.FM this podcast all podcasts ivoox this podcast all podcasts Apple this podcast all podcasts Preview: YouTube, later A-Block SPECIAL COMMENT: Justice Juan Merchan MUST put...
by Proginoskes 4 comments 11 Recs
Oil and Gas Lease Final Rule is good for the country!
The Bureau of Land Management has announced new regulations for 245 million acres of public property. Important modernization includes conservation measures and increased bonds and royalties. BLM itself says this will concentrate exploitation, thus...
by RosyFinch 3 comments 5 Recs
IAN: April 19, 2024 FND Awareness Month
Happy Friday! April is awareness month for a bunch of different medical disorders and illnesses. Today we’re going to talk about FND, or Functional Neurological Disorder.� I have had FND for ...
by FloridaSNMOM 11 comments 9 Recs
Israel strikes back !
I saw this all over MSNBC www.msnbc.com/… It looks like Israel has begun its retaliatory strikes tonight in central Iran . No news on what they attacked or casualties or if its the beginning on a bigger strike or a one an done so they can say they did...
by lightarty 7 comments 2 Recs
Burkina Faso Update #7 - "Human-Induced" Heat Wave
A “human-induced” heat wave struck Burkina Faso and Mali in early April resulting in many deaths, with temperatures topping out above 113 degrees Fahrenheit. The heat lasted for 5 days and occurred during Ramadan, when Muslims do not eat or drink...
by GatheringTribes 1 comments 3 Recs
Ukraine Invasion Day 786: RU offensive will likely start in June
CIA Director Bill Burns warned that unless US sends more military support, Ukraine could “lose” the war against Russia by the end of the year. There is a very real risk that the Ukrainians could lose on the battlefield by the end of 2024, or at least...
by annieli 8 comments 57 Recs
IVH: The Jesus and Mary Chain / Darklands
Tonight’s selections from The Jesus and Mary Chain’s moody sophomore album, Darklands . This diary was originally published in January 2022. Slightly updated and revised. For those excited by ...
by Al Dorado 25 comments 7 Recs

	Herman Rowland, chief executive of the Jelly Belly Candy Company, revealed as a donor to a campaign to repeal California's law allowing transgendered students to choose programs and facilities on the basis of gender identity
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	Frazier Glenn Miller, arrested on suspicion of killing three people at a Jewish community center in Kansas
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	Pennsylvania's South Fayette High School, bringing a wiretapping charge against a student who recorded two classmates bullying him (that the school did nothing about) - which the DA's office dropped
21%	10 votes
	State Rep. Mary Czaja (R-WI), reversing her stance on a bill that would force insurers to cover chemotherapy pills ... after she began her own battle with stage 3 breast cancer
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	Former Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi, sentenced by a court in Milan to community service ... following his conviction last year for tax fraud
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	Anti-feminism activist Phyllis Schlafly, stating that 'the best way to improve economic prospects for women is to improve job prospects for the men in their lives ... even if that means increasing the so-called pay gap'
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	Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer, now paying the chief operating officer she hired (and fired 15 months later) a severance package of $58 million
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	Christian patriarchy leader Doug Phillips (whom Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar are acolytes of) being sued by a Texas woman for pushing her into a multi-year abusive relationship ... featuring frequent sexual assaults
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	Lee Jun-Seok, captain of the South Korean ferry that sank earlier this week - reportedly among the first to abandon the stricken vessel - arrested on five counts (including negligence of duty and violation of maritime law)
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	Rep. Steve Pearce (R-NM), firing his new press secretary Rebekah Stevens - whose unhinged, abusive, and racist tweets led to multiple suspensions by Twitter - after only one week on the job ... only to avoid 'distractions'
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	Retailer Pier 1, facing a class-action lawsuit by a pregant worker who was forced into unpaid leave (months before it was needed) thus jeopardizing the limited time after childbirth available
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	Mayor Dan Clevenger (Marionville, MO) - who took office less than a week ago - facing calls for his impeachment after speaking favorably about Frazier Glenn Miller, the white supremacist suspected of killing three people in Kansas
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	Ohio science teacher Gil Voigt, officially fired for telling a black student the nation did not need another black president
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	Kevin Edson of Boston, facing charges of purporting a hoax and disturbing the peace after dropping a backpack containing a rice cooker filled with confetti near the Boston Marathon finish line ... on the one-year remembrance of last year's bombing
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	Multiple names listed, names not listed ... please identify whcih in a comment
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