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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 92 comments 363 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 94 comments 333 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 19 comments 28 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 52 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 30 comments 18 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 686 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 134 comments 360 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 85 comments 317 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 32 comments 178 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 465 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 40 comments 76 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 155 comments 328 Recs

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Cartoon: Wearing many hats
A cartoon by Pedro Molina.
by Pedro Molina 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 2 comments 2 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 4 comments 8 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 30 comments 18 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 24 comments 8 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 33 comments 6 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 4 comments 6 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 2 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 14 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 19 comments 28 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 9 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 6 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 2 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 52 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
Overnight News Digest: Biden administration makes conservation an equal to industry on BLM lands
Tonight’s news awaits your comments. Everyone is encouraged to share their 2¢ or articles, stories, and tweets. This is an open thread.
by Magnifico 20 comments 30 Recs
West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Daily Special, Metro Shrimp & Grits Thurs Podcast (Audio)
Today’s West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Metro Shrimp & Grits Thursdays, is now available on the Spreaker Player! Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Jared Kushner has made forty million dollars a...
by justiceputnam 2 comments 2 Recs

	Barclays Bank, facing charges in New York State of lying to investors about its safeguards to protect them from 'predatory high-frequency traders' in the bank's 'dark-pool' investments
1%	1 votes
	Andy Coulson, former communications chief for the UK prime minister David Cameron, convicted in a phone-hacking trial dating from his time editing a Rupert Murdoch tabloid (that folded following the scandal breaking)
5%	3 votes
	Spain’s Princess Cristina, the sister of the newly enthroned King Felipe, having to face trial on charges of tax evasion and money-laundering
0%	0 votes
	Uruguay’s star World Cup player Luis Suarez, banished from the tournament (and facing a ½-season suspension in next year’s professional team season) due to biting an opposing player … for the third time in his career
3%	2 votes
	Congressional candidate Tim Murray (R-OK), who claimed that the man who defeated him in a GOP primary … was actually executed by a Ukrainian 'world court' - and was being impersonated by a body double (or robot)
14%	8 votes
	Georgia man Justin Harris, charged with killing his son by leaving him inside a hot car - and Oregon nanny Kristin Jones, facing charges for leaving a 3-year-old and a 2-month-old in a hot car while at a tanning salon (fortunately, both survived)
16%	9 votes
	Mercenary contractor Blackwater, as an investigator warned they saw themselves as above the law (in a State Department memo) released during a trial for four Blackwater security guards facing charges of fourteen shootings in Baghdad
20%	11 votes
	Streaming-TV service firm Aereo, suspending its service (and facing bankruptcy) after the US Supreme Court found its business practices violate copyright laws
3%	2 votes
	Archbishop John Nienstedt of Minnesota – known for stridently anti-gay views – now being investigated for 'inappropriate sexual conduct' with men
10%	6 votes
	Justin Mateen, co-founder of the firm behind the dating app Tinder, suspended after a female former executive filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against the company
0%	0 votes
	Wal-Mart, forced to apologize for selling (on its website) posters with a photograph of the infamous 'Arbeit Mach Frei' inscription … on the gate to the Nazi concentration camp at Dachau
3%	2 votes
	Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy, placed under investigation for trying to obtain information illegally about a campaign-finance case (as he attempts a political comeback)
0%	0 votes
	Argentina’s vice-president Amado Boudou, facing up to six years in jail if convicted in his upcoming trial of abuse of power (when he was minister of the economy) to gain control of a firm that prints Argentine bank notes
0%	0 votes
	Shock jock Anthony Cumia, co-host of the satellite radio show 'Opie & Anthony' ..... fired by SiriusXM for his 'racially charged' and 'sexist hate-filled' remarks on Twitter following a confrontation he said he had with a black woman
3%	2 votes
	Multiple names listed above ... names not listed (please elaborate in a comment)
16%	9 votes

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