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Has the Supreme Court gone rogue?
If the Supreme Court thinks former presidents have, or do not have, some or absolute immunity against criminal prosecution, why not just say so now? Why would it take months? Do they have something better to do? Are there other priorities on their...
by TheCriticalMind 161 comments 346 Recs
Don't Take The Bait. That's Mostly What It Is.
I am channeling my inner Andy Rooney for this VERY short diary, and am delighted that the Image Library is here to help yet again. Did ya ever notice how, right after the Democrats pull off something absolutely remarkable, this strange thing happens...
by Gaelsdottir 338 comments 695 Recs
ALITO: Immunity for Exiting Presidents is Justified as They Might Cling to Power in Response. WHAT?
Reading a brief Raw Story breakdown of some of today’s arguments from the justices in the never-should-have-been-taken-up-in-the-first-place immunity case, this quote from Alito leapt out of my screen like a rabid dog: “A stable, democratic society...
by Munchausen 241 comments 410 Recs
They Want a Right Wing DICTATORSHIP. This is Not Hyperbole. It's Just a Plain Fact.
Never in my long life have I been as enraged and sickened about American politics as I am now. I am close to utter despair at what I’m seeing. My beloved country is becoming an insane asylum, filled with people who want to see the American experiment...
by Yosef 52 39 comments 134 Recs
Good News Roundup for Friday, April 26, 2024: A President for All of Us
Welcome 🌻 to Fridayâs Roundup of Good News! President Biden has said many times that he is a president for all of America, whether you voted for him or not. His attitude can be hard to take at ...
by chloris creator 23 comments 21 Recs
"He Wrote All of it Down" - Prosecution has Weisselberg's Handwritten Notes, Spelling Out the Scheme
Michael Cohen’s testimony in the election interference trial of Donald Trump shall be corroborated by a simple bank statement, on which CFO Allan Weisselberg broke down the reimbursement scheme. The prosecution has that bank statement, as they told the...
by AlyoshaKaramazov 184 comments 572 Recs
Day 3 Of The Trump Trial. More Contempt, An AG In The Pocket And "This Story Is True"
-Prosecutors argued that Trump has violated the gag order four times since Tuesday’s hearing on potential contempt fines for violating the gag order. The judge has still not ruled on that contempt motion. He set a hearing for 2:15 next Wednesday on the...
by KeithDB 54 comments 208 Recs
Russian stuff blowing up: Death toll for Russian officers reaches 4,000
This is a great post to start off with. “O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.” It isn’t graphic, but it was tagged private so I can’t embed it, but this is the Troll of the Year. Superb. *chef’s kiss* Edit: Found one that will embed: I...
by quaoar 81 comments 356 Recs
Thank you from Ukraine!
I just want to say thank you from Ukraine to every US citizen and every friend of Ukraine all over the world who took action and made this critically needed military assistance package possible. Thank you for every call and email to your congressman,...
by KyivGuy 203 comments 818 Recs
One underappreciated effect of the fake elector cases
One predictable effect of the various states charging the fake electors is that because these people were State Party officials, any lawyers hired by the defendants will very likely have their fees paid by the state party. e.g. In GA, the State...
by justin423 131 comments 593 Recs
McDougal said she was in love with Donald and believed he was in love with her (rather than..?)
David Pecker blames Trump for the entire scheme but still considers him a friend. Was it the lie to Melania or was it the cover-up? He did have a much longer affair with Karen McDougal than with Stormy Daniels, and AMI spent more to keep her quiet than...
by annieli 77 comments 160 Recs
Once again, I apologize for my Dyslexia.
The type of dyslexia that I have is referred to as visual dyslexia, I have tinted glasses, and use colored overlays. The reason that I am writing this short diary? I learned to read late, and as a result, I was mocked until it was both diagnosed and...
by LaFeminista 185 comments 289 Recs

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Biden-Harris campaign ad ridiculing Trump to run in swing states during NFL draft.
A new digital ad will run in the swing states during the NFL draft. The ad targets Trump's lack of interest in football, comparing it to Trump being out of touch with real Americans. It includes clips of Trump stating that football is boring and nobody...
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What are you reading? April 26, 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 reading: Slow Horses by Mick ...
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President Biden's Policies Led to Record Number of Startups! Boosting Biden Day 79
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Good News Roundup for Friday, April 26, 2024: A President for All of Us
Welcome 🌻 to Fridayâs Roundup of Good News! President Biden has said many times that he is a president for all of America, whether you voted for him or not. His attitude can be hard to take at ...
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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 ...
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Notes from South Asia: Elections, India, Corruption and Labour, Bangladesh, Conscription, Myanmar
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). For today’
by AVeng 20 comments 6 Recs
White House Picture of the Day for April 26th 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 12 Recs
William Shakespeare (26 April 1564 - 23 April 1616): The Genius of the Immortal Bard
Today we celebrate the Immortal Bard, William Shakespeare of Avon, yet to be posthumously knighted. Although born three days earlier, 26 April 1564 is the date of his official baptismal certificate. The Bard of Avon followed, and soon eclipsed, the...
by C0RI0LANUS 4 comments 7 Recs
I Need a Little Bit of Help Now
I asked for support a year ago and the community came through for me, I don’t need much help now, because I am doing fine. My chairs are running well, and I really appreciate the funds you gave me. Again, I hate to ask for help, because I know for some...
by Wheelieguy 1 comments 2 Recs
Russia Vetoed US-Japanese Resolution to Maintain Ban on Nukes in Space
This seems to have flown under the radar here, but at the latest UN Security Council meeting Russia once again did what it does best — veto a resolution that had the full support of every other member (except China of course, who did what they do best...
by Irontortoise 2 comments 3 Recs
Eric Topol summarizes Federal agency briefing on H5N1 cow outbreak
Thursday, 24 April the USDA, CDC, FDA held a closed briefing to disseminate information on H5N1. It shouldn't have been closed but we still got the info. Eric Topol who you may recall from the last pandemic wrote about the key points. You can read his...
by MNPundit 2 comments 11 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, a court filing in Cannon’s court by Trump’s...
by justiceputnam 1 comments 2 Recs
Countdown With Keith Olbermann, S2E165: Alito Should Wake Up Tomorrow In Gitmo
Episode 165 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 Samuel Alito should wake up...
by Proginoskes 2 comments 16 Recs
IAN: April 26, 2024 Autism Awareness month and other news.
Happy Friday! It’s Thursday, wound care day and I’m currently exhausted. But the wound is improving, the doctor was really pleased with the progress its made in the past two weeks.� Our net ...
by FloridaSNMOM 8 comments 6 Recs
What If Trump Wins?
What happens to Ukraine? What happens to Gaza? Here’s this week’s Thursday Kos in full, and subscribe to Make it Plain wherever you get your podcasts!
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The Nixon/Frost Interview, The Roberts Court and Presidential Immunity. A World turned Upside Down.
Frost: So, what in a sense you’re saying is that there are certain situations and the Huston plan or that part of it was one of them where the president can decide that it’s in the best interest of the nation or something and do something illegal....
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Ukraine Invasion Day 793: confirmed advances by both sides
Russian forces conducted missile strikes against Ukrainian railway and logistics infrastructure on April 25. Ukrainian military officials reported that Russian forces struck a logistics and railway connection point in Smila, Cherkasy Oblast likely with...
by annieli 12 comments 62 Recs
IVH: Fastbacks / ...And His Orchestra
Tonight’s selections from Seattle’s Fastbacks first full length, 1987’s ...And His Orchestra. Formed in 1979, the band released a few singles and EPs leading up to their first LP. Punky power pop. Girl vocal harmonies. Good stuff. Also, more bands...
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Overnight News Digest: Americans like Biden’s climate policies if aware of them. Most aren’t.
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 15 comments 24 Recs
Rev. Mark Thompson discusses the Columbia University & national ceasefire protests.
The host of Make It Plain with Rev. Mark Thompson discusses his visit to the pro-Palestinian ceasefire protests at Columbia University and the mainstream media’s misreporting and false narrative. Mark Thompson discusses the Gaza ceasefire. Watch...
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	Senate & House Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairs Bernie Sanders and Jeff Miller, for crafting a VA funding bill that was passed by both chambers
11%	395 votes
	The Market Basket managers and employees in New England, for putting their jobs on the line as they fight to get their beloved ex-CEO rehired
9%	317 votes
	The thousands of Badass Teachers Association members and supporters from 38 states who marched in D.C. in opposition to charter schools and over-reliance on tests, and in support of equal funding for poor schools
26%	907 votes
	Same-sex couples in VA, WV, SC and NC, as the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals rules they have a constitutional right to get married
3%	110 votes
	The New York Times, for endorsing the legalization of marijuana
5%	180 votes
	The 3-judge panel of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals that ruled closing Mississippi's only abortion clinic is unconstitutional
8%	292 votes
	The National Labor Relations Board, for informing McDonald’s that it may be held liable as a 'joint employer' for lousy working conditions created by its franchise stores
7%	250 votes
	The baseball hall of fame inductees: Greg Maddux, Bobby Cox, Tom Glavine, Tony La Russa, Frank Thomas and Joe Torre
1%	40 votes
	President Obama: tightens Russia sanctions, Q2 GDP at 4% and 209k jobs, scrappy press conference, and doctors say the BHO-popularized fist-bump is 20x less germy than shaking hands
6%	215 votes
	Detroit residents, as the city's 'emergency dictator' turns management of the water department over to the mayor
1%	61 votes
	Sen. Elizabeth Warren, for her floor speech lashing out at corporations that renounce their U.S. citizenship to dodge taxes but still enjoy U.S. public services
16%	569 votes
	NASA's Mars rover Opportunity, which broke the record for off-earth surface travel: 25.01 miles, slightly more than Russia's Lunkhead 2. You lose again, Putin.
3%	104 votes

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