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Archives: June 27, 2018

Yup.

HOW INCREASINGLY SEVERE EL NIOS ARE THREATENING TROPICAL FORESTS AROUND THE WORLD

Trump demands 'due process' and 'fair' treatment, but would sidestep courts to deport migrants or

HOW INCREASINGLY SEVERE EL NIOS ARE THREATENING TROPICAL FORESTS AROUND THE WORLD

Sarah Huckabee Sanders and 'Tolerance'

Poor People's Campaign rally ends with vows to keep organizing and protesting

help me remember: what happened in 1st half of May 2018?

For crying out loud...

Immigrant boy tried to jump out of a window after being separated from his father

Race-Baiting Has Infested the GOP

Immigrant boy tried to jump out of a window after being separated from his father

Twitter photo: Bernie and Ari Rabin-Havt

Caliph Donald Trump and The Rise of the Christian Taliban

The American way of tearing families apart

does anyone know of a solid news archive site?

The racists have taken over the country. It way past time for the second Civil Rights Movement

Anybody see Steve Schmidt on Chris Hayes?

Anyone watching Steve Schmidt on Chris Hayes?

Border Agent Threatened to Put Immigrant's Daughter Up for Adoption

We gave them civility and they stole a Supreme Court seat.

Get out there on Saturday

'No-Talent' Late Night Hosts Have A Video Chat

The Gospel Truth

I got yer civility right here.

Appeals to racism work.

Oakland Residents Reported a Black Firefighter for Doing His Job

Administration will not reunite any children with parents in custody, Cabinet secretary says

MJ Hegar - Dem.Candidate best campaign video ad ever

"Her daughter to be sent to live w-American family if she didn't agree for them both to be deported"

Donald Trump made 103 false claims last week, shattering his dishonesty record

Check in here if you feel like screaming.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions making a joke today about separating families (to laughter and applau

WATCH: Phoenix cop beats blind man in bathroom -- but blind man gets charged with aggravated assault

Democrats' Civility Pledge

Pierce: The Supreme Court's Muslim Ban Ruling Signals the End of Our Modern Reconstruction

Sarah Sanders to receive Secret Service protection

Laurence Tribe: We need more like Steve Schmidt and Nicolle Wallace. Desperately.

Woman who threatened to call police on black girl resigns from firm she founded

Mandatory Tuesday Mike Malloy Truthseeker thread! Not Spiders! Bob Kincaid Subs

Grace Potter & NSO Pops - "Look What We've Become" LIVE at The Kennedy Center

Civility, my ass.

Live results in New York, Colorado, Utah, Oklahoma, Maryland primary elections

Ruffled feathers: feral peacocks split community in Canada

House arrest for polygamy pair after Canada's first convictions in a century

Stephen Colbert Tweet about Gorsuch speaks to me

Monsters

Toronto pay-what-you-can store aims to tackle landfills and hunger

Jesus-my hometown just suffered a tornado. Almost 2 years ago this same spot was hit My sister's

Mitch & Elaine fan "Dave" throws down with David Corn. Mr. Corn responds, and the truth still hurts.

Great Web Hack www.TrumpHotels.org

Did anyone catch Chris Matthew's segment tonight on the Usual Suspects?

Sotomayor wrote an awesome dissenting opinion.

Trump vs Harley Davidson - My take from a biker dude

Monster drink vs. brake cleaner

Rocket Man, 1 Trump, 0.

It's not enough for prominent REPUBS to take a leave of absence.

Sarah was not judged by the color of her skin

David Corn: Trump invited this man to the White House. Please, no GOP lectures on civility

"Remember when everyone was civil and allowed Mitch McConnell to steal a Supreme Court seat?

Did anyone think of suing mcturtle for obstructing the Constitution?

Nazi Sympathizers Want to Run Europe's Spy Agencies

Norman Rockwell's painting "Golden Rule."

I don't want to hear about assholes kicked out of resturants or

Do you still think that Mike??

Rachel: Romero, head of ACLU, and Healey, Mass AG, both inspiring, positive and hopeful

THIS IS WAR

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez!!

Rep. Joe Crowley defeated by challenger Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Yaytza - Mexico in Russia - Tecate comercial series - Hilarious

Jury duty.

Wow! You would have thought Sarah would not need this?

Is MSNBC blacking out coverage of the today's primary races?

Kirsten Gillibrand: talking about SC decision regarding Crisis pregnancy centers; Enough. These a

Lessons from the WWII Norwegian Resistance

Why isn't SHS being held to account for using her position to settle personal scores?

David Baria has won the MS-SEN-D Primary...

Another threat to the Pine Island Glacier, this time natural

Rick Wilson " Let me know how civil it was when Trump supporters threatened to rape my daughter"

The stunning win by Ocasio-Cortez against the would be new speaker is a seismic win.

Congratulations to @dana_balter on your primary victory tonight!

Seth Abramson: "does this get better?"

Wisconsin's Harley-loving governor put in bind with Trump

Ben Jealous Wins Maryland Governor Democratic Primary

Watch this AWESOME campaign ad for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Joe Crowley goes out classy...

Sen. Sanders: Congratulations to @Ocasio2018 on her extraordinary upset victory tonight!

Oh, look at this little gem I came across while browsing the intertubes ....

Trump's selective travel ban targeting immigration

The Democratic Party will have a candidate in a competitive House seat (NY-19).....

Congratulations to @RobbieLeonard42 on your primary win tonight!

CO-GOV: Is Jared Polis a strong candidate?

Primary results from DKE

Ben Jealous Wins Maryland Governor Democratic Primary

Woo Pig Sooie!

Nail Factories, Red States And Growing Up In Trump Country

oh boy!!!!WATCH: Speaker Ryan calls for Rep. Waters to apologize for her comments calling for Trump

NRDC Sues EPA for Revoking Court-Approved Limits on HFCs

EPA ignored Energy Department calls to limit biofuel waivers

If there isnt 100% turnout among Democrats in November then we deserve 4 more Gorsuchs on the SCOTUS

Pruitt Asked Oil & Gas Execs for Help Filling EPA Jobs

A 28-year-old Democratic Socialist just ousted a powerful, 10-term congressman in New York

Which of these experiences would wake up a Trump supporter?

Judge in Virginia lets case against Manafort move forward

About Harley Davidson...

Some days are better some are worse.

House panel votes to direct DOJ to hand over more documents

WATCH LIVE: Ben Jealous and his campaign speak after winning the Democratic primary

Congratulations to @liuba4congress on your primary victory tonight!

Congratulations to @DrHall38A on your primary victory tonight!

Thousands of families still without power in Puerto Rico

"Consent of the governed"?

The Try Guys Try Immigrating To America

Special Counsel Investigating Pruitt Because It's Monday

The Daily Show: Trevor Noah EVISCERATES the Civility Argument, "Permit Patty" Calls the Cops

Congratulations to @Angela4OK on your primary victory tonight!

Seth Abramson: "We now have a fascist border policy, a racist travel ban, ..."

Seth Meyers - Melania's New Jacket, World's Ugliest Dog - Monologue - 6/25/18

Polluted Groundwater At 14 Of 14 Coal Power Plants In Kentucky Covered By New Fed Rules

Bye bye, Chelsea Manning

Judge orders Trump administration to reunite migrant families

San Angelo, TX commissioner hopes that the Trump tents will have a positive economic impact

Seth Meyers: Guest Chris Hayes Dissects What Really Drives Anti-Immigration Politics

Oklahoma legalized medical marajuana?? Incredible!!

CBO projects grim budget outlook under Trump

"Perhaps he should have been nicer, and more respectful, to his President!" tweets Trump

Congratulations to @gacevero on your primary win tonight!

Now you know that the word MEOW is in the middle of homeowner.

Romney wins GOP primary in Utah Senate race

Congratulations to @Vaughn4Maryland on your primary win tonight!

GOP candidate: Decision to rename school after Obama 'political correctness run amuck'

Thuggery goes down. Buh Bye Michael Grimm

Oklahoma just voted to legalize medical marijuana

Oklahoma just voted to legalize medical marijuana

UK Foreign Office offers Assange a doctor if he leaves embassy

Seth Meyers - Trump's South Carolina Rally; Travel Ban Upheld: A Closer Look

Record number of LGBT candidates running for governor

Won in Md #1, to challenge harris,

It was a bad night for Oklahoma Republican legislators

This is RW "Civility". Fuck Them Straight To Hell!

Where US Senator Mitt Romney(R-UT) will rank in US Senate Seniority?

100 Ways White People Can Make Life Less Frustrating For People of Color

Fire in Eastpoint, Wakulla County takes 36 houses, and cars and boats

25% Mortgage loan down payment rejected

Nate Silver's take on Ocasio-Cortez's victory.

Federal judge in San Diego - "all children must be returned to their families within 30 days"

will you just let us eat in peace...........

Interview w/Progressive Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at NN17 who beat major incumbent Democrat (VIDEO)

Bloomberg: Robert Mueller To Zero In On Donald Trump-Russia Collusion Allegations Hardball MSNBC

June 30th - Families Belong Together March - Nationwide Protest and Day of Action

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Will Be The Leading Democrat On Climate Change

Democrat Jason Crow to challenge Coffman in Colorado's 6th

You know, I always hate to see Democrats with seniority in Congress leave office...

Trump Supporter Pleads Guilty for Threating to Kill Maxine Waters

BREAKING: Federal judge orders reunification of parents and children, end to most family separation

'American values are being shredded:' Families Belong Together March organizers speak out

30 Ways White People Say 'Black People' Without Actually Saying 'Black People'

The Kangaroo Supreme Court Vehicle For GOP To Nullify The Election Proces.

I've Been Reporting on MS-13 for a Year

Bolton, Pompeo, and Republican Senators are going to Russia over July 4th.

A city councilman is ahead of his opponent by just 2 votes...

Satellite images show North Korea upgrading nuclear research facility: report

Former Texas state Sen. Carlos Uresti sentenced to 12 years in prison on fraud charges

Two from Quantz: "Flute Concerto in G minor"- Wurttemberg Orchestra, Galway on flute and

Pregnant border crosser rescued from island in raging Rio Grande

Is there a list of winners tonight?

DONALD TRUMP MAY NOT BE ON THE 2020 ELECTION BALLOT IN SOME STATES

The entire justice system here is run by black women.

North Korea Making 'Rapid' Upgrades to Nuclear Reactor Despite Summit Pledges

Trump threatens Harley-Davidson with taxes 'like never before' and predicts its eventual collapse

Anyone following the KC mayoral race?

from smug racist to jail cell. woman to black teens "there are 3 numbers i can dial, '911'"

'The stupidest take possible': Internet ridicules Trump for claiming Crowley defeat was from not bei

Hearing set for woman responsible for "F- Trump" bumper sticker

Police say Grapevine man hung doll with noose outside black neighbor's apartment

Muslims grapple with Supreme Court ruling that they believe redefines their place in America

In Oklahoma, Republicans ousted over teacher pay

Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 6/26/18

cop fired, pulled over daughter's boyfriend and threatened him with jail, "we'll make shit up"

Illinois' Population Is Falling, but the Sky Isn't

Court denies injunction in Austin's paid sick leave ordinance

12 hour limit LBN is totally gamed by current media system in USA

Pleasant dreams, y'all. Gavrilov plays Handel: "Keyboard Suite"

Maryland Democrats Nominate Ben Jealous for Governor

Abbott endorses Michael Cloud to finish term of disgraced congressman

Rep. Steve King admits that GOP is playing word-games on immigration.

"The President in no way, form, or fashion has ever promoted or encouraged violence."

Led by Democrats and young adults, most Texas voters want to legalize marijuana, UT/TT Poll finds

N.J. legal marijuana legislation stalls, and lawmakers punt it to the summer

UPDATE: Bolton, Putin to meet in the Kremlin to plan Trump-Putin summit

Brainstorming: What systemic problems of the US should the next democratic administration adress?

Chris Christie stripped of his State Police security ahead of schedule

Is Trump Headed For An Alliance With The Russians?

Phil Murphy offers tax hike deal to break N.J. budget impasse

Suspended New Jersey high school principal issues notice of $5 million lawsuit

New Monmouth Poll: Jennifer Wexton Leads Barbara Comstock by 9-11 Points in Crucial VA-10, Depending

Crowley's Defeat Is a Message to Democrats

American furiously tweeting 'Go back home!' from house built on stolen Navajo land

Sanders Will Get Secret Service Protection

Far-Right YouTube Stars Plan Takeover of UKIP

Defending tolerance means not tolerating the intolerant - the tolerance paradox

Trump's Travel Ban Puts America's Brain Drain in Hyperdrive

What Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Victory Means

Malaysia 1MDB: Seized tiaras, cash and Hermes bags 'worth $273m' (Elliott Broidy connection)

Johnny Carson on President Trump's Backup Mistress

Greece prime minster tells Britain he wants Parthenon Marbles back

We've made it to another Wednesday, let's reflect on it...

Put on your dancing shoes, time for another Wednesday Dance...

Jim Bakker: Trump was chosen by God to prepare Christians for the End Times

Flint Inmates Were Forced to Drink Contaminated Water, New Lawsuit Alleges

The world is vastly different from just a couple of decades ago. Ease up on some folks.

You know it is a cult when....

At 6:18 AM the 'president' is tweeting this kind of shit....

The Democratic Party is the "big tent" Party.

Video:Classy move by Joe Crowley - in defeat he dedicated "Born to Run" to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

The hyperbole from the MSM about this one race in one district is ridiculous.

FUCK YOU, Mitch McConnell.

A garden without its statue is like a sentence without its verb....

California woman goes on racist rant, calls man 'rapist' and 'animal'

Ben Jealous wins Maryland Gov Primary

Putin told him to go after Harley-Davidson.

Who's next?

UPDATE: Trump softens threat of new curbs on Chinese investment in U.S. firms

Wednesday TOONs - Incivility Edition

US expects all countries to eliminate Iranian oil imports, official says

"He meant to say Please."

"Wait until you see my 'Swan Lake'!" . . . Please come CAPTION Donald Trump!!!

Ocasio-Cortez's victory means that everything I think about party politics is correct and everything

A Federal Judge Just Ordered An End To Most Family Separations Within The Next Month

Bill Clinton Defends Sarah Huckabee Sanders: I Have 'a Lot of Respect' for Her

Zinke's sock tweet may have violated U.S. campaign law

Politics has to be transformed from something that happens to us

Former ICE lawyer switches sides: I want to protect immigrant children, not prosecute them

Battleground state polls find more voters prefer Congress as a check on Trump

Will Trump appeal the court order issued last night?

It's not that complicated

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez victory, a warning to the Democratic party establishment.

Democrats Use Donovan's Statements In New Ad

A.I. Has a Race Problem

Allies fear Trump-Putin summit

"Who Are We" (Don't Read with a pre-set mind and intent to Dismiss)

Trump: "But have no fear, America is now stronger than ever before, and I'm not going anywhere!"

"If they're not Christian Capitalists, they're not!" . . . Please come CAPTION Jeff Sessions!!!

The Rundown: June 26, 2018

*MORE GOOD POLLING NEWS* AZ SENATE- Sinema 49 McSalley 38/Sinema 48/Ward 38 /Sinema 57 Arpaio 32

Trump's all-caps rant on how Republicans can "WIN" on immigration vote

Poland Holocaust law: Government U-turn on jail threat

GOP's New 'Unhinged' Ad Features Kathy Griffin, Samantha Bee, Fires, Chaos, & Of Course, Maxine...

It's time to consider that American politics is not *what* is being said, but *how* it's being said

Jim Acosta might need a security detail more than Sarah Sanders does.

*MORE GOOD POLING NEWS OHIO SENATE* Brown 51% Renacci 38%

EU migrants: Malta allows migrant ship to dock after EU deal

*MORE SEMI-GOOD POLLING NEWS* FL SENATE- Nelson 49% Scott 45%

Trump pal puts Playboy model on magazine cover in attempt to take heat off 'catch and kill' probe...

NYT Opinion: We Have a Crisis of Democracy, Not Manners

John Lewis has a different recollection than David Gergen about the level of civility during 1960s

Mike Huckabee Claims Protests of Trump Officials Show Left's 'Hatred of Women'

Yes, Due Process Applies to Undocumented Immigrants

Trump: N Korea Denuclearization Has Started; Officials: Huh?

Her son was killed -- then came the Russia

Badass Women

The Onion: Tips For Staying Civil While Debating Child Prisons

Officer charged with homicide in fatal shooting of teen

Cardinal Tagle appeals for sobriety amid uproar over Duterte's 'stupid God' tirade

Atheists Condemn Supreme Court Decision Permitting Trump's Muslim Travel Ban

'That's not funny': MSNBC's Mika shreds Jeff Sessions for 'chilling' joke about baby jails

Morning Joe shames Paul Ryan for standing by while Trump launches 'un-American' attacks on Harley-..

Trump has turned words into weapons. And he's winning the linguistic war.

this is called

Ocasio-Cortez beat Joe Crowley campaigning on Medicare for all, guaranteed jobs and abolishing ICE

Great clip of Steve Schmidt

TOP COMICS TO BUY THIS WEEK: TEEN TITANS SPECIAL #1, THE SENTRY #1 AND MORE

Trump's knee-jerk authoritarianism is shining through - Washington Post Editorial Board

You don't coddle your enemy

This Russian Pop Video About Donald Trump Has Everything

So Steve Schmidt is on Stephanie Ruhle's show labeling

A Children's Gitmo On The Border

Congrats to Colorado House Dist. 9 Democratic Primary Winner Emily Sirota (Sen. Sanders Endorsed)

"Two terms are for losers!" . . . Please come CAPTION Donald Trump!!!

Corey "Snowflake" Lewandowski defends GOP fundraising off of "civility," says Sarah IS the issue

Found a Homer Regan

Federal judge orders reunification of parents and children, end to most family separations at border

The Racism Isn't Surprising Anymore - by Joe Conason

Congrats to Colorado House Dist. 9 Democratic Primary Winner Emily Sirota

I'm looking forward to finally being able to buy new ivory stuff!

"The president's ability to make everything about himself is just boundless"

We've Found $16.1 Million in Political and Taxpayer Spending at Trump Properties

P. Ryan said that Maxine Waters needs to apologize for comments?

Montana woman with machete hides behind ex-boyfriend's door, then forces sex on him, police say

Nazi Sympathizers Pushing to Take Over Europe's Spy Agencies

Sarah tweets about Bolton / Putin meeting, gets asked for address to The Red Hen

Trump Administration Now Has Fair Housing In Its Sights

So Trump's new BFF is now upgrading his NK Nuke facility...

McConnell: Votes aren't there to nix filibuster

Ocasio-Cortez: I would support Trump impeachment

A man threw poop at the Red Hen while yelling "MAGA"

America's famed Route 66 put on list of 11 endangered historic places

Ben Jealous wins Maryland Democratic primary race for governor

I'm not going to link Rasmussen because I believe it's crap but he's dropping their too.

Supreme Court rules against public unions collecting fees for nonmembers

"Red Hen" restaurant in wine country "unfairly" attacked in Sarah Huckabee Sanders restaurant uproar

Just 6 weeks ago - on May 15

Did Paul Ryan ever call for Don the Con or his wife to apologize

If MS-13 were to declare itself a nation instead of just being a murderous gang tRump would

Maybe Alexander Litvinenko should have been more civil

Joe Crowley concedes and immediately endorses Ocasio-Cortez...

They're back!

Washington Post: Primary in deep blue district indicates Democrats in disarry

In Tehran, Economic Protests Flare As Iran's Currency Plunges

Janus vs. AFSCME: Supreme Court Deals Blow To Government Unions

Supreme Court ruling is major blow to public worker unions

Cynthia Nixon's Campaign Against White Privilege

Last week, I brought you the puppiez... This week, I'm delivering KITTENZ!

July Theme is Location, Location, Location

He can't stop lying

Cook Political: Initial Thoughts in the Aftermath of Crowley's Defeat

Rubio explains why "Republicans won't criticize Trump even when they don't agree with him"

Belize praised for 'visionary' steps to save coral reef

Is the NY Times site down?

Former Twitter executive: Trump is in denial over social media threat to midterms

Sup. Court says Florida gets another chance to make its case in longrunning water war with Georgia

Biden: Trump's Foreign Policy Makes Me 'Guilty' That I Don't Want To Run In 2020

OK, so we had a primary. NY 1 currently held by the conniving trumpon Lee Zeldin...

Helsinki As US-Russia Summit Locale Would Let Putin Get Back For World Cup

There Is No Immigration Crisis

Jim Acosta: "Shouting questions at dictators is what I like to do"

McConnell: Blocking Garland Was 'Most Consequential Decision I Ever Made'

Ivanka' business got 3 Chinese trademarks on same day that Trump agreed to lift ZTE sanctions

Scabs who refuse to pay union dues should get NONE of the benefits afforded to those who do pay

Ocasio-Cortez frustrates CNN's attempt to get her to bash Nancy and the party

Toomey bucking White House over trade policy, supporting bipartisan effort

GOPrs are showing us all that both integrity and objective reasoning are pretty much overrated...

Kidnappers planned to extort dollars from VZ woman's expat family. Killed, thrown in septic tank

One football pitch of forest lost every second in 2017, data reveals

World Cup -Mexico v Sweden

That'll do, Turtle.

Seth Meyers: 'Trump's one political skill is his inability to feel shame'

In Oklahoma, Republicans Paid For Voting Down Teacher Raises

Rising seas: 'Florida is about to be wiped off the map'

DOJ Tells Congress To Fix Immigration After Judge's Order To Reunite Families

In Venezuela, if you need blood (or most meds), you pay for it in dollars

Libyan militia leader to be sentenced in 2012 Benghazi attacks that killed U.S. ambassador

This video should scare the bejesus out of everyone on the planet

Canada's largest national park risks losing world heritage status

Ivanka gains three more Chinese trademarks on the same day Trump lifts sanctions against ZTE

Did Michael Avenatti Just Hint He's Running for President in 2020?

Supreme court strikes blow against unions with 'fair share' ruling

Here's How Many Jobs America Could Lose Because of the Trump Tariffs

Kellyanne Targets Senate Intern Who Heckled Trump By Name, Says WH Would Have Fired Her

Steve Schmidts' real mission?

$25 billion for a border wall?

Scarborough thinks Mitt is "not going to be Trump's puppet" and will "speak out" if he disagrees.

Here's the Viral Two-Minute Ad That Helped Propel Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Her Stunning Upset Win

*More good polling news* Casey 47 Barletta 32 Wolf 49 Wagner 36

You know what Republicans are? They're shock jocks.

Federal court rules against Va. House in racial gerrymandering case, orders new districting plan

Dem establishment must back Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Democracy in peril: With the Supreme Court backing down, who will stop Donald Trump?

This government is organized against the will of the people, but governs like it has broad support

"Your Vote, It Turned The Red States Blue" Sandy and Richard Riccardi (come on NOV!!!!)

Fox & Friends tries to ambush Democrat who supports abolishing ICE and it does not go well

2 Points on Pittsburgh City Activism:

Speaking of Cheez Balls, what classic snack would you bring back?

North America Vs. Sweeden. World Cup action

It has been confirmed.

trump is poised for more collusion with russia

Fox & Friends tries to ambush Democrat who supports abolishing ICE and it does not go well

Bryan Fischer: 'The Democrats Of Today Are The New Confederate Party'

This. So much this.

Oops, the Princess did it again.

"And *sob* to think of all *sniffle* I've done for you!!!" ...LOSER45 guilt-tripping Harley-Davidson

How can SCotUS be separate/independent branch of govt if appointed by *partisan* other branch?

The Supreme Court just stuck a knife in public sector unions

Our narrative to oppose the Trumpists...The Grift

"Pity the Nation..." Lawrence Ferlinghetti

Rep. John Lewis: "Be hopeful, be optimistic"

Good News? Bad News? Vatican jails Italian priest for child porn

Casey/Wolf continue to lead by double digits in PA

Joe Jackson, Father of the Late Michael Jackson, Dies at 89: Report

America's Trading Partners Are Having Plenty of Fun Without Us

Civility and respect... I think I figured it out

"Mamas hear their babies cry at night" - Elizabeth Warren

my sister is running. we need you du. now on actblue!!!

Impeach Gorsuch!

Regarding the supposed "identity crisis" within the Democratic Party.

Belize praised for 'visionary' steps to save coral reef

SCOTUS Says HOA Contracts 100% enforceable. Labor Contracts and representation not enforceable.

Part 1, The Latest in Cannabis Research: Spring 2018

The Repukes are intent on stealing another senate seat

NJ-11: We will have to fight for this one.

To tell the truth, I had forgotten about this. I wonder if Paul Ryan remembers.

OPCW chemical watchdog gains power to assign blame

Unions bring democracy to the workplace...

Syria war: Air strikes knock out hospitals in Deraa

MITCH SAVORS HIS SPOILS

As Trump sabotages free trade, rest of the world forges new trade-alliances that exclude the US.

Christie buying million-dollar home on the Jersey Shore

What does America's falling birth rate mean to the economy? Just look at Arizona

Frank Lloyd Wright's monumental Ennis House hits the market for $23M

***Breaking***A grand jury has just charged Trump supporter with threatening to murder Maxine Waters

Nonviolence is tactical

The manner in which McConnell's wife protected him like a child yesterday...

Malcolm Nance: "The circle of treason is nearing completion."

Bill Shine fired from FOX amidst sexual harrassment scandal will likely be WH comm. dir.

Driver charged with hate crimes in Charlottesville rally death

Welcome to USA TODAY NETWORK'S EUROPEAN UNION EXPERIENCE

Bolton: Trump is "determined, despite the political noise in the U.S.", to snuggle up to Putin

"BREAK THE CHAIN" One Billion Rising

Don't Be Best, Just Be Better

Trump: "You have to have free speech. You bring fresh eyes to old problems."

Dept. of Justice Approves Disney's Purchase of Fox Assets

Defending champion Germany knocked out of World Cup while Mexico survives

With executive order, Va. governor expands paid family leave for state employees

Don't Be Best, Just Be Better

What will centrist Democrats do to undo Janus if they regain power?

Just Had A Realization About "Civility"

A trip back to 2009, when Joe Wilson illustrated the principle of Republican "civility."

State TV is getting closer to a reality.

Shine my ass!

. Years after a divorce, feelings still happen. I think this song fits here.

Trump to Harley-Davidson: "I've done so much for you, and then this."

Idea for Dem campaigns for the mid-terms: "They really don't care

Violence against women and children includes:

One of these is not the same as the other . . . so shut the fuck up.

Trump will meet with Putin, who interfered in our elections, just months before new elections.

Antwon Rose killer cop charged NBC news

This is what it's like to be excited about America

Federal hate crime charges for James Alex Fields, Jr., , he ran over Heather Heyers

CNN - Bernie Sanders: Ocasio-Cortez focused on the right issues

Something bothering me over the Ocasio-Cortez victory

CNN - Bernie Sanders: Ocasio-Cortez focused on the right issues

Decency wins -- and Trump gets smacked down (Jennifer Rubin - WaPo)

I don't know how to counter this.

Why did the IPhone go to the dentist?

Federal hate crime charges filed in Charlottesville, Virginia rally death

This pretty much nails Trump Supporters to a Tee...

Trevor Noah EVISCERATES the Civility Argument

Soledad O'Brien on identity politics

Voting underway on "compromise" Immigration Bill...it is going to lose

I would like to report a crime...

Jim Jefferies *DESTROYS* Trump On Border Separation Policy

In reality I hate the idea of hunting down animals, however

Sanders Statement on Janus v. AFSCME Decision

"Lowlife" Colbert Teams Up With "Lost Soul" Fallon & Conan For Emergency Conference

Sanders to Disney: Stop Paying Workers Starvation Wages

Democrats Regret Not Fighting Harder For Obama's Supreme Court Pick

Trump Promotes His Own Business From Official POTUS account

I have a question about what's considered "standard" in today's work

little girl separated from her mom ;(

Sanders Secures New Staff for All Three Social Security Field Offices in Vermont

UK Couple Wins Court Ruling in Fight for Civil Partnership

House rejects second GOP immigration bill

UK Couple Wins Court Ruling in Fight for Civil Partnership

So, in recent days .....

MARKET SNAPSHOT 2:01 PM edit: 3:45 PM

A huge stretch of the Arctic Ocean is turning into the Atlantic

FUCK! Kennedy retiring!

Kennedy announces retirement from Supreme Court

Justice Kennedy Retiring

Kennedy Announces Retirement

Bye Bye Roe v Wade

BREAKING: Justice Kennedy plans to retire

What are we really losing? Kennedy was the most unreliable 'swing vote' in SCOTUS history.

All yu wimminz iz now Marthas or Handmaidens.

Can Things Get Any Worse?.....

With Justice Kennedy retiring, the question is ---

We are screwed now! Donald gets another SCOTUS pick!

Today is my Birthday and I want to cry.

Why voting (smartly) matters

Former Fox News executive Bill Shine considered for White House communications role

Ah, our future in the next couple of years I see

The options are becoming increasingly few.

Is there any way the Dems can hold up a SC nominee at least until after the mid-terms?

Love you DU......but gonna have to take a break for awhile......

If there was ever any reason to bring those we can't stand Hillary crowd to vote for her in the GE

I may have to go dark for awhile.

I expect that a Nom to the Court will be fast-tracked. They'll have to do it

James Alex Fields Charged with Federal Hate Crimes Related to August 2017 Rally

So Justice Kennedy retiring, SCOTUS kicked public sector unions!! Blast electoral college!!

Bye Kennedy, Hello Gilead...

Post a line from a movie and see if anyone knows what movie it's from without using Google

Fuck you jill Stein, Susan Sarandon, and all you assholes who encouraged people not

The Immigrant Children's Shelters Near You

Nuts!

Steve Kornacki is putting a pro GOP spin on the Kennedy retirement. F--k him

How many DUers remember life before Roe v Wade?

David Corn: "To any progressive who didn't support HRC in the general election, thanks a lot."

If there ever was a reason to take to the streets, it will be when the SCOTUS

Fuck you Kennedy just fuck you.

Charlottesville driver Alex Fields Jr. faces hate crime charges one year after rally

Whatever Seymour Hersh is getting paid to shill for Moscow, it isn't enough

Looks like Jill Stein & co are going to make a long-lasting mark on SCOTUS.

I wonder how Ivanka will look in her SCOTUS robes?

Can We Block Trump's Supreme Court Nominee Just Like They Blocked Ours?

Kennedy...on the bright side

So....How do we fight now? The cards are quickly being stacked. I say it's time to hit the streets.

HRC stood firmly for the rights of

Preet Bharara just posted this very short tweet: Merrick Garland

The gap in Trump's approval disapproval rating is back in double digits

just vote like your life depends upon it....

Republican immigration overhaul fails in heavier than expected defeat

Just a friendly reminder: Remember that if something is out of your control, don't let it drain you.

Tweet of the Day

We'll soon have a SCOTUS that upholds a ban on women driving.

Anthony Kennedy is a piece of garbage chicken shit motherfucker and I wish him the worst for the

McConnell: Senate will vote on judicial nominee this fall

Chris Matthews just went on a righteous rant

We are looking at 70 years of social progress going away.

"My Dear Mr. President", says Justice Kennedy...

Richard Painter: NO new Supreme Court nominations by Trump to replace Justice Kennedy. NONE.

Chris Matthews just said

Check out this video from The Young Turks, back during the election, talking about the Supreme Court

Roe is done. Some states will keep abortion legal. What then?

We. Are. Totally. Screwn.

Why Tuesday was a great night for Democrats

Today is why I proudly support mostly establishment Democrats.

Trump's "List of 25 Potential Nominees" for SCOTUS

the next thing that McConnell pushes through

New Statewide Poll Shows Walker Significantly Behind (AK-GOV)

We shouldn't fill Kennedy's vacancy until the American people have a voice in choosing a new Congres

Everyone get pissed off...

I'm not going to give into despair.

Does a Supreme Court Justice need to be an American citizen or can Putin select who ever he wants?

Pennsylvania Mayor Urges Cops to Treat Pittsburgh Protesters Like It's 1963

I for one welcome our new Supreme Court Justice....

Just ended up cracking my phone screen

Be angry. You have righteous anger. It will fuel you.

Senate Judiciary Committee members, fyi:

Bye bye Obamacare

Predict the Next Nominee

dr. meth or how I learned to embrace fascism...

Suddenly Gilead popped into my head

It is time for any Republican Senator with a shred of decency to cross the aisle

Hudson said it best

In November we have to put up our own wall!

Time for Mueller, & our allies' intel services, to reveal what they have on Trump

Seth Abramson re SCOTUS: "It's very simple."

I see this Supreme Court pick the thing that will divide this country permanently

John McCain now has an extraordinary opportunity to go out a true hero.

How USSC public union vote impacts me

Chris Hayes: "Kennedy handing his seat over to Trump is the most perfect example *ever* about...

New Amsterdam Figured Out Religious Tolerance 361 Years Ago.

OK Corker and Flake! NOW IS THE TIME TO STEP UP. NOW!

CNN analyst predicts abortion will be illegal in 20 states

Why the hell couldn't he at least wait until after the next election and after

Block nominee: Not until/if SHITLER is *cleared* by MUELLER. Why not!1

I am feeling such despair

No new supreme court justice can be named prior to the end of Mueller's probe.

Sigh, what can dems LEGALLY do about USSC Seat? LEGALLY? Not senate or house rules?

Well Roe V Wade may finally be history

Antonn Dvork Symphony #9 "From the New World"

Democrats must leak the damning evidence against trump.

What if Mueller releases a tranche of indictments just as the Senate is taking up a SCROTUS nominee?

Just when u thoughjt teh nightmare couldnt get any worst

Welp, time to tug our forelocks Statement from Sen Blumenthal

The dangerous hypocrisy of the Supreme Court's new swing justice

Richard Blumenthal (D-CT): "Senate should do nothing to artificially delay" next justice

The horrifying consequences of Justice Kennedy's retirement

Mueller. Hurry!

Today shows, once again, that all that really matters is electing Democrats.

Ethel Kennedy, 90, joins Alec Baldwin and more in hunger strike against Trump immigration policy

Goodbye Roe v. Wade.

thank you Laura Coates

If you live outside of the U.S.

If issues were raised about trump's qualifications on selecting a nominee...

Justice Kennedy deserves this nasty, unflinching sendoff

Mr Mueller,

"No SCOTUS in an Election Year"

Trump Jr: Jeanine Pirro on Supreme Court 'would be pretty awesome'

I'm done counting on Mueller. It's clear the GOP will do nothing about Trump even if

"I have great respect for Anthony, you know who I am talking about..."

Why millennials are really leaving religion (it's not just politics, folks)

Trump "MAGA Rally" in Fargo ND 3 hours from now. Too bad it was such a slow news day.

We Need To Have An Historic Voter Turnout For The Nov 2018 Election....

Senate to debate Trump high court nominee in fall: Mitch McConnell

Donald Trump's Worst Nightmare

House rejects Republican immigration bill, ignoring Trump

If Democrats ever take back all 3 wings of Govenment

Repukes vowed to not confirm any justices if Hillary won in 2016!

The warning was clear in 2016. It was ignored.

Just in case you're interested...here is the Trump/Kennedy connection.....

Remember when Republicans vowed in 2016 NEVER to appoint any judges nominated by Hillary?

Dogs Who Escape...why???

Tell me something encouraging. I'm looking for a bridge to jump off of.

America has now officially become Wisconsin

Elena Kagan's dissent trashes Supreme Court as "black-robed rulers overriding citizens' choices"

ADORABLE! Mitch seems to have made a little Obama / Garland joke. No wonder he is loved by all.

Lieu : wait until after November to fill vacancy !!

Someone needs to talk to KENNEDY

The Trump / Putin meeting is on. Putin will smear all of the Democratic Candidates using the GOP.

The Deck is Stacked

GET OUT THE VOTE!

If Clinton wins, more in GOP say no to full Supreme Court (Nov 1, 2016)

Democratic leader Chuck Schumer reacts to Justice Kennedy's retirement

We have no choice.

Calm down DU! Things have changed greatly since the 70s and 60s

We need to March on Washington DC

Koch Brothers-Linked Group Declares New War on Unions

Parents torture & kill 10-year-old after he says he 'likes boys'

GOP immigration bill goes down in flames in rebuff to Trump

Dave Daubenmire: 'We Have Got To Re-Stigmatize Homosexuality'

Let's talk about lack of a quorum...

Trump forgets Justice Kennedy's name

Maybe we ought to just

Bernie Sanders Defends Sarah Sanders: People Have a Right To Go to a Restaurant for Dinner

If there's ever been a time for a NATIONAL STRIKE

Anybody answer this?

Rachel just was talking on MSNBC just now. She said Dems drive a race car that can do 200 MPH but

Fox News begins drumbeat to void women's rights: 'Anyone who's read the Constitution...

Nicole Wallce said on her show that sources said Gorsuch was working with the White House

*Justice Kennedy Retirement: Horrifying Consequences*

Has anyone else been hit with DU jury duty several times a day? nt

Schumer: GOP Should Follow McConnell Precedent, No SCOTUS Vote In '18

Social security and medicare cuts, affordable housing, SNAP, tuition grants,

Why Trump should be impeached?

It's court-packing time

McConnell Promises Fall Vote to Confirm Next Supreme Court Justice

please do not forget one thing about the scotus

Sen. Schumer: "...follow the rule (republicans) set in 2016"... no SC debate in an election year

It's put up or shut up time for Flake

Mark Janus Moocher and Taker

I hope we can rely on McCain and Flake

US 10th most dangerous country for women. Tied w/ Syria. Will only become worse under Trump.

Owner of Caddy Restaurant in Virginia thinks some people "are scared of be called a racist"

Tell Democrats: It's Merrick Garland or no one.

Just in: Kennedy went to WH to consult with Tump before announcement.

"Abortion to be illegal in 20 states within 18 months"

Richard Blumenthal (D-CT): "A confirmation vote should take place after a new Congress is seated."

I think the key to blocking an asshole justice is political, not parliamentary.

*More Good Polling News* NJ 11 Congressional Dist. Sherrill 44 *(Democrat) Webber 40 (Deplorable)

I'm in a state of stunned incredulity

There is a way for Dems to block the new Trump Supreme Court Nominee but already a Democrat said

Sanders Statement on Justice Kennedy

Senator Sanders Statement on Justice Kennedy

Let's hope the senate does their job this time on confirmation.

"My son loves hoccer."

What's for Dinner, Wed., June 27, 2018

Cannabis growth is killing one of the cutest (and fiercest) creatures in the US

If you haven't already, find and join a local network of drivers for women's reproductive health.

Party vs country?

Senator Kaine position on seating another of Donny's USSC nominee.

Airline to remove passengers who refuse to sit next to women

Does anyone want/need a ride from North Pinellas to the protest in Tampa on Saturday?

Bernie Sanders Weighs In On Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Victory - Andrea Mitchell - MSNBC

Bernie Sanders Weighs In On Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Victory - Andrea Mitchell - MSNBC

I hate that we have to play as dirty as them!

McConnell on Kennedy retiring: "It's imperative that the president's nominee be treated fairly."

Glad I Don't Have Any Children. No Kids No Debt No Regret.

We Are Facing The Calamity Of All Calamities Now. What Will It Take?

David Corn nails it!

Top 10 Conservative Idiots #5-3: Let Them Eat Flan Edition

Jeff Sessions Jokes About separated families to laughing crowd: New York Daily News.

Tweety is having a complete meltdown on the air.

Is there any possibility of winning the senate in November?

Our Last Night in Dusseldorf: A Verbal Tour of Siberia and a Quick Side Trip to Arabia!

Here's our valid argument for a SCOTUS nomination freeze.

Libyan militia leader gets 22-year sentence in Benghazi attacks that killed U.S. ambassador

So, it's gonna be a long fight. Did you really expect otherwise?

Trump Campaign Chair Was On Direct Payroll of Russian Mob Oligarch.

Steve Kornacki and Tweety fighting it out on MSNBC. Kornacki saying there is nothing the Dems can

Our biggest hope in delaying the Kennedy replacement is in Trump himself.

Dow us down another 165.

Meanwhile, in the Land of Nonsensical Expectation...

Dear Senators Flake, McCain, and Collins

Mother Jones picks the "leading contender to replace Kennedy" from Trump's list of 25

Not only do we have an illegitimate president but we are now encrusted with a neo nazi SCOTUS.

So, to give myself a bit of a lift I rented "Sully" on youtube. And I was feeling a little better...

The judiciary was the ONLY checks & balances of the three-pronged system we had.

WTF! Trump's hidden back channel to Justice Kennedy: Their kids!

Fuck Everything Else!

Is there a silver lining to Kennedy retiring?

If The Shoe Were On The Other Foot - What Would The Repugs Do....

OK, how can the Dems stop or even slow down the SCOTUS nomination?

I had a brief discussion with a Steiniac this afternoon.

Well, it appears today we got the answer

Please everyone pause for a moment

This last year and 1/2 had been a wild ride!

Josh Marshall: "You're in New Jersey, dipshit." (LOL)

Charlie Pierce, on point, as usual

Cant a bonafide Liberal senator just place "a hold" on Kennedys replacement?

Deleted because Blumenthal has backtracked.

Ex-Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort got $10 million loan from sanctioned Russian oligarch

Who bets Mitch the Witch uses this Supreme Court nomination process to keep Republicans

Dear movie stars, politicians, rich people, respected community leaders - stop tweeting and start

Coulld there be a David Souter hiding out there ?

Jicks Selection Of The Day - Craw Song

NEVER FORGET: We Are The Majority.

Abortion decriminalization bill clears key hurdle in Argentine Senate

The Era of Minority Rule

That Was Fast: Blumenthal Now Calls For SCOTUS Vote After Election

Abortion decriminalization bill clears key hurdle in Argentine Senate

Hack 'Journalist' Files Assault Charges Against Maxine Waters

Did Donnie arrange this with Kennedy to prevent his indictment, prosecution, impeachment, removal?

"SO UN-AMERICAN."

Maxine Waters: If you want to talk about civility, start with Trump

Grassley Urges Trump To Nominate A Judge With 'Credentials,' 'Intellect'

Support for Tax Law Plunges

Luckovich-We are under attack. Gotta to sign up

Could this SC vacancy force Mueller's hand early??

He shouldn't be allowed

Pompeo: North Korea remains a nuclear threat

Ex-GOP strategist Schmidt: Dems should 'do everything conceivable' to block Trump SCOTUS nomination

Baylor U. Former AD - Regents "elaborate plan" to scapegoat black football players

I Have A Swamp To Sell If Anyone Thinks GOP Will Delay SCOTUS Pick.

NEVER FORGET: Back when the GOP thought Hillary was going to win---

Why do I want term SCOTUS limits and abolition of the electoral college

My suggestion on how to deal with today.

What if Mueller decides to subpeona or indict trumpass on Aug. 1??

Folks, I think we are at that moment where we must either bet all we have

Had roles been reversed, what would Republicans have done?

The only way McConnell/tRump don't get to select the next justice to the SCOTUS,

I hope to hell that Michael Cohen

Why reproductive freedom is so important, and why the right wing wants to suppress it

New Growth, New Faces

MARCH FOR OUR LIVES 2018 Summer Events

30 days to reunite families. Or what? GENERAL STRIKE!

Why not run on impeaching SCOTUS appointments

McConnell Rule Does NOT Apply Now. Expect A Nazi Nominee. Most Extreme

He belongs in the Hague for kidnapping children, not picking the next SCOTUS.

STOCK MARKET WATCH -- Thursday, 28 June 2018

I can't see how it isn't game over with 5 Trumpies on SCOTUS.

Trump admin rejects Massachusetts drug pricing proposal

Newly open seat on Supreme Court puts pressure on McCaskill in key Senate race

Chris Matthews on stopping Trump SCOTUS nominee

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Denounces Anti-Semitic Campaign Volunteer: 'No Idea Who This Guy Is'

Republicans have been fighting a "procedural war," while Democrats fight a "policy war."

The Senate Judiciary Committee is evenly divided 10-10

Is it possible to re-install my Mac's OS?

Study: 'Several Hundred' Parents Deported Without Their Children in April

Ok have we finally moved on from the we need to understand the white guys fear of change

To all of those liberals who thought it was cute to vote 3rd party or write in, here's your day...

"Strategy" like this is why Democrats lose.

Chelsea Clinton tweet - The first comment.

Chris Matthews is on now - MSNBC

Virginia restaurant owner posts racist rant telling Maxine Waters to shut 'big fat lips' and 'go

Mueller? Mueller....?

Could a Congress (and a President) legalize abortion regardless of the status of Roe v Wade?

Chris Hayes: "What's the probability that in one-on-one meetings with potential SCOTUS nominees..."

Steve Schmidt shows his true colors

John Bolton just did a complete 180 on his Russia stance after meeting with Putin

From Dan Rather #steady #courage

The death of the American middle class has brought department stores down with it

In other news, Joe Jackson father of the Jackson Five died

Former Fox News Executive Bill Shine Accepts White House Communications Role: Report

Given trump is under criminal investigation it only is reasonable to wait

Wait a minute! Justice Kennedy, Thiel, the Kushners, 666 5th Ave, & Deutsche Bank?

Sole Survivor Of Holocaust Finds More Than Uncanny Parallels to his Past in Trump

A note to all Trump supporters who may be lurking here

The Latest: Teen shot by cop showed hands, had no gun: DA

In Jeopardy, if the judges later deem that a player answered incorrectly, they take the points away.

Sanders, Larson Introduce Bill to Improve and Restore Social Security Service

There was a German some 80 years ago who came up with a plan to seize power

Sanders, Larson Introduce Bill to Improve and Restore Social Security Service

I Hate When Trump's Lies Become Accidental Truths

Dan Rather 6/27 "in essence a coup led by Mitch McConnell"

Melania expected in Arizona on Thursday to tour immigration facilities

You Gov Trump Approval 38% Disapproval 52%

Georgia police officer arrested after shooting death

You better be ready to fight like hell to flip state legislatures

Well, We Still Have One Ace in the Hole

Judge outlaws director review step in immigrant child cases

Schumer(D-NY) better watch out! He might face a tough primary re-election challenge in 2022.

Trump UK visit: Tube strike to hit London Underground as US President arrives, announces RMT union

Fux News: "Schumer Wants To Invoke The 'Biden Rule' on Kennedy Replacement." Uh..no...

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