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General Discussion
This **has** to be reposted
By Dale in Laurel MD - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
This **has** to be reposted
By Dale in Laurel MD - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
OPEC+ working on complex production cut deal for 2024-2025, sources say
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
OPEC+ working on complex production cut deal for 2024-2025, sources say
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
Cheato has the corporate media in the palm of his hand
By senseandsensibility - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Cheato has the corporate media in the palm of his hand
By senseandsensibility - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Puppy head tilts (tweet with video + YouTube video)
By highplainsdem - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Puppy head tilts (tweet with video + YouTube video)
By highplainsdem - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
How would Trump deal with probation?
By TexLaProgressive - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
How would Trump deal with probation?
By TexLaProgressive - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
"House Speaker and fascist elf Mike Johnson called into Fox and Friends on Friday ...."
By HUAJIAO - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
"House Speaker and fascist elf Mike Johnson called into Fox and Friends on Friday ...."
By HUAJIAO - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama's mother, has died.
By nolabear - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama's mother, has died.
By nolabear - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
PA: Redesigned envelope leads to fewer rejected mail ballots, but a new type of error sticks out
By RandySF - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
PA: Redesigned envelope leads to fewer rejected mail ballots, but a new type of error sticks out
By RandySF - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
Most Criminal Felony Convictions By An Ex-President....EVER!
By MythosMaster - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Most Criminal Felony Convictions By An Ex-President....EVER!
By MythosMaster - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Exactly how was the trial rigged?
By Mme. Defarge - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Exactly how was the trial rigged?
By Mme. Defarge - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
With all the jabber about Alito and his wife and them being supporters of the insurrection.
By bullimiami - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
With all the jabber about Alito and his wife and them being supporters of the insurrection.
By bullimiami - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Maybe he thought it was religious music?
By brooklynite - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Maybe he thought it was religious music?
By brooklynite - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Don't believe they won't put Trump in prison...
By jmowreader - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Don't believe they won't put Trump in prison...
By jmowreader - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Meanwhile, on CNN this morning...
By senseandsensibility - 25 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
Meanwhile, on CNN this morning...
By senseandsensibility - 25 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Salem has published a statement retracting Dinesh D'Souza's film 2000 Mules
By Nevilledog - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Salem has published a statement retracting Dinesh D'Souza's film 2000 Mules
By Nevilledog - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump was found guilty of crimes in New York. Can he still vote in Florida?
By LauraInLA - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Trump was found guilty of crimes in New York. Can he still vote in Florida?
By LauraInLA - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
The Trading Musician, a hub of Seattle's music community, closes for good
By mahina - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
The Trading Musician, a hub of Seattle's music community, closes for good
By mahina - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
As Dems push abortion rights, state party takes hands-off approach to Equal Rights Amendment fight
By RandySF - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
As Dems push abortion rights, state party takes hands-off approach to Equal Rights Amendment fight
By RandySF - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
yesterday: donnie convicted; today: dow up more than 500 points. is niiiice! very niiice!
By unblock - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
yesterday: donnie convicted; today: dow up more than 500 points. is niiiice! very niiice!
By unblock - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Biden touts Israeli-backed ceasefire plan to end 'indefinite war
By Peacetrain - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Biden touts Israeli-backed ceasefire plan to end 'indefinite war
By Peacetrain - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
New YouGov poll is devastating for Trump and Independent voters.
By Doodley - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
New YouGov poll is devastating for Trump and Independent voters.
By Doodley - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Not sure why this song has been rattling around in my grape lately. Gravity Kills
By The Polack MSgt - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Not sure why this song has been rattling around in my grape lately. Gravity Kills
By The Polack MSgt - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Police arrest 80 at Israel-Hamas war protest at UC Santa Cruz, school says
By sarisataka - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Police arrest 80 at Israel-Hamas war protest at UC Santa Cruz, school says
By sarisataka - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Ivanka Offers Just Four Words of Support After Dad Becomes a Felon
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Ivanka Offers Just Four Words of Support After Dad Becomes a Felon
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Science
Biggest genome ever found belongs to this odd little plant
By sl8 - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Biggest genome ever found belongs to this odd little plant
By sl8 - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Take His Threats at Face Value - The Warning
By MagaSmash - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Take His Threats at Face Value - The Warning
By MagaSmash - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
I just listened to Trump for an extended period
By Susan Calvin - 75 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
I just listened to Trump for an extended period
By Susan Calvin - 75 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
Baseball
Steven Kwan, who was leading the A.L. in hitting, is off the I.L. and will bat 1st tonight for Cleveland
By Auggie - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Steven Kwan, who was leading the A.L. in hitting, is off the I.L. and will bat 1st tonight for Cleveland
By Auggie - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Texas GOP Exposes Ugly Truth About Letting States Ban Abortion
By In It to Win It - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Texas GOP Exposes Ugly Truth About Letting States Ban Abortion
By In It to Win It - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Mike Johnson on the Trump verdict: I do believe the Supreme Court should step in...
By riversedge - 25 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
Mike Johnson on the Trump verdict: I do believe the Supreme Court should step in...
By riversedge - 25 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
On MSNBC Deadline White House - Republicans not voting Trump
By LiberalFighter - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
On MSNBC Deadline White House - Republicans not voting Trump
By LiberalFighter - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Texas Supreme Court to Women: Shut up and die
By Nevilledog - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Texas Supreme Court to Women: Shut up and die
By Nevilledog - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Lee Ritenour · Dave Grusin · Chico Pinheiro - Boca De Siri (Keep It Quiet)
By rogerballard - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Lee Ritenour · Dave Grusin · Chico Pinheiro - Boca De Siri (Keep It Quiet)
By rogerballard - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
About Asking For Jail Time For TSF
By gab13by13 - 25 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
About Asking For Jail Time For TSF
By gab13by13 - 25 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
About Asking For Jail Time For TSF
By gab13by13 - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
About Asking For Jail Time For TSF
By gab13by13 - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Lauren Boebert gets raked over the coals during a debate by the moderator.
By TheBlackAdder - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Lauren Boebert gets raked over the coals during a debate by the moderator.
By TheBlackAdder - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
New US rules aim to crack down on toxic air pollution by steelmakers
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
New US rules aim to crack down on toxic air pollution by steelmakers
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Addiction & Recovery
Does drinking in movies bother anyone else?
By bif - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Does drinking in movies bother anyone else?
By bif - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
So much for all of the whining and bleating advocating Pres Biden address the Trump conviction (POTUS remarks)
By bigtree - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
So much for all of the whining and bleating advocating Pres Biden address the Trump conviction (POTUS remarks)
By bigtree - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Kansas Supreme Court finds Kansans have no 'fundamental right' to vote. What it means
By Nevilledog - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Kansas Supreme Court finds Kansans have no 'fundamental right' to vote. What it means
By Nevilledog - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
45*'s Still In The Race - Granlund Cartoon
By groundloop - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
45*'s Still In The Race - Granlund Cartoon
By groundloop - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Exactly how was the trial rigged?
By Mme. Defarge - 25 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
Exactly how was the trial rigged?
By Mme. Defarge - 25 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Federal appeals court won't mess with judge's injunction stopping voting registration law
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Federal appeals court won't mess with judge's injunction stopping voting registration law
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Tweet from President Biden, just now: Our proposal to end the war in Gaza begins with a complete ceasefire, withdrawal
By highplainsdem - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Tweet from President Biden, just now: Our proposal to end the war in Gaza begins with a complete ceasefire, withdrawal
By highplainsdem - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Michigan $15 minimum wage hike won't make 2024 ballot, Supreme Court rules
By RandySF - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Michigan $15 minimum wage hike won't make 2024 ballot, Supreme Court rules
By RandySF - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Love this 12 year old artist. $200000 for one painting❣️
By LakeArenal - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Love this 12 year old artist. $200000 for one painting❣️
By LakeArenal - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Barack Obama on President Biden's peace plan
By highplainsdem - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Barack Obama on President Biden's peace plan
By highplainsdem - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Why should Stinky McShitpants have Secret Service protection?
By Unknown Beatle - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Why should Stinky McShitpants have Secret Service protection?
By Unknown Beatle - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Montana senator holds up nomination of state's first Native American federal judge
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Montana senator holds up nomination of state's first Native American federal judge
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
A few Trump conviction front pages
By ificandream - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
A few Trump conviction front pages
By ificandream - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
US Dept of Labor Sues Hyundai, Illegally Employed 13yo Kept Working up to 30 Hrs Wk, Assembly Line
By appalachiablue - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
US Dept of Labor Sues Hyundai, Illegally Employed 13yo Kept Working up to 30 Hrs Wk, Assembly Line
By appalachiablue - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Indiana's abortion ban back in the hands of judge after closing arguments
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
Indiana's abortion ban back in the hands of judge after closing arguments
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump 2016: "A sitting president under felony indictment and ultimately a criminal trial, would grind govt to a halt."
By bigtree - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
Trump 2016: "A sitting president under felony indictment and ultimately a criminal trial, would grind govt to a halt."
By bigtree - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
I Heard This A.M. That Tr**p Lawyer Blanche Will File An Appeal Of Yesterdays Conviction......
By global1 - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
I Heard This A.M. That Tr**p Lawyer Blanche Will File An Appeal Of Yesterdays Conviction......
By global1 - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Jim Jordan calls for Bragg to testify after Trump verdict
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
Jim Jordan calls for Bragg to testify after Trump verdict
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
Trump called his guilty verdict 'rigged.' Hear Biden's reaction
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
Trump called his guilty verdict 'rigged.' Hear Biden's reaction
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump Issues Urgent Warning to Others Paying Hush Money to Porn Stars
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
Trump Issues Urgent Warning to Others Paying Hush Money to Porn Stars
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Lara Trump using her kids as props:
By demmiblue - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
Lara Trump using her kids as props:
By demmiblue - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump Rambles Through Grievances in Trainwreck Post-Conviction Speech
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
Trump Rambles Through Grievances in Trainwreck Post-Conviction Speech
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
So how long did it take for the jury to return a guilty verdict?
By captain queeg - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
So how long did it take for the jury to return a guilty verdict?
By captain queeg - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
The American people are shocked and angry at the Trump convictions:
By Kingofalldems - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
The American people are shocked and angry at the Trump convictions:
By Kingofalldems - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Yes we all assume he'll appeal but doesn't there have to be some basis?
By Stardust Mirror - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
Yes we all assume he'll appeal but doesn't there have to be some basis?
By Stardust Mirror - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Jonathan Turley. He used to be a regular guest on Keith Olbermann
By question everything - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
Jonathan Turley. He used to be a regular guest on Keith Olbermann
By question everything - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
21 experts predict what the conviction means for 2024 and beyond
By struggle4progress - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
21 experts predict what the conviction means for 2024 and beyond
By struggle4progress - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Biden allows Ukraine limited use of US arms to strike inside Russia, say US officials
By Warpy - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
Biden allows Ukraine limited use of US arms to strike inside Russia, say US officials
By Warpy - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
President Biden Delivers Remarks on trump Conviction, Middle East.
By MagaSmash - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
President Biden Delivers Remarks on trump Conviction, Middle East.
By MagaSmash - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
That fat fucking leech finally won 100% of the votes.
By Duncanpup - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
That fat fucking leech finally won 100% of the votes.
By Duncanpup - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Vermont Becomes 1st State To Force Oil Companies Pay For Climate Change Damage
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
Vermont Becomes 1st State To Force Oil Companies Pay For Climate Change Damage
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Liberal YouTubers
The Orange Felon's Conviction Will Be The Death Of The Republican PartyWill These SCOTUS Justices End American Democracy? - Thom Hartmann
Apprentice Producer Exposes Trump's Incompetence, Racism - Raw News And Politics
Latest Breaking News
Ohio governor calls special session to pass legislation ensuring President Biden is on 2024 ballot
May 23 - AP
May 23 - AP
AG Garland: Donald Trump deadly force allegation in Mar-a-Lago search 'false,' 'dangerous'
May 23 - USA Today
May 23 - USA Today
Peter Navarro loses en banc appeal to get out of prison for contempt of Congress sentence
May 23 - Law & Crime
May 23 - Law & Crime
NCAA votes to accept $2.8 billion settlement that could usher in dramatic change for college sports
May 23 - Associated Press News
May 23 - Associated Press News
Norfolk Southern will pay modest $15 million fine as part of federal settlement over Ohio derailment
May 23 - ABC News/AP
May 23 - ABC News/AP
The world's top chipmakers can flip a 'kill switch' should China invade Taiwan, Bloomberg reports
May 23 - Business Insider
May 23 - Business Insider
'Ridiculous question': Ted Cruz gets testy when asked if he'll accept 2024 election results
May 23 - UK Independent
May 23 - UK Independent
US will announce $275 million more in artillery and ammunition for Ukraine, officials say
May 23 - Yahoo! News/AP
May 23 - Yahoo! News/AP
MyPillow CEO's courtroom failures come back to haunt indicted clerk as judge tosses lawsuit against Merrick Garland
May 23 - Law & Crime
May 23 - Law & Crime
FCC to consider rules for AI-generated political ads on TV and radio, but can't touch streaming
May 23 - PBS News Hour/AP
May 23 - PBS News Hour/AP
'Put aside your cowardice': Furious Liz Cheney slams GOP over Trump's 'dangerous lie'
May 22 - raw story
May 22 - raw story
Harvard board bars 13 pro-Palestine student protesters from graduating, overruling faculty
May 22 - The Hill
May 22 - The Hill
Exclusive: Elizabeth Warren Unveils Bill To Boost Justice Department's Power To Hold Police Accountable
May 22 - Huff Post
May 22 - Huff Post
Multnomah County voters elect Nathan Vasquez as DA, ousting one-term incumbent Mike Schmidt
May 22 - The Oregonian
May 22 - The Oregonian
Families of Uvalde school shooting victims are suing Texas state police over botched response
May 22 - AP
May 22 - AP
FBI arrests man on Jan. 6 assault charges with help of online sleuths and matching moles
May 22 - NBC News
May 22 - NBC News
US Lawmakers Ask Pentagon to Allow Ukraine's Use of Long-Range Weapons on Russian Territory
May 22 - Kyiv Post
May 22 - Kyiv Post
'Garbage argument': Classified docs hearing gets heated over charges against Trump co-defendant Walt Nauta
May 22 - ABC News
May 22 - ABC News
Feds face trial over abuse of incarcerated women by guards at now-shuttered California prison
May 22 - Yahoo! News/AP
May 22 - Yahoo! News/AP