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Latest Breaking News
Democrats argue Biden and his record will help him win backing of Black voters
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago
Democrats argue Biden and his record will help him win backing of Black voters
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
A free Palestine would be a Taliban-like state, says Salman Rushdie
By Beastly Boy - 7 hrs ago
A free Palestine would be a Taliban-like state, says Salman Rushdie
By Beastly Boy - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
SD: Navajo leaders outraged after a Lakota student's tribal regalia was removed at graduation
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago
SD: Navajo leaders outraged after a Lakota student's tribal regalia was removed at graduation
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
FL: Amendment 5 would lower taxes on homeowners, but others could pay more
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago
FL: Amendment 5 would lower taxes on homeowners, but others could pay more
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
In hindsight Al Gore should have fought the Supremes
By malaise - 100 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
In hindsight Al Gore should have fought the Supremes
By malaise - 100 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Wounded women dance with the news of Islamic Republic president's helicopter crash. Sima and Mercedeh, were blinded in
By Celerity - 7 hrs ago
Wounded women dance with the news of Islamic Republic president's helicopter crash. Sima and Mercedeh, were blinded in
By Celerity - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
Schauffelle drains 5 foot birdie to win PGA - Beats LIV Tour POS DeChambeau
By FHRRK - 7 hrs ago
Schauffelle drains 5 foot birdie to win PGA - Beats LIV Tour POS DeChambeau
By FHRRK - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
Wanted: Pic of MAGAt being arrested for a meme. Red hat or Trump shirt at night would be best.
By brewens - 7 hrs ago
Wanted: Pic of MAGAt being arrested for a meme. Red hat or Trump shirt at night would be best.
By brewens - 7 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Cybertruck costumes seen 'losing power' in San Francisco's Bay to Breakers race
By mahatmakanejeeves - 7 hrs ago
Cybertruck costumes seen 'losing power' in San Francisco's Bay to Breakers race
By mahatmakanejeeves - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
Why is so much money being used to bet on Trump?
By Doodley - 25 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
Why is so much money being used to bet on Trump?
By Doodley - 25 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson won't pledge to accept result of 2024 presidential election
By riversedge - 7 hrs ago
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson won't pledge to accept result of 2024 presidential election
By riversedge - 7 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Iran's President Missing After Helicopter Crash in Dense Fog
By catbyte - 8 hrs ago
Iran's President Missing After Helicopter Crash in Dense Fog
By catbyte - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
'It wasn't done stylishly' - G.O.P.'s Goober Giuliani's whine of the day
By BoRaGard - 8 hrs ago
'It wasn't done stylishly' - G.O.P.'s Goober Giuliani's whine of the day
By BoRaGard - 8 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
So I have this strip surge protector that is plugged into the wall right next to my couch
By Maraya1969 - 25 replies @ 8 hrs ago (Milestone)
So I have this strip surge protector that is plugged into the wall right next to my couch
By Maraya1969 - 25 replies @ 8 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Fireworks in Iran tonight as news spread the president may have died in a crash
By tblue37 - 8 hrs ago
Fireworks in Iran tonight as news spread the president may have died in a crash
By tblue37 - 8 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Van Hollen: 'I do not have concerns' about Biden at debate
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago
Van Hollen: 'I do not have concerns' about Biden at debate
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about the GOP, Missouri, and the Governor's race....
By TexasTowelie - 8 hrs ago
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about the GOP, Missouri, and the Governor's race....
By TexasTowelie - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
President Biden got a "warm" reception today at Morehouse.
By Cattledog - 8 hrs ago
President Biden got a "warm" reception today at Morehouse.
By Cattledog - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
On the subject of 01/06 insurrectionists not yet identified: Oh MY...LOL
By hlthe2b - 8 hrs ago
On the subject of 01/06 insurrectionists not yet identified: Oh MY...LOL
By hlthe2b - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
San Francisco AAPI leaders lament decline in City Hall representation
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago
San Francisco AAPI leaders lament decline in City Hall representation
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
Anti-abortion crusader's deposition requests generate fear, but no findings
By LetMyPeopleVote - 8 hrs ago
Anti-abortion crusader's deposition requests generate fear, but no findings
By LetMyPeopleVote - 8 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Cuba Collapse Accelerates - Sugar Harvest Disaster, Blackouts, Food & Fuel Shortages, Russia Closer - Joe Blogs
By TexasTowelie - 8 hrs ago
Cuba Collapse Accelerates - Sugar Harvest Disaster, Blackouts, Food & Fuel Shortages, Russia Closer - Joe Blogs
By TexasTowelie - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
BREAKING: Chief Justice John Roberts has released a statement following the NYT report....
By riversedge - 50 replies @ 8 hrs ago (Milestone)
BREAKING: Chief Justice John Roberts has released a statement following the NYT report....
By riversedge - 50 replies @ 8 hrs ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
Prosecutor takes on Supreme Court amid new scandal - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 8 hrs ago
Prosecutor takes on Supreme Court amid new scandal - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
'A hit dog hollers': Jasmine Crockett brutally doubles down on MTG's House floor tantrum
By LetMyPeopleVote - 8 hrs ago
'A hit dog hollers': Jasmine Crockett brutally doubles down on MTG's House floor tantrum
By LetMyPeopleVote - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
JUST IN: Three Americans are accused of being involved in a failed coup attempt in Congo that left multiple people dead.
By riversedge - 9 hrs ago
JUST IN: Three Americans are accused of being involved in a failed coup attempt in Congo that left multiple people dead.
By riversedge - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
Montana Commissioner of Political Practices opens complaints against AG candidates (R)
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago
Montana Commissioner of Political Practices opens complaints against AG candidates (R)
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
Why Alito should, but probably won't, recuse from Jan. 6 cases
By LetMyPeopleVote - 9 hrs ago
Why Alito should, but probably won't, recuse from Jan. 6 cases
By LetMyPeopleVote - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
Europe's far right groups launch unofficial campaign for the European Union elections
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago
Europe's far right groups launch unofficial campaign for the European Union elections
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
After years of Democratic dominance, Nevada could be slipping from Biden's grasp
By mahatmakanejeeves - 9 hrs ago
After years of Democratic dominance, Nevada could be slipping from Biden's grasp
By mahatmakanejeeves - 9 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Democrats tee up showdown with GOP over non-citizen voting
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago
Democrats tee up showdown with GOP over non-citizen voting
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
In Oregon's Democratic primaries, progressive and establishment wings battle for US House seats
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago
In Oregon's Democratic primaries, progressive and establishment wings battle for US House seats
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
Editorial: Florida voters win a few victories against the assault on rights
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago
Editorial: Florida voters win a few victories against the assault on rights
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
So I went ahead and did it, the Ozempic thing.
By NNadir - 25 replies @ 9 hrs ago (Milestone)
So I went ahead and did it, the Ozempic thing.
By NNadir - 25 replies @ 9 hrs ago (Milestone)
Editorials & Other Articles
Today's Tiedrich rant: cowardly dipshit Donald Trump already trying to back out of debating Joe Biden
By FakeNoose - 9 hrs ago
Today's Tiedrich rant: cowardly dipshit Donald Trump already trying to back out of debating Joe Biden
By FakeNoose - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
"In 1993, a man named James Scott purposely damaged a levee and caused a massive flood of the Mississippi River..
By riversedge - 9 hrs ago
"In 1993, a man named James Scott purposely damaged a levee and caused a massive flood of the Mississippi River..
By riversedge - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
Biden hit that Morehouse speech out of the Park
By malaise - 25 replies @ 9 hrs ago (Milestone)
Biden hit that Morehouse speech out of the Park
By malaise - 25 replies @ 9 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Trump would disappear like a fart in the wind without his "costume."
By gulliver - 10 hrs ago
Trump would disappear like a fart in the wind without his "costume."
By gulliver - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump flattened for talking about executing Biden before gun owners
By Tom of Temecula - 100 replies @ 10 hrs ago (Milestone)
Trump flattened for talking about executing Biden before gun owners
By Tom of Temecula - 100 replies @ 10 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
At the invitation of the Speaker of the Israeli Knesset, Elise Stefanik makes a partisan political speech today attackin
By demmiblue - 25 replies @ 10 hrs ago (Milestone)
At the invitation of the Speaker of the Israeli Knesset, Elise Stefanik makes a partisan political speech today attackin
By demmiblue - 25 replies @ 10 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Clashes on campuses keep missing the key to successful protest
By red dog 1 - 10 hrs ago
Clashes on campuses keep missing the key to successful protest
By red dog 1 - 10 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
So I have this strip surge protector that is plugged into the wall right next to my couch
By Maraya1969 - 10 hrs ago
So I have this strip surge protector that is plugged into the wall right next to my couch
By Maraya1969 - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
In hindsight Al Gore should have fought the Supremes
By malaise - 75 replies @ 10 hrs ago (Milestone)
In hindsight Al Gore should have fought the Supremes
By malaise - 75 replies @ 10 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
The Damage Report: Fox News Producer Posts Racist Attack On Cop, Immediately Regrets It
By TheBlackAdder - 10 hrs ago
The Damage Report: Fox News Producer Posts Racist Attack On Cop, Immediately Regrets It
By TheBlackAdder - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
the senile orange turd glitched out
By moonshinegnomie - 25 replies @ 10 hrs ago (Milestone)
the senile orange turd glitched out
By moonshinegnomie - 25 replies @ 10 hrs ago (Milestone)
Sports
Former MLB Player, Little League World Series Phenom, And Son Of Texas Rangers MVP, Dead At 43
By mahatmakanejeeves - 10 hrs ago
Former MLB Player, Little League World Series Phenom, And Son Of Texas Rangers MVP, Dead At 43
By mahatmakanejeeves - 10 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Biden national security adviser, Saudi Arabia's crown prince discuss security deal
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago
Biden national security adviser, Saudi Arabia's crown prince discuss security deal
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
The Daily B***h*: "When I die, I am coming back to haunt every man who
By niyad - 10 hrs ago
The Daily B***h*: "When I die, I am coming back to haunt every man who
By niyad - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
Asshole kills two little kids driving drunk...
By Archae - 25 replies @ 10 hrs ago (Milestone)
Asshole kills two little kids driving drunk...
By Archae - 25 replies @ 10 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
House passes bill to prevent Biden from withholding weapons to Israel as GOP ramps up pressure on Democrats
Thursday - CNN Politics
Thursday - CNN Politics
'Stand Back And Stand By': Matt Gaetz Parrots Trump's Call To Violent Extremists At His Trial
Thursday - Huff Post
Thursday - Huff Post
U.S. to end coal leasing in nation's largest coal-producing region The Biden administration's decision ends new leasing
Thursday - Washington Post
Thursday - Washington Post
Gov. Greg Abbott pardons Daniel Perry, veteran who killed police brutality protester in 2020
Thursday - Texas Tribune
Thursday - Texas Tribune
Biden commemorates Brown v. Board of Education anniversary with White House meeting
Thursday - Reuters
Thursday - Reuters
Greg Steube has achieved a rare feat: Successfully forcing a bill to the House floor
Thursday - Politico
Thursday - Politico
Biden hails 'monumental' steps toward easing marijuana rules as rescheduling process moves ahead
Thursday - CNN Politics
Thursday - CNN Politics
US-built floating pier that will allow delivery of humanitarian aid has been anchored in Gaza
Thursday - CNN Politics
Thursday - CNN Politics
University of California Workers Authorize Union to Call for Strike Over Protest Crackdowns
Thursday - NYT
Thursday - NYT
White House says Hur tapes are privileged as Congress moves to hold Garland in contempt
Thursday - Washington Post
Thursday - Washington Post
Judge rubbishes Peter Navarro's effort to get out of prison early by requesting to add 30 days of supervised release
Thursday - Law & Crime
Thursday - Law & Crime
Maryland parents can't opt kids out of LGBTQ book curriculum, court rules
Thursday - NBC News/Reuters
Thursday - NBC News/Reuters
Biden administration, Texas duel in US appeals court over floating migrant barrier
Thursday - Reuters
Thursday - Reuters
California university president put on leave for 'insubordination' after meeting Gaza protesters' demands
Thursday - Politico
Thursday - Politico
Microsoft Asks Hundreds of China-Based AI Staff to Consider Relocating Amid U.S.-China Tensions
Thursday - Wall Street Journal
Thursday - Wall Street Journal
North Carolina lawmakers push bill to ban most public mask wearing, citing crime
Wednesday - ABC News
Wednesday - ABC News
Durbin says he's open to reinstating rule that could slow judicial confirmations
Wednesday - Politico
Wednesday - Politico
Judge Merchan "visibly annoyed" by Trump's courthouse entourage of Republican politicians
Wednesday - Salon
Wednesday - Salon
Kansas AG sues Biden administration over new federal protections for LGBTQ+ students
Wednesday - Kansas Reflector
Wednesday - Kansas Reflector
Republicans probing Jan. 6 investigation asks star witness Cassidy Hutchinson for more documents
Wednesday - NBC News
Wednesday - NBC News
Supreme Court allows second majority-Black district in Louisiana over liberal dissents
Wednesday - CNN Politics
Wednesday - CNN Politics
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cancels all foreign trips as Russian offensive intensifies
Wednesday - USA Today
Wednesday - USA Today
Former Fort Worth officer Aaron Dean's appeal refused by state's highest criminal court
Wednesday - KERA
Wednesday - KERA
Galveston bridge closes after barge slams into span causing partial collapse
Wednesday - UK Independent
Wednesday - UK Independent