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Latest Breaking News
Complaint dismissed against Trump hush-money judge who donated to Biden
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago
Complaint dismissed against Trump hush-money judge who donated to Biden
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Fareed: Biden Is Right, Netanyahu Is Wrong -Fareed Zakaria
By applegrove - 15 hrs ago
Fareed: Biden Is Right, Netanyahu Is Wrong -Fareed Zakaria
By applegrove - 15 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Man Convicted of Attacking Nancy Pelosi's husband Sentenced to 30 Years
By MagaSmash - 16 hrs ago
Man Convicted of Attacking Nancy Pelosi's husband Sentenced to 30 Years
By MagaSmash - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
We are watching history in the making: the GOP is breaking apart.
By Irish_Dem - 125 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
We are watching history in the making: the GOP is breaking apart.
By Irish_Dem - 125 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Alito was poised to stop Pence counting Electoral College votes on Jan 7; Pelosi foiled this
By muriel_volestrangler - 50 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
Alito was poised to stop Pence counting Electoral College votes on Jan 7; Pelosi foiled this
By muriel_volestrangler - 50 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
Canada
Canada asks chemical plants to check pollution after leaks hit Indigenous community
By sl8 - 16 hrs ago
Canada asks chemical plants to check pollution after leaks hit Indigenous community
By sl8 - 16 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Joe Scarborough Gives MAGA What They Deserve in Epic Takedown! - Luke Beasley
By TexasTowelie - 16 hrs ago
Joe Scarborough Gives MAGA What They Deserve in Epic Takedown! - Luke Beasley
By TexasTowelie - 16 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
... I spent my entire life believing this was actually Geena Davis
By demmiblue - 16 hrs ago
... I spent my entire life believing this was actually Geena Davis
By demmiblue - 16 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Harris says more Indian American representation is needed in government
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago
Harris says more Indian American representation is needed in government
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Do Americans Remember the Actual Trump Presidency? - Kilgore, New York Magazine
By question everything - 25 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
Do Americans Remember the Actual Trump Presidency? - Kilgore, New York Magazine
By question everything - 25 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
Trump gets rolled by Biden in surprise move - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 16 hrs ago
Trump gets rolled by Biden in surprise move - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 16 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Daughter asked me how I would dance to this song from the 80's (Dad version)
By demmiblue - 16 hrs ago
Daughter asked me how I would dance to this song from the 80's (Dad version)
By demmiblue - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Alito was poised to stop Pence counting Electoral College votes on Jan 7; Pelosi foiled this
By muriel_volestrangler - 25 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
Alito was poised to stop Pence counting Electoral College votes on Jan 7; Pelosi foiled this
By muriel_volestrangler - 25 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Reproductive freedom will be on the Colorado ballot in November
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago
Reproductive freedom will be on the Colorado ballot in November
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Liz Cheney says... "Defeating Trump means reelecting President Biden and rejecting third party candidates.".............
By riversedge - 17 hrs ago
Liz Cheney says... "Defeating Trump means reelecting President Biden and rejecting third party candidates.".............
By riversedge - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
Missouri House puts questions of ranked-choice, non-citizen voting on the 2024 ballot
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago
Missouri House puts questions of ranked-choice, non-citizen voting on the 2024 ballot
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
DU legal experts: Could the Manhattan DA have gotten away with not calling Michael Cohen...
By brush - 17 hrs ago
DU legal experts: Could the Manhattan DA have gotten away with not calling Michael Cohen...
By brush - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
The economy isn't working for many people. It's paycheck to paycheck for many families, especially young families.
By Raven - 17 hrs ago
The economy isn't working for many people. It's paycheck to paycheck for many families, especially young families.
By Raven - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
AOC Reveals Darker Intentions Behind MTG Hearing Chaos
By Nevilledog - 17 hrs ago
AOC Reveals Darker Intentions Behind MTG Hearing Chaos
By Nevilledog - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
Flying the flag upside down is prohibited by the US Flag Code except in cases of dire distress
By Sibelius Fan - 25 replies @ 17 hrs ago (Milestone)
Flying the flag upside down is prohibited by the US Flag Code except in cases of dire distress
By Sibelius Fan - 25 replies @ 17 hrs ago (Milestone)
Foreign Affairs
NATO allies loosening restrictions on weapons for Ukraine? - DW News
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago
NATO allies loosening restrictions on weapons for Ukraine? - DW News
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
GOP Fighting, 50-Hour Democratic Filibuster Kill Push to Make Amending Missouri Constitution Harder
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago
GOP Fighting, 50-Hour Democratic Filibuster Kill Push to Make Amending Missouri Constitution Harder
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
Alito was poised to stop Pence counting Electoral College votes on Jan 7; Pelosi foiled this
By muriel_volestrangler - 17 hrs ago
Alito was poised to stop Pence counting Electoral College votes on Jan 7; Pelosi foiled this
By muriel_volestrangler - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
Does anyone else remember, during Alito's confirmation hearing, his mother speaking to a reporter?
By Hassin Bin Sober - 17 hrs ago
Does anyone else remember, during Alito's confirmation hearing, his mother speaking to a reporter?
By Hassin Bin Sober - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
Even Trumpworld Is Cringing at MAGA 'Morons' Crashing the Trial
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago
Even Trumpworld Is Cringing at MAGA 'Morons' Crashing the Trial
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Belarus prepares to transport the Russian army - Break the Fake - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago
Belarus prepares to transport the Russian army - Break the Fake - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
ChatGPT can talk, but OpenAI employees sure can't (former employees lose all equity in OpenAI if they ever criticize it)
By highplainsdem - 17 hrs ago
ChatGPT can talk, but OpenAI employees sure can't (former employees lose all equity in OpenAI if they ever criticize it)
By highplainsdem - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
NETANYAHU'S WAR ON TRUTH Israel's Ruthless Propaganda Campaign to Dehumanize Palestinians
By TeamProg - 50 replies @ 17 hrs ago (Milestone)
NETANYAHU'S WAR ON TRUTH Israel's Ruthless Propaganda Campaign to Dehumanize Palestinians
By TeamProg - 50 replies @ 17 hrs ago (Milestone)
The DU Lounge
To all who watched the final 2 episodes of Young Sheldon last night....
By Peacetrain - 17 hrs ago
To all who watched the final 2 episodes of Young Sheldon last night....
By Peacetrain - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
GA: RNC Sues DeKalb County, Georgia Over Election Grant Records
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago
GA: RNC Sues DeKalb County, Georgia Over Election Grant Records
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
We interrupt this discussion of Liberace, Hanson, and The Bay City Rollers to bring you:
By mahatmakanejeeves - 18 hrs ago
We interrupt this discussion of Liberace, Hanson, and The Bay City Rollers to bring you:
By mahatmakanejeeves - 18 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Durbin calls for Alito recusal from Jan. 6 cases over upside-down flag that flew at his home
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
Durbin calls for Alito recusal from Jan. 6 cases over upside-down flag that flew at his home
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Medicare should include dental coverage, dentists tell U.S. Senate panel
By Omaha Steve - 50 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
Medicare should include dental coverage, dentists tell U.S. Senate panel
By Omaha Steve - 50 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
Ian Bremmer: This Is What It Was Like Delivering Columbia Commencement Address After Campus Protests
By BootinUp - 18 hrs ago
Ian Bremmer: This Is What It Was Like Delivering Columbia Commencement Address After Campus Protests
By BootinUp - 18 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
New ad taunts Trump to take stand in hush money trial - or admit he's a coward
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago
New ad taunts Trump to take stand in hush money trial - or admit he's a coward
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
Fascinating topic on Deadline Whitehouse: the Supreme Court
By IcyPeas - 18 hrs ago
Fascinating topic on Deadline Whitehouse: the Supreme Court
By IcyPeas - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
You were promised a jetpack by liars - by Cory Doctorow
By justaprogressive - 18 hrs ago
You were promised a jetpack by liars - by Cory Doctorow
By justaprogressive - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
Donald Trump is in serious serious trouble with the Republican voters
By Peacetrain - 18 hrs ago
Donald Trump is in serious serious trouble with the Republican voters
By Peacetrain - 18 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about a Biden dilemma....
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about a Biden dilemma....
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
LAPD criticized for letting wrong way driver drive on, crashing head on twice
By Demovictory9 - 18 hrs ago
LAPD criticized for letting wrong way driver drive on, crashing head on twice
By Demovictory9 - 18 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Exclusive: Sean 'Diddy' Combs seen physically assaulting Cassie Ventura in 2016 surveillance video obtained by CNN
By riversedge - 18 hrs ago
Exclusive: Sean 'Diddy' Combs seen physically assaulting Cassie Ventura in 2016 surveillance video obtained by CNN
By riversedge - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
Thought it was time for this again...Wear Sunscreen
By justaprogressive - 18 hrs ago
Thought it was time for this again...Wear Sunscreen
By justaprogressive - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
Why did it take 3 1/2 yrs for NYT to print pic of Alito's upside down flag on his house?
By deminks - 50 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
Why did it take 3 1/2 yrs for NYT to print pic of Alito's upside down flag on his house?
By deminks - 50 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
Maryland
Former top Baltimore prosecutor applies for presidential pardon
By mahatmakanejeeves - 18 hrs ago
Former top Baltimore prosecutor applies for presidential pardon
By mahatmakanejeeves - 18 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Curious to learn what the cost of auto insurance & gas is nationwide.
By SleeplessinSoCal - 18 hrs ago
Curious to learn what the cost of auto insurance & gas is nationwide.
By SleeplessinSoCal - 18 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama vote against unionizing in blow to big UAW push
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago
Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama vote against unionizing in blow to big UAW push
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
My SWAG on the Scheffler incident:
By nitpicked - 25 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
My SWAG on the Scheffler incident:
By nitpicked - 25 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Biden announces new grants to further desegregate schools on Brown vs. Board anniversary
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago
Biden announces new grants to further desegregate schools on Brown vs. Board anniversary
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Mercedes union vote fails: Workers reject UAW plans for Alabama automaker
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
Mercedes union vote fails: Workers reject UAW plans for Alabama automaker
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
King Charles III portrait unveiled. 👀 people have thoughts
By underpants - 50 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
King Charles III portrait unveiled. 👀 people have thoughts
By underpants - 50 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
We are watching history in the making: the GOP is breaking apart.
By Irish_Dem - 100 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
We are watching history in the making: the GOP is breaking apart.
By Irish_Dem - 100 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
Lauren Boebert Confuses Herself, Struggles to Speak in Nightmare Hearing! - Luke Beasley
By TexasTowelie - 19 hrs ago
Lauren Boebert Confuses Herself, Struggles to Speak in Nightmare Hearing! - Luke Beasley
By TexasTowelie - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Legislation enacting total ban on child marriage in Missouri dies in the House
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
Legislation enacting total ban on child marriage in Missouri dies in the House
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Lara Trump Claims Debates Are Rigged Just Hours After Trump Agrees To Them - Farron Balanced
By TexasTowelie - 19 hrs ago
Lara Trump Claims Debates Are Rigged Just Hours After Trump Agrees To Them - Farron Balanced
By TexasTowelie - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
NH: Senate passes voter ID law, but Republicans say they may pare it back
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
NH: Senate passes voter ID law, but Republicans say they may pare it back
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Wondering what the guys with a briefcase handcuffed to their wrist do when they have serious business to take care of
By Floyd R. Turbo - 19 hrs ago
Wondering what the guys with a briefcase handcuffed to their wrist do when they have serious business to take care of
By Floyd R. Turbo - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Mainstream Media Refused to Report Trump's Bombshell Quid Pro Quo Offer to Big Oil Execs
By Kid Berwyn - 125 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
Mainstream Media Refused to Report Trump's Bombshell Quid Pro Quo Offer to Big Oil Execs
By Kid Berwyn - 125 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
Forum Spotlight: Israel/Palestine
PA's Abbas accuses Hamas of giving Israel 'pretexts' for Gaza war with Oct. 7 attackIsraeli terrorists attacked aid trucks going to #Gaza and set at least one on fire.
Haviv Rettig Gur on Jewish American and Israeli views about the Holocaust
Latest Breaking News
Biden calls Trump 'unhinged' and says 'something snapped' in former president after he lost 2020 election
Sunday - CNN Politics
Sunday - CNN Politics
WWII soldiers posthumously receive Purple Heart medals nearly 80 years after fatal plane crash
Sunday - CBS News/AP
Sunday - CBS News/AP
Giuliani sued yet again by election workers he slandered in new lawsuit seeking a permanent injunction
Sunday - Law & Crime
Sunday - Law & Crime
Roger Corman, Hollywood mentor and 'King of the Bs,' dies at 98
Saturday - WBAY, ABC affiliate in Green Bay
Saturday - WBAY, ABC affiliate in Green Bay
Federal complaint says MAGA PAC, lawyer and GOP firm violated campaign finance laws to secretly settle lawsuit
Saturday - Law & Crime
Saturday - Law & Crime
Giuliani claims he was booted from radio station because of 'trailer trash little creep' Joe Biden
Saturday - UK Independent
Saturday - UK Independent
Order banning transgender athletes from female sports at Nassau County facilities struck down by judge
Saturday - CBS News/New York
Saturday - CBS News/New York
Paul Pelosi attacker could go away for 40 years -- on enhanced charges of terrorism
Saturday - Business Insider
Saturday - Business Insider
Federal judge temporarily halts Biden plan to lower credit card late fees to $8
Saturday - ABC News/AP
Saturday - ABC News/AP
Clarence Thomas says critics are pushing 'nastiness' and calls Washington a 'hideous place'
Saturday - NBC News/AP
Saturday - NBC News/AP
Biden Jokes Trump Should Have Injected Himself With Bleach
Saturday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Saturday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Aid groups begin evacuating out of Rafah ahead of potential Israeli ground assault
Saturday - Scripps News
Saturday - Scripps News
U.S. pledges money and other aid to help track and contain bird flu on dairy farms
Saturday - PBS News Hour/AP
Saturday - PBS News Hour/AP
Amid GOP focus on elections, Georgia Republicans remove officer found to have voted illegally
Saturday - Associated Press
Saturday - Associated Press
Police: Theft suspect stole 2 police vehicles while handcuffed, survived 11 officers' gunfire
May 10 - AP
May 10 - AP
Final Tests of US Dairy Samples Are Negative for Bird Flu Virus, US FDA Says
May 10 - US News and World Report/Reuters
May 10 - US News and World Report/Reuters
Texas Supreme Court denies woman damages after failed sterilization led to pregnancy
May 10 - Austin American-Statesman
May 10 - Austin American-Statesman
Biden admin says it's 'reasonable to assess' Israel used American weapons in ways 'inconsistent' with international law
May 10 - CNN Politics
May 10 - CNN Politics
'Too notorious': Pointing to a free Steve Bannon, imprisoned Peter Navarro asks court for supervised release
May 10 - Law & Crime
May 10 - Law & Crime
Biden administration won't conclude Israel violated terms of US weapons agreements, AP sources say
May 10 - Associated Press
May 10 - Associated Press
US consumer sentiment drops to 6-month low on inflation, unemployment fears
May 10 - Associated Press Finance via Yahoo! Finance
May 10 - Associated Press Finance via Yahoo! Finance