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General Discussion
We can print money responsibly to fulfill all our progressive policy requirements. - Egberto Willies
By werdna - 18 hrs ago
We can print money responsibly to fulfill all our progressive policy requirements. - Egberto Willies
By werdna - 18 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
I'm going to give you a billion-dollar business idea for FREE
By jmowreader - 18 hrs ago
I'm going to give you a billion-dollar business idea for FREE
By jmowreader - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
Animal Rights - Detective Admits to Ignoring Reports of Animals Boiled Alive, Zoe Rosenberg
By werdna - 18 hrs ago
Animal Rights - Detective Admits to Ignoring Reports of Animals Boiled Alive, Zoe Rosenberg
By werdna - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
'No Wonder They Shot Him': Marjorie Taylor Greene Shares Wild Conspiracy Theory
By Celerity - 18 hrs ago
'No Wonder They Shot Him': Marjorie Taylor Greene Shares Wild Conspiracy Theory
By Celerity - 18 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Harry Nilsen - Me and My Arrow (heard it in the library today)
By marble falls - 18 hrs ago
Harry Nilsen - Me and My Arrow (heard it in the library today)
By marble falls - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump Walked Into A Biden Debate Trap
By Tom of Temecula - 25 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
Trump Walked Into A Biden Debate Trap
By Tom of Temecula - 25 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
A good read from my favorite recovering Republiholic
By The Polack MSgt - 19 hrs ago
A good read from my favorite recovering Republiholic
By The Polack MSgt - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
In asking if Biden is responsible for Roe's fall, the Times misinforms the public
By Nevilledog - 19 hrs ago
In asking if Biden is responsible for Roe's fall, the Times misinforms the public
By Nevilledog - 19 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
FUGLY!!! I had the misfortune yesterday to see, not one, but THREE
By niyad - 19 hrs ago
FUGLY!!! I had the misfortune yesterday to see, not one, but THREE
By niyad - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
In a win for abortion rights advocates, Missouri Senate Dems block initiative petition reform
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
In a win for abortion rights advocates, Missouri Senate Dems block initiative petition reform
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Court rejects parents' attempt to opt kids out of LGBTQ-inclusive reading assignments
By demmiblue - 19 hrs ago
Court rejects parents' attempt to opt kids out of LGBTQ-inclusive reading assignments
By demmiblue - 19 hrs ago
California
KTLA: Bear brings traffic to a halt on busy Southern California freeway
By DBoon - 19 hrs ago
KTLA: Bear brings traffic to a halt on busy Southern California freeway
By DBoon - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump's Lawyer Utterly Tanks During Additional Questioning Of Michael Cohen At Trial
By Tom of Temecula - 25 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
Trump's Lawyer Utterly Tanks During Additional Questioning Of Michael Cohen At Trial
By Tom of Temecula - 25 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
Plains residents, tourists react to new health concerns for former president Jimmy Carter
By Uncle Joe - 19 hrs ago
Plains residents, tourists react to new health concerns for former president Jimmy Carter
By Uncle Joe - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Larry Hogan has won statewide twice. But now everything is different.
By Celerity - 19 hrs ago
Larry Hogan has won statewide twice. But now everything is different.
By Celerity - 19 hrs ago
Buddhism
"You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger."
By TeamProg - 19 hrs ago
"You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger."
By TeamProg - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Judd Legum: The myth of "woke" indoctrination at American universities
By Nevilledog - 19 hrs ago
Judd Legum: The myth of "woke" indoctrination at American universities
By Nevilledog - 19 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Sony Music Warns Companies to Stop Training AI on Its Artists' Content
By highplainsdem - 19 hrs ago
Sony Music Warns Companies to Stop Training AI on Its Artists' Content
By highplainsdem - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
That's a target rich environment of pedophiles (allegedly) in that image.
By Aviation Pro - 19 hrs ago
That's a target rich environment of pedophiles (allegedly) in that image.
By Aviation Pro - 19 hrs ago
Sports
The San Francisco 49ers will play six prime-time games this season, it was announced Wednesday, as the 2024 NFL schedule
By TeamProg - 19 hrs ago
The San Francisco 49ers will play six prime-time games this season, it was announced Wednesday, as the 2024 NFL schedule
By TeamProg - 19 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Separation of Church and State; except for the unveiling of Billy Graham statue at Capitol. WTF???
By MagaSmash - 19 hrs ago
Separation of Church and State; except for the unveiling of Billy Graham statue at Capitol. WTF???
By MagaSmash - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
As Hamas returns to the north, Israel's Gaza endgame is nowhere in sight
By Celerity - 19 hrs ago
As Hamas returns to the north, Israel's Gaza endgame is nowhere in sight
By Celerity - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
My son, who is an ADA in Brooklyn, recommends Danny Cevallos on MSNBC, for his commentary on the hearings so far on
By CTyankee - 19 hrs ago
My son, who is an ADA in Brooklyn, recommends Danny Cevallos on MSNBC, for his commentary on the hearings so far on
By CTyankee - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump Meets Three of the Four Criteria for Fascism -- This book explains how to clearly see and stop him.
By ancianita - 19 hrs ago
Trump Meets Three of the Four Criteria for Fascism -- This book explains how to clearly see and stop him.
By ancianita - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Biden-Harris campaign statement on the Dow crossing 40,000 and markets setting record highs under President Biden
By LetMyPeopleVote - 19 hrs ago
Biden-Harris campaign statement on the Dow crossing 40,000 and markets setting record highs under President Biden
By LetMyPeopleVote - 19 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Harris accepts CBS News' vice presidential debate invitation
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago
Harris accepts CBS News' vice presidential debate invitation
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
How many does this guy have to kill before he's locked up for good?
By Archae - 19 hrs ago
How many does this guy have to kill before he's locked up for good?
By Archae - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Today,Thrusday is 2 days--Steve Bannon Given Two Days to Respond to Feds' Jail Demand
By riversedge - 19 hrs ago
Today,Thrusday is 2 days--Steve Bannon Given Two Days to Respond to Feds' Jail Demand
By riversedge - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Priceless: Someone holding a bootlickers sign above Matt Gaetz's head
By kpete - 19 hrs ago
Priceless: Someone holding a bootlickers sign above Matt Gaetz's head
By kpete - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Groups that register voters are feeling besieged by new state laws
By DBoon - 19 hrs ago
Groups that register voters are feeling besieged by new state laws
By DBoon - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
White House Worries Russia's Momentum Is Changing Trajectory of Ukraine War
By Celerity - 19 hrs ago
White House Worries Russia's Momentum Is Changing Trajectory of Ukraine War
By Celerity - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
VP Harris agrees to debate future Trump vice presidential pick
By ProudMNDemocrat - 20 hrs ago
VP Harris agrees to debate future Trump vice presidential pick
By ProudMNDemocrat - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Utah's getting some of America's best broadband - by Cory Doctorow
By justaprogressive - 20 hrs ago
Utah's getting some of America's best broadband - by Cory Doctorow
By justaprogressive - 20 hrs ago
Pets
The Weather Cats told me it was raining outside this morning.
By iscooterliberally - 20 hrs ago
The Weather Cats told me it was raining outside this morning.
By iscooterliberally - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump Appears To Be Using Lauren Boebert To Violate Gag Order
By Tom of Temecula - 20 hrs ago
Trump Appears To Be Using Lauren Boebert To Violate Gag Order
By Tom of Temecula - 20 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
"Rampage of Killings, Looting, Torture, Rape": Ethnic Cleansing in Sudan's Darfur Region
By Uncle Joe - 20 hrs ago
"Rampage of Killings, Looting, Torture, Rape": Ethnic Cleansing in Sudan's Darfur Region
By Uncle Joe - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Mainstream Media Refused to Report Trump's Bombshell Quid Pro Quo Offer to Big Oil Execs
By Kid Berwyn - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
Mainstream Media Refused to Report Trump's Bombshell Quid Pro Quo Offer to Big Oil Execs
By Kid Berwyn - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
Sports
NFL Pushes Back On Harrison Butker's Bigoted Graduation Speech
By ProudMNDemocrat - 20 hrs ago
NFL Pushes Back On Harrison Butker's Bigoted Graduation Speech
By ProudMNDemocrat - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Any thoughts on why tRump has not chosen a running mate?
By madashelltoo - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
Any thoughts on why tRump has not chosen a running mate?
By madashelltoo - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Massive donation to Trump from Jewish org amid anti-Israel campus protests "Warning Faux news" from MSN
By Tickle - 20 hrs ago
Massive donation to Trump from Jewish org amid anti-Israel campus protests "Warning Faux news" from MSN
By Tickle - 20 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
"In Cold Blood": Russian Forces Executing Surrendering Ukrainian Soldiers
By Uncle Joe - 20 hrs ago
"In Cold Blood": Russian Forces Executing Surrendering Ukrainian Soldiers
By Uncle Joe - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Jennifer Rubin: Gaza - The U.S. must stand up to the strategic stupidity that is creating a humanitarian disaster.
By Celerity - 20 hrs ago
Jennifer Rubin: Gaza - The U.S. must stand up to the strategic stupidity that is creating a humanitarian disaster.
By Celerity - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
SCOTUS reversed the 5th Circuit's decision, upholds Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's funding structure
By In It to Win It - 20 hrs ago
SCOTUS reversed the 5th Circuit's decision, upholds Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's funding structure
By In It to Win It - 20 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
1520 Russian Casualties, UA Hits Crimea Again, Hits Factory In Russia - Professor Gerdes
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago
1520 Russian Casualties, UA Hits Crimea Again, Hits Factory In Russia - Professor Gerdes
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
WATCH LIVE: House committee holds hearing on Attorney General Garland and contempt of Congress
By MagaSmash - 20 hrs ago
WATCH LIVE: House committee holds hearing on Attorney General Garland and contempt of Congress
By MagaSmash - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump defense appears to focus mostly on Cohen being a liar.
By LiberalFighter - 20 hrs ago
Trump defense appears to focus mostly on Cohen being a liar.
By LiberalFighter - 20 hrs ago
Wisconsin
Editorial #Wisconsin #Republican Rep. Vos and LeMahieu are acting like 5-year-olds
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago
Editorial #Wisconsin #Republican Rep. Vos and LeMahieu are acting like 5-year-olds
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago
Environment & Energy
James Hansen et al: Comments on Global Warming Acceleration, Sulfur Emissions, Observations
By OKIsItJustMe - 20 hrs ago
James Hansen et al: Comments on Global Warming Acceleration, Sulfur Emissions, Observations
By OKIsItJustMe - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump's Lawyer Utterly Tanks During Additional Questioning Of Michael Cohen At Trial
By Tom of Temecula - 20 hrs ago
Trump's Lawyer Utterly Tanks During Additional Questioning Of Michael Cohen At Trial
By Tom of Temecula - 20 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Democrat Stars HUMILIATE MAGA Republicans TO THEIR FACES - Really American
By ihaveaquestion - 20 hrs ago
Democrat Stars HUMILIATE MAGA Republicans TO THEIR FACES - Really American
By ihaveaquestion - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Any thoughts on why tRump has not chosen a running mate?
By madashelltoo - 20 hrs ago
Any thoughts on why tRump has not chosen a running mate?
By madashelltoo - 20 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Marjorie Taylor Greene Brutally Called Out by Democratic Star in Live Hearing! - Luke Beasley
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago
Marjorie Taylor Greene Brutally Called Out by Democratic Star in Live Hearing! - Luke Beasley
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Israeli Human Rights Lawyer Attacked While Documenting Settler Raid on Gaza Aid Convoy
By Uncle Joe - 20 hrs ago
Israeli Human Rights Lawyer Attacked While Documenting Settler Raid on Gaza Aid Convoy
By Uncle Joe - 20 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Melania is Dragged into Trump's Hush Money Trial By Michael Cohen - Hysteria Podcast
By ihaveaquestion - 20 hrs ago
Melania is Dragged into Trump's Hush Money Trial By Michael Cohen - Hysteria Podcast
By ihaveaquestion - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Mary Trump: Here's why Ivanka and Don Jr. haven't shown up to their father's 'tawdry' trial
By Tom of Temecula - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
Mary Trump: Here's why Ivanka and Don Jr. haven't shown up to their father's 'tawdry' trial
By Tom of Temecula - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
Forum Spotlight: Foreign Affairs
16 May: Russians are finished! Ukrainians exhaust Russian forces and take ground! - Reporting from UkraineTop NATO commander: Russia's offensive won't succeed
EU Flags, Riot Gear - Eastern Express - TVP World
Latest Breaking News
Severe storms batter the Midwest, including reported tornadoes that shredded a FedEx facility
May 8 - AP
May 8 - AP
AstraZeneca withdraws Covid vaccine worldwide after admitting it can cause rare blood clots
May 8 - UK Independent
May 8 - UK Independent
Georgia appeals court agrees to review ruling allowing Fani Willis to stay on Trump election case
May 8 - AP
May 8 - AP
Using Cartoonish Accents, J.F.K.'s Grandson Insults and Mocks Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
May 8 - New York Times (gift article/no paywall)
May 8 - New York Times (gift article/no paywall)
Israel reopens key Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza but vital Rafah crossing still closed
May 8 - CBS News/AP
May 8 - CBS News/AP
'Nobody seems interested' in helping Giuliani with accounting duties in bankruptcy case, lawyers claim
May 8 - The Hill
May 8 - The Hill
First on WBAL: Explosives to free Dali from Key Bridge wreckage, crew will shelter in place on board
May 8 - WBAL-TV Baltimore
May 8 - WBAL-TV Baltimore
New York governor regrets saying Black kids in the Bronx don't know what a computer is
May 8 - Associated Press
May 8 - Associated Press
Former House Speaker Paul Ryan says he's not voting for Trump : 'Character is too important'
May 8 - Yahoo Finance
May 8 - Yahoo Finance
Father 'spontaneously' greeted FBI as he and 2 sons arrested for disorder at Capitol on Jan. 6
May 7 - Law & Crime
May 7 - Law & Crime
Body of 6th person killed in Baltimore bridge collapse has been recovered, authorities say
May 7 - CNN
May 7 - CNN
Judge denies mistrial request after Stormy Daniels details alleged sex with Trump
May 7 - Washington Post
May 7 - Washington Post
Johnson demands all Trump prosecutions cease, vows to use Congress 'in every possible way'
May 7 - alternet.org
May 7 - alternet.org
Donald Trump Is Headlining a GOP Event in Minnesota on the Same Day as Barron's Florida Graduation: Reports
May 7 - People
May 7 - People
Boy Scouts of America will change its name to Scouting America in an effort to be more inclusive
May 7 - NBC News/AP
May 7 - NBC News/AP
Biden says antisemitism has no place in America in somber speech connecting the Holocaust to Hamas' attack on Israel
May 7 - CNN
May 7 - CNN
Ukraine says it foiled a Russian spy agency plot to assassinate President Zelenskyy
May 7 - Associated Press
May 7 - Associated Press
Newly unsealed grand jury testimony from Trump's valet helps explain FBI's desire to search Mar-a-Lago
May 7 - CNN Politics
May 7 - CNN Politics
White House announces new steps to counter antisemitism, including on college campuses
May 7 - The Hill
May 7 - The Hill
Tennessee company fined nearly $650K for illegally hiring minors to clean slaughterhouses
May 7 - USA Today
May 7 - USA Today
Stormy Daniels is expected to appear at Trump's hush money trial on Tuesday
May 7 - Atlanta Journal-Constitution/AP
May 7 - Atlanta Journal-Constitution/AP
Alabama lawsuit over threat of prosecution for abortion help can move forward, court rules
May 7 - The Hill
May 7 - The Hill
Exclusive: Ex-tabloid publisher David Pecker 'swatted' on day of Trump trial testimony
May 7 - Reuters
May 7 - Reuters