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General Discussion
Dem groups to pour millions into downballot races in battleground states
By RandySF - 14 hrs ago - 2 replies
Dem groups to pour millions into downballot races in battleground states
By RandySF - 14 hrs ago - 2 replies
Latest Breaking News
Alvin Bragg's Office Pushes Back on Trump's Gag Order Timeline
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 2 replies
Alvin Bragg's Office Pushes Back on Trump's Gag Order Timeline
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 2 replies
Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs
HBO -The West Wing - Episode titled "Gaza"
By Ninga - 17 hrs ago - 2 replies
HBO -The West Wing - Episode titled "Gaza"
By Ninga - 17 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
The next Trump Supreme Court justices would look, think, and act a lot like Sam Alito
By In It to Win It - 17 hrs ago - 2 replies
The next Trump Supreme Court justices would look, think, and act a lot like Sam Alito
By In It to Win It - 17 hrs ago - 2 replies
Latest Breaking News
Gunman fires shots at US embassy in Lebanon, army says
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago - 2 replies
Gunman fires shots at US embassy in Lebanon, army says
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago - 2 replies
Media
News site editor's ties to Iran, Russia show misinformation's complexity
By blue-wave - 17 hrs ago - 2 replies
News site editor's ties to Iran, Russia show misinformation's complexity
By blue-wave - 17 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
CONVICTED! The Beat w/ Ari Melber Screen Grab.
By Buttoneer - 17 hrs ago - 2 replies
CONVICTED! The Beat w/ Ari Melber Screen Grab.
By Buttoneer - 17 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Some questions from Yankee Farm Wife
By struggle4progress - 17 hrs ago - 2 replies
Some questions from Yankee Farm Wife
By struggle4progress - 17 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
https://www.headcount.org/ Register To Vote
By CarolinaNC - 17 hrs ago - 2 replies
https://www.headcount.org/ Register To Vote
By CarolinaNC - 17 hrs ago - 2 replies
Cable News Clips
Biden Limits Asylum & Shuts Down Border for Migrants Ahead of Debate with Trump
By Uncle Joe - 17 hrs ago - 2 replies
Biden Limits Asylum & Shuts Down Border for Migrants Ahead of Debate with Trump
By Uncle Joe - 17 hrs ago - 2 replies
Arkansas
Murphy Oil contributes $10 Million for student housing and stadium in El Dorado, AR
By LiberalArkie - 18 hrs ago - 2 replies
Murphy Oil contributes $10 Million for student housing and stadium in El Dorado, AR
By LiberalArkie - 18 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Manhattan D.A. Bragg opposes Trump's motion to lift gag order
By LetMyPeopleVote - 18 hrs ago - 2 replies
Manhattan D.A. Bragg opposes Trump's motion to lift gag order
By LetMyPeopleVote - 18 hrs ago - 2 replies
Texas
Texas pastor is 'bridge' between top politicians and conservative Christians
By SARose - 19 hrs ago - 2 replies
Texas pastor is 'bridge' between top politicians and conservative Christians
By SARose - 19 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
While we slept, President Biden arrived in France for the 80th D-Day anniversary
By bigtree - 19 hrs ago - 2 replies
While we slept, President Biden arrived in France for the 80th D-Day anniversary
By bigtree - 19 hrs ago - 2 replies
Latest Breaking News
South Carolina is trading its all-male Supreme Court for an all-white one
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 2 replies
South Carolina is trading its all-male Supreme Court for an all-white one
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 2 replies
Liberal YouTubers
MAGA Buffoon Tries to Pull a Fast One, Gets Put in His Place
By ihaveaquestion - 20 hrs ago - 2 replies
MAGA Buffoon Tries to Pull a Fast One, Gets Put in His Place
By ihaveaquestion - 20 hrs ago - 2 replies
Foreign Affairs
Shocking 74% Crash: China's Crisis Deepens; Chinese Economy: Services & Property; Moon Race - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago - 2 replies
Shocking 74% Crash: China's Crisis Deepens; Chinese Economy: Services & Property; Moon Race - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago - 2 replies
Anthropology
The Continuity From Ancient Extinctions To Current Genocides
By Judi Lynn - 21 hrs ago - 2 replies
The Continuity From Ancient Extinctions To Current Genocides
By Judi Lynn - 21 hrs ago - 2 replies
Liberal YouTubers
BIDEN DOES CALL HIM "CONVICTED FELON DONALD TRUMP" - 6.5.24 - Countdown . DO MORE
By MagaSmash - 21 hrs ago - 2 replies
BIDEN DOES CALL HIM "CONVICTED FELON DONALD TRUMP" - 6.5.24 - Countdown . DO MORE
By MagaSmash - 21 hrs ago - 2 replies
Comic Books
[Editorial] Surprise! $1.00 comics actually sell, so why is the average price still $3.99?
By Javaman - 22 hrs ago - 2 replies
[Editorial] Surprise! $1.00 comics actually sell, so why is the average price still $3.99?
By Javaman - 22 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
The Epoch Times CFO charged in $67m money laundering plot
By Swede - 22 hrs ago - 2 replies
The Epoch Times CFO charged in $67m money laundering plot
By Swede - 22 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Why doctors dismiss the gut-brain relationship: Getting past 'it's IBS'
By Celerity - 22 hrs ago - 2 replies
Why doctors dismiss the gut-brain relationship: Getting past 'it's IBS'
By Celerity - 22 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Joro spiders are big and colorful, but they shouldn't be nightmare fodder
By sl8 - 8 min ago - 1 replies
Joro spiders are big and colorful, but they shouldn't be nightmare fodder
By sl8 - 8 min ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Found on Reddit: Donald Trump Jr. Suggests He May Buy a Home in El Salvador to Have a 'Place to Run' to Avoid Prison Tim
By onetexan - 18 min ago - 1 replies
Found on Reddit: Donald Trump Jr. Suggests He May Buy a Home in El Salvador to Have a 'Place to Run' to Avoid Prison Tim
By onetexan - 18 min ago - 1 replies
Colorado
Woman Struck by Train While Locked in Police Car To Get $8.5 Million Settlement
By mahatmakanejeeves - 35 min ago - 1 replies
Woman Struck by Train While Locked in Police Car To Get $8.5 Million Settlement
By mahatmakanejeeves - 35 min ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Jim Jordan Sets Irony World Record in Trying to Protect Trump
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 35 min ago - 1 replies
Jim Jordan Sets Irony World Record in Trying to Protect Trump
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 35 min ago - 1 replies
Israel/Palestine
Israeli strike on UN shelter in Gaza kills at least 27
By Eugene - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
Israeli strike on UN shelter in Gaza kills at least 27
By Eugene - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
CEOs Made 200+ Times More Than Their Employees In 2023 - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
CEOs Made 200+ Times More Than Their Employees In 2023 - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
Latest Breaking News
NewsBreak: Most downloaded US news app has Chinese roots and 'writes fiction' using AI
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
NewsBreak: Most downloaded US news app has Chinese roots and 'writes fiction' using AI
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
In the 1960's, JFK took us to the moon. In 2024, we have this......
By RandySF - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
In the 1960's, JFK took us to the moon. In 2024, we have this......
By RandySF - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Texas considering death penalty for abortion
By orangecrush - 3 hrs ago - 1 replies
Texas considering death penalty for abortion
By orangecrush - 3 hrs ago - 1 replies
Foreign Affairs
Ukrainian-Russian man arrested after explosion in Paris hotel room - NBC News
By TexasTowelie - 4 hrs ago - 1 replies
Ukrainian-Russian man arrested after explosion in Paris hotel room - NBC News
By TexasTowelie - 4 hrs ago - 1 replies
Wisconsin
We'll take Christmas Bonus for $10,000, Alex. Oops we mean Eric Hovde.....
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago - 1 replies
We'll take Christmas Bonus for $10,000, Alex. Oops we mean Eric Hovde.....
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago - 1 replies
Music Appreciation
Infamous Stringdusters - "Don't Think Twice"
By OAITW r.2.0 - 5 hrs ago - 1 replies
Infamous Stringdusters - "Don't Think Twice"
By OAITW r.2.0 - 5 hrs ago - 1 replies
The DU Lounge
We Rate Dogs gives adorable Corgi puppy a 14 out of 10 score:
By tblue37 - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
We Rate Dogs gives adorable Corgi puppy a 14 out of 10 score:
By tblue37 - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Cory Doctorow --- Pluralistic: Surveillance pricing (05 Jun 2024)
By usonian - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
Cory Doctorow --- Pluralistic: Surveillance pricing (05 Jun 2024)
By usonian - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
Cable News Clips
'Truly appalling': Chris Hayes shreds Trump's threat to keep Evan Gershkovich hostage - All In - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
'Truly appalling': Chris Hayes shreds Trump's threat to keep Evan Gershkovich hostage - All In - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
I asked ChatGPT which countries ban contraception
By superpatriotman - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
I asked ChatGPT which countries ban contraception
By superpatriotman - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Fox News Busted Trying to Bury This Devastating Trump Moment! - Pondering Politics
By TexasTowelie - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
Fox News Busted Trying to Bury This Devastating Trump Moment! - Pondering Politics
By TexasTowelie - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's FELON DISCIPLE Caught LURKING in House Hearing - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
Trump's FELON DISCIPLE Caught LURKING in House Hearing - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Trump wants the Supreme Court to toss out his conviction. Will they?
By Celerity - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
Trump wants the Supreme Court to toss out his conviction. Will they?
By Celerity - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Republicans derail Right to Contraception Act in Senate vote
By LetMyPeopleVote - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
Republicans derail Right to Contraception Act in Senate vote
By LetMyPeopleVote - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
The DU Lounge
Remember this hilarious Tim Conway-Harvey Korman dentist sketch?
By tblue37 - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
Remember this hilarious Tim Conway-Harvey Korman dentist sketch?
By tblue37 - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Republicans who see Trump conviction as politically motivated vow to 'indict the left'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
Republicans who see Trump conviction as politically motivated vow to 'indict the left'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
New York
Governor halts plan to charge most drivers entering Manhattan $15 for transit and traffic fixes
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
Governor halts plan to charge most drivers entering Manhattan $15 for transit and traffic fixes
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about the Senate GOP limiting your rights....
By TexasTowelie - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about the Senate GOP limiting your rights....
By TexasTowelie - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
Washington
Swift demolition of derelict buildings on the horizon in Seattle
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
Swift demolition of derelict buildings on the horizon in Seattle
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Manhattan DA Files Response To Trump's Request to Lift Gag Order
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
Manhattan DA Files Response To Trump's Request to Lift Gag Order
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Judge Cannon Gives UNPRECEDENTED Order - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
Judge Cannon Gives UNPRECEDENTED Order - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
D-Day radio footage from CBS and NBC. They did all day coverage :
By mucifer - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
D-Day radio footage from CBS and NBC. They did all day coverage :
By mucifer - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
Wisconsin
@RebeccaforWI: Derrick Van Orden & MAGA Republicans allowed this critical program to lapse, raising costs for thousands
By riversedge - 10 hrs ago - 1 replies
@RebeccaforWI: Derrick Van Orden & MAGA Republicans allowed this critical program to lapse, raising costs for thousands
By riversedge - 10 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
It Was Legal Boilerplate. Trump Made It Sound Like a Threat to His Life.
By Nevilledog - 10 hrs ago - 1 replies
It Was Legal Boilerplate. Trump Made It Sound Like a Threat to His Life.
By Nevilledog - 10 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Trump's Protectors Push Johnson for House Vote
By applegrove - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
Trump's Protectors Push Johnson for House Vote
By applegrove - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Here's my ridiculous solution for districts that elect rogue Congressional representatives
By Aviation Pro - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
Here's my ridiculous solution for districts that elect rogue Congressional representatives
By Aviation Pro - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
NV-SEN: A GOP Senate candidate touts 'love' for his patients. Some told a different story in harsh reviews.
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
NV-SEN: A GOP Senate candidate touts 'love' for his patients. Some told a different story in harsh reviews.
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
Foreign Affairs
'Chinese resurrected at the front' - Break the Fake - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
'Chinese resurrected at the front' - Break the Fake - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
India's low-caste voters humbled its powerful prime minister
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
India's low-caste voters humbled its powerful prime minister
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
NewsBreak: Most downloaded US news app has Chinese roots and 'writes fiction' using AI
By Nevilledog - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
NewsBreak: Most downloaded US news app has Chinese roots and 'writes fiction' using AI
By Nevilledog - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Speaker Johnson falsely labels the GOP the 'rule of law party'
By LetMyPeopleVote - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
Speaker Johnson falsely labels the GOP the 'rule of law party'
By LetMyPeopleVote - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Israel Secretly Targeted American Lawmakers With Gaza War Influence Campaign
By Nanjeanne - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
Israel Secretly Targeted American Lawmakers With Gaza War Influence Campaign
By Nanjeanne - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Much admiration for what Standing Together is doing to protect Palestinian lives. Support them
By Nanjeanne - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
Much admiration for what Standing Together is doing to protect Palestinian lives. Support them
By Nanjeanne - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
80th Anniversary of D-Day at Normandy American Cemetery (6:30 AM EDT)
By Donkees - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
80th Anniversary of D-Day at Normandy American Cemetery (6:30 AM EDT)
By Donkees - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Trump has lost votes since the conviction.
By Quixote1818 - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
Trump has lost votes since the conviction.
By Quixote1818 - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Fauci draws GOP ire but Kennedy may be making him a problem for Trump
By Dulcinea - 14 hrs ago - 1 replies
Fauci draws GOP ire but Kennedy may be making him a problem for Trump
By Dulcinea - 14 hrs ago - 1 replies
The DU Lounge
They Didn't Want Another Cat, But The Cat Distribution System Had Other Ideas!
By catbyte - 14 hrs ago - 1 replies
They Didn't Want Another Cat, But The Cat Distribution System Had Other Ideas!
By catbyte - 14 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Trump & His Campaign Should Be 'Regularly' Asked 'If He's Going To Drop Out,' Operative Says
By Tom of Temecula - 14 hrs ago - 1 replies
Trump & His Campaign Should Be 'Regularly' Asked 'If He's Going To Drop Out,' Operative Says
By Tom of Temecula - 14 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Conservative University of Wisconsin regent resigns after initially refusing to step down
By RandySF - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
Conservative University of Wisconsin regent resigns after initially refusing to step down
By RandySF - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
5th Circuit (Trump, Trump, GWB) throws out a Biden admin rule to prevent private fund advisors from defrauding investors
By In It to Win It - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
5th Circuit (Trump, Trump, GWB) throws out a Biden admin rule to prevent private fund advisors from defrauding investors
By In It to Win It - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
FL: Andrew Warren (D) campaign says he's raised more than $200K in first 45 days as a candidate
By RandySF - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
FL: Andrew Warren (D) campaign says he's raised more than $200K in first 45 days as a candidate
By RandySF - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
TV Chat
Wednesday, June 5 - Late-night talk show guest listings
By FakeNoose - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
Wednesday, June 5 - Late-night talk show guest listings
By FakeNoose - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
Forum Spotlight: Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs
HBO -The West Wing - Episode titled "Gaza""A Million Ways to Die in the West."
King of the streamers: how Godzilla Minus One became a monster hit for Netflix
Latest Breaking News
Former Vice Chief of Naval Operations Robert Burke Arrested by Feds on Bribery Charges
Friday - USNI News - US Naval Institute
Friday - USNI News - US Naval Institute
Biden campaign HQ staffers finalize union agreement, making it the first presidential reelection campaign to organize
Friday - CNN Politics
Friday - CNN Politics
DC attorney discipline board recommends Rudy Giuliani be disbarred for bogus 2020 election fraud claim
Friday - CNN Politics
Friday - CNN Politics
Navy judge sentences sailor convicted of attempted espionage to 18 years in military prison
Friday - San Diego Union-Tribune
Friday - San Diego Union-Tribune
Texas Supreme Court rejects challenge to state's abortion law over medical exceptions
Friday - NBC News
Friday - NBC News
West Virginia U.S. Senator Joe Manchin switches parties and registers as an Independent
Friday - WTRF-TV
Friday - WTRF-TV
PAC run by Mark Meadows' wife fined, closing after campaign finance violation
Friday - Raleigh News & Observer
Friday - Raleigh News & Observer
Florida 12-year-old Bruhat Soma wins 96th Scripps National Spelling Bee after competition's second-ever spell-off
Friday - CNN
Friday - CNN
Police officer among 3 killed in Minneapolis shooting; suspect also dead, officials say
Friday - WCCO-TV
Friday - WCCO-TV
'Shameful': Republicans quickly come to Trump's defense after his conviction
Thursday - ABC News Via AOL
Thursday - ABC News Via AOL
Trump guilty on all 34 counts in hush money trial, in historic first for a former U.S. president
Thursday - CNBC
Thursday - CNBC
Ohio Attorney General Must Stop Blocking Proposed Ban on Police Immunity, Judges Say
Thursday - US News and World Report/AP
Thursday - US News and World Report/AP
IRS makes free tax return program permanent and is asking all states to join in 2025
Thursday - Associated Press
Thursday - Associated Press
Man charged in AP photographer's attack pleads guilty to assaulting officer during Capitol riot
Thursday - AP
Thursday - AP
Chief Justice John Roberts declines to meet with Democratic lawmakers about ethics flap and Alito's flags
Thursday - CNN
Thursday - CNN
Sen. Bob Menendez has enough signatures to run as an independent despite his bribery trial
Thursday - NBC News
Thursday - NBC News
False right-wing reports about Trump trial jury instructions fuel threats against judge
Thursday - NBC News
Thursday - NBC News
Blinken assails Russian misinformation after hinting US may allow Ukraine to strike inside Russia
Thursday - APNews
Thursday - APNews
Supreme Court sides with NRA in free speech ruling that curbs government pressure campaigns
Thursday - CNN Politics
Thursday - CNN Politics
GDP shows U.S. economy grew just 1.3% in the first quarter as consumer spending slowed
Thursday - MarketWatch
Thursday - MarketWatch
Mar-a-Lago judge wants to hear more from the state and the defense about unlawful appointment and funding of Jack Smith
Thursday - Law & Crime
Thursday - Law & Crime