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General Discussion
Americans are choking on surging fast-food prices. "I can't justify the expense," one customer says
By dalton99a - 75 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
Americans are choking on surging fast-food prices. "I can't justify the expense," one customer says
By dalton99a - 75 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
I think we really lost a lot of content in bending to those who dont like twitter
By mahina - 6 hrs ago
I think we really lost a lot of content in bending to those who dont like twitter
By mahina - 6 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Today's Tiedrich rant: forced-birth fascists want a federal database to track all pregnant women
By FakeNoose - 25 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
Today's Tiedrich rant: forced-birth fascists want a federal database to track all pregnant women
By FakeNoose - 25 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
The DU Lounge
What is/was your favorite commercial? I liked the Coca Cola commercial with all the young adults from different
By debm55 - 50 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
What is/was your favorite commercial? I liked the Coca Cola commercial with all the young adults from different
By debm55 - 50 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
'The end is near' - What to expect from the prosecution's last witnesses in Trump's criminal case - MSNBC Reports
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago
'The end is near' - What to expect from the prosecution's last witnesses in Trump's criminal case - MSNBC Reports
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Roger Stone & others post photo supposedly of crowd at Trump's NJ rally. It's of a 1994 Rod Stewart concert in Brazil.
By highplainsdem - 6 hrs ago
Roger Stone & others post photo supposedly of crowd at Trump's NJ rally. It's of a 1994 Rod Stewart concert in Brazil.
By highplainsdem - 6 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
My kids joke saying Duncan pup is my favorite child. His birthday is 5/22 he will be four.
By Duncanpup - 6 hrs ago
My kids joke saying Duncan pup is my favorite child. His birthday is 5/22 he will be four.
By Duncanpup - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Protesters shout 'babykillers' at Jewish elementary school children
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 25 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
Protesters shout 'babykillers' at Jewish elementary school children
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 25 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Florida student openly admits to being 'anti-Jewish' at panel event
By Beastly Boy - 25 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
Florida student openly admits to being 'anti-Jewish' at panel event
By Beastly Boy - 25 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
Justice Thomas' contributions to the negative public perception of the high court
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago
Justice Thomas' contributions to the negative public perception of the high court
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago
Public Transportation and Smart Growth
DC Metrorail retires 2000-series railcars
By mahatmakanejeeves - 7 hrs ago
DC Metrorail retires 2000-series railcars
By mahatmakanejeeves - 7 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Putin reassigns defense minister Shoigu in shakeup of Kremlin security team
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago
Putin reassigns defense minister Shoigu in shakeup of Kremlin security team
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
Texas Top Court Has Horrific Judgment Over Failed Reproductive Surgery
By Nevilledog - 7 hrs ago
Texas Top Court Has Horrific Judgment Over Failed Reproductive Surgery
By Nevilledog - 7 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
US regulators investigate 'bait-and-switch' schemes with travel rewards credit cards - ABC News
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago
US regulators investigate 'bait-and-switch' schemes with travel rewards credit cards - ABC News
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
trump will lose election by at least ten million votes - David Cay Johnston
By MagaSmash - 7 hrs ago
trump will lose election by at least ten million votes - David Cay Johnston
By MagaSmash - 7 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Wildfire in Canada's British Columbia forces thousands to evacuate. Winds push smoke into Alberta
By Omaha Steve - 7 hrs ago
Wildfire in Canada's British Columbia forces thousands to evacuate. Winds push smoke into Alberta
By Omaha Steve - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
Exclusive: Team Trump Says Classified Docs Judge Aileen Cannon Is a 'Godsend' (Rolling Stone)
By ificandream - 7 hrs ago
Exclusive: Team Trump Says Classified Docs Judge Aileen Cannon Is a 'Godsend' (Rolling Stone)
By ificandream - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
Wisconsin Supreme Court to revisit ruling that banned most ballot drop boxes
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago
Wisconsin Supreme Court to revisit ruling that banned most ballot drop boxes
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
2025 Philippine Elections Blog: One year to go before midterm polls
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago
2025 Philippine Elections Blog: One year to go before midterm polls
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Legal analyst says Judge Cannon is a 'MAGA activist' for encouraging delay tactics
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago
Legal analyst says Judge Cannon is a 'MAGA activist' for encouraging delay tactics
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
Lithuania holds presidential election amid concerns over Russia-Ukraine war
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago
Lithuania holds presidential election amid concerns over Russia-Ukraine war
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
Aileen Cannon, tRumps Judge....The Judicial "weakest link".
By FarPoint - 8 hrs ago
Aileen Cannon, tRumps Judge....The Judicial "weakest link".
By FarPoint - 8 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Bernie Sanders says Israel should not receive 'another nickel of U.S. military aid' - NBC News
By TexasTowelie - 8 hrs ago
Bernie Sanders says Israel should not receive 'another nickel of U.S. military aid' - NBC News
By TexasTowelie - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
Spanish Socialists Lead Exit Poll in Catalan Regional Election
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago
Spanish Socialists Lead Exit Poll in Catalan Regional Election
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Jerry Seinfeld Thinks WOKENESS Is Why He's Irrelevant Now
By Quixote1818 - 8 hrs ago
Jerry Seinfeld Thinks WOKENESS Is Why He's Irrelevant Now
By Quixote1818 - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump's Sleazy $1 Billion Shakedown of Oil Execs Gives Dems an Opening
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago
Trump's Sleazy $1 Billion Shakedown of Oil Execs Gives Dems an Opening
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
A confused Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping has "ships circling" Beijing
By red dog 1 - 8 hrs ago
A confused Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping has "ships circling" Beijing
By red dog 1 - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
Ex-prosecutor says Cannon's latest move is 'contrary to what the law directs judges to do'
By applegrove - 8 hrs ago
Ex-prosecutor says Cannon's latest move is 'contrary to what the law directs judges to do'
By applegrove - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump, gun owners and Jan. 6 rioters: Tough-on-crime Justice Alito displays empathy for some criminal defendants
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago
Trump, gun owners and Jan. 6 rioters: Tough-on-crime Justice Alito displays empathy for some criminal defendants
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
What is/was your favorite commercial? I liked the Coca Cola commercial with all the young adults from different
By debm55 - 25 replies @ 8 hrs ago (Milestone)
What is/was your favorite commercial? I liked the Coca Cola commercial with all the young adults from different
By debm55 - 25 replies @ 8 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
MN-05: Rep. Ilhan Omar wins DFL endorsement on first round of balloting
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago
MN-05: Rep. Ilhan Omar wins DFL endorsement on first round of balloting
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
Debate over transgender sports ban brings Alaska House to a standstill
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago
Debate over transgender sports ban brings Alaska House to a standstill
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
Internet trolls Justice Clarence Thomas as he denounces 'nastiness and lies' he faced, calls Washington a 'hideous place
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago
Internet trolls Justice Clarence Thomas as he denounces 'nastiness and lies' he faced, calls Washington a 'hideous place
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
Former First Pornlady considering imminent court appearance
By odiometus - 8 hrs ago
Former First Pornlady considering imminent court appearance
By odiometus - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
Georgia's fix for voter challenges could make the problem worse
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago
Georgia's fix for voter challenges could make the problem worse
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
Protesters shout 'babykillers' at Jewish elementary school children
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago
Protesters shout 'babykillers' at Jewish elementary school children
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
Chris Murphy: If Biden can't please left or right on Israel, maybe that's a good thing
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago
Chris Murphy: If Biden can't please left or right on Israel, maybe that's a good thing
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
About Edward VIII: Britain's Traitor King - on PBS this evening, repeat Wednesday May 15. Check local listings
By question everything - 8 hrs ago
About Edward VIII: Britain's Traitor King - on PBS this evening, repeat Wednesday May 15. Check local listings
By question everything - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
Name and shame: Pro-Israel website ramps up attacks on pro-Palestinian student protesters
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago
Name and shame: Pro-Israel website ramps up attacks on pro-Palestinian student protesters
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Pose an obscure question about a movie & see if anyone knows the answer without using Google
By red dog 1 - 50 replies @ 8 hrs ago (Milestone)
Pose an obscure question about a movie & see if anyone knows the answer without using Google
By red dog 1 - 50 replies @ 8 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Biden enlists Obama, George Clooney, Julia Roberts for star-studded mega fundraiser
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago
Biden enlists Obama, George Clooney, Julia Roberts for star-studded mega fundraiser
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
Amid Scrutiny, Paul Manafort Leaves Republican Convention Role
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago
Amid Scrutiny, Paul Manafort Leaves Republican Convention Role
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
'Not going to miss an election': Jimmy Carter voted in Georgia primary, his grandson says
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago
'Not going to miss an election': Jimmy Carter voted in Georgia primary, his grandson says
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
OH-SEN: He's (R) Running for Senate With an Immigrant's Origin Story. Here's the Rest.
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago
OH-SEN: He's (R) Running for Senate With an Immigrant's Origin Story. Here's the Rest.
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
What happened to George Clooney's documentary on Ohio State including Jim Jordan?
By mahina - 8 hrs ago
What happened to George Clooney's documentary on Ohio State including Jim Jordan?
By mahina - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
Freshmen Democrats Work to Turn Biden Impeachment Effort on Its Head
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago
Freshmen Democrats Work to Turn Biden Impeachment Effort on Its Head
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump appointee blasts Fifth Circuit over "landmines" in its recent decisions
By In It to Win It - 8 hrs ago
Trump appointee blasts Fifth Circuit over "landmines" in its recent decisions
By In It to Win It - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
Melting glaciers reveal items and human remain from long ago. It is getting more prevalent as global warming expands.
By magicarpet - 8 hrs ago
Melting glaciers reveal items and human remain from long ago. It is getting more prevalent as global warming expands.
By magicarpet - 8 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
A parliamentary election runoff puts hard-liners firmly in charge of Iran's parliament
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago
A parliamentary election runoff puts hard-liners firmly in charge of Iran's parliament
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
Here We Go Again: Wildfire in British Columbia forces thousands to evacuate. Winds push smoke into Alberta
By dalton99a - 8 hrs ago
Here We Go Again: Wildfire in British Columbia forces thousands to evacuate. Winds push smoke into Alberta
By dalton99a - 8 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Music Appreciation
Bedtime metal. Megadeth starts us offRockin' in the free world. Neil.
Three Dog Night - Easy To Be Hard
Latest Breaking News
Woman boasted that she 'got pepper sprayed pretty good' at Capitol on Jan. 6, feds say
Thursday - Law & Crime
Thursday - Law & Crime
VA improperly approved nearly $11 million in bonuses for execs, watchdog finds
Thursday - Washington Post
Thursday - Washington Post
Trump RICO co-defendant loses appeal to dismiss charges after saying Fani Willis overstepped authority
Thursday - Law & Crime
Thursday - Law & Crime
Ascension health care network disrupted by cyberattack, interrupting clinical operations
Thursday - CBS News/Chicago
Thursday - CBS News/Chicago
Fentanyl scanners that were sitting idle for lack of federal funds can now be installed at the border to catch smugglers
Thursday - NBC News
Thursday - NBC News
Black Louisiana voters ask US supreme court to confirm congressional district
Thursday - The Guardian
Thursday - The Guardian
WP EXCLUSIVE What Trump promised oil CEOs as he asked them to steer $1 billion to his campaign
Thursday - Washington Post
Thursday - Washington Post
Storm-battered South is again under threat. A boy swept into a drain fights for his life UPDATED
Thursday - AP
Thursday - AP
Ohio lawmakers are at odds over effort to ensure Biden appears on November ballot
Thursday - NBC News
Thursday - NBC News
Barron Trump picked to serve as a Florida delegate at Republican National Convention
Thursday - ABC News
Thursday - ABC News
Ethics investigation into Matt Gaetz allegations hits a snag as DOJ refuses to cooperate
Wednesday - https://www.rawstory.com/matt-gaetz-doj-stonewalling/#comments_section_start
Wednesday - https://www.rawstory.com/matt-gaetz-doj-stonewalling/#comments_section_start
Biden lauds new Microsoft center on the same site where Trump's Foxconn project failed
Wednesday - AP
Wednesday - AP
Florida deputies who fatally shot US airman burst into wrong apartment, attorney says
Wednesday - Associated Press
Wednesday - Associated Press
Speaker Mike Johnson and Trump allies who tried to overturn the 2020 election roll out voting 'integrity' bill
Wednesday - NBC News
Wednesday - NBC News
MyPillow CEO finally surrenders in lawsuit against FBI director and Merrick Garland over Hardee's drive-thru seizure
Wednesday - Law & Crime
Wednesday - Law & Crime
Trump asks NY appeals court to expedite the appeal of the gag order in hush money case
Wednesday - CNN Politics
Wednesday - CNN Politics
Severe storms batter the Midwest, including reported tornadoes that shredded a FedEx facility
Wednesday - AP
Wednesday - AP
AstraZeneca withdraws Covid vaccine worldwide after admitting it can cause rare blood clots
Wednesday - UK Independent
Wednesday - UK Independent