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Liberal YouTubers
Why Getting Rid of donald trump is the only way the republican party can Heal-MSNBC
By MagaSmash - 17 hrs ago
Why Getting Rid of donald trump is the only way the republican party can Heal-MSNBC
By MagaSmash - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
Dean Baker: CNN Needs to Buy Its Economic Reporters Access to the Internet
By Nevilledog - 17 hrs ago
Dean Baker: CNN Needs to Buy Its Economic Reporters Access to the Internet
By Nevilledog - 17 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Republican Billionaire Cancels Rudy Giuliani For Spreading Election Lies + Moss & Freeman Sue Again - Rodecast
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago
Republican Billionaire Cancels Rudy Giuliani For Spreading Election Lies + Moss & Freeman Sue Again - Rodecast
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
In role-playing elections officials for a day, journalists grapple with AI trickery
By dobleremolque - 17 hrs ago
In role-playing elections officials for a day, journalists grapple with AI trickery
By dobleremolque - 17 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Steve Winwood and Eric Clapton - Can't Find My Way Home
By AuntyGravity - 17 hrs ago
Steve Winwood and Eric Clapton - Can't Find My Way Home
By AuntyGravity - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
Fake news: Trump rally crowd size and the Associated Press
By pnwmom - 17 hrs ago
Fake news: Trump rally crowd size and the Associated Press
By pnwmom - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
Americans are choking on surging fast-food prices. "I can't justify the expense," one customer says
By dalton99a - 75 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
Americans are choking on surging fast-food prices. "I can't justify the expense," one customer says
By dalton99a - 75 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
I think we really lost a lot of content in bending to those who dont like twitter
By mahina - 18 hrs ago
I think we really lost a lot of content in bending to those who dont like twitter
By mahina - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
Any campus protests for this?
By Mountainguy - 75 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
Any campus protests for this?
By Mountainguy - 75 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
Editorials & Other Articles
Today's Tiedrich rant: forced-birth fascists want a federal database to track all pregnant women
By FakeNoose - 25 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
Today's Tiedrich rant: forced-birth fascists want a federal database to track all pregnant women
By FakeNoose - 25 replies @ 18 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 @ 18 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 @ 18 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 - 18 hrs ago
'The end is near' - What to expect from the prosecution's last witnesses in Trump's criminal case - MSNBC Reports
By TexasTowelie - 18 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 - 18 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 - 18 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 - 18 hrs ago
My kids joke saying Duncan pup is my favorite child. His birthday is 5/22 he will be four.
By Duncanpup - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
Protesters shout 'babykillers' at Jewish elementary school children
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 25 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
Protesters shout 'babykillers' at Jewish elementary school children
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 25 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Florida student openly admits to being 'anti-Jewish' at panel event
By Beastly Boy - 25 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
Florida student openly admits to being 'anti-Jewish' at panel event
By Beastly Boy - 25 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
Justice Thomas' contributions to the negative public perception of the high court
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago
Justice Thomas' contributions to the negative public perception of the high court
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago
Public Transportation and Smart Growth
DC Metrorail retires 2000-series railcars
By mahatmakanejeeves - 18 hrs ago
DC Metrorail retires 2000-series railcars
By mahatmakanejeeves - 18 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Putin reassigns defense minister Shoigu in shakeup of Kremlin security team
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago
Putin reassigns defense minister Shoigu in shakeup of Kremlin security team
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
Texas Top Court Has Horrific Judgment Over Failed Reproductive Surgery
By Nevilledog - 18 hrs ago
Texas Top Court Has Horrific Judgment Over Failed Reproductive Surgery
By Nevilledog - 18 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
US regulators investigate 'bait-and-switch' schemes with travel rewards credit cards - ABC News
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago
US regulators investigate 'bait-and-switch' schemes with travel rewards credit cards - ABC News
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
trump will lose election by at least ten million votes - David Cay Johnston
By MagaSmash - 18 hrs ago
trump will lose election by at least ten million votes - David Cay Johnston
By MagaSmash - 18 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Wildfire in Canada's British Columbia forces thousands to evacuate. Winds push smoke into Alberta
By Omaha Steve - 18 hrs ago
Wildfire in Canada's British Columbia forces thousands to evacuate. Winds push smoke into Alberta
By Omaha Steve - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
Exclusive: Team Trump Says Classified Docs Judge Aileen Cannon Is a 'Godsend' (Rolling Stone)
By ificandream - 19 hrs ago
Exclusive: Team Trump Says Classified Docs Judge Aileen Cannon Is a 'Godsend' (Rolling Stone)
By ificandream - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Wisconsin Supreme Court to revisit ruling that banned most ballot drop boxes
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
Wisconsin Supreme Court to revisit ruling that banned most ballot drop boxes
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
2025 Philippine Elections Blog: One year to go before midterm polls
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
2025 Philippine Elections Blog: One year to go before midterm polls
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Legal analyst says Judge Cannon is a 'MAGA activist' for encouraging delay tactics
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago
Legal analyst says Judge Cannon is a 'MAGA activist' for encouraging delay tactics
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Lithuania holds presidential election amid concerns over Russia-Ukraine war
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
Lithuania holds presidential election amid concerns over Russia-Ukraine war
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Aileen Cannon, tRumps Judge....The Judicial "weakest link".
By FarPoint - 19 hrs ago
Aileen Cannon, tRumps Judge....The Judicial "weakest link".
By FarPoint - 19 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Bernie Sanders says Israel should not receive 'another nickel of U.S. military aid' - NBC News
By TexasTowelie - 19 hrs ago
Bernie Sanders says Israel should not receive 'another nickel of U.S. military aid' - NBC News
By TexasTowelie - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Spanish Socialists Lead Exit Poll in Catalan Regional Election
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
Spanish Socialists Lead Exit Poll in Catalan Regional Election
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Jerry Seinfeld Thinks WOKENESS Is Why He's Irrelevant Now
By Quixote1818 - 19 hrs ago
Jerry Seinfeld Thinks WOKENESS Is Why He's Irrelevant Now
By Quixote1818 - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump's Sleazy $1 Billion Shakedown of Oil Execs Gives Dems an Opening
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago
Trump's Sleazy $1 Billion Shakedown of Oil Execs Gives Dems an Opening
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
A confused Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping has "ships circling" Beijing
By red dog 1 - 19 hrs ago
A confused Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping has "ships circling" Beijing
By red dog 1 - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Ex-prosecutor says Cannon's latest move is 'contrary to what the law directs judges to do'
By applegrove - 19 hrs ago
Ex-prosecutor says Cannon's latest move is 'contrary to what the law directs judges to do'
By applegrove - 19 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 - 19 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 - 19 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 @ 19 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 @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
MN-05: Rep. Ilhan Omar wins DFL endorsement on first round of balloting
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
MN-05: Rep. Ilhan Omar wins DFL endorsement on first round of balloting
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Debate over transgender sports ban brings Alaska House to a standstill
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
Debate over transgender sports ban brings Alaska House to a standstill
By RandySF - 19 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 - 19 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 - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Former First Pornlady considering imminent court appearance
By odiometus - 19 hrs ago
Former First Pornlady considering imminent court appearance
By odiometus - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Georgia's fix for voter challenges could make the problem worse
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
Georgia's fix for voter challenges could make the problem worse
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Protesters shout 'babykillers' at Jewish elementary school children
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago
Protesters shout 'babykillers' at Jewish elementary school children
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Chris Murphy: If Biden can't please left or right on Israel, maybe that's a good thing
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago
Chris Murphy: If Biden can't please left or right on Israel, maybe that's a good thing
By RandySF - 20 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 - 20 hrs ago
About Edward VIII: Britain's Traitor King - on PBS this evening, repeat Wednesday May 15. Check local listings
By question everything - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Name and shame: Pro-Israel website ramps up attacks on pro-Palestinian student protesters
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago
Name and shame: Pro-Israel website ramps up attacks on pro-Palestinian student protesters
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 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 @ 20 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 @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
Forum Spotlight: Editorials & Other Articles
Concerned about anti-Semitism? Look at Donald Trump's record.How to Check If You're Immune to Measles
Donald Trump's obsession with control is backfiring on his lawyers in court
Latest Breaking News
Newly unsealed grand jury testimony from Trump's valet helps explain FBI's desire to search Mar-a-Lago
Tuesday - CNN Politics
Tuesday - CNN Politics
White House announces new steps to counter antisemitism, including on college campuses
Tuesday - The Hill
Tuesday - The Hill
Tennessee company fined nearly $650K for illegally hiring minors to clean slaughterhouses
Tuesday - USA Today
Tuesday - USA Today
Stormy Daniels is expected to appear at Trump's hush money trial on Tuesday
Tuesday - Atlanta Journal-Constitution/AP
Tuesday - Atlanta Journal-Constitution/AP
Alabama lawsuit over threat of prosecution for abortion help can move forward, court rules
Tuesday - The Hill
Tuesday - The Hill
Exclusive: Ex-tabloid publisher David Pecker 'swatted' on day of Trump trial testimony
Tuesday - Reuters
Tuesday - Reuters
Media: UK Defense Ministry hit by cyberattack from China-linked hackers
Tuesday - kyivindependent.com
Tuesday - kyivindependent.com
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene huddles with U.S. House speaker she's trying to oust
Monday - Nebraska Examiner
Monday - Nebraska Examiner
RFK Jr Super PAC will sue Meta after campaign infomercial temporarily blocked
Monday - UK Independent
Monday - UK Independent
House Republicans plan to move forward with contempt against Attorney General Merrick Garland
Monday - NBC News
Monday - NBC News
Georgia Republican backs Biden, blasts those in party who 'fall in line' with Trump
Monday - The Hill
Monday - The Hill
US Crypto Super PACs Have Raised More Than $100 Million, Report Says
Monday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Monday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Millions of people across Oklahoma, southern Kansas at risk of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms
Monday - AP
Monday - AP
The UN nuclear watchdog chief travels to Iran as its monitoring remains hampered
Monday - UK Independent
Monday - UK Independent
Democratic lawmakers demand answers on nursing homes' staffing, corporate spending
Monday - USA Today
Monday - USA Today
Judge Again Finds Donald Trump In Contempt And Warns Of Jail Time For Violating Gag Order
Monday - Deadline
Monday - Deadline
Columbia cancels universitywide commencement ceremony after weeks of protests on campus
Monday - NBC News
Monday - NBC News
'If Roe v. Wade can fall, anything can fall,' says Jeffries in stressing importance of elections
Monday - The Hill
Monday - The Hill
Civil rights leader Daisy Bates and singer Johnny Cash to replace Arkansas statues
Monday - ABC News/AP
Monday - ABC News/AP