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LGBT
Target will only carry Pride gear in half its stores following last year's rightwing tantrum
By LostOne4Ever - 21 hrs ago
Target will only carry Pride gear in half its stores following last year's rightwing tantrum
By LostOne4Ever - 21 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump May Owe $100 Million From Double-Dip Tax Breaks, Audit Shows
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago
Trump May Owe $100 Million From Double-Dip Tax Breaks, Audit Shows
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago
LGBT
The UK's new study on gender affirming care misses the mark in so many ways
By LostOne4Ever - 21 hrs ago
The UK's new study on gender affirming care misses the mark in so many ways
By LostOne4Ever - 21 hrs ago
California
Despite warnings of violence at UCLA, police didn't step in for over 3 hours
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago
Despite warnings of violence at UCLA, police didn't step in for over 3 hours
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump May Owe $100 Million From Double-Dip Tax Breaks, Audit Shows
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago
Trump May Owe $100 Million From Double-Dip Tax Breaks, Audit Shows
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Fact Check EXPOSES New Diaper Trend at trump Events AS TRUE -Meidas
By MagaSmash - 21 hrs ago
Fact Check EXPOSES New Diaper Trend at trump Events AS TRUE -Meidas
By MagaSmash - 21 hrs ago
American History
Here's the list of companies and CEOs that have condemned the riots in Washington
By Uncle Joe - 21 hrs ago
Here's the list of companies and CEOs that have condemned the riots in Washington
By Uncle Joe - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
The historic town of Campo in CA is for sale for $6.6 million
By haele - 21 hrs ago
The historic town of Campo in CA is for sale for $6.6 million
By haele - 21 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Clarence Thomas says critics are pushing 'nastiness' and calls Washington a 'hideous place'
By BumRushDaShow - 50 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
Clarence Thomas says critics are pushing 'nastiness' and calls Washington a 'hideous place'
By BumRushDaShow - 50 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Billy Graham statue for U.S. Capitol to be unveiled next week
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
Billy Graham statue for U.S. Capitol to be unveiled next week
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
A friend has suggested that we call britt's insanity the ELSIE Act.
By niyad - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
A friend has suggested that we call britt's insanity the ELSIE Act.
By niyad - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Billionaire investor Ken Griffin calls on Harvard to embrace 'western values'
By David__77 - 22 hrs ago
Billionaire investor Ken Griffin calls on Harvard to embrace 'western values'
By David__77 - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Health care leaders sign open letter to America warning of Trump's threat to public health.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 22 hrs ago
Health care leaders sign open letter to America warning of Trump's threat to public health.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
NEWS -- Sen Sheldon Whitehouse tells me Dems are likely to investigate revelations about Trump soliciting $1 billion
By riversedge - 22 hrs ago
NEWS -- Sen Sheldon Whitehouse tells me Dems are likely to investigate revelations about Trump soliciting $1 billion
By riversedge - 22 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Wish me good luck, please, trying to catch the Aurora tonight from NYC...
By electric_blue68 - 22 hrs ago
Wish me good luck, please, trying to catch the Aurora tonight from NYC...
By electric_blue68 - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump told to pay up before rallying in N.J. town he previously stiffed
By LetMyPeopleVote - 22 hrs ago
Trump told to pay up before rallying in N.J. town he previously stiffed
By LetMyPeopleVote - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
'Bombshell NY Times report claims Trump could owe $100M after double-dipping on tax claims'
By Joinfortmill - 22 hrs ago
'Bombshell NY Times report claims Trump could owe $100M after double-dipping on tax claims'
By Joinfortmill - 22 hrs ago
Photography
***Submission Thread for the Spring Contest: Motion. NO COMMENTS, Photos Only***
By CaliforniaPeggy - 22 hrs ago
***Submission Thread for the Spring Contest: Motion. NO COMMENTS, Photos Only***
By CaliforniaPeggy - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Connor Clegg, a producer at Fox News posted a racist attack on a law enforcement officer to Twitter
By kpete - 22 hrs ago
Connor Clegg, a producer at Fox News posted a racist attack on a law enforcement officer to Twitter
By kpete - 22 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Crockett: "I Would Like That This Party STOP Peddling Putin's Lies" - TYT Investigates
By ihaveaquestion - 22 hrs ago
Crockett: "I Would Like That This Party STOP Peddling Putin's Lies" - TYT Investigates
By ihaveaquestion - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Abortion Funds Are Spending Astronomical Amounts of Money to Help People Get Care
By WhiskeyGrinder - 22 hrs ago
Abortion Funds Are Spending Astronomical Amounts of Money to Help People Get Care
By WhiskeyGrinder - 22 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
On This Day: Labor organizer and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez begins hunger strike - May 11, 1972
By jgo - 23 hrs ago
On This Day: Labor organizer and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez begins hunger strike - May 11, 1972
By jgo - 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump calls it a 'disgrace' after judge directs Michael Cohen to refrain from talking about hush money case
By ProudMNDemocrat - 23 hrs ago
Trump calls it a 'disgrace' after judge directs Michael Cohen to refrain from talking about hush money case
By ProudMNDemocrat - 23 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
If I could write a song, I'd write "the Ballad of Alex Murdaugh."
By raccoon - 23 hrs ago
If I could write a song, I'd write "the Ballad of Alex Murdaugh."
By raccoon - 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
Chicago cop convicted in Capitol riot has been fired from the police department: Karol Chwiesiuk spent roughly 10 minute
By riversedge - 23 hrs ago
Chicago cop convicted in Capitol riot has been fired from the police department: Karol Chwiesiuk spent roughly 10 minute
By riversedge - 23 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
MSNBC's Frank Figliuzzi talks concerns that Trump will incite violence closer to election - The Dean Obeidallah Show
By ihaveaquestion - 23 hrs ago
MSNBC's Frank Figliuzzi talks concerns that Trump will incite violence closer to election - The Dean Obeidallah Show
By ihaveaquestion - 23 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
any du hams who work hf , did u have propogation issues with the magnetic storm?
By AllaN01Bear - 23 hrs ago
any du hams who work hf , did u have propogation issues with the magnetic storm?
By AllaN01Bear - 23 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Order banning transgender athletes from female sports at Nassau County facilities struck down by judge
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago
Order banning transgender athletes from female sports at Nassau County facilities struck down by judge
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
MAGA donors funnel millions to Democratic Party opponent of Jan. 6 cop
By Tom of Temecula - 23 hrs ago
MAGA donors funnel millions to Democratic Party opponent of Jan. 6 cop
By Tom of Temecula - 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump Has Long Been Known as a Micromanager. Prosecutors Are Using It Against Him. (NYT)
By dalton99a - 23 hrs ago
Trump Has Long Been Known as a Micromanager. Prosecutors Are Using It Against Him. (NYT)
By dalton99a - 23 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Dumpster fire:' Kristi Noem cuts book tour short after disastrous week - MSNBC
By ihaveaquestion - 23 hrs ago
'Dumpster fire:' Kristi Noem cuts book tour short after disastrous week - MSNBC
By ihaveaquestion - 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
Giant Batteries Are Transforming the Way the U.S. Uses Electricity
By reACTIONary - 23 hrs ago
Giant Batteries Are Transforming the Way the U.S. Uses Electricity
By reACTIONary - 23 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Cable News Clips
What to know about new COVID variants and the spread of bird flu and measles - PBS NewsHourIsrael says over 300,000 flee Rafah, UN calls for investigation into Gaza mass graves - DW News
US rushes $400 million in aid to Ukraine as Russia launches new offensive - ABC News
Latest Breaking News
University of Mississippi opens student conduct probe after confrontation between Black student and counterprotesters
Sunday - CNN Politics
Sunday - CNN Politics
Vehicle crashes into White House gate, killing driver; Secret Service says 'no threat
Sunday - ABC News
Sunday - ABC News
Mystik Dan wins 150th Kentucky Derby by a nose in the closest 3-horse photo finish since 1947
May 4 - AP
May 4 - AP
Democratic officials criticize Meta ad policy, saying it amplifies lies about 2020 election
May 4 - Politico/AP
May 4 - Politico/AP
US military acknowledges errant drone strike last year killed a civilian, not an al-Qaeda leader
May 4 - ABC News
May 4 - ABC News
Defense filing in Trump Mar-a-Lago case says all sides have 'methodologically proceeded toward trial readiness'
May 4 - Law & Crime
May 4 - Law & Crime
Arizona high court reverses ruling against GOP on sanctions over 2020 election challenge
May 4 - The Hill
May 4 - The Hill
A group of Republicans has united to defend the legitimacy of US elections and those who run them
May 4 - AP
May 4 - AP
Evacuations ordered, homes damaged in Texas as rivers surge to Hurricane Harvey levels
May 4 - CNN Weather
May 4 - CNN Weather
Defense chiefs from U.S., Australia, Japan and Philippines vow to deepen cooperation
May 4 - PBS News Hour/AP
May 4 - PBS News Hour/AP
NYPD officer fired gun while clearing protesters from Hamilton Hall at Columbia, DA's office confirms
May 4 - WCBS-TV
May 4 - WCBS-TV
US loosens some electric vehicle battery rules, potentially making more EVs eligible for tax credits
May 3 - AP
May 3 - AP
CIA Director William Burns in Egypt for high-stakes Israeli hostage, cease-fire talks
May 3 - CBS News
May 3 - CBS News
Republicans file lawsuit to block count of Nevada mail ballots received after Election Day
May 3 - AP
May 3 - AP
Former government employee charged with falsely accusing coworkers of participating in Jan. 6 Capitol attack
May 3 - CBS News
May 3 - CBS News
4 Americans charged with ammunition offenses in Turks and Caicos, accused of bringing live ammo to the islands
May 3 - CNN
May 3 - CNN
National Weather Service: 19 tornadoes recorded in eastern Nebraska, western Iowa last Friday
May 3 - Omaha World Herald
May 3 - Omaha World Herald