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General Discussion
Trump's attacks on US justice system after his conviction could be used by autocrats like Putin, say experts
By Tom of Temecula - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
Trump's attacks on US justice system after his conviction could be used by autocrats like Putin, say experts
By Tom of Temecula - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Villains nor victims': Why immigration is good for our economy - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
'Villains nor victims': Why immigration is good for our economy - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
MAGA Republicans rally behind convicted felon, Trump. Anthony Davis reports. - FIVE MINUTE NEWS
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
MAGA Republicans rally behind convicted felon, Trump. Anthony Davis reports. - FIVE MINUTE NEWS
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
The Academy award for best dramatic performance goes to Alex Jones!
By kingvitamin - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
The Academy award for best dramatic performance goes to Alex Jones!
By kingvitamin - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
FED UP MSNBC host delivers FINAL BLOW to 'Convict Trump' - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
FED UP MSNBC host delivers FINAL BLOW to 'Convict Trump' - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
Musicians
Adele Livid After Someone Screams 'Pride Sucks' at Her Show: 'Are You F*cking Stupid?'
By Jilly_in_VA - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
Adele Livid After Someone Screams 'Pride Sucks' at Her Show: 'Are You F*cking Stupid?'
By Jilly_in_VA - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Paul Krugman on the national debt and a second Trump term - Wall Street Week
By SouthBayDem - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
Paul Krugman on the national debt and a second Trump term - Wall Street Week
By SouthBayDem - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Dire Straits Live (Alchemy) Sultans of Swing
By ailsagirl - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
Dire Straits Live (Alchemy) Sultans of Swing
By ailsagirl - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
If Trump is jailed, he'll have only himself to blame
By bigtree - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
If Trump is jailed, he'll have only himself to blame
By bigtree - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
Latin America
Argentina's Milei: "At some point people are going to die of hunger, and they are going to decide not to die"
By peppertree - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
Argentina's Milei: "At some point people are going to die of hunger, and they are going to decide not to die"
By peppertree - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
Do you ever hear music when no music is playing?
By raccoon - 25 replies @ 13 hrs ago (Milestone)
Do you ever hear music when no music is playing?
By raccoon - 25 replies @ 13 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Trump attorney spars with ABC host over bias
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
Trump attorney spars with ABC host over bias
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump wants this video Banned from the internet before the Election
By Tom of Temecula - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
Trump wants this video Banned from the internet before the Election
By Tom of Temecula - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
Donald Trump Suffers Setback In Three Major Polls After His Guilty Verdict
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
Donald Trump Suffers Setback In Three Major Polls After His Guilty Verdict
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump should get 34 days in jail starting the Sunday after election day.
By Renew Deal - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
Trump should get 34 days in jail starting the Sunday after election day.
By Renew Deal - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
Economy
Argentina's Milei: "At some point people are going to die of hunger, and they are going to decide not to die"
By peppertree - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
Argentina's Milei: "At some point people are going to die of hunger, and they are going to decide not to die"
By peppertree - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Steve Bannon Suggests Jim Jordan and James Comer Are Bought
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 13 hrs ago (Milestone)
Steve Bannon Suggests Jim Jordan and James Comer Are Bought
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 13 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Trump explicitly asks Supreme Court to somehow prevent upcoming sentencing...............
By riversedge - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
Trump explicitly asks Supreme Court to somehow prevent upcoming sentencing...............
By riversedge - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Here's Why Inflation is Down But US Voters Don't Care - Bloomberg Podcast
By SouthBayDem - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Here's Why Inflation is Down But US Voters Don't Care - Bloomberg Podcast
By SouthBayDem - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Relieved and fearful': Cohen lawyer on threats to client's safety after Trump verdict - Inside w/Jen Psaki - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
'Relieved and fearful': Cohen lawyer on threats to client's safety after Trump verdict - Inside w/Jen Psaki - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Stray Pup Wanders Into Stranger's Home in the Middle of the Night
By red dog 1 - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Stray Pup Wanders Into Stranger's Home in the Middle of the Night
By red dog 1 - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
Newsmax Host Warns 'You People in Your Cities' Who Are 'Pushing the Party That Owns 90% of the Guns'
By Kid Berwyn - 50 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
Newsmax Host Warns 'You People in Your Cities' Who Are 'Pushing the Party That Owns 90% of the Guns'
By Kid Berwyn - 50 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
I'll be damned if I let Donald Trump drag America down to his level.
By Uncle Joe - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
I'll be damned if I let Donald Trump drag America down to his level.
By Uncle Joe - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
NBC News: "Do you believe E. Jean Carroll?" Stefanik: "No, of course not... The media is so biased....
By riversedge - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
NBC News: "Do you believe E. Jean Carroll?" Stefanik: "No, of course not... The media is so biased....
By riversedge - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
Help! A homeless person in NJ is due some money, and the question is how to get it to them.
By pnwmom - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Help! A homeless person in NJ is due some money, and the question is how to get it to them.
By pnwmom - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
Can someone who makes graphs do one of
By applegrove - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Can someone who makes graphs do one of
By applegrove - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'If facts don't matter, this country is lost': Weissmann on MAGA assault on rule of law - Inside w/Jen Psaki - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
'If facts don't matter, this country is lost': Weissmann on MAGA assault on rule of law - Inside w/Jen Psaki - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
Stormy Daniels urges Melania Trump to leave husband Donald now - for two reasons
By Tom of Temecula - 25 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
Stormy Daniels urges Melania Trump to leave husband Donald now - for two reasons
By Tom of Temecula - 25 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
All over 80, none are doddering.
By edhopper - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
All over 80, none are doddering.
By edhopper - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
ABC lawyers trash Trump reply in defamation lawsuit against George Stephanopoulos over 'found liable for rape' segment
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
ABC lawyers trash Trump reply in defamation lawsuit against George Stephanopoulos over 'found liable for rape' segment
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump THREATENS America With CONSEQUENCES If He's LOCKED UP
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Trump THREATENS America With CONSEQUENCES If He's LOCKED UP
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
A Trump monopoly game just released
By brettdale - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
A Trump monopoly game just released
By brettdale - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
An opportunity the Central Park 5 didn't have
By struggle4progress - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
An opportunity the Central Park 5 didn't have
By struggle4progress - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Musicians
I cannot get my fingers to work in hammer-ons
By Duncanpup - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
I cannot get my fingers to work in hammer-ons
By Duncanpup - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Ray Brown with The All-Star Big Band - Two For The Blues
By Montauk6 - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Ray Brown with The All-Star Big Band - Two For The Blues
By Montauk6 - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
Florida GOP registration edge crosses 900,000-voter mark
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Florida GOP registration edge crosses 900,000-voter mark
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
So a "F**** Biden flag went up across the street
By orangecrush - 25 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
So a "F**** Biden flag went up across the street
By orangecrush - 25 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
Editorials & Other Articles
Donald Trump Was Held Accountable for Once. It's a Moral Victory.
By Passages - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Donald Trump Was Held Accountable for Once. It's a Moral Victory.
By Passages - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Watch the Best of MSNBC Prime: Week of June 2 - Highlights - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Watch the Best of MSNBC Prime: Week of June 2 - Highlights - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Donnie Darko - Mad World - Gary Jules
By Swede - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Donnie Darko - Mad World - Gary Jules
By Swede - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
I think we're getting the voters we need.
By SarahD - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
I think we're getting the voters we need.
By SarahD - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Convicted of 34 Felony Crimes, Accountability has Finally Come for Donald Trump - Glenn Kirschner
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Convicted of 34 Felony Crimes, Accountability has Finally Come for Donald Trump - Glenn Kirschner
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
With Trump's entire existence on the line (staying out of prison) if he loses. He's cracking under the pressure
By Quixote1818 - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
With Trump's entire existence on the line (staying out of prison) if he loses. He's cracking under the pressure
By Quixote1818 - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
GOP Sen. Tom Cotton says he will accept 2024 election results
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
GOP Sen. Tom Cotton says he will accept 2024 election results
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Sports
Signed Michael Jordan card sells for $2.9 million
By True Dough - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Signed Michael Jordan card sells for $2.9 million
By True Dough - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
The presidential inauguration in El Salvador looks like a real MAGA affair. Looks like Mike Lee, Matt Gaetz, Junior & Ki
By riversedge - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
The presidential inauguration in El Salvador looks like a real MAGA affair. Looks like Mike Lee, Matt Gaetz, Junior & Ki
By riversedge - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
What The Bird Flu Can Tell Us About A Future Pandemic - Bloomberg Intelligence
By SouthBayDem - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
What The Bird Flu Can Tell Us About A Future Pandemic - Bloomberg Intelligence
By SouthBayDem - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
So many albums have faded from my memory.
By Ptah - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
So many albums have faded from my memory.
By Ptah - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Feel Good Post: Did anyone catch the PGA game from Ontario that just now ended (6.40 PM)
By Stinky The Clown - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Feel Good Post: Did anyone catch the PGA game from Ontario that just now ended (6.40 PM)
By Stinky The Clown - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Dad Builds A Pool House So His Dog Can Swim In Winter
By catbyte - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Dad Builds A Pool House So His Dog Can Swim In Winter
By catbyte - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Women's Rights & Issues
Anyone watching the life & murder of nicole b simpson?
By XanaDUer2 - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Anyone watching the life & murder of nicole b simpson?
By XanaDUer2 - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Question for DU lawyers re. Trump's likely appeal.
By RandySF - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Question for DU lawyers re. Trump's likely appeal.
By RandySF - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump GUILTY on all 34 MILLION counts Bibi & Weaponized Incompetence Week In Review: Ep "34"
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Trump GUILTY on all 34 MILLION counts Bibi & Weaponized Incompetence Week In Review: Ep "34"
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Just wanted to break down the GOP support for Trump.... the HOWS and WHYS.
By WarGamer - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Just wanted to break down the GOP support for Trump.... the HOWS and WHYS.
By WarGamer - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Bereavement
My wife's death. First time I'm posting.
By kairos12 - 175 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
My wife's death. First time I'm posting.
By kairos12 - 175 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
The DU Lounge
Has anyone else watched the Great Lillian Hall yet?
By barbtries - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Has anyone else watched the Great Lillian Hall yet?
By barbtries - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Since both candidates running for Mexican President are female
By senseandsensibility - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Since both candidates running for Mexican President are female
By senseandsensibility - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
David Cay Johnston says he'd be 'surprised' if ex-president gets fewer than 30 days in jail
By MagaSmash - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
David Cay Johnston says he'd be 'surprised' if ex-president gets fewer than 30 days in jail
By MagaSmash - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
Environment & Energy
Supreme Court Architect Leonard Leo Demands Justices Shield Big Oil From Historic Climate Trial
By Bundbuster - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
Supreme Court Architect Leonard Leo Demands Justices Shield Big Oil From Historic Climate Trial
By Bundbuster - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's EMBARRASSING Video he DOESN'T WANT YOU to See...
By Quixote1818 - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
Trump's EMBARRASSING Video he DOESN'T WANT YOU to See...
By Quixote1818 - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Computer Help and Support
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Latest Breaking News
Long-lost Caravaggio painting of 'extraordinary value' shown for first time
Tuesday - Washington Post
Tuesday - Washington Post
Mar-a-Lago judge scolds Jack Smith and swiftly shuts down his Trump gag demand, warns of sanctions
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Robert DeNiro, Jan. 6 officers show up for Biden campaign at Trump trial courthouse
Tuesday - The Hill
Tuesday - The Hill
Supreme Court declines to decide whether 12-person juries should be required for state felony cases
Tuesday - CNN Politics
Tuesday - CNN Politics
SCOTUS leaves in place Avenatti conviction for plot to extort up to $25M from Nike
Tuesday - ABC News/AP
Tuesday - ABC News/AP
Despite global outrage over deadly Rafah strike, Netanyahu vows to fight on in Gaza
Tuesday - USA Today
Tuesday - USA Today
China, US Agree to Manage Maritime Risks Through Continued Dialogue
Tuesday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Tuesday - US News and World Report/Reuters
White House to announce actions to modernize America's electrical grid, paving the way for clean energy and fewer outage
Tuesday - CNN
Tuesday - CNN
Revealed: Israeli spy chief 'threatened' ICC prosecutor over war crimes inquiry
Tuesday - The Guardian
Tuesday - The Guardian
Melinda French Gates announces $1 billion donation to support women and families, including reproductive rights
Tuesday - CBS News
Tuesday - CBS News
Trump sells off $10m jet to major megadonor as he owes millions in legal fees and judgements
Tuesday - UK Independent
Tuesday - UK Independent
Democratic group targets Texas state House races, seeking to take advantage of GOP feuds
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News
T-Mobile to acquire most of U.S. Cellular in $4.4 billion deal; U.S. Cellular shares surge
Tuesday - CNBC
Tuesday - CNBC
Biden reelection campaign enlists January 6 police officers to campaign in key swing states
Tuesday - CNN
Tuesday - CNN
Trump responds to special counsel's effort to limit his remarks about FBI in documents case
Tuesday - CBS News/AP
Tuesday - CBS News/AP
U.S. lawmakers pledge support for Taiwan and its new president amid China's military drills
Tuesday - PBS News Hour/AP
Tuesday - PBS News Hour/AP
Armenians, Hmong and other groups feel US race and ethnicity categories don't represent them
Tuesday - AP
Tuesday - AP
E. Jean Carroll's lawyer responds to Trump Memorial Day post: 'All options are on the table'
Monday - CNBC
Monday - CNBC
Air Force unveils photos of B-21 Raider in flight as nuclear stealth bomber moves closer to deployment
Monday - CBS News/AP
Monday - CBS News/AP
Trump told donors he will crush pro-Palestinian protests, deport demonstrators
Monday - Washington Post (gift link)
Monday - Washington Post (gift link)
Ukraine's Zelenskyy gets more air defense missiles from Spain to fight deadly Russian glide bombs
Monday - US News and World Report/AP
Monday - US News and World Report/AP
Iran further increases its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, watchdog says
Monday - AP
Monday - AP
Trump revives false claim that Biden authorized 'deadly force' for Mar-a-Lago search
Monday - The Guardian
Monday - The Guardian
North Korea says attempt to put another spy satellite into orbit fails, ends in mid-air explosion
Monday - CBS News/AP
Monday - CBS News/AP
Baltic officials said they could send troops to Ukraine without waiting for NATO if Russia scores a breakthrough: report
Monday - Business Insider
Monday - Business Insider
National Park Service denies ordering removal of American flag at Denali National Park
Monday - CBS News
Monday - CBS News