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General Discussion
One juicy tidbit from Trump's trial not receiving nearly enough attention
By dlk - 50 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
One juicy tidbit from Trump's trial not receiving nearly enough attention
By dlk - 50 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Houthis are using weapons that can reach the Mediterranean Sea, US says
By sarisataka - 14 hrs ago
Houthis are using weapons that can reach the Mediterranean Sea, US says
By sarisataka - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
How doctors are pressuring sickle cell patients into unwanted sterilizations
By WhiskeyGrinder - 14 hrs ago
How doctors are pressuring sickle cell patients into unwanted sterilizations
By WhiskeyGrinder - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
NH: 'Disgraced' State Lawmaker (R) hurls ugly accusations against colleague on his way out
By RandySF - 14 hrs ago
NH: 'Disgraced' State Lawmaker (R) hurls ugly accusations against colleague on his way out
By RandySF - 14 hrs ago
TV Chat
Ok, a new adorable advertisement......the Yellow Wood for decks, the beavers are so cute.
By a kennedy - 14 hrs ago
Ok, a new adorable advertisement......the Yellow Wood for decks, the beavers are so cute.
By a kennedy - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump called Bob Costello a highly respected lawyer.
By LiberalFighter - 14 hrs ago
Trump called Bob Costello a highly respected lawyer.
By LiberalFighter - 14 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
A little old (10 months), but still relevant: Daily Cost of the War to Russia
By Bucky - 14 hrs ago
A little old (10 months), but still relevant: Daily Cost of the War to Russia
By Bucky - 14 hrs ago
Oklahoma
The Will Rogers Experiment Podcast w/ Sean Cummings and Kit Fairchild
By Across-the-Desk - 14 hrs ago
The Will Rogers Experiment Podcast w/ Sean Cummings and Kit Fairchild
By Across-the-Desk - 14 hrs ago
Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs
1-DOT streaming - ad-free TV news focus - national / local - simplified quick access
By Las Vegas Mixx - 14 hrs ago
1-DOT streaming - ad-free TV news focus - national / local - simplified quick access
By Las Vegas Mixx - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
Tornado hit Iowa."multiple people dead" - hope Duers are OK
By question everything - 14 hrs ago
Tornado hit Iowa."multiple people dead" - hope Duers are OK
By question everything - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
Short, brutal commentary on Musk's latest blathering about war and Fallout
By Pluvious - 15 hrs ago
Short, brutal commentary on Musk's latest blathering about war and Fallout
By Pluvious - 15 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Majority of Americans wrongly believe US is in recession - and most blame Biden
By Omaha Steve - 25 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
Majority of Americans wrongly believe US is in recession - and most blame Biden
By Omaha Steve - 25 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Rishi Sunak takes gamble by calling general election for 4 July
By muriel_volestrangler - 15 hrs ago
Rishi Sunak takes gamble by calling general election for 4 July
By muriel_volestrangler - 15 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Republican National Committee's headquarters evacuated after vials of blood are addressed to Trump
By SouthBayDem - 15 hrs ago
Republican National Committee's headquarters evacuated after vials of blood are addressed to Trump
By SouthBayDem - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
UK: Rishi Sunak to address nation as expectation mounts he will call a summer election
By RandySF - 15 hrs ago
UK: Rishi Sunak to address nation as expectation mounts he will call a summer election
By RandySF - 15 hrs ago
United Kingdom
Rishi Sunak will call general election for July in surprise move - sources
By muriel_volestrangler - 15 hrs ago
Rishi Sunak will call general election for July in surprise move - sources
By muriel_volestrangler - 15 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Senate Democrats Urge DOJ To Rescind Trump-Era Legal Memo On Executions
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago
Senate Democrats Urge DOJ To Rescind Trump-Era Legal Memo On Executions
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
The Family Research Council's Mary Szoch Offer Up An Novel Argument Against In Vitro Fertilization
By ihaveaquestion - 15 hrs ago
The Family Research Council's Mary Szoch Offer Up An Novel Argument Against In Vitro Fertilization
By ihaveaquestion - 15 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
"The New McCarthyism": Pro-Palestine Educators Face Censorship, Harassment & Firings Across U.S.
By Uncle Joe - 15 hrs ago
"The New McCarthyism": Pro-Palestine Educators Face Censorship, Harassment & Firings Across U.S.
By Uncle Joe - 15 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Weekly Skews - 5/21/24 - Don't Mess With (Racism In) Texas
By ihaveaquestion - 15 hrs ago
Weekly Skews - 5/21/24 - Don't Mess With (Racism In) Texas
By ihaveaquestion - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump classified documents case: judge holds hearing on dismissing charges
By babylonsister - 50 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
Trump classified documents case: judge holds hearing on dismissing charges
By babylonsister - 50 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Am I the only one who finds it frustrating to go to a DU post to find out the news contained is OLD news with a new....
By usaf-vet - 15 hrs ago
Am I the only one who finds it frustrating to go to a DU post to find out the news contained is OLD news with a new....
By usaf-vet - 15 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Police Violently Raid UMich Gaza Solidarity Camp Before School President Testifies in Congress
By Uncle Joe - 15 hrs ago
Police Violently Raid UMich Gaza Solidarity Camp Before School President Testifies in Congress
By Uncle Joe - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Anybody else feel the same way i do? Even with TFG losing in November,
By bluestarone - 25 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
Anybody else feel the same way i do? Even with TFG losing in November,
By bluestarone - 25 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
RNC's 'election integrity' lawyer arraigned, charged with election crimes
By LetMyPeopleVote - 15 hrs ago
RNC's 'election integrity' lawyer arraigned, charged with election crimes
By LetMyPeopleVote - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
No, Biden Did Not Order the FBI to Assassinate Trump at Mar-a-Lago
By Nevilledog - 15 hrs ago
No, Biden Did Not Order the FBI to Assassinate Trump at Mar-a-Lago
By Nevilledog - 15 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Democrats may owe Harrison Butker a debt of gratitude after winning the 2024 election, due in part to his comments.
By lees1975 - 15 hrs ago
Democrats may owe Harrison Butker a debt of gratitude after winning the 2024 election, due in part to his comments.
By lees1975 - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Why Stefanik's new ethics complaint against Judge Merchan matters
By LetMyPeopleVote - 15 hrs ago
Why Stefanik's new ethics complaint against Judge Merchan matters
By LetMyPeopleVote - 15 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
"Collective Punishment": Israel Raids Jenin Camp in West Bank, Killing 8, "Shooting Everything"
By Uncle Joe - 15 hrs ago
"Collective Punishment": Israel Raids Jenin Camp in West Bank, Killing 8, "Shooting Everything"
By Uncle Joe - 15 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Prosecutor on a Trump prison sentence if convicted - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 15 hrs ago
Prosecutor on a Trump prison sentence if convicted - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Majority of Americans wrongly believe US is in recession - and most blame Biden
By Nevilledog - 16 hrs ago
Majority of Americans wrongly believe US is in recession - and most blame Biden
By Nevilledog - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Pic Of The Moment: A Month In, Don Jr. Finally Shows Up At Dad's Trial
By EarlG - 25 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
Pic Of The Moment: A Month In, Don Jr. Finally Shows Up At Dad's Trial
By EarlG - 25 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Noam Chomsky on AI. The best short observation I've seen yet.
By LAS14 - 16 hrs ago
Noam Chomsky on AI. The best short observation I've seen yet.
By LAS14 - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
AZ: Abortion-rights supporters unmoved by Supreme Court justice's defense 1864 ban decision
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago
AZ: Abortion-rights supporters unmoved by Supreme Court justice's defense 1864 ban decision
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Pic Of The Moment: Trump Takes Firm Stance On Whether He'd Allow States To Make Contraception Illegal
By EarlG - 16 hrs ago
Pic Of The Moment: Trump Takes Firm Stance On Whether He'd Allow States To Make Contraception Illegal
By EarlG - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Norway, Ireland and Spain say they will recognize a Palestinian state, deepening Israel's isolation
By Celerity - 16 hrs ago
Norway, Ireland and Spain say they will recognize a Palestinian state, deepening Israel's isolation
By Celerity - 16 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Ireland, Spain, Norway, and recognition....
By TexasTowelie - 16 hrs ago
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Ireland, Spain, Norway, and recognition....
By TexasTowelie - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Fast-rising seas could swamp septic systems in parts of the South - WAPO
By DBoon - 16 hrs ago
Fast-rising seas could swamp septic systems in parts of the South - WAPO
By DBoon - 16 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Sweden Plans $7 Billion in Military Aid to Ukraine for 2024-2026
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago
Sweden Plans $7 Billion in Military Aid to Ukraine for 2024-2026
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump Slams Colombia-Born Judge Presiding Over His Trial by Saying, 'Take a Look at Where He Comes From'
By question everything - 16 hrs ago
Trump Slams Colombia-Born Judge Presiding Over His Trial by Saying, 'Take a Look at Where He Comes From'
By question everything - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
All 9 South Dakota Native American tribes endorse Kristi Noem's banishment
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago
All 9 South Dakota Native American tribes endorse Kristi Noem's banishment
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Are you what you publish on the internet, or does your output just reflect the REAL you?
By usonian - 16 hrs ago
Are you what you publish on the internet, or does your output just reflect the REAL you?
By usonian - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
The sale of Graceland is now on hold but one has to wonder how many similar bogus loans -
By question everything - 16 hrs ago
The sale of Graceland is now on hold but one has to wonder how many similar bogus loans -
By question everything - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Colorado GOP calls for all children to be pulled from public schools
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago
Colorado GOP calls for all children to be pulled from public schools
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Republican National Committee HQ on Lockdown Over Mysterious Vials of Blood
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago
Republican National Committee HQ on Lockdown Over Mysterious Vials of Blood
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago
American History
On this day, May 22, 1949, James Forrestal, the first Secretary of Defense, died.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago
On this day, May 22, 1949, James Forrestal, the first Secretary of Defense, died.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
NEW POLLING: VOTERS TERRIFIED BY trump "3RD TERM" TALK - 5.22.24 Countdown
By MagaSmash - 16 hrs ago
NEW POLLING: VOTERS TERRIFIED BY trump "3RD TERM" TALK - 5.22.24 Countdown
By MagaSmash - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Anybody else feel the same way i do? Even with TFG losing in November,
By bluestarone - 16 hrs ago
Anybody else feel the same way i do? Even with TFG losing in November,
By bluestarone - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Alito's "defense" of flying the J6 flag is transparent BS
By Nevilledog - 16 hrs ago
Alito's "defense" of flying the J6 flag is transparent BS
By Nevilledog - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
'Until the Liberation' - Hamas Leader Attends Funeral of Iranian President in Tehran
By sarisataka - 16 hrs ago
'Until the Liberation' - Hamas Leader Attends Funeral of Iranian President in Tehran
By sarisataka - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
House Republican group backed by Speaker Johnson to spend $141 million on ads
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago
House Republican group backed by Speaker Johnson to spend $141 million on ads
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
An extraordinarily important legal decision just dropped, and no one is talking about it
By Nevilledog - 16 hrs ago
An extraordinarily important legal decision just dropped, and no one is talking about it
By Nevilledog - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Dear Young Black, White and Latino Men.. before you throw your support behind Trump
By Peacetrain - 16 hrs ago
Dear Young Black, White and Latino Men.. before you throw your support behind Trump
By Peacetrain - 16 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Donald Trump Now Accepts Crypto Donations for Presidential Campaign
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago
Donald Trump Now Accepts Crypto Donations for Presidential Campaign
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Right-Wing Legal Group Targets States Exempt From Releasing Voter Registration Lists
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago
Right-Wing Legal Group Targets States Exempt From Releasing Voter Registration Lists
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Daily marijuana use outpaces daily drinking in the US, a new study says
By Zorro - 16 hrs ago
Daily marijuana use outpaces daily drinking in the US, a new study says
By Zorro - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Daily marijuana use outpaces daily drinking in the US, a new study says
By Tennessee Hillbilly - 16 hrs ago
Daily marijuana use outpaces daily drinking in the US, a new study says
By Tennessee Hillbilly - 16 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump will damage his campaign by not testifying: Rick Wilson
By Quixote1818 - 16 hrs ago
Trump will damage his campaign by not testifying: Rick Wilson
By Quixote1818 - 16 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: United Kingdom
Rishi Sunak will call general election for July in surprise move - sourcesMan charged with spying for Hong Kong found dead
Nazi camp inquiry finds succession of cover-ups
Latest Breaking News
US-built floating pier that will allow delivery of humanitarian aid has been anchored in Gaza
Thursday - CNN Politics
Thursday - CNN Politics
University of California Workers Authorize Union to Call for Strike Over Protest Crackdowns
Thursday - NYT
Thursday - NYT
White House says Hur tapes are privileged as Congress moves to hold Garland in contempt
Thursday - Washington Post
Thursday - Washington Post
Judge rubbishes Peter Navarro's effort to get out of prison early by requesting to add 30 days of supervised release
Thursday - Law & Crime
Thursday - Law & Crime
Maryland parents can't opt kids out of LGBTQ book curriculum, court rules
Thursday - NBC News/Reuters
Thursday - NBC News/Reuters
Biden administration, Texas duel in US appeals court over floating migrant barrier
Thursday - Reuters
Thursday - Reuters
California university president put on leave for 'insubordination' after meeting Gaza protesters' demands
Thursday - Politico
Thursday - Politico
Microsoft Asks Hundreds of China-Based AI Staff to Consider Relocating Amid U.S.-China Tensions
Thursday - Wall Street Journal
Thursday - Wall Street Journal
Judge Merchan "visibly annoyed" by Trump's courthouse entourage of Republican politicians
May 15 - Salon
May 15 - Salon
Kansas AG sues Biden administration over new federal protections for LGBTQ+ students
May 15 - Kansas Reflector
May 15 - Kansas Reflector
Republicans probing Jan. 6 investigation asks star witness Cassidy Hutchinson for more documents
May 15 - NBC News
May 15 - NBC News
Supreme Court allows second majority-Black district in Louisiana over liberal dissents
May 15 - CNN Politics
May 15 - CNN Politics
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cancels all foreign trips as Russian offensive intensifies
May 15 - USA Today
May 15 - USA Today
Former Fort Worth officer Aaron Dean's appeal refused by state's highest criminal court
May 15 - KERA
May 15 - KERA
Biden challenges Trump to 2 debates but won't participate in nonpartisan commission's debates
May 15 - AP
May 15 - AP
Health advocacy group targets Biden-district House Republicans with new ad campaign
May 15 - The Hill
May 15 - The Hill
CPI report shows inflation easing in April, with consumer prices still rising 3.4% from a year ago
May 15 - CNBC
May 15 - CNBC
Arizona officials say they can't find Rudy Giuliani to serve him with indictment notice
May 15 - CNN Politics
May 15 - CNN Politics
Oak Flat copper mine lawsuit is headed to the Supreme Court after 9th Circuit ruling
May 15 - AZ Central
May 15 - AZ Central
Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker rails against Pride month, working women in commencement speech
May 15 - AP
May 15 - AP
'Free Palestine Encampment' reaches agreements with campus, disbands from Mario Savio steps
May 15 - Daily Californian
May 15 - Daily Californian