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California
California dreams end in nightmare for woman charged in violent wrong-way 405 Freeway crash
By Zorro - 11 hrs ago - 4 recs
California dreams end in nightmare for woman charged in violent wrong-way 405 Freeway crash
By Zorro - 11 hrs ago - 4 recs
Michigan
It looks like the Memorial Day weekend is going to be a rainy one for mid-Michigan
By Siwsan - 11 hrs ago - 4 recs
It looks like the Memorial Day weekend is going to be a rainy one for mid-Michigan
By Siwsan - 11 hrs ago - 4 recs
Foreign Affairs
Protests Surge As Chinese Household Wealth Destroyed; PLA Taiwan Drills; Lethal Aid? - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 11 hrs ago - 4 recs
Protests Surge As Chinese Household Wealth Destroyed; PLA Taiwan Drills; Lethal Aid? - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 11 hrs ago - 4 recs
Michigan
Whitmer signs bill setting equal insurance coverage for mental and physical health care
By marmar - 12 hrs ago - 4 recs
Whitmer signs bill setting equal insurance coverage for mental and physical health care
By marmar - 12 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
Inside the 'stupid' Congolese coup plot led by US used car dealer
By brooklynite - 12 hrs ago - 4 recs
Inside the 'stupid' Congolese coup plot led by US used car dealer
By brooklynite - 12 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
DOJ to announce antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster parent company, Live Nation
By marmar - 12 hrs ago - 4 recs
DOJ to announce antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster parent company, Live Nation
By marmar - 12 hrs ago - 4 recs
Liberal YouTubers
This Law Let's Foreign Governments Own U.S. Politicians... - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - 4 recs
This Law Let's Foreign Governments Own U.S. Politicians... - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - 4 recs
Cable News Clips
Nikki Haley says she will vote for Trump - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 hrs ago - 4 recs
Nikki Haley says she will vote for Trump - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 hrs ago - 4 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Trump and rapidly changing views....
By TexasTowelie - 19 hrs ago - 4 recs
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Trump and rapidly changing views....
By TexasTowelie - 19 hrs ago - 4 recs
Cable News Clips
Fmr. Georgia special prosecutor Nathan Wade on how Trump's Georgia trial was politicized--by others - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - 4 recs
Fmr. Georgia special prosecutor Nathan Wade on how Trump's Georgia trial was politicized--by others - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - 4 recs
Cable News Clips
Justice Alito torched for another extremist 'MAGA battle flag' by Sen. Whitehouse - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - 4 recs
Justice Alito torched for another extremist 'MAGA battle flag' by Sen. Whitehouse - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - 4 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's Assassination Paranoia & Disagreement Over Economic Reality The Daily Show
By Quixote1818 - 20 hrs ago - 4 recs
Trump's Assassination Paranoia & Disagreement Over Economic Reality The Daily Show
By Quixote1818 - 20 hrs ago - 4 recs
Foreign Affairs
Tension in the Baltic Sea: a Swedish island threatened? - Markku Kangaspuro - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago - 4 recs
Tension in the Baltic Sea: a Swedish island threatened? - Markku Kangaspuro - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago - 4 recs
The DU Lounge
Could the laws of nature recuse themselves a bit once in awhile, like now? Thank you.
By UTUSN - 22 hrs ago - 4 recs
Could the laws of nature recuse themselves a bit once in awhile, like now? Thank you.
By UTUSN - 22 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
Every time I clicked on to CNN during commercials on MSNBC
By senseandsensibility - 22 hrs ago - 4 recs
Every time I clicked on to CNN during commercials on MSNBC
By senseandsensibility - 22 hrs ago - 4 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Visibly Distressed Sean Hannity's Brain Glitches Out On Live TV! - Luke Beasley
By TexasTowelie - 23 hrs ago - 4 recs
Visibly Distressed Sean Hannity's Brain Glitches Out On Live TV! - Luke Beasley
By TexasTowelie - 23 hrs ago - 4 recs
Cable News Clips
'He's going to implode himself': Scaramucci on Trump's campaign - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 23 hrs ago - 4 recs
'He's going to implode himself': Scaramucci on Trump's campaign - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 23 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
MD-SEN: Alsobrooks and Hogan spar over abortion rights in Maryland Senate race
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - 4 recs
MD-SEN: Alsobrooks and Hogan spar over abortion rights in Maryland Senate race
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
Netanyahu Engages with GOP Leaders to Address Congress
By applegrove - 23 hrs ago - 4 recs
Netanyahu Engages with GOP Leaders to Address Congress
By applegrove - 23 hrs ago - 4 recs
Cable News Clips
Alert: Trump's GOP busted for embracing Putin's 'dictator plot': Comedian Klepper x Melber - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - 4 recs
Alert: Trump's GOP busted for embracing Putin's 'dictator plot': Comedian Klepper x Melber - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - 4 recs
Cable News Clips
'This is disgusting disinformation': Kirschner slams Trump's comments on Mar-a-Lago raid
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 hrs ago - 4 recs
'This is disgusting disinformation': Kirschner slams Trump's comments on Mar-a-Lago raid
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 hrs ago - 4 recs
Texas
Nearly one million CenterPoint customers lost power during last week's storms. Here's what that looked like from space.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 11 min ago - 3 recs
Nearly one million CenterPoint customers lost power during last week's storms. Here's what that looked like from space.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 11 min ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
In docs case, Trump doubles down on absurd 'deadly force' claim
By LetMyPeopleVote - 19 min ago - 3 recs
In docs case, Trump doubles down on absurd 'deadly force' claim
By LetMyPeopleVote - 19 min ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Louisiana Legislature passes bill restricting discussion of gender and sexuality
By RandySF - 1 hr ago - 3 recs
Louisiana Legislature passes bill restricting discussion of gender and sexuality
By RandySF - 1 hr ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Terrific article on the Reich-wing extremists fashioning the worst ideas in America
By Grins - 1 hr ago - 3 recs
Terrific article on the Reich-wing extremists fashioning the worst ideas in America
By Grins - 1 hr ago - 3 recs
Latest Breaking News
Republicans demand Secret Service chief personally take action to move protests farther from the convention
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 3 recs
Republicans demand Secret Service chief personally take action to move protests farther from the convention
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
NH: Tempers flare after House passes gun background check bill again
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago - 3 recs
NH: Tempers flare after House passes gun background check bill again
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago - 3 recs
Latest Breaking News
Biden, Kenya's Ruto pledge to protect democracy in Africa
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 3 recs
Biden, Kenya's Ruto pledge to protect democracy in Africa
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
NH-GOV: Kelly Ayotte (R) campaigns with Glenn Youngkin after his veto of birth control bill
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago - 3 recs
NH-GOV: Kelly Ayotte (R) campaigns with Glenn Youngkin after his veto of birth control bill
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Trump allies face skepticism as they try appealing to disaffected Arab Americans in Michigan
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago - 3 recs
Trump allies face skepticism as they try appealing to disaffected Arab Americans in Michigan
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Louisiana Lawmakers Vote to Make Abortion Pills Controlled Substances
By In It to Win It - 6 hrs ago - 3 recs
Louisiana Lawmakers Vote to Make Abortion Pills Controlled Substances
By In It to Win It - 6 hrs ago - 3 recs
Latest Breaking News
NCAA votes to accept $2.8 billion settlement that could usher in dramatic change for college sports
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 hrs ago - 3 recs
NCAA votes to accept $2.8 billion settlement that could usher in dramatic change for college sports
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
NAACP fund seeks to close Black voter registration and turnout gaps ahead of the November election
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - 3 recs
NAACP fund seeks to close Black voter registration and turnout gaps ahead of the November election
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Colorado Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera hospitalized due to infection
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 3 recs
Colorado Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera hospitalized due to infection
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 3 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Lifelong Republican drops bad news on Trump - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago - 3 recs
Lifelong Republican drops bad news on Trump - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Will Cannon attempt to block Chutkan after SC immunity decision?
By duckworth969 - 7 hrs ago - 3 recs
Will Cannon attempt to block Chutkan after SC immunity decision?
By duckworth969 - 7 hrs ago - 3 recs
Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs
The latest episode of "Will Trent" (ABC/Hulu) blew me away
By nuxvomica - 7 hrs ago - 3 recs
The latest episode of "Will Trent" (ABC/Hulu) blew me away
By nuxvomica - 7 hrs ago - 3 recs
Latest Breaking News
Norfolk Southern will pay modest $15 million fine as part of federal settlement over Ohio derailment
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 3 recs
Norfolk Southern will pay modest $15 million fine as part of federal settlement over Ohio derailment
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
TikTok Ban Is Popular With Voters as AI Stirs Privacy Fears, Poll Shows
By TheProle - 8 hrs ago - 3 recs
TikTok Ban Is Popular With Voters as AI Stirs Privacy Fears, Poll Shows
By TheProle - 8 hrs ago - 3 recs
Canada
Gatineau couple discharged from Ottawa family doctor 'shocked,' seeking answers
By sl8 - 8 hrs ago - 3 recs
Gatineau couple discharged from Ottawa family doctor 'shocked,' seeking answers
By sl8 - 8 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
165 Days Until Election Day! Election Calendar, Activists' Lists, and Donation Links (updated frequently)
By Wednesdays - 8 hrs ago - 3 recs
165 Days Until Election Day! Election Calendar, Activists' Lists, and Donation Links (updated frequently)
By Wednesdays - 8 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
OR-05: Bynum's (D) primary win boosts Democrats' chances to flip Oregon seat
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago - 3 recs
OR-05: Bynum's (D) primary win boosts Democrats' chances to flip Oregon seat
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
live nation (ticketmaster) sued for anti trust
By moonshinegnomie - 9 hrs ago - 3 recs
live nation (ticketmaster) sued for anti trust
By moonshinegnomie - 9 hrs ago - 3 recs
TV Chat
OMGOSH......I just saw Lawrence O'Donnell on the TV show Monk.
By a kennedy - 10 hrs ago - 3 recs
OMGOSH......I just saw Lawrence O'Donnell on the TV show Monk.
By a kennedy - 10 hrs ago - 3 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Biden and Trump are TIED I Simon Rosenberg Interview
By Quixote1818 - 10 hrs ago - 3 recs
Biden and Trump are TIED I Simon Rosenberg Interview
By Quixote1818 - 10 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
You raised $1,006.99 on May 22, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 12 hrs ago - 3 recs
You raised $1,006.99 on May 22, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 12 hrs ago - 3 recs
Science
Scientists Determine Properties of Extremely Rare Element: Promethium
By sl8 - 13 hrs ago - 3 recs
Scientists Determine Properties of Extremely Rare Element: Promethium
By sl8 - 13 hrs ago - 3 recs
American History
On this day, May 23, 1939, 26 sailors and civilians died when the USS Squalus sank off the coast of New Hampshire.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago - 3 recs
On this day, May 23, 1939, 26 sailors and civilians died when the USS Squalus sank off the coast of New Hampshire.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago - 3 recs
Foreign Affairs
Iran's President Raisi has died. What now? - CaspianReport
By TexasTowelie - 16 hrs ago - 3 recs
Iran's President Raisi has died. What now? - CaspianReport
By TexasTowelie - 16 hrs ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
Trump's plans for healthcare and reproductive rights if he returns to White House - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 hrs ago - 3 recs
Trump's plans for healthcare and reproductive rights if he returns to White House - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 hrs ago - 3 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Rudy Giuliani Waves The White Flag & Promises Not To Defame GA Election Workers - Rodecast
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago - 3 recs
Rudy Giuliani Waves The White Flag & Promises Not To Defame GA Election Workers - Rodecast
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Someone has probably already asked this. Does Roberts have any authority over the rest of his court?
By captain queeg - 18 hrs ago - 3 recs
Someone has probably already asked this. Does Roberts have any authority over the rest of his court?
By captain queeg - 18 hrs ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
Disgrace: Alito shatters Supreme Court legitimacy with another insurrectionist flag scandal - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago - 3 recs
Disgrace: Alito shatters Supreme Court legitimacy with another insurrectionist flag scandal - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
Amid new classified documents revelations, Trump and acolytes concoct bizarre assassination lie - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago - 3 recs
Amid new classified documents revelations, Trump and acolytes concoct bizarre assassination lie - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
How does a Supreme Court justice salary afford one multiple homes?
By onecaliberal - 19 hrs ago - 3 recs
How does a Supreme Court justice salary afford one multiple homes?
By onecaliberal - 19 hrs ago - 3 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Does Russia Own These American Politicians ? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago - 3 recs
Does Russia Own These American Politicians ? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
alito shuffle - (damn! another wonderful parody)
By orleans - 19 hrs ago - 3 recs
alito shuffle - (damn! another wonderful parody)
By orleans - 19 hrs ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
Ty Cobb on Trump classified documents case: 'I don't think this case will move at all' - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago - 3 recs
Ty Cobb on Trump classified documents case: 'I don't think this case will move at all' - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago - 3 recs
Liberal YouTubers
CNN Host Calls Out Republican Senator's Hypocrisy To His Face! - Pondering Politics
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago - 3 recs
CNN Host Calls Out Republican Senator's Hypocrisy To His Face! - Pondering Politics
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
'Collusion': Fmr. prosecutor says his divorce lawyer leaked Willis relationship to Trump camp - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 3 recs
'Collusion': Fmr. prosecutor says his divorce lawyer leaked Willis relationship to Trump camp - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
Fani Willis winning Democratic primary shows citizens 'have faith in her': Susan Del Percio - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 3 recs
Fani Willis winning Democratic primary shows citizens 'have faith in her': Susan Del Percio - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
Hear Ted Cruz's response to whether he'll accept 2024 presidential election results - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago - 3 recs
Hear Ted Cruz's response to whether he'll accept 2024 presidential election results - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago - 3 recs
Latin America
10 bodies found in Acapulco, Mexico, amid cartel violence - CBS News
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago - 3 recs
10 bodies found in Acapulco, Mexico, amid cartel violence - CBS News
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Arkansas attorney general sends cease & desist letters to companies advertising delivery of abortion pills
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - 3 recs
Arkansas attorney general sends cease & desist letters to companies advertising delivery of abortion pills
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - 3 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Fascism Won't Be What You Expect... w/ Michael Tomasky - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - 3 recs
Fascism Won't Be What You Expect... w/ Michael Tomasky - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - 3 recs
Forum Spotlight: Weather Watchers
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Latest Breaking News
Despite polls, Biden aides insist Gaza campus protests will not hurt reelection bid
Saturday - Reuters
Saturday - Reuters
Yemen's Houthi rebels launch a missile that strikes an oil tanker in the Red Sea, US military says
Saturday - ABC News/AP
Saturday - ABC News/AP
Investigate whether drinking played role in chaotic House hearing, senior Democrat Jamie Raskin says
Saturday - UK Independent
Saturday - UK Independent
Va. Gov. Youngkin vetoes bills on birth control, Confederate tax loopholes
Saturday - Washington Post
Saturday - Washington Post
Alabama poultry plant could be closed for 30 days for allegedly hiring minors
Saturday - The Guardian
Saturday - The Guardian
Rudy Giuliani served Arizona indictment papers for election fraud scheme at 80th birthday party
Saturday - NY Daily News
Saturday - NY Daily News
Kamala Harris to speak at SEIU convention set to elect the union's first Black president
Saturday - NBC News
Saturday - NBC News
Crockett slams Greene as 'racist' following contentious House committee meeting
Saturday - CNN Politics
Saturday - CNN Politics
Trump asks for, and receives, permission to skip upcoming Mar-a-Lago hearing because he is 'on trial in Manhattan'
Saturday - Law & Crime
Saturday - Law & Crime
Dabney Coleman, actor who specialized in curmudgeons, dies at 92
Friday - The Associated Press, via WTOP
Friday - The Associated Press, via WTOP
GOP Fighting, 50-Hour Democratic Filibuster Kill Push to Make Amending Missouri Constitution Harder
Friday - US News and World Report/AP
Friday - US News and World Report/AP
New ad taunts Trump to take stand in hush money trial - or admit he's a coward
Friday - UK Independent
Friday - UK Independent
Exclusive: Sean 'Diddy' Combs seen physically assaulting Cassie Ventura in 2016 surveillance video obtained by CNN
Friday - cnn
Friday - cnn
Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama vote against unionizing in blow to big UAW push
Friday - CNN Business
Friday - CNN Business
Biden announces new grants to further desegregate schools on Brown vs. Board anniversary
Friday - ABC News
Friday - ABC News
Son of conservative activist and 1st rioter to invade Senate floor on Jan. 6 is sentenced
Friday - Law & Crime
Friday - Law & Crime
Durbin calls for Alito recusal from Jan. 6 cases over upside-down flag that flew at his home
Friday - The Hill
Friday - The Hill
John Eastman, former Trump lawyer, pleads not guilty in Arizona election interference case
Friday - CNN Politics
Friday - CNN Politics
GOP tries to 'correct the narrative' on use of mailed ballots after years of conflicting messages
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
Trump-linked dark-money group spent $90m on racist and transphobic ads in 2022, records show
Friday - The Guardian
Friday - The Guardian
Democrats gear up to overhaul the Senate filibuster for major bills if they win in 2024
Friday - NBC News
Friday - NBC News
NRA kicks off annual meeting as board considers successor to longtime leader LaPierre
Friday - ABC News/AP
Friday - ABC News/AP