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Latest Breaking News
Federal judge temporarily blocks confusing Montana voter registration law
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago
Federal judge temporarily blocks confusing Montana voter registration law
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
"What man accepts he must be dying before receiving medical care? Is losing his reproductive organs an acceptable loss?
By riversedge - 25 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)
"What man accepts he must be dying before receiving medical care? Is losing his reproductive organs an acceptable loss?
By riversedge - 25 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
'Eternal repercussions': Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump's immunity claim - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago
'Eternal repercussions': Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump's immunity claim - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
list of the 47 colleges/universities that experienced some type of protest or encampment
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 11 hrs ago
list of the 47 colleges/universities that experienced some type of protest or encampment
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
USC cancels main commencement ceremony as campus is roiled by protests
By Mosby - 11 hrs ago
USC cancels main commencement ceremony as campus is roiled by protests
By Mosby - 11 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Nothing' in U.S. history suggests president needs absolute immunity: Weissmann - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago
'Nothing' in U.S. history suggests president needs absolute immunity: Weissmann - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
Court Question I wish had been asked. Does President Biden have these same rights they are arguing for the caitiff?
By onecaliberal - 11 hrs ago
Court Question I wish had been asked. Does President Biden have these same rights they are arguing for the caitiff?
By onecaliberal - 11 hrs ago
Michigan
'The scene in Detroit is insanity': Maximum capacity reached at NFL draft
By marmar - 11 hrs ago
'The scene in Detroit is insanity': Maximum capacity reached at NFL draft
By marmar - 11 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
17 states challenge federal rules entitling workers to accommodations for abortion
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago
17 states challenge federal rules entitling workers to accommodations for abortion
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago
Washington
WA farmers brace for summer drought on heels of harvest shortfalls
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago
WA farmers brace for summer drought on heels of harvest shortfalls
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Elie Mystal: The Supreme Court's Five Male Justices Are Fully in the Tank for Trump
By ancianita - 11 hrs ago
Elie Mystal: The Supreme Court's Five Male Justices Are Fully in the Tank for Trump
By ancianita - 11 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Jasmine Crockett Exposes Lie With Perfect Question - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 11 hrs ago
Jasmine Crockett Exposes Lie With Perfect Question - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 11 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Official acts versus private? Justices weigh Trump's presidential immunity claims - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago
Official acts versus private? Justices weigh Trump's presidential immunity claims - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Post a line from a movie & see if anyone knows the movie without using Google
By red dog 1 - 175 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)
Post a line from a movie & see if anyone knows the movie without using Google
By red dog 1 - 175 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)
Washington
WA Supreme Court upholds temporary ban on high-capacity magazines
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago
WA Supreme Court upholds temporary ban on high-capacity magazines
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Alito complains 'special' Trump shouldn't be 'subject to criminal laws like anybody else'
By riversedge - 25 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)
Alito complains 'special' Trump shouldn't be 'subject to criminal laws like anybody else'
By riversedge - 25 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
When the smoke clears and the Trump Immunity decision is handed down.....
By OAITW r.2.0 - 11 hrs ago
When the smoke clears and the Trump Immunity decision is handed down.....
By OAITW r.2.0 - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
A Statement From The New York Times on Presidential News Coverage
By demmiblue - 11 hrs ago
A Statement From The New York Times on Presidential News Coverage
By demmiblue - 11 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Messy argument': Supreme Court considers historic presidential immunity claim - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago
'Messy argument': Supreme Court considers historic presidential immunity claim - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
Enjoy this "hush money" trial, because there probably will not be another.
By kentuck - 11 hrs ago
Enjoy this "hush money" trial, because there probably will not be another.
By kentuck - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
News-- Justice Merchan's signed order to show cause compelling Trump to attend a hearing on his latest alleged gag order
By demmiblue - 11 hrs ago
News-- Justice Merchan's signed order to show cause compelling Trump to attend a hearing on his latest alleged gag order
By demmiblue - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
The people are so numb, nothing shocks them anymore, not even the Supreme Court.
By kentuck - 11 hrs ago
The people are so numb, nothing shocks them anymore, not even the Supreme Court.
By kentuck - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
We have the putin want to be, we have the putin congressional caucus, and now we have the putin court.
By onecaliberal - 11 hrs ago
We have the putin want to be, we have the putin congressional caucus, and now we have the putin court.
By onecaliberal - 11 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Partisan hacks': Justice Thomas and Alito show their true colors in Trump Immunity arguments - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago
Partisan hacks': Justice Thomas and Alito show their true colors in Trump Immunity arguments - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
15 million new jobs. Capped insulin at $35 a month for seniors. Passed the largest climate investment ever. Made
By applegrove - 11 hrs ago
15 million new jobs. Capped insulin at $35 a month for seniors. Passed the largest climate investment ever. Made
By applegrove - 11 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Prosecutor to appeal against Texas woman's acquittal over voting error
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago
Prosecutor to appeal against Texas woman's acquittal over voting error
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
California Senate candidate Steve Garvey calls student protesters 'terrorists'
By Bundbuster - 11 hrs ago
California Senate candidate Steve Garvey calls student protesters 'terrorists'
By Bundbuster - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
The Big Picture is never acknowledged
By senseandsensibility - 25 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)
The Big Picture is never acknowledged
By senseandsensibility - 25 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
'Outrageous': Trump legal team presents ridiculous Presidential Immunity argument to Supreme Court - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago
'Outrageous': Trump legal team presents ridiculous Presidential Immunity argument to Supreme Court - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago
Maryland
A shady super PAC supporting Larry Hogan just landed a $10 MILLION donation from a GOP megadonor.
By elleng - 11 hrs ago
A shady super PAC supporting Larry Hogan just landed a $10 MILLION donation from a GOP megadonor.
By elleng - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
What Harvey Weinstein's Overturned Conviction Means for Donald Trump's Trial
By Nevilledog - 11 hrs ago
What Harvey Weinstein's Overturned Conviction Means for Donald Trump's Trial
By Nevilledog - 11 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Pose an obscure question about a movie director, living or dead.
By red dog 1 - 11 hrs ago
Pose an obscure question about a movie director, living or dead.
By red dog 1 - 11 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Our girl Karen': David Pecker testifies discussing Karen McDougal with Trump in White House - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago
'Our girl Karen': David Pecker testifies discussing Karen McDougal with Trump in White House - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
SCOTUS: Illegitimate Arm of the MAGA Reich - How Far They Have Fallen
By B.See - 11 hrs ago
SCOTUS: Illegitimate Arm of the MAGA Reich - How Far They Have Fallen
By B.See - 11 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
'CUT YOUR LOSSES': trump WARNED To Take Plea Deal In Criminal Case
By MagaSmash - 12 hrs ago
'CUT YOUR LOSSES': trump WARNED To Take Plea Deal In Criminal Case
By MagaSmash - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
Watch the White House Correspondents' Dinner LIVE on C-SPAN this Saturday, April 27.
By elleng - 12 hrs ago
Watch the White House Correspondents' Dinner LIVE on C-SPAN this Saturday, April 27.
By elleng - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
Ari Melber is giving a great recap on todays USSC hearing.
By OAITW r.2.0 - 12 hrs ago
Ari Melber is giving a great recap on todays USSC hearing.
By OAITW r.2.0 - 12 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
The Flaming Lips ft Miley Cyrus & Moby - Lucy in the Sky with diamonds
By AuntyGravity - 12 hrs ago
The Flaming Lips ft Miley Cyrus & Moby - Lucy in the Sky with diamonds
By AuntyGravity - 12 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
New: Trump Administration officials were consulted on 'catch and kill' well after 2016 Election - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago
New: Trump Administration officials were consulted on 'catch and kill' well after 2016 Election - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
Port Of Baltimore To Open Deepest Channel Yet At Key Bridge, Restoring Some Port Activity.
By elleng - 12 hrs ago
Port Of Baltimore To Open Deepest Channel Yet At Key Bridge, Restoring Some Port Activity.
By elleng - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
Cops pull over wrong car, sic k9 on surrendering victim, realize mistake. Arrest him anyway
By Demovictory9 - 12 hrs ago
Cops pull over wrong car, sic k9 on surrendering victim, realize mistake. Arrest him anyway
By Demovictory9 - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
This is freaking brilliant - Smelvis, Putin and Shaggy😂😂😂
By malaise - 12 hrs ago
This is freaking brilliant - Smelvis, Putin and Shaggy😂😂😂
By malaise - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
"Here are a few things that Donald Trump's lawyer says a president ought to be immune from prosecution for doing,"
By applegrove - 12 hrs ago
"Here are a few things that Donald Trump's lawyer says a president ought to be immune from prosecution for doing,"
By applegrove - 12 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Gets DEVASTATING ORDER in Federal Court - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago
Trump Gets DEVASTATING ORDER in Federal Court - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
But it gets worse! (update on: U.S. pier attacked during construction work off Gaza coast)
By Beastly Boy - 25 replies @ 12 hrs ago (Milestone)
But it gets worse! (update on: U.S. pier attacked during construction work off Gaza coast)
By Beastly Boy - 25 replies @ 12 hrs ago (Milestone)
Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity
☦️ Eastern Orthodox Pascha/Easter is near, the 5th of May.
By sprinkleeninow - 12 hrs ago
☦️ Eastern Orthodox Pascha/Easter is near, the 5th of May.
By sprinkleeninow - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
After the Supreme Court immunity session today, it is very clear that
By JohnSJ - 12 hrs ago
After the Supreme Court immunity session today, it is very clear that
By JohnSJ - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
USC cancels its big graduation ceremony amid protests
By Demovictory9 - 12 hrs ago
USC cancels its big graduation ceremony amid protests
By Demovictory9 - 12 hrs ago
Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity
☦ Eastern Orthodoxy - A Teaching On Archangel Michael, An Archangel Michael Miracle Testimony
By sprinkleeninow - 12 hrs ago
☦ Eastern Orthodoxy - A Teaching On Archangel Michael, An Archangel Michael Miracle Testimony
By sprinkleeninow - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
Parents of injured Israeli American hostage say Hamas video offered 'painful' proof of life
By Coventina - 12 hrs ago
Parents of injured Israeli American hostage say Hamas video offered 'painful' proof of life
By Coventina - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
GOPs say presidents would be immune to prosecution if they killed their rival.
By Trueblue1968 - 12 hrs ago
GOPs say presidents would be immune to prosecution if they killed their rival.
By Trueblue1968 - 12 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
US VP Harris Hosts Kim Kardashian to Discuss Criminal Justice Reform
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago
US VP Harris Hosts Kim Kardashian to Discuss Criminal Justice Reform
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
The supreme court is dismantling democracy. They could have been talking about Putin today. Trump wants to be Putin
By onecaliberal - 12 hrs ago
The supreme court is dismantling democracy. They could have been talking about Putin today. Trump wants to be Putin
By onecaliberal - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
Meidas Touch calls out staged Trump event featuring "Black New Yorker" - who worked for George Santos
By FelineOverlord - 12 hrs ago
Meidas Touch calls out staged Trump event featuring "Black New Yorker" - who worked for George Santos
By FelineOverlord - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump Lawyer Says Having Political Rival Killed Could Constitute 'Official' Presidential Act
By Bundbuster - 12 hrs ago
Trump Lawyer Says Having Political Rival Killed Could Constitute 'Official' Presidential Act
By Bundbuster - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
Exclusive poll: America warms to mass deportations
By WhiskeyGrinder - 12 hrs ago
Exclusive poll: America warms to mass deportations
By WhiskeyGrinder - 12 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Exclusive: Biden opens first field office in Florida
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago
Exclusive: Biden opens first field office in Florida
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
When Obama got Osama bin Ladin, what was your reaction?
By CTyankee - 25 replies @ 13 hrs ago (Milestone)
When Obama got Osama bin Ladin, what was your reaction?
By CTyankee - 25 replies @ 13 hrs ago (Milestone)
Forum Spotlight: Latin America
Major cities in Mexico running out of water as extreme heat continues - NBC NewsLos Chapitos Captured And Delivered White Supremacist To The U.S., It Is Revealed
US laundering revenue of Colombia's environmental crimes: NGO Lax US legislation and law enforcement facilitating enviro
Latest Breaking News
House Intelligence Committee finds CIA mishandled sexual assault and harassment claims
Monday - CNN Politics
Monday - CNN Politics
Judge approves safeguards for Donald Trump's $175 million civil business fraud appeal bond
Monday - USA Today
Monday - USA Today
"It would be a disaster": Judge's ruling could "short-circuit" Trump's plan to testify at trial
Monday - Salon
Monday - Salon
Vice President Harris to Reveal Final Rules Mandating Minimum Standards for Nursing Home Staffing
Monday - US News and World Report/AP
Monday - US News and World Report/AP
Blinken to warn China over its support for Russia's military during this week's visit
Monday - NBC News
Monday - NBC News
Biden marks Earth Day with $7bn 'solar for all' investment amid week of climate action
Monday - the guardian
Monday - the guardian
Iraq militant group says it is resuming attacks on US forces as base in Syria is targeted
Monday - The Guardian
Monday - The Guardian
'He's A Liar': Newsom Calls B.S. On Trump's Claim He'd Block A National Abortion Ban
Sunday - Huff Post
Sunday - Huff Post
White House Thoroughly Denounces Columbia University Protests: 'Blatantly Antisemitic, Unconscionable, and Dangerous'
Sunday - Mediaite
Sunday - Mediaite
Isra Hirsi, Ilhan Omar's Daughter, On Columbia Arrests, Barnard Suspension, Palestine Protests
Sunday - Teen Vogue
Sunday - Teen Vogue
Ex-'National Enquirer' Publisher David Pecker Set to Testify First at Trump Trial
Sunday - Daily Beast
Sunday - Daily Beast
Trump VP contender Kristi Noem says abortion ban should have no exceptions for rape or incest
Sunday - The Independent
Sunday - The Independent
Sen. Mark Warner says possible TikTok sale is "complicated," and one-year timeline makes sense
Sunday - CBS News
Sunday - CBS News
Vital US arms and ammo could reach Ukraine in days once Senate passes military aid bill as expected, Pentagon says
Sunday - Business Insider
Sunday - Business Insider
Millions more go to Trump legal expenses as Biden and Democratic Party expand campaign cash advantage
Sunday - CNN Politics
Sunday - CNN Politics
Giuliani bankruptcy creditors fire off subpoenas to try to establish whether Trump owes him money
Saturday - UK Independent
Saturday - UK Independent
Tesla cuts U.S. prices on its Model Y, S and X vehicles after a difficult week
Saturday - Associated Press, via NBC News
Saturday - Associated Press, via NBC News