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Latest Breaking News
Micron gets combined $13.6 billion grant, loan for chip plants
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago
Micron gets combined $13.6 billion grant, loan for chip plants
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
April Photo Contest- Group 3 (Poll)
By Dyedinthewoolliberal - 25 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
April Photo Contest- Group 3 (Poll)
By Dyedinthewoolliberal - 25 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latin America
Brazil Tops Latin America as the Prime Destination for Foreign Investment
By Judi Lynn - 16 hrs ago
Brazil Tops Latin America as the Prime Destination for Foreign Investment
By Judi Lynn - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Unelected motherfuckers should not decide anything about the Constitution
By Aviation Pro - 16 hrs ago
Unelected motherfuckers should not decide anything about the Constitution
By Aviation Pro - 16 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial
By Dulcinea - 16 hrs ago
New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial
By Dulcinea - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Chuck Edwards, Repug congress critter from NC shows how he's just like his master, trump.
By Wonder Why - 16 hrs ago
Chuck Edwards, Repug congress critter from NC shows how he's just like his master, trump.
By Wonder Why - 16 hrs ago
Latin America
Cuba says state airline cancelled flights after Argentina denied it fuel
By Judi Lynn - 16 hrs ago
Cuba says state airline cancelled flights after Argentina denied it fuel
By Judi Lynn - 16 hrs ago
Nevada
National Park Service officials are looking for man who may have headed down the Grand Canyon on this "raft"
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 16 hrs ago
National Park Service officials are looking for man who may have headed down the Grand Canyon on this "raft"
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 16 hrs ago
Science
NASA's Juno Spacecraft Stumbled On A Glistening Lava Lake On Jupiter's Moon Io
By Judi Lynn - 16 hrs ago
NASA's Juno Spacecraft Stumbled On A Glistening Lava Lake On Jupiter's Moon Io
By Judi Lynn - 16 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Plaintiff Trying to Reverse Noncompete Ban Is Trump's Tax Adviser
By Passages - 16 hrs ago
Plaintiff Trying to Reverse Noncompete Ban Is Trump's Tax Adviser
By Passages - 16 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction is overturned by New York's top court
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago
Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction is overturned by New York's top court
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
You raised $3.00 on April 24, 2024 Democratic Underground for Michelle Vallejo TX-15
By Omaha Steve - 16 hrs ago
You raised $3.00 on April 24, 2024 Democratic Underground for Michelle Vallejo TX-15
By Omaha Steve - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Alito seems so proud to be the stupidest
By Tumbulu - 25 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
Alito seems so proud to be the stupidest
By Tumbulu - 25 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Unbelievable Trump Trial Testimony! Rubio's Pathetic Veep Audition! RFK Hurts Trump? Next Level
By ihaveaquestion - 16 hrs ago
Unbelievable Trump Trial Testimony! Rubio's Pathetic Veep Audition! RFK Hurts Trump? Next Level
By ihaveaquestion - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
You raised $35.00 on April 24, 2024 DU 4 Ruben Gallego US Senate, Senator Sinema's seat AZ
By Omaha Steve - 16 hrs ago
You raised $35.00 on April 24, 2024 DU 4 Ruben Gallego US Senate, Senator Sinema's seat AZ
By Omaha Steve - 16 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
California Democrats Are At War With Arizona's Abortion Laws & Anti-Trans School Boards - Hysteria Podcast
By ihaveaquestion - 16 hrs ago
California Democrats Are At War With Arizona's Abortion Laws & Anti-Trans School Boards - Hysteria Podcast
By ihaveaquestion - 16 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Somebody I Used To know - Gotye original and Walk off the Earth's cover.
By Swede - 16 hrs ago
Somebody I Used To know - Gotye original and Walk off the Earth's cover.
By Swede - 16 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Supreme Court set to hear arguments in Trump immunity case - Morning Joe - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago
Supreme Court set to hear arguments in Trump immunity case - Morning Joe - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Here's a question on abortion for the Supreme Court: Could a woman in Florida who became pregnant as a result of
By LaMouffette - 16 hrs ago
Here's a question on abortion for the Supreme Court: Could a woman in Florida who became pregnant as a result of
By LaMouffette - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
'Missing in action': Analyst sees Trump's 'family man' defense killed by Melania's absence
By Tom of Temecula - 16 hrs ago
'Missing in action': Analyst sees Trump's 'family man' defense killed by Melania's absence
By Tom of Temecula - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
You raised $206.00 on April 24, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 16 hrs ago
You raised $206.00 on April 24, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Is anyone else getting a drift that Maga is involved with Campus turmoil?
By Peacetrain - 25 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
Is anyone else getting a drift that Maga is involved with Campus turmoil?
By Peacetrain - 25 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Donald Trump Jr. Text Detailed in Arizona Indictment
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago
Donald Trump Jr. Text Detailed in Arizona Indictment
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
NICE! Meidas Touch is playing all the times Trump referenced National Enquirer covers
By Mr.WeRP - 16 hrs ago
NICE! Meidas Touch is playing all the times Trump referenced National Enquirer covers
By Mr.WeRP - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Republicans scrutinize voting rolls and ramp up for mass challenges ahead of election
By marmar - 16 hrs ago
Republicans scrutinize voting rolls and ramp up for mass challenges ahead of election
By marmar - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Belgium says worker taking part in country's Gaza aid efforts killed in overnight strike
By David__77 - 16 hrs ago
Belgium says worker taking part in country's Gaza aid efforts killed in overnight strike
By David__77 - 16 hrs ago
Michigan
With Michigan's House seats back on the ballot in 2024, here are the key races to watch
By marmar - 16 hrs ago
With Michigan's House seats back on the ballot in 2024, here are the key races to watch
By marmar - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
15,000 children killed in Gaza by Israel.
By Cattledog - 150 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
15,000 children killed in Gaza by Israel.
By Cattledog - 150 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
Foreign Affairs
Chinese Economy: Bonds, FDI & Overcapacity; US-China: Trade & TikTok; EU Hits China - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 16 hrs ago
Chinese Economy: Bonds, FDI & Overcapacity; US-China: Trade & TikTok; EU Hits China - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Michael Flynn's klan's (I'm sorry, his family's) lawsuit against CNN dismissed
By ck4829 - 16 hrs ago
Michael Flynn's klan's (I'm sorry, his family's) lawsuit against CNN dismissed
By ck4829 - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Pecker has something so bad on Trump, it prevents Trump from attacking him
By Mr.WeRP - 16 hrs ago
Pecker has something so bad on Trump, it prevents Trump from attacking him
By Mr.WeRP - 16 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
U.S. economy grew at 1.6 percent annual rate in first quarter 2024, a sharp slowdown
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago
U.S. economy grew at 1.6 percent annual rate in first quarter 2024, a sharp slowdown
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Can someone explain the point of an "unindicted co-conspirator"
By Miguelito Loveless - 16 hrs ago
Can someone explain the point of an "unindicted co-conspirator"
By Miguelito Loveless - 16 hrs ago
Latin America
Before Milei, Uruguayan President Lacalle Pou calls for a "strong State" to defend freedom
By Judi Lynn - 16 hrs ago
Before Milei, Uruguayan President Lacalle Pou calls for a "strong State" to defend freedom
By Judi Lynn - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump and Giuliani named unindicted co-conspirators in Michigan fake elector plot
By marmar - 16 hrs ago
Trump and Giuliani named unindicted co-conspirators in Michigan fake elector plot
By marmar - 16 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Happy National Perfect Date Day, April 25. All you need is a light jacket.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 17 hrs ago
Happy National Perfect Date Day, April 25. All you need is a light jacket.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
The GOP's head of election integrity has now been charged with election subversion and election fraud.
By kpete - 17 hrs ago
The GOP's head of election integrity has now been charged with election subversion and election fraud.
By kpete - 17 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
On this day, April 25, 1933, Jerry Leiber, of the songwriting duo Leiber and Stoller, was born.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 17 hrs ago
On this day, April 25, 1933, Jerry Leiber, of the songwriting duo Leiber and Stoller, was born.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
Melania Trump Reportedly 'Deeply Upset' by Karen McDougal's Affair With Donald, 'It's Humiliating for Her!'
By Tom of Temecula - 17 hrs ago
Melania Trump Reportedly 'Deeply Upset' by Karen McDougal's Affair With Donald, 'It's Humiliating for Her!'
By Tom of Temecula - 17 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
LIVE: Supreme Court HEARING on TRUMP IMMUNITY Claim - Meidas Touch - Scheduled for Thurs 4/25 9:30 AM ET
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 hrs ago
LIVE: Supreme Court HEARING on TRUMP IMMUNITY Claim - Meidas Touch - Scheduled for Thurs 4/25 9:30 AM ET
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
Millions Cancel Subscriptions to National Enquirer After Learning Its Stories May Not be True
By lindysalsagal - 75 replies @ 17 hrs ago (Milestone)
Millions Cancel Subscriptions to National Enquirer After Learning Its Stories May Not be True
By lindysalsagal - 75 replies @ 17 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Trump downplays deadly Charlottesville rally as a 'peanut' compared to Israel-Gaza protests
By brooklynite - 17 hrs ago
Trump downplays deadly Charlottesville rally as a 'peanut' compared to Israel-Gaza protests
By brooklynite - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
So, Supreme Court is only hearing arguments today/ correct?
By FarPoint - 17 hrs ago
So, Supreme Court is only hearing arguments today/ correct?
By FarPoint - 17 hrs ago
American History
On this day, April 25, 1945, United States and Soviet troops met in Torgau and Strehla along the Elbe River.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 17 hrs ago
On this day, April 25, 1945, United States and Soviet troops met in Torgau and Strehla along the Elbe River.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
Why do I think that there is Russian/Right Wing influence and or money pushing the pro Hamas protesters?
By Botany - 17 hrs ago
Why do I think that there is Russian/Right Wing influence and or money pushing the pro Hamas protesters?
By Botany - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
What witnesses told special counsel about handling of classified info
By struggle4progress - 17 hrs ago
What witnesses told special counsel about handling of classified info
By struggle4progress - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
NYT reporter says their nonstop coverage of Biden's age is retribution
By bigtree - 17 hrs ago
NYT reporter says their nonstop coverage of Biden's age is retribution
By bigtree - 17 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump Media has gotten Congress involved in its crusade against short sellers
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 17 hrs ago (Milestone)
Trump Media has gotten Congress involved in its crusade against short sellers
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 17 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Johnson: Republicans 'don't have a functioning majority' in the House
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago
Johnson: Republicans 'don't have a functioning majority' in the House
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
It is just great that MEN are arguing for the Idaho Abortion ban & emergency care
By JohnSJ - 25 replies @ 17 hrs ago (Milestone)
It is just great that MEN are arguing for the Idaho Abortion ban & emergency care
By JohnSJ - 25 replies @ 17 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
House Speaker Johnson wants the National Guard to attack student protestors
By RAB910 - 17 hrs ago
House Speaker Johnson wants the National Guard to attack student protestors
By RAB910 - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
Israeli airstrikes and tank shelling kill 9 in Gaza, including 2 children
By David__77 - 17 hrs ago
Israeli airstrikes and tank shelling kill 9 in Gaza, including 2 children
By David__77 - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
I get the feeling Trump knows he's going to jail for contempt
By Mr.WeRP - 75 replies @ 17 hrs ago (Milestone)
I get the feeling Trump knows he's going to jail for contempt
By Mr.WeRP - 75 replies @ 17 hrs ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
TRUMP'S ALREADY WON TODAY'S SUPREME COURT 'PRESIDENTIAL IMMUNITY' Countdown with Keith Olbermann
By ihaveaquestion - 17 hrs ago
TRUMP'S ALREADY WON TODAY'S SUPREME COURT 'PRESIDENTIAL IMMUNITY' Countdown with Keith Olbermann
By ihaveaquestion - 17 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Omaha Steve's Labor Group
New overtime rule may not survive expected court challengeNational COSH Announces "Dirty Dozen" Unsafe Employers for 2024
Death on the Job
Latest Breaking News
House Republicans unveil aid bills for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan as Johnson pushes forward
Apr 17 - CBS News
Apr 17 - CBS News
An NPR editor who wrote a critical essay on the company has resigned after being suspended
Apr 17 - AP
Apr 17 - AP
Supreme Court makes it easier to sue for job discrimination over forced transfers
Apr 17 - ABC News/AP
Apr 17 - ABC News/AP
Hunter Biden appealing judge's resounding refusal to throw out gun indictment based on 'immunity'
Apr 17 - Law & Crime
Apr 17 - Law & Crime
Democrats who investigated Trump say they expect to face arrest, retaliation if he wins presidency
Apr 17 - CBS News
Apr 17 - CBS News
US submits assurances to UK over Julian Assange extradition, moving case forward again
Apr 17 - ABC News
Apr 17 - ABC News
Exclusive: Mayorkas' newest weapon against the explosion of online child sex exploitation
Apr 17 - USA Today
Apr 17 - USA Today
Russia-linked hacking group suspected of carrying out cyberattack on Texas water facility, cybersecurity firm says
Apr 17 - CNN Politics
Apr 17 - CNN Politics
Baltimore suing owner and operator of cargo ship involved in Key Bridge collapse
Apr 17 - UK Independent
Apr 17 - UK Independent
Bob Graham, former Florida governor and US senator with a common touch, dies at 87
Apr 17 - Yahoo/USA Today
Apr 17 - Yahoo/USA Today
San Diego mayor to pay $10,500 fine for not disclosing donations he solicited, including to his nonprofit
Apr 17 - San Diego Union-Tribune
Apr 17 - San Diego Union-Tribune
Trump Media launching Truth Social streaming service, where it says creators "won't be cancelled"
Apr 16 - CBS News
Apr 16 - CBS News
Finance Dems accuse Republican AGs of abusing authority to get records of transgender minors
Apr 16 - The Hill
Apr 16 - The Hill
Coal miners have long faced risk of black lung disease. Now they're getting new protections
Apr 16 - AP
Apr 16 - AP
Senate Democrats and allies have plans for over $300 million in fall ad reservations
Apr 16 - CNN Politics
Apr 16 - CNN Politics
United Airlines reports $124 million loss in a quarter marred by grounding of some Boeing planes
Apr 16 - Associated Press Finance, via Yahoo! Finance
Apr 16 - Associated Press Finance, via Yahoo! Finance
Republican governors from six states condemn UAW campaigns, citing potential for layoffs
Apr 16 - CNBC
Apr 16 - CNBC
First 7 jurors seated in Trump trial as judge warns former president about comments
Apr 16 - CBS News
Apr 16 - CBS News
Trump lawyers acknowledge civil fraud bond was issued without 'certificate of qualification'
Apr 16 - Law & Crime
Apr 16 - Law & Crime
Congressional minority caucuses call for data on government spending on contractors
Apr 16 - The Hill
Apr 16 - The Hill