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Texas
Michelle Davis of Lone Star Left to speak at Tarrant CO Dem Woman's Club tomorrow
By yellowdogintexas - 5 hrs ago - 1 recs
Michelle Davis of Lone Star Left to speak at Tarrant CO Dem Woman's Club tomorrow
By yellowdogintexas - 5 hrs ago - 1 recs
Texas
Hill watchdog says Rep. Nehls may have used campaign funds for personal use
By LetMyPeopleVote - 6 hrs ago - 1 recs
Hill watchdog says Rep. Nehls may have used campaign funds for personal use
By LetMyPeopleVote - 6 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
How AAPI social media influencers are working to mobilize voters in 2024
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - 1 recs
How AAPI social media influencers are working to mobilize voters in 2024
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Moberly residents mourn layoffs at local radio stations
By pstokely - 6 hrs ago - 1 recs
Moberly residents mourn layoffs at local radio stations
By pstokely - 6 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
The Biden campaign has the Presidential race tied (per Jim Messina)
By brooklynite - 6 hrs ago - 1 recs
The Biden campaign has the Presidential race tied (per Jim Messina)
By brooklynite - 6 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Virginia school board votes to restore Confederate names
By Nevilledog - 7 hrs ago - 1 recs
Virginia school board votes to restore Confederate names
By Nevilledog - 7 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
How Paul Manafort Tried to Make Money With a Project Supposedly Tied to the Chinese Regime
By Nevilledog - 7 hrs ago - 1 recs
How Paul Manafort Tried to Make Money With a Project Supposedly Tied to the Chinese Regime
By Nevilledog - 7 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Target to reduce number of stores carrying Pride-themed merchandise after last year's backlash
By edhopper - 7 hrs ago - 1 recs
Target to reduce number of stores carrying Pride-themed merchandise after last year's backlash
By edhopper - 7 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
NY: Appellate court agrees that state ethics commission is unconstitutional
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago - 1 recs
NY: Appellate court agrees that state ethics commission is unconstitutional
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
All-Republican [9th Circuit] panel invalidates federal felon firearms ban as applied to the nonviolent offender
By In It to Win It - 8 hrs ago - 1 recs
All-Republican [9th Circuit] panel invalidates federal felon firearms ban as applied to the nonviolent offender
By In It to Win It - 8 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Boxing promoter endorses former pro wrestling impresario
By Valdosta - 8 hrs ago - 1 recs
Boxing promoter endorses former pro wrestling impresario
By Valdosta - 8 hrs ago - 1 recs
The DU Lounge
Harmony Korine's Unforgettable 'Aggro Dr1ft' Is 'Grand Theft Auto' on Acid
By Celerity - 9 hrs ago - 1 recs
Harmony Korine's Unforgettable 'Aggro Dr1ft' Is 'Grand Theft Auto' on Acid
By Celerity - 9 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
MI: A Democrat won a recall election in Republican dominated Ottawa County. Was it a harbinger?
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago - 1 recs
MI: A Democrat won a recall election in Republican dominated Ottawa County. Was it a harbinger?
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Key 2024 U.S. Senate Races, With Donation Links
By Wednesdays - 9 hrs ago - 1 recs
Key 2024 U.S. Senate Races, With Donation Links
By Wednesdays - 9 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Geesh. Sleaze mouth Jeannine Pirro was at the courthouse
By LiberalFighter - 10 hrs ago - 1 recs
Geesh. Sleaze mouth Jeannine Pirro was at the courthouse
By LiberalFighter - 10 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
OH: Area rep's bill to make it easier to challenge candidacies after trans opponent makes ballot
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago - 1 recs
OH: Area rep's bill to make it easier to challenge candidacies after trans opponent makes ballot
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Trump team throws out GOP plan and builds a 'leaner' 2024 operation
By brooklynite - 11 hrs ago - 1 recs
Trump team throws out GOP plan and builds a 'leaner' 2024 operation
By brooklynite - 11 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
The DNC Is Preparing for the Worst in Chicago -- Without the Help of the City's Mayor
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago - 1 recs
The DNC Is Preparing for the Worst in Chicago -- Without the Help of the City's Mayor
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago - 1 recs
Media
Which airport of Istanbul ? AP doesn't identify which airport
By Tetrachloride - 11 hrs ago - 1 recs
Which airport of Istanbul ? AP doesn't identify which airport
By Tetrachloride - 11 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Vulnerable Senate Dems lukewarm on reported White House plan for Palestinian refugees
By brooklynite - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
Vulnerable Senate Dems lukewarm on reported White House plan for Palestinian refugees
By brooklynite - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Labor News & Commentary May 6, 2024 Blue Bottle Coffee workers vote to unionize & more
By Omaha Steve - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
Labor News & Commentary May 6, 2024 Blue Bottle Coffee workers vote to unionize & more
By Omaha Steve - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
My congressman (Warren Davidson) has come out in support of Greene and Massie
By Norbert - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
My congressman (Warren Davidson) has come out in support of Greene and Massie
By Norbert - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
TV Chat
On this day, May 10, 1967, the crash landing seen in the opening of "The Six Million Dollar Man" happened.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
On this day, May 10, 1967, the crash landing seen in the opening of "The Six Million Dollar Man" happened.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
You raised $15.00 on May 9, 2024 DU 4 Ruben Gallego US Senate AZ, Senator Sinema's seat
By Omaha Steve - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
You raised $15.00 on May 9, 2024 DU 4 Ruben Gallego US Senate AZ, Senator Sinema's seat
By Omaha Steve - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
You raised $583.00 on May 9, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
You raised $583.00 on May 9, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
Foreign Affairs
China's Plan To 'Divide & Conquer' Europe; Chinese Economy: Trade & Finance - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 13 hrs ago - 1 recs
China's Plan To 'Divide & Conquer' Europe; Chinese Economy: Trade & Finance - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 13 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
LaFrance (D) outraises Bronson (R) in final leg of Anchorage mayor's race with both spending massively
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago - 1 recs
LaFrance (D) outraises Bronson (R) in final leg of Anchorage mayor's race with both spending massively
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
New lawsuit renews challenge to Tennessee laws targeting crossover voting in primary elections
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago - 1 recs
New lawsuit renews challenge to Tennessee laws targeting crossover voting in primary elections
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Chad's President Deby wins election against prime minister in heated race
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago - 1 recs
Chad's President Deby wins election against prime minister in heated race
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago - 1 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's Coup Clowns - May 9, 2024 Updates - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 1 recs
Trump's Coup Clowns - May 9, 2024 Updates - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 1 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Is America's Morality On The Line in 2024 Election? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago - 1 recs
Is America's Morality On The Line in 2024 Election? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago - 1 recs
Cable News Clips
'Trump doesn't care one bit for people at the bottom': Expert on Trump's billionaire backers - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 1 recs
'Trump doesn't care one bit for people at the bottom': Expert on Trump's billionaire backers - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Jon Stewart: This is how he locked the Evangelical vote: they used the missionary position
By question everything - 22 hrs ago - 1 recs
Jon Stewart: This is how he locked the Evangelical vote: they used the missionary position
By question everything - 22 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
NYC: Adams Aide Targeted in FBI Raids Won Raises That Almost Doubled Her Salary to $196,000
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - 1 recs
NYC: Adams Aide Targeted in FBI Raids Won Raises That Almost Doubled Her Salary to $196,000
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - 1 recs
Forum Spotlight: Photography
A quiet placeQuestion about precious missing photograph
Anybody going to try to photograph the Northern Lights from the magnetic storm? suppose to get farther
Latest Breaking News
Biden campaign slams Trump's latest unwillingness to accept results of 2024 election
May 2 - ABC News
May 2 - ABC News
"Steer clear": Judge issues warning to Trump lawyer seeking pre-approval for Truth Social posts
May 2 - Salon
May 2 - Salon
Trump trial updates: Prosecution plays Cohen's secret recording of Trump discussing payment to Karen McDougal
May 2 - Yahoo News
May 2 - Yahoo News
Appeals court rejects climate change lawsuit by young Oregon activists against US government
May 2 - Oregon Public Broadcasting
May 2 - Oregon Public Broadcasting
Student-loan borrowers in public service will now have to wait until July for their debt relief forms to be processed
May 2 - Business Insider
May 2 - Business Insider
Judge denies ex-Trump election lawyer John Eastman's request to reactivate law license while he fights disbarment
May 2 - CNN Politics
May 2 - CNN Politics
Man who bragged that he 'fed' an officer to the mob of Capitol rioters gets nearly 5 years in prison
May 2 - Washington Post/AP
May 2 - Washington Post/AP
Ryan Nichols, Capitol rioter who confessed on video in the third person, gets five years
May 2 - nbc news
May 2 - nbc news
East Texas veteran who assaulted police on Jan. 6 Capitol gets nearly 7 years in federal prison
May 2 - KYTX CBS 19
May 2 - KYTX CBS 19
Trump pleads with Mar-a-Lago judge to toss case because Dr. Deborah Birx wasn't prosecuted for her 'boxes' of docs
May 2 - Law & Crime
May 2 - Law & Crime
Judge declares mistrial after jury deadlocks in lawsuit filed by former Abu Ghraib prisoners
May 2 - AP
May 2 - AP
Biden says "order must prevail" on college campuses, but National Guard should not intervene in protests
May 2 - CBS News
May 2 - CBS News
University of Nebraska joins wave of campus protests in support of Palestine, Gaza
May 2 - Nebraska Examiner
May 2 - Nebraska Examiner
Presidential debate commission defends schedule after Trump campaign pushes for new dates
May 2 - NBC News
May 2 - NBC News
Trump faces prospect of additional sanctions in hush money trial as key witness resumes testimony
May 2 - ABC News/AP
May 2 - ABC News/AP
Mar-a-Lago judge sets new hearing over 'grand jury matters' and materials in ongoing sealing and redaction battles
May 2 - Law & Crime
May 2 - Law & Crime
Trump admits he told Secret Service to take him to Capitol on Jan 6 in rambling campaign rally
May 2 - UK Independent
May 2 - UK Independent
US imposes sanctions on more than a dozen companies in China for support of Russia's war in Ukraine
May 1 - CNN Politics
May 1 - CNN Politics
Vendor that mishandled Penn. virus data to pay $2.7M in federal whistleblower cas
May 1 - ABC News/AP
May 1 - ABC News/AP