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General Discussion
Why Trump Will Likely be Held in Contempt and What Then
By brooklynite - 17 hrs ago - 1 replies
Why Trump Will Likely be Held in Contempt and What Then
By brooklynite - 17 hrs ago - 1 replies
Latin America
On Earth Day, a Homage to a Beloved Forest Defender
By Judi Lynn - 17 hrs ago - 1 replies
On Earth Day, a Homage to a Beloved Forest Defender
By Judi Lynn - 17 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Is Funneling Tons Of Campaign Cash To His Failing Businesses
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
Trump Is Funneling Tons Of Campaign Cash To His Failing Businesses
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Why Trump Will Likely be Held in Contempt and What Then
By Nevilledog - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
Why Trump Will Likely be Held in Contempt and What Then
By Nevilledog - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Medical records for out-of-state abortions will now be protected by HIPAA
By Nevilledog - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
Medical records for out-of-state abortions will now be protected by HIPAA
By Nevilledog - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Israeli leaders criticize expected US sanctions against military unit that could further strain ties
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
Israeli leaders criticize expected US sanctions against military unit that could further strain ties
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
'and then he swallowed a sword and Jesus cried'
By prodigitalson - 19 hrs ago - 1 replies
'and then he swallowed a sword and Jesus cried'
By prodigitalson - 19 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Gavin Newsom makes major announcement - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 19 hrs ago - 1 replies
Gavin Newsom makes major announcement - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 19 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Key takeaways from the Explore Act, one of the largest outdoor recreation bills ever
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago - 1 replies
Key takeaways from the Explore Act, one of the largest outdoor recreation bills ever
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
EU Parliament 'ready' for requests to lift MEPs' immunity in Russian influence probe, says Metsola
By SupportSanity - 19 hrs ago - 1 replies
EU Parliament 'ready' for requests to lift MEPs' immunity in Russian influence probe, says Metsola
By SupportSanity - 19 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Why Elise Stefanik's vote against security aid for Ukraine matters
By Eugene - 20 hrs ago - 1 replies
Why Elise Stefanik's vote against security aid for Ukraine matters
By Eugene - 20 hrs ago - 1 replies
Disability
Feds warn NYPD to stop illegally parking police cruisers
By Eugene - 20 hrs ago - 1 replies
Feds warn NYPD to stop illegally parking police cruisers
By Eugene - 20 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
What I find amazing about this trial . . . .
By Stinky The Clown - 20 hrs ago - 1 replies
What I find amazing about this trial . . . .
By Stinky The Clown - 20 hrs ago - 1 replies
Cable News Clips
"Enormous Expansion of the Law": James Bamford on FISA Extension, U.S.-Israel Data Sharing
By Uncle Joe - 20 hrs ago - 1 replies
"Enormous Expansion of the Law": James Bamford on FISA Extension, U.S.-Israel Data Sharing
By Uncle Joe - 20 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Some migrants flown by DeSantis to Martha's Vineyard qualify for victim visas, feds say
By Nevilledog - 21 hrs ago - 1 replies
Some migrants flown by DeSantis to Martha's Vineyard qualify for victim visas, feds say
By Nevilledog - 21 hrs ago - 1 replies
Latest Breaking News
House Intelligence Committee finds CIA mishandled sexual assault and harassment claims
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 1 replies
House Intelligence Committee finds CIA mishandled sexual assault and harassment claims
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Mark Jacob: Fox News is assaulting our justice system
By Nevilledog - 21 hrs ago - 1 replies
Mark Jacob: Fox News is assaulting our justice system
By Nevilledog - 21 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Israel-Gaza: Baby saved from dead mother's womb after Israeli strike in Rafah
By Celerity - 22 hrs ago - 1 replies
Israel-Gaza: Baby saved from dead mother's womb after Israeli strike in Rafah
By Celerity - 22 hrs ago - 1 replies
Foreign Affairs
China Is Surging Global Gold Prices; China's Floods; Pettis on Overcapacity - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
China Is Surging Global Gold Prices; China's Floods; Pettis on Overcapacity - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Trump and opening statements on NY....
By TexasTowelie - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Trump and opening statements on NY....
By TexasTowelie - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
Israel/Palestine
Biden administration secures key agreement for aid distribution from US military pier being built off Gaza coast
By Eugene - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
Biden administration secures key agreement for aid distribution from US military pier being built off Gaza coast
By Eugene - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
SCOTUSblog: Today at the court, Supreme Court to hear case on criminal penalties for homelessness
By mahatmakanejeeves - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
SCOTUSblog: Today at the court, Supreme Court to hear case on criminal penalties for homelessness
By mahatmakanejeeves - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
EXPLAINED: Why TERF-In-Chief JK Rowling Is Celebrating Trans-Care Review Findings Erin Reed TMR
By ihaveaquestion - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
EXPLAINED: Why TERF-In-Chief JK Rowling Is Celebrating Trans-Care Review Findings Erin Reed TMR
By ihaveaquestion - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
What Is Really Going On at Columbia University?
By Doc Sportello - 32 sec ago - 0 replies
What Is Really Going On at Columbia University?
By Doc Sportello - 32 sec ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Prettiest day of the year. My Shooting Stars are blooming and Donny will have to sit in his own shit
By Botany - 53 sec ago - 0 replies
Prettiest day of the year. My Shooting Stars are blooming and Donny will have to sit in his own shit
By Botany - 53 sec ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Trump poised to clinch $1.3 billion social media company stock award
By sl8 - 1 min ago - 0 replies
Trump poised to clinch $1.3 billion social media company stock award
By sl8 - 1 min ago - 0 replies
The DU Lounge
Do you like your french fries to be naked or with something on the top of them? Edited worded wrong
By debm55 - 100 replies @ 1 min ago (Milestone)
Do you like your french fries to be naked or with something on the top of them? Edited worded wrong
By debm55 - 100 replies @ 1 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Trump's humiliation deepens: In court, he can't hide from his tabloid roots
By marmar - 2 min ago - 0 replies
Trump's humiliation deepens: In court, he can't hide from his tabloid roots
By marmar - 2 min ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Mike Johnson Apologized to Biden for Eye-Rolls
By RandySF - 3 min ago - 0 replies
Mike Johnson Apologized to Biden for Eye-Rolls
By RandySF - 3 min ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
You raised $15.00 on April 22, 2024 DU 4 Ruben Gallego US Senate, Senator Sinema's seat
By Omaha Steve - 4 min ago - 0 replies
You raised $15.00 on April 22, 2024 DU 4 Ruben Gallego US Senate, Senator Sinema's seat
By Omaha Steve - 4 min ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Suburban dad scam artist sentenced to 4.5 years in prison for stealing $600K from jobseekers
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 7 min ago - 0 replies
Suburban dad scam artist sentenced to 4.5 years in prison for stealing $600K from jobseekers
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 7 min ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
You raised $342.99 on April 22, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 8 min ago - 0 replies
You raised $342.99 on April 22, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 8 min ago - 0 replies
American History
On April 21 through April 23, 2020, there was an outbreak of tornadoes across Texas and Oklahoma.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 8 min ago - 0 replies
On April 21 through April 23, 2020, there was an outbreak of tornadoes across Texas and Oklahoma.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 8 min ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
It Just Might Be That Democrats Know How to Win Michigan
By RandySF - 8 min ago - 0 replies
It Just Might Be That Democrats Know How to Win Michigan
By RandySF - 8 min ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Four years ago today ... Dr. Trump proposed a Covid cure
By live love laugh - 12 min ago - 0 replies
Four years ago today ... Dr. Trump proposed a Covid cure
By live love laugh - 12 min ago - 0 replies
Cable News Clips
Biden to hit Trump as a threat to reproductive rights in Florida - Morning Joe - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 28 min ago - 0 replies
Biden to hit Trump as a threat to reproductive rights in Florida - Morning Joe - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 28 min ago - 0 replies
Music Appreciation
Roy Orbison was born on this date.
By Dyedinthewoolliberal - 29 min ago - 0 replies
Roy Orbison was born on this date.
By Dyedinthewoolliberal - 29 min ago - 0 replies
American History
On this day, April 23, 1945, the US Army's 90th Infantry Division liberated Flossenbrg concentration camp.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 38 min ago - 0 replies
On this day, April 23, 1945, the US Army's 90th Infantry Division liberated Flossenbrg concentration camp.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 38 min ago - 0 replies
Music Appreciation
Sergei Prokofiev was born on this date.
By Dyedinthewoolliberal - 41 min ago - 0 replies
Sergei Prokofiev was born on this date.
By Dyedinthewoolliberal - 41 min ago - 0 replies
Foreign Affairs
US Confronts China on Russia; TikTok Ban; Blinken & Xie Feng; China's Doping Scandal - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 47 min ago - 0 replies
US Confronts China on Russia; TikTok Ban; Blinken & Xie Feng; China's Doping Scandal - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 47 min ago - 0 replies
Latin America
Cuba and the European Union will dialogue on Unilateral Coercive Measures, including the Blockade against the Island
By Judi Lynn - 56 min ago - 0 replies
Cuba and the European Union will dialogue on Unilateral Coercive Measures, including the Blockade against the Island
By Judi Lynn - 56 min ago - 0 replies
Middle East
Iran's Israel strike coincided with crackdown on dissent at home, activists say
By Eugene - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Iran's Israel strike coincided with crackdown on dissent at home, activists say
By Eugene - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Foreign Affairs
Russia - China & India Stop Buying Russian Coal After Sanctions despite Huge Increase in Demand - Joe Blogs
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Russia - China & India Stop Buying Russian Coal After Sanctions despite Huge Increase in Demand - Joe Blogs
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Foreign Affairs
Racism and Xenophobia Are Russia's Second Face: New Repressions Against Migrants Imposed - UATV English
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Racism and Xenophobia Are Russia's Second Face: New Repressions Against Migrants Imposed - UATV English
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Comic Books
Boomb Tube, The Week in Comic Book Television: 4/14-4/20/2024
By Javaman - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Boomb Tube, The Week in Comic Book Television: 4/14-4/20/2024
By Javaman - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Latin America
Mexican National Guard arrests brother of Jalisco cartel leader
By Judi Lynn - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Mexican National Guard arrests brother of Jalisco cartel leader
By Judi Lynn - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Movies
On April 22, 1923, actress and model Bettie Page was born.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
On April 22, 1923, actress and model Bettie Page was born.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
American History
On this day, April 23, 1940, 209 people were killed in the Rhythm Club fire in Natchez.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
On this day, April 23, 1940, 209 people were killed in the Rhythm Club fire in Natchez.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Music Appreciation
On this day, April 23, 1971, the Rolling Stones released "Sticky Fingers."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
On this day, April 23, 1971, the Rolling Stones released "Sticky Fingers."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
American History
On this day, April 23, 1987, 28 construction workers died in the collapse of the L'Ambiance Plaza.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
On this day, April 23, 1987, 28 construction workers died in the collapse of the L'Ambiance Plaza.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Latin America
Site in the Backlands of Paraiba Brings Together an Unprecedented set of Dinosaur Footprints and Engravings
By Judi Lynn - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Site in the Backlands of Paraiba Brings Together an Unprecedented set of Dinosaur Footprints and Engravings
By Judi Lynn - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Liberal YouTubers
LIVE: TRUMP ON TRIAL - Day 6 - Meidas Touch - Scheduled Tuesday 4/23 8:30 AM ET
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
LIVE: TRUMP ON TRIAL - Day 6 - Meidas Touch - Scheduled Tuesday 4/23 8:30 AM ET
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
On This Day: Romans double-up on temples to Venus to promote harmony and cooperation - Apr. 23, 181 BC
By jgo - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
On This Day: Romans double-up on temples to Venus to promote harmony and cooperation - Apr. 23, 181 BC
By jgo - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Meet General Shawn Harris, the Democrat who seeks to oust Marjorie Taylor Greene
By NNadir - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Meet General Shawn Harris, the Democrat who seeks to oust Marjorie Taylor Greene
By NNadir - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Politico: The Pennsylvania House race testing the fallout from the Israel-Hamas war
By brooklynite - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Politico: The Pennsylvania House race testing the fallout from the Israel-Hamas war
By brooklynite - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Politico: Xavier Becerra plots political future after Biden administration
By brooklynite - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Politico: Xavier Becerra plots political future after Biden administration
By brooklynite - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Secret Russian documents reveal Putin's next plans. Ukrainians bypass Crimea. Kadyrov is very sick. - The Russian Dude
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Secret Russian documents reveal Putin's next plans. Ukrainians bypass Crimea. Kadyrov is very sick. - The Russian Dude
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Environment & Energy
Russia - Floods in uranium mining region pose major environmental disaster risk
By jmbar2 - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Russia - Floods in uranium mining region pose major environmental disaster risk
By jmbar2 - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Forum Spotlight: Liberal YouTubers
Republican plan to ban abortion leakedLIVE: TRUMP ON TRIAL - Day 6 - Meidas Touch - Scheduled Tuesday 4/23 8:30 AM ET
Secret Russian documents reveal Putin's next plans. Ukrainians bypass Crimea. Kadyrov is very sick. - The Russian Dude
Latest Breaking News
US submits assurances to UK over Julian Assange extradition, moving case forward again
Wednesday - ABC News
Wednesday - ABC News
Exclusive: Mayorkas' newest weapon against the explosion of online child sex exploitation
Wednesday - USA Today
Wednesday - USA Today
Russia-linked hacking group suspected of carrying out cyberattack on Texas water facility, cybersecurity firm says
Wednesday - CNN Politics
Wednesday - CNN Politics
Baltimore suing owner and operator of cargo ship involved in Key Bridge collapse
Wednesday - UK Independent
Wednesday - UK Independent
Bob Graham, former Florida governor and US senator with a common touch, dies at 87
Wednesday - Yahoo/USA Today
Wednesday - Yahoo/USA Today
San Diego mayor to pay $10,500 fine for not disclosing donations he solicited, including to his nonprofit
Wednesday - San Diego Union-Tribune
Wednesday - San Diego Union-Tribune
Trump Media launching Truth Social streaming service, where it says creators "won't be cancelled"
Tuesday - CBS News
Tuesday - CBS News
Finance Dems accuse Republican AGs of abusing authority to get records of transgender minors
Tuesday - The Hill
Tuesday - The Hill
Coal miners have long faced risk of black lung disease. Now they're getting new protections
Tuesday - AP
Tuesday - AP
Senate Democrats and allies have plans for over $300 million in fall ad reservations
Tuesday - CNN Politics
Tuesday - CNN Politics
United Airlines reports $124 million loss in a quarter marred by grounding of some Boeing planes
Tuesday - Associated Press Finance, via Yahoo! Finance
Tuesday - Associated Press Finance, via Yahoo! Finance
Republican governors from six states condemn UAW campaigns, citing potential for layoffs
Tuesday - CNBC
Tuesday - CNBC
First 7 jurors seated in Trump trial as judge warns former president about comments
Tuesday - CBS News
Tuesday - CBS News
Supreme Court won't hear Mike Lindell's challenge over FBI seizure of cellphone
Tuesday - ABC News/AP
Tuesday - ABC News/AP
Trump lawyers acknowledge civil fraud bond was issued without 'certificate of qualification'
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Congressional minority caucuses call for data on government spending on contractors
Tuesday - The Hill
Tuesday - The Hill
Supreme Court seems divided over obstruction charge in Jan. 6 case that may impact Trump, rioters
Tuesday - Washington Post
Tuesday - Washington Post
Fire rages through the 17th-century Old Stock Exchange in Copenhagen, toppling the iconic spire
Tuesday - AP
Tuesday - AP
White House declines Comer testimony invite, declaring impeachment investigation 'over'
Tuesday - The Hill
Tuesday - The Hill
Nevada Secretary of State announces 'no evidence of widespread voter fraud' after review of 2020-2024
Tuesday - ABC News
Tuesday - ABC News