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General Discussion
'I can't breathe': Airman alone in apartment and on FaceTime shot 6 times by deputy who 'burst through the door' of wron
By Judi Lynn - 1 hr ago
'I can't breathe': Airman alone in apartment and on FaceTime shot 6 times by deputy who 'burst through the door' of wron
By Judi Lynn - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Republican attorneys general sue to stop EPA's carbon rule
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Republican attorneys general sue to stop EPA's carbon rule
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
MANGOLD: Whose signature were on the checks? MANOCIO: Mr. Trump
By kpete - 2 hrs ago
MANGOLD: Whose signature were on the checks? MANOCIO: Mr. Trump
By kpete - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
PA-SEN: New book details how Dave McCormick (R) profited from 2008 financial crisis
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
PA-SEN: New book details how Dave McCormick (R) profited from 2008 financial crisis
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Post a song with rain/storm in the title or lyrics Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head.
By debm55 - 225 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Post a song with rain/storm in the title or lyrics Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head.
By debm55 - 225 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
NBC - How Hamas leader stays one step ahead of Israeli military.
By wnylib - 2 hrs ago
NBC - How Hamas leader stays one step ahead of Israeli military.
By wnylib - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Breaking: WAPO: What Trump promised oil CEOs as he asked them to steer $1 billion to his campaign
By lindysalsagal - 2 hrs ago
Breaking: WAPO: What Trump promised oil CEOs as he asked them to steer $1 billion to his campaign
By lindysalsagal - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Biden Nominates Saporito For U.S. District Court in Middle District of PA
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Biden Nominates Saporito For U.S. District Court in Middle District of PA
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Ex-potus: Pinnup wife(#3), affairs, assaults, attacking the capital, denying the election, loves Putin
By lindysalsagal - 2 hrs ago
Ex-potus: Pinnup wife(#3), affairs, assaults, attacking the capital, denying the election, loves Putin
By lindysalsagal - 2 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump's hush-money trial is another major embarassment for Evangelical supporters
By lees1975 - 2 hrs ago
Trump's hush-money trial is another major embarassment for Evangelical supporters
By lees1975 - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Mark Joseph Stern: Ketanji Brown Jackson Joined the Supreme Court With a Big Idea
By Nevilledog - 2 hrs ago
Mark Joseph Stern: Ketanji Brown Jackson Joined the Supreme Court With a Big Idea
By Nevilledog - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
I am not an Andrea fan so thought i would turn to CNN to watch their coverage for an hour
By chillfactor - 2 hrs ago
I am not an Andrea fan so thought i would turn to CNN to watch their coverage for an hour
By chillfactor - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Brooklyn state Sen. Zellnor Myrie prepares for likely NYC mayoral bid
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Brooklyn state Sen. Zellnor Myrie prepares for likely NYC mayoral bid
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump trial: 'They're going to convict him of something' David Katz
By Quixote1818 - 2 hrs ago
Trump trial: 'They're going to convict him of something' David Katz
By Quixote1818 - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Unexpected court ruling suddenly rocks 2024 election - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Unexpected court ruling suddenly rocks 2024 election - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Boy Scouts of America will change its name to Scouting America in an effort to be more inclusive
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Boy Scouts of America will change its name to Scouting America in an effort to be more inclusive
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
WI: Progressive firm calls on US Attorney to investigate GOP operatives for 'Souls to the Polls' texts
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
WI: Progressive firm calls on US Attorney to investigate GOP operatives for 'Souls to the Polls' texts
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump defense trying to say that Stormy was claiming it was an affair?
By LiberalFighter - 2 hrs ago
Trump defense trying to say that Stormy was claiming it was an affair?
By LiberalFighter - 2 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
World's top climate scientists expect global heating to blast past 1.5C target
By Uncle Joe - 2 hrs ago
World's top climate scientists expect global heating to blast past 1.5C target
By Uncle Joe - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Missouri bill to ban all child marriages runs into resistance from House Republicans
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Missouri bill to ban all child marriages runs into resistance from House Republicans
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
District of Columbia
Young black bear sighted in Northeast D.C.'s Brookland
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago
Young black bear sighted in Northeast D.C.'s Brookland
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
We are back. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your good vibes. Didn't get to speak to doctor. Results will be
By debm55 - 2 hrs ago
We are back. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your good vibes. Didn't get to speak to doctor. Results will be
By debm55 - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
NY appeals court dismisses RNC suit challenging state's mail-in voting law.
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
NY appeals court dismisses RNC suit challenging state's mail-in voting law.
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Stormy Daniels Details Gross But Brief Sexual Encounter With Trump - Hysteria Podcast
By ihaveaquestion - 3 hrs ago
Stormy Daniels Details Gross But Brief Sexual Encounter With Trump - Hysteria Podcast
By ihaveaquestion - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Democrats Heavily Mobilized in Key State-Level Battleground Races
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
Democrats Heavily Mobilized in Key State-Level Battleground Races
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
🚨🚨🚨BREAKING: President Biden tells @ErinBurnett that if Israel invades the city of Rafah, the U.S. will stop supplyi
By demmiblue - 50 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
🚨🚨🚨BREAKING: President Biden tells @ErinBurnett that if Israel invades the city of Rafah, the U.S. will stop supplyi
By demmiblue - 50 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Ascension health care network disrupted by cyberattack, interrupting clinical operations
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago
Ascension health care network disrupted by cyberattack, interrupting clinical operations
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
IMHO: If there were magats on the NYC jury, I think this tawdry mess really takes the shine off him.
By lindysalsagal - 3 hrs ago
IMHO: If there were magats on the NYC jury, I think this tawdry mess really takes the shine off him.
By lindysalsagal - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
There's A GOP Plan For An Execution Spree If Trump Wins The White House
By babylonsister - 25 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
There's A GOP Plan For An Execution Spree If Trump Wins The White House
By babylonsister - 25 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
SO MANY DETAILS! Stormy Testifies! Trump Judge Screws a Trial! Fox Grills Kristi Noem! Next Level - The Bulwark
By ihaveaquestion - 3 hrs ago
SO MANY DETAILS! Stormy Testifies! Trump Judge Screws a Trial! Fox Grills Kristi Noem! Next Level - The Bulwark
By ihaveaquestion - 3 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Indian Election: Modi Runs on "Hatred and Demonization" of Muslims
By Uncle Joe - 3 hrs ago
Indian Election: Modi Runs on "Hatred and Demonization" of Muslims
By Uncle Joe - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Federal prosecutors reissue criminal charges against ex-Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R)
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
Federal prosecutors reissue criminal charges against ex-Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R)
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Defense to Stormy: "What did you mean when you said 'Orange Turd'?"
By bigtree - 25 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
Defense to Stormy: "What did you mean when you said 'Orange Turd'?"
By bigtree - 25 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Roxanne Mathai: Deputy's selfies at Jan. 6 insurrection got her fired, suit says. Now she gets payout
By Eugene - 3 hrs ago
Roxanne Mathai: Deputy's selfies at Jan. 6 insurrection got her fired, suit says. Now she gets payout
By Eugene - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
A hotly contested Georgia Supreme Court race raises eyebrows -- and questions
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
A hotly contested Georgia Supreme Court race raises eyebrows -- and questions
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Pulitzer Winner Nathan Thrall on Israel's "System of Domination" and Biden Pausing Bomb Shipment
By Uncle Joe - 3 hrs ago
Pulitzer Winner Nathan Thrall on Israel's "System of Domination" and Biden Pausing Bomb Shipment
By Uncle Joe - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Kansas: Johnson County Sheriff Calvin Hayden admits his election search warrant was not 'valid'
By Eugene - 3 hrs ago
Kansas: Johnson County Sheriff Calvin Hayden admits his election search warrant was not 'valid'
By Eugene - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
In San Francisco politics, even a mayoral debate is up for debate
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
In San Francisco politics, even a mayoral debate is up for debate
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Damn. Watching HRC on MSNBC and I feel a sense of loss for America and the World with having her
By Botany - 25 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
Damn. Watching HRC on MSNBC and I feel a sense of loss for America and the World with having her
By Botany - 25 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Waffle House strike highlights the harms of the Southern economic development model
By Passages - 3 hrs ago
Waffle House strike highlights the harms of the Southern economic development model
By Passages - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Despite scandals, Curren Price and Kevin de Len regain seats on L.A. council committees
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
Despite scandals, Curren Price and Kevin de Len regain seats on L.A. council committees
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Freak out at Texas border patrol checkpoint
By StrictlyRockers - 25 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
Freak out at Texas border patrol checkpoint
By StrictlyRockers - 25 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
Aid Worker in Gaza: "Patently False" to Say There's Not an Incursion in Rafah Right Now
By Uncle Joe - 3 hrs ago
Aid Worker in Gaza: "Patently False" to Say There's Not an Incursion in Rafah Right Now
By Uncle Joe - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Was my mail-in vote counted? Ballot tracking program expanded to all Arizona counties
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
Was my mail-in vote counted? Ballot tracking program expanded to all Arizona counties
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
What Trump promised oil CEOs as he asked them to steer $1 billion to his campaign
By Passages - 3 hrs ago
What Trump promised oil CEOs as he asked them to steer $1 billion to his campaign
By Passages - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Republicans renew push to exclude noncitizens from the census that helps determine political power
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago
Republicans renew push to exclude noncitizens from the census that helps determine political power
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
What we know (and don't know) about Milwaukee's plan to handle elections under new leadership
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago
What we know (and don't know) about Milwaukee's plan to handle elections under new leadership
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago
Gardening
Help.....love Boston ferns, but they're starting to move into my hostas....
By a kennedy - 4 hrs ago
Help.....love Boston ferns, but they're starting to move into my hostas....
By a kennedy - 4 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Arthur Blank to hold fundraiser for Biden in Atlanta on eve of Morehouse speech
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago
Arthur Blank to hold fundraiser for Biden in Atlanta on eve of Morehouse speech
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
New Laws Are Turning Police Into 'Supercitizens'
By Passages - 4 hrs ago
New Laws Are Turning Police Into 'Supercitizens'
By Passages - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
'We've got to have these conversations out loud': VP Harris talks abortion in Pennsylvania
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago
'We've got to have these conversations out loud': VP Harris talks abortion in Pennsylvania
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
Defense to Stormy: "What did you mean when you said 'Orange Turd'?"
By bigtree - 4 hrs ago
Defense to Stormy: "What did you mean when you said 'Orange Turd'?"
By bigtree - 4 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Gardening
Help.....love Boston ferns, but they're starting to move into my hostas....@ entrance to property within which house I rent is located;
Peonies opening!
Latest Breaking News
Israel reopens key Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza but vital Rafah crossing still closed
Yesterday - CBS News/AP
Yesterday - CBS News/AP
'Nobody seems interested' in helping Giuliani with accounting duties in bankruptcy case, lawyers claim
Yesterday - The Hill
Yesterday - The Hill
Earth experienced its warmest April on record as US prepares for brutal summer heat
Yesterday - ABC News
Yesterday - ABC News
First on WBAL: Explosives to free Dali from Key Bridge wreckage, crew will shelter in place on board
Yesterday - WBAL-TV Baltimore
Yesterday - WBAL-TV Baltimore
Vermont passes bill to charge fossil fuel companies for damage from climate change
Yesterday - NBC News
Yesterday - NBC News
New York governor regrets saying Black kids in the Bronx don't know what a computer is
Yesterday - Associated Press
Yesterday - Associated Press
Former House Speaker Paul Ryan says he's not voting for Trump : 'Character is too important'
Yesterday - Yahoo Finance
Yesterday - Yahoo Finance
Father 'spontaneously' greeted FBI as he and 2 sons arrested for disorder at Capitol on Jan. 6
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Body of 6th person killed in Baltimore bridge collapse has been recovered, authorities say
Tuesday - CNN
Tuesday - CNN
Judge denies mistrial request after Stormy Daniels details alleged sex with Trump
Tuesday - Washington Post
Tuesday - Washington Post
Johnson demands all Trump prosecutions cease, vows to use Congress 'in every possible way'
Tuesday - alternet.org
Tuesday - alternet.org
Donald Trump Is Headlining a GOP Event in Minnesota on the Same Day as Barron's Florida Graduation: Reports
Tuesday - People
Tuesday - People
Boy Scouts of America will change its name to Scouting America in an effort to be more inclusive
Tuesday - NBC News/AP
Tuesday - NBC News/AP
Biden says antisemitism has no place in America in somber speech connecting the Holocaust to Hamas' attack on Israel
Tuesday - CNN
Tuesday - CNN
Ukraine says it foiled a Russian spy agency plot to assassinate President Zelenskyy
Tuesday - Associated Press
Tuesday - Associated Press
Newly unsealed grand jury testimony from Trump's valet helps explain FBI's desire to search Mar-a-Lago
Tuesday - CNN Politics
Tuesday - CNN Politics
White House announces new steps to counter antisemitism, including on college campuses
Tuesday - The Hill
Tuesday - The Hill
Tennessee company fined nearly $650K for illegally hiring minors to clean slaughterhouses
Tuesday - USA Today
Tuesday - USA Today
Stormy Daniels is expected to appear at Trump's hush money trial on Tuesday
Tuesday - Atlanta Journal-Constitution/AP
Tuesday - Atlanta Journal-Constitution/AP
Alabama lawsuit over threat of prosecution for abortion help can move forward, court rules
Tuesday - The Hill
Tuesday - The Hill
Exclusive: Ex-tabloid publisher David Pecker 'swatted' on day of Trump trial testimony
Tuesday - Reuters
Tuesday - Reuters
Media: UK Defense Ministry hit by cyberattack from China-linked hackers
Tuesday - kyivindependent.com
Tuesday - kyivindependent.com
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene huddles with U.S. House speaker she's trying to oust
Monday - Nebraska Examiner
Monday - Nebraska Examiner