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General Discussion
NH political activist accused of sexually assaulting teen at libertarian festival
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago
NH political activist accused of sexually assaulting teen at libertarian festival
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
NJ: Plan would shift control of appellate judge appointments to governor and Senate
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago
NJ: Plan would shift control of appellate judge appointments to governor and Senate
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
Missouri governor to sign bill ending Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago
Missouri governor to sign bill ending Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
Conservative Maine PAC that spent big in 2022 election now launching voter ID initiative
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago
Conservative Maine PAC that spent big in 2022 election now launching voter ID initiative
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
Solid majorities haven't seen, read or heard anything about Biden's major spending laws.
By applegrove - 18 hrs ago
Solid majorities haven't seen, read or heard anything about Biden's major spending laws.
By applegrove - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
Apple is getting slammed - and rightfully so - for their stupid and insensitive ad for the new iPad Pro
By highplainsdem - 50 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
Apple is getting slammed - and rightfully so - for their stupid and insensitive ad for the new iPad Pro
By highplainsdem - 50 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Top Republicans, led by Trump, refuse to commit to accept 2024 election results
By Aviation Pro - 18 hrs ago
Top Republicans, led by Trump, refuse to commit to accept 2024 election results
By Aviation Pro - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
The worm that ate RFK jr's brain still died? Of starvation? His brain wasn't big enough to keep a worm alive? yikes!
By Augiedog - 18 hrs ago
The worm that ate RFK jr's brain still died? Of starvation? His brain wasn't big enough to keep a worm alive? yikes!
By Augiedog - 18 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
trump's Classified Documents Trial Indefinitely Postponed!- Stephanie
By MagaSmash - 18 hrs ago
trump's Classified Documents Trial Indefinitely Postponed!- Stephanie
By MagaSmash - 18 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Conservative group FreedomWorks shutting down, citing Trump effect
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago
Conservative group FreedomWorks shutting down, citing Trump effect
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
Applebaum sounds alarm on dangers of propaganda, calling it 'one of the worst crises for American democracy this century
By Nevilledog - 18 hrs ago
Applebaum sounds alarm on dangers of propaganda, calling it 'one of the worst crises for American democracy this century
By Nevilledog - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
MIT suspends student protesters
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 100 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
MIT suspends student protesters
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 100 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
The DU Lounge
I was wondering if my husband can have some good vibes from the folks at the Lounge. My husband is going to the hospital
By debm55 - 18 hrs ago
I was wondering if my husband can have some good vibes from the folks at the Lounge. My husband is going to the hospital
By debm55 - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
FreedomWorks Is Closing -- And Blaming Trump
By Lochloosa - 25 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
FreedomWorks Is Closing -- And Blaming Trump
By Lochloosa - 25 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
Texas
Gaza Solidarity Encampment at the University of Houston is over just hours after it started
By LetMyPeopleVote - 18 hrs ago
Gaza Solidarity Encampment at the University of Houston is over just hours after it started
By LetMyPeopleVote - 18 hrs ago
Apple Users
Thank you, again, Apple Support for untangling the saga involving Mac, Safari and Xfinity
By question everything - 18 hrs ago
Thank you, again, Apple Support for untangling the saga involving Mac, Safari and Xfinity
By question everything - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
20% of Indiana GOP primary voters cast ballots for Niki Haley, who dropped out months ago.
By surfered - 18 hrs ago
20% of Indiana GOP primary voters cast ballots for Niki Haley, who dropped out months ago.
By surfered - 18 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
MyPillow CEO finally surrenders in lawsuit against FBI director and Merrick Garland over Hardee's drive-thru seizure
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago
MyPillow CEO finally surrenders in lawsuit against FBI director and Merrick Garland over Hardee's drive-thru seizure
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
Of bears and men: How big does a risk have to be before you "have to" walk around scared?
By Silent3 - 300 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
Of bears and men: How big does a risk have to be before you "have to" walk around scared?
By Silent3 - 300 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
GOP primary winner died two months ago. No one knew.
By ZonkerHarris - 18 hrs ago
GOP primary winner died two months ago. No one knew.
By ZonkerHarris - 18 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Critical Point: Why Yuan Devaluation Risks Are Real; US-China Tech War: Huawei & TikTok; Ideology - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 19 hrs ago
Critical Point: Why Yuan Devaluation Risks Are Real; US-China Tech War: Huawei & TikTok; Ideology - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Mike Johnson says he 'intuitively' knows 'illegals' vote -- but it's not 'easily provable'
By edhopper - 25 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
Mike Johnson says he 'intuitively' knows 'illegals' vote -- but it's not 'easily provable'
By edhopper - 25 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Apple is getting slammed - and rightfully so - for their stupid and insensitive ad for the new iPad Pro
By highplainsdem - 25 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
Apple is getting slammed - and rightfully so - for their stupid and insensitive ad for the new iPad Pro
By highplainsdem - 25 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
"He was bigger and blocking the way": Stormy Daniels takes the stand and reminds people who Trump is
By Nevilledog - 19 hrs ago
"He was bigger and blocking the way": Stormy Daniels takes the stand and reminds people who Trump is
By Nevilledog - 19 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Why have student protests against Israel's war in Gaza gone global?
By Jilly_in_VA - 19 hrs ago
Why have student protests against Israel's war in Gaza gone global?
By Jilly_in_VA - 19 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
The Narcissistic Psychotic COMPLETELY LOSES IT on DAY OFF from Trial- Meidas
By MagaSmash - 19 hrs ago
The Narcissistic Psychotic COMPLETELY LOSES IT on DAY OFF from Trial- Meidas
By MagaSmash - 19 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Desi Lydic Targets Illegally Idling Vehicles - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 19 hrs ago
Desi Lydic Targets Illegally Idling Vehicles - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Pic Of The Moment: After Meeting With Mike Johnson, Frustrated MTG Says "I Am So Done With Words"
By EarlG - 25 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
Pic Of The Moment: After Meeting With Mike Johnson, Frustrated MTG Says "I Am So Done With Words"
By EarlG - 25 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
Computer Help and Support
The Worst Hack Ever Almost Just Happened - ThioJoe
By ItsjustMe - 19 hrs ago
The Worst Hack Ever Almost Just Happened - ThioJoe
By ItsjustMe - 19 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Great new Robin Trower interview, with lots of music videos of songs that were discussed
By highplainsdem - 19 hrs ago
Great new Robin Trower interview, with lots of music videos of songs that were discussed
By highplainsdem - 19 hrs ago
Birders
Water Street Peregrine Falcons exchange incubation duty after 36 days from laying the fourth egg
By Donkees - 19 hrs ago
Water Street Peregrine Falcons exchange incubation duty after 36 days from laying the fourth egg
By Donkees - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
At this point it shames me to admit,
By Arthur_Frain - 25 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
At this point it shames me to admit,
By Arthur_Frain - 25 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Trump asks NY appeals court to expedite the appeal of the gag order in hush money case
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago
Trump asks NY appeals court to expedite the appeal of the gag order in hush money case
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago
Anthropology
2,500-year-old Illyrian helmet found in burial mound likely caused 'awe in the enemy'
By Judi Lynn - 19 hrs ago
2,500-year-old Illyrian helmet found in burial mound likely caused 'awe in the enemy'
By Judi Lynn - 19 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
R.F.K. Jr. Says Doctors Found a Dead Worm in His Brain
By PunkinPi - 100 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
R.F.K. Jr. Says Doctors Found a Dead Worm in His Brain
By PunkinPi - 100 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
Editorials & Other Articles
Opinion A suit alleges anti-Israel protest groups provide material support to Hamas - WaPo Rubin
By question everything - 19 hrs ago
Opinion A suit alleges anti-Israel protest groups provide material support to Hamas - WaPo Rubin
By question everything - 19 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Dogs entering US must be 6 months old, microchipped, new rules say
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago
Dogs entering US must be 6 months old, microchipped, new rules say
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
There is no bottom for MAGA monsters: Rep. Mike Collins Edition
By Nevilledog - 19 hrs ago
There is no bottom for MAGA monsters: Rep. Mike Collins Edition
By Nevilledog - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Brazil's far right pilloried for Madonna outrage after figures spotted at concert
By Coventina - 19 hrs ago
Brazil's far right pilloried for Madonna outrage after figures spotted at concert
By Coventina - 19 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Ty Cobb reacts to judge indefinitely postponing Trump classified documents trial
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago
Ty Cobb reacts to judge indefinitely postponing Trump classified documents trial
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
The Caitlin Clark effect: WNBA to begin full-time charter flights for ALL teams
By calguy - 19 hrs ago
The Caitlin Clark effect: WNBA to begin full-time charter flights for ALL teams
By calguy - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
To please Putin, universities purge liberals and embrace patriots
By DBoon - 19 hrs ago
To please Putin, universities purge liberals and embrace patriots
By DBoon - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
CNN Reporter Says Trump Got 'A Little Physical' Prompting His Attorney In Court
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago
CNN Reporter Says Trump Got 'A Little Physical' Prompting His Attorney In Court
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Antisemitism isn't being critical of Israel or Netanyahu, but antisemitism is minimizing or denying
By JohnSJ - 19 hrs ago
Antisemitism isn't being critical of Israel or Netanyahu, but antisemitism is minimizing or denying
By JohnSJ - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Italy's president says Russia's invasion of Ukraine can't be solved by rewarding Moscow's aggression
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago
Italy's president says Russia's invasion of Ukraine can't be solved by rewarding Moscow's aggression
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Apple is getting slammed, & rightfully so, for their stupid & insensitive ad for the new iPad Pro - UPDATE w/articles
By highplainsdem - 19 hrs ago
Apple is getting slammed, & rightfully so, for their stupid & insensitive ad for the new iPad Pro - UPDATE w/articles
By highplainsdem - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Mike Johnson's Christian Nationalist Views Are Alarming
By turbinetree - 19 hrs ago
Mike Johnson's Christian Nationalist Views Are Alarming
By turbinetree - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Mystery Group Announces $5 Million Fund to Pay for Reports of Election Fraud. What Could Go Wrong?
By Nevilledog - 19 hrs ago
Mystery Group Announces $5 Million Fund to Pay for Reports of Election Fraud. What Could Go Wrong?
By Nevilledog - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
You know if the NYT was interested in performing journalism
By senseandsensibility - 19 hrs ago
You know if the NYT was interested in performing journalism
By senseandsensibility - 19 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
60+ Journalism Profs Demand Investigation into Controversial NYT Article Alleging Oct. 7 Mass Rape
By Uncle Joe - 25 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
60+ Journalism Profs Demand Investigation into Controversial NYT Article Alleging Oct. 7 Mass Rape
By Uncle Joe - 25 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Stormy Daniels, Who Told of Sex With Trump, Returns to Stand on Thursday
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago
Stormy Daniels, Who Told of Sex With Trump, Returns to Stand on Thursday
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
GOP lawmaker claims KKK is 'the military wing of the Democratic Party' in closed door meeting ahead of antisemitism hear
By Nevilledog - 19 hrs ago
GOP lawmaker claims KKK is 'the military wing of the Democratic Party' in closed door meeting ahead of antisemitism hear
By Nevilledog - 19 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Ukraine Downed 39 out of 55 Russian Missiles in Massive Attack
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago
Ukraine Downed 39 out of 55 Russian Missiles in Massive Attack
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago
Latin America
Explorer shares his 'scariest travel experience' after spending 24 hours in world's highest town
By Judi Lynn - 19 hrs ago
Explorer shares his 'scariest travel experience' after spending 24 hours in world's highest town
By Judi Lynn - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Noncitizens Are Not Voting in Federal or State Elections -- Here's Why
By alwaysinasnit - 19 hrs ago
Noncitizens Are Not Voting in Federal or State Elections -- Here's Why
By alwaysinasnit - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Mayor Adams gives NY Gov. Hochul pass on remarks about Bronx Black kids not knowing what 'computer is'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago
Mayor Adams gives NY Gov. Hochul pass on remarks about Bronx Black kids not knowing what 'computer is'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
We Uncovered The Corporations Crushing Auto Workers in Alabama - More Perfect Union
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago
We Uncovered The Corporations Crushing Auto Workers in Alabama - More Perfect Union
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
If the 2016 Supreme Court sends the immunity case back to district court, the only way trump will go before
By JohnSJ - 20 hrs ago
If the 2016 Supreme Court sends the immunity case back to district court, the only way trump will go before
By JohnSJ - 20 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Today's Tiedrich rant: Donald Trump is a sleazy predator who coerced Stormy Daniels into bed
By FakeNoose - 20 hrs ago
Today's Tiedrich rant: Donald Trump is a sleazy predator who coerced Stormy Daniels into bed
By FakeNoose - 20 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Music Appreciation
Can't Find My Way HomeBilly Joel has a birthday today.
Depeche Mode - Enjoy The Silence (Live on Letterman)
Latest Breaking News
Biden says "order must prevail" on college campuses, but National Guard should not intervene in protests
Thursday - CBS News
Thursday - CBS News
University of Nebraska joins wave of campus protests in support of Palestine, Gaza
Thursday - Nebraska Examiner
Thursday - Nebraska Examiner
Ex-FBI informant charged with lying about Bidens must remain jailed, appeals court rules
Thursday - AP
Thursday - AP
Presidential debate commission defends schedule after Trump campaign pushes for new dates
Thursday - NBC News
Thursday - NBC News
Blinken presses Hamas to seal cease-fire with Israel, says 'the time is now' for a deal
Thursday - AP
Thursday - AP
Trump faces prospect of additional sanctions in hush money trial as key witness resumes testimony
Thursday - ABC News/AP
Thursday - ABC News/AP
Mar-a-Lago judge sets new hearing over 'grand jury matters' and materials in ongoing sealing and redaction battles
Thursday - Law & Crime
Thursday - Law & Crime
Trump admits he told Secret Service to take him to Capitol on Jan 6 in rambling campaign rally
Thursday - UK Independent
Thursday - 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
9th Circuit reprimands California judge who handcuffed, berated crying 13-year-old girl
May 1 - San Francisco Chronicle
May 1 - San Francisco Chronicle
Mitt Romney says his dog scandal doesn't compare to Kristi Noem's: 'I didn't shoot my dog'
May 1 - The Guardian
May 1 - The Guardian
Enough Arizona senators vote in favor repealing Civil War-era abortion ban
May 1 - KPNX 12 News (Arizona)
May 1 - KPNX 12 News (Arizona)
Harvey Weinstein granted retrial in NY court following 2020 rape conviction overturn
May 1 - USA Today
May 1 - USA Today
Boy expelled from kindergarten for wearing 'small, blue stud earrings' can pursue sex discrimination lawsuit: Court
May 1 - Law & Crime
May 1 - Law & Crime
US officials find weak security practices at water plants breached by pro-Russia hackers
May 1 - CNN Politics
May 1 - CNN Politics
US job openings fall to 8.5 million in March, the lowest level in more than 3 years
May 1 - Associated Press, via Yahoo! Finance
May 1 - Associated Press, via Yahoo! Finance
Cannon reminds Trump to redact witness names as former president faces gag hearing in different venue
May 1 - Law & Crime
May 1 - Law & Crime
Police begin dismantling pro-Palestinian encampment at UW-Madison; multiple arrests underway
May 1 - Wisconsin State Journal
May 1 - Wisconsin State Journal