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General Discussion
Fugelsang with an exquisite takedown of a MAGA idiot.
By Dennis Donovan - 1 min ago
Fugelsang with an exquisite takedown of a MAGA idiot.
By Dennis Donovan - 1 min ago
General Discussion
Rick Wilson: Don't share the new Lincoln Project ad w/ Trump or family. It would be too upsetting. 😀
By Dennis Donovan - 25 replies @ 3 min ago (Milestone)
Rick Wilson: Don't share the new Lincoln Project ad w/ Trump or family. It would be too upsetting. 😀
By Dennis Donovan - 25 replies @ 3 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Republicans' Revealing Fetish for AI-Enhanced Trump and Vance Pics
By Nevilledog - 4 min ago
Republicans' Revealing Fetish for AI-Enhanced Trump and Vance Pics
By Nevilledog - 4 min ago
General Discussion
Trump Made Crass Jokes About Death of Rally Attendee in Leaked Recording
By RandySF - 5 min ago
Trump Made Crass Jokes About Death of Rally Attendee in Leaked Recording
By RandySF - 5 min ago
General Discussion
John Harwood: GOP makes up lies about what Dems handle competently because they, themselves, can't govern
By Dennis Donovan - 7 min ago
John Harwood: GOP makes up lies about what Dems handle competently because they, themselves, can't govern
By Dennis Donovan - 7 min ago
General Discussion
Why the 'Brooks Brothers riot' of 2000 inspired Trump's campaign operative in 2020
By Nevilledog - 9 min ago
Why the 'Brooks Brothers riot' of 2000 inspired Trump's campaign operative in 2020
By Nevilledog - 9 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Supreme Court allows enforcement of Biden methane and mercury rules in rare win for the EPA
By BumRushDaShow - 10 min ago
Supreme Court allows enforcement of Biden methane and mercury rules in rare win for the EPA
By BumRushDaShow - 10 min ago
California
Here's when San Diego County voters can expect to get vote-by-mail ballots
By RandySF - 16 min ago
Here's when San Diego County voters can expect to get vote-by-mail ballots
By RandySF - 16 min ago
Latin America
'The Earth is crying out for help': as fires decimate South America, smoke shrouds its skies
By Judi Lynn - 19 min ago
'The Earth is crying out for help': as fires decimate South America, smoke shrouds its skies
By Judi Lynn - 19 min ago
California
Over 1.8 million vote-by-mail ballots ship out across Orange County Monday
By RandySF - 20 min ago
Over 1.8 million vote-by-mail ballots ship out across Orange County Monday
By RandySF - 20 min ago
General Discussion
House Oversight Dems demand of CJ Roberts why Justice Alito allowed to remain on J6 case despite conflict-of-interest
By Dennis Donovan - 22 min ago
House Oversight Dems demand of CJ Roberts why Justice Alito allowed to remain on J6 case despite conflict-of-interest
By Dennis Donovan - 22 min ago
Latin America
How the 'Frida Kahlo of environmental geopolitics' is lighting a fire under big oil
By Judi Lynn - 22 min ago
How the 'Frida Kahlo of environmental geopolitics' is lighting a fire under big oil
By Judi Lynn - 22 min ago
General Discussion
Rick Wilson: But I was told we lived in an economic hellscape where the living envy the dead.
By Dennis Donovan - 25 replies @ 29 min ago (Milestone)
Rick Wilson: But I was told we lived in an economic hellscape where the living envy the dead.
By Dennis Donovan - 25 replies @ 29 min ago (Milestone)
Latin America
'We need 'em worse than they need us': how Haitian workers feed the US
By Judi Lynn - 29 min ago
'We need 'em worse than they need us': how Haitian workers feed the US
By Judi Lynn - 29 min ago
General Discussion
CO: Abortion-rights groups are outraising opponents 8-to-1 on November ballot measures
By RandySF - 30 min ago
CO: Abortion-rights groups are outraising opponents 8-to-1 on November ballot measures
By RandySF - 30 min ago
General Discussion
Harris-Walz and a straight Democratic ticket all across the board will soon get my vote!
By Tarzanrock - 36 min ago
Harris-Walz and a straight Democratic ticket all across the board will soon get my vote!
By Tarzanrock - 36 min ago
Cable News Clips
"Separated": Film Shows How Trump Tore Immigrant Families Apart as 1,300 Kids Still Alone
By Uncle Joe - 39 min ago
"Separated": Film Shows How Trump Tore Immigrant Families Apart as 1,300 Kids Still Alone
By Uncle Joe - 39 min ago
General Discussion
Breaking a Child's Will The Evangelical family's twisted obsession with corporal punishment.
By demmiblue - 42 min ago
Breaking a Child's Will The Evangelical family's twisted obsession with corporal punishment.
By demmiblue - 42 min ago
General Discussion
About this exhausting rw talking point Red Herring about money going to Ukraine...
By Chin music - 43 min ago
About this exhausting rw talking point Red Herring about money going to Ukraine...
By Chin music - 43 min ago
General Discussion
Just had a woman canvassing saying she was a Republican for Harris
By Cattledog - 48 min ago
Just had a woman canvassing saying she was a Republican for Harris
By Cattledog - 48 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
donald trump Is Losing and What He's Saying Is Hideous -The WARNING
By MagaSmash - 49 min ago
donald trump Is Losing and What He's Saying Is Hideous -The WARNING
By MagaSmash - 49 min ago
General Discussion
Southern Living: Mules Navigating North Carolina's Impassable Roads To Bring Supplies
By Coexist - 50 min ago
Southern Living: Mules Navigating North Carolina's Impassable Roads To Bring Supplies
By Coexist - 50 min ago
Latin America
Supreme Court Will Decide Fate of Mexico's Lawsuit Against U.S. Gunmakers
By Judi Lynn - 51 min ago
Supreme Court Will Decide Fate of Mexico's Lawsuit Against U.S. Gunmakers
By Judi Lynn - 51 min ago
General Discussion
Pre-storm NC Oct. Poll average: Harris 48 DJT 50. NC is still in play.
By lindysalsagal - 51 min ago
Pre-storm NC Oct. Poll average: Harris 48 DJT 50. NC is still in play.
By lindysalsagal - 51 min ago
General Discussion
Bill Maher says Kamala Harris should "shut up about Israel" and is "full of shit".
By redgreenandblue - 25 replies @ 53 min ago (Milestone)
Bill Maher says Kamala Harris should "shut up about Israel" and is "full of shit".
By redgreenandblue - 25 replies @ 53 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
I keep hearing how Vance did so well in in the debate?
By imanamerican63 - 25 replies @ 53 min ago (Milestone)
I keep hearing how Vance did so well in in the debate?
By imanamerican63 - 25 replies @ 53 min ago (Milestone)
The DU Lounge
I'm considering a reverse mortgage on my house. Anybody here have one, or know something about them?
By CTyankee - 54 min ago
I'm considering a reverse mortgage on my house. Anybody here have one, or know something about them?
By CTyankee - 54 min ago
Pennsylvania
'We leave it in God's hands': Republicans court a skeptical Amish community in Pennsylvania
By RandySF - 57 min ago
'We leave it in God's hands': Republicans court a skeptical Amish community in Pennsylvania
By RandySF - 57 min ago
General Discussion
Oklahoma is buying 55,000 bibles for public schools, only one bible meets all the criteria in the bid- Trumps.
By Swede - 57 min ago
Oklahoma is buying 55,000 bibles for public schools, only one bible meets all the criteria in the bid- Trumps.
By Swede - 57 min ago
Latin America
Argentina's Javier Milei accused of plagiarising UN speech from West Wing
By Judi Lynn - 57 min ago
Argentina's Javier Milei accused of plagiarising UN speech from West Wing
By Judi Lynn - 57 min ago
General Discussion
I guess Trump's definitely a no-show for the CNN debate - scheduled rally in GA for same day
By Dennis Donovan - 59 min ago
I guess Trump's definitely a no-show for the CNN debate - scheduled rally in GA for same day
By Dennis Donovan - 59 min ago
Pennsylvania
AG responds to request to review Luzerne Co. ballot drop box decision
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
AG responds to request to review Luzerne Co. ballot drop box decision
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Florida
Metal music festival loses headliner, multiple bands after announcing Kyle Rittenhouse as guest
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
Metal music festival loses headliner, multiple bands after announcing Kyle Rittenhouse as guest
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Mueller, She Wrote: Jack smith has evidence and will prove at trial that Trump makes up numbers from whole cloth
By Dennis Donovan - 1 hr ago
Mueller, She Wrote: Jack smith has evidence and will prove at trial that Trump makes up numbers from whole cloth
By Dennis Donovan - 1 hr ago
Rhode Island
Breaking down the ballot: Should Rhode Island hold a constitutional convention?
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Breaking down the ballot: Should Rhode Island hold a constitutional convention?
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Kamala Harris interview. Get your Kamala Harris interview here
By bigtree - 1 hr ago
Kamala Harris interview. Get your Kamala Harris interview here
By bigtree - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Elie Mystal: What Kind of Damage Will the Supreme Court Inflict This Term?
By Nevilledog - 1 hr ago
Elie Mystal: What Kind of Damage Will the Supreme Court Inflict This Term?
By Nevilledog - 1 hr ago
Music Appreciation
Today's episode of Earworm Theater takes takes a decidedly industrial turn
By EYESORE 9001 - 1 hr ago
Today's episode of Earworm Theater takes takes a decidedly industrial turn
By EYESORE 9001 - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Hurricane Helene now one of the deadliest storms to hit the U.S. this century
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Hurricane Helene now one of the deadliest storms to hit the U.S. this century
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
American History
On this day, October 4, 1918, the T. A. Gillespie Company shell loading plant explosions began.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
On this day, October 4, 1918, the T. A. Gillespie Company shell loading plant explosions began.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
Massachusetts
Question 1: Should voters empower the auditor to look into the state Legislature?
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Question 1: Should voters empower the auditor to look into the state Legislature?
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
Lebanon War "Giving More Space" for Israel to Keep Up Slaughter in Gaza: Journalist Akram al-Satarri
By Uncle Joe - 1 hr ago
Lebanon War "Giving More Space" for Israel to Keep Up Slaughter in Gaza: Journalist Akram al-Satarri
By Uncle Joe - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
MTG Says 'They Can Control The Weather,' Promoting Conspiracy About Hurricane Helene
By ProudMNDemocrat - 1 hr ago
MTG Says 'They Can Control The Weather,' Promoting Conspiracy About Hurricane Helene
By ProudMNDemocrat - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Staff Sergeant Aquilino Gonell: In court today for sentencing of attacker
By Dennis Donovan - 1 hr ago
Staff Sergeant Aquilino Gonell: In court today for sentencing of attacker
By Dennis Donovan - 1 hr ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Guess Who's Speaking Directly to MBS After Pocketing Saudi Money?
By Uncle Joe - 1 hr ago
Guess Who's Speaking Directly to MBS After Pocketing Saudi Money?
By Uncle Joe - 1 hr ago
American History
On this day, October 4, 1957, the Russians launched Sputnik.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
On this day, October 4, 1957, the Russians launched Sputnik.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
South Carolina
Jasper County ballot will include transportation sales tax. What to know before the vote.
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Jasper County ballot will include transportation sales tax. What to know before the vote.
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
True Crimes: the misdeeds of TCF. Part 3, Fraudulent elector schemes
By Voltaire2 - 1 hr ago
True Crimes: the misdeeds of TCF. Part 3, Fraudulent elector schemes
By Voltaire2 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Top Execs Exit Trump Media Amid Allegations of CEO's Mismanagement and Retaliation
By babylonsister - 1 hr ago
Top Execs Exit Trump Media Amid Allegations of CEO's Mismanagement and Retaliation
By babylonsister - 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
What Is Israel's Endgame in Lebanon? Airstrikes Intensify, Hospitals Overwhelmed, 1.2M Displaced
By Uncle Joe - 1 hr ago
What Is Israel's Endgame in Lebanon? Airstrikes Intensify, Hospitals Overwhelmed, 1.2M Displaced
By Uncle Joe - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Shawn Harris for Congress (GA-14): Help me fire Marjorie Taylor Greene.
By Dennis Donovan - 1 hr ago
Shawn Harris for Congress (GA-14): Help me fire Marjorie Taylor Greene.
By Dennis Donovan - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Creepy emboldened Trump cultist tells Native American woman to go back to where she came from
By Quiet Em - 1 hr ago
Creepy emboldened Trump cultist tells Native American woman to go back to where she came from
By Quiet Em - 1 hr ago
Forum Spotlight: Music Appreciation
Today's episode of Earworm Theater takes takes a decidedly industrial turnFirst review of David Gilmours "Luck & Strange" tour in Rome
Eagles- Take It To The Limit (1977 Live)
Latest Breaking News
Supreme Court allows enforcement of Biden methane and mercury rules in rare win for the EPA
10 min ago - CNN Politics
10 min ago - CNN Politics
Trump supporter who thought the Insurrection Act was in motion and said Jan. 6 was 'precisely what we want' just learned
2 hrs ago - Law & Crime
2 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Trump refuses to release medical records as concerns about him being the oldest possible president grow
6 hrs ago - The Independent
6 hrs ago - The Independent
US Awards up to $510 Million to Boost Domestic Production of Protective Gear
7 hrs ago - US News and World Report/Reuters
7 hrs ago - US News and World Report/Reuters
Hospitals take steps to conserve IV fluid supply after Helene strikes critical factory
8 hrs ago - NBC News
8 hrs ago - NBC News
Amazon, Target and other retailers are ramping up hiring for the holiday season
8 hrs ago - Scripps News/AP
8 hrs ago - Scripps News/AP
A 5th recall for Tesla Cybertruck within a year, the latest due to rearview display
15 hrs ago - ABC News
15 hrs ago - ABC News
U.S. won't extend legal status for Venezuelan migrants who arrived under Biden program
15 hrs ago - CBS News
15 hrs ago - CBS News
Wisconsin DOJ now leading investigation into drop box removal by Wausau Mayor Doug Diny
17 hrs ago - Wausau Daily Herald
17 hrs ago - Wausau Daily Herald
Striking port workers to return to work Friday as negotiators reach an agreement on wages
18 hrs ago - CNN Business
18 hrs ago - CNN Business
Trump Didn't Want to Help California Fire Victims Until Aides Convinced Him 'These Are People Who Voted For You,'
19 hrs ago - MEDIAite
19 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Four prominent previously pro-Trump GOP women to make the case against him in battleground Pennsylvania
21 hrs ago - CNN Politics
21 hrs ago - CNN Politics
DeSantis orders Florida National Guard, State Guard to intervene in port strike
21 hrs ago - Freight Waves
21 hrs ago - Freight Waves
Texas attorney general sues TikTok for alleged sharing of children's personal data
21 hrs ago - Reuters, via Yahoo! Finance
21 hrs ago - Reuters, via Yahoo! Finance
Judge orders Rudy Giuliani to take NYC apartment off the market after defamed Georgia election workers sound alarm
22 hrs ago - Law & Crime
22 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Trump election conspiracist Tina Peters sentenced to 9 years in prison by Colorado judge
22 hrs ago - cnbc
22 hrs ago - cnbc
Oil Soars on Biden Remarks About Possible Israeli Retaliation
22 hrs ago - Bloomberg, via Yahoo! Finance
22 hrs ago - Bloomberg, via Yahoo! Finance
More Americans file for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain historically low
23 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
23 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
Giuliani's attempts to overturn 2020 election partly thwarted by wrong number
Yesterday - The Guardian
Yesterday - The Guardian
WSJ Deep Dive Into Elon Musk's Past Donations Reveals Millions to GOP Groups Tied to Stephen Miller
Yesterday - Mediaite.com
Yesterday - Mediaite.com
Biden administration can move forward with student loan forgiveness, federal judge rules
Yesterday - CNBC
Yesterday - CNBC
Rev. William Barber II demands focus on poverty, proposes debate format to 'put facts out'
Yesterday - USA Today
Yesterday - USA Today
Election officials in Georgia, North Carolina, Florida work to secure early voting amid Hurricane Helene fallout
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Mayorkas warns FEMA doesn't have enough funding to last through hurricane season
Yesterday - Scripps News/AP
Yesterday - Scripps News/AP