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Latest Breaking News
Senate confirms 200th Biden judge as Democrats tout "major milestone"
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago
Senate confirms 200th Biden judge as Democrats tout "major milestone"
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Is it me or have the "Gaza encampment" stories disappeared?
By brooklynite - 20 hrs ago
Is it me or have the "Gaza encampment" stories disappeared?
By brooklynite - 20 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks out as Crockett files trademark for 'bleach blonde bad-built butch body'
By BumRushDaShow - 100 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks out as Crockett files trademark for 'bleach blonde bad-built butch body'
By BumRushDaShow - 100 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
One juicy tidbit from Trump's trial not receiving nearly enough attention
By dlk - 50 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
One juicy tidbit from Trump's trial not receiving nearly enough attention
By dlk - 50 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Houthis are using weapons that can reach the Mediterranean Sea, US says
By sarisataka - 20 hrs ago
Houthis are using weapons that can reach the Mediterranean Sea, US says
By sarisataka - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
How doctors are pressuring sickle cell patients into unwanted sterilizations
By WhiskeyGrinder - 20 hrs ago
How doctors are pressuring sickle cell patients into unwanted sterilizations
By WhiskeyGrinder - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
NH: 'Disgraced' State Lawmaker (R) hurls ugly accusations against colleague on his way out
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago
NH: 'Disgraced' State Lawmaker (R) hurls ugly accusations against colleague on his way out
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago
TV Chat
Ok, a new adorable advertisement......the Yellow Wood for decks, the beavers are so cute.
By a kennedy - 20 hrs ago
Ok, a new adorable advertisement......the Yellow Wood for decks, the beavers are so cute.
By a kennedy - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump called Bob Costello a highly respected lawyer.
By LiberalFighter - 20 hrs ago
Trump called Bob Costello a highly respected lawyer.
By LiberalFighter - 20 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
A little old (10 months), but still relevant: Daily Cost of the War to Russia
By Bucky - 20 hrs ago
A little old (10 months), but still relevant: Daily Cost of the War to Russia
By Bucky - 20 hrs ago
Oklahoma
The Will Rogers Experiment Podcast w/ Sean Cummings and Kit Fairchild
By Across-the-Desk - 20 hrs ago
The Will Rogers Experiment Podcast w/ Sean Cummings and Kit Fairchild
By Across-the-Desk - 20 hrs ago
Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs
1-DOT streaming - ad-free TV news focus - national / local - simplified quick access
By Las Vegas Mixx - 20 hrs ago
1-DOT streaming - ad-free TV news focus - national / local - simplified quick access
By Las Vegas Mixx - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Tornado hit Iowa."multiple people dead" - hope Duers are OK
By question everything - 20 hrs ago
Tornado hit Iowa."multiple people dead" - hope Duers are OK
By question everything - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Short, brutal commentary on Musk's latest blathering about war and Fallout
By Pluvious - 20 hrs ago
Short, brutal commentary on Musk's latest blathering about war and Fallout
By Pluvious - 20 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Majority of Americans wrongly believe US is in recession - and most blame Biden
By Omaha Steve - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
Majority of Americans wrongly believe US is in recession - and most blame Biden
By Omaha Steve - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Rishi Sunak takes gamble by calling general election for 4 July
By muriel_volestrangler - 20 hrs ago
Rishi Sunak takes gamble by calling general election for 4 July
By muriel_volestrangler - 20 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Republican National Committee's headquarters evacuated after vials of blood are addressed to Trump
By SouthBayDem - 20 hrs ago
Republican National Committee's headquarters evacuated after vials of blood are addressed to Trump
By SouthBayDem - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
UK: Rishi Sunak to address nation as expectation mounts he will call a summer election
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago
UK: Rishi Sunak to address nation as expectation mounts he will call a summer election
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago
United Kingdom
Rishi Sunak will call general election for July in surprise move - sources
By muriel_volestrangler - 21 hrs ago
Rishi Sunak will call general election for July in surprise move - sources
By muriel_volestrangler - 21 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Senate Democrats Urge DOJ To Rescind Trump-Era Legal Memo On Executions
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago
Senate Democrats Urge DOJ To Rescind Trump-Era Legal Memo On Executions
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
The Family Research Council's Mary Szoch Offer Up An Novel Argument Against In Vitro Fertilization
By ihaveaquestion - 21 hrs ago
The Family Research Council's Mary Szoch Offer Up An Novel Argument Against In Vitro Fertilization
By ihaveaquestion - 21 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
"The New McCarthyism": Pro-Palestine Educators Face Censorship, Harassment & Firings Across U.S.
By Uncle Joe - 21 hrs ago
"The New McCarthyism": Pro-Palestine Educators Face Censorship, Harassment & Firings Across U.S.
By Uncle Joe - 21 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Weekly Skews - 5/21/24 - Don't Mess With (Racism In) Texas
By ihaveaquestion - 21 hrs ago
Weekly Skews - 5/21/24 - Don't Mess With (Racism In) Texas
By ihaveaquestion - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump classified documents case: judge holds hearing on dismissing charges
By babylonsister - 50 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
Trump classified documents case: judge holds hearing on dismissing charges
By babylonsister - 50 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Am I the only one who finds it frustrating to go to a DU post to find out the news contained is OLD news with a new....
By usaf-vet - 21 hrs ago
Am I the only one who finds it frustrating to go to a DU post to find out the news contained is OLD news with a new....
By usaf-vet - 21 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Police Violently Raid UMich Gaza Solidarity Camp Before School President Testifies in Congress
By Uncle Joe - 21 hrs ago
Police Violently Raid UMich Gaza Solidarity Camp Before School President Testifies in Congress
By Uncle Joe - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Anybody else feel the same way i do? Even with TFG losing in November,
By bluestarone - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
Anybody else feel the same way i do? Even with TFG losing in November,
By bluestarone - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
RNC's 'election integrity' lawyer arraigned, charged with election crimes
By LetMyPeopleVote - 21 hrs ago
RNC's 'election integrity' lawyer arraigned, charged with election crimes
By LetMyPeopleVote - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
No, Biden Did Not Order the FBI to Assassinate Trump at Mar-a-Lago
By Nevilledog - 21 hrs ago
No, Biden Did Not Order the FBI to Assassinate Trump at Mar-a-Lago
By Nevilledog - 21 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Democrats may owe Harrison Butker a debt of gratitude after winning the 2024 election, due in part to his comments.
By lees1975 - 21 hrs ago
Democrats may owe Harrison Butker a debt of gratitude after winning the 2024 election, due in part to his comments.
By lees1975 - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Why Stefanik's new ethics complaint against Judge Merchan matters
By LetMyPeopleVote - 21 hrs ago
Why Stefanik's new ethics complaint against Judge Merchan matters
By LetMyPeopleVote - 21 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
"Collective Punishment": Israel Raids Jenin Camp in West Bank, Killing 8, "Shooting Everything"
By Uncle Joe - 21 hrs ago
"Collective Punishment": Israel Raids Jenin Camp in West Bank, Killing 8, "Shooting Everything"
By Uncle Joe - 21 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Prosecutor on a Trump prison sentence if convicted - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago
Prosecutor on a Trump prison sentence if convicted - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Majority of Americans wrongly believe US is in recession - and most blame Biden
By Nevilledog - 21 hrs ago
Majority of Americans wrongly believe US is in recession - and most blame Biden
By Nevilledog - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Pic Of The Moment: A Month In, Don Jr. Finally Shows Up At Dad's Trial
By EarlG - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
Pic Of The Moment: A Month In, Don Jr. Finally Shows Up At Dad's Trial
By EarlG - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Noam Chomsky on AI. The best short observation I've seen yet.
By LAS14 - 21 hrs ago
Noam Chomsky on AI. The best short observation I've seen yet.
By LAS14 - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
AZ: Abortion-rights supporters unmoved by Supreme Court justice's defense 1864 ban decision
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago
AZ: Abortion-rights supporters unmoved by Supreme Court justice's defense 1864 ban decision
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Pic Of The Moment: Trump Takes Firm Stance On Whether He'd Allow States To Make Contraception Illegal
By EarlG - 21 hrs ago
Pic Of The Moment: Trump Takes Firm Stance On Whether He'd Allow States To Make Contraception Illegal
By EarlG - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Norway, Ireland and Spain say they will recognize a Palestinian state, deepening Israel's isolation
By Celerity - 21 hrs ago
Norway, Ireland and Spain say they will recognize a Palestinian state, deepening Israel's isolation
By Celerity - 21 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Ireland, Spain, Norway, and recognition....
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Ireland, Spain, Norway, and recognition....
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Fast-rising seas could swamp septic systems in parts of the South - WAPO
By DBoon - 21 hrs ago
Fast-rising seas could swamp septic systems in parts of the South - WAPO
By DBoon - 21 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Sweden Plans $7 Billion in Military Aid to Ukraine for 2024-2026
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago
Sweden Plans $7 Billion in Military Aid to Ukraine for 2024-2026
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump Slams Colombia-Born Judge Presiding Over His Trial by Saying, 'Take a Look at Where He Comes From'
By question everything - 22 hrs ago
Trump Slams Colombia-Born Judge Presiding Over His Trial by Saying, 'Take a Look at Where He Comes From'
By question everything - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
All 9 South Dakota Native American tribes endorse Kristi Noem's banishment
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago
All 9 South Dakota Native American tribes endorse Kristi Noem's banishment
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Are you what you publish on the internet, or does your output just reflect the REAL you?
By usonian - 22 hrs ago
Are you what you publish on the internet, or does your output just reflect the REAL you?
By usonian - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
The sale of Graceland is now on hold but one has to wonder how many similar bogus loans -
By question everything - 22 hrs ago
The sale of Graceland is now on hold but one has to wonder how many similar bogus loans -
By question everything - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Colorado GOP calls for all children to be pulled from public schools
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago
Colorado GOP calls for all children to be pulled from public schools
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Republican National Committee HQ on Lockdown Over Mysterious Vials of Blood
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago
Republican National Committee HQ on Lockdown Over Mysterious Vials of Blood
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago
American History
On this day, May 22, 1949, James Forrestal, the first Secretary of Defense, died.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 22 hrs ago
On this day, May 22, 1949, James Forrestal, the first Secretary of Defense, died.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 22 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
NEW POLLING: VOTERS TERRIFIED BY trump "3RD TERM" TALK - 5.22.24 Countdown
By MagaSmash - 22 hrs ago
NEW POLLING: VOTERS TERRIFIED BY trump "3RD TERM" TALK - 5.22.24 Countdown
By MagaSmash - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Anybody else feel the same way i do? Even with TFG losing in November,
By bluestarone - 22 hrs ago
Anybody else feel the same way i do? Even with TFG losing in November,
By bluestarone - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Alito's "defense" of flying the J6 flag is transparent BS
By Nevilledog - 22 hrs ago
Alito's "defense" of flying the J6 flag is transparent BS
By Nevilledog - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
'Until the Liberation' - Hamas Leader Attends Funeral of Iranian President in Tehran
By sarisataka - 22 hrs ago
'Until the Liberation' - Hamas Leader Attends Funeral of Iranian President in Tehran
By sarisataka - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
House Republican group backed by Speaker Johnson to spend $141 million on ads
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago
House Republican group backed by Speaker Johnson to spend $141 million on ads
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
An extraordinarily important legal decision just dropped, and no one is talking about it
By Nevilledog - 22 hrs ago
An extraordinarily important legal decision just dropped, and no one is talking about it
By Nevilledog - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Dear Young Black, White and Latino Men.. before you throw your support behind Trump
By Peacetrain - 22 hrs ago
Dear Young Black, White and Latino Men.. before you throw your support behind Trump
By Peacetrain - 22 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Donald Trump Now Accepts Crypto Donations for Presidential Campaign
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago
Donald Trump Now Accepts Crypto Donations for Presidential Campaign
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Right-Wing Legal Group Targets States Exempt From Releasing Voter Registration Lists
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago
Right-Wing Legal Group Targets States Exempt From Releasing Voter Registration Lists
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Daily marijuana use outpaces daily drinking in the US, a new study says
By Zorro - 22 hrs ago
Daily marijuana use outpaces daily drinking in the US, a new study says
By Zorro - 22 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Washington
Ahead of grizzly arrival, wildlife advocates assess past translocationsBoeing 767, built in Everett, gets 5-year lifeline from Congress
Utility serving San Juan Islands proposes to harness tidal power
Latest Breaking News
Arizona officials say they can't find Rudy Giuliani to serve him with indictment notice
May 15 - CNN Politics
May 15 - CNN Politics
Oak Flat copper mine lawsuit is headed to the Supreme Court after 9th Circuit ruling
May 15 - AZ Central
May 15 - AZ Central
Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker rails against Pride month, working women in commencement speech
May 15 - AP
May 15 - AP
'Free Palestine Encampment' reaches agreements with campus, disbands from Mario Savio steps
May 15 - Daily Californian
May 15 - Daily Californian
Justice Department: Nebraska unnecessarily institutionalizes people with mental illness
May 14 - Nebraska Examiner
May 14 - Nebraska Examiner
With Trump's trial underway, most Americans now believe he falsified records to hide hush money payment
May 14 - Yahoo News
May 14 - Yahoo News
Cargo Ship That Caused Baltimore Bridge Collapse Had Power Blackout Hours Before Leaving Port
May 14 - US News and World Report/AP
May 14 - US News and World Report/AP
Grandson says Carter is 'coming to the end' in brief update about former president's health
May 14 - CNN Politics
May 14 - CNN Politics
Education Dept. announces highest federal student loan interest rate in more than a decade
May 14 - cnbc
May 14 - cnbc
Largest Latino civil rights organization, UnidosUS Action Fund, to endorse Biden for reelection
May 14 - CBS News
May 14 - CBS News
Did Eric Trump break court rules? Trump's son fires off tweet about Michael Cohen from trial
May 14 - UK Independent
May 14 - UK Independent
Appeals court denies Trump's latest request to overturn hush money trial gag order
May 14 - CNN Politics
May 14 - CNN Politics
Biden hiking tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar cells, steel, aluminum -- adding to tensions with Beijing
May 14 - AP
May 14 - AP
'Total outrage': White House condemns Israeli settlers' attack on Gaza aid trucks
May 14 - The Guardian
May 14 - The Guardian