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General Discussion
Activist Groups Trained Students for Months Before Campus Protests
By Beastly Boy - 5 hrs ago - 1 replies
Activist Groups Trained Students for Months Before Campus Protests
By Beastly Boy - 5 hrs ago - 1 replies
Washington
At Monroe prison, dog training reshapes lives of humans, canines alike
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - 1 replies
At Monroe prison, dog training reshapes lives of humans, canines alike
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - 1 replies
Latest Breaking News
Protesters removed from University of Michigan commencement
By riversedge - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
Protesters removed from University of Michigan commencement
By riversedge - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
Science
Another Victory for Fear And Ignorance Over the World's Poorest.
By NNadir - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
Another Victory for Fear And Ignorance Over the World's Poorest.
By NNadir - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
Classic Films
TCM Schedule for Thursday, May 9, 2014: Clark Gable & Joan Crawford / Director Frank Borzage (Part 2)
By Auggie - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
TCM Schedule for Thursday, May 9, 2014: Clark Gable & Joan Crawford / Director Frank Borzage (Part 2)
By Auggie - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
May the Fourth is an important holiday. May it be with you.
By MineralMan - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
May the Fourth is an important holiday. May it be with you.
By MineralMan - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
A Columbia professor wanted to document history. NYPD arrested him outside his home
By Eugene - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
A Columbia professor wanted to document history. NYPD arrested him outside his home
By Eugene - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
On This Day: Tiananmen Square protests (not 1989) spur shift in Chinese history - May 4, 1919
By jgo - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
On This Day: Tiananmen Square protests (not 1989) spur shift in Chinese history - May 4, 1919
By jgo - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Sadiq Khan set to be re-elected as London mayor as Labour declares victory
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago - 1 replies
Sadiq Khan set to be re-elected as London mayor as Labour declares victory
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago - 1 replies
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
2024 AFSCME Family Scholarship Winners (posted by request)
By Omaha Steve - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
2024 AFSCME Family Scholarship Winners (posted by request)
By Omaha Steve - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
Vermont
Dispute over Abenaki identity in Vermont grows more entrenched
By sl8 - 14 hrs ago - 1 replies
Dispute over Abenaki identity in Vermont grows more entrenched
By sl8 - 14 hrs ago - 1 replies
Maryland
55 degree temps and 70% chance of rain all day southern MD!!!
By elleng - 14 hrs ago - 1 replies
55 degree temps and 70% chance of rain all day southern MD!!!
By elleng - 14 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Cruel and Retrogressive Policies of the Republican Party: U.S. Billionaires Paid Lower Tax Rate Than Working Class
By B.See - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
Cruel and Retrogressive Policies of the Republican Party: U.S. Billionaires Paid Lower Tax Rate Than Working Class
By B.See - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
Cable News Clips
Noem's book runs into fact-checking buzz saw; dog execution not among refuted stories, however - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - 1 replies
Noem's book runs into fact-checking buzz saw; dog execution not among refuted stories, however - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - 1 replies
Anthropology
Seeing Red: Our Ancient Relationship With Ocher And The Color Of Cognition - Analysis
By Judi Lynn - 17 hrs ago - 1 replies
Seeing Red: Our Ancient Relationship With Ocher And The Color Of Cognition - Analysis
By Judi Lynn - 17 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
NASHVILLE REP. JUSTIN JONES REMAINS ON BALLOT DESPITE CHALLENGE TO SIGNATURE VALIDITY
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - 1 replies
NASHVILLE REP. JUSTIN JONES REMAINS ON BALLOT DESPITE CHALLENGE TO SIGNATURE VALIDITY
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
MD: 'Somebody is not doing something': Man keeps receiving mail-in ballots for deceased relatives
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - 1 replies
MD: 'Somebody is not doing something': Man keeps receiving mail-in ballots for deceased relatives
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - 1 replies
Cable News Clips
'A real smoking gun': How Trump reacted as secret Cohen recording played in court - Katie Phang - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 hrs ago - 1 replies
'A real smoking gun': How Trump reacted as secret Cohen recording played in court - Katie Phang - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
NJ-10: Murphy announces special election after death of N.J. congressman
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
NJ-10: Murphy announces special election after death of N.J. congressman
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
Cable News Clips
'Every woman in every state is at risk': New Biden ad hits Trump on abortion - Morning Joe - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
'Every woman in every state is at risk': New Biden ad hits Trump on abortion - Morning Joe - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
Foreign Affairs
03 May: Fight for survival! Ukrainians prevent encirclement! - Reporting from Ukraine
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
03 May: Fight for survival! Ukrainians prevent encirclement! - Reporting from Ukraine
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
HANG UP YOUR ROBE SPEAK TRULY (TOM DOOLEY) - Don Caron & David Cohen - Parody Project
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - 1 replies
HANG UP YOUR ROBE SPEAK TRULY (TOM DOOLEY) - Don Caron & David Cohen - Parody Project
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - 1 replies
Cable News Clips
See Melania Trump's former press secretary react to Hope Hicks' bombshell testimony - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 1 replies
See Melania Trump's former press secretary react to Hope Hicks' bombshell testimony - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 1 replies
Music Appreciation
John Fred & His Playboy band - Lucy in Disguise with Glasses
By marble falls - 21 hrs ago - 1 replies
John Fred & His Playboy band - Lucy in Disguise with Glasses
By marble falls - 21 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Steve Bannon finally gets the humiliation he deserves - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago - 1 replies
Steve Bannon finally gets the humiliation he deserves - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago - 1 replies
Music Appreciation
"Once Bitten Twice Shy" the original version
By Buttoneer - 21 hrs ago - 1 replies
"Once Bitten Twice Shy" the original version
By Buttoneer - 21 hrs ago - 1 replies
Latest Breaking News
CIA Director William Burns in Egypt for high-stakes Israeli hostage, cease-fire talks
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 1 replies
CIA Director William Burns in Egypt for high-stakes Israeli hostage, cease-fire talks
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Friday Talking Points -- A Grown Man Running Against A Six-Year-Old
By ChrisWeigant - 22 hrs ago - 1 replies
Friday Talking Points -- A Grown Man Running Against A Six-Year-Old
By ChrisWeigant - 22 hrs ago - 1 replies
Cable News Clips
Hope Hicks 'drops a bomb' during Trump trial: 'Nail in the coffin moment' - All In - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 1 replies
Hope Hicks 'drops a bomb' during Trump trial: 'Nail in the coffin moment' - All In - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Marjorie Taylor Greene Triggered by Fox News Backlash! - Pondering Politics
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago - 1 replies
Marjorie Taylor Greene Triggered by Fox News Backlash! - Pondering Politics
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Ole Miss student in blue shirt who made monkey noises
By brettdale - 22 hrs ago - 1 replies
Ole Miss student in blue shirt who made monkey noises
By brettdale - 22 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Truth Social audit firm charged with massive fraud, banned from practice before the SEC.
By surfered - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
Truth Social audit firm charged with massive fraud, banned from practice before the SEC.
By surfered - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
Cable News Clips
Witness tears and prison fears: See Trump vet Hope Hicks break down on the stand at Trump trial - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
Witness tears and prison fears: See Trump vet Hope Hicks break down on the stand at Trump trial - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
Cable News Clips
Reporter says this moment made Hicks realize she could have sunk Trump's defense - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
Reporter says this moment made Hicks realize she could have sunk Trump's defense - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
Music Appreciation
And another kind of obscure band.
By MarineCombatEngineer - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
And another kind of obscure band.
By MarineCombatEngineer - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Top Aide STICKS THE DAGGER in him at Trial - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
Trump Top Aide STICKS THE DAGGER in him at Trial - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Democratic lawmakers tell Biden evidence shows Israel is restricting Gaza aid
By David__77 - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
Democratic lawmakers tell Biden evidence shows Israel is restricting Gaza aid
By David__77 - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
Latest Breaking News
Justice Department warns it plans to sue Iowa over new state immigration law
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
Justice Department warns it plans to sue Iowa over new state immigration law
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Labor News & Commentary May 1, 2024 vote to unionize a Chicago Trader Joe's is indeterminate & more
By Omaha Steve - 1 min ago - 0 replies
Labor News & Commentary May 1, 2024 vote to unionize a Chicago Trader Joe's is indeterminate & more
By Omaha Steve - 1 min ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
For your May The Fourth: John Williams & Wiener Philharmoniker - "Main Title from "Star Wars: A New Hope"
By sir pball - 5 min ago - 0 replies
For your May The Fourth: John Williams & Wiener Philharmoniker - "Main Title from "Star Wars: A New Hope"
By sir pball - 5 min ago - 0 replies
Music Appreciation
John Lee and Canned Heat made an album a long time , a long time ago
By The Polack MSgt - 9 min ago - 0 replies
John Lee and Canned Heat made an album a long time , a long time ago
By The Polack MSgt - 9 min ago - 0 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Will Gaza Student Protests Help Trump? RFK Jr, FL Abortion Ban: Robert Reich
By appalachiablue - 13 min ago - 0 replies
Will Gaza Student Protests Help Trump? RFK Jr, FL Abortion Ban: Robert Reich
By appalachiablue - 13 min ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Lawrence: 'You get monsters like Donald Trump thanks to people like Hope Hicks'
By bucolic_frolic - 25 replies @ 20 min ago (Milestone)
Lawrence: 'You get monsters like Donald Trump thanks to people like Hope Hicks'
By bucolic_frolic - 25 replies @ 20 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
The Far Right MAGA Judiciary - They're On a Mission...
By B.See - 25 min ago - 0 replies
The Far Right MAGA Judiciary - They're On a Mission...
By B.See - 25 min ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
William and Kate 'Going Through Hell,' Says 'Heartbroken' Confidante
By RandySF - 25 replies @ 33 min ago (Milestone)
William and Kate 'Going Through Hell,' Says 'Heartbroken' Confidante
By RandySF - 25 replies @ 33 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Biden Allies Want Warren Buffett's Support
By applegrove - 46 min ago - 0 replies
Biden Allies Want Warren Buffett's Support
By applegrove - 46 min ago - 0 replies
The DU Lounge
What is your favorite type of cheese? Mine is cheddar
By debm55 - 75 replies @ 50 min ago (Milestone)
What is your favorite type of cheese? Mine is cheddar
By debm55 - 75 replies @ 50 min ago (Milestone)
The DU Lounge
In honor of those incredible horses about to "Run for the Roses"-- Dan Fogelberg
By hlthe2b - 50 min ago - 0 replies
In honor of those incredible horses about to "Run for the Roses"-- Dan Fogelberg
By hlthe2b - 50 min ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
ND: Jury finds Rep. Dockter (R) guilty of misdemeanor conflict-of-interest charge
By RandySF - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
ND: Jury finds Rep. Dockter (R) guilty of misdemeanor conflict-of-interest charge
By RandySF - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Addiction & Recovery
It is time to repeat this simple 4 word sentence...."Don't Ever Give Up."
By Stuart G - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
It is time to repeat this simple 4 word sentence...."Don't Ever Give Up."
By Stuart G - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
I wish people here would quit with the "diaper Don" comments.
By Archae - 100 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
I wish people here would quit with the "diaper Don" comments.
By Archae - 100 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
G-7 Eyes Plan $50 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
G-7 Eyes Plan $50 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Bernie Sanders: 'This may be Biden's Vietnam'
By Mr. Sparkle - 150 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Bernie Sanders: 'This may be Biden's Vietnam'
By Mr. Sparkle - 150 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Why the Most Educated People in America Fall for Anti-Semitic Lies
By Richard D - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Why the Most Educated People in America Fall for Anti-Semitic Lies
By Richard D - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Music Appreciation
Garcia, Crosby, Slick & Kantner - Mountain Song
By marble falls - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Garcia, Crosby, Slick & Kantner - Mountain Song
By marble falls - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Oklahoma
experienced searcher finds missing boy within 15 minutes
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
experienced searcher finds missing boy within 15 minutes
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Just got a confirmation: I've been elected to the King's County (Brooklyn) Democratic Committee
By brooklynite - 50 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Just got a confirmation: I've been elected to the King's County (Brooklyn) Democratic Committee
By brooklynite - 50 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Gaza anger casts cloud over UK Labour's election celebrations
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago - 0 replies
Gaza anger casts cloud over UK Labour's election celebrations
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Hicks... at that moment she started to cry. She just basically gave the prosecution what they needed.
By kpete - 75 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Hicks... at that moment she started to cry. She just basically gave the prosecution what they needed.
By kpete - 75 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Today is Derby Day in Louisville - is anyone making a prediction for the Kentucky Derby?
By FakeNoose - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Today is Derby Day in Louisville - is anyone making a prediction for the Kentucky Derby?
By FakeNoose - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Texas
The Battle for TX15: Why Michelle Vallejo Represents Change
By Shell_Seas - 2 hrs ago - 0 replies
The Battle for TX15: Why Michelle Vallejo Represents Change
By Shell_Seas - 2 hrs ago - 0 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Democrats Continue to Outperform in 2024 Special Elections - Let's Talk Elections
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago - 0 replies
Democrats Continue to Outperform in 2024 Special Elections - Let's Talk Elections
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Transcript of Hope Hicks' final Q&A is even more incriminating than some reports.
By kpete - 2 hrs ago - 0 replies
Transcript of Hope Hicks' final Q&A is even more incriminating than some reports.
By kpete - 2 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Missouri and South Dakota Put Abortion Rights Ballot
By applegrove - 2 hrs ago - 0 replies
Missouri and South Dakota Put Abortion Rights Ballot
By applegrove - 2 hrs ago - 0 replies
Canada
Singh Nijjar killing: What we know about the arrests in B.C. - CTV News
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago - 0 replies
Singh Nijjar killing: What we know about the arrests in B.C. - CTV News
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago - 0 replies
Forum Spotlight: Liberal YouTubers
Dumpie Gets Caught STAGING Another FAKE SCAM in Wisconsin-MeidasWill Gaza Student Protests Help Trump? RFK Jr, FL Abortion Ban: Robert Reich
Bill Maher Exposes a Dangerous Hypocrisy in Viral Rant! - Pondering Politics
Latest Breaking News
Columbia University begins suspending students after warning to clear out of protest camp
Monday - NBC News
Monday - NBC News
Michigan AG executes search warrants on Google and X in ongoing 2020 fake electors probe
Monday - CNN Politics
Monday - CNN Politics
President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrs Manuel Lpez Obrador Discuss Migration in Latest Call
Monday - US News and World Report/AP
Monday - US News and World Report/AP
'Rest of life in prison': RNC official frets about 'decades' in jail in fake elector case
Monday - msn
Monday - msn
House and Senate negotiate bill to help FAA add more air traffic controllers and safety inspectors
Monday - ABC News/AP
Monday - ABC News/AP
"Unethical behavior": Sarah Huckabee Sanders knew about Trump hush payments, David Pecker testifies
Monday - Salon
Monday - Salon
G7 agrees to shut down coal plants by 2035, UK minister says, in climate breakthrough
Monday - CNN World
Monday - CNN World
West Virginia and North Carolina's transgender care coverage policies discriminate, judges rule
Monday - ABC News/AP
Monday - ABC News/AP
FDA brings lab tests under federal oversight in bid to improve accuracy and safety
Monday - NBC News/AP
Monday - NBC News/AP
California is joining with a New Jersey company to buy a generic opioid overdose reversal drug
Monday - UK Independent
Monday - UK Independent
Likely missile attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels targets a container ship in the Red Sea
Monday - ABC News/AP
Monday - ABC News/AP
Cruz proposal for lawmakers facing threats to get special airport security escorts is blocked
Monday - The Hill
Monday - The Hill
Philips settles suits over its DreamStation sleep apnea machines for $1.1 billion
Monday - CBS News/AFP
Monday - CBS News/AFP
Florida 'callously' strips healthcare from thousands of children despite new law
Monday - The Guardian
Monday - The Guardian
US buys 81 Soviet-era combat aircraft from Russia's ally costing on average less than $20,000 each, report says
Monday - Business Insider
Monday - Business Insider
First container ship arrives at Port of Baltimore since Key Bridge collapse: 'Another milestone'
Monday - CBS News
Monday - CBS News
Israeli student elected by Columbia for role of student president as protests surge
Sunday - The Jerusalem Post
Sunday - The Jerusalem Post
Former Biden chief of staff says no 'big' strategy needed for Trump: He's 'busy taking himself down every day'
Sunday - The Hill
Sunday - The Hill
'Physical altercations' during dueling pro-Palestinian, pro-Israel demonstrations on UCLA campus
Sunday - ABC7 Los Angeles
Sunday - ABC7 Los Angeles
Biden praises UAW-Daimler Truck agreement as a 'testament to the power of collective bargaining'
Sunday - WRAL/CNN
Sunday - WRAL/CNN
Maria Bartiromo questions Jim Jordan about 'congressional investigations that go nowhere'
Sunday - The Hill
Sunday - The Hill
Trump and DeSantis meet in Miami for first conversation since Florida governor dropped out of GOP primary
Sunday - CNN Politics
Sunday - CNN Politics
Green Party presidential candidate among those arrested as campus protests multiply
Sunday - USA Today
Sunday - USA Today
Niece of Israeli hostage says Biden administration has shown 'unwavering and relentless commitment' to her family
Sunday - The Hill
Sunday - The Hill
Russian forces will likely make significant tactical gains in the coming weeks as Ukraine waits for US security assistan
Sunday - Institute for the Study of War
Sunday - Institute for the Study of War