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General Discussion
OMG! My only sister who had a once of sanity? Well throw the baby out with the bath water!
By imanamerican63 - 25 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
OMG! My only sister who had a once of sanity? Well throw the baby out with the bath water!
By imanamerican63 - 25 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
We Can't Afford Public Libraries But Check Out This Sick NYPD Media Production Celebrating the American Flag
By WhiskeyGrinder - 15 hrs ago
We Can't Afford Public Libraries But Check Out This Sick NYPD Media Production Celebrating the American Flag
By WhiskeyGrinder - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Cher in relationshiop with a man 39 years her junior. . . .
By BigDemVoter - 25 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cher in relationshiop with a man 39 years her junior. . . .
By BigDemVoter - 25 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Police killed student outside Wisconsin school after reports of someone with a weapon, official says
By Coventina - 16 hrs ago
Police killed student outside Wisconsin school after reports of someone with a weapon, official says
By Coventina - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Mike Luckovich-The Republican Party will support/vote for TFG no matter what happens
By LetMyPeopleVote - 16 hrs ago
Mike Luckovich-The Republican Party will support/vote for TFG no matter what happens
By LetMyPeopleVote - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Right-Wing Legal Group Files Lawsuits to Access Voter Rolls in Minnesota and Wisconsin
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago
Right-Wing Legal Group Files Lawsuits to Access Voter Rolls in Minnesota and Wisconsin
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Fitness influencers swear by the 'carnivore diet'--it's 'basically a terrible idea,' doctor says
By Coventina - 16 hrs ago
Fitness influencers swear by the 'carnivore diet'--it's 'basically a terrible idea,' doctor says
By Coventina - 16 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump warns he may not accept Wisconsin election results
By riversedge - 25 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
Trump warns he may not accept Wisconsin election results
By riversedge - 25 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Maryland estimates bridge replacement cost at $1.7 bln - $1.9 bln
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago
Maryland estimates bridge replacement cost at $1.7 bln - $1.9 bln
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Bill to Combat Antisemitism on Campuses Prompts Backlash From the Right
By sl8 - 16 hrs ago
Bill to Combat Antisemitism on Campuses Prompts Backlash From the Right
By sl8 - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Thought these were very interesting graphs regarding economic stats, Joe B vs tRump
By a kennedy - 16 hrs ago
Thought these were very interesting graphs regarding economic stats, Joe B vs tRump
By a kennedy - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
LIVE: Jill Biden hosts Teacher of the Year state dinner at White House
By peppertree - 16 hrs ago
LIVE: Jill Biden hosts Teacher of the Year state dinner at White House
By peppertree - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
UK polls close in local elections with Rishi Sunak braced for Tory losses
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago
UK polls close in local elections with Rishi Sunak braced for Tory losses
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump's unhappy with Lawrence O'Donnell --- UPDATE: Lawrence will be talking about it tonight
By highplainsdem - 16 hrs ago
Trump's unhappy with Lawrence O'Donnell --- UPDATE: Lawrence will be talking about it tonight
By highplainsdem - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
FTC documents oil industry executive colluding to raise gas prices
By Nevilledog - 16 hrs ago
FTC documents oil industry executive colluding to raise gas prices
By Nevilledog - 16 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Post a "hard-to-answer" question about a rock musician/band & see if anyone knows the answer
By red dog 1 - 125 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
Post a "hard-to-answer" question about a rock musician/band & see if anyone knows the answer
By red dog 1 - 125 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
We fear they will win. Yet, they don't fear us, the majority.
By Cyrano - 16 hrs ago
We fear they will win. Yet, they don't fear us, the majority.
By Cyrano - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Bernie Sanders: 'This may be Biden's Vietnam'
By Mr. Sparkle - 50 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
Bernie Sanders: 'This may be Biden's Vietnam'
By Mr. Sparkle - 50 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
Maryland
New Key Bridge estimated to be completed by fall 2028, cost up to $1.9B, officials say.
By elleng - 16 hrs ago
New Key Bridge estimated to be completed by fall 2028, cost up to $1.9B, officials say.
By elleng - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Jessica Valenti: Florida Agency Releases Dangerous Abortion 'Rules'
By Nevilledog - 16 hrs ago
Jessica Valenti: Florida Agency Releases Dangerous Abortion 'Rules'
By Nevilledog - 16 hrs ago
Virginia
A campaign is calling on UVa's rector to resign. But who is funding it?
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago
A campaign is calling on UVa's rector to resign. But who is funding it?
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Michael Moore won't be remembered for his movies *
By Oopsie Daisy - 50 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
Michael Moore won't be remembered for his movies *
By Oopsie Daisy - 50 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Top 10 Conservative Idiots #16-11: The Ministry Of Un-American Warfare Edition
By Top 10 Idiots - 16 hrs ago
Top 10 Conservative Idiots #16-11: The Ministry Of Un-American Warfare Edition
By Top 10 Idiots - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
UNESCO Awards Press Prize To Palestinian Journalists In Gaza
By David__77 - 16 hrs ago
UNESCO Awards Press Prize To Palestinian Journalists In Gaza
By David__77 - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
House Republicans Finally Think They've Found an Issue
By applegrove - 16 hrs ago
House Republicans Finally Think They've Found an Issue
By applegrove - 16 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Judge denies ex-Trump election lawyer John Eastman's request to reactivate law license while he fights disbarment
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago
Judge denies ex-Trump election lawyer John Eastman's request to reactivate law license while he fights disbarment
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
[Have you ever heard of this before?!] DIGITAL DISGUISE: MYSTERIOUS LED TRUCK INCIDENT ON CAL POLY HUMBOLDT CAMPUS YESTE
By LauraInLA - 16 hrs ago
[Have you ever heard of this before?!] DIGITAL DISGUISE: MYSTERIOUS LED TRUCK INCIDENT ON CAL POLY HUMBOLDT CAMPUS YESTE
By LauraInLA - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
MO: Republican who led inquiry of Dean Plocher (R) may be subject of new ethics complaint
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago
MO: Republican who led inquiry of Dean Plocher (R) may be subject of new ethics complaint
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Man who bragged that he 'fed' an officer to the mob of Capitol rioters gets nearly 5 years in prison
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago
Man who bragged that he 'fed' an officer to the mob of Capitol rioters gets nearly 5 years in prison
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Labor News & Commentary April 28, 2024 new DOL rule bolsters labor protections for farmworkers on temporary visas
By Omaha Steve - 17 hrs ago
Labor News & Commentary April 28, 2024 new DOL rule bolsters labor protections for farmworkers on temporary visas
By Omaha Steve - 17 hrs ago
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania moves to join states that punish stalkers who use Bluetooth tracking devices
By FakeNoose - 17 hrs ago
Pennsylvania moves to join states that punish stalkers who use Bluetooth tracking devices
By FakeNoose - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
Stunning moment late today as recording is played of conversation between Trump & Cohen before the election
By kpete - 17 hrs ago
Stunning moment late today as recording is played of conversation between Trump & Cohen before the election
By kpete - 17 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Apple announces largest-ever $110 billion share buyback as iPhone sales drop 10%
By Mr. Sparkle - 17 hrs ago
Apple announces largest-ever $110 billion share buyback as iPhone sales drop 10%
By Mr. Sparkle - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump gets terrible news as the NAACP teams up with ride share company Lyft to drive voters to the polls on Election Day
By riversedge - 17 hrs ago
Trump gets terrible news as the NAACP teams up with ride share company Lyft to drive voters to the polls on Election Day
By riversedge - 17 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signs repeal of 1864 abortion ban
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signs repeal of 1864 abortion ban
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Watched Dial Of Destiny on the weekend. My favorite I.J. remains Raiders Of The Lost Ark.
By Floyd R. Turbo - 17 hrs ago
Watched Dial Of Destiny on the weekend. My favorite I.J. remains Raiders Of The Lost Ark.
By Floyd R. Turbo - 17 hrs ago
Israel/Palestine
Since the War Began, Entire Areas of the West Bank Have Been Emptied of Their Communities
By David__77 - 17 hrs ago
Since the War Began, Entire Areas of the West Bank Have Been Emptied of Their Communities
By David__77 - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
Missouri reproductive freedom campaign to submit signature petitions tomorrow.
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago
Missouri reproductive freedom campaign to submit signature petitions tomorrow.
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
The IRS Created a Free Tax Filing System. TurboTax is Reeling. - More Perfect Union
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago
The IRS Created a Free Tax Filing System. TurboTax is Reeling. - More Perfect Union
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
Bernie Sanders: 'This may be Biden's Vietnam'
By Mr. Sparkle - 25 replies @ 17 hrs ago (Milestone)
Bernie Sanders: 'This may be Biden's Vietnam'
By Mr. Sparkle - 25 replies @ 17 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
NYT: Trump Embraces Lawlessness, but in the Name of a Higher Law (NYT Pitchbot: "Someone shoot me")
By highplainsdem - 17 hrs ago
NYT: Trump Embraces Lawlessness, but in the Name of a Higher Law (NYT Pitchbot: "Someone shoot me")
By highplainsdem - 17 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Number of Americans applying for jobless claims remains historically low
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago
Number of Americans applying for jobless claims remains historically low
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
Gaza doctor dies in Israeli jail; prison says he was detained for national security reasons
By David__77 - 17 hrs ago
Gaza doctor dies in Israeli jail; prison says he was detained for national security reasons
By David__77 - 17 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Let's talk about Biden's statements about the universities....
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago
Let's talk about Biden's statements about the universities....
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Labor News & Commentary April 26, 2024 Starbucks and Workers United resume bargaining talks
By Omaha Steve - 17 hrs ago
Labor News & Commentary April 26, 2024 Starbucks and Workers United resume bargaining talks
By Omaha Steve - 17 hrs ago
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Gov. Pillen's office outlines 973 state positions slated for elimination this summer
By Omaha Steve - 17 hrs ago
Gov. Pillen's office outlines 973 state positions slated for elimination this summer
By Omaha Steve - 17 hrs ago
Washington
Seattle I-5 protest defendants challenge social media use for suspect identification KOMO News 207K subscribers Subscr
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago
Seattle I-5 protest defendants challenge social media use for suspect identification KOMO News 207K subscribers Subscr
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Ryan Nichols, Capitol rioter who confessed on video in the third person, gets five years
By riversedge - 17 hrs ago
Ryan Nichols, Capitol rioter who confessed on video in the third person, gets five years
By riversedge - 17 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Economy
This week's major U.S. economic reports (May 6 -- May 10)STOCK MARKET WATCH: Friday, 3 May 2024
April jobs report preview: Wages, job gains set to slow while unemployment holds steady
Latest Breaking News
Amid college protests and arrests over Gaza, White House says: 'We don't want to see anybody hurt'
Sunday - ABC News
Sunday - ABC News
Mark Meadows asked the Supreme Court to recognize his 'just following orders defense. A right-wing justice wasn't buying
Sunday - Business Insider
Sunday - Business Insider
Recreational boats to pass through Key Bridge collapse site Sunday after opening of fourth temporary channel
Sunday - CBS News/Baltimore
Sunday - CBS News/Baltimore
Utah's John Sullivan sentenced to six years in prison for his role in Jan. 6 insurrection
Sunday - The Salt Lake Tribune
Sunday - The Salt Lake Tribune
Exclusive: Some US officials say in internal memo Israel may be violating international law in Gaza
Sunday - Reuters
Sunday - Reuters
Jill Stein among dozens arrested during Pro-Palestine protest Saturday evening on WashU campus
Sunday - KSDK-TV St. Louis
Sunday - KSDK-TV St. Louis
Chants of 'shame on you' greet guests arriving for the annual White House correspondents' dinner
Saturday - AP
Saturday - AP
Blinken to travel to Saudi Arabia amid stalled negotiations between Israel and Hamas
Saturday - CNN Politics
Saturday - CNN Politics
Jack Smith dismantles Trump valet's argument that he should face no charges for his 'surreptitious box movement'
Saturday - Law & Crime
Saturday - Law & Crime
ByteDance would rather close down TikTok in the US than sell it if it fails to fight potential US ban in court
Saturday - Business Insider
Saturday - Business Insider
Hamas is reviewing an Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as a planned Rafah offensive looms
Saturday - NBC News/AP
Saturday - NBC News/AP
United Methodists give early approval to measures that could pave new path on LGBTQ+ issues
Saturday - USA Today
Saturday - USA Today
Ships from Turkey with humanitarian aid for Gaza denied right to sail, flags removed
Saturday - The Hill
Saturday - The Hill
Moscow may seize private US assets in Russia if US seizes frozen reserves, says Putin ally
Saturday - Reuters
Saturday - Reuters
City Council calls for investigation of District Attorney Sandra Doorley
Saturday - rochesterfirst.com
Saturday - rochesterfirst.com
Yemen's Houthi rebels claim downing US Reaper drone, release footage showing wreckage of aircraft
Saturday - ABC News/AP
Saturday - ABC News/AP
Fire still burning after freight train derails on Arizona-New Mexico state line
Saturday - CBS News/AP
Saturday - CBS News/AP
A 'coat hanger' could unlock Mar-a-Lago storage room where Trump stored classified docs: Witness
Saturday - abc news
Saturday - abc news
Russian oil refineries and military airfield targeted in drone attack, as thermal energy plants are damaged in Ukraine
Saturday - CNN World
Saturday - CNN World
New federal rules give farmworkers more rights and protections
Saturday - Yahoo! News/KTVU Oakland, CA
Saturday - Yahoo! News/KTVU Oakland, CA
White House plans to limit Biden's graduation speeches as campuses erupt in protests
Saturday - NBC News
Saturday - NBC News
Cyberattack forces Georgia county to sever connection to state voter registration system
Saturday - CNN Politics
Saturday - CNN Politics
Giuliani tells bankruptcy judge successful appeal of 148M defamation judgment for slandering election workers will help
Saturday - Law & Crime
Saturday - Law & Crime
Secretary Buttigieg and Black mayors preview transportation projects designed to heal historic inequities
Saturday - CNN Politics
Saturday - CNN Politics
Trump's lawyers try to discredit testimony of prosecution's first witness in hush money trial
Friday - AP
Friday - AP