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CISA Warns of Active Exploitation of Severe GitLab Password Reset Vulnerability
By Passages - 21 hrs ago
CISA Warns of Active Exploitation of Severe GitLab Password Reset Vulnerability
By Passages - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Spain's VOX (far right) counts on Trump, Meloni, Milei to boost EU election message
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago
Spain's VOX (far right) counts on Trump, Meloni, Milei to boost EU election message
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
'I hate that': Trump veers off into rant about being called 'unpopular'
By Tom of Temecula - 21 hrs ago
'I hate that': Trump veers off into rant about being called 'unpopular'
By Tom of Temecula - 21 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Mitt Romney says his dog scandal doesn't compare to Kristi Noem's: 'I didn't shoot my dog'
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
Mitt Romney says his dog scandal doesn't compare to Kristi Noem's: 'I didn't shoot my dog'
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
UK: Minister 'sorry' as veterans find ID card not valid for English elections
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago
UK: Minister 'sorry' as veterans find ID card not valid for English elections
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Harsh deportation tools are just fine with many Americans
By Celerity - 21 hrs ago
Harsh deportation tools are just fine with many Americans
By Celerity - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
With lawsuits and recount petitions rising, some Texas elections seem to go on forever
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago
With lawsuits and recount petitions rising, some Texas elections seem to go on forever
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Saudi Arabia takes action against Israel defamers online
By Valdosta - 21 hrs ago
Saudi Arabia takes action against Israel defamers online
By Valdosta - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Former Milwaukee election official to be sentenced Thursday in military ballot case
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago
Former Milwaukee election official to be sentenced Thursday in military ballot case
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Hey, Democrats: Find the Party's Future in Its Populist Past by Jim Hightower
By justaprogressive - 21 hrs ago
Hey, Democrats: Find the Party's Future in Its Populist Past by Jim Hightower
By justaprogressive - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Malta: Labour presents its candidates for the MEP election
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago
Malta: Labour presents its candidates for the MEP election
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Just before the student takes his driving test he says to his
By kairos12 - 21 hrs ago
Just before the student takes his driving test he says to his
By kairos12 - 21 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
How Protesters Can Actually Help Palestinians - Nicholas Kristof
By BootinUp - 21 hrs ago
How Protesters Can Actually Help Palestinians - Nicholas Kristof
By BootinUp - 21 hrs ago
Israel/Palestine
Israel accused of possible war crime over killing of West Bank boy
By David__77 - 21 hrs ago
Israel accused of possible war crime over killing of West Bank boy
By David__77 - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Voters head to polls in last test for UK's Sunak before national election
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago
Voters head to polls in last test for UK's Sunak before national election
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Why South Africa's opposition may struggle to unseat the ruling ANC
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago
Why South Africa's opposition may struggle to unseat the ruling ANC
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Tunisian opposition boycotts presidential elections due to repression under Kais Saied
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago
Tunisian opposition boycotts presidential elections due to repression under Kais Saied
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Boeing's deliberately defective fleet of flying sky-wreckage - Cory Doctorow
By justaprogressive - 21 hrs ago
Boeing's deliberately defective fleet of flying sky-wreckage - Cory Doctorow
By justaprogressive - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
SF: A political melee is brewing over Breed's $360M bond measure
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago
SF: A political melee is brewing over Breed's $360M bond measure
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
SF: Mark Farrell's mayoral campaign gets cozy with rich political group
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago
SF: Mark Farrell's mayoral campaign gets cozy with rich political group
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Labor News & Commentary April 25, 2024 letter urging JetBlue to agree to remain neutral toward workers' unionization
By Omaha Steve - 22 hrs ago
Labor News & Commentary April 25, 2024 letter urging JetBlue to agree to remain neutral toward workers' unionization
By Omaha Steve - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
After spending millions, San Francisco political group abandons push to empower mayor
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago
After spending millions, San Francisco political group abandons push to empower mayor
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago
American History
On this day, May 2, 2011, Osama bin Laden was killed by US special forces in Abbottabad, Pakistan.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 22 hrs ago
On this day, May 2, 2011, Osama bin Laden was killed by US special forces in Abbottabad, Pakistan.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
William and Kate 'Going Through Hell,' Says 'Heartbroken' Confidante
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago
William and Kate 'Going Through Hell,' Says 'Heartbroken' Confidante
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
The New Math of Driving Your Car Till the Wheels Fall Off
By dalton99a - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
The New Math of Driving Your Car Till the Wheels Fall Off
By dalton99a - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Trump's 'outright psychopathy' on display in his new email meltdowns
By Tom of Temecula - 22 hrs ago
Trump's 'outright psychopathy' on display in his new email meltdowns
By Tom of Temecula - 22 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
University of Nebraska joins wave of campus protests in support of Palestine, Gaza
By Omaha Steve - 22 hrs ago
University of Nebraska joins wave of campus protests in support of Palestine, Gaza
By Omaha Steve - 22 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Do German-speaking people still say, "Ach du lieber Gott!" or "Ach du mein lieber Gott!"
By raccoon - 22 hrs ago
Do German-speaking people still say, "Ach du lieber Gott!" or "Ach du mein lieber Gott!"
By raccoon - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
RI: Legislators propose giving 16- and 17-year-olds right to vote in school committee elections
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago
RI: Legislators propose giving 16- and 17-year-olds right to vote in school committee elections
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
California politicians face rampant threats. Some want to use campaign cash for protection
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago
California politicians face rampant threats. Some want to use campaign cash for protection
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
You raised $6.00 on May 1, 2024 DU 4 Ruben Gallego US Senate, Senator Sinema's seat
By Omaha Steve - 22 hrs ago
You raised $6.00 on May 1, 2024 DU 4 Ruben Gallego US Senate, Senator Sinema's seat
By Omaha Steve - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Indivisible Arkansas garners 1,800 signatures on ballot initiatives for November election
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago
Indivisible Arkansas garners 1,800 signatures on ballot initiatives for November election
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
"If you strike at the King you must kill him" (Ralph Waldo Emerson).
By brooklynite - 22 hrs ago
"If you strike at the King you must kill him" (Ralph Waldo Emerson).
By brooklynite - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
You raised $564.99 on May 1, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 22 hrs ago
You raised $564.99 on May 1, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 22 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
trump MUST BE JAILED AFTER VIOLATING D.C. GAG ORDER AND BAIL TERMS - Countdown
By MagaSmash - 22 hrs ago
trump MUST BE JAILED AFTER VIOLATING D.C. GAG ORDER AND BAIL TERMS - Countdown
By MagaSmash - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
I think President Biden will need to come out and speak to these protests. He will need to support the right to
By JohnSJ - 22 hrs ago
I think President Biden will need to come out and speak to these protests. He will need to support the right to
By JohnSJ - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
"Losing all credibility": Trump's hush money lawyer the latest to torch his reputation for nothing
By marmar - 22 hrs ago
"Losing all credibility": Trump's hush money lawyer the latest to torch his reputation for nothing
By marmar - 22 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Electric Light Orchestra keyboardist Richard Tandy dies at age of 76
By mahatmakanejeeves - 22 hrs ago
Electric Light Orchestra keyboardist Richard Tandy dies at age of 76
By mahatmakanejeeves - 22 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Fifth body recovered from Baltimore bridge collapse site
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago
Fifth body recovered from Baltimore bridge collapse site
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago
District of Columbia
Crystal City Underground mall to close later this year
By IronLionZion - 22 hrs ago
Crystal City Underground mall to close later this year
By IronLionZion - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Mass fish die-off in Vietnam as heat wave roasts Southeast Asia
By BlueWavePsych - 22 hrs ago
Mass fish die-off in Vietnam as heat wave roasts Southeast Asia
By BlueWavePsych - 22 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Biden to announce $3 billion to replace lead pipes
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago
Biden to announce $3 billion to replace lead pipes
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
What "they are" planning to do in order to steal the Presidential election this year.
By Botany - 23 hrs ago
What "they are" planning to do in order to steal the Presidential election this year.
By Botany - 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
Kozar is posting he/she thinks he's dying, is this for real ??!!
By DoBW - 23 hrs ago
Kozar is posting he/she thinks he's dying, is this for real ??!!
By DoBW - 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
Wonder if tRump is pissed CNN is covering the break up of the UCLA protest camps.....
By a kennedy - 23 hrs ago
Wonder if tRump is pissed CNN is covering the break up of the UCLA protest camps.....
By a kennedy - 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
A veteran activist joined Columbia protesters. Police call her a 'professional agitator.'
By JohnSJ - 23 hrs ago
A veteran activist joined Columbia protesters. Police call her a 'professional agitator.'
By JohnSJ - 23 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Ex-FBI informant charged with lying about Bidens must remain jailed, appeals court rules
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago
Ex-FBI informant charged with lying about Bidens must remain jailed, appeals court rules
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago
Kansas
Man accused of intentionally contaminating food at Kan. steakhouse
By KS Toronado - 23 hrs ago
Man accused of intentionally contaminating food at Kan. steakhouse
By KS Toronado - 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
Members of Congress demand answers on Mario Andretti's rejection from F1 races
By Hotler - 23 hrs ago
Members of Congress demand answers on Mario Andretti's rejection from F1 races
By Hotler - 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
Anti-abortion groups say more aggressive approach necessary to stop Missouri amendment
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago
Anti-abortion groups say more aggressive approach necessary to stop Missouri amendment
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
one thirds of americans could have had their data breached due to corporate negligence
By moonshinegnomie - 23 hrs ago
one thirds of americans could have had their data breached due to corporate negligence
By moonshinegnomie - 23 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
The Supreme Court Is Ready to Look Past the January 6th Attack
By Passages - 23 hrs ago
The Supreme Court Is Ready to Look Past the January 6th Attack
By Passages - 23 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Editorials & Other Articles
The complicated realities of peace in the Israel-Hamas war that protesters need to realize.On This Day: Combat swimmers sink U.S. ship - back in service 7 months later - May 2, 1964
Covering the Friends of the Court
Latest Breaking News
More than one-third of people in the US exposed to harmful air pollution - report
Apr 24 - The Guardian
Apr 24 - The Guardian
Alabama Lawmakers Advance Bill to Ensure Biden Is on the State's Ballot
Apr 24 - US News and World Report/AP
Apr 24 - US News and World Report/AP
Senate passes Ukraine aid, Israel funding and TikTok crackdown, sending bill to Biden's desk
Apr 24 - NBC News
Apr 24 - NBC News
Tesla profit plunges on price cuts, but company unveils plans for affordable models
Apr 24 - Washington Post
Apr 24 - Washington Post
Former Navy interpreter sentenced to 28 months in prison for assaulting police on Jan. 6
Apr 23 - WUSA-TV
Apr 23 - WUSA-TV
Dean Phillips gains his first delegates. Here's why they'll likely vote for Biden at the convention
Apr 23 - AP
Apr 23 - AP
UnitedHealth paid ransom in Change Healthcare cyberattack, says patient data was compromised
Apr 23 - NBC News
Apr 23 - NBC News
Mar-a-Lago judge unseals batch of documents that shed light on Trump's wild judgeship bribery claim
Apr 23 - Law & Crime
Apr 23 - Law & Crime
National Enquirer made up the story about Ted Cruz's father and Lee Harvey Oswald, former publisher says
Apr 23 - NBC News
Apr 23 - NBC News
Biden blames Trump for Florida's 6-week abortion ban, says women nationwide face health crisis
Apr 23 - AP
Apr 23 - AP
Watchdog group asks 5 attorneys general to investigate crisis pregnancy center privacy practices
Apr 23 - NBC News
Apr 23 - NBC News
Marjorie Taylor Greene makes wild claim that Democrats want Trump to be 'murdered in jail'
Apr 23 - UK Independent
Apr 23 - UK Independent
Biden will speak at Morehouse commencement, an election-year spotlight in front of Black voters
Apr 23 - ABC News/AP
Apr 23 - ABC News/AP
Appeals court greenlights release of secret Trump battles to block aides from testifying
Apr 23 - Politico
Apr 23 - Politico
Justice Department to pay $138.7 million to settle with ex-USA gymnastics official Larry Nassar victims
Apr 23 - CBS News
Apr 23 - CBS News
Trump to meet with former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso at Trump Tower on Tuesday
Apr 23 - CNN Politics
Apr 23 - CNN Politics
NYU pro-Palestinian protesters cleared out by NYPD, several arrests made. See the school's response.
Apr 23 - CBS News
Apr 23 - CBS News
Richmond Mayor Stoney drops Virginia governor bid, he will run for lieutenant governor instead
Apr 23 - ABC News/AP
Apr 23 - ABC News/AP
Prosecutors say Trump violated his gag order 10 times. The judge is finally set to weigh in.
Apr 23 - Politico
Apr 23 - Politico
Vice President Harris announces final rules mandating minimum standards for nursing home staffing
Apr 22 - wbay.com
Apr 22 - wbay.com