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Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about 4 messages and colleges....
By TexasTowelie - 15 hrs ago
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about 4 messages and colleges....
By TexasTowelie - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Sanders Responds to Netanyahu's Claim that Criticism of Israeli Gov't Policies is Antisemitic
By Donkees - 25 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
Sanders Responds to Netanyahu's Claim that Criticism of Israeli Gov't Policies is Antisemitic
By Donkees - 25 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Mike Pinder, Moody Blues Founding Keyboardist, Dead At 82
By highplainsdem - 15 hrs ago
Mike Pinder, Moody Blues Founding Keyboardist, Dead At 82
By highplainsdem - 15 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Tomorrow, I'm leaving on a jet plane...to Nice and then North Africa on a voyage....
By CTyankee - 15 hrs ago
Tomorrow, I'm leaving on a jet plane...to Nice and then North Africa on a voyage....
By CTyankee - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Here's what the law says about protesting on college Texas campuses
By LeftInTX - 15 hrs ago
Here's what the law says about protesting on college Texas campuses
By LeftInTX - 15 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Shave and go to the army. For Russia! - Break the Fake - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 15 hrs ago
Shave and go to the army. For Russia! - Break the Fake - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
McConnell Blamed Trump for No Action on Border Security
By applegrove - 16 hrs ago
McConnell Blamed Trump for No Action on Border Security
By applegrove - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
The Petty Feud Between the NYT and the White House
By LetMyPeopleVote - 16 hrs ago
The Petty Feud Between the NYT and the White House
By LetMyPeopleVote - 16 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Must-See: Pastor breaks the Internet trashing Trump - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 16 hrs ago
Must-See: Pastor breaks the Internet trashing Trump - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
How the Supreme Court weaponizes its own calendar
By In It to Win It - 16 hrs ago
How the Supreme Court weaponizes its own calendar
By In It to Win It - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
RIP, Mike Pinder of the Moody Blues. From his last album with the Moodies: One Step Into The Light, written/sung by Mike
By highplainsdem - 16 hrs ago
RIP, Mike Pinder of the Moody Blues. From his last album with the Moodies: One Step Into The Light, written/sung by Mike
By highplainsdem - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
But it gets worse! (update on: U.S. pier attacked during construction work off Gaza coast)
By Beastly Boy - 16 hrs ago
But it gets worse! (update on: U.S. pier attacked during construction work off Gaza coast)
By Beastly Boy - 16 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
"Wreak havoc": Text messages suggest a top Wisconsin Republican tried to suppress Black vote
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago
"Wreak havoc": Text messages suggest a top Wisconsin Republican tried to suppress Black vote
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Donald Trump had a fantastic day in the Supreme Court today
By In It to Win It - 16 hrs ago
Donald Trump had a fantastic day in the Supreme Court today
By In It to Win It - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
The Supreme Court is caught up in the chaos and confusion...
By kentuck - 16 hrs ago
The Supreme Court is caught up in the chaos and confusion...
By kentuck - 16 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Supreme Court seems poised to allow Trump's D.C. trial, but not soon
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago
Supreme Court seems poised to allow Trump's D.C. trial, but not soon
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Emerson College students appear in court after being arrested at pro-Palestinian protest
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago
Emerson College students appear in court after being arrested at pro-Palestinian protest
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
NYT reporter says their nonstop coverage of Biden's age is retribution
By bigtree - 50 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
NYT reporter says their nonstop coverage of Biden's age is retribution
By bigtree - 50 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
IF SCOTUS declares Trump king, if we - as a nation - do not take to the streets in a general strike
By Coventina - 16 hrs ago
IF SCOTUS declares Trump king, if we - as a nation - do not take to the streets in a general strike
By Coventina - 16 hrs ago
Musicians
Mike Pinder, founding member and keyboardist of the Moody Blues, dies at 82
By Diamond_Dog - 16 hrs ago
Mike Pinder, founding member and keyboardist of the Moody Blues, dies at 82
By Diamond_Dog - 16 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Boeing problems lead Southwest to drop service to four airports
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago
Boeing problems lead Southwest to drop service to four airports
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago
Environment & Energy
Survey finds that 60 firms are responsible for half of world's plastic pollution
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago
Survey finds that 60 firms are responsible for half of world's plastic pollution
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump lawyer makes admission under questioning from Justice Coney Barrett
By prodigitalson - 16 hrs ago
Trump lawyer makes admission under questioning from Justice Coney Barrett
By prodigitalson - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
The idiots who said the Supreme Court doesn't matter in 2016 and 2000, f**K YOU!!!
By JohnSJ - 25 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
The idiots who said the Supreme Court doesn't matter in 2016 and 2000, f**K YOU!!!
By JohnSJ - 25 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
Foreign Affairs
Mosquito-borne diseases spreading in Europe due to climate crisis, says expert
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago
Mosquito-borne diseases spreading in Europe due to climate crisis, says expert
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
trump Makes INCREDULOUS DANGEROUS CLAIM to SUPREME COURT
By MagaSmash - 16 hrs ago
trump Makes INCREDULOUS DANGEROUS CLAIM to SUPREME COURT
By MagaSmash - 16 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Judge upholds $83m E Jean Carroll defamation verdict against Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago
Judge upholds $83m E Jean Carroll defamation verdict against Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
An ironic exchange in testimony during the Trump trial in light of recent events.
By Tommy Carcetti - 17 hrs ago
An ironic exchange in testimony during the Trump trial in light of recent events.
By Tommy Carcetti - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
Well, Trump is overthrowing the government in anyway he can!
By imanamerican63 - 17 hrs ago
Well, Trump is overthrowing the government in anyway he can!
By imanamerican63 - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
Boris Epshteyn is in the courtroom following a lunch break
By Beachnutt - 17 hrs ago
Boris Epshteyn is in the courtroom following a lunch break
By Beachnutt - 17 hrs ago
Washington
ZeroAvia's new Everett center 'a huge step in decarbonizing' aviation
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago
ZeroAvia's new Everett center 'a huge step in decarbonizing' aviation
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago
Weight Loss/Maintenance
I got the weight loss and exercise going again. I need a therapist to tell me why I can't keep it going
By brewens - 17 hrs ago
I got the weight loss and exercise going again. I need a therapist to tell me why I can't keep it going
By brewens - 17 hrs ago
Washington
Court-ordered redistricting is factor in exits of two GOP state lawmakers
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago
Court-ordered redistricting is factor in exits of two GOP state lawmakers
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
Supreme Court justices appear split over whether to protect abortion care during emergencies
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago
Supreme Court justices appear split over whether to protect abortion care during emergencies
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
FTC awarding more than $5M in refunds to Ring customers over privacy settlement
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago
FTC awarding more than $5M in refunds to Ring customers over privacy settlement
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
Boeing 737 Max production delays expected to last a while longer
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago
Boeing 737 Max production delays expected to last a while longer
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
Bullshit !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By SamKnause - 25 replies @ 17 hrs ago (Milestone)
Bullshit !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By SamKnause - 25 replies @ 17 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Trump Lawyer Says Having Political Rival Killed Could Constitute 'Official' Presidential Act
By highplainsdem - 50 replies @ 17 hrs ago (Milestone)
Trump Lawyer Says Having Political Rival Killed Could Constitute 'Official' Presidential Act
By highplainsdem - 50 replies @ 17 hrs ago (Milestone)
Washington
Seattle Storm great Sue Bird joins Force 10 Hoops ownership group
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago
Seattle Storm great Sue Bird joins Force 10 Hoops ownership group
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
NH: Judge allows DNC's lawsuit over affidavit ballots to continue over state's objection
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago
NH: Judge allows DNC's lawsuit over affidavit ballots to continue over state's objection
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
What we know about the attack on a Swedish anti-fascist meeting
By Celerity - 17 hrs ago
What we know about the attack on a Swedish anti-fascist meeting
By Celerity - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
Two Florida Supreme Court justices qualify for the 2024 ballot
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago
Two Florida Supreme Court justices qualify for the 2024 ballot
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Sitting at home while the HVAC guys replace my 30-year-old furnace
By The Polack MSgt - 17 hrs ago
Sitting at home while the HVAC guys replace my 30-year-old furnace
By The Polack MSgt - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
Kavanaugh just said Nixon pardon was one of the best Presidential decisions in history
By Mr.WeRP - 25 replies @ 17 hrs ago (Milestone)
Kavanaugh just said Nixon pardon was one of the best Presidential decisions in history
By Mr.WeRP - 25 replies @ 17 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Malcolm Kenyatta (D) makes history after winning primary for Pa. Auditor General
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago
Malcolm Kenyatta (D) makes history after winning primary for Pa. Auditor General
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
Neal Katyal sounds semi positive about the SC
By senseandsensibility - 17 hrs ago
Neal Katyal sounds semi positive about the SC
By senseandsensibility - 17 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Terrorists in Robes: Europe Drives the Moscow Church Out - UATV English
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago
Terrorists in Robes: Europe Drives the Moscow Church Out - UATV English
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
Sanders Responds to Netanyahu's Claim that Criticism of Israeli Gov't Policies is Antisemitic
By Donkees - 17 hrs ago
Sanders Responds to Netanyahu's Claim that Criticism of Israeli Gov't Policies is Antisemitic
By Donkees - 17 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
🏈 NFL Draft tonight. I've been "draft eligible" for 36 years now. I think this is the year!!!
By underpants - 17 hrs ago
🏈 NFL Draft tonight. I've been "draft eligible" for 36 years now. I think this is the year!!!
By underpants - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
Local DFL committee affirms decision to endorse Minnesota House candidate with criminal past
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago
Local DFL committee affirms decision to endorse Minnesota House candidate with criminal past
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago
Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support
Minor chronic issue-bad chapped lips
By XanaDUer2 - 17 hrs ago
Minor chronic issue-bad chapped lips
By XanaDUer2 - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
Changes are ahead on the Minnesota Supreme Court as one justice steps into retirement
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago
Changes are ahead on the Minnesota Supreme Court as one justice steps into retirement
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
Public weighs in on rules for Wisconsin election observers
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago
Public weighs in on rules for Wisconsin election observers
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago
General Discussion
MI: 4 of 5 Ann Arbor City Council races uncontested as primary filing deadline passes
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago
MI: 4 of 5 Ann Arbor City Council races uncontested as primary filing deadline passes
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
Doctors race against Florida's six-week abortion ban
By In It to Win It - 18 hrs ago
Doctors race against Florida's six-week abortion ban
By In It to Win It - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
Scumbag du jour: Ex-athletic director framed principal with AI-generated voice, police say
By usonian - 18 hrs ago
Scumbag du jour: Ex-athletic director framed principal with AI-generated voice, police say
By usonian - 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
This East Texas town hasn't held a city council election in at least 18 years
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago
This East Texas town hasn't held a city council election in at least 18 years
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Latin America
Major cities in Mexico running out of water as extreme heat continues - NBC NewsLos Chapitos Captured And Delivered White Supremacist To The U.S., It Is Revealed
US laundering revenue of Colombia's environmental crimes: NGO Lax US legislation and law enforcement facilitating enviro
Latest Breaking News
Ukraine, Israel aid advances in rare House vote as Democrats help Republicans push it forward
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
EPA designates 2 forever chemicals as hazardous substances, eligible for Superfund cleanup
Friday - ABC News/AP
Friday - ABC News/AP
Trump Media alerts Nasdaq to potential market manipulation from 'naked' short selling of DJT stock
Friday - CNBC
Friday - CNBC
GOP-led House panel uses Democratic votes to push foreign aid bills, setting up confrontation with conservatives
Friday - CNN
Friday - CNN
Trump campaign says it will deploy thousands of election workers to monitor poll sites
Friday - Politico
Friday - Politico
Border security bill fails to lift U.S. House conservatives' block of foreign aid package
Friday - Nebraska Examiner
Friday - Nebraska Examiner
Biden administration to announce expanded Title IX protections while reversing Trump-era guidance
Friday - CNN Politics
Friday - CNN Politics
Matt Gaetz attended 2017 party where minor and drugs were present, woman's sworn statement obtained by Congress claims
Friday - ABC News
Friday - ABC News
Biden administration restricts oil and gas leasing in 13 million acres of Alaska's petroleum reserve
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
BNSF Railway says it didn't know about asbestos that's killed hundreds in Montana town
Friday - NBC News/AP
Friday - NBC News/AP
Elon Musk's SpaceX to partner with Northrop Grumman on US spy satellite system, reports say
Friday - UK Independent
Friday - UK Independent
Biden administration considers scrapping a futuristic proposal to slash power plant pollution
Friday - CNN
Friday - CNN
Kraken lawyer Sidney Powell wins unanimous dismissal of ethics case over scattershot and incompetent disciplinary effort
Apr 18 - Law & Crime
Apr 18 - Law & Crime
Judge rejects efforts by Trump's co-defendants to get obstruction charges tossed in classified documents case
Apr 18 - CNN Politics
Apr 18 - CNN Politics
CIA director warns Ukraine could lose war with Russia by the end of the year unless US sends more aid
Apr 18 - CNN
Apr 18 - CNN
UK freezes London property linked to Putin ally after ICIJ report
Apr 18 - ICIJ (for those who don't know, the Internation Consortium of Investigative Journalists)
Apr 18 - ICIJ (for those who don't know, the Internation Consortium of Investigative Journalists)
'It's in print so believe it!' Internet roasts Trump after rambling paper-clutching rant
Apr 18 - raw story
Apr 18 - raw story
New York man pleads guilty to sending threats to state attorney general and Trump civil case judge
Apr 18 - AP
Apr 18 - AP
Exclusive: US EPA to announce temporary expanded sales of higher-ethanol gasoline blend - sources
Apr 18 - Reuters
Apr 18 - Reuters
Judge rejects Trump effort to pause Jan. 6 civil lawsuits while criminal case is ongoing
Apr 18 - abc news
Apr 18 - abc news
Trump lawyers tell Mar-a-Lago judge it's 'virtually impossible task' to juggle hush-money trial defense
Apr 18 - Law & Crime
Apr 18 - Law & Crime