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General Discussion
"Let's talk about the Appeal to Heaven Flag" -connection to New Apostolic Reformation
By EleanorR - 4 hrs ago
"Let's talk about the Appeal to Heaven Flag" -connection to New Apostolic Reformation
By EleanorR - 4 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
'I Was Dripping Blood': Inside One of the Worst Turbulence Accidents Ever
By Zorro - 4 hrs ago
'I Was Dripping Blood': Inside One of the Worst Turbulence Accidents Ever
By Zorro - 4 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
OPINION: For Joe Biden, the Nov. 5 election is about Jan. 6
By Dulcinea - 4 hrs ago
OPINION: For Joe Biden, the Nov. 5 election is about Jan. 6
By Dulcinea - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
The U.S. Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling that the republican-drawn map violated the rights of Black voters
By JohnSJ - 4 hrs ago
The U.S. Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling that the republican-drawn map violated the rights of Black voters
By JohnSJ - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
Very Good -Experts reflect on Jimmy Carter's political career during primary elections
By malaise - 5 hrs ago
Very Good -Experts reflect on Jimmy Carter's political career during primary elections
By malaise - 5 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
The world's top chipmakers can flip a 'kill switch' should China invade Taiwan, Bloomberg reports
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago
The world's top chipmakers can flip a 'kill switch' should China invade Taiwan, Bloomberg reports
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Got some good news yesterday . Rich's Malignant cancer did not spread. He wil be meeting the Oncologist about Radiation
By debm55 - 5 hrs ago
Got some good news yesterday . Rich's Malignant cancer did not spread. He wil be meeting the Oncologist about Radiation
By debm55 - 5 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
GOP lawmakers conflate standard FBI policies with an assassination attempt on Trump
By Dulcinea - 5 hrs ago
GOP lawmakers conflate standard FBI policies with an assassination attempt on Trump
By Dulcinea - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Justice Department says illegal monopoly by Ticketmaster and Live Nation drives up prices for fans
By In It to Win It - 5 hrs ago
Justice Department says illegal monopoly by Ticketmaster and Live Nation drives up prices for fans
By In It to Win It - 5 hrs ago
Environment & Energy
Reuters Comment: Through distraction and denial, governments are playing politics at the cost of the planet
By OKIsItJustMe - 5 hrs ago
Reuters Comment: Through distraction and denial, governments are playing politics at the cost of the planet
By OKIsItJustMe - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
The Biden White House and Republican Congress are considering sanctions against ICC Chief Prosecutor @KarimKhanQC...
By demmiblue - 5 hrs ago
The Biden White House and Republican Congress are considering sanctions against ICC Chief Prosecutor @KarimKhanQC...
By demmiblue - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
SCOTUS reverses a decision that had struck down a South Carolina congressional district as a racial gerrymander
By In It to Win It - 5 hrs ago
SCOTUS reverses a decision that had struck down a South Carolina congressional district as a racial gerrymander
By In It to Win It - 5 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
'Ridiculous question': Ted Cruz gets testy when asked if he'll accept 2024 election results
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago
'Ridiculous question': Ted Cruz gets testy when asked if he'll accept 2024 election results
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
The ONLY thing I want to hear from Jim Comey is; "I'M SORRY"!!!
By maxrandb - 25 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)
The ONLY thing I want to hear from Jim Comey is; "I'M SORRY"!!!
By maxrandb - 25 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Trump appears to be backchanneling with Putin already.
By Tommy Carcetti - 5 hrs ago
Trump appears to be backchanneling with Putin already.
By Tommy Carcetti - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
I think Trump has already offered Haley the VP spot.
By Cattledog - 50 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)
I think Trump has already offered Haley the VP spot.
By Cattledog - 50 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Biden Campaign Quietly Meets With Haley Supporters After Trump Endorsement
By Tom of Temecula - 5 hrs ago
Biden Campaign Quietly Meets With Haley Supporters After Trump Endorsement
By Tom of Temecula - 5 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Supreme Court rules for GOP in South Carolina redistricting case
By demmiblue - 5 hrs ago
Supreme Court rules for GOP in South Carolina redistricting case
By demmiblue - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
NYT Pitchbot: As a principled Republican, I am aghast at what Donald Trump has done to my party.
By demmiblue - 5 hrs ago
NYT Pitchbot: As a principled Republican, I am aghast at what Donald Trump has done to my party.
By demmiblue - 5 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump electors in key states want to serve again, despite criminal charges
By brooklynite - 5 hrs ago
Trump electors in key states want to serve again, despite criminal charges
By brooklynite - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Minneapolis police arrest hit-and-run hate crime suspect
By sarisataka - 6 hrs ago
Minneapolis police arrest hit-and-run hate crime suspect
By sarisataka - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Iran President's Crash Highlights Struggle to Upgrade an Aging Fleet
By dalton99a - 6 hrs ago
Iran President's Crash Highlights Struggle to Upgrade an Aging Fleet
By dalton99a - 6 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
US will announce $275 million more in artillery and ammunition for Ukraine, officials say
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago
US will announce $275 million more in artillery and ammunition for Ukraine, officials say
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
SCOTUSblog: Announcement of opinions for Thursday, May 23
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 hrs ago
SCOTUSblog: Announcement of opinions for Thursday, May 23
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
How many campaigns, careers, and reputations were destroyed because of the same media that now gives Trump a pass?
By ck4829 - 6 hrs ago
How many campaigns, careers, and reputations were destroyed because of the same media that now gives Trump a pass?
By ck4829 - 6 hrs ago
Utah
Child who drove toy tractor into Beaver Co. river ID'd as son of rodeo star Spencer Wright
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 hrs ago
Child who drove toy tractor into Beaver Co. river ID'd as son of rodeo star Spencer Wright
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Some things Biden could do cosmetically on campaign trail.
By Funtatlaguy - 6 hrs ago
Some things Biden could do cosmetically on campaign trail.
By Funtatlaguy - 6 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Why We Must Confront donald's Dangerous Words NOW -Mary Trump
By MagaSmash - 6 hrs ago
Why We Must Confront donald's Dangerous Words NOW -Mary Trump
By MagaSmash - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
GOP pollster reveals what made women Trump voters 'totally freaked out' in focus group
By Tom of Temecula - 6 hrs ago
GOP pollster reveals what made women Trump voters 'totally freaked out' in focus group
By Tom of Temecula - 6 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
US weekly jobless claims fall further as labor market remains strong
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago
US weekly jobless claims fall further as labor market remains strong
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago
California
California dreams end in nightmare for woman charged in violent wrong-way 405 Freeway crash
By Zorro - 6 hrs ago
California dreams end in nightmare for woman charged in violent wrong-way 405 Freeway crash
By Zorro - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Biden-Harris campaign statement on Donald Trump's pattern of praising and echoing Adolf Hitler
By LetMyPeopleVote - 6 hrs ago
Biden-Harris campaign statement on Donald Trump's pattern of praising and echoing Adolf Hitler
By LetMyPeopleVote - 6 hrs ago
Michigan
It looks like the Memorial Day weekend is going to be a rainy one for mid-Michigan
By Siwsan - 6 hrs ago
It looks like the Memorial Day weekend is going to be a rainy one for mid-Michigan
By Siwsan - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
John Eastman now has mugshots from charges in both GA and AZ related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election
By LetMyPeopleVote - 6 hrs ago
John Eastman now has mugshots from charges in both GA and AZ related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election
By LetMyPeopleVote - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Orange you glad someone came up with this for bad dog owners?💩
By underpants - 6 hrs ago
Orange you glad someone came up with this for bad dog owners?💩
By underpants - 6 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Protests Surge As Chinese Household Wealth Destroyed; PLA Taiwan Drills; Lethal Aid? - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago
Protests Surge As Chinese Household Wealth Destroyed; PLA Taiwan Drills; Lethal Aid? - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
I believe that the document trial postponement is even worse
By PCIntern - 25 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
I believe that the document trial postponement is even worse
By PCIntern - 25 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
MyPillow CEO's courtroom failures come back to haunt indicted clerk as judge tosses lawsuit against Merrick Garland
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago
MyPillow CEO's courtroom failures come back to haunt indicted clerk as judge tosses lawsuit against Merrick Garland
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago
African American
MIT edits 'women of color' program website after complaint for excluding white students
By JustAnotherGen - 7 hrs ago
MIT edits 'women of color' program website after complaint for excluding white students
By JustAnotherGen - 7 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Meet Dakota Galban, Joe Biden's Biggest Superfan - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago
Meet Dakota Galban, Joe Biden's Biggest Superfan - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Veterans became eligible for billions. These firms saw a chance to profit.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 7 hrs ago
Veterans became eligible for billions. These firms saw a chance to profit.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 7 hrs ago
Cooking & Baking
I live in a cultural desert--the 11th congressional district of Georgia. There are no authentic bagels
By japple - 7 hrs ago
I live in a cultural desert--the 11th congressional district of Georgia. There are no authentic bagels
By japple - 7 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Political consultant who admitted deepfaking Biden's voice is indicted
By Mr. Sparkle - 7 hrs ago
Political consultant who admitted deepfaking Biden's voice is indicted
By Mr. Sparkle - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
The Minnesota GOP Endorsed an Anti-semite for U.S. Senate.
By Think. Again. - 7 hrs ago
The Minnesota GOP Endorsed an Anti-semite for U.S. Senate.
By Think. Again. - 7 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Joe: Everyone's got to choose, and Haley has chosen the authoritarian leader
By MagaSmash - 7 hrs ago
Joe: Everyone's got to choose, and Haley has chosen the authoritarian leader
By MagaSmash - 7 hrs ago
Michigan
Whitmer signs bill setting equal insurance coverage for mental and physical health care
By marmar - 7 hrs ago
Whitmer signs bill setting equal insurance coverage for mental and physical health care
By marmar - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
On Loose Banana Cannon's postponement of the documents trial
By Aviation Pro - 7 hrs ago
On Loose Banana Cannon's postponement of the documents trial
By Aviation Pro - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
You raised $1,006.99 on May 22, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 7 hrs ago
You raised $1,006.99 on May 22, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
Governor Signs New Gun Law for Open Carry, (what could go wrong?)
By Tickle - 7 hrs ago
Governor Signs New Gun Law for Open Carry, (what could go wrong?)
By Tickle - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
For the Women Who Accused the Trump Campaign of Harassment, It's Been More Harassment
By marmar - 7 hrs ago
For the Women Who Accused the Trump Campaign of Harassment, It's Been More Harassment
By marmar - 7 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Scenes From a MAGA Meltdown: Inside the "America First" Movement's War Over Democracy
By marmar - 7 hrs ago
Scenes From a MAGA Meltdown: Inside the "America First" Movement's War Over Democracy
By marmar - 7 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: TV Chat
Anyone see Baby Reindeer? See these shocking decades-old revelations about Fiona Harvey in two other stalking cases.Star Trek Enterprise Jolene Blalock/ T'Pol... is married to CEO of Live Nation Entertainment
OMGOSH......I just saw Lawrence O'Donnell on the TV show Monk.
Latest Breaking News
Arizona fake electors, Trump aides plead not guilty in Maricopa County court
Tuesday - Arizona Republic aka AZ Central
Tuesday - Arizona Republic aka AZ Central
Biden releasing 1 million barrels of gasoline from Northeast reserve in bid to lower prices at pump
Tuesday - The Hill/AP
Tuesday - The Hill/AP
NRA names new leadership to replace former CEO found liable for wrongly spending millions
Tuesday - AP
Tuesday - AP
Biden to announce 1 million claims granted for VA benefits under toxic exposure law
Tuesday - Nebraska Examiner
Tuesday - Nebraska Examiner
Bankruptcy lawyers aggressively move to subpoena billionaire WABC owner who just fired Rudy Giuliani
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Home Depot to pay $1.3 million for fire code violations after arson destroyed San Jose store
Tuesday - San Jose Mercury News
Tuesday - San Jose Mercury News
Ivan Boesky, Convicted in 1980s Insider-Trading Scandals, Dies at 87
Tuesday - Wall Street Journal (gift link)
Tuesday - Wall Street Journal (gift link)
Parson says MO shouldn't pay for damages from senators sued for false posts on KC shooting
Monday - Kansas City Star
Monday - Kansas City Star
EPA warns of increasing cyberattacks on water systems, urges utilities to take immediate action
Monday - AP
Monday - AP
DJT: Trump Media reports $770,500 revenue for first quarter, net loss of $327.6 million
Monday - cnbc.com
Monday - cnbc.com
Bankrupt Rudy Giuliani slashes price on Manhattan apartment as criminal charges and debt mount
Monday - UK Independent
Monday - UK Independent
BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, VW used parts made with Chinese forced labor, Senate report finds
Monday - CBS News/AP
Monday - CBS News/AP
FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg will resign following a scathing investigation that detailed a toxic workplace
Monday - CNN Business
Monday - CNN Business
Biden reelection campaign hires Nebraska organizers to keep Omaha electoral college vote
Monday - Omaha World Herald
Monday - Omaha World Herald
Exclusive: Donald Trump foreign policy advisers met Israeli PM Netanyahu, source says
Monday - Reuters
Monday - Reuters
'We could have burnt that place to the ground': Jan. 6 rioter who was willing to 'die or do 20 years' enters guilty plea
Monday - Law & Crime
Monday - Law & Crime
Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to Maryland ban on rifles known as assault weapons
Monday - ABC News/AP
Monday - ABC News/AP
Supreme Court refuses to hear case from parents who objected to school's transgender support plans in DC suburbs
Monday - CNN
Monday - CNN