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Liberal YouTubers
trump will lose election by at least ten million votes - David Cay Johnston
By MagaSmash - 19 hrs ago
trump will lose election by at least ten million votes - David Cay Johnston
By MagaSmash - 19 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Wildfire in Canada's British Columbia forces thousands to evacuate. Winds push smoke into Alberta
By Omaha Steve - 19 hrs ago
Wildfire in Canada's British Columbia forces thousands to evacuate. Winds push smoke into Alberta
By Omaha Steve - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Exclusive: Team Trump Says Classified Docs Judge Aileen Cannon Is a 'Godsend' (Rolling Stone)
By ificandream - 20 hrs ago
Exclusive: Team Trump Says Classified Docs Judge Aileen Cannon Is a 'Godsend' (Rolling Stone)
By ificandream - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Wisconsin Supreme Court to revisit ruling that banned most ballot drop boxes
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago
Wisconsin Supreme Court to revisit ruling that banned most ballot drop boxes
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
2025 Philippine Elections Blog: One year to go before midterm polls
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago
2025 Philippine Elections Blog: One year to go before midterm polls
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Legal analyst says Judge Cannon is a 'MAGA activist' for encouraging delay tactics
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago
Legal analyst says Judge Cannon is a 'MAGA activist' for encouraging delay tactics
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Lithuania holds presidential election amid concerns over Russia-Ukraine war
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago
Lithuania holds presidential election amid concerns over Russia-Ukraine war
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Aileen Cannon, tRumps Judge....The Judicial "weakest link".
By FarPoint - 20 hrs ago
Aileen Cannon, tRumps Judge....The Judicial "weakest link".
By FarPoint - 20 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Bernie Sanders says Israel should not receive 'another nickel of U.S. military aid' - NBC News
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago
Bernie Sanders says Israel should not receive 'another nickel of U.S. military aid' - NBC News
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Spanish Socialists Lead Exit Poll in Catalan Regional Election
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago
Spanish Socialists Lead Exit Poll in Catalan Regional Election
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Jerry Seinfeld Thinks WOKENESS Is Why He's Irrelevant Now
By Quixote1818 - 20 hrs ago
Jerry Seinfeld Thinks WOKENESS Is Why He's Irrelevant Now
By Quixote1818 - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump's Sleazy $1 Billion Shakedown of Oil Execs Gives Dems an Opening
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago
Trump's Sleazy $1 Billion Shakedown of Oil Execs Gives Dems an Opening
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
A confused Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping has "ships circling" Beijing
By red dog 1 - 20 hrs ago
A confused Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping has "ships circling" Beijing
By red dog 1 - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Ex-prosecutor says Cannon's latest move is 'contrary to what the law directs judges to do'
By applegrove - 20 hrs ago
Ex-prosecutor says Cannon's latest move is 'contrary to what the law directs judges to do'
By applegrove - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump, gun owners and Jan. 6 rioters: Tough-on-crime Justice Alito displays empathy for some criminal defendants
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago
Trump, gun owners and Jan. 6 rioters: Tough-on-crime Justice Alito displays empathy for some criminal defendants
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
What is/was your favorite commercial? I liked the Coca Cola commercial with all the young adults from different
By debm55 - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
What is/was your favorite commercial? I liked the Coca Cola commercial with all the young adults from different
By debm55 - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
MN-05: Rep. Ilhan Omar wins DFL endorsement on first round of balloting
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago
MN-05: Rep. Ilhan Omar wins DFL endorsement on first round of balloting
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Debate over transgender sports ban brings Alaska House to a standstill
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago
Debate over transgender sports ban brings Alaska House to a standstill
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Internet trolls Justice Clarence Thomas as he denounces 'nastiness and lies' he faced, calls Washington a 'hideous place
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago
Internet trolls Justice Clarence Thomas as he denounces 'nastiness and lies' he faced, calls Washington a 'hideous place
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Former First Pornlady considering imminent court appearance
By odiometus - 20 hrs ago
Former First Pornlady considering imminent court appearance
By odiometus - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Georgia's fix for voter challenges could make the problem worse
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago
Georgia's fix for voter challenges could make the problem worse
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Protesters shout 'babykillers' at Jewish elementary school children
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago
Protesters shout 'babykillers' at Jewish elementary school children
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Chris Murphy: If Biden can't please left or right on Israel, maybe that's a good thing
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago
Chris Murphy: If Biden can't please left or right on Israel, maybe that's a good thing
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
About Edward VIII: Britain's Traitor King - on PBS this evening, repeat Wednesday May 15. Check local listings
By question everything - 21 hrs ago
About Edward VIII: Britain's Traitor King - on PBS this evening, repeat Wednesday May 15. Check local listings
By question everything - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Name and shame: Pro-Israel website ramps up attacks on pro-Palestinian student protesters
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago
Name and shame: Pro-Israel website ramps up attacks on pro-Palestinian student protesters
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Pose an obscure question about a movie & see if anyone knows the answer without using Google
By red dog 1 - 50 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
Pose an obscure question about a movie & see if anyone knows the answer without using Google
By red dog 1 - 50 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Biden enlists Obama, George Clooney, Julia Roberts for star-studded mega fundraiser
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago
Biden enlists Obama, George Clooney, Julia Roberts for star-studded mega fundraiser
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Amid Scrutiny, Paul Manafort Leaves Republican Convention Role
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago
Amid Scrutiny, Paul Manafort Leaves Republican Convention Role
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
'Not going to miss an election': Jimmy Carter voted in Georgia primary, his grandson says
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago
'Not going to miss an election': Jimmy Carter voted in Georgia primary, his grandson says
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
OH-SEN: He's (R) Running for Senate With an Immigrant's Origin Story. Here's the Rest.
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago
OH-SEN: He's (R) Running for Senate With an Immigrant's Origin Story. Here's the Rest.
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
What happened to George Clooney's documentary on Ohio State including Jim Jordan?
By mahina - 21 hrs ago
What happened to George Clooney's documentary on Ohio State including Jim Jordan?
By mahina - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Freshmen Democrats Work to Turn Biden Impeachment Effort on Its Head
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago
Freshmen Democrats Work to Turn Biden Impeachment Effort on Its Head
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump appointee blasts Fifth Circuit over "landmines" in its recent decisions
By In It to Win It - 21 hrs ago
Trump appointee blasts Fifth Circuit over "landmines" in its recent decisions
By In It to Win It - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Melting glaciers reveal items and human remain from long ago. It is getting more prevalent as global warming expands.
By magicarpet - 21 hrs ago
Melting glaciers reveal items and human remain from long ago. It is getting more prevalent as global warming expands.
By magicarpet - 21 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
A parliamentary election runoff puts hard-liners firmly in charge of Iran's parliament
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago
A parliamentary election runoff puts hard-liners firmly in charge of Iran's parliament
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Here We Go Again: Wildfire in British Columbia forces thousands to evacuate. Winds push smoke into Alberta
By dalton99a - 21 hrs ago
Here We Go Again: Wildfire in British Columbia forces thousands to evacuate. Winds push smoke into Alberta
By dalton99a - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Julia Roberts, George Clooney and Barack Obama to headline Biden fundraiser
By ProudMNDemocrat - 21 hrs ago
Julia Roberts, George Clooney and Barack Obama to headline Biden fundraiser
By ProudMNDemocrat - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
MD-SEN: In Deep-Blue Maryland, a Democratic Primary Turns Uncommonly Competitive
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago
MD-SEN: In Deep-Blue Maryland, a Democratic Primary Turns Uncommonly Competitive
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Americans are choking on surging fast-food prices. "I can't justify the expense," one customer says
By dalton99a - 50 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
Americans are choking on surging fast-food prices. "I can't justify the expense," one customer says
By dalton99a - 50 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
UN reportedly just cut in half the # of children & women claimed killed in Gaza
By mcar - 150 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
UN reportedly just cut in half the # of children & women claimed killed in Gaza
By mcar - 150 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
The DU Lounge
What is/was your favorite commercial? I liked the Coca Cola commercial with all the young adults from different
By debm55 - 21 hrs ago
What is/was your favorite commercial? I liked the Coca Cola commercial with all the young adults from different
By debm55 - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
On this day, Biden honors moms with warm wishes. TSF? NO WAY! Not even a mention or forced-upon-him kind word!
By ffr - 21 hrs ago
On this day, Biden honors moms with warm wishes. TSF? NO WAY! Not even a mention or forced-upon-him kind word!
By ffr - 21 hrs ago
Birders
Male Baltimore orioles - Lancaster County Central Park, Lancaster, PA (this morning)
By Mousetoescamper - 21 hrs ago
Male Baltimore orioles - Lancaster County Central Park, Lancaster, PA (this morning)
By Mousetoescamper - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
JoyceWhiteVance: The whole world is jaw dropped in horror at what is happening here,,,,,
By riversedge - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
JoyceWhiteVance: The whole world is jaw dropped in horror at what is happening here,,,,,
By riversedge - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
Sec. Blinken says Israel has the 'will' and 'means to police itself': Full interview - NBC News
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago
Sec. Blinken says Israel has the 'will' and 'means to police itself': Full interview - NBC News
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Brooks and Capehart on campus protests and Trump's vision for a 2nd term - PBS NewsHour
By question everything - 22 hrs ago
Brooks and Capehart on campus protests and Trump's vision for a 2nd term - PBS NewsHour
By question everything - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Changes in UN Gaza fatalities numbers due to reporting method - info - no flames please
By LeftInTX - 22 hrs ago
Changes in UN Gaza fatalities numbers due to reporting method - info - no flames please
By LeftInTX - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
US said offering intel on Hamas leaders' whereabouts if Israel drops major Rafah op
By David__77 - 22 hrs ago
US said offering intel on Hamas leaders' whereabouts if Israel drops major Rafah op
By David__77 - 22 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Top lawyer issues nightmare news for Trump - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago
Top lawyer issues nightmare news for Trump - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Sanders says Americans don't 'want to be complicit' in 'starvation' in Gaza
By David__77 - 22 hrs ago
Sanders says Americans don't 'want to be complicit' in 'starvation' in Gaza
By David__77 - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Spreading Western Canada wildfire prompts thousands to evacuate
By sl8 - 22 hrs ago
Spreading Western Canada wildfire prompts thousands to evacuate
By sl8 - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
The Chilling Testimony of a U.S. Neurosurgeon Who Went to Gaza to Save Lives
By Nanjeanne - 22 hrs ago
The Chilling Testimony of a U.S. Neurosurgeon Who Went to Gaza to Save Lives
By Nanjeanne - 22 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Wisconsin Supreme Court to revisit ruling that banned most ballot drop boxes
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago
Wisconsin Supreme Court to revisit ruling that banned most ballot drop boxes
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Your Sunday LOLcats (dial-up warning) The Unedited Edition
By SalmonChantedEvening - 25 replies @ 23 hrs ago (Milestone)
Your Sunday LOLcats (dial-up warning) The Unedited Edition
By SalmonChantedEvening - 25 replies @ 23 hrs ago (Milestone)
Forum Spotlight: Editorials & Other Articles
Concerned about anti-Semitism? Look at Donald Trump's record.How to Check If You're Immune to Measles
Donald Trump's obsession with control is backfiring on his lawyers in court
Latest Breaking News
Civil rights leader Daisy Bates and singer Johnny Cash to replace Arkansas statues
Monday - ABC News/AP
Monday - ABC News/AP
UCLA creates high-level post to oversee campus safety after security lapses in mob attack
May 5 - LA Times
May 5 - LA Times
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats "effectively have been governing as if we were in the majority"
May 5 - CBS News
May 5 - CBS News
Son of prominent conservative among first to invade Senate floor on Jan. 6 deserves 12 years, feds say
May 5 - Law & Crime
May 5 - Law & Crime
Sierra Nevada Records Snowiest Day of the Season From Brief but Potent California Storm
May 5 - US News and World Report/AP
May 5 - US News and World Report/AP
Democratic rep says Biden focused on ensuring 'consequences are proportionate' for student protesters
May 5 - The Hill
May 5 - The Hill
Long-delayed Boeing Starliner ready for first piloted flight to the International Space Station
May 5 - CBS News
May 5 - CBS News
FTC is 'just getting started' as it takes on Amazon, Meta and more, Chair Lina Khan says
May 5 - ABC News
May 5 - ABC News
University of Mississippi opens student conduct probe after confrontation between Black student and counterprotesters
May 5 - CNN Politics
May 5 - CNN Politics
Vehicle crashes into White House gate, killing driver; Secret Service says 'no threat
May 5 - ABC News
May 5 - ABC News
Mystik Dan wins 150th Kentucky Derby by a nose in the closest 3-horse photo finish since 1947
May 4 - AP
May 4 - AP
Democratic officials criticize Meta ad policy, saying it amplifies lies about 2020 election
May 4 - Politico/AP
May 4 - Politico/AP
US military acknowledges errant drone strike last year killed a civilian, not an al-Qaeda leader
May 4 - ABC News
May 4 - ABC News
Defense filing in Trump Mar-a-Lago case says all sides have 'methodologically proceeded toward trial readiness'
May 4 - Law & Crime
May 4 - Law & Crime
Arizona high court reverses ruling against GOP on sanctions over 2020 election challenge
May 4 - The Hill
May 4 - The Hill
A group of Republicans has united to defend the legitimacy of US elections and those who run them
May 4 - AP
May 4 - AP