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General Discussion
With Trump's entire existence on the line (staying out of prison) if he loses. He's cracking under the pressure
By Quixote1818 - 7 hrs ago
With Trump's entire existence on the line (staying out of prison) if he loses. He's cracking under the pressure
By Quixote1818 - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
Help! A homeless person in NJ is due some money, and the question is how to get it to them.
By pnwmom - 7 hrs ago
Help! A homeless person in NJ is due some money, and the question is how to get it to them.
By pnwmom - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
An entire political party led by the current Speaker of the House
By malaise - 25 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
An entire political party led by the current Speaker of the House
By malaise - 25 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
California firefighters continue battling wind-driven wildfire east of San Francisco
By SouthBayDem - 7 hrs ago
California firefighters continue battling wind-driven wildfire east of San Francisco
By SouthBayDem - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
Speaker at the Staten Island rally to protest the Trump verdict says he's been arrested many times and.........
By riversedge - 7 hrs ago
Speaker at the Staten Island rally to protest the Trump verdict says he's been arrested many times and.........
By riversedge - 7 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
In a rare step, 3 South Dakota counties are set to vote on counting ballots by hand
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
In a rare step, 3 South Dakota counties are set to vote on counting ballots by hand
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Israel assessing alternatives to Hamas rule in Gaza, defence minister says
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago
Israel assessing alternatives to Hamas rule in Gaza, defence minister says
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump bus crashes into a light pole today on the way to Staten Island rally for Trump.
By highplainsdem - 75 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
Trump bus crashes into a light pole today on the way to Staten Island rally for Trump.
By highplainsdem - 75 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
Fiction
What Fiction are you reading this week, June 2, 2024
By hermetic - 25 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
What Fiction are you reading this week, June 2, 2024
By hermetic - 25 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
My favorite LOSER45/34 meme and a couple of tweets that, for me, shine a bit of light on trump humpers' psyches
By Leghorn21 - 7 hrs ago
My favorite LOSER45/34 meme and a couple of tweets that, for me, shine a bit of light on trump humpers' psyches
By Leghorn21 - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump wants this video Banned from the internet before the Election
By Tom of Temecula - 7 hrs ago
Trump wants this video Banned from the internet before the Election
By Tom of Temecula - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
"They would just put him in a double-wide somewhere out near the fence, out in the grass."
By bigtree - 25 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
"They would just put him in a double-wide somewhere out near the fence, out in the grass."
By bigtree - 25 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
The DU Lounge
Stray Pup Wanders Into Stranger's Home in the Middle of the Night
By red dog 1 - 7 hrs ago
Stray Pup Wanders Into Stranger's Home in the Middle of the Night
By red dog 1 - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump bus crashes into a light pole today on the way to Staten Island rally for Trump.
By highplainsdem - 50 replies @ 8 hrs ago (Milestone)
Trump bus crashes into a light pole today on the way to Staten Island rally for Trump.
By highplainsdem - 50 replies @ 8 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
The US librarian who sued book ban harassers: 'I decided to fight back'
By cbabe - 25 replies @ 8 hrs ago (Milestone)
The US librarian who sued book ban harassers: 'I decided to fight back'
By cbabe - 25 replies @ 8 hrs ago (Milestone)
Israel/Palestine
"Kill Hostages Now": Hamas supporter at Israel Day Parade, NYC 2024
By lapucelle - 8 hrs ago
"Kill Hostages Now": Hamas supporter at Israel Day Parade, NYC 2024
By lapucelle - 8 hrs ago
Computer Help and Support
I expect to need a new laptop within 6 to 9 months. Need opinions on Chromebooks vs WIndows
By yellowdogintexas - 8 hrs ago
I expect to need a new laptop within 6 to 9 months. Need opinions on Chromebooks vs WIndows
By yellowdogintexas - 8 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
South Korea pledges to retaliate against North Korea over its launch of garbage-filled balloons over border
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago
South Korea pledges to retaliate against North Korea over its launch of garbage-filled balloons over border
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
Faith-Based Groups That Assist Migrants Become Targets of Extremists
By Nevilledog - 9 hrs ago
Faith-Based Groups That Assist Migrants Become Targets of Extremists
By Nevilledog - 9 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'He sounds Nuts': Why the Orange Felon's post-conviction rhetoric is so Disturbing
By MagaSmash - 9 hrs ago
'He sounds Nuts': Why the Orange Felon's post-conviction rhetoric is so Disturbing
By MagaSmash - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump bus crashes into a light pole today on the way to Staten Island rally for Trump.
By highplainsdem - 25 replies @ 9 hrs ago (Milestone)
Trump bus crashes into a light pole today on the way to Staten Island rally for Trump.
By highplainsdem - 25 replies @ 9 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
women who found that making the first move was "a lot of work" or "a burden,"
By Fullduplexxx - 9 hrs ago
women who found that making the first move was "a lot of work" or "a burden,"
By Fullduplexxx - 9 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Tom Jones & Wilson Pickett, 1970, The Tom Jones Show - Barefootin'/In The Midnight Hour/Hey Jude
By highplainsdem - 9 hrs ago
Tom Jones & Wilson Pickett, 1970, The Tom Jones Show - Barefootin'/In The Midnight Hour/Hey Jude
By highplainsdem - 9 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump makes fatal mistake following guilty verdict - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 9 hrs ago
Trump makes fatal mistake following guilty verdict - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 9 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about birds, 4.8 million doses, and stockpiles....
By TexasTowelie - 9 hrs ago
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about birds, 4.8 million doses, and stockpiles....
By TexasTowelie - 9 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's EMBARRASSING Video he DOESN'T WANT YOU to See...
By Quixote1818 - 9 hrs ago
Trump's EMBARRASSING Video he DOESN'T WANT YOU to See...
By Quixote1818 - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump bus crashes into a light pole today on the way to Staten Island rally for Trump.
By highplainsdem - 9 hrs ago
Trump bus crashes into a light pole today on the way to Staten Island rally for Trump.
By highplainsdem - 9 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Israeli ministers threaten to resign over cease-fire proposal
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 9 hrs ago (Milestone)
Israeli ministers threaten to resign over cease-fire proposal
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 9 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Producer of 2000 Mules said in court that every single accusation made in the movie was totally invented
By Maraya1969 - 9 hrs ago
Producer of 2000 Mules said in court that every single accusation made in the movie was totally invented
By Maraya1969 - 9 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Lara Trump slams GOP candidate for urging Americans to 'respect' hush money verdict - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 9 hrs ago
Lara Trump slams GOP candidate for urging Americans to 'respect' hush money verdict - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
Deluded Trump supporter: "Thank God for President Trump. He's the hands and feet of Jesus." Ron Filipkowski tweet, video
By highplainsdem - 9 hrs ago
Deluded Trump supporter: "Thank God for President Trump. He's the hands and feet of Jesus." Ron Filipkowski tweet, video
By highplainsdem - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
Heatstroke kills 33 polling staff in a state on last day of India election
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago
Heatstroke kills 33 polling staff in a state on last day of India election
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
A bit silly, but I find this a bit heartening... Trump's R's just lost Terry Bradshaw
By hlthe2b - 25 replies @ 10 hrs ago (Milestone)
A bit silly, but I find this a bit heartening... Trump's R's just lost Terry Bradshaw
By hlthe2b - 25 replies @ 10 hrs ago (Milestone)
Forum Spotlight: Environment & Energy
Supreme Court Architect Leonard Leo Demands Justices Shield Big Oil From Historic Climate TrialIndigenous People of Guam Are Fighting US Militarism and Environmental Ruin
Oregon officials close entire coast to mussel harvesting due to shellfish poisoning
Latest Breaking News
Ohio Attorney General Must Stop Blocking Proposed Ban on Police Immunity, Judges Say
Thursday - US News and World Report/AP
Thursday - US News and World Report/AP
IRS makes free tax return program permanent and is asking all states to join in 2025
Thursday - Associated Press
Thursday - Associated Press
Man charged in AP photographer's attack pleads guilty to assaulting officer during Capitol riot
Thursday - AP
Thursday - AP
Chief Justice John Roberts declines to meet with Democratic lawmakers about ethics flap and Alito's flags
Thursday - CNN
Thursday - CNN
Sen. Bob Menendez has enough signatures to run as an independent despite his bribery trial
Thursday - NBC News
Thursday - NBC News
False right-wing reports about Trump trial jury instructions fuel threats against judge
Thursday - NBC News
Thursday - NBC News
Blinken assails Russian misinformation after hinting US may allow Ukraine to strike inside Russia
Thursday - APNews
Thursday - APNews
Supreme Court sides with NRA in free speech ruling that curbs government pressure campaigns
Thursday - CNN Politics
Thursday - CNN Politics
GDP shows U.S. economy grew just 1.3% in the first quarter as consumer spending slowed
Thursday - MarketWatch
Thursday - MarketWatch
Mar-a-Lago judge wants to hear more from the state and the defense about unlawful appointment and funding of Jack Smith
Thursday - Law & Crime
Thursday - Law & Crime
Biden pledges to name progressives to the Supreme Court, suggesting he expects vacancies
Thursday - CNN Politics
Thursday - CNN Politics
Biden hammers Trump in Philadelphia rally as he courts Black voters with familiar remarks
Thursday - ABC News
Thursday - ABC News
Feds take down one of world's largest malicious botnets and arrest its administrator
Thursday - CBS News
Thursday - CBS News
Fanone says mother was swatted after Jan. 6 officer called Trump 'authoritarian'
Wednesday - The hill
Wednesday - The hill
US pledges $135 million in aid to Western-leaning Moldova to counter Russian influence
Wednesday - AP
Wednesday - AP
Tennessee gov. OKs penalizing adults who help minors receive abortions, gender-affirming care
Wednesday - NBC News/AP
Wednesday - NBC News/AP
Louisiana could become first state to require display of Ten Commandments in classrooms
Wednesday - CNN
Wednesday - CNN
House Ethics Committee to investigate Rep. Henry Cuellar after his federal indictment
Wednesday - ABC News/AP
Wednesday - ABC News/AP
Jury in Trump's Criminal Trial Asks Judge for Testimony From Pecker and Cohen
Wednesday - US News and World Report
Wednesday - US News and World Report
Man accused of assaulting and punching people in New York City indicted on hate crime charges
Wednesday - NBC News
Wednesday - NBC News
Georgia Republican tries to "set the stage" for a November election challenge, won't certify primary
Wednesday - Salon
Wednesday - Salon
World Central Kitchen pauses Rafah aid work because of Israel's 'ongoing attacks'
Wednesday - USA Today
Wednesday - USA Today
Black passengers sue American Airlines, alleging they were thrown off a plane because of false body odor complaint
Wednesday - CNN Business
Wednesday - CNN Business
Russian disinformation sites linked to former Florida deputy sheriff, research finds
Wednesday - NBC News
Wednesday - NBC News
Funds for clean school buses coming to hundreds of districts, White House says
Wednesday - Nebraska Examiner
Wednesday - Nebraska Examiner
ConocoPhillips to buy Marathon Oil in $17.1 billion all-stock deal that bolsters shale assets
Wednesday - CNBC
Wednesday - CNBC
