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General Discussion
Nothing has changed. How about a Reagan era throwback? - Paul Weyrich - "I don't want everybody to vote"
By Marcus IM - 14 hrs ago
Nothing has changed. How about a Reagan era throwback? - Paul Weyrich - "I don't want everybody to vote"
By Marcus IM - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
Rep. Ilhan Omar's husband accused of swindling investor in their California winery
By RandySF - 14 hrs ago
Rep. Ilhan Omar's husband accused of swindling investor in their California winery
By RandySF - 14 hrs ago
Economy
BLS Report: April job openings, hires, and total separations change little
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago
BLS Report: April job openings, hires, and total separations change little
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
The next Trump Supreme Court justices would look, think, and act a lot like Sam Alito
By In It to Win It - 14 hrs ago
The next Trump Supreme Court justices would look, think, and act a lot like Sam Alito
By In It to Win It - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
Mike Luckovich-Judge Judy... and no, Joe Biden is not behind this ruling
By LetMyPeopleVote - 14 hrs ago
Mike Luckovich-Judge Judy... and no, Joe Biden is not behind this ruling
By LetMyPeopleVote - 14 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
😃🇺🇸🌽🍞🗓️❗️Is there anyone anywhere that doesn't love cornbread?
By Floyd R. Turbo - 14 hrs ago
😃🇺🇸🌽🍞🗓️❗️Is there anyone anywhere that doesn't love cornbread?
By Floyd R. Turbo - 14 hrs ago
Pennsylvania
Why Is Pittsburgh Looking to Expand Bow Hunting of Deer to 3 More Parks?
By FakeNoose - 14 hrs ago
Why Is Pittsburgh Looking to Expand Bow Hunting of Deer to 3 More Parks?
By FakeNoose - 14 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Gunman fires shots at US embassy in Lebanon, army says
By TexasTowelie - 14 hrs ago
Gunman fires shots at US embassy in Lebanon, army says
By TexasTowelie - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
Cartoon: Many white Americans fail to assimilate, by Jen Sorensen
By werdna - 14 hrs ago
Cartoon: Many white Americans fail to assimilate, by Jen Sorensen
By werdna - 14 hrs ago
Pets
Historic $35M fine announced against company that surrendered 4,000 beagles
By SupportSanity - 14 hrs ago
Historic $35M fine announced against company that surrendered 4,000 beagles
By SupportSanity - 14 hrs ago
Media
News site editor's ties to Iran, Russia show misinformation's complexity
By blue-wave - 14 hrs ago
News site editor's ties to Iran, Russia show misinformation's complexity
By blue-wave - 14 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
RNC Chair Talks Possibility Of Donald Trump Speech From Prison
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
RNC Chair Talks Possibility Of Donald Trump Speech From Prison
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
Editorials & Other Articles
It's not Islamophobia, it's anti-Palestinian racism
By Jilly_in_VA - 14 hrs ago
It's not Islamophobia, it's anti-Palestinian racism
By Jilly_in_VA - 14 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
A Year Of Preparation Under The Specter Of Conspiracy
By Passages - 14 hrs ago
A Year Of Preparation Under The Specter Of Conspiracy
By Passages - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
Pic Of The Moment: Let's Check In And See How Republicans Are Getting Along In The House These Days
By EarlG - 14 hrs ago
Pic Of The Moment: Let's Check In And See How Republicans Are Getting Along In The House These Days
By EarlG - 14 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump allies finally get what they deserve in court - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 14 hrs ago
Trump allies finally get what they deserve in court - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
Macho Mexico just elected a woman as President, no fuss no muss, just like that.
By UTUSN - 14 hrs ago
Macho Mexico just elected a woman as President, no fuss no muss, just like that.
By UTUSN - 14 hrs ago
Texas
Looking for a true life book from a person who went from the Texas dust bowl to California.
By efhmc - 14 hrs ago
Looking for a true life book from a person who went from the Texas dust bowl to California.
By efhmc - 14 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
White House fires back at Wall Street Journal over Biden story
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago
White House fires back at Wall Street Journal over Biden story
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Only the beginning': El Paso mayor on Biden executive action on border taking effect today - MSNBC Reports
By TexasTowelie - 15 hrs ago
'Only the beginning': El Paso mayor on Biden executive action on border taking effect today - MSNBC Reports
By TexasTowelie - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Rep Swalwell's opening remark at AG Garland hearing today
By iluvtennis - 25 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
Rep Swalwell's opening remark at AG Garland hearing today
By iluvtennis - 25 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
Biden Limits Asylum & Shuts Down Border for Migrants Ahead of Debate with Trump
By Uncle Joe - 15 hrs ago
Biden Limits Asylum & Shuts Down Border for Migrants Ahead of Debate with Trump
By Uncle Joe - 15 hrs ago
Arkansas
Murphy Oil contributes $10 Million for student housing and stadium in El Dorado, AR
By LiberalArkie - 15 hrs ago
Murphy Oil contributes $10 Million for student housing and stadium in El Dorado, AR
By LiberalArkie - 15 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
On this day, June 5, 1947, Tom Evans of Badfinger was born.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 15 hrs ago
On this day, June 5, 1947, Tom Evans of Badfinger was born.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 15 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
An open letter to Evangelicals who support Trump.
By lees1975 - 15 hrs ago
An open letter to Evangelicals who support Trump.
By lees1975 - 15 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
US appeals court overturns SEC oversight rule for private equity, hedge funds
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago
US appeals court overturns SEC oversight rule for private equity, hedge funds
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
GOP Hearing Derails As Democrats Expose 'Trump Sycophancy' - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 15 hrs ago
GOP Hearing Derails As Democrats Expose 'Trump Sycophancy' - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Manhattan D.A. Bragg opposes Trump's motion to lift gag order
By LetMyPeopleVote - 15 hrs ago
Manhattan D.A. Bragg opposes Trump's motion to lift gag order
By LetMyPeopleVote - 15 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
"Toward Nakba as a Legal Concept": Meet the Palestinian Lawyer Censored by Columbia and Harvard
By Uncle Joe - 15 hrs ago
"Toward Nakba as a Legal Concept": Meet the Palestinian Lawyer Censored by Columbia and Harvard
By Uncle Joe - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Remember when MTG got snotty about being asked if she was vaccinated and invoked her HIPPA rights? It just
By brewens - 15 hrs ago
Remember when MTG got snotty about being asked if she was vaccinated and invoked her HIPPA rights? It just
By brewens - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
If Loose Cannon dismisses this case under suspect reasons
By edhopper - 15 hrs ago
If Loose Cannon dismisses this case under suspect reasons
By edhopper - 15 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
"My Journey of Loss": Gaza Twin on Death of Mom, 14 Relatives & Continuing to Flee Israeli Bombs
By Uncle Joe - 16 hrs ago
"My Journey of Loss": Gaza Twin on Death of Mom, 14 Relatives & Continuing to Flee Israeli Bombs
By Uncle Joe - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
I highly recommend KS Tornado's post of 6/6/44 D-Day photos.
By surfered - 16 hrs ago
I highly recommend KS Tornado's post of 6/6/44 D-Day photos.
By surfered - 16 hrs ago
Education
Columbia Law Review Board tried to stop publication of article by Palestinian human rights lawyer
By cbabe - 16 hrs ago
Columbia Law Review Board tried to stop publication of article by Palestinian human rights lawyer
By cbabe - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
San Francisco readies the 'Trump prison chicken' for display during ex-president's visit
By turbinetree - 16 hrs ago
San Francisco readies the 'Trump prison chicken' for display during ex-president's visit
By turbinetree - 16 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Judge Cannon Makes ODDEST ORDER Yet...Will Hear Frivolous Arguments of whether Smith was Lawfully Appointed
By MagaSmash - 16 hrs ago
Judge Cannon Makes ODDEST ORDER Yet...Will Hear Frivolous Arguments of whether Smith was Lawfully Appointed
By MagaSmash - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Borowitz Report-New President of Mexico Warns of Remorseless Criminals North of Border
By LetMyPeopleVote - 16 hrs ago
Borowitz Report-New President of Mexico Warns of Remorseless Criminals North of Border
By LetMyPeopleVote - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
What percentage of US politicians, judges, do we suppose,
By cilla4progress - 16 hrs ago
What percentage of US politicians, judges, do we suppose,
By cilla4progress - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
I'm wondering what research has been done on where the military gets recruits that wind up in highly technical
By brewens - 16 hrs ago
I'm wondering what research has been done on where the military gets recruits that wind up in highly technical
By brewens - 16 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Boeing's Starliner capsule finally launches, carries crew into space for first piloted test flight
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago
Boeing's Starliner capsule finally launches, carries crew into space for first piloted test flight
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Judge Cannon expands hearing on Trump's request to declare special counsel's appointment invalid
By spanone - 25 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
Judge Cannon expands hearing on Trump's request to declare special counsel's appointment invalid
By spanone - 25 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Alarming Report Warns Of 'Greatest Threat To American Democracy You've Never Heard Of'
By amb123 - 16 hrs ago
Alarming Report Warns Of 'Greatest Threat To American Democracy You've Never Heard Of'
By amb123 - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Sedition Hunters has a new list of J6 terrorists/criminals to be identified and arrested
By LetMyPeopleVote - 16 hrs ago
Sedition Hunters has a new list of J6 terrorists/criminals to be identified and arrested
By LetMyPeopleVote - 16 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Two earthquakes woke us up last night. The coolest sensation.
By LakeArenal - 16 hrs ago
Two earthquakes woke us up last night. The coolest sensation.
By LakeArenal - 16 hrs ago
Texas
Texas pastor is 'bridge' between top politicians and conservative Christians
By SARose - 16 hrs ago
Texas pastor is 'bridge' between top politicians and conservative Christians
By SARose - 16 hrs ago
Oklahoma
Special Guest - Candidate for OK Senate, Connie Johnson on The Will Rogers Experiment
By Across-the-Desk - 16 hrs ago
Special Guest - Candidate for OK Senate, Connie Johnson on The Will Rogers Experiment
By Across-the-Desk - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
SCOTUSblog: The morning read for Wednesday, June 5
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago
SCOTUSblog: The morning read for Wednesday, June 5
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Team Trump Claims Guilty Conviction Led to $141 Million Fundraising Bonanza in May
By Celerity - 16 hrs ago
Team Trump Claims Guilty Conviction Led to $141 Million Fundraising Bonanza in May
By Celerity - 16 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs
HBO -The West Wing - Episode titled "Gaza""A Million Ways to Die in the West."
King of the streamers: how Godzilla Minus One became a monster hit for Netflix
Latest Breaking News
Feds take down one of world's largest malicious botnets and arrest its administrator
Thursday - CBS News
Thursday - CBS News
Tennessee gov. OKs penalizing adults who help minors receive abortions, gender-affirming care
May 29 - NBC News/AP
May 29 - NBC News/AP
House Ethics Committee to investigate Rep. Henry Cuellar after his federal indictment
May 29 - ABC News/AP
May 29 - ABC News/AP
Jury in Trump's Criminal Trial Asks Judge for Testimony From Pecker and Cohen
May 29 - US News and World Report
May 29 - US News and World Report
Man accused of assaulting and punching people in New York City indicted on hate crime charges
May 29 - NBC News
May 29 - NBC News
Georgia Republican tries to "set the stage" for a November election challenge, won't certify primary
May 29 - Salon
May 29 - Salon
Black passengers sue American Airlines, alleging they were thrown off a plane because of false body odor complaint
May 29 - CNN Business
May 29 - CNN Business
Russian disinformation sites linked to former Florida deputy sheriff, research finds
May 29 - NBC News
May 29 - NBC News
Funds for clean school buses coming to hundreds of districts, White House says
May 29 - Nebraska Examiner
May 29 - Nebraska Examiner
ConocoPhillips to buy Marathon Oil in $17.1 billion all-stock deal that bolsters shale assets
May 29 - CNBC
May 29 - CNBC
ANC faces biggest test in 30 years as South Africans begin voting in pivotal election
May 29 - NBC News
May 29 - NBC News
Planned Parenthood asks judge to expand health exception to Indiana abortion ban
May 29 - ABC News/AP
May 29 - ABC News/AP
Justice Alito's wife 'spat' at liberal neighbors' car during dispute that saw police called, says report
May 29 - UK Independent
May 29 - UK Independent
Federal judge rules New Hampshire law limiting teaching of race, gender topics unconstitutional
May 29 - The Hill
May 29 - The Hill
Feds settle privacy claims by FBI agent and lawyer with early roles in Trump-Russia probe
May 29 - Politico
May 29 - Politico
Negro Leagues' statistics will be incorporated into Major League Baseball's historical records on Wednesday
May 29 - USA Today
May 29 - USA Today
Prosecutors in Bob Menendez trial can't use evidence they say is critical to case, judge rules
May 29 - CBS News
May 29 - CBS News
Czech Republic to Deliver First Shipment of Artillery Shells to Ukraine Within Days
May 29 - Kyiv Post
May 29 - Kyiv Post
Former Trump attorney has Colorado law license suspended for attempting to overturn 2020 election results
May 28 - The Hill
May 28 - The Hill
FBI arrests 'dreaded' Jan. 6 defendant they say rammed 'Trump' sign into police line
May 28 - NBC News
May 28 - NBC News
"Documents don't lie": Prosecutors close by telling jurors they don't have to trust Michael Cohen
May 28 - Salon
May 28 - Salon
National Park Service clarifies employees will be allowed to join Pride events in uniform
May 28 - NBC News
May 28 - NBC News
US files a labor complaint over claims that a Volkswagen plant in Mexico fired union activists
May 28 - ABC News/AP
May 28 - ABC News/AP
Judge allows Trump co-defendant to continue to fight for 500,000 ballots from Fulton County to argue debunked fraud
May 28 - CNN Politics
May 28 - CNN Politics
New court challenge filed in Pennsylvania to prevent some mail-in ballots from getting thrown out
May 28 - AP
May 28 - AP
Americans are feeling better about the economy for the first time in four months
May 28 - CNN Business
May 28 - CNN Business