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General Discussion
1/2 the protestors arrested in austin were not students
By moonshinegnomie - 50 replies @ 2 min ago (Milestone)
1/2 the protestors arrested in austin were not students
By moonshinegnomie - 50 replies @ 2 min ago (Milestone)
Latin America
Jorge Lanata: 'President Milei has the right to speak and criticise, but not to say just anything'
By Judi Lynn - 2 min ago
Jorge Lanata: 'President Milei has the right to speak and criticise, but not to say just anything'
By Judi Lynn - 2 min ago
The DU Lounge
Did you ever get really stoned and become so fascinated with the crook of your arm that you
By LuckyCharms - 9 min ago
Did you ever get really stoned and become so fascinated with the crook of your arm that you
By LuckyCharms - 9 min ago
Foreign Affairs
From Crimea to Iran: Two More Ships Join Russia's Grain-Smuggling Fleet
By sl8 - 19 min ago
From Crimea to Iran: Two More Ships Join Russia's Grain-Smuggling Fleet
By sl8 - 19 min ago
The DU Lounge
Pic of my little magnolia tree before the frost hit it after it was starting to bloom.
By LuckyCharms - 19 min ago
Pic of my little magnolia tree before the frost hit it after it was starting to bloom.
By LuckyCharms - 19 min ago
General Discussion
US intelligence believes Putin probably didn't order Navalny to be killed, Wall Street Journal reports
By sl8 - 27 min ago
US intelligence believes Putin probably didn't order Navalny to be killed, Wall Street Journal reports
By sl8 - 27 min ago
Science
There's a mysterious ecosystem underneath the driest desert on Earth
By Judi Lynn - 29 min ago
There's a mysterious ecosystem underneath the driest desert on Earth
By Judi Lynn - 29 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Republic First Bank seized by regulators, sold to Fulton Bank
By BumRushDaShow - 29 min ago
Republic First Bank seized by regulators, sold to Fulton Bank
By BumRushDaShow - 29 min ago
Latin America
Barking mad? Argentina leader Javier Milei's attachment to 'ghost' dog raises sanity worries
By Judi Lynn - 43 min ago
Barking mad? Argentina leader Javier Milei's attachment to 'ghost' dog raises sanity worries
By Judi Lynn - 43 min ago
Foreign Affairs
"Sign this and war ends": Secret peace agreement revealed. Ukraine changes strategy. Moscow attacked. - The Russian Dude
By TexasTowelie - 47 min ago
"Sign this and war ends": Secret peace agreement revealed. Ukraine changes strategy. Moscow attacked. - The Russian Dude
By TexasTowelie - 47 min ago
General Discussion
Columbia Protest Organizer Khymani James Takes Aim at AOC Amid Backlash
By AkFemDem - 48 min ago
Columbia Protest Organizer Khymani James Takes Aim at AOC Amid Backlash
By AkFemDem - 48 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Giuliani tells bankruptcy judge successful appeal of 148M defamation judgment for slandering election workers will help
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Giuliani tells bankruptcy judge successful appeal of 148M defamation judgment for slandering election workers will help
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Abortion threatens GOP's chances in Florida statehouse races
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Abortion threatens GOP's chances in Florida statehouse races
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Student Protest Leader at Columbia: 'Zionists Don't Deserve to Live'
By SouthBayDem - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Student Protest Leader at Columbia: 'Zionists Don't Deserve to Live'
By SouthBayDem - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
I am not on this site to watch a bunch of video clips
By Joe Cool - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
I am not on this site to watch a bunch of video clips
By Joe Cool - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Secretary Buttigieg and Black mayors preview transportation projects designed to heal historic inequities
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Secretary Buttigieg and Black mayors preview transportation projects designed to heal historic inequities
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Foreign Affairs
One of the world's most secretive spy bases is in the Australian outback - ABC News (Australia)
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
One of the world's most secretive spy bases is in the Australian outback - ABC News (Australia)
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Daniel Rodimer (R) : Retired pro wrestler, failed congressional candidate indicted in Vegas murder case
By Eugene - 1 hr ago
Daniel Rodimer (R) : Retired pro wrestler, failed congressional candidate indicted in Vegas murder case
By Eugene - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Republican Party sues over absentee ballots, voter rolls in battleground states
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Republican Party sues over absentee ballots, voter rolls in battleground states
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump's lawyer gets called out by the judge for trying to mislead the jury.
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
Trump's lawyer gets called out by the judge for trying to mislead the jury.
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Anthony Johnstone sworn in as judge to Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Anthony Johnstone sworn in as judge to Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
White House bolsters transgender health protections, rolls back Trump admin rule
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
White House bolsters transgender health protections, rolls back Trump admin rule
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Lawyer's Former Classmate SPEAKS OUT on His CORRUPT Turn - Against All Enemies
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Trump Lawyer's Former Classmate SPEAKS OUT on His CORRUPT Turn - Against All Enemies
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Delusional Trump Freaks Out As Cold Walls Close In - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Delusional Trump Freaks Out As Cold Walls Close In - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
US Homeland Security names AI safety, security advisory board
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
US Homeland Security names AI safety, security advisory board
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
I am not on this site to watch a bunch of video clips
By Joe Cool - 25 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
I am not on this site to watch a bunch of video clips
By Joe Cool - 25 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Israel-Palestine Barely Registers as an Issue For Young Americans In Shock Harvard Poll
By Tom of Temecula - 3 hrs ago
Israel-Palestine Barely Registers as an Issue For Young Americans In Shock Harvard Poll
By Tom of Temecula - 3 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
GOP Governor Shoots Puppy For Misbehaving...Now She Wants to Be Vice President?! - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
GOP Governor Shoots Puppy For Misbehaving...Now She Wants to Be Vice President?! - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Pecker reveals Sarah Sanders involvement in alleged "catch and kill" scheme at Trump trial - CBS News
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Pecker reveals Sarah Sanders involvement in alleged "catch and kill" scheme at Trump trial - CBS News
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
'I'm turning on this one': Bill Maher reveals he thinks Trump could lose hush money case
By Tom of Temecula - 3 hrs ago
'I'm turning on this one': Bill Maher reveals he thinks Trump could lose hush money case
By Tom of Temecula - 3 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Biitpiraadid 2 [Full Compilation] Rare Estonian beat rock music from the 60s.
By Celerity - 4 hrs ago
Biitpiraadid 2 [Full Compilation] Rare Estonian beat rock music from the 60s.
By Celerity - 4 hrs ago
Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity
☦️ Eastern Orthodox Christianity - Two selections sung by Chamber Choir KIEV
By sprinkleeninow - 4 hrs ago
☦️ Eastern Orthodox Christianity - Two selections sung by Chamber Choir KIEV
By sprinkleeninow - 4 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump QUICKLY Off to HORRIBLE START at Trial - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Trump QUICKLY Off to HORRIBLE START at Trial - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
This big county will host its first sheriff's race since the '60s
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago
This big county will host its first sheriff's race since the '60s
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
An assistant, a banker and a tabloid maker: Day 4 of testimony in Trump's NY trial - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
An assistant, a banker and a tabloid maker: Day 4 of testimony in Trump's NY trial - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Lawyer Fails To Discredit Crucial Government Witness - Rodecast
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago
Trump Lawyer Fails To Discredit Crucial Government Witness - Rodecast
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Hundreds arrested as campus protests spread nationwide - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Hundreds arrested as campus protests spread nationwide - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Missourians have one week left to help get abortion rights on the ballot
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago
Missourians have one week left to help get abortion rights on the ballot
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
SD: Ballot circulators race for signatures ahead of looming deadline
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago
SD: Ballot circulators race for signatures ahead of looming deadline
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Judge tosses anti-abortion groups' suit against San Antonio's Reproductive Justice Fund
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago
Judge tosses anti-abortion groups' suit against San Antonio's Reproductive Justice Fund
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Arizona Supreme Court says it won't reconsider abortion ruling
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago
Arizona Supreme Court says it won't reconsider abortion ruling
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
A former Democratic Georgia congressman hopes abortion can power his state Supreme Court bid
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago
A former Democratic Georgia congressman hopes abortion can power his state Supreme Court bid
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Barr reacts to Trump in court at his hush money trial - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago
Barr reacts to Trump in court at his hush money trial - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago
Environment & Energy
New EPA emissions rules could hasten retirement of coal-fired power plants - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
New EPA emissions rules could hasten retirement of coal-fired power plants - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Trump defense falls short in effort to undercut strong prosecution witness - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Trump defense falls short in effort to undercut strong prosecution witness - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Trump presidential immunity case exposes conservative Supreme Court's true colors - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago
Trump presidential immunity case exposes conservative Supreme Court's true colors - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
I checked out Kristi Noem's twitter page
By senseandsensibility - 50 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
I checked out Kristi Noem's twitter page
By senseandsensibility - 50 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
I wonder if we've hit a point where SCOTUS will do whatever it takes to make Trump POTUS again?
By Girard442 - 6 hrs ago
I wonder if we've hit a point where SCOTUS will do whatever it takes to make Trump POTUS again?
By Girard442 - 6 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
The Real Reason The GOP Hates Unions Could Save Democracy - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago
The Real Reason The GOP Hates Unions Could Save Democracy - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
VT-GOV: Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean considers run for re-election
By RandySF - 25 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
VT-GOV: Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean considers run for re-election
By RandySF - 25 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
Arizona COMES OUT SWINGING against fake electors - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago
Arizona COMES OUT SWINGING against fake electors - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
26 Apr: Ukrainians Hit Overextended Russian Logistics to Undermine the Offensive - Reporting from Ukraine
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago
26 Apr: Ukrainians Hit Overextended Russian Logistics to Undermine the Offensive - Reporting from Ukraine
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Pro-Israel Groups Pushed for Warrantless Spying on Protesters
By Celerity - 6 hrs ago
Pro-Israel Groups Pushed for Warrantless Spying on Protesters
By Celerity - 6 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Israel/Palestine
China to host Hamas, Fatah for Palestinian unity talksIsraeli land grabs spike in West Bank during Gaza war
US says it's reviewing new information about Israeli unit accused of abuses before the war in Gaza
Latest Breaking News
Giuliani tells bankruptcy judge successful appeal of 148M defamation judgment for slandering election workers will help
1 hr ago - Law & Crime
1 hr ago - Law & Crime
Secretary Buttigieg and Black mayors preview transportation projects designed to heal historic inequities
1 hr ago - CNN Politics
1 hr ago - CNN Politics
White House bolsters transgender health protections, rolls back Trump admin rule
2 hrs ago - The Hill
2 hrs ago - The Hill
Trump's lawyers try to discredit testimony of prosecution's first witness in hush money trial
11 hrs ago - AP
11 hrs ago - AP
Berkshire Hathaway's Real Estate Firm to Pay $250 Million to Settle Real Estate Commission Lawsuits
14 hrs ago - US News and World Report/AP
14 hrs ago - US News and World Report/AP
Cupcake-swiping Jan. 6 rioter blew off medical supply job to join Capitol raid, got fired: Feds
15 hrs ago - Law & Crime
15 hrs ago - Law & Crime
'Political arrest' of Palestinian academic in Israel marks new civil liberties threat
17 hrs ago - The Guardian (London)
17 hrs ago - The Guardian (London)
U.S. reviewing whether to restrict military aid to IDF unit accused of human rights abuses
17 hrs ago - NBC News
17 hrs ago - NBC News
Judge throws out lawsuit Michael Flynn's family members brought against CNN over 'QAnon followers' report
17 hrs ago - Law & Crime
17 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Federal Student Aid head will step down. His office has been roiled by FAFSA problems
19 hrs ago - CNN Politics
19 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Poultry producers must reduce salmonella levels in certain frozen chicken products, USDA says
20 hrs ago - CBS News/AP
20 hrs ago - CBS News/AP
Blinken tells CNN the US has seen evidence of China attempting to influence upcoming US elections
22 hrs ago - CNN Politics
22 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Boeing and NASA decide to move forward with historic crewed launch of new spacecraft
23 hrs ago - CNN World
23 hrs ago - CNN World
US expected to provide $6 billion to fund long-term weapons contracts for Ukraine, officials say
23 hrs ago - AP
23 hrs ago - AP
Biden Administration to Implement Most Sweeping Gun Export Regulations in Decades
Yesterday - Time/Bloomberg
Yesterday - Time/Bloomberg
'Selfless and strong': memorial honours World Central Kitchen aid workers killed in Gaza
Yesterday - The Guardian/AP
Yesterday - The Guardian/AP
Newly minted RNC chair Lara Trump says they've got lawsuits cooking in 81 states. There are 50 states.
Yesterday - Business Insider
Yesterday - Business Insider
Jan. 6 rioter who assaulted cops with metal whip has sentencing go haywire after judge wants to add enhancement
Yesterday - Law & Crime
Yesterday - Law & Crime
US military begins construction of pier off Gaza for complex and dangerous aid delivery mission
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Yesterday - CNN Politics
The defense began cross-examination of Pecker. Here's a recap of some of the top lines
Thursday - CNN
Thursday - CNN