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Editorials & Other Articles
Trump TV: Internet broadcaster beams the ex-president's message directly to his MAGA faithful
By Dulcinea - 7 hrs ago
Trump TV: Internet broadcaster beams the ex-president's message directly to his MAGA faithful
By Dulcinea - 7 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Cross restored to Notre Dame cathedral more than 5 years after fire
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago
Cross restored to Notre Dame cathedral more than 5 years after fire
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Has anyone else ever in a dream asked a deceased loved one what is it like?
By raccoon - 7 hrs ago
Has anyone else ever in a dream asked a deceased loved one what is it like?
By raccoon - 7 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
'It is worse now': The Bookseller of Kabul author Åsne Seierstad on returning to Afghanistan 20 years on
By sl8 - 7 hrs ago
'It is worse now': The Bookseller of Kabul author Åsne Seierstad on returning to Afghanistan 20 years on
By sl8 - 7 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
After days of insane travel and work late into the early hours of the morning
By DFW - 7 hrs ago
After days of insane travel and work late into the early hours of the morning
By DFW - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
The funniest part about the conmans libertarian thing last night
By Beachnutt - 7 hrs ago
The funniest part about the conmans libertarian thing last night
By Beachnutt - 7 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Manicouagan Impact Crater from Space (Quebec, Astronomy Picture of the Day)
By sl8 - 7 hrs ago
Manicouagan Impact Crater from Space (Quebec, Astronomy Picture of the Day)
By sl8 - 7 hrs ago
Latin America
Ecuador Investigates Eight Reported Extrajudicial Killings During State of Emergency
By Judi Lynn - 7 hrs ago
Ecuador Investigates Eight Reported Extrajudicial Killings During State of Emergency
By Judi Lynn - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
Last night I heard a raving lunatic declare that November 5 2024 was the most important date in American history.
By malaise - 7 hrs ago
Last night I heard a raving lunatic declare that November 5 2024 was the most important date in American history.
By malaise - 7 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Missing Tugboat 'Solo Creed' Resurfaces in Angola After $23m Oil Spill in Tobago (bellingcat)
By sl8 - 7 hrs ago
Missing Tugboat 'Solo Creed' Resurfaces in Angola After $23m Oil Spill in Tobago (bellingcat)
By sl8 - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
So trump promised to commute sentence of Silk Road founder
By tulipsandroses - 7 hrs ago
So trump promised to commute sentence of Silk Road founder
By tulipsandroses - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
man goes on stabbing spree, 6 stabbed including 4 young girls in AMC theater, Massachusetts
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 8 hrs ago
man goes on stabbing spree, 6 stabbed including 4 young girls in AMC theater, Massachusetts
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 8 hrs ago
Latin America
From Rebel to Prisoner and Leftist Latin American Icon, Pepe Mujica Reflects
By Judi Lynn - 8 hrs ago
From Rebel to Prisoner and Leftist Latin American Icon, Pepe Mujica Reflects
By Judi Lynn - 8 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
MAGA Rages at RFK Jr. Stunt Ahead of Donald Trump's Speech
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago
MAGA Rages at RFK Jr. Stunt Ahead of Donald Trump's Speech
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago
Vermont
This Vermont centenarian fought in Europe 80 years ago. Now he's set to receive France's highest honor.
By sl8 - 8 hrs ago
This Vermont centenarian fought in Europe 80 years ago. Now he's set to receive France's highest honor.
By sl8 - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
Progressive Democrats aren't turning activism into election wins
By RandySF - 50 replies @ 8 hrs ago (Milestone)
Progressive Democrats aren't turning activism into election wins
By RandySF - 50 replies @ 8 hrs ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
MAGA Justice's SECRET faces IMMEDIATE BLOWBACK - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago
MAGA Justice's SECRET faces IMMEDIATE BLOWBACK - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago
Latin America
The family of Mexican serial killer's first known victim protest at the site where bones were found
By Judi Lynn - 8 hrs ago
The family of Mexican serial killer's first known victim protest at the site where bones were found
By Judi Lynn - 8 hrs ago
Latin America
Revival of vinyl records in Brazil spares a 77-year-old singer - and others - from oblivion
By Judi Lynn - 8 hrs ago
Revival of vinyl records in Brazil spares a 77-year-old singer - and others - from oblivion
By Judi Lynn - 8 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
The Common Good vs. Trumpism - The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago
The Common Good vs. Trumpism - The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Idaho drag performer awarded $1.1 million in defamation case against far-right blogger
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago
Idaho drag performer awarded $1.1 million in defamation case against far-right blogger
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump HAUNTED by THESE DOCUMENTS before Verdict - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago
Trump HAUNTED by THESE DOCUMENTS before Verdict - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Cross restored to roof of Notre Dame cathedral over 5 years after fire - CBS News
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago
Cross restored to roof of Notre Dame cathedral over 5 years after fire - CBS News
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Your Sunday LOLcats (dial-up warning) Furry Basard Edition
By SalmonChantedEvening - 9 hrs ago
Your Sunday LOLcats (dial-up warning) Furry Basard Edition
By SalmonChantedEvening - 9 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Kari Lake Lawyer Dodges Court Hearing, Guaranteeing The Suspension Of His Law License - Rodecast
By TexasTowelie - 9 hrs ago
Kari Lake Lawyer Dodges Court Hearing, Guaranteeing The Suspension Of His Law License - Rodecast
By TexasTowelie - 9 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
A Confederate statue in North Carolina praises 'faithful slaves.' Some citizens want it gone
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago
A Confederate statue in North Carolina praises 'faithful slaves.' Some citizens want it gone
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago
Latin America
Hundreds in Peru mark Clown Day in hopes of getting the holiday official recognition
By Judi Lynn - 10 hrs ago
Hundreds in Peru mark Clown Day in hopes of getting the holiday official recognition
By Judi Lynn - 10 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Jan 6 Convict and Defendant Updates - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago
Jan 6 Convict and Defendant Updates - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Ukraine: Why is the city of Kharkiv so important to Putin? - Forces News
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago
Ukraine: Why is the city of Kharkiv so important to Putin? - Forces News
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Raffensperger, Arizona secretary of state at odds over noncitizen voting
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago
Raffensperger, Arizona secretary of state at odds over noncitizen voting
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
'Democrats will learn a lesson': Some Muslims work to defeat Biden in battleground states
By sarisataka - 10 hrs ago
'Democrats will learn a lesson': Some Muslims work to defeat Biden in battleground states
By sarisataka - 10 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Exhausted Ukrainian forces fight to contain Russian advances on the eastern front - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago
Exhausted Ukrainian forces fight to contain Russian advances on the eastern front - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Planned Parenthood CEO: 'Shame on Louisiana' for abortion pill bill - PoliticsNation - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago
Planned Parenthood CEO: 'Shame on Louisiana' for abortion pill bill - PoliticsNation - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
YIKES! Trump Lawyers BIGGEST FAIL EVER at Trial - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago
YIKES! Trump Lawyers BIGGEST FAIL EVER at Trial - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago
California
serial "sling shot shooter" caught after ten years of terrorizing neighborhood
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 11 hrs ago
serial "sling shot shooter" caught after ten years of terrorizing neighborhood
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
1 officer arrests 3 sober drivers for DUI (Nashville)
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 11 hrs ago
1 officer arrests 3 sober drivers for DUI (Nashville)
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 11 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Why Republicans Are Lying About Noncitizens Voting - Democracy Docket
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago
Why Republicans Are Lying About Noncitizens Voting - Democracy Docket
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago
Latin America
Musk's Accusations against Brazilian Justice Boost Attacks on the Judiciary on Social Media
By Judi Lynn - 11 hrs ago
Musk's Accusations against Brazilian Justice Boost Attacks on the Judiciary on Social Media
By Judi Lynn - 11 hrs ago
Latin America
Governor Tarcsio Grants Control of Body Cameras to Police Officers in So Paulo
By Judi Lynn - 11 hrs ago
Governor Tarcsio Grants Control of Body Cameras to Police Officers in So Paulo
By Judi Lynn - 11 hrs ago
Environment & Energy
Santa Monica pottery studio responds after video surfaces of employees dumping glaze in storm drain
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 11 hrs ago
Santa Monica pottery studio responds after video surfaces of employees dumping glaze in storm drain
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 11 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'He lives in his little silo,' former prosecutor on why Donald Trump carries around stacks of papers - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago
'He lives in his little silo,' former prosecutor on why Donald Trump carries around stacks of papers - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
Biden Underestimates How Much Black Americans Care About This Issue.
By elleng - 25 replies @ 12 hrs ago (Milestone)
Biden Underestimates How Much Black Americans Care About This Issue.
By elleng - 25 replies @ 12 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
'This whole thing is unprecedented': Dave Aronberg on Donald Trump's hush money case - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago
'This whole thing is unprecedented': Dave Aronberg on Donald Trump's hush money case - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Jack Smith pushes back on Donald Trump's assassination claims: 'he's lying about what happened' - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago
Jack Smith pushes back on Donald Trump's assassination claims: 'he's lying about what happened' - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
'F-- the LAPD' shirt sells out after police org fails to get it taken down
By Demovictory9 - 12 hrs ago
'F-- the LAPD' shirt sells out after police org fails to get it taken down
By Demovictory9 - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
"I am the only one who will be able to stop" World War III, Trump tells the Libertarians.
By applegrove - 13 hrs ago
"I am the only one who will be able to stop" World War III, Trump tells the Libertarians.
By applegrove - 13 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Jack Smith THROWS DOWN on Cannon and Trump - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago
Jack Smith THROWS DOWN on Cannon and Trump - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: United Kingdom
Conservatives plan to bring back mandatory national serviceRecord 10,170 people arrive in UK via small-boat Channel crossings this year
MICHAEL GOVE IS STANDING DOWN!
Latest Breaking News
AG Garland: Donald Trump deadly force allegation in Mar-a-Lago search 'false,' 'dangerous'
Thursday - USA Today
Thursday - USA Today
Peter Navarro loses en banc appeal to get out of prison for contempt of Congress sentence
Thursday - Law & Crime
Thursday - Law & Crime
NCAA votes to accept $2.8 billion settlement that could usher in dramatic change for college sports
Thursday - Associated Press News
Thursday - Associated Press News
Norfolk Southern will pay modest $15 million fine as part of federal settlement over Ohio derailment
Thursday - ABC News/AP
Thursday - ABC News/AP
Florida attorney general says state will investigate Starbucks for DEI practices
Thursday - USA Today
Thursday - USA Today
The world's top chipmakers can flip a 'kill switch' should China invade Taiwan, Bloomberg reports
Thursday - Business Insider
Thursday - Business Insider
'Ridiculous question': Ted Cruz gets testy when asked if he'll accept 2024 election results
Thursday - UK Independent
Thursday - UK Independent
Trump electors in key states want to serve again, despite criminal charges
Thursday - Washington Post
Thursday - Washington Post
US will announce $275 million more in artillery and ammunition for Ukraine, officials say
Thursday - Yahoo! News/AP
Thursday - Yahoo! News/AP
MyPillow CEO's courtroom failures come back to haunt indicted clerk as judge tosses lawsuit against Merrick Garland
Thursday - Law & Crime
Thursday - Law & Crime
Veterans became eligible for billions. These firms saw a chance to profit.
Thursday - Washington Post
Thursday - Washington Post
FCC to consider rules for AI-generated political ads on TV and radio, but can't touch streaming
Thursday - PBS News Hour/AP
Thursday - PBS News Hour/AP
The USPS is repeatedly firing probationary workers who report injuries, feds claim
Thursday - CBS News
Thursday - CBS News
'Put aside your cowardice': Furious Liz Cheney slams GOP over Trump's 'dangerous lie'
Wednesday - raw story
Wednesday - raw story
Harvard board bars 13 pro-Palestine student protesters from graduating, overruling faculty
Wednesday - The Hill
Wednesday - The Hill
'Sheer terror': Passengers describe turbulence-hit flight that put 20 in intensive care
Wednesday - AP
Wednesday - AP
Exclusive: Elizabeth Warren Unveils Bill To Boost Justice Department's Power To Hold Police Accountable
Wednesday - Huff Post
Wednesday - Huff Post
Multnomah County voters elect Nathan Vasquez as DA, ousting one-term incumbent Mike Schmidt
Wednesday - The Oregonian
Wednesday - The Oregonian
Families of Uvalde school shooting victims are suing Texas state police over botched response
Wednesday - AP
Wednesday - AP
FBI arrests man on Jan. 6 assault charges with help of online sleuths and matching moles
Wednesday - NBC News
Wednesday - NBC News
US Lawmakers Ask Pentagon to Allow Ukraine's Use of Long-Range Weapons on Russian Territory
Wednesday - Kyiv Post
Wednesday - Kyiv Post
'Garbage argument': Classified docs hearing gets heated over charges against Trump co-defendant Walt Nauta
Wednesday - ABC News
Wednesday - ABC News
News Corp. Decides to Take the Money From OpenAI In Major Licensing Deal
Wednesday - Hollywood Reporter
Wednesday - Hollywood Reporter
Feds face trial over abuse of incarcerated women by guards at now-shuttered California prison
Wednesday - Yahoo! News/AP
Wednesday - Yahoo! News/AP