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You raised $1,383.00 on April 16, 2024 OFFICIAL DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 1 min ago
You raised $1,383.00 on April 16, 2024 OFFICIAL DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 1 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Will Trump Get the Latino Vote? John Leguizamo Hopes to God No - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 1 min ago
Will Trump Get the Latino Vote? John Leguizamo Hopes to God No - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 1 min ago
Latest Breaking News
US submits assurances to UK over Julian Assange extradition, moving case forward again
By BumRushDaShow - 3 min ago
US submits assurances to UK over Julian Assange extradition, moving case forward again
By BumRushDaShow - 3 min ago
General Discussion
LOL! Stephen Miller on "style icon" Donald Trump
By highplainsdem - 25 replies @ 4 min ago (Milestone)
LOL! Stephen Miller on "style icon" Donald Trump
By highplainsdem - 25 replies @ 4 min ago (Milestone)
Buddhism
Swimming on the ocean surface, you touch the bottom of the sea - Dogen Zenji
By Donkees - 6 min ago
Swimming on the ocean surface, you touch the bottom of the sea - Dogen Zenji
By Donkees - 6 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Exclusive: Mayorkas' newest weapon against the explosion of online child sex exploitation
By BumRushDaShow - 12 min ago
Exclusive: Mayorkas' newest weapon against the explosion of online child sex exploitation
By BumRushDaShow - 12 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Facing a Republican revolt, House Speaker Johnson's plan for US aid to Ukraine, allies uncertain
By Dulcinea - 19 min ago
Facing a Republican revolt, House Speaker Johnson's plan for US aid to Ukraine, allies uncertain
By Dulcinea - 19 min ago
General Discussion
What the hell is going on with the US Supreme Court?
By kentuck - 25 replies @ 21 min ago (Milestone)
What the hell is going on with the US Supreme Court?
By kentuck - 25 replies @ 21 min ago (Milestone)
Editorials & Other Articles
Supreme Court snubs House Republicans who dodged metal detectors in Congress after Jan. 6
By Dulcinea - 21 min ago
Supreme Court snubs House Republicans who dodged metal detectors in Congress after Jan. 6
By Dulcinea - 21 min ago
General Discussion
$100M missing: if allegations are true one attorney says it's 'much worse' than FTX scandal
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 22 min ago
$100M missing: if allegations are true one attorney says it's 'much worse' than FTX scandal
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 22 min ago
The DU Lounge
Do you have a shindig with 80-100 guests coming over to eat? This is the recipe for you.
By Baitball Blogger - 27 min ago
Do you have a shindig with 80-100 guests coming over to eat? This is the recipe for you.
By Baitball Blogger - 27 min ago
Comic Books
The Webcomics Weekly #279: Obelisk the Vampmentor (4/16/2024 Edition)
By Javaman - 28 min ago
The Webcomics Weekly #279: Obelisk the Vampmentor (4/16/2024 Edition)
By Javaman - 28 min ago
Comic Books
The Weekly Pull: Roxxon Presents: Thor, Star Trek, The Jurassic League, and More
By Javaman - 28 min ago
The Weekly Pull: Roxxon Presents: Thor, Star Trek, The Jurassic League, and More
By Javaman - 28 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Justice Thomas returns to Supreme Court after 1-day absence
By Omaha Steve - 25 replies @ 49 min ago (Milestone)
Justice Thomas returns to Supreme Court after 1-day absence
By Omaha Steve - 25 replies @ 49 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
How soon before Trump loses his influence on government?
By no_hypocrisy - 52 min ago
How soon before Trump loses his influence on government?
By no_hypocrisy - 52 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
A Texas landowner can sue the state for flood damage to his property, U.S. Supreme Court rules
By Eugene - 1 hr ago
A Texas landowner can sue the state for flood damage to his property, U.S. Supreme Court rules
By Eugene - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Tesla will ask shareholders to reinstate Musk pay package rejected by Delaware judge
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Tesla will ask shareholders to reinstate Musk pay package rejected by Delaware judge
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Editorials & Other Articles
DeSantis tweaks Florida book challenge law, blames liberal activist who wanted Bible out of schools
By Eugene - 1 hr ago
DeSantis tweaks Florida book challenge law, blames liberal activist who wanted Bible out of schools
By Eugene - 1 hr ago
Environment & Energy
"Reprehensible": Fossil Fuel Industry Infiltrates Civil Rights Convention
By Think. Again. - 1 hr ago
"Reprehensible": Fossil Fuel Industry Infiltrates Civil Rights Convention
By Think. Again. - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Trump Makes It Kind of Impossible to Be an 'Impartial' Juror
By babylonsister - 1 hr ago
Trump Makes It Kind of Impossible to Be an 'Impartial' Juror
By babylonsister - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Russia-linked hacking group suspected of carrying out cyberattack on Texas water facility, cybersecurity firm says
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Russia-linked hacking group suspected of carrying out cyberattack on Texas water facility, cybersecurity firm says
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Here we have a man who took the law into his own hands just like GOP Sen Tom Cotton said to do and a woman is DEAD!
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
Here we have a man who took the law into his own hands just like GOP Sen Tom Cotton said to do and a woman is DEAD!
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Trump's Mar-a-Lago fundraising pitch to oil executives: I will kill wind
By sl8 - 1 hr ago
Trump's Mar-a-Lago fundraising pitch to oil executives: I will kill wind
By sl8 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
The Joy of Making Trump Listen to Mean Tweets About Himself
By babylonsister - 1 hr ago
The Joy of Making Trump Listen to Mean Tweets About Himself
By babylonsister - 1 hr ago
Foreign Affairs
Dzhankoi Air Base in Crimea Hit Hard by ATACMS! Possibly Destroying S-300/S-400 Launcher - Suchomimus
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Dzhankoi Air Base in Crimea Hit Hard by ATACMS! Possibly Destroying S-300/S-400 Launcher - Suchomimus
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
First 7 jurors seated in Trump trial as judge warns former president about comments
By BumRushDaShow - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
First 7 jurors seated in Trump trial as judge warns former president about comments
By BumRushDaShow - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
US Senate expected to swiftly end Mayorkas impeachment
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
US Senate expected to swiftly end Mayorkas impeachment
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Health
What toilets can reveal about COVID, cancer and other health threats (Nature)
By sl8 - 1 hr ago
What toilets can reveal about COVID, cancer and other health threats (Nature)
By sl8 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Nestlé adds sugar to infant milk sold in poorer countries, report finds
By sl8 - 1 hr ago
Nestlé adds sugar to infant milk sold in poorer countries, report finds
By sl8 - 1 hr ago
Foreign Affairs
That's all folks! Z-Army vitoriously retreats from big city. 267 tanks lost. Important announcement. - The Russian Dude
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
That's all folks! Z-Army vitoriously retreats from big city. 267 tanks lost. Important announcement. - The Russian Dude
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
The biggest Key Bridge section yet was pulled from the Patapsco River this weekend. Here's how.
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 2 hrs ago
The biggest Key Bridge section yet was pulled from the Patapsco River this weekend. Here's how.
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 2 hrs ago
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Two CVS stores become the latest to join the national pharmacists unionization movement
By sl8 - 2 hrs ago
Two CVS stores become the latest to join the national pharmacists unionization movement
By sl8 - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Anyone else feeling it on orange parasites jury selection for criminal trial.
By Duncanpup - 2 hrs ago
Anyone else feeling it on orange parasites jury selection for criminal trial.
By Duncanpup - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Biden may triple tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Biden may triple tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
YouGov poll: 57% of Americans -- a new high -- say Trump's alleged crimes are 'serious' as hush money trial begins
By Tom of Temecula - 3 hrs ago
YouGov poll: 57% of Americans -- a new high -- say Trump's alleged crimes are 'serious' as hush money trial begins
By Tom of Temecula - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Ohio House bill would streamline voter registration for in-state movers
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
Ohio House bill would streamline voter registration for in-state movers
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Wisconsin Supreme Court could further reshape balance of power in Capitol
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
Wisconsin Supreme Court could further reshape balance of power in Capitol
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump prosecution could have happened years ago - Barr's Justice Department looked into hush-money saga, then it stopped
By Tom of Temecula - 3 hrs ago
Trump prosecution could have happened years ago - Barr's Justice Department looked into hush-money saga, then it stopped
By Tom of Temecula - 3 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Baltimore suing owner and operator of cargo ship involved in Key Bridge collapse
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago
Baltimore suing owner and operator of cargo ship involved in Key Bridge collapse
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
THE NEW NORMAL: NAP TIME WITH DON SNORELEONE - 4.17.24 Countdown
By MagaSmash - 3 hrs ago
THE NEW NORMAL: NAP TIME WITH DON SNORELEONE - 4.17.24 Countdown
By MagaSmash - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
'The picture did no justice': US athletes retreat from criticism of 'hoo haa' uniform
By Celerity - 3 hrs ago
'The picture did no justice': US athletes retreat from criticism of 'hoo haa' uniform
By Celerity - 3 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Vicious CLASS ACTION LAWYER Ready to STICK THE DAGGER in Trump - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Vicious CLASS ACTION LAWYER Ready to STICK THE DAGGER in Trump - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
PepsiCo recalls sugar-free Schweppes Ginger Ale for containing 'full sugar'
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago
PepsiCo recalls sugar-free Schweppes Ginger Ale for containing 'full sugar'
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
He Helped Presidents Commit Treason To Win Elections & He Is Working For Trump... - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
He Helped Presidents Commit Treason To Win Elections & He Is Working For Trump... - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
'I have bills, I have a life' Tesla workers left shocked after sudden layoffs at Austin factory
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 4 hrs ago
'I have bills, I have a life' Tesla workers left shocked after sudden layoffs at Austin factory
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
Arizona abortion strategy: Republicans consider flooding ballot
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago
Arizona abortion strategy: Republicans consider flooding ballot
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
UnitedHealth says Change Healthcare cyberattack cost it $872 million
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago
UnitedHealth says Change Healthcare cyberattack cost it $872 million
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
Wisconsin voters with disabilities sue state over ballot limits
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago
Wisconsin voters with disabilities sue state over ballot limits
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
Arizona election lawsuit: Lawmaker (R) forged signatures to get on ballot
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago
Arizona election lawsuit: Lawmaker (R) forged signatures to get on ballot
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Gets BAD NEWS on Mar-A-Lago CRIMINAL CASE - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Trump Gets BAD NEWS on Mar-A-Lago CRIMINAL CASE - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
London Mayor: Labour reports Tory election leaflet to prosecutors
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago
London Mayor: Labour reports Tory election leaflet to prosecutors
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
Cash, drugs and booze among record election bribes seized by India
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago
Cash, drugs and booze among record election bribes seized by India
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago
DU Community Help
I can never find where the DU ActBlue contribution page is. Why is it so hard to find? I end up going to ActBlue itself.
By NBachers - 4 hrs ago
I can never find where the DU ActBlue contribution page is. Why is it so hard to find? I end up going to ActBlue itself.
By NBachers - 4 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Israeli war cabinet to discuss Iran attack response - DW News
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Israeli war cabinet to discuss Iran attack response - DW News
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
STORMY DANIELS - A parody of Stormy - Don Caron - Parody Project
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
STORMY DANIELS - A parody of Stormy - Don Caron - Parody Project
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Sen. Ossoff destroys DeJoy over failing to read and respond
By spooky3 - 25 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)
Sen. Ossoff destroys DeJoy over failing to read and respond
By spooky3 - 25 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)
Forum Spotlight: Movies
Chinatown - Roger EbertOn this day, April 16, 1934, Robert Stigwood was born.
Born April 16, 1971, Peter Billingsley, American actor and filmmaker
Latest Breaking News
US submits assurances to UK over Julian Assange extradition, moving case forward again
3 min ago - ABC News
3 min ago - ABC News
Exclusive: Mayorkas' newest weapon against the explosion of online child sex exploitation
12 min ago - USA Today
12 min ago - USA Today
Russia-linked hacking group suspected of carrying out cyberattack on Texas water facility, cybersecurity firm says
1 hr ago - CNN Politics
1 hr ago - CNN Politics
Baltimore suing owner and operator of cargo ship involved in Key Bridge collapse
3 hrs ago - UK Independent
3 hrs ago - UK Independent
Bob Graham, former Florida governor and US senator with a common touch, dies at 87
6 hrs ago - Yahoo/USA Today
6 hrs ago - Yahoo/USA Today
San Diego mayor to pay $10,500 fine for not disclosing donations he solicited, including to his nonprofit
7 hrs ago - San Diego Union-Tribune
7 hrs ago - San Diego Union-Tribune
Trump Media launching Truth Social streaming service, where it says creators "won't be cancelled"
10 hrs ago - CBS News
10 hrs ago - CBS News
What we know so far about the jurors in Trump's New York hush money trial
12 hrs ago - Washington Post
12 hrs ago - Washington Post
Whistleblower says Boeing should stop production of 787 Dreamliner due to safety issue
12 hrs ago - NBC
12 hrs ago - NBC
Finance Dems accuse Republican AGs of abusing authority to get records of transgender minors
12 hrs ago - The Hill
12 hrs ago - The Hill
Coal miners have long faced risk of black lung disease. Now they're getting new protections
14 hrs ago - AP
14 hrs ago - AP
Senate Democrats and allies have plans for over $300 million in fall ad reservations
15 hrs ago - CNN Politics
15 hrs ago - CNN Politics
United Airlines reports $124 million loss in a quarter marred by grounding of some Boeing planes
16 hrs ago - Associated Press Finance, via Yahoo! Finance
16 hrs ago - Associated Press Finance, via Yahoo! Finance
Republican governors from six states condemn UAW campaigns, citing potential for layoffs
16 hrs ago - CNBC
16 hrs ago - CNBC
First 7 jurors seated in Trump trial as judge warns former president about comments
16 hrs ago - CBS News
16 hrs ago - CBS News
National Conservatism Conference: Police told to shut down right-wing Brussels event
16 hrs ago - BBC
16 hrs ago - BBC
Supreme Court won't hear Mike Lindell's challenge over FBI seizure of cellphone
16 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
16 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
Trump lawyers acknowledge civil fraud bond was issued without 'certificate of qualification'
17 hrs ago - Law & Crime
17 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Congressional minority caucuses call for data on government spending on contractors
17 hrs ago - The Hill
17 hrs ago - The Hill
Supreme Court seems divided over obstruction charge in Jan. 6 case that may impact Trump, rioters
19 hrs ago - Washington Post
19 hrs ago - Washington Post
Fire rages through the 17th-century Old Stock Exchange in Copenhagen, toppling the iconic spire
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
White House declines Comer testimony invite, declaring impeachment investigation 'over'
Yesterday - The Hill
Yesterday - The Hill
Nevada Secretary of State announces 'no evidence of widespread voter fraud' after review of 2020-2024
Yesterday - ABC News
Yesterday - ABC News