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General Discussion
Where Does Medicare Go From Here: Profit-Driven Chaos or Patient-Centered Community?
By Celerity - 6 sec ago
Where Does Medicare Go From Here: Profit-Driven Chaos or Patient-Centered Community?
By Celerity - 6 sec ago
General Discussion
Sargent: Mike Johnson's Shockingly Pro-Ukraine Speech Really Sticks It to MAGA
By Nevilledog - 1 min ago
Sargent: Mike Johnson's Shockingly Pro-Ukraine Speech Really Sticks It to MAGA
By Nevilledog - 1 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Former Jan. 6 panel chair seeks to strip Secret Service protection from felons
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 3 min ago (Milestone)
Former Jan. 6 panel chair seeks to strip Secret Service protection from felons
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 3 min ago (Milestone)
The DU Lounge
Is there a line or two from a song that fits your personality?
By BlueKota - 4 min ago
Is there a line or two from a song that fits your personality?
By BlueKota - 4 min ago
General Discussion
Reported airstrikes on Iranian-backed militia base in Iraq
By rollin74 - 5 min ago
Reported airstrikes on Iranian-backed militia base in Iraq
By rollin74 - 5 min ago
General Discussion
'We created this problem:' a pediatric surgeon on how gun violence affects children
By Jilly_in_VA - 8 min ago
'We created this problem:' a pediatric surgeon on how gun violence affects children
By Jilly_in_VA - 8 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Democrat Torches MAGA Republicans in Must-See Takedown! - Pondering Politics
By TexasTowelie - 10 min ago
Democrat Torches MAGA Republicans in Must-See Takedown! - Pondering Politics
By TexasTowelie - 10 min ago
The DU Lounge
A rainbow cuts through a squall above The Needles off the Isle of Wight
By Celerity - 12 min ago
A rainbow cuts through a squall above The Needles off the Isle of Wight
By Celerity - 12 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Person Sets Themself on Fire Outside Donald Trump Trial
By ificandream - 50 replies @ 14 min ago (Milestone)
Person Sets Themself on Fire Outside Donald Trump Trial
By ificandream - 50 replies @ 14 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Just a little while ago...Judge Merchan to TSF...
By Enter stage left - 14 min ago
Just a little while ago...Judge Merchan to TSF...
By Enter stage left - 14 min ago
Cable News Clips
'Epically offensive': Nicolle Wallace breaks down what happens when Trump testifies under oath - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 min ago
'Epically offensive': Nicolle Wallace breaks down what happens when Trump testifies under oath - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 min ago
General Discussion
AOC gives the perfect answer for progressives mad at Biden because of Palestine.
By Nevilledog - 20 min ago
AOC gives the perfect answer for progressives mad at Biden because of Palestine.
By Nevilledog - 20 min ago
Cable News Clips
'It's Huge': Lawyers debating what is fair game if Trump takes the witness stand in trial - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 min ago
'It's Huge': Lawyers debating what is fair game if Trump takes the witness stand in trial - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 min ago
General Discussion
He's calling it an "endurance contest" because sitting in a courtroom for 4 days is the hardest he's worked in his life
By demmiblue - 24 min ago
He's calling it an "endurance contest" because sitting in a courtroom for 4 days is the hardest he's worked in his life
By demmiblue - 24 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
This Week at Justice - April 19, 2024 - The Justice Department
By Rhiannon12866 - 32 min ago
This Week at Justice - April 19, 2024 - The Justice Department
By Rhiannon12866 - 32 min ago
Minnesota
Report: Former Minneapolis police oversight director disparaged women, threatened staff
By WhiskeyGrinder - 32 min ago
Report: Former Minneapolis police oversight director disparaged women, threatened staff
By WhiskeyGrinder - 32 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Judge locks up 'Three Percenter' militia members in Jan. 6 obstruction case
By BumRushDaShow - 40 min ago
Judge locks up 'Three Percenter' militia members in Jan. 6 obstruction case
By BumRushDaShow - 40 min ago
General Discussion
Supreme Court may seek 'middle position' in case that could toss some Trump charges: WaPo
By turbinetree - 41 min ago
Supreme Court may seek 'middle position' in case that could toss some Trump charges: WaPo
By turbinetree - 41 min ago
General Discussion
NFL QB Aaron Rodgers says that HIV was created by the US government.
By RandySF - 50 replies @ 54 min ago (Milestone)
NFL QB Aaron Rodgers says that HIV was created by the US government.
By RandySF - 50 replies @ 54 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom
By In It to Win It - 50 replies @ 56 min ago (Milestone)
Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom
By In It to Win It - 50 replies @ 56 min ago (Milestone)
Birders
Environmental advocates work to save Puerto Rican parrot from extinction - CBS News
By TexasTowelie - 58 min ago
Environmental advocates work to save Puerto Rican parrot from extinction - CBS News
By TexasTowelie - 58 min ago
General Discussion
10-year-old Texas boy linked to 2022 killing, according to officials (He was 7 when he killed)
By Nevilledog - 1 hr ago
10-year-old Texas boy linked to 2022 killing, according to officials (He was 7 when he killed)
By Nevilledog - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Apparently Trump is farting in the courtroom
By Clash City Rocker - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Apparently Trump is farting in the courtroom
By Clash City Rocker - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
Lauren Boebert Posts About 'Theatre'; Gets Wrecked - Waldorf Nation
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Lauren Boebert Posts About 'Theatre'; Gets Wrecked - Waldorf Nation
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
First lady Jill Biden to kick off Educators for Biden to mobilize teachers
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
First lady Jill Biden to kick off Educators for Biden to mobilize teachers
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
I think Trump's strategy will be to pressure the jurors so much
By drray23 - 1 hr ago
I think Trump's strategy will be to pressure the jurors so much
By drray23 - 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
Political strategists on Trump's legal battles, Biden's handling of Middle East - CBS News
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Political strategists on Trump's legal battles, Biden's handling of Middle East - CBS News
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Racist CA man threatens hospital, police find a MILLION rounds of ammunition
By Nevilledog - 1 hr ago
Racist CA man threatens hospital, police find a MILLION rounds of ammunition
By Nevilledog - 1 hr ago
Jewish Group
Despite the odds: 81st anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising - How We Got Here - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Despite the odds: 81st anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising - How We Got Here - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Ukraine is losing the war. If the west does not help now, it will face a resurgent and aggressive Russia.
By Celerity - 1 hr ago
Ukraine is losing the war. If the west does not help now, it will face a resurgent and aggressive Russia.
By Celerity - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Judge Agrees to Give Donald Trump Access to Private Information
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Judge Agrees to Give Donald Trump Access to Private Information
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Music Appreciation
(I couldn't resist...) Liberace - The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)
By Montauk6 - 1 hr ago
(I couldn't resist...) Liberace - The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)
By Montauk6 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Higher grocery prices ARE a result of greedflation, investigation shows:
By CousinIT - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Higher grocery prices ARE a result of greedflation, investigation shows:
By CousinIT - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
From the Palmer Report, today: Alvin Bragg may have just found his "in" for locking up Donald Trump.
By CaliforniaPeggy - 1 hr ago
From the Palmer Report, today: Alvin Bragg may have just found his "in" for locking up Donald Trump.
By CaliforniaPeggy - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
I usually don't bent my frustration about my brothers and sisters, but...
By imanamerican63 - 1 hr ago
I usually don't bent my frustration about my brothers and sisters, but...
By imanamerican63 - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Rudy Giuliani asks bankruptcy judge to let him hire attorney for appeal of massive defamation judgment
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Rudy Giuliani asks bankruptcy judge to let him hire attorney for appeal of massive defamation judgment
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Max Azzarello, who set himself on fire in NYC, was a CT loon, obsessed with crypto being part of a fascist global coup
By Celerity - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Max Azzarello, who set himself on fire in NYC, was a CT loon, obsessed with crypto being part of a fascist global coup
By Celerity - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Gardening
I've never noticed the beauty of a Maple Tree leaf bud when it opens.
By Siwsan - 1 hr ago
I've never noticed the beauty of a Maple Tree leaf bud when it opens.
By Siwsan - 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
The guy is a chicken': Legal expert does not think Donald Trump takes the stand in own defense - Deadline - MSNBC
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
The guy is a chicken': Legal expert does not think Donald Trump takes the stand in own defense - Deadline - MSNBC
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Major update on bombshell Supreme Court case - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Major update on bombshell Supreme Court case - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
OMG!! A man who witnessed the self-immolation said: "Would never have happened if Trump was President"
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago
OMG!! A man who witnessed the self-immolation said: "Would never have happened if Trump was President"
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
An interview with a newsroom leader who speaks the truth about Donald Trump -- Froomkin
By erronis - 2 hrs ago
An interview with a newsroom leader who speaks the truth about Donald Trump -- Froomkin
By erronis - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Complaint charges Portland teachers' union with prolonging 2023 strike, seeks $100 million for families
By Jacson6 - 2 hrs ago
Complaint charges Portland teachers' union with prolonging 2023 strike, seeks $100 million for families
By Jacson6 - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
U.S. likely to enact a law soon that could ban TikTok nationwide
By Eugene - 75 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
U.S. likely to enact a law soon that could ban TikTok nationwide
By Eugene - 75 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Apparently Trump is farting in the courtroom
By Clash City Rocker - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Apparently Trump is farting in the courtroom
By Clash City Rocker - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
Fmr. CIA Dir.: Iran won't respond in an 'exculpatory way' since IDF capabilities are 'far superior' - MSNBC
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Fmr. CIA Dir.: Iran won't respond in an 'exculpatory way' since IDF capabilities are 'far superior' - MSNBC
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Music Appreciation
(I couldn't resist...) Liberace - The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)Oldie time! HERMANS HERMITS - I'M INTO SOMETHING GOOD
This is fun to watch - excellent Led Zeppelin cover
Latest Breaking News
Rudy Giuliani asks bankruptcy judge to let him hire attorney for appeal of massive defamation judgment
1 hr ago - Law & Crime
1 hr ago - Law & Crime
New York AG says $175 million Trump fraud bond isn't properly backed, should be voided
2 hrs ago - CNBC
2 hrs ago - CNBC
Biden administration secures key agreement for aid distribution from US military pier being built off Gaza coast
3 hrs ago - CNN Politics
3 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Environmental Group That Used to Support RFK Jr. Asks Him to End Presidential Bid: 'Honor Our Planet, Drop Out'
4 hrs ago - Mediaite.com
4 hrs ago - Mediaite.com
Ukraine, Israel aid advances in rare House vote as Democrats help Republicans push it forward
7 hrs ago - AP
7 hrs ago - AP
EPA designates 2 forever chemicals as hazardous substances, eligible for Superfund cleanup
8 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
8 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
Trump Media alerts Nasdaq to potential market manipulation from 'naked' short selling of DJT stock
10 hrs ago - CNBC
10 hrs ago - CNBC
GOP-led House panel uses Democratic votes to push foreign aid bills, setting up confrontation with conservatives
10 hrs ago - CNN
10 hrs ago - CNN
Trump campaign says it will deploy thousands of election workers to monitor poll sites
10 hrs ago - Politico
10 hrs ago - Politico
Border security bill fails to lift U.S. House conservatives' block of foreign aid package
10 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
10 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
Biden administration to announce expanded Title IX protections while reversing Trump-era guidance
11 hrs ago - CNN Politics
11 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Hundreds frustrated over potential release of disgraced KC pharmacist Robert Courtney
11 hrs ago - Fox 4
11 hrs ago - Fox 4
Matt Gaetz attended 2017 party where minor and drugs were present, woman's sworn statement obtained by Congress claims
11 hrs ago - ABC News
11 hrs ago - ABC News
Biden administration restricts oil and gas leasing in 13 million acres of Alaska's petroleum reserve
12 hrs ago - AP
12 hrs ago - AP
BNSF Railway says it didn't know about asbestos that's killed hundreds in Montana town
12 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
12 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
Elon Musk's SpaceX to partner with Northrop Grumman on US spy satellite system, reports say
13 hrs ago - UK Independent
13 hrs ago - UK Independent
Biden administration considers scrapping a futuristic proposal to slash power plant pollution
14 hrs ago - CNN
14 hrs ago - CNN
Kraken lawyer Sidney Powell wins unanimous dismissal of ethics case over scattershot and incompetent disciplinary effort
22 hrs ago - Law & Crime
22 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Judge rejects efforts by Trump's co-defendants to get obstruction charges tossed in classified documents case
22 hrs ago - CNN Politics
22 hrs ago - CNN Politics
CIA director warns Ukraine could lose war with Russia by the end of the year unless US sends more aid
23 hrs ago - CNN
23 hrs ago - CNN
UK freezes London property linked to Putin ally after ICIJ report
23 hrs ago - ICIJ (for those who don't know, the Internation Consortium of Investigative Journalists)
23 hrs ago - ICIJ (for those who don't know, the Internation Consortium of Investigative Journalists)
'It's in print so believe it!' Internet roasts Trump after rambling paper-clutching rant
23 hrs ago - raw story
23 hrs ago - raw story
New York man pleads guilty to sending threats to state attorney general and Trump civil case judge
23 hrs ago - AP
23 hrs ago - AP
Exclusive: US EPA to announce temporary expanded sales of higher-ethanol gasoline blend - sources
Yesterday - Reuters
Yesterday - Reuters
Judge Cannon asked to include Hunter's laptop 'scandal' in official court record
Yesterday - raw story
Yesterday - raw story