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Liberal YouTubers
Trump FURIOUS As Brutal New Ad Crushes His Ego
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 hrs ago - 2 replies
Trump FURIOUS As Brutal New Ad Crushes His Ego
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Christian Nationalism: How it's deep and extensive networking shaped our judiciary
By duckworth969 - 10 hrs ago - 2 replies
Christian Nationalism: How it's deep and extensive networking shaped our judiciary
By duckworth969 - 10 hrs ago - 2 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Fox Caught EDITING Trump Footage to Protect Him From Revealing His Biggest Secret (Epstein files)
By Quixote1818 - 10 hrs ago - 2 replies
Fox Caught EDITING Trump Footage to Protect Him From Revealing His Biggest Secret (Epstein files)
By Quixote1818 - 10 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Why Mike Johnson's intel appointments are so troubling
By orangecrush - 10 hrs ago - 2 replies
Why Mike Johnson's intel appointments are so troubling
By orangecrush - 10 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
An Arkansas Anti-Abortion Group Is Doxing Ballot Measure Organizers
By In It to Win It - 11 hrs ago - 2 replies
An Arkansas Anti-Abortion Group Is Doxing Ballot Measure Organizers
By In It to Win It - 11 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Statement of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on the Israeli Hostage Rescue Operation
By LetMyPeopleVote - 12 hrs ago - 2 replies
Statement of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on the Israeli Hostage Rescue Operation
By LetMyPeopleVote - 12 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Retired judge David Tatel issues a stark warning about the Supreme Court
By Nevilledog - 13 hrs ago - 2 replies
Retired judge David Tatel issues a stark warning about the Supreme Court
By Nevilledog - 13 hrs ago - 2 replies
American History
On this day, June 8, 1968, Robert Kennedy's funeral train ran from New York City to Washington, D.C.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 13 hrs ago - 2 replies
On this day, June 8, 1968, Robert Kennedy's funeral train ran from New York City to Washington, D.C.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 13 hrs ago - 2 replies
Latest Breaking News
Secret Service and Chicago police ramp up preparations for Democratic convention as protests loom
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 2 replies
Secret Service and Chicago police ramp up preparations for Democratic convention as protests loom
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 2 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
On This Day: Volcanic system spews lava, gases, for 8 months causing death, famine, climate impact - June 8, 1783
By jgo - 15 hrs ago - 2 replies
On This Day: Volcanic system spews lava, gases, for 8 months causing death, famine, climate impact - June 8, 1783
By jgo - 15 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
A New Account Rekindles Allegations That Trump Disrespected Black People On 'The Apprentice'
By Tom of Temecula - 16 hrs ago - 2 replies
A New Account Rekindles Allegations That Trump Disrespected Black People On 'The Apprentice'
By Tom of Temecula - 16 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Waffle House Is Raising Servers' Pay Across the Country
By Norbert - 16 hrs ago - 2 replies
Waffle House Is Raising Servers' Pay Across the Country
By Norbert - 16 hrs ago - 2 replies
Humor
A husband was admiring his gym body in the mirror and said to his wife.
By Duncanpup - 16 hrs ago - 2 replies
A husband was admiring his gym body in the mirror and said to his wife.
By Duncanpup - 16 hrs ago - 2 replies
Foreign Affairs
EU parliamentary election: There will be 16-year-old voters in Germany and Belgium
By sl8 - 16 hrs ago - 2 replies
EU parliamentary election: There will be 16-year-old voters in Germany and Belgium
By sl8 - 16 hrs ago - 2 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Sends DESPERATE EMAILS as his LIFE COLLAPSES - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 hrs ago - 2 replies
Trump Sends DESPERATE EMAILS as his LIFE COLLAPSES - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Homes have popped up on the National Mall - showing they can be built fast and cheap
By sl8 - 18 hrs ago - 2 replies
Homes have popped up on the National Mall - showing they can be built fast and cheap
By sl8 - 18 hrs ago - 2 replies
The DU Lounge
Cricket and biryani go together like baseball and hot dogs
By sl8 - 18 hrs ago - 2 replies
Cricket and biryani go together like baseball and hot dogs
By sl8 - 18 hrs ago - 2 replies
Israel/Palestine
CNN Here's what Gaza's humanitarian aid crisis looks like after eight months of war
By applegrove - 20 hrs ago - 2 replies
CNN Here's what Gaza's humanitarian aid crisis looks like after eight months of war
By applegrove - 20 hrs ago - 2 replies
Science
More Than a Century Ago, Flamingos Disappeared From Florida. Now, They're Coming Home
By Judi Lynn - 22 hrs ago - 2 replies
More Than a Century Ago, Flamingos Disappeared From Florida. Now, They're Coming Home
By Judi Lynn - 22 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Harris: Trump said he would "terminate" the Affordable Care Act, which would rip away a nationwide guarantee of coverage
By applegrove - 20 min ago - 1 replies
Harris: Trump said he would "terminate" the Affordable Care Act, which would rip away a nationwide guarantee of coverage
By applegrove - 20 min ago - 1 replies
The DU Lounge
Apple Watch Ultra 2. Need help. It is stick on the right hand mode.
By 3Hotdogs - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
Apple Watch Ultra 2. Need help. It is stick on the right hand mode.
By 3Hotdogs - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Republicans eye new plan to defund prosecutors they don't like
By LetMyPeopleVote - 2 hrs ago - 1 replies
Republicans eye new plan to defund prosecutors they don't like
By LetMyPeopleVote - 2 hrs ago - 1 replies
Cable News Clips
Nobel Laureate Krugman: China's Economic Model Is 'Not Sustainable'
By SouthBayDem - 4 hrs ago - 1 replies
Nobel Laureate Krugman: China's Economic Model Is 'Not Sustainable'
By SouthBayDem - 4 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Hungary: Orban challenger makes final push ahead of Sunday's EU vote
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago - 1 replies
Hungary: Orban challenger makes final push ahead of Sunday's EU vote
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago - 1 replies
Music Appreciation
Kacey Musgraves Covers Bob Marley's "Three Little Birds" -The Howard Stern Show
By Beausoleil - 5 hrs ago - 1 replies
Kacey Musgraves Covers Bob Marley's "Three Little Birds" -The Howard Stern Show
By Beausoleil - 5 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
UK election: Rishi Sunak's D-Day disaster -- latest updates
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago - 1 replies
UK election: Rishi Sunak's D-Day disaster -- latest updates
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Italy votes in EU election with Meloni poised as powerbroker
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
Italy votes in EU election with Meloni poised as powerbroker
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Former supporters now say 'Lock him up'
By struggle4progress - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
Former supporters now say 'Lock him up'
By struggle4progress - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
UK: Rishi Sunak's chances were always slim. And the numbers just get worse
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
UK: Rishi Sunak's chances were always slim. And the numbers just get worse
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
European election 2024: Sinn Fin polling well in Ireland South amid tight battle for final three seats
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
European election 2024: Sinn Fin polling well in Ireland South amid tight battle for final three seats
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
Cable News Clips
The Little-Known Green Rule That Could Increase Prices on Everything - Big Take
By SouthBayDem - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
The Little-Known Green Rule That Could Increase Prices on Everything - Big Take
By SouthBayDem - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
Latest Breaking News
UN chief will declare that both Israel and Hamas are violating children's rights during war
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
UN chief will declare that both Israel and Hamas are violating children's rights during war
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
Cable News Clips
Video shows helicopter rescue of Israeli hostages - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
Video shows helicopter rescue of Israeli hostages - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
American History
On this day, June 8, 1789, James Madison introduced the Bill of Rights to Congress.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
On this day, June 8, 1789, James Madison introduced the Bill of Rights to Congress.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
The DU Lounge
She adopted this scared pit bull. Here's what happened.
By catbyte - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
She adopted this scared pit bull. Here's what happened.
By catbyte - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Joe Biden has the best motives for what he does
By highplainsdem - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
Joe Biden has the best motives for what he does
By highplainsdem - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
CA: Democrats Want Marriage Equality On the Ballot. Conservatives Aren't Putting Up a Fight.
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
CA: Democrats Want Marriage Equality On the Ballot. Conservatives Aren't Putting Up a Fight.
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
The DU Lounge
They Didn't Like Cats, Until They Found One That Loves Motorbikes!
By catbyte - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
They Didn't Like Cats, Until They Found One That Loves Motorbikes!
By catbyte - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Under Glenn Youngkin, Parole in Virginia Has Nearly Vanished
By In It to Win It - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
Under Glenn Youngkin, Parole in Virginia Has Nearly Vanished
By In It to Win It - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
Music Appreciation
Five Finger Death Punch - Times Like These (Official Lyric Video)
By Sewa - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
Five Finger Death Punch - Times Like These (Official Lyric Video)
By Sewa - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
Music Appreciation
Leon Russell's Hall Of Fame induction (2011)
By BluesRunTheGame - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
Leon Russell's Hall Of Fame induction (2011)
By BluesRunTheGame - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
What political movement was/is anti-immigrant, anti-globalist, hyper nationalist, and hyper populist? (Poll)
By DemocratSinceBirth - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
What political movement was/is anti-immigrant, anti-globalist, hyper nationalist, and hyper populist? (Poll)
By DemocratSinceBirth - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
Washington
Judge Allyson Zipp incinerates Jim Walsh's shameful lawsuit to hide fiscal impact information from Washington voters
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
Judge Allyson Zipp incinerates Jim Walsh's shameful lawsuit to hide fiscal impact information from Washington voters
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Abortion Ballot Measures Aren't Safe From the Courts
By In It to Win It - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
Abortion Ballot Measures Aren't Safe From the Courts
By In It to Win It - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
The DU Lounge
If you're on TikTok, you HAVE to give this guy's channel a look. Absolutely hilarious and adorable.
By A HERETIC I AM - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
If you're on TikTok, you HAVE to give this guy's channel a look. Absolutely hilarious and adorable.
By A HERETIC I AM - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
A Tale of Two Trials: Biden's Family Values vs. Trump's
By babylonsister - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
A Tale of Two Trials: Biden's Family Values vs. Trump's
By babylonsister - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Former trump Voters Say 'Lock Him Up' -The Bulwark
By MagaSmash - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
Former trump Voters Say 'Lock Him Up' -The Bulwark
By MagaSmash - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
If you've found liberal Christian John Pavlovitz worth reading, you'll probably like Benjamin Cremer
By highplainsdem - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
If you've found liberal Christian John Pavlovitz worth reading, you'll probably like Benjamin Cremer
By highplainsdem - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Opinion: GOP looks for revenge over Trump verdicts
By Dulcinea - 14 hrs ago - 1 replies
Opinion: GOP looks for revenge over Trump verdicts
By Dulcinea - 14 hrs ago - 1 replies
Cable News Clips
The trump to Prison pipeline is real': Bannon joins wave of trump allies facing Legal Reckoning
By MagaSmash - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
The trump to Prison pipeline is real': Bannon joins wave of trump allies facing Legal Reckoning
By MagaSmash - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Kari Lake, flags, and Arizona....
By TexasTowelie - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Kari Lake, flags, and Arizona....
By TexasTowelie - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Trump, Covid, the climate crisis - we've had a hard few years. The wounds linger (Rebecca Solnit in The Guardian)
By highplainsdem - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
Trump, Covid, the climate crisis - we've had a hard few years. The wounds linger (Rebecca Solnit in The Guardian)
By highplainsdem - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
Arizona
Arizona attorney general to investigate Gov. Hobbs for alleged 'pay to play'
By maspaha - 16 hrs ago - 1 replies
Arizona attorney general to investigate Gov. Hobbs for alleged 'pay to play'
By maspaha - 16 hrs ago - 1 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Beyond a reasonable doubt: Trump's criminal conviction matters politically
By marmar - 17 hrs ago - 1 replies
Beyond a reasonable doubt: Trump's criminal conviction matters politically
By marmar - 17 hrs ago - 1 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
New Yahoo News/YouGov poll: After Trump felony conviction, Biden leads for 1st time in months -- but not by much
By Dulcinea - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
New Yahoo News/YouGov poll: After Trump felony conviction, Biden leads for 1st time in months -- but not by much
By Dulcinea - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
The DU Lounge
Earthrise 1: Historic Image Remastered - RIP, Bill Anders (February 27, 2022 APOD)
By sl8 - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
Earthrise 1: Historic Image Remastered - RIP, Bill Anders (February 27, 2022 APOD)
By sl8 - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
New York
New York lawmakers pass measure to protect youths on social media
By sl8 - 19 hrs ago - 1 replies
New York lawmakers pass measure to protect youths on social media
By sl8 - 19 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
AZ-SEN: Kari Lake Delivered a Speech in Front of a Confederate Flag
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 1 replies
AZ-SEN: Kari Lake Delivered a Speech in Front of a Confederate Flag
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 1 replies
Latest Breaking News
NY lawmakers head home without congestion pricing deal
By brooklynite - 22 hrs ago - 1 replies
NY lawmakers head home without congestion pricing deal
By brooklynite - 22 hrs ago - 1 replies
Sports
Pakistanis outraged by shock defeat to US in Cricket T20 - Reuters
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago - 1 replies
Pakistanis outraged by shock defeat to US in Cricket T20 - Reuters
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago - 1 replies
Florida
Florida's Supreme Court rejects state prosecutor's bid to be reinstated after suspension by DeSantis
By Eugene - 22 hrs ago - 1 replies
Florida's Supreme Court rejects state prosecutor's bid to be reinstated after suspension by DeSantis
By Eugene - 22 hrs ago - 1 replies
Forum Spotlight: Outdoor Life
Surprising wildlife cooperation; from inside car, window down while stopped (on private road to my house.)Morning surprise on my patio
Across the river @ sunset
Latest Breaking News
House passes proposal sanctioning top war-crimes court after it sought Netanyahu arrest warrant
Tuesday - Chicago Tribune
Tuesday - Chicago Tribune
Speaker Johnson announces plan to take on justice system following Trump conviction
Tuesday - The Hill
Tuesday - The Hill
Dan Osborn calls for four debates with Deb Fischer in their Nebraska U.S. Senate race
Tuesday - Omaha World Herald
Tuesday - Omaha World Herald
Maryland's Hogan will skip GOP convention again as party leaders hedge on funding his campaign
Tuesday - AP
Tuesday - AP
Sandy Hook denier Alex Jones handed lifeline by judge after crying on Infowars show
Tuesday - UK Independent
Tuesday - UK Independent
Constitutional lawyers ask Judge Cannon to let them back special counsel Jack Smith's authority to prosecute Trump
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Buck on leaving Congress: More to life than 'arguing about nothing and telling lies'
Tuesday - The Hill
Tuesday - The Hill
Biden says 'every reason' to believe Netanyahu is prolonging war for political gain
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News
Former Pirates infielder Tucupita Marcano banned from MLB for life for betting on games
Tuesday - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Tuesday - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Lawmakers expensed millions in 2023 under new program that doesn't require receipts
Tuesday - Washington Post
Tuesday - Washington Post
WATCH LIVE: Patients, doctors testify on impact to healthcare caused by statewide abortion bans
Tuesday - PBS NewsHour YouTube Channel
Tuesday - PBS NewsHour YouTube Channel
Watch Live: Attorney general, FBI director face Congress amid rising political and international tensions
Tuesday - CBS News
Tuesday - CBS News
Doctor who claimed COVID vaccines made people magnets is sued for 'failing to pay $650K in taxes'
Tuesday - UK Independent
Tuesday - UK Independent
Israel declares 4 more hostages are dead in Gaza, including 3 older men from Hamas video
Tuesday - Scripps News
Tuesday - Scripps News
Michael Cohen's family doxxed after Trump guilty verdict in porn star hush money case
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News
Mar-a-Lago judge chides Trump valet again for not explaining himself after prior sanctions threat for 'overdue' filing
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Biden campaign slams Trump for warning of supporters' 'breaking point' if he's jailed, put under house arrest
Tuesday - ABC News
Tuesday - ABC News
Intelligence chairman says US may be less prepared for election threats than it was four years ago
Monday - AP
Monday - AP
Epoch Times CFO Bill Guan charged in alleged $67 million global money laundering scheme
Monday - MSNBC
Monday - MSNBC
Louisiana lawmakers approve surgical castration option for those guilty of sex crimes against kids
Monday - AP
Monday - AP
'Suspend!' Marjorie Taylor Greene smacked down by GOP chair at hearing with Dr. Fauci
Monday - raw story
Monday - raw story
Janis Paige, Star of 'Silk Stockings' and Broadway's 'Pajama Game,' Dies at 101
Monday - Hollywood Reporter
Monday - Hollywood Reporter
Trump appeal to remove Willis from Georgia election subversion case set for October, likely putting trial past Election
Monday - CNN Politics
Monday - CNN Politics