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Latest Breaking News
Abbas says only US can halt Israel's attack on Rafah, expected in days
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 10 replies
Abbas says only US can halt Israel's attack on Rafah, expected in days
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 10 replies
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i am a bipolar, bpd suffering recovering alcoholic in the grips of a deep depression and
By AZLD4Candidate - 11 hrs ago - 10 replies
i am a bipolar, bpd suffering recovering alcoholic in the grips of a deep depression and
By AZLD4Candidate - 11 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Crackdowns at 4 College Protests Lead to Nearly 200 Arrests
By brooklynite - 15 hrs ago - 10 replies
Crackdowns at 4 College Protests Lead to Nearly 200 Arrests
By brooklynite - 15 hrs ago - 10 replies
Cable News Clips
WATCH: Biden's full remarks at 2024 White House Correspondents' Dinner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 10 replies
WATCH: Biden's full remarks at 2024 White House Correspondents' Dinner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Latest Fux Noise talking point, "George Soros is behind the rallies for Gaza"
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Fux Noise talking point, "George Soros is behind the rallies for Gaza"
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
In war-battered Gaza, residents grow angry with Hamas
By LauraInLA - 23 hrs ago - 10 replies
In war-battered Gaza, residents grow angry with Hamas
By LauraInLA - 23 hrs ago - 10 replies
Canada
Orca's ocean escape from B.C. lagoon will be talked about for generations, says First Nation
By Spazito - 4 hrs ago - 9 replies
Orca's ocean escape from B.C. lagoon will be talked about for generations, says First Nation
By Spazito - 4 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
The Supreme Court's "Catch and Delay" Operation
By CousinIT - 5 hrs ago - 9 replies
The Supreme Court's "Catch and Delay" Operation
By CousinIT - 5 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
A Dog Named Cricket: A Metaphor For MAGAs Everywhere
By babylonsister - 6 hrs ago - 9 replies
A Dog Named Cricket: A Metaphor For MAGAs Everywhere
By babylonsister - 6 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
On Jost. We are so used to bombast and hilarity
By cachukis - 15 hrs ago - 9 replies
On Jost. We are so used to bombast and hilarity
By cachukis - 15 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Link to White House Correspondent's Dinner Live (on now)
By jmbar2 - 18 hrs ago - 9 replies
Link to White House Correspondent's Dinner Live (on now)
By jmbar2 - 18 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
MN: At least six current state lawmakers have been arrested while in office. None have resigned.
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - 9 replies
MN: At least six current state lawmakers have been arrested while in office. None have resigned.
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Agnifilo's take on poor old cold Trump:Trump could wear layers. What a whiner. It's just so strange.
By Swede - 23 hrs ago - 9 replies
Agnifilo's take on poor old cold Trump:Trump could wear layers. What a whiner. It's just so strange.
By Swede - 23 hrs ago - 9 replies
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Herd Excited By Arrival Of New Rescue Elephant "Dok Koon"
By catbyte - 4 hrs ago - 8 replies
Herd Excited By Arrival Of New Rescue Elephant "Dok Koon"
By catbyte - 4 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
(Really great NYTimes article. Read till the end) Donald Trump Has Never Sounded Like This
By applegrove - 13 hrs ago - 8 replies
(Really great NYTimes article. Read till the end) Donald Trump Has Never Sounded Like This
By applegrove - 13 hrs ago - 8 replies
Liberal YouTubers
GOP Gov Makes HORRIFYING CONFESSION...- Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - 8 replies
GOP Gov Makes HORRIFYING CONFESSION...- Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
Joey we always knew you, and we always LOVED you!
By elleng - 16 hrs ago - 8 replies
Joey we always knew you, and we always LOVED you!
By elleng - 16 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
Republican NY DA refuses to stop for speeding, drives back home and calls police chief to complain
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 17 hrs ago - 8 replies
Republican NY DA refuses to stop for speeding, drives back home and calls police chief to complain
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 17 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
Will Trump attend the Correspondence Dinner tonight?
By imanamerican63 - 19 hrs ago - 8 replies
Will Trump attend the Correspondence Dinner tonight?
By imanamerican63 - 19 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
Current Demonstrations Are Glimpse Into The Future
By Pototan - 20 hrs ago - 8 replies
Current Demonstrations Are Glimpse Into The Future
By Pototan - 20 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
Remember when Trump assassinated the Iranian "General" with a missile?
By kentuck - 1 hr ago - 7 replies
Remember when Trump assassinated the Iranian "General" with a missile?
By kentuck - 1 hr ago - 7 replies
General Discussion
Israel working to block feared ICC arrest warrants against PM, others over Gaza war
By David__77 - 3 hrs ago - 7 replies
Israel working to block feared ICC arrest warrants against PM, others over Gaza war
By David__77 - 3 hrs ago - 7 replies
General Discussion
I think the President has struck exactly the right tone
By canetoad - 10 hrs ago - 7 replies
I think the President has struck exactly the right tone
By canetoad - 10 hrs ago - 7 replies
General Discussion
I love my President. He enjoys laughing himself. White House Correspondents Dinner.
By Botany - 15 hrs ago - 7 replies
I love my President. He enjoys laughing himself. White House Correspondents Dinner.
By Botany - 15 hrs ago - 7 replies
General Discussion
I want a president who can actually have moments of genuine levity and make fun of themselves at events like the WH
By applegrove - 15 hrs ago - 7 replies
I want a president who can actually have moments of genuine levity and make fun of themselves at events like the WH
By applegrove - 15 hrs ago - 7 replies
General Discussion
Prosecutors seek to jail Miami mom for posting news stories about cop who shot son
By WhiskeyGrinder - 18 hrs ago - 7 replies
Prosecutors seek to jail Miami mom for posting news stories about cop who shot son
By WhiskeyGrinder - 18 hrs ago - 7 replies
General Discussion
Tenn. passes law giving legal rights to anti-LGBTQ parents to foster, adopt LGBTQ kids
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago - 7 replies
Tenn. passes law giving legal rights to anti-LGBTQ parents to foster, adopt LGBTQ kids
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago - 7 replies
Liberal YouTubers
A message from Bill Maher to the anti-Israel activists
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago - 7 replies
A message from Bill Maher to the anti-Israel activists
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago - 7 replies
General Discussion
Trump posts Heinrich Mueller's, oops, Stephen Miller's thoughts on every red city & state DA charging Biden with crimes
By highplainsdem - 19 hrs ago - 7 replies
Trump posts Heinrich Mueller's, oops, Stephen Miller's thoughts on every red city & state DA charging Biden with crimes
By highplainsdem - 19 hrs ago - 7 replies
General Discussion
White house C D ..... 5 pm pacific time.
By Trueblue1968 - 20 hrs ago - 7 replies
White house C D ..... 5 pm pacific time.
By Trueblue1968 - 20 hrs ago - 7 replies
General Discussion
Randall Terry Nominated by Constitution Party
By applegrove - 22 hrs ago - 7 replies
Randall Terry Nominated by Constitution Party
By applegrove - 22 hrs ago - 7 replies
Liberal YouTubers
What Do Women See in Donald Trump? - Political Voices Network
By ihaveaquestion - 1 hr ago - 6 replies
What Do Women See in Donald Trump? - Political Voices Network
By ihaveaquestion - 1 hr ago - 6 replies
Latest Breaking News
McConnell shies away from supporting national abortion ban
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 6 replies
McConnell shies away from supporting national abortion ban
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 6 replies
General Discussion
Jost: "Republican candidate spending his days farting himself awake ...and the race is tied?"
By CousinIT - 6 hrs ago - 6 replies
Jost: "Republican candidate spending his days farting himself awake ...and the race is tied?"
By CousinIT - 6 hrs ago - 6 replies
Music Appreciation
half of audience walks out when Stagecoach headliner plays gospel
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 11 hrs ago - 6 replies
half of audience walks out when Stagecoach headliner plays gospel
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 11 hrs ago - 6 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Why do so many Americans support a neofascist? - The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 6 replies
Why do so many Americans support a neofascist? - The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 6 replies
General Discussion
Here Are Joe Biden's 5 Best Jokes At The White House Correspondents Dinner
By Tom of Temecula - 12 hrs ago - 6 replies
Here Are Joe Biden's 5 Best Jokes At The White House Correspondents Dinner
By Tom of Temecula - 12 hrs ago - 6 replies
Music Appreciation
It has been said that one reason the Beatles quit touring was because
By Barry Markson - 14 hrs ago - 6 replies
It has been said that one reason the Beatles quit touring was because
By Barry Markson - 14 hrs ago - 6 replies
General Discussion
Tornado outbreak ongoing near Norman/Oklahoma City, these may make it to Tulsa according to SPC... local live coverage
By Cheezoholic - 15 hrs ago - 6 replies
Tornado outbreak ongoing near Norman/Oklahoma City, these may make it to Tulsa according to SPC... local live coverage
By Cheezoholic - 15 hrs ago - 6 replies
General Discussion
'That was embarrassing': Tribe torches justices on immunity
By struggle4progress - 18 hrs ago - 6 replies
'That was embarrassing': Tribe torches justices on immunity
By struggle4progress - 18 hrs ago - 6 replies
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Here's a link to the Whitehouse Correspondents Dinner...
By Think. Again. - 19 hrs ago - 6 replies
Here's a link to the Whitehouse Correspondents Dinner...
By Think. Again. - 19 hrs ago - 6 replies
General Discussion
TX: New reporting requirements for life-saving abortions worry some doctors
By Nevilledog - 23 hrs ago - 6 replies
TX: New reporting requirements for life-saving abortions worry some doctors
By Nevilledog - 23 hrs ago - 6 replies
General Discussion
If you needed another reason to dislike RFKjr...
By intrepidity - 1 hr ago - 5 replies
If you needed another reason to dislike RFKjr...
By intrepidity - 1 hr ago - 5 replies
Latest Breaking News
Dan Rather makes his first return to CBS News in 18 years
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 5 replies
Dan Rather makes his first return to CBS News in 18 years
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
SD: Three counties will vote on banning ballot tabulator machines, requiring hand-counting
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago - 5 replies
SD: Three counties will vote on banning ballot tabulator machines, requiring hand-counting
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
16-year-old shoots 10 at restaurant in Seminole County, sheriff's office says ( all expected to live)
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 6 hrs ago - 5 replies
16-year-old shoots 10 at restaurant in Seminole County, sheriff's office says ( all expected to live)
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 6 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
For some reason, I decided to listen to Lara Trump's version of 'Won't Back Down'. I regret that decision
By Siwsan - 7 hrs ago - 5 replies
For some reason, I decided to listen to Lara Trump's version of 'Won't Back Down'. I regret that decision
By Siwsan - 7 hrs ago - 5 replies
Cable News Clips
Protesting 'is as American as apple pie' says youth vote organization leader - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 5 replies
Protesting 'is as American as apple pie' says youth vote organization leader - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
Noem's heartless puppy-slaying was a job audition for the cruelest U.S. President in history
By AuntyGravity - 13 hrs ago - 5 replies
Noem's heartless puppy-slaying was a job audition for the cruelest U.S. President in history
By AuntyGravity - 13 hrs ago - 5 replies
The DU Lounge
How thoughtful--Man builds a butt scratch spot for the bears in the woods:
By tblue37 - 14 hrs ago - 5 replies
How thoughtful--Man builds a butt scratch spot for the bears in the woods:
By tblue37 - 14 hrs ago - 5 replies
Cable News Clips
LIVE: 2024 White House Correspondents Dinner - C-SPAN
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 hrs ago - 5 replies
LIVE: 2024 White House Correspondents Dinner - C-SPAN
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
Cory Doctorow: The tax sharks are back and they're coming for your home
By Nevilledog - 17 hrs ago - 5 replies
Cory Doctorow: The tax sharks are back and they're coming for your home
By Nevilledog - 17 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
It's not just puppies. That sadist gov and a dead bear that she just killed
By Maraya1969 - 18 hrs ago - 5 replies
It's not just puppies. That sadist gov and a dead bear that she just killed
By Maraya1969 - 18 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
Angela Alsobrooks new MD US Senate advert w/Governor Wes Moore, Senator Chris Van Hollen, Jamie Raskin, Steny Hoyer, etc
By Celerity - 19 hrs ago - 5 replies
Angela Alsobrooks new MD US Senate advert w/Governor Wes Moore, Senator Chris Van Hollen, Jamie Raskin, Steny Hoyer, etc
By Celerity - 19 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
Donald Trump is now blasting RFK Jr. for taking support from him
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago - 5 replies
Donald Trump is now blasting RFK Jr. for taking support from him
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
A STEP BACK IN TIME....THE 60s and 70s saw the rise of protests to promote
By cornball 24 - 20 hrs ago - 5 replies
A STEP BACK IN TIME....THE 60s and 70s saw the rise of protests to promote
By cornball 24 - 20 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
An unsettled contradiction at the heart of Trump's immunity claim
By LetMyPeopleVote - 20 hrs ago - 5 replies
An unsettled contradiction at the heart of Trump's immunity claim
By LetMyPeopleVote - 20 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
Another train carrying hazardous materials derails
By Ponietz - 21 hrs ago - 5 replies
Another train carrying hazardous materials derails
By Ponietz - 21 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
Campaign poster idea: I like leaders who don't kill their dogs
By senseandsensibility - 22 hrs ago - 5 replies
Campaign poster idea: I like leaders who don't kill their dogs
By senseandsensibility - 22 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
RI House passes bill to implement automatic disaffiliation for unaffiliated voters
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - 5 replies
RI House passes bill to implement automatic disaffiliation for unaffiliated voters
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - 5 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Stressed Gen Z Ditching Smartphones for Flip Phones; Attn, Data Harvesting, Privacy
By appalachiablue - 1 hr ago - 4 replies
Stressed Gen Z Ditching Smartphones for Flip Phones; Attn, Data Harvesting, Privacy
By appalachiablue - 1 hr ago - 4 replies
Latest Breaking News
Mitch McConnell Confronted Over Voting to Acquit Donald Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 4 replies
Mitch McConnell Confronted Over Voting to Acquit Donald Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 4 replies
Latest Breaking News
Iraq criminalises same-sex relationships with maximum 15 years in prison
By DJ Synikus Makisimus - 1 hr ago - 4 replies
Iraq criminalises same-sex relationships with maximum 15 years in prison
By DJ Synikus Makisimus - 1 hr ago - 4 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Wow. MTG's Response to a Constituent about Ukraine Aid. - Professor Gerdes
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago - 4 replies
Wow. MTG's Response to a Constituent about Ukraine Aid. - Professor Gerdes
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago - 4 replies
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Anniversaries and Posting Milestones (April 28, 2024)
By EarlG - 2 hrs ago - 4 replies
Anniversaries and Posting Milestones (April 28, 2024)
By EarlG - 2 hrs ago - 4 replies
Forum Spotlight: Science
A New Record Concentration for CO2, 427.98 ppm Has Been Set for the Mauna Loa CO2 Observatory's Weekly Average.Rare dinosaur tracks are longest continuous set of sauropod footprints (EarthSky.org)
New CO2 Concentration Record Set, 428.59 ppm, at the Mauna Loa CO2 Observatory.
Latest Breaking News
Trump's lawyers try to discredit testimony of prosecution's first witness in hush money trial
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
Berkshire Hathaway's Real Estate Firm to Pay $250 Million to Settle Real Estate Commission Lawsuits
Friday - US News and World Report/AP
Friday - US News and World Report/AP
Cupcake-swiping Jan. 6 rioter blew off medical supply job to join Capitol raid, got fired: Feds
Friday - Law & Crime
Friday - Law & Crime
'Political arrest' of Palestinian academic in Israel marks new civil liberties threat
Friday - The Guardian (London)
Friday - The Guardian (London)
U.S. reviewing whether to restrict military aid to IDF unit accused of human rights abuses
Friday - NBC News
Friday - NBC News
Judge throws out lawsuit Michael Flynn's family members brought against CNN over 'QAnon followers' report
Friday - Law & Crime
Friday - Law & Crime
Federal Student Aid head will step down. His office has been roiled by FAFSA problems
Friday - CNN Politics
Friday - CNN Politics
Poultry producers must reduce salmonella levels in certain frozen chicken products, USDA says
Friday - CBS News/AP
Friday - CBS News/AP
Blinken tells CNN the US has seen evidence of China attempting to influence upcoming US elections
Friday - CNN Politics
Friday - CNN Politics
Boeing and NASA decide to move forward with historic crewed launch of new spacecraft
Friday - CNN World
Friday - CNN World
US expected to provide $6 billion to fund long-term weapons contracts for Ukraine, officials say
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
Biden Administration to Implement Most Sweeping Gun Export Regulations in Decades
Friday - Time/Bloomberg
Friday - Time/Bloomberg
'Selfless and strong': memorial honours World Central Kitchen aid workers killed in Gaza
Friday - The Guardian/AP
Friday - The Guardian/AP
Newly minted RNC chair Lara Trump says they've got lawsuits cooking in 81 states. There are 50 states.
Friday - Business Insider
Friday - Business Insider
Jan. 6 rioter who assaulted cops with metal whip has sentencing go haywire after judge wants to add enhancement
Friday - Law & Crime
Friday - Law & Crime
US military begins construction of pier off Gaza for complex and dangerous aid delivery mission
Friday - CNN Politics
Friday - CNN Politics
The defense began cross-examination of Pecker. Here's a recap of some of the top lines
Thursday - CNN
Thursday - CNN
US VP Harris Hosts Kim Kardashian to Discuss Criminal Justice Reform
Thursday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Thursday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Alito complains 'special' Trump shouldn't be 'subject to criminal laws like anybody else'
Thursday - raw story
Thursday - raw story