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General Discussion
Trump Is Freaking Out As His RFK Jr. Problem Worsens
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
Trump Is Freaking Out As His RFK Jr. Problem Worsens
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
California
Iranian rapper's death sentence sparks protests in Southern California
By SunSeeker - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
Iranian rapper's death sentence sparks protests in Southern California
By SunSeeker - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
The DU Lounge
2nd tweet--Crab building a sand hut in a matter of seconds
By tblue37 - 2 hrs ago - 1 replies
2nd tweet--Crab building a sand hut in a matter of seconds
By tblue37 - 2 hrs ago - 1 replies
Washington
Requiem: How the Lazy-B Veered off the Runway
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago - 1 replies
Requiem: How the Lazy-B Veered off the Runway
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Israeli Officials Believe I.C.C. Is Preparing Arrest Warrants Over War
By applegrove - 2 hrs ago - 1 replies
Israeli Officials Believe I.C.C. Is Preparing Arrest Warrants Over War
By applegrove - 2 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Jared Moskowitz is seeing red but says constitutional amendments keep Florida 'in play'
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago - 1 replies
Jared Moskowitz is seeing red but says constitutional amendments keep Florida 'in play'
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Does anyone watch "Soft White Underbelly" interviews?
By ret5hd - 3 hrs ago - 1 replies
Does anyone watch "Soft White Underbelly" interviews?
By ret5hd - 3 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Squad scores with Summer Lee win but faces a long primary calendar
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago - 1 replies
Squad scores with Summer Lee win but faces a long primary calendar
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago - 1 replies
Movies
have been watching godzilla movies , again. some are tearjerkers at the end .
By AllaN01Bear - 5 hrs ago - 1 replies
have been watching godzilla movies , again. some are tearjerkers at the end .
By AllaN01Bear - 5 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
28 Apr: Tables Turned Fast! Ukrainians Gained Air Superiority & Destroyed Russian Convoys - Reporting from Ukraine
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
28 Apr: Tables Turned Fast! Ukrainians Gained Air Superiority & Destroyed Russian Convoys - Reporting from Ukraine
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
According to Fox News Trump sleeping in court
By YoshidaYui - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
According to Fox News Trump sleeping in court
By YoshidaYui - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
Foreign Affairs
Ukraine wants military-age men living abroad to return home as Russia steps up attacks - DW News
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
Ukraine wants military-age men living abroad to return home as Russia steps up attacks - DW News
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
Latest Breaking News
Ukraine pulls back from three villages in east, Zelenskiy pleads for weapons
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
Ukraine pulls back from three villages in east, Zelenskiy pleads for weapons
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
Latin America
'The big elephant in Haiti': As country sinks into anarchy, how much is US' fault?
By Judi Lynn - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
'The big elephant in Haiti': As country sinks into anarchy, how much is US' fault?
By Judi Lynn - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
Latest Breaking News
'Physical altercations' during dueling pro-Palestinian, pro-Israel demonstrations on UCLA campus
By SouthBayDem - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
'Physical altercations' during dueling pro-Palestinian, pro-Israel demonstrations on UCLA campus
By SouthBayDem - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
Latest Breaking News
Biden praises UAW-Daimler Truck agreement as a 'testament to the power of collective bargaining'
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
Biden praises UAW-Daimler Truck agreement as a 'testament to the power of collective bargaining'
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Kristi Noem's excuse for the reason she shot her dog reminds me of a comeback from the late Ann Richards:
By Baitball Blogger - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
Kristi Noem's excuse for the reason she shot her dog reminds me of a comeback from the late Ann Richards:
By Baitball Blogger - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
United Kingdom
BBC presenter's likeness used in advert after firm tricked by AI-generated voice
By sl8 - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
BBC presenter's likeness used in advert after firm tricked by AI-generated voice
By sl8 - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs
Just watched "The Beautiful Game" and I have a question...
By bif - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
Just watched "The Beautiful Game" and I have a question...
By bif - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
How an inclusive gym brand became a battlefield over LGBTQ rights
By mahatmakanejeeves - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
How an inclusive gym brand became a battlefield over LGBTQ rights
By mahatmakanejeeves - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
EBay, Collectors, Flea Market & Antiques
Anyone have experience selling old/antique books through Alibris?
By sybylla - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
Anyone have experience selling old/antique books through Alibris?
By sybylla - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
Latest Breaking News
World Central Kitchen resuming Gaza operations weeks after deadly strike
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
World Central Kitchen resuming Gaza operations weeks after deadly strike
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Thomas Zimmer: Student Revolt and the Curtailing of Critical Speech
By Nevilledog - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
Thomas Zimmer: Student Revolt and the Curtailing of Critical Speech
By Nevilledog - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
No, Trump's legal woes aren't helping him
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
No, Trump's legal woes aren't helping him
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
New Ad: Are you or is someone you love suffering from Partisan Derangement Syndrome? - Republican Voters Against Trump
By TexasTowelie - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
New Ad: Are you or is someone you love suffering from Partisan Derangement Syndrome? - Republican Voters Against Trump
By TexasTowelie - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
Cable News Clips
Trump and Biden running even in three battleground states, new CBS News poll shows - Face the Nation
By TexasTowelie - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
Trump and Biden running even in three battleground states, new CBS News poll shows - Face the Nation
By TexasTowelie - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
'Power of the Sister Vote Boot Camp' highlights importance of Black women voting
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
'Power of the Sister Vote Boot Camp' highlights importance of Black women voting
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
A Supreme Court Justice (Alito) Gave Us Alarming New Evidence That He's Living in MAGA World
By Swede - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
A Supreme Court Justice (Alito) Gave Us Alarming New Evidence That He's Living in MAGA World
By Swede - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
UK: Tories losing West Midlands and Tees Valley at mayoral elections would 'set vultures circling', Sunak warned
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
UK: Tories losing West Midlands and Tees Valley at mayoral elections would 'set vultures circling', Sunak warned
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
Latest Breaking News
Utah GOP picks Trump-backed mayor as nominee to replace Sen. Mitt Romney, but primary foes await
By Omaha Steve - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
Utah GOP picks Trump-backed mayor as nominee to replace Sen. Mitt Romney, but primary foes await
By Omaha Steve - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni to run in EU election
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni to run in EU election
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Peering into the Corrupt Court's Pretensions and Corruption
By people - 14 hrs ago - 1 replies
Peering into the Corrupt Court's Pretensions and Corruption
By people - 14 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
trump is the Ugliest Human Being & He Will be CRUSHED - Bulwark-Simon Rosenberg
By MagaSmash - 14 hrs ago - 1 replies
trump is the Ugliest Human Being & He Will be CRUSHED - Bulwark-Simon Rosenberg
By MagaSmash - 14 hrs ago - 1 replies
Music Appreciation
Neil Young & Paul McCartney - A Day In The Life
By Swede - 14 hrs ago - 1 replies
Neil Young & Paul McCartney - A Day In The Life
By Swede - 14 hrs ago - 1 replies
Movies
On this day, April 28, 1978, the movie "FM" was released.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
On this day, April 28, 1978, the movie "FM" was released.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
Economy
Lawsuits test Tesla claim that drivers are solely responsible for crashes
By mahatmakanejeeves - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
Lawsuits test Tesla claim that drivers are solely responsible for crashes
By mahatmakanejeeves - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
The DU Lounge
The Most VIRAL Dog Videos Of April From AGuyandAGolden
By catbyte - 16 hrs ago - 1 replies
The Most VIRAL Dog Videos Of April From AGuyandAGolden
By catbyte - 16 hrs ago - 1 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
On This Day: Bismarck backs down from threat of war with France - Apr. 28, 1887
By jgo - 16 hrs ago - 1 replies
On This Day: Bismarck backs down from threat of war with France - Apr. 28, 1887
By jgo - 16 hrs ago - 1 replies
Foreign Affairs
Australia backs Ukraine with $100 million military aid - Reuters
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago - 1 replies
Australia backs Ukraine with $100 million military aid - Reuters
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago - 1 replies
Science
Rare dinosaur tracks are longest continuous set of sauropod footprints (EarthSky.org)
By eppur_se_muova - 17 hrs ago - 1 replies
Rare dinosaur tracks are longest continuous set of sauropod footprints (EarthSky.org)
By eppur_se_muova - 17 hrs ago - 1 replies
American History
On April 27 and April 28, 1944, 749 American servicemen were killed in Exercise Tiger, a large-scale rehearsal for D-Day
By mahatmakanejeeves - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
On April 27 and April 28, 1944, 749 American servicemen were killed in Exercise Tiger, a large-scale rehearsal for D-Day
By mahatmakanejeeves - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
Music Appreciation
On this day, April 28, 1973, "The Dark Side of the Moon" went to Number 1 on the US Billboard chart.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
On this day, April 28, 1973, "The Dark Side of the Moon" went to Number 1 on the US Billboard chart.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
World History
Graphic: On this day, April 28, 1945, Benito Mussolini and his mistress Clara Petacci were executed.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
Graphic: On this day, April 28, 1945, Benito Mussolini and his mistress Clara Petacci were executed.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
They turned cattle ranches into tropical forest -- then climate change hit
By NickB79 - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
They turned cattle ranches into tropical forest -- then climate change hit
By NickB79 - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
Music Appreciation
Blossom Dearie was born on this date.
By Dyedinthewoolliberal - 19 hrs ago - 1 replies
Blossom Dearie was born on this date.
By Dyedinthewoolliberal - 19 hrs ago - 1 replies
Israel/Palestine
Keith Siegel and Omri Miran: Video shows US and Israeli hostages alive in Gaza
By sl8 - 20 hrs ago - 1 replies
Keith Siegel and Omri Miran: Video shows US and Israeli hostages alive in Gaza
By sl8 - 20 hrs ago - 1 replies
District of Columbia
D.C.-area forecast: Summer in April starts today. Thunderstorms possible late Tuesday.
By elleng - 21 hrs ago - 1 replies
D.C.-area forecast: Summer in April starts today. Thunderstorms possible late Tuesday.
By elleng - 21 hrs ago - 1 replies
Science
Why dangerous bird flu is spreading faster and farther than first thought...
By littlemissmartypants - 4 min ago - 0 replies
Why dangerous bird flu is spreading faster and farther than first thought...
By littlemissmartypants - 4 min ago - 0 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Top Trump VP PICK Gets INSTANT Reality Check from FED UP Southerner - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 29 min ago - 0 replies
Top Trump VP PICK Gets INSTANT Reality Check from FED UP Southerner - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 29 min ago - 0 replies
Cable News Clips
Dr. Jill Stein says she is going to the ER after arrest at student protest - NewsNation
By TexasTowelie - 40 min ago - 0 replies
Dr. Jill Stein says she is going to the ER after arrest at student protest - NewsNation
By TexasTowelie - 40 min ago - 0 replies
Cable News Clips
Legal expert says Judge Merchan delay in gag-order is 'troublesome' - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 48 min ago - 0 replies
Legal expert says Judge Merchan delay in gag-order is 'troublesome' - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 48 min ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
protests at Northwestern (Chicago), UC Berkeley, Stanford
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 58 min ago - 0 replies
protests at Northwestern (Chicago), UC Berkeley, Stanford
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 58 min ago - 0 replies
Cable News Clips
Rep. Jared Moskowitz says Florida is at play for Democrats with abortion on the ballot - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Rep. Jared Moskowitz says Florida is at play for Democrats with abortion on the ballot - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Fights break out at UCLA between pro-Palestinian, pro-Israel supporters...more like pushing
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Fights break out at UCLA between pro-Palestinian, pro-Israel supporters...more like pushing
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Campaigns
(A PREDICTION): If Donald Trump is the nominee, he will get no more than 35 percent of the vote.
By Stuart G - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
(A PREDICTION): If Donald Trump is the nominee, he will get no more than 35 percent of the vote.
By Stuart G - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
The DU Lounge
LOL! Mountain Coati sticks his snout up woman's nostril:
By tblue37 - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
LOL! Mountain Coati sticks his snout up woman's nostril:
By tblue37 - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Rude Pundit: The Question that Justice Sonia Sotomayor Should Have Asked About Absolute Immunity for Presidents
By Bundbuster - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Rude Pundit: The Question that Justice Sonia Sotomayor Should Have Asked About Absolute Immunity for Presidents
By Bundbuster - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Italy: Dozens Give Fascist Salute, Anniv Dictator Mussolini Execution 1945, Founder of Fascism; Premier Meloni
By appalachiablue - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Italy: Dozens Give Fascist Salute, Anniv Dictator Mussolini Execution 1945, Founder of Fascism; Premier Meloni
By appalachiablue - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about New York and the DA....
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about New York and the DA....
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Cable News Clips
'Never underestimate Joe Biden': Former Obama official reacts to Pres. Biden's speech - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
'Never underestimate Joe Biden': Former Obama official reacts to Pres. Biden's speech - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Cable News Clips
'Keeping the flame of freedom alive': DNC Chair praises Pres. Biden's confidence on campaign trail - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 0 replies
'Keeping the flame of freedom alive': DNC Chair praises Pres. Biden's confidence on campaign trail - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 0 replies
Cable News Clips
Former National Enquirer Executive reveals what he witnessed during Donald Trump's rise - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 0 replies
Former National Enquirer Executive reveals what he witnessed during Donald Trump's rise - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 0 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Did the NY Times Plot Revenge On Biden? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 0 replies
Did the NY Times Plot Revenge On Biden? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 0 replies
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Latest Breaking News
Trump lawyer no longer representing ex-president's aide after clients became 'adversarial'
Thursday - Raw Story
Thursday - Raw Story
Jan. 6 rioter 'unapologetic' at sentencing for assaulting police at Capitol using 'long pole'
Wednesday - Law & Crime
Wednesday - Law & Crime
Judge nixes Trump effort to subpoena Stormy Daniels over documentary and communications with other witnesses
Wednesday - Law & Crime
Wednesday - Law & Crime
NPR Chief Defends Coverage, Accuses Critics of 'Bad Faith Distortion' of Her Views
Wednesday - Wall Street Journal
Wednesday - Wall Street Journal
Trump Media has gotten Congress involved in its crusade against short sellers
Wednesday - Business Insider
Wednesday - Business Insider
Trump is unindicted co-conspirator in 2020 Michigan fake electors probe, investigator testifie
Wednesday - CNN
Wednesday - CNN
Biden administration announces plans for up to 12 lease sales for offshore wind energy
Wednesday - AP
Wednesday - AP
Biden offers 'second chances' to 16 people jailed for non-violent drug sentences
Wednesday - USA Today
Wednesday - USA Today
Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
Wednesday - AP
Wednesday - AP
Biden signs foreign aid bill providing crucial military assistance to Ukraine
Wednesday - CNN Politics
Wednesday - CNN Politics
Oil sprays from an ANA flight carrying 213 people as it lands in northern Japan; no one is injured
Wednesday - AP
Wednesday - AP
More than one-third of people in the US exposed to harmful air pollution - report
Wednesday - The Guardian
Wednesday - The Guardian
Alabama Lawmakers Advance Bill to Ensure Biden Is on the State's Ballot
Wednesday - US News and World Report/AP
Wednesday - US News and World Report/AP
Senate passes Ukraine aid, Israel funding and TikTok crackdown, sending bill to Biden's desk
Wednesday - NBC News
Wednesday - NBC News
Biden administration races to safeguard environmental rules from congressional axe
Wednesday - Reuters
Wednesday - Reuters
Tesla profit plunges on price cuts, but company unveils plans for affordable models
Wednesday - Washington Post
Wednesday - Washington Post
Former Navy interpreter sentenced to 28 months in prison for assaulting police on Jan. 6
Tuesday - WUSA-TV
Tuesday - WUSA-TV
Dean Phillips gains his first delegates. Here's why they'll likely vote for Biden at the convention
Tuesday - AP
Tuesday - AP
UnitedHealth paid ransom in Change Healthcare cyberattack, says patient data was compromised
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News
Mar-a-Lago judge unseals batch of documents that shed light on Trump's wild judgeship bribery claim
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Tuesday - Law & Crime
National Enquirer made up the story about Ted Cruz's father and Lee Harvey Oswald, former publisher says
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News
Biden blames Trump for Florida's 6-week abortion ban, says women nationwide face health crisis
Tuesday - AP
Tuesday - AP