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Latest Breaking News
Amid college protests and arrests over Gaza, White House says: 'We don't want to see anybody hurt'
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 0 replies
Amid college protests and arrests over Gaza, White House says: 'We don't want to see anybody hurt'
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
'Everyone is selling': Florida condo owners feel crush of rising insurance costs
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 25 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)
'Everyone is selling': Florida condo owners feel crush of rising insurance costs
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 25 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Cold and without Diet Coke, former president muddles through the dreary life of a defendant
By Shrek - 25 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cold and without Diet Coke, former president muddles through the dreary life of a defendant
By Shrek - 25 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
There's a tiny pecker parade going on in Charleston WV today......White supremacist group Patriot Front marching
By riversedge - 25 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)
There's a tiny pecker parade going on in Charleston WV today......White supremacist group Patriot Front marching
By riversedge - 25 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Retailers fled. Trump's landmark tower is now a cheap, empty, closed-off New York embarrassment
By babylonsister - 25 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)
Retailers fled. Trump's landmark tower is now a cheap, empty, closed-off New York embarrassment
By babylonsister - 25 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)
Environment & Energy
Geological Work Begins on Poland's First Nuclear Plant.
By NNadir - 11 hrs ago - 0 replies
Geological Work Begins on Poland's First Nuclear Plant.
By NNadir - 11 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
I'm going on 77 years old. For the first time, i fear our Supreme Court.
By bluestarone - 75 replies @ 12 hrs ago (Milestone)
I'm going on 77 years old. For the first time, i fear our Supreme Court.
By bluestarone - 75 replies @ 12 hrs ago (Milestone)
The DU Lounge
Your Sunday LOLcats (dial-up warning) First Awoooooo Edition
By SalmonChantedEvening - 25 replies @ 12 hrs ago (Milestone)
Your Sunday LOLcats (dial-up warning) First Awoooooo Edition
By SalmonChantedEvening - 25 replies @ 12 hrs ago (Milestone)
Classic Films
TCM Schedule for Wednesday, May 1: Sci-Fi/TCM Spotlight: First Name Basis
By CBHagman - 12 hrs ago - 0 replies
TCM Schedule for Wednesday, May 1: Sci-Fi/TCM Spotlight: First Name Basis
By CBHagman - 12 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
So how has this "communist" country been eating our lunch? It's supposed to be a failed system right?
By brewens - 25 replies @ 12 hrs ago (Milestone)
So how has this "communist" country been eating our lunch? It's supposed to be a failed system right?
By brewens - 25 replies @ 12 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
[UPDATE 1:50 P.M.] CAL POLY HUMBOLDT CAMPUS SEALED OFF AMID LAW ENFORCEMENT BUILDUP AND STUDENT PROTESTS
By PufPuf23 - 25 replies @ 12 hrs ago (Milestone)
[UPDATE 1:50 P.M.] CAL POLY HUMBOLDT CAMPUS SEALED OFF AMID LAW ENFORCEMENT BUILDUP AND STUDENT PROTESTS
By PufPuf23 - 25 replies @ 12 hrs ago (Milestone)
Classic Films
TCM Schedule for Tuesday, April 30: The Dream Factory/Shirley MacLaine
By CBHagman - 13 hrs ago - 0 replies
TCM Schedule for Tuesday, April 30: The Dream Factory/Shirley MacLaine
By CBHagman - 13 hrs ago - 0 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Trump and RFK's dynamic....
By TexasTowelie - 13 hrs ago - 0 replies
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Trump and RFK's dynamic....
By TexasTowelie - 13 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
I'm going on 77 years old. For the first time, i fear our Supreme Court.
By bluestarone - 50 replies @ 13 hrs ago (Milestone)
I'm going on 77 years old. For the first time, i fear our Supreme Court.
By bluestarone - 50 replies @ 13 hrs ago (Milestone)
Foreign Affairs
-1096 Russians, Ukrainian military attacked multiple sites in Crimea, Explosions in Bryansk - Professor Gerdes
By TexasTowelie - 14 hrs ago - 0 replies
-1096 Russians, Ukrainian military attacked multiple sites in Crimea, Explosions in Bryansk - Professor Gerdes
By TexasTowelie - 14 hrs ago - 0 replies
American History
On this day, April 28, 1988, Aloha Airlines Flight 243 was on its way from Hilo to Honolulu.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago - 0 replies
On this day, April 28, 1988, Aloha Airlines Flight 243 was on its way from Hilo to Honolulu.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago - 0 replies
Latest Breaking News
Moscow may seize private US assets in Russia if US seizes frozen reserves, says Putin ally
By BumRushDaShow - 50 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
Moscow may seize private US assets in Russia if US seizes frozen reserves, says Putin ally
By BumRushDaShow - 50 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
Foreign Affairs
China's Key Economic Indicators Crash US-China: Blinken Visit & Military Moves - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 14 hrs ago - 0 replies
China's Key Economic Indicators Crash US-China: Blinken Visit & Military Moves - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 14 hrs ago - 0 replies
Maryland
On this day, April 28, 2002, an F4 tornado cut a 24-mile-long swath through Charles County.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago - 0 replies
On this day, April 28, 2002, an F4 tornado cut a 24-mile-long swath through Charles County.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago - 0 replies
Classic Films
TCM Schedule for Friday, May 3, 2024: Carnivals / Steve Martin
By Auggie - 14 hrs ago - 0 replies
TCM Schedule for Friday, May 3, 2024: Carnivals / Steve Martin
By Auggie - 14 hrs ago - 0 replies
American History
On this day, April 28, 1971, OSHA was formed.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago - 0 replies
On this day, April 28, 1971, OSHA was formed.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Are protesters using the term Zionist in place of Jew in an effort not to sound anti-semitic?
By ripcord - 50 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
Are protesters using the term Zionist in place of Jew in an effort not to sound anti-semitic?
By ripcord - 50 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
Sports
Jets select Alabama defensive back - Jaylen Key - as 2024 NFL Draft's 'Mr. Irrelevant'
By underpants - 14 hrs ago - 0 replies
Jets select Alabama defensive back - Jaylen Key - as 2024 NFL Draft's 'Mr. Irrelevant'
By underpants - 14 hrs ago - 0 replies
Foreign Affairs
Burning Russian Oil Will Hurt Only Russia, not World Markets - UATV English
By TexasTowelie - 15 hrs ago - 0 replies
Burning Russian Oil Will Hurt Only Russia, not World Markets - UATV English
By TexasTowelie - 15 hrs ago - 0 replies
Music Appreciation
Charley Patton was born on this date.
By Dyedinthewoolliberal - 15 hrs ago - 0 replies
Charley Patton was born on this date.
By Dyedinthewoolliberal - 15 hrs ago - 0 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Key Trump Allies & Fake Electors Indicted On Serious Felonies In Arizona - Rodecast
By TexasTowelie - 16 hrs ago - 0 replies
Key Trump Allies & Fake Electors Indicted On Serious Felonies In Arizona - Rodecast
By TexasTowelie - 16 hrs ago - 0 replies
Hawaii
A Hawaii military family avoids tap water at home. They're among those suing over 2021 jet fuel leak
By sl8 - 16 hrs ago - 0 replies
A Hawaii military family avoids tap water at home. They're among those suing over 2021 jet fuel leak
By sl8 - 16 hrs ago - 0 replies
Latin America
'My hands went cold': Rio's reporters risk death to reveal criminal ties between police, politicians and mafia
By sl8 - 16 hrs ago - 0 replies
'My hands went cold': Rio's reporters risk death to reveal criminal ties between police, politicians and mafia
By sl8 - 16 hrs ago - 0 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about tents, updates, and developments....
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago - 0 replies
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about tents, updates, and developments....
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago - 0 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Al Franken: Ari Berman on His New Book, Minority Rule
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 hrs ago - 0 replies
Al Franken: Ari Berman on His New Book, Minority Rule
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 hrs ago - 0 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Trump FOLDS on His SCREWED UP Fraud Bond - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 0 replies
Trump FOLDS on His SCREWED UP Fraud Bond - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 0 replies
Music Appreciation
Kids Record "Loved By The Sun" by Tangerine Dream / O'Keefe Music Foundation
By AuntyGravity - 18 hrs ago - 0 replies
Kids Record "Loved By The Sun" by Tangerine Dream / O'Keefe Music Foundation
By AuntyGravity - 18 hrs ago - 0 replies
Liberal YouTubers
The other Supreme Court case that could derail the January 6 prosecution - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 0 replies
The other Supreme Court case that could derail the January 6 prosecution - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 0 replies
Cable News Clips
Idaho abortion case in front of SCOTUS is 'quite shocking' - The Saturday Show - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago - 0 replies
Idaho abortion case in front of SCOTUS is 'quite shocking' - The Saturday Show - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago - 0 replies
Cable News Clips
Why Trump's hush money judge is holding off on a gag order ruling - The Saturday Show - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago - 0 replies
Why Trump's hush money judge is holding off on a gag order ruling - The Saturday Show - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago - 0 replies
Music Appreciation
The Marshall Tucker Band - Heard It In A Love Song
By videohead5 - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
The Marshall Tucker Band - Heard It In A Love Song
By videohead5 - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
Cable News Clips
'An incredible witness, a steady-Eddie' - NYT reporter describes David Pecker's testimony - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
'An incredible witness, a steady-Eddie' - NYT reporter describes David Pecker's testimony - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
Cable News Clips
'A sleaze merchant': very credible witness- former attorney on David Pecker's hush money testimony - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
'A sleaze merchant': very credible witness- former attorney on David Pecker's hush money testimony - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
North Macedonia to elect president after campaign focused on hot-button issue of EU membership
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
North Macedonia to elect president after campaign focused on hot-button issue of EU membership
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Political parties in Poland kick off EU parliamentary elections campaign
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
Political parties in Poland kick off EU parliamentary elections campaign
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
'We need hope' says German chancellor at EU election campaign kick-off
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
'We need hope' says German chancellor at EU election campaign kick-off
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
New poll shows support for ANC close to 40% a month before elections
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
New poll shows support for ANC close to 40% a month before elections
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
Cable News Clips
Trump's 'absolute' immunity case & campus protests mark inflection point for U.S. Constitution - Ayman - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
Trump's 'absolute' immunity case & campus protests mark inflection point for U.S. Constitution - Ayman - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
UK: Labour 'fighting hard for every vote' says Rachel Reeves as local election hopes run high
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
UK: Labour 'fighting hard for every vote' says Rachel Reeves as local election hopes run high
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Malaysia by-election threatens to be racially polarised, could hurt government's moral, political legitimacy
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
Malaysia by-election threatens to be racially polarised, could hurt government's moral, political legitimacy
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
Liberal YouTubers
More DAMNING EVIDENCE EMERGES in NY Trump trial - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
More DAMNING EVIDENCE EMERGES in NY Trump trial - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Haiti to hold presidential election on April 30
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
Haiti to hold presidential election on April 30
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
Cable News Clips
College protests of today hold echoes of yesteryear - Katie Phang - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 0 replies
College protests of today hold echoes of yesteryear - Katie Phang - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 0 replies
Cable News Clips
The Supreme Court eyes returning Trump's federal election trial to lower court - Katie Phang - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 0 replies
The Supreme Court eyes returning Trump's federal election trial to lower court - Katie Phang - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 0 replies
The DU Lounge
Post a line from a movie & see if anyone knows the movie without using Google
By red dog 1 - 200 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
Post a line from a movie & see if anyone knows the movie without using Google
By red dog 1 - 200 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
The DU Lounge
Nature's animal affection in its most elegant and beautiful form.
By KY_EnviroGuy - 22 hrs ago - 0 replies
Nature's animal affection in its most elegant and beautiful form.
By KY_EnviroGuy - 22 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Cop Slammed Emory Professor's Head Into Concrete, Then Charged Her With Battery
By Jilly_in_VA - 75 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cop Slammed Emory Professor's Head Into Concrete, Then Charged Her With Battery
By Jilly_in_VA - 75 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
Rep. Garcia: Voters shouldn't support Trump because he's a 'criminal and a conman' - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 0 replies
Rep. Garcia: Voters shouldn't support Trump because he's a 'criminal and a conman' - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 0 replies
Latest Breaking News
Chants of 'shame on you' greet guests arriving for the annual White House correspondents' dinner
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
Chants of 'shame on you' greet guests arriving for the annual White House correspondents' dinner
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
'Leaders who feed fear typically are also ones who avoid facts.'
By elleng - 22 hrs ago - 0 replies
'Leaders who feed fear typically are also ones who avoid facts.'
By elleng - 22 hrs ago - 0 replies
Foreign Affairs
Retired general on what needs to happen next for Ukraine to move forward in its war with Russia - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago - 0 replies
Retired general on what needs to happen next for Ukraine to move forward in its war with Russia - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Arizona Republicans Who Supported Repealing an Abortion Ban Face Blowback
By In It to Win It - 22 hrs ago - 0 replies
Arizona Republicans Who Supported Repealing an Abortion Ban Face Blowback
By In It to Win It - 22 hrs ago - 0 replies
Forum Spotlight: Environment & Energy
Tesla Cybertruck's Battery Can Power A House. Owner Quoted $30,000 To Make That HappenGeological Work Begins on Poland's First Nuclear Plant.
Here Comes the Sun Money: Biden Launches $7 Billion "Solar for All" on Earth Day
Latest Breaking News
House Intelligence Committee finds CIA mishandled sexual assault and harassment claims
Monday - CNN Politics
Monday - CNN Politics
Judge approves safeguards for Donald Trump's $175 million civil business fraud appeal bond
Monday - USA Today
Monday - USA Today
"It would be a disaster": Judge's ruling could "short-circuit" Trump's plan to testify at trial
Monday - Salon
Monday - Salon
Vice President Harris to Reveal Final Rules Mandating Minimum Standards for Nursing Home Staffing
Monday - US News and World Report/AP
Monday - US News and World Report/AP
Blinken to warn China over its support for Russia's military during this week's visit
Monday - NBC News
Monday - NBC News
Biden marks Earth Day with $7bn 'solar for all' investment amid week of climate action
Monday - the guardian
Monday - the guardian
Iraq militant group says it is resuming attacks on US forces as base in Syria is targeted
Monday - The Guardian
Monday - The Guardian
'He's A Liar': Newsom Calls B.S. On Trump's Claim He'd Block A National Abortion Ban
Sunday - Huff Post
Sunday - Huff Post
White House Thoroughly Denounces Columbia University Protests: 'Blatantly Antisemitic, Unconscionable, and Dangerous'
Sunday - Mediaite
Sunday - Mediaite
Isra Hirsi, Ilhan Omar's Daughter, On Columbia Arrests, Barnard Suspension, Palestine Protests
Sunday - Teen Vogue
Sunday - Teen Vogue
Ex-'National Enquirer' Publisher David Pecker Set to Testify First at Trump Trial
Sunday - Daily Beast
Sunday - Daily Beast
Trump VP contender Kristi Noem says abortion ban should have no exceptions for rape or incest
Sunday - The Independent
Sunday - The Independent
Sen. Mark Warner says possible TikTok sale is "complicated," and one-year timeline makes sense
Sunday - CBS News
Sunday - CBS News
Vital US arms and ammo could reach Ukraine in days once Senate passes military aid bill as expected, Pentagon says
Sunday - Business Insider
Sunday - Business Insider
Millions more go to Trump legal expenses as Biden and Democratic Party expand campaign cash advantage
Sunday - CNN Politics
Sunday - CNN Politics
Giuliani bankruptcy creditors fire off subpoenas to try to establish whether Trump owes him money
Apr 20 - UK Independent
Apr 20 - UK Independent
Tesla cuts U.S. prices on its Model Y, S and X vehicles after a difficult week
Apr 20 - Associated Press, via NBC News
Apr 20 - Associated Press, via NBC News
Blinken will be the latest top US official to visit China in a bid to keep ties on an even keel
Apr 20 - ABC News/AP
Apr 20 - ABC News/AP