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Latest Breaking News
Pro-Israel US groups plan $100m effort to unseat progressives over Gaza
By BumRushDaShow - 9 min ago
Pro-Israel US groups plan $100m effort to unseat progressives over Gaza
By BumRushDaShow - 9 min ago
General Discussion
Trump reportedly 'fuming' after Judge Merchan made him sit 'like a man addressing his dog'
By Tom of Temecula - 25 replies @ 9 min ago (Milestone)
Trump reportedly 'fuming' after Judge Merchan made him sit 'like a man addressing his dog'
By Tom of Temecula - 25 replies @ 9 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
You raised $1.00 on April 19, 2024 unofficial DU 4 Ruben Gallego US Senate, Senator Sinema's seat
By Omaha Steve - 13 min ago
You raised $1.00 on April 19, 2024 unofficial DU 4 Ruben Gallego US Senate, Senator Sinema's seat
By Omaha Steve - 13 min ago
General Discussion
You raised $260.00 on April 19, 2024 OFFICIAL DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 19 min ago
You raised $260.00 on April 19, 2024 OFFICIAL DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 19 min ago
Weird News
Man pops open beer during police encounter because it was 'cold' and he wanted to drink it
By marmar - 22 min ago
Man pops open beer during police encounter because it was 'cold' and he wanted to drink it
By marmar - 22 min ago
Latest Breaking News
U.S. sanctions fundraisers for extremist West Bank settlers who commit violence against Palestinians
By riversedge - 23 min ago
U.S. sanctions fundraisers for extremist West Bank settlers who commit violence against Palestinians
By riversedge - 23 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
The drug war devastated Black and other minority communities. Is marijuana legalization helping?
By sl8 - 27 min ago
The drug war devastated Black and other minority communities. Is marijuana legalization helping?
By sl8 - 27 min ago
General Discussion
Following the UAW's wins against the Detroit Three, Tenn. Volkswagen workers vote to join the union
By marmar - 30 min ago
Following the UAW's wins against the Detroit Three, Tenn. Volkswagen workers vote to join the union
By marmar - 30 min ago
General Discussion
Israel and Iran's apparent strikes and counterstrikes give new insights into both militaries
By sl8 - 35 min ago
Israel and Iran's apparent strikes and counterstrikes give new insights into both militaries
By sl8 - 35 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump forced to listen silently to people insulting him as he trades a cocoon of adulation for court
By Dulcinea - 37 min ago
Trump forced to listen silently to people insulting him as he trades a cocoon of adulation for court
By Dulcinea - 37 min ago
Foreign Affairs
Huge Night for Ukraine, Ukraine Attacks with 50 Drones, 8 Regions Hit, Russian Oil and Energy Hit - Professor Gerdes
By TexasTowelie - 39 min ago
Huge Night for Ukraine, Ukraine Attacks with 50 Drones, 8 Regions Hit, Russian Oil and Energy Hit - Professor Gerdes
By TexasTowelie - 39 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
New York AG Letitia James asks judge to void Trump's bond in his civil fraud verdict
By Dulcinea - 42 min ago
New York AG Letitia James asks judge to void Trump's bond in his civil fraud verdict
By Dulcinea - 42 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Host Panics As His Lies Are Exposed Real-Time - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 53 min ago
Host Panics As His Lies Are Exposed Real-Time - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 53 min ago
The DU Lounge
Nicole Eisenman is the most inventive U.S. painter working right now
By Celerity - 55 min ago
Nicole Eisenman is the most inventive U.S. painter working right now
By Celerity - 55 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Charlottesville tiki torch carrier pleads guilty in Jan. 6 riot case
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Charlottesville tiki torch carrier pleads guilty in Jan. 6 riot case
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
AOC gives the perfect answer for progressives mad at Biden because of Palestine.
By Nevilledog - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
AOC gives the perfect answer for progressives mad at Biden because of Palestine.
By Nevilledog - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Music Appreciation
Taylor Swift - The Prophecy + I Hate It Here (The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology) 2024
By Celerity - 1 hr ago
Taylor Swift - The Prophecy + I Hate It Here (The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology) 2024
By Celerity - 1 hr ago
Foreign Affairs
Shoigu confessed! Dressed up Russians surrender in Kherson. Z-Navy gone. Ukraine announces new raids - The Russian Dude
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Shoigu confessed! Dressed up Russians surrender in Kherson. Z-Navy gone. Ukraine announces new raids - The Russian Dude
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Environment & Energy
Wind turbines based on condor wings could capture more energy
By sl8 - 1 hr ago
Wind turbines based on condor wings could capture more energy
By sl8 - 1 hr ago
Classic Films
TCM Schedule for Thursday, April 25, 2024: Director Gregory La Cava / 30 Years of TCM (comedies)
By Auggie - 2 hrs ago
TCM Schedule for Thursday, April 25, 2024: Director Gregory La Cava / 30 Years of TCM (comedies)
By Auggie - 2 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Foreign policy rhetoric overshadows domestic issues - Eastern Express - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Foreign policy rhetoric overshadows domestic issues - Eastern Express - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Taylor Swift - Florida!!! (feat. Florence + The Machine) (Official Lyric Video)
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago
Taylor Swift - Florida!!! (feat. Florence + The Machine) (Official Lyric Video)
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Taylor Swift - Fortnight (feat. Post Malone) (Official Music Video)
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago
Taylor Swift - Fortnight (feat. Post Malone) (Official Music Video)
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Biden Flips the Script on 'Sleepy Don' After Trump Reportedly Naps in Court
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Biden Flips the Script on 'Sleepy Don' After Trump Reportedly Naps in Court
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
LIVE: Glenn Kirschner and Cohen on SMOKING GUN Evidence Against Trump - Mea Culpa - Meidas Touch - Sat 4/20 10 AM ET
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
LIVE: Glenn Kirschner and Cohen on SMOKING GUN Evidence Against Trump - Mea Culpa - Meidas Touch - Sat 4/20 10 AM ET
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Parents Charged After Daughter's Fatal Asthma Attack, accused of stalling on seeking treatment for 9-year-old Amy
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 2 hrs ago
Parents Charged After Daughter's Fatal Asthma Attack, accused of stalling on seeking treatment for 9-year-old Amy
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 2 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
'Haunting' last words of the man who self-immolated during Trump's NYC trial: 'Rotten truth of post-truth America'
By Judi Lynn - 2 hrs ago
'Haunting' last words of the man who self-immolated during Trump's NYC trial: 'Rotten truth of post-truth America'
By Judi Lynn - 2 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
The Supreme Court could make homelessness worse in America
By Judi Lynn - 2 hrs ago
The Supreme Court could make homelessness worse in America
By Judi Lynn - 2 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
How a Louisiana speed trap could be a constitutional crisis
By Judi Lynn - 2 hrs ago
How a Louisiana speed trap could be a constitutional crisis
By Judi Lynn - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Marijuana legalization may be on the ballot in these four states in 2024
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Marijuana legalization may be on the ballot in these four states in 2024
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Arizona attorney general says near-total abortion ban can't be enforced until June 8
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Arizona attorney general says near-total abortion ban can't be enforced until June 8
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Colorado organizers fail to gather enough signatures to put anti-abortion measure on the ballot
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Colorado organizers fail to gather enough signatures to put anti-abortion measure on the ballot
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Meet Emily English, the London nutritionist everyone's talking about
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago
Meet Emily English, the London nutritionist everyone's talking about
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
NH abortion data collection bill latest flare-up over reproductive rights
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
NH abortion data collection bill latest flare-up over reproductive rights
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Meet the Internet-Famous Orange Cat Guiding Hikers on the Appalachian Trail
By sl8 - 2 hrs ago
Meet the Internet-Famous Orange Cat Guiding Hikers on the Appalachian Trail
By sl8 - 2 hrs ago
California
a crime with missing victim: LAPD looking for woman who appears injured in street takeover
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 3 hrs ago
a crime with missing victim: LAPD looking for woman who appears injured in street takeover
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump reportedly 'fuming' after Judge Merchan made him sit 'like a man addressing his dog'
By Tom of Temecula - 3 hrs ago
Trump reportedly 'fuming' after Judge Merchan made him sit 'like a man addressing his dog'
By Tom of Temecula - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Dismissed juror from Donald Trump trial gives brutal first impression of his skin colour
By Judi Lynn - 3 hrs ago
Dismissed juror from Donald Trump trial gives brutal first impression of his skin colour
By Judi Lynn - 3 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial dies of injuries, police say
By Dulcinea - 3 hrs ago
Man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial dies of injuries, police say
By Dulcinea - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
A top House Democrat wants to remove Trump's Secret Service protection if he's sent to prison
By Tom of Temecula - 3 hrs ago
A top House Democrat wants to remove Trump's Secret Service protection if he's sent to prison
By Tom of Temecula - 3 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
3rd Republican joins motion to oust Mike Johnson as House speaker
By Dulcinea - 3 hrs ago
3rd Republican joins motion to oust Mike Johnson as House speaker
By Dulcinea - 3 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Man Dies After Setting Himself On Fire Outside Trump Trial
By Judi Lynn - 3 hrs ago
Man Dies After Setting Himself On Fire Outside Trump Trial
By Judi Lynn - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Elon Musk estimated 250,000 Cybertruck sales per year, 3,878 delivered in first 6 months
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 3 hrs ago
Elon Musk estimated 250,000 Cybertruck sales per year, 3,878 delivered in first 6 months
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 3 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Idaho group says it is exploring a ballot initiative for abortion rights and reproductive care
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago
Idaho group says it is exploring a ballot initiative for abortion rights and reproductive care
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago
Latin America
El Gordo, Alleged Operator Of Los Chapitos Of The CDS, Was Extradited To The US
By Judi Lynn - 4 hrs ago
El Gordo, Alleged Operator Of Los Chapitos Of The CDS, Was Extradited To The US
By Judi Lynn - 4 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
USDA confirms cow-to-cow transmission a factor in bird flu spread
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago
USDA confirms cow-to-cow transmission a factor in bird flu spread
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago
Latin America
Sexual assault of migrants in Darin Gap rises to level rarely seen outside war
By Judi Lynn - 4 hrs ago
Sexual assault of migrants in Darin Gap rises to level rarely seen outside war
By Judi Lynn - 4 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Want to Die Young? Bathe Yourself in Right-Wing Media & Vote Republican
By AuntyGravity - 4 hrs ago
Want to Die Young? Bathe Yourself in Right-Wing Media & Vote Republican
By AuntyGravity - 4 hrs ago
Astrology, Spirituality & Alternative Healing
The 2024 Election Based on Political Betting Odds
By bobnicewander - 4 hrs ago
The 2024 Election Based on Political Betting Odds
By bobnicewander - 4 hrs ago
Latin America
Guatemalan president fires minister over daughter's use of public funds
By Judi Lynn - 4 hrs ago
Guatemalan president fires minister over daughter's use of public funds
By Judi Lynn - 4 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
These Vigilantes Will Strip Millions From Voting w/ Greg Palast - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
These Vigilantes Will Strip Millions From Voting w/ Greg Palast - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Pelosi, Clyburn back Jan. 6 Capitol Police officer's bid for Congress {Maryland 3rd Distrist}
By riversedge - 5 hrs ago
Pelosi, Clyburn back Jan. 6 Capitol Police officer's bid for Congress {Maryland 3rd Distrist}
By riversedge - 5 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'There is nothing there': Stephanie Ruhle exposes how economic insiders view Truth Social stock - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
'There is nothing there': Stephanie Ruhle exposes how economic insiders view Truth Social stock - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Full jury set in Trump trial and Sandoval hearing underway - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Full jury set in Trump trial and Sandoval hearing underway - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Latin America
Sometimes the Good Guys Win: Guatemala's Kleptocracy Fights Back
By Judi Lynn - 5 hrs ago
Sometimes the Good Guys Win: Guatemala's Kleptocracy Fights Back
By Judi Lynn - 5 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Science
Jupiter's Moon Io has been volcanically active for 4.5 billion yearsA Stellar Collision Birthed the 'Dragon's Egg' Nebula, a Puzzling Structure in the Milky Way
A Rare Nova Explosion Will Soon Bring a 'New Star' to the Night Sky--How to Catch a Glimpse
Latest Breaking News
U.S. sanctions fundraisers for extremist West Bank settlers who commit violence against Palestinians
23 min ago - msn.com
23 min ago - msn.com
Colorado organizers fail to gather enough signatures to put anti-abortion measure on the ballot
2 hrs ago - CBS News
2 hrs ago - CBS News
Idaho group says it is exploring a ballot initiative for abortion rights and reproductive care
3 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
3 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
Proud Boys group leader sentenced to over 5 years in prison for attacking police during Capitol riot
11 hrs ago - Associated Press
11 hrs ago - Associated Press
Convenience store chain with hundreds of outlets in 6 states hit with discrimination lawsuit
13 hrs ago - NBC News
13 hrs ago - NBC News
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton can be disciplined for suit to overturn 2020 election, court says
13 hrs ago - AP
13 hrs ago - AP
Rudy Giuliani asks bankruptcy judge to let him hire attorney for appeal of massive defamation judgment
15 hrs ago - Law & Crime
15 hrs ago - Law & Crime
New York AG says $175 million Trump fraud bond isn't properly backed, should be voided
16 hrs ago - CNBC
16 hrs ago - CNBC
Biden administration secures key agreement for aid distribution from US military pier being built off Gaza coast
17 hrs ago - CNN Politics
17 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Environmental Group That Used to Support RFK Jr. Asks Him to End Presidential Bid: 'Honor Our Planet, Drop Out'
18 hrs ago - Mediaite.com
18 hrs ago - Mediaite.com
Ukraine, Israel aid advances in rare House vote as Democrats help Republicans push it forward
21 hrs ago - AP
21 hrs ago - AP
EPA designates 2 forever chemicals as hazardous substances, eligible for Superfund cleanup
22 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
22 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
Trump Media alerts Nasdaq to potential market manipulation from 'naked' short selling of DJT stock
Yesterday - CNBC
Yesterday - CNBC
GOP-led House panel uses Democratic votes to push foreign aid bills, setting up confrontation with conservatives
Yesterday - CNN
Yesterday - CNN
Trump campaign says it will deploy thousands of election workers to monitor poll sites
Yesterday - Politico
Yesterday - Politico
Border security bill fails to lift U.S. House conservatives' block of foreign aid package
Yesterday - Nebraska Examiner
Yesterday - Nebraska Examiner
Biden administration to announce expanded Title IX protections while reversing Trump-era guidance
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Hundreds frustrated over potential release of disgraced KC pharmacist Robert Courtney
Yesterday - Fox 4
Yesterday - Fox 4
Matt Gaetz attended 2017 party where minor and drugs were present, woman's sworn statement obtained by Congress claims
Yesterday - ABC News
Yesterday - ABC News
Biden administration restricts oil and gas leasing in 13 million acres of Alaska's petroleum reserve
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
BNSF Railway says it didn't know about asbestos that's killed hundreds in Montana town
Yesterday - NBC News/AP
Yesterday - NBC News/AP
Elon Musk's SpaceX to partner with Northrop Grumman on US spy satellite system, reports say
Yesterday - UK Independent
Yesterday - UK Independent
Biden administration considers scrapping a futuristic proposal to slash power plant pollution
Yesterday - CNN
Yesterday - CNN