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Football
President Biden meeting with Super Bowl winners, Kansas City Chiefs at White House
By FarPoint - 18 hrs ago - 7 replies
President Biden meeting with Super Bowl winners, Kansas City Chiefs at White House
By FarPoint - 18 hrs ago - 7 replies
LGBT
UK Secretary Uses Emergency Powers To Criminalize Possession Of Puberty Blockers
By LostOne4Ever - 21 hrs ago - 7 replies
UK Secretary Uses Emergency Powers To Criminalize Possession Of Puberty Blockers
By LostOne4Ever - 21 hrs ago - 7 replies
Pets
I did a lot of yard work and decided to take a break and relax on the chaise lawn chair. Dylan had other ideas
By Siwsan - 21 hrs ago - 7 replies
I did a lot of yard work and decided to take a break and relax on the chaise lawn chair. Dylan had other ideas
By Siwsan - 21 hrs ago - 7 replies
General Discussion
Q: as a convicted felon on probation awaiting sentancing...
By getagrip_already - 21 hrs ago - 7 replies
Q: as a convicted felon on probation awaiting sentancing...
By getagrip_already - 21 hrs ago - 7 replies
The DU Lounge
Love this 12 year old artist. $200000 for one painting❣️
By LakeArenal - 22 hrs ago - 7 replies
Love this 12 year old artist. $200000 for one painting❣️
By LakeArenal - 22 hrs ago - 7 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump suggests to oil donors he will fast-track their merger deals
By Galraedia - 22 hrs ago - 7 replies
Trump suggests to oil donors he will fast-track their merger deals
By Galraedia - 22 hrs ago - 7 replies
General Discussion
"If it can happen to me, it can happen to anyone". Trump and his minions say this like it's a bad thing
By tulipsandroses - 23 hrs ago - 7 replies
"If it can happen to me, it can happen to anyone". Trump and his minions say this like it's a bad thing
By tulipsandroses - 23 hrs ago - 7 replies
General Discussion
The So Called Liberal Media are telling voters to disregard the verdict.
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - 7 replies
The So Called Liberal Media are telling voters to disregard the verdict.
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - 7 replies
General Discussion
LGBTQ+ acceptance plummets among Dutch youth
By Ex Lurker - 23 hrs ago - 7 replies
LGBTQ+ acceptance plummets among Dutch youth
By Ex Lurker - 23 hrs ago - 7 replies
General Discussion
For push back purposes let's not forget it was 2 juries not 1
By 303squadron - 1 hr ago - 6 replies
For push back purposes let's not forget it was 2 juries not 1
By 303squadron - 1 hr ago - 6 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Statement on the Passing of Mrs. Marian Robinson from Barack and Michelle Obama, Craig and Kelly Robinson, and their ...
By littlemissmartypants - 5 hrs ago - 6 replies
Statement on the Passing of Mrs. Marian Robinson from Barack and Michelle Obama, Craig and Kelly Robinson, and their ...
By littlemissmartypants - 5 hrs ago - 6 replies
General Discussion
Atlanta publishing group apologizes to GA man they falsely accused of ballot fraud in '2000 Mules'
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 6 replies
Atlanta publishing group apologizes to GA man they falsely accused of ballot fraud in '2000 Mules'
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 6 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) - 5/31/24
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 6 replies
Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) - 5/31/24
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 6 replies
The DU Lounge
Any current or former rock hounds here? Please tell me your adventures. 👍
By electric_blue68 - 13 hrs ago - 6 replies
Any current or former rock hounds here? Please tell me your adventures. 👍
By electric_blue68 - 13 hrs ago - 6 replies
General Discussion
The media is infatuated with the bullshit reaction of magats to some long overdue Justice.
By bullimiami - 14 hrs ago - 6 replies
The media is infatuated with the bullshit reaction of magats to some long overdue Justice.
By bullimiami - 14 hrs ago - 6 replies
Cable News Clips
'He embarrassed himself': Michael Cohen on Donald Trump's post-verdict remarks - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - 6 replies
'He embarrassed himself': Michael Cohen on Donald Trump's post-verdict remarks - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - 6 replies
Latest Breaking News
Florida sheriff's office fires deputy who fatally shot airman at home
By Eugene - 15 hrs ago - 6 replies
Florida sheriff's office fires deputy who fatally shot airman at home
By Eugene - 15 hrs ago - 6 replies
General Discussion
Will these ladies be the apellate judges tfg will face?
By diehardblue - 18 hrs ago - 6 replies
Will these ladies be the apellate judges tfg will face?
By diehardblue - 18 hrs ago - 6 replies
General Discussion
Who By Fire? The Burning of Rafah's Tent People
By Brenda - 18 hrs ago - 6 replies
Who By Fire? The Burning of Rafah's Tent People
By Brenda - 18 hrs ago - 6 replies
General Discussion
So Michael Cohen was on MSNBC again today.
By imanamerican63 - 18 hrs ago - 6 replies
So Michael Cohen was on MSNBC again today.
By imanamerican63 - 18 hrs ago - 6 replies
General Discussion
Biden touts Israeli-backed ceasefire plan to end 'indefinite war
By Peacetrain - 20 hrs ago - 6 replies
Biden touts Israeli-backed ceasefire plan to end 'indefinite war
By Peacetrain - 20 hrs ago - 6 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
America's Premier Pronatalists Have 'Tons of Kids' To Save The World, Musk, Dad of 11. Why?
By appalachiablue - 21 hrs ago - 6 replies
America's Premier Pronatalists Have 'Tons of Kids' To Save The World, Musk, Dad of 11. Why?
By appalachiablue - 21 hrs ago - 6 replies
Sports
How do the tennis players play in the same outfits for like the duration at the French Open???
By a kennedy - 23 hrs ago - 6 replies
How do the tennis players play in the same outfits for like the duration at the French Open???
By a kennedy - 23 hrs ago - 6 replies
General Discussion
Trump 2016: "A sitting president under felony indictment and ultimately a criminal trial, would grind govt to a halt."
By bigtree - 23 hrs ago - 6 replies
Trump 2016: "A sitting president under felony indictment and ultimately a criminal trial, would grind govt to a halt."
By bigtree - 23 hrs ago - 6 replies
General Discussion
Trump Has Few Ways to Overturn His Conviction as a New York Felon (NYT)
By dalton99a - 4 hrs ago - 5 replies
Trump Has Few Ways to Overturn His Conviction as a New York Felon (NYT)
By dalton99a - 4 hrs ago - 5 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Will These SCOTUS Justices End American Democracy? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 5 replies
Will These SCOTUS Justices End American Democracy? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
WY: Ballot initiative intended to cut property taxes in half awaits certification
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 5 replies
WY: Ballot initiative intended to cut property taxes in half awaits certification
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
Trump Prepared GOP Allies For a Guilty Verdict
By applegrove - 7 hrs ago - 5 replies
Trump Prepared GOP Allies For a Guilty Verdict
By applegrove - 7 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
Pope Francis allegedly tells group of priests 'gossip is a women's thing'
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 10 hrs ago - 5 replies
Pope Francis allegedly tells group of priests 'gossip is a women's thing'
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 10 hrs ago - 5 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Trump again inspires his supporters to violence; time to imprison Trump to protect the rule of law - Glenn Kirschner
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 5 replies
Trump again inspires his supporters to violence; time to imprison Trump to protect the rule of law - Glenn Kirschner
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
Florida deputy who shot Black airman is fired
By struggle4progress - 13 hrs ago - 5 replies
Florida deputy who shot Black airman is fired
By struggle4progress - 13 hrs ago - 5 replies
Latest Breaking News
Man who injured police officer during Capitol riot is sentenced to 5 years in prison
By Eugene - 15 hrs ago - 5 replies
Man who injured police officer during Capitol riot is sentenced to 5 years in prison
By Eugene - 15 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
FYI - In New York State, falsification of documents can fall under several criminal statutes.
By SalamanderSleeps - 15 hrs ago - 5 replies
FYI - In New York State, falsification of documents can fall under several criminal statutes.
By SalamanderSleeps - 15 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
For your viewing pleasure end-of-week bonus special
By PCIntern - 16 hrs ago - 5 replies
For your viewing pleasure end-of-week bonus special
By PCIntern - 16 hrs ago - 5 replies
The DU Lounge
Six planets to appear in alignment next week in rare celestial parade
By sl8 - 16 hrs ago - 5 replies
Six planets to appear in alignment next week in rare celestial parade
By sl8 - 16 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
An Arizona guardswoman and high school teacher was exposed as a neo-Nazi
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - 5 replies
An Arizona guardswoman and high school teacher was exposed as a neo-Nazi
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - 5 replies
Latest Breaking News
Ohio passes bill to ensure Biden appears on November ballot -- but DNC still plans to hold virtual roll call
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 5 replies
Ohio passes bill to ensure Biden appears on November ballot -- but DNC still plans to hold virtual roll call
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
Michelle Obama's mother has died at age 86.
By diehardblue - 18 hrs ago - 5 replies
Michelle Obama's mother has died at age 86.
By diehardblue - 18 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
Why was the con alone this morning at his pity party ?
By Beachnutt - 18 hrs ago - 5 replies
Why was the con alone this morning at his pity party ?
By Beachnutt - 18 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
? I'm asking maga cult members that I know.
By Duncanpup - 18 hrs ago - 5 replies
? I'm asking maga cult members that I know.
By Duncanpup - 18 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
FrontPages has all the front cover pages of major newspapers, it's nice to look at today. :)
By joshcryer - 18 hrs ago - 5 replies
FrontPages has all the front cover pages of major newspapers, it's nice to look at today. :)
By joshcryer - 18 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
She Made an Offer on a Condo. Then the Seller Learned She Was Black
By Demovictory9 - 18 hrs ago - 5 replies
She Made an Offer on a Condo. Then the Seller Learned She Was Black
By Demovictory9 - 18 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
Hillary Clinton's Reaction To Trump Verdict Says It All -- Without Even Saying His Name
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 5 replies
Hillary Clinton's Reaction To Trump Verdict Says It All -- Without Even Saying His Name
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
21 experts predict what the conviction means for 2024 and beyond
By struggle4progress - 21 hrs ago - 5 replies
21 experts predict what the conviction means for 2024 and beyond
By struggle4progress - 21 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
Before I turned off CNN when Whiny was rambling, he bashed the judge. Can he still do this?
By question everything - 22 hrs ago - 5 replies
Before I turned off CNN when Whiny was rambling, he bashed the judge. Can he still do this?
By question everything - 22 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
He now pronounces "jail" with more ferocity than he does "China" (jinah)
By UTUSN - 22 hrs ago - 5 replies
He now pronounces "jail" with more ferocity than he does "China" (jinah)
By UTUSN - 22 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
Travis Kelce wore a tan suit to the WH
By leftyladyfrommo - 34 min ago - 4 replies
Travis Kelce wore a tan suit to the WH
By leftyladyfrommo - 34 min ago - 4 replies
California
Solar project to destroy thousands of Joshua trees in the Mojave Desert
By quaint - 1 hr ago - 4 replies
Solar project to destroy thousands of Joshua trees in the Mojave Desert
By quaint - 1 hr ago - 4 replies
General Discussion
It is not the fault of the Democrats, The Biden Admin, or the justice system that trump committed crimes.
By onecaliberal - 2 hrs ago - 4 replies
It is not the fault of the Democrats, The Biden Admin, or the justice system that trump committed crimes.
By onecaliberal - 2 hrs ago - 4 replies
General Discussion
Once in a century flooding in Bavaria and Baden Wrttemberg
By malaise - 3 hrs ago - 4 replies
Once in a century flooding in Bavaria and Baden Wrttemberg
By malaise - 3 hrs ago - 4 replies
General Discussion
'Dinesh D'Souza election fraud film, book '2000 Mules' pulled after defamation suit'
By Joinfortmill - 3 hrs ago - 4 replies
'Dinesh D'Souza election fraud film, book '2000 Mules' pulled after defamation suit'
By Joinfortmill - 3 hrs ago - 4 replies
General Discussion
Large Share Of U.S. Voters APPROVE Of The Guilty Verdict Against Trump At Trial
By Tom of Temecula - 3 hrs ago - 4 replies
Large Share Of U.S. Voters APPROVE Of The Guilty Verdict Against Trump At Trial
By Tom of Temecula - 3 hrs ago - 4 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump may have violated the hush money gag order while ripping his guilty verdict
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 4 replies
Trump may have violated the hush money gag order while ripping his guilty verdict
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 4 replies
Virginia
US NTSB to probe Wednesday's near-miss between planes at Washington airport
By sl8 - 5 hrs ago - 4 replies
US NTSB to probe Wednesday's near-miss between planes at Washington airport
By sl8 - 5 hrs ago - 4 replies
Latest Breaking News
Dinesh D'Souza election fraud film, book '2000 Mules' pulled after defamation suit
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 4 replies
Dinesh D'Souza election fraud film, book '2000 Mules' pulled after defamation suit
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 4 replies
General Discussion
Is Trump still under a gag order after his conviction? He thinks so, but the answer isn't clear
By sl8 - 6 hrs ago - 4 replies
Is Trump still under a gag order after his conviction? He thinks so, but the answer isn't clear
By sl8 - 6 hrs ago - 4 replies
Latest Breaking News
Some drugmakers to cap cost of asthma inhalers at $35 a month
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 4 replies
Some drugmakers to cap cost of asthma inhalers at $35 a month
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 4 replies
General Discussion
Instant Poll Finds Half Agree with Trump Verdict
By applegrove - 7 hrs ago - 4 replies
Instant Poll Finds Half Agree with Trump Verdict
By applegrove - 7 hrs ago - 4 replies
Latest Breaking News
Whooping cough cases on the rise, nearly 3 times as high as last year: CDC
By riversedge - 10 hrs ago - 4 replies
Whooping cough cases on the rise, nearly 3 times as high as last year: CDC
By riversedge - 10 hrs ago - 4 replies
Liberal YouTubers
SHOCKING Trump Verdict is VICTORY for RULE OF LAW - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - 4 replies
SHOCKING Trump Verdict is VICTORY for RULE OF LAW - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - 4 replies
Forum Spotlight: Liberal YouTubers
Trump's rhetoric is 'the greatest threat to democracy since the US Civil War' Scott LucasTrump jurors suddenly in danger after guilty verdict - Brian Tyler Cohen
Trump Found Guilty on All 34 Counts, Is Now The First Presidential Felon - Lovett or Leave It
Latest Breaking News
ConocoPhillips to buy Marathon Oil in $17.1 billion all-stock deal that bolsters shale assets
Wednesday - CNBC
Wednesday - CNBC
ANC faces biggest test in 30 years as South Africans begin voting in pivotal election
Wednesday - NBC News
Wednesday - NBC News
Planned Parenthood asks judge to expand health exception to Indiana abortion ban
Wednesday - ABC News/AP
Wednesday - ABC News/AP
Justice Alito's wife 'spat' at liberal neighbors' car during dispute that saw police called, says report
Wednesday - UK Independent
Wednesday - UK Independent
Federal judge rules New Hampshire law limiting teaching of race, gender topics unconstitutional
Wednesday - The Hill
Wednesday - The Hill
Feds settle privacy claims by FBI agent and lawyer with early roles in Trump-Russia probe
Wednesday - Politico
Wednesday - Politico
Negro Leagues' statistics will be incorporated into Major League Baseball's historical records on Wednesday
Wednesday - USA Today
Wednesday - USA Today
Prosecutors in Bob Menendez trial can't use evidence they say is critical to case, judge rules
Wednesday - CBS News
Wednesday - CBS News
Czech Republic to Deliver First Shipment of Artillery Shells to Ukraine Within Days
Wednesday - Kyiv Post
Wednesday - Kyiv Post
Former Trump attorney has Colorado law license suspended for attempting to overturn 2020 election results
Tuesday - The Hill
Tuesday - The Hill
FBI arrests 'dreaded' Jan. 6 defendant they say rammed 'Trump' sign into police line
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News
"Documents don't lie": Prosecutors close by telling jurors they don't have to trust Michael Cohen
Tuesday - Salon
Tuesday - Salon
National Park Service clarifies employees will be allowed to join Pride events in uniform
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News
US files a labor complaint over claims that a Volkswagen plant in Mexico fired union activists
Tuesday - ABC News/AP
Tuesday - ABC News/AP
Judge allows Trump co-defendant to continue to fight for 500,000 ballots from Fulton County to argue debunked fraud
Tuesday - CNN Politics
Tuesday - CNN Politics
New court challenge filed in Pennsylvania to prevent some mail-in ballots from getting thrown out
Tuesday - AP
Tuesday - AP
Americans are feeling better about the economy for the first time in four months
Tuesday - CNN Business
Tuesday - CNN Business
Republican Senator Blocks the Nomination of the First Native American to Serve as Federal Judge in Montana
Tuesday - Yahoo
Tuesday - Yahoo
Long-lost Caravaggio painting of 'extraordinary value' shown for first time
Tuesday - Washington Post
Tuesday - Washington Post
Mar-a-Lago judge scolds Jack Smith and swiftly shuts down his Trump gag demand, warns of sanctions
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Robert DeNiro, Jan. 6 officers show up for Biden campaign at Trump trial courthouse
Tuesday - The Hill
Tuesday - The Hill
Supreme Court declines to decide whether 12-person juries should be required for state felony cases
Tuesday - CNN Politics
Tuesday - CNN Politics
SCOTUS leaves in place Avenatti conviction for plot to extort up to $25M from Nike
Tuesday - ABC News/AP
Tuesday - ABC News/AP
Despite global outrage over deadly Rafah strike, Netanyahu vows to fight on in Gaza
Tuesday - USA Today
Tuesday - USA Today