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General Discussion
TRUMP ON UKRAINE: 'They're never going to be there for us'
By Swede - 23 hrs ago - 3 replies
TRUMP ON UKRAINE: 'They're never going to be there for us'
By Swede - 23 hrs ago - 3 replies
Liberal YouTubers
The Convicted Felon will "Take Electrocution Every Time"- Stephanie
By MagaSmash - 13 min ago - 2 replies
The Convicted Felon will "Take Electrocution Every Time"- Stephanie
By MagaSmash - 13 min ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Donald Trump celebrated his 78th birthday by charging followers to wish him well
By marmar - 25 min ago - 2 replies
Donald Trump celebrated his 78th birthday by charging followers to wish him well
By marmar - 25 min ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
DOJ Tosses House Contempt Referral Of Merrick Garland In The Dumpster
By Tom of Temecula - 2 hrs ago - 2 replies
DOJ Tosses House Contempt Referral Of Merrick Garland In The Dumpster
By Tom of Temecula - 2 hrs ago - 2 replies
Maryland
Woman dies after stray dog attack, ongoing investigation
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago - 2 replies
Woman dies after stray dog attack, ongoing investigation
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
In addition, these 15 states and Washington, DC, have banned bump stocks.. BUT...........
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago - 2 replies
In addition, these 15 states and Washington, DC, have banned bump stocks.. BUT...........
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago - 2 replies
Travel
Alaska limits cruise ship passengers in capital city after 1.6m visitors last year
By Eugene - 6 hrs ago - 2 replies
Alaska limits cruise ship passengers in capital city after 1.6m visitors last year
By Eugene - 6 hrs ago - 2 replies
Cable News Clips
'Hypocrisy is no longer an issue for the GOP': Panel takes on criticism of Biden fundraiser - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 2 replies
'Hypocrisy is no longer an issue for the GOP': Panel takes on criticism of Biden fundraiser - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 2 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Reporter Ruthlessly Shreds Republican To His Face! - Pondering Politics
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago - 2 replies
Reporter Ruthlessly Shreds Republican To His Face! - Pondering Politics
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Chuck Schumer Says Democrats Are Ready To Pass Bumps Stock Ban
By applegrove - 7 hrs ago - 2 replies
Chuck Schumer Says Democrats Are Ready To Pass Bumps Stock Ban
By applegrove - 7 hrs ago - 2 replies
California
Another arson at UC Berkeley, 'student intifada' takes credit
By SunSeeker - 10 hrs ago - 2 replies
Another arson at UC Berkeley, 'student intifada' takes credit
By SunSeeker - 10 hrs ago - 2 replies
Cable News Clips
Exclusive: Biden expected to announce protections for certain undocumented immigrants - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - 2 replies
Exclusive: Biden expected to announce protections for certain undocumented immigrants - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
The Daily Beast just used buyouts to get rid of most unionized staff (almost all senior journalists). Editors next...
By highplainsdem - 11 hrs ago - 2 replies
The Daily Beast just used buyouts to get rid of most unionized staff (almost all senior journalists). Editors next...
By highplainsdem - 11 hrs ago - 2 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Makes WORST EXCUSE Yet for his HORRIBLE SPEECHES - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 2 replies
Trump Makes WORST EXCUSE Yet for his HORRIBLE SPEECHES - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Why Presidential debate moderators may need the most prep
By pnwmom - 12 hrs ago - 2 replies
Why Presidential debate moderators may need the most prep
By pnwmom - 12 hrs ago - 2 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's inhumane rhetoric comparing immigrants to reptiles and vermin. Anthony Davis reports. - FIVE MINUTE NEWS
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 2 replies
Trump's inhumane rhetoric comparing immigrants to reptiles and vermin. Anthony Davis reports. - FIVE MINUTE NEWS
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Signature gatherers accused of tanking 2022 Michigan GOP campaigns bound over to trial
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago - 2 replies
Signature gatherers accused of tanking 2022 Michigan GOP campaigns bound over to trial
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
'Resign Immediately': Clarence Thomas Took Even More Secret Trips on Billionaire's Jet
By B.See - 13 hrs ago - 2 replies
'Resign Immediately': Clarence Thomas Took Even More Secret Trips on Billionaire's Jet
By B.See - 13 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
NY-16: Bowman: Hillary Clinton's support for challenger not a 'major endorsement'
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago - 2 replies
NY-16: Bowman: Hillary Clinton's support for challenger not a 'major endorsement'
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Majority of Republicans vote down Greene's anti-Ukraine aid proposal
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 13 hrs ago - 2 replies
Majority of Republicans vote down Greene's anti-Ukraine aid proposal
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 13 hrs ago - 2 replies
Cable News Clips
Exposed! NRA's 'fraud' in SCOTUS guns ruling broken down by attorney Ari Melber - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - 2 replies
Exposed! NRA's 'fraud' in SCOTUS guns ruling broken down by attorney Ari Melber - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Joe Biden: Unemployment has been at or below 4% for 30 months--the longest stretch in 50 years.
By applegrove - 14 hrs ago - 2 replies
Joe Biden: Unemployment has been at or below 4% for 30 months--the longest stretch in 50 years.
By applegrove - 14 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Cheerful news from the Bethel Citizen newspaper.
By LAS14 - 14 hrs ago - 2 replies
Cheerful news from the Bethel Citizen newspaper.
By LAS14 - 14 hrs ago - 2 replies
The DU Lounge
Fire hydrant knocked down, causes gusher. Cars move under it for free car wash
By IcyPeas - 14 hrs ago - 2 replies
Fire hydrant knocked down, causes gusher. Cars move under it for free car wash
By IcyPeas - 14 hrs ago - 2 replies
Cable News Clips
'Horrible, nonsensical' decision: Supreme Court strikes down bump stock ban - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 2 replies
'Horrible, nonsensical' decision: Supreme Court strikes down bump stock ban - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 2 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Trump is losing control of his basic biological functions. Shrinking Trump
By Quixote1818 - 15 hrs ago - 2 replies
Trump is losing control of his basic biological functions. Shrinking Trump
By Quixote1818 - 15 hrs ago - 2 replies
Latest Breaking News
Pentagon ran secret anti-vax campaign to undermine China during pandemic
By erronis - 15 hrs ago - 2 replies
Pentagon ran secret anti-vax campaign to undermine China during pandemic
By erronis - 15 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Neo-Nazi Group Designated as Terrorist Organization
By applegrove - 15 hrs ago - 2 replies
Neo-Nazi Group Designated as Terrorist Organization
By applegrove - 15 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight. Schlemiel! Schlimazel! Hasenpfeffer Incorporated!
By demmiblue - 15 hrs ago - 2 replies
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight. Schlemiel! Schlimazel! Hasenpfeffer Incorporated!
By demmiblue - 15 hrs ago - 2 replies
Cable News Clips
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson reacts to Donald Trump's comments about his city - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 2 replies
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson reacts to Donald Trump's comments about his city - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
I'm starting to believe that Trump was correct.
By 11 Bravo - 16 hrs ago - 2 replies
I'm starting to believe that Trump was correct.
By 11 Bravo - 16 hrs ago - 2 replies
Cable News Clips
'The dog caught the car': Nicolle Wallace on SCOTUS being out of step with regular Americans - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - 2 replies
'The dog caught the car': Nicolle Wallace on SCOTUS being out of step with regular Americans - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Biden's overlooked campaign to protect Americans from Big Business
By applegrove - 16 hrs ago - 2 replies
Biden's overlooked campaign to protect Americans from Big Business
By applegrove - 16 hrs ago - 2 replies
Cable News Clips
'Deadly consequence': Supreme Court rolls back Trump-era ban on gun bump stocks - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - 2 replies
'Deadly consequence': Supreme Court rolls back Trump-era ban on gun bump stocks - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - 2 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Returns to the Scene of the Crime, the US Capitol, & is Applauded by Congressional Republicans - Glenn Kirschner
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - 2 replies
Trump Returns to the Scene of the Crime, the US Capitol, & is Applauded by Congressional Republicans - Glenn Kirschner
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
FL: Orange County elections supervisor (R) will not run for election
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - 2 replies
FL: Orange County elections supervisor (R) will not run for election
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
VoteVets Response Regarding SCOTUS Bump Stocks Decision:
By LetMyPeopleVote - 17 hrs ago - 2 replies
VoteVets Response Regarding SCOTUS Bump Stocks Decision:
By LetMyPeopleVote - 17 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Engineers sue Elon Musk and SpaceX, saying the company mirrored his juvenile, crude X posts
By Eugene - 18 hrs ago - 2 replies
Engineers sue Elon Musk and SpaceX, saying the company mirrored his juvenile, crude X posts
By Eugene - 18 hrs ago - 2 replies
Jewish Group
(JEWISH GROUP) Just a passing thought about Paris this summer.
By Behind the Aegis - 18 hrs ago - 2 replies
(JEWISH GROUP) Just a passing thought about Paris this summer.
By Behind the Aegis - 18 hrs ago - 2 replies
Liberal YouTubers
AI Trump: Speech to House Republicans - Jabari Jones
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago - 2 replies
AI Trump: Speech to House Republicans - Jabari Jones
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Colorado Repub Brutally Grilled By Local News Anchor: 'Why Is Abortion Good For Your Girlfriend? Bad For Other Womem?
By tenderfoot - 18 hrs ago - 2 replies
Colorado Repub Brutally Grilled By Local News Anchor: 'Why Is Abortion Good For Your Girlfriend? Bad For Other Womem?
By tenderfoot - 18 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Michigan Supreme Court sides with Nessel on question in right-wing robocall case
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago - 2 replies
Michigan Supreme Court sides with Nessel on question in right-wing robocall case
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
A landslide in Wyoming deepens the disparities between the ultra-wealthy and local workers
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago - 2 replies
A landslide in Wyoming deepens the disparities between the ultra-wealthy and local workers
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Majory Stoneman Douglas building that housed one of the most horrific mass shootings of students starts demolition
By diehardblue - 19 hrs ago - 2 replies
Majory Stoneman Douglas building that housed one of the most horrific mass shootings of students starts demolition
By diehardblue - 19 hrs ago - 2 replies
Astrology, Spirituality & Alternative Healing
Pam Gregory vid. Astrology for the US as Pluto returns to same place as it was July 4, 1776
By AKwannabe - 19 hrs ago - 2 replies
Pam Gregory vid. Astrology for the US as Pluto returns to same place as it was July 4, 1776
By AKwannabe - 19 hrs ago - 2 replies
The DU Lounge
Silkhenge: Little known fact about an illusive spider.
By Baitball Blogger - 19 hrs ago - 2 replies
Silkhenge: Little known fact about an illusive spider.
By Baitball Blogger - 19 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
House GOP Pushes Through Altered Defense Bill
By justaprogressive - 20 hrs ago - 2 replies
House GOP Pushes Through Altered Defense Bill
By justaprogressive - 20 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Alex Jones Ordered to Liquidate His Personal Assets June 14, 2024
By underpants - 20 hrs ago - 2 replies
Alex Jones Ordered to Liquidate His Personal Assets June 14, 2024
By underpants - 20 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
House Democrats to Counter-Program Netanyahu's Speech
By applegrove - 21 hrs ago - 2 replies
House Democrats to Counter-Program Netanyahu's Speech
By applegrove - 21 hrs ago - 2 replies
Personal Finance and Investing
Vanguard vote switch helped pass Tesla CEO's $56 billion pay package. My opinion of Vanguard just tanked.
By usonian - 21 hrs ago - 2 replies
Vanguard vote switch helped pass Tesla CEO's $56 billion pay package. My opinion of Vanguard just tanked.
By usonian - 21 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Thank Tansy_Gold for original posting of this on target meme posted in the Economy Forum (bottom of the page)
By usaf-vet - 22 hrs ago - 2 replies
Thank Tansy_Gold for original posting of this on target meme posted in the Economy Forum (bottom of the page)
By usaf-vet - 22 hrs ago - 2 replies
Latest Breaking News
US humanitarian aid pier off Gaza to halt shipments for 3rd time in a month
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 2 replies
US humanitarian aid pier off Gaza to halt shipments for 3rd time in a month
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 2 replies
Louisiana
Suspect arrested after woman killed, her 2 young daughters abducted and 1 killed, authorities say
By mahatmakanejeeves - 23 hrs ago - 2 replies
Suspect arrested after woman killed, her 2 young daughters abducted and 1 killed, authorities say
By mahatmakanejeeves - 23 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Hate, intolerance and how it affects our children
By oregonjen - 23 hrs ago - 2 replies
Hate, intolerance and how it affects our children
By oregonjen - 23 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
DeSantis rejects climate change rationale for record-breaking rain
By Zorro - 22 min ago - 1 replies
DeSantis rejects climate change rationale for record-breaking rain
By Zorro - 22 min ago - 1 replies
The DU Lounge
Talk about being "clutch". Morlinari, two strokes off making the cut. ⛳️🏌️
By underpants - 24 min ago - 1 replies
Talk about being "clutch". Morlinari, two strokes off making the cut. ⛳️🏌️
By underpants - 24 min ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Tripped: Nazi Germany, the CIA, and the Dawn of the Psychedelic Age
By bucolic_frolic - 26 min ago - 1 replies
Tripped: Nazi Germany, the CIA, and the Dawn of the Psychedelic Age
By bucolic_frolic - 26 min ago - 1 replies
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Those Who Hate Public Sector Unions Also Hate Democracy. It's Not a Coincidence.
By Omaha Steve - 36 min ago - 1 replies
Those Who Hate Public Sector Unions Also Hate Democracy. It's Not a Coincidence.
By Omaha Steve - 36 min ago - 1 replies
Music Appreciation
Harry Nilsson was born on this date.
By Dyedinthewoolliberal - 58 min ago - 1 replies
Harry Nilsson was born on this date.
By Dyedinthewoolliberal - 58 min ago - 1 replies
Latest Breaking News
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg and Trump prosecutor Matthew Colangelo will appear before Congress July 12
Tuesday - AP
Tuesday - AP
DOJ says no contacts between senior officials and Manhattan DA Bragg's office about Trump case
Tuesday - ABC News
Tuesday - ABC News
Blinken announces more than $400M in new humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza
Tuesday - CNN Politics
Tuesday - CNN Politics
Hunter Biden trial live updates: President's son guilty on all charges in federal gun case
Tuesday - NBC
Tuesday - NBC
US lifts ban on sending weapons to a controversial Ukrainian military unit
Tuesday - US News and World Report/AP
Tuesday - US News and World Report/AP
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse requests information about Alito's 'improper' WSJ interview
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News
Pennsylvania Gov. Drops 4-Letter Word On Live TV In Blunt Message For 'Whining' Trump
Tuesday - Huff Post
Tuesday - Huff Post
Rudy Giuliani poses for mugshot weeks after pleading not guilty in Arizona fake electors case
Tuesday - UK Independent
Tuesday - UK Independent
Bankruptcy creditors rip Giuliani over 'disturbing pattern' of reporting no income
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Water, chemical industries challenge Biden's rule to restrict 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
Tuesday - The Hill
Tuesday - The Hill
Main shipping channel to Port of Baltimore fully restored 11 weeks after Key Bridge collapse
Monday - WJZ-TV
Monday - WJZ-TV
Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle join Biden for early Juneteenth celebration on White House lawn
Monday - AP
Monday - AP
Bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission unanimously chooses Democrat as chair for 2 years
Monday - AP
Monday - AP
Sen. John Fetterman and wife Giselle taken to hospital after car crash in Maryland
Monday - USA Today
Monday - USA Today
Bankruptcy lawyers look to expose financial ties between Rudy Giuliani and 9/11 charity Tunnel to Towers
Monday - Law & Crime
Monday - Law & Crime
Judge Cannon denies Trump bid to dismiss certain counts in classified documents indictment
Monday - PBS/AP
Monday - PBS/AP
Civil rights icon Rev. James Lawson Jr., who trained activists in nonviolent protest, has died at age 95, pastor says
Monday - CNN US
Monday - CNN US
New Jersey's Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control reviewing liquor licenses held by Trump's golf courses
Monday - ABC News
Monday - ABC News
10 members of NC State's 1983 national champions sue NCAA over name, image and likeness compensation
Monday - Associated Press via WTOP
Monday - Associated Press via WTOP
Four instructors from Cornell College, IA stabbed while visiting Jilin City, China
Monday - KCCI News 8, Des Moines, IA
Monday - KCCI News 8, Des Moines, IA
Planned Parenthood Shooting Suspect in Colorado Loses Appeal Over Forced Medication
Monday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Monday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Giuliani calls DA Fani Willis a 'ho' to rapturous reaction at Christian rally
Monday - UK Independent
Monday - UK Independent
Justice Alito Caught on Tape Discussing How Battle for America 'Can't Be Compromised'
Monday - Rolling Stone
Monday - Rolling Stone