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California
Procession held for L.A. County firefighter killed in explosion near Palmdale (53 miles to downtown LA coroner)
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 14 hrs ago - 0 replies
Procession held for L.A. County firefighter killed in explosion near Palmdale (53 miles to downtown LA coroner)
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 14 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Dem candidate arrested for faking racist posts against himself... from accounts booked with his credit card.
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 25 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
Dem candidate arrested for faking racist posts against himself... from accounts booked with his credit card.
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 25 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
Foreign Affairs
Moscow moves on Washington - Break the Fake - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 14 hrs ago - 0 replies
Moscow moves on Washington - Break the Fake - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 14 hrs ago - 0 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Senators' Warning: Don't Throw Democracy Out With Dishwater w/ Bernie Sanders - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 0 replies
Senators' Warning: Don't Throw Democracy Out With Dishwater w/ Bernie Sanders - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Johnson backs bill to allow presidents to push state cases to federal court
By Eugene - 25 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
Johnson backs bill to allow presidents to push state cases to federal court
By Eugene - 25 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
Melania Just Ruined Trump's Birthday Celebration - Occupy Democrats
By TexasTowelie - 15 hrs ago - 0 replies
Melania Just Ruined Trump's Birthday Celebration - Occupy Democrats
By TexasTowelie - 15 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Mousey media failed by not making Donald Trump's unhinged shark story major news
By Nevilledog - 25 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
Mousey media failed by not making Donald Trump's unhinged shark story major news
By Nevilledog - 25 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
Malala Reacts to 1,000 Days Since Afghan Girls Were Banned From School - Amanpour and Company PBS
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 hrs ago - 0 replies
Malala Reacts to 1,000 Days Since Afghan Girls Were Banned From School - Amanpour and Company PBS
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
WAPO: We are witnessing a war on women
By lindysalsagal - 25 replies @ 17 hrs ago (Milestone)
WAPO: We are witnessing a war on women
By lindysalsagal - 25 replies @ 17 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging federal rules to accommodate abortions for workers
By In It to Win It - 17 hrs ago - 0 replies
Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging federal rules to accommodate abortions for workers
By In It to Win It - 17 hrs ago - 0 replies
Cable News Clips
CO Republican's Trumpian hypocrisy shows why Dems are spending big on down-ballot races - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 hrs ago - 0 replies
CO Republican's Trumpian hypocrisy shows why Dems are spending big on down-ballot races - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 hrs ago - 0 replies
Cable News Clips
Ayman: Trump's campaign trail gibberish is reminiscent of the 'buffoonery' of dictators - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 hrs ago - 0 replies
Ayman: Trump's campaign trail gibberish is reminiscent of the 'buffoonery' of dictators - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 hrs ago - 0 replies
Cable News Clips
Watch Democratic Rep. Gwen Moore rip Trump's attack on Milwaukee where she grew up - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 hrs ago - 0 replies
Watch Democratic Rep. Gwen Moore rip Trump's attack on Milwaukee where she grew up - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Demonstrations In New York Make Several Things Clear
By The Magistrate - 200 replies @ 17 hrs ago (Milestone)
Demonstrations In New York Make Several Things Clear
By The Magistrate - 200 replies @ 17 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
BREAKING: Jane Fonda will endorse President Biden and join Jill Biden at a rally for seniors.
By riversedge - 25 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
BREAKING: Jane Fonda will endorse President Biden and join Jill Biden at a rally for seniors.
By riversedge - 25 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Eisen & Ben-Ghiat: American Autocracy Threat Tracker (Just Security)
By Nevilledog - 18 hrs ago - 0 replies
Eisen & Ben-Ghiat: American Autocracy Threat Tracker (Just Security)
By Nevilledog - 18 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Millhiser: The Supreme Court just effectively legalized machine guns
By Nevilledog - 75 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
Millhiser: The Supreme Court just effectively legalized machine guns
By Nevilledog - 75 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
Ted Cruz Dealt Knockout Blow by MSNBC Host in Brutal Monologue! - Luke Beasley
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago - 0 replies
Ted Cruz Dealt Knockout Blow by MSNBC Host in Brutal Monologue! - Luke Beasley
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago - 0 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Ukraine, the S500, and apple....
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago - 0 replies
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Ukraine, the S500, and apple....
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Trump rallies Republicans against Biden energy policies, but sidesteps the massive climate law
By In It to Win It - 19 hrs ago - 0 replies
Trump rallies Republicans against Biden energy policies, but sidesteps the massive climate law
By In It to Win It - 19 hrs ago - 0 replies
The DU Lounge
Never thought I was a bagpipe fan, but I can't stop watching this.
By Nevilledog - 25 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
Never thought I was a bagpipe fan, but I can't stop watching this.
By Nevilledog - 25 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Ruth's List Florida endorses 3 women running for House who back abortion rights
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - 0 replies
Ruth's List Florida endorses 3 women running for House who back abortion rights
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Recall of conservative California school board president, who called Harvey Milk a pedophile, appears to succeed
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - 0 replies
Recall of conservative California school board president, who called Harvey Milk a pedophile, appears to succeed
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
AZ: SOS's Native Voting Hour program seeks to inform, encourage Indigenous peoples to vote
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - 0 replies
AZ: SOS's Native Voting Hour program seeks to inform, encourage Indigenous peoples to vote
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Fundraising in Pa. state Senate and House races point to a dogfight in the general election
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - 0 replies
Fundraising in Pa. state Senate and House races point to a dogfight in the general election
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
ACLU outlines 'roadmap' to defending LGBTQ rights in a second Trump term
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
ACLU outlines 'roadmap' to defending LGBTQ rights in a second Trump term
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Legislative primaries (D) worth watching in Wisconsin
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
Legislative primaries (D) worth watching in Wisconsin
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
MI: Flint Councilman Quincy Murphy will face recall election
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
MI: Flint Councilman Quincy Murphy will face recall election
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Biden DESTROYS Trump And Justice Alito With BRUTAL New Ad
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
Biden DESTROYS Trump And Justice Alito With BRUTAL New Ad
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
Economy
Do the Rich Work Harder than Everyone Else? - 10 Economic Myths Debunked #3 - Robert Reich
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
Do the Rich Work Harder than Everyone Else? - 10 Economic Myths Debunked #3 - Robert Reich
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
MI: Legislation seeks protections for free speech against retaliatory lawsuits
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
MI: Legislation seeks protections for free speech against retaliatory lawsuits
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Pivotal Michigan Republican Voters.. not taking to Trump
By Peacetrain - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
Pivotal Michigan Republican Voters.. not taking to Trump
By Peacetrain - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
Florida
The system of checks and balances suffers again in Florida (Editorial)
By In It to Win It - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
The system of checks and balances suffers again in Florida (Editorial)
By In It to Win It - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
The system of checks and balances suffers again in Florida (Editorial)
By In It to Win It - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
The system of checks and balances suffers again in Florida (Editorial)
By In It to Win It - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
I'm happy to say trump looks like shit these days
By captain queeg - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
I'm happy to say trump looks like shit these days
By captain queeg - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
This Week at Justice - June 14, 2024 - The Justice Department
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
This Week at Justice - June 14, 2024 - The Justice Department
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
Foreign Affairs
Why a Gaza Strip Ceasefire Is So Elusive
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
Why a Gaza Strip Ceasefire Is So Elusive
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Democrat Carlos Guillermo Smith is now back in the Florida Legislature
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
Democrat Carlos Guillermo Smith is now back in the Florida Legislature
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
US Navy faces its most intense combat since World War II against Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
US Navy faces its most intense combat since World War II against Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
VP Harris stops by Atlanta 100 Black Men event to shore up Georgia base ahead of election
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
VP Harris stops by Atlanta 100 Black Men event to shore up Georgia base ahead of election
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
DNC Displays New Billboards in WI and MI Slamming Donald Trump
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
DNC Displays New Billboards in WI and MI Slamming Donald Trump
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Congressman Goldman Introduces Supreme Court Ethics and Investigations Act - Congressman Dan Goldman
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
Congressman Goldman Introduces Supreme Court Ethics and Investigations Act - Congressman Dan Goldman
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
TV Chat
did any of u watch a series of cartoons called mel -o- toons as a kid ? discovered them on tubi tv.
By AllaN01Bear - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
did any of u watch a series of cartoons called mel -o- toons as a kid ? discovered them on tubi tv.
By AllaN01Bear - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Justice Sotomayor calls a duck a duck
By bigtree - 75 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
Justice Sotomayor calls a duck a duck
By bigtree - 75 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Project 2025 promises to shut down Dept. of Education, ban abortion, roll back civil rights and more
By B.See - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
Project 2025 promises to shut down Dept. of Education, ban abortion, roll back civil rights and more
By B.See - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Trump attacks President Biden for trying to pass a bipartisan deal to secure the border: "He never used it"
By applegrove - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
Trump attacks President Biden for trying to pass a bipartisan deal to secure the border: "He never used it"
By applegrove - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
Latest Breaking News
Biden campaign trolls Trump's 78 'accomplishments' on former president's birthday
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
Biden campaign trolls Trump's 78 'accomplishments' on former president's birthday
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Pro-Trump LUNATIC Threatens FBI Agent on Hunter Biden's Case - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
Pro-Trump LUNATIC Threatens FBI Agent on Hunter Biden's Case - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
Photography
Last night, June 12, 2024, my husband and I celebrated our 59th Wedding Anniversary! Here's a few photos:
By CaliforniaPeggy - 100 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
Last night, June 12, 2024, my husband and I celebrated our 59th Wedding Anniversary! Here's a few photos:
By CaliforniaPeggy - 100 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Making America Proud.. One Fucked Up Ruling At A Time
By ._. - 22 hrs ago - 0 replies
Making America Proud.. One Fucked Up Ruling At A Time
By ._. - 22 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
From 2017: Las Vegas gunman had modified 'bump stock' attachment to allow gun to fire faster
By peppertree - 22 hrs ago - 0 replies
From 2017: Las Vegas gunman had modified 'bump stock' attachment to allow gun to fire faster
By peppertree - 22 hrs ago - 0 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Bombshell expose rocks 2024 election - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago - 0 replies
Bombshell expose rocks 2024 election - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
CO-04: GOP Lawmaker Grilled On Why Abortion Was 'Best Choice' For His Girlfriend, But Not Others
By RandySF - 25 replies @ 23 hrs ago (Milestone)
CO-04: GOP Lawmaker Grilled On Why Abortion Was 'Best Choice' For His Girlfriend, But Not Others
By RandySF - 25 replies @ 23 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Trump's people, and the right-wing megaphone squad (such as Faux "news,") are still at it.
By Archae - 23 hrs ago - 0 replies
Trump's people, and the right-wing megaphone squad (such as Faux "news,") are still at it.
By Archae - 23 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Ukrainian journalists made a spreadsheet of US opponents of Ukraine aid. It caused an explosion
By erronis - 25 replies @ 23 hrs ago (Milestone)
Ukrainian journalists made a spreadsheet of US opponents of Ukraine aid. It caused an explosion
By erronis - 25 replies @ 23 hrs ago (Milestone)
The DU Lounge
Do you have a favorite song with the title being a question?
By red dog 1 - 75 replies @ 23 hrs ago (Milestone)
Do you have a favorite song with the title being a question?
By red dog 1 - 75 replies @ 23 hrs ago (Milestone)
Music Appreciation
I've posted this video of The Hooters LIve featuring Patty Smyth before :
By MarineCombatEngineer - 23 hrs ago - 0 replies
I've posted this video of The Hooters LIve featuring Patty Smyth before :
By MarineCombatEngineer - 23 hrs ago - 0 replies
Florida
Democrats, many from South Florida, win 11 legislative seats. They include Bernard, Daley, Hunschofsky, Skidmore.
By In It to Win It - 23 hrs ago - 0 replies
Democrats, many from South Florida, win 11 legislative seats. They include Bernard, Daley, Hunschofsky, Skidmore.
By In It to Win It - 23 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Clarence Thomas' Opinion Legalizing Bump Stocks Is Indefensible
By Nevilledog - 25 replies @ 23 hrs ago (Milestone)
Clarence Thomas' Opinion Legalizing Bump Stocks Is Indefensible
By Nevilledog - 25 replies @ 23 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Justice Sotomayor calls a duck a duck
By bigtree - 50 replies @ 23 hrs ago (Milestone)
Justice Sotomayor calls a duck a duck
By bigtree - 50 replies @ 23 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Jeezus, They Aren't Asking For Your Hand In Marriage..
By ._. - 25 replies @ 23 hrs ago (Milestone)
Jeezus, They Aren't Asking For Your Hand In Marriage..
By ._. - 25 replies @ 23 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Texas has outlawed circumcision! (and other elective surgeries often performed on children)
By werdna - 75 replies @ 23 hrs ago (Milestone)
Texas has outlawed circumcision! (and other elective surgeries often performed on children)
By werdna - 75 replies @ 23 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Federal court hands MyPillow and Lindell a loss when it comes to compelling 'attenuated at best' testimony of DOJ
Saturday - Law & Crime
Saturday - Law & Crime
New Jersey Democrat introduces bill to combat abuse against elderly LGBTQ population
Saturday - The Hill
Saturday - The Hill
'Unfit for office': Rep Victoria Spartz called out over 'manic' behavior of throwing furniture at staff
Saturday - msn.com
Saturday - msn.com
Secret Service and Chicago police ramp up preparations for Democratic convention as protests loom
Saturday - CNN Politics
Saturday - CNN Politics
Colorado Republicans call on party chair to resign after "hateful" Pride remarks
Saturday - CBS11/KKTV Colorado Springs
Saturday - CBS11/KKTV Colorado Springs
Manhattan DA agrees to testify in Congress, but likely not until Trump is sentenced
Saturday - ABC News/AP
Saturday - ABC News/AP
DNC targets Trump campaign rally with 'convicted white-collar crook' billboard
Saturday - the Guardian
Saturday - the Guardian
Conservatives want to 'Bud Light the F*** out of' Kohl's after Wisconsin retailer refuses RNC sponsorship
Saturday - UK Independent
Saturday - UK Independent
Israel rescues 4 hostages taken in Hamas' Oct. 7 attack. At least 94 Palestinians are killed
Saturday - AP
Saturday - AP
Top Law Firms in US Opioid Lawsuits to Get Hundreds of Millions in Fees
Saturday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Saturday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Real-world mileage standard for new vehicles rising to 38 mpg in 2031 under new Biden rule
Saturday - AP
Saturday - AP
Guinness World Record for most attended drag story time reading set in Philadelphia
Saturday - CNN US
Saturday - CNN US
'I'm Voting for the Felon': 20-year-old Trump delegate from Colorado sells T-shirts to finance RNC trip
Saturday - Colorado Politics
Saturday - Colorado Politics
Former astronaut William Anders, who took iconic Earthrise photo, has died in Washington plane crash
Jun 7 - AP
Jun 7 - AP
After editor's departure, Washington Post's publisher faces questions about phone hacking stories
Jun 7 - AP
Jun 7 - AP
Giuliani bankruptcy judge orders 'sophisticated' broker to put luxurious NYC apartment up for sale
Jun 7 - Law & Crime
Jun 7 - Law & Crime
Biden offers forceful defense of democracy in Normandy speech aimed at American audience
Jun 7 - ABC News
Jun 7 - ABC News
Kia recalls nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs due to fire risk, urges impacted consumers to park outside
Jun 7 - Associated Press
Jun 7 - Associated Press
Airline lawyers spared religious liberty training in case about flight attendant's abortion views
Jun 7 - AP
Jun 7 - AP
Rishi Sunak apologizes for skipping a D-Day ceremony to return to the campaign trail
Jun 7 - ABC News
Jun 7 - ABC News
Biden apologizes to Zelenskyy for monthslong congressional holdup to weapons that let Russia advance
Jun 7 - AP
Jun 7 - AP
Clarence Thomas acknowledges trips with billionaire Harlan Crow in financial disclosure
Jun 7 - NBC News
Jun 7 - NBC News
17-year-old fatally shot while trying to break up a fight outside Seattle high school: Police
Jun 7 - ABC News
Jun 7 - ABC News
Former Trump chief of staff pleads not guilty to election subversion charges in Arizona
Jun 7 - CNN Politics
Jun 7 - CNN Politics
U.S. adds a much-better-than-expected 272,000 jobs in May, but unemployment rate edges up to 4%
Jun 7 - CNBC
Jun 7 - CNBC
YouTuber charged for stunt where fireworks were shot at his Lamborghini from flying helicopter
Jun 7 - NBC News
Jun 7 - NBC News