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General Discussion
Charleston Police release investigation report of Boeing whistleblower death
By Wicked Blue - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
Charleston Police release investigation report of Boeing whistleblower death
By Wicked Blue - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems to lay off hundreds of staff days after whistleblower's sudden death
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems to lay off hundreds of staff days after whistleblower's sudden death
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
Washington
Beetles killing more trees in Washington, likely due to drought
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
Beetles killing more trees in Washington, likely due to drought
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
MI-SEN: Dems allege forgery, fraud on GOP petitions for Michigan U.S. Senate seat
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
MI-SEN: Dems allege forgery, fraud on GOP petitions for Michigan U.S. Senate seat
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
Washington
St. Mark's gets boost from Wall Street parish for affordable housing project
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
St. Mark's gets boost from Wall Street parish for affordable housing project
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
Latest Breaking News
"Black history is American history," Biden says as he launches fresh voter appeal
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
"Black history is American history," Biden says as he launches fresh voter appeal
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
An abortion rights initiative makes the ballot in conservative South Dakota
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
An abortion rights initiative makes the ballot in conservative South Dakota
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
WI: Voter ID system is secure despite conspiracy theories, officials say
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
WI: Voter ID system is secure despite conspiracy theories, officials say
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
Birders
A Cedar Waxwing showing its waxy red wing tips at the Central Park Pool
By Donkees - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
A Cedar Waxwing showing its waxy red wing tips at the Central Park Pool
By Donkees - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
Latest Breaking News
John Eastman, former Trump lawyer, pleads not guilty in Arizona election interference case
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
John Eastman, former Trump lawyer, pleads not guilty in Arizona election interference case
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Missouri Senate Democrats score a huge legislative win.
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
Missouri Senate Democrats score a huge legislative win.
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
The reason why the Jock from Alabama and the Speaker and others came to NY
By question everything - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
The reason why the Jock from Alabama and the Speaker and others came to NY
By question everything - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
China Trillion Yuan Debt Disaster: Stimulus Fails to Deliver Economic Growth & Investment Collapses - Joe Blogs
By TexasTowelie - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
China Trillion Yuan Debt Disaster: Stimulus Fails to Deliver Economic Growth & Investment Collapses - Joe Blogs
By TexasTowelie - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Trump team suffers nightmare blow in court - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
Trump team suffers nightmare blow in court - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about the oversight committee disaster....
By TexasTowelie - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about the oversight committee disaster....
By TexasTowelie - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
Astrology, Spirituality & Alternative Healing
Just came from - Link added
By bobnicewander - 10 hrs ago - 1 replies
Just came from - Link added
By bobnicewander - 10 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
OR-05: Outside money in Oregon swing district prompts claims of Republican meddling
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago - 1 replies
OR-05: Outside money in Oregon swing district prompts claims of Republican meddling
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
'Blow the whistle': Indiana's top election official spends $35k on security guide mailings
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago - 1 replies
'Blow the whistle': Indiana's top election official spends $35k on security guide mailings
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago - 1 replies
Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs
"Upgrade." Entertaining sci-fi revenge flick.
By bif - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
"Upgrade." Entertaining sci-fi revenge flick.
By bif - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Jared Moskowitz Calls For GOP To Impeach Biden Or STFU Already 5/16/24
By riversedge - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
Jared Moskowitz Calls For GOP To Impeach Biden Or STFU Already 5/16/24
By riversedge - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
The DU Lounge
Harmonious Trumpets: Tiktok and Mae Kheow's Joyful Bond
By catbyte - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
Harmonious Trumpets: Tiktok and Mae Kheow's Joyful Bond
By catbyte - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
Music Appreciation
How the Bay City Rollers inspired the greatest Ramones anthem
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
How the Bay City Rollers inspired the greatest Ramones anthem
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Michael Cohen Buries Trump in One Exchange on Hush-Money Trial
By Tom of Temecula - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
Michael Cohen Buries Trump in One Exchange on Hush-Money Trial
By Tom of Temecula - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
The DU Lounge
Aurora Banks Peninsula (May 17 Astronomy Picture of the Day)
By sl8 - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
Aurora Banks Peninsula (May 17 Astronomy Picture of the Day)
By sl8 - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
Science
Found at last: long-lost branch of the Nile that ran by the pyramids
By sl8 - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
Found at last: long-lost branch of the Nile that ran by the pyramids
By sl8 - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
Cable News Clips
More GOP lawmakers show loyalty to Trump at his trial - Way Too Early - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
More GOP lawmakers show loyalty to Trump at his trial - Way Too Early - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
Latest Breaking News
OpenAI strikes deal to bring Reddit content to ChatGPT
By Mr. Sparkle - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
OpenAI strikes deal to bring Reddit content to ChatGPT
By Mr. Sparkle - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
SLURRING Trump SCREWS HIMSELF Leaving Trial - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
SLURRING Trump SCREWS HIMSELF Leaving Trial - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
Birders
Blue-winged Warbler in the North Woods, NYC Central Park
By Donkees - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
Blue-winged Warbler in the North Woods, NYC Central Park
By Donkees - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
American History
On this day, May 17, 1954, Brown v. Board of Education was decided.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
On this day, May 17, 1954, Brown v. Board of Education was decided.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Contempt Proceeding Against AG Garland - Oversight Committee Democrats
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Contempt Proceeding Against AG Garland - Oversight Committee Democrats
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
Music Appreciation
The Allman Brothers Band - Saturday Night in Macon, Ga. RIP Dickey Betts 🎸
By appalachiablue - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
The Allman Brothers Band - Saturday Night in Macon, Ga. RIP Dickey Betts 🎸
By appalachiablue - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
SC: Circuit Court judge denies request to enforce abortion bill at 9 weeks
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - 1 replies
SC: Circuit Court judge denies request to enforce abortion bill at 9 weeks
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Nick Offerman & Helen Rebanks - "The Farmer's Wife" & Friendship Through Farming - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 19 hrs ago - 1 replies
Nick Offerman & Helen Rebanks - "The Farmer's Wife" & Friendship Through Farming - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 19 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Gallego Gets Boost from Ex-McCain, Sinema Donors
By applegrove - 20 hrs ago - 1 replies
Gallego Gets Boost from Ex-McCain, Sinema Donors
By applegrove - 20 hrs ago - 1 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
As Western Drought Recedes, the Great Salt Lake Is the Biggest It's Been in Years - WSJ
By question everything - 21 hrs ago - 1 replies
As Western Drought Recedes, the Great Salt Lake Is the Biggest It's Been in Years - WSJ
By question everything - 21 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Eric Swalwell wonders why GOP is not interested in investigating sex trafficking charge against Gaetz
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - 1 replies
Eric Swalwell wonders why GOP is not interested in investigating sex trafficking charge against Gaetz
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Habba goes "Mean Girls" on George Conway in the courtroom.
By TheBlackAdder - 21 hrs ago - 1 replies
Habba goes "Mean Girls" on George Conway in the courtroom.
By TheBlackAdder - 21 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Suzanne LaFrance (D) Maintains Lead Over Mayor Dave Bronson (R) in Anchorage Mayoral Runoff
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago - 1 replies
Suzanne LaFrance (D) Maintains Lead Over Mayor Dave Bronson (R) in Anchorage Mayoral Runoff
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
When you lose an election, scream about voting "irregularities" and refuse to accept reality. It's the GOP Way!
By marmar - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
When you lose an election, scream about voting "irregularities" and refuse to accept reality. It's the GOP Way!
By marmar - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
Michigan
GOP members of Delta County canvassing board refuse to certify recall results
By marmar - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
GOP members of Delta County canvassing board refuse to certify recall results
By marmar - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Today's Tiedrich rant: "I hear you're free on Wednesdays" - Dark Brandon masterfully trolls toddler Trump
By FakeNoose - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
Today's Tiedrich rant: "I hear you're free on Wednesdays" - Dark Brandon masterfully trolls toddler Trump
By FakeNoose - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
Cable News Clips
'It's been all character assassination': Breaking down the cross examination of Michael Cohen - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
'It's been all character assassination': Breaking down the cross examination of Michael Cohen - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
Cable News Clips
Michael Cohen remains 'unflappable' as the defense tries to smear Trump's former attorney - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
Michael Cohen remains 'unflappable' as the defense tries to smear Trump's former attorney - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
The DU Lounge
Don't know if this is where I would post this, but I thought this was awesome!!!!
By MarineCombatEngineer - 2 min ago - 0 replies
Don't know if this is where I would post this, but I thought this was awesome!!!!
By MarineCombatEngineer - 2 min ago - 0 replies
Cable News Clips
'An epic scandal': Justice Alito flew an upside flag in the aftermath of the 2020 Election - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 min ago - 0 replies
'An epic scandal': Justice Alito flew an upside flag in the aftermath of the 2020 Election - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 min ago - 0 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Bernie: The Podcast Episode 6 - Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
By Uncle Joe - 12 min ago - 0 replies
Bernie: The Podcast Episode 6 - Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
By Uncle Joe - 12 min ago - 0 replies
Liberal YouTubers
"Everybody deserves health care in this country by the fact that they are born a human being." - AOC
By Uncle Joe - 18 min ago - 0 replies
"Everybody deserves health care in this country by the fact that they are born a human being." - AOC
By Uncle Joe - 18 min ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Whitmer's Fight Like Hell PAC releases initial Senate endorsements
By RandySF - 22 min ago - 0 replies
Whitmer's Fight Like Hell PAC releases initial Senate endorsements
By RandySF - 22 min ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Alito was poised to stop Pence counting Electoral College votes on Jan 7; Pelosi foiled this
By muriel_volestrangler - 75 replies @ 23 min ago (Milestone)
Alito was poised to stop Pence counting Electoral College votes on Jan 7; Pelosi foiled this
By muriel_volestrangler - 75 replies @ 23 min ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Scoop: U.S., Iran held indirect talks this week on avoiding more attacks
By BumRushDaShow - 25 min ago - 0 replies
Scoop: U.S., Iran held indirect talks this week on avoiding more attacks
By BumRushDaShow - 25 min ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
South Dakota to decide on abortion rights in fall as ballot initiative advances
By RandySF - 27 min ago - 0 replies
South Dakota to decide on abortion rights in fall as ballot initiative advances
By RandySF - 27 min ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Why Justice Samuel Alito's upside-down flag controversy matters
By LetMyPeopleVote - 27 min ago - 0 replies
Why Justice Samuel Alito's upside-down flag controversy matters
By LetMyPeopleVote - 27 min ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Missouri Democrats score major win to clear path for abortion amendment
By RandySF - 29 min ago - 0 replies
Missouri Democrats score major win to clear path for abortion amendment
By RandySF - 29 min ago - 0 replies
Colorado
Denver's Auraria campus shifting to remote learning due to pro-Palestinian protests
By Nittersing - 30 min ago - 0 replies
Denver's Auraria campus shifting to remote learning due to pro-Palestinian protests
By Nittersing - 30 min ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Conservative media personality appointed to seat on Georgia State Election Board
By RandySF - 38 min ago - 0 replies
Conservative media personality appointed to seat on Georgia State Election Board
By RandySF - 38 min ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Big Lie 'Architect' John Eastman Pleads Not Guilty to Arizona Election Charges
By RandySF - 42 min ago - 0 replies
Big Lie 'Architect' John Eastman Pleads Not Guilty to Arizona Election Charges
By RandySF - 42 min ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
MI: Delta County Board of Canvassers certifies recall election results
By RandySF - 44 min ago - 0 replies
MI: Delta County Board of Canvassers certifies recall election results
By RandySF - 44 min ago - 0 replies
Forum Spotlight: Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs
"Upgrade." Entertaining sci-fi revenge flick.Joy, a really good movie
FX/Hulu Developing Two More Seasons of 'Shōgun'
Latest Breaking News
Order banning transgender athletes from female sports at Nassau County facilities struck down by judge
Saturday - CBS News/New York
Saturday - CBS News/New York
Paul Pelosi attacker could go away for 40 years -- on enhanced charges of terrorism
Saturday - Business Insider
Saturday - Business Insider
Federal judge temporarily halts Biden plan to lower credit card late fees to $8
Saturday - ABC News/AP
Saturday - ABC News/AP
Clarence Thomas says critics are pushing 'nastiness' and calls Washington a 'hideous place'
Saturday - NBC News/AP
Saturday - NBC News/AP
Biden Jokes Trump Should Have Injected Himself With Bleach
Saturday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Saturday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Aid groups begin evacuating out of Rafah ahead of potential Israeli ground assault
Saturday - Scripps News
Saturday - Scripps News
U.S. pledges money and other aid to help track and contain bird flu on dairy farms
Saturday - PBS News Hour/AP
Saturday - PBS News Hour/AP
Amid GOP focus on elections, Georgia Republicans remove officer found to have voted illegally
Saturday - Associated Press
Saturday - Associated Press
Police: Theft suspect stole 2 police vehicles while handcuffed, survived 11 officers' gunfire
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
Final Tests of US Dairy Samples Are Negative for Bird Flu Virus, US FDA Says
Friday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Friday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Texas Supreme Court denies woman damages after failed sterilization led to pregnancy
Friday - Austin American-Statesman
Friday - Austin American-Statesman
Biden admin says it's 'reasonable to assess' Israel used American weapons in ways 'inconsistent' with international law
Friday - CNN Politics
Friday - CNN Politics
'Too notorious': Pointing to a free Steve Bannon, imprisoned Peter Navarro asks court for supervised release
Friday - Law & Crime
Friday - Law & Crime
Biden administration won't conclude Israel violated terms of US weapons agreements, AP sources say
Friday - Associated Press
Friday - Associated Press
US consumer sentiment drops to 6-month low on inflation, unemployment fears
Friday - Associated Press Finance via Yahoo! Finance
Friday - Associated Press Finance via Yahoo! Finance
Social Security Administration to expand access to certain benefits through several upcoming changes
Friday - NBC News/CNBC
Friday - NBC News/CNBC
Police arrest over 40 as they clear pro-Palestinian protest camps at Penn, MIT and Arizona
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
A top Biden aide highlights a coming showdown with GOP over 2017 tax cuts that are due to expire
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
North Carolina Catholic school had right to fire gay teacher who announced wedding online, court rules
Friday - CBS News/AP
Friday - CBS News/AP