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General Discussion
Donald Trump Campaign Accused of Spamming People With Unsolicited Emails
By Tom of Temecula - 6 hrs ago - 2 replies
Donald Trump Campaign Accused of Spamming People With Unsolicited Emails
By Tom of Temecula - 6 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
You'll Never Guess What the Right Is Blaming George Soros for Now
By Tom of Temecula - 6 hrs ago - 2 replies
You'll Never Guess What the Right Is Blaming George Soros for Now
By Tom of Temecula - 6 hrs ago - 2 replies
Music Appreciation
Willie Nelson celebrates another trip around the sun today.
By Dyedinthewoolliberal - 6 hrs ago - 2 replies
Willie Nelson celebrates another trip around the sun today.
By Dyedinthewoolliberal - 6 hrs ago - 2 replies
Cable News Clips
Trump's hush money criminal trial resumes Tuesday; what you missed on Day eight - Morning Joe - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 2 replies
Trump's hush money criminal trial resumes Tuesday; what you missed on Day eight - Morning Joe - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
An assassination plot on American soil reveals a darker side of Modi's India
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - 2 replies
An assassination plot on American soil reveals a darker side of Modi's India
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Florida's 6-week abortion ban set to take effect this week
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - 2 replies
Florida's 6-week abortion ban set to take effect this week
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
You raised $905.00 on April 28, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 6 hrs ago - 2 replies
You raised $905.00 on April 28, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 6 hrs ago - 2 replies
Vermont
The future of fertilizer? Pee, says this Brattleboro institute
By sl8 - 7 hrs ago - 2 replies
The future of fertilizer? Pee, says this Brattleboro institute
By sl8 - 7 hrs ago - 2 replies
Cable News Clips
Trump met privately with former rival Gov. DeSantis - Way Too Early - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 2 replies
Trump met privately with former rival Gov. DeSantis - Way Too Early - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 2 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Donald Trump is running against Joe Biden. But he keeps bringing up another Democrat: Jimmy Carter
By Dulcinea - 8 hrs ago - 2 replies
Donald Trump is running against Joe Biden. But he keeps bringing up another Democrat: Jimmy Carter
By Dulcinea - 8 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Stop Making Excuses, Kristi Noem. That Dog Won't Hunt
By babylonsister - 9 hrs ago - 2 replies
Stop Making Excuses, Kristi Noem. That Dog Won't Hunt
By babylonsister - 9 hrs ago - 2 replies
American History
On April 29, 2020, Trump announced his intent to nominate Aileen Cannon to serve as a judge on the US District Court.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 9 hrs ago - 2 replies
On April 29, 2020, Trump announced his intent to nominate Aileen Cannon to serve as a judge on the US District Court.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 9 hrs ago - 2 replies
Latest Breaking News
First container ship arrives at Port of Baltimore since Key Bridge collapse: 'Another milestone'
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 2 replies
First container ship arrives at Port of Baltimore since Key Bridge collapse: 'Another milestone'
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 2 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Top Trump VP PICK Gets INSTANT Reality Check from FED UP Southerner - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - 2 replies
Top Trump VP PICK Gets INSTANT Reality Check from FED UP Southerner - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - 2 replies
Cable News Clips
Legal expert says Judge Merchan delay in gag-order is 'troublesome' - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - 2 replies
Legal expert says Judge Merchan delay in gag-order is 'troublesome' - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - 2 replies
Cable News Clips
Rep. Jared Moskowitz says Florida is at play for Democrats with abortion on the ballot - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - 2 replies
Rep. Jared Moskowitz says Florida is at play for Democrats with abortion on the ballot - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - 2 replies
The DU Lounge
LOL! Mountain Coati sticks his snout up woman's nostril:
By tblue37 - 14 hrs ago - 2 replies
LOL! Mountain Coati sticks his snout up woman's nostril:
By tblue37 - 14 hrs ago - 2 replies
Cable News Clips
How the National Enquirer became a 'megaphone' for Donald Trump's 2016 campaign - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - 2 replies
How the National Enquirer became a 'megaphone' for Donald Trump's 2016 campaign - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - 2 replies
Cable News Clips
Former WH official's advice during hush money trial: 'Don't work for Mr. Trump!' - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - 2 replies
Former WH official's advice during hush money trial: 'Don't work for Mr. Trump!' - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - 2 replies
Washington
Four zebras contained after escaping trailer on I-90 East
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago - 2 replies
Four zebras contained after escaping trailer on I-90 East
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago - 2 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Week two of Trump's NY trial: three ways Trump's own words will sink him in his criminal cases - Glenn Kirschner
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago - 2 replies
Week two of Trump's NY trial: three ways Trump's own words will sink him in his criminal cases - Glenn Kirschner
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago - 2 replies
Latest Breaking News
Ukraine pulls back from three villages in east, Zelenskiy pleads for weapons
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 2 replies
Ukraine pulls back from three villages in east, Zelenskiy pleads for weapons
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 2 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Trumpist Gets Torched After She Admits This! - Luke Beasley
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago - 2 replies
Trumpist Gets Torched After She Admits This! - Luke Beasley
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago - 2 replies
Latest Breaking News
'Physical altercations' during dueling pro-Palestinian, pro-Israel demonstrations on UCLA campus
By SouthBayDem - 20 hrs ago - 2 replies
'Physical altercations' during dueling pro-Palestinian, pro-Israel demonstrations on UCLA campus
By SouthBayDem - 20 hrs ago - 2 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Wow! Even this MAGA Network ADMITS things AREN'T LOOKING GOOD for Trump
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 22 hrs ago - 2 replies
Wow! Even this MAGA Network ADMITS things AREN'T LOOKING GOOD for Trump
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 22 hrs ago - 2 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
No joke: Biden turns up the heat on Trump
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 22 hrs ago - 2 replies
No joke: Biden turns up the heat on Trump
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 22 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Misinformation has created an alternative world for some Americans
By Nevilledog - 23 hrs ago - 2 replies
Misinformation has created an alternative world for some Americans
By Nevilledog - 23 hrs ago - 2 replies
The DU Lounge
Feisty tiger cub uses long-suffering Mom as chew toy:
By tblue37 - 23 hrs ago - 2 replies
Feisty tiger cub uses long-suffering Mom as chew toy:
By tblue37 - 23 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Michael Cohen is cashing in on the Trump trial with TikTok livestreams -- and it could be a problem
By Eugene - 8 min ago - 1 replies
Michael Cohen is cashing in on the Trump trial with TikTok livestreams -- and it could be a problem
By Eugene - 8 min ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Numerous officers struck by gunfire in North Carolina
By mercuryblues - 11 min ago - 1 replies
Numerous officers struck by gunfire in North Carolina
By mercuryblues - 11 min ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Isaac Chotiner: Elliott Abrams and the Contradictions of U.S. Human-Rights Policy
By Nevilledog - 42 min ago - 1 replies
Isaac Chotiner: Elliott Abrams and the Contradictions of U.S. Human-Rights Policy
By Nevilledog - 42 min ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Joseph Pastucci: Pennsylvania Man Found Guilty of Assaulting Law Enforcement and Other Charges Related to Jan. 6 Capitol
By Eugene - 45 min ago - 1 replies
Joseph Pastucci: Pennsylvania Man Found Guilty of Assaulting Law Enforcement and Other Charges Related to Jan. 6 Capitol
By Eugene - 45 min ago - 1 replies
Cable News Clips
NYC mayor on supporting peaceful protest, the city's 2025 budget
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 53 min ago - 1 replies
NYC mayor on supporting peaceful protest, the city's 2025 budget
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 53 min ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Leonard Leo's Consulting Firm Clients Exposed in Leak
By FakeNoose - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
Leonard Leo's Consulting Firm Clients Exposed in Leak
By FakeNoose - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Formula 1: Miami Grand Prix sends cease and desist letter to prevent Donald Trump fundraiser during race
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
Formula 1: Miami Grand Prix sends cease and desist letter to prevent Donald Trump fundraiser during race
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
Latin America
Ciudad Morazon: A Libertarian City Without Any Libertarians
By Judi Lynn - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
Ciudad Morazon: A Libertarian City Without Any Libertarians
By Judi Lynn - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Meet The Never-Christian-Nationalist Evangelicals
By Nevilledog - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
Meet The Never-Christian-Nationalist Evangelicals
By Nevilledog - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
Movies
didnt relize Mysterious Island (1961) was a serial. hem
By AllaN01Bear - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
didnt relize Mysterious Island (1961) was a serial. hem
By AllaN01Bear - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
The DU Lounge
YouTube amateur political commentators seem to simply pirate the original content creator.
By Marcuse - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
YouTube amateur political commentators seem to simply pirate the original content creator.
By Marcuse - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Comment: Justice delayed, but will a Jan. 6 trial be denied?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
Comment: Justice delayed, but will a Jan. 6 trial be denied?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Wild True Story of 171 Cats and Dogs Airlifted From Kabul
By Nevilledog - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
Wild True Story of 171 Cats and Dogs Airlifted From Kabul
By Nevilledog - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
Latin America
'Interspecies medium' who helped Milei 'talk' to dead dog grants interview
By Judi Lynn - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
'Interspecies medium' who helped Milei 'talk' to dead dog grants interview
By Judi Lynn - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
17 GOP Attorneys General Throw a Fit Over Pregnant Workers Having Rights
By RandySF - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
17 GOP Attorneys General Throw a Fit Over Pregnant Workers Having Rights
By RandySF - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
Virginia
UVa students, faculty named in blacklist, accused of antisemitism without evidence
By mahatmakanejeeves - 3 hrs ago - 1 replies
UVa students, faculty named in blacklist, accused of antisemitism without evidence
By mahatmakanejeeves - 3 hrs ago - 1 replies
Latest Breaking News
9 people are on trial in Germany over an alleged far-right coup plot
By JohnSJ - 4 hrs ago - 1 replies
9 people are on trial in Germany over an alleged far-right coup plot
By JohnSJ - 4 hrs ago - 1 replies
Cable News Clips
Gaza Freedom Flotilla: Activists Blocked from Sailing to Gaza But Vow to Keep Trying to Break Siege
By Uncle Joe - 4 hrs ago - 1 replies
Gaza Freedom Flotilla: Activists Blocked from Sailing to Gaza But Vow to Keep Trying to Break Siege
By Uncle Joe - 4 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Judd Legum: Why millions of Americans may lose internet access tomorrow
By Nevilledog - 4 hrs ago - 1 replies
Judd Legum: Why millions of Americans may lose internet access tomorrow
By Nevilledog - 4 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
South Africa: WARNING AGAINST PUTTING UP ELECTION POSTERS ON ELECTRICAL STRUCTURES
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago - 1 replies
South Africa: WARNING AGAINST PUTTING UP ELECTION POSTERS ON ELECTRICAL STRUCTURES
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
LUNATIC Trump Keeps SAYING IT and NOW WE KNOW WHY... - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago - 1 replies
LUNATIC Trump Keeps SAYING IT and NOW WE KNOW WHY... - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
PA-01: Ashley Ehasz (D) sees fundraising, DCCC attention boost in race for Congress. Why it matters
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago - 1 replies
PA-01: Ashley Ehasz (D) sees fundraising, DCCC attention boost in race for Congress. Why it matters
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
PA: Eugene DePasquale (D), former state rep and fiscal watchdog, looks to bring decades of experience to AG's office
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago - 1 replies
PA: Eugene DePasquale (D), former state rep and fiscal watchdog, looks to bring decades of experience to AG's office
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago - 1 replies
LGBT
Judge rules lawmakers can be called to testify in gender-affirming care case
By Eugene - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
Judge rules lawmakers can be called to testify in gender-affirming care case
By Eugene - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Wisconsin election observers may have to keep their distance
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
Wisconsin election observers may have to keep their distance
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
Michigan
Long, tough but worthwhile Slate story re: Arab American vote in Michigan
By marmar - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
Long, tough but worthwhile Slate story re: Arab American vote in Michigan
By marmar - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
Music Appreciation
Duke Ellington was born on this date.
By Dyedinthewoolliberal - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
Duke Ellington was born on this date.
By Dyedinthewoolliberal - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
The gag "trap" of Manhattan's hush-money trial: "Trump will take the bait"
By marmar - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
The gag "trap" of Manhattan's hush-money trial: "Trump will take the bait"
By marmar - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
LGBT
Iraq criminalizes same-sex relations, sets 10-15 year prison sentence
By Valdosta - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
Iraq criminalizes same-sex relations, sets 10-15 year prison sentence
By Valdosta - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
Sports
UAlbany lacrosse coach reports repeated racial abuse of players
By mahatmakanejeeves - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
UAlbany lacrosse coach reports repeated racial abuse of players
By mahatmakanejeeves - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
Forum Spotlight: Science
Why dangerous bird flu is spreading faster and farther than first thought...A New Record Concentration for CO2, 427.98 ppm Has Been Set for the Mauna Loa CO2 Observatory's Weekly Average.
Rare dinosaur tracks are longest continuous set of sauropod footprints (EarthSky.org)
Latest Breaking News
Hundreds Arrested: Students Across U.S. Protest for Palestine as Campus Crackdown Intensifies
Thursday - Democracy Now
Thursday - Democracy Now
First cargo ship passes through newly opened channel in Baltimore since bridge collapse
Thursday - Associated Press, via WTOP
Thursday - Associated Press, via WTOP
Trump Lawyer Says Having Political Rival Killed Could Constitute 'Official' Presidential Act
Thursday - Rolling Stone
Thursday - Rolling Stone
Florida man had no idea he was being deported to Haiti amid surge of gang violence
Thursday - NBC Miami
Thursday - NBC Miami
U.S. economy grew at 1.6 percent annual rate in first quarter 2024, a sharp slowdown
Thursday - Washington Post
Thursday - Washington Post
Trump downplays deadly Charlottesville rally as a 'peanut' compared to Israel-Gaza protests
Thursday - CNN
Thursday - CNN
Justice Clarence Thomas chooses not to recuse himself from another January 6-related case
Thursday - CNN Politics
Thursday - CNN Politics
Tough new EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down
Thursday - ABC News/AP
Thursday - ABC News/AP
The man who audited Trump's social media company misspelled his own name in 14 different ways: FT
Thursday - Business Insider
Thursday - Business Insider
Secret Service agent assigned to Kamala Harris hospitalized after exhibiting "distressing behavior," officials say
Thursday - CBS News
Thursday - CBS News
Williams-Sonoma fined $3.18 million dollars for falsely labeling products as 'Made in USA'
Thursday - Scripps News
Thursday - Scripps News
Government watchdog alleges Trump campaign broke the law trying to hide legal payments
Thursday - USA Today
Thursday - USA Today
Hamas official says group would lay down its weapons if a two-state solution is implemented
Thursday - Yahoo
Thursday - Yahoo
Trump lawyer no longer representing ex-president's aide after clients became 'adversarial'
Thursday - Raw Story
Thursday - Raw Story
Jan. 6 rioter 'unapologetic' at sentencing for assaulting police at Capitol using 'long pole'
Wednesday - Law & Crime
Wednesday - Law & Crime
Judge nixes Trump effort to subpoena Stormy Daniels over documentary and communications with other witnesses
Wednesday - Law & Crime
Wednesday - Law & Crime
NPR Chief Defends Coverage, Accuses Critics of 'Bad Faith Distortion' of Her Views
Wednesday - Wall Street Journal
Wednesday - Wall Street Journal
Trump Media has gotten Congress involved in its crusade against short sellers
Wednesday - Business Insider
Wednesday - Business Insider
Trump is unindicted co-conspirator in 2020 Michigan fake electors probe, investigator testifie
Wednesday - CNN
Wednesday - CNN
Biden administration announces plans for up to 12 lease sales for offshore wind energy
Wednesday - AP
Wednesday - AP
Biden offers 'second chances' to 16 people jailed for non-violent drug sentences
Wednesday - USA Today
Wednesday - USA Today