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California
Iranian rapper's death sentence sparks protests in Southern California
By SunSeeker - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
Iranian rapper's death sentence sparks protests in Southern California
By SunSeeker - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
The DU Lounge
2nd tweet--Crab building a sand hut in a matter of seconds
By tblue37 - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
2nd tweet--Crab building a sand hut in a matter of seconds
By tblue37 - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Did the NY Times Plot Revenge On Biden? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - 1 replies
Did the NY Times Plot Revenge On Biden? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Chilean Coup at 50: How U.S. Meddling Shaped a Nation's Fate - Marian Schlotterbeck - TMR
By SouthBayDem - 14 hrs ago - 1 replies
Chilean Coup at 50: How U.S. Meddling Shaped a Nation's Fate - Marian Schlotterbeck - TMR
By SouthBayDem - 14 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Israeli Officials Believe I.C.C. Is Preparing Arrest Warrants Over War
By applegrove - 14 hrs ago - 1 replies
Israeli Officials Believe I.C.C. Is Preparing Arrest Warrants Over War
By applegrove - 14 hrs ago - 1 replies
Pets
I can't be sure, but I think I may have been the cause of my cat's torn ACL
By BWdem4life - 14 hrs ago - 1 replies
I can't be sure, but I think I may have been the cause of my cat's torn ACL
By BWdem4life - 14 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Jared Moskowitz is seeing red but says constitutional amendments keep Florida 'in play'
By RandySF - 14 hrs ago - 1 replies
Jared Moskowitz is seeing red but says constitutional amendments keep Florida 'in play'
By RandySF - 14 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Does anyone watch "Soft White Underbelly" interviews?
By ret5hd - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
Does anyone watch "Soft White Underbelly" interviews?
By ret5hd - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Squad scores with Summer Lee win but faces a long primary calendar
By RandySF - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
Squad scores with Summer Lee win but faces a long primary calendar
By RandySF - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump Allies Under Indictment in Majority of Swing States
By applegrove - 16 hrs ago - 1 replies
Trump Allies Under Indictment in Majority of Swing States
By applegrove - 16 hrs ago - 1 replies
Movies
have been watching godzilla movies , again. some are tearjerkers at the end .
By AllaN01Bear - 17 hrs ago - 1 replies
have been watching godzilla movies , again. some are tearjerkers at the end .
By AllaN01Bear - 17 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
28 Apr: Tables Turned Fast! Ukrainians Gained Air Superiority & Destroyed Russian Convoys - Reporting from Ukraine
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
28 Apr: Tables Turned Fast! Ukrainians Gained Air Superiority & Destroyed Russian Convoys - Reporting from Ukraine
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
According to Fox News Trump sleeping in court
By YoshidaYui - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
According to Fox News Trump sleeping in court
By YoshidaYui - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
Foreign Affairs
Ukraine wants military-age men living abroad to return home as Russia steps up attacks - DW News
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
Ukraine wants military-age men living abroad to return home as Russia steps up attacks - DW News
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
Michigan
CNN Peter Meijer drops out of Michigan GOP Senate race
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago - 1 replies
CNN Peter Meijer drops out of Michigan GOP Senate race
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago - 1 replies
Latin America
'The big elephant in Haiti': As country sinks into anarchy, how much is US' fault?
By Judi Lynn - 19 hrs ago - 1 replies
'The big elephant in Haiti': As country sinks into anarchy, how much is US' fault?
By Judi Lynn - 19 hrs ago - 1 replies
Latest Breaking News
Biden praises UAW-Daimler Truck agreement as a 'testament to the power of collective bargaining'
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 1 replies
Biden praises UAW-Daimler Truck agreement as a 'testament to the power of collective bargaining'
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Kristi Noem's excuse for the reason she shot her dog reminds me of a comeback from the late Ann Richards:
By Baitball Blogger - 20 hrs ago - 1 replies
Kristi Noem's excuse for the reason she shot her dog reminds me of a comeback from the late Ann Richards:
By Baitball Blogger - 20 hrs ago - 1 replies
United Kingdom
BBC presenter's likeness used in advert after firm tricked by AI-generated voice
By sl8 - 20 hrs ago - 1 replies
BBC presenter's likeness used in advert after firm tricked by AI-generated voice
By sl8 - 20 hrs ago - 1 replies
Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs
Just watched "The Beautiful Game" and I have a question...
By bif - 20 hrs ago - 1 replies
Just watched "The Beautiful Game" and I have a question...
By bif - 20 hrs ago - 1 replies
Photography
Where's the Announcement of the Winners of the April Photo Contest?
By CaliforniaPeggy - 20 hrs ago - 1 replies
Where's the Announcement of the Winners of the April Photo Contest?
By CaliforniaPeggy - 20 hrs ago - 1 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
How an inclusive gym brand became a battlefield over LGBTQ rights
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago - 1 replies
How an inclusive gym brand became a battlefield over LGBTQ rights
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago - 1 replies
EBay, Collectors, Flea Market & Antiques
Anyone have experience selling old/antique books through Alibris?
By sybylla - 21 hrs ago - 1 replies
Anyone have experience selling old/antique books through Alibris?
By sybylla - 21 hrs ago - 1 replies
Non-Fiction
"Suffrage: women's long battle for the vote," by Ellen Carol Dubois, 2020.
By Timeflyer - 22 hrs ago - 1 replies
"Suffrage: women's long battle for the vote," by Ellen Carol Dubois, 2020.
By Timeflyer - 22 hrs ago - 1 replies
Latest Breaking News
World Central Kitchen resuming Gaza operations weeks after deadly strike
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 1 replies
World Central Kitchen resuming Gaza operations weeks after deadly strike
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Thomas Zimmer: Student Revolt and the Curtailing of Critical Speech
By Nevilledog - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
Thomas Zimmer: Student Revolt and the Curtailing of Critical Speech
By Nevilledog - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
No, Trump's legal woes aren't helping him
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
No, Trump's legal woes aren't helping him
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
New Ad: Are you or is someone you love suffering from Partisan Derangement Syndrome? - Republican Voters Against Trump
By TexasTowelie - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
New Ad: Are you or is someone you love suffering from Partisan Derangement Syndrome? - Republican Voters Against Trump
By TexasTowelie - 23 hrs ago - 1 replies
Cable News Clips
NYC mayor on supporting peaceful protest, the city's 2025 budget
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 sec ago - 0 replies
NYC mayor on supporting peaceful protest, the city's 2025 budget
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 sec ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Universe, I am soooooo disappointed. The one thing I truly wanted
By niyad - 100 replies @ 1 min ago (Milestone)
Universe, I am soooooo disappointed. The one thing I truly wanted
By niyad - 100 replies @ 1 min ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
What two Congressmembers saw at Columbia University as pro-Palestinian protests escalate
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 min ago - 0 replies
What two Congressmembers saw at Columbia University as pro-Palestinian protests escalate
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 min ago - 0 replies
Sports
Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul will be a sanctioned heavyweight bout
By sl8 - 3 min ago - 0 replies
Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul will be a sanctioned heavyweight bout
By sl8 - 3 min ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Eric Trump on father's alertness: 'The whole world knows his toughness'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 min ago - 0 replies
Eric Trump on father's alertness: 'The whole world knows his toughness'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 min ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
West Virginia and North Carolina's transgender care coverage policies discriminate, judges rule
By Nevilledog - 8 min ago - 0 replies
West Virginia and North Carolina's transgender care coverage policies discriminate, judges rule
By Nevilledog - 8 min ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Leonard Leo's Consulting Firm Clients Exposed in Leak
By FakeNoose - 10 min ago - 0 replies
Leonard Leo's Consulting Firm Clients Exposed in Leak
By FakeNoose - 10 min ago - 0 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 - 11 min ago - 0 replies
Formula 1: Miami Grand Prix sends cease and desist letter to prevent Donald Trump fundraiser during race
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 min ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Supreme Court Puppetmaster's Consulting Firm Clients Exposed in Leak
By Nevilledog - 14 min ago - 0 replies
Supreme Court Puppetmaster's Consulting Firm Clients Exposed in Leak
By Nevilledog - 14 min ago - 0 replies
Latest Breaking News
'Numerous' officers hurt in 'active' east Charlotte shooting, CMPD says
By Wicked Blue - 14 min ago - 0 replies
'Numerous' officers hurt in 'active' east Charlotte shooting, CMPD says
By Wicked Blue - 14 min ago - 0 replies
Latin America
Ciudad Morazn: A Libertarian City Without Any Libertarians
By Judi Lynn - 16 min ago - 0 replies
Ciudad Morazn: A Libertarian City Without Any Libertarians
By Judi Lynn - 16 min ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Meet The Never-Christian-Nationalist Evangelicals
By Nevilledog - 24 min ago - 0 replies
Meet The Never-Christian-Nationalist Evangelicals
By Nevilledog - 24 min ago - 0 replies
Movies
didnt relize Mysterious Island (1961) was a serial. hem
By AllaN01Bear - 27 min ago - 0 replies
didnt relize Mysterious Island (1961) was a serial. hem
By AllaN01Bear - 27 min ago - 0 replies
Washington
Greens vs. Greens in the 6th Congressional District
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 27 min ago - 0 replies
Greens vs. Greens in the 6th Congressional District
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 27 min ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Michael Steele responds to Trumps post on correspondents dinner.
By Swede - 50 replies @ 29 min ago (Milestone)
Michael Steele responds to Trumps post on correspondents dinner.
By Swede - 50 replies @ 29 min ago (Milestone)
Latin America
Indigenous Peruvian Leader Olivia Bisa Tirko on Calls for Citigroup to End Coal, Oil & Gas Financing
By Judi Lynn - 29 min ago - 0 replies
Indigenous Peruvian Leader Olivia Bisa Tirko on Calls for Citigroup to End Coal, Oil & Gas Financing
By Judi Lynn - 29 min ago - 0 replies
Latest Breaking News
G7 agrees to shut down coal plants by 2035, UK minister says, in climate breakthrough
By BumRushDaShow - 30 min ago - 0 replies
G7 agrees to shut down coal plants by 2035, UK minister says, in climate breakthrough
By BumRushDaShow - 30 min ago - 0 replies
Latin America
Milei's foreign policy based on whims and mystical fantasies
By Judi Lynn - 33 min ago - 0 replies
Milei's foreign policy based on whims and mystical fantasies
By Judi Lynn - 33 min ago - 0 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump shoves Kari Lake out of Mar-a-Lago and frets she'll be electoral liability: report
By riversedge - 50 replies @ 35 min ago (Milestone)
Trump shoves Kari Lake out of Mar-a-Lago and frets she'll be electoral liability: report
By riversedge - 50 replies @ 35 min ago (Milestone)
Washington
Heard of the Working Families Tax Credit? Neither have many local families
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 36 min ago - 0 replies
Heard of the Working Families Tax Credit? Neither have many local families
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 36 min ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Are Arabs in Michigan really prepared to hand the presidency back to Donald Trump? In a word: yes.
By Coventina - 25 replies @ 37 min ago (Milestone)
Are Arabs in Michigan really prepared to hand the presidency back to Donald Trump? In a word: yes.
By Coventina - 25 replies @ 37 min ago (Milestone)
Editorials & Other Articles
PFAS/Forever Chems Increase Likelihood of Death by Cardiovasc Disease, More; Study, Toxic Water N. Italy
By appalachiablue - 37 min ago - 0 replies
PFAS/Forever Chems Increase Likelihood of Death by Cardiovasc Disease, More; Study, Toxic Water N. Italy
By appalachiablue - 37 min ago - 0 replies
Latin America
Indigenous Bolivians flee homes as backlash to mining protest turns explosive
By Judi Lynn - 38 min ago - 0 replies
Indigenous Bolivians flee homes as backlash to mining protest turns explosive
By Judi Lynn - 38 min ago - 0 replies
Latin America
Kansas man arrested, accused of stealing 41 guns
By Judi Lynn - 45 min ago - 0 replies
Kansas man arrested, accused of stealing 41 guns
By Judi Lynn - 45 min ago - 0 replies
Washington
Washington's border waters are on the cusp of a major rise in oil tanker traffic
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 47 min ago - 0 replies
Washington's border waters are on the cusp of a major rise in oil tanker traffic
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 47 min ago - 0 replies
Latest Breaking News
Kristi Noem dogged by poor polling amid fallout from tale of killing puppy
By BumRushDaShow - 75 replies @ 47 min ago (Milestone)
Kristi Noem dogged by poor polling amid fallout from tale of killing puppy
By BumRushDaShow - 75 replies @ 47 min ago (Milestone)
Music Appreciation
Oldie Time! The Guess Who - No Sugar Tonight / New Mother Nature
By BigOleDummy - 48 min ago - 0 replies
Oldie Time! The Guess Who - No Sugar Tonight / New Mother Nature
By BigOleDummy - 48 min ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Universe, I am soooooo disappointed. The one thing I truly wanted
By niyad - 75 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Universe, I am soooooo disappointed. The one thing I truly wanted
By niyad - 75 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
West Virginia and North Carolina's transgender care coverage policies discriminate, judges rule
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
West Virginia and North Carolina's transgender care coverage policies discriminate, judges rule
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
President Biden's humane Title IX changes take effect in early August.
By Barry Markson - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
President Biden's humane Title IX changes take effect in early August.
By Barry Markson - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Alaska
Report portrays mixed picture of Alaska's huge seafood industry
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Report portrays mixed picture of Alaska's huge seafood industry
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
The DU Lounge
Dog Found Hiding In A Box Has The Comfiest House Now
By catbyte - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Dog Found Hiding In A Box Has The Comfiest House Now
By catbyte - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Food Recalls Highest Since Before Pandemic: Listeria, Salmonella, E.Coli, Lead, Allergens..
By appalachiablue - 1 hr ago - 0 replies
Food Recalls Highest Since Before Pandemic: Listeria, Salmonella, E.Coli, Lead, Allergens..
By appalachiablue - 1 hr ago - 0 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
Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
Wednesday - AP
Wednesday - AP
Biden signs foreign aid bill providing crucial military assistance to Ukraine
Wednesday - CNN Politics
Wednesday - CNN Politics
Oil sprays from an ANA flight carrying 213 people as it lands in northern Japan; no one is injured
Wednesday - AP
Wednesday - AP
More than one-third of people in the US exposed to harmful air pollution - report
Wednesday - The Guardian
Wednesday - The Guardian
Alabama Lawmakers Advance Bill to Ensure Biden Is on the State's Ballot
Wednesday - US News and World Report/AP
Wednesday - US News and World Report/AP
Senate passes Ukraine aid, Israel funding and TikTok crackdown, sending bill to Biden's desk
Wednesday - NBC News
Wednesday - NBC News
Biden administration races to safeguard environmental rules from congressional axe
Wednesday - Reuters
Wednesday - Reuters
Tesla profit plunges on price cuts, but company unveils plans for affordable models
Wednesday - Washington Post
Wednesday - Washington Post
Former Navy interpreter sentenced to 28 months in prison for assaulting police on Jan. 6
Tuesday - WUSA-TV
Tuesday - WUSA-TV
Dean Phillips gains his first delegates. Here's why they'll likely vote for Biden at the convention
Tuesday - AP
Tuesday - AP
UnitedHealth paid ransom in Change Healthcare cyberattack, says patient data was compromised
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News
Mar-a-Lago judge unseals batch of documents that shed light on Trump's wild judgeship bribery claim
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Tuesday - Law & Crime
National Enquirer made up the story about Ted Cruz's father and Lee Harvey Oswald, former publisher says
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News
Biden blames Trump for Florida's 6-week abortion ban, says women nationwide face health crisis
Tuesday - AP
Tuesday - AP
Watchdog group asks 5 attorneys general to investigate crisis pregnancy center privacy practices
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News
Marjorie Taylor Greene makes wild claim that Democrats want Trump to be 'murdered in jail'
Tuesday - UK Independent
Tuesday - UK Independent
Biden will speak at Morehouse commencement, an election-year spotlight in front of Black voters
Tuesday - ABC News/AP
Tuesday - ABC News/AP
Appeals court greenlights release of secret Trump battles to block aides from testifying
Tuesday - Politico
Tuesday - Politico
Justice Department to pay $138.7 million to settle with ex-USA gymnastics official Larry Nassar victims
Tuesday - CBS News
Tuesday - CBS News
Trump to meet with former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso at Trump Tower on Tuesday
Tuesday - CNN Politics
Tuesday - CNN Politics
NYU pro-Palestinian protesters cleared out by NYPD, several arrests made. See the school's response.
Tuesday - CBS News
Tuesday - CBS News
Richmond Mayor Stoney drops Virginia governor bid, he will run for lieutenant governor instead
Tuesday - ABC News/AP
Tuesday - ABC News/AP
Prosecutors say Trump violated his gag order 10 times. The judge is finally set to weigh in.
Tuesday - Politico
Tuesday - Politico