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On This Day: Governor signs bill legalizing gambling in Nevada - March 19, 1931
By jgo - 3 min ago
On This Day: Governor signs bill legalizing gambling in Nevada - March 19, 1931
By jgo - 3 min ago
General Discussion
Judge Cannon is going to be removed from Smelvis' case
By malaise - 50 replies @ 6 min ago (Milestone)
Judge Cannon is going to be removed from Smelvis' case
By malaise - 50 replies @ 6 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
TN State Sen. Ken Yager (R) shames the legislative body in front of these high school girls..............
By riversedge - 11 min ago
TN State Sen. Ken Yager (R) shames the legislative body in front of these high school girls..............
By riversedge - 11 min ago
General Discussion
"Trump is suing Stephanopoulos and ABC because Stephanopoulos repeated what a federal district judge has said repeatedly
By kpete - 13 min ago
"Trump is suing Stephanopoulos and ABC because Stephanopoulos repeated what a federal district judge has said repeatedly
By kpete - 13 min ago
The DU Lounge
Snide, nasty statements only made on social media to people online and never face to face
By AZLD4Candidate - 25 replies @ 15 min ago (Milestone)
Snide, nasty statements only made on social media to people online and never face to face
By AZLD4Candidate - 25 replies @ 15 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
How many people here believe Eileen Cannon is getting her marching orders outside of her
By Baitball Blogger - 29 min ago
How many people here believe Eileen Cannon is getting her marching orders outside of her
By Baitball Blogger - 29 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump FREAKS OUT after BEING EXPOSED with NO CASH - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 33 min ago
Trump FREAKS OUT after BEING EXPOSED with NO CASH - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 33 min ago
General Discussion
You raised $310.00 on March 18, 2024 OFFICIAL Democratic Underground to re-elect Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
By Omaha Steve - 36 min ago
You raised $310.00 on March 18, 2024 OFFICIAL Democratic Underground to re-elect Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
By Omaha Steve - 36 min ago
General Discussion
Trump's plea with the court that he can't post bond is B.S.
By Mr.WeRP - 38 min ago
Trump's plea with the court that he can't post bond is B.S.
By Mr.WeRP - 38 min ago
Economy
Bank of Japan scraps radical policy, makes first rate hike in 17 years
By mahatmakanejeeves - 47 min ago
Bank of Japan scraps radical policy, makes first rate hike in 17 years
By mahatmakanejeeves - 47 min ago
Cable News Clips
What happens next if Trump can't make bond? - Morning Joe - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 51 min ago
What happens next if Trump can't make bond? - Morning Joe - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 51 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Biden campaign launching program to engage Latino voters
By BumRushDaShow - 53 min ago
Biden campaign launching program to engage Latino voters
By BumRushDaShow - 53 min ago
General Discussion
An Open Letter to the Fools at the New York Times: You Need to Smarten Up Before it's Too Late!
By babylonsister - 55 min ago
An Open Letter to the Fools at the New York Times: You Need to Smarten Up Before it's Too Late!
By babylonsister - 55 min ago
Environment & Energy
China goes big on green hydrogen using renewable energy surplus
By Caribbeans - 59 min ago
China goes big on green hydrogen using renewable energy surplus
By Caribbeans - 59 min ago
General Discussion
Follow the Money, and You'll Find Donald Trump in Deep Trouble
By babylonsister - 1 hr ago
Follow the Money, and You'll Find Donald Trump in Deep Trouble
By babylonsister - 1 hr ago
Latin America
The howling ghosts of colonialism haunt Haiti as violent anarchy and gang rule escalate
By Judi Lynn - 1 hr ago
The howling ghosts of colonialism haunt Haiti as violent anarchy and gang rule escalate
By Judi Lynn - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Lawyers hit out at Vatican's 'trial of the century' after Pope secretly changes law four times
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 1 hr ago
Lawyers hit out at Vatican's 'trial of the century' after Pope secretly changes law four times
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 1 hr ago
Music Appreciation
On this day, March 19, 1953, Ricky Wilson of the B-52's was born.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
On this day, March 19, 1953, Ricky Wilson of the B-52's was born.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Opponents of Proposition 1 withdraw their concession as Gov. Gavin Newsom's mental health ballot measure barely leads.
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 1 hr ago
Opponents of Proposition 1 withdraw their concession as Gov. Gavin Newsom's mental health ballot measure barely leads.
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
'This is anti-Semitic garbage': Joe reacts to Trump's comments about Jewish Democrats - Morning Joe - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
'This is anti-Semitic garbage': Joe reacts to Trump's comments about Jewish Democrats - Morning Joe - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
American History
On this day, March 19, 1958, the Monarch Underwear Company fire occured.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
On this day, March 19, 1958, the Monarch Underwear Company fire occured.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
TRUMP ATTACKS WITNESS, VIOLATES GAG ORDER. JAIL HIM. - 3.19.24 Countdown with Keith Olbermann
By ihaveaquestion - 1 hr ago
TRUMP ATTACKS WITNESS, VIOLATES GAG ORDER. JAIL HIM. - 3.19.24 Countdown with Keith Olbermann
By ihaveaquestion - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump comments on Jews who vote for Democrats draw outrage
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Trump comments on Jews who vote for Democrats draw outrage
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Judge Cannon is going to be removed from Smelvis' case
By malaise - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Judge Cannon is going to be removed from Smelvis' case
By malaise - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Rep. Boebert brags about scoring $20 million in earmarks that came from a bill she opposed.
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
Rep. Boebert brags about scoring $20 million in earmarks that came from a bill she opposed.
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
Music Appreciation
ROLLERMANIA! On this day, March 19, 1951, Derek Longmuir of the Bay City Rollers was born.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
ROLLERMANIA! On this day, March 19, 1951, Derek Longmuir of the Bay City Rollers was born.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
Congress reaches tentative deal on government funding - Way Too Early - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Congress reaches tentative deal on government funding - Way Too Early - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
The DU Lounge
What is/was your favorite game show on television? I loved Password. I hated Queen for a Day.
By debm55 - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
What is/was your favorite game show on television? I loved Password. I hated Queen for a Day.
By debm55 - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Hong Kong lawmakers pass new national security law, giving government more power to curb dissent
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago
Hong Kong lawmakers pass new national security law, giving government more power to curb dissent
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Does it seem that the national nightmare that is Trump has been going on forever?
By Joe Nation - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Does it seem that the national nightmare that is Trump has been going on forever?
By Joe Nation - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Foreign Affairs
It begins! Russia rapidly loses its territories. Entire battalions surrender. Putin gets 99.28% - The Russian Dude
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
It begins! Russia rapidly loses its territories. Entire battalions surrender. Putin gets 99.28% - The Russian Dude
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Hong Kong Adopts Sweeping Security Laws, Bowing to Beijing
By dalton99a - 2 hrs ago
Hong Kong Adopts Sweeping Security Laws, Bowing to Beijing
By dalton99a - 2 hrs ago
Automobile Enthusiasts
Ford Plans Affordable Small Electric Pickup and SUV, Starting Around $25,000
By Think. Again. - 2 hrs ago
Ford Plans Affordable Small Electric Pickup and SUV, Starting Around $25,000
By Think. Again. - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Just thinking 3/25/24 is deadline for trumpig to post bond.
By Duncanpup - 2 hrs ago
Just thinking 3/25/24 is deadline for trumpig to post bond.
By Duncanpup - 2 hrs ago
Environment & Energy
Plug confirms nine clean hydrogen grant awards from US DoE
By Think. Again. - 3 hrs ago
Plug confirms nine clean hydrogen grant awards from US DoE
By Think. Again. - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Don Lemon does the liberal YouTube circuit: David Pakman, Brian Tyler Cohen, TYT
By Bucky - 3 hrs ago
Don Lemon does the liberal YouTube circuit: David Pakman, Brian Tyler Cohen, TYT
By Bucky - 3 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Federal Court Rules Firearm Restrictions on Defendants Awaiting Trial Are Constitutional
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago
Federal Court Rules Firearm Restrictions on Defendants Awaiting Trial Are Constitutional
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Biden to target 'rent gouging' landlords, as high housing costs factor into 2024 race
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago
Biden to target 'rent gouging' landlords, as high housing costs factor into 2024 race
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
PANICKED Trump ATTACKS Witness in Federal Criminal Case - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
PANICKED Trump ATTACKS Witness in Federal Criminal Case - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Groups blast conservatives' attempt to stop Smithsonian Latino internship
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago
Groups blast conservatives' attempt to stop Smithsonian Latino internship
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Spending deal done, though final action could slip past deadline
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago
Spending deal done, though final action could slip past deadline
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
The Real Story Behind Boeing's Open Door Deregulation Scandal - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
The Real Story Behind Boeing's Open Door Deregulation Scandal - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Chinese billionaire pleads guilty to straw donor scheme in New York and Rhode Island
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago
Chinese billionaire pleads guilty to straw donor scheme in New York and Rhode Island
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Capitol Police wearing body cameras in pilot program to build public trust
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago
Capitol Police wearing body cameras in pilot program to build public trust
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
No evidence of Havana syndrome brain injury, US studies find
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago
No evidence of Havana syndrome brain injury, US studies find
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Supreme Court extends temporary block on Texas immigration law SB 4 - FOX 7 Austin
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Supreme Court extends temporary block on Texas immigration law SB 4 - FOX 7 Austin
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Cries Coverup & Calls To Jail The Entire Jan 6th Committee - Waldorf Nation
By TexasTowelie - 4 hrs ago
Trump Cries Coverup & Calls To Jail The Entire Jan 6th Committee - Waldorf Nation
By TexasTowelie - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
I think that the best choice I can make in few hours is David Esrati OH 10
By SalamanderSleeps - 5 hrs ago
I think that the best choice I can make in few hours is David Esrati OH 10
By SalamanderSleeps - 5 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Supreme Court Makes MAJOR ERROR in Ruling - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Supreme Court Makes MAJOR ERROR in Ruling - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Joann Fabrics and Crafts files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
By mahatmakanejeeves - 25 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)
Joann Fabrics and Crafts files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
By mahatmakanejeeves - 25 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Hong Kong lawmakers pass new national security law, giving government more power to curb dissent
1 hr ago - AP
1 hr ago - AP
Federal Court Rules Firearm Restrictions on Defendants Awaiting Trial Are Constitutional
3 hrs ago - US News and World Report/AP
3 hrs ago - US News and World Report/AP
Biden to target 'rent gouging' landlords, as high housing costs factor into 2024 race
3 hrs ago - CNBC
3 hrs ago - CNBC
Cannon tells lawyers to weigh if Trump conduct can't be reviewed by courts
5 hrs ago - Washington Post
5 hrs ago - Washington Post
New York City Mayor Eric Adams accused of sexual assault by former NYPD aide in new lawsuit
10 hrs ago - CNN
10 hrs ago - CNN
Pro-Trump Michigan attorney arrested after hearing in DC over leaking Dominion documents
12 hrs ago - Associated Press
12 hrs ago - Associated Press
Justices Seem Likely to Side With N.R.A. in First Amendment Dispute
13 hrs ago - New York Times (gift link/no paywall)
13 hrs ago - New York Times (gift link/no paywall)
Newly obtained video shows movement of group suspected of constructing Jan. 6 gallows hours before Capitol siege
13 hrs ago - CBS News
13 hrs ago - CBS News
Key GOP impeachment witness won't attend open committee hearing, citing 'short notice'
14 hrs ago - ABC News
14 hrs ago - ABC News
Foundation cancels RBG award ceremony that would have honored Musk, Murdoch after family's outcry
14 hrs ago - CNN Politics
14 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Supreme Court chief justice denies ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro's bid to stave off prison sentence
15 hrs ago - AP
15 hrs ago - AP
Stormy Daniels and Michael Cohen can testify in Trump's hush money trial, judge rules
15 hrs ago - UK Independent
15 hrs ago - UK Independent
Alito extends order barring Texas from detaining migrants under SB4 immigration law for now
16 hrs ago - CBS News
16 hrs ago - CBS News
Trump, co-defendants ask to appeal judge's decision not to remove DA Willis
16 hrs ago - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
16 hrs ago - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
In Cuba, hundreds take to the streets in rare protests as economic crisis deepens
16 hrs ago - NBC News
16 hrs ago - NBC News
'Closed for paid leave': More than 70 businesses nationwide shut doors on day of action
17 hrs ago - ABC News/GMA
17 hrs ago - ABC News/GMA
US aims to return emergency oil reserve to prior levels by year-end
18 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance/Reuters
18 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance/Reuters
Conservative influencer helped steal a table used to assault officers on Jan. 6, FBI says
19 hrs ago - NBC News
19 hrs ago - NBC News
Supreme Court leans against limiting Biden administration contacts with social media platforms
20 hrs ago - NBC News
20 hrs ago - NBC News
Trump can't secure $454 million appeal bond in New York fraud case, his lawyers say
22 hrs ago - CNBC
22 hrs ago - CNBC
Biden speaks with Netanyahu amid escalating tensions in U.S.-Israel relationship
22 hrs ago - NBC News
22 hrs ago - NBC News
Supreme Court rejects appeal by former New Mexico county commissioner banned for Jan. 6 insurrection
23 hrs ago - AP
23 hrs ago - AP
Online orders to begin for first over-the-counter birth control pill in the US, drugmaker says
Yesterday - CNN
Yesterday - CNN
Blinken tells democracy summit that technology must sustain democratic values
Yesterday - ABC News/AP
Yesterday - ABC News/AP
Kennedy Family Seemingly Snubs RFK Jr. With St. Patrick's Day White House Visit
Yesterday - Daily Beast
Yesterday - Daily Beast