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Canada
Montreal police say street fight that killed 3 young people was not gang-related
By sl8 - 8 hrs ago
Montreal police say street fight that killed 3 young people was not gang-related
By sl8 - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
David Corn: RFK Jr. Is Even Crazier Than You Might Think
By Nevilledog - 8 hrs ago
David Corn: RFK Jr. Is Even Crazier Than You Might Think
By Nevilledog - 8 hrs ago
Canada
Gatineau couple discharged from Ottawa family doctor 'shocked,' seeking answers
By sl8 - 9 hrs ago
Gatineau couple discharged from Ottawa family doctor 'shocked,' seeking answers
By sl8 - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump using detained WSJ reporter as bait to get elected.
By FelineOverlord - 9 hrs ago
Trump using detained WSJ reporter as bait to get elected.
By FelineOverlord - 9 hrs ago
Sports
He Was the $13 Million QB Recruit. Now He's Suing the Boosters Who Never Paid Up.
By Mosby - 9 hrs ago
He Was the $13 Million QB Recruit. Now He's Suing the Boosters Who Never Paid Up.
By Mosby - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
"Pride in the Park" drag Queen defamation trial horrifies
By jmowreader - 9 hrs ago
"Pride in the Park" drag Queen defamation trial horrifies
By jmowreader - 9 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
"Power": Yance Ford on His New Documentary & Why "Violence Is Part and Parcel" of U.S. Policing
By Uncle Joe - 9 hrs ago
"Power": Yance Ford on His New Documentary & Why "Violence Is Part and Parcel" of U.S. Policing
By Uncle Joe - 9 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Tacky or cool. I think this is wonderful. My family says tacky.
By LakeArenal - 9 hrs ago
Tacky or cool. I think this is wonderful. My family says tacky.
By LakeArenal - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
Some things Biden could do cosmetically on campaign trail.
By Funtatlaguy - 25 replies @ 9 hrs ago (Milestone)
Some things Biden could do cosmetically on campaign trail.
By Funtatlaguy - 25 replies @ 9 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
165 Days Until Election Day! Election Calendar, Activists' Lists, and Donation Links (updated frequently)
By Wednesdays - 9 hrs ago
165 Days Until Election Day! Election Calendar, Activists' Lists, and Donation Links (updated frequently)
By Wednesdays - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
Pic Of The Moment: Imagine Having This Little Integrity
By EarlG - 25 replies @ 9 hrs ago (Milestone)
Pic Of The Moment: Imagine Having This Little Integrity
By EarlG - 25 replies @ 9 hrs ago (Milestone)
True Crime
WA SPD Booked Protesters in 2021 Due to 'City Policy' To Discriminate Against Anti-Police Protesters, Judge Rules
By cbabe - 9 hrs ago
WA SPD Booked Protesters in 2021 Due to 'City Policy' To Discriminate Against Anti-Police Protesters, Judge Rules
By cbabe - 9 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Florida attorney general says state will investigate Starbucks for DEI practices
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago
Florida attorney general says state will investigate Starbucks for DEI practices
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Dr. Adam Hamawy Describes Desperate Conditions at Gaza Hospitals Amid Attacks & Lack of Supplies
By Uncle Joe - 9 hrs ago
Dr. Adam Hamawy Describes Desperate Conditions at Gaza Hospitals Amid Attacks & Lack of Supplies
By Uncle Joe - 9 hrs ago
Oregon
Progressives Brought Down Under Crush of AIPAC-Affiliated Money in Oregon Primaries
By cbabe - 9 hrs ago
Progressives Brought Down Under Crush of AIPAC-Affiliated Money in Oregon Primaries
By cbabe - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump says he didn't testify in part because of his 'past' -- telling WABC radio he was seemingly worried about informati
By demmiblue - 9 hrs ago
Trump says he didn't testify in part because of his 'past' -- telling WABC radio he was seemingly worried about informati
By demmiblue - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
NOAA 2024 hurricane season forecast warns of more storms than ever. Here's why.
By sl8 - 9 hrs ago
NOAA 2024 hurricane season forecast warns of more storms than ever. Here's why.
By sl8 - 9 hrs ago
Texas
Texas Appeals Court Orders Dismissal of Lawsuit Against ProPublica, Texas Tribune
By sl8 - 9 hrs ago
Texas Appeals Court Orders Dismissal of Lawsuit Against ProPublica, Texas Tribune
By sl8 - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
Ex-Trump lawyer blames documents case delays on judge's incompetence
By erronis - 9 hrs ago
Ex-Trump lawyer blames documents case delays on judge's incompetence
By erronis - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
OR-05: Bynum's (D) primary win boosts Democrats' chances to flip Oregon seat
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago
OR-05: Bynum's (D) primary win boosts Democrats' chances to flip Oregon seat
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
The Daily B***h*: "Maybe I will wake up and go running. Then again, I might
By niyad - 9 hrs ago
The Daily B***h*: "Maybe I will wake up and go running. Then again, I might
By niyad - 9 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Irish Lawmaker: Recognizing Palestine as a State Is Rooted in Our History of Colonization & Famine
By Uncle Joe - 9 hrs ago
Irish Lawmaker: Recognizing Palestine as a State Is Rooted in Our History of Colonization & Famine
By Uncle Joe - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
Washington's Pivot on Bank Rules Could Free Up Tens of Billions
By Zorro - 9 hrs ago
Washington's Pivot on Bank Rules Could Free Up Tens of Billions
By Zorro - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
"Let's talk about the Appeal to Heaven Flag" -connection to New Apostolic Reformation
By EleanorR - 9 hrs ago
"Let's talk about the Appeal to Heaven Flag" -connection to New Apostolic Reformation
By EleanorR - 9 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
'I Was Dripping Blood': Inside One of the Worst Turbulence Accidents Ever
By Zorro - 9 hrs ago
'I Was Dripping Blood': Inside One of the Worst Turbulence Accidents Ever
By Zorro - 9 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
OPINION: For Joe Biden, the Nov. 5 election is about Jan. 6
By Dulcinea - 9 hrs ago
OPINION: For Joe Biden, the Nov. 5 election is about Jan. 6
By Dulcinea - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
The U.S. Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling that the republican-drawn map violated the rights of Black voters
By JohnSJ - 9 hrs ago
The U.S. Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling that the republican-drawn map violated the rights of Black voters
By JohnSJ - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
Very Good -Experts reflect on Jimmy Carter's political career during primary elections
By malaise - 10 hrs ago
Very Good -Experts reflect on Jimmy Carter's political career during primary elections
By malaise - 10 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
The world's top chipmakers can flip a 'kill switch' should China invade Taiwan, Bloomberg reports
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago
The world's top chipmakers can flip a 'kill switch' should China invade Taiwan, Bloomberg reports
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Got some good news yesterday . Rich's Malignant cancer did not spread. He wil be meeting the Oncologist about Radiation
By debm55 - 10 hrs ago
Got some good news yesterday . Rich's Malignant cancer did not spread. He wil be meeting the Oncologist about Radiation
By debm55 - 10 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
GOP lawmakers conflate standard FBI policies with an assassination attempt on Trump
By Dulcinea - 10 hrs ago
GOP lawmakers conflate standard FBI policies with an assassination attempt on Trump
By Dulcinea - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
Justice Department says illegal monopoly by Ticketmaster and Live Nation drives up prices for fans
By In It to Win It - 10 hrs ago
Justice Department says illegal monopoly by Ticketmaster and Live Nation drives up prices for fans
By In It to Win It - 10 hrs ago
Environment & Energy
Reuters Comment: Through distraction and denial, governments are playing politics at the cost of the planet
By OKIsItJustMe - 10 hrs ago
Reuters Comment: Through distraction and denial, governments are playing politics at the cost of the planet
By OKIsItJustMe - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
The Biden White House and Republican Congress are considering sanctions against ICC Chief Prosecutor @KarimKhanQC...
By demmiblue - 10 hrs ago
The Biden White House and Republican Congress are considering sanctions against ICC Chief Prosecutor @KarimKhanQC...
By demmiblue - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
SCOTUS reverses a decision that had struck down a South Carolina congressional district as a racial gerrymander
By In It to Win It - 10 hrs ago
SCOTUS reverses a decision that had struck down a South Carolina congressional district as a racial gerrymander
By In It to Win It - 10 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
'Ridiculous question': Ted Cruz gets testy when asked if he'll accept 2024 election results
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago
'Ridiculous question': Ted Cruz gets testy when asked if he'll accept 2024 election results
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
The ONLY thing I want to hear from Jim Comey is; "I'M SORRY"!!!
By maxrandb - 25 replies @ 10 hrs ago (Milestone)
The ONLY thing I want to hear from Jim Comey is; "I'M SORRY"!!!
By maxrandb - 25 replies @ 10 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Trump appears to be backchanneling with Putin already.
By Tommy Carcetti - 10 hrs ago
Trump appears to be backchanneling with Putin already.
By Tommy Carcetti - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
I think Trump has already offered Haley the VP spot.
By Cattledog - 50 replies @ 10 hrs ago (Milestone)
I think Trump has already offered Haley the VP spot.
By Cattledog - 50 replies @ 10 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Biden Campaign Quietly Meets With Haley Supporters After Trump Endorsement
By Tom of Temecula - 10 hrs ago
Biden Campaign Quietly Meets With Haley Supporters After Trump Endorsement
By Tom of Temecula - 10 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Supreme Court rules for GOP in South Carolina redistricting case
By demmiblue - 10 hrs ago
Supreme Court rules for GOP in South Carolina redistricting case
By demmiblue - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
NYT Pitchbot: As a principled Republican, I am aghast at what Donald Trump has done to my party.
By demmiblue - 10 hrs ago
NYT Pitchbot: As a principled Republican, I am aghast at what Donald Trump has done to my party.
By demmiblue - 10 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump electors in key states want to serve again, despite criminal charges
By brooklynite - 10 hrs ago
Trump electors in key states want to serve again, despite criminal charges
By brooklynite - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
Minneapolis police arrest hit-and-run hate crime suspect
By sarisataka - 10 hrs ago
Minneapolis police arrest hit-and-run hate crime suspect
By sarisataka - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
Iran President's Crash Highlights Struggle to Upgrade an Aging Fleet
By dalton99a - 11 hrs ago
Iran President's Crash Highlights Struggle to Upgrade an Aging Fleet
By dalton99a - 11 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
US will announce $275 million more in artillery and ammunition for Ukraine, officials say
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago
US will announce $275 million more in artillery and ammunition for Ukraine, officials say
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
SCOTUSblog: Announcement of opinions for Thursday, May 23
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago
SCOTUSblog: Announcement of opinions for Thursday, May 23
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
How many campaigns, careers, and reputations were destroyed because of the same media that now gives Trump a pass?
By ck4829 - 11 hrs ago
How many campaigns, careers, and reputations were destroyed because of the same media that now gives Trump a pass?
By ck4829 - 11 hrs ago
Utah
Child who drove toy tractor into Beaver Co. river ID'd as son of rodeo star Spencer Wright
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago
Child who drove toy tractor into Beaver Co. river ID'd as son of rodeo star Spencer Wright
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
Some things Biden could do cosmetically on campaign trail.
By Funtatlaguy - 11 hrs ago
Some things Biden could do cosmetically on campaign trail.
By Funtatlaguy - 11 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Why We Must Confront donald's Dangerous Words NOW -Mary Trump
By MagaSmash - 11 hrs ago
Why We Must Confront donald's Dangerous Words NOW -Mary Trump
By MagaSmash - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
GOP pollster reveals what made women Trump voters 'totally freaked out' in focus group
By Tom of Temecula - 11 hrs ago
GOP pollster reveals what made women Trump voters 'totally freaked out' in focus group
By Tom of Temecula - 11 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
US weekly jobless claims fall further as labor market remains strong
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago
US weekly jobless claims fall further as labor market remains strong
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago
California
California dreams end in nightmare for woman charged in violent wrong-way 405 Freeway crash
By Zorro - 11 hrs ago
California dreams end in nightmare for woman charged in violent wrong-way 405 Freeway crash
By Zorro - 11 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Weather Watchers
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Latest Breaking News
Despite polls, Biden aides insist Gaza campus protests will not hurt reelection bid
Saturday - Reuters
Saturday - Reuters
Yemen's Houthi rebels launch a missile that strikes an oil tanker in the Red Sea, US military says
Saturday - ABC News/AP
Saturday - ABC News/AP
Investigate whether drinking played role in chaotic House hearing, senior Democrat Jamie Raskin says
Saturday - UK Independent
Saturday - UK Independent
Va. Gov. Youngkin vetoes bills on birth control, Confederate tax loopholes
Saturday - Washington Post
Saturday - Washington Post
Alabama poultry plant could be closed for 30 days for allegedly hiring minors
Saturday - The Guardian
Saturday - The Guardian
Rudy Giuliani served Arizona indictment papers for election fraud scheme at 80th birthday party
Saturday - NY Daily News
Saturday - NY Daily News
Kamala Harris to speak at SEIU convention set to elect the union's first Black president
Saturday - NBC News
Saturday - NBC News
Crockett slams Greene as 'racist' following contentious House committee meeting
Saturday - CNN Politics
Saturday - CNN Politics
Trump asks for, and receives, permission to skip upcoming Mar-a-Lago hearing because he is 'on trial in Manhattan'
Saturday - Law & Crime
Saturday - Law & Crime
Dabney Coleman, actor who specialized in curmudgeons, dies at 92
Friday - The Associated Press, via WTOP
Friday - The Associated Press, via WTOP
GOP Fighting, 50-Hour Democratic Filibuster Kill Push to Make Amending Missouri Constitution Harder
Friday - US News and World Report/AP
Friday - US News and World Report/AP
New ad taunts Trump to take stand in hush money trial - or admit he's a coward
Friday - UK Independent
Friday - UK Independent
Exclusive: Sean 'Diddy' Combs seen physically assaulting Cassie Ventura in 2016 surveillance video obtained by CNN
Friday - cnn
Friday - cnn
Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama vote against unionizing in blow to big UAW push
Friday - CNN Business
Friday - CNN Business
Biden announces new grants to further desegregate schools on Brown vs. Board anniversary
Friday - ABC News
Friday - ABC News
Son of conservative activist and 1st rioter to invade Senate floor on Jan. 6 is sentenced
Friday - Law & Crime
Friday - Law & Crime
Durbin calls for Alito recusal from Jan. 6 cases over upside-down flag that flew at his home
Friday - The Hill
Friday - The Hill
John Eastman, former Trump lawyer, pleads not guilty in Arizona election interference case
Friday - CNN Politics
Friday - CNN Politics
GOP tries to 'correct the narrative' on use of mailed ballots after years of conflicting messages
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
Trump-linked dark-money group spent $90m on racist and transphobic ads in 2022, records show
Friday - The Guardian
Friday - The Guardian
Democrats gear up to overhaul the Senate filibuster for major bills if they win in 2024
Friday - NBC News
Friday - NBC News