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Latest Breaking News
Harvard board bars 13 pro-Palestine student protesters from graduating, overruling faculty
By Jose Garcia - 25 replies @ 12 hrs ago (Milestone)
Harvard board bars 13 pro-Palestine student protesters from graduating, overruling faculty
By Jose Garcia - 25 replies @ 12 hrs ago (Milestone)
Foreign Affairs
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Haley voting for Trump....
By TexasTowelie - 12 hrs ago
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Haley voting for Trump....
By TexasTowelie - 12 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
On This Day: Hero anti-mafia judge, wife, police officers, assassinated in massive blast - May 23, 1992
By jgo - 12 hrs ago
On This Day: Hero anti-mafia judge, wife, police officers, assassinated in massive blast - May 23, 1992
By jgo - 12 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
It's like mom used to tell me you might not be the dumbest guy in the world.
By Duncanpup - 12 hrs ago
It's like mom used to tell me you might not be the dumbest guy in the world.
By Duncanpup - 12 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
"I'd Rather Be Us Than Them" - My Latest Take On The 2024 Election (Video)
By Quixote1818 - 12 hrs ago
"I'd Rather Be Us Than Them" - My Latest Take On The 2024 Election (Video)
By Quixote1818 - 12 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Ohio Moving to Exclude Biden from Ballot
By riversedge - 100 replies @ 12 hrs ago (Milestone)
Ohio Moving to Exclude Biden from Ballot
By riversedge - 100 replies @ 12 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Colorado Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera hospitalized due to infection
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago
Colorado Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera hospitalized due to infection
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago
Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs
The new version of "Let it be" is supposed to be great.
By bif - 12 hrs ago
The new version of "Let it be" is supposed to be great.
By bif - 12 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Lifelong Republican drops bad news on Trump - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 12 hrs ago
Lifelong Republican drops bad news on Trump - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
NJ-10: Twelve vying to fill the late Rep. Donald Payne's term
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago
NJ-10: Twelve vying to fill the late Rep. Donald Payne's term
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
Will Cannon attempt to block Chutkan after SC immunity decision?
By duckworth969 - 12 hrs ago
Will Cannon attempt to block Chutkan after SC immunity decision?
By duckworth969 - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
NEW: Pete Navarro's en banc appeal is DENIED. Lol
By LetMyPeopleVote - 12 hrs ago
NEW: Pete Navarro's en banc appeal is DENIED. Lol
By LetMyPeopleVote - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
How many dog whistles and other hints at Nazism/dictatorship have Trump given so far?
By DSandra - 12 hrs ago
How many dog whistles and other hints at Nazism/dictatorship have Trump given so far?
By DSandra - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
Centrist challenger ousts progressive prosecutor in DA race in Portland, Oregon
By brooklynite - 12 hrs ago
Centrist challenger ousts progressive prosecutor in DA race in Portland, Oregon
By brooklynite - 12 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Jeffries calls on Alito to recuse himself from all Jan. 6 cases
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago
Jeffries calls on Alito to recuse himself from all Jan. 6 cases
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago
TV Chat
Star Trek Enterprise Jolene Blalock/ T'Pol... is married to CEO of Live Nation Entertainment
By FarPoint - 12 hrs ago
Star Trek Enterprise Jolene Blalock/ T'Pol... is married to CEO of Live Nation Entertainment
By FarPoint - 12 hrs ago
Humor
Donald Trump Has Had His Dick Caught in a Zipper for Three Weeks. Here's Why That Could Spell Trouble for Biden
By ramen - 12 hrs ago
Donald Trump Has Had His Dick Caught in a Zipper for Three Weeks. Here's Why That Could Spell Trouble for Biden
By ramen - 12 hrs ago
Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs
The latest episode of "Will Trent" (ABC/Hulu) blew me away
By nuxvomica - 13 hrs ago
The latest episode of "Will Trent" (ABC/Hulu) blew me away
By nuxvomica - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
GOP pollster reveals what made women Trump voters 'totally freaked out' in focus group
By Tom of Temecula - 25 replies @ 13 hrs ago (Milestone)
GOP pollster reveals what made women Trump voters 'totally freaked out' in focus group
By Tom of Temecula - 25 replies @ 13 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Supreme Court Makes Racial Gerrymandering Even Harder To Prove In New Ruling
By people - 13 hrs ago
Supreme Court Makes Racial Gerrymandering Even Harder To Prove In New Ruling
By people - 13 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Norfolk Southern will pay modest $15 million fine as part of federal settlement over Ohio derailment
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago
Norfolk Southern will pay modest $15 million fine as part of federal settlement over Ohio derailment
By BumRushDaShow - 13 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 - 25 replies @ 13 hrs ago (Milestone)
Got some good news yesterday . Rich's Malignant cancer did not spread. He wil be meeting the Oncologist about Radiation
By debm55 - 25 replies @ 13 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
TikTok Ban Is Popular With Voters as AI Stirs Privacy Fears, Poll Shows
By TheProle - 13 hrs ago
TikTok Ban Is Popular With Voters as AI Stirs Privacy Fears, Poll Shows
By TheProle - 13 hrs ago
Astrology, Spirituality & Alternative Healing
Saggitarius Full Moon JOY!!!
By FirstLight - 13 hrs ago
Saggitarius Full Moon JOY!!!
By FirstLight - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
Justice Department says illegal monopoly by Ticketmaster and Live Nation drives up prices for fans
By Yavin4 - 13 hrs ago
Justice Department says illegal monopoly by Ticketmaster and Live Nation drives up prices for fans
By Yavin4 - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
And old lady venting on Choice and the consequences of the loss of it
By hamsterjill - 25 replies @ 13 hrs ago (Milestone)
And old lady venting on Choice and the consequences of the loss of it
By hamsterjill - 25 replies @ 13 hrs ago (Milestone)
Canada
Montreal police say street fight that killed 3 young people was not gang-related
By sl8 - 13 hrs ago
Montreal police say street fight that killed 3 young people was not gang-related
By sl8 - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
David Corn: RFK Jr. Is Even Crazier Than You Might Think
By Nevilledog - 13 hrs ago
David Corn: RFK Jr. Is Even Crazier Than You Might Think
By Nevilledog - 13 hrs ago
Canada
Gatineau couple discharged from Ottawa family doctor 'shocked,' seeking answers
By sl8 - 13 hrs ago
Gatineau couple discharged from Ottawa family doctor 'shocked,' seeking answers
By sl8 - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump using detained WSJ reporter as bait to get elected.
By FelineOverlord - 13 hrs ago
Trump using detained WSJ reporter as bait to get elected.
By FelineOverlord - 13 hrs ago
Sports
He Was the $13 Million QB Recruit. Now He's Suing the Boosters Who Never Paid Up.
By Mosby - 13 hrs ago
He Was the $13 Million QB Recruit. Now He's Suing the Boosters Who Never Paid Up.
By Mosby - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
"Pride in the Park" drag Queen defamation trial horrifies
By jmowreader - 13 hrs ago
"Pride in the Park" drag Queen defamation trial horrifies
By jmowreader - 13 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 - 13 hrs ago
"Power": Yance Ford on His New Documentary & Why "Violence Is Part and Parcel" of U.S. Policing
By Uncle Joe - 13 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Tacky or cool. I think this is wonderful. My family says tacky.
By LakeArenal - 13 hrs ago
Tacky or cool. I think this is wonderful. My family says tacky.
By LakeArenal - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
Some things Biden could do cosmetically on campaign trail.
By Funtatlaguy - 25 replies @ 13 hrs ago (Milestone)
Some things Biden could do cosmetically on campaign trail.
By Funtatlaguy - 25 replies @ 13 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
165 Days Until Election Day! Election Calendar, Activists' Lists, and Donation Links (updated frequently)
By Wednesdays - 13 hrs ago
165 Days Until Election Day! Election Calendar, Activists' Lists, and Donation Links (updated frequently)
By Wednesdays - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
Pic Of The Moment: Imagine Having This Little Integrity
By EarlG - 25 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
Pic Of The Moment: Imagine Having This Little Integrity
By EarlG - 25 replies @ 14 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 - 14 hrs ago
WA SPD Booked Protesters in 2021 Due to 'City Policy' To Discriminate Against Anti-Police Protesters, Judge Rules
By cbabe - 14 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Florida attorney general says state will investigate Starbucks for DEI practices
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago
Florida attorney general says state will investigate Starbucks for DEI practices
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Dr. Adam Hamawy Describes Desperate Conditions at Gaza Hospitals Amid Attacks & Lack of Supplies
By Uncle Joe - 14 hrs ago
Dr. Adam Hamawy Describes Desperate Conditions at Gaza Hospitals Amid Attacks & Lack of Supplies
By Uncle Joe - 14 hrs ago
Oregon
Progressives Brought Down Under Crush of AIPAC-Affiliated Money in Oregon Primaries
By cbabe - 14 hrs ago
Progressives Brought Down Under Crush of AIPAC-Affiliated Money in Oregon Primaries
By cbabe - 14 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 - 14 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 - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
NOAA 2024 hurricane season forecast warns of more storms than ever. Here's why.
By sl8 - 14 hrs ago
NOAA 2024 hurricane season forecast warns of more storms than ever. Here's why.
By sl8 - 14 hrs ago
Texas
Texas Appeals Court Orders Dismissal of Lawsuit Against ProPublica, Texas Tribune
By sl8 - 14 hrs ago
Texas Appeals Court Orders Dismissal of Lawsuit Against ProPublica, Texas Tribune
By sl8 - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
Ex-Trump lawyer blames documents case delays on judge's incompetence
By erronis - 14 hrs ago
Ex-Trump lawyer blames documents case delays on judge's incompetence
By erronis - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
OR-05: Bynum's (D) primary win boosts Democrats' chances to flip Oregon seat
By RandySF - 14 hrs ago
OR-05: Bynum's (D) primary win boosts Democrats' chances to flip Oregon seat
By RandySF - 14 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
The Daily B***h*: "Maybe I will wake up and go running. Then again, I might
By niyad - 14 hrs ago
The Daily B***h*: "Maybe I will wake up and go running. Then again, I might
By niyad - 14 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Irish Lawmaker: Recognizing Palestine as a State Is Rooted in Our History of Colonization & Famine
By Uncle Joe - 14 hrs ago
Irish Lawmaker: Recognizing Palestine as a State Is Rooted in Our History of Colonization & Famine
By Uncle Joe - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
Washington's Pivot on Bank Rules Could Free Up Tens of Billions
By Zorro - 14 hrs ago
Washington's Pivot on Bank Rules Could Free Up Tens of Billions
By Zorro - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
"Let's talk about the Appeal to Heaven Flag" -connection to New Apostolic Reformation
By EleanorR - 14 hrs ago
"Let's talk about the Appeal to Heaven Flag" -connection to New Apostolic Reformation
By EleanorR - 14 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
'I Was Dripping Blood': Inside One of the Worst Turbulence Accidents Ever
By Zorro - 14 hrs ago
'I Was Dripping Blood': Inside One of the Worst Turbulence Accidents Ever
By Zorro - 14 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
OPINION: For Joe Biden, the Nov. 5 election is about Jan. 6
By Dulcinea - 14 hrs ago
OPINION: For Joe Biden, the Nov. 5 election is about Jan. 6
By Dulcinea - 14 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 - 14 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 - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
Very Good -Experts reflect on Jimmy Carter's political career during primary elections
By malaise - 14 hrs ago
Very Good -Experts reflect on Jimmy Carter's political career during primary elections
By malaise - 14 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
The world's top chipmakers can flip a 'kill switch' should China invade Taiwan, Bloomberg reports
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago
The world's top chipmakers can flip a 'kill switch' should China invade Taiwan, Bloomberg reports
By BumRushDaShow - 14 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 - 14 hrs ago
Got some good news yesterday . Rich's Malignant cancer did not spread. He wil be meeting the Oncologist about Radiation
By debm55 - 14 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
GOP lawmakers conflate standard FBI policies with an assassination attempt on Trump
By Dulcinea - 14 hrs ago
GOP lawmakers conflate standard FBI policies with an assassination attempt on Trump
By Dulcinea - 14 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Weather Watchers
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Latest Breaking News
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
NRA kicks off annual meeting as board considers successor to longtime leader LaPierre
Friday - ABC News/AP
Friday - ABC News/AP
President Biden to deliver 140th commencement at Morehouse, where he will receive an honorary doctorate
Friday - Scripps News
Friday - Scripps News
Justice Dept. makes arrests in North Korean identity theft scheme involving thousands of IT workers
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
Democrats want more answers from Justice Clarence Thomas about $267,000 loan for RV
Friday - USA Today
Friday - USA Today
WP EXCLUSIVE: Business titans privately urged NYC mayor to use police on Columbia protesters, chats show
May 16 - Washington Post
May 16 - Washington Post
America runs on Rudy: Bankrupt mayor launches bizarre coffee venture as he's crippled by $148m debt
May 16 - UK Independent
May 16 - UK Independent
House passes bill to prevent Biden from withholding weapons to Israel as GOP ramps up pressure on Democrats
May 16 - CNN Politics
May 16 - CNN Politics
'Stand Back And Stand By': Matt Gaetz Parrots Trump's Call To Violent Extremists At His Trial
May 16 - Huff Post
May 16 - Huff Post
U.S. to end coal leasing in nation's largest coal-producing region The Biden administration's decision ends new leasing
May 16 - Washington Post
May 16 - Washington Post
Gov. Greg Abbott pardons Daniel Perry, veteran who killed police brutality protester in 2020
May 16 - Texas Tribune
May 16 - Texas Tribune
Greg Steube has achieved a rare feat: Successfully forcing a bill to the House floor
May 16 - Politico
May 16 - Politico
Biden hails 'monumental' steps toward easing marijuana rules as rescheduling process moves ahead
May 16 - CNN Politics
May 16 - CNN Politics
US-built floating pier that will allow delivery of humanitarian aid has been anchored in Gaza
May 16 - CNN Politics
May 16 - CNN Politics
University of California Workers Authorize Union to Call for Strike Over Protest Crackdowns
May 16 - NYT
May 16 - NYT
White House says Hur tapes are privileged as Congress moves to hold Garland in contempt
May 16 - Washington Post
May 16 - Washington Post
Judge rubbishes Peter Navarro's effort to get out of prison early by requesting to add 30 days of supervised release
May 16 - Law & Crime
May 16 - Law & Crime
California university president put on leave for 'insubordination' after meeting Gaza protesters' demands
May 16 - Politico
May 16 - Politico
Microsoft Asks Hundreds of China-Based AI Staff to Consider Relocating Amid U.S.-China Tensions
May 16 - Wall Street Journal
May 16 - Wall Street Journal