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Science
Project Hephaistos - II. Dyson sphere candidates from Gaia DR3, 2MASS, and WISE
By Sancho - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
Project Hephaistos - II. Dyson sphere candidates from Gaia DR3, 2MASS, and WISE
By Sancho - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
African American
The Twin Demons of Maternal Mortality and Femicide (trigger warning)
By niyad - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
The Twin Demons of Maternal Mortality and Femicide (trigger warning)
By niyad - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
The Twin Demons of Maternal Mortality and Femicide (trigger warning)
By niyad - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
The Twin Demons of Maternal Mortality and Femicide (trigger warning)
By niyad - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Nonsense': Conway reacts to attorney who said Trump did nothing wrong
By Quixote1818 - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
'Nonsense': Conway reacts to attorney who said Trump did nothing wrong
By Quixote1818 - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
Pro-Choice
The Twin Demons of Maternal Mortality and Femicide (trigger warning)
By niyad - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
The Twin Demons of Maternal Mortality and Femicide (trigger warning)
By niyad - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Protesters return to streets across Israel, demanding hostage release
By red dog 1 - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
Protesters return to streets across Israel, demanding hostage release
By red dog 1 - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
Women's Rights & Issues
The Twin Demons of Maternal Mortality and Femicide (trigger warning)
By niyad - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
The Twin Demons of Maternal Mortality and Femicide (trigger warning)
By niyad - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Hamas runs Stasi like internal security service, surveilling citizens, report
By DavidDvorkin - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
Hamas runs Stasi like internal security service, surveilling citizens, report
By DavidDvorkin - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
LISTEN: Michael Cohen audio recording reveals Trump talking Karen McDougal payment
By Beachnutt - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
LISTEN: Michael Cohen audio recording reveals Trump talking Karen McDougal payment
By Beachnutt - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
Washington
Will voters kill nation's first long-term care program
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
Will voters kill nation's first long-term care program
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
TED Talk: The amazing intellegence of crows. 11 min. Well worth viewing!!!
By mysteryowl - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
TED Talk: The amazing intellegence of crows. 11 min. Well worth viewing!!!
By mysteryowl - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Hey, fellow Arizona, Nevada, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan Democrats! Share your observations.
By lees1975 - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
Hey, fellow Arizona, Nevada, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan Democrats! Share your observations.
By lees1975 - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Donald Trump Jr. visited Peter Navarro in federal prison: Sources
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
Donald Trump Jr. visited Peter Navarro in federal prison: Sources
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
The DU Lounge
One time there was a great middle distance runner
By kairos12 - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
One time there was a great middle distance runner
By kairos12 - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Who should play Cohen when the movie happens
By DoBW - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
Who should play Cohen when the movie happens
By DoBW - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
Montana
Plan to restore discontinued passenger rail service in Montana is chugging along
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
Plan to restore discontinued passenger rail service in Montana is chugging along
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Fraudster senator got special treatment and wants the same for Trump
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
Fraudster senator got special treatment and wants the same for Trump
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs
Sci Fi Under the Skin on HBO available
By XanaDUer2 - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
Sci Fi Under the Skin on HBO available
By XanaDUer2 - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Rescued Dinosaur Loves To Cuddle With Grandma
By catbyte - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
Rescued Dinosaur Loves To Cuddle With Grandma
By catbyte - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about how you might be able to influence US foreign policy....
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about how you might be able to influence US foreign policy....
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump allies rally to his defense outside the courthouse
By Beachnutt - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
Trump allies rally to his defense outside the courthouse
By Beachnutt - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
Science
GPS Jamming & Spoofing - How Does It Work, And Who's Doing It?
By Ptah - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
GPS Jamming & Spoofing - How Does It Work, And Who's Doing It?
By Ptah - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Michael Cohen Is A Smart Man And A Lawyer - He Knows What He Has To Do.....
By global1 - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
Michael Cohen Is A Smart Man And A Lawyer - He Knows What He Has To Do.....
By global1 - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
The CO2 Coalition, a source of climate change misinformation in Pa., wants us to love carbon dioxide
By CousinIT - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
The CO2 Coalition, a source of climate change misinformation in Pa., wants us to love carbon dioxide
By CousinIT - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Based on the evidence and testimony being presented against Trump
By LiberalFighter - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
Based on the evidence and testimony being presented against Trump
By LiberalFighter - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
As a witness, Stormy Daniels did well what was needed. I expect Michael Cohen will do the very same.
By Stinky The Clown - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
As a witness, Stormy Daniels did well what was needed. I expect Michael Cohen will do the very same.
By Stinky The Clown - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Cohen says it was Melania's idea to dismiss 'Access Hollywood' tape as 'locker room talk'
By Beachnutt - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
Cohen says it was Melania's idea to dismiss 'Access Hollywood' tape as 'locker room talk'
By Beachnutt - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
Gardening
It's neat to see how a garden has changed over a decade.
By NutmegYankee - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
It's neat to see how a garden has changed over a decade.
By NutmegYankee - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Mom wants her newborn puppies to stay very close:
By tblue37 - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
Mom wants her newborn puppies to stay very close:
By tblue37 - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Palestinian Authority refuses to administer Rafah crossing - report
By Beastly Boy - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
Palestinian Authority refuses to administer Rafah crossing - report
By Beastly Boy - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
John McEntee, former Trump aide & Project 2025 advisor, gives fake money to homeless people so they'll get arrested
By highplainsdem - 75 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
John McEntee, former Trump aide & Project 2025 advisor, gives fake money to homeless people so they'll get arrested
By highplainsdem - 75 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
Israel/Palestine
The Myth of Coexistence in Israel
By atreides1 - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
The Myth of Coexistence in Israel
By atreides1 - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Protesters shout 'babykillers' at Jewish elementary school children
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 150 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
Protesters shout 'babykillers' at Jewish elementary school children
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 150 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Florida Dems want the fight to pass the abortion rights amendment to be intergenerational
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
Florida Dems want the fight to pass the abortion rights amendment to be intergenerational
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
NH: Bill advances allowing parental opt-outs for LGBTQ+ topics in school
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
NH: Bill advances allowing parental opt-outs for LGBTQ+ topics in school
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
It was Melania's idea to spin 'Access Hollywood' tape as 'locker room talk': Michael Cohen
By Tom of Temecula - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
It was Melania's idea to spin 'Access Hollywood' tape as 'locker room talk': Michael Cohen
By Tom of Temecula - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Anyone know any good "Prepper" sites for land...?
By FirstLight - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
Anyone know any good "Prepper" sites for land...?
By FirstLight - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Rick Scott doubles down on attacks against Judge Merchan's daughter
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
Rick Scott doubles down on attacks against Judge Merchan's daughter
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Parishioners stopped teen with a rifle from entering church with 60 children inside
By Wicked Blue - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
Parishioners stopped teen with a rifle from entering church with 60 children inside
By Wicked Blue - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
BREAKING: The newly released tape below reveals the majority of the attendees at the Trump rally actually left prior to
By riversedge - 50 replies @ 23 hrs ago (Milestone)
BREAKING: The newly released tape below reveals the majority of the attendees at the Trump rally actually left prior to
By riversedge - 50 replies @ 23 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Campus Protests Are Called Disruptive. So Was the Civil Rights Movement
By WhiskeyGrinder - 125 replies @ 23 hrs ago (Milestone)
Campus Protests Are Called Disruptive. So Was the Civil Rights Movement
By WhiskeyGrinder - 125 replies @ 23 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Premiere May 15: Saving the Animals of Ukraine - NATURE PBS
By Donkees - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 23 hrs ago
Premiere May 15: Saving the Animals of Ukraine - NATURE PBS
By Donkees - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 23 hrs ago
Classic Films
TCM Schedule for Tuesday, Tuesday, May 14: The Gulf States/Special Theme: The Art of Artifice
By CBHagman - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 23 hrs ago
TCM Schedule for Tuesday, Tuesday, May 14: The Gulf States/Special Theme: The Art of Artifice
By CBHagman - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
AZ-SEN: Gallego Places $19 Million Ad Buy in Arizona, the Largest of Any Senate Candidate
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 23 hrs ago
AZ-SEN: Gallego Places $19 Million Ad Buy in Arizona, the Largest of Any Senate Candidate
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
Magats like saying Cohen is a covicted liar, but they don't like to say why
By Ohioboy - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 23 hrs ago
Magats like saying Cohen is a covicted liar, but they don't like to say why
By Ohioboy - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
NY-16: The Most Endangered Democrat in America Jamaal Bowman might lose his job over Israel.
By RandySF - 25 replies @ 23 hrs ago (Milestone)
NY-16: The Most Endangered Democrat in America Jamaal Bowman might lose his job over Israel.
By RandySF - 25 replies @ 23 hrs ago (Milestone)
Forum Spotlight: Women's Rights & Issues
Lest we forget...Saudi Arabia is rebranding itself as a moderate country, but what's the truth? Just ask our female activists
Female journalists under attack as press freedom falters
Latest Breaking News
Ryan Nichols, Capitol rioter who confessed on video in the third person, gets five years
May 2 - nbc news
May 2 - nbc news
East Texas veteran who assaulted police on Jan. 6 Capitol gets nearly 7 years in federal prison
May 2 - KYTX CBS 19
May 2 - KYTX CBS 19
Trump pleads with Mar-a-Lago judge to toss case because Dr. Deborah Birx wasn't prosecuted for her 'boxes' of docs
May 2 - Law & Crime
May 2 - Law & Crime
Judge declares mistrial after jury deadlocks in lawsuit filed by former Abu Ghraib prisoners
May 2 - AP
May 2 - AP
Biden says "order must prevail" on college campuses, but National Guard should not intervene in protests
May 2 - CBS News
May 2 - CBS News
University of Nebraska joins wave of campus protests in support of Palestine, Gaza
May 2 - Nebraska Examiner
May 2 - Nebraska Examiner
Presidential debate commission defends schedule after Trump campaign pushes for new dates
May 2 - NBC News
May 2 - NBC News
Trump faces prospect of additional sanctions in hush money trial as key witness resumes testimony
May 2 - ABC News/AP
May 2 - ABC News/AP
Mar-a-Lago judge sets new hearing over 'grand jury matters' and materials in ongoing sealing and redaction battles
May 2 - Law & Crime
May 2 - Law & Crime
Trump admits he told Secret Service to take him to Capitol on Jan 6 in rambling campaign rally
May 2 - UK Independent
May 2 - UK Independent
US imposes sanctions on more than a dozen companies in China for support of Russia's war in Ukraine
May 1 - CNN Politics
May 1 - CNN Politics
Vendor that mishandled Penn. virus data to pay $2.7M in federal whistleblower cas
May 1 - ABC News/AP
May 1 - ABC News/AP
9th Circuit reprimands California judge who handcuffed, berated crying 13-year-old girl
May 1 - San Francisco Chronicle
May 1 - San Francisco Chronicle
Mitt Romney says his dog scandal doesn't compare to Kristi Noem's: 'I didn't shoot my dog'
May 1 - The Guardian
May 1 - The Guardian
Enough Arizona senators vote in favor repealing Civil War-era abortion ban
May 1 - KPNX 12 News (Arizona)
May 1 - KPNX 12 News (Arizona)