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General Discussion
'Unreasonable and Uncustomary': Fani Willis Responds to Jim Jordan's Subpoena in a Letter
By babylonsister - 25 replies @ 5 min ago (Milestone)
'Unreasonable and Uncustomary': Fani Willis Responds to Jim Jordan's Subpoena in a Letter
By babylonsister - 25 replies @ 5 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Trump's Unbearable Temptation to Dump His Truth Social Stock
By Nevilledog - 6 min ago
Trump's Unbearable Temptation to Dump His Truth Social Stock
By Nevilledog - 6 min ago
Foreign Affairs
They fled kibbutzim after Hamas attacked. Now, many Israelis must decide whether to go back
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 min ago
They fled kibbutzim after Hamas attacked. Now, many Israelis must decide whether to go back
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 min ago
District of Columbia
Cherry blossoms have bloomed longer than usual and aren't done yet.
By elleng - 9 min ago
Cherry blossoms have bloomed longer than usual and aren't done yet.
By elleng - 9 min ago
Foreign Affairs
A decade of documenting more than 63,000 migrant deaths shows that fleeing is more lethal than ever
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 min ago
A decade of documenting more than 63,000 migrant deaths shows that fleeing is more lethal than ever
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 min ago
General Discussion
"I'll never forget at 14 years old, my mother telling me that my dad's company was no longer going to pay
By applegrove - 11 min ago
"I'll never forget at 14 years old, my mother telling me that my dad's company was no longer going to pay
By applegrove - 11 min ago
General Discussion
Jesus healed people for free - Where is the conscience-based stuff on that?
By ck4829 - 12 min ago
Jesus healed people for free - Where is the conscience-based stuff on that?
By ck4829 - 12 min ago
General Discussion
States are cracking down on deepfakes ahead of the 2024 election
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 12 min ago
States are cracking down on deepfakes ahead of the 2024 election
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 12 min ago
General Discussion
South Carolina to use congressional map deemed unconstitutional
By edhopper - 13 min ago
South Carolina to use congressional map deemed unconstitutional
By edhopper - 13 min ago
The DU Lounge
The Daily B***h*: "As I was organizing my old T-shirt drawer, it struck me
By niyad - 14 min ago
The Daily B***h*: "As I was organizing my old T-shirt drawer, it struck me
By niyad - 14 min ago
Washington
Under new federal program, Washingtonians can file taxes for free
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 min ago
Under new federal program, Washingtonians can file taxes for free
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 min ago
General Discussion
Second Attempt to Recall Wisconsin's Speaker (R) Launched
By RandySF - 17 min ago
Second Attempt to Recall Wisconsin's Speaker (R) Launched
By RandySF - 17 min ago
Washington
Ex-sheriff's deputy sentenced to 1 week of jail time for hardware theft
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 min ago
Ex-sheriff's deputy sentenced to 1 week of jail time for hardware theft
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 min ago
Washington
Housing and homelessness in Washington, by the numbers
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 min ago
Housing and homelessness in Washington, by the numbers
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 min ago
General Discussion
'Famine is setting in': UN court orders Israel to unblock Gaza food aid
By David__77 - 24 min ago
'Famine is setting in': UN court orders Israel to unblock Gaza food aid
By David__77 - 24 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Russian diesel fuel exports by sea suffer 25% decrease over week
By GregariousGroundhog - 26 min ago
Russian diesel fuel exports by sea suffer 25% decrease over week
By GregariousGroundhog - 26 min ago
Washington
WA governor urged to veto $25M for nuclear power project
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 27 min ago
WA governor urged to veto $25M for nuclear power project
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 27 min ago
General Discussion
Conservatives Are Getting Comfortable Talking Openly About a National Abortion Ban
By In It to Win It - 28 min ago
Conservatives Are Getting Comfortable Talking Openly About a National Abortion Ban
By In It to Win It - 28 min ago
Latest Breaking News
FCC considers rule change to make 988 suicide hotline more accessible
By BumRushDaShow - 28 min ago
FCC considers rule change to make 988 suicide hotline more accessible
By BumRushDaShow - 28 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Putin says he won't start a war with NATO. But Western bases hosting Ukraine F-16s would be targets
By Omaha Steve - 28 min ago
Putin says he won't start a war with NATO. But Western bases hosting Ukraine F-16s would be targets
By Omaha Steve - 28 min ago
Pennsylvania
Undated and Incorrectly Dated Mail-in Ballots Will Not Be Counted In Pennsylvania, 3rd Circuit Rules
By FakeNoose - 28 min ago
Undated and Incorrectly Dated Mail-in Ballots Will Not Be Counted In Pennsylvania, 3rd Circuit Rules
By FakeNoose - 28 min ago
General Discussion
So they just did the National Anthem from Camden Yards to start the ballgame
By Stinky The Clown - 29 min ago
So they just did the National Anthem from Camden Yards to start the ballgame
By Stinky The Clown - 29 min ago
California
California not on track to meet climate change mandates -- new analysis says it's not even close
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 29 min ago
California not on track to meet climate change mandates -- new analysis says it's not even close
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 29 min ago
Washington
Hainan Airlines resumes nonstop flights from Seattle to Beijing
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 33 min ago
Hainan Airlines resumes nonstop flights from Seattle to Beijing
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 33 min ago
General Discussion
Maryland seeks $60M in federal help to start recovery plan for collapsed Baltimore bridge
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 35 min ago
Maryland seeks $60M in federal help to start recovery plan for collapsed Baltimore bridge
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 35 min ago
Cable News Clips
'GOP has become an unsavable disaster': Son of Oath Keepers founder on why he's running for office as a Democrat
By peppertree - 35 min ago
'GOP has become an unsavable disaster': Son of Oath Keepers founder on why he's running for office as a Democrat
By peppertree - 35 min ago
General Discussion
Tweet from President Biden, minutes ago, on the importance of the ACA
By highplainsdem - 41 min ago
Tweet from President Biden, minutes ago, on the importance of the ACA
By highplainsdem - 41 min ago
General Discussion
The quiet part may have to be said outloud to Putin and his propagandists
By Model35mech - 42 min ago
The quiet part may have to be said outloud to Putin and his propagandists
By Model35mech - 42 min ago
General Discussion
'As mature as her idol': Marjorie Taylor Greene mocked as she refuses to accept blame if Hakeem Jeffries becomes speaker
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 42 min ago
'As mature as her idol': Marjorie Taylor Greene mocked as she refuses to accept blame if Hakeem Jeffries becomes speaker
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 42 min ago
Ohio
Bernie Moreno says he fled socialism in Colombia for the US in 1971. What does history say?
By Judi Lynn - 43 min ago
Bernie Moreno says he fled socialism in Colombia for the US in 1971. What does history say?
By Judi Lynn - 43 min ago
General Discussion
Politico: rumors of a UK Tory deal with Nick Farage...
By brooklynite - 44 min ago
Politico: rumors of a UK Tory deal with Nick Farage...
By brooklynite - 44 min ago
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Labor News & Commentary March 26, 2024 a UAW local has rejected a House committee's subpoena & more
By Omaha Steve - 45 min ago
Labor News & Commentary March 26, 2024 a UAW local has rejected a House committee's subpoena & more
By Omaha Steve - 45 min ago
General Discussion
MI-HD85: Embattled Ottawa County deputy health officer running for state representative seat
By RandySF - 47 min ago
MI-HD85: Embattled Ottawa County deputy health officer running for state representative seat
By RandySF - 47 min ago
General Discussion
CNBC: Novo Nordisk Ozempic Diabetes Drug, Costs $1K per month, Made for Less Than $5 per Month.
By TheBlackAdder - 51 min ago
CNBC: Novo Nordisk Ozempic Diabetes Drug, Costs $1K per month, Made for Less Than $5 per Month.
By TheBlackAdder - 51 min ago
General Discussion
Property insurance affordability crisis-- where does it end?
By dutch777 - 53 min ago
Property insurance affordability crisis-- where does it end?
By dutch777 - 53 min ago
General Discussion
I firmly believe the use of the word "genocide"
By edhopper - 100 replies @ 54 min ago (Milestone)
I firmly believe the use of the word "genocide"
By edhopper - 100 replies @ 54 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Senate Democrats' attempt to protect IVF in Kansas voted down
By RandySF - 56 min ago
Senate Democrats' attempt to protect IVF in Kansas voted down
By RandySF - 56 min ago
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Strike Threat Wins in Confrontation over Remote Work
By Omaha Steve - 57 min ago
Strike Threat Wins in Confrontation over Remote Work
By Omaha Steve - 57 min ago
General Discussion
Do you think Trump cares if the people he is trying to hire are "qualified".
By LakeArenal - 1 hr ago
Do you think Trump cares if the people he is trying to hire are "qualified".
By LakeArenal - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Kentucky Legislature cuts Democratic governor out of picking potential McConnell replacement
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Kentucky Legislature cuts Democratic governor out of picking potential McConnell replacement
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Germany to include questions about Israel in citizenship test, says minister
By TheProle - 1 hr ago
Germany to include questions about Israel in citizenship test, says minister
By TheProle - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
More details released for Gov. Jeff Landry's plan to rewrite Louisiana Constitution
By Nevilledog - 1 hr ago
More details released for Gov. Jeff Landry's plan to rewrite Louisiana Constitution
By Nevilledog - 1 hr ago
Jewish Group
Outrage as picture showing body of murdered hostage Shani Louk wins competition
By Mosby - 1 hr ago
Outrage as picture showing body of murdered hostage Shani Louk wins competition
By Mosby - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
'Abandon Biden' protesters to descend on star-studded Radio City fundraiser
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
'Abandon Biden' protesters to descend on star-studded Radio City fundraiser
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Andrea Mitchell just showed Biden descending the stairs of the plane in NYC and she actually said he got down
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
Andrea Mitchell just showed Biden descending the stairs of the plane in NYC and she actually said he got down
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
Latin America
Bernie Moreno says he fled socialism in Colombia for the US in 1971. What does history say?
By Judi Lynn - 1 hr ago
Bernie Moreno says he fled socialism in Colombia for the US in 1971. What does history say?
By Judi Lynn - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Rep. Swalwell trolls Jim Jordan on anti-trans bill 'for caring about what happens in locker rooms'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Rep. Swalwell trolls Jim Jordan on anti-trans bill 'for caring about what happens in locker rooms'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Top Latino grassroots organization seeks to expand its reach
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Top Latino grassroots organization seeks to expand its reach
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Ohio senate.candidate's family history doesnt stand up to scrutiny
By Demovictory9 - 1 hr ago
Ohio senate.candidate's family history doesnt stand up to scrutiny
By Demovictory9 - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
New Jersey Democrat targets Sen. Menendez's access to classified information -- and Trump's
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
New Jersey Democrat targets Sen. Menendez's access to classified information -- and Trump's
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
AZ: Bogus Election Fraud Claims Still Run Rampant in Maricopa County
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
AZ: Bogus Election Fraud Claims Still Run Rampant in Maricopa County
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Any particular reason Trump and Republicans are exploiting the death of this one particular NYPD officer?
By Tommy Carcetti - 1 hr ago
Any particular reason Trump and Republicans are exploiting the death of this one particular NYPD officer?
By Tommy Carcetti - 1 hr ago
Forum Spotlight: Environment & Energy
Climate protesters block Amazon's Seattle HQ to oppose fossil fuel plansA Guide to Electric Car Misinformation (part 1)
Dry Winter Brings Early Fire Season In MIdwest; 300 Fires So Far In Wisconsin In 2024 - Normal Is 40
Latest Breaking News
Putin says he won't start a war with NATO. But Western bases hosting Ukraine F-16s would be targets
28 min ago - AP
28 min ago - AP
New Jersey Democrat targets Sen. Menendez's access to classified information -- and Trump's
1 hr ago - NBC News
1 hr ago - NBC News
Last coal-burning power plant in New England to close in win for environmentalists
2 hrs ago - NBC10 Boston/AP
2 hrs ago - NBC10 Boston/AP
AI Debate Stirs in U.K. as Actress Replaced on BBC Project by Artificially Generated Voice
2 hrs ago - Rolling Stone
2 hrs ago - Rolling Stone
Project 2025 partner floats repealing the 22nd Amendment and allowing Trump to serve a third term
2 hrs ago - Media Matters
2 hrs ago - Media Matters
'They should stop': Jack Smith tells Mar-a-Lago judge to ignore Trump valet's 'deeply flawed' bid to toss case
3 hrs ago - Law & Crime
3 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Judge rules Georgia Republican Party vice chairman voted illegally
4 hrs ago - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
4 hrs ago - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
US economic growth for last quarter is revised up slightly to a healthy 3.4% annual rate
5 hrs ago - AP
5 hrs ago - AP
Applications for US unemployment benefits dip to 210,000 in strong job market
5 hrs ago - US News and World Report/AP
5 hrs ago - US News and World Report/AP
Census will offer Hispanic or Latino and Middle Eastern or North African race categories for the first time
5 hrs ago - NBC News
5 hrs ago - NBC News
Biden administration unveils new rules for federal government's use of artificial intelligence
8 hrs ago - USA Today
8 hrs ago - USA Today
Insurers could face losses of up to $4 billion after Baltimore bridge tragedy, analyst says
8 hrs ago - Reuters
8 hrs ago - Reuters
CNN Exclusive: Conservative bigwig Matt Schlapp agreed to hefty settlement to end sexual assault lawsuit
10 hrs ago - CNN Politics
10 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Woman convicted of stealing diary of Biden's daughter misses NYC sentencing again
11 hrs ago - NY Daily News
11 hrs ago - NY Daily News
Election denier who Trump wanted to take over DOJ invokes the 5th in disbarment hearing
11 hrs ago - NBC News
11 hrs ago - NBC News
Pennsylvania's mail-in ballot dating rule is legal under civil rights law, appeals court says
11 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
11 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
Interior Department rule aims to crack down on methane leaks from oil, gas drilling on public lands
19 hrs ago - PBS News Hour/AP
19 hrs ago - PBS News Hour/AP
Judge rules John Eastman should be disbarred over efforts to overturn 2020 election
20 hrs ago - The Hill
20 hrs ago - The Hill
France Doubles Down on Weapons to Ukraine, Top Official Says Russia Leaves No Option but Arms Build-Up
21 hrs ago - Kyiv Post
21 hrs ago - Kyiv Post