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Texas
This Month, Two Hispanic Republicans Blast The GOP's Racism
By Shell_Seas - 22 hrs ago - 4 replies
This Month, Two Hispanic Republicans Blast The GOP's Racism
By Shell_Seas - 22 hrs ago - 4 replies
General Discussion
Biggest cover story of all: 35 ways the National Enquirer's publisher boosted Donald Trump
By Nevilledog - 23 hrs ago - 4 replies
Biggest cover story of all: 35 ways the National Enquirer's publisher boosted Donald Trump
By Nevilledog - 23 hrs ago - 4 replies
General Discussion
CLC Uncovers Two "Scam PACs" Defrauding Donors
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - 4 replies
CLC Uncovers Two "Scam PACs" Defrauding Donors
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - 4 replies
General Discussion
Chemicals Found In Popular Household Products Potentially Linked To Autism, Multiple Sclerosis, Study Suggests
By G_j - 42 min ago - 3 replies
Chemicals Found In Popular Household Products Potentially Linked To Autism, Multiple Sclerosis, Study Suggests
By G_j - 42 min ago - 3 replies
Latest Breaking News
Hundreds Arrested: Students Across U.S. Protest for Palestine as Campus Crackdown Intensifies
By al bupp - 1 hr ago - 3 replies
Hundreds Arrested: Students Across U.S. Protest for Palestine as Campus Crackdown Intensifies
By al bupp - 1 hr ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
Reminder: Steve Bannon's 'We Build the Wall' scheme trial set for May 2024
By FarPoint - 1 hr ago - 3 replies
Reminder: Steve Bannon's 'We Build the Wall' scheme trial set for May 2024
By FarPoint - 1 hr ago - 3 replies
Cable News Clips
Justice Sotomayor pushes back against trump attorney's ridiculous immunity argument during hearing
By MagaSmash - 1 hr ago - 3 replies
Justice Sotomayor pushes back against trump attorney's ridiculous immunity argument during hearing
By MagaSmash - 1 hr ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
"Pfft, grand jury? Ha! A grand jury could indict a ham sandwich" - Guy who cited a man who believed dreams are evidence
By ck4829 - 1 hr ago - 3 replies
"Pfft, grand jury? Ha! A grand jury could indict a ham sandwich" - Guy who cited a man who believed dreams are evidence
By ck4829 - 1 hr ago - 3 replies
District of Columbia
Encampment protest hits George Washington University campus
By IronLionZion - 1 hr ago - 3 replies
Encampment protest hits George Washington University campus
By IronLionZion - 1 hr ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
Supreme Court Justice now trashing the grand jury process
By bigtree - 2 hrs ago - 3 replies
Supreme Court Justice now trashing the grand jury process
By bigtree - 2 hrs ago - 3 replies
Wisconsin
State Rep. Dittrich's, R-Oconomowoc #Wisconsin daughter charged with possessing firearm as felon
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - 3 replies
State Rep. Dittrich's, R-Oconomowoc #Wisconsin daughter charged with possessing firearm as felon
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
Clarence Thomas should be no where near these arguments.
By SamKnause - 2 hrs ago - 3 replies
Clarence Thomas should be no where near these arguments.
By SamKnause - 2 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
The SC judges are chewing Trump's lawyer up!
By imanamerican63 - 2 hrs ago - 3 replies
The SC judges are chewing Trump's lawyer up!
By imanamerican63 - 2 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
Reading along on CNN's coverage of the hush money trial......Arnold Schwarzenegger's name has
By a kennedy - 3 hrs ago - 3 replies
Reading along on CNN's coverage of the hush money trial......Arnold Schwarzenegger's name has
By a kennedy - 3 hrs ago - 3 replies
Sports
collectors paid $3,600 for Tom Brady to autograph prized memorabilia. his scribbles ruined the items
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 3 hrs ago - 3 replies
collectors paid $3,600 for Tom Brady to autograph prized memorabilia. his scribbles ruined the items
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 3 hrs ago - 3 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Flint, Michigan: 10 Years After Lead Water Crisis Began, A Lack of Urgency Stalls 'Proper Justice'
By appalachiablue - 4 hrs ago - 3 replies
Flint, Michigan: 10 Years After Lead Water Crisis Began, A Lack of Urgency Stalls 'Proper Justice'
By appalachiablue - 4 hrs ago - 3 replies
Nevada
National Park Service officials are looking for man who may have headed down the Grand Canyon on this "raft"
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 4 hrs ago - 3 replies
National Park Service officials are looking for man who may have headed down the Grand Canyon on this "raft"
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 4 hrs ago - 3 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Plaintiff Trying to Reverse Noncompete Ban Is Trump's Tax Adviser
By Passages - 4 hrs ago - 3 replies
Plaintiff Trying to Reverse Noncompete Ban Is Trump's Tax Adviser
By Passages - 4 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
You raised $3.00 on April 24, 2024 Democratic Underground for Michelle Vallejo TX-15
By Omaha Steve - 4 hrs ago - 3 replies
You raised $3.00 on April 24, 2024 Democratic Underground for Michelle Vallejo TX-15
By Omaha Steve - 4 hrs ago - 3 replies
Latin America
Born in favelas, Brazilian funk gets swank, goes global
By Judi Lynn - 4 hrs ago - 3 replies
Born in favelas, Brazilian funk gets swank, goes global
By Judi Lynn - 4 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
You raised $35.00 on April 24, 2024 DU 4 Ruben Gallego US Senate, Senator Sinema's seat AZ
By Omaha Steve - 4 hrs ago - 3 replies
You raised $35.00 on April 24, 2024 DU 4 Ruben Gallego US Senate, Senator Sinema's seat AZ
By Omaha Steve - 4 hrs ago - 3 replies
Liberal YouTubers
LIVE: Supreme Court HEARING on TRUMP IMMUNITY Claim - Meidas Touch - Scheduled for Thurs 4/25 9:30 AM ET
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago - 3 replies
LIVE: Supreme Court HEARING on TRUMP IMMUNITY Claim - Meidas Touch - Scheduled for Thurs 4/25 9:30 AM ET
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago - 3 replies
American History
On this day, April 25, 1946, 45 people were killed and some 125 were injured in a train wreck in Naperville, Illinois.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 hrs ago - 3 replies
On this day, April 25, 1946, 45 people were killed and some 125 were injured in a train wreck in Naperville, Illinois.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
If Trump finally gets some jail time for contempt, a symbolic hour or six hours sure as hell won't cut it
By Silent3 - 12 hrs ago - 3 replies
If Trump finally gets some jail time for contempt, a symbolic hour or six hours sure as hell won't cut it
By Silent3 - 12 hrs ago - 3 replies
Bereavement
This song tears me apart. Regrettably our marriage wasn't as God pleasing
By sprinkleeninow - 12 hrs ago - 3 replies
This song tears me apart. Regrettably our marriage wasn't as God pleasing
By sprinkleeninow - 12 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
Gateway Pundit bankrupt (and it couldn't happen to a nicer outfit)
By Tom of Temecula - 13 hrs ago - 3 replies
Gateway Pundit bankrupt (and it couldn't happen to a nicer outfit)
By Tom of Temecula - 13 hrs ago - 3 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump lawyer no longer representing ex-president's aide after clients became 'adversarial'
By AnrothElf - 13 hrs ago - 3 replies
Trump lawyer no longer representing ex-president's aide after clients became 'adversarial'
By AnrothElf - 13 hrs ago - 3 replies
Liberal YouTubers
CORRUPT Supreme Court MAKES RULING on KEY LAW - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - 3 replies
CORRUPT Supreme Court MAKES RULING on KEY LAW - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
GOV. JOSH SHAPIRO BUSTS A MYTH ABOUT TRUMP AND BIDEN IN PENNSYLVANIA
By applegrove - 14 hrs ago - 3 replies
GOV. JOSH SHAPIRO BUSTS A MYTH ABOUT TRUMP AND BIDEN IN PENNSYLVANIA
By applegrove - 14 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
So why are Trump, Giuliani, Epshteyn, & Meadows unindicted, since they were as involved as the ones who
By tblue37 - 15 hrs ago - 3 replies
So why are Trump, Giuliani, Epshteyn, & Meadows unindicted, since they were as involved as the ones who
By tblue37 - 15 hrs ago - 3 replies
Movies
A Town Called Panic - goofy stop motion from Belgium
By AuntyGravity - 16 hrs ago - 3 replies
A Town Called Panic - goofy stop motion from Belgium
By AuntyGravity - 16 hrs ago - 3 replies
Environment & Energy
Missouri House backs legal shield for weedkiller maker facing thousands of cancer-related lawsuits
By Eugene - 16 hrs ago - 3 replies
Missouri House backs legal shield for weedkiller maker facing thousands of cancer-related lawsuits
By Eugene - 16 hrs ago - 3 replies
Economy
Lewis Hine's Photos Influenced 1st Child Labor Laws in US; Mills, Mines, Factories, Farms
By appalachiablue - 16 hrs ago - 3 replies
Lewis Hine's Photos Influenced 1st Child Labor Laws in US; Mills, Mines, Factories, Farms
By appalachiablue - 16 hrs ago - 3 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Witness Saw Gaetz, Naked 17 Year Old At Drug-Fueled Party
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago - 3 replies
Witness Saw Gaetz, Naked 17 Year Old At Drug-Fueled Party
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
Conservatives aim their fire at Texas Republican after 'scumbags' comment
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago - 3 replies
Conservatives aim their fire at Texas Republican after 'scumbags' comment
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
NEW: More evidence that Trump doesn't give a shit about the men and women who risk and sacrifice their lives in service
By demmiblue - 19 hrs ago - 3 replies
NEW: More evidence that Trump doesn't give a shit about the men and women who risk and sacrifice their lives in service
By demmiblue - 19 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
"Child Abuse by Omission: How American Law Holds Mothers Responsible for Their Partners' Crimes"
By Cerridwen - 21 hrs ago - 3 replies
"Child Abuse by Omission: How American Law Holds Mothers Responsible for Their Partners' Crimes"
By Cerridwen - 21 hrs ago - 3 replies
Gardening
Dinner tonite is the last of last summer's Butternut Squash
By Model35mech - 21 hrs ago - 3 replies
Dinner tonite is the last of last summer's Butternut Squash
By Model35mech - 21 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
Chairman Sanders Launches Investigation into Outrageously High Price of Ozempic and Wegovy in U.S.
By Donkees - 21 hrs ago - 3 replies
Chairman Sanders Launches Investigation into Outrageously High Price of Ozempic and Wegovy in U.S.
By Donkees - 21 hrs ago - 3 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump is unindicted co-conspirator in 2020 Michigan fake electors probe, investigator testifie
By brooklynite - 22 hrs ago - 3 replies
Trump is unindicted co-conspirator in 2020 Michigan fake electors probe, investigator testifie
By brooklynite - 22 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
FL Democrats insist: 'Florida continues to be a battleground'
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago - 3 replies
FL Democrats insist: 'Florida continues to be a battleground'
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago - 3 replies
Latest Breaking News
Arizona House advances a repeal of the state's near-total abortion ban to the Senate
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 3 replies
Arizona House advances a repeal of the state's near-total abortion ban to the Senate
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
Gateway Pundit files for bankruptcy because of woke mobs
By FelineOverlord - 22 hrs ago - 3 replies
Gateway Pundit files for bankruptcy because of woke mobs
By FelineOverlord - 22 hrs ago - 3 replies
General Discussion
The Supreme Court's likely to make it more dangerous to be pregnant in a red state
By In It to Win It - 23 hrs ago - 3 replies
The Supreme Court's likely to make it more dangerous to be pregnant in a red state
By In It to Win It - 23 hrs ago - 3 replies
The DU Lounge
Star Wars Blue Milk hits DC area grocery store shelves
By mahatmakanejeeves - 44 min ago - 2 replies
Star Wars Blue Milk hits DC area grocery store shelves
By mahatmakanejeeves - 44 min ago - 2 replies
Minnesota
"Will a break-in put the brakes on the Minnesota DFL's state government trifecta?"
By mysteryowl - 46 min ago - 2 replies
"Will a break-in put the brakes on the Minnesota DFL's state government trifecta?"
By mysteryowl - 46 min ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
After World War 2, the Emperor of Japan had to declare that he was not divine
By ck4829 - 1 hr ago - 2 replies
After World War 2, the Emperor of Japan had to declare that he was not divine
By ck4829 - 1 hr ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Really like the cut of the Solicitor General's jib
By Aviation Pro - 1 hr ago - 2 replies
Really like the cut of the Solicitor General's jib
By Aviation Pro - 1 hr ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
New UK law criminalizing creating deepfake porn requires proving malicious intent. "Amusement" or "artistry" might be OK
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - 2 replies
New UK law criminalizing creating deepfake porn requires proving malicious intent. "Amusement" or "artistry" might be OK
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Donald Trump's requests for a new defamation trial and judgement re: E. Jean Carroll case are DENIED.
By kpete - 1 hr ago - 2 replies
Donald Trump's requests for a new defamation trial and judgement re: E. Jean Carroll case are DENIED.
By kpete - 1 hr ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Did You Notice That Any Time It Sounds Like Dreeben - When Answering A Question.....
By global1 - 2 hrs ago - 2 replies
Did You Notice That Any Time It Sounds Like Dreeben - When Answering A Question.....
By global1 - 2 hrs ago - 2 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Portugal, 50 Yrs Free from Dictatorship. Why Is Far Rt Creeping Back? Anti-Democratic Forces Rise
By appalachiablue - 2 hrs ago - 2 replies
Portugal, 50 Yrs Free from Dictatorship. Why Is Far Rt Creeping Back? Anti-Democratic Forces Rise
By appalachiablue - 2 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Trump the "exterminator" chain email revisited. The "exterminator" wants immunity.
By ck4829 - 2 hrs ago - 2 replies
Trump the "exterminator" chain email revisited. The "exterminator" wants immunity.
By ck4829 - 2 hrs ago - 2 replies
Latest Breaking News
First cargo ship passes through newly opened channel in Baltimore since bridge collapse
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago - 2 replies
First cargo ship passes through newly opened channel in Baltimore since bridge collapse
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Update #5! Just got a text from my sister!
By imanamerican63 - 2 hrs ago - 2 replies
Update #5! Just got a text from my sister!
By imanamerican63 - 2 hrs ago - 2 replies
Music Appreciation
Born on this date, Michael Brown of The Left Banke.
By JohnnyRingo - 3 hrs ago - 2 replies
Born on this date, Michael Brown of The Left Banke.
By JohnnyRingo - 3 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
SCOTUS immunity argument. Drumpf lawyer lies in opening statement
By Takket - 3 hrs ago - 2 replies
SCOTUS immunity argument. Drumpf lawyer lies in opening statement
By Takket - 3 hrs ago - 2 replies
Latin America
Meet The Honduran White Bat: It's Tiny, It's Fluffy, And It Builds Tents
By Judi Lynn - 3 hrs ago - 2 replies
Meet The Honduran White Bat: It's Tiny, It's Fluffy, And It Builds Tents
By Judi Lynn - 3 hrs ago - 2 replies
Apple Users
Apple has created stunning versions of their logo in promoting the next event
By Auggie - 4 hrs ago - 2 replies
Apple has created stunning versions of their logo in promoting the next event
By Auggie - 4 hrs ago - 2 replies
Latest Breaking News
Florida man had no idea he was being deported to Haiti amid surge of gang violence
By Jose Garcia - 4 hrs ago - 2 replies
Florida man had no idea he was being deported to Haiti amid surge of gang violence
By Jose Garcia - 4 hrs ago - 2 replies
Forum Spotlight: Cable News Clips
The Untold Expose of Amazon's Pursuit of Total Domination - Bloomberg BusinessweekHow trump's Lies and Psychosis are Contagious:
Justice Sotomayor pushes back against trump attorney's ridiculous immunity argument during hearing
Latest Breaking News
'He's A Liar': Newsom Calls B.S. On Trump's Claim He'd Block A National Abortion Ban
Sunday - Huff Post
Sunday - Huff Post
White House Thoroughly Denounces Columbia University Protests: 'Blatantly Antisemitic, Unconscionable, and Dangerous'
Sunday - Mediaite
Sunday - Mediaite
Isra Hirsi, Ilhan Omar's Daughter, On Columbia Arrests, Barnard Suspension, Palestine Protests
Sunday - Teen Vogue
Sunday - Teen Vogue
Ex-'National Enquirer' Publisher David Pecker Set to Testify First at Trump Trial
Sunday - Daily Beast
Sunday - Daily Beast
Trump VP contender Kristi Noem says abortion ban should have no exceptions for rape or incest
Sunday - The Independent
Sunday - The Independent
Sen. Mark Warner says possible TikTok sale is "complicated," and one-year timeline makes sense
Sunday - CBS News
Sunday - CBS News
Vital US arms and ammo could reach Ukraine in days once Senate passes military aid bill as expected, Pentagon says
Sunday - Business Insider
Sunday - Business Insider
Millions more go to Trump legal expenses as Biden and Democratic Party expand campaign cash advantage
Sunday - CNN Politics
Sunday - CNN Politics
Giuliani bankruptcy creditors fire off subpoenas to try to establish whether Trump owes him money
Saturday - UK Independent
Saturday - UK Independent
Tesla cuts U.S. prices on its Model Y, S and X vehicles after a difficult week
Saturday - Associated Press, via NBC News
Saturday - Associated Press, via NBC News
Blinken will be the latest top US official to visit China in a bid to keep ties on an even keel
Saturday - ABC News/AP
Saturday - ABC News/AP
Senate Republican blasts House for passing foreign aid bills: Spending money 'we don't have'
Saturday - The Hill
Saturday - The Hill
Rudy Giuliani bankruptcy judge allows creditors to hire specialized forensic financial accounting firm
Saturday - Law & Crime
Saturday - Law & Crime
Reagan-era emergency health care law is the next abortion flashpoint at the Supreme Court
Saturday - CNN Politics
Saturday - CNN Politics
Zelensky lauds House passage of Ukraine aid bill: 'This is a solution for protecting life'
Saturday - The Hill
Saturday - The Hill
Third Temporary Channel Opens for Vessels to Baltimore Port After Bridge Collapse
Saturday - US News and World Report/AP
Saturday - US News and World Report/AP
On the heels of historic Volkswagen union vote, Starbucks asks Supreme Court to curb labor's power
Saturday - USA Today
Saturday - USA Today
Biden signs bill extending a key US surveillance program after divisions nearly forced it to lapse
Saturday - AP
Saturday - AP
Republicans' defense of the 'Biden 16' House districts starts with Pennsylvania's primary election
Saturday - AP
Saturday - AP
Congress passes bill that could unlock billions in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine
Saturday - NBC News
Saturday - NBC News
Buck takes swing at 'Moscow Marjorie': She is just 'mouthing the Russian propaganda'
Saturday - The Hill
Saturday - The Hill