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General Discussion
Can the GOP peel off significant Jewish votes from Biden? Yes, like almost always, thanks to messaging!
By tableturner - 25 replies @ 13 hrs ago (Milestone)
Can the GOP peel off significant Jewish votes from Biden? Yes, like almost always, thanks to messaging!
By tableturner - 25 replies @ 13 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
Cohen's 'demeanor has been flawless': Lawrence O'Donnell on what it was like inside the courtroom
By Quixote1818 - 13 hrs ago
Cohen's 'demeanor has been flawless': Lawrence O'Donnell on what it was like inside the courtroom
By Quixote1818 - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
Tommy Tuberville: I'm disappointed in the courtroom. I'm hearing Mr. Trump, Mr. Trump. He is former
By riversedge - 25 replies @ 13 hrs ago (Milestone)
Tommy Tuberville: I'm disappointed in the courtroom. I'm hearing Mr. Trump, Mr. Trump. He is former
By riversedge - 25 replies @ 13 hrs ago (Milestone)
Science
Project Hephaistos - II. Dyson sphere candidates from Gaia DR3, 2MASS, and WISE
By Sancho - 13 hrs ago
Project Hephaistos - II. Dyson sphere candidates from Gaia DR3, 2MASS, and WISE
By Sancho - 13 hrs ago
African American
The Twin Demons of Maternal Mortality and Femicide (trigger warning)
By niyad - 13 hrs ago
The Twin Demons of Maternal Mortality and Femicide (trigger warning)
By niyad - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
The Twin Demons of Maternal Mortality and Femicide (trigger warning)
By niyad - 13 hrs ago
The Twin Demons of Maternal Mortality and Femicide (trigger warning)
By niyad - 13 hrs ago
Pro-Choice
The Twin Demons of Maternal Mortality and Femicide (trigger warning)
By niyad - 13 hrs ago
The Twin Demons of Maternal Mortality and Femicide (trigger warning)
By niyad - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
Protesters return to streets across Israel, demanding hostage release
By red dog 1 - 13 hrs ago
Protesters return to streets across Israel, demanding hostage release
By red dog 1 - 13 hrs ago
Women's Rights & Issues
The Twin Demons of Maternal Mortality and Femicide (trigger warning)
By niyad - 13 hrs ago
The Twin Demons of Maternal Mortality and Femicide (trigger warning)
By niyad - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
Katy Tur - my gut feeling. Andrea Mitchell - also my gut feeling.
By Stinky The Clown - 13 hrs ago
Katy Tur - my gut feeling. Andrea Mitchell - also my gut feeling.
By Stinky The Clown - 13 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Hamas runs Stasi like internal security service, surveilling citizens, report
By DavidDvorkin - 13 hrs ago
Hamas runs Stasi like internal security service, surveilling citizens, report
By DavidDvorkin - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
Hamas runs Stasi like internal security service, surveilling citizens, report
By DavidDvorkin - 13 hrs ago
Hamas runs Stasi like internal security service, surveilling citizens, report
By DavidDvorkin - 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
LISTEN: Michael Cohen audio recording reveals Trump talking Karen McDougal payment
By Beachnutt - 13 hrs ago
LISTEN: Michael Cohen audio recording reveals Trump talking Karen McDougal payment
By Beachnutt - 13 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
TED Talk: The amazing intellegence of crows. 11 min. Well worth viewing!!!
By mysteryowl - 13 hrs ago
TED Talk: The amazing intellegence of crows. 11 min. Well worth viewing!!!
By mysteryowl - 13 hrs ago
Washington
Will voters kill nation's first long-term care program
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 13 hrs ago
Will voters kill nation's first long-term care program
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 13 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Donald Trump Jr. visited Peter Navarro in federal prison: Sources
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 13 hrs ago (Milestone)
Donald Trump Jr. visited Peter Navarro in federal prison: Sources
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 13 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Why it matters that Manafort is backing off his GOP convention role
By LetMyPeopleVote - 13 hrs ago
Why it matters that Manafort is backing off his GOP convention role
By LetMyPeopleVote - 13 hrs ago
Montana
Plan to restore discontinued passenger rail service in Montana is chugging along
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 13 hrs ago
Plan to restore discontinued passenger rail service in Montana is chugging along
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 13 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Nonsense': Conway reacts to attorney who said Trump did nothing wrong
By Quixote1818 - 14 hrs ago
'Nonsense': Conway reacts to attorney who said Trump did nothing wrong
By Quixote1818 - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
Fraudster senator got special treatment and wants the same for Trump
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago
Fraudster senator got special treatment and wants the same for Trump
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
"He's Going to LOSE The Election!" Anthony Scaramucci SLAMS Donald Trump
By Quixote1818 - 14 hrs ago
"He's Going to LOSE The Election!" Anthony Scaramucci SLAMS Donald Trump
By Quixote1818 - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
America's most affordable travel option is disappearing
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago
America's most affordable travel option is disappearing
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 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 - 14 hrs ago
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about how you might be able to influence US foreign policy....
By TexasTowelie - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
Tennessee woman denied abortion after fetus' 'brain not attached' slams state ban
By Nevilledog - 14 hrs ago
Tennessee woman denied abortion after fetus' 'brain not attached' slams state ban
By Nevilledog - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
Michael Cohen Is A Smart Man And A Lawyer - He Knows What He Has To Do.....
By global1 - 25 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
Michael Cohen Is A Smart Man And A Lawyer - He Knows What He Has To Do.....
By global1 - 25 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
The CO2 Coalition, a source of climate change misinformation in Pa., wants us to love carbon dioxide
By CousinIT - 14 hrs ago
The CO2 Coalition, a source of climate change misinformation in Pa., wants us to love carbon dioxide
By CousinIT - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
How on Earth is Donald Trump Getting Credit for Joe Biden's Economy?
By Nevilledog - 14 hrs ago
How on Earth is Donald Trump Getting Credit for Joe Biden's Economy?
By Nevilledog - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
I think I have figured out a way to keep big money out of elections.
By Mr.Bill - 14 hrs ago
I think I have figured out a way to keep big money out of elections.
By Mr.Bill - 14 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
How many pets do you have? Currently I have a dog and cat. At one time I had 4 cats and three dogs. What about you?
By debm55 - 14 hrs ago
How many pets do you have? Currently I have a dog and cat. At one time I had 4 cats and three dogs. What about you?
By debm55 - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
Palestinian Authority refuses to administer Rafah crossing - report
By Beastly Boy - 25 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
Palestinian Authority refuses to administer Rafah crossing - report
By Beastly Boy - 25 replies @ 14 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 @ 14 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 @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
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 - 14 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 - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
Protesters shout 'babykillers' at Jewish elementary school children
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 150 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
Protesters shout 'babykillers' at Jewish elementary school children
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 150 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Florida Dems want the fight to pass the abortion rights amendment to be intergenerational
By RandySF - 14 hrs ago
Florida Dems want the fight to pass the abortion rights amendment to be intergenerational
By RandySF - 14 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Time is up for neoliberals - Joseph Stiglitz - WaPo
By erronis - 14 hrs ago
Time is up for neoliberals - Joseph Stiglitz - WaPo
By erronis - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
Columbia University graduate in zip ties rips diploma during ceremony amid Gaza protests
By brooklynite - 14 hrs ago
Columbia University graduate in zip ties rips diploma during ceremony amid Gaza protests
By brooklynite - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
NH: Bill advances allowing parental opt-outs for LGBTQ+ topics in school
By RandySF - 14 hrs ago
NH: Bill advances allowing parental opt-outs for LGBTQ+ topics in school
By RandySF - 14 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Israel proposes Palestinian Authority unofficially operate Rafah crossing
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago
Israel proposes Palestinian Authority unofficially operate Rafah crossing
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
Lawrence O'Donnell responded to Katy Turr's remark about JD Vance
By LiberalFighter - 14 hrs ago
Lawrence O'Donnell responded to Katy Turr's remark about JD Vance
By LiberalFighter - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
A British Nurse Was Found Guilty of Killing Seven Babies. Did She Do It?
By WhiskeyGrinder - 14 hrs ago
A British Nurse Was Found Guilty of Killing Seven Babies. Did She Do It?
By WhiskeyGrinder - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
Based on the evidence and testimony being presented against Trump
By LiberalFighter - 14 hrs ago
Based on the evidence and testimony being presented against Trump
By LiberalFighter - 14 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Rick Scott doubles down on attacks against Judge Merchan's daughter
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
Rick Scott doubles down on attacks against Judge Merchan's daughter
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
The DU Lounge
Last Tuesday, I replaced my unsafe vehicle Final Girl with a yet unnamed vehicle.
By Niagara - 15 hrs ago
Last Tuesday, I replaced my unsafe vehicle Final Girl with a yet unnamed vehicle.
By Niagara - 15 hrs ago
Musicians
Remembering David Sanborn: A Musical Legacy that Transcends Time 1945-2024
By rogerballard - 15 hrs ago
Remembering David Sanborn: A Musical Legacy that Transcends Time 1945-2024
By rogerballard - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
It was Melania's idea to spin 'Access Hollywood' tape as 'locker room talk': Michael Cohen
By Tom of Temecula - 15 hrs ago
It was Melania's idea to spin 'Access Hollywood' tape as 'locker room talk': Michael Cohen
By Tom of Temecula - 15 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
SBU Says It Prevented May 9 Russian Terrorist Attacks Against Civilian Targets in Kyiv
By blue-wave - 15 hrs ago
SBU Says It Prevented May 9 Russian Terrorist Attacks Against Civilian Targets in Kyiv
By blue-wave - 15 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 @ 15 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 @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
Forum Spotlight: Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs
Can anyone explain to me what appeal "The Bear" has? Because I do not get it.Speaking of Steve Buscemi, "Living in Oblivion"
Sci Fi Under the Skin on HBO available
Latest Breaking News
Millions of people across Oklahoma, southern Kansas at risk of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms
May 6 - AP
May 6 - AP
The UN nuclear watchdog chief travels to Iran as its monitoring remains hampered
May 6 - UK Independent
May 6 - UK Independent
Judge Again Finds Donald Trump In Contempt And Warns Of Jail Time For Violating Gag Order
May 6 - Deadline
May 6 - Deadline
Columbia cancels universitywide commencement ceremony after weeks of protests on campus
May 6 - NBC News
May 6 - NBC News
'If Roe v. Wade can fall, anything can fall,' says Jeffries in stressing importance of elections
May 6 - The Hill
May 6 - The Hill
Civil rights leader Daisy Bates and singer Johnny Cash to replace Arkansas statues
May 6 - ABC News/AP
May 6 - ABC News/AP
UCLA creates high-level post to oversee campus safety after security lapses in mob attack
May 5 - LA Times
May 5 - LA Times
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats "effectively have been governing as if we were in the majority"
May 5 - CBS News
May 5 - CBS News
Son of prominent conservative among first to invade Senate floor on Jan. 6 deserves 12 years, feds say
May 5 - Law & Crime
May 5 - Law & Crime
Sierra Nevada Records Snowiest Day of the Season From Brief but Potent California Storm
May 5 - US News and World Report/AP
May 5 - US News and World Report/AP
Democratic rep says Biden focused on ensuring 'consequences are proportionate' for student protesters
May 5 - The Hill
May 5 - The Hill
Long-delayed Boeing Starliner ready for first piloted flight to the International Space Station
May 5 - CBS News
May 5 - CBS News
FTC is 'just getting started' as it takes on Amazon, Meta and more, Chair Lina Khan says
May 5 - ABC News
May 5 - ABC News
University of Mississippi opens student conduct probe after confrontation between Black student and counterprotesters
May 5 - CNN Politics
May 5 - CNN Politics
Vehicle crashes into White House gate, killing driver; Secret Service says 'no threat
May 5 - ABC News
May 5 - ABC News