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Football
Lions, Jared Goff reportedly prepared to sign 4-year, $212 million extension
By True Dough - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
Lions, Jared Goff reportedly prepared to sign 4-year, $212 million extension
By True Dough - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs
Speaking of Steve Buscemi, "Living in Oblivion"
By sl8 - 13 hrs ago - 1 recs
Speaking of Steve Buscemi, "Living in Oblivion"
By sl8 - 13 hrs ago - 1 recs
Foreign Affairs
BELOUSOV IS RUSSIA'S NEW MINISTER OF DE 13,576 views 2 hours ago #russia #BELOUSOV #M
By Warpy - 13 hrs ago - 1 recs
BELOUSOV IS RUSSIA'S NEW MINISTER OF DE 13,576 views 2 hours ago #russia #BELOUSOV #M
By Warpy - 13 hrs ago - 1 recs
Cable News Clips
'Nonsense': George Conway's sharp take on potential hung jury outcome - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 13 hrs ago - 1 recs
'Nonsense': George Conway's sharp take on potential hung jury outcome - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 13 hrs ago - 1 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Little Donny Trump Episode 4: Uncle Roy - Jabari Jones
By TexasTowelie - 13 hrs ago - 1 recs
Little Donny Trump Episode 4: Uncle Roy - Jabari Jones
By TexasTowelie - 13 hrs ago - 1 recs
Foreign Affairs
Reports of army killing of villagers in Myanmar supported by photos and harrowing tale of a survivor
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 13 hrs ago - 1 recs
Reports of army killing of villagers in Myanmar supported by photos and harrowing tale of a survivor
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 13 hrs ago - 1 recs
Latin America
In Mexico, Mother's Day is a sad reminder for the mothers of the disappeared
By Judi Lynn - 13 hrs ago - 1 recs
In Mexico, Mother's Day is a sad reminder for the mothers of the disappeared
By Judi Lynn - 13 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Michael Moore Condemns Biden Admin's Handling of Israel-Palestine ...
By Valdosta - 13 hrs ago - 1 recs
Michael Moore Condemns Biden Admin's Handling of Israel-Palestine ...
By Valdosta - 13 hrs ago - 1 recs
Environment & Energy
The power of ambiguity: Using computer models to understand the debate about climate change
By Jim__ - 14 hrs ago - 1 recs
The power of ambiguity: Using computer models to understand the debate about climate change
By Jim__ - 14 hrs ago - 1 recs
Latin America
Haiti's notorious gang leader, Barbecue, says his forces are ready for a long fight
By Judi Lynn - 14 hrs ago - 1 recs
Haiti's notorious gang leader, Barbecue, says his forces are ready for a long fight
By Judi Lynn - 14 hrs ago - 1 recs
Foreign Affairs
The Brutal Human Cost of China's Housing Crisis; Chinese Economy: Inflation & Bonds - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 14 hrs ago - 1 recs
The Brutal Human Cost of China's Housing Crisis; Chinese Economy: Inflation & Bonds - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 14 hrs ago - 1 recs
Israel/Palestine
12 Arrested Outside NYC's New School as First Faculty-Led Gaza Solidarity Encampment Continues
By red dog 1 - 15 hrs ago - 1 recs
12 Arrested Outside NYC's New School as First Faculty-Led Gaza Solidarity Encampment Continues
By red dog 1 - 15 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Ballot measure seeking to defund A's stadium rejected by Nevada Supreme Court
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago - 1 recs
Ballot measure seeking to defund A's stadium rejected by Nevada Supreme Court
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
MT: Election 2024 breakdown: State Supreme Court race
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago - 1 recs
MT: Election 2024 breakdown: State Supreme Court race
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
As Tulsa mayoral election nears, County Commissioner Karen Keith emerges as the frontrunner
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago - 1 recs
As Tulsa mayoral election nears, County Commissioner Karen Keith emerges as the frontrunner
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago - 1 recs
Classic Films
TCM Schedule for Wednesday, May 15: Writer Dalton Trumbo/TCM Spotlight: First Name Basis
By CBHagman - 16 hrs ago - 1 recs
TCM Schedule for Wednesday, May 15: Writer Dalton Trumbo/TCM Spotlight: First Name Basis
By CBHagman - 16 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Is there any footage of tRump's crazy speech in NJ yesterday?
By bif - 17 hrs ago - 1 recs
Is there any footage of tRump's crazy speech in NJ yesterday?
By bif - 17 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
How the state budget could protect New York Democrats in November
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - 1 recs
How the state budget could protect New York Democrats in November
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Minnesota House to vote on equal rights amendment that includes protections for gender identity, abortion
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - 1 recs
Minnesota House to vote on equal rights amendment that includes protections for gender identity, abortion
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - 1 recs
Women's Rights & Issues
Female journalists under attack as press freedom falters
By niyad - 17 hrs ago - 1 recs
Female journalists under attack as press freedom falters
By niyad - 17 hrs ago - 1 recs
Australia
Australia's Albanese declares 'national crisis' after killings of women (trigger warning)
By niyad - 17 hrs ago - 1 recs
Australia's Albanese declares 'national crisis' after killings of women (trigger warning)
By niyad - 17 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Protesters return to streets across Israel, demanding hostage release
By red dog 1 - 18 hrs ago - 1 recs
Protesters return to streets across Israel, demanding hostage release
By red dog 1 - 18 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
The CO2 Coalition, a source of climate change misinformation in Pa., wants us to love carbon dioxide
By CousinIT - 19 hrs ago - 1 recs
The CO2 Coalition, a source of climate change misinformation in Pa., wants us to love carbon dioxide
By CousinIT - 19 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Florida Dems want the fight to pass the abortion rights amendment to be intergenerational
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - 1 recs
Florida Dems want the fight to pass the abortion rights amendment to be intergenerational
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - 1 recs
The DU Lounge
Anyone else catch this horrible cold that's going around?
By bif - 20 hrs ago - 1 recs
Anyone else catch this horrible cold that's going around?
By bif - 20 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Stormy Daniels was NOT UNDER OATH on the Bill Maher show in 2018!
By Barry Markson - 22 hrs ago - 1 recs
Stormy Daniels was NOT UNDER OATH on the Bill Maher show in 2018!
By Barry Markson - 22 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
FL-SEN: In South Florida, a Democrat's pitch links abortion, immigration and freedom
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago - 1 recs
FL-SEN: In South Florida, a Democrat's pitch links abortion, immigration and freedom
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Louisiana moves to make abortion pills 'controlled dangerous substances'
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago - 1 recs
Louisiana moves to make abortion pills 'controlled dangerous substances'
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
A closer look at the 7 candidates to represent Orlando's District 5
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - 1 recs
A closer look at the 7 candidates to represent Orlando's District 5
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Eye of the Storm: From Inside the Courtroom III Talking Feds Podcast
By ihaveaquestion - 23 hrs ago - 1 recs
Eye of the Storm: From Inside the Courtroom III Talking Feds Podcast
By ihaveaquestion - 23 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Mercedes workers in Alabama face anti-union message 'barrage' before election
By marmar - 23 hrs ago - 1 recs
Mercedes workers in Alabama face anti-union message 'barrage' before election
By marmar - 23 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
MD-03: Choice for Maryland Democrats Comes Down to Star Power Versus Experience
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - 1 recs
MD-03: Choice for Maryland Democrats Comes Down to Star Power Versus Experience
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
You raised $850.00 on May 12, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 23 hrs ago - 1 recs
You raised $850.00 on May 12, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 23 hrs ago - 1 recs
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
Former government employee charged with falsely accusing coworkers of participating in Jan. 6 Capitol attack
May 3 - CBS News
May 3 - CBS News
4 Americans charged with ammunition offenses in Turks and Caicos, accused of bringing live ammo to the islands
May 3 - CNN
May 3 - CNN
National Weather Service: 19 tornadoes recorded in eastern Nebraska, western Iowa last Friday
May 3 - Omaha World Herald
May 3 - Omaha World Herald
North Korea is plotting attacks on South Korean embassies, spy agency warns
May 3 - Telegraph via AOL News
May 3 - Telegraph via AOL News
Mark Meadows unmasked in Arizona fake electors indictment, faces 9 felony charges: Report
May 3 - Law & Crime
May 3 - Law & Crime
"Please let your attorney know": Judge tells Trump he can testify at his hush money trial
May 3 - Salon
May 3 - Salon
Hope Hicks, a former close Trump adviser, takes the witness stand in his hush money trial
May 3 - AP News
May 3 - AP News
Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife allegedly took nearly $600,000 in bribes, indictment says
May 3 - CNN Politics
May 3 - CNN Politics
Trump Media auditor charged by SEC with 'massive fraud,' permanently barred from public company audits
May 3 - CNBC
May 3 - CNBC
Biden announces Michael Bloomberg, Al Gore and Michelle Yeoh as recipients of Presidential Medal of Freedom
May 3 - UK Independent
May 3 - UK Independent
U.S. job growth totaled 175,000 in April, much less than expected, while unemployment rose to 3.9%
May 3 - CNBC
May 3 - CNBC
Arkansas governor says state won't comply with new federal rules on treatment of trans students
May 3 - AP
May 3 - AP
Captain sentenced to 4 years in fiery deaths of 34 aboard scuba boat in California
May 3 - Associated Press, via NPR
May 3 - Associated Press, via NPR
Poultry enterprise in California to pay $4.8M after employing children to work with sharp knives
May 3 - ABC News
May 3 - ABC News
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez wants psychiatrist to testify about his habit of stockpiling cash
May 3 - CBS News
May 3 - CBS News
Biden campaign slams Trump's latest unwillingness to accept results of 2024 election
May 2 - ABC News
May 2 - ABC News
"Steer clear": Judge issues warning to Trump lawyer seeking pre-approval for Truth Social posts
May 2 - Salon
May 2 - Salon
Trump trial updates: Prosecution plays Cohen's secret recording of Trump discussing payment to Karen McDougal
May 2 - Yahoo News
May 2 - Yahoo News
Appeals court rejects climate change lawsuit by young Oregon activists against US government
May 2 - Oregon Public Broadcasting
May 2 - Oregon Public Broadcasting
Student-loan borrowers in public service will now have to wait until July for their debt relief forms to be processed
May 2 - Business Insider
May 2 - Business Insider
Judge denies ex-Trump election lawyer John Eastman's request to reactivate law license while he fights disbarment
May 2 - CNN Politics
May 2 - CNN Politics
Man who bragged that he 'fed' an officer to the mob of Capitol rioters gets nearly 5 years in prison
May 2 - Washington Post/AP
May 2 - Washington Post/AP
Ryan Nichols, Capitol rioter who confessed on video in the third person, gets five years
May 2 - nbc news
May 2 - nbc news