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Photography
***Submission Thread for the December Photo Contest***
By ShazzieB - 1 hr ago - 2 replies
***Submission Thread for the December Photo Contest***
By ShazzieB - 1 hr ago - 2 replies
Pets
I Swore I'd Never Own a Dog in the City. Then My Neighbor Gave Me Two.
By question everything - 1 hr ago - 2 replies
I Swore I'd Never Own a Dog in the City. Then My Neighbor Gave Me Two.
By question everything - 1 hr ago - 2 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Suspect in CEO's Murder Taken Into Custody at McDonalds! Internet Erupts - Bulwark Takes
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 2 replies
Suspect in CEO's Murder Taken Into Custody at McDonalds! Internet Erupts - Bulwark Takes
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 2 replies
Michigan
Voters may get a chance to expand Michigan's bottle deposit law
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago - 2 replies
Voters may get a chance to expand Michigan's bottle deposit law
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago - 2 replies
Latest Breaking News
Suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO had ties to Santa Monica and Stanford, records show
By ificandream - 2 hrs ago - 2 replies
Suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO had ties to Santa Monica and Stanford, records show
By ificandream - 2 hrs ago - 2 replies
Movies
On this day, December 9, 1905, Dalton Trumbo was born.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago - 2 replies
On this day, December 9, 1905, Dalton Trumbo was born.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago - 2 replies
Liberal YouTubers
President Joe Biden on the Grateful Dead - 2024 Kennedy Center Honors White House Reception
By ificandream - 3 hrs ago - 2 replies
President Joe Biden on the Grateful Dead - 2024 Kennedy Center Honors White House Reception
By ificandream - 3 hrs ago - 2 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Rupert Murdoch Loses Bid to Change Family Trust to Give Control to Son Lachlan (Report) (Variety)
By ificandream - 3 hrs ago - 2 replies
Rupert Murdoch Loses Bid to Change Family Trust to Give Control to Son Lachlan (Report) (Variety)
By ificandream - 3 hrs ago - 2 replies
National Security & Defense
'Your heart is always broken': Families whose loved ones died want to know why the military's Ospreys keep crashing
By mahatmakanejeeves - 3 hrs ago - 2 replies
'Your heart is always broken': Families whose loved ones died want to know why the military's Ospreys keep crashing
By mahatmakanejeeves - 3 hrs ago - 2 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Bill Maher STUNNED After Staggering Jane Fonda Reality Check
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago - 2 replies
Bill Maher STUNNED After Staggering Jane Fonda Reality Check
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Cheney responds to Trump jail threat: 'Here's the truth'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - 2 replies
Cheney responds to Trump jail threat: 'Here's the truth'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - 2 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Trump says he can't guarantee prices won't rise because of his tariffs.
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - 2 replies
Trump says he can't guarantee prices won't rise because of his tariffs.
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
"I Took the Test RFK Jr. Is Using to Determine Who Should Work at His Health Department"
By Nevilledog - 4 hrs ago - 2 replies
"I Took the Test RFK Jr. Is Using to Determine Who Should Work at His Health Department"
By Nevilledog - 4 hrs ago - 2 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
HPV vaccine saving lives; RFK Jr. should see that
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - 2 replies
HPV vaccine saving lives; RFK Jr. should see that
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - 2 replies
Environment & Energy
Dubai's Production of Green Hydrogen Reduces 450 Tonnes of CO2 Emissions
By Caribbeans - 4 hrs ago - 2 replies
Dubai's Production of Green Hydrogen Reduces 450 Tonnes of CO2 Emissions
By Caribbeans - 4 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Politics Greater Idaho movement asks Trump for his support
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - 2 replies
Politics Greater Idaho movement asks Trump for his support
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Perhaps "Luigi"* should have acted before the election.
By DJ Synikus Makisimus - 4 hrs ago - 2 replies
Perhaps "Luigi"* should have acted before the election.
By DJ Synikus Makisimus - 4 hrs ago - 2 replies
The DU Lounge
Blind & deaf dog reuniting with it's human after two months apart...
By red dog 1 - 5 hrs ago - 2 replies
Blind & deaf dog reuniting with it's human after two months apart...
By red dog 1 - 5 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
"Why Do We Need Universal Healthcare? B/C Health Insurance CEO makes over $10M Denying Care
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 5 hrs ago - 2 replies
"Why Do We Need Universal Healthcare? B/C Health Insurance CEO makes over $10M Denying Care
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 5 hrs ago - 2 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Why Putin Is The Biggest Loser of Assad's Downfall in Syria (Newsweek)
By ificandream - 5 hrs ago - 2 replies
Why Putin Is The Biggest Loser of Assad's Downfall in Syria (Newsweek)
By ificandream - 5 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Mueller, She Wrote: Don't mistake our kindness for weakness.
By Dennis Donovan - 6 hrs ago - 2 replies
Mueller, She Wrote: Don't mistake our kindness for weakness.
By Dennis Donovan - 6 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Almost 200 massacred in Haiti as Vodou practitioners reportedly targeted
By Coventina - 6 hrs ago - 2 replies
Almost 200 massacred in Haiti as Vodou practitioners reportedly targeted
By Coventina - 6 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Raw Story: AI weather models can now beat the best traditional forecasts
By Dennis Donovan - 7 hrs ago - 2 replies
Raw Story: AI weather models can now beat the best traditional forecasts
By Dennis Donovan - 7 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
ICYMI: President Biden's remarks to Kennedy Center Honors recipients and other guests at the White House
By CBHagman - 7 hrs ago - 2 replies
ICYMI: President Biden's remarks to Kennedy Center Honors recipients and other guests at the White House
By CBHagman - 7 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Trump says he can't guarantee tariffs won't raise US prices and won't rule out revenge prosecutions
By Coventina - 7 hrs ago - 2 replies
Trump says he can't guarantee tariffs won't raise US prices and won't rule out revenge prosecutions
By Coventina - 7 hrs ago - 2 replies
Latest Breaking News
US Supreme Court rejects school gender-identity policy challenge
By mahatmakanejeeves - 7 hrs ago - 2 replies
US Supreme Court rejects school gender-identity policy challenge
By mahatmakanejeeves - 7 hrs ago - 2 replies
Showbiz
On December 8, 1925, singer, dancer, actor Sammy Davis Jr. was born.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 8 hrs ago - 2 replies
On December 8, 1925, singer, dancer, actor Sammy Davis Jr. was born.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 8 hrs ago - 2 replies
The DU Lounge
Dog Becomes Mama To A Litter Of Tiny Rescue Kittens
By catbyte - 10 hrs ago - 2 replies
Dog Becomes Mama To A Litter Of Tiny Rescue Kittens
By catbyte - 10 hrs ago - 2 replies
Environment & Energy
Atmospheric CO2 Content November 2024; 424.86 ppm; November 2023 420.46 ppm; November 2022 417.47 ppm
By hatrack - 11 hrs ago - 2 replies
Atmospheric CO2 Content November 2024; 424.86 ppm; November 2023 420.46 ppm; November 2022 417.47 ppm
By hatrack - 11 hrs ago - 2 replies
Environment & Energy
Global Average Temps In November 1.62C Above Historic Averages - 2024 Guaranteed As Hottest Year In Instrumental Record
By hatrack - 11 hrs ago - 2 replies
Global Average Temps In November 1.62C Above Historic Averages - 2024 Guaranteed As Hottest Year In Instrumental Record
By hatrack - 11 hrs ago - 2 replies
Environment & Energy
In 30 Years, An Area Of Earth's Surface 1/3 Bigger Than India Has Become Permanently Arid
By hatrack - 12 hrs ago - 2 replies
In 30 Years, An Area Of Earth's Surface 1/3 Bigger Than India Has Become Permanently Arid
By hatrack - 12 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Raw Story: 'At his behest': MSNBC's Lemire warns Trump's already issued orders for vow he now denies
By Dennis Donovan - 12 hrs ago - 2 replies
Raw Story: 'At his behest': MSNBC's Lemire warns Trump's already issued orders for vow he now denies
By Dennis Donovan - 12 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Mother Jones: How Democrats (Just Barely) Flipped America's Most Expensive House Seat
By Dennis Donovan - 12 hrs ago - 2 replies
Mother Jones: How Democrats (Just Barely) Flipped America's Most Expensive House Seat
By Dennis Donovan - 12 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Can Trump broker peace in Ukraine? History may hold the answers
By Celerity - 12 hrs ago - 2 replies
Can Trump broker peace in Ukraine? History may hold the answers
By Celerity - 12 hrs ago - 2 replies
Latest Breaking News
Union of Concerned Scientists pushes for wetland protections in farm bill
By Omaha Steve - 13 hrs ago - 2 replies
Union of Concerned Scientists pushes for wetland protections in farm bill
By Omaha Steve - 13 hrs ago - 2 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump names conventional foreign policy hands to top State roles
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 2 replies
Trump names conventional foreign policy hands to top State roles
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 2 replies
Latest Breaking News
Israel strikes suspected weapons sites in Syria as Russia grants Assad political asylum
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 2 replies
Israel strikes suspected weapons sites in Syria as Russia grants Assad political asylum
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 2 replies
Latin America
With Bolsonaro Facing Prosecution, NYT Renews Attacks on Brazil's Courts
By Judi Lynn - 15 hrs ago - 2 replies
With Bolsonaro Facing Prosecution, NYT Renews Attacks on Brazil's Courts
By Judi Lynn - 15 hrs ago - 2 replies
Foreign Affairs
Commitment Problems: Why Assad Fled, Why It Happened So Quickly, and Why the War Lasted 13 Years - William Spaniel
By TexasTowelie - 16 hrs ago - 2 replies
Commitment Problems: Why Assad Fled, Why It Happened So Quickly, and Why the War Lasted 13 Years - William Spaniel
By TexasTowelie - 16 hrs ago - 2 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
She Won Over Italy. Now She's Bringing Trumpism to Europe.
By elleng - 18 hrs ago - 2 replies
She Won Over Italy. Now She's Bringing Trumpism to Europe.
By elleng - 18 hrs ago - 2 replies
Jewish Group
(Jewish Group) Scoop: Internal Project Esther documents describe conspiracy of Jewish 'masterminds' seeking to dismantle
By Behind the Aegis - 19 hrs ago - 2 replies
(Jewish Group) Scoop: Internal Project Esther documents describe conspiracy of Jewish 'masterminds' seeking to dismantle
By Behind the Aegis - 19 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
Vance, GOP committees ask Supreme Court to strike down coordination limits
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 2 replies
Vance, GOP committees ask Supreme Court to strike down coordination limits
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 2 replies
Cable News Clips
Rep. Swalwell warns Trump will 'take his eye off' Americans during global crises - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 2 replies
Rep. Swalwell warns Trump will 'take his eye off' Americans during global crises - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
The Hill: Trump names several picks for State Department roles
By Dennis Donovan - 22 hrs ago - 2 replies
The Hill: Trump names several picks for State Department roles
By Dennis Donovan - 22 hrs ago - 2 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Another Decade of ZERO action on Dangerous Guns
By MagaSmash - 22 hrs ago - 2 replies
Another Decade of ZERO action on Dangerous Guns
By MagaSmash - 22 hrs ago - 2 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
How should the opioid settlements be spent? Those hit hardest often don't have a say
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 25 min ago - 1 replies
How should the opioid settlements be spent? Those hit hardest often don't have a say
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 25 min ago - 1 replies
Foreign Affairs
Ukrainian man fleeing war rescued with his kitten on a perilous journey through Romanian mountains
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 29 min ago - 1 replies
Ukrainian man fleeing war rescued with his kitten on a perilous journey through Romanian mountains
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 29 min ago - 1 replies
Washington
Hiker survives 100-foot fall into Lake Serene near Index
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 38 min ago - 1 replies
Hiker survives 100-foot fall into Lake Serene near Index
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 38 min ago - 1 replies
Illinois
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says his top adviser voting in Texas is 'personal matter'
By MichMan - 48 min ago - 1 replies
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says his top adviser voting in Texas is 'personal matter'
By MichMan - 48 min ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
The J. Edgar Hoover precedent for weaponizing the FBI
By Nevilledog - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
The J. Edgar Hoover precedent for weaponizing the FBI
By Nevilledog - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
Cable News Clips
Inside job? Trump sides with violent convicts over police in 1/6 pardon vow - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
Inside job? Trump sides with violent convicts over police in 1/6 pardon vow - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Matt Walsh and Ben Shapiro tried to slam the "Left" for lacking empathy after a health insurance CEO was m*rdered.
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
Matt Walsh and Ben Shapiro tried to slam the "Left" for lacking empathy after a health insurance CEO was m*rdered.
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Who was Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare fatally shot in Manhattan?
By Autumn - 2 hrs ago - 1 replies
Who was Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare fatally shot in Manhattan?
By Autumn - 2 hrs ago - 1 replies
Latest Breaking News
Rescuers rush to save geese and ducks soaked in oil due to spill in Boston river
By Omaha Steve - 2 hrs ago - 1 replies
Rescuers rush to save geese and ducks soaked in oil due to spill in Boston river
By Omaha Steve - 2 hrs ago - 1 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Want a Job in the Trump Administration? Be Prepared for the Loyalty Test.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago - 1 replies
Want a Job in the Trump Administration? Be Prepared for the Loyalty Test.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago - 1 replies
Latest Breaking News
Maryland Del. Mangione related to suspect in health care CEO's killing
By ificandream - 2 hrs ago - 1 replies
Maryland Del. Mangione related to suspect in health care CEO's killing
By ificandream - 2 hrs ago - 1 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Well, well: Fox News hosts blast GOP lawmaker after cousin is arrested for health care CEO shooting (Alternet)
By ificandream - 2 hrs ago - 1 replies
Well, well: Fox News hosts blast GOP lawmaker after cousin is arrested for health care CEO shooting (Alternet)
By ificandream - 2 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Financial Times: Inside the Syrian prison at the heart of Assad's police state
By Dennis Donovan - 3 hrs ago - 1 replies
Financial Times: Inside the Syrian prison at the heart of Assad's police state
By Dennis Donovan - 3 hrs ago - 1 replies
Musicians
President Joe Biden on the Grateful Dead - 2024 Kennedy Center Honors White House Reception
By ificandream - 3 hrs ago - 1 replies
President Joe Biden on the Grateful Dead - 2024 Kennedy Center Honors White House Reception
By ificandream - 3 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Kamala Harris Addresses National Black Caucus of State Legislators - FULL REMARKS (12-5-2024)
By ificandream - 3 hrs ago - 1 replies
Kamala Harris Addresses National Black Caucus of State Legislators - FULL REMARKS (12-5-2024)
By ificandream - 3 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Mike Luckovich-Swamp replaced by Billionaire Infinity Pool
By LetMyPeopleVote - 3 hrs ago - 1 replies
Mike Luckovich-Swamp replaced by Billionaire Infinity Pool
By LetMyPeopleVote - 3 hrs ago - 1 replies
Media
Rupert Murdoch Loses Bid to Change Family Trust to Give Control to Son Lachlan (Report) (Variety.com)
By ificandream - 3 hrs ago - 1 replies
Rupert Murdoch Loses Bid to Change Family Trust to Give Control to Son Lachlan (Report) (Variety.com)
By ificandream - 3 hrs ago - 1 replies
The DU Lounge
Singing Christmas Hedgehogs - Full Version
By Different Drummer - 3 hrs ago - 1 replies
Singing Christmas Hedgehogs - Full Version
By Different Drummer - 3 hrs ago - 1 replies
Forum Spotlight: Music Appreciation
Elastica - ConnectionWar - All Day Music
On this day, December 9, 1934, Junior Wells was born.
Latest Breaking News
Chelsea Manning, trans rights activists protest at Capitol, GOP lawmaker uses slur
Friday - USA Today
Friday - USA Today
Ex-Proud Boys Leader dodges questions at trial of officer charged with feeding him intel
Friday - NBC News
Friday - NBC News
Defamed election workers seek double whammy against Giuliani -- ask judge to hold him in contempt for violating court
Friday - Law & Crime
Friday - Law & Crime
Former US officials alarmed over Tulsi Gabbard's alleged 'sympathy for dictators'
Friday - The Guardian
Friday - The Guardian
Project 2025 backers will spend $1 million to pressure GOP senators to confirm Pete Hegseth
Friday - The Independent
Friday - The Independent
Elon Musk was behind mysterious pro-Trump super PAC that invoked Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Friday - Politico
Friday - Politico
John Fetterman says Hunter Biden, Trump both deserve pardons after 'politically motivated' trials
Friday - NBC News
Friday - NBC News
Major Health Insurance Companies Take Down Leadership Pages Following Murder of United Healthcare CEO
Thursday - 404Media
Thursday - 404Media
Biden Proposal Would Make Airlines Pay Travelers For Mechanical Delays
Thursday - Yahoo! News/Huff Post
Thursday - Yahoo! News/Huff Post
Trump promises a crackdown on diversity initiatives. Fearful institutions are dialing them back already
Thursday - The Guardian
Thursday - The Guardian
GOP senators push to take out provision in defense bill to draft women in military
Thursday - The Hill
Thursday - The Hill
'High on the list of items': Ramaswamy threat to claw back Rivian loan sparks criticism of Musk's conflict of interest
Thursday - CNN
Thursday - CNN
FAA administrator says Boeing still not producing MAX planes after strike
Thursday - Reuters, via Yahoo! Finance
Thursday - Reuters, via Yahoo! Finance
Incoming Trump administration plans to deport some migrants to countries other than their own
Thursday - NBC News
Thursday - NBC News
As Hegseth's fight to head Pentagon lags, Trump not working the phones to save him: Sources
Thursday - ABC News
Thursday - ABC News
Words found on shell casings where UnitedHealthcare CEO was shot dead, senior law enforcement official says
Thursday - NBC News
Thursday - NBC News
Lindsey Graham Rapidly Reverses His Take on the Hegseth Allegations: 'None of It Counts'
Thursday - yahoo.com
Thursday - yahoo.com
Hegseth signed NDA, received six-figure severance payment after leaving veterans' group, sources say
Thursday - CBS News
Thursday - CBS News
Honda to recall over 205,000 US SUVs over fuel leak concern, NHTSA says
Thursday - Reuters via Yahoo News
Thursday - Reuters via Yahoo News
Tina Peters appeals contempt conviction in iPad recording case related to unauthorized voting machine access prosecution
Thursday - Law & Crime
Thursday - Law & Crime
Austin endorses women in combat jobs and exhorts West Point cadets to defend the Constitution
Thursday - Yahoo! News/AP
Thursday - Yahoo! News/AP
Chinese hackers stole large amounts of Americans' phone data from eight telecoms, officials say
Thursday - NBC News
Thursday - NBC News
Biden White House Is Discussing Preemptive Pardons for Those in Trump's Crosshairs
Thursday - Politico
Thursday - Politico
Jeff Bezos says he will try to talk Trump out of idea that the news media is an 'enemy'
Thursday - CNN
Thursday - CNN
LPGA and USGA to require players to be assigned female at birth or transition before male puberty
Wednesday - AP
Wednesday - AP
Scorching Floor Rant: Will They Replace Background Checks With a 'Fox News Screen Test?'
Wednesday - MEDIAite
Wednesday - MEDIAite