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Editorials & Other Articles
Social Security Advocates Wage Early Fight Against Cuts
By Passages - 18 hrs ago - 2 replies
Social Security Advocates Wage Early Fight Against Cuts
By Passages - 18 hrs ago - 2 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
'You Don't Frighten Us, You Pig-Dogs and Sons Of A Silly Person'
By sop - 18 hrs ago - 2 replies
'You Don't Frighten Us, You Pig-Dogs and Sons Of A Silly Person'
By sop - 18 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
TPM: Beware Of Trump's Coming Purge Of The U.S. Military
By Dennis Donovan - 19 hrs ago - 2 replies
TPM: Beware Of Trump's Coming Purge Of The U.S. Military
By Dennis Donovan - 19 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
The University of Texas Eliminates DEI, lays off staff, cuts support.
By surfered - 19 hrs ago - 2 replies
The University of Texas Eliminates DEI, lays off staff, cuts support.
By surfered - 19 hrs ago - 2 replies
Latest Breaking News
House Dems call for action on law enforcement selling restricted weapons
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 2 replies
House Dems call for action on law enforcement selling restricted weapons
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 2 replies
General Discussion
AlterNet: 'A gift to the oligarchs': Trump pick vowed to end 'war on mergers'
By Dennis Donovan - 21 hrs ago - 2 replies
AlterNet: 'A gift to the oligarchs': Trump pick vowed to end 'war on mergers'
By Dennis Donovan - 21 hrs ago - 2 replies
Florida
The possible Donald Trump connection to the Florida state parks scandal
By Zorro - 21 hrs ago - 2 replies
The possible Donald Trump connection to the Florida state parks scandal
By Zorro - 21 hrs ago - 2 replies
Latest Breaking News
Federal court divided over Idaho's abortion ban and emergency care fight
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 2 replies
Federal court divided over Idaho's abortion ban and emergency care fight
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 2 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Trudeau puts the dagger in Trump who can't handle it - Ben Meidas
By Dennis Donovan - 22 hrs ago - 2 replies
Trudeau puts the dagger in Trump who can't handle it - Ben Meidas
By Dennis Donovan - 22 hrs ago - 2 replies
Environment & Energy
Milei Busy Gutting Argentina's Environmental Laws; Targeting More Mining, More Timber, More Oil & Gas Production
By hatrack - 23 hrs ago - 2 replies
Milei Busy Gutting Argentina's Environmental Laws; Targeting More Mining, More Timber, More Oil & Gas Production
By hatrack - 23 hrs ago - 2 replies
Latest Breaking News
Convicted Jan. 6 rioter says retired congressman invited him to Trump inauguration
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
Convicted Jan. 6 rioter says retired congressman invited him to Trump inauguration
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 1 replies
California
Election error prompts lawsuit in Greenfield Union School District race
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago - 1 replies
Election error prompts lawsuit in Greenfield Union School District race
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago - 1 replies
Wisconsin
How Meagan Wolfe navigates intense scrutiny to make elections and her peers stronger
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago - 1 replies
How Meagan Wolfe navigates intense scrutiny to make elections and her peers stronger
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Woman Killed In Crash As Officer Responds To Threat At Marjorie Taylor Greene's Home
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago - 1 replies
Woman Killed In Crash As Officer Responds To Threat At Marjorie Taylor Greene's Home
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Kimmel: Murder Suspect Luigi Mangione's New Lawyer, Pornhub's Top Searches & the Chanucorn & Hawk Tuah Girl!
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
Kimmel: Murder Suspect Luigi Mangione's New Lawyer, Pornhub's Top Searches & the Chanucorn & Hawk Tuah Girl!
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Eyewitnesses Dispute Nancy Mace's Assault Claim
By turbinetree - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
Eyewitnesses Dispute Nancy Mace's Assault Claim
By turbinetree - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
Music Appreciation
Big Butter and Egg Man - Wynton Marsalis Standard Time Vol. 3: The Resolution Of Romance 1990
By OAITW r.2.0 - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
Big Butter and Egg Man - Wynton Marsalis Standard Time Vol. 3: The Resolution Of Romance 1990
By OAITW r.2.0 - 6 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Ontario premier says US energy exports will be cut off if Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on Canada
By dalton99a - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
Ontario premier says US energy exports will be cut off if Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on Canada
By dalton99a - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
Music Appreciation
Condon/McPartland Chicagoans 1969 "At The Jazz Band Ball" Gene Krupa, Eddie Condon, Jimmy McPartland
By OAITW r.2.0 - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
Condon/McPartland Chicagoans 1969 "At The Jazz Band Ball" Gene Krupa, Eddie Condon, Jimmy McPartland
By OAITW r.2.0 - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
@VivekGRamaswamy- Trump's Rich pal is just fine about firing Fed workers--putting them in turmoil.
By riversedge - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
@VivekGRamaswamy- Trump's Rich pal is just fine about firing Fed workers--putting them in turmoil.
By riversedge - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
Music Appreciation
Harry Connick, Jr. - "Don't Get Around Much Anymore"
By OAITW r.2.0 - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
Harry Connick, Jr. - "Don't Get Around Much Anymore"
By OAITW r.2.0 - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
Foreign Affairs
Russian export of fear and destruction - Break the Fake - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
Russian export of fear and destruction - Break the Fake - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
It's time to rename it "United Share-Holders Care.
By Enter stage left - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
It's time to rename it "United Share-Holders Care.
By Enter stage left - 7 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
DA Moves to HALT Trump Dismissal in STUNNING Twist - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
DA Moves to HALT Trump Dismissal in STUNNING Twist - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
New York police warn US healthcare executives about online 'hitlist'
By TheProle - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
New York police warn US healthcare executives about online 'hitlist'
By TheProle - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
The DU Lounge
There are scumbags, then there are SCUMBAGS!
By Floyd R. Turbo - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
There are scumbags, then there are SCUMBAGS!
By Floyd R. Turbo - 8 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's LEGAL NIGHTMARE: AG James WON'T BACK DOWN! - Mary Trump Media
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
Trump's LEGAL NIGHTMARE: AG James WON'T BACK DOWN! - Mary Trump Media
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
Latest Breaking News
As funding dries up, private abortion clinics across the US are closing
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
As funding dries up, private abortion clinics across the US are closing
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
When you forget to switch to your burner account
By Dennis Donovan - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
When you forget to switch to your burner account
By Dennis Donovan - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
Latest Breaking News
'You're not even a f--ing American!': Cousins who fought with police, led charge of initial breach on Jan. 6 sentenced
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
'You're not even a f--ing American!': Cousins who fought with police, led charge of initial breach on Jan. 6 sentenced
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Comer predicts Biden will pardon his brother
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
Comer predicts Biden will pardon his brother
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Trump's newest grift? A candlelight dinner--and tickets start at $1M
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
Trump's newest grift? A candlelight dinner--and tickets start at $1M
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
The DU Lounge
Pittie Who Lived Outside For 15 Years Ages Backwards
By catbyte - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
Pittie Who Lived Outside For 15 Years Ages Backwards
By catbyte - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
Latest Breaking News
Montana Supreme Court Supports Gender Affirming Care For Minors
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
Montana Supreme Court Supports Gender Affirming Care For Minors
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
'Hope you got that on camera': Postmaster general 'covers his ears' as GOP rep issues scathing rebuke
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
'Hope you got that on camera': Postmaster general 'covers his ears' as GOP rep issues scathing rebuke
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Desi Lydic & Troy Iwata See Who Won Big at Fox Nation's Coveted Patriot Awards - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
Desi Lydic & Troy Iwata See Who Won Big at Fox Nation's Coveted Patriot Awards - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Brian Tyler Cohen & Glenn Kirschner spar over pardons - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
Brian Tyler Cohen & Glenn Kirschner spar over pardons - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 11 hrs ago - 1 replies
Environment & Energy
SFU study urges Canada to build solar power mega-projects
By OKIsItJustMe - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
SFU study urges Canada to build solar power mega-projects
By OKIsItJustMe - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
MSNBC: New report shows the lengths Trump's DOJ went to quash leaks
By Dennis Donovan - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
MSNBC: New report shows the lengths Trump's DOJ went to quash leaks
By Dennis Donovan - 12 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Daily Kos: Trump bullies FBI Director Chris Wray into stepping down
By Dennis Donovan - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
Daily Kos: Trump bullies FBI Director Chris Wray into stepping down
By Dennis Donovan - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
The well-regarded NIESR says America's economy 'risks massive Trump slump'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
The well-regarded NIESR says America's economy 'risks massive Trump slump'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 13 hrs ago - 1 replies
American History
On this day, December 11, 1978, the largest cash robbery committed in the U.S. up until that time occurred.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
On this day, December 11, 1978, the largest cash robbery committed in the U.S. up until that time occurred.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
NYT: Objectifying the Accused: What happens when violent crimes are overshadowed by appearances?
By Dennis Donovan - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
NYT: Objectifying the Accused: What happens when violent crimes are overshadowed by appearances?
By Dennis Donovan - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
Cable News Clips
Herman Whitfield's Family Called for Help During a Mental Health Crisis. Cops Killed Him Instead
By Uncle Joe - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
Herman Whitfield's Family Called for Help During a Mental Health Crisis. Cops Killed Him Instead
By Uncle Joe - 15 hrs ago - 1 replies
Football
Cult hero Cal QB leaves school 1 day after speaking at campus event
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago - 1 replies
Cult hero Cal QB leaves school 1 day after speaking at campus event
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago - 1 replies
Basketball
Unrivaled announces official multiyear deal with Under Armour as its uniform partner
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago - 1 replies
Unrivaled announces official multiyear deal with Under Armour as its uniform partner
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
I plan to keep on not giving a shit & chalk it up to economic anxiety. Like Republicans do with all white male shooters.
By Fords Crackpipe - 17 hrs ago - 1 replies
I plan to keep on not giving a shit & chalk it up to economic anxiety. Like Republicans do with all white male shooters.
By Fords Crackpipe - 17 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Raw Story: 'Should not proceed': Dozens of former judges ask Biden for major act before his term ends
By Dennis Donovan - 17 hrs ago - 1 replies
Raw Story: 'Should not proceed': Dozens of former judges ask Biden for major act before his term ends
By Dennis Donovan - 17 hrs ago - 1 replies
Canada
Excel! This Canadian is the new world champion of spreadsheets, and he has the belt to prove it
By cbabe - 17 hrs ago - 1 replies
Excel! This Canadian is the new world champion of spreadsheets, and he has the belt to prove it
By cbabe - 17 hrs ago - 1 replies
Latest Breaking News
US Intercepts Ballistic Missile From Guam in First for Pacific Outpost
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
US Intercepts Ballistic Missile From Guam in First for Pacific Outpost
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
Wisconsin
Trump aide and attorneys each face 10 new felony charges in Wisconsin fake electors scheme
By riversedge - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
Trump aide and attorneys each face 10 new felony charges in Wisconsin fake electors scheme
By riversedge - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
Don't Buy Coca-Cola's Plastic Promise By Jim Hightower
By justaprogressive - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
Don't Buy Coca-Cola's Plastic Promise By Jim Hightower
By justaprogressive - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Doctor Reacts to UnitedHealth Group CEO's Speech
By MagaSmash - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
Doctor Reacts to UnitedHealth Group CEO's Speech
By MagaSmash - 18 hrs ago - 1 replies
American History
On this day, December 11, 1725, George Mason was born. He refused to sign the Constitution without a Bill of Rights.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 hrs ago - 1 replies
On this day, December 11, 1725, George Mason was born. He refused to sign the Constitution without a Bill of Rights.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 hrs ago - 1 replies
American History
On this day, December 11, 1960, President-elect John F. Kennedy escaped an attempt at assassination.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 hrs ago - 1 replies
On this day, December 11, 1960, President-elect John F. Kennedy escaped an attempt at assassination.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 hrs ago - 1 replies
American History
On this day, December 11, 1985, computer store owner Hugh Scrutton was killed by a bomb mailed by the Unabomber.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 hrs ago - 1 replies
On this day, December 11, 1985, computer store owner Hugh Scrutton was killed by a bomb mailed by the Unabomber.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
The Hill: White House says Biden would veto bill adding judicial seats
By Dennis Donovan - 20 hrs ago - 1 replies
The Hill: White House says Biden would veto bill adding judicial seats
By Dennis Donovan - 20 hrs ago - 1 replies
Public Transportation and Smart Growth
Amtrak's sleek new high-speed electric trains are coming next spring
By marmar - 20 hrs ago - 1 replies
Amtrak's sleek new high-speed electric trains are coming next spring
By marmar - 20 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
People have been saying Merry Christmas so much more since Trump was elected.
By Bleacher Creature - 20 hrs ago - 1 replies
People have been saying Merry Christmas so much more since Trump was elected.
By Bleacher Creature - 20 hrs ago - 1 replies
Science
AMOC: Atlantic circulation collapse? The best (if still confusing to me) explanation have yet seen
By SorellaLaBefana - 21 hrs ago - 1 replies
AMOC: Atlantic circulation collapse? The best (if still confusing to me) explanation have yet seen
By SorellaLaBefana - 21 hrs ago - 1 replies
General Discussion
The Hill: Assad's fall has Iran desperately searching for a new proxy
By Dennis Donovan - 22 hrs ago - 1 replies
The Hill: Assad's fall has Iran desperately searching for a new proxy
By Dennis Donovan - 22 hrs ago - 1 replies
Environment & Energy
US Fish & Wildlife Service Will LIst Monarch Butterflies As A Threatened Species
By hatrack - 22 hrs ago - 1 replies
US Fish & Wildlife Service Will LIst Monarch Butterflies As A Threatened Species
By hatrack - 22 hrs ago - 1 replies
Environment & Energy
UK Among World Leaders In Arresting Climate And Environmental Protestors; Only Australia Busts A Higher Percentage
By hatrack - 22 hrs ago - 1 replies
UK Among World Leaders In Arresting Climate And Environmental Protestors; Only Australia Busts A Higher Percentage
By hatrack - 22 hrs ago - 1 replies
Latest Breaking News
In Biden administration's final days, FDA advances proposal to set a nicotine limit on tobacco products
By BumRushDaShow - 4 min ago - 0 replies
In Biden administration's final days, FDA advances proposal to set a nicotine limit on tobacco products
By BumRushDaShow - 4 min ago - 0 replies
National Security & Defense
Defense bill for 2025 would delay F-35 deliveries
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 min ago - 0 replies
Defense bill for 2025 would delay F-35 deliveries
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 min ago - 0 replies
Forum Spotlight: Economy
Are You In The Top 3% Of Retirees? Here's The Shockingly Low Amount You Need Saved To Rank Among The RichestThe Truth About Trump's Trade War That No One Will Say Out Loud - Paul Warburg
The excuses have already started.
Latest Breaking News
Trump travels to Paris for Notre Dame Cathedral's reopening and to meet with Macron
Saturday - Associated Press, via NPR
Saturday - Associated Press, via NPR
100-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor recalls confusion and chaos during Japanese bombing 83 years ago
Saturday - AP
Saturday - AP
Nick Fuentes facing battery charge after 'your body, my choice' confrontation at his Illinois home
Saturday - NBC News
Saturday - NBC News
South Korea's Yoon survives martial law impeachment move after his party boycotts vote
Saturday - Reuters
Saturday - Reuters
UnitedHealthcare is increasing security after Brian Thompson's killing, executive says
Saturday - The Guardian
Saturday - The Guardian
An explosion destroys an apartment block in a Dutch city, killing at least 1 and injuring others
Saturday - AP
Saturday - AP
Trump's team weighs withholding massive research grants from universities that are too 'woke': Report
Saturday - The Independent
Saturday - The Independent
The Social Security Fairness Act has bipartisan support, but time is running out for Senate vote
Saturday - CBS News
Saturday - CBS News
Georgia consumers to receive more than $100 million in junk fees settlement
Saturday - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Saturday - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Dr. Oz agrees to stop promoting health and wellness products if confirmed, Trump transition says
Saturday - ABC News/AP
Saturday - ABC News/AP
Online library drops its legal battle to provide free e-books without publishers' permission
Saturday - AP
Saturday - AP
Trump belittles leaders of Canada and Mexico at Fox Nation's 'patriot' awards
Saturday - The Guardian
Saturday - The Guardian
Manslaughter charge against Daniel Penny dismissed, jury to continue deliberating lesser charge Monday
Friday - CNN
Friday - CNN
Judge upholds use of race in Naval Academy admissions, saying a diverse military is stronger
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
Alex Jones Isn't Getting Out Of $965 Million Verdict To Sandy Hook Families, Appeals Court Says
Friday - Huff Post/AP
Friday - Huff Post/AP
The first rioter tried on Jan. 6 charges gets reduced prison sentence after Supreme Court decision
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
Comerica Bank abused and neglected vulnerable customers who relied on prepaid card for federal benefits
Friday - NBC News
Friday - NBC News
Supreme Court will decide if Palestinian authorities can be sued in US over attacks in Middle East
Friday - ABC News/AP
Friday - ABC News/AP
Judge shuts down Proud Boys leader serving Jan. 6 sentence at trial for cop accused of being 'double agent'
Friday - Law & Crime
Friday - Law & Crime
Panel on Trump assassination attempts wraps up with Secret Service pledge of improvements
Friday - Nebraska Examiner
Friday - Nebraska Examiner
Missouri abortion rights in legal limbo after constitutional protections take effect
Friday - The Guardian
Friday - The Guardian
'Trump's gonna pardon me anyways,' January 6 rioter scoffs as he's led from court to prison
Friday - CNN Politics
Friday - CNN Politics
Hegseth Lawyer Threatens Woman Accuser With Legal Action If He Isn't Confirmed
Friday - crooksandliars.com
Friday - crooksandliars.com
Paul Krugman Retires From The New York Times After 25 Years: 'Beacon of Clear, Moral and Inventive Analysis'
Friday - MEDIAite
Friday - MEDIAite
These two factors are the keys that helped Jimmy Carter live to 100, grandson says
Friday - The Independent
Friday - The Independent
Search team recovers remains of Pennsylvania woman who fell into sinkhole
Friday - Associated Press, via WTOP
Friday - Associated Press, via WTOP
Jury in Daniel Penny subway death told to keep deliberating after saying they are deadlocked on manslaughter charge
Friday - CNN
Friday - CNN
Migrant teen killed, another injured, after being asked if they spoke English: Police
Friday - ABC News
Friday - ABC News
World Australia synagogue fire condemned as clear act of antisemitism as police search for suspects
Friday - CNN
Friday - CNN
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