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General Discussion
RIP, Mike Pinder of the Moody Blues. From his last album with the Moodies: One Step Into The Light, written/sung by Mike
By highplainsdem - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 51 sec ago
RIP, Mike Pinder of the Moody Blues. From his last album with the Moodies: One Step Into The Light, written/sung by Mike
By highplainsdem - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 51 sec ago
Latest Breaking News
US VP Harris Hosts Kim Kardashian to Discuss Criminal Justice Reform
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
US VP Harris Hosts Kim Kardashian to Discuss Criminal Justice Reform
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
General Discussion
They Want a Right Wing DICTATORSHIP. This is Not Hyperbole. It's Just a Plain Fact.
By B.See - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 6 min ago
They Want a Right Wing DICTATORSHIP. This is Not Hyperbole. It's Just a Plain Fact.
By B.See - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 6 min ago
General Discussion
The presidency is not a crime license.
By ._. - 32 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
The presidency is not a crime license.
By ._. - 32 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Cable News Clips
Ex-National Enquirer publisher testifies in Trump 's NY criminal trial - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Ex-National Enquirer publisher testifies in Trump 's NY criminal trial - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago
General Discussion
ByteDance would shut down TikTok in US rather than sell it, sources say
By Eugene - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 11 min ago
ByteDance would shut down TikTok in US rather than sell it, sources say
By Eugene - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 11 min ago
General Discussion
40 Months Since The Assault On The Capitol
By gab13by13 - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
40 Months Since The Assault On The Capitol
By gab13by13 - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
General Discussion
This is how I think the SC will rule on presidential immunity.
By wnylib - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
This is how I think the SC will rule on presidential immunity.
By wnylib - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
General Discussion
The Petty Feud Between the NYT and the White House
By LetMyPeopleVote - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 13 min ago
The Petty Feud Between the NYT and the White House
By LetMyPeopleVote - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 13 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Secret Service agent assigned to Kamala Harris hospitalized after exhibiting "distressing behavior," officials say
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Secret Service agent assigned to Kamala Harris hospitalized after exhibiting "distressing behavior," officials say
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Gaza-based militants attack Israeli forces preparing for US pier
By question everything - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Gaza-based militants attack Israeli forces preparing for US pier
By question everything - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
The DU Lounge
Pro Athlete Rescues Stray Dog Who Kept Showing Up To Practice
By catbyte - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
Pro Athlete Rescues Stray Dog Who Kept Showing Up To Practice
By catbyte - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
General Discussion
The Supreme Court is Absolutely Corrupt.
By speak easy - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 17 min ago
The Supreme Court is Absolutely Corrupt.
By speak easy - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 17 min ago
General Discussion
USC cancels its big graduation ceremony amid protests
By Demovictory9 - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 17 min ago
USC cancels its big graduation ceremony amid protests
By Demovictory9 - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 17 min ago
General Discussion
When Obama got Osama bin Ladin, what was your reaction?
By CTyankee - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago
When Obama got Osama bin Ladin, what was your reaction?
By CTyankee - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Prosecutor to appeal against Texas woman's acquittal over voting error
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 25 min ago
Prosecutor to appeal against Texas woman's acquittal over voting error
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 25 min ago
Cable News Clips
Analyzing the Supreme Court hearing on Trump's presidential immunity claim - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 25 min ago - Last reply 25 min ago
Analyzing the Supreme Court hearing on Trump's presidential immunity claim - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 25 min ago - Last reply 25 min ago
General Discussion
TX: Tarrant County DA wants Crystal Mason's illegal voting conviction reinstated
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 27 min ago
TX: Tarrant County DA wants Crystal Mason's illegal voting conviction reinstated
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 27 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Tesla driver in Seattle-area crash that killed motorcyclist told police he was using Autopilot
By mahatmakanejeeves - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 28 min ago
Tesla driver in Seattle-area crash that killed motorcyclist told police he was using Autopilot
By mahatmakanejeeves - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 28 min ago
General Discussion
What have we become? Econ professor violently arrested at Emory
By Nevilledog - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 30 min ago
What have we become? Econ professor violently arrested at Emory
By Nevilledog - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 30 min ago
General Discussion
MSNBC's Ben Collins just bought The Onion
By blogslug - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 31 min ago
MSNBC's Ben Collins just bought The Onion
By blogslug - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 31 min ago
General Discussion
The Onion is sold to new firm known as Global Tetrahedron
By Wicked Blue - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 32 min ago
The Onion is sold to new firm known as Global Tetrahedron
By Wicked Blue - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 32 min ago
General Discussion
"Here are a few things that Donald Trump's lawyer says a president ought to be immune from prosecution for doing,"
By applegrove - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 33 min ago
"Here are a few things that Donald Trump's lawyer says a president ought to be immune from prosecution for doing,"
By applegrove - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 33 min ago
Latest Breaking News
The Onion Is Sold by G/O Media
By SouthBayDem - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 36 min ago
The Onion Is Sold by G/O Media
By SouthBayDem - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 36 min ago
General Discussion
George Conway tells everyone to calm down
By struggle4progress - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 36 min ago
George Conway tells everyone to calm down
By struggle4progress - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 36 min ago
Music Appreciation
The Tubes -- What Do You Want From Life (live 2004)
By AuntyGravity - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 37 min ago
The Tubes -- What Do You Want From Life (live 2004)
By AuntyGravity - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 37 min ago
General Discussion
RIP, Mike Pinder of the Moody Blues. From his last album with the Moodies: One Step Into The Light, written/sung by Mike
By highplainsdem - 25 replies @ 37 min ago (Milestone)
RIP, Mike Pinder of the Moody Blues. From his last album with the Moodies: One Step Into The Light, written/sung by Mike
By highplainsdem - 25 replies @ 37 min ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Mike Pinder, Moody Blues Founding Keyboardist, Dead At 82
By highplainsdem - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 40 min ago
Mike Pinder, Moody Blues Founding Keyboardist, Dead At 82
By highplainsdem - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 40 min ago
General Discussion
Trump Lawyer Says Having Political Rival Killed Could Constitute 'Official' Presidential Act
By Bundbuster - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 40 min ago
Trump Lawyer Says Having Political Rival Killed Could Constitute 'Official' Presidential Act
By Bundbuster - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 40 min ago
General Discussion
Bullshit !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By SamKnause - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 43 min ago
Bullshit !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By SamKnause - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 43 min ago
General Discussion
PRESIDENT BIDEN has CLEAR DIRECTIVE
By Beetwasher. - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 46 min ago
PRESIDENT BIDEN has CLEAR DIRECTIVE
By Beetwasher. - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 46 min ago
The DU Lounge
The Thermonator - Presenting your new "best friend"
By AuntyGravity - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 46 min ago
The Thermonator - Presenting your new "best friend"
By AuntyGravity - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 46 min ago
General Discussion
Samuel Alito Has a Very Strange Theory for How to Protect Democracy
By Nevilledog - 53 min ago - Last reply 53 min ago
Samuel Alito Has a Very Strange Theory for How to Protect Democracy
By Nevilledog - 53 min ago - Last reply 53 min ago
Cable News Clips
'High priest of policy': Sen. Whitehouse slams 'pompous' Gorsuch on Trump immunity - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 53 min ago
'High priest of policy': Sen. Whitehouse slams 'pompous' Gorsuch on Trump immunity - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 53 min ago
Latest Breaking News
US VP Harris Hosts Kim Kardashian to Discuss Criminal Justice Reform
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 54 min ago (Milestone)
US VP Harris Hosts Kim Kardashian to Discuss Criminal Justice Reform
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 54 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
White House Uses Mitch McConnell Comments To Blast GOP On Border Deal
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - Last reply 55 min ago
White House Uses Mitch McConnell Comments To Blast GOP On Border Deal
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - Last reply 55 min ago
General Discussion
The Supreme Court should be ignored by judge
By triron - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 57 min ago
The Supreme Court should be ignored by judge
By triron - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 57 min ago
Music Appreciation
Have You Heard? Moody Blues Founder Mike Pinder, RIP
By Bongo Prophet - 1 hr ago - Last reply 57 min ago
Have You Heard? Moody Blues Founder Mike Pinder, RIP
By Bongo Prophet - 1 hr ago - Last reply 57 min ago
General Discussion
Our governor was mentioned in the fraud trial in NYC
By WhiteTara - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Our governor was mentioned in the fraud trial in NYC
By WhiteTara - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
You Have the Right to Remain Stupid
By NanceGreggs - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
You Have the Right to Remain Stupid
By NanceGreggs - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Foreign Affairs
Burkina Faso's army massacred over 200 civilians in a village raid, Human Rights Watch says
By Eugene - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Burkina Faso's army massacred over 200 civilians in a village raid, Human Rights Watch says
By Eugene - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Alabama lawmakers advance bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians
By Eugene - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Alabama lawmakers advance bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians
By Eugene - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Missouri's GOP lawmakers vote to kick Planned Parenthood off Medicaid
By Eugene - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Missouri's GOP lawmakers vote to kick Planned Parenthood off Medicaid
By Eugene - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump SHREDDED TO PIECES in most DEVASTATING ad yet - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Trump SHREDDED TO PIECES in most DEVASTATING ad yet - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Middle East
Lawyer says Iran rapper famous for songs after 2022 killing of Mahsa Amini sentenced to death
By Eugene - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Lawyer says Iran rapper famous for songs after 2022 killing of Mahsa Amini sentenced to death
By Eugene - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Johnson: Republicans 'don't have a functioning majority' in the House
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Johnson: Republicans 'don't have a functioning majority' in the House
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
If the president needs immunity, why not immunity for judges? Or congresspeople?
By unblock - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
If the president needs immunity, why not immunity for judges? Or congresspeople?
By unblock - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
The spring issue of the Progressive Post magazine is now available (free download)
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
The spring issue of the Progressive Post magazine is now available (free download)
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Editorials & Other Articles
The Trump immunity case is easy. The Supreme Court shouldn't make it hard.
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
The Trump immunity case is easy. The Supreme Court shouldn't make it hard.
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Matthew Matulich: Buras, LA man arrested in connection with Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol breach
By Eugene - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Matthew Matulich: Buras, LA man arrested in connection with Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol breach
By Eugene - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump Lawyer Says Having Political Rival Killed Could Constitute 'Official' Presidential Act
By highplainsdem - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Trump Lawyer Says Having Political Rival Killed Could Constitute 'Official' Presidential Act
By highplainsdem - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
Lawrence O'Donnell: Supreme Court justices can protect the Constitution or Trump - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Lawrence O'Donnell: Supreme Court justices can protect the Constitution or Trump - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
Justice Jackson raises a red flag on the idea of a president with no legal liability - Trump on Trial - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Justice Jackson raises a red flag on the idea of a president with no legal liability - Trump on Trial - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Hamas and Iran celebrate anti-Gaza war protests taking US colleges by storm
By LauraInLA - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Hamas and Iran celebrate anti-Gaza war protests taking US colleges by storm
By LauraInLA - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
(McConnell) "As the Supreme Court weighs whether Donald Trump is shielded from prosecution for acts committed...
By applegrove - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
(McConnell) "As the Supreme Court weighs whether Donald Trump is shielded from prosecution for acts committed...
By applegrove - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Alito complains 'special' Trump shouldn't be 'subject to criminal laws like anybody else'
By riversedge - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Alito complains 'special' Trump shouldn't be 'subject to criminal laws like anybody else'
By riversedge - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Jack Wagoner, attorney who challenged Arkansas' same-sex marriage ban, dies
By Eugene - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Jack Wagoner, attorney who challenged Arkansas' same-sex marriage ban, dies
By Eugene - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
ALITO AND THE FASCISTS SHOULD BE SENT TO GITMO- Fri. Countdown
By MagaSmash - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
ALITO AND THE FASCISTS SHOULD BE SENT TO GITMO- Fri. Countdown
By MagaSmash - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
"What man accepts he must be dying before receiving medical care? Is losing his reproductive organs an acceptable loss?
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
"What man accepts he must be dying before receiving medical care? Is losing his reproductive organs an acceptable loss?
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
ALITO: Immunity for Exiting Presidents is Justified as They Might Cling to Power in Response. WHAT?
By babylonsister - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
ALITO: Immunity for Exiting Presidents is Justified as They Might Cling to Power in Response. WHAT?
By babylonsister - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump lawyer makes admission under questioning from Justice Coney Barrett
By prodigitalson - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Trump lawyer makes admission under questioning from Justice Coney Barrett
By prodigitalson - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Exclusive: U.S. pier attacked during construction work off Gaza coast
By madaboutharry - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Exclusive: U.S. pier attacked during construction work off Gaza coast
By madaboutharry - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Exclusive: U.S. pier attacked during construction work off Gaza coast
By madaboutharry - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Exclusive: U.S. pier attacked during construction work off Gaza coast
By madaboutharry - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
The Orange Narcissist's Anger at Court Composites, Bias Allegations
By MagaSmash - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
The Orange Narcissist's Anger at Court Composites, Bias Allegations
By MagaSmash - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
So far this week in the Biden/Harris Admin.
By onecaliberal - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
So far this week in the Biden/Harris Admin.
By onecaliberal - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Forum Spotlight: Latin America
Los Chapitos Captured And Delivered White Supremacist To The U.S., It Is RevealedUS laundering revenue of Colombia's environmental crimes: NGO Lax US legislation and law enforcement facilitating enviro
Meet The Honduran White Bat: It's Tiny, It's Fluffy, And It Builds Tents
Latest Breaking News
The defense began cross-examination of Pecker. Here's a recap of some of the top lines
2 hrs ago - CNN
2 hrs ago - CNN
US VP Harris Hosts Kim Kardashian to Discuss Criminal Justice Reform
8 hrs ago - US News and World Report/Reuters
8 hrs ago - US News and World Report/Reuters
Alito complains 'special' Trump shouldn't be 'subject to criminal laws like anybody else'
9 hrs ago - raw story
9 hrs ago - raw story
Tesla driver in Seattle-area crash that killed motorcyclist told police he was using Autopilot
10 hrs ago - Associated Press, via Scripps News and KTVQ
10 hrs ago - Associated Press, via Scripps News and KTVQ
"Wreak havoc": Text messages suggest a top Wisconsin Republican tried to suppress Black vote
11 hrs ago - Salon
11 hrs ago - Salon
FTC awarding more than $5M in refunds to Ring customers over privacy settlement
12 hrs ago - The Hill
12 hrs ago - The Hill
National Guardsman who set off FBI manhunt admits to spraying officers on Jan. 6
13 hrs ago - NBC News
13 hrs ago - NBC News
Hundreds Arrested: Students Across U.S. Protest for Palestine as Campus Crackdown Intensifies
13 hrs ago - Democracy Now
13 hrs ago - Democracy Now
First cargo ship passes through newly opened channel in Baltimore since bridge collapse
15 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
15 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
Trump Lawyer Says Having Political Rival Killed Could Constitute 'Official' Presidential Act
15 hrs ago - Rolling Stone
15 hrs ago - Rolling Stone
Florida man had no idea he was being deported to Haiti amid surge of gang violence
16 hrs ago - NBC Miami
16 hrs ago - NBC Miami
U.S. economy grew at 1.6 percent annual rate in first quarter 2024, a sharp slowdown
17 hrs ago - Washington Post
17 hrs ago - Washington Post
Trump downplays deadly Charlottesville rally as a 'peanut' compared to Israel-Gaza protests
18 hrs ago - CNN
18 hrs ago - CNN
Justice Clarence Thomas chooses not to recuse himself from another January 6-related case
18 hrs ago - CNN Politics
18 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Tough new EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down
19 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
19 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
The man who audited Trump's social media company misspelled his own name in 14 different ways: FT
19 hrs ago - Business Insider
19 hrs ago - Business Insider
U.S. House speaker confronts anti-war protesters at Columbia University
19 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
19 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
Secret Service agent assigned to Kamala Harris hospitalized after exhibiting "distressing behavior," officials say
20 hrs ago - CBS News
20 hrs ago - CBS News
Williams-Sonoma fined $3.18 million dollars for falsely labeling products as 'Made in USA'
21 hrs ago - Scripps News
21 hrs ago - Scripps News
Government watchdog alleges Trump campaign broke the law trying to hide legal payments
21 hrs ago - USA Today
21 hrs ago - USA Today
Hamas official says group would lay down its weapons if a two-state solution is implemented
23 hrs ago - Yahoo
23 hrs ago - Yahoo
Trump lawyer no longer representing ex-president's aide after clients became 'adversarial'
Yesterday - Raw Story
Yesterday - Raw Story
Jan. 6 rioter 'unapologetic' at sentencing for assaulting police at Capitol using 'long pole'
Wednesday - Law & Crime
Wednesday - Law & Crime
Judge nixes Trump effort to subpoena Stormy Daniels over documentary and communications with other witnesses
Wednesday - Law & Crime
Wednesday - Law & Crime