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Washington
Latest Hanford cleanup plan must be scrutinized
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
Latest Hanford cleanup plan must be scrutinized
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Christian nationalism and its false Biblical narrative becoming a factor in Israeli-Hamas conflict
By lees1975 - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
Christian nationalism and its false Biblical narrative becoming a factor in Israeli-Hamas conflict
By lees1975 - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
The Motivating Power of Abortion Bans
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
The Motivating Power of Abortion Bans
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Millions of people across Oklahoma, southern Kansas at risk of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms
By Omaha Steve - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
Millions of people across Oklahoma, southern Kansas at risk of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms
By Omaha Steve - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
Washington
Olympia Report: Down-Ballot Challengers and Early Expenditures
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
Olympia Report: Down-Ballot Challengers and Early Expenditures
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
MSNBC: Hamas approved a soften approach by Egypt which isn't necessarily accepted by Israel.
By JohnSJ - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
MSNBC: Hamas approved a soften approach by Egypt which isn't necessarily accepted by Israel.
By JohnSJ - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
Skepticism, Science & Pseudoscience
"No catercations this morn, save for MsF growling at LC." What would AL say about this?
By SorellaLaBefana - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
"No catercations this morn, save for MsF growling at LC." What would AL say about this?
By SorellaLaBefana - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
Sometimes Sleepy Don's behavior reminds of the scene
By kairos12 - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
Sometimes Sleepy Don's behavior reminds of the scene
By kairos12 - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
Washington
No matter the election results, 2024 will be a big year for turnover in Olympia
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
No matter the election results, 2024 will be a big year for turnover in Olympia
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
"You Have Been Warned": Republican Senators Threaten the ICC Prosecutor over Possible Israel Arrest Warrants
By Nevilledog - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
"You Have Been Warned": Republican Senators Threaten the ICC Prosecutor over Possible Israel Arrest Warrants
By Nevilledog - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
Washington
Voters may get a say on the future of natural gas in Washington
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
Voters may get a say on the future of natural gas in Washington
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Ivanka Trump Has "Gotten the Urge" to Join Her Dad on the Campaign and in a Potential Second Term: Report
By Uncle Joe - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
Ivanka Trump Has "Gotten the Urge" to Join Her Dad on the Campaign and in a Potential Second Term: Report
By Uncle Joe - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
LOL---Reporter: Are you going to testify? Trump: I have a gag order. I'm not allowed to answer that question
By riversedge - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
LOL---Reporter: Are you going to testify? Trump: I have a gag order. I'm not allowed to answer that question
By riversedge - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
Public Transportation and Smart Growth
Zero-Emission Trainsets Coming to Chicago
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
Zero-Emission Trainsets Coming to Chicago
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
"You Have Been Warned": Republican Senators Threaten the ICC Prosecutor over Possible Israel Arrest Warrants
By Nevilledog - 25 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)
"You Have Been Warned": Republican Senators Threaten the ICC Prosecutor over Possible Israel Arrest Warrants
By Nevilledog - 25 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Reporters from the Daily Bruin were held down on the ground, beaten, kicked and stomped on.
By TomDaisy - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
Reporters from the Daily Bruin were held down on the ground, beaten, kicked and stomped on.
By TomDaisy - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
Washington
WA decides: Initiative 2109 to repeal the state's capital gains tax
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
WA decides: Initiative 2109 to repeal the state's capital gains tax
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Biden speaks with Netanyahu as Israeli invasion of Rafah appears imminent
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
Biden speaks with Netanyahu as Israeli invasion of Rafah appears imminent
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
The UN nuclear watchdog chief travels to Iran as its monitoring remains hampered
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
The UN nuclear watchdog chief travels to Iran as its monitoring remains hampered
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
"Your continued willful violations of this court's lawful order constitute a direct attack on the rule of law,"
By Mr.WeRP - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
"Your continued willful violations of this court's lawful order constitute a direct attack on the rule of law,"
By Mr.WeRP - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
American History
Kent State University, May 4, 1970
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
Kent State University, May 4, 1970
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Democratic lawmakers demand answers on nursing homes' staffing, corporate spending
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
Democratic lawmakers demand answers on nursing homes' staffing, corporate spending
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
Bird flu Is bad for poultry and dairy cows. It's not a dire threat for most of us -- yet.
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
Bird flu Is bad for poultry and dairy cows. It's not a dire threat for most of us -- yet.
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
VP Harris announces more than $100 mln to support auto workers
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
VP Harris announces more than $100 mln to support auto workers
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
Lying Donald's Voter-Fraud Fraud The Enemies List
By ihaveaquestion - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
Lying Donald's Voter-Fraud Fraud The Enemies List
By ihaveaquestion - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
Reporters from the Daily Bruin were held down on the ground, beaten, kicked and stomped on.
By TomDaisy - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
Reporters from the Daily Bruin were held down on the ground, beaten, kicked and stomped on.
By TomDaisy - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Candidates for Federal Office Can Raise Unlimited Funds for Ballot Measures
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
Candidates for Federal Office Can Raise Unlimited Funds for Ballot Measures
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
Hamas killing spree haunts Holocaust survivors in 'March of the Living'
By Behind the Aegis - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
Hamas killing spree haunts Holocaust survivors in 'March of the Living'
By Behind the Aegis - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
Breaking: Hamas announces it has accepted an Egyptian-Qatari cease-fire proposal
By WhiskeyGrinder - 25 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)
Breaking: Hamas announces it has accepted an Egyptian-Qatari cease-fire proposal
By WhiskeyGrinder - 25 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Milwaukee replaces top election official six months before presidential vote
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
Milwaukee replaces top election official six months before presidential vote
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
'Nuts And Clearly Disturbed': New RFK Jr. Spot Has Absolutely Bonkers Opening
By Tom of Temecula - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
'Nuts And Clearly Disturbed': New RFK Jr. Spot Has Absolutely Bonkers Opening
By Tom of Temecula - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
So there are unfounded news sources and dubious ones
By bucolic_frolic - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
So there are unfounded news sources and dubious ones
By bucolic_frolic - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Michael Moore needs to shut up
By SocialDemocrat61 - 50 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)
Michael Moore needs to shut up
By SocialDemocrat61 - 50 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
'If Roe v. Wade can fall, anything can fall,' says Jeffries in stressing importance of elections
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
'If Roe v. Wade can fall, anything can fall,' says Jeffries in stressing importance of elections
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
Fiction
What Fiction are you reading this week, May 5, 2024?
By hermetic - 25 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)
What Fiction are you reading this week, May 5, 2024?
By hermetic - 25 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
TSK has No Brain, No Heart, No Courage, and is a Con Man
By iluvtennis - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
TSK has No Brain, No Heart, No Courage, and is a Con Man
By iluvtennis - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
In Meeting With Xi, E.U. Leader Takes Tough Line on Ukraine War.
By elleng - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
In Meeting With Xi, E.U. Leader Takes Tough Line on Ukraine War.
By elleng - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
So Trump is a convicted criminal, AGAIN?
By underpants - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
So Trump is a convicted criminal, AGAIN?
By underpants - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Kristi Noem defends suggesting Biden's dog should meet similar fate as dog she shot - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
Kristi Noem defends suggesting Biden's dog should meet similar fate as dog she shot - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
Environment & Energy
Why France is finding vegan croissants hard to stomach
By hunter - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
Why France is finding vegan croissants hard to stomach
By hunter - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Geoff Duncan: Why I'm voting for Biden and other Republicans should, too
By Nevilledog - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
Geoff Duncan: Why I'm voting for Biden and other Republicans should, too
By Nevilledog - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
What do you include between two pieces of bread to make a sandwich? I like a tuna salad, slice of tomato, pickle
By debm55 - 25 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)
What do you include between two pieces of bread to make a sandwich? I like a tuna salad, slice of tomato, pickle
By debm55 - 25 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)
Editorials & Other Articles
Under Putin, a militarized new Russia rises to challenge U.S. and the West
By sl8 - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
Under Putin, a militarized new Russia rises to challenge U.S. and the West
By sl8 - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
For the longest time, I was sure Trump would pick a woman for his VP
By Fiendish Thingy - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
For the longest time, I was sure Trump would pick a woman for his VP
By Fiendish Thingy - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
State Department Press Briefing Live
By Kennah - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
State Department Press Briefing Live
By Kennah - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
'If Roe v. Wade can fall, anything can fall,' says Jeffries in stressing importance of elections
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
'If Roe v. Wade can fall, anything can fall,' says Jeffries in stressing importance of elections
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
FL: Andrew Warren (D) rakes in $100K after jumping into race for the State Attorney seat Gov. DeSantis took from him
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
FL: Andrew Warren (D) rakes in $100K after jumping into race for the State Attorney seat Gov. DeSantis took from him
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Can I just say...and I hope it's not against any rules...the red/blue squares to indicate video/tweets is f'ing brilliant !
By CincyDem - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
Can I just say...and I hope it's not against any rules...the red/blue squares to indicate video/tweets is f'ing brilliant !
By CincyDem - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
San Francisco's most powerful political group is in crisis
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
San Francisco's most powerful political group is in crisis
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Shouldn't the $420k Cohen received as "wages" be stricken as wages?
By LiberalFighter - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
Shouldn't the $420k Cohen received as "wages" be stricken as wages?
By LiberalFighter - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
MO: Casino On The Ballot: Lake Of The Ozarks Investors Turn In 320,000 Signatures
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
MO: Casino On The Ballot: Lake Of The Ozarks Investors Turn In 320,000 Signatures
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
AZ-01: Vulnerable Rep. David Schweikert (R) walking a political tightrope between MAGA and moderates
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
AZ-01: Vulnerable Rep. David Schweikert (R) walking a political tightrope between MAGA and moderates
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Judge Merchan Slams Trump With Possible Jail Time If He Violates Gag Order Again - Reflect
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
Judge Merchan Slams Trump With Possible Jail Time If He Violates Gag Order Again - Reflect
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
TED: "How the US Is Destroying Young People's Future"
By Renew Deal - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
TED: "How the US Is Destroying Young People's Future"
By Renew Deal - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Massachusetts Eyes Mansion Tax to Fund Affordable Housing
By littlemissmartypants - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
Massachusetts Eyes Mansion Tax to Fund Affordable Housing
By littlemissmartypants - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
GA: Absentee ballots 'mishandled' by USPS returned to elections officials after delays
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
GA: Absentee ballots 'mishandled' by USPS returned to elections officials after delays
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
TRUMP TRIAL: Judge Merchan fines Trump again, expressly states jail is next
By Tommy Carcetti - 50 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
TRUMP TRIAL: Judge Merchan fines Trump again, expressly states jail is next
By Tommy Carcetti - 50 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
MO: County official who put stadium tax on ballot sought suite tickets as talks were in play
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 6 hrs ago
MO: County official who put stadium tax on ballot sought suite tickets as talks were in play
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Ole Motherfucker thinks that if Judge Juan Merchan sticks him in lockup
By Aviation Pro - 25 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
Ole Motherfucker thinks that if Judge Juan Merchan sticks him in lockup
By Aviation Pro - 25 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Trump's lawyers are trying to use his trial to generate conspiracy theories -- but it's not working
By marmar - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 6 hrs ago
Trump's lawyers are trying to use his trial to generate conspiracy theories -- but it's not working
By marmar - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Russia plotting sabotage across Europe, intelligence agencies warn
By Nevilledog - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 6 hrs ago
Russia plotting sabotage across Europe, intelligence agencies warn
By Nevilledog - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 6 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
The number 1 rule in writing a novel is
By leftyladyfrommo - 25 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
The number 1 rule in writing a novel is
By leftyladyfrommo - 25 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
Computer Help and Support
Microsoft Outlook Flaw Exploited by Russia's APT28 to Hack Czech, German Entities
By Passages - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 6 hrs ago
Microsoft Outlook Flaw Exploited by Russia's APT28 to Hack Czech, German Entities
By Passages - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
The war against the Jewish story
By Beastly Boy - 75 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
The war against the Jewish story
By Beastly Boy - 75 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
The DU Lounge
Over the last 7 or 9 months, I have colllected striped rocks at various bus stops here in Tucson.
By Ptah - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 6 hrs ago
Over the last 7 or 9 months, I have colllected striped rocks at various bus stops here in Tucson.
By Ptah - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
PSAKI has a nugget for Hope HICKS testimony
By UTUSN - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 6 hrs ago
PSAKI has a nugget for Hope HICKS testimony
By UTUSN - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 6 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Science
Boeing Starliner launches tonight May 6Today begins "Black Hole Week" at NASA:
The most horrifying planets in the universe
Latest Breaking News
East Texas veteran who assaulted police on Jan. 6 Capitol gets nearly 7 years in federal prison
Thursday - KYTX CBS 19
Thursday - KYTX CBS 19
Trump pleads with Mar-a-Lago judge to toss case because Dr. Deborah Birx wasn't prosecuted for her 'boxes' of docs
Thursday - Law & Crime
Thursday - Law & Crime
Judge declares mistrial after jury deadlocks in lawsuit filed by former Abu Ghraib prisoners
Thursday - AP
Thursday - AP
Biden says "order must prevail" on college campuses, but National Guard should not intervene in protests
Thursday - CBS News
Thursday - CBS News
University of Nebraska joins wave of campus protests in support of Palestine, Gaza
Thursday - Nebraska Examiner
Thursday - Nebraska Examiner
Ex-FBI informant charged with lying about Bidens must remain jailed, appeals court rules
Thursday - AP
Thursday - AP
Presidential debate commission defends schedule after Trump campaign pushes for new dates
Thursday - NBC News
Thursday - NBC News
Blinken presses Hamas to seal cease-fire with Israel, says 'the time is now' for a deal
Thursday - AP
Thursday - AP
Trump faces prospect of additional sanctions in hush money trial as key witness resumes testimony
Thursday - ABC News/AP
Thursday - ABC News/AP
Mar-a-Lago judge sets new hearing over 'grand jury matters' and materials in ongoing sealing and redaction battles
Thursday - Law & Crime
Thursday - Law & Crime
Trump admits he told Secret Service to take him to Capitol on Jan 6 in rambling campaign rally
Thursday - UK Independent
Thursday - UK Independent
US imposes sanctions on more than a dozen companies in China for support of Russia's war in Ukraine
Wednesday - CNN Politics
Wednesday - CNN Politics
Vendor that mishandled Penn. virus data to pay $2.7M in federal whistleblower cas
Wednesday - ABC News/AP
Wednesday - ABC News/AP
Israel allows trucks from newly reopened Erez crossing into Gaza after U.S. pressure
Wednesday - Reuters
Wednesday - Reuters
9th Circuit reprimands California judge who handcuffed, berated crying 13-year-old girl
Wednesday - San Francisco Chronicle
Wednesday - San Francisco Chronicle
'Golden' predator -- the source of legends -- caught on trail cam in Thailand.
Wednesday - Miami Herald
Wednesday - Miami Herald
Biden to deliver keynote address on antisemitism at Holocaust remembrance ceremony
Wednesday - NBC News
Wednesday - NBC News
Mitt Romney says his dog scandal doesn't compare to Kristi Noem's: 'I didn't shoot my dog'
Wednesday - The Guardian
Wednesday - The Guardian
Enough Arizona senators vote in favor repealing Civil War-era abortion ban
Wednesday - KPNX 12 News (Arizona)
Wednesday - KPNX 12 News (Arizona)
Harvey Weinstein granted retrial in NY court following 2020 rape conviction overturn
Wednesday - USA Today
Wednesday - USA Today
Boy expelled from kindergarten for wearing 'small, blue stud earrings' can pursue sex discrimination lawsuit: Court
Wednesday - Law & Crime
Wednesday - Law & Crime