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General Discussion
What's the problem with cinder block houses? Except I'm sure they don't meet construction regulations.
By raccoon - 25 replies @ 10 hrs ago (Milestone)
What's the problem with cinder block houses? Except I'm sure they don't meet construction regulations.
By raccoon - 25 replies @ 10 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Hundreds rescued from flooding in Texas as waters continue rising in Houston
By Eugene - 11 hrs ago - 0 replies
Hundreds rescued from flooding in Texas as waters continue rising in Houston
By Eugene - 11 hrs ago - 0 replies
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Boeing locks out its private firefighters around Seattle over pay dispute
By Eugene - 11 hrs ago - 0 replies
Boeing locks out its private firefighters around Seattle over pay dispute
By Eugene - 11 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Alabama state senator chides male colleagues for letting parental leave bill die
By Eugene - 11 hrs ago - 0 replies
Alabama state senator chides male colleagues for letting parental leave bill die
By Eugene - 11 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Driver dies after crashing into White House perimeter gate, Secret Service says
By sl8 - 11 hrs ago - 0 replies
Driver dies after crashing into White House perimeter gate, Secret Service says
By sl8 - 11 hrs ago - 0 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Ex-Trump Staffer's Unintended Confession Caught on Camera - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 12 hrs ago - 0 replies
Ex-Trump Staffer's Unintended Confession Caught on Camera - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 12 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Traitor fuckface from Texas who signed up to fight with Russia, ends up killed by his comrades
By Quixote1818 - 50 replies @ 13 hrs ago (Milestone)
Traitor fuckface from Texas who signed up to fight with Russia, ends up killed by his comrades
By Quixote1818 - 50 replies @ 13 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
NAACP calls for federal investigation into death of Ohio man in police custody - PoliticsNation - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - 0 replies
NAACP calls for federal investigation into death of Ohio man in police custody - PoliticsNation - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - 0 replies
Cable News Clips
Rep. Nadler: We can't let Mike Johnson be punished for 'doing the right thing' - PoliticsNation - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - 0 replies
Rep. Nadler: We can't let Mike Johnson be punished for 'doing the right thing' - PoliticsNation - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - 0 replies
Cable News Clips
'Freedom doesn't come free.' Four veterans reunite to talk service and sacrifice - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - 0 replies
'Freedom doesn't come free.' Four veterans reunite to talk service and sacrifice - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
I wish people here would quit with the "diaper Don" comments.
By Archae - 125 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
I wish people here would quit with the "diaper Don" comments.
By Archae - 125 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
Katie Phang kicks off AAPI Heritage Month with actor BD Wong - Katie Phang - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - 0 replies
Katie Phang kicks off AAPI Heritage Month with actor BD Wong - Katie Phang - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - 0 replies
Cable News Clips
'[My son] didn't deserve the way he died,' Florida mother denied abortion recounts experience - Katie Phang - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - 0 replies
'[My son] didn't deserve the way he died,' Florida mother denied abortion recounts experience - Katie Phang - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - 0 replies
Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity
☦️ 🤍🪻Eastern Orthodox Pascha, Sunday May 05, 'Having Beheld The Resurrection Of Christ'
By sprinkleeninow - 16 hrs ago - 0 replies
☦️ 🤍🪻Eastern Orthodox Pascha, Sunday May 05, 'Having Beheld The Resurrection Of Christ'
By sprinkleeninow - 16 hrs ago - 0 replies
Cable News Clips
US Jobs Post Smallest Gain in Six Months as Unemployment Rises - Bloomberg Businessweek
By SouthBayDem - 17 hrs ago - 0 replies
US Jobs Post Smallest Gain in Six Months as Unemployment Rises - Bloomberg Businessweek
By SouthBayDem - 17 hrs ago - 0 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about the SEC, an auditor, and a Trump company....
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago - 0 replies
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about the SEC, an auditor, and a Trump company....
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Togo ruling party wins sweeping majority in legislative election
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - 0 replies
Togo ruling party wins sweeping majority in legislative election
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Molly Cook (D) declares victory over Rep. Jarvis Johnson (D) in special election to fill open Tx. Senate seat until Jan.
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - 0 replies
Molly Cook (D) declares victory over Rep. Jarvis Johnson (D) in special election to fill open Tx. Senate seat until Jan.
By RandySF - 17 hrs ago - 0 replies
Cable News Clips
Why has hiring plunged for white-collar jobs? - CBS News
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago - 0 replies
Why has hiring plunged for white-collar jobs? - CBS News
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago - 0 replies
Cable News Clips
Testimonies so far have been from the 'scoundrels' of the story - NYT reporter on Trump's trial - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 0 replies
Testimonies so far have been from the 'scoundrels' of the story - NYT reporter on Trump's trial - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
The students were right in the 60s and they are right now.
By TomDaisy - 25 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
The students were right in the 60s and they are right now.
By TomDaisy - 25 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
'Lie down with dogs, you get fleas' - Recapping emotional testimony from Trump's criminal trial - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 0 replies
'Lie down with dogs, you get fleas' - Recapping emotional testimony from Trump's criminal trial - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 0 replies
The DU Lounge
Red Lobster is going bankrupt and might very well be closing. My first date with my husband was when I was 21 and he was
By debm55 - 50 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
Red Lobster is going bankrupt and might very well be closing. My first date with my husband was when I was 21 and he was
By debm55 - 50 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
William and Kate 'Going Through Hell,' Says 'Heartbroken' Confidante
By RandySF - 50 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
William and Kate 'Going Through Hell,' Says 'Heartbroken' Confidante
By RandySF - 50 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
NYPD says protesters had weapons, gas masks and 'Death to America!' pamphlets
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 25 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
NYPD says protesters had weapons, gas masks and 'Death to America!' pamphlets
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 25 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
The DU Lounge
I guess I'm a dumb guy or disconnected, but I don't get the point of this "may the 4th be with you," joke.
By NNadir - 25 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
I guess I'm a dumb guy or disconnected, but I don't get the point of this "may the 4th be with you," joke.
By NNadir - 25 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity
☦️ 🤍🪻 Eastern Orthodox Pascha, Sunday May 05
By sprinkleeninow - 19 hrs ago - 0 replies
☦️ 🤍🪻 Eastern Orthodox Pascha, Sunday May 05
By sprinkleeninow - 19 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Looks like Judge Cannon in a bit of a pickle:
By Kingofalldems - 100 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
Looks like Judge Cannon in a bit of a pickle:
By Kingofalldems - 100 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
Music Appreciation
William DeVaughn - Be Thankful For What You Got
By steelyboo - 19 hrs ago - 0 replies
William DeVaughn - Be Thankful For What You Got
By steelyboo - 19 hrs ago - 0 replies
Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity
☦️ Eastern Orthodox Pascha - Sunday, May 05. Paschal Liturgy at 12 a.m.
By sprinkleeninow - 19 hrs ago - 0 replies
☦️ Eastern Orthodox Pascha - Sunday, May 05. Paschal Liturgy at 12 a.m.
By sprinkleeninow - 19 hrs ago - 0 replies
Cable News Clips
Huawei Secretly Backs US Research, Awarding Millions in Prizes - Bloomberg Businessweek
By SouthBayDem - 19 hrs ago - 0 replies
Huawei Secretly Backs US Research, Awarding Millions in Prizes - Bloomberg Businessweek
By SouthBayDem - 19 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
So I asked the fellas at the barbershop this morning
By Duncanpup - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
So I asked the fellas at the barbershop this morning
By Duncanpup - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
'Quality over quantity': Biden deputy campaign manager says Biden will shorten his speeches - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
'Quality over quantity': Biden deputy campaign manager says Biden will shorten his speeches - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
Cable News Clips
Michael Steele calls Trump 'weak' for refusing to accept election results - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
Michael Steele calls Trump 'weak' for refusing to accept election results - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
Music Appreciation
Rossington Collins Band - Don't Misunderstand Me
By steelyboo - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
Rossington Collins Band - Don't Misunderstand Me
By steelyboo - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
Liberal YouTubers
SECRET RECORDINGS of Trump Could Be GAME OVER For Him at Trial - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
SECRET RECORDINGS of Trump Could Be GAME OVER For Him at Trial - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Robert De Niro Obliterates Trump in Scathing Interview! - Luke Beasley
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
Robert De Niro Obliterates Trump in Scathing Interview! - Luke Beasley
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Trump lawyer ADMITS Trump could be heading towards conviction
By Quixote1818 - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
Trump lawyer ADMITS Trump could be heading towards conviction
By Quixote1818 - 20 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
State Rep Jess Edwards arguing in favor of child marriage this week and referring to girls as "ripe" and "fertile."
By demmiblue - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
State Rep Jess Edwards arguing in favor of child marriage this week and referring to girls as "ripe" and "fertile."
By demmiblue - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
The DU Lounge
For all the Star Wars nerds and Music nerds out there on DU.
By Eko - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
For all the Star Wars nerds and Music nerds out there on DU.
By Eko - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
Latest Breaking News
First House Democrat calls on Henry Cuellar to resign
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
First House Democrat calls on Henry Cuellar to resign
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
Ornstein: Trump's second term plans make it impossible to treat this like a 'typical' election - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
Ornstein: Trump's second term plans make it impossible to treat this like a 'typical' election - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
Cable News Clips
Police release identities of those arrested during Portland State University protests
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
Police release identities of those arrested during Portland State University protests
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Bernie Sanders takes on Marjorie Taylor Greene - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
Bernie Sanders takes on Marjorie Taylor Greene - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
Liberal YouTubers
WE'RE TRUMPUPPETS - The Maga Theme Song - Greg Trafidlo & Don Caron - Parody Project
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
WE'RE TRUMPUPPETS - The Maga Theme Song - Greg Trafidlo & Don Caron - Parody Project
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
What if Trump passes on before the election?
By Cyrano - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
What if Trump passes on before the election?
By Cyrano - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
Weather Watchers
take two. sonora ca weather update # 2. looks like we have a gap for a few hours overnight.
By AllaN01Bear - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
take two. sonora ca weather update # 2. looks like we have a gap for a few hours overnight.
By AllaN01Bear - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Please kindly keep our mother in your thoughts.
By imanamerican63 - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
Please kindly keep our mother in your thoughts.
By imanamerican63 - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Biden vs. Trump on college protests: What their clashing messages say about 2024 election
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
Biden vs. Trump on college protests: What their clashing messages say about 2024 election
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about South Dakota, a book, and a trend....
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about South Dakota, a book, and a trend....
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Trump Tries To Say Words, But The Wrong Ones Pour Out
By Tom of Temecula - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
Trump Tries To Say Words, But The Wrong Ones Pour Out
By Tom of Temecula - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
Music Appreciation
One more from Dream Theater Live.
By MarineCombatEngineer - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
One more from Dream Theater Live.
By MarineCombatEngineer - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
The REAL Fraudsters: Continuous MAGA Assault Upon the Right to Vote
By B.See - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
The REAL Fraudsters: Continuous MAGA Assault Upon the Right to Vote
By B.See - 21 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Traitor fuckface from Texas who signed up to fight with Russia, ends up killed by his comrades
By Quixote1818 - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
Traitor fuckface from Texas who signed up to fight with Russia, ends up killed by his comrades
By Quixote1818 - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
My unintentional 3-line magat smackdown at a party. Seriously! He started it!
By lindysalsagal - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
My unintentional 3-line magat smackdown at a party. Seriously! He started it!
By lindysalsagal - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Labor News & Commentary May 1, 2024 vote to unionize a Chicago Trader Joe's is indeterminate & more
By Omaha Steve - 22 hrs ago - 0 replies
Labor News & Commentary May 1, 2024 vote to unionize a Chicago Trader Joe's is indeterminate & more
By Omaha Steve - 22 hrs ago - 0 replies
Music Appreciation
John Lee and Canned Heat made an album a long time , a long time ago
By The Polack MSgt - 22 hrs ago - 0 replies
John Lee and Canned Heat made an album a long time , a long time ago
By The Polack MSgt - 22 hrs ago - 0 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Will Gaza Student Protests Help Trump? RFK Jr, FL Abortion Ban: Robert Reich
By appalachiablue - 22 hrs ago - 0 replies
Will Gaza Student Protests Help Trump? RFK Jr, FL Abortion Ban: Robert Reich
By appalachiablue - 22 hrs ago - 0 replies
General Discussion
Lawrence: 'You get monsters like Donald Trump thanks to people like Hope Hicks'
By bucolic_frolic - 25 replies @ 23 hrs ago (Milestone)
Lawrence: 'You get monsters like Donald Trump thanks to people like Hope Hicks'
By bucolic_frolic - 25 replies @ 23 hrs ago (Milestone)
Forum Spotlight: Cooking & Baking
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Latest Breaking News
Florida 'callously' strips healthcare from thousands of children despite new law
Monday - The Guardian
Monday - The Guardian
US buys 81 Soviet-era combat aircraft from Russia's ally costing on average less than $20,000 each, report says
Monday - Business Insider
Monday - Business Insider
First container ship arrives at Port of Baltimore since Key Bridge collapse: 'Another milestone'
Monday - CBS News
Monday - CBS News
Israeli student elected by Columbia for role of student president as protests surge
Sunday - The Jerusalem Post
Sunday - The Jerusalem Post
Former Biden chief of staff says no 'big' strategy needed for Trump: He's 'busy taking himself down every day'
Sunday - The Hill
Sunday - The Hill
'Physical altercations' during dueling pro-Palestinian, pro-Israel demonstrations on UCLA campus
Sunday - ABC7 Los Angeles
Sunday - ABC7 Los Angeles
Biden praises UAW-Daimler Truck agreement as a 'testament to the power of collective bargaining'
Sunday - WRAL/CNN
Sunday - WRAL/CNN
Maria Bartiromo questions Jim Jordan about 'congressional investigations that go nowhere'
Sunday - The Hill
Sunday - The Hill
Trump and DeSantis meet in Miami for first conversation since Florida governor dropped out of GOP primary
Sunday - CNN Politics
Sunday - CNN Politics
Green Party presidential candidate among those arrested as campus protests multiply
Sunday - USA Today
Sunday - USA Today
Niece of Israeli hostage says Biden administration has shown 'unwavering and relentless commitment' to her family
Sunday - The Hill
Sunday - The Hill
Russian forces will likely make significant tactical gains in the coming weeks as Ukraine waits for US security assistan
Sunday - Institute for the Study of War
Sunday - Institute for the Study of War
Utah GOP picks Trump-backed mayor as nominee to replace Sen. Mitt Romney, but primary foes await
Sunday - AP
Sunday - AP
Gantz, far-right ministers issue dueling ultimatums to PM over hostage deal, Rafah op
Sunday - The Times of Israel
Sunday - The Times of Israel
Amid college protests and arrests over Gaza, White House says: 'We don't want to see anybody hurt'
Sunday - ABC News
Sunday - ABC News
Mark Meadows asked the Supreme Court to recognize his 'just following orders defense. A right-wing justice wasn't buying
Sunday - Business Insider
Sunday - Business Insider
Recreational boats to pass through Key Bridge collapse site Sunday after opening of fourth temporary channel
Sunday - CBS News/Baltimore
Sunday - CBS News/Baltimore
Utah's John Sullivan sentenced to six years in prison for his role in Jan. 6 insurrection
Sunday - The Salt Lake Tribune
Sunday - The Salt Lake Tribune
Exclusive: Some US officials say in internal memo Israel may be violating international law in Gaza
Sunday - Reuters
Sunday - Reuters
Jill Stein among dozens arrested during Pro-Palestine protest Saturday evening on WashU campus
Sunday - KSDK-TV St. Louis
Sunday - KSDK-TV St. Louis
Chants of 'shame on you' greet guests arriving for the annual White House correspondents' dinner
Apr 27 - AP
Apr 27 - AP
Blinken to travel to Saudi Arabia amid stalled negotiations between Israel and Hamas
Apr 27 - CNN Politics
Apr 27 - CNN Politics
Jack Smith dismantles Trump valet's argument that he should face no charges for his 'surreptitious box movement'
Apr 27 - Law & Crime
Apr 27 - Law & Crime
ByteDance would rather close down TikTok in the US than sell it if it fails to fight potential US ban in court
Apr 27 - Business Insider
Apr 27 - Business Insider