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Latest Breaking News
L.A. Catholic Church to pay record settlement over clergy abuse; cumulative payouts top $1.5 billion
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 min ago
L.A. Catholic Church to pay record settlement over clergy abuse; cumulative payouts top $1.5 billion
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Why Trump Mispronounces Kamala Name: The GOP's Plot to Undermine Democracy - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 min ago
Why Trump Mispronounces Kamala Name: The GOP's Plot to Undermine Democracy - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump finally gets the legal news he's dreaded in Georgia - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 12 min ago
Trump finally gets the legal news he's dreaded in Georgia - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 12 min ago
Latest Breaking News
2 Election Officials in a Rural Virginia City Sue the State Over Ballot-Counting Machines
By BumRushDaShow - 18 min ago
2 Election Officials in a Rural Virginia City Sue the State Over Ballot-Counting Machines
By BumRushDaShow - 18 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Biden Utterly HUMILIATES Trump in Brutal Takedown - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 min ago
Biden Utterly HUMILIATES Trump in Brutal Takedown - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 min ago
Cable News Clips
'Terrific performance': VP Harris shares her message with Fox "News" viewers - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 33 min ago
'Terrific performance': VP Harris shares her message with Fox "News" viewers - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 33 min ago
Foreign Affairs
Putin's Tyranny: Russian Government Hunts Down Dissenting Voices! - UATV English
By TexasTowelie - 36 min ago
Putin's Tyranny: Russian Government Hunts Down Dissenting Voices! - UATV English
By TexasTowelie - 36 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Student loan servicer MOHELA faces new punishment from Biden administration
By BumRushDaShow - 39 min ago
Student loan servicer MOHELA faces new punishment from Biden administration
By BumRushDaShow - 39 min ago
General Discussion
I just noticed this at the bottom of my DU screen. I'm a star member. Should this be here?
By NBachers - 39 min ago
I just noticed this at the bottom of my DU screen. I'm a star member. Should this be here?
By NBachers - 39 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Judge SETS TRAP in Trump DC Case with IMPORTANT ORDER - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 47 min ago
Judge SETS TRAP in Trump DC Case with IMPORTANT ORDER - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 47 min ago
General Discussion
There would normally be no more than 2 cars in sight at 5 PM on a Wednesday.
By Ms. Toad - 51 min ago
There would normally be no more than 2 cars in sight at 5 PM on a Wednesday.
By Ms. Toad - 51 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Nebraska Supreme Court's Shocking Move to STAND UP for voting rights - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Nebraska Supreme Court's Shocking Move to STAND UP for voting rights - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Israel/Palestine
Israel at War, Day 376: Netanyahu's Party Invites Israelis to 'Resettling Gaza' Event
By Israeli - 1 hr ago
Israel at War, Day 376: Netanyahu's Party Invites Israelis to 'Resettling Gaza' Event
By Israeli - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Dem releases "ill-advised" dog whistle ad against trans student athletes
By pstokely - 1 hr ago
Dem releases "ill-advised" dog whistle ad against trans student athletes
By pstokely - 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
Trump goes into FREE FALL ahead of Election Day - Brian Tyler Cohen - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Trump goes into FREE FALL ahead of Election Day - Brian Tyler Cohen - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Foreign Affairs
How Ukraine plans to survive another winter of energy attacks - DW News
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
How Ukraine plans to survive another winter of energy attacks - DW News
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump team preps list of banned staffers
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Trump team preps list of banned staffers
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
Judge Smacks Down Trump's Election "Pit Bulls" - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Judge Smacks Down Trump's Election "Pit Bulls" - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Ukraine-Russia latest: Zelensky's 'victory plan' includes joining Nato as Australia pledge 49 Abrams tanks
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
Ukraine-Russia latest: Zelensky's 'victory plan' includes joining Nato as Australia pledge 49 Abrams tanks
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Trump Is Trying To Move His Appeal Of The Stormy Daniels Case To A Federal Court
By Baron2024 - 1 hr ago
Trump Is Trying To Move His Appeal Of The Stormy Daniels Case To A Federal Court
By Baron2024 - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about that a Biden admin letter, over there, and reasons....
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about that a Biden admin letter, over there, and reasons....
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Another Democrat bends on trans rights in new ad responding to GOP attacks
By pstokely - 1 hr ago
Another Democrat bends on trans rights in new ad responding to GOP attacks
By pstokely - 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
Trump gambit to outsource campaign operations to Musk backfires - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Trump gambit to outsource campaign operations to Musk backfires - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Black Man Found Lynched In Alabama House After Filing Lawsuit Against Cops
By uponit7771 - 1 hr ago
Black Man Found Lynched In Alabama House After Filing Lawsuit Against Cops
By uponit7771 - 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
Harris turns Trump's words against him as she builds support among Republicans - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Harris turns Trump's words against him as she builds support among Republicans - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Baby Flying Squirrel Takes Flight for the First Time Mammals BBC Earth
By Judi Lynn - 2 hrs ago
Baby Flying Squirrel Takes Flight for the First Time Mammals BBC Earth
By Judi Lynn - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Michigan AFL-CIO releases official statement: " he should keep autoworkers out of his lying mouth."
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 2 hrs ago
Michigan AFL-CIO releases official statement: " he should keep autoworkers out of his lying mouth."
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
GA Judge Issues MAJOR BLOW to Trump's Election SCHEME - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
GA Judge Issues MAJOR BLOW to Trump's Election SCHEME - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Latin America
Brazil federal police seek extradition of Bolsonaro supporters from Argentina
By Judi Lynn - 2 hrs ago
Brazil federal police seek extradition of Bolsonaro supporters from Argentina
By Judi Lynn - 2 hrs ago
Latin America
Zeta drug lord continued to control cartel from inside a Mexican prison, says US indictment
By Judi Lynn - 2 hrs ago
Zeta drug lord continued to control cartel from inside a Mexican prison, says US indictment
By Judi Lynn - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
All Hell Breaks Loose On CNN As MAGA Nut Uses Racial Slur - Occupy Democrats
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
All Hell Breaks Loose On CNN As MAGA Nut Uses Racial Slur - Occupy Democrats
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Latin America
One of Colombia's top publications suspends reporting on drug trafficking and paramilitaries
By Judi Lynn - 2 hrs ago
One of Colombia's top publications suspends reporting on drug trafficking and paramilitaries
By Judi Lynn - 2 hrs ago
Latin America
One of Colombia's top publications suspends reporting on drug trafficking and paramilitaries
By Judi Lynn - 2 hrs ago
One of Colombia's top publications suspends reporting on drug trafficking and paramilitaries
By Judi Lynn - 2 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Human consequences': Victims of Trump's family separations preview his mass deportation hellscape - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
'Human consequences': Victims of Trump's family separations preview his mass deportation hellscape - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
There is literally nothing in Project 2025 that enjoys any semblance of majority support. Do not forget what it is
By applegrove - 2 hrs ago
There is literally nothing in Project 2025 that enjoys any semblance of majority support. Do not forget what it is
By applegrove - 2 hrs ago
Hawaii
Maui County has 3 charter amendments on November ballot. What would they change?
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Maui County has 3 charter amendments on November ballot. What would they change?
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Fox host tries to catch Kamala in "gotcha" moment... it instantly backfires - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Fox host tries to catch Kamala in "gotcha" moment... it instantly backfires - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Latin America
Illegal Mining by Brazilians Contaminates Rivers and Threatens Indigenous Communities in French Guiana
By Judi Lynn - 2 hrs ago
Illegal Mining by Brazilians Contaminates Rivers and Threatens Indigenous Communities in French Guiana
By Judi Lynn - 2 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Dictator much?': Trump names Democrats as 'enemy within' as Harris calls for unity on Fox - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
'Dictator much?': Trump names Democrats as 'enemy within' as Harris calls for unity on Fox - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
South Dakota
Sparring continues over food sales tax ballot measure, opponents say measure will create "budget volatility"
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Sparring continues over food sales tax ballot measure, opponents say measure will create "budget volatility"
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Washington
In Bellingham debate, millionaire Brian Heywood defends the ballot initiatives he financed
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
In Bellingham debate, millionaire Brian Heywood defends the ballot initiatives he financed
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Arizona
Proposition 410 on November ballot could shape future of Continental School District
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Proposition 410 on November ballot could shape future of Continental School District
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Alaska
As dropbox program ends, most Alaska absentee voters will pay $1.46 to cast their ballots
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
As dropbox program ends, most Alaska absentee voters will pay $1.46 to cast their ballots
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Colorado ballot measure to decide abortion access expansion, taxpayer funding
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
Colorado ballot measure to decide abortion access expansion, taxpayer funding
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
Minnesota
Arden Hills City Council election could change fate of former Army ammunition site development
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
Arden Hills City Council election could change fate of former Army ammunition site development
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
A Biden West Wing scene that grabs your heart in a way nothing we ever wrote on the fictional "West Wing" ever could.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 3 hrs ago
A Biden West Wing scene that grabs your heart in a way nothing we ever wrote on the fictional "West Wing" ever could.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 3 hrs ago
Minnesota
Control of the Minnesota House is up for grabs this fall. Here are 14 races to watch
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
Control of the Minnesota House is up for grabs this fall. Here are 14 races to watch
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Internet floored by ex-MAGA voter's skeptical reaction to Trump's J6 'day of love' remark
By LetMyPeopleVote - 3 hrs ago
Internet floored by ex-MAGA voter's skeptical reaction to Trump's J6 'day of love' remark
By LetMyPeopleVote - 3 hrs ago
Minnesota
In close Minn. House races, personal problems old and new can be vexing for candidates
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
In close Minn. House races, personal problems old and new can be vexing for candidates
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Kamala TAKES DOWN Trump in FOX INTERVIEW - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Kamala TAKES DOWN Trump in FOX INTERVIEW - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Minnesota
Minnesota Republican Party sues Hennepin County over election judges list
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
Minnesota Republican Party sues Hennepin County over election judges list
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
The Vice President has faced down members of international drug cartels when she was CA Attorney General.
By onecaliberal - 3 hrs ago
The Vice President has faced down members of international drug cartels when she was CA Attorney General.
By onecaliberal - 3 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
An abortion ban killed her. Trump used Fox town hall to mock her grieving family.
By Zorro - 3 hrs ago
An abortion ban killed her. Trump used Fox town hall to mock her grieving family.
By Zorro - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
IA-01, IA-03: Democrats raise, spend more in Iowa's top contested congressional races, new reports show
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
IA-01, IA-03: Democrats raise, spend more in Iowa's top contested congressional races, new reports show
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
U.S. strikes Houthi weapons storage facilities in Yemen
By rollin74 - 3 hrs ago
U.S. strikes Houthi weapons storage facilities in Yemen
By rollin74 - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Early voting numbers don't bode well for Trump in Michigan: data expert
By applegrove - 3 hrs ago
Early voting numbers don't bode well for Trump in Michigan: data expert
By applegrove - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Is VP Harris the first Democratic Candidate to go on Fox
By Tribetime - 3 hrs ago
Is VP Harris the first Democratic Candidate to go on Fox
By Tribetime - 3 hrs ago
EBay, Collectors, Flea Market & Antiques
if you are a fleetwood mac, christine mcvie fan poke me.
By pansypoo53219 - 3 hrs ago
if you are a fleetwood mac, christine mcvie fan poke me.
By pansypoo53219 - 3 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Is Project 2025 Scarier Than We're Being Told? w/ Ali Velshi - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Is Project 2025 Scarier Than We're Being Told? w/ Ali Velshi - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Oregon
Oregon ballots go out to voters, must be returned or post-marked by 8 p.m. on Election Day
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
Oregon ballots go out to voters, must be returned or post-marked by 8 p.m. on Election Day
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
How is video still allowed on youtube, Electiomn Prediction
By brettdale - 3 hrs ago
How is video still allowed on youtube, Electiomn Prediction
By brettdale - 3 hrs ago
Virginia
Not registered to vote? Don't worry, Virginians can register on Election Day
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
Not registered to vote? Don't worry, Virginians can register on Election Day
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Michigan
Stateside Podcast: Ensuring ballot access for tribal votersAbout one-third of requested absentee ballots in Michigan have already been submitted
Musk-connected PAC behind mailers targeting Muslim and Jewish voters in Michigan
Latest Breaking News
L.A. Catholic Church to pay record settlement over clergy abuse; cumulative payouts top $1.5 billion
4 min ago - Los Angeles Times
4 min ago - Los Angeles Times
2 Election Officials in a Rural Virginia City Sue the State Over Ballot-Counting Machines
18 min ago - US News and World Report/AP
18 min ago - US News and World Report/AP
Student loan servicer MOHELA faces new punishment from Biden administration
39 min ago - Washington Post
39 min ago - Washington Post
Ukraine-Russia latest: Zelensky's 'victory plan' includes joining Nato as Australia pledge 49 Abrams tanks
1 hr ago - independent.co.uk
1 hr ago - independent.co.uk
Harris says in Fox interview her presidency "will not be a continuation" of Biden's presidency
5 hrs ago - CBS news
5 hrs ago - CBS news
Republican attorneys general seek to block rule providing health insurance for DACA recipients
5 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
5 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
Sen. Baldwin pushes USDA to assist area farmers impacted by closure of Pure Prairie Poultry
9 hrs ago - wqow.com
9 hrs ago - wqow.com
Judge in 2020 election case mostly denies Trump's demand for more evidence from prosecutors
10 hrs ago - CBS News
10 hrs ago - CBS News
Preliminary Injunction Entered in Justice Department Suit to Stop Alabama's Systematic Removal of Voters from Registrati
10 hrs ago - DOJ Department Of Public Affairs
10 hrs ago - DOJ Department Of Public Affairs
Local bus driver claims he was assaulted after the Donald Trump rally in Coachella
11 hrs ago - KESQ News Channel 3
11 hrs ago - KESQ News Channel 3
Trump's abrupt decision to play DJ, a sign of 'accelerating cognitive decline' says Cornell expert
11 hrs ago - Cornell College of Arts & Sciences
11 hrs ago - Cornell College of Arts & Sciences
Italy passes anti-surrogacy law that effectively bars gay couples from becoming parents
11 hrs ago - Washington Post
11 hrs ago - Washington Post
Trump Super-PAC Sent Out Bogus Medicare Cancellation Notice to Scare Voters About Kamala Harris
11 hrs ago - Mother Jones
11 hrs ago - Mother Jones
Supreme Court allows Biden to implement plan to curb carbon emissions from power plants
11 hrs ago - NBC News
11 hrs ago - NBC News
Fulton County DA asks appeals court to restore three election subversion charges against Donald Trump
12 hrs ago - CNN Politics
12 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Special counsel says obstruction charge against Donald Trump in January 6 case should stand
14 hrs ago - CNN Politics
14 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Supreme Court to weigh veterans' disability denials, affecting 'untold numbers' of vets
16 hrs ago - USA Today
16 hrs ago - USA Today
Ex-Trump Aide Sounds Alarm Over Trump's 'Serious' Mental 'Decline' And Hiding 'Truth' By 'Dictating' Medical Records
18 hrs ago - MEDIAite
18 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Exclusive: DNC hits Trump on abortion in billboard campaign ahead of Fox News town hall
19 hrs ago - Axios
19 hrs ago - Axios
Meta must face US state lawsuits over teen social media addiction
19 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance/Reuters
19 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance/Reuters
Walz rallies with Steelers fans in Pittsburgh, questions Trump's mental fitness
20 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
20 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
Pelosi doesn't like saying Trump's name as she's Catholic: 'It's up there with, like, swearing'
20 hrs ago - The Independent
20 hrs ago - The Independent
Judge pauses rule that would require Georgia counties to hand-count ballots
22 hrs ago - CNN Politics
22 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Arizona counties don't have to do citizenship checks before election, judge rules
23 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
23 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
GSK sues Moderna for US patent infringement over COVID, RSV vaccines
23 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance/Reuters
23 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance/Reuters