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General Discussion
I'll show you my gerrymandering and you show me yours (Question)
By snot - 1 min ago
I'll show you my gerrymandering and you show me yours (Question)
By snot - 1 min ago
General Discussion
Hegseth Threatens Another Civil War to Defend 'Proud' Confederate History
By Zorro - 6 min ago
Hegseth Threatens Another Civil War to Defend 'Proud' Confederate History
By Zorro - 6 min ago
General Discussion
'Disaster in the Making': Trump to Open 401(k)s to Crypto, Private Equity Vultures
By CousinIT - 10 min ago
'Disaster in the Making': Trump to Open 401(k)s to Crypto, Private Equity Vultures
By CousinIT - 10 min ago
Cooking & Baking
Crabmeat, Tomato+Potato/Rice-broth with Radishes+Dried Shrimp🌞
By justaprogressive - 11 min ago
Crabmeat, Tomato+Potato/Rice-broth with Radishes+Dried Shrimp🌞
By justaprogressive - 11 min ago
General Discussion
Bernie Moreno (R), accidentally tells the truth on tax cuts for the wealthy and the OBBBA.
By Ol Janx Spirit - 11 min ago
Bernie Moreno (R), accidentally tells the truth on tax cuts for the wealthy and the OBBBA.
By Ol Janx Spirit - 11 min ago
Women's World
100 years of sardonic intellectual women in movies + tv
By ihaveaquestion - 12 min ago
100 years of sardonic intellectual women in movies + tv
By ihaveaquestion - 12 min ago
General Discussion
ICE Barbie Lashes Out at 'South Park' After It Tore Her Apart
By Zorro - 13 min ago
ICE Barbie Lashes Out at 'South Park' After It Tore Her Apart
By Zorro - 13 min ago
Cable News Clips
Gaza Takeover: Mouin Rabbani on Israel's "Indefinite, Genocidal Military Campaign"
By Uncle Joe - 16 min ago
Gaza Takeover: Mouin Rabbani on Israel's "Indefinite, Genocidal Military Campaign"
By Uncle Joe - 16 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Israeli Agent Makes BOMBSHELL ADMISSION About Epstein, Trump, Clinton - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 min ago
Israeli Agent Makes BOMBSHELL ADMISSION About Epstein, Trump, Clinton - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 min ago
General Discussion
Fuming Trump Lashes Out at Republican Ditching the GOP in Late-Night Tantrum
By Zorro - 18 min ago
Fuming Trump Lashes Out at Republican Ditching the GOP in Late-Night Tantrum
By Zorro - 18 min ago
Israel/Palestine
5h ago Germany halts military exports that could be used in Gaza, Merz says
By riversedge - 21 min ago
5h ago Germany halts military exports that could be used in Gaza, Merz says
By riversedge - 21 min ago
The DU Lounge
What is your favorite type of bread. I like cinnamon bread, toasted and with butter. Yum.
By debm55 - 26 min ago
What is your favorite type of bread. I like cinnamon bread, toasted and with butter. Yum.
By debm55 - 26 min ago
Humor
It is to laugh - NO! Never again!! Women, welcome to your Republican Future - just like the old one
By 3825-87867 - 27 min ago
It is to laugh - NO! Never again!! Women, welcome to your Republican Future - just like the old one
By 3825-87867 - 27 min ago
General Discussion
This poll says only one out of four voters. Would vote for another party if Trump is implicated in Epstein docs.
By Duncanpup - 31 min ago
This poll says only one out of four voters. Would vote for another party if Trump is implicated in Epstein docs.
By Duncanpup - 31 min ago
General Discussion
Preznit Fuckwit announces new job numbers go all the way up to eleven
By LearnedHand - 32 min ago
Preznit Fuckwit announces new job numbers go all the way up to eleven
By LearnedHand - 32 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump PANICS as Steve Bannon BACKSTABS JD Vance - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 37 min ago
Trump PANICS as Steve Bannon BACKSTABS JD Vance - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 37 min ago
Latest Breaking News
New Pentagon policy could divert weapons built for Ukraine back into US stockpiles
By BumRushDaShow - 43 min ago
New Pentagon policy could divert weapons built for Ukraine back into US stockpiles
By BumRushDaShow - 43 min ago
General Discussion
So Much for the 'Best Health-Care System in the World'
By babylonsister - 45 min ago
So Much for the 'Best Health-Care System in the World'
By babylonsister - 45 min ago
General Discussion
Local organization aids families amid immigration crisis
By SheltieLover - 45 min ago
Local organization aids families amid immigration crisis
By SheltieLover - 45 min ago
General Discussion
Carville apologizes, pulls YouTube video after letter from Melania Trump's lawyer
By riversedge - 45 min ago
Carville apologizes, pulls YouTube video after letter from Melania Trump's lawyer
By riversedge - 45 min ago
General Discussion
Kamala Harris' comments re the institutions not working deserve
By malaise - 45 min ago
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Kamala Harris' comments re the institutions not working deserve
By malaise - 45 min ago
Cable News Clips
Breaking news and analysis on day 671 of the Gaza genocide
By vanessa_ca - 50 min ago
Breaking news and analysis on day 671 of the Gaza genocide
By vanessa_ca - 50 min ago
Sports
Victoria Mboko's Montreal magic: the Canadian teen who toppled four grand slam champions
By cbabe - 51 min ago
Victoria Mboko's Montreal magic: the Canadian teen who toppled four grand slam champions
By cbabe - 51 min ago
General Discussion
BELOVED ICE goon Tom "FACE LIKE A CANNED HAM" Homan is CONVINCED South Park is to blame for violence against his thugs
By Miles Archer - 51 min ago
BELOVED ICE goon Tom "FACE LIKE A CANNED HAM" Homan is CONVINCED South Park is to blame for violence against his thugs
By Miles Archer - 51 min ago
General Discussion
(AP) The Latest: Trump orders federal law enforcers onto streets of Washington, DC
By Eugene - 52 min ago
(AP) The Latest: Trump orders federal law enforcers onto streets of Washington, DC
By Eugene - 52 min ago
General Discussion
The Redistricting Mess Shows How Our Election System Doesn't Work
By Celerity - 53 min ago
The Redistricting Mess Shows How Our Election System Doesn't Work
By Celerity - 53 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Texas GOP in MELTDOWN MODE as Dems FOIL Trump's Plan - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Texas GOP in MELTDOWN MODE as Dems FOIL Trump's Plan - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
BREAKING: On a 2-1 vote, a D.C. Circuit panel issues an order that would end Chief Judge Boasberg's contempt proceedings
By In It to Win It - 1 hr ago
BREAKING: On a 2-1 vote, a D.C. Circuit panel issues an order that would end Chief Judge Boasberg's contempt proceedings
By In It to Win It - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Rapidly spreading brush fire prompts an evacuation order for thousands north of Los Angeles
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago
Rapidly spreading brush fire prompts an evacuation order for thousands north of Los Angeles
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
My wife's GP Dr just told her she is becoming a concierge practice
By edhopper - 1 hr ago
My wife's GP Dr just told her she is becoming a concierge practice
By edhopper - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Rosie O'Donnell Fears 'The View' Will Get Canceled After Trump Comments: "The Truth Is Dangerous Now"
By Celerity - 1 hr ago
Rosie O'Donnell Fears 'The View' Will Get Canceled After Trump Comments: "The Truth Is Dangerous Now"
By Celerity - 1 hr ago
The DU Lounge
What school courses were mandatory for you to take that are probably not required today
By LogDog75 - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
What school courses were mandatory for you to take that are probably not required today
By LogDog75 - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
The DNC has finally broken my ability to give
By HelpImSurrounded - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
The DNC has finally broken my ability to give
By HelpImSurrounded - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Environment & Energy
National Academies Of Sciences Will Self-Fund Review Of Current Climate Science In Response To EPA Dumping GHG Finding
By hatrack - 1 hr ago
National Academies Of Sciences Will Self-Fund Review Of Current Climate Science In Response To EPA Dumping GHG Finding
By hatrack - 1 hr ago
Israel/Palestine
Top US Firm Modeled Economic Scenario for Relocating Palestinians From Gaza
By cbabe - 1 hr ago
Top US Firm Modeled Economic Scenario for Relocating Palestinians From Gaza
By cbabe - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
🚨Ghislaine given FREE PASS to LEAVE PRISON by Trump!! - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
🚨Ghislaine given FREE PASS to LEAVE PRISON by Trump!! - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Canada
Forget Vegas and Florida. Canadians are skipping the U.S. for other international spots
By Spazito - 1 hr ago
Forget Vegas and Florida. Canadians are skipping the U.S. for other international spots
By Spazito - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Donald Trump Flew In His 'Gold Guy' to Give the White House a Mar-a-Lago Makeover
By Kid Berwyn - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Donald Trump Flew In His 'Gold Guy' to Give the White House a Mar-a-Lago Makeover
By Kid Berwyn - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
US offers $50M for information leading to arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
By DemMedic - 1 hr ago
US offers $50M for information leading to arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
By DemMedic - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
🚨Ghislaine given FREE PASS to LEAVE PRISON by Trump!!- Meidas
By MagaSmash - 1 hr ago
🚨Ghislaine given FREE PASS to LEAVE PRISON by Trump!!- Meidas
By MagaSmash - 1 hr ago
Environment & Energy
Per Rupert Murdoch And A Disgraced Academic, Australia's Reefs Are Healthier Than Ever - Really, They're Doing GREAT!!!
By hatrack - 1 hr ago
Per Rupert Murdoch And A Disgraced Academic, Australia's Reefs Are Healthier Than Ever - Really, They're Doing GREAT!!!
By hatrack - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
BREAKING: In a powerful moment, Gov JB Pritzker just announced that he will not allow Texas Rangers to come and arrest
By riversedge - 75 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
BREAKING: In a powerful moment, Gov JB Pritzker just announced that he will not allow Texas Rangers to come and arrest
By riversedge - 75 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Environment & Energy
Englands's Swimming Sites 5X More LIkely To Be Polluted Than Rivers And Beaches In EU Nations
By hatrack - 1 hr ago
Englands's Swimming Sites 5X More LIkely To Be Polluted Than Rivers And Beaches In EU Nations
By hatrack - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump attempts DESPERATE POWER GRAB as Dems FIGHT BACK HARD - Mary Trump Media
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Trump attempts DESPERATE POWER GRAB as Dems FIGHT BACK HARD - Mary Trump Media
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump Directs Military to Target Foreign Drug Cartels
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Trump Directs Military to Target Foreign Drug Cartels
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Things Aren't Going Trump's Way He hasn't ended the wars in Ukraine & Gaza. His economy looks shaky...then there's Epst
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
Things Aren't Going Trump's Way He hasn't ended the wars in Ukraine & Gaza. His economy looks shaky...then there's Epst
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
The Blue-State Hospitals Carrying Out Trump's Anti-Trans Agenda
By WhiskeyGrinder - 2 hrs ago
The Blue-State Hospitals Carrying Out Trump's Anti-Trans Agenda
By WhiskeyGrinder - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
SICKLY Trump SCREWS HIMSELF in OVAL as ADMIN IMPLODES- Meidas
By MagaSmash - 2 hrs ago
SICKLY Trump SCREWS HIMSELF in OVAL as ADMIN IMPLODES- Meidas
By MagaSmash - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Wild pigs with blue meat found in California, officials sound alarm
By Javaman - 2 hrs ago
Wild pigs with blue meat found in California, officials sound alarm
By Javaman - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump wants an early, new census to aid in his re-districting effort.
By surfered - 2 hrs ago
Trump wants an early, new census to aid in his re-districting effort.
By surfered - 2 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
TED Talk - Is AI ruining music? - Dustin Ballard (runs the YouTube Channel "There I Ruined It")
By steelyboo - 2 hrs ago
TED Talk - Is AI ruining music? - Dustin Ballard (runs the YouTube Channel "There I Ruined It")
By steelyboo - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
WaPo Is Owned by Billionaires Who Decided Going Right Wing Was Better for Them (w/ Thom Hartmann) - Malcolm Nance
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
WaPo Is Owned by Billionaires Who Decided Going Right Wing Was Better for Them (w/ Thom Hartmann) - Malcolm Nance
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Crypto group says it orchestrated sex toy tosses in WNBA games
By demmiblue - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Crypto group says it orchestrated sex toy tosses in WNBA games
By demmiblue - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Forum Spotlight: Environment & Energy
National Academies Of Sciences Will Self-Fund Review Of Current Climate Science In Response To EPA Dumping GHG FindingPer Rupert Murdoch And A Disgraced Academic, Australia's Reefs Are Healthier Than Ever - Really, They're Doing GREAT!!!
Englands's Swimming Sites 5X More LIkely To Be Polluted Than Rivers And Beaches In EU Nations
Latest Breaking News
New Pentagon policy could divert weapons built for Ukraine back into US stockpiles
43 min ago - CNN Politics
43 min ago - CNN Politics
Rapidly spreading brush fire prompts an evacuation order for thousands north of Los Angeles
1 hr ago - AP
1 hr ago - AP
Ukraine conflict could be 'frozen' sooner rather than later, says Poland's Tusk after talk with Zelenskyy
2 hrs ago - guardian
2 hrs ago - guardian
Federal court says Alabama must use map that creates 2nd Black majority district
3 hrs ago - Politico
3 hrs ago - Politico
Trump admin reverses course and grants some visas to Venezuelan teams to compete in Little League World Series
3 hrs ago - The Independent
3 hrs ago - The Independent
Federal judge issues fourth block of Trump's birthright citizenship order since Supreme Court ruling
3 hrs ago - CBS News/AP
3 hrs ago - CBS News/AP
The Giving Pledge was meant to turbocharge philanthropy. Few billionaires got on board.
5 hrs ago - NBC News/CNBC
5 hrs ago - NBC News/CNBC
Rep. Jamie Raskin Says FBI Should 'Refuse' Orders To Track Down Texas Democrats
5 hrs ago - msn/Huff Post
5 hrs ago - msn/Huff Post
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to lift limits on 'roving' LA-area immigration raids
6 hrs ago - The Hill
6 hrs ago - The Hill
Neo-Nazi group leader sentenced to 20 years in prison for planned Maryland power grid attack
7 hrs ago - AP
7 hrs ago - AP
Trump administration plans to build largest US federal migrant detention center on military base
8 hrs ago - Reuters
8 hrs ago - Reuters
US pauses most visa applications from Zimbabwe in another restriction on travelers from Africa
8 hrs ago - AP
8 hrs ago - AP
United Airlines resolves tech issue that grounded flights, but travel disruptions continue
12 hrs ago - AP
12 hrs ago - AP
Florida House Leader Calls for Volunteers for Redistricting Committee
14 hrs ago - South Florida Sun Sentinel
14 hrs ago - South Florida Sun Sentinel
Entertainment Gina Carano and Disney settle lawsuit in wrongful termination case
14 hrs ago - CBS News
14 hrs ago - CBS News
Senators seek UnitedHealth records on push to curb nursing home hospitalizations
15 hrs ago - The Guardian
15 hrs ago - The Guardian
'It's high season for hypocrisy': The godfather of the Indiana GOP slams Trump's redistricting push
17 hrs ago - Politico
17 hrs ago - Politico
Tim Cook appeals to Trump's love of gold with a 24-karat base for Apple plaque
17 hrs ago - USA Today
17 hrs ago - USA Today
Netanyahu: Israel intends to capture all of Gaza, hand it over to non-PA 'Arab forces'
17 hrs ago - The Times of Israel
17 hrs ago - The Times of Israel
Democrats slam Texas senator Cornyn over alleged FBI role in locating fleeing lawmakers
18 hrs ago - The Guardian
18 hrs ago - The Guardian
US Air Force to deny retirement pay to transgender service members being separated from the service
19 hrs ago - AP
19 hrs ago - AP
Police investigate a Kansas city council member's citizenship after a complaint left via voicemail
19 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
19 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
Judge orders temporary halt to construction at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center
20 hrs ago - AP
20 hrs ago - AP
Jan. 6 Rioter Who Berated Cops as Nazis Now Works for Trump's Justice Department
20 hrs ago - Rollingstone.com
20 hrs ago - Rollingstone.com
FBI granted request to 'locate' fleeing Texas House Democrats, Sen. Cornyn says
22 hrs ago - ABC News
22 hrs ago - ABC News
White House pushes back on Kremlin claims Trump and Putin agreed to meeting
22 hrs ago - Good Morning America
22 hrs ago - Good Morning America
Trump's higher tariffs hit major US trading partners, sparking defiance and concern
22 hrs ago - Reuters
22 hrs ago - Reuters
Congressional Democrats ask Trump administration to stop DOGE employees from moving into permanent positions
22 hrs ago - CBS News
22 hrs ago - CBS News