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General Discussion
47 crumbling with Independents. Encouraging numbers across the board.
By pat_k - 45 sec ago
47 crumbling with Independents. Encouraging numbers across the board.
By pat_k - 45 sec ago
Latest Breaking News
Doge reportedly using AI tool to create 'delete list' of federal regulations
By BumRushDaShow - 1 min ago
Doge reportedly using AI tool to create 'delete list' of federal regulations
By BumRushDaShow - 1 min ago
General Discussion
How Trump and 'terrific guy' Jeffrey Epstein's party boy friendship ended badly
By Uncle Joe - 1 min ago
How Trump and 'terrific guy' Jeffrey Epstein's party boy friendship ended badly
By Uncle Joe - 1 min ago
General Discussion
***VIDEO *** Hawk's podcast - talsi, trump and rubio singing a different song back in 2017
By Figarosmom - 4 min ago
***VIDEO *** Hawk's podcast - talsi, trump and rubio singing a different song back in 2017
By Figarosmom - 4 min ago
General Discussion
I fear a Maxwell pardon will cost us midterms
By EnergizedLib - 75 replies @ 7 min ago (Milestone)
I fear a Maxwell pardon will cost us midterms
By EnergizedLib - 75 replies @ 7 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
In the movie "Don't Look Up" here is the metaphorical "Trump / Epstein" moment of truth, for MAGA
By Quixote1818 - 8 min ago
In the movie "Don't Look Up" here is the metaphorical "Trump / Epstein" moment of truth, for MAGA
By Quixote1818 - 8 min ago
General Discussion
Beto O'Rourke has advice for Dems. What do you think of it?
By senseandsensibility - 25 replies @ 9 min ago (Milestone)
Beto O'Rourke has advice for Dems. What do you think of it?
By senseandsensibility - 25 replies @ 9 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Want a little primer or a reminder about what a monster Ghislaine Maxwell really is?
By Ocelot II - 10 min ago
Want a little primer or a reminder about what a monster Ghislaine Maxwell really is?
By Ocelot II - 10 min ago
General Discussion
Keith Olbermann's suggestion speech Obama has to give
By Eliot Rosewater - 13 min ago
Keith Olbermann's suggestion speech Obama has to give
By Eliot Rosewater - 13 min ago
General Discussion
Minneapolis officer who killed Amir Locke will stop leading police use-of-force training
By WhiskeyGrinder - 16 min ago
Minneapolis officer who killed Amir Locke will stop leading police use-of-force training
By WhiskeyGrinder - 16 min ago
General Discussion
80% of voters are following the Epstein scandal, only 13% believe Trump has been honest and open about it.
By Swede - 17 min ago
80% of voters are following the Epstein scandal, only 13% believe Trump has been honest and open about it.
By Swede - 17 min ago
The DU Lounge
There is something that none of us should overlook, especially me
By DFW - 25 replies @ 19 min ago (Milestone)
There is something that none of us should overlook, especially me
By DFW - 25 replies @ 19 min ago (Milestone)
California
California, epicenter of the nation's housing crisis, is finally getting a housing agency
By usonian - 20 min ago
California, epicenter of the nation's housing crisis, is finally getting a housing agency
By usonian - 20 min ago
General Discussion
Do nurses want to pick blueberries on weekends because there's no fieldworkers?For free?Flyer at East Coast hospital
By Hekate - 26 min ago
Do nurses want to pick blueberries on weekends because there's no fieldworkers?For free?Flyer at East Coast hospital
By Hekate - 26 min ago
General Discussion
The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law 35 years ago today.
By underpants - 26 min ago
The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law 35 years ago today.
By underpants - 26 min ago
General Discussion
When was the last time the whole world hated the same person?
By orangecrush - 29 min ago
When was the last time the whole world hated the same person?
By orangecrush - 29 min ago
Asian Group
This Is Freedom: A North Korean Defector at Her First American Ballgame
By YoshidaYui - 30 min ago
This Is Freedom: A North Korean Defector at Her First American Ballgame
By YoshidaYui - 30 min ago
General Discussion
I had an experience last night that left me questioning myself.
By 1WorldHope - 25 replies @ 37 min ago (Milestone)
I had an experience last night that left me questioning myself.
By 1WorldHope - 25 replies @ 37 min ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
Trump gets unwelcome surprise in Scotland - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 39 min ago
Trump gets unwelcome surprise in Scotland - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 39 min ago
General Discussion
Exclusive: Schumer probes $50 billion rural hospital "slush fund"
By applegrove - 41 min ago
Exclusive: Schumer probes $50 billion rural hospital "slush fund"
By applegrove - 41 min ago
General Discussion
Democratic base is ready to crawl over broken glass to oppose Republicans&furious at party leadership
By Swede - 43 min ago
Democratic base is ready to crawl over broken glass to oppose Republicans&furious at party leadership
By Swede - 43 min ago
General Discussion
IMHO: He's trying to assuage his terror of jail by detaining others, and GOP is letting him
By lindysalsagal - 49 min ago
IMHO: He's trying to assuage his terror of jail by detaining others, and GOP is letting him
By lindysalsagal - 49 min ago
Asian Group
Chinese Students try American Diner Foods for the first time!
By YoshidaYui - 49 min ago
Chinese Students try American Diner Foods for the first time!
By YoshidaYui - 49 min ago
Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs
I watched "Happy Gilmore 2" last night. (Somewhat of a spoiler alert)
By bif - 57 min ago
I watched "Happy Gilmore 2" last night. (Somewhat of a spoiler alert)
By bif - 57 min ago
Jewish Group
(Jewish Group) 'I am Hamas': Syrian national bites ear off Israeli tourist vacationing in Greece - report
By Thinker Cats - 1 hr ago
(Jewish Group) 'I am Hamas': Syrian national bites ear off Israeli tourist vacationing in Greece - report
By Thinker Cats - 1 hr ago
The DU Lounge
Tonight, July 27, on Svengoolie: "Earth Girls Are Easy"
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
Tonight, July 27, on Svengoolie: "Earth Girls Are Easy"
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
The Bulwark - JFK's Grandson CLAPS BACK at "Fake" Kennedy Politics (w/ Jack Schlossberg)
By ihaveaquestion - 1 hr ago
The Bulwark - JFK's Grandson CLAPS BACK at "Fake" Kennedy Politics (w/ Jack Schlossberg)
By ihaveaquestion - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Live report on CNN on aide air drops being resumed in Gaza.
By applegrove - 1 hr ago
Live report on CNN on aide air drops being resumed in Gaza.
By applegrove - 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
George Santos turns himself into federal prison - ABC News
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
George Santos turns himself into federal prison - ABC News
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Hegseth team told to stop polygraph tests after complaint to White House
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Hegseth team told to stop polygraph tests after complaint to White House
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Insurance giant says most US customer data stolen in cyber-attack
By SouthBayDem - 1 hr ago
Insurance giant says most US customer data stolen in cyber-attack
By SouthBayDem - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Let's talk about Trump, Maxwell, and a mess for MAGA.... - Belle of the Ranch
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Let's talk about Trump, Maxwell, and a mess for MAGA.... - Belle of the Ranch
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Humor
Melanie Trump in Court? Farts in Space! Illegal Eggs! - Have I Got News For You US
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Melanie Trump in Court? Farts in Space! Illegal Eggs! - Have I Got News For You US
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Ron Smith @Ronxyz00 HAPPENING NOW🚨: Thousands of protesters gather in Edinburg, Scotland to protest President Trump. S
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
Ron Smith @Ronxyz00 HAPPENING NOW🚨: Thousands of protesters gather in Edinburg, Scotland to protest President Trump. S
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
Classical Music
New Tiki lounge and a 1971 recording of Wagner's Lohengrin starring James King in the title role.
By usonian - 1 hr ago
New Tiki lounge and a 1971 recording of Wagner's Lohengrin starring James King in the title role.
By usonian - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Fox News Host VISIBLY SHOCKED by Trump henchman's DISTURBING THREAT!
By Hassin Bin Sober - 1 hr ago
Fox News Host VISIBLY SHOCKED by Trump henchman's DISTURBING THREAT!
By Hassin Bin Sober - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
The ORANGE, CHILD PEDOPHILE RUNS OFF as Protests SUDDENLY ERUPT
By MagaSmash - 1 hr ago
The ORANGE, CHILD PEDOPHILE RUNS OFF as Protests SUDDENLY ERUPT
By MagaSmash - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
The ugliness this man has brought to the office
By orangecrush - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
The ugliness this man has brought to the office
By orangecrush - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Confirmed, goodbye to CBS journalism, commitment to "ideological diversity," no criticism of KRASNOV
By UTUSN - 1 hr ago
Confirmed, goodbye to CBS journalism, commitment to "ideological diversity," no criticism of KRASNOV
By UTUSN - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
No Proof Hamas Routinely Stole U.N. Aid, Israeli Military Officials Say
By WhiskeyGrinder - 1 hr ago
No Proof Hamas Routinely Stole U.N. Aid, Israeli Military Officials Say
By WhiskeyGrinder - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
A Tweet identifying as Mamdani regarding Israel/Gaza, is not from Zohran Mamdani, but
By lostincalifornia - 1 hr ago
A Tweet identifying as Mamdani regarding Israel/Gaza, is not from Zohran Mamdani, but
By lostincalifornia - 1 hr ago
Music Appreciation
Golden Earring - The Road Swallowed Her Name (album track from Seven Tears, 1971 + live, 2007)
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago
Golden Earring - The Road Swallowed Her Name (album track from Seven Tears, 1971 + live, 2007)
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Almost a third of people in Gaza not eating for days, UN food programme warns
By al bupp - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Almost a third of people in Gaza not eating for days, UN food programme warns
By al bupp - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Trump budget director, Project 2025 architect, bills consumer agency he slashed to the bone - $5m for his own security
By bigtree - 2 hrs ago
Trump budget director, Project 2025 architect, bills consumer agency he slashed to the bone - $5m for his own security
By bigtree - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
A fence, army vehicles, drones, and 6,000 police officers from across the UK have been stationed in Scotland to protect
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago
A fence, army vehicles, drones, and 6,000 police officers from across the UK have been stationed in Scotland to protect
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
I Watched a Woman Nearly Die in a Cell Across From Mine. Texas Prisons Need Air Conditioning.
By WhiskeyGrinder - 2 hrs ago
I Watched a Woman Nearly Die in a Cell Across From Mine. Texas Prisons Need Air Conditioning.
By WhiskeyGrinder - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Gabbard and White House 'lying' about intel on Russian interference in 2016, ex-CIA official says
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Gabbard and White House 'lying' about intel on Russian interference in 2016, ex-CIA official says
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
"He's part of this coverup!" Newsom drops bomb on Trump in fiery takedown - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
"He's part of this coverup!" Newsom drops bomb on Trump in fiery takedown - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Environment & Energy
2 Senior NOAA Staffers Placed On Leave: They Found Violations Of Scientific Integrity During Shitstain 1.0With Push From Josh Hawley, DOE Cancels Loan To Connect High Plains Wind Power To The National Grid
As An Area Of Bolivia The Size Of Indiana Burned Last Year, Nothing In Its Emergency Response Addressed The Problem
Latest Breaking News
Doge reportedly using AI tool to create 'delete list' of federal regulations
1 min ago - The Guardian
1 min ago - The Guardian
Gabbard and White House 'lying' about intel on Russian interference in 2016, ex-CIA official says
2 hrs ago - NBC News
2 hrs ago - NBC News
Hegseth hit with 'rare intervention' as Pentagon generals grow tired of his act: NYT
3 hrs ago - Raw Story
3 hrs ago - Raw Story
Top State Dept. official who once attended conference with White nationalists picked to lead US Institute of Peace
5 hrs ago - CNN Politics
5 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Demoralized' Little League Team Shut Out of World Series by Trump's Travel Ban
6 hrs ago - Daily Beast
6 hrs ago - Daily Beast
Newsom calls GOP's push to redraw TX congressional maps an 'existential crisis to democracy'
7 hrs ago - KGO-TV San Francisco
7 hrs ago - KGO-TV San Francisco
Northern Virginia VCU student denied diploma after participating in pro-Palestinian protests
7 hrs ago - WTOP
7 hrs ago - WTOP
'Stay out of it': Ex-top Republican lawmaker rips Trump's bid to 'rig' midterms
7 hrs ago - Raw Story
7 hrs ago - Raw Story
Dr. Phil launching new media network of 'citizen journalists' after his first one goes bankrupt
9 hrs ago - The Independent
9 hrs ago - The Independent
Trump says surprise rebate checks could be coming thanks to tariff revenue
11 hrs ago - Staten Island Advance/SiLive
11 hrs ago - Staten Island Advance/SiLive
Meta will cease political ads in European Union by fall, blaming bloc's new rules
11 hrs ago - NY Daily News/AP
11 hrs ago - NY Daily News/AP
Liberal media watchdog weighs shutting down as it 'scrambles' to fend off MAGA assault
12 hrs ago - Raw Story
12 hrs ago - Raw Story
Tariffs likely to drive up U.S. prices even with Trump trade deals, experts say
13 hrs ago - CBS News
13 hrs ago - CBS News
Court filing details what layoffs White House was seeking at over a dozen agencies
13 hrs ago - Politico
13 hrs ago - Politico
LA archbishop, business leaders start fund to help families affected by ICE raids News
15 hrs ago - National Catholic Reporter online
15 hrs ago - National Catholic Reporter online
Minnesota rejects DOJ's request for state's voter rolls
16 hrs ago - Minneapolis Star Tribune via MSN.com
16 hrs ago - Minneapolis Star Tribune via MSN.com
US Rep. Mike Kelly of Pennsylvania reprimanded by House ethics panel
20 hrs ago - WTAE-TV Pittsburgh, PA/AP
20 hrs ago - WTAE-TV Pittsburgh, PA/AP
9th Circuit rejects rule requiring foster parents to 'respect' LGBTQ children
21 hrs ago - Law & Crime
21 hrs ago - Law & Crime
New Jersey Democrats slam Trump gambit to install Habba as US attorney without approval
22 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
22 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
Exclusive: US diplomats asked if non-whites qualify for Trump refugee program for South Africans
22 hrs ago - Reuters
22 hrs ago - Reuters
Deportation flights from Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center have begun, DeSantis says
23 hrs ago - AP
23 hrs ago - AP
ABC Reporter Fired After Criticizing Stephen Miller Goes Scorched Earth on 'Vicious' Trump Advisor
23 hrs ago - MEDIAite
23 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Judge says Trump admin 'unequivocally' acted unlawfully in unilaterally shuttering youth job training program
Yesterday - Law & Crime
Yesterday - Law & Crime
Immigration agents told a teenage US citizen: 'You've got no rights.' He secretly recorded his brutal arrest
Yesterday - The Guardian
Yesterday - The Guardian
Judge blocks Trump's birthright citizenship restrictions in third ruling since high court decision
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Two senior NOAA officials were just placed on leave. Both led 'Sharpiegate' inquiry
Yesterday - CNN Weather
Yesterday - CNN Weather