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Editorials & Other Articles
Trump's $600 million war chest: How he plans to wield his power in the midterms and beyond
By Dulcinea - 3 min ago
Trump's $600 million war chest: How he plans to wield his power in the midterms and beyond
By Dulcinea - 3 min ago
General Discussion
Republicans say, "If we just ignore Trump's crimes, maybe they will go away?"
By kentuck - 6 min ago
Republicans say, "If we just ignore Trump's crimes, maybe they will go away?"
By kentuck - 6 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Senate likely to change House-passed megabill advancing Trump's agenda
By Dulcinea - 7 min ago
Senate likely to change House-passed megabill advancing Trump's agenda
By Dulcinea - 7 min ago
The DU Lounge
Love this - Like a Tom Cruise stunt: hawk uses traffic patterns to target prey
By malaise - 9 min ago
Love this - Like a Tom Cruise stunt: hawk uses traffic patterns to target prey
By malaise - 9 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
CEOs Can Stop White House Attacks -- If They Act Now
By JohnSJ - 9 min ago
CEOs Can Stop White House Attacks -- If They Act Now
By JohnSJ - 9 min ago
Environment & Energy
UK Health Agency Confirms West Nile Virus In Mosquitoes For 1st Time; Dengue, Zika & More Awaiting Additional Warming
By hatrack - 10 min ago
UK Health Agency Confirms West Nile Virus In Mosquitoes For 1st Time; Dengue, Zika & More Awaiting Additional Warming
By hatrack - 10 min ago
Cooking & Baking
I have a certain satisfaction with having a sufficient number of cookware.
By no_hypocrisy - 12 min ago
I have a certain satisfaction with having a sufficient number of cookware.
By no_hypocrisy - 12 min ago
General Discussion
Trump's 'dead White farmers' image showed Congo, not South Africa
By Jilly_in_VA - 14 min ago
Trump's 'dead White farmers' image showed Congo, not South Africa
By Jilly_in_VA - 14 min ago
Environment & Energy
"Unprecedented" Heatwave - Seas Off Cornwall, Devon, W. Ireland 7F Above Springtime Average Temperatures
By hatrack - 17 min ago
"Unprecedented" Heatwave - Seas Off Cornwall, Devon, W. Ireland 7F Above Springtime Average Temperatures
By hatrack - 17 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump recommends 50% tariff on European Union starting June 1
By BumRushDaShow - 18 min ago
Trump recommends 50% tariff on European Union starting June 1
By BumRushDaShow - 18 min ago
Latest Breaking News
DNC to vote on whether to redo election of David Hogg as vice chair
By BumRushDaShow - 21 min ago
DNC to vote on whether to redo election of David Hogg as vice chair
By BumRushDaShow - 21 min ago
Environment & Energy
NASA's Goddard Institute For Space Studies Closing; Scientists Will Work From Home, At Least For Now
By hatrack - 22 min ago
NASA's Goddard Institute For Space Studies Closing; Scientists Will Work From Home, At Least For Now
By hatrack - 22 min ago
General Discussion
The Corporations That Turned Their Backs on Hungry Children
By justaprogressive - 26 min ago
The Corporations That Turned Their Backs on Hungry Children
By justaprogressive - 26 min ago
Latest Breaking News
N.J. bar cancels Springsteen cover band over Bruce's anti-Trump comments: 'Won't stand for his bulls---'
By ificandream - 75 replies @ 28 min ago (Milestone)
N.J. bar cancels Springsteen cover band over Bruce's anti-Trump comments: 'Won't stand for his bulls---'
By ificandream - 75 replies @ 28 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Supreme Court Kills The Independent Agency. Trump Is King
By justaprogressive - 30 min ago
Supreme Court Kills The Independent Agency. Trump Is King
By justaprogressive - 30 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on Apple If iPhones Not Made in US
By JohnSJ - 30 min ago
Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on Apple If iPhones Not Made in US
By JohnSJ - 30 min ago
Environment & Energy
Unlikely That House Republicans With Biden Energy Projects In Their Districts . . .Oh, Wait, They DID Vote To Kill Them
By hatrack - 31 min ago
Unlikely That House Republicans With Biden Energy Projects In Their Districts . . .Oh, Wait, They DID Vote To Kill Them
By hatrack - 31 min ago
General Discussion
Netanyahu accuses leaders of Britain, France and Canada of 'emboldening Hamas'
By malaise - 31 min ago
Netanyahu accuses leaders of Britain, France and Canada of 'emboldening Hamas'
By malaise - 31 min ago
General Discussion
'Gotta love billionaires': Trump official ripped after trying to 'gaslight' live audience
By justaprogressive - 32 min ago
'Gotta love billionaires': Trump official ripped after trying to 'gaslight' live audience
By justaprogressive - 32 min ago
General Discussion
I think it is coming: Bangkok Post: Covid cases surge to 33k in Thailand, with 6k in Bangkok.
By LiberalArkie - 25 replies @ 32 min ago (Milestone)
I think it is coming: Bangkok Post: Covid cases surge to 33k in Thailand, with 6k in Bangkok.
By LiberalArkie - 25 replies @ 32 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
George Conway exposes crucial flaw in Trump White House's 'personal time' claim
By justaprogressive - 35 min ago
George Conway exposes crucial flaw in Trump White House's 'personal time' claim
By justaprogressive - 35 min ago
General Discussion
'Couldn't care less if he's upset': Critical number of GOP senators now oppose Trump bill
By justaprogressive - 36 min ago
'Couldn't care less if he's upset': Critical number of GOP senators now oppose Trump bill
By justaprogressive - 36 min ago
General Discussion
7 things Senate Republicans hate about the House megabill
By justaprogressive - 37 min ago
7 things Senate Republicans hate about the House megabill
By justaprogressive - 37 min ago
General Discussion
My Friend's Life's Work Is Being Slashed Into Oblivion. It Hurts to Watch.
By justaprogressive - 40 min ago
My Friend's Life's Work Is Being Slashed Into Oblivion. It Hurts to Watch.
By justaprogressive - 40 min ago
Latest Breaking News
'Sealed their fate': New memo shows Dems giddy over looming elections
By BumRushDaShow - 40 min ago
'Sealed their fate': New memo shows Dems giddy over looming elections
By BumRushDaShow - 40 min ago
General Discussion
A Tornado Might Destroy Your Town. The Federal Government Might Never Show Up.
By justaprogressive - 42 min ago
A Tornado Might Destroy Your Town. The Federal Government Might Never Show Up.
By justaprogressive - 42 min ago
General Discussion
Moderna Pulls Promising Covid-Flu Combo Shot as RFK Continues Antivax Campaign
By justaprogressive - 46 min ago
Moderna Pulls Promising Covid-Flu Combo Shot as RFK Continues Antivax Campaign
By justaprogressive - 46 min ago
General Discussion
Missouri's Republican Legislators Repeal Paid Sick Leave (OFFS!)
By justaprogressive - 48 min ago
Missouri's Republican Legislators Repeal Paid Sick Leave (OFFS!)
By justaprogressive - 48 min ago
General Discussion
Israel's renewed assault on Gaza has prompted international condemnation, but many of those critics will face their own
By malaise - 48 min ago
Israel's renewed assault on Gaza has prompted international condemnation, but many of those critics will face their own
By malaise - 48 min ago
General Discussion
The Curious Case of the Republican Medicaid Turncoats
By justaprogressive - 51 min ago
The Curious Case of the Republican Medicaid Turncoats
By justaprogressive - 51 min ago
The DU Lounge
With all the horrible news this week
By samplegirl - 50 replies @ 51 min ago (Milestone)
With all the horrible news this week
By samplegirl - 50 replies @ 51 min ago (Milestone)
Music Appreciation
I Had Too Much To Dream (Last Night) The Electric Prunes
By George McGovern - 55 min ago
I Had Too Much To Dream (Last Night) The Electric Prunes
By George McGovern - 55 min ago
General Discussion
VA Secretary Collins: Indifferent to Public's and Congressional Opposition to His Gutting Veterans' Care
By justaprogressive - 57 min ago
VA Secretary Collins: Indifferent to Public's and Congressional Opposition to His Gutting Veterans' Care
By justaprogressive - 57 min ago
General Discussion
$250 Annual tax on EVs? How would that even work?? I'm a senior starting retirement soon
By lostnfound - 1 hr ago
$250 Annual tax on EVs? How would that even work?? I'm a senior starting retirement soon
By lostnfound - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Judge considers sanctions against attorneys in prison case for using AI in court filings
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Judge considers sanctions against attorneys in prison case for using AI in court filings
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Y'know, with all the lawsuits by fired federal employees and heads of agencies,
By no_hypocrisy - 1 hr ago
Y'know, with all the lawsuits by fired federal employees and heads of agencies,
By no_hypocrisy - 1 hr ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Bear cub rescued from woods is being raised by humans dressed as bears
By Zorro - 1 hr ago
Bear cub rescued from woods is being raised by humans dressed as bears
By Zorro - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Judge overturns firing of Democrats on intelligence and privacy oversight body
By James48 - 1 hr ago
Judge overturns firing of Democrats on intelligence and privacy oversight body
By James48 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
False claims about white genocide in South Africa
By struggle4progress - 1 hr ago
False claims about white genocide in South Africa
By struggle4progress - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Ousted head of Copyright Office challenges Trump administration in court
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Ousted head of Copyright Office challenges Trump administration in court
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Ricketts (R-NE) gets early ads from group tied to Senate GOP in potential Osborn race
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago
Ricketts (R-NE) gets early ads from group tied to Senate GOP in potential Osborn race
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
A update to my post on Tuesday morning. About the young father needing a decent job.
By Duncanpup - 1 hr ago
A update to my post on Tuesday morning. About the young father needing a decent job.
By Duncanpup - 1 hr ago
Kentucky
'Bourbon brood' cicadas start emerging in Kentucky after 17-year slumber
By Emile - 1 hr ago
'Bourbon brood' cicadas start emerging in Kentucky after 17-year slumber
By Emile - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
'America is not for sale:' Protesters mob Trump golf course guests ahead of exclusive crypto dinner
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
'America is not for sale:' Protesters mob Trump golf course guests ahead of exclusive crypto dinner
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Pennsylvania
Analyzing the voting data behind O'Connor's Pittsburgh mayoral primary win -- and Gainey's loss
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Analyzing the voting data behind O'Connor's Pittsburgh mayoral primary win -- and Gainey's loss
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Pennsylvania
Will billionaire election spending end the Democratic majority on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court?
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Will billionaire election spending end the Democratic majority on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court?
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
New York
The weird public advocate race between Jumaane Williams (D) and Jenifer Rajkumar (D)
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
The weird public advocate race between Jumaane Williams (D) and Jenifer Rajkumar (D)
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
New York
NYC-CC04: Upper East Side City Council candidates contend with the Carolyn Maloney factor
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
NYC-CC04: Upper East Side City Council candidates contend with the Carolyn Maloney factor
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Indiana
'Violent' moment during Indiana execution draws scrutiny; DOC officials deny 'botched' process
By Emile - 2 hrs ago
'Violent' moment during Indiana execution draws scrutiny; DOC officials deny 'botched' process
By Emile - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump to sign orders to boost nuclear power as soon as Friday, sources say
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Trump to sign orders to boost nuclear power as soon as Friday, sources say
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
New York
NYC-CC17: Bronx Council District 17 race heats up as four candidates vie to replace Salamanca (D)
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
NYC-CC17: Bronx Council District 17 race heats up as four candidates vie to replace Salamanca (D)
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump administration seeks to end court settlement protecting migrant children in U.S. custody
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Trump administration seeks to end court settlement protecting migrant children in U.S. custody
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Young man was begging & shouting, "I am a U.S. citizen"--but that didn't stop ICE agents from dragging him off to a deten
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago
Young man was begging & shouting, "I am a U.S. citizen"--but that didn't stop ICE agents from dragging him off to a deten
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Republicans do the unthinkable in fatal move - Another Day - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Republicans do the unthinkable in fatal move - Another Day - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Pennsylvania
Analyzing the voting data behind O'Connor's Pittsburgh mayoral primary win -- and Gainey's lossWill billionaire election spending end the Democratic majority on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court?
Winarski (D) fends off challengers to stay on Erie County Council; Wertz (D), Bayle (R) get party nods
Latest Breaking News
Judge considers sanctions against attorneys in prison case for using AI in court filings
1 hr ago - AP
1 hr ago - AP
Ricketts (R-NE) gets early ads from group tied to Senate GOP in potential Osborn race
1 hr ago - Nebraska Examiner
1 hr ago - Nebraska Examiner
'America is not for sale:' Protesters mob Trump golf course guests ahead of exclusive crypto dinner
1 hr ago - The Independent
1 hr ago - The Independent
Trump administration seeks to end court settlement protecting migrant children in U.S. custody
2 hrs ago - CBS News
2 hrs ago - CBS News
Trump Raises $600 Million Ahead Of Midterms And Eyes Even More Aggressive Goal
3 hrs ago - Huff Post/AP
3 hrs ago - Huff Post/AP
'Anything is allowed -- anything crazy': Judge sarcastically rips into DOJ lawyer during hearing over Trump's tariffs
4 hrs ago - Law & Crime
4 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Dozens of Rite Aid stores, prescription files set to transfer to CVS, other pharmacies
4 hrs ago - USA Today
4 hrs ago - USA Today
Columbia Violated Students' Civil Rights, Government Investigation Finds
7 hrs ago - Wall Street Journal
7 hrs ago - Wall Street Journal
Court papers say suspect in embassy killings declared 'I did it for Palestine, I did it for Gaza
10 hrs ago - AP
10 hrs ago - AP
GOP US Sen. Tommy Tuberville is expected to announce run for Alabama governor, associates say
11 hrs ago - AP
11 hrs ago - AP
Democrats move to wall off Trump admin from Marshals Service amid threats to judges
12 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
12 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
Trump 'bait and switched' NC voters who are now lashing out: 'He knew what he was doing'
12 hrs ago - Raw Story
12 hrs ago - Raw Story
Trump's Absurd Claim About White Genocide 'Grave Sites' Debunked -- By Guy Who Created Them
13 hrs ago - MEDIAite
13 hrs ago - MEDIAite
N.J. bar cancels Springsteen cover band over Bruce's anti-Trump comments: 'Won't stand for his bulls---'
14 hrs ago - NJ.com
14 hrs ago - NJ.com
Supreme Court insulates Federal Reserve while backing Trump firing of agency leaders
14 hrs ago - CNBC
14 hrs ago - CNBC
Exclusive: FTC probes Media Matters over Musk's X boycott claims, document shows
15 hrs ago - Reuters
15 hrs ago - Reuters
"Need to be defeated": GOP Rep. Fine says Gaza should be "nuked" in response to DC shooting
15 hrs ago - Salon
15 hrs ago - Salon
New head of Social Security, hired from Wall Street, tells staff he had to Google the job when he was offered it
15 hrs ago - ABC News
15 hrs ago - ABC News
Top 10 wealthiest American men collectively earned extra $1B a day, report says, as Trump pushes tax cuts
15 hrs ago - The Independent
15 hrs ago - The Independent
Federal judge blocks immigration authorities from revoking international students' legal status
16 hrs ago - AP
16 hrs ago - AP
Number of US white nationalist groups falls as extremist views go mainstream
16 hrs ago - The Guardian
16 hrs ago - The Guardian
NYC and Miami among cities that increase security around Jewish facilities in wake of DC shooting
17 hrs ago - The Independent
17 hrs ago - The Independent
Pete Hegseth's 'Incredibly Problematic' Pentagon Event Raises Serious Concerns
18 hrs ago - Huff Post
18 hrs ago - Huff Post
ICE agents wait in hallways of immigration court as Trump seeks to deliver on mass arrest pledge
19 hrs ago - AP
19 hrs ago - AP
Trump trade war costs US farmers lucrative Chinese export market for breeding pigs, cattle semen
20 hrs ago - Reuters
20 hrs ago - Reuters
Supreme Court deadlocks, blocking creation of first religious public school
21 hrs ago - Washington Post
21 hrs ago - Washington Post
Small plane crashes into San Diego neighborhood, setting homes and vehicles on fire
21 hrs ago - Associated Press
21 hrs ago - Associated Press
AOC Warns GOP Over Trump Bill: 'When This Country Wakes Up ... There Will Be Consequences'
22 hrs ago - Huff Post
22 hrs ago - Huff Post