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General Discussion
Saw Gov. Tim Walz this morning at my husband's Memorial.
By ProudMNDemocrat - 17 hrs ago - 258 recs
Saw Gov. Tim Walz this morning at my husband's Memorial.
By ProudMNDemocrat - 17 hrs ago - 258 recs
Latest Breaking News
N.J. bar cancels Springsteen cover band over Bruce's anti-Trump comments: 'Won't stand for his bulls---'
By ificandream - 19 hrs ago - 163 recs
N.J. bar cancels Springsteen cover band over Bruce's anti-Trump comments: 'Won't stand for his bulls---'
By ificandream - 19 hrs ago - 163 recs
General Discussion
George Conway exposes crucial flaw in Trump White House's 'personal time' claim
By justaprogressive - 5 hrs ago - 155 recs
George Conway exposes crucial flaw in Trump White House's 'personal time' claim
By justaprogressive - 5 hrs ago - 155 recs
General Discussion
It's his "personal time". Don't you feel better now?
By senseandsensibility - 22 hrs ago - 149 recs
It's his "personal time". Don't you feel better now?
By senseandsensibility - 22 hrs ago - 149 recs
General Discussion
Worthless CNN. Viewership implodes. Conservative Rightwing Slant Turning Viewers Away Even More Now
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 2 hrs ago - 115 recs
Worthless CNN. Viewership implodes. Conservative Rightwing Slant Turning Viewers Away Even More Now
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 2 hrs ago - 115 recs
General Discussion
Salon's Kristi Noem burn is brutal. And accurate. And well-earned.
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 108 recs
Salon's Kristi Noem burn is brutal. And accurate. And well-earned.
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 108 recs
General Discussion
They were attending an event focused on Israeli Palestinian cooperation to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza.
By mcar - 21 hrs ago - 81 recs
They were attending an event focused on Israeli Palestinian cooperation to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza.
By mcar - 21 hrs ago - 81 recs
General Discussion
A MAGA neighbor sent me another 'love' letter, anonymously of course
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 21 hrs ago - 76 recs
A MAGA neighbor sent me another 'love' letter, anonymously of course
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 21 hrs ago - 76 recs
General Discussion
In case you missed the Trump/Musk takedown in the French Senate. . .
By ariadne0614 - 2 hrs ago - 72 recs
In case you missed the Trump/Musk takedown in the French Senate. . .
By ariadne0614 - 2 hrs ago - 72 recs
Latest Breaking News
Democrats move to wall off Trump admin from Marshals Service amid threats to judges
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 67 recs
Democrats move to wall off Trump admin from Marshals Service amid threats to judges
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 67 recs
Latest Breaking News
A federal judge further halts Trump's radical transformation of government
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 65 recs
A federal judge further halts Trump's radical transformation of government
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 65 recs
General Discussion
When Biden was at 42%, he was a "failed President the Country no longer supported"
By edhopper - 3 hrs ago - 63 recs
When Biden was at 42%, he was a "failed President the Country no longer supported"
By edhopper - 3 hrs ago - 63 recs
General Discussion
How to find out someone's politics without asking about their politics . . .
By pnwmom - 14 hrs ago - 63 recs
How to find out someone's politics without asking about their politics . . .
By pnwmom - 14 hrs ago - 63 recs
General Discussion
A update to my post on Tuesday morning. About the young father needing a decent job.
By Duncanpup - 6 hrs ago - 59 recs
A update to my post on Tuesday morning. About the young father needing a decent job.
By Duncanpup - 6 hrs ago - 59 recs
General Discussion
Trump 'bait and switched' NC voters who are now lashing out: 'He knew what he was doing'
By meow2u3 - 20 hrs ago - 59 recs
Trump 'bait and switched' NC voters who are now lashing out: 'He knew what he was doing'
By meow2u3 - 20 hrs ago - 59 recs
Latest Breaking News
'America is not for sale:' Protesters mob Trump golf course guests ahead of exclusive crypto dinner
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 43 recs
'America is not for sale:' Protesters mob Trump golf course guests ahead of exclusive crypto dinner
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 43 recs
Latest Breaking News
Tesla Loses a Major Record for the First Time Amid Musk Backlash
By riversedge - 21 hrs ago - 43 recs
Tesla Loses a Major Record for the First Time Amid Musk Backlash
By riversedge - 21 hrs ago - 43 recs
Latest Breaking News
Pete Hegseth's 'Incredibly Problematic' Pentagon Event Raises Serious Concerns
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 42 recs
Pete Hegseth's 'Incredibly Problematic' Pentagon Event Raises Serious Concerns
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 42 recs
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 - 7 hrs ago - 39 recs
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 - 7 hrs ago - 39 recs
General Discussion
Regarding Trump ordering the military to fire on demonstrators
By orangecrush - 14 hrs ago - 38 recs
Regarding Trump ordering the military to fire on demonstrators
By orangecrush - 14 hrs ago - 38 recs
General Discussion
False claims about white genocide in South Africa
By struggle4progress - 6 hrs ago - 36 recs
False claims about white genocide in South Africa
By struggle4progress - 6 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
Tim Walz calls ICE a 'modern-day Gestapo.' Agency calls comparison 'sickening.'
By LetMyPeopleVote - 21 hrs ago - 36 recs
Tim Walz calls ICE a 'modern-day Gestapo.' Agency calls comparison 'sickening.'
By LetMyPeopleVote - 21 hrs ago - 36 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump recommends 50% tariff on European Union starting June 1
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 34 recs
Trump recommends 50% tariff on European Union starting June 1
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 34 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump Administration Halts Harvard's Ability to Enroll International Students
By demmiblue - 22 hrs ago - 34 recs
Trump Administration Halts Harvard's Ability to Enroll International Students
By demmiblue - 22 hrs ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
Since Biden's mental competency is super relevant, what do you think of this?
By senseandsensibility - 18 hrs ago - 31 recs
Since Biden's mental competency is super relevant, what do you think of this?
By senseandsensibility - 18 hrs ago - 31 recs
General Discussion
There is a large mostly abandoned shopping center near where I live.
By Takket - 31 min ago - 29 recs
There is a large mostly abandoned shopping center near where I live.
By Takket - 31 min ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
Robert Reich: What you need to share about the "one big beautiful" ugly horrible bill
By Nevilledog - 21 hrs ago - 27 recs
Robert Reich: What you need to share about the "one big beautiful" ugly horrible bill
By Nevilledog - 21 hrs ago - 27 recs
Latest Breaking News
Belgium's future queen caught up in Trump administration's Harvard foreign student ban effort
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 26 recs
Belgium's future queen caught up in Trump administration's Harvard foreign student ban effort
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 26 recs
General Discussion
Snopes - George Strait canceled show with Bruce Springsteen over Trump comments?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 22 hrs ago - 25 recs
Snopes - George Strait canceled show with Bruce Springsteen over Trump comments?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 22 hrs ago - 25 recs
Environment & Energy
Bored with manicured lawns, some homeowners adopt No Mow May all year long
By littlemissmartypants - 22 hrs ago - 24 recs
Bored with manicured lawns, some homeowners adopt No Mow May all year long
By littlemissmartypants - 22 hrs ago - 24 recs
Latest Breaking News
Judge halts Trump administration ban on Harvard international student enrollment
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 23 recs
Judge halts Trump administration ban on Harvard international student enrollment
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
social media, algorithms, and right-wing propaganda
By USAFRetired_Liberal - 13 hrs ago - 23 recs
social media, algorithms, and right-wing propaganda
By USAFRetired_Liberal - 13 hrs ago - 23 recs
Latest Breaking News
Disney CEO Told Hosts of 'The View' to Tone Down Trump-Bashing
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 23 recs
Disney CEO Told Hosts of 'The View' to Tone Down Trump-Bashing
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 23 recs
Latest Breaking News
'Anything is allowed -- anything crazy': Judge sarcastically rips into DOJ lawyer during hearing over Trump's tariffs
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 22 recs
'Anything is allowed -- anything crazy': Judge sarcastically rips into DOJ lawyer during hearing over Trump's tariffs
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
House's "Big Bill" aims to cut off older people from SNAP and Medicare----
By Jack Valentino - 11 hrs ago - 22 recs
House's "Big Bill" aims to cut off older people from SNAP and Medicare----
By Jack Valentino - 11 hrs ago - 22 recs
Liberal YouTubers
The End is Nigh: Three Cases That Alarm Me - Andrew Weissmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - 22 recs
The End is Nigh: Three Cases That Alarm Me - Andrew Weissmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
Damn it all to hell... Everytime a Democrat gets in the Oval Office they start clawing back the deficits
By Peacetrain - 22 hrs ago - 22 recs
Damn it all to hell... Everytime a Democrat gets in the Oval Office they start clawing back the deficits
By Peacetrain - 22 hrs ago - 22 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Karoline Leavitt Just Gave an Answer So Dumb It Broke Peter Doocy's Brain - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 13 hrs ago - 21 recs
Karoline Leavitt Just Gave an Answer So Dumb It Broke Peter Doocy's Brain - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 13 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Why the Supreme Court decision on firing independent agency heads is a big deal - Don Moynihan
By In It to Win It - 15 hrs ago - 21 recs
Why the Supreme Court decision on firing independent agency heads is a big deal - Don Moynihan
By In It to Win It - 15 hrs ago - 21 recs
Latest Breaking News
"Need to be defeated": GOP Rep. Fine says Gaza should be "nuked" in response to DC shooting
By groundloop - 20 hrs ago - 21 recs
"Need to be defeated": GOP Rep. Fine says Gaza should be "nuked" in response to DC shooting
By groundloop - 20 hrs ago - 21 recs
Minnesota
Saw Gov. Tim Walz this morning at my husband's memorial.
By ProudMNDemocrat - 17 hrs ago - 20 recs
Saw Gov. Tim Walz this morning at my husband's memorial.
By ProudMNDemocrat - 17 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump's Absurd Claim About White Genocide 'Grave Sites' Debunked -- By Guy Who Created Them
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 20 recs
Trump's Absurd Claim About White Genocide 'Grave Sites' Debunked -- By Guy Who Created Them
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
White House releases RFK Jr.-led report on chronic disease
By groundloop - 18 hrs ago - 20 recs
White House releases RFK Jr.-led report on chronic disease
By groundloop - 18 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump 'bait and switched' NC voters who are now lashing out: 'He knew what he was doing'
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 19 recs
Trump 'bait and switched' NC voters who are now lashing out: 'He knew what he was doing'
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
Chinese College Gives Harvard International Students 'Unconditional Offers'
By groundloop - 4 hrs ago - 18 recs
Chinese College Gives Harvard International Students 'Unconditional Offers'
By groundloop - 4 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
The hidden provision in the Big Ugly Bill that makes Trump king - Don't let this happen
By Demovictory9 - 19 hrs ago - 16 recs
The hidden provision in the Big Ugly Bill that makes Trump king - Don't let this happen
By Demovictory9 - 19 hrs ago - 16 recs
General Discussion
Harvard gets immediate TRO on international students
By Arazi - 34 min ago - 15 recs
Harvard gets immediate TRO on international students
By Arazi - 34 min ago - 15 recs
General Discussion
I simply cannot fathom the level of hate that these assholes have towards other people. It's truly unbelieveable.
By hamsterjill - 44 min ago - 15 recs
I simply cannot fathom the level of hate that these assholes have towards other people. It's truly unbelieveable.
By hamsterjill - 44 min ago - 15 recs
General Discussion
I Understand Unwashed Magats - I Live Among Them
By gab13by13 - 1 hr ago - 15 recs
I Understand Unwashed Magats - I Live Among Them
By gab13by13 - 1 hr ago - 15 recs
General Discussion
50 Trump crypto dinner invitees hold tokens linked to alt-right symbols and racist language
By LymphocyteLover - 3 hrs ago - 15 recs
50 Trump crypto dinner invitees hold tokens linked to alt-right symbols and racist language
By LymphocyteLover - 3 hrs ago - 15 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Malcolm Nance Sounds the Alarm: America's Betrayal of Ukraine Could Lead to Global Disaster
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - 15 recs
Malcolm Nance Sounds the Alarm: America's Betrayal of Ukraine Could Lead to Global Disaster
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - 15 recs
Foreign Affairs
How Germany is Becoming Russia's Worst Nightmare - Paul Warburg
By TexasTowelie - 11 hrs ago - 15 recs
How Germany is Becoming Russia's Worst Nightmare - Paul Warburg
By TexasTowelie - 11 hrs ago - 15 recs
Photography
Goodness Gracious I shot my dog. But she didn't mind.
By George McGovern - 11 hrs ago - 15 recs
Goodness Gracious I shot my dog. But she didn't mind.
By George McGovern - 11 hrs ago - 15 recs
General Discussion
Inauguration Speech I want to hear from the next Democratic President.
By rickford66 - 13 hrs ago - 15 recs
Inauguration Speech I want to hear from the next Democratic President.
By rickford66 - 13 hrs ago - 15 recs
General Discussion
if you haven't yet contributed to the DU Tip Jar, please consider doing so!
By Skittles - 17 hrs ago - 15 recs
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By Skittles - 17 hrs ago - 15 recs
Latest Breaking News
Number of US white nationalist groups falls as extremist views go mainstream
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 15 recs
Number of US white nationalist groups falls as extremist views go mainstream
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 15 recs
Forum Spotlight: Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA: A failed plot to steal a local Pa. election shows how hard it is to pull off fraudAnalyzing the voting data behind O'Connor's Pittsburgh mayoral primary win -- and Gainey's loss
Will billionaire election spending end the Democratic majority on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court?
Latest Breaking News
Belgium's future queen caught up in Trump administration's Harvard foreign student ban effort
2 hrs ago - NBC News
2 hrs ago - NBC News
Exclusive: Musk's DOGE expanding his Grok AI in US government, raising conflict concerns
2 hrs ago - Reuters
2 hrs ago - Reuters
Exclusive: US panel divided over Nippon Steel bid for US Steel but path forward seen, says official
3 hrs ago - Reuters
3 hrs ago - Reuters
Judge considers sanctions against attorneys in prison case for using AI in court filings
5 hrs ago - AP
5 hrs ago - AP
Ricketts (R-NE) gets early ads from group tied to Senate GOP in potential Osborn race
6 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
6 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
'America is not for sale:' Protesters mob Trump golf course guests ahead of exclusive crypto dinner
6 hrs ago - The Independent
6 hrs ago - The Independent
Trump administration seeks to end court settlement protecting migrant children in U.S. custody
7 hrs ago - CBS News
7 hrs ago - CBS News
Trump Raises $600 Million Ahead Of Midterms And Eyes Even More Aggressive Goal
8 hrs ago - Huff Post/AP
8 hrs ago - Huff Post/AP
'Anything is allowed -- anything crazy': Judge sarcastically rips into DOJ lawyer during hearing over Trump's tariffs
9 hrs ago - Law & Crime
9 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Dozens of Rite Aid stores, prescription files set to transfer to CVS, other pharmacies
9 hrs ago - USA Today
9 hrs ago - USA Today
Columbia Violated Students' Civil Rights, Government Investigation Finds
12 hrs ago - Wall Street Journal
12 hrs ago - Wall Street Journal
Court papers say suspect in embassy killings declared 'I did it for Palestine, I did it for Gaza
15 hrs ago - AP
15 hrs ago - AP
GOP US Sen. Tommy Tuberville is expected to announce run for Alabama governor, associates say
16 hrs ago - AP
16 hrs ago - AP
Democrats move to wall off Trump admin from Marshals Service amid threats to judges
17 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
17 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
Trump 'bait and switched' NC voters who are now lashing out: 'He knew what he was doing'
17 hrs ago - Raw Story
17 hrs ago - Raw Story
Trump's Absurd Claim About White Genocide 'Grave Sites' Debunked -- By Guy Who Created Them
18 hrs ago - MEDIAite
18 hrs ago - MEDIAite
N.J. bar cancels Springsteen cover band over Bruce's anti-Trump comments: 'Won't stand for his bulls---'
19 hrs ago - NJ.com
19 hrs ago - NJ.com
Supreme Court insulates Federal Reserve while backing Trump firing of agency leaders
19 hrs ago - CNBC
19 hrs ago - CNBC
Exclusive: FTC probes Media Matters over Musk's X boycott claims, document shows
20 hrs ago - Reuters
20 hrs ago - Reuters
"Need to be defeated": GOP Rep. Fine says Gaza should be "nuked" in response to DC shooting
20 hrs ago - Salon
20 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
20 hrs ago - ABC News
20 hrs ago - ABC News
Top 10 wealthiest American men collectively earned extra $1B a day, report says, as Trump pushes tax cuts
20 hrs ago - The Independent
20 hrs ago - The Independent
Federal judge blocks immigration authorities from revoking international students' legal status
21 hrs ago - AP
21 hrs ago - AP
Number of US white nationalist groups falls as extremist views go mainstream
21 hrs ago - The Guardian
21 hrs ago - The Guardian
NYC and Miami among cities that increase security around Jewish facilities in wake of DC shooting
22 hrs ago - The Independent
22 hrs ago - The Independent