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They were attending an event focused on Israeli Palestinian cooperation to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza.
By mcar - 22 hrs ago - 172 replies
They were attending an event focused on Israeli Palestinian cooperation to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza.
By mcar - 22 hrs ago - 172 replies
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 - 94 replies
N.J. bar cancels Springsteen cover band over Bruce's anti-Trump comments: 'Won't stand for his bulls---'
By ificandream - 19 hrs ago - 94 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump recommends 50% tariff on European Union starting June 1
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 63 replies
Trump recommends 50% tariff on European Union starting June 1
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 63 replies
General Discussion
It's his "personal time". Don't you feel better now?
By senseandsensibility - 23 hrs ago - 58 replies
It's his "personal time". Don't you feel better now?
By senseandsensibility - 23 hrs ago - 58 replies
General Discussion
Saw Gov. Tim Walz this morning at my husband's Memorial.
By ProudMNDemocrat - 17 hrs ago - 57 replies
Saw Gov. Tim Walz this morning at my husband's Memorial.
By ProudMNDemocrat - 17 hrs ago - 57 replies
General Discussion
Worthless CNN. Viewership implodes. Conservative Rightwing Slant Turning Viewers Away Even More Now
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 2 hrs ago - 38 replies
Worthless CNN. Viewership implodes. Conservative Rightwing Slant Turning Viewers Away Even More Now
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 2 hrs ago - 38 replies
Latest Breaking News
'Sealed their fate': New memo shows Dems giddy over looming elections
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 33 replies
'Sealed their fate': New memo shows Dems giddy over looming elections
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 33 replies
General Discussion
Trump 'bait and switched' NC voters who are now lashing out: 'He knew what he was doing'
By meow2u3 - 20 hrs ago - 32 replies
Trump 'bait and switched' NC voters who are now lashing out: 'He knew what he was doing'
By meow2u3 - 20 hrs ago - 32 replies
Latest Breaking News
Pete Hegseth's 'Incredibly Problematic' Pentagon Event Raises Serious Concerns
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 30 replies
Pete Hegseth's 'Incredibly Problematic' Pentagon Event Raises Serious Concerns
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 30 replies
General Discussion
The ONLY PEOPLE NOT MOVED to PATRIOTIC TEARS after viewing this new West Wing portait will be AMERICA HATERS.
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 29 replies
The ONLY PEOPLE NOT MOVED to PATRIOTIC TEARS after viewing this new West Wing portait will be AMERICA HATERS.
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 29 replies
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 - 28 replies
"Need to be defeated": GOP Rep. Fine says Gaza should be "nuked" in response to DC shooting
By groundloop - 20 hrs ago - 28 replies
General Discussion
Seeing people use AI to post to DU is weird
By Sympthsical - 1 hr ago - 25 replies
Seeing people use AI to post to DU is weird
By Sympthsical - 1 hr ago - 25 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Administration Halts Harvard's Ability to Enroll International Students
By demmiblue - 23 hrs ago - 23 replies
Trump Administration Halts Harvard's Ability to Enroll International Students
By demmiblue - 23 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
Regarding Trump ordering the military to fire on demonstrators
By orangecrush - 14 hrs ago - 22 replies
Regarding Trump ordering the military to fire on demonstrators
By orangecrush - 14 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
Salon's Kristi Noem burn is brutal. And accurate. And well-earned.
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 21 replies
Salon's Kristi Noem burn is brutal. And accurate. And well-earned.
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Kristi Noem blocks Harvard from enrolling international students
By bif - 21 hrs ago - 20 replies
Kristi Noem blocks Harvard from enrolling international students
By bif - 21 hrs ago - 20 replies
Latest Breaking News
Tesla Loses a Major Record for the First Time Amid Musk Backlash
By riversedge - 22 hrs ago - 20 replies
Tesla Loses a Major Record for the First Time Amid Musk Backlash
By riversedge - 22 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
GOP congressman calls for 'nuking' Gaza like US did to Japan
By David__77 - 23 hrs ago - 20 replies
GOP congressman calls for 'nuking' Gaza like US did to Japan
By David__77 - 23 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Trump's 'dead White farmers' image showed Congo, not South Africa
By Jilly_in_VA - 5 hrs ago - 18 replies
Trump's 'dead White farmers' image showed Congo, not South Africa
By Jilly_in_VA - 5 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
George Conway exposes crucial flaw in Trump White House's 'personal time' claim
By justaprogressive - 5 hrs ago - 18 replies
George Conway exposes crucial flaw in Trump White House's 'personal time' claim
By justaprogressive - 5 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
How stupid do you have to be to buy into thin air for currency.. nothing backs it up
By Peacetrain - 1 hr ago - 17 replies
How stupid do you have to be to buy into thin air for currency.. nothing backs it up
By Peacetrain - 1 hr ago - 17 replies
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 - 16 replies
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 - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
GOP US Sen. Tommy Tuberville is expected to announce run for Alabama governor, associates say
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 16 replies
GOP US Sen. Tommy Tuberville is expected to announce run for Alabama governor, associates say
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Tim Walz calls ICE a 'modern-day Gestapo.' Agency calls comparison 'sickening.'
By LetMyPeopleVote - 21 hrs ago - 16 replies
Tim Walz calls ICE a 'modern-day Gestapo.' Agency calls comparison 'sickening.'
By LetMyPeopleVote - 21 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
In case you missed the Trump/Musk takedown in the French Senate. . .
By ariadne0614 - 2 hrs ago - 15 replies
In case you missed the Trump/Musk takedown in the French Senate. . .
By ariadne0614 - 2 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Trump 'recommending' 50% tariff on EU, and threatens Apple with 25% tariff
By malaise - 4 hrs ago - 15 replies
Trump 'recommending' 50% tariff on EU, and threatens Apple with 25% tariff
By malaise - 4 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Inauguration Speech I want to hear from the next Democratic President.
By rickford66 - 13 hrs ago - 15 replies
Inauguration Speech I want to hear from the next Democratic President.
By rickford66 - 13 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
A MAGA neighbor sent me another 'love' letter, anonymously of course
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 21 hrs ago - 15 replies
A MAGA neighbor sent me another 'love' letter, anonymously of course
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 21 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Snopes - George Strait canceled show with Bruce Springsteen over Trump comments?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 22 hrs ago - 15 replies
Snopes - George Strait canceled show with Bruce Springsteen over Trump comments?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 22 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
$250 Annual tax on EVs? How would that even work?? I'm a senior starting retirement soon
By lostnfound - 6 hrs ago - 14 replies
$250 Annual tax on EVs? How would that even work?? I'm a senior starting retirement soon
By lostnfound - 6 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Man hired to shoot New Mexico lawmakers' homes sentenced to 15 years in prison
By Ponietz - 16 hrs ago - 14 replies
Man hired to shoot New Mexico lawmakers' homes sentenced to 15 years in prison
By Ponietz - 16 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Serious question - in the history of universities in the US
By malaise - 17 hrs ago - 14 replies
Serious question - in the history of universities in the US
By malaise - 17 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
White House releases RFK Jr.-led report on chronic disease
By groundloop - 18 hrs ago - 14 replies
White House releases RFK Jr.-led report on chronic disease
By groundloop - 18 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
New head of Social Security, hired from Wall Street, tells staff he had to Google the job when he was offered it
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 14 replies
New head of Social Security, hired from Wall Street, tells staff he had to Google the job when he was offered it
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
When Trump bellows "THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER" on Truth Social, who is he addressing?
By Miles Archer - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies
When Trump bellows "THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER" on Truth Social, who is he addressing?
By Miles Archer - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
DNC to vote on whether to redo election of David Hogg as vice chair
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 13 replies
DNC to vote on whether to redo election of David Hogg as vice chair
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
'Couldn't care less if he's upset': Critical number of GOP senators now oppose Trump bill
By justaprogressive - 5 hrs ago - 13 replies
'Couldn't care less if he's upset': Critical number of GOP senators now oppose Trump bill
By justaprogressive - 5 hrs ago - 13 replies
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 - 13 replies
Trump 'bait and switched' NC voters who are now lashing out: 'He knew what he was doing'
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Trump says the Harvard's existing intl students must transfer out
By Demovictory9 - 21 hrs ago - 13 replies
Trump says the Harvard's existing intl students must transfer out
By Demovictory9 - 21 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
When Biden was at 42%, he was a "failed President the Country no longer supported"
By edhopper - 3 hrs ago - 12 replies
When Biden was at 42%, he was a "failed President the Country no longer supported"
By edhopper - 3 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
A update to my post on Tuesday morning. About the young father needing a decent job.
By Duncanpup - 6 hrs ago - 12 replies
A update to my post on Tuesday morning. About the young father needing a decent job.
By Duncanpup - 6 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Democrats move to wall off Trump admin from Marshals Service amid threats to judges
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 12 replies
Democrats move to wall off Trump admin from Marshals Service amid threats to judges
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Dictator Trump's Gestapo Thugs ripped a Man in US legally for 10+ years from his family
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 1 hr ago - 11 replies
Dictator Trump's Gestapo Thugs ripped a Man in US legally for 10+ years from his family
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 1 hr ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
European stocks tumble, bonds rally after Trump proposes 50% EU tariff
By WSHazel - 3 hrs ago - 11 replies
European stocks tumble, bonds rally after Trump proposes 50% EU tariff
By WSHazel - 3 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Harvard sues Trump administration to protect international students
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 11 replies
Harvard sues Trump administration to protect international students
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
How to find out someone's politics without asking about their politics . . .
By pnwmom - 14 hrs ago - 11 replies
How to find out someone's politics without asking about their politics . . .
By pnwmom - 14 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Since Biden's mental competency is super relevant, what do you think of this?
By senseandsensibility - 18 hrs ago - 11 replies
Since Biden's mental competency is super relevant, what do you think of this?
By senseandsensibility - 18 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Top 10 wealthiest American men collectively earned extra $1B a day, report says, as Trump pushes tax cuts
By groundloop - 21 hrs ago - 11 replies
Top 10 wealthiest American men collectively earned extra $1B a day, report says, as Trump pushes tax cuts
By groundloop - 21 hrs ago - 11 replies
Environment & Energy
Bored with manicured lawns, some homeowners adopt No Mow May all year long
By littlemissmartypants - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
Bored with manicured lawns, some homeowners adopt No Mow May all year long
By littlemissmartypants - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
So $1B of taxpayer money will be spent to retrofit his big beautiful plane just in time
By milestogo - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
So $1B of taxpayer money will be spent to retrofit his big beautiful plane just in time
By milestogo - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Tantrums Get Worse, Staff Fear He Has Dementia - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
Trump Tantrums Get Worse, Staff Fear He Has Dementia - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
I'm starting to believe Covid actually saved us from a worse fate from Trump as President.
By RoeVWade - 4 hrs ago - 10 replies
I'm starting to believe Covid actually saved us from a worse fate from Trump as President.
By RoeVWade - 4 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on Apple If iPhones Not Made in US
By JohnSJ - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on Apple If iPhones Not Made in US
By JohnSJ - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump to sign orders to boost nuclear power as soon as Friday, sources say
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 10 replies
Trump to sign orders to boost nuclear power as soon as Friday, sources say
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 10 replies
Photography
Goodness Gracious I shot my dog. But she didn't mind.
By George McGovern - 12 hrs ago - 10 replies
Goodness Gracious I shot my dog. But she didn't mind.
By George McGovern - 12 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
social media, algorithms, and right-wing propaganda
By USAFRetired_Liberal - 13 hrs ago - 10 replies
social media, algorithms, and right-wing propaganda
By USAFRetired_Liberal - 13 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Ex-aide hits Nancy Mace with blackmail allegation after nude pics shown to Congress
By MayReasonRule - 18 hrs ago - 10 replies
Ex-aide hits Nancy Mace with blackmail allegation after nude pics shown to Congress
By MayReasonRule - 18 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Slotkin joins Senate Republicans in rejecting California ban of gas-powered cars
By In It to Win It - 18 hrs ago - 10 replies
Slotkin joins Senate Republicans in rejecting California ban of gas-powered cars
By In It to Win It - 18 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Disney CEO Told Hosts of 'The View' to Tone Down Trump-Bashing
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 10 replies
Disney CEO Told Hosts of 'The View' to Tone Down Trump-Bashing
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Senate GOP leader looks to avoid Trump 'big, beautiful' revolt on Medicaid cuts
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 hrs ago - 10 replies
Senate GOP leader looks to avoid Trump 'big, beautiful' revolt on Medicaid cuts
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Judge halts Trump administration ban on Harvard international student enrollment
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 9 replies
Judge halts Trump administration ban on Harvard international student enrollment
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Gotta love GAGA. Get thee to the greatest page
By samplegirl - 1 hr ago - 9 replies
Gotta love GAGA. Get thee to the greatest page
By samplegirl - 1 hr ago - 9 replies
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
3 hrs ago - Reuters
3 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
6 hrs ago - AP
6 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
7 hrs ago - The Independent
7 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
10 hrs ago - USA Today
10 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
20 hrs ago - CNBC
20 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
21 hrs ago - ABC News
21 hrs ago - ABC News
Top 10 wealthiest American men collectively earned extra $1B a day, report says, as Trump pushes tax cuts
21 hrs ago - The Independent
21 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