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Latest Breaking News
Gaza-based militants attack Israeli forces preparing for US pier
By question everything - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 8 sec ago
Gaza-based militants attack Israeli forces preparing for US pier
By question everything - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 8 sec ago
Pennsylvania
Mail ballot backfire: Failing to complete the year on Pa.'s newly redesigned mail ballot envelopes
By FakeNoose - 39 min ago - Last reply 8 sec ago
Mail ballot backfire: Failing to complete the year on Pa.'s newly redesigned mail ballot envelopes
By FakeNoose - 39 min ago - Last reply 8 sec ago
General Discussion
Plunging Home Prices, Fleeing Companies: Austin's Glow Is Fading
By Demovictory9 - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 22 sec ago
Plunging Home Prices, Fleeing Companies: Austin's Glow Is Fading
By Demovictory9 - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 22 sec ago
Latest Breaking News
Newly minted RNC chair Lara Trump says they've got lawsuits cooking in 81 states. There are 50 states.
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 48 sec ago
Newly minted RNC chair Lara Trump says they've got lawsuits cooking in 81 states. There are 50 states.
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 48 sec ago
General Discussion
Per WH: The President is doing a live interview with Howard Stern on Sirius XM radio.
By demmiblue - 17 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Per WH: The President is doing a live interview with Howard Stern on Sirius XM radio.
By demmiblue - 17 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Poultry producers must reduce salmonella levels in certain frozen chicken products, USDA says
By BumRushDaShow - 13 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Poultry producers must reduce salmonella levels in certain frozen chicken products, USDA says
By BumRushDaShow - 13 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
$1,500 to go see Rep. Ronny Jackson and Trump at Mar-a-Lago
By riversedge - 21 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
$1,500 to go see Rep. Ronny Jackson and Trump at Mar-a-Lago
By riversedge - 21 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
General Discussion
Uvalde Parent Obliterates Police Response to Texas University Protest
By ck4829 - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Uvalde Parent Obliterates Police Response to Texas University Protest
By ck4829 - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
General Discussion
An elephant at the immunity hearing
By Raven123 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 2 min ago
An elephant at the immunity hearing
By Raven123 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 2 min ago
General Discussion
The idiots who said the Supreme Court doesn't matter in 2016 and 2000, f**K YOU!!!
By JohnSJ - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
The idiots who said the Supreme Court doesn't matter in 2016 and 2000, f**K YOU!!!
By JohnSJ - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
This SCOTUS business MAY not be as dire as one might think..
By PCIntern - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
This SCOTUS business MAY not be as dire as one might think..
By PCIntern - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Newly minted RNC chair Lara Trump says they've got lawsuits cooking in 81 states. There are 50 states.
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 3 min ago (Milestone)
Newly minted RNC chair Lara Trump says they've got lawsuits cooking in 81 states. There are 50 states.
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 3 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
if you needed another reason to hate the maga governor of SD
By moonshinegnomie - 1 hr ago - Last reply 4 min ago
if you needed another reason to hate the maga governor of SD
By moonshinegnomie - 1 hr ago - Last reply 4 min ago
General Discussion
So little baby Sabrina who was taken from her mother's womb
By malaise - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
So little baby Sabrina who was taken from her mother's womb
By malaise - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
General Discussion
Mike Luckovich draws another hard truth:
By catbyte - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Mike Luckovich draws another hard truth:
By catbyte - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
General Discussion
If presidents have blanket immunity, what would you like to see Biden and Harris do?
By jmbar2 - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
If presidents have blanket immunity, what would you like to see Biden and Harris do?
By jmbar2 - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
General Discussion
This is beyond sick. Kristi Noem shot and killed the family's 14-month puppy because it couldn't be trained
By JohnSJ - 1 hr ago - Last reply 6 min ago
This is beyond sick. Kristi Noem shot and killed the family's 14-month puppy because it couldn't be trained
By JohnSJ - 1 hr ago - Last reply 6 min ago
General Discussion
You raised $264.00 on April 25, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago - Last reply 6 min ago
You raised $264.00 on April 25, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago - Last reply 6 min ago
General Discussion
You raised $10.00 on April 25, 2024 Democratic Underground for Tony Vargas US Congress (NE-2)
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago - Last reply 7 min ago
You raised $10.00 on April 25, 2024 Democratic Underground for Tony Vargas US Congress (NE-2)
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago - Last reply 7 min ago
The DU Lounge
Guy's heartwarming gesture for dumped dog
By catbyte - 7 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Guy's heartwarming gesture for dumped dog
By catbyte - 7 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Gardening
When my sunflowers reach about two or three feet, they get attacked.
By Ptah - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
When my sunflowers reach about two or three feet, they get attacked.
By Ptah - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
General Discussion
Lie of the century by NYT chief WH correspondent
By BWdem4life - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Lie of the century by NYT chief WH correspondent
By BWdem4life - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
General Discussion
"At least if he wins, I'll be pardoned for electoral fraud"
By orangecrush - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
"At least if he wins, I'll be pardoned for electoral fraud"
By orangecrush - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Biden campaign hits Trump on 'boring' football comments ahead of NFL draft
By BumRushDaShow - 50 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Biden campaign hits Trump on 'boring' football comments ahead of NFL draft
By BumRushDaShow - 50 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago
General Discussion
The supremely stupids are trying to figure out how immunize Trump but not Dem presidents.
By Augiedog - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
The supremely stupids are trying to figure out how immunize Trump but not Dem presidents.
By Augiedog - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
General Discussion
Police Arrest Rabbis Near Gaza-Israel Border at a Rally to Highlight Starvation
By brooklynite - 55 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Police Arrest Rabbis Near Gaza-Israel Border at a Rally to Highlight Starvation
By brooklynite - 55 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
General Discussion
This is beyond sick. Kristi Noem shot and killed the family's 14-month puppy because it couldn't be trained
By JohnSJ - 25 replies @ 11 min ago (Milestone)
This is beyond sick. Kristi Noem shot and killed the family's 14-month puppy because it couldn't be trained
By JohnSJ - 25 replies @ 11 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Regarding the multitude of protests about Israel
By no_hypocrisy - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
Regarding the multitude of protests about Israel
By no_hypocrisy - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
General Discussion
Alabama lawmakers advance bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians
By Eugene - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
Alabama lawmakers advance bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians
By Eugene - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
General Discussion
Edward Perez, ex-director for civic integrity at Twitter, is quitting twitter. But not before an epic thread.
By Swede - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
Edward Perez, ex-director for civic integrity at Twitter, is quitting twitter. But not before an epic thread.
By Swede - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
General Discussion
Mike Luckovich-Where Red State Women with Complications requiring Abortions go to die
By LetMyPeopleVote - 39 min ago - Last reply 13 min ago
Mike Luckovich-Where Red State Women with Complications requiring Abortions go to die
By LetMyPeopleVote - 39 min ago - Last reply 13 min ago
Economy
The Wall Street Journal.: Trump Allies Draw Up Plans to Blunt Fed's Independence
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago - Last reply 13 min ago
The Wall Street Journal.: Trump Allies Draw Up Plans to Blunt Fed's Independence
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago - Last reply 13 min ago
General Discussion
Sanders Responds to Netanyahu's Claim that Criticism of Israeli Gov't Policies is Antisemitic
By Donkees - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 13 min ago
Sanders Responds to Netanyahu's Claim that Criticism of Israeli Gov't Policies is Antisemitic
By Donkees - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 13 min ago
General Discussion
Since we're doing what-ifs ... What if a President ordered a Justice to be arrested on charges of corruption ?
By eppur_se_muova - 44 min ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Since we're doing what-ifs ... What if a President ordered a Justice to be arrested on charges of corruption ?
By eppur_se_muova - 44 min ago - Last reply 14 min ago
General Discussion
USC cancels its big graduation ceremony amid protests
By Demovictory9 - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
USC cancels its big graduation ceremony amid protests
By Demovictory9 - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Gaza-based militants attack Israeli forces preparing for US pier
By question everything - 25 replies @ 15 min ago (Milestone)
Gaza-based militants attack Israeli forces preparing for US pier
By question everything - 25 replies @ 15 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Rumor is that King Charles is "very unwell"
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
Rumor is that King Charles is "very unwell"
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
General Discussion
you know what is fucking terrifying?
By Javaman - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
you know what is fucking terrifying?
By Javaman - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Wisconsin is the last state that may prosecute Trump's fake electors, but AG Josh Kaul is mum
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
Wisconsin is the last state that may prosecute Trump's fake electors, but AG Josh Kaul is mum
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
General Discussion
Dan Rather to Make CBS News Return 18 Years After Controversial Exit
By babylonsister - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
Dan Rather to Make CBS News Return 18 Years After Controversial Exit
By babylonsister - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
General Discussion
Trump VP contender Kristi Noem writes of killing dog - and goat - in new book
By sl8 - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
Trump VP contender Kristi Noem writes of killing dog - and goat - in new book
By sl8 - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
General Discussion
Without drama or fanfare, Biden advances policies that matter
By LetMyPeopleVote - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 21 min ago
Without drama or fanfare, Biden advances policies that matter
By LetMyPeopleVote - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 21 min ago
Music Appreciation
"Luck & Strange" New music from David Gilmore
By LunaSea - 21 min ago - Last reply 21 min ago
"Luck & Strange" New music from David Gilmore
By LunaSea - 21 min ago - Last reply 21 min ago
General Discussion
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem Admits To Shooting Her Own Dog
By kpete - 1 hr ago - Last reply 21 min ago
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem Admits To Shooting Her Own Dog
By kpete - 1 hr ago - Last reply 21 min ago
General Discussion
How big of a Senate majority do we need to expand the SCOTUS?
By prodigitalson - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 22 min ago
How big of a Senate majority do we need to expand the SCOTUS?
By prodigitalson - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 22 min ago
General Discussion
Biden Campaign Trolls Donald Trump With Stark Contrast Of What He Says... And What He Does
By Tom of Temecula - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 22 min ago
Biden Campaign Trolls Donald Trump With Stark Contrast Of What He Says... And What He Does
By Tom of Temecula - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 22 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Looks SHELL-SHOCKED after Leaving CRIMINAL TRIAL - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 22 min ago
Trump Looks SHELL-SHOCKED after Leaving CRIMINAL TRIAL - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 22 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Blinken tells CNN the US has seen evidence of China attempting to influence upcoming US elections
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 22 min ago
Blinken tells CNN the US has seen evidence of China attempting to influence upcoming US elections
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 22 min ago
General Discussion
Act differently to different types of protestors.
By Wonder Why - 1 hr ago - Last reply 23 min ago
Act differently to different types of protestors.
By Wonder Why - 1 hr ago - Last reply 23 min ago
The DU Lounge
Utahns reunited with pet cat they accidentally shipped with Amazon return to California. 6 days w/o food or water
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 25 min ago
Utahns reunited with pet cat they accidentally shipped with Amazon return to California. 6 days w/o food or water
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 25 min ago
General Discussion
Bullshit !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By SamKnause - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 26 min ago
Bullshit !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By SamKnause - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 26 min ago
General Discussion
"Wreak havoc": Text messages suggest a top Wisconsin Republican tried to suppress Black vote
By marmar - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 29 min ago
"Wreak havoc": Text messages suggest a top Wisconsin Republican tried to suppress Black vote
By marmar - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 29 min ago
General Discussion
Russian military start spring conscription of Ukrainians in Zaporizhzhia region
By Crunchy Frog - 30 min ago - Last reply 30 min ago
Russian military start spring conscription of Ukrainians in Zaporizhzhia region
By Crunchy Frog - 30 min ago - Last reply 30 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Exclusive: Biden opens first field office in Florida
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 31 min ago
Exclusive: Biden opens first field office in Florida
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 31 min ago
General Discussion
I do not believe we will ever add judges to the SC. i feel we need to because (The SC has turned into a religious group)
By bluestarone - 59 min ago - Last reply 33 min ago
I do not believe we will ever add judges to the SC. i feel we need to because (The SC has turned into a religious group)
By bluestarone - 59 min ago - Last reply 33 min ago
General Discussion
If David Pecker has some real dirt on Trump, will the prosecution be able to elicit it?
By skip fox - 1 hr ago - Last reply 33 min ago
If David Pecker has some real dirt on Trump, will the prosecution be able to elicit it?
By skip fox - 1 hr ago - Last reply 33 min ago
General Discussion
I listened to the USSC for 2 of 3 or so hours debate the definition of presidential immunity........
By jaxexpat - 45 min ago - Last reply 35 min ago
I listened to the USSC for 2 of 3 or so hours debate the definition of presidential immunity........
By jaxexpat - 45 min ago - Last reply 35 min ago
General Discussion
What have we become? Econ professor violently arrested at Emory
By Nevilledog - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 35 min ago
What have we become? Econ professor violently arrested at Emory
By Nevilledog - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 35 min ago
General Discussion
The courthouse is open to the public. The park outside is easily accessible.
By kpete - 56 min ago - Last reply 37 min ago
The courthouse is open to the public. The park outside is easily accessible.
By kpete - 56 min ago - Last reply 37 min ago
General Discussion
Sam Alito and the Cookie Monster
By maxrandb - 37 min ago - Last reply 37 min ago
Sam Alito and the Cookie Monster
By maxrandb - 37 min ago - Last reply 37 min ago
Music Appreciation
On April 19, 1968, the Zombies' "Odessey and Oracle" was released in the UK.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 37 min ago
On April 19, 1968, the Zombies' "Odessey and Oracle" was released in the UK.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 37 min ago
General Discussion
Almost certainly this rancid Supreme Court will remand this J6 case back to the district court
By Goodheart - 42 min ago - Last reply 38 min ago
Almost certainly this rancid Supreme Court will remand this J6 case back to the district court
By Goodheart - 42 min ago - Last reply 38 min ago
Mental Health Support
I'm at the point where NOTHING is easing my red-line anxiety
By Siwsan - 1 hr ago - Last reply 38 min ago
I'm at the point where NOTHING is easing my red-line anxiety
By Siwsan - 1 hr ago - Last reply 38 min ago
General Discussion
They Want a Right Wing DICTATORSHIP. This is Not Hyperbole. It's Just a Plain Fact.
By B.See - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 43 min ago
They Want a Right Wing DICTATORSHIP. This is Not Hyperbole. It's Just a Plain Fact.
By B.See - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 43 min ago
General Discussion
Okay....when can we expect a ruling from supreme Court on immunity?
By FarPoint - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 43 min ago
Okay....when can we expect a ruling from supreme Court on immunity?
By FarPoint - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 43 min ago
Forum Spotlight: Florida
Vice President Harris coming to Jacksonville on the day Florida abortion ban takes effectU.S. court asked to reconsider ruling upholding DeSantis' quashing of Black congressional seat
Doctors race against Florida's six-week abortion ban
Latest Breaking News
Poultry producers must reduce salmonella levels in certain frozen chicken products, USDA says
13 min ago - CBS News/AP
13 min ago - CBS News/AP
Blinken tells CNN the US has seen evidence of China attempting to influence upcoming US elections
1 hr ago - CNN Politics
1 hr ago - CNN Politics
Wisconsin is the last state that may prosecute Trump's fake electors, but AG Josh Kaul is mum
2 hrs ago - USA Today
2 hrs ago - USA Today
Boeing and NASA decide to move forward with historic crewed launch of new spacecraft
3 hrs ago - CNN World
3 hrs ago - CNN World
US expected to provide $6 billion to fund long-term weapons contracts for Ukraine, officials say
3 hrs ago - AP
3 hrs ago - AP
Biden Administration to Implement Most Sweeping Gun Export Regulations in Decades
3 hrs ago - Time/Bloomberg
3 hrs ago - Time/Bloomberg
'Selfless and strong': memorial honours World Central Kitchen aid workers killed in Gaza
4 hrs ago - The Guardian/AP
4 hrs ago - The Guardian/AP
Newly minted RNC chair Lara Trump says they've got lawsuits cooking in 81 states. There are 50 states.
4 hrs ago - Business Insider
4 hrs ago - Business Insider
Jan. 6 rioter who assaulted cops with metal whip has sentencing go haywire after judge wants to add enhancement
5 hrs ago - Law & Crime
5 hrs ago - Law & Crime
US military begins construction of pier off Gaza for complex and dangerous aid delivery mission
6 hrs ago - CNN Politics
6 hrs ago - CNN Politics
The defense began cross-examination of Pecker. Here's a recap of some of the top lines
11 hrs ago - CNN
11 hrs ago - CNN
US VP Harris Hosts Kim Kardashian to Discuss Criminal Justice Reform
16 hrs ago - US News and World Report/Reuters
16 hrs ago - US News and World Report/Reuters
Alito complains 'special' Trump shouldn't be 'subject to criminal laws like anybody else'
17 hrs ago - raw story
17 hrs ago - raw story
Tesla driver in Seattle-area crash that killed motorcyclist told police he was using Autopilot
18 hrs ago - Associated Press, via Scripps News and KTVQ
18 hrs ago - Associated Press, via Scripps News and KTVQ
"Wreak havoc": Text messages suggest a top Wisconsin Republican tried to suppress Black vote
19 hrs ago - Salon
19 hrs ago - Salon
FTC awarding more than $5M in refunds to Ring customers over privacy settlement
20 hrs ago - The Hill
20 hrs ago - The Hill
National Guardsman who set off FBI manhunt admits to spraying officers on Jan. 6
21 hrs ago - NBC News
21 hrs ago - NBC News
Hundreds Arrested: Students Across U.S. Protest for Palestine as Campus Crackdown Intensifies
22 hrs ago - Democracy Now
22 hrs ago - Democracy Now
First cargo ship passes through newly opened channel in Baltimore since bridge collapse
23 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
23 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
Trump Lawyer Says Having Political Rival Killed Could Constitute 'Official' Presidential Act
Yesterday - Rolling Stone
Yesterday - Rolling Stone
Florida man had no idea he was being deported to Haiti amid surge of gang violence
Yesterday - NBC Miami
Yesterday - NBC Miami
U.S. economy grew at 1.6 percent annual rate in first quarter 2024, a sharp slowdown
Yesterday - Washington Post
Yesterday - Washington Post
Trump downplays deadly Charlottesville rally as a 'peanut' compared to Israel-Gaza protests
Yesterday - CNN
Yesterday - CNN
Justice Clarence Thomas chooses not to recuse himself from another January 6-related case
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Yesterday - CNN Politics