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General Discussion
Alright already, enough of the only one "t" sound in the word important.
By jaxexpat - 50 replies @ 3 min ago (Milestone)
Alright already, enough of the only one "t" sound in the word important.
By jaxexpat - 50 replies @ 3 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
59% of Americans think that Biden controls inflation and prices
By senseandsensibility - 25 replies @ 8 min ago (Milestone)
59% of Americans think that Biden controls inflation and prices
By senseandsensibility - 25 replies @ 8 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Trump saluting during "Amazing Grace" at NASCAR today.
By highplainsdem - 9 min ago
Trump saluting during "Amazing Grace" at NASCAR today.
By highplainsdem - 9 min ago
General Discussion
MTG is right. Biden fails to protect people from their own stupidity.
By SarahD - 10 min ago
MTG is right. Biden fails to protect people from their own stupidity.
By SarahD - 10 min ago
Music Appreciation
🪖 G.I. JIVE, Rosemary Clooney; Louis Jordan, 2 [WWII Era Songs] 🎺
By appalachiablue - 21 min ago
🪖 G.I. JIVE, Rosemary Clooney; Louis Jordan, 2 [WWII Era Songs] 🎺
By appalachiablue - 21 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Biden has 'limited ability' to step up border security, Democratic senator says
By BumRushDaShow - 21 min ago
Biden has 'limited ability' to step up border security, Democratic senator says
By BumRushDaShow - 21 min ago
General Discussion
Trump gets humiliating 6 votes in Libertarian nomination contest after boo-filled speech
By LetMyPeopleVote - 25 replies @ 23 min ago (Milestone)
Trump gets humiliating 6 votes in Libertarian nomination contest after boo-filled speech
By LetMyPeopleVote - 25 replies @ 23 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Tim Scott deflects when asked about Trump's claim he 'nearly escaped death' in FBI raid
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 26 min ago
Tim Scott deflects when asked about Trump's claim he 'nearly escaped death' in FBI raid
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 26 min ago
General Discussion
Patrick Leahy: I created the Leahy law. It should be applied to Israel.
By Celerity - 28 min ago
Patrick Leahy: I created the Leahy law. It should be applied to Israel.
By Celerity - 28 min ago
General Discussion
Progressive Democrats aren't turning activism into election wins
By RandySF - 75 replies @ 32 min ago (Milestone)
Progressive Democrats aren't turning activism into election wins
By RandySF - 75 replies @ 32 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Heads up, MO, IL, KY, TN, AR, IN, OH, WI for tornadoes. Live coverage here:
By catbyte - 33 min ago
Heads up, MO, IL, KY, TN, AR, IN, OH, WI for tornadoes. Live coverage here:
By catbyte - 33 min ago
Foreign Affairs
130 people die at Sudan hospital amid city siege
By muriel_volestrangler - 35 min ago
130 people die at Sudan hospital amid city siege
By muriel_volestrangler - 35 min ago
General Discussion
U.S. silent as global condemnation of Israel's Rafah offensive grows
By Celerity - 43 min ago
U.S. silent as global condemnation of Israel's Rafah offensive grows
By Celerity - 43 min ago
General Discussion
Who's getting student loan forgiveness after $7.7 billion in relief? Here's a breakdown
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 56 min ago
Who's getting student loan forgiveness after $7.7 billion in relief? Here's a breakdown
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 56 min ago
The DU Lounge
Out of idle curiosity, I just took a sample online U.S. citizenship test.
By Aristus - 59 min ago
Out of idle curiosity, I just took a sample online U.S. citizenship test.
By Aristus - 59 min ago
General Discussion
Far-right Israeli settlers step up attacks on aid trucks bound for Gaza
By Celerity - 59 min ago
Far-right Israeli settlers step up attacks on aid trucks bound for Gaza
By Celerity - 59 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Bipartisan congressional delegation visits Taiwan following days of Chinese military drills around island
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Bipartisan congressional delegation visits Taiwan following days of Chinese military drills around island
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
This is heavily trending over on imgur, the kids are into it...presented without further comment
By sir pball - 1 hr ago
This is heavily trending over on imgur, the kids are into it...presented without further comment
By sir pball - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Biden campaign releases montage of all the times Nikki Haley said Trump was unfit for office
By red dog 1 - 1 hr ago
Biden campaign releases montage of all the times Nikki Haley said Trump was unfit for office
By red dog 1 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
"We're not going to forget in November..."
By brooklynite - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
"We're not going to forget in November..."
By brooklynite - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
'Trump flop sweat, extra thick layer of bronzer, and 45 minutes of getting booed relentlessly'
By bigtree - 75 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
'Trump flop sweat, extra thick layer of bronzer, and 45 minutes of getting booed relentlessly'
By bigtree - 75 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Photography
Because Mousetoescamper's post about the Mausoleum inspired me . . .
By CaliforniaPeggy - 1 hr ago
Because Mousetoescamper's post about the Mausoleum inspired me . . .
By CaliforniaPeggy - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Why are Republicans making it harder for some people to vote? It's not just partisanship
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 1 hr ago
Why are Republicans making it harder for some people to vote? It's not just partisanship
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
When TFG gets angry, TFG's nostrils flare and TFG was very angry last night after being booed
By LetMyPeopleVote - 1 hr ago
When TFG gets angry, TFG's nostrils flare and TFG was very angry last night after being booed
By LetMyPeopleVote - 1 hr ago
Virginia
After 'whites only' job posting, Va. tech company hit with fine from the Justice Department
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
After 'whites only' job posting, Va. tech company hit with fine from the Justice Department
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Arizona secretary of state warns AI could be a 'magnifier' of disinformation ahead of election
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Arizona secretary of state warns AI could be a 'magnifier' of disinformation ahead of election
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Bibi needs to go-latest round of protests in Israel demanding elections
By LetMyPeopleVote - 1 hr ago
Bibi needs to go-latest round of protests in Israel demanding elections
By LetMyPeopleVote - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
DSA's Red Star Caucus: "We Do Not Condemn Hamas and Neither Should You"
By lapucelle - 1 hr ago
DSA's Red Star Caucus: "We Do Not Condemn Hamas and Neither Should You"
By lapucelle - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Cuomo hitting up key unions as he lays the groundwork for potential NYC mayoral run
By brooklynite - 1 hr ago
Cuomo hitting up key unions as he lays the groundwork for potential NYC mayoral run
By brooklynite - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Conservatives plan to bring back mandatory national service
By brooklynite - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Conservatives plan to bring back mandatory national service
By brooklynite - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
The DU Lounge
It was a beautiful sight as a combination of mist and lighting created a scene of lunar rainbows forming on the waterfal
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
It was a beautiful sight as a combination of mist and lighting created a scene of lunar rainbows forming on the waterfal
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
NATO allies seek clarity on Stoltenberg's 100B plan for Ukraine
By brooklynite - 1 hr ago
NATO allies seek clarity on Stoltenberg's 100B plan for Ukraine
By brooklynite - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Climate change forcing changes to transportation industry, Pete Buttigieg says
By brooklynite - 1 hr ago
Climate change forcing changes to transportation industry, Pete Buttigieg says
By brooklynite - 1 hr ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Today's Tiedrich rant: Libertarians boo Donald Trump and tell him to go fuck himself
By FakeNoose - 1 hr ago
Today's Tiedrich rant: Libertarians boo Donald Trump and tell him to go fuck himself
By FakeNoose - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Alright already, enough of the only one "t" sound in the word important.
By jaxexpat - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Alright already, enough of the only one "t" sound in the word important.
By jaxexpat - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Israeli military launches devastating airstrike on Rafah killing '50 people' who were displaced and living in tents
By David__77 - 1 hr ago
Israeli military launches devastating airstrike on Rafah killing '50 people' who were displaced and living in tents
By David__77 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
It wasn't the endless shrimp that pinched Red Lobster. How private equity rolled the seafood chain.
By Jilly_in_VA - 1 hr ago
It wasn't the endless shrimp that pinched Red Lobster. How private equity rolled the seafood chain.
By Jilly_in_VA - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Trump waves to a non-existent crowd from the parking lot of a NASCAR event.
By brooklynite - 1 hr ago
Trump waves to a non-existent crowd from the parking lot of a NASCAR event.
By brooklynite - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Looks like China is about to invade Taiwan..
By DemocratInPa - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Looks like China is about to invade Taiwan..
By DemocratInPa - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Fred Roos, Casting Director and Coppola Collaborator, Dies at 89
By brooklynite - 1 hr ago
Fred Roos, Casting Director and Coppola Collaborator, Dies at 89
By brooklynite - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Hamas rocket attack from Gaza sets off air raid sirens in Tel Aviv for the first time in months
By sarisataka - 2 hrs ago
Hamas rocket attack from Gaza sets off air raid sirens in Tel Aviv for the first time in months
By sarisataka - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
At the Libertarian convention, Trump received only 5 more votes than STORMY DANIELS.
By pnwmom - 2 hrs ago
At the Libertarian convention, Trump received only 5 more votes than STORMY DANIELS.
By pnwmom - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
The rightwing plan to take over 'sanctuary' cities - and rebuild them Maga-style
By Nevilledog - 2 hrs ago
The rightwing plan to take over 'sanctuary' cities - and rebuild them Maga-style
By Nevilledog - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Questions raised over Trump profiting off his Secret Service detail while he campaigns
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago
Questions raised over Trump profiting off his Secret Service detail while he campaigns
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Request for info at the Libertarian National Convention: Did this body grab a former president by the p---- last night?
By demmiblue - 2 hrs ago
Request for info at the Libertarian National Convention: Did this body grab a former president by the p---- last night?
By demmiblue - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Iconic Filmmaker Ken Burns RIPS trump in BRUTAL Commencement Speech
By MagaSmash - 2 hrs ago
Iconic Filmmaker Ken Burns RIPS trump in BRUTAL Commencement Speech
By MagaSmash - 2 hrs ago
Movies
Hot Damn! It's The Soggy Bottom Boys! O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) TUNE
By Uncle Joe - 2 hrs ago
Hot Damn! It's The Soggy Bottom Boys! O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) TUNE
By Uncle Joe - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Senator Schumer: Don't Invite Netanyahu. He's Not Your Ally or Your Friend. He Never Was.
By Nevilledog - 2 hrs ago
Senator Schumer: Don't Invite Netanyahu. He's Not Your Ally or Your Friend. He Never Was.
By Nevilledog - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Legendary Filmmaker Finally Breaks Silence on Trump in Megaviral Speech! - Luke Beasley
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Legendary Filmmaker Finally Breaks Silence on Trump in Megaviral Speech! - Luke Beasley
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Jennifer Rubin: What more need Alito do before Durbin gets off the stick?
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago
Jennifer Rubin: What more need Alito do before Durbin gets off the stick?
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
'Democrats will learn a lesson': Some Muslims work to defeat Biden in battleground states
By sarisataka - 125 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
'Democrats will learn a lesson': Some Muslims work to defeat Biden in battleground states
By sarisataka - 125 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Trump gets humiliating 6 votes in Libertarian nomination contest after boo-filled speech
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago
Trump gets humiliating 6 votes in Libertarian nomination contest after boo-filled speech
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about simple solutions and hard realities....
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about simple solutions and hard realities....
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
The Danger of a Small Act of Cowardice in the Age of Trump; Interview w/David Hume Kennerly (part 2) - Glenn Kirschner
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
The Danger of a Small Act of Cowardice in the Age of Trump; Interview w/David Hume Kennerly (part 2) - Glenn Kirschner
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: California
'GENERAL HOSPITAL' ACTOR JOHNNY WACTOR SHOT & KILLED ...Environmentalists urge wildlife officials to investigate bottled water operation
mob surround and attack Sheriff car with deputy inside.
Latest Breaking News
Bipartisan congressional delegation visits Taiwan following days of Chinese military drills around island
1 hr ago - CNN Politics
1 hr ago - CNN Politics
Arizona secretary of state warns AI could be a 'magnifier' of disinformation ahead of election
1 hr ago - The Hill
1 hr ago - The Hill
Questions raised over Trump profiting off his Secret Service detail while he campaigns
2 hrs ago - raw story
2 hrs ago - raw story
Trump gets humiliating 6 votes in Libertarian nomination contest after boo-filled speech
2 hrs ago - raw story
2 hrs ago - raw story
DNC Chair Warns All 'MAGA Apples Are Rotten' As He Considers Trump's VP Choices
3 hrs ago - Huff Post
3 hrs ago - Huff Post
Papua New Guinea landslide killed more than 670 people, UN migration agency estimates
6 hrs ago - cbs
6 hrs ago - cbs
Low percentage of Americans in military is "deeply problematic as a democracy," Rep. Pat Ryan says
8 hrs ago - CBS news
8 hrs ago - CBS news
Hill GOP urges Trump to consider an establishment running mate -- maybe even Haley
9 hrs ago - Politico
9 hrs ago - Politico
A 19th century flag disrupts leadership at an Illinois museum and prompts a state investigation
10 hrs ago - AP
10 hrs ago - AP
Sirens sound in Tel Aviv for the first time in months as Hamas fires rockets from Gaza
12 hrs ago - NBC News
12 hrs ago - NBC News
Idaho drag performer awarded $1.1 million in defamation case against far-right blogger
15 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
15 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
A Confederate statue in North Carolina praises 'faithful slaves.' Some citizens want it gone
15 hrs ago - USA Today
15 hrs ago - USA Today
Trump loudly booed at Libertarian convention when he asks attendees to 'nominate me or at least vote for me'
19 hrs ago - CNN
19 hrs ago - CNN
Richard M. Sherman, who fueled Disney charm in 'Mary Poppins' and 'It's a Small World,' dies at 95
23 hrs ago - AP
23 hrs ago - AP
Groups claim South Florida districts are racially gerrymandered for Hispanics in lawsuit
23 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
23 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
New York man pleads guilty to snatching officer's pepper spray during US Capitol riot
23 hrs ago - msn/AP
23 hrs ago - msn/AP
Some of Arizona's indicted fake electors want your spare change to help with legal bills
Yesterday - USA Today
Yesterday - USA Today
Watchdog demands SCOTUS create ethics code 'enforcement mechanism' to investigate 'crisis'
Yesterday - Law & Crime
Yesterday - Law & Crime
Alex Jones Gets OK From Judge To Sell Game Ranch For $2.8 Million In Bankruptcy Case
Yesterday - Huff Post
Yesterday - Huff Post
US officials say North Korea may be planning military action to create chaos ahead of US election, report says
Yesterday - Business Insider
Yesterday - Business Insider
Fort Pierce Post Office flies upside down flag, symbol of "Stop the Steal" election deniers.
Yesterday - Treasure Coast Newspapers
Yesterday - Treasure Coast Newspapers
Egypt agrees to send aid trucks through Israeli crossing to Gaza but impact is unclear
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Jackie Robinson Is Rebuilt in Bronze in Colorado After Theft of Statue From Kansas Park
Yesterday - US News and World Report/AP
Yesterday - US News and World Report/AP
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's medical procedure is over, resumed functions and duties
Yesterday - ABC News
Yesterday - ABC News
Trumpworld Claims 25,000 People Attended His Rally. Aerial Shots Show Otherwise.
Yesterday - Daily Beast
Yesterday - Daily Beast