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General Discussion
Never say Isreal is doing this to Gaza:
By Chasstev365 - 100 replies @ 2 min ago (Milestone)
Never say Isreal is doing this to Gaza:
By Chasstev365 - 100 replies @ 2 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Fall 2025 Dutch bulb catalog arrived in today's mail
By Attilatheblond - 3 min ago
Fall 2025 Dutch bulb catalog arrived in today's mail
By Attilatheblond - 3 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Pentagon Press Association calls Defense Secretary Hegseth's access restrictions 'a direct attack'
By BumRushDaShow - 6 min ago
Pentagon Press Association calls Defense Secretary Hegseth's access restrictions 'a direct attack'
By BumRushDaShow - 6 min ago
General Discussion
"Are you going to do better than 4% unemployment, inflation below 3%, and the economy growing 2.8%?"
By Miles Archer - 10 min ago
"Are you going to do better than 4% unemployment, inflation below 3%, and the economy growing 2.8%?"
By Miles Archer - 10 min ago
Israel/Palestine
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 15, says civil defence agency
By riversedge - 12 min ago
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 15, says civil defence agency
By riversedge - 12 min ago
Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs
If you're a Pee Wee Herman/Paul Reubens fan
By catchnrelease - 14 min ago
If you're a Pee Wee Herman/Paul Reubens fan
By catchnrelease - 14 min ago
General Discussion
Wish someone in the music industry would organize a concert like "We are the World" or "Farm Aid"...
By brush - 16 min ago
Wish someone in the music industry would organize a concert like "We are the World" or "Farm Aid"...
By brush - 16 min ago
General Discussion
Is the Senate GOP pulling a "Lucy with the football" on us?
By CatWoman - 18 min ago
Is the Senate GOP pulling a "Lucy with the football" on us?
By CatWoman - 18 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
IHIP News: Sick MAGA Christians SUPPORT This CRUELTY to Kids?! WATCH THIS!
By MagaSmash - 20 min ago
IHIP News: Sick MAGA Christians SUPPORT This CRUELTY to Kids?! WATCH THIS!
By MagaSmash - 20 min ago
General Discussion
Trump Brags to West Point Grads He Can Do Whatever He Wants Now
By Galraedia - 20 min ago
Trump Brags to West Point Grads He Can Do Whatever He Wants Now
By Galraedia - 20 min ago
General Discussion
Pete Hegseth has a new grooming policy that could remove anyone from active service with razor bumps.
By riversedge - 32 min ago
Pete Hegseth has a new grooming policy that could remove anyone from active service with razor bumps.
By riversedge - 32 min ago
General Discussion
Trump is a traitor with no business addressing West Point today.
By Kid Berwyn - 37 min ago
Trump is a traitor with no business addressing West Point today.
By Kid Berwyn - 37 min ago
General Discussion
Some hopeful news....the reefs declining because of bleaching......might get some help.
By a kennedy - 42 min ago
Some hopeful news....the reefs declining because of bleaching......might get some help.
By a kennedy - 42 min ago
Latest Breaking News
US Citizen Detained by ICE and Told His REAL ID Is 'Fake'
By BumRushDaShow - 49 min ago
US Citizen Detained by ICE and Told His REAL ID Is 'Fake'
By BumRushDaShow - 49 min ago
General Discussion
A Gaza doctor went to work to save lives. Hours later, her children's burned bodies arrived
By David__77 - 25 replies @ 53 min ago (Milestone)
A Gaza doctor went to work to save lives. Hours later, her children's burned bodies arrived
By David__77 - 25 replies @ 53 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
"The only thing Donald Trump cares about is Donald Trump" - John Bolton
By surfered - 55 min ago
"The only thing Donald Trump cares about is Donald Trump" - John Bolton
By surfered - 55 min ago
General Discussion
Joan Jett calls out Trump admin in Toronto concert, stands with Bruce Springsteen
By Swede - 55 min ago
Joan Jett calls out Trump admin in Toronto concert, stands with Bruce Springsteen
By Swede - 55 min ago
General Discussion
Democrats sound alarm as Trump cuts flood prevention projects in blue states
By applegrove - 56 min ago
Democrats sound alarm as Trump cuts flood prevention projects in blue states
By applegrove - 56 min ago
General Discussion
Musk says he'll resume working '24/7' at his companies, X outage mostly restored
By Eugene - 57 min ago
Musk says he'll resume working '24/7' at his companies, X outage mostly restored
By Eugene - 57 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Russian launches massive nighttime drone and missile attack on Kyiv
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
Russian launches massive nighttime drone and missile attack on Kyiv
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
rump's war on Harvard ignited after Barron didn't get in
By struggle4progress - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
rump's war on Harvard ignited after Barron didn't get in
By struggle4progress - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Pennsylvania
GOP gains ground: Erie County Democrats have slimmest voter registration edge in decades
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
GOP gains ground: Erie County Democrats have slimmest voter registration edge in decades
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Calling on all Orcas to do your job! Look! Billionaire yachts!
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 1 hr ago
Calling on all Orcas to do your job! Look! Billionaire yachts!
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
We voted for Trump to fix the border, now we are milking cows alone at 4am."
By Swede - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
We voted for Trump to fix the border, now we are milking cows alone at 4am."
By Swede - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
New York
NYC-CC13: Battle for District 13 heats up as Democrats aim to unseat Bronx GOP incumbent
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
NYC-CC13: Battle for District 13 heats up as Democrats aim to unseat Bronx GOP incumbent
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
US EPA drafting plan to erase greenhouse gas limits on coal and gas-fired power plants
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
US EPA drafting plan to erase greenhouse gas limits on coal and gas-fired power plants
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
New York
Public advocate candidate Jenifer Rajkumar's (D) role in tenant lawsuit laced with controversy
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Public advocate candidate Jenifer Rajkumar's (D) role in tenant lawsuit laced with controversy
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Does anybody remember this? Paul McCartney singing for the Obamas at the White House.
By CTyankee - 1 hr ago
Does anybody remember this? Paul McCartney singing for the Obamas at the White House.
By CTyankee - 1 hr ago
Rhode Island
What voters, candidates need to know about Coventry, Central Falls and Senate District 4 elections
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
What voters, candidates need to know about Coventry, Central Falls and Senate District 4 elections
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
A Federal Judge Orders the Trump Administration to Return a Guatemalan Deported to Mexico to the US
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
A Federal Judge Orders the Trump Administration to Return a Guatemalan Deported to Mexico to the US
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Twitter outage left "tens of thousands of users in the U.S." without a vehicle to post racist, sexist, homophobic crap
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago
Twitter outage left "tens of thousands of users in the U.S." without a vehicle to post racist, sexist, homophobic crap
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago
The Way Forward
WILD wildlife day in the backyard, six feet from the window. Love living in Northern Wisconsin!
By usaf-vet - 1 hr ago
WILD wildlife day in the backyard, six feet from the window. Love living in Northern Wisconsin!
By usaf-vet - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
1 person dead, 2 others injured after explosion on sewage transport boat in Hudson River
By SouthBayDem - 1 hr ago
1 person dead, 2 others injured after explosion on sewage transport boat in Hudson River
By SouthBayDem - 1 hr ago
Cooking & Baking
JUST ordered a Pate and mousse sampler. HOPE we like them. Won't receive for ?# dsys.
By elleng - 1 hr ago
JUST ordered a Pate and mousse sampler. HOPE we like them. Won't receive for ?# dsys.
By elleng - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Did Democratic Senator Cory Booker vote to approve Kushner's criminal father
By Eliot Rosewater - 1 hr ago
Did Democratic Senator Cory Booker vote to approve Kushner's criminal father
By Eliot Rosewater - 1 hr ago
The DU Lounge
never in my life have I seen a food video that made me want the food so much as this one (no hype)
By Celerity - 1 hr ago
never in my life have I seen a food video that made me want the food so much as this one (no hype)
By Celerity - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Any trade deal with US must be based on 'respect not threats', says EU commissioner
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Any trade deal with US must be based on 'respect not threats', says EU commissioner
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Nancy Pelosi Reveals Top Dem She Thinks Will Run in 2028
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 50 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Nancy Pelosi Reveals Top Dem She Thinks Will Run in 2028
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 50 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
GOP US Sen. Tommy Tuberville is expected to announce run for Alabama governor, associates say
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
GOP US Sen. Tommy Tuberville is expected to announce run for Alabama governor, associates say
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Trump Hijacks West Point Graduation to Rant About 'Drag Shows'
By Galraedia - 2 hrs ago
Trump Hijacks West Point Graduation to Rant About 'Drag Shows'
By Galraedia - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Immigrant arrests at courthouses signal new tactic in Trump's deportation push - WaPo
By question everything - 2 hrs ago
Immigrant arrests at courthouses signal new tactic in Trump's deportation push - WaPo
By question everything - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Here is the testimony of one of the 220 guests at Trump's Memecoin dinner the other night for those who bought millions
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago
Here is the testimony of one of the 220 guests at Trump's Memecoin dinner the other night for those who bought millions
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
'If You're A Working Person Or A Poor Person, You Are SOL': Jayapal Decries Cuts In GOP's Budget
By Uncle Joe - 2 hrs ago
'If You're A Working Person Or A Poor Person, You Are SOL': Jayapal Decries Cuts In GOP's Budget
By Uncle Joe - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
LIES WIDE OPEN: Trump's $1M Crypto Orgy (Eyes Wide Shut Parody)
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago
LIES WIDE OPEN: Trump's $1M Crypto Orgy (Eyes Wide Shut Parody)
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
We voted for Trump to fix the border, now we are milking cows alone at 4am."
By Swede - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
We voted for Trump to fix the border, now we are milking cows alone at 4am."
By Swede - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
The DU Lounge
Favorite California lakes that aren't Tahoe. - sfgate
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 2 hrs ago
Favorite California lakes that aren't Tahoe. - sfgate
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Judge torches Trump admin for removing medical research that mentions 'LGBTQ' and 'transgender' people
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Judge torches Trump admin for removing medical research that mentions 'LGBTQ' and 'transgender' people
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Happy Saturday to everyone whose heart is warmed by the loving reception of cheers & handshakes President Biden gets fr
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago
Happy Saturday to everyone whose heart is warmed by the loving reception of cheers & handshakes President Biden gets fr
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Sen. Josh Hawley is a winner! 🏆
By underpants - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Sen. Josh Hawley is a winner! 🏆
By underpants - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Editorials & Other Articles
Jeff Tiedrich - this week in Stupid: May 24 edition
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago
Jeff Tiedrich - this week in Stupid: May 24 edition
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Let's talk about Trump's FEMA denying North Carolina help.... - Belle of the Ranch
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Let's talk about Trump's FEMA denying North Carolina help.... - Belle of the Ranch
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Ten Sneaky Sleeper Provisions in Trump's Big Beautiful Bill
By flamingdem - 2 hrs ago
Ten Sneaky Sleeper Provisions in Trump's Big Beautiful Bill
By flamingdem - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Rambling West Point address about trophy wives, golf and Al Capone
By struggle4progress - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Rambling West Point address about trophy wives, golf and Al Capone
By struggle4progress - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Some of Trump's loyalty-first picks for prosecutors draw opposition from senators who can block them
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Some of Trump's loyalty-first picks for prosecutors draw opposition from senators who can block them
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Nancy Pelosi Reveals Top Dem She Thinks Will Run in 2028
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 25 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
Nancy Pelosi Reveals Top Dem She Thinks Will Run in 2028
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 25 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
Forum Spotlight: Israel/Palestine
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 15, says civil defence agencyIsraeli soldiers use Gaza citizens as shields to save their dogs from Hamas booby traps
Israeli strike kills nine of Gaza doctor's children, hospital says
Latest Breaking News
Pentagon Press Association calls Defense Secretary Hegseth's access restrictions 'a direct attack'
6 min ago - CNN Business
6 min ago - CNN Business
US EPA drafting plan to erase greenhouse gas limits on coal and gas-fired power plants
1 hr ago - Reuters
1 hr ago - Reuters
A Federal Judge Orders the Trump Administration to Return a Guatemalan Deported to Mexico to the US
1 hr ago - US News and World Report/AP
1 hr ago - US News and World Report/AP
1 person dead, 2 others injured after explosion on sewage transport boat in Hudson River
1 hr ago - ABC7 New York
1 hr ago - ABC7 New York
Any trade deal with US must be based on 'respect not threats', says EU commissioner
1 hr ago - The Guardian
1 hr ago - The Guardian
Judge torches Trump admin for removing medical research that mentions 'LGBTQ' and 'transgender' people
2 hrs ago - Law & Crime
2 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Some of Trump's loyalty-first picks for prosecutors draw opposition from senators who can block them
2 hrs ago - AP
2 hrs ago - AP
City answers questions about Montgomery-Gibbs airport following plane crash
3 hrs ago - Fox 5 San Diego
3 hrs ago - Fox 5 San Diego
A Planned Parenthood affiliate plans to close 4 clinics in Iowa and another 4 in Minnesota
3 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
3 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
Pentagon bans reporters from certain areas of building without escort
4 hrs ago - msn/WBOY-TV Clarksburg, WV
4 hrs ago - msn/WBOY-TV Clarksburg, WV
Trump addresses West Point graduates following DEI crackdown at military academies
5 hrs ago - ABC News
5 hrs ago - ABC News
Dermatologists say Marines' tightened shaving waiver could hurt Black members' careers
7 hrs ago - NBC News
7 hrs ago - NBC News
Freedom of the Press Foundation says it will sue Paramount if it settles with Trump over 60 Minutes lawsuit
8 hrs ago - The Independent
8 hrs ago - The Independent
Trump administration planning to send hundreds of border agents to support ICE arrests in U.S. interior
10 hrs ago - CBS News
10 hrs ago - CBS News
Illegal border crossings have plunged. DHS still says it needs billions to build a wall.
11 hrs ago - USA Today
11 hrs ago - USA Today
Federal investigators work to determine cause of deadly San Diego plane crash
12 hrs ago - PBS News/AP
12 hrs ago - PBS News/AP
Rubio Says Blocking Deportations to South Sudan Will Harm Humanitarian Aid
13 hrs ago - Rolling Stone
13 hrs ago - Rolling Stone
Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners in first phase of a major exchange
14 hrs ago - Scripps News
14 hrs ago - Scripps News
Trump administration releases people to shelters it threatened to prosecute for aiding migrants
15 hrs ago - AP
15 hrs ago - AP
The White House rejects a watchdog finding that it's breaking the law over halted funds
15 hrs ago - NPR
15 hrs ago - NPR
Trump Admits American Companies Will Have to 'Eat' Tariffs When Grilled on 'Policies That Will Hurt America'
23 hrs ago - MEDIAite
23 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Lawsuit claims Workday's AI job screening technology discriminates against people
23 hrs ago - Scripps News
23 hrs ago - Scripps News
DOGE targets Census Bureau, worrying data users about health of US data infrastructure
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
A record number of Americans applied for UK citizenship as Trump began his second term
Yesterday - CNN Business
Yesterday - CNN Business
Germany deploys permanent troops beyond its borders for the first time since WWII
Yesterday - NBC News
Yesterday - NBC News