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General Discussion
"And coming around the turn, it's neck and neck between the Okay Party and the Party of Scurrilous Vermin!"
By DavidDvorkin - 2 hrs ago
"And coming around the turn, it's neck and neck between the Okay Party and the Party of Scurrilous Vermin!"
By DavidDvorkin - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Well folks, looks like they fell for a HOAX yet again. MISTRIAL!!
By underpants - 3 hrs ago
Well folks, looks like they fell for a HOAX yet again. MISTRIAL!!
By underpants - 3 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Do ya think hummers like sitting when drinking out of a feeder or fluttering???
By a kennedy - 3 hrs ago
Do ya think hummers like sitting when drinking out of a feeder or fluttering???
By a kennedy - 3 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Opinion: GOP looks for revenge over Trump verdicts
By Dulcinea - 3 hrs ago
Opinion: GOP looks for revenge over Trump verdicts
By Dulcinea - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
How A Luxury Trip For Trump Judges Doomed The Federal Mask Mandate
By CousinIT - 3 hrs ago
How A Luxury Trip For Trump Judges Doomed The Federal Mask Mandate
By CousinIT - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Did Michael Anderson, the so-called "Professional Sh*t Poster" break the law
By no_hypocrisy - 3 hrs ago
Did Michael Anderson, the so-called "Professional Sh*t Poster" break the law
By no_hypocrisy - 3 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Marjorie Taylor Greene Wants The Government Shut Down Until Donald Trump's Conviction is Overturned - Lovett or Leave It
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago
Marjorie Taylor Greene Wants The Government Shut Down Until Donald Trump's Conviction is Overturned - Lovett or Leave It
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
'They have no options': Texas court dims hope of timely abortion care for high-risk patients
By marmar - 3 hrs ago
'They have no options': Texas court dims hope of timely abortion care for high-risk patients
By marmar - 3 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Conservatives want to 'Bud Light the F*** out of' Kohl's after Wisconsin retailer refuses RNC sponsorship
By BumRushDaShow - 50 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
Conservatives want to 'Bud Light the F*** out of' Kohl's after Wisconsin retailer refuses RNC sponsorship
By BumRushDaShow - 50 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
The trump to Prison pipeline is real': Bannon joins wave of trump allies facing Legal Reckoning
By MagaSmash - 3 hrs ago
The trump to Prison pipeline is real': Bannon joins wave of trump allies facing Legal Reckoning
By MagaSmash - 3 hrs ago
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Labor News & Commentary June 2, 2024 House Democrats urge the NLRB General Counsel to investigate anti-union retaliation
By Omaha Steve - 3 hrs ago
Labor News & Commentary June 2, 2024 House Democrats urge the NLRB General Counsel to investigate anti-union retaliation
By Omaha Steve - 3 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Kari Lake, flags, and Arizona....
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Kari Lake, flags, and Arizona....
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Right-wing media reckoning: Some outlets pay a price after spreading 2020 election misinformation
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago
Right-wing media reckoning: Some outlets pay a price after spreading 2020 election misinformation
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
The VA tells banks not to foreclose on veterans' homes this year
By babylonsister - 4 hrs ago
The VA tells banks not to foreclose on veterans' homes this year
By babylonsister - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
Speaker Johnson faces blowback after following Trump's directive
By LetMyPeopleVote - 25 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)
Speaker Johnson faces blowback after following Trump's directive
By LetMyPeopleVote - 25 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Alex Jones Just Cost Himself Everything
By UpInArms - 50 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)
Alex Jones Just Cost Himself Everything
By UpInArms - 50 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)
Editorials & Other Articles
On This Day: Volcanic system spews lava, gases, for 8 months causing death, famine, climate impact - June 8, 1783
By jgo - 4 hrs ago
On This Day: Volcanic system spews lava, gases, for 8 months causing death, famine, climate impact - June 8, 1783
By jgo - 4 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Newborn giraffe isn't sure what to do with his neck while taking a nap
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago
Newborn giraffe isn't sure what to do with his neck while taking a nap
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
Republicans alarmed by Trump's belief his felony conviction will win over voters
By Tom of Temecula - 4 hrs ago
Republicans alarmed by Trump's belief his felony conviction will win over voters
By Tom of Temecula - 4 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Self-checkout rant. Agree or disagree?
By True Dough - 50 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)
Self-checkout rant. Agree or disagree?
By True Dough - 50 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
IDF successfully negotiates the release of four Israeli hostages in exchange for 50 dead Palestinian terrorists
By Beastly Boy - 4 hrs ago
IDF successfully negotiates the release of four Israeli hostages in exchange for 50 dead Palestinian terrorists
By Beastly Boy - 4 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Democracy Under Threat - The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
By MagaSmash - 4 hrs ago
Democracy Under Threat - The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
By MagaSmash - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump, Covid, the climate crisis - we've had a hard few years. The wounds linger (Rebecca Solnit in The Guardian)
By highplainsdem - 4 hrs ago
Trump, Covid, the climate crisis - we've had a hard few years. The wounds linger (Rebecca Solnit in The Guardian)
By highplainsdem - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
RFK Jr. says he has secured ballot access in enough states to win. That's not yet true
By Eugene - 4 hrs ago
RFK Jr. says he has secured ballot access in enough states to win. That's not yet true
By Eugene - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
A New Account Rekindles Allegations That Trump Disrespected Black People On 'The Apprentice'
By Tom of Temecula - 4 hrs ago
A New Account Rekindles Allegations That Trump Disrespected Black People On 'The Apprentice'
By Tom of Temecula - 4 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Facebooker at Center of Jury Controversy Calls Himself "Professional Sh*tposter".....
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago
Facebooker at Center of Jury Controversy Calls Himself "Professional Sh*tposter".....
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
You raised $10.00 on June 7, 2024 Democratic Underground for Ukraine
By Omaha Steve - 5 hrs ago
You raised $10.00 on June 7, 2024 Democratic Underground for Ukraine
By Omaha Steve - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
TFG attorney Todd Blanche gets permission to attend Trump's presentence probation interview.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 25 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)
TFG attorney Todd Blanche gets permission to attend Trump's presentence probation interview.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 25 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
You raised $6.00 on June 7, 2024 Democratic Underground for Michelle Vallejo TX-15
By Omaha Steve - 5 hrs ago
You raised $6.00 on June 7, 2024 Democratic Underground for Michelle Vallejo TX-15
By Omaha Steve - 5 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Conservatives want to 'Bud Light the F*** out of' Kohl's after Wisconsin retailer refuses RNC sponsorship
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)
Conservatives want to 'Bud Light the F*** out of' Kohl's after Wisconsin retailer refuses RNC sponsorship
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
You raised $100.00 on June 7, 2024 DU 4 Ruben Gallego US Senate AZ, Senator Sinema's seat
By Omaha Steve - 5 hrs ago
You raised $100.00 on June 7, 2024 DU 4 Ruben Gallego US Senate AZ, Senator Sinema's seat
By Omaha Steve - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
You raised $100.00 on June 7, 2024 Democratic Underground for Tony Vargas US Congress (NE-2)
By Omaha Steve - 5 hrs ago
You raised $100.00 on June 7, 2024 Democratic Underground for Tony Vargas US Congress (NE-2)
By Omaha Steve - 5 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Viral video edited to make it appear Biden tried to sit down without a chair
By sl8 - 5 hrs ago
Viral video edited to make it appear Biden tried to sit down without a chair
By sl8 - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
You raised $278.00 on June 7, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 5 hrs ago
You raised $278.00 on June 7, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 5 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Colorado Republicans call on party chair to resign after "hateful" Pride remarks
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago
Colorado Republicans call on party chair to resign after "hateful" Pride remarks
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Four Israeli Hostages freed today. On Monday, will "Democracy Now!" lament the fact that the Israeli military did it?
By xocetaceans - 5 hrs ago
Four Israeli Hostages freed today. On Monday, will "Democracy Now!" lament the fact that the Israeli military did it?
By xocetaceans - 5 hrs ago
Humor
A husband was admiring his gym body in the mirror and said to his wife.
By Duncanpup - 5 hrs ago
A husband was admiring his gym body in the mirror and said to his wife.
By Duncanpup - 5 hrs ago
Arizona
Arizona attorney general to investigate Gov. Hobbs for alleged 'pay to play'
By maspaha - 5 hrs ago
Arizona attorney general to investigate Gov. Hobbs for alleged 'pay to play'
By maspaha - 5 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
China: 60 Million Unsold Apartments is Disaster for Economy in 2024 as Property Crash Continues - Joe Blogs
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago
China: 60 Million Unsold Apartments is Disaster for Economy in 2024 as Property Crash Continues - Joe Blogs
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump's guilty verdict is driving away voters he can't afford to lose
By babylonsister - 5 hrs ago
Trump's guilty verdict is driving away voters he can't afford to lose
By babylonsister - 5 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Self-checkout rant. Agree or disagree?
By True Dough - 25 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)
Self-checkout rant. Agree or disagree?
By True Dough - 25 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)
Foreign Affairs
EU parliamentary election: There will be 16-year-old voters in Germany and Belgium
By sl8 - 5 hrs ago
EU parliamentary election: There will be 16-year-old voters in Germany and Belgium
By sl8 - 5 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump loyalist pushes 'post-constitutional' vision for second term
By Lonestarblue - 5 hrs ago
Trump loyalist pushes 'post-constitutional' vision for second term
By Lonestarblue - 5 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Manhattan DA agrees to testify in Congress, but likely not until Trump is sentenced
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago
Manhattan DA agrees to testify in Congress, but likely not until Trump is sentenced
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
DNC targets Trump campaign rally with 'convicted white-collar crook' billboard
By Omaha Steve - 5 hrs ago
DNC targets Trump campaign rally with 'convicted white-collar crook' billboard
By Omaha Steve - 5 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Sends DESPERATE EMAILS as his LIFE COLLAPSES - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Trump Sends DESPERATE EMAILS as his LIFE COLLAPSES - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Obscure Court System Doles Out Billions in Public Money to Private Interests
By marmar - 5 hrs ago
Obscure Court System Doles Out Billions in Public Money to Private Interests
By marmar - 5 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Game changer! Secret underground passage discovered Chasiv Yar. 9,000 Chechens emerge in Ukraine - The Russian Dude
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago
Game changer! Secret underground passage discovered Chasiv Yar. 9,000 Chechens emerge in Ukraine - The Russian Dude
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago
Israel/Palestine
Israel war cabinet minister likely to announce departure Saturday
By sl8 - 6 hrs ago
Israel war cabinet minister likely to announce departure Saturday
By sl8 - 6 hrs ago
Michigan
First public tours of Michigan Central Station: 'Spectacular,' 'off the charts,' 'so cool'
By marmar - 6 hrs ago
First public tours of Michigan Central Station: 'Spectacular,' 'off the charts,' 'so cool'
By marmar - 6 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Beyond a reasonable doubt: Trump's criminal conviction matters politically
By marmar - 6 hrs ago
Beyond a reasonable doubt: Trump's criminal conviction matters politically
By marmar - 6 hrs ago
Vermont
Cows in electric collars: Vermont farmers pilot virtual fencing technology
By sl8 - 6 hrs ago
Cows in electric collars: Vermont farmers pilot virtual fencing technology
By sl8 - 6 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Conservatives want to 'Bud Light the F*** out of' Kohl's after Wisconsin retailer refuses RNC sponsorship
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago
Conservatives want to 'Bud Light the F*** out of' Kohl's after Wisconsin retailer refuses RNC sponsorship
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Jimmy Carter Had To Put His Peanut Farm In A Blind Trust
By gab13by13 - 6 hrs ago
Jimmy Carter Had To Put His Peanut Farm In A Blind Trust
By gab13by13 - 6 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Gardening
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Seeing more magnolia blooms every day.
Latest Breaking News
Judge dismisses attempted murder and other charges in state case against Paul Pelosi's attacker
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Russian warships to arrive in Havana next week, say Cuban officials, as military exercises expected
Yesterday - CBS News/AP
Yesterday - CBS News/AP
Pro-Trump network Newsmax faces subpoena for documents as bankruptcy lawyers deepen probe of Rudy Giuliani's finances
Thursday - Law & Crime
Thursday - Law & Crime
Secret Service head says RNC security plans not final as protesters allege free speech restrictions
Thursday - AP
Thursday - AP
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas accepted gifts worth millions of dollars over 20 years, analysis finds
Thursday - CNBC
Thursday - CNBC
George Clooney called White House to defend wife's work on Israel warrants
Thursday - Washington Post
Thursday - Washington Post
Conservatives tied to Trump want to limit insurance coverage for abortions
Thursday - Washington Post
Thursday - Washington Post
Supreme Court sides with Native American tribes in health care funding dispute with government
Thursday - AP
Thursday - AP
Alito neighbor says justice is either 'mistaken' or 'outright lying' about upside-down flag timeline
Thursday - Law & Crime
Thursday - Law & Crime
Trump ally Steve Bannon ordered to report to prison July 1 in contempt of Congress case
Thursday - CBS News
Thursday - CBS News
SPP Seeks Approval to Become First US Grid Operator Bridging Western and Eastern Interconnections
Thursday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Thursday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Missouri appeals court sides with transgender student in bathroom, locker room discrimination case
Thursday - AP
Thursday - AP
NewsBreak: Most downloaded US news app has Chinese roots and 'writes fiction' using AI
Thursday - Reuters
Thursday - Reuters
New COVID-19 vaccine for fall should target JN.1 lineage, not variant, FDA panel
Thursday - USA Today
Thursday - USA Today
Governor halts plan to charge most drivers entering Manhattan $15 for transit and traffic fixes
Thursday - Associated Press
Thursday - Associated Press
McConnell suggests 'discipline' for Dem senators pressuring Supreme Court over Alito flags
Wednesday - CNBC
Wednesday - CNBC
Voters defeat hand-counting measures in South Dakota, but others might come in future
Wednesday - ABC News/AP
Wednesday - ABC News/AP
NYPD preparing to revoke Donald Trump's license to carry a gun after felony conviction in New York
Wednesday - CNN Politics
Wednesday - CNN Politics