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General Discussion
Anniversary of the fire-fighting exercise that burned part of a FORMER
By niyad - 4 min ago
Anniversary of the fire-fighting exercise that burned part of a FORMER
By niyad - 4 min ago
General Discussion
GOP's Big Budget Bill Socialism for The Rich, by Stealing From The Poor
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 5 min ago
GOP's Big Budget Bill Socialism for The Rich, by Stealing From The Poor
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 5 min ago
General Discussion
ICE in LA today. Photo from NBC.
By highplainsdem - 25 replies @ 6 min ago (Milestone)
ICE in LA today. Photo from NBC.
By highplainsdem - 25 replies @ 6 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
My e-mail to Senator Ted Budd, NC senator opposite of Thom Tillis that said NO WAY !
By essaynnc - 7 min ago
My e-mail to Senator Ted Budd, NC senator opposite of Thom Tillis that said NO WAY !
By essaynnc - 7 min ago
General Discussion
Mother and step-father of Idaho shooter.
By Swede - 25 replies @ 11 min ago (Milestone)
Mother and step-father of Idaho shooter.
By Swede - 25 replies @ 11 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
A busy guillotine for the billionaires would be great! starting now
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 14 min ago
A busy guillotine for the billionaires would be great! starting now
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 14 min ago
General Discussion
"Granny Off the Cliff" (Is America Beautiful Without Medicare?)
By Oopsie Daisy - 14 min ago
"Granny Off the Cliff" (Is America Beautiful Without Medicare?)
By Oopsie Daisy - 14 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Judge again delays Abrego Garcia's release from Tennessee jail over deportation concerns
By BumRushDaShow - 16 min ago
Judge again delays Abrego Garcia's release from Tennessee jail over deportation concerns
By BumRushDaShow - 16 min ago
The DU Lounge
What was your favorite book/ books to read as a child? Mine was Black Beauty. and Nancy Drew.. How about you?
By debm55 - 100 replies @ 16 min ago (Milestone)
What was your favorite book/ books to read as a child? Mine was Black Beauty. and Nancy Drew.. How about you?
By debm55 - 100 replies @ 16 min ago (Milestone)
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill set to further tarnish Treasuries' lustre overseas
By Uncle Joe - 18 min ago
Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill set to further tarnish Treasuries' lustre overseas
By Uncle Joe - 18 min ago
General Discussion
Mental health care may be harder to obtain after HHS rule reversal- Trigger warning! This discusses suicide and overdose
By tulipsandroses - 20 min ago
Mental health care may be harder to obtain after HHS rule reversal- Trigger warning! This discusses suicide and overdose
By tulipsandroses - 20 min ago
General Discussion
TBH I don't give a shit about the democratic infighting here about Mamdani
By boston bean - 21 min ago
TBH I don't give a shit about the democratic infighting here about Mamdani
By boston bean - 21 min ago
General Discussion
Zohran Mamdani supported the Uncommitted movement against Joe Biden?
By PeaceWave - 25 replies @ 30 min ago (Milestone)
Zohran Mamdani supported the Uncommitted movement against Joe Biden?
By PeaceWave - 25 replies @ 30 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
'Trump's absence from slain Minnesota lawmaker's funeral goes beyond indifference'
By Jrose - 32 min ago
'Trump's absence from slain Minnesota lawmaker's funeral goes beyond indifference'
By Jrose - 32 min ago
General Discussion
Musk says everyone in Congress voting for Trump's bill will lose their primary next year, if it's the last thing he does
By highplainsdem - 25 replies @ 35 min ago (Milestone)
Musk says everyone in Congress voting for Trump's bill will lose their primary next year, if it's the last thing he does
By highplainsdem - 25 replies @ 35 min ago (Milestone)
American History
new History Hit video: "The Real History Behind the Boston Tea Party"
By eShirl - 38 min ago
new History Hit video: "The Real History Behind the Boston Tea Party"
By eShirl - 38 min ago
General Discussion
If only (or don't threaten me with a good time)
By senseandsensibility - 40 min ago
If only (or don't threaten me with a good time)
By senseandsensibility - 40 min ago
General Discussion
A concentration camp in a hot, humid swamp
By The Blue Flower - 25 replies @ 51 min ago (Milestone)
A concentration camp in a hot, humid swamp
By The Blue Flower - 25 replies @ 51 min ago (Milestone)
Music Appreciation
Better Together / feat. Jack Johnson / Playing For Change / Song Around The World
By sestina - 52 min ago
Better Together / feat. Jack Johnson / Playing For Change / Song Around The World
By sestina - 52 min ago
Latest Breaking News
US Supreme Court rejects Exxon's appeal of $14.25 million air pollution penalty
By BumRushDaShow - 53 min ago
US Supreme Court rejects Exxon's appeal of $14.25 million air pollution penalty
By BumRushDaShow - 53 min ago
General Discussion
Study Names The Worst State For Health Care In America
By ShazzieB - 25 replies @ 58 min ago (Milestone)
Study Names The Worst State For Health Care In America
By ShazzieB - 25 replies @ 58 min ago (Milestone)
The DU Lounge
What was your favorite book/ books to read as a child? Mine was Black Beauty. and Nancy Drew.. How about you?
By debm55 - 75 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
What was your favorite book/ books to read as a child? Mine was Black Beauty. and Nancy Drew.. How about you?
By debm55 - 75 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Editorials & Other Articles
Suspect in Idaho firefighter ambush identified as Wess Roley
By Passages - 1 hr ago
Suspect in Idaho firefighter ambush identified as Wess Roley
By Passages - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
IHIP: The Orange DEGENERATE SPIRALS After DISASTROUS Fox News Poll Numbers; Big Ugly Bill BACKFIRING
By MagaSmash - 1 hr ago
IHIP: The Orange DEGENERATE SPIRALS After DISASTROUS Fox News Poll Numbers; Big Ugly Bill BACKFIRING
By MagaSmash - 1 hr ago
Foreign Affairs
Russia's plan to reach Poland: is this their next target? - Break the Fake - TVP WORLD
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Russia's plan to reach Poland: is this their next target? - Break the Fake - TVP WORLD
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse: They may have "a long ways to go" because they haven't agreed on bill text yet.
By Passages - 1 hr ago
Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse: They may have "a long ways to go" because they haven't agreed on bill text yet.
By Passages - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Senate parliamentarian rules provision to block Medicaid funds from abortion providers can remain in the legislation
By In It to Win It - 1 hr ago
Senate parliamentarian rules provision to block Medicaid funds from abortion providers can remain in the legislation
By In It to Win It - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Leopard bit Cesar Reyes' face hard! Assisted GOP OK govenor's agenda.helped him get reelected. Deported in Feb
By Demovictory9 - 1 hr ago
Leopard bit Cesar Reyes' face hard! Assisted GOP OK govenor's agenda.helped him get reelected. Deported in Feb
By Demovictory9 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
ADORABLE! The Senate "Let's Sodomize America" vote bored Markwayne Mullin, so he threw a ball. Mischievous SCAMP!
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago
ADORABLE! The Senate "Let's Sodomize America" vote bored Markwayne Mullin, so he threw a ball. Mischievous SCAMP!
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Supreme Court throws out appellate rulings in favor of transgender people in 4 states
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Supreme Court throws out appellate rulings in favor of transgender people in 4 states
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
john fetterman's statement on the budget bill -- whew! & birthright citizenship
By orleans - 1 hr ago
john fetterman's statement on the budget bill -- whew! & birthright citizenship
By orleans - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
So is Krasnov's swamp prison his idea or . . . . .
By Stinky The Clown - 1 hr ago
So is Krasnov's swamp prison his idea or . . . . .
By Stinky The Clown - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Yikes! This bill is a disaster for Alaska. But most states have similar stories of a bleak future if this passes
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
Yikes! This bill is a disaster for Alaska. But most states have similar stories of a bleak future if this passes
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump rants about AT&T service after tech issues delay his call with faith leaders
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Trump rants about AT&T service after tech issues delay his call with faith leaders
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
The idea you would stay home and not vote for Kamala Harris because of Gaza
By Eliot Rosewater - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
The idea you would stay home and not vote for Kamala Harris because of Gaza
By Eliot Rosewater - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Zohran Mamdani supported the Uncommitted movement against Joe Biden?
By PeaceWave - 1 hr ago
Zohran Mamdani supported the Uncommitted movement against Joe Biden?
By PeaceWave - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
How many former rump lawyers disbarred? The latest tally!
By struggle4progress - 1 hr ago
How many former rump lawyers disbarred? The latest tally!
By struggle4progress - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
We really shouldn't pay any homage to Bob Dylan here anymore
By wolfie001 - 200 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
We really shouldn't pay any homage to Bob Dylan here anymore
By wolfie001 - 200 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO Endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago
New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO Endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
The budget bill contains tens of billions to fund an army of 10,000 more ICE agents. This is a red alert moment for our
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
The budget bill contains tens of billions to fund an army of 10,000 more ICE agents. This is a red alert moment for our
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Senate considers ditching the EV tax credit even earlier than planned
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago
Senate considers ditching the EV tax credit even earlier than planned
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Musk says everyone in Congress voting for Trump's bill will lose their primary next year, if it's the last thing he does
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago
Musk says everyone in Congress voting for Trump's bill will lose their primary next year, if it's the last thing he does
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Schumer warned on Senate decorum rule after ripping GOP colleagues over Trump megabill
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Schumer warned on Senate decorum rule after ripping GOP colleagues over Trump megabill
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Bush, Obama and a tearful Bono fault Trump's gutting of USAID on agency's last day
By Omaha Steve - 2 hrs ago
Bush, Obama and a tearful Bono fault Trump's gutting of USAID on agency's last day
By Omaha Steve - 2 hrs ago
Science
Springer Nature book on machine learning is full of made-up citations -- Retraction Watch
By erronis - 2 hrs ago
Springer Nature book on machine learning is full of made-up citations -- Retraction Watch
By erronis - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
John Fetterman Whines About How Budget Vote Is Ruining His Beach Plans
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago
John Fetterman Whines About How Budget Vote Is Ruining His Beach Plans
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
BREAKING: Trump Drops Lawsuit Against Iowa Pollster Ann Selzer
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago
BREAKING: Trump Drops Lawsuit Against Iowa Pollster Ann Selzer
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago
New York
A Wave of Asian Votes Helped Propel Zohran Mamdani's Trailblazing Win
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
A Wave of Asian Votes Helped Propel Zohran Mamdani's Trailblazing Win
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump folds in his absurd lawsuit against Ann Selzer and the Des Moines Register
By highplainsdem - 2 hrs ago
Trump folds in his absurd lawsuit against Ann Selzer and the Des Moines Register
By highplainsdem - 2 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Music Appreciation
Better Together / feat. Jack Johnson / Playing For Change / Song Around The WorldEdie Brickell & New Bohemians - Nothing
Bob Dylan - Mr. Tambourine Man
Latest Breaking News
Judge again delays Abrego Garcia's release from Tennessee jail over deportation concerns
16 min ago - AP
16 min ago - AP
Supreme Court throws out appellate rulings in favor of transgender people in 4 states
1 hr ago - ABC News/AP
1 hr ago - ABC News/AP
Trump rants about AT&T service after tech issues delay his call with faith leaders
1 hr ago - The Independent
1 hr ago - The Independent
New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO Endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor
1 hr ago - New York City Central Labor Council
1 hr ago - New York City Central Labor Council
Schumer warned on Senate decorum rule after ripping GOP colleagues over Trump megabill
2 hrs ago - The Hill
2 hrs ago - The Hill
Late-night noise latest tactic used in LA immigration protests: 'No sleep for ICE'
2 hrs ago - USA Today
2 hrs ago - USA Today
Trump's Secret Service detail to pay $600K for golf carts and port-a-potties to use at his New Jersey club
2 hrs ago - Independent
2 hrs ago - Independent
Trump administration sues Mayor Karen Bass, L.A. City Council over sanctuary policy
2 hrs ago - LA Times
2 hrs ago - LA Times
US weighs halting funds for hospitals offering gender treatment to minors, WSJ reports
3 hrs ago - Reuters
3 hrs ago - Reuters
Germany to help Ukraine make more weapons faster to strengthen its hand in peace talks with Russia
3 hrs ago - AP
3 hrs ago - AP
California public pension fund, the nation's largest, faces probe launched by concerned retirees
4 hrs ago - NBC News
4 hrs ago - NBC News
Supreme Court rules prison inmate cannot sue federal officers for alleged assault
5 hrs ago - NBC News
5 hrs ago - NBC News
U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans announces his retirement from Congress in 2027
7 hrs ago - Philadelphia Inquirer
7 hrs ago - Philadelphia Inquirer
Trump administration finds Harvard failed to protect Jewish students, threatens to cut all funding
7 hrs ago - AP
7 hrs ago - AP
Senate begins marathon vote series on Trump's "big, beautiful bill" as GOP eyes July 4 deadline
9 hrs ago - CBS News
9 hrs ago - CBS News
Iran says it poses no threat to IAEA chief after newspaper called for his execution
9 hrs ago - Times of Israel
9 hrs ago - Times of Israel
Republicans face a ferocious ad campaign surrounding Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
11 hrs ago - CNN Politics
11 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Canadian prime minister says U.S. trade talks resume after Canada rescinded tech tax
12 hrs ago - NPR
12 hrs ago - NPR
At least 11 people have died in ICE detention under Trump, as administration on pace for deadliest year in decades
15 hrs ago - The Independent
15 hrs ago - The Independent
Suspected gunman found dead after fatal shooting of Idaho firefighters: Live Updates
16 hrs ago - NBC News
16 hrs ago - NBC News
2 firefighters killed, total casualties unknown in Idaho active shooter incident
21 hrs ago - bnonews.com
21 hrs ago - bnonews.com
House GOP leadership discussing new ways to limit classified information on Capitol Hill
23 hrs ago - msn/CNN
23 hrs ago - msn/CNN