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General Discussion
If you have to wear a mask to enforce laws in America then you are admitting you are breaking the law.
By Augiedog - 15 sec ago
If you have to wear a mask to enforce laws in America then you are admitting you are breaking the law.
By Augiedog - 15 sec ago
Liberal YouTubers
Malcolm Nance: Shocking New Signalgate BOMBSHELL Has Trump Visibly STUNNED! - Political Voices Network
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 min ago
Malcolm Nance: Shocking New Signalgate BOMBSHELL Has Trump Visibly STUNNED! - Political Voices Network
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 min ago
General Discussion
New email from Sen. Wyden: nominee to run SSA lied before sen finance comittee RE contact with DOGE - he's had lots!
By Amaryllis - 6 min ago
New email from Sen. Wyden: nominee to run SSA lied before sen finance comittee RE contact with DOGE - he's had lots!
By Amaryllis - 6 min ago
The DU Lounge
The guys from JOLLY eat at The Fat Duck with Heston Blumenthal
By happybird - 13 min ago
The guys from JOLLY eat at The Fat Duck with Heston Blumenthal
By happybird - 13 min ago
Latest Breaking News
White House Takes Highly Unusual Step of Directly Firing Line Prosecutors
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 min ago
White House Takes Highly Unusual Step of Directly Firing Line Prosecutors
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Goes From Losing 3 Court Cases In 90 Minutes To Losing 2 On A Friday Night: March Legal Recap - Glenn Kirschner
By Rhiannon12866 - 24 min ago
Trump Goes From Losing 3 Court Cases In 90 Minutes To Losing 2 On A Friday Night: March Legal Recap - Glenn Kirschner
By Rhiannon12866 - 24 min ago
General Discussion
Immigration officials silent after another graduate student detained - this time, at the University of Minnesota
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 27 min ago
Immigration officials silent after another graduate student detained - this time, at the University of Minnesota
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 27 min ago
General Discussion
Musk is onstage in Green Bay Wisconsin holding up a million dollar check.
By milestogo - 27 min ago
Musk is onstage in Green Bay Wisconsin holding up a million dollar check.
By milestogo - 27 min ago
General Discussion
Size of 'Tesla Takedown' protest movement continues to grow
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 30 min ago
Size of 'Tesla Takedown' protest movement continues to grow
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 30 min ago
General Discussion
Drama Queen Histrionics Award For 2025
By babylonsister - 50 replies @ 33 min ago (Milestone)
Drama Queen Histrionics Award For 2025
By babylonsister - 50 replies @ 33 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
The Observer view on JD Vance: spurned in Greenland and humiliated at home, the vice-president should resign
By Celerity - 34 min ago
The Observer view on JD Vance: spurned in Greenland and humiliated at home, the vice-president should resign
By Celerity - 34 min ago
Civil Liberties
D.C. Circuit, on a 2-1 vote, allows for Trump's firing of members of multi-member independent boards.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 35 min ago
D.C. Circuit, on a 2-1 vote, allows for Trump's firing of members of multi-member independent boards.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 35 min ago
General Discussion
Dear Canadians- How about visiting just Blue Cities? NYC, Chicago, Seattle....
By electric_blue68 - 35 min ago
Dear Canadians- How about visiting just Blue Cities? NYC, Chicago, Seattle....
By electric_blue68 - 35 min ago
General Discussion
The Rude Pundit: Two Months into the Enshittification of America
By babylonsister - 36 min ago
The Rude Pundit: Two Months into the Enshittification of America
By babylonsister - 36 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Democrats reject advice to 'play dead,' vow hard fight against Trump's domestic agenda
By BumRushDaShow - 42 min ago
Democrats reject advice to 'play dead,' vow hard fight against Trump's domestic agenda
By BumRushDaShow - 42 min ago
General Discussion
My friend's wife passed away today.
By COL Mustard - 25 replies @ 44 min ago (Milestone)
My friend's wife passed away today.
By COL Mustard - 25 replies @ 44 min ago (Milestone)
Environment & Energy
Namibia, India, China, Europe, Australia, Scotland, Bulgaria advancing green hydrogen
By Caribbeans - 45 min ago
Namibia, India, China, Europe, Australia, Scotland, Bulgaria advancing green hydrogen
By Caribbeans - 45 min ago
General Discussion
Massive South Carolina wildfire jumps border, spreads into North Carolina
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 45 min ago
Massive South Carolina wildfire jumps border, spreads into North Carolina
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 45 min ago
General Discussion
I Just Lost My Job Because I'm An American "The world has lost patience with us, even if we didn't vote for Donald Trump
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 25 replies @ 45 min ago (Milestone)
I Just Lost My Job Because I'm An American "The world has lost patience with us, even if we didn't vote for Donald Trump
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 25 replies @ 45 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Democrats reject advice to 'play dead,' vow hard fight against Trump's domestic agenda
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 48 min ago
Democrats reject advice to 'play dead,' vow hard fight against Trump's domestic agenda
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 48 min ago
The DU Lounge
Senior donkey at animal sanctuary loves having books read by children
By red dog 1 - 53 min ago
Senior donkey at animal sanctuary loves having books read by children
By red dog 1 - 53 min ago
General Discussion
A powerful cell is operating : The Leak To The Atlantic Was No Accident. Deep Throat 2.0 Exists
By NJCher - 125 replies @ 55 min ago (Milestone)
A powerful cell is operating : The Leak To The Atlantic Was No Accident. Deep Throat 2.0 Exists
By NJCher - 125 replies @ 55 min ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
White House to remove magnolia tree dating to Andrew Jackson
By CountAllVotes - 57 min ago
White House to remove magnolia tree dating to Andrew Jackson
By CountAllVotes - 57 min ago
General Discussion
Elon Musk celebrated "parasitic" American job losses now is confused about Americans celebrating HIS downfall
By Demovictory9 - 25 replies @ 59 min ago (Milestone)
Elon Musk celebrated "parasitic" American job losses now is confused about Americans celebrating HIS downfall
By Demovictory9 - 25 replies @ 59 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
She told Michigan cops she was attacked. Now she faces deportation by the feds
By WhiskeyGrinder - 1 hr ago
She told Michigan cops she was attacked. Now she faces deportation by the feds
By WhiskeyGrinder - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Musk: Wisconsin Supreme Court race 'might decide the future of America and Western Civilization'
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago
Musk: Wisconsin Supreme Court race 'might decide the future of America and Western Civilization'
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
I crossed a Trumpster today and I absolutely about lost it with the idiot!
By imanamerican63 - 1 hr ago
I crossed a Trumpster today and I absolutely about lost it with the idiot!
By imanamerican63 - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Local business organizes 'citizen's arrest' of Elon Musk ahead of Wisconsin appearance
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
Local business organizes 'citizen's arrest' of Elon Musk ahead of Wisconsin appearance
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Evil Elon Musk. Evil is cutting pediatric cancer research Evil is taking food from starving kids...
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 1 hr ago
Evil Elon Musk. Evil is cutting pediatric cancer research Evil is taking food from starving kids...
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
'This is all wholly preventable,' former Covid chief says of measles outbreak
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
'This is all wholly preventable,' former Covid chief says of measles outbreak
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Indiana Pacers use filter to make Lakers fans cry on display - This is f'cked up
By OnlinePoker - 1 hr ago
Indiana Pacers use filter to make Lakers fans cry on display - This is f'cked up
By OnlinePoker - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
If you are a parent of anyone under the age of 30 you must view "Adolescence" (NetfliX)
By Jit423 - 1 hr ago
If you are a parent of anyone under the age of 30 you must view "Adolescence" (NetfliX)
By Jit423 - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to take case challenging Elon Musk's $1 million payments
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago
Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to take case challenging Elon Musk's $1 million payments
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Brian Tyler Cohen asked journalist Kara Swisher what she'd ask Musk if she could interview him. You should hear this.
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago
Brian Tyler Cohen asked journalist Kara Swisher what she'd ask Musk if she could interview him. You should hear this.
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Ya know, for a guy that loves the say the words "You're FIRED!!!",
By LilElf70 - 1 hr ago
Ya know, for a guy that loves the say the words "You're FIRED!!!",
By LilElf70 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
MeidasTouch is launching Meidas Health, led by Dr. Vin Gupta
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago
MeidasTouch is launching Meidas Health, led by Dr. Vin Gupta
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Questions that should have been asked at the Signal hearings
By moniss - 1 hr ago
Questions that should have been asked at the Signal hearings
By moniss - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Scoop: White House to take charge of briefing-room seating chart
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Scoop: White House to take charge of briefing-room seating chart
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
The Way Forward
"If you're a Project 2025 star, you can grab 'em by the illegals, they'll let you do anything"
By Bernardo de La Paz - 1 hr ago
"If you're a Project 2025 star, you can grab 'em by the illegals, they'll let you do anything"
By Bernardo de La Paz - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Trump says 'there are methods' for seeking a third term, adding that he's 'not joking'
By dalton99a - 1 hr ago
Trump says 'there are methods' for seeking a third term, adding that he's 'not joking'
By dalton99a - 1 hr ago
Michigan
I hope everybody is surviving/has survived that gnarly line of storms unscathed!
By catbyte - 1 hr ago
I hope everybody is surviving/has survived that gnarly line of storms unscathed!
By catbyte - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
"If you're a Project 2025 star, you can grab 'em by the illegals, they'll let you do anything"
By Bernardo de La Paz - 1 hr ago
"If you're a Project 2025 star, you can grab 'em by the illegals, they'll let you do anything"
By Bernardo de La Paz - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
'A new level of anger': Demonstrators disrupt worship at Florida churches
By Zorro - 1 hr ago
'A new level of anger': Demonstrators disrupt worship at Florida churches
By Zorro - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
US news media is LYING and IGNORING total MADNESS of Trump's Stephen Miller
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 1 hr ago
US news media is LYING and IGNORING total MADNESS of Trump's Stephen Miller
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
The teacher and the farmer: Governor Tim Walz for president and former MT Senator Jon Tester for vice president.
By LaMouffette - 1 hr ago
The teacher and the farmer: Governor Tim Walz for president and former MT Senator Jon Tester for vice president.
By LaMouffette - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Gavin Newsom said the "Democratic brand is toxic" and we need to stop talking down to people.
By DemocratSinceBirth - 75 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Gavin Newsom said the "Democratic brand is toxic" and we need to stop talking down to people.
By DemocratSinceBirth - 75 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Tamping down the third term hype for Trump (good legal analysis as to why trump cannot run for third term)
By LetMyPeopleVote - 2 hrs ago
Tamping down the third term hype for Trump (good legal analysis as to why trump cannot run for third term)
By LetMyPeopleVote - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Just like Hitler, like fascist Germany...go after the weakest, the sick, elderly, disabled
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 2 hrs ago
Just like Hitler, like fascist Germany...go after the weakest, the sick, elderly, disabled
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
TEN countries-so far have issued Travel Advisories against the USA......
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago
TEN countries-so far have issued Travel Advisories against the USA......
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
So I thought I would give CNN a look after a year long boycott
By mdbl - 2 hrs ago
So I thought I would give CNN a look after a year long boycott
By mdbl - 2 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Bennet says Gabbard and Ratcliffe 'lied repeatedly' to Congress about Signal chat: Full interview - NBC News
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Bennet says Gabbard and Ratcliffe 'lied repeatedly' to Congress about Signal chat: Full interview - NBC News
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
On "60 minutes" interview with former hostages
By question everything - 2 hrs ago
On "60 minutes" interview with former hostages
By question everything - 2 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Being a mother of two babies is hard for anyone, anywhere, anytime
By red dog 1 - 2 hrs ago
Being a mother of two babies is hard for anyone, anywhere, anytime
By red dog 1 - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
A simple question: Who is the leader of the Democratic Party? Who is leading the opposition to this nightmare?
By Doodley - 50 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
A simple question: Who is the leader of the Democratic Party? Who is leading the opposition to this nightmare?
By Doodley - 50 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Forum Spotlight: California
Amador county Sheriff defies sanctuary lawRevived snowpack ensures summer water
Oakland voters prepare for mayoral election as Barbara Lee, Loren Taylor campaign across city
Latest Breaking News
White House Takes Highly Unusual Step of Directly Firing Line Prosecutors
19 min ago - New York Times
19 min ago - New York Times
Democrats reject advice to 'play dead,' vow hard fight against Trump's domestic agenda
42 min ago - Aol/The Hill
42 min ago - Aol/The Hill
Musk: Wisconsin Supreme Court race 'might decide the future of America and Western Civilization'
1 hr ago - The Hill
1 hr ago - The Hill
Local business organizes 'citizen's arrest' of Elon Musk ahead of Wisconsin appearance
1 hr ago - raw story
1 hr ago - raw story
'This is all wholly preventable,' former Covid chief says of measles outbreak
1 hr ago - msn/Politico
1 hr ago - msn/Politico
Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to take case challenging Elon Musk's $1 million payments
1 hr ago - AP
1 hr ago - AP
Susie Wiles Finally Goes Public--and Shares Her Strange Goal for a Trump "Legacy"
3 hrs ago - Mother Jones
3 hrs ago - Mother Jones
Republican Party of New Mexico says headquarters was targeted in "deliberate act of arson"
5 hrs ago - CBS News
5 hrs ago - CBS News
SAG-AFTRA makes exception for student devs and game jams in 8-month videogame performance strike: 'I'm thrilled that....
5 hrs ago - PC Gamer
5 hrs ago - PC Gamer
Atlantic Editor Says It's 'Simply Not True' That He's Never Spoken To Michael Waltz
6 hrs ago - Huff Post
6 hrs ago - Huff Post
Iran rejects Trump's request for direct nuclear negotiations, state media reports
7 hrs ago - ABC News
7 hrs ago - ABC News
Trump won't rule out seeking a third term in the White House, tells NBC News 'there are methods' for doing so
7 hrs ago - NBC
7 hrs ago - NBC
Wisconsin's attorney general asks the state Supreme Court to stop Musk's $1 million payments
7 hrs ago - AP
7 hrs ago - AP
President Trump 'pissed off' at Putin, threatens stiff tariffs on oil over Ukraine war demands
7 hrs ago - New York Post
7 hrs ago - New York Post
Tuberculosis is the world's top infectious killer. Aid groups say Trump's funding freezes will cause more deaths
8 hrs ago - CNN Health
8 hrs ago - CNN Health
Trial will determine who will pay $600 million settlement in disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment
10 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/AP
10 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/AP
Trump says U.S. will 'get Greenland,' military force may not be needed but not ruled out
13 hrs ago - USA Today
13 hrs ago - USA Today
Trump Says He Won't 'Fire People' Over Signal Messages, Reiterates Support Of National Security Team
14 hrs ago - Huff Post/AP
14 hrs ago - Huff Post/AP
Columbia University alumni rip up their diplomas in protest of school and leadership
14 hrs ago - NBC News
14 hrs ago - NBC News
'Turn the tables on them': Dems troll GOP lawmaker after filling his 'void' at town hall
15 hrs ago - Raw Story
15 hrs ago - Raw Story
Trump tells advisers to be more aggressive in trade war and mulls universal tariff, report says
16 hrs ago - The Independent
16 hrs ago - The Independent
Trump's order on museums sparks debate among Americans on patriotism and history
17 hrs ago - Reuters
17 hrs ago - Reuters
Southwest border mission has cost $330M so far -- with over $40M for Guantanamo Bay alone: Sources
17 hrs ago - ABC News
17 hrs ago - ABC News
Protesters Rebelling Against Elon Musk's Purge of U.S. Government Swarm Tesla Showrooms
17 hrs ago - Time/AP
17 hrs ago - Time/AP
Civil service board chair fired by Trump implores full appeals court for one more chance to keep her job
18 hrs ago - Law & Crime
18 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Trump says he 'couldn't care less' if automakers raise prices due to tariffs and believes it'll make people buy American
Yesterday - NBC
Yesterday - NBC
Florida college fires Chinese professor under state's 'countries of concern' law
Yesterday - guardian
Yesterday - guardian
No sign Trump will honor US auto tariff protections won by Canada, Mexico in 2018
Yesterday - Reuters
Yesterday - Reuters
Critics see Trump attacks on the 'Black Smithsonian' as an effort to sanitize racism in US history
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Decline in Canadian travel over tariff dispute a 'significant concern' to Detroit tourism
Yesterday - Scripps News
Yesterday - Scripps News
Private Groups Work To Identify And Report Student Protesters For Possible Deportation
Yesterday - Huff Post/AP
Yesterday - Huff Post/AP
Democrats still push diversity bills: 'We're not going to fade into the woodwork'
Yesterday - USA Today
Yesterday - USA Today