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General Discussion
ProPublica: Babies Are Bleeding to Death as Parents Reject a Vitamin Shot Given at Birth
By Passages - 15 hrs ago - 67 replies
ProPublica: Babies Are Bleeding to Death as Parents Reject a Vitamin Shot Given at Birth
By Passages - 15 hrs ago - 67 replies
General Discussion
*****BREAKING NEWS***** Ted Turner Has Passed
By DemocratSinceBirth - 12 hrs ago - 60 replies
*****BREAKING NEWS***** Ted Turner Has Passed
By DemocratSinceBirth - 12 hrs ago - 60 replies
The DU Lounge
When you were a child or teen, what fast food place did you like to go to? I honestly did not go as my parents did not
By debm55 - 10 hrs ago - 59 replies
When you were a child or teen, what fast food place did you like to go to? I honestly did not go as my parents did not
By debm55 - 10 hrs ago - 59 replies
General Discussion
Chief Justice John Roberts says American public wrongly views the justices as 'political actors'
By In It to Win It - 2 hrs ago - 49 replies
Chief Justice John Roberts says American public wrongly views the justices as 'political actors'
By In It to Win It - 2 hrs ago - 49 replies
General Discussion
Trump Sparks Social Media Backlash After Telling a Little Girl She Is too Short For Volleyball
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 47 replies
Trump Sparks Social Media Backlash After Telling a Little Girl She Is too Short For Volleyball
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 47 replies
General Discussion
"BUT IS THE SPIDER OK?" Pudgy Teen Rambo Rittenhouse hospitalized after spider bite. CANDLELIGHT VIGIL! POOR KYLE!
By Miles Archer - 7 hrs ago - 34 replies
"BUT IS THE SPIDER OK?" Pudgy Teen Rambo Rittenhouse hospitalized after spider bite. CANDLELIGHT VIGIL! POOR KYLE!
By Miles Archer - 7 hrs ago - 34 replies
Latest Breaking News
'Get the children away': Outrage breaks out over Trump's startling remarks around kids
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 32 replies
'Get the children away': Outrage breaks out over Trump's startling remarks around kids
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 32 replies
General Discussion
The First Nude: "Most know my husband as the strong commander in chief, but his empathy transcends the role..."
By Miles Archer - 8 hrs ago - 31 replies
The First Nude: "Most know my husband as the strong commander in chief, but his empathy transcends the role..."
By Miles Archer - 8 hrs ago - 31 replies
General Discussion
Must be quite a shock to see this vulgar return of overt white racism
By malaise - 2 hrs ago - 29 replies
Must be quite a shock to see this vulgar return of overt white racism
By malaise - 2 hrs ago - 29 replies
Latest Breaking News
Donald Trump Moves to Freeze Paying $83 Million to E. Jean Carroll
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 29 replies
Donald Trump Moves to Freeze Paying $83 Million to E. Jean Carroll
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
U.S. so-called "negotiators" are incompetent liars.
By pat_k - 7 hrs ago - 26 replies
U.S. so-called "negotiators" are incompetent liars.
By pat_k - 7 hrs ago - 26 replies
Environment & Energy
Brilliant idea for ocean based power generation on front page of the Financial Times yesterday
By Pluvious - 9 hrs ago - 24 replies
Brilliant idea for ocean based power generation on front page of the Financial Times yesterday
By Pluvious - 9 hrs ago - 24 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
900 Health Facilities Shutting Down or Risk Collapse As Trump-GOP Cuts 'Ripple Across the Country'
By appalachiablue - 15 hrs ago - 24 replies
900 Health Facilities Shutting Down or Risk Collapse As Trump-GOP Cuts 'Ripple Across the Country'
By appalachiablue - 15 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
Bill Banning Whites-Only Housing Passes by Just One Vote
By applegrove - 7 hrs ago - 22 replies
Bill Banning Whites-Only Housing Passes by Just One Vote
By applegrove - 7 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
We Tried to Detect Bots in 500 Comments. We Found a More Interesting Problem.
By usonian - 11 hrs ago - 21 replies
We Tried to Detect Bots in 500 Comments. We Found a More Interesting Problem.
By usonian - 11 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
A MAGA blunders into a thread and exposes his ass.
By Swede - 14 hrs ago - 21 replies
A MAGA blunders into a thread and exposes his ass.
By Swede - 14 hrs ago - 21 replies
Latest Breaking News
Gasoline costs 50% more in the US than it did before the Iran war
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 21 replies
Gasoline costs 50% more in the US than it did before the Iran war
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 21 replies
Latest Breaking News
Rubio says War Powers Act '100 percent unconstitutional'
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 21 replies
Rubio says War Powers Act '100 percent unconstitutional'
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 21 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Official Drops Odd Boast About Economy: 'Credit Card Spending Is Through the Roof!'
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 19 replies
Trump Official Drops Odd Boast About Economy: 'Credit Card Spending Is Through the Roof!'
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Holy shit this is real (2026 Freedom 250 Grand Prix One Nation T-Shirt):
By demmiblue - 8 hrs ago - 19 replies
Holy shit this is real (2026 Freedom 250 Grand Prix One Nation T-Shirt):
By demmiblue - 8 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
NY real estate titan likens the phrase 'tax the rich' to racial slurs said the top 1% "should be praised and thanked"
By yaesu - 10 hrs ago - 19 replies
NY real estate titan likens the phrase 'tax the rich' to racial slurs said the top 1% "should be praised and thanked"
By yaesu - 10 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
What the fuck is going on with that rats nest on his fucking head?
By Aviation Pro - 11 hrs ago - 19 replies
What the fuck is going on with that rats nest on his fucking head?
By Aviation Pro - 11 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Said it before. Will say it again: There is NO WAY OUT with the Felon in the WH
By pat_k - 11 hrs ago - 18 replies
Said it before. Will say it again: There is NO WAY OUT with the Felon in the WH
By pat_k - 11 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Das ist kein Ballsaal, das ist ein Fuhrerbunker. It is not a ballroom but a Fuhrer Bunker.
By Botany - 16 hrs ago - 18 replies
Das ist kein Ballsaal, das ist ein Fuhrerbunker. It is not a ballroom but a Fuhrer Bunker.
By Botany - 16 hrs ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
Virginia lawmaker's office raided in FBI probe
By AverageOldGuy - 11 hrs ago - 17 replies
Virginia lawmaker's office raided in FBI probe
By AverageOldGuy - 11 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
We need a new label. I propose Trumpublicans/Trumpublicanism. Here's my case. I'd love your input!
By pat_k - 22 hrs ago - 17 replies
We need a new label. I propose Trumpublicans/Trumpublicanism. Here's my case. I'd love your input!
By pat_k - 22 hrs ago - 17 replies
Latest Breaking News
Exclusive: U.S. and Iran closing in on one-page memo to end war, officials say
By Beringia - 13 hrs ago - 16 replies
Exclusive: U.S. and Iran closing in on one-page memo to end war, officials say
By Beringia - 13 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
The American tourist boycott movement is wreaking havoc: border states like Montana are reporting a dizzying 44% drop i
By riversedge - 19 hrs ago - 16 replies
The American tourist boycott movement is wreaking havoc: border states like Montana are reporting a dizzying 44% drop i
By riversedge - 19 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
Possible Epstein Suicide Note Is Released
By demmiblue - 4 hrs ago - 15 replies
Possible Epstein Suicide Note Is Released
By demmiblue - 4 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Are we sitting ducks for a Hantavirus epidemic? (POLL) (Poll)
By orangecrush - 6 hrs ago - 15 replies
Are we sitting ducks for a Hantavirus epidemic? (POLL) (Poll)
By orangecrush - 6 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
New satellite analysis reveals massive damage US military sites suffered from airstrikes
By turbinetree - 13 hrs ago - 15 replies
New satellite analysis reveals massive damage US military sites suffered from airstrikes
By turbinetree - 13 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
OBAMA: A good policy that I'd like to see followed is that the president shouldn't have a bunch of side hustles
By Swede - 13 hrs ago - 15 replies
OBAMA: A good policy that I'd like to see followed is that the president shouldn't have a bunch of side hustles
By Swede - 13 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
California landowners who cut 38 trees in Oakland hills hit with $915,000 fine
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
California landowners who cut 38 trees in Oakland hills hit with $915,000 fine
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
"The Scariest Photo in My Gallery" -- Warning: graphic and disturbing. Image and story from Imgur
By erronis - 9 hrs ago - 13 replies
"The Scariest Photo in My Gallery" -- Warning: graphic and disturbing. Image and story from Imgur
By erronis - 9 hrs ago - 13 replies
Virginia
Per Meidas Touch, Sen Louise Lucas' office was raided by the FBI this morning
By PunkinPi - 11 hrs ago - 13 replies
Per Meidas Touch, Sen Louise Lucas' office was raided by the FBI this morning
By PunkinPi - 11 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
I use YouTube a lot but the AI created stories have become a nuisance.
By kentuck - 13 hrs ago - 13 replies
I use YouTube a lot but the AI created stories have become a nuisance.
By kentuck - 13 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Crowd bursts into laughter as Melania Trump tries to tout husband's empathy
By turbinetree - 5 hrs ago - 12 replies
Crowd bursts into laughter as Melania Trump tries to tout husband's empathy
By turbinetree - 5 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Should Trump be impeached for getting us into a war that nobody wanted?
By kentuck - 12 hrs ago - 12 replies
Should Trump be impeached for getting us into a war that nobody wanted?
By kentuck - 12 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Walgreens shuts hundreds of stores as protests grow
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago - 11 replies
Walgreens shuts hundreds of stores as protests grow
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago - 11 replies
Cable News Clips
Trump-Backed Candidates Win Big in Midwest Primaries - TODAY
By TexasTowelie - 10 hrs ago - 11 replies
Trump-Backed Candidates Win Big in Midwest Primaries - TODAY
By TexasTowelie - 10 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Iran has hit far more U.S. military assets than reported, satellite images show
By Zorro - 10 hrs ago - 11 replies
Iran has hit far more U.S. military assets than reported, satellite images show
By Zorro - 10 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Trump, My military blockade on Iran is the "greatest military maneuver in history"
By Botany - 12 hrs ago - 11 replies
Trump, My military blockade on Iran is the "greatest military maneuver in history"
By Botany - 12 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
FBI investigating leaks to journalist who wrote explosive article on Kash Patel: Sources
By LetMyPeopleVote - 12 hrs ago - 11 replies
FBI investigating leaks to journalist who wrote explosive article on Kash Patel: Sources
By LetMyPeopleVote - 12 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Explain to me how Trump defaming a woman he raped falls under his "presidential immunity" benediction?
By Miles Archer - 3 hrs ago - 10 replies
Explain to me how Trump defaming a woman he raped falls under his "presidential immunity" benediction?
By Miles Archer - 3 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
US aims for Fourth of July to deploy Qatar-gifted jet as Air Force One
By dalton99a - 3 hrs ago - 10 replies
US aims for Fourth of July to deploy Qatar-gifted jet as Air Force One
By dalton99a - 3 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
***BREAKING NEWS**** Iran- "Trump's Operation Trust Me Bro Failed."
By DemocratSinceBirth - 4 hrs ago - 10 replies
***BREAKING NEWS**** Iran- "Trump's Operation Trust Me Bro Failed."
By DemocratSinceBirth - 4 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Republicans fall one vote short on bill to criminalize blowing whistles to warn of ICE
By cbabe - 10 hrs ago - 10 replies
Republicans fall one vote short on bill to criminalize blowing whistles to warn of ICE
By cbabe - 10 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
OK...I KNOW I'm not the only one who saw CAPS and !!!!! in the "Epstein Suicide Note" and went "HMMMMMMM...."
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago - 9 replies
OK...I KNOW I'm not the only one who saw CAPS and !!!!! in the "Epstein Suicide Note" and went "HMMMMMMM...."
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Babies Are Bleeding to Death as Parents Reject a Vitamin Shot Given at Birth
By Coventina - 7 hrs ago - 9 replies
Babies Are Bleeding to Death as Parents Reject a Vitamin Shot Given at Birth
By Coventina - 7 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Samuel Alito Had No Answers For Ketanji Brown Jackson's Latest Dissent
By erronis - 10 hrs ago - 9 replies
Samuel Alito Had No Answers For Ketanji Brown Jackson's Latest Dissent
By erronis - 10 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Dementia word salad: "Assuming Iran agrees to give what has been agreed to, which is, perhaps, a big assumption..."
By Miles Archer - 12 hrs ago - 9 replies
Dementia word salad: "Assuming Iran agrees to give what has been agreed to, which is, perhaps, a big assumption..."
By Miles Archer - 12 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
CNN founder Ted Turner, a pioneer of cable TV news, dies at 87
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 9 replies
CNN founder Ted Turner, a pioneer of cable TV news, dies at 87
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Hartmann: "They Blew Up the Debt, Stalled America's Future, and Stuck You With the Bill"
By CousinIT - 13 hrs ago - 9 replies
Hartmann: "They Blew Up the Debt, Stalled America's Future, and Stuck You With the Bill"
By CousinIT - 13 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
The GOP's gerrymandering, one word; Independents
By edhopper - 14 hrs ago - 9 replies
The GOP's gerrymandering, one word; Independents
By edhopper - 14 hrs ago - 9 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Poll: Trump blamed for gas prices as Democrats gain midterm edge
By Dulcinea - 16 hrs ago - 9 replies
Poll: Trump blamed for gas prices as Democrats gain midterm edge
By Dulcinea - 16 hrs ago - 9 replies
Forum Spotlight: TV Chat
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Latest Breaking News
Trump counterterrorism strategy targets 'violent left-wing extremists' with 'transgender ideology'
1 hr ago - Politico
1 hr ago - Politico
Trump's abrupt U-turn on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz came after backlash from allies
2 hrs ago - NBC
2 hrs ago - NBC
Justice Department agrees to return Rep. Andy Ogles' phone, signaling end of campaign finance probe
3 hrs ago - AP
3 hrs ago - AP
'Another layer of suppression': Groups ask 11th Circuit to fast-track their appeal of Judge Cannon's order burying Mar-a
3 hrs ago - msn.com
3 hrs ago - msn.com
Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine more effective than standard shot in late-stage trial
4 hrs ago - NBC News
4 hrs ago - NBC News
Trump Official Drops Odd Boast About Economy: 'Credit Card Spending Is Through the Roof!'
4 hrs ago - MEDIAite
4 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Supreme Court shuts down last-ditch effort to rein in landmark voting ruling
5 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
5 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
Trump Official Insists Fed Governor Lisa Cook Will Be Indicted 'No Matter What the Supreme Court Does'
6 hrs ago - MEDIAite
6 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo is not running in the Preakness
6 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
6 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
Georgia officials knew chemicals from carpet mills were polluting local water. The people did not
6 hrs ago - Atlanta Journal-Constitution and ASSOCIATED PRESS
6 hrs ago - Atlanta Journal-Constitution and ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trump's third surgeon general pick is deleting old posts critical of president's agenda and fitness
6 hrs ago - The Independent
6 hrs ago - The Independent
US fires on Iranian oil tanker as Trump pressures Tehran for deal to end war
7 hrs ago - Associated Press
7 hrs ago - Associated Press
South Korea suspends review of Trump's call to participate in 'Project Freedom'
7 hrs ago - msn/Reuters
7 hrs ago - msn/Reuters
Epstein-linked billionaire accused of rape privately reached out to federal judge to defend his 'good name'
8 hrs ago - The Guardian
8 hrs ago - The Guardian
ICE plans to scrap shortened training program for new immigration officers
8 hrs ago - Washington Post
8 hrs ago - Washington Post
US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific
8 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
8 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
South Carolina joins Southern redistricting push after US Supreme Court ruling on minority districts
9 hrs ago - AP
9 hrs ago - AP
Iran has hit far more U.S. military assets than reported, satellite images show
10 hrs ago - Washington Post
10 hrs ago - Washington Post
NATO Must Spend 5% of GDP on Defence by 2030, Poland Says
11 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
11 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
FBI investigating leaks to journalist who wrote explosive article on Kash Patel: Sources
12 hrs ago - MS NOW
12 hrs ago - MS NOW
Iran foreign minister meets Chinese counterpart a week before Trump's Beijing trip
14 hrs ago - Reuters
14 hrs ago - Reuters
Japan's SDF fires anti-ship missiles for first time in Philippine military drills
14 hrs ago - Japan Times
14 hrs ago - Japan Times
Corewell Health nurses in Southeast Michigan vote to authorize strike as contract talks stall
15 hrs ago - WXYZ
15 hrs ago - WXYZ
Howard Lutnick faces congressional showdown after Epstein files revealed island visit
16 hrs ago - NBC News
16 hrs ago - NBC News
Defiant border czar brushes away MAGA critics, says 'mass deportations are coming'
17 hrs ago - msn/CNN Politics
17 hrs ago - msn/CNN Politics
Michigan Democrats keep control of state Senate in election win that offers clues about midterms
17 hrs ago - Associated Press
17 hrs ago - Associated Press
Ohio set for marquee races in the fall. US Senate contest seen as crucial for control of the chamber
17 hrs ago - Associated Press
17 hrs ago - Associated Press
Trump-backed candidates win majority of Republican primary races for Indiana Senate
17 hrs ago - Associated Press
17 hrs ago - Associated Press