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General Discussion
Zohran Mamdani supported the Uncommitted movement against Joe Biden?
By PeaceWave - 12 hrs ago - 133 replies
Zohran Mamdani supported the Uncommitted movement against Joe Biden?
By PeaceWave - 12 hrs ago - 133 replies
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 - 19 hrs ago - 110 replies
What was your favorite book/ books to read as a child? Mine was Black Beauty. and Nancy Drew.. How about you?
By debm55 - 19 hrs ago - 110 replies
General Discussion
The idea you would stay home and not vote for Kamala Harris because of Gaza
By Eliot Rosewater - 18 hrs ago - 75 replies
The idea you would stay home and not vote for Kamala Harris because of Gaza
By Eliot Rosewater - 18 hrs ago - 75 replies
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 - 12 hrs ago - 70 replies
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 - 12 hrs ago - 70 replies
General Discussion
"Oh my God, I just want to go home... I've missed our entire trip to to the beach." --Sen. John Fetterman
By AStern - 15 hrs ago - 67 replies
"Oh my God, I just want to go home... I've missed our entire trip to to the beach." --Sen. John Fetterman
By AStern - 15 hrs ago - 67 replies
General Discussion
New York Democrat says Mamdani is 'too extreme' to lead NYC
By SocialDemocrat61 - 17 hrs ago - 66 replies
New York Democrat says Mamdani is 'too extreme' to lead NYC
By SocialDemocrat61 - 17 hrs ago - 66 replies
General Discussion
We now have concentration camps in this country.
By drray23 - 16 hrs ago - 63 replies
We now have concentration camps in this country.
By drray23 - 16 hrs ago - 63 replies
Latest Breaking News
Immigration raids leave crops unharvested, California farms at risk
By UpInArms - 19 hrs ago - 58 replies
Immigration raids leave crops unharvested, California farms at risk
By UpInArms - 19 hrs ago - 58 replies
General Discussion
Study Names The Worst State For Health Care In America
By ShazzieB - 14 hrs ago - 54 replies
Study Names The Worst State For Health Care In America
By ShazzieB - 14 hrs ago - 54 replies
General Discussion
Gillibrand's disgusting comments about Zohran Mamdani on Brian Lehrer's show
By markpkessinger - 19 hrs ago - 49 replies
Gillibrand's disgusting comments about Zohran Mamdani on Brian Lehrer's show
By markpkessinger - 19 hrs ago - 49 replies
General Discussion
37% are solid MAGA; Musk is going to start a third party.
By applegrove - 6 hrs ago - 36 replies
37% are solid MAGA; Musk is going to start a third party.
By applegrove - 6 hrs ago - 36 replies
General Discussion
Cotton Eye Joe, what's your opinion about that song?
By Dave Bowman - 9 hrs ago - 34 replies
Cotton Eye Joe, what's your opinion about that song?
By Dave Bowman - 9 hrs ago - 34 replies
General Discussion
A concentration camp in a hot, humid swamp
By The Blue Flower - 17 hrs ago - 32 replies
A concentration camp in a hot, humid swamp
By The Blue Flower - 17 hrs ago - 32 replies
General Discussion
Americans Have Never Hated Being American More, New Poll Finds
By sheshe2 - 7 hrs ago - 29 replies
Americans Have Never Hated Being American More, New Poll Finds
By sheshe2 - 7 hrs ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
ICE is in my town and they almost tried to kidnap my mom's friend.
By Initech - 9 hrs ago - 29 replies
ICE is in my town and they almost tried to kidnap my mom's friend.
By Initech - 9 hrs ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty to killing 4 University of Idaho students, multiple media report
By WhiskeyGrinder - 9 hrs ago - 28 replies
Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty to killing 4 University of Idaho students, multiple media report
By WhiskeyGrinder - 9 hrs ago - 28 replies
General Discussion
TBH I don't give a shit about the democratic infighting here about Mamdani
By boston bean - 10 hrs ago - 27 replies
TBH I don't give a shit about the democratic infighting here about Mamdani
By boston bean - 10 hrs ago - 27 replies
General Discussion
Collins offers amendment to raise tax rates on ultrawealthy earners
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago - 26 replies
Collins offers amendment to raise tax rates on ultrawealthy earners
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago - 26 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump rants about AT&T service after tech issues delay his call with faith leaders
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 26 replies
Trump rants about AT&T service after tech issues delay his call with faith leaders
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 26 replies
Latest Breaking News
Bush, Obama and a tearful Bono fault Trump's gutting of USAID on agency's last day
By Omaha Steve - 12 hrs ago - 25 replies
Bush, Obama and a tearful Bono fault Trump's gutting of USAID on agency's last day
By Omaha Steve - 12 hrs ago - 25 replies
General Discussion
This is why we are in the nightmare we're in
By senseandsensibility - 14 hrs ago - 25 replies
This is why we are in the nightmare we're in
By senseandsensibility - 14 hrs ago - 25 replies
General Discussion
The worst bill in modern history -- Jennifer Rubin
By erronis - 20 hrs ago - 24 replies
The worst bill in modern history -- Jennifer Rubin
By erronis - 20 hrs ago - 24 replies
Latest Breaking News
BREAKING: Trump Drops Lawsuit Against Iowa Pollster Ann Selzer
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago - 23 replies
BREAKING: Trump Drops Lawsuit Against Iowa Pollster Ann Selzer
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago - 23 replies
Latest Breaking News
Iran-linked hackers threaten to release Trump aides' emails
By highplainsdem - 10 hrs ago - 22 replies
Iran-linked hackers threaten to release Trump aides' emails
By highplainsdem - 10 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
CNN Data Chief Hits Trump With Some 'Terrible, Terrible, Terrible' New Numbers
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 22 replies
CNN Data Chief Hits Trump With Some 'Terrible, Terrible, Terrible' New Numbers
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 22 replies
Pets
Our puppy dog Shadow's had a quiet week at our new home.
By George McGovern - 18 hrs ago - 22 replies
Our puppy dog Shadow's had a quiet week at our new home.
By George McGovern - 18 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
'Brain is peanut butter': Trump mocked for calling Japanese leader 'Mr. Japan'
By Demovictory9 - 23 hrs ago - 22 replies
'Brain is peanut butter': Trump mocked for calling Japanese leader 'Mr. Japan'
By Demovictory9 - 23 hrs ago - 22 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump expected to visit the 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention facility this week
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 22 replies
Trump expected to visit the 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention facility this week
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
NC-SEN: North Carolina Senate Moves To Toss Up
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago - 21 replies
NC-SEN: North Carolina Senate Moves To Toss Up
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago - 21 replies
The DU Lounge
Did you ever buy a lemon of a car. You had one thing go wrong and very soon another did. Or they would say that they
By debm55 - 17 hrs ago - 20 replies
Did you ever buy a lemon of a car. You had one thing go wrong and very soon another did. Or they would say that they
By debm55 - 17 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
"Anyone still quibbling that this isn't fascism?"
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago - 19 replies
"Anyone still quibbling that this isn't fascism?"
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago - 19 replies
Latest Breaking News
Suspect identified in firefighter ambush that left 2 dead and 1 injured in Idaho
By chowder66 - 15 hrs ago - 19 replies
Suspect identified in firefighter ambush that left 2 dead and 1 injured in Idaho
By chowder66 - 15 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Doesn't seem to be much to celebrate this 4th of July.
By walkingman - 17 hrs ago - 19 replies
Doesn't seem to be much to celebrate this 4th of July.
By walkingman - 17 hrs ago - 19 replies
Latest Breaking News
Retiring GOP senator savages Medicaid cuts in Trump's "big, beautiful bill"
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 19 replies
Retiring GOP senator savages Medicaid cuts in Trump's "big, beautiful bill"
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Kristi Noem Secretly Took a Cut of Political Donations
By AZProgressive - 22 hrs ago - 19 replies
Kristi Noem Secretly Took a Cut of Political Donations
By AZProgressive - 22 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Trump's justice department issues directive to strip naturalized Americans of citizenship for civil offenses
By babylonsister - 18 hrs ago - 18 replies
Trump's justice department issues directive to strip naturalized Americans of citizenship for civil offenses
By babylonsister - 18 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
DOJ issues directive to strip naturalized citizens of citizenship
By allegorical oracle - 18 hrs ago - 18 replies
DOJ issues directive to strip naturalized citizens of citizenship
By allegorical oracle - 18 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Time for the Blue donor states to stand up to this tyranny and time for the Red dependent states to feel the pain.
By augyboston - 22 hrs ago - 18 replies
Time for the Blue donor states to stand up to this tyranny and time for the Red dependent states to feel the pain.
By augyboston - 22 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Trump administration "open" to opening denaturalization investigation for Mamdani
By orangecrush - 13 hrs ago - 17 replies
Trump administration "open" to opening denaturalization investigation for Mamdani
By orangecrush - 13 hrs ago - 17 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump's Secret Service detail to pay $600K for golf carts and port-a-potties to use at his New Jersey club
By highplainsdem - 13 hrs ago - 17 replies
Trump's Secret Service detail to pay $600K for golf carts and port-a-potties to use at his New Jersey club
By highplainsdem - 13 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Not going to lie. Wouldn't mind a Hiaasenian ending to Trump's visit to the Everglades detention camp.
By Tommy Carcetti - 14 hrs ago - 17 replies
Not going to lie. Wouldn't mind a Hiaasenian ending to Trump's visit to the Everglades detention camp.
By Tommy Carcetti - 14 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
The next Democratic candidate for President should propose a National Lottery
By Mr.WeRP - 14 hrs ago - 15 replies
The next Democratic candidate for President should propose a National Lottery
By Mr.WeRP - 14 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Why Did a 75-Year-Old Man in Poor Health Just Die in ICE Custody?
By Swede - 17 hrs ago - 15 replies
Why Did a 75-Year-Old Man in Poor Health Just Die in ICE Custody?
By Swede - 17 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
This so disgusting. And yet the maga bottom feeders take pleasure in others suffering.
By Duncanpup - 23 hrs ago - 15 replies
This so disgusting. And yet the maga bottom feeders take pleasure in others suffering.
By Duncanpup - 23 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Musk says if the GOP budget bill passes, he will form a new political party - the "America Party" - the very next day.
By highplainsdem - 10 hrs ago - 14 replies
Musk says if the GOP budget bill passes, he will form a new political party - the "America Party" - the very next day.
By highplainsdem - 10 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Is anyone else watching the CRUX youtube channel? Live today Congressional Hearing with witnesses about UFOs...
By wcmagumba - 18 hrs ago - 14 replies
Is anyone else watching the CRUX youtube channel? Live today Congressional Hearing with witnesses about UFOs...
By wcmagumba - 18 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Woman now lives on cruise ship, says it's a deal compared to living in California
By Historic NY - 5 hrs ago - 13 replies
Woman now lives on cruise ship, says it's a deal compared to living in California
By Historic NY - 5 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Nobel Peace Prize Committee meets to discuss candidates ...
By marble falls - 10 hrs ago - 13 replies
Nobel Peace Prize Committee meets to discuss candidates ...
By marble falls - 10 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
US says it halts healthcare fraud schemes worth nearly $15 billion
By Ruby the Liberal - 15 hrs ago - 13 replies
US says it halts healthcare fraud schemes worth nearly $15 billion
By Ruby the Liberal - 15 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Indianapolis lost federal matching funds for replanting trees because of the word "diversity" in biodiversity
By In It to Win It - 15 hrs ago - 13 replies
Indianapolis lost federal matching funds for replanting trees because of the word "diversity" in biodiversity
By In It to Win It - 15 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Democratic Senator Gillibrand Goes on Islamophobic Rant Against Mamdani
By Jilly_in_VA - 15 hrs ago - 13 replies
Democratic Senator Gillibrand Goes on Islamophobic Rant Against Mamdani
By Jilly_in_VA - 15 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
935 people killed in Israeli strikes on Iran, official says
By Omaha Steve - 18 hrs ago - 13 replies
935 people killed in Israeli strikes on Iran, official says
By Omaha Steve - 18 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump administration finds Harvard failed to protect Jewish students, threatens to cut all funding
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 13 replies
Trump administration finds Harvard failed to protect Jewish students, threatens to cut all funding
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
Elon Musk vows to defeat Republicans who vote for Donald Tr*mp's Mega bill
By bif - 9 hrs ago - 12 replies
Elon Musk vows to defeat Republicans who vote for Donald Tr*mp's Mega bill
By bif - 9 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Sheriff: Suspected shooter ambushed firefighters who asked him to move vehicle
By jmowreader - 9 hrs ago - 12 replies
Sheriff: Suspected shooter ambushed firefighters who asked him to move vehicle
By jmowreader - 9 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
john fetterman's statement on the budget bill -- whew! & birthright citizenship
By orleans - 12 hrs ago - 12 replies
john fetterman's statement on the budget bill -- whew! & birthright citizenship
By orleans - 12 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
The Abominable Sadism of "Alligator Auschwitz"
By Native - 13 hrs ago - 12 replies
The Abominable Sadism of "Alligator Auschwitz"
By Native - 13 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Supreme Court rules prison inmate cannot sue federal officers for alleged assault
By Polybius - 15 hrs ago - 12 replies
Supreme Court rules prison inmate cannot sue federal officers for alleged assault
By Polybius - 15 hrs ago - 12 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Musk Reignites Feud, Labels Trump Bill 'Insane, Destructive'
By Dulcinea - 21 hrs ago - 12 replies
Musk Reignites Feud, Labels Trump Bill 'Insane, Destructive'
By Dulcinea - 21 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Senate GOP Rejects Schiff Amendment to Prevent Families with Kids Under 12 from Losing Food Assistant
By Chasstev365 - 6 hrs ago - 11 replies
Senate GOP Rejects Schiff Amendment to Prevent Families with Kids Under 12 from Losing Food Assistant
By Chasstev365 - 6 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
House GOP fumes over Senate megabill: 'How did it get so much f--ing worse?'
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 11 replies
House GOP fumes over Senate megabill: 'How did it get so much f--ing worse?'
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty to killing 4 University of Idaho students, multiple media report
By Omaha Steve - 9 hrs ago - 11 replies
Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty to killing 4 University of Idaho students, multiple media report
By Omaha Steve - 9 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Stripping the children of immigrants of birthright citizenship is but a prelude
By indusurb - 17 hrs ago - 11 replies
Stripping the children of immigrants of birthright citizenship is but a prelude
By indusurb - 17 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
CEOs Are Quietly Telling Us the Truth: AI Is Replacing You
By justaprogressive - 18 hrs ago - 11 replies
CEOs Are Quietly Telling Us the Truth: AI Is Replacing You
By justaprogressive - 18 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
There will be no midterm elections. They don't need voters. They already told us. It will be beautiful.
By librechik - 19 hrs ago - 11 replies
There will be no midterm elections. They don't need voters. They already told us. It will be beautiful.
By librechik - 19 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Kristi Noem Secretly Took a Cut of Political Donations
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
Kristi Noem Secretly Took a Cut of Political Donations
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Mamdani STUNS Trump with Expert CLAP BACK - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
Mamdani STUNS Trump with Expert CLAP BACK - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
Forum Spotlight: California
San Diego District 1 voters have until Tuesday to vote in special general electionLate-night noise latest tactic used in LA immigration protests: 'No sleep for ICE'
California public pension fund, the nation's largest, faces probe launched by concerned retirees
Latest Breaking News
House committee subpoenas Pfizer executive in probe of alleged Covid vaccine delay
1 hr ago - CNN Politics
1 hr ago - CNN Politics
Trump delays plan to cut satellite data access crucial to hurricane forecasting
8 hrs ago - The Guardian
8 hrs ago - The Guardian
Sheriff: Suspected shooter ambushed firefighters who asked him to move vehicle
9 hrs ago - Coeur d'Alene Press
9 hrs ago - Coeur d'Alene Press
Military requesting to pull 200 troops back from California protest duty
9 hrs ago - Associated Press
9 hrs ago - Associated Press
Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty to killing 4 University of Idaho students, multiple media report
9 hrs ago - AP
9 hrs ago - AP
Judge again delays Abrego Garcia's release from Tennessee jail over deportation concerns
10 hrs ago - AP
10 hrs ago - AP
Supreme Court throws out appellate rulings in favor of transgender people in 4 states
11 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
11 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
Trump rants about AT&T service after tech issues delay his call with faith leaders
12 hrs ago - The Independent
12 hrs ago - The Independent
New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO Endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor
12 hrs ago - New York City Central Labor Council
12 hrs ago - New York City Central Labor Council
Schumer warned on Senate decorum rule after ripping GOP colleagues over Trump megabill
12 hrs ago - The Hill
12 hrs ago - The Hill
Late-night noise latest tactic used in LA immigration protests: 'No sleep for ICE'
13 hrs ago - USA Today
13 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
13 hrs ago - Independent
13 hrs ago - Independent
Trump administration sues Mayor Karen Bass, L.A. City Council over sanctuary policy
13 hrs ago - LA Times
13 hrs ago - LA Times
US weighs halting funds for hospitals offering gender treatment to minors, WSJ reports
13 hrs ago - Reuters
13 hrs ago - Reuters
Germany to help Ukraine make more weapons faster to strengthen its hand in peace talks with Russia
14 hrs ago - AP
14 hrs ago - AP
California public pension fund, the nation's largest, faces probe launched by concerned retirees
15 hrs ago - NBC News
15 hrs ago - NBC News
Supreme Court rules prison inmate cannot sue federal officers for alleged assault
15 hrs ago - NBC News
15 hrs ago - NBC News
U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans announces his retirement from Congress in 2027
17 hrs ago - Philadelphia Inquirer
17 hrs ago - Philadelphia Inquirer
Trump administration finds Harvard failed to protect Jewish students, threatens to cut all funding
18 hrs ago - AP
18 hrs ago - AP
Senate begins marathon vote series on Trump's "big, beautiful bill" as GOP eyes July 4 deadline
19 hrs ago - CBS News
19 hrs ago - CBS News
Iran says it poses no threat to IAEA chief after newspaper called for his execution
20 hrs ago - Times of Israel
20 hrs ago - Times of Israel