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General Discussion
A MAGA blunders into a thread and exposes his ass.
By Swede - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 44 sec ago

General Discussion
Holy shit this is real (2026 Freedom 250 Grand Prix One Nation T-Shirt):
By demmiblue - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago

General Discussion
Are we sitting ducks for a Hantavirus epidemic? (POLL) (Poll)
By orangecrush - 13 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago

The DU Lounge
Has anyone tried these?
By Upthevibe - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 min ago

General Discussion
Storm Season Is Here and the National Weather Service Is Short-Handed
By Coventina - 6 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago

Science
While patients lay unconscious under anesthesia, their brains kept decoding stories and preparing for what came next
By erronis - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Hantavirus Case in Switzerland Spurs Race to Trace Contacts
By Zorro - 1 hr ago - Last reply 4 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Trump Official Insists Fed Governor Lisa Cook Will Be Indicted 'No Matter What the Supreme Court Does'
By BumRushDaShow - 10 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago

Foreign Affairs
Hungary returns a seized cash and gold shipment worth $82 million to Ukraine
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago

General Discussion
Let's All Thank Donald Trump For Speeding Up The Clean Energy Transition. He'll HATE That!
By erronis - 10 min ago - Last reply 6 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo is not running in the Preakness
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 min ago - Last reply 6 min ago

General Discussion
Babies Are Bleeding to Death as Parents Reject a Vitamin Shot Given at Birth
By Coventina - 52 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago

TV Chat
Stephen Colbert's Late Show ends on May 21st
By FakeNoose - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago

General Discussion
Dimentia Digest 5-6-26: "A lot of people say, 'What do you mean by sea? Is it see? Like vision?' No, it's sea, SEA."
By Miles Archer - 25 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Trump's third surgeon general pick is deleting old posts critical of president's agenda and fitness
By BumRushDaShow - 36 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago

General Discussion
Clay Jones Toons Twofer
By dweller - 50 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Georgia officials knew chemicals from carpet mills were polluting local water. The people did not
By mahatmakanejeeves - 26 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago

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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 - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago

General Discussion
Mexico nightclub's $300 cover charge for US citizens captures popular mood
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago

General Discussion
One American loses their job for every 6 immigrants removed from the workforce ... Fortune
By ihaveaquestion - 9 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago

General Discussion
Greg Palast: Trump, Sinatra, and My Partner
By red dog 1 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 9 min ago

General Discussion
Greene wins Michigan Senate special election, Democrats retain control of chamber
By marmar - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago

General Discussion
Iran consolidating control over Strait of Hormuz
By SamuelTheThird - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago

General Discussion
THE FBI DIRECTOR'S UNUSUAL CALLING CARD: "Ka$h Patel" bourbon is his newest innovation.
By demmiblue - 13 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago

General Discussion
ICE will 'flood' cities that limit immigration enforcement, Tom Homan says in Phoenix speech
By Coventina - 19 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago

Astrology, Spirituality & Alternative Healing
Nic on the Voting Rights Act Decision--Good one!
By Jilly_in_VA - 10 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago

General Discussion
Trump Posts Meme of Top Democrats in Sombreros
By Coventina - 10 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago

General Discussion
U.S. so-called "negotiators" are incompetent liars.
By pat_k - 1 hr ago - Last reply 11 min ago

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"BUT IS THE SPIDER OK?" Pudgy Teen Rambo Rittenhouse hospitalized after spider bite. CANDLELIGHT VIGIL! POOR KYLE!
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago - Last reply 12 min ago

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Trump Sparks Social Media Backlash After Telling a Little Girl She Is too Short For Volleyball
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago

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California landowners who cut 38 trees in Oakland hills hit with $915,000 fine
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 34 min ago - Last reply 12 min ago

General Discussion
Their new contract requires the airport to purchase Trump merchandise from Trump's own licensor
By applegrove - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 13 min ago

General Discussion
The white male NYT editor upset he didn't get a promotion is also a delusional AI user selling his AI "art"
By highplainsdem - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago

Movies
Born May 7, 1922 - Darren McGavin - American actor
By Number9Dream - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago

Liberal YouTubers
Red Alert: Trump is moving to lock us out of power - Pondering Politics and Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 28 min ago - Last reply 15 min ago

General Discussion
The First Nude: "Most know my husband as the strong commander in chief, but his empathy transcends the role..."
By Miles Archer - 25 replies @ 15 min ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
The First Nude: "Most know my husband as the strong commander in chief, but his empathy transcends the role..."
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago

General Discussion
This Administration's next maneuver:
By PCIntern - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago

General Discussion
Trump holds up a rendering of what the UFC fight at the White House will look like on his birthday (trashy)
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - Last reply 15 min ago

Latest Breaking News
US fires on Iranian oil tanker as Trump pressures Tehran for deal to end war
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago - Last reply 16 min ago

General Discussion
*****BREAKING NEWS***** Ted Turner Has Passed
By DemocratSinceBirth - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 17 min ago

Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs
Untold documentary on the "Jail Blazers" available on Netflix
By AZProgressive - 17 min ago - Last reply 17 min ago

General Discussion
Republicans fall one vote short on bill to criminalize blowing whistles to warn of ICE
By cbabe - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 18 min ago

General Discussion
Bill Banning Whites-Only Housing Passes by Just One Vote
By applegrove - 53 min ago - Last reply 18 min ago

Public Transportation and Smart Growth
Amtrak Ads Are Going Full Luxury Car
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago - Last reply 19 min ago

Foreign Affairs
The Iran War Is "Over" (Except It's Not) - William Spaniel
By TexasTowelie - 19 min ago - Last reply 19 min ago

General Discussion
Swastikas, Hitler graffiti spray painted on NYC synagogue, homes
By Behind the Aegis - 1 hr ago - Last reply 19 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Epstein-linked billionaire accused of rape privately reached out to federal judge to defend his 'good name'
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 20 min ago

General Discussion
Walgreens shuts hundreds of stores as protests grow
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago

General Discussion
Jeff & Lauren Sanchez were the lead sponsors and honorary chairs of the Met Gala
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago - Last reply 23 min ago

General Discussion
Questions swirl as Fox News reporter arrives just in time for secret FBI raid on key Dem
By turbinetree - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 24 min ago

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"The Scariest Photo in My Gallery" -- Warning: graphic and disturbing. Image and story from Imgur
By erronis - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 25 min ago

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What Is Happening At DU
By gab13by13 - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 26 min ago

General Discussion
Reasons I'm optimistic (and reasons I'm not)
By EnergizedLib - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 27 min ago

The DU Lounge
Man Allergic To Cats Becomes Cat Rescuer After Saving One Kitten
By catbyte - 30 min ago - Last reply 30 min ago

The DU Lounge
For my 12,000 posting milestone (with a song)
By Niagara - 1 hr ago - Last reply 32 min ago

General Discussion
Letterman unloads on 'lying weasels' who axed Colbert's 'Late Show'
By Coventina - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 34 min ago

General Discussion
Now get the fuck out of government housing
By Aviation Pro - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 36 min ago

The DU Lounge
Horse with a sense of humor..
By red dog 1 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 38 min ago

Jewish Group
(JEWISH GROUP) Fake AI 'rabbis' being used to spread antisemitic tropes on TikTok, study claims
By Behind the Aegis - 57 min ago - Last reply 38 min ago

General Discussion
Clarence Thomas
By sheshe2 - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 40 min ago

Environment & Energy
Brilliant idea for ocean based power generation on front page of the Financial Times yesterday
By Pluvious - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 41 min ago

General Discussion
TikTok Favored Pro-Republican Videos in the Last Election
By applegrove - 47 min ago - Last reply 41 min ago

Liberal YouTubers
Stephen Colbert - Guest President Barack Obama (4 videos)
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 41 min ago

General Discussion
Trumpf offers bribe to Fetterman
By Liberal In Texas - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 43 min ago

General Discussion
Trumpf offers bribe to Fetterman
By Liberal In Texas - 50 replies @ 44 min ago (Milestone)

Editorials & Other Articles
Poll: Trump blamed for gas prices as Democrats gain midterm edge
By Dulcinea - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 49 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Virginia lawmaker's office raided in FBI probe
By AverageOldGuy - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 49 min ago

The DU Lounge
Chili Cheese Fries...are American Poutine...
By MiHale - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 51 min ago

Cable News Clips
Trump-Backed Candidates Win Big in Midwest Primaries - TODAY
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 51 min ago

Liberal YouTubers
Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 5/5/2026
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 53 min ago

Liberal YouTubers
Fine, I'll tell it all... Adam Mockler
By ihaveaquestion - 53 min ago - Last reply 53 min ago

Photography
Lilac in Wallace Swamp Creek Park
By BWdem4life - 1 hr ago - Last reply 53 min ago

Latest Breaking News
CNN founder Ted Turner, a pioneer of cable TV news, dies at 87
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 55 min ago

Foreign Affairs
Russians are recreating NKVD arrests as "entertainment" - Break the Fake - TVP WORLD
By TexasTowelie - 56 min ago - Last reply 56 min ago

Cable News Clips
Alleged scammers use fake lawyers and fake courts to prey on immigrants - ABC News
By Jacson6 - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 56 min ago

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 - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 57 min ago

Pets
Shadow has issued a formal apology on behalf of her assistant - her dad.
By George McGovern - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 57 min ago

General Discussion
America has a clear message for Trump and Hegseth: Scrap the religious rhetoric
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 57 min ago

Editorials & Other Articles
Trump's Aggressive Military Buildup in Panama Is Keeping Latin America on Edge
By Zorro - 1 hr ago - Last reply 58 min ago

Forum Spotlight: Photography

Lilac in Wallace Swamp Creek Park
By BWdem4life

American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) Strikes a Pose
By Bo Zarts

Shadow has issued a formal apology on behalf of her assistant - her dad.
By George McGovern

Latest Breaking News

Trump Official Insists Fed Governor Lisa Cook Will Be Indicted 'No Matter What the Supreme Court Does'
10 min ago - MEDIAite

Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo is not running in the Preakness
12 min ago - Associated Press, via WTOP

Georgia officials knew chemicals from carpet mills were polluting local water. The people did not
26 min ago - Atlanta Journal-Constitution and ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trump's third surgeon general pick is deleting old posts critical of president's agenda and fitness
36 min ago - The Independent

GOP opposition grows to moving third reconciliation package on Trump agenda
1 hr ago - The Hill

Hantavirus Case in Switzerland Spurs Race to Trace Contacts
1 hr ago - Wall Street Journal

US fires on Iranian oil tanker as Trump pressures Tehran for deal to end war
1 hr ago - Associated Press

South Korea suspends review of Trump's call to participate in 'Project Freedom'
1 hr ago - msn/Reuters

Epstein-linked billionaire accused of rape privately reached out to federal judge to defend his 'good name'
1 hr ago - The Guardian

Brookfield Zoo, workers reach contract agreement to end strike
2 hrs ago - Chicago Business

ICE plans to scrap shortened training program for new immigration officers
2 hrs ago - Washington Post

US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific
2 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP

South Carolina joins Southern redistricting push after US Supreme Court ruling on minority districts
3 hrs ago - AP

Donald Trump Moves to Freeze Paying $83 Million to E. Jean Carroll
4 hrs ago - Newsweek

Iran has hit far more U.S. military assets than reported, satellite images show
4 hrs ago - Washington Post

NATO Must Spend 5% of GDP on Defence by 2030, Poland Says
5 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters

Virginia lawmaker's office raided in FBI probe
5 hrs ago - Washington DC FOX News

CNN founder Ted Turner, a pioneer of cable TV news, dies at 87
6 hrs ago - CNN US

FBI investigating leaks to journalist who wrote explosive article on Kash Patel: Sources
6 hrs ago - MS NOW

Russia snubs Ukraine's unilateral ceasefire, firing dozens of drones
7 hrs ago - AP

Exclusive: U.S. and Iran closing in on one-page memo to end war, officials say
7 hrs ago - Axios

Iran foreign minister meets Chinese counterpart a week before Trump's Beijing trip
7 hrs ago - Reuters

Japan's SDF fires anti-ship missiles for first time in Philippine military drills
8 hrs ago - Japan Times

Private payrolls rose by 109,000 in April, topping expectations, ADP says
8 hrs ago - CNBC

Cassidy calls for expedited abortion pill review as primary nears
9 hrs ago - Roll Call

Corewell Health nurses in Southeast Michigan vote to authorize strike as contract talks stall
9 hrs ago - WXYZ

Gasoline costs 50% more in the US than it did before the Iran war
9 hrs ago - AP

Trump to meet with Brazil's Lula Thursday for economic talks
10 hrs ago - msn/Bloomberg

Howard Lutnick faces congressional showdown after Epstein files revealed island visit
10 hrs ago - NBC News

Defiant border czar brushes away MAGA critics, says 'mass deportations are coming'
11 hrs ago - msn/CNN Politics

Michigan Democrats keep control of state Senate in election win that offers clues about midterms
11 hrs ago - Associated Press

Ohio set for marquee races in the fall. US Senate contest seen as crucial for control of the chamber
11 hrs ago - Associated Press

Rubio says War Powers Act '100 percent unconstitutional'
11 hrs ago - The Hill

Trump-backed candidates win majority of Republican primary races for Indiana Senate
11 hrs ago - Associated Press

Second judge rules Trump administration can't review reporter's devices
11 hrs ago - USA Today

Appeals court split on ICE's mandatory detention policy
12 hrs ago - Politico

US and Bahrain push UN-backed action for Hormuz as Washington seeks maritime coalition
12 hrs ago - msn/Reuters

'Get the children away': Outrage breaks out over Trump's startling remarks around kids
13 hrs ago - Raw Story

Arlington political activist who protested outside Stephen Miller's home won't face state charges
13 hrs ago - CBS News

Trump DOJ Sues to Overturn Assault Weapons Ban In City Plagued By Mass Shootings
14 hrs ago - MEDIAite

Most Trump-Backed Challengers Beat Indiana Incumbents Who Bucked Trump
15 hrs ago - New York Times

Spring plans meet snow in Denver as a late storm could be the season's biggest
16 hrs ago - AP

RFK Jr. unveils campaign for 'deprescribing' antidepressants
20 hrs ago - The Hill

Newly released documents reveal more than $300,000 in taxpayer-funded sexual harassment settlements involving lawmakers
20 hrs ago - CNN

State moves forward with foreign service officer layoffs in blow to civil service
20 hrs ago - The Hill

U.S. job openings were unchanged at 6.9 million in March but hiring improved
20 hrs ago - AP

Ohio U.S. Senate special primary results
20 hrs ago - AP

FDA authorizes first fruit-flavored e-cigarettes in US amid political pressure
20 hrs ago - Reuters

Chisago County accuses union of unfair labor practice after strike
21 hrs ago - KARE11

Amsterdam bans advertising for meat and fossil fuels in public places to discourage high-carbon lifestyle
21 hrs ago - CBS News

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