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When you're a tsar they let you do it...
By hay rick - 32 sec ago - Last reply 32 sec ago
When you're a tsar they let you do it...
By hay rick - 32 sec ago - Last reply 32 sec ago
General Discussion
Trump Get Regifted Nobel Peace Prize, Is This What Being Obama Feels Like?
By orangecrush - 1 hr ago - Last reply 51 sec ago
Trump Get Regifted Nobel Peace Prize, Is This What Being Obama Feels Like?
By orangecrush - 1 hr ago - Last reply 51 sec ago
General Discussion
No way to know, but have to wonder what it would take in $$$ to fully naturalize all existing immigrants?
By dutch777 - 23 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
No way to know, but have to wonder what it would take in $$$ to fully naturalize all existing immigrants?
By dutch777 - 23 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
The DU Lounge
Call me Ishmael. - Tilda Swinton reading the first chapter of Moby Dick
By GoneOffShore - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Call me Ishmael. - Tilda Swinton reading the first chapter of Moby Dick
By GoneOffShore - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
Karoline Leavitt strongly disapproves of "individuals who are putting their middle finger, proudly so, at the camera..."
By Miles Archer - 26 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Karoline Leavitt strongly disapproves of "individuals who are putting their middle finger, proudly so, at the camera..."
By Miles Archer - 26 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
Friday's Condensed News Cartoons
By KS Toronado - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Friday's Condensed News Cartoons
By KS Toronado - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
Someone who goes around wearing camo, gear and a mask but with no ID...
By Girard442 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Someone who goes around wearing camo, gear and a mask but with no ID...
By Girard442 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Cable News Clips
New details emerge about how Renee Good died
By MagaSmash - 1 hr ago - Last reply 2 min ago
New details emerge about how Renee Good died
By MagaSmash - 1 hr ago - Last reply 2 min ago
General Discussion
Have ICE Agents Conficated Any Guns Yet?.......
By global1 - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Have ICE Agents Conficated Any Guns Yet?.......
By global1 - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
"Huge internal concern" among CBS staff over that "internal bleeding" story.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
"Huge internal concern" among CBS staff over that "internal bleeding" story.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
We need to descend upon Republican Congressmembers' local and Washington, DC, offices. Peaceful, but LOUD, mass protests
By LaMouffette - 13 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
We need to descend upon Republican Congressmembers' local and Washington, DC, offices. Peaceful, but LOUD, mass protests
By LaMouffette - 13 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
When protesters become the Other
By marmar - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
When protesters become the Other
By marmar - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Latest Breaking News
CBS News report on ICE officer's injuries drew 'huge internal concern'
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
CBS News report on ICE officer's injuries drew 'huge internal concern'
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
General Discussion
Canada PM hails strategic partnership with China to adapt to 'new global realities'
By marmar - 1 hr ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Canada PM hails strategic partnership with China to adapt to 'new global realities'
By marmar - 1 hr ago - Last reply 5 min ago
General Discussion
Trump Cabinet secretaries conspired to violate Constitution, judge says
By Zorro - 29 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Trump Cabinet secretaries conspired to violate Constitution, judge says
By Zorro - 29 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
General Discussion
A message for the 2026 Mid-Terms that should be repeated over and over:
By Chasstev365 - 7 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
A message for the 2026 Mid-Terms that should be repeated over and over:
By Chasstev365 - 7 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
General Discussion
Why don't I believe this the Department of ...
By Botany - 1 hr ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Why don't I believe this the Department of ...
By Botany - 1 hr ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Football
Are the 49ers injuries a result of bad luck or EMF waves?
By Auggie - 26 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Are the 49ers injuries a result of bad luck or EMF waves?
By Auggie - 26 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago
General Discussion
Macron Warns of 'Unprecedented Cascading Consequences' if US Seizes Greenland, Government Spokeswoman Says
By orangecrush - 8 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Macron Warns of 'Unprecedented Cascading Consequences' if US Seizes Greenland, Government Spokeswoman Says
By orangecrush - 8 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago
General Discussion
Gavin Newsom concedes to Ben Sharpio
By angrychair - 8 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Gavin Newsom concedes to Ben Sharpio
By angrychair - 8 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago
American History
Jirdes Winther Baxter, 101, Dies; Last Survivor of Epidemic in Alaska
By mahatmakanejeeves - 8 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Jirdes Winther Baxter, 101, Dies; Last Survivor of Epidemic in Alaska
By mahatmakanejeeves - 8 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago
General Discussion
The US government are using chemical weapons on their own citizens.
By Coldwater - 46 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago
The US government are using chemical weapons on their own citizens.
By Coldwater - 46 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump says the US 'shouldn't even have an election' in 2026 because of all his accomplishments
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Trump says the US 'shouldn't even have an election' in 2026 because of all his accomplishments
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump accepts Nobel Peace Prize medal from Venezuelan opposition leader Machado
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Trump accepts Nobel Peace Prize medal from Venezuelan opposition leader Machado
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Photography
Not to be political; but, this is what our former horse Eddie would have to say to the current administration.
By George McGovern - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
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Not to be political; but, this is what our former horse Eddie would have to say to the current administration.
By George McGovern - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
The DU Lounge
Chihuahua develops unusual face from medical condition
By catbyte - 10 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Chihuahua develops unusual face from medical condition
By catbyte - 10 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
General Discussion
Bari Weiss approved unverified, un-fact-checked story about Ross' "internal bleeding" despite network concerns
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Bari Weiss approved unverified, un-fact-checked story about Ross' "internal bleeding" despite network concerns
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
General Discussion
The Sasha Riley story sounds like BS
By Brenda - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 11 min ago
The Sasha Riley story sounds like BS
By Brenda - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 11 min ago
Latest Breaking News
31,000 Kaiser Nurses Plan to Strike Across California and Hawaii, From SF to San Diego
By Omaha Steve - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 13 min ago
31,000 Kaiser Nurses Plan to Strike Across California and Hawaii, From SF to San Diego
By Omaha Steve - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 13 min ago
Latest Breaking News
S Korea's ex-president Yoon guilty of abuse of power in martial law bid
By SouthBayDem - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
S Korea's ex-president Yoon guilty of abuse of power in martial law bid
By SouthBayDem - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Sports
Florida Panthers and the Pedophile Protector
By LessAspin - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Florida Panthers and the Pedophile Protector
By LessAspin - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Writing
Writing about this era of US fascism - we all need to be doing it for future generations
By mysteryowl - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
Writing about this era of US fascism - we all need to be doing it for future generations
By mysteryowl - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
General Discussion
Maria Corina Machado: What's In Your Bag?
By bigtree - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
Maria Corina Machado: What's In Your Bag?
By bigtree - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
General Discussion
Why would Trump say that he would invoke the insurrection act?
By imanamerican63 - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
Why would Trump say that he would invoke the insurrection act?
By imanamerican63 - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
General Discussion
Contacted my U.S. Congress members...
By Joinfortmill - 32 min ago - Last reply 16 min ago
Contacted my U.S. Congress members...
By Joinfortmill - 32 min ago - Last reply 16 min ago
General Discussion
BREAKING: After "receiving" the Nobel Prize, Trump DEMANDS an award from Dancing With The Stars for his moron dance
By Miles Archer - 52 min ago - Last reply 16 min ago
BREAKING: After "receiving" the Nobel Prize, Trump DEMANDS an award from Dancing With The Stars for his moron dance
By Miles Archer - 52 min ago - Last reply 16 min ago
General Discussion
The Sasha Riley story sounds like BS
By Brenda - 50 replies @ 16 min ago (Milestone)
The Sasha Riley story sounds like BS
By Brenda - 50 replies @ 16 min ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
🚨AG Bondi has MELTDOWN ON AIR as 3000 DOJ LAWYERS QUIT
By Uncle Joe - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 17 min ago
🚨AG Bondi has MELTDOWN ON AIR as 3000 DOJ LAWYERS QUIT
By Uncle Joe - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 17 min ago
General Discussion
Someone who actually "WON" a Nobel Peace Prize
By orangecrush - 1 hr ago - Last reply 17 min ago
Someone who actually "WON" a Nobel Peace Prize
By orangecrush - 1 hr ago - Last reply 17 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Pod Save America: Trump's Polls Sink Over ICE Terror In Minnesota
By marmar - 1 hr ago - Last reply 17 min ago
Pod Save America: Trump's Polls Sink Over ICE Terror In Minnesota
By marmar - 1 hr ago - Last reply 17 min ago
General Discussion
Analysis of the Renee Good video. Very good analysis, worth watching. ...
By aggiesal - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago
Analysis of the Renee Good video. Very good analysis, worth watching. ...
By aggiesal - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago
General Discussion
After Sowing Distrust in Fluoridated Water, Kennedy and Skeptics Turn to Obstructing Other Fluoride Sources
By orangecrush - 1 hr ago - Last reply 20 min ago
After Sowing Distrust in Fluoridated Water, Kennedy and Skeptics Turn to Obstructing Other Fluoride Sources
By orangecrush - 1 hr ago - Last reply 20 min ago
General Discussion
Following leaked messages, NH House Republican education chair says she favors politically segregated schools
By marmar - 35 min ago - Last reply 21 min ago
Following leaked messages, NH House Republican education chair says she favors politically segregated schools
By marmar - 35 min ago - Last reply 21 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago - Last reply 23 min ago
Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago - Last reply 23 min ago
General Discussion
Far right creating parallel economic networks, knowing that they will be unemployable
By jmbar2 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 23 min ago
Far right creating parallel economic networks, knowing that they will be unemployable
By jmbar2 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 23 min ago
General Discussion
Governor Walz Speaks to Minnesota: Calls for Mass Resistance: Takes Your Breath Away.
By Joinfortmill - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 24 min ago
Governor Walz Speaks to Minnesota: Calls for Mass Resistance: Takes Your Breath Away.
By Joinfortmill - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 24 min ago
General Discussion
Fuck Donald tRump--the Crime Minister -- Day 362 thread
By lastlib - 25 min ago - Last reply 25 min ago
Fuck Donald tRump--the Crime Minister -- Day 362 thread
By lastlib - 25 min ago - Last reply 25 min ago
Minnesota
DFL Rep will be proposing a law for Minnesotans suing for damages by ICE
By mysteryowl - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 26 min ago
DFL Rep will be proposing a law for Minnesotans suing for damages by ICE
By mysteryowl - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 26 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Postal Service unveils new Muhammad Ali stamp in champ's hometown
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 27 min ago
Postal Service unveils new Muhammad Ali stamp in champ's hometown
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 27 min ago
General Discussion
Former Senator Kyrsten Sinema Accused of Affair With Member of Security Team
By Drum - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 27 min ago
Former Senator Kyrsten Sinema Accused of Affair With Member of Security Team
By Drum - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 27 min ago
Latest Breaking News
GOP senators try to talk Trump down from invoking Insurrection Act in Minneapolis
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 29 min ago
GOP senators try to talk Trump down from invoking Insurrection Act in Minneapolis
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 29 min ago
The DU Lounge
When you were a child , who was your favorite television show animal? Mine was Lassie. How about you? Edited I meant
By debm55 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 31 min ago
When you were a child , who was your favorite television show animal? Mine was Lassie. How about you? Edited I meant
By debm55 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 31 min ago
General Discussion
Machado Gave Away Her Nobel Peace Medal To Krasnov For Nothing
By gab13by13 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 32 min ago
Machado Gave Away Her Nobel Peace Medal To Krasnov For Nothing
By gab13by13 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 32 min ago
Pets
After a Prison Cat Fundraiser Went Viral, Texas Officials Put His Caretaker in Solitary Confinement
By douglas9 - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 33 min ago
After a Prison Cat Fundraiser Went Viral, Texas Officials Put His Caretaker in Solitary Confinement
By douglas9 - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 33 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Defense Department says military newspaper Stars and Stripes must eliminate 'woke distractions'
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 34 min ago
Defense Department says military newspaper Stars and Stripes must eliminate 'woke distractions'
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 34 min ago
General Discussion
Former South Korea president sentenced to 5 years in prison on charges related to martial law decree
By dalton99a - 56 min ago - Last reply 35 min ago
Former South Korea president sentenced to 5 years in prison on charges related to martial law decree
By dalton99a - 56 min ago - Last reply 35 min ago
Environment & Energy
Should We Relax Our Server Contempt If Used to Understand Batteries and Solar Cells?
By NNadir - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 37 min ago
Should We Relax Our Server Contempt If Used to Understand Batteries and Solar Cells?
By NNadir - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 37 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump accepts Nobel Peace Prize medal from Venezuelan opposition leader Machado
By BumRushDaShow - 50 replies @ 38 min ago (Milestone)
Trump accepts Nobel Peace Prize medal from Venezuelan opposition leader Machado
By BumRushDaShow - 50 replies @ 38 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Hey Minneapolis - please please please don't fall into the trap.
By yellow dahlia - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago
Hey Minneapolis - please please please don't fall into the trap.
By yellow dahlia - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago
General Discussion
How Kristi Noem turned ICE into the Proud Boys
By marmar - 1 hr ago - Last reply 38 min ago
How Kristi Noem turned ICE into the Proud Boys
By marmar - 1 hr ago - Last reply 38 min ago
General Discussion
Just got this forwarded. Here are the talking points Schumer's team just emailed out to their allies TODAY -
By demmiblue - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 39 min ago
Just got this forwarded. Here are the talking points Schumer's team just emailed out to their allies TODAY -
By demmiblue - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 39 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Former biotech CEO sued over COVID vaccine alleged insider trading
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 39 min ago
Former biotech CEO sued over COVID vaccine alleged insider trading
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 39 min ago
General Discussion
Maria Corina Machado should get another prize for unselfishly using her first one to try and help her country
By Ohioboy - 1 hr ago - Last reply 40 min ago
Maria Corina Machado should get another prize for unselfishly using her first one to try and help her country
By Ohioboy - 1 hr ago - Last reply 40 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Russia says it's monitoring Trump's 'extraordinary' push to take over Greenland
By BumRushDaShow - 40 min ago - Last reply 40 min ago
Russia says it's monitoring Trump's 'extraordinary' push to take over Greenland
By BumRushDaShow - 40 min ago - Last reply 40 min ago
General Discussion
Lawrence O'Donnell: Most Americans do not think what Trump is telling them to think about MN ICE shooting
By marmar - 40 min ago - Last reply 40 min ago
Lawrence O'Donnell: Most Americans do not think what Trump is telling them to think about MN ICE shooting
By marmar - 40 min ago - Last reply 40 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Maria Corina Machado says she presented Trump with her Nobel peace prize medal
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 43 min ago
Maria Corina Machado says she presented Trump with her Nobel peace prize medal
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 43 min ago
General Discussion
Bernie Sanders cites an amazing statistic.
By iemanja - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 45 min ago
Bernie Sanders cites an amazing statistic.
By iemanja - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 45 min ago
General Discussion
Hope Ms Crockett can pull this baby off. 🙏🏻
By a kennedy - 1 hr ago - Last reply 46 min ago
Hope Ms Crockett can pull this baby off. 🙏🏻
By a kennedy - 1 hr ago - Last reply 46 min ago
Pets
Friday's Horses -- Kate's Story Pt. IV -- Conclusion
By George McGovern - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 52 min ago
Friday's Horses -- Kate's Story Pt. IV -- Conclusion
By George McGovern - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 52 min ago
Forum Spotlight: Movies
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Latest Breaking News
Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products
1 hr ago - AP
1 hr ago - AP
House committee threatens to force Arlington prosecutor to send documents in bias investigation
1 hr ago - ARLnow
1 hr ago - ARLnow
GOP senators try to talk Trump down from invoking Insurrection Act in Minneapolis
1 hr ago - The Hill
1 hr ago - The Hill
US judge to shield scholars who challenged deporting of pro-Palestinian campus activists
2 hrs ago - Reuters
2 hrs ago - Reuters
Defense Department says military newspaper Stars and Stripes must eliminate 'woke distractions'
3 hrs ago - AP
3 hrs ago - AP
31,000 Kaiser Nurses Plan to Strike Across California and Hawaii, From SF to San Diego
3 hrs ago - Nurse.org
3 hrs ago - Nurse.org
Federal judge blocks 3 Oregon timber sales and strikes down 'loophole'
4 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/Salem Statesman Journal
4 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/Salem Statesman Journal
White House eyes prosecutor in Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's office for new fraud role, sources say
6 hrs ago - CBS News
6 hrs ago - CBS News
Abrego Garcia says DOJ playing 'fast and loose' with judge ahead of 'critical' hearing that could end criminal case
7 hrs ago - Law & Crime
7 hrs ago - Law & Crime
US Senate passes bill to boost federal science spending after White House sought major cuts
12 hrs ago - Reuters
12 hrs ago - Reuters
Tina Peters tried hijacking her election data breach trial into a conspiracy theory 'circus' that should not be reheard
14 hrs ago - Law & Crime
14 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Amazon threatens 'drastic' action after Saks bankruptcy, says $475M stake is now worthless
14 hrs ago - CNBC
14 hrs ago - CNBC
Pam Bondi Visibly Furious At Prosecutors Who Reportedly Quit Rather Than Probe ICE Shooting Victim's Widow
15 hrs ago - Huff Post
15 hrs ago - Huff Post
Medical examiner believes death of man in ICE custody was homicide, recording says
16 hrs ago - Washington Post
16 hrs ago - Washington Post
Gulf states and Turkey warned Trump strikes on Iran could lead to major conflict
16 hrs ago - The Guardian
16 hrs ago - The Guardian
Senators secretly meet to stop Trump and Kristi Noem from destroying key agency: report
17 hrs ago - Raw Story
17 hrs ago - Raw Story
Maria Corina Machado says she presented Trump with her Nobel peace prize medal
18 hrs ago - The Guardian
18 hrs ago - The Guardian
Gov. Jim Pillen wants voters across Nebraska to decide the fate of the 'Blue Dot'
18 hrs ago - Omaha World Herald
18 hrs ago - Omaha World Herald
ACLU Minnesota files lawsuit against Trump administration alleging constitutional violations
19 hrs ago - KMSP-TV, Minneapolis, MN
19 hrs ago - KMSP-TV, Minneapolis, MN
Trump says the US 'shouldn't even have an election' in 2026 because of all his accomplishments
20 hrs ago - The Independent
20 hrs ago - The Independent
Delaware judge won't speed up Paramount lawsuit seeking Warner Bros merger details
20 hrs ago - Reuters
20 hrs ago - Reuters
Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis
22 hrs ago - Associated Press
22 hrs ago - Associated Press
Madison Sheahan, ICE's No. 2 official and a Noem ally, leaving agency to run for Congress
22 hrs ago - CBS News
22 hrs ago - CBS News