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General Discussion
Everything you care about is under attack but you still need to function -- Dan Froomkin
By erronis - 4 min ago - Last reply 22 sec ago
Everything you care about is under attack but you still need to function -- Dan Froomkin
By erronis - 4 min ago - Last reply 22 sec ago
General Discussion
The Cardinal who arranged for the June 14 Mass at a Chicago field, featuring a video address by Pope Leo,
By pnwmom - 5 min ago - Last reply 25 sec ago
The Cardinal who arranged for the June 14 Mass at a Chicago field, featuring a video address by Pope Leo,
By pnwmom - 5 min ago - Last reply 25 sec ago
Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support
Does anyone use a TENS unit, and have a brand recommendation?
By Bayard - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Does anyone use a TENS unit, and have a brand recommendation?
By Bayard - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 min ago
The DU Lounge
New Movie! "Good Fortune" ... Aziz Ansari, Seth Rogen, Keanu Reeves
By FirstLight - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
New Movie! "Good Fortune" ... Aziz Ansari, Seth Rogen, Keanu Reeves
By FirstLight - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
MAGA Attorney General Resigned After Fantasizing Colleague Would Get 'Anally Raped By a Cylindrical Asteroid'
By DemocratSinceBirth - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
MAGA Attorney General Resigned After Fantasizing Colleague Would Get 'Anally Raped By a Cylindrical Asteroid'
By DemocratSinceBirth - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
IHIP News: The Faker LOSES IT During Speech; Gets CALLED OUT For His MENTAL DECLINE on LIVE TV!!
By MagaSmash - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
IHIP News: The Faker LOSES IT During Speech; Gets CALLED OUT For His MENTAL DECLINE on LIVE TV!!
By MagaSmash - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Latest Breaking News
MSNBC's Ari Melber Reportedly in Talks With Rival Networks
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
MSNBC's Ari Melber Reportedly in Talks With Rival Networks
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
The DU Lounge
Hippo launches fart attack on people at zoo ---- (Click on link)
By red dog 1 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Hippo launches fart attack on people at zoo ---- (Click on link)
By red dog 1 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Computer Help and Support
Computer (sort of ) question
By madamesilverspurs - 24 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Computer (sort of ) question
By madamesilverspurs - 24 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
General Discussion
The Internet is having fun with Trump Always Chickens Out (TACO)
By LetMyPeopleVote - 25 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
The Internet is having fun with Trump Always Chickens Out (TACO)
By LetMyPeopleVote - 25 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
General Discussion
Maddow Blog-Trump to reward celebrity tax cheats with a pardon, adding to scandalous list
By LetMyPeopleVote - 12 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Maddow Blog-Trump to reward celebrity tax cheats with a pardon, adding to scandalous list
By LetMyPeopleVote - 12 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
General Discussion
Pope Leo Counter-Programming Against Parade
By Deep State Witch - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Pope Leo Counter-Programming Against Parade
By Deep State Witch - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
General Discussion
Wall Street's new term- TACO (Trump Always Chickens Out) is pissing off trump
By LetMyPeopleVote - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Wall Street's new term- TACO (Trump Always Chickens Out) is pissing off trump
By LetMyPeopleVote - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump officially pardons reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley
By LetMyPeopleVote - 7 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Trump officially pardons reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley
By LetMyPeopleVote - 7 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Music Appreciation
Kool & the Gang's Michael Sumler dies in Georgia car crash at 71
By mahatmakanejeeves - 37 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Kool & the Gang's Michael Sumler dies in Georgia car crash at 71
By mahatmakanejeeves - 37 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
General Discussion
Here's the Karoline Leavitt story.
By Celerity - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Here's the Karoline Leavitt story.
By Celerity - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Mental Health Support
I was feeling really grateful today and it was a nice change from feeling depressed and scared.
By LiberalLoner - 32 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago
I was feeling really grateful today and it was a nice change from feeling depressed and scared.
By LiberalLoner - 32 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Astrology, Spirituality & Alternative Healing
Denise Knight: How are Most Americans Feeling About Trump & his Admin? 5.28.2025
By SheltieLover - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Denise Knight: How are Most Americans Feeling About Trump & his Admin? 5.28.2025
By SheltieLover - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
General Discussion
tRump Birthday Parade (Cartoon)
By groundloop - 12 min ago - Last reply 12 min ago
tRump Birthday Parade (Cartoon)
By groundloop - 12 min ago - Last reply 12 min ago
General Discussion
Weird blue suit color that T and the Republican Congress Critters all seem to be sporting ...
By Tumbulu - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
Weird blue suit color that T and the Republican Congress Critters all seem to be sporting ...
By Tumbulu - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
General Discussion
Trump nominates his former defense attorney Emil Bove to serve as appellate judge
By Eugene - 20 min ago - Last reply 13 min ago
Trump nominates his former defense attorney Emil Bove to serve as appellate judge
By Eugene - 20 min ago - Last reply 13 min ago
General Discussion
Trump administration moves to cut $100 million in federal contracts for Harvard
By Eugene - 25 min ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Trump administration moves to cut $100 million in federal contracts for Harvard
By Eugene - 25 min ago - Last reply 14 min ago
General Discussion
Using inductive reasoning to clarify why there are still Trump supporters
By orangecrush - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Using inductive reasoning to clarify why there are still Trump supporters
By orangecrush - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
General Discussion
Laura Loomer Publicly Begs President Trump for a Job
By Eugene - 16 min ago - Last reply 16 min ago
Laura Loomer Publicly Begs President Trump for a Job
By Eugene - 16 min ago - Last reply 16 min ago
General Discussion
Our Transportation Secretary doesn't believe in public transportation
By highplainsdem - 31 min ago - Last reply 16 min ago
Our Transportation Secretary doesn't believe in public transportation
By highplainsdem - 31 min ago - Last reply 16 min ago
General Discussion
More good news: SpaceX's latest Starship test "tumbled out of control"
By jmowreader - 1 hr ago - Last reply 16 min ago
More good news: SpaceX's latest Starship test "tumbled out of control"
By jmowreader - 1 hr ago - Last reply 16 min ago
Cooking & Baking
What's for Dinner, Wed., May 28, 2025
By NJCher - 55 min ago - Last reply 16 min ago
What's for Dinner, Wed., May 28, 2025
By NJCher - 55 min ago - Last reply 16 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
RFK Jr. Is Still Dumber than Dirt -Lewis Black's Rantcast clips
By MagaSmash - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
RFK Jr. Is Still Dumber than Dirt -Lewis Black's Rantcast clips
By MagaSmash - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
Foreign Affairs
Close Call! Moscow panics as Ukraine targets Putin's Escort! - RFU News
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 17 min ago
Close Call! Moscow panics as Ukraine targets Putin's Escort! - RFU News
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 17 min ago
General Discussion
Pennsylvania GOP congressman's staff accused of scrubbing boss' Wikipedia page of Tinder scandal
By RandySF - 1 hr ago - Last reply 18 min ago
Pennsylvania GOP congressman's staff accused of scrubbing boss' Wikipedia page of Tinder scandal
By RandySF - 1 hr ago - Last reply 18 min ago
Music Appreciation
At site of demolished Inner Ear Studios in Arlington, upcoming art installation will pay tribute
By mahatmakanejeeves - 18 min ago - Last reply 18 min ago
At site of demolished Inner Ear Studios in Arlington, upcoming art installation will pay tribute
By mahatmakanejeeves - 18 min ago - Last reply 18 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Forest Trump: The Director's Cut
By red dog 1 - 22 min ago - Last reply 22 min ago
Forest Trump: The Director's Cut
By red dog 1 - 22 min ago - Last reply 22 min ago
General Discussion
There was just a MAGA on CNN saying he can't stand to see two men kiss.
By DemocratSinceBirth - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 23 min ago
There was just a MAGA on CNN saying he can't stand to see two men kiss.
By DemocratSinceBirth - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 23 min ago
General Discussion
'Blown Away By His Own Foul Intemperate Breath"
By Joinfortmill - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 24 min ago
'Blown Away By His Own Foul Intemperate Breath"
By Joinfortmill - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 24 min ago
Civil Liberties
US files motion to dismiss lawsuit over Kilmar Abrego Garcia's deportation
By mahatmakanejeeves - 24 min ago - Last reply 24 min ago
US files motion to dismiss lawsuit over Kilmar Abrego Garcia's deportation
By mahatmakanejeeves - 24 min ago - Last reply 24 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump pardons former GOP congressman Michael Grimm over tax fraud charges
By BumRushDaShow - 25 min ago - Last reply 25 min ago
Trump pardons former GOP congressman Michael Grimm over tax fraud charges
By BumRushDaShow - 25 min ago - Last reply 25 min ago
Cable News Clips
Lawrence: Trump, the stupidest and most cowardly president in American history, backed down again - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 26 min ago
Lawrence: Trump, the stupidest and most cowardly president in American history, backed down again - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 26 min ago
General Discussion
Wall Street Traders Have A New Nickname For Trump, And It's Hilarious
By turbinetree - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 26 min ago
Wall Street Traders Have A New Nickname For Trump, And It's Hilarious
By turbinetree - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 26 min ago
General Discussion
05/29 Mike Luckovich: Not now Jake
By LetMyPeopleVote - 33 min ago - Last reply 29 min ago
05/29 Mike Luckovich: Not now Jake
By LetMyPeopleVote - 33 min ago - Last reply 29 min ago
General Discussion
BWAHAHA! Pope Leo's POPE-A-PALOOZA on JUNE 14 is gonna kick Needy Amin's Birthday Bash right in the NUTS.
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 30 min ago
BWAHAHA! Pope Leo's POPE-A-PALOOZA on JUNE 14 is gonna kick Needy Amin's Birthday Bash right in the NUTS.
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 30 min ago
Environment & Energy
Massive Saharan dust clouds to approach Florida, Gulf
By OnlinePoker - 31 min ago - Last reply 31 min ago
Massive Saharan dust clouds to approach Florida, Gulf
By OnlinePoker - 31 min ago - Last reply 31 min ago
The DU Lounge
Who was your first celebrity crush as a kid. or teen. Mine was David Cassidy. How about you????
By debm55 - 175 replies @ 32 min ago (Milestone)
Who was your first celebrity crush as a kid. or teen. Mine was David Cassidy. How about you????
By debm55 - 175 replies @ 32 min ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
Cryptocurrency and Corruption
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 33 min ago
Cryptocurrency and Corruption
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 33 min ago
Photography
Dropped my pill onto the floor this morning. Used this tool to pick it up, remaining upright.
By George McGovern - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 33 min ago
Dropped my pill onto the floor this morning. Used this tool to pick it up, remaining upright.
By George McGovern - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 33 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump's pardon attorney considers full clemency for Oath Keepers and founder Stewart Rhodes over Jan. 6 crimes
By BumRushDaShow - 47 min ago - Last reply 33 min ago
Trump's pardon attorney considers full clemency for Oath Keepers and founder Stewart Rhodes over Jan. 6 crimes
By BumRushDaShow - 47 min ago - Last reply 33 min ago
The DU Lounge
I found the PERFECT meme for how I feel
By Siwsan - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 34 min ago
I found the PERFECT meme for how I feel
By Siwsan - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 34 min ago
Movies
Robin Williams' 'Popeye' Had the 'Most Coked-Up Film Set' and 'Everyone Was Stoned,' Says Former Studio Boss:
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 35 min ago
Robin Williams' 'Popeye' Had the 'Most Coked-Up Film Set' and 'Everyone Was Stoned,' Says Former Studio Boss:
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 35 min ago
General Discussion
Trump nominates one of his former personal attorneys, Emil Bove, for prestigious federal appeals court seat
By In It to Win It - 1 hr ago - Last reply 35 min ago
Trump nominates one of his former personal attorneys, Emil Bove, for prestigious federal appeals court seat
By In It to Win It - 1 hr ago - Last reply 35 min ago
General Discussion
Nancy Mace's Former Staff Claim She Had Them Create Burner Accounts to Promote Her
By demmiblue - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago
Nancy Mace's Former Staff Claim She Had Them Create Burner Accounts to Promote Her
By demmiblue - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago
General Discussion
Auto Shanghai 2025 Wasn't Just a Car Show. It Was a Warning to the West
By justaprogressive - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago
Auto Shanghai 2025 Wasn't Just a Car Show. It Was a Warning to the West
By justaprogressive - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago
General Discussion
BREAKING NEWS: Harvard cancer grant's loss is Idaho trade school's big gain
By Tommy Carcetti - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 39 min ago
BREAKING NEWS: Harvard cancer grant's loss is Idaho trade school's big gain
By Tommy Carcetti - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 39 min ago
The DU Lounge
Are there folks here in DU land that listen to True Crime Podcasts?
By Upthevibe - 1 hr ago - Last reply 41 min ago
Are there folks here in DU land that listen to True Crime Podcasts?
By Upthevibe - 1 hr ago - Last reply 41 min ago
Activist Headquarters
Over 1,000 NO KINGS protest planned for June 14th.
By BigmanPigman - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 41 min ago
Over 1,000 NO KINGS protest planned for June 14th.
By BigmanPigman - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 41 min ago
General Discussion
AL-SEN: Former Navy SEAL (R) unveils bid for Tuberville Senate seat
By RandySF - 1 hr ago - Last reply 42 min ago
AL-SEN: Former Navy SEAL (R) unveils bid for Tuberville Senate seat
By RandySF - 1 hr ago - Last reply 42 min ago
General Discussion
Michigan man who threatened parents and preschoolers at a synagogue pleads guilty to weapons offense
By Behind the Aegis - 44 min ago - Last reply 44 min ago
Michigan man who threatened parents and preschoolers at a synagogue pleads guilty to weapons offense
By Behind the Aegis - 44 min ago - Last reply 44 min ago
Latest Breaking News
No, Barron Trump was not rejected by Harvard, Melania says amid university battle
By AZLD4Candidate - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 45 min ago
No, Barron Trump was not rejected by Harvard, Melania says amid university battle
By AZLD4Candidate - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 45 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump's tax and policy bill takes center stage at lively Nebraska GOP town hall
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 46 min ago
Trump's tax and policy bill takes center stage at lively Nebraska GOP town hall
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 46 min ago
General Discussion
Weird blue suit color that T and the Republican Congress Critters all seem to be sporting ...
By Tumbulu - 25 replies @ 46 min ago (Milestone)
Weird blue suit color that T and the Republican Congress Critters all seem to be sporting ...
By Tumbulu - 25 replies @ 46 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
"I'm sorry, Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that."
By Mosby - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 46 min ago
"I'm sorry, Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that."
By Mosby - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 46 min ago
General Discussion
I'm sitting in my local social security office to apply for medicare
By kimbutgar - 1 hr ago - Last reply 48 min ago
I'm sitting in my local social security office to apply for medicare
By kimbutgar - 1 hr ago - Last reply 48 min ago
Movies
I think I know where tRump got the message on a red hat from......
By a kennedy - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 49 min ago
I think I know where tRump got the message on a red hat from......
By a kennedy - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 49 min ago
General Discussion
Another brilliant Mike Luckovich cartoon, this one for May 29
By highplainsdem - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 50 min ago
Another brilliant Mike Luckovich cartoon, this one for May 29
By highplainsdem - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 50 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Judge slams 'perverse reading' of Constitution by Trump admin fighting lawsuit challenging DOGE
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 51 min ago
Judge slams 'perverse reading' of Constitution by Trump admin fighting lawsuit challenging DOGE
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 51 min ago
Jewish Group
(JEWISH GROUP) 'Sarah, we will continue your mission': DC Jewish museum shooting victim mourned at Kansas City funeral
By Behind the Aegis - 51 min ago - Last reply 51 min ago
(JEWISH GROUP) 'Sarah, we will continue your mission': DC Jewish museum shooting victim mourned at Kansas City funeral
By Behind the Aegis - 51 min ago - Last reply 51 min ago
Forum Spotlight: Science
Astronomers discover strange new celestial object in our Milky Way galaxyRFK Jr. says he may bar scientists from publishing in top medical journals
The Chemistry of Antihydrogen.
Latest Breaking News
Trump's pardon attorney considers full clemency for Oath Keepers and founder Stewart Rhodes over Jan. 6 crimes
47 min ago - The Independent
47 min ago - The Independent
Judge slams 'perverse reading' of Constitution by Trump admin fighting lawsuit challenging DOGE
1 hr ago - Law & Crime
1 hr ago - Law & Crime
Termination notices expected to go out to all remaining Voice of America employees this week
2 hrs ago - Politico
2 hrs ago - Politico
Trump administration denies North Carolina request for Hurricane Helene relief at level Biden approved
2 hrs ago - ABC News
2 hrs ago - ABC News
No, Barron Trump was not rejected by Harvard, Melania says amid university battle
6 hrs ago - USA Today via AOL
6 hrs ago - USA Today via AOL
Germany's Merz offers to help Ukraine develop its own long-range missiles to hit Russia
7 hrs ago - AP
7 hrs ago - AP
French doctor accused of sexually abusing hundreds of children is sentenced to 20 years
7 hrs ago - Reuters, via CNN
7 hrs ago - Reuters, via CNN
New York Post Reporter Suspended After Accusing Editor of Killing Story About Trump Nominee
7 hrs ago - MEDIAite
7 hrs ago - MEDIAite
In 9th flight test, SpaceX's Starship experiences 'rapid unscheduled disassembly'
7 hrs ago - ABC News
7 hrs ago - ABC News
Former Russian president threatens Trump with World War III after Putin criticism
8 hrs ago - Independent
8 hrs ago - Independent
Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger retires Friday, after rebuilding department in wake of Capitol riot
8 hrs ago - CBS News
8 hrs ago - CBS News
Trump's tax and policy bill takes center stage at lively Nebraska GOP town hall
9 hrs ago - USA Today
9 hrs ago - USA Today
Trump administration sues North Carolina over its voter registration records
11 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
11 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
Georgia student released from ICE custody calls for protections for dreamers
11 hrs ago - Scripps News
11 hrs ago - Scripps News
Judge gives Trump huge win, says deposing DOGE staff cannot stop government from enacting 'permanent' USAID 'shutdown'
12 hrs ago - Law & Crime
12 hrs ago - Law & Crime
'Rand's Not Gonna Vote for Anything, Ever': Republican Senator Says Paul Is a Hard 'No' on GOP Bill
12 hrs ago - MEDIAite
12 hrs ago - MEDIAite
5 people shot at Connecticut shopping center, person of interest in custody: Police
15 hrs ago - ABC News
15 hrs ago - ABC News
Newsom backs rule change after Trump threatens to pull funding over transgender athlete
17 hrs ago - Politico
17 hrs ago - Politico
Pratt & Whitney machinists end 3-week strike after approving a new contract
19 hrs ago - Associated Press
19 hrs ago - Associated Press
Trump's 'Big Beautiful' Budget Bill Also Includes This Measure to Kneecap Federal Judges' Power
21 hrs ago - MEDIAite
21 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Trump Pardons Reality Stars Todd and Julie Chrisley Following Tax Evasion and Bank Fraud Convictions
22 hrs ago - Variety
22 hrs ago - Variety
Consumer confidence for May was much stronger than expected on optimism for trade deals
22 hrs ago - CNBC
22 hrs ago - CNBC
Supreme Court enters final stretch of term poised to decide cases on birthright citizenship, transgender care
22 hrs ago - CNN Politics
22 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to halt judge's order on deportations to South Sudan
23 hrs ago - AP
23 hrs ago - AP
Federal judge strikes down Trump executive order targeting law firm WilmerHale, calling it "unconstitutional"
Yesterday - CBS News
Yesterday - CBS News
New Orleans jail escapees caught following car chase in Texas; 2 inmates still on the run
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP