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General Discussion
Saw Gov. Tim Walz this morning at my husband's Memorial.
By ProudMNDemocrat - 14 hrs ago - 211 recs
Saw Gov. Tim Walz this morning at my husband's Memorial.
By ProudMNDemocrat - 14 hrs ago - 211 recs
General Discussion
Every time I'm interrupted, it's going to add another 15 minutes to my remarks.
By MayReasonRule - 23 hrs ago - 157 recs
Every time I'm interrupted, it's going to add another 15 minutes to my remarks.
By MayReasonRule - 23 hrs ago - 157 recs
General Discussion
It's his "personal time". Don't you feel better now?
By senseandsensibility - 19 hrs ago - 138 recs
It's his "personal time". Don't you feel better now?
By senseandsensibility - 19 hrs ago - 138 recs
Latest Breaking News
N.J. bar cancels Springsteen cover band over Bruce's anti-Trump comments: 'Won't stand for his bulls---'
By ificandream - 15 hrs ago - 137 recs
N.J. bar cancels Springsteen cover band over Bruce's anti-Trump comments: 'Won't stand for his bulls---'
By ificandream - 15 hrs ago - 137 recs
General Discussion
The DC assassin is not a religious nutcase. Not a maladjusted outcast. Not a low-down vigilante.
By Beastly Boy - 21 hrs ago - 87 recs
The DC assassin is not a religious nutcase. Not a maladjusted outcast. Not a low-down vigilante.
By Beastly Boy - 21 hrs ago - 87 recs
General Discussion
It's not just billionaire tax cuts. It's CEMENTING TRUMP'S DICTATORSHIP (NEEDS VERIFICATION)
By CousinIT - 23 hrs ago - 83 recs
It's not just billionaire tax cuts. It's CEMENTING TRUMP'S DICTATORSHIP (NEEDS VERIFICATION)
By CousinIT - 23 hrs ago - 83 recs
General Discussion
They were attending an event focused on Israeli Palestinian cooperation to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza.
By mcar - 18 hrs ago - 80 recs
They were attending an event focused on Israeli Palestinian cooperation to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza.
By mcar - 18 hrs ago - 80 recs
General Discussion
A MAGA neighbor sent me another 'love' letter, anonymously of course
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 18 hrs ago - 75 recs
A MAGA neighbor sent me another 'love' letter, anonymously of course
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 18 hrs ago - 75 recs
Latest Breaking News
Democrats move to wall off Trump admin from Marshals Service amid threats to judges
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 65 recs
Democrats move to wall off Trump admin from Marshals Service amid threats to judges
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 65 recs
General Discussion
Jon Cooper: JOINT DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF THE GOP TAX SCAM
By Dennis Donovan - 23 hrs ago - 61 recs
Jon Cooper: JOINT DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF THE GOP TAX SCAM
By Dennis Donovan - 23 hrs ago - 61 recs
General Discussion
George Conway exposes crucial flaw in Trump White House's 'personal time' claim
By justaprogressive - 1 hr ago - 59 recs
George Conway exposes crucial flaw in Trump White House's 'personal time' claim
By justaprogressive - 1 hr ago - 59 recs
General Discussion
How to find out someone's politics without asking about their politics . . .
By pnwmom - 11 hrs ago - 59 recs
How to find out someone's politics without asking about their politics . . .
By pnwmom - 11 hrs ago - 59 recs
General Discussion
Trump 'bait and switched' NC voters who are now lashing out: 'He knew what he was doing'
By meow2u3 - 17 hrs ago - 59 recs
Trump 'bait and switched' NC voters who are now lashing out: 'He knew what he was doing'
By meow2u3 - 17 hrs ago - 59 recs
General Discussion
The @GOP just wants to thin out the population........
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago - 55 recs
The @GOP just wants to thin out the population........
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago - 55 recs
General Discussion
A update to my post on Tuesday morning. About the young father needing a decent job.
By Duncanpup - 3 hrs ago - 52 recs
A update to my post on Tuesday morning. About the young father needing a decent job.
By Duncanpup - 3 hrs ago - 52 recs
Latest Breaking News
Greenland Signs Lucrative Minerals Deal with Europe in Blow to Trump
By OnlinePoker - 22 hrs ago - 51 recs
Greenland Signs Lucrative Minerals Deal with Europe in Blow to Trump
By OnlinePoker - 22 hrs ago - 51 recs
General Discussion
Losers.... They Knew What They Signed Up For
By groundloop - 21 hrs ago - 48 recs
Losers.... They Knew What They Signed Up For
By groundloop - 21 hrs ago - 48 recs
Latest Breaking News
Pete Hegseth's 'Incredibly Problematic' Pentagon Event Raises Serious Concerns
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 41 recs
Pete Hegseth's 'Incredibly Problematic' Pentagon Event Raises Serious Concerns
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 41 recs
Latest Breaking News
Tesla Loses a Major Record for the First Time Amid Musk Backlash
By riversedge - 18 hrs ago - 40 recs
Tesla Loses a Major Record for the First Time Amid Musk Backlash
By riversedge - 18 hrs ago - 40 recs
Latest Breaking News
'America is not for sale:' Protesters mob Trump golf course guests ahead of exclusive crypto dinner
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 38 recs
'America is not for sale:' Protesters mob Trump golf course guests ahead of exclusive crypto dinner
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 38 recs
Latest Breaking News
AOC Warns GOP Over Trump Bill: 'When This Country Wakes Up ... There Will Be Consequences'
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 38 recs
AOC Warns GOP Over Trump Bill: 'When This Country Wakes Up ... There Will Be Consequences'
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 38 recs
General Discussion
Young man was begging & shouting, "I am a U.S. citizen"--but that didn't stop ICE agents from dragging him off to a deten
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago - 36 recs
Young man was begging & shouting, "I am a U.S. citizen"--but that didn't stop ICE agents from dragging him off to a deten
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
Regarding Trump ordering the military to fire on demonstrators
By orangecrush - 10 hrs ago - 36 recs
Regarding Trump ordering the military to fire on demonstrators
By orangecrush - 10 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
Tim Walz calls ICE a 'modern-day Gestapo.' Agency calls comparison 'sickening.'
By LetMyPeopleVote - 17 hrs ago - 36 recs
Tim Walz calls ICE a 'modern-day Gestapo.' Agency calls comparison 'sickening.'
By LetMyPeopleVote - 17 hrs ago - 36 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump Administration Halts Harvard's Ability to Enroll International Students
By demmiblue - 19 hrs ago - 34 recs
Trump Administration Halts Harvard's Ability to Enroll International Students
By demmiblue - 19 hrs ago - 34 recs
Latest Breaking News
Supreme Court deadlocks, blocking creation of first religious public school
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 33 recs
Supreme Court deadlocks, blocking creation of first religious public school
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 33 recs
General Discussion
False claims about white genocide in South Africa
By struggle4progress - 2 hrs ago - 32 recs
False claims about white genocide in South Africa
By struggle4progress - 2 hrs ago - 32 recs
General Discussion
Since Biden's mental competency is super relevant, what do you think of this?
By senseandsensibility - 14 hrs ago - 31 recs
Since Biden's mental competency is super relevant, what do you think of this?
By senseandsensibility - 14 hrs ago - 31 recs
General Discussion
Robert Reich: What you need to share about the "one big beautiful" ugly horrible bill
By Nevilledog - 17 hrs ago - 27 recs
Robert Reich: What you need to share about the "one big beautiful" ugly horrible bill
By Nevilledog - 17 hrs ago - 27 recs
Science
Infrared contact lenses allow people to see in the dark, even with their eyes closed
By erronis - 21 hrs ago - 27 recs
Infrared contact lenses allow people to see in the dark, even with their eyes closed
By erronis - 21 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
Snopes - George Strait canceled show with Bruce Springsteen over Trump comments?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago - 25 recs
Snopes - George Strait canceled show with Bruce Springsteen over Trump comments?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago - 25 recs
Environment & Energy
Bored with manicured lawns, some homeowners adopt No Mow May all year long
By littlemissmartypants - 19 hrs ago - 24 recs
Bored with manicured lawns, some homeowners adopt No Mow May all year long
By littlemissmartypants - 19 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
social media, algorithms, and right-wing propaganda
By USAFRetired_Liberal - 10 hrs ago - 23 recs
social media, algorithms, and right-wing propaganda
By USAFRetired_Liberal - 10 hrs ago - 23 recs
Latest Breaking News
Disney CEO Told Hosts of 'The View' to Tone Down Trump-Bashing
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 23 recs
Disney CEO Told Hosts of 'The View' to Tone Down Trump-Bashing
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
House's "Big Bill" aims to cut off older people from SNAP and Medicare----
By Jack Valentino - 8 hrs ago - 22 recs
House's "Big Bill" aims to cut off older people from SNAP and Medicare----
By Jack Valentino - 8 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
Damn it all to hell... Everytime a Democrat gets in the Oval Office they start clawing back the deficits
By Peacetrain - 18 hrs ago - 22 recs
Damn it all to hell... Everytime a Democrat gets in the Oval Office they start clawing back the deficits
By Peacetrain - 18 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
You can oppose Israel's policies while opposing attempts to eliminate them.
By DemocratSinceBirth - 21 hrs ago - 22 recs
You can oppose Israel's policies while opposing attempts to eliminate them.
By DemocratSinceBirth - 21 hrs ago - 22 recs
Latest Breaking News
Treasury Department set to phase out the penny
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 22 recs
Treasury Department set to phase out the penny
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 22 recs
Liberal YouTubers
The End is Nigh: Three Cases That Alarm Me - Andrew Weissmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - 21 recs
The End is Nigh: Three Cases That Alarm Me - Andrew Weissmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - 21 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Karoline Leavitt Just Gave an Answer So Dumb It Broke Peter Doocy's Brain - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 10 hrs ago - 21 recs
Karoline Leavitt Just Gave an Answer So Dumb It Broke Peter Doocy's Brain - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 10 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Why the Supreme Court decision on firing independent agency heads is a big deal - Don Moynihan
By In It to Win It - 11 hrs ago - 21 recs
Why the Supreme Court decision on firing independent agency heads is a big deal - Don Moynihan
By In It to Win It - 11 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Leak Shows Gabbard Goon Secretly Ordering Intel Change So It Couldn't Be 'Used Against' Trump
By babsbunny - 23 hrs ago - 21 recs
Leak Shows Gabbard Goon Secretly Ordering Intel Change So It Couldn't Be 'Used Against' Trump
By babsbunny - 23 hrs ago - 21 recs
Latest Breaking News
'Anything is allowed -- anything crazy': Judge sarcastically rips into DOJ lawyer during hearing over Trump's tariffs
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 20 recs
'Anything is allowed -- anything crazy': Judge sarcastically rips into DOJ lawyer during hearing over Trump's tariffs
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 20 recs
Minnesota
Saw Gov. Tim Walz this morning at my husband's memorial.
By ProudMNDemocrat - 14 hrs ago - 20 recs
Saw Gov. Tim Walz this morning at my husband's memorial.
By ProudMNDemocrat - 14 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump's Absurd Claim About White Genocide 'Grave Sites' Debunked -- By Guy Who Created Them
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 20 recs
Trump's Absurd Claim About White Genocide 'Grave Sites' Debunked -- By Guy Who Created Them
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
White House releases RFK Jr.-led report on chronic disease
By groundloop - 15 hrs ago - 20 recs
White House releases RFK Jr.-led report on chronic disease
By groundloop - 15 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
I see one path out of this. ONE. Maybe I'm missing something.
By Miles Archer - 20 hrs ago - 20 recs
I see one path out of this. ONE. Maybe I'm missing something.
By Miles Archer - 20 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump 'bait and switched' NC voters who are now lashing out: 'He knew what he was doing'
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 19 recs
Trump 'bait and switched' NC voters who are now lashing out: 'He knew what he was doing'
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
"Need to be defeated": GOP Rep. Fine says Gaza should be "nuked" in response to DC shooting
By groundloop - 17 hrs ago - 19 recs
"Need to be defeated": GOP Rep. Fine says Gaza should be "nuked" in response to DC shooting
By groundloop - 17 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
The hidden provision in the Big Ugly Bill that makes Trump king - Don't let this happen
By Demovictory9 - 15 hrs ago - 16 recs
The hidden provision in the Big Ugly Bill that makes Trump king - Don't let this happen
By Demovictory9 - 15 hrs ago - 16 recs
General Discussion
Olbermann's confirmation is already posted here on DU and here is further confirmation by Robert Reich.
By flashman13 - 22 hrs ago - 16 recs
Olbermann's confirmation is already posted here on DU and here is further confirmation by Robert Reich.
By flashman13 - 22 hrs ago - 16 recs
Latest Breaking News
Small plane crashes into San Diego neighborhood, setting homes and vehicles on fire
By Zorro - 23 hrs ago - 16 recs
Small plane crashes into San Diego neighborhood, setting homes and vehicles on fire
By Zorro - 23 hrs ago - 16 recs
Forum Spotlight: Pennsylvania
Analyzing the voting data behind O'Connor's Pittsburgh mayoral primary win -- and Gainey's lossWill billionaire election spending end the Democratic majority on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court?
Winarski (D) fends off challengers to stay on Erie County Council; Wertz (D), Bayle (R) get party nods
Latest Breaking News
Exclusive: US panel divided over Nippon Steel bid for US Steel but path forward seen, says official
4 min ago - Reuters
4 min ago - Reuters
Judge considers sanctions against attorneys in prison case for using AI in court filings
2 hrs ago - AP
2 hrs ago - AP
Ricketts (R-NE) gets early ads from group tied to Senate GOP in potential Osborn race
2 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
2 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
'America is not for sale:' Protesters mob Trump golf course guests ahead of exclusive crypto dinner
3 hrs ago - The Independent
3 hrs ago - The Independent
Trump administration seeks to end court settlement protecting migrant children in U.S. custody
3 hrs ago - CBS News
3 hrs ago - CBS News
Trump Raises $600 Million Ahead Of Midterms And Eyes Even More Aggressive Goal
4 hrs ago - Huff Post/AP
4 hrs ago - Huff Post/AP
'Anything is allowed -- anything crazy': Judge sarcastically rips into DOJ lawyer during hearing over Trump's tariffs
5 hrs ago - Law & Crime
5 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Dozens of Rite Aid stores, prescription files set to transfer to CVS, other pharmacies
6 hrs ago - USA Today
6 hrs ago - USA Today
Columbia Violated Students' Civil Rights, Government Investigation Finds
9 hrs ago - Wall Street Journal
9 hrs ago - Wall Street Journal
Court papers say suspect in embassy killings declared 'I did it for Palestine, I did it for Gaza
11 hrs ago - AP
11 hrs ago - AP
GOP US Sen. Tommy Tuberville is expected to announce run for Alabama governor, associates say
12 hrs ago - AP
12 hrs ago - AP
Democrats move to wall off Trump admin from Marshals Service amid threats to judges
13 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
13 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
Trump 'bait and switched' NC voters who are now lashing out: 'He knew what he was doing'
14 hrs ago - Raw Story
14 hrs ago - Raw Story
Trump's Absurd Claim About White Genocide 'Grave Sites' Debunked -- By Guy Who Created Them
14 hrs ago - MEDIAite
14 hrs ago - MEDIAite
N.J. bar cancels Springsteen cover band over Bruce's anti-Trump comments: 'Won't stand for his bulls---'
15 hrs ago - NJ.com
15 hrs ago - NJ.com
Supreme Court insulates Federal Reserve while backing Trump firing of agency leaders
16 hrs ago - CNBC
16 hrs ago - CNBC
Exclusive: FTC probes Media Matters over Musk's X boycott claims, document shows
16 hrs ago - Reuters
16 hrs ago - Reuters
"Need to be defeated": GOP Rep. Fine says Gaza should be "nuked" in response to DC shooting
17 hrs ago - Salon
17 hrs ago - Salon
New head of Social Security, hired from Wall Street, tells staff he had to Google the job when he was offered it
17 hrs ago - ABC News
17 hrs ago - ABC News
Top 10 wealthiest American men collectively earned extra $1B a day, report says, as Trump pushes tax cuts
17 hrs ago - The Independent
17 hrs ago - The Independent
Federal judge blocks immigration authorities from revoking international students' legal status
17 hrs ago - AP
17 hrs ago - AP
Number of US white nationalist groups falls as extremist views go mainstream
17 hrs ago - The Guardian
17 hrs ago - The Guardian
NYC and Miami among cities that increase security around Jewish facilities in wake of DC shooting
18 hrs ago - The Independent
18 hrs ago - The Independent
Pete Hegseth's 'Incredibly Problematic' Pentagon Event Raises Serious Concerns
19 hrs ago - Huff Post
19 hrs ago - Huff Post
ICE agents wait in hallways of immigration court as Trump seeks to deliver on mass arrest pledge
20 hrs ago - AP
20 hrs ago - AP
Trump trade war costs US farmers lucrative Chinese export market for breeding pigs, cattle semen
21 hrs ago - Reuters
21 hrs ago - Reuters