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I know the Democrat I want to run in 2028.
By Chasstev365 - 6 hrs ago - 120 replies
I know the Democrat I want to run in 2028.
By Chasstev365 - 6 hrs ago - 120 replies
General Discussion
Stephen Miller, his wife, and Elon are widely rumored to be a throuple.
By Swede - 16 hrs ago - 76 replies
Stephen Miller, his wife, and Elon are widely rumored to be a throuple.
By Swede - 16 hrs ago - 76 replies
General Discussion
Hispanic Moderates' Big Swing Right - The bottom is falling out of Democratic support.
By Celerity - 16 hrs ago - 59 replies
Hispanic Moderates' Big Swing Right - The bottom is falling out of Democratic support.
By Celerity - 16 hrs ago - 59 replies
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Name your favorite mascot or character that is associated with a product. Mine is Sprout for Bird's Eye.
By debm55 - 12 hrs ago - 46 replies
Name your favorite mascot or character that is associated with a product. Mine is Sprout for Bird's Eye.
By debm55 - 12 hrs ago - 46 replies
General Discussion
Does it occur to any of you who are posting AI slop - AI art - that it's always a slap at the artists and photographers
By highplainsdem - 13 hrs ago - 46 replies
Does it occur to any of you who are posting AI slop - AI art - that it's always a slap at the artists and photographers
By highplainsdem - 13 hrs ago - 46 replies
General Discussion
'I'm really scared': Elderly and disabled Californians with more than $2,000 could lose Medi-Cal
By demmiblue - 7 hrs ago - 45 replies
'I'm really scared': Elderly and disabled Californians with more than $2,000 could lose Medi-Cal
By demmiblue - 7 hrs ago - 45 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump administration cancels $766 million Moderna contract to fight pandemic flu
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 45 replies
Trump administration cancels $766 million Moderna contract to fight pandemic flu
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 45 replies
General Discussion
MD-05: Former 'Jeopardy!' contestant (D) challenges Hoyer, emphasizing age difference
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago - 44 replies
MD-05: Former 'Jeopardy!' contestant (D) challenges Hoyer, emphasizing age difference
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago - 44 replies
General Discussion
We actually lost 4 family members in the last go around of Covid.. they did not get vaccinated and they died of Covid
By Peacetrain - 14 hrs ago - 41 replies
We actually lost 4 family members in the last go around of Covid.. they did not get vaccinated and they died of Covid
By Peacetrain - 14 hrs ago - 41 replies
Cancer Support
I have been diagnosed with breast cancer (Invasive Lobular Carcenoma)
By brer cat - 4 hrs ago - 40 replies
I have been diagnosed with breast cancer (Invasive Lobular Carcenoma)
By brer cat - 4 hrs ago - 40 replies
General Discussion
Should candidates for office be required to pass a civics test?
By Pototan - 16 hrs ago - 36 replies
Should candidates for office be required to pass a civics test?
By Pototan - 16 hrs ago - 36 replies
General Discussion
🇨🇦 THREAD: Canada Just Declared Independence from Trump's Military Grift. And it's sending shockwaves through U.S. mi
By riversedge - 9 hrs ago - 35 replies
🇨🇦 THREAD: Canada Just Declared Independence from Trump's Military Grift. And it's sending shockwaves through U.S. mi
By riversedge - 9 hrs ago - 35 replies
General Discussion
The graphic Adam Kinzinger posted on Bluesky is HIGHLY DISRESPECTFUL. Please DO NOT share it EVERYWHERE.
By Miles Archer - 16 hrs ago - 34 replies
The graphic Adam Kinzinger posted on Bluesky is HIGHLY DISRESPECTFUL. Please DO NOT share it EVERYWHERE.
By Miles Archer - 16 hrs ago - 34 replies
General Discussion
Trump just stopped all of the J1 visas for 6,653 medical residents slated to start in the US July 1st
By live love laugh - 7 hrs ago - 33 replies
Trump just stopped all of the J1 visas for 6,653 medical residents slated to start in the US July 1st
By live love laugh - 7 hrs ago - 33 replies
General Discussion
Trump Lawyers Claim '60 Minutes' Harris Interview Caused Him 'Mental Anguish, (Variety)
By ificandream - 16 hrs ago - 33 replies
Trump Lawyers Claim '60 Minutes' Harris Interview Caused Him 'Mental Anguish, (Variety)
By ificandream - 16 hrs ago - 33 replies
General Discussion
Is'nt this just a classic pump and dump
By Be The Light - 17 hrs ago - 31 replies
Is'nt this just a classic pump and dump
By Be The Light - 17 hrs ago - 31 replies
Latest Breaking News
Republican introduces bill to rename DC Metro the 'Trump Train,' 'WMAGA'
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 28 replies
Republican introduces bill to rename DC Metro the 'Trump Train,' 'WMAGA'
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 28 replies
General Discussion
I don't trust a single thing that Elon Musk says or did or is still doing. End of story.
By Botany - 18 hrs ago - 28 replies
I don't trust a single thing that Elon Musk says or did or is still doing. End of story.
By Botany - 18 hrs ago - 28 replies
General Discussion
What will happen if(when?) the birthrate drops dramatically?
By LAS14 - 8 hrs ago - 27 replies
What will happen if(when?) the birthrate drops dramatically?
By LAS14 - 8 hrs ago - 27 replies
General Discussion
WPost confirms Trump asked for plane, A 'shakedown', not a bribe. Extortion by Trump.
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 11 hrs ago - 26 replies
WPost confirms Trump asked for plane, A 'shakedown', not a bribe. Extortion by Trump.
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 11 hrs ago - 26 replies
Latest Breaking News
Bondi Eliminates ABA's Role in Vetting Trump Judicial Picks
By LetMyPeopleVote - 10 hrs ago - 24 replies
Bondi Eliminates ABA's Role in Vetting Trump Judicial Picks
By LetMyPeopleVote - 10 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
A Texas Cop Searched License Plate Cameras Nationwide for a Woman Who Got an Abortion
By WhiskeyGrinder - 11 hrs ago - 24 replies
A Texas Cop Searched License Plate Cameras Nationwide for a Woman Who Got an Abortion
By WhiskeyGrinder - 11 hrs ago - 24 replies
The DU Lounge
Edit -----Share with us a time you got in mischief as a child or teen. Mine was sliding down a very high slag hill by
By debm55 - 15 hrs ago - 24 replies
Edit -----Share with us a time you got in mischief as a child or teen. Mine was sliding down a very high slag hill by
By debm55 - 15 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
Anyone else stop relying on US news sources
By Bluestocking - 13 hrs ago - 23 replies
Anyone else stop relying on US news sources
By Bluestocking - 13 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
Bwaaaaah! Cato Institute - the date of the Court of International Trade's decision
By malaise - 14 hrs ago - 23 replies
Bwaaaaah! Cato Institute - the date of the Court of International Trade's decision
By malaise - 14 hrs ago - 23 replies
Latest Breaking News
Bernard Kerik, Trump ally and former NYPD commissioner, dies at 69, source says
By The Grand Illuminist - 4 hrs ago - 21 replies
Bernard Kerik, Trump ally and former NYPD commissioner, dies at 69, source says
By The Grand Illuminist - 4 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
The one character trait glaringly common among Trump supporters spotted by researchers
By justaprogressive - 15 hrs ago - 21 replies
The one character trait glaringly common among Trump supporters spotted by researchers
By justaprogressive - 15 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
The grandson of the tenth president of the US...just died.
By Clash City Rocker - 5 hrs ago - 20 replies
The grandson of the tenth president of the US...just died.
By Clash City Rocker - 5 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Karoline Leavitt HATES photos that show her Mar-a-Lago face.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 12 hrs ago - 20 replies
Karoline Leavitt HATES photos that show her Mar-a-Lago face.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 12 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Rumors swirl as Stephen Miller's wife leaves White House to work for Elon Musk
By people - 12 hrs ago - 20 replies
Rumors swirl as Stephen Miller's wife leaves White House to work for Elon Musk
By people - 12 hrs ago - 20 replies
Photography
the milky way rising in Big Bend National Park
By moonshinegnomie - 14 hrs ago - 19 replies
the milky way rising in Big Bend National Park
By moonshinegnomie - 14 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
BREAKING: First images from Penguin Island.
By In It to Win It - 18 hrs ago - 19 replies
BREAKING: First images from Penguin Island.
By In It to Win It - 18 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Trump's Fury at Harvard Gets More Deranged--and Exposes a Big MAGA Scam
By Celerity - 21 hrs ago - 19 replies
Trump's Fury at Harvard Gets More Deranged--and Exposes a Big MAGA Scam
By Celerity - 21 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Leonard Leo PURCHASED 3 seats on the SCOTUS bench. Now Trump thinks he's a "sleazebag." PASS THE TACOS!
By Miles Archer - 3 hrs ago - 18 replies
Leonard Leo PURCHASED 3 seats on the SCOTUS bench. Now Trump thinks he's a "sleazebag." PASS THE TACOS!
By Miles Archer - 3 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
"Nearly half of Utah's foreign tourism comes from this country, and they're not coming this year"
By Swede - 17 hrs ago - 18 replies
"Nearly half of Utah's foreign tourism comes from this country, and they're not coming this year"
By Swede - 17 hrs ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Reportedly Rejects $15 Million Offer to Settle Absurd 60 Minutes Lawsuit
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 18 replies
Trump Reportedly Rejects $15 Million Offer to Settle Absurd 60 Minutes Lawsuit
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
I'm preparing to LEAVE THE COUNTRY - David Pakman
By Swede - 3 hrs ago - 17 replies
I'm preparing to LEAVE THE COUNTRY - David Pakman
By Swede - 3 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Boy, TACO certainly caught on. ABC news just showed a segment
By nolabear - 5 hrs ago - 17 replies
Boy, TACO certainly caught on. ABC news just showed a segment
By nolabear - 5 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Bondi Eliminates ABA's Role in Vetting Trump Judicial Picks
By LetMyPeopleVote - 10 hrs ago - 17 replies
Bondi Eliminates ABA's Role in Vetting Trump Judicial Picks
By LetMyPeopleVote - 10 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Fetterman Went to Israel on NYC Mental Health Nonprofit's Dime
By MayReasonRule - 16 hrs ago - 17 replies
Fetterman Went to Israel on NYC Mental Health Nonprofit's Dime
By MayReasonRule - 16 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
In a shocking comment, Karoline Leavitt calls Jill Biden a LIAR over President Biden's acuity: "She's still lying
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - 16 replies
In a shocking comment, Karoline Leavitt calls Jill Biden a LIAR over President Biden's acuity: "She's still lying
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Centrist and Progressive Democrats Prepare for a Clash in Minnesota
By Celerity - 10 hrs ago - 16 replies
Centrist and Progressive Democrats Prepare for a Clash in Minnesota
By Celerity - 10 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump tariffs reinstated by appeals court for now
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 16 replies
Trump tariffs reinstated by appeals court for now
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
"My favorite part of today was when Trump found out the world was calling him a chickenshit."
By riversedge - 17 hrs ago - 16 replies
"My favorite part of today was when Trump found out the world was calling him a chickenshit."
By riversedge - 17 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
Ron Johnson suggests he might not run for reelection
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 16 replies
Ron Johnson suggests he might not run for reelection
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
***Video***Ooh That's Rich - this is why MAGA people are mad
By Figarosmom - 19 hrs ago - 16 replies
***Video***Ooh That's Rich - this is why MAGA people are mad
By Figarosmom - 19 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
American doctors look to relocate to Canada to avoid the Trump administration
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 15 replies
American doctors look to relocate to Canada to avoid the Trump administration
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
The Real Reason Trump Got Pissed at a Reporter on the "Taco Question."
By MineralMan - 16 hrs ago - 15 replies
The Real Reason Trump Got Pissed at a Reporter on the "Taco Question."
By MineralMan - 16 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
The MAHA Report Cites Studies That Don't Exist
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago - 15 replies
The MAHA Report Cites Studies That Don't Exist
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Trump Finds Laughable New Way to Beg Canada to Join the U.S. He has made his most idiotic pitch yet.
By Celerity - 18 hrs ago - 15 replies
Trump Finds Laughable New Way to Beg Canada to Join the U.S. He has made his most idiotic pitch yet.
By Celerity - 18 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Until this happens, nothing will happen.
By OldBaldy1701E - 18 hrs ago - 15 replies
Until this happens, nothing will happen.
By OldBaldy1701E - 18 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
Social Security plans to add artificial intelligence to phone systems, commissioner says
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 15 replies
Social Security plans to add artificial intelligence to phone systems, commissioner says
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 15 replies
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Dog people, explain something to me. (A low-key rant)
By Orrex - 5 hrs ago - 14 replies
Dog people, explain something to me. (A low-key rant)
By Orrex - 5 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
J.K. Rowling uses Harry Potter wealth to fund anti-transgender organization
By TheProle - 8 hrs ago - 14 replies
J.K. Rowling uses Harry Potter wealth to fund anti-transgender organization
By TheProle - 8 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Happening in Tallahassee, Florida right now. Immigration raid against people who are literally working to build
By riversedge - 8 hrs ago - 14 replies
Happening in Tallahassee, Florida right now. Immigration raid against people who are literally working to build
By riversedge - 8 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
'Not for unelected judges to decide': Trump admin says tariffs are 'immune from judicial scrutiny' as it appeals order
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 14 replies
'Not for unelected judges to decide': Trump admin says tariffs are 'immune from judicial scrutiny' as it appeals order
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 14 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Poll: Democratic voters prefer "populism" over "abundance"
By Passages - 17 hrs ago - 14 replies
Poll: Democratic voters prefer "populism" over "abundance"
By Passages - 17 hrs ago - 14 replies
Photography
Last night post--sunset x 1, This morning--post sunrise x2
By George McGovern - 17 hrs ago - 13 replies
Last night post--sunset x 1, This morning--post sunrise x2
By George McGovern - 17 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump administration agrees to return 'wrongfully' deported immigrant for first time after battling court orders
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 13 replies
Trump administration agrees to return 'wrongfully' deported immigrant for first time after battling court orders
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 13 replies
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LEGOS Fans: if you had the money & space to build their architectural sets- which would you build?
By electric_blue68 - 7 hrs ago - 12 replies
LEGOS Fans: if you had the money & space to build their architectural sets- which would you build?
By electric_blue68 - 7 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Maddow Blog-Pressed on his new student visa policy, Trump seems unaware of basic details
By LetMyPeopleVote - 11 hrs ago - 12 replies
Maddow Blog-Pressed on his new student visa policy, Trump seems unaware of basic details
By LetMyPeopleVote - 11 hrs ago - 12 replies
Pets
This made me smile yesterday. Saw a lab puppy ready to get into pup camp.
By Duncanpup - 19 hrs ago - 12 replies
This made me smile yesterday. Saw a lab puppy ready to get into pup camp.
By Duncanpup - 19 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Tim Walz's 6-Word Response To Elon Musk's Government Exit Is Hilariously Accurate
By question everything - 4 hrs ago - 11 replies
Tim Walz's 6-Word Response To Elon Musk's Government Exit Is Hilariously Accurate
By question everything - 4 hrs ago - 11 replies
Forum Spotlight: Maryland
Jaylen Prince guilty of first-degree murder in Joppatowne High School shooting trialFormer Lt. Gov. Rutherford Leads Lawsuit Over Primary Election Funding
Maryland's primary elections are unconstitutional, lawsuit alleges
Latest Breaking News
Trump lashes out at Leonard Leo, legal activist who helped him pick Supreme Court justices: "Probably hates America"
1 hr ago - CBS News
1 hr ago - CBS News
Trump met with Jerome Powell today to scold him about rates. Powell stressed the Fed is staying out of politics
5 hrs ago - CNN
5 hrs ago - CNN
Trump violating right to life with anti-environment orders, youth lawsuit says
6 hrs ago - The Guardian
6 hrs ago - The Guardian
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she is 'disappointed' that Trump is considering a pardon for men who plotted
7 hrs ago - NBC News
7 hrs ago - NBC News
'Release the names!' Jamie Raskin demands list of mystery diners at Trump event
8 hrs ago - Raw Story
8 hrs ago - Raw Story
Trump administration shakes up leadership at ICE amid frustrations with arrest, deportation levels, sources say
9 hrs ago - CBS News
9 hrs ago - CBS News
$14 billion in clean energy projects have been canceled in the US this year, analysis says
9 hrs ago - AP
9 hrs ago - AP
More than 1,200 FAA employees are planning to leave in the coming months putting more strain on taxed workforce
9 hrs ago - The Independent
9 hrs ago - The Independent
Kennedy Center VP dismissed after inquiry about history of anti-LGBTQ+ comments
10 hrs ago - Politico
10 hrs ago - Politico
Fed Chair Powell met with Trump at the White House Thursday and told him rate decisions can't be political
12 hrs ago - CNBC
12 hrs ago - CNBC
White House sued for abruptly halting services for deaf when Trump took office
12 hrs ago - Raw Story
12 hrs ago - Raw Story
Sen. Lindsey Graham gets a 2026 challenge from Democrat Annie Andrews, who ran against Nancy Mace
12 hrs ago - AP
12 hrs ago - AP
4-year-old girl who receives medical treatment in US could die if deported, lawyer says
13 hrs ago - ABC News
13 hrs ago - ABC News
CEO confidence registers sharpest fall-off in a half-century, new survey finds
13 hrs ago - Market Watch
13 hrs ago - Market Watch
'Not for unelected judges to decide': Trump admin says tariffs are 'immune from judicial scrutiny' as it appeals order
13 hrs ago - Law & Crime
13 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Judge expands order protecting Harvard from Trump block on enrolling international students
14 hrs ago - The Guardian
14 hrs ago - The Guardian
United Airlines plans to return to JFK -- again -- in new partnership with JetBlue
15 hrs ago - NBC News/CNBC
15 hrs ago - NBC News/CNBC
Trump Country Town Hall Explodes in Jeers and Heckling Over 'Big Beautiful Bill'
16 hrs ago - MEDIAite
16 hrs ago - MEDIAite
FEMA pulls its strategic plan, signaling upcoming changes to policy and procedure
17 hrs ago - Scripps News
17 hrs ago - Scripps News
Real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased at an annual rate of 0.2 percent in the first quarter of 2025
18 hrs ago - Bureau of Economic Analysis
18 hrs ago - Bureau of Economic Analysis
Trump administration agrees to return 'wrongfully' deported immigrant for first time after battling court orders
18 hrs ago - The Independent
18 hrs ago - The Independent
Protests held over ICE arrests at San Francisco, Sacramento immigration courthouses
18 hrs ago - CBS News/Bay Area
18 hrs ago - CBS News/Bay Area
Social Security plans to add artificial intelligence to phone systems, commissioner says
19 hrs ago - CBS News
19 hrs ago - CBS News
Bill weakening Nebraska paid sick leave passes, but Dems stall effort to slow minimum wage growth
19 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
19 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
Fired federal tech staffers file retaliation claim to a panel whose chairwoman Trump also fired
20 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
20 hrs ago - ABC News/AP