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General Discussion
I referred a cardiac patient the other day for an echocardiogram. She messaged me back, saying the co-pay was $500.
By Aristus - 23 hrs ago - 89 replies
I referred a cardiac patient the other day for an echocardiogram. She messaged me back, saying the co-pay was $500.
By Aristus - 23 hrs ago - 89 replies
The DU Lounge
If you could be any animal for a day, which animal would you pick? I would like to be a dolphin. How about you?
By debm55 - 23 hrs ago - 87 replies
If you could be any animal for a day, which animal would you pick? I would like to be a dolphin. How about you?
By debm55 - 23 hrs ago - 87 replies
General Discussion
Kristi Noem said you should keep proof of citizenship on your person at all time
By DemocratSinceBirth - 22 hrs ago - 68 replies
Kristi Noem said you should keep proof of citizenship on your person at all time
By DemocratSinceBirth - 22 hrs ago - 68 replies
Latest Breaking News
Maria Corina Machado says she presented Trump with her Nobel peace prize medal
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 62 replies
Maria Corina Machado says she presented Trump with her Nobel peace prize medal
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 62 replies
General Discussion
The Heritage Foundation Proposes Federal "Marriage Bootcamp" in New Policy Blueprint
By Celerity - 14 hrs ago - 55 replies
The Heritage Foundation Proposes Federal "Marriage Bootcamp" in New Policy Blueprint
By Celerity - 14 hrs ago - 55 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump accepts Nobel Peace Prize medal from Venezuelan opposition leader Machado
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 43 replies
Trump accepts Nobel Peace Prize medal from Venezuelan opposition leader Machado
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 43 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump says the US 'shouldn't even have an election' in 2026 because of all his accomplishments
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 42 replies
Trump says the US 'shouldn't even have an election' in 2026 because of all his accomplishments
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 42 replies
General Discussion
@GOP Mitch McConnell just said the quiet part out loud on Greenland:
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - 33 replies
@GOP Mitch McConnell just said the quiet part out loud on Greenland:
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - 33 replies
General Discussion
"Her undergarments are nice." -- Donald Trump referring to spouse Melania
By Kid Berwyn - 21 hrs ago - 33 replies
"Her undergarments are nice." -- Donald Trump referring to spouse Melania
By Kid Berwyn - 21 hrs ago - 33 replies
General Discussion
Agent John Ross was FAR some untrained ICE yahoo, in fact, reality is so much the contrary I find it suspicious
By AZJonnie - 16 hrs ago - 32 replies
Agent John Ross was FAR some untrained ICE yahoo, in fact, reality is so much the contrary I find it suspicious
By AZJonnie - 16 hrs ago - 32 replies
Minnesota
Watch out for the provocateurs - just saw this on FB:
By Ocelot II - 23 hrs ago - 31 replies
Watch out for the provocateurs - just saw this on FB:
By Ocelot II - 23 hrs ago - 31 replies
General Discussion
Hey Minneapolis - please please please don't fall into the trap.
By yellow dahlia - 9 hrs ago - 27 replies
Hey Minneapolis - please please please don't fall into the trap.
By yellow dahlia - 9 hrs ago - 27 replies
General Discussion
Governor Walz Speaks to Minnesota: Calls for Mass Resistance: Takes Your Breath Away.
By Joinfortmill - 15 hrs ago - 26 replies
Governor Walz Speaks to Minnesota: Calls for Mass Resistance: Takes Your Breath Away.
By Joinfortmill - 15 hrs ago - 26 replies
Latest Breaking News
European troops arrive in Greenland to boost the Arctic island's security
By ihaveaquestion - 20 hrs ago - 26 replies
European troops arrive in Greenland to boost the Arctic island's security
By ihaveaquestion - 20 hrs ago - 26 replies
General Discussion
Greg Bovino in MN today, dressed like he shopped a Germany 1940s surplus store
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 11 hrs ago - 24 replies
Greg Bovino in MN today, dressed like he shopped a Germany 1940s surplus store
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 11 hrs ago - 24 replies
Latest Breaking News
Iceland demands answers from US after Trump ally cracks 52nd state joke
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 24 replies
Iceland demands answers from US after Trump ally cracks 52nd state joke
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
The $3 Trump meal! ENJOY! Sec. Rollins has run simulations 😳😂😃🥸
By underpants - 23 hrs ago - 24 replies
The $3 Trump meal! ENJOY! Sec. Rollins has run simulations 😳😂😃🥸
By underpants - 23 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
OOOH. Bondi is "VISIBLY ANGRY." Because her snarling, glaring face normally reflects "tranquil peace and joy."
By Miles Archer - 22 hrs ago - 23 replies
OOOH. Bondi is "VISIBLY ANGRY." Because her snarling, glaring face normally reflects "tranquil peace and joy."
By Miles Archer - 22 hrs ago - 23 replies
Science
The Southern Ocean current reverses for the first time, signaling a risk of climate system collapse
By Bayard - 14 hrs ago - 22 replies
The Southern Ocean current reverses for the first time, signaling a risk of climate system collapse
By Bayard - 14 hrs ago - 22 replies
Photography
Not to be political; but, this is what our former horse Eddie would have to say to the current administration.
By George McGovern - 13 hrs ago - 21 replies
Not to be political; but, this is what our former horse Eddie would have to say to the current administration.
By George McGovern - 13 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Amazon is automatically upgrading Prime members to Alexa+. Here's how to opt out
By highplainsdem - 12 hrs ago - 20 replies
Amazon is automatically upgrading Prime members to Alexa+. Here's how to opt out
By highplainsdem - 12 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
ICE on deployment is Serenaded by a singing Giraffe. - funny
By mysteryowl - 14 hrs ago - 20 replies
ICE on deployment is Serenaded by a singing Giraffe. - funny
By mysteryowl - 14 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Just got this forwarded. Here are the talking points Schumer's team just emailed out to their allies TODAY -
By demmiblue - 16 hrs ago - 20 replies
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Just got this forwarded. Here are the talking points Schumer's team just emailed out to their allies TODAY -
By demmiblue - 16 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
CBS News report on ICE officer's injuries - is suspect, 'huge internal concern'
By mysteryowl - 12 hrs ago - 19 replies
CBS News report on ICE officer's injuries - is suspect, 'huge internal concern'
By mysteryowl - 12 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
When They're Not Applying Banned Chokeholds, ICE Agents Are Apparently Stealing and Selling Citizens' Phones
By Wicked Blue - 21 hrs ago - 19 replies
When They're Not Applying Banned Chokeholds, ICE Agents Are Apparently Stealing and Selling Citizens' Phones
By Wicked Blue - 21 hrs ago - 19 replies
The DU Lounge
Post a lyric or two from a song by an obscure rock band & see if anyone knows the song and/or the band
By red dog 1 - 15 hrs ago - 18 replies
Post a lyric or two from a song by an obscure rock band & see if anyone knows the song and/or the band
By red dog 1 - 15 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Robert Reich: ICE is stealing and selling people's things after brutalizing them.
By highplainsdem - 15 hrs ago - 18 replies
Robert Reich: ICE is stealing and selling people's things after brutalizing them.
By highplainsdem - 15 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Mara Corina Machado 'Presented' Donald Trump With Her Nobel Peace Prize
By In It to Win It - 16 hrs ago - 18 replies
Mara Corina Machado 'Presented' Donald Trump With Her Nobel Peace Prize
By In It to Win It - 16 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
ICE just attacked three Somali ladies who are American citizens and damaged their car. One of the ladies was clearly t
By riversedge - 21 hrs ago - 18 replies
ICE just attacked three Somali ladies who are American citizens and damaged their car. One of the ladies was clearly t
By riversedge - 21 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
24 members of Congress are 80 or older. More than half are running for re-election.
By marmar - 22 hrs ago - 18 replies
24 members of Congress are 80 or older. More than half are running for re-election.
By marmar - 22 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
A WARNING TO NATIVE AMERICANS! Please consider that the arrests by ICE of Native American citizens is not an
By artemisia1 - 13 hrs ago - 17 replies
A WARNING TO NATIVE AMERICANS! Please consider that the arrests by ICE of Native American citizens is not an
By artemisia1 - 13 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
At our house, we didn't have to run thousands of simulations to know we'll be eating for less than $2 each tonight...
By PeaceWave - 13 hrs ago - 17 replies
At our house, we didn't have to run thousands of simulations to know we'll be eating for less than $2 each tonight...
By PeaceWave - 13 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
The precious: The Nobel, the Pedophile, his coveted stolen medal, and the fool who gave it to him:
By 634-5789 - 2 hrs ago - 16 replies
The precious: The Nobel, the Pedophile, his coveted stolen medal, and the fool who gave it to him:
By 634-5789 - 2 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
María Corina Machado is DISGUSTING. This dishonors the Nobel Prize and spits in the Committee's face.
By Miles Archer - 16 hrs ago - 16 replies
María Corina Machado is DISGUSTING. This dishonors the Nobel Prize and spits in the Committee's face.
By Miles Archer - 16 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Who do YOU feel does the best job of consistently trolling & triggering the fragile orange Man Baby In Chief? (Poll)
By Miles Archer - 19 hrs ago - 16 replies
Who do YOU feel does the best job of consistently trolling & triggering the fragile orange Man Baby In Chief? (Poll)
By Miles Archer - 19 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis
By Jilly_in_VA - 21 hrs ago - 16 replies
Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis
By Jilly_in_VA - 21 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
ICE agents going door to door in Minnesota asking where Asian neighbors live: report
By B.See - 21 hrs ago - 16 replies
ICE agents going door to door in Minnesota asking where Asian neighbors live: report
By B.See - 21 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
If Trump invokes the insurrection act, that's it for me. (A copy of a reddit post).
By LuckyCharms - 21 hrs ago - 16 replies
If Trump invokes the insurrection act, that's it for me. (A copy of a reddit post).
By LuckyCharms - 21 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
ICE is setting up shop in Central Florida. Kissimmee area is alleged to be the target area.
By Baitball Blogger - 3 hrs ago - 15 replies
ICE is setting up shop in Central Florida. Kissimmee area is alleged to be the target area.
By Baitball Blogger - 3 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Trump: "I'm president. I'll just take them."
By highplainsdem - 15 hrs ago - 14 replies
Trump: "I'm president. I'll just take them."
By highplainsdem - 15 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump announces outlines of health care plan he wants Congress to consider
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago - 14 replies
Trump announces outlines of health care plan he wants Congress to consider
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Found on FB Thoughts on where we are as a nation from a USMC veteran, re the impact of tactical gear on US streets
By Attilatheblond - 20 hrs ago - 14 replies
Found on FB Thoughts on where we are as a nation from a USMC veteran, re the impact of tactical gear on US streets
By Attilatheblond - 20 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Pic Of The Moment: How You're Paying For Billionaires To Get Richer
By EarlG - 23 hrs ago - 14 replies
Pic Of The Moment: How You're Paying For Billionaires To Get Richer
By EarlG - 23 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
"Noem: U.S. Citizens Should Be Prepared To Show Proof."
By IcyPeas - 9 hrs ago - 13 replies
"Noem: U.S. Citizens Should Be Prepared To Show Proof."
By IcyPeas - 9 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
GOP congressman splits with Trump over Greenland 'buffoonery'
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 13 replies
GOP congressman splits with Trump over Greenland 'buffoonery'
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Clintons say Comer is 'lying with impunity' about Epstein, release declarations
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago - 13 replies
Clintons say Comer is 'lying with impunity' about Epstein, release declarations
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Analysis of the Renee Good video. Very good analysis, worth watching. ...
By aggiesal - 19 hrs ago - 12 replies
Analysis of the Renee Good video. Very good analysis, worth watching. ...
By aggiesal - 19 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
"Democracy is not dying in darkness. republicans are murdering it in
By niyad - 10 hrs ago - 11 replies
"Democracy is not dying in darkness. republicans are murdering it in
By niyad - 10 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Amazon threatens 'drastic' action after Saks bankruptcy, says $475M stake is now worthless
By mahatmakanejeeves - 13 hrs ago - 11 replies
Amazon threatens 'drastic' action after Saks bankruptcy, says $475M stake is now worthless
By mahatmakanejeeves - 13 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Pam Bondi Visibly Furious At Prosecutors Who Reportedly Quit Rather Than Probe ICE Shooting Victim's Widow
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 11 replies
Pam Bondi Visibly Furious At Prosecutors Who Reportedly Quit Rather Than Probe ICE Shooting Victim's Widow
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
To those of you alive when Nixon was around ...
By ificandream - 18 hrs ago - 11 replies
To those of you alive when Nixon was around ...
By ificandream - 18 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
WTF? United States Department of Justice Files Lawsuit Against Minnesota's 'Affirmative Action' Regime
By malaise - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
WTF? United States Department of Justice Files Lawsuit Against Minnesota's 'Affirmative Action' Regime
By malaise - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Canada should invite Minnesota to become its 11th province (Poll)
By True Dough - 11 hrs ago - 10 replies
Canada should invite Minnesota to become its 11th province (Poll)
By True Dough - 11 hrs ago - 10 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
They Think We're Stupid
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 12 hrs ago - 10 replies
They Think We're Stupid
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 12 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Notice nobody talks about Gaza anymore?
By superpatriotman - 15 hrs ago - 10 replies
Notice nobody talks about Gaza anymore?
By superpatriotman - 15 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
FOX BUSINESS: What can we anticipate from Trump's Davos speech? HASSETT: There's gonna be some look at the new world...
By demmiblue - 17 hrs ago - 10 replies
FOX BUSINESS: What can we anticipate from Trump's Davos speech? HASSETT: There's gonna be some look at the new world...
By demmiblue - 17 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Abortion opponents threaten to withhold midterm support amid rift with Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 10 replies
Abortion opponents threaten to withhold midterm support amid rift with Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Noem has until Monday to respond to State of MN and Cities of Minneapolis, St Paul v. Noem, DHS, ICE, and CBP
By ancianita - 22 hrs ago - 10 replies
Noem has until Monday to respond to State of MN and Cities of Minneapolis, St Paul v. Noem, DHS, ICE, and CBP
By ancianita - 22 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Not to be political; but, this is what our former horse Eddie would have to say to the current administration.
By George McGovern - 13 hrs ago - 9 replies
Not to be political; but, this is what our former horse Eddie would have to say to the current administration.
By George McGovern - 13 hrs ago - 9 replies
Forum Spotlight: Movies
You're gonna love me! YOU'RE GONNA LOVE ME!! A Face in the Crowd'This Must Be the Place,' a 2011 comedy-drama film starring Sean Penn and Frances McDormand.
The movie "She Said", victims of Harvey Weinstein in the 90's. Start of the #Metoo movement.
Latest Breaking News
US judge to shield scholars who challenged deporting of pro-Palestinian campus activists
1 hr ago - Reuters
1 hr ago - Reuters
Defense Department says military newspaper Stars and Stripes must eliminate 'woke distractions'
1 hr ago - AP
1 hr ago - AP
31,000 Kaiser Nurses Plan to Strike Across California and Hawaii, From SF to San Diego
1 hr ago - Nurse.org
1 hr ago - Nurse.org
Federal judge blocks 3 Oregon timber sales and strikes down 'loophole'
2 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/Salem Statesman Journal
2 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
4 hrs ago - CBS News
4 hrs ago - CBS News
Abrego Garcia says DOJ playing 'fast and loose' with judge ahead of 'critical' hearing that could end criminal case
5 hrs ago - Law & Crime
5 hrs ago - Law & Crime
US Senate passes bill to boost federal science spending after White House sought major cuts
11 hrs ago - Reuters
11 hrs ago - Reuters
Tina Peters tried hijacking her election data breach trial into a conspiracy theory 'circus' that should not be reheard
12 hrs ago - Law & Crime
12 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Amazon threatens 'drastic' action after Saks bankruptcy, says $475M stake is now worthless
13 hrs ago - CNBC
13 hrs ago - CNBC
Pam Bondi Visibly Furious At Prosecutors Who Reportedly Quit Rather Than Probe ICE Shooting Victim's Widow
14 hrs ago - Huff Post
14 hrs ago - Huff Post
Medical examiner believes death of man in ICE custody was homicide, recording says
14 hrs ago - Washington Post
14 hrs ago - Washington Post
Gulf states and Turkey warned Trump strikes on Iran could lead to major conflict
15 hrs ago - The Guardian
15 hrs ago - The Guardian
Senators secretly meet to stop Trump and Kristi Noem from destroying key agency: report
15 hrs ago - Raw Story
15 hrs ago - Raw Story
Maria Corina Machado says she presented Trump with her Nobel peace prize medal
16 hrs ago - The Guardian
16 hrs ago - The Guardian
Gov. Jim Pillen wants voters across Nebraska to decide the fate of the 'Blue Dot'
16 hrs ago - Omaha World Herald
16 hrs ago - Omaha World Herald
ACLU Minnesota files lawsuit against Trump administration alleging constitutional violations
17 hrs ago - KMSP-TV, Minneapolis, MN
17 hrs ago - KMSP-TV, Minneapolis, MN
Trump says the US 'shouldn't even have an election' in 2026 because of all his accomplishments
18 hrs ago - The Independent
18 hrs ago - The Independent
Delaware judge won't speed up Paramount lawsuit seeking Warner Bros merger details
19 hrs ago - Reuters
19 hrs ago - Reuters
Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis
21 hrs ago - Associated Press
21 hrs ago - Associated Press
Madison Sheahan, ICE's No. 2 official and a Noem ally, leaving agency to run for Congress
21 hrs ago - CBS News
21 hrs ago - CBS News
Appeals court reverses decision that freed pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil
23 hrs ago - msn/AP
23 hrs ago - msn/AP
More Democratic lawmakers say DOJ prosecutors are investigating them over military video
23 hrs ago - NBC News
23 hrs ago - NBC News
Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to 'put an end' to protests in Minneapolis
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP