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General Discussion
Gavin Newsom low SAT remark to a black audience draws backlash
By Wanderlust988 - 44 sec ago
Gavin Newsom low SAT remark to a black audience draws backlash
By Wanderlust988 - 44 sec ago
General Discussion
Who has an advantage now in Nebraska's closely watched 2nd Congressional District? (Blue Dot)
By Omaha Steve - 7 min ago
Who has an advantage now in Nebraska's closely watched 2nd Congressional District? (Blue Dot)
By Omaha Steve - 7 min ago
General Discussion
Everything you need to know about Tuesday's historic State of the Union rebuttal from Defiance.org (State of the Swamp)
By Amaryllis - 16 min ago
Everything you need to know about Tuesday's historic State of the Union rebuttal from Defiance.org (State of the Swamp)
By Amaryllis - 16 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Judge blocks release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on Trump classified documents case
By BumRushDaShow - 17 min ago
Judge blocks release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on Trump classified documents case
By BumRushDaShow - 17 min ago
General Discussion
Because We Need This Right Now, People. A Talented Dude Singing A Powerful Song: "A Change Gonna Come"
By Joinfortmill - 26 min ago
Because We Need This Right Now, People. A Talented Dude Singing A Powerful Song: "A Change Gonna Come"
By Joinfortmill - 26 min ago
General Discussion
🚨 253 Days Until Election Day! Link To 2026 Calendar and Election Information 🚨
By Wednesdays - 26 min ago
🚨 253 Days Until Election Day! Link To 2026 Calendar and Election Information 🚨
By Wednesdays - 26 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Sends Trump an Invoice for $8.6 Billion in Tariff Refunds
By riversedge - 25 replies @ 32 min ago (Milestone)
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Sends Trump an Invoice for $8.6 Billion in Tariff Refunds
By riversedge - 25 replies @ 32 min ago (Milestone)
Weather Watchers
🔴 LIVE - HISTORIC BLIZZARD SLAMMING THE NORTHEAST - THUNDERSNOW, WHITEOUTS & 100K+ WITHOUT POWER - Ryan Hall, Y'all...
By 2naSalit - 37 min ago
🔴 LIVE - HISTORIC BLIZZARD SLAMMING THE NORTHEAST - THUNDERSNOW, WHITEOUTS & 100K+ WITHOUT POWER - Ryan Hall, Y'all...
By 2naSalit - 37 min ago
LGBT
New law puts Kansas at vanguard of denying trans identities on drivers licenses, birth certificates (AP)
By Munu - 41 min ago
New law puts Kansas at vanguard of denying trans identities on drivers licenses, birth certificates (AP)
By Munu - 41 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump's approval rating with independents hits a new low ahead of the State of the Union
By Dulcinea - 42 min ago
Trump's approval rating with independents hits a new low ahead of the State of the Union
By Dulcinea - 42 min ago
General Discussion
NEW: Trump Punches Canadian Olympian in Bizarre AI Hockey Fantasy Post Trump makes Team USA win about himself
By riversedge - 42 min ago
NEW: Trump Punches Canadian Olympian in Bizarre AI Hockey Fantasy Post Trump makes Team USA win about himself
By riversedge - 42 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Why Stephen Colbert is right about the 'equal time' rule, despite warnings from the FCC
By marmar - 51 min ago
Why Stephen Colbert is right about the 'equal time' rule, despite warnings from the FCC
By marmar - 51 min ago
General Discussion
Would you accept any democrat wanting to "lets move on" when it comes to Ep Files? (Poll)
By uponit7771 - 25 replies @ 52 min ago (Milestone)
Would you accept any democrat wanting to "lets move on" when it comes to Ep Files? (Poll)
By uponit7771 - 25 replies @ 52 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin's replacement is even worse
By marmar - 57 min ago
DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin's replacement is even worse
By marmar - 57 min ago
General Discussion
I want to get this right: US Democrats have brought down "Prince" Andrew with the "fake" Epstein files???
By marble falls - 1 hr ago
I want to get this right: US Democrats have brought down "Prince" Andrew with the "fake" Epstein files???
By marble falls - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Pic Of The Moment: FBI Director Reacts As Violence Traps American Tourists In Mexico
By EarlG - 1 hr ago
Pic Of The Moment: FBI Director Reacts As Violence Traps American Tourists In Mexico
By EarlG - 1 hr ago
The DU Lounge
What social event do spiders like to attend? Answer is----a webbing
By debm55 - 1 hr ago
What social event do spiders like to attend? Answer is----a webbing
By debm55 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
In first speech to her FDA staff, Heg says she'll scrutinize RSV shots and SSRIs in pregnancy
By lostincalifornia - 1 hr ago
In first speech to her FDA staff, Heg says she'll scrutinize RSV shots and SSRIs in pregnancy
By lostincalifornia - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
De Niro gets EMOTIONAL on Trump's division and REMOVING him from office when he "won't leave"
By MagaSmash - 1 hr ago
De Niro gets EMOTIONAL on Trump's division and REMOVING him from office when he "won't leave"
By MagaSmash - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Health care reform might be a focus in midterms. For Congress, pursuing it will be an uphill climb
By lostincalifornia - 1 hr ago
Health care reform might be a focus in midterms. For Congress, pursuing it will be an uphill climb
By lostincalifornia - 1 hr ago
Health
Women's heart attack risk rises even if arteries aren't as clogged as men's
By lostincalifornia - 1 hr ago
Women's heart attack risk rises even if arteries aren't as clogged as men's
By lostincalifornia - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
EU diplomats scramble to overcome Hungary's threat to derail new sanctions on Russia
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
EU diplomats scramble to overcome Hungary's threat to derail new sanctions on Russia
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Bloated hate-filled foul-mouthed sack of pig excrement Stephen Cheung "defends" Kash Patel's drunken Olympics jaunt
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago
Bloated hate-filled foul-mouthed sack of pig excrement Stephen Cheung "defends" Kash Patel's drunken Olympics jaunt
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
DOJ, Ohio attorney general accuse OhioHealth of driving up prices, crowding out competition
By lostincalifornia - 1 hr ago
DOJ, Ohio attorney general accuse OhioHealth of driving up prices, crowding out competition
By lostincalifornia - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Nancy Guthrie Update: Former FBI Agent Shares New Theory on Disappearance
By bucolic_frolic - 1 hr ago
Nancy Guthrie Update: Former FBI Agent Shares New Theory on Disappearance
By bucolic_frolic - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
A provocative proposal asks the FDA to let some AI devices on the market without review
By lostincalifornia - 1 hr ago
A provocative proposal asks the FDA to let some AI devices on the market without review
By lostincalifornia - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Nature Medicine to investigate study that found cancer treatment is better in morning
By lostincalifornia - 1 hr ago
Nature Medicine to investigate study that found cancer treatment is better in morning
By lostincalifornia - 1 hr ago
Oregon
PEOPLE'S TOWN HALL - Wyden, Merkley Won't Attend State of The Union, Will Instead Hold Virtual Town Hall for Oregonians
By ihaveaquestion - 1 hr ago
PEOPLE'S TOWN HALL - Wyden, Merkley Won't Attend State of The Union, Will Instead Hold Virtual Town Hall for Oregonians
By ihaveaquestion - 1 hr ago
Music Appreciation
Texas Tornados - "(Hey Baby) Que Paso" [Live from Austin, TX] Doug Sahm, Freddie Fender
By marble falls - 1 hr ago
Texas Tornados - "(Hey Baby) Que Paso" [Live from Austin, TX] Doug Sahm, Freddie Fender
By marble falls - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Pharma lobbyists focus on a surprising new target: the FDA
By lostincalifornia - 1 hr ago
Pharma lobbyists focus on a surprising new target: the FDA
By lostincalifornia - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Fuck Donald Eptrumpstein--the Crime Minister -- Day 400 thread
By lastlib - 1 hr ago
Fuck Donald Eptrumpstein--the Crime Minister -- Day 400 thread
By lastlib - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Central Park Gets 15 Inches of Snow as Whiteout Stunts NY Travel
By lostincalifornia - 1 hr ago
Central Park Gets 15 Inches of Snow as Whiteout Stunts NY Travel
By lostincalifornia - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Looks like the US men's hockey team got asked to the SOU speech......
By a kennedy - 1 hr ago
Looks like the US men's hockey team got asked to the SOU speech......
By a kennedy - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
I am a 15-year-old girl. Let me show you the vile misogyny that confronts me on social media every day
By marble falls - 1 hr ago
I am a 15-year-old girl. Let me show you the vile misogyny that confronts me on social media every day
By marble falls - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
THE PEDO DEGENERATE PANICS as CALLS TO REMOVE HIM GROW BY HIS OWN SUPPORTERS!!- Meidas
By MagaSmash - 1 hr ago
THE PEDO DEGENERATE PANICS as CALLS TO REMOVE HIM GROW BY HIS OWN SUPPORTERS!!- Meidas
By MagaSmash - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
tRump-Epstein Files Distractions - What Will It Be Today?
By groundloop - 2 hrs ago
tRump-Epstein Files Distractions - What Will It Be Today?
By groundloop - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Tom Pritzker's Epstein Ties Reveal Family Rift, 'Girl From Romania'
By lostincalifornia - 2 hrs ago
Tom Pritzker's Epstein Ties Reveal Family Rift, 'Girl From Romania'
By lostincalifornia - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
EU Set to Halt US Trade Deal Approval Over Trump Tariff Risk
By lostincalifornia - 2 hrs ago
EU Set to Halt US Trade Deal Approval Over Trump Tariff Risk
By lostincalifornia - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Washington Post-ABC News poll: Trump approval 39% positive, 60% negative. "IT'S THE ECONOMY, STUPID..."
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago
Washington Post-ABC News poll: Trump approval 39% positive, 60% negative. "IT'S THE ECONOMY, STUPID..."
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Top Noem aide 'entered cockpit mid-flight to fire pilot over missing blanket'
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Top Noem aide 'entered cockpit mid-flight to fire pilot over missing blanket'
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Atheists & Agnostics
So today's Newark Star-Ledger has a photo of bones, lying in a case, on exhibit. They are (supposed) to be the bones of
By 3Hotdogs - 2 hrs ago
So today's Newark Star-Ledger has a photo of bones, lying in a case, on exhibit. They are (supposed) to be the bones of
By 3Hotdogs - 2 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
The Supreme Court's Tariff Ruling Doesn't Solve the Problem
By lostincalifornia - 2 hrs ago
The Supreme Court's Tariff Ruling Doesn't Solve the Problem
By lostincalifornia - 2 hrs ago
Environment & Energy
The nation's largest public utility is going back to coal -- with almost no input from the public
By douglas9 - 2 hrs ago
The nation's largest public utility is going back to coal -- with almost no input from the public
By douglas9 - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
"I was 13 when Donald J Trump raped me. Ghislaine Maxwell was also present."
By Botany - 2 hrs ago
"I was 13 when Donald J Trump raped me. Ghislaine Maxwell was also present."
By Botany - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump: "I can use Licenses to do absolutely 'terrible' things to foreign countries"
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago
Trump: "I can use Licenses to do absolutely 'terrible' things to foreign countries"
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
BOE Rate-Setter Taylor Says Trump Tariffs Are 'Here to Stay'
By lostincalifornia - 2 hrs ago
BOE Rate-Setter Taylor Says Trump Tariffs Are 'Here to Stay'
By lostincalifornia - 2 hrs ago
Environment & Energy
Parts Of 3 Australian States Bracing For A Year's Worth Of Rain In One Week From Lingering Monsoon Low
By hatrack - 2 hrs ago
Parts Of 3 Australian States Bracing For A Year's Worth Of Rain In One Week From Lingering Monsoon Low
By hatrack - 2 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
The Who's Pete Townsend's advice to Ray and Dave Davies of The Kinks on a Possible Reunion Tour
By Chasstev365 - 2 hrs ago
The Who's Pete Townsend's advice to Ray and Dave Davies of The Kinks on a Possible Reunion Tour
By Chasstev365 - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Who in the White House keeps making this batshit crazy stuff for Trump?
By Chasstev365 - 2 hrs ago
Who in the White House keeps making this batshit crazy stuff for Trump?
By Chasstev365 - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Keystone Kash Busted Celebrating in Olympic Locker Room on 'Work Trip'
By douglas9 - 2 hrs ago
Keystone Kash Busted Celebrating in Olympic Locker Room on 'Work Trip'
By douglas9 - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Defense attorneys build mapping tool to track Justice Dept. "weaponization"
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Defense attorneys build mapping tool to track Justice Dept. "weaponization"
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Borowitz: Kash Patel Rushed to Hospital After Suffering Trauma of Flying Coach
By spooky3 - 2 hrs ago
Borowitz: Kash Patel Rushed to Hospital After Suffering Trauma of Flying Coach
By spooky3 - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Has Goebellsvision, aka Fox mentioned Kash Patel's trip to the Olympics on our dime?
By Chasstev365 - 3 hrs ago
Has Goebellsvision, aka Fox mentioned Kash Patel's trip to the Olympics on our dime?
By Chasstev365 - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Celebrated actor Alan Cumming fears deportation even though he has obtained US citzenship
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 3 hrs ago
Celebrated actor Alan Cumming fears deportation even though he has obtained US citzenship
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 3 hrs ago
Economy
This economic idea transfixed Wall Street and Washington. It may be a mirage.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 3 hrs ago
This economic idea transfixed Wall Street and Washington. It may be a mirage.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
The Rude Pundit: Conservatives Are Cowards About American History
By babylonsister - 3 hrs ago
The Rude Pundit: Conservatives Are Cowards About American History
By babylonsister - 3 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
They say that riding a bicycle is good for your health. LIARS!
By Wonder Why - 25 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
They say that riding a bicycle is good for your health. LIARS!
By Wonder Why - 25 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
***Winners of the February Photo Contest - "Baby, it's cold outside"***
By HAB911 - 25 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
***Winners of the February Photo Contest - "Baby, it's cold outside"***
By HAB911 - 25 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
Forum Spotlight: Minnesota
Resistance Singers joined the stage with Brandi Carlile Minneapolis Concert last night!Walter Hudson (R) is really a POS
With its Latino customer base staying home, Mercado Central gets a lunchtime boost from retirement and church groups
Latest Breaking News
Judge blocks release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on Trump classified documents case
17 min ago - AP
17 min ago - AP
Top Noem aide 'entered cockpit mid-flight to fire pilot over missing blanket'
2 hrs ago - The Independent
2 hrs ago - The Independent
60 Minutes' Anderson Cooper Debunks Trump's Claim of 'Genocide' of White Farmers in South Africa
4 hrs ago - MEDIAite
4 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Department of Homeland Security suspends Global Entry as the partial government shutdown drags on
4 hrs ago - AP
4 hrs ago - AP
Kash Patel Faces Backlash For Flying To Winter Olympics, Partying It Up With Team USA
5 hrs ago - Huff Post
5 hrs ago - Huff Post
Republicans seethe about Trump at half-empty conservative summit: 'Threat to everything'
5 hrs ago - Raw Story
5 hrs ago - Raw Story
Democrats' internal review said to find Kamala Harris's stance on Gaza cost her votes in 2024
7 hrs ago - The Times of Israel
7 hrs ago - The Times of Israel
Pakistan claims to have killed at least 70 militants in strikes along the Afghan border
12 hrs ago - AP
12 hrs ago - AP
US will not back out of its tariff deals with UK and others, says Trump trade representative
14 hrs ago - The Guardian
14 hrs ago - The Guardian
Violence erupts in Mexico after cartel leader "El Mencho" killed in military operation
15 hrs ago - CBS News
15 hrs ago - CBS News
'That's a lie!' Black farmer corrects Trump while exposing president's 'all-white' meeting
15 hrs ago - Raw Story
15 hrs ago - Raw Story
Iranian foreign minister says "we have every right to enjoy a peaceful nuclear energy, including enrichment"
16 hrs ago - CBS News
16 hrs ago - CBS News
'John Barron' Calls In to CSPAN to Rage About Supreme Court Tariff Ruling - Gets Cut Off Soon After
18 hrs ago - MEDIAite
18 hrs ago - MEDIAite
EU says it will accept no increase in US tariffs after Supreme Court ruling: 'a deal is a deal'
19 hrs ago - Reuters
19 hrs ago - Reuters
France to summon U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner over State Department's comments on activist's death
22 hrs ago - CBS news
22 hrs ago - CBS news
Blackwater founder Erik Prince has joined the drone-warfare fray in Ukraine, SEC filings reveal
22 hrs ago - The Guardian
22 hrs ago - The Guardian
USA beats Canada in OT to win first hockey gold since 1980 'Miracle on Ice'
23 hrs ago - Yahoo Sports
23 hrs ago - Yahoo Sports
The US deported a gay asylum-seeker to a third country where homosexuality is illegal
23 hrs ago - AP
23 hrs ago - AP
Trump Curious Why Iran Has Not 'Capitulated' Amid U.S. Military Buildup, Says Witkoff
Yesterday - Huff Post/Reuters
Yesterday - Huff Post/Reuters
Armed man shot and killed after entering secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service says
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Danish military evacuates U.S. submariner who needed urgent medical care off Greenland
Yesterday - NPR
Yesterday - NPR
Trump Demands Netflix Fire 'Racist' Susan Rice after Ex-Obama Ambassador Slammed Companies That 'Take a Knee' to POTUS
Yesterday - MEDIAite
Yesterday - MEDIAite
Kennedy Center ice rink vandalized, investigation underway
Yesterday - WDVM-TV Hagestown, MD/Washington, D.C.
Yesterday - WDVM-TV Hagestown, MD/Washington, D.C.
Education Department puts pressure on colleges ahead of upcoming student loan changes
Yesterday - The Hill
Yesterday - The Hill