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Judge says E. Jean Carroll can collect $5M damage award from Trump
By malaise - 14 hrs ago - 58 replies
Judge says E. Jean Carroll can collect $5M damage award from Trump
By malaise - 14 hrs ago - 58 replies
General Discussion
What is the difference between a progressive and a liberal?
By Walleye - 18 hrs ago - 58 replies
What is the difference between a progressive and a liberal?
By Walleye - 18 hrs ago - 58 replies
General Discussion
New photo shows extent of damage Trump has done to the White House
By Swede - 20 hrs ago - 54 replies
New photo shows extent of damage Trump has done to the White House
By Swede - 20 hrs ago - 54 replies
Latest Breaking News
White House Hangs Tarps Over North Portico Amid Trump's Construction Blitz
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago - 47 replies
White House Hangs Tarps Over North Portico Amid Trump's Construction Blitz
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago - 47 replies
General Discussion
America is already locking up toothpaste, and the mass layoffs have barely started
By Coventina - 11 hrs ago - 45 replies
America is already locking up toothpaste, and the mass layoffs have barely started
By Coventina - 11 hrs ago - 45 replies
General Discussion
My Bull Shit Detector is lighting up strong:
By Chasstev365 - 21 hrs ago - 44 replies
My Bull Shit Detector is lighting up strong:
By Chasstev365 - 21 hrs ago - 44 replies
General Discussion
The New York Times Would Like You To Meet This Totally Harmless Tradwife/Heritage Foundation Hack
By erronis - 18 hrs ago - 43 replies
The New York Times Would Like You To Meet This Totally Harmless Tradwife/Heritage Foundation Hack
By erronis - 18 hrs ago - 43 replies
General Discussion
I have seen interviews with voters from Indiana and Alabama...
By kentuck - 10 hrs ago - 33 replies
I have seen interviews with voters from Indiana and Alabama...
By kentuck - 10 hrs ago - 33 replies
Latest Breaking News
Former Maine state senator announces campaign after Platner suspension
By DrFunkenstein - 18 hrs ago - 33 replies
Former Maine state senator announces campaign after Platner suspension
By DrFunkenstein - 18 hrs ago - 33 replies
General Discussion
Texas bakery reports customer surge after viral post slamming MAGA
By ck4829 - 15 hrs ago - 32 replies
Texas bakery reports customer surge after viral post slamming MAGA
By ck4829 - 15 hrs ago - 32 replies
Latest Breaking News
Giant Printed Tarps Are Now Hanging Off The White House
By highplainsdem - 8 hrs ago - 31 replies
Giant Printed Tarps Are Now Hanging Off The White House
By highplainsdem - 8 hrs ago - 31 replies
General Discussion
RFK Jr. to create a list of injuries caused by COVID-19 shots
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 31 replies
RFK Jr. to create a list of injuries caused by COVID-19 shots
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 31 replies
General Discussion
Actual NYT headline: "Does a Sex Assault Claim Kill a Political Career? It Depends."
By muriel_volestrangler - 20 hrs ago - 31 replies
Actual NYT headline: "Does a Sex Assault Claim Kill a Political Career? It Depends."
By muriel_volestrangler - 20 hrs ago - 31 replies
Latest Breaking News
Iran Hatched Fresh Plot to Kill Trump, Israel Told U.S.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 8 hrs ago - 30 replies
Iran Hatched Fresh Plot to Kill Trump, Israel Told U.S.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 8 hrs ago - 30 replies
General Discussion
mueller, she wrote: [andy beshear] should just appoint a Dem to fill McConnell's seat. It would force proof of life,
By orleans - 17 hrs ago - 29 replies
mueller, she wrote: [andy beshear] should just appoint a Dem to fill McConnell's seat. It would force proof of life,
By orleans - 17 hrs ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
A New Study Confirms What We Suspected About Affordability...
By BH liberal - 14 hrs ago - 28 replies
A New Study Confirms What We Suspected About Affordability...
By BH liberal - 14 hrs ago - 28 replies
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What is your favorite thing to eat at a fair, or amusement park? Mine is the funnel cake with strawberries. And you?
By debm55 - 16 hrs ago - 28 replies
What is your favorite thing to eat at a fair, or amusement park? Mine is the funnel cake with strawberries. And you?
By debm55 - 16 hrs ago - 28 replies
Latest Breaking News
Only One Student Has Enrolled in New WVU Program Designed to Counter 'Woke Ideology'
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 26 replies
Only One Student Has Enrolled in New WVU Program Designed to Counter 'Woke Ideology'
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 26 replies
Latest Breaking News
Jeb Bush raises alarm over Iranian drones in Cuba
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 25 replies
Jeb Bush raises alarm over Iranian drones in Cuba
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 25 replies
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What is your favorite summer drink? Mine is cold water with a slight twist of lemon or lime. And your's ?
By debm55 - 14 hrs ago - 22 replies
What is your favorite summer drink? Mine is cold water with a slight twist of lemon or lime. And your's ?
By debm55 - 14 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
Breaking MSNOW: Trump Fires Members of Federal Election Agency
By senseandsensibility - 7 hrs ago - 20 replies
Breaking MSNOW: Trump Fires Members of Federal Election Agency
By senseandsensibility - 7 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Gosh, so many stories about Europeans soccer fans amazed and delighted and overwhelmed
By DavidDvorkin - 5 hrs ago - 19 replies
Gosh, so many stories about Europeans soccer fans amazed and delighted and overwhelmed
By DavidDvorkin - 5 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
"Platner set to formally withdraw from Maine Senate race Monday"
By lapucelle - 9 hrs ago - 19 replies
"Platner set to formally withdraw from Maine Senate race Monday"
By lapucelle - 9 hrs ago - 19 replies
Latest Breaking News
Todd Blanche reamed after 'clear violation' of judge's order: 'More than we allow'
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 19 replies
Todd Blanche reamed after 'clear violation' of judge's order: 'More than we allow'
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
ME-SEN: Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is officially running for Senate
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago - 19 replies
ME-SEN: Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is officially running for Senate
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago - 19 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Trump EMBARRASSED as Judge Releases Fmr. Olympian at Reflecting Pool Arraignment!!! - Legal AF
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 18 replies
Trump EMBARRASSED as Judge Releases Fmr. Olympian at Reflecting Pool Arraignment!!! - Legal AF
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
ME Senate race has kind of taken up all the oxygen lately, but Talarico
By senseandsensibility - 9 hrs ago - 17 replies
ME Senate race has kind of taken up all the oxygen lately, but Talarico
By senseandsensibility - 9 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Trump Switches Back To Qatari Plane After Leaving Turkey On Old Air Force One
By hookaleft - 13 hrs ago - 17 replies
Trump Switches Back To Qatari Plane After Leaving Turkey On Old Air Force One
By hookaleft - 13 hrs ago - 17 replies
The DU Lounge
I cleaned out 400 out of 1,700 saved emails last night. While doing so, I found this from about 10 years ago.
By LuckyCharms - 14 hrs ago - 17 replies
I cleaned out 400 out of 1,700 saved emails last night. While doing so, I found this from about 10 years ago.
By LuckyCharms - 14 hrs ago - 17 replies
The DU Lounge
If you have trouble falling asleep or have racing thoughts
By Grim Chieftain - 15 hrs ago - 17 replies
If you have trouble falling asleep or have racing thoughts
By Grim Chieftain - 15 hrs ago - 17 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Calls for Supreme Court to Rehear Birthright Citizenship Over 'Scam'
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 17 replies
Trump Calls for Supreme Court to Rehear Birthright Citizenship Over 'Scam'
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 17 replies
Photography
A few photos from today's El Segundo's Farmer's Market! Enjoy dear friends . . .
By CaliforniaPeggy - 7 hrs ago - 16 replies
A few photos from today's El Segundo's Farmer's Market! Enjoy dear friends . . .
By CaliforniaPeggy - 7 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
According to Polling USA, there are 3 Dems basically tied with Collins
By senseandsensibility - 12 hrs ago - 16 replies
According to Polling USA, there are 3 Dems basically tied with Collins
By senseandsensibility - 12 hrs ago - 16 replies
Maine
Maine Democrats approve 600-person convention to pick Graham Platner's replacement (Michael Shepherd, BDN)
By eShirl - 22 hrs ago - 16 replies
Maine Democrats approve 600-person convention to pick Graham Platner's replacement (Michael Shepherd, BDN)
By eShirl - 22 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
ME-SEN: Platner privately told staff he'll formally exit Senate race Monday (the last possible day)
By RandySF - 14 hrs ago - 15 replies
ME-SEN: Platner privately told staff he'll formally exit Senate race Monday (the last possible day)
By RandySF - 14 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Hey DU, All things considered, we may have missed a really close call
By Peacetrain - 15 hrs ago - 15 replies
Hey DU, All things considered, we may have missed a really close call
By Peacetrain - 15 hrs ago - 15 replies
Cable News Clips
Iran has a new plan to kill Trump, Israel warns: Sources - CNN Erin Burnett Outfront
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 14 replies
Iran has a new plan to kill Trump, Israel warns: Sources - CNN Erin Burnett Outfront
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
DHS now admits man ICE killed in Houston wasn't even their target!
By senseandsensibility - 8 hrs ago - 14 replies
DHS now admits man ICE killed in Houston wasn't even their target!
By senseandsensibility - 8 hrs ago - 14 replies
The DU Lounge
What is growing in your yard---type of flowers , veggies or fruits. Mine is lavender.
By debm55 - 8 hrs ago - 14 replies
What is growing in your yard---type of flowers , veggies or fruits. Mine is lavender.
By debm55 - 8 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
TRUMP SAID NOTHING ABOUT 400 MASKED MEN. THEN HE UNMASKED THE 5-YEAR-OLDS.
By Amaryllis - 18 hrs ago - 14 replies
TRUMP SAID NOTHING ABOUT 400 MASKED MEN. THEN HE UNMASKED THE 5-YEAR-OLDS.
By Amaryllis - 18 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump fires last members of election commission, inciting fears of midterm 'chaos'
By orangecrush - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
Trump fires last members of election commission, inciting fears of midterm 'chaos'
By orangecrush - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Man who claimed to have killed people as a child wins primary for the GOP in Colorado. Because of course he did.
By applegrove - 8 hrs ago - 13 replies
Man who claimed to have killed people as a child wins primary for the GOP in Colorado. Because of course he did.
By applegrove - 8 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Final post-mortem from me on the Platner thing
By BWdem4life - 10 hrs ago - 12 replies
Final post-mortem from me on the Platner thing
By BWdem4life - 10 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Regardless of who the Democrats in Maine decide to run against Collins
By lostincalifornia - 12 hrs ago - 12 replies
Regardless of who the Democrats in Maine decide to run against Collins
By lostincalifornia - 12 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
CEO & co-founder of The Federalist fears "someone who's hopped up on hormones & trans surgeries will try to kill him"
By red dog 1 - 13 hrs ago - 12 replies
CEO & co-founder of The Federalist fears "someone who's hopped up on hormones & trans surgeries will try to kill him"
By red dog 1 - 13 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Mueller, She Wrote: I think @govandybeshear.bsky.social should just appoint a Dem to fill McConnell's seat. It would
By highplainsdem - 17 hrs ago - 12 replies
Mueller, She Wrote: I think @govandybeshear.bsky.social should just appoint a Dem to fill McConnell's seat. It would
By highplainsdem - 17 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
If a Senator is seriously incapacitated, do the people have a right to know?
By kentuck - 19 hrs ago - 12 replies
If a Senator is seriously incapacitated, do the people have a right to know?
By kentuck - 19 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
The Donald J. Trump Bridge was unveiled in Tennessee today, and the President Donald J. Trump International Airport
By OGBuzz - 7 hrs ago - 11 replies
The Donald J. Trump Bridge was unveiled in Tennessee today, and the President Donald J. Trump International Airport
By OGBuzz - 7 hrs ago - 11 replies
The DU Lounge
If you ever need a recommendation for a great movie,
By JMCKUSICK - 7 hrs ago - 11 replies
If you ever need a recommendation for a great movie,
By JMCKUSICK - 7 hrs ago - 11 replies
Pets
I just received a cat sympathy card from my dear friend and her husband
By MIButterfly - 13 hrs ago - 11 replies
I just received a cat sympathy card from my dear friend and her husband
By MIButterfly - 13 hrs ago - 11 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Jeff Tiedrich - Preznit Fuckwit once again shits the bed at NATO
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago - 11 replies
Jeff Tiedrich - Preznit Fuckwit once again shits the bed at NATO
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Under a new federal rule, colleges must leave grads better off or lose financial aid
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 11 replies
Under a new federal rule, colleges must leave grads better off or lose financial aid
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Congressional Democrats Should be demanding the 25th Amendment Be Invoked
By gab13by13 - 21 hrs ago - 11 replies
Congressional Democrats Should be demanding the 25th Amendment Be Invoked
By gab13by13 - 21 hrs ago - 11 replies
Liberal YouTubers
BREAKING: Judge drops BOMB on Trump in court in E. Jean Carroll case - Brian Tyler Cohen and Glenn Kirschner
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
BREAKING: Judge drops BOMB on Trump in court in E. Jean Carroll case - Brian Tyler Cohen and Glenn Kirschner
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
The DU Lounge
At last, I'm going to see my favorite 1950's science fiction movie on the big screen.
By NNadir - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
At last, I'm going to see my favorite 1950's science fiction movie on the big screen.
By NNadir - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Furious Senate Republican orders Trump FBI chief to explain why he blew cash on BMWs
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 10 replies
Furious Senate Republican orders Trump FBI chief to explain why he blew cash on BMWs
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
When you really think about the issue of McConnell and his health?
By imanamerican63 - 10 hrs ago - 10 replies
When you really think about the issue of McConnell and his health?
By imanamerican63 - 10 hrs ago - 10 replies
Humor
It is to laugh - More Walmart - Ever wonder how many are MAGATs?
By 3825-87867 - 12 hrs ago - 10 replies
It is to laugh - More Walmart - Ever wonder how many are MAGATs?
By 3825-87867 - 12 hrs ago - 10 replies
Pets
* Sneak Preview - A Shadow photo taken before a sunrise for Friday's Shadow Tails. *
By George McGovern - 6 hrs ago - 9 replies
* Sneak Preview - A Shadow photo taken before a sunrise for Friday's Shadow Tails. *
By George McGovern - 6 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Mitch McConnell is pulling in and costing lots of money for someone who is fraudulently alive.
By applegrove - 8 hrs ago - 9 replies
Mitch McConnell is pulling in and costing lots of money for someone who is fraudulently alive.
By applegrove - 8 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was stripped of all ID and checked in as a "John Doe" at hospital.
By Swede - 9 hrs ago - 9 replies
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was stripped of all ID and checked in as a "John Doe" at hospital.
By Swede - 9 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
ME-SEN: The wheels started coming off the Platner campaign last week.
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago - 9 replies
ME-SEN: The wheels started coming off the Platner campaign last week.
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago - 9 replies
The DU Lounge
All the jokes about Mid west and Wi folks and "Ope" is that a misspelling?
By 31j20b3 - 11 hrs ago - 9 replies
All the jokes about Mid west and Wi folks and "Ope" is that a misspelling?
By 31j20b3 - 11 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
DNC Vows To Replace Graham Platner With Establishment Rapist
By milestogo - 12 hrs ago - 9 replies
DNC Vows To Replace Graham Platner With Establishment Rapist
By milestogo - 12 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Can you imagine what history will say about Trump, the American people, and these times...?
By kentuck - 13 hrs ago - 9 replies
Can you imagine what history will say about Trump, the American people, and these times...?
By kentuck - 13 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
The Gap Between the Families We Have and the Ones Conservatives Want
By Coventina - 13 hrs ago - 9 replies
The Gap Between the Families We Have and the Ones Conservatives Want
By Coventina - 13 hrs ago - 9 replies
Forum Spotlight: Environment & Energy
Some Rather Disturbing Graphics on Persistent Chemical Pollution of European Soils.🇫🇷 France Hit By 3rd Major Heatwave of the Year, New Eco-Friendly Flats in Bordeaux Turn Into Ovens
Legionnaires' outbreak rocks New York (city) as experts warn of rising climate threat
Latest Breaking News
Class action suit against AI makers over deepfake child sexual abuse material expands
38 sec ago - NPR
38 sec ago - NPR
Migrants who saw man killed by ICE in Houston say he did not ram officers
16 min ago - Washington Post
16 min ago - Washington Post
Judge dismisses suit challenging Sen. Tuberville's eligibility to run for Alabama governor
25 min ago - PBS News/AP
25 min ago - PBS News/AP
Khanna and Massie press the DOJ on failure to comply with Epstein Transparency Act
55 min ago - MS NOW News
55 min ago - MS NOW News
Kevin Warsh names members of his Federal Reserve task forces, including Marc Andreessen, Doug McMillon
1 hr ago - CNBC
1 hr ago - CNBC
Trump fires last members of election commission, inciting fears of midterm 'chaos'
6 hrs ago - Guardian
6 hrs ago - Guardian
U-M nurses reach tentative contract agreement with Michigan Medicine, averting possible strike
7 hrs ago - Click On Detroit
7 hrs ago - Click On Detroit
Wally Funk, aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to travel into space, dies at 87
8 hrs ago - AP
8 hrs ago - AP
Army review of Iran conflict's deadliest attack on U.S. soldiers to be shared with families
8 hrs ago - CBS News
8 hrs ago - CBS News
Furious Senate Republican orders Trump FBI chief to explain why he blew cash on BMWs
9 hrs ago - Raw Story
9 hrs ago - Raw Story
Only One Student Has Enrolled in New WVU Program Designed to Counter 'Woke Ideology'
10 hrs ago - MEDIAite
10 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Oil tanker traffic through Hormuz at near standstill as attacks strain Iran truce
11 hrs ago - Reuters
11 hrs ago - Reuters
Todd Blanche reamed after 'clear violation' of judge's order: 'More than we allow'
12 hrs ago - Raw Story
12 hrs ago - Raw Story
'She's Lying': Epstein Victims Accuse His Ex-Assistant of Misleading Congress With False Information
13 hrs ago - MEDIAite
13 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Maine Democrats approve 600-person convention to pick Graham Platner's replacement
14 hrs ago - Bangor Daily News
14 hrs ago - Bangor Daily News
Kash Patel's 'luxury' perks and 'out of control' spending under microscope by Congressional Democrats
14 hrs ago - The Independent
14 hrs ago - The Independent
Germany to buy US Tomahawks in shift towards own long-range capability
15 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
15 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
Mexico to file criminal complaints in US over deaths of Mexicans in immigration enforcement
17 hrs ago - Reuters
17 hrs ago - Reuters
Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses locked out after ending one-day strike in Boston: "Let us in!"
18 hrs ago - CBS News
18 hrs ago - CBS News
Under a new federal rule, colleges must leave grads better off or lose financial aid
18 hrs ago - NPR
18 hrs ago - NPR
Trump's plan for a triumphal arch in the nation's capital is getting another review
20 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
20 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
June 2026 was Western Europe's hottest on record, second hottest globally, report finds
20 hrs ago - CBS News
20 hrs ago - CBS News
C&H offloads sugar at industrial terminal in East Bay due to strike, sparking health concerns
21 hrs ago - ABC 7 News
21 hrs ago - ABC 7 News
Inspector of Buckling Building Cited for Missing Problems at Other Sites
21 hrs ago - The New York Times
21 hrs ago - The New York Times
John Deere owners will get the right to repair their own equipment under a new FTC settlement
22 hrs ago - AP
22 hrs ago - AP
Oregon A.G. Seeks Delay of Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger, Suggests DOJ Approval Was 'Corrupt'
23 hrs ago - Variety
23 hrs ago - Variety
Family of Black woman on DC train surrounded by white nationalists in 'defining image' of America breaks silence
Yesterday - The Independent
Yesterday - The Independent