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General Discussion
Like many of you, I have mixed feelings about Dems stirring the Epstein pot
By senseandsensibility - 2 min ago
Like many of you, I have mixed feelings about Dems stirring the Epstein pot
By senseandsensibility - 2 min ago
General Discussion
Trump breaks with Netanyahu, acknowledges real starvation in Gaza, becomes hero of Palestinians and their supporters...
By PeaceWave - 7 min ago
Trump breaks with Netanyahu, acknowledges real starvation in Gaza, becomes hero of Palestinians and their supporters...
By PeaceWave - 7 min ago
General Discussion
Ghislaine Maxwell urges Supreme Court to overturn her conviction
By sheshe2 - 25 replies @ 9 min ago (Milestone)
Ghislaine Maxwell urges Supreme Court to overturn her conviction
By sheshe2 - 25 replies @ 9 min ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Kerrville city manager referred to Kristi Noem as 'basically homeland Barbie' after flooding media briefing, texts show
By BumRushDaShow - 15 min ago
Kerrville city manager referred to Kristi Noem as 'basically homeland Barbie' after flooding media briefing, texts show
By BumRushDaShow - 15 min ago
General Discussion
Drudge wrote a story about Trump's dwindling hairline and the MAGAs are crying foul
By CatWoman - 19 min ago
Drudge wrote a story about Trump's dwindling hairline and the MAGAs are crying foul
By CatWoman - 19 min ago
General Discussion
Dems' own massive fumble is taking down 'flailing' Trump: analysis
By applegrove - 27 min ago
Dems' own massive fumble is taking down 'flailing' Trump: analysis
By applegrove - 27 min ago
The DU Lounge
What is your temperature without the heat index. Pittsburgh 91 degrees. Heat alert issued. Tuesday with heat index--103
By debm55 - 32 min ago
What is your temperature without the heat index. Pittsburgh 91 degrees. Heat alert issued. Tuesday with heat index--103
By debm55 - 32 min ago
Cooking & Baking
PLUMS' Smoky Mac/Spicy Peach Tofu and Tempeh with Charred Purple Beans 🌞
By justaprogressive - 32 min ago
PLUMS' Smoky Mac/Spicy Peach Tofu and Tempeh with Charred Purple Beans 🌞
By justaprogressive - 32 min ago
General Discussion
TFG 'Not Happy' With His Golf Nickname
By UpInArms - 50 replies @ 35 min ago (Milestone)
TFG 'Not Happy' With His Golf Nickname
By UpInArms - 50 replies @ 35 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Sad Orange Rapin' Grampy learns John Roberts' Christ Child Anointing does not shield Truth Social from UK censorship
By Miles Archer - 37 min ago
Sad Orange Rapin' Grampy learns John Roberts' Christ Child Anointing does not shield Truth Social from UK censorship
By Miles Archer - 37 min ago
Latest Breaking News
First to ABC: DNC ramps up anti-redistricting efforts in Texas with calls to 'persuadable' GOP voters
By BumRushDaShow - 37 min ago
First to ABC: DNC ramps up anti-redistricting efforts in Texas with calls to 'persuadable' GOP voters
By BumRushDaShow - 37 min ago
Music Appreciation
Golden Earring - Weekend Love (music video + live, Voorburg, June 15, 1979)
By highplainsdem - 43 min ago
Golden Earring - Weekend Love (music video + live, Voorburg, June 15, 1979)
By highplainsdem - 43 min ago
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Labor News & Commentary July 28 new NLRB memos adopt a harsher stance on workers' right to record at work and union salt
By Omaha Steve - 48 min ago
Labor News & Commentary July 28 new NLRB memos adopt a harsher stance on workers' right to record at work and union salt
By Omaha Steve - 48 min ago
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Labor News & Commentary July 27 Trump issues an EO on college sports & more
By Omaha Steve - 53 min ago
Labor News & Commentary July 27 Trump issues an EO on college sports & more
By Omaha Steve - 53 min ago
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Labor News & Commentary July 25 chocolate multinational businesses escape liability in child trafficking suit & more
By Omaha Steve - 58 min ago
Labor News & Commentary July 25 chocolate multinational businesses escape liability in child trafficking suit & more
By Omaha Steve - 58 min ago
Economy
This week's (July 28 - August 1) and next week's (August 4 - August 8) major U.S. economic reports
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
This week's (July 28 - August 1) and next week's (August 4 - August 8) major U.S. economic reports
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Labor News & Commentary July 24 a jury awards two firefighters $1 million after they were terminated for union activity
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago
Labor News & Commentary July 24 a jury awards two firefighters $1 million after they were terminated for union activity
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump tells judge Rupert Murdoch might die before he gets to court
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Trump tells judge Rupert Murdoch might die before he gets to court
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
The DU Lounge
"RUBE GOLDBERG'S LEAST COMPLICATED INVENTION WAS HIS CARTOONING CAREER"
By George McGovern - 1 hr ago
"RUBE GOLDBERG'S LEAST COMPLICATED INVENTION WAS HIS CARTOONING CAREER"
By George McGovern - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
I simply can't understand the obsession with immigrants.
By bif - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
I simply can't understand the obsession with immigrants.
By bif - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Maryland
Montgomery Co. fire engine driven into floodwaters is 2nd new vehicle disabled in less than 2 months
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
Montgomery Co. fire engine driven into floodwaters is 2nd new vehicle disabled in less than 2 months
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Uh Oh, Sunday Show Hosts Did Journalism This Week -- Wonkette
By erronis - 1 hr ago
Uh Oh, Sunday Show Hosts Did Journalism This Week -- Wonkette
By erronis - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
LNG stocks jump after European Union agrees to massive U.S. energy purchases
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago
LNG stocks jump after European Union agrees to massive U.S. energy purchases
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
That Epstein hole keeps getting bigger and deeper for Trampy Trump!
By imanamerican63 - 1 hr ago
That Epstein hole keeps getting bigger and deeper for Trampy Trump!
By imanamerican63 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
OMB Director & Project 2025 co-author Russell Vought is gutting medical funding that helped his daughter.
By red dog 1 - 1 hr ago
OMB Director & Project 2025 co-author Russell Vought is gutting medical funding that helped his daughter.
By red dog 1 - 1 hr ago
The DU Lounge
I need to thank all of our DU members
By berniesandersmittens - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
I need to thank all of our DU members
By berniesandersmittens - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
Let's talk about Trump's popularity and understanding polling numbers.... - Belle of the Ranch
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Let's talk about Trump's popularity and understanding polling numbers.... - Belle of the Ranch
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
States sue USDA over efforts to gather food stamp data on tens of millions of people
By babylonsister - 1 hr ago
States sue USDA over efforts to gather food stamp data on tens of millions of people
By babylonsister - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Per Bloomber TV: Trump want Murdoch deposed within 15 days over Epstein story
By lostincalifornia - 1 hr ago
Per Bloomber TV: Trump want Murdoch deposed within 15 days over Epstein story
By lostincalifornia - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Judge rejects bid by Trump ally to open Fed interest rate meeting to the public
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Judge rejects bid by Trump ally to open Fed interest rate meeting to the public
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
The Supreme Court Owes the Country Explanations for Its Big Decisions - NYT
By In It to Win It - 1 hr ago
The Supreme Court Owes the Country Explanations for Its Big Decisions - NYT
By In It to Win It - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
In His Latest Turn Towards the Insane, Trump Said Obama "Owes" Him Big for Presidential Immunity
By mcar - 1 hr ago
In His Latest Turn Towards the Insane, Trump Said Obama "Owes" Him Big for Presidential Immunity
By mcar - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Republicans have known all along about trump and epstein - Limbaugh was talking about Clinton and Epstein in 2016
By tulipsandroses - 1 hr ago
Republicans have known all along about trump and epstein - Limbaugh was talking about Clinton and Epstein in 2016
By tulipsandroses - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Alina Habba's authority as New Jersey's top prosecutor questioned in new legal filing
By In It to Win It - 1 hr ago
Alina Habba's authority as New Jersey's top prosecutor questioned in new legal filing
By In It to Win It - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Lawyers question legality of Alligator Alcatraz, ask federal judge to intervene
By In It to Win It - 1 hr ago
Lawyers question legality of Alligator Alcatraz, ask federal judge to intervene
By In It to Win It - 1 hr ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Harry Litman - "Strange"? Try Indefensible.
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Harry Litman - "Strange"? Try Indefensible.
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Fox hosts and Charlie Kirk want to replace migrant workers in the field with child labor & higher prices.
By red dog 1 - 1 hr ago
Fox hosts and Charlie Kirk want to replace migrant workers in the field with child labor & higher prices.
By red dog 1 - 1 hr ago
Washington
Bruce Harrell, Katie Wilson each poised to advance to general election in Seattle's 2025 mayoral contest -- still statist
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago
Bruce Harrell, Katie Wilson each poised to advance to general election in Seattle's 2025 mayoral contest -- still statist
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Horst Mahler, a German Holocaust denier who was once a far-left militant, dies at 89
By Eugene - 2 hrs ago
Horst Mahler, a German Holocaust denier who was once a far-left militant, dies at 89
By Eugene - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Simpsons creator predicts there will be 'dancing in the streets' when 'you know who' dies
By B.See - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Simpsons creator predicts there will be 'dancing in the streets' when 'you know who' dies
By B.See - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Environment & Energy
UK, US should work together on small modular reactors, Starmer says
By OKIsItJustMe - 2 hrs ago
UK, US should work together on small modular reactors, Starmer says
By OKIsItJustMe - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Remember when conservatives screamed that Obama was going to build FEMA camps to detain people?
By SouthernCal_Dem - 2 hrs ago
Remember when conservatives screamed that Obama was going to build FEMA camps to detain people?
By SouthernCal_Dem - 2 hrs ago
Environment & Energy
Zookeepers in Prague turn into puppeteers to save baby vultures
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago
Zookeepers in Prague turn into puppeteers to save baby vultures
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Cyberattack on Russian airline Aeroflot causes the cancellation of more than 100 flights
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago
Cyberattack on Russian airline Aeroflot causes the cancellation of more than 100 flights
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Dropped cases against LA protesters reveal false claims from federal agents
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Dropped cases against LA protesters reveal false claims from federal agents
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
5 words and phrases people say incorrectly
By edhopper - 50 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
5 words and phrases people say incorrectly
By edhopper - 50 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Ex Columbus PD officer sentenced to 15 yrs in prison for the 2020 murder of Andre Hill in his home garage
By irisblue - 2 hrs ago
Ex Columbus PD officer sentenced to 15 yrs in prison for the 2020 murder of Andre Hill in his home garage
By irisblue - 2 hrs ago
Astrology, Spirituality & Alternative Healing
The Broom Closet Briefing - The Ghosts are Talking Again
By Deep State Witch - 2 hrs ago
The Broom Closet Briefing - The Ghosts are Talking Again
By Deep State Witch - 2 hrs ago
Ancient Wisdom and Pagan Spirituality
The Broom Closet Briefing - The Ghosts Are Talking Again
By Deep State Witch - 2 hrs ago
The Broom Closet Briefing - The Ghosts Are Talking Again
By Deep State Witch - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
US states to get $608 million from FEMA to build migrant detention centers
By In It to Win It - 2 hrs ago
US states to get $608 million from FEMA to build migrant detention centers
By In It to Win It - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Musk ordered shutdown of Starlink satellite service as Ukraine retook territory from Russia
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Musk ordered shutdown of Starlink satellite service as Ukraine retook territory from Russia
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Forum Spotlight: Liberal YouTubers
Get Ready- Romano ReportLet's talk about Trump's popularity and understanding polling numbers.... - Belle of the Ranch
Will the Media Survive Epstein? Enemies List
Latest Breaking News
Kerrville city manager referred to Kristi Noem as 'basically homeland Barbie' after flooding media briefing, texts show
15 min ago - KSAT-TV San Antonio, TX
15 min ago - KSAT-TV San Antonio, TX
First to ABC: DNC ramps up anti-redistricting efforts in Texas with calls to 'persuadable' GOP voters
37 min ago - ABC News
37 min ago - ABC News
Trump says he wants Netanyahu to 'make sure they get the food' in Gaza amid humanitarian crisis
2 hrs ago - AP
2 hrs ago - AP
At least 2 dead, multiple people shot at Nevada casino in Reno with a suspect in custody
2 hrs ago - AP
2 hrs ago - AP
Ex-officer who mistook a Black man's keys and phone for a gun gets 15 years to life for murder
4 hrs ago - Associated Press
4 hrs ago - Associated Press
LGBTQ rights group Human Rights Campaign launches tour through mostly red states
5 hrs ago - NBC News
5 hrs ago - NBC News
Former Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper will run for Senate in 2026
6 hrs ago - Scripps News/AP
6 hrs ago - Scripps News/AP
Vice President JD Vance is on the road again to sell the Republicans' big new tax law
9 hrs ago - ABC News
9 hrs ago - ABC News
US-EU trade deal wards off further escalation but will raise costs for companies, consumers
10 hrs ago - AP
10 hrs ago - AP
Former Interior Secretary to be honored with Chief Standing Bear Prize
10 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
10 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
Trump's plan to bully Greenland for 'game-changing' minerals backfired: report
10 hrs ago - Raw Story
10 hrs ago - Raw Story
Justice Dept. shuts down dark child abuse websites that had 120,000 members and millions of files
11 hrs ago - CBS News
11 hrs ago - CBS News
Number of Democratic voters who are 'extremely motivated' to vote in next election skyrockets
12 hrs ago - The Independent
12 hrs ago - The Independent
'Get over it': some middle America Trump supporters remain unfazed over Epstein files tumult
14 hrs ago - The Guardian
14 hrs ago - The Guardian
'Embarrassment': Trump biographer goes off on president's 'disturbing' press conference
19 hrs ago - raw story
19 hrs ago - raw story
Passengers flee smoking jet on emergency slide after apparent landing gear problem at Denver airport
19 hrs ago - AP
19 hrs ago - AP
Mike Johnson says Ghislaine Maxwell pardon would give him 'pause,' won't get ahead of Trump
22 hrs ago - USA Today
22 hrs ago - USA Today
Questions raised over cost to rehab Trump's Qatar jet and 'mysterious' $934M fund transfer
22 hrs ago - Raw Story
22 hrs ago - Raw Story
GOP Rep. Massie says he wants more from Epstein estate than his reported 'birthday book'
Yesterday - ABC News
Yesterday - ABC News
Tom Lehrer, Musical Satirist Whose Influence Peaked in the '50s and '60s, Dies at 97
Yesterday - The Hollywood Reporter
Yesterday - The Hollywood Reporter
Democrats use new tactic to highlight Trump's gutting of Medicaid: billboards in the rural US
Yesterday - The Guardian
Yesterday - The Guardian
'You Gotta Be Kidding!' Trump Loses It After EU Reporter Asks About Epstein
Yesterday - crooksandliars.com
Yesterday - crooksandliars.com
TACO not on the menu: Howard Lutnick says tariffs start August 1 with no extensions
Yesterday - The Independent
Yesterday - The Independent
Bipartisan duo pushing for Epstein files release disagrees on Ghislaine Maxwell pardon
Yesterday - NBC News
Yesterday - NBC News
Another whistleblower claims that top DOJ official suggested department could ignore court orders
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Yesterday - CNN Politics