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Latest Breaking News
Live: Son of ousted shah says 'prepared to return to Iran' at first opportunity
By BaronChocula - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Live: Son of ousted shah says 'prepared to return to Iran' at first opportunity
By BaronChocula - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
We need to recognize something about the murderer's GoFundMe.
By LuckyCharms - 17 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
We need to recognize something about the murderer's GoFundMe.
By LuckyCharms - 17 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Iran protests continue with 538 people killed, activists say
By muriel_volestrangler - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Iran protests continue with 538 people killed, activists say
By muriel_volestrangler - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Latest Breaking News
'See What Happens!' ICE Boss Dares Philly Sheriff to Arrest Agents After Saying They 'Don't Want This Smoke'
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
'See What Happens!' ICE Boss Dares Philly Sheriff to Arrest Agents After Saying They 'Don't Want This Smoke'
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
General Discussion
Mueller, She Wrote: ICE, Brake Checking
By sheshe2 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Mueller, She Wrote: ICE, Brake Checking
By sheshe2 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Latest Breaking News
ICE Minneapolis shooting: Noem to deploy hundreds more federal agents to city
By BumRushDaShow - 41 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
ICE Minneapolis shooting: Noem to deploy hundreds more federal agents to city
By BumRushDaShow - 41 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
General Discussion
Pro Publica: How Trump is transforming and dismantling public education..religion and patriotism
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 5 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Pro Publica: How Trump is transforming and dismantling public education..religion and patriotism
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 5 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
General Discussion
This sounds like a good plan if Trump invades Greenland.
By Swede - 1 hr ago - Last reply 5 min ago
This sounds like a good plan if Trump invades Greenland.
By Swede - 1 hr ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Latest Breaking News
States move to rein in ICE after fatal Minnesota shooting
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 5 min ago
States move to rein in ICE after fatal Minnesota shooting
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 5 min ago
General Discussion
Bluesky post that describes the mess the world is in thanks to Trump.
By Swede - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 6 min ago
Bluesky post that describes the mess the world is in thanks to Trump.
By Swede - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 6 min ago
General Discussion
JoJoFromJerz: "Fucking Bitch." The cost of telling a dangerous man you're not afraid
By sheshe2 - 43 min ago - Last reply 6 min ago
JoJoFromJerz: "Fucking Bitch." The cost of telling a dangerous man you're not afraid
By sheshe2 - 43 min ago - Last reply 6 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Sen. Chris Murphy Says Venezuela Takeover Was 'About What's Best For Trump's Mar-A-Lago Oil Industry Buddies'
By BumRushDaShow - 7 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Sen. Chris Murphy Says Venezuela Takeover Was 'About What's Best For Trump's Mar-A-Lago Oil Industry Buddies'
By BumRushDaShow - 7 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
General Discussion
"Melania" The documentary opens on January 30th. Will you be seeing it? (Poll)
By DemocratSinceBirth - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
"Melania" The documentary opens on January 30th. Will you be seeing it? (Poll)
By DemocratSinceBirth - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump's Venezuela, Greenland Threats Make Canada Fear It's Next
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 50 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Trump's Venezuela, Greenland Threats Make Canada Fear It's Next
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 50 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago
General Discussion
Something for consideration as a possible explanation of Trump's hand and the multiple days of testing.
By usaf-vet - 10 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Something for consideration as a possible explanation of Trump's hand and the multiple days of testing.
By usaf-vet - 10 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
General Discussion
OMFG--"organized gangs of wine moms" has me cackling! (Not the Onion... Fox "News")
By demmiblue - 47 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
OMFG--"organized gangs of wine moms" has me cackling! (Not the Onion... Fox "News")
By demmiblue - 47 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
General Discussion
When this gestapo ICE thug asks "have y'all not learned from the past couple of days" before he assaults a woman
By bigtree - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 11 min ago
When this gestapo ICE thug asks "have y'all not learned from the past couple of days" before he assaults a woman
By bigtree - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 11 min ago
Cooking & Baking
What's for Dinner, Sun., Jan. 11, 2026
By NJCher - 1 hr ago - Last reply 12 min ago
What's for Dinner, Sun., Jan. 11, 2026
By NJCher - 1 hr ago - Last reply 12 min ago
General Discussion
Really cool thing at today's protest...
By mysteryowl - 24 min ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Really cool thing at today's protest...
By mysteryowl - 24 min ago - Last reply 14 min ago
General Discussion
they started a gofundme for the ice killer
By moonshinegnomie - 1 hr ago - Last reply 15 min ago
they started a gofundme for the ice killer
By moonshinegnomie - 1 hr ago - Last reply 15 min ago
General Discussion
On the blip side of posting, Bowen YANG & his co-host backtrack on dissing Jasmine CROCKETT
By UTUSN - 1 hr ago - Last reply 16 min ago
On the blip side of posting, Bowen YANG & his co-host backtrack on dissing Jasmine CROCKETT
By UTUSN - 1 hr ago - Last reply 16 min ago
Weather Watchers
Breaking news: Alexandria, Virginia. It's past 5:00 p.m., and the sun is just now setting.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 18 min ago - Last reply 18 min ago
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Breaking news: Alexandria, Virginia. It's past 5:00 p.m., and the sun is just now setting.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 18 min ago - Last reply 18 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Erich von Daniken, Swiss writer who spawned alien archaeology, dies at 90
By eShirl - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 18 min ago
Erich von Daniken, Swiss writer who spawned alien archaeology, dies at 90
By eShirl - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 18 min ago
General Discussion
'Massacre' Feared in Iran as Officials Crush Protests
By applegrove - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 18 min ago
'Massacre' Feared in Iran as Officials Crush Protests
By applegrove - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 18 min ago
Sports
Now that my Packers lost, don't really care who wins the Super Bowl......
By a kennedy - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
Now that my Packers lost, don't really care who wins the Super Bowl......
By a kennedy - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
General Discussion
CNN's Jake Tapper Destroys DHS Secretary Spin With January 6 Footage vs ICE
By egbertowillies - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
CNN's Jake Tapper Destroys DHS Secretary Spin With January 6 Footage vs ICE
By egbertowillies - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
Music Appreciation
Ohio - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
By Swede - 20 min ago - Last reply 20 min ago
Ohio - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
By Swede - 20 min ago - Last reply 20 min ago
General Discussion
Someone I know was picked up by ICE in Minneapolis
By iemanja - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago
Someone I know was picked up by ICE in Minneapolis
By iemanja - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago
General Discussion
Nancy Pelosi and Bob Weir
By BluesRunTheGame - 22 min ago - Last reply 21 min ago
Nancy Pelosi and Bob Weir
By BluesRunTheGame - 22 min ago - Last reply 21 min ago
General Discussion
Bob Weir, Grateful Dead Guitarist, Dies at 78
By EarthFirst - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 min ago
Bob Weir, Grateful Dead Guitarist, Dies at 78
By EarthFirst - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 min ago
Latest Breaking News
'Dangerous and alarming': Google removes some of its AI summaries after users' health put at risk
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 23 min ago
'Dangerous and alarming': Google removes some of its AI summaries after users' health put at risk
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 23 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
How Much Longer Are We Supposed to Live With This Stress?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 59 min ago - Last reply 23 min ago
How Much Longer Are We Supposed to Live With This Stress?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 59 min ago - Last reply 23 min ago
General Discussion
CBS's Margaret Brennan asked Ilhan Omar if she would "tell Americans it's too dangerous to demonstrate...and document"
By highplainsdem - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 24 min ago
CBS's Margaret Brennan asked Ilhan Omar if she would "tell Americans it's too dangerous to demonstrate...and document"
By highplainsdem - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 24 min ago
General Discussion
ICE thugs have zero law enforcement authority. Right?
By mysteryowl - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 25 min ago
ICE thugs have zero law enforcement authority. Right?
By mysteryowl - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 25 min ago
General Discussion
Sunday--Jan 11--Over one thousand people protesting in DC right now.
By riversedge - 1 hr ago - Last reply 26 min ago
Sunday--Jan 11--Over one thousand people protesting in DC right now.
By riversedge - 1 hr ago - Last reply 26 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump aide likens UK threat to ban X to Putin's Russia
By highplainsdem - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 27 min ago
Trump aide likens UK threat to ban X to Putin's Russia
By highplainsdem - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 27 min ago
General Discussion
Venezuela has a ton of oil. It also has something else America needs
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 27 min ago
Venezuela has a ton of oil. It also has something else America needs
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 27 min ago
General Discussion
Noem wanted the public to thank ICE and buy them lunch for killing Good. Here's how San Francisco thanked them.
By Miles Archer - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 28 min ago
Noem wanted the public to thank ICE and buy them lunch for killing Good. Here's how San Francisco thanked them.
By Miles Archer - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 28 min ago
General Discussion
It's time for a national strike....before these assholes kill us all
By Augiedog - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 30 min ago
It's time for a national strike....before these assholes kill us all
By Augiedog - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 30 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Hegseth's fight against Kelly moves into untested legal waters
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 30 min ago
Hegseth's fight against Kelly moves into untested legal waters
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 30 min ago
General Discussion
More Fascist Bullshit from the White House
By SamuelTheThird - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 32 min ago
More Fascist Bullshit from the White House
By SamuelTheThird - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 32 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump administration again restricts when members of Congress can inspect ICE facilities
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 33 min ago
Trump administration again restricts when members of Congress can inspect ICE facilities
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 33 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Borowitz - Little Marco's Big Lie
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 37 min ago
Borowitz - Little Marco's Big Lie
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 37 min ago
The DU Lounge
What is your pet peeve? mine is drivers not using their turn signals. How about you? EDIT--people in the house leaving 1
By debm55 - 150 replies @ 38 min ago (Milestone)
What is your pet peeve? mine is drivers not using their turn signals. How about you? EDIT--people in the house leaving 1
By debm55 - 150 replies @ 38 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
"Fucking Bitch." - The cost of telling a dangerous man you're not afraid -- JoJoFromJerz
By erronis - 1 hr ago - Last reply 42 min ago
"Fucking Bitch." - The cost of telling a dangerous man you're not afraid -- JoJoFromJerz
By erronis - 1 hr ago - Last reply 42 min ago
Latest Breaking News
US Department of State Tells Americans Leave Venezuela 'Immediately'
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 43 min ago
US Department of State Tells Americans Leave Venezuela 'Immediately'
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 43 min ago
General Discussion
Out of the 7 stages of grief, are we now at acceptance? Is that the bullshit that's going on around here?
By PeaceWave - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 47 min ago
Out of the 7 stages of grief, are we now at acceptance? Is that the bullshit that's going on around here?
By PeaceWave - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 47 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
When American Violence Becomes Too Much for Families
By ancianita - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 47 min ago
When American Violence Becomes Too Much for Families
By ancianita - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 47 min ago
General Discussion
There was no enforcement operation happening when the agent shot and killed Renee Good
By Quiet Em - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 47 min ago
There was no enforcement operation happening when the agent shot and killed Renee Good
By Quiet Em - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 47 min ago
General Discussion
An important question about the shooting of Renee Good
By Ohioboy - 1 hr ago - Last reply 48 min ago
An important question about the shooting of Renee Good
By Ohioboy - 1 hr ago - Last reply 48 min ago
General Discussion
What hand was the cell phone in when Ross was filming Renee Good's
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - Last reply 51 min ago
What hand was the cell phone in when Ross was filming Renee Good's
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - Last reply 51 min ago
General Discussion
It's OK for me to shoot somebody in the face three times if (Poll)
By struggle4progress - 56 min ago - Last reply 52 min ago
It's OK for me to shoot somebody in the face three times if (Poll)
By struggle4progress - 56 min ago - Last reply 52 min ago
Photography
Around the farm Sunday -- Wishing You A Hopeful, Happy New Year from all us critters!
By George McGovern - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 52 min ago
Around the farm Sunday -- Wishing You A Hopeful, Happy New Year from all us critters!
By George McGovern - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 52 min ago
General Discussion
Watch out for ICE this winter
By LiberalArkie - 53 min ago - Last reply 53 min ago
Watch out for ICE this winter
By LiberalArkie - 53 min ago - Last reply 53 min ago
Latest Breaking News
'I Will Not Answer Any More of These Questions!' Tom Homan Bristles at Kristen Welker Confronting Him About Alleged $50K
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 54 min ago
'I Will Not Answer Any More of These Questions!' Tom Homan Bristles at Kristen Welker Confronting Him About Alleged $50K
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 54 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Man claiming to be physician denied ability to check on Renee Good after shooting
By Quixote1818 - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 55 min ago
Man claiming to be physician denied ability to check on Renee Good after shooting
By Quixote1818 - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 55 min ago
General Discussion
Elon Musk Just Endorsed Blatant White Nationalism And the Silence is Deafening
By LetMyPeopleVote - 1 hr ago - Last reply 55 min ago
Elon Musk Just Endorsed Blatant White Nationalism And the Silence is Deafening
By LetMyPeopleVote - 1 hr ago - Last reply 55 min ago
The DU Lounge
My grandmother, God rest her soul, made the worst hamburgers in the world
By MIButterfly - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 56 min ago
My grandmother, God rest her soul, made the worst hamburgers in the world
By MIButterfly - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 56 min ago
General Discussion
Trump tells Cuba to make a deal with US 'before it is too late'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 57 min ago
Trump tells Cuba to make a deal with US 'before it is too late'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 57 min ago
General Discussion
Do Not Use the Term Trump Administration
By Chasstev365 - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Do Not Use the Term Trump Administration
By Chasstev365 - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
LGBT
I never knew of Baron Von Steuben. This soldier was a hero and openly gay.
By Duncanpup - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
I never knew of Baron Von Steuben. This soldier was a hero and openly gay.
By Duncanpup - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Nordics reject Trump's claim of Chinese and Russian ships around Greenland, FT reports
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Nordics reject Trump's claim of Chinese and Russian ships around Greenland, FT reports
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Forum Spotlight: Ohio
Images from todays anti ICE demo in C-bus at the StatehouseAllen County Democrats get ready for busy election year and fundraising play
ICE operations in Columbus, across Ohio result in 280 arrests
Latest Breaking News
Sen. Chris Murphy Says Venezuela Takeover Was 'About What's Best For Trump's Mar-A-Lago Oil Industry Buddies'
7 min ago - Huff Post
7 min ago - Huff Post
Nordics reject Trump's claim of Chinese and Russian ships around Greenland, FT reports
1 hr ago - Reuters
1 hr ago - Reuters
'I Will Not Answer Any More of These Questions!' Tom Homan Bristles at Kristen Welker Confronting Him About Alleged $50K
1 hr ago - Mediaite
1 hr ago - Mediaite
Minneapolis mayor says there's a 'deep mistrust' of federal investigation into ICE shooting
2 hrs ago - NBC News
2 hrs ago - NBC News
Trump administration again restricts when members of Congress can inspect ICE facilities
4 hrs ago - CBS News
4 hrs ago - CBS News
Border czar says ICE shooting victim's actions 'could fall within that definition' of domestic terrorism
5 hrs ago - NBC News
5 hrs ago - NBC News
Erich von Daniken, Swiss writer who spawned alien archaeology, dies at 90
6 hrs ago - Associated Press
6 hrs ago - Associated Press
'Dangerous and alarming': Google removes some of its AI summaries after users' health put at risk
7 hrs ago - The Guardian
7 hrs ago - The Guardian
'I don't know how we recover from this': White House insiders alarmed after Noem's quick response to Renee Good shooting
9 hrs ago - The Independent
9 hrs ago - The Independent
'See What Happens!' ICE Boss Dares Philly Sheriff to Arrest Agents After Saying They 'Don't Want This Smoke'
11 hrs ago - MEDIAite
11 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Loeffler says SBA will relocate Minneapolis district office amid 'local hostility' toward ICE
11 hrs ago - The Hill
11 hrs ago - The Hill
Grenell says X account hacked after sharing Washington Opera exit from Kennedy Center
13 hrs ago - msn/The Hill
13 hrs ago - msn/The Hill
Supporters press for a DC memorial to Thomas Paine, whose writings helped fuel the Revolutionary War
14 hrs ago - AP
14 hrs ago - AP
US launches new retaliatory strikes against ISIS in Syria after deadly ambush
20 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
20 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
First Amendment group savages Mar-a-Lago judge for 'incorrect' ruling over Jack Smith report
21 hrs ago - Law & Crime
21 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Greenland's party leaders firmly reject Trump's push for U.S. takeover of island
21 hrs ago - PBS News/AP
21 hrs ago - PBS News/AP
Congress is debating the possible consequences for ICE and even Noem after Renee Good's killing
22 hrs ago - AP
22 hrs ago - AP
Over $120 million in USDA award payments to Minnesota suspended, Sec. Rollins says
Yesterday - CBS News
Yesterday - CBS News
Dave Matthews: I Don't Want My Taxes Dollars Paying for "Masked Thugs" in ICE
Yesterday - Consequence
Yesterday - Consequence
Protests against ICE planned across US after shootings in Minneapolis and Portland, Oregon
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
California completely drought-free for the first time in 25 years
Yesterday - Yahoo! News/The Weather Network
Yesterday - Yahoo! News/The Weather Network