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Fetterman thinks he could be a V.P. Pick in 2028.
By Dunc - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 21 sec ago

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As A.I. Fever Rises in Silicon Valley, Pope Leo Has a Few Words (NYT op-ed from Pulitzer Prize winner David Streitfeld)
By highplainsdem - 17 min ago - Last reply 45 sec ago

Latest Breaking News
Russia threatens more Kyiv strikes and tells foreign nationals to leave
By BumRushDaShow - 20 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago

Environment & Energy
A First Among Major Nations, India Is Industrializing With Solar
By Brenda - 49 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago

General Discussion
Yes! Solar power in Texas:
By applegrove - 13 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago

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I'm freaking out a bit.
By LuckyCharms - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago

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Perfect example of the NYT shaping the news to favor trump
By senseandsensibility - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Speaker Mike Johnson Optimistically Declares 'The Kitchen Table Issues Are Going To Determine The Midterms'
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago

General Discussion
Waymo gives the blind a new independence
By Pisces - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago

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Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Holy See's own role in legitimizing slavery
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago

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Out for a stroll in Los Angeles
By mahatmakanejeeves - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago

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Two of my high school classmates
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I Missed This: How to Lose a Car in 15 Days - ProPublica
By justaprogressive - 53 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago

Latest Breaking News
'Made in Russia, Delivered into Captivity': Systematic Torture of Ukrainian POWs in Russia
By blue-wave - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago

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Anniversaries and Posting Milestones (May 25, 2026)
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Can Local Outrage Over Data Centers Tilt the Midterms? (Rolling Stone, 5/25/26)
By highplainsdem - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago

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Is he dead yet?
By Orrex - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago

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Rapin' Draft-Dodgin' Little Lord Lardass takes a wee nappy-poo at event honoring dead soldiers, since it's not about him
By Miles Archer - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 13 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Sherrill denied access to controversial ICE detention center as calls for its closure grow
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 13 min ago

General Discussion
"The best way to honor our war dead....
By lastlib - 14 min ago - Last reply 13 min ago

Environment & Energy
Lake Powell - Bullfrog Marina Moving Across Channel For At Least 2 Years To Avoid Stranding As Reservoir Drops
By hatrack - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 17 min ago

General Discussion
Today is the day for remembering that getting into a war
By wnylib - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 17 min ago

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Rolling Home
By ._. - 19 min ago - Last reply 19 min ago

Editorials & Other Articles
Why So Few Babies? We Might Have Overlooked the Biggest Reason of All
By ancianita - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago

General Discussion
TODAY we have a dollar for dollar match on our Democratic Underground for a blue Senate 2026 link
By Omaha Steve - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago

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Insider reporting from an unnamed White House official says the Iran deal is "95% done.' The remaining 5%...
By demmiblue - 36 min ago - Last reply 19 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Local DAs warn federal agents against showing up at polling places, threaten prosecution
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago

Editorials & Other Articles
There is NO historical evidence of Trump's claim of "every president for 150 years" wanted a ballroom!!
By riversedge - 1 hr ago - Last reply 20 min ago

Liberal YouTubers
The Orange Sociopath SPIRALS in WORST Memorial Day Speech IN US HISTORY!!- Meidas
By MagaSmash - 1 hr ago - Last reply 20 min ago

Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Why Montreal sex workers chose F1's Canadian GP to strike: 'We don't want to pay to work anymore'
By Omaha Steve - 26 min ago - Last reply 22 min ago

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My high school class in 1964 had 57 people.
By Biophilic - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 23 min ago

Arizona
shooting near me
By Kali - 23 min ago - Last reply 23 min ago

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Space and Time
By H2O Man - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 23 min ago

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OMFG will we get more Epstein details this coming Sunday?
By malaise - 1 hr ago - Last reply 23 min ago

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I'm freaking out a bit.
By LuckyCharms - 50 replies @ 24 min ago (Milestone)

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Boycotting CBS Sports
By Norbert - 1 hr ago - Last reply 25 min ago

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Bernie Sanders and Graham Platner are on MSNOW!!!!!!
By a kennedy - 34 min ago - Last reply 25 min ago

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This country is completely broken
By red dog 1 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 26 min ago

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AI back at ya -- Trump vs. Hero
By DoBW - 27 min ago - Last reply 27 min ago

Automobile Enthusiasts
Ferrari Launches $640,000, Jony Ive-Designed, Glass-Clad Electric Speedster
By mahatmakanejeeves - 48 min ago - Last reply 27 min ago

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An NBC News investigation finds dozens of examples of criminals imitating ICE to rob and attack people
By littlemissmartypants - 1 hr ago - Last reply 28 min ago

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Spurious News: Trump brings back cigarette commercials!
By jmowreader - 29 min ago - Last reply 29 min ago

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How Gov. Spanberger Betrayed Virginia's Workers by Harold Meyerson
By justaprogressive - 1 hr ago - Last reply 29 min ago

Editorials & Other Articles
They Did Not Die For This - A reflection on Memorial Day in the Age of Trump
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 30 min ago

General Discussion
With Epidemic 'Outpacing' Response, WHO Chief Warns Ebola Outbreak Will 'Get Worse Before It Gets Better'
By Brenda - 1 hr ago - Last reply 34 min ago

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Breaking: Multiple reports of explosions in Bandar Abbas, Iran along with air defense activity
By rollin74 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 34 min ago

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My high school class in 1964 had 57 people.
By Biophilic - 25 replies @ 34 min ago (Milestone)

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Monday's Condensed News Cartoons
By KS Toronado - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 35 min ago

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Google is cannibalizing the web to feed AI - The Register
By justaprogressive - 35 min ago - Last reply 35 min ago

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I watched the Indianapolis 500 this morning, including the 2 hour pre-race broadcast and noticed something about my.....
By FadedMullet - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 35 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Thomas Massie files to run again in 2028 after Trump-led ouster from Kentucky seat
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - Last reply 35 min ago

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Futurism on the bizarre marketing of AI slop music - both "Viking rap" and Christian rock - by a South Carolina couple
By highplainsdem - 36 min ago - Last reply 36 min ago

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NJ-07: VA hospital workers union backs Tina Shan (D)
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 36 min ago

Latest Breaking News
America's Emergency Oil Reserve Is Shrinking Fast
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 37 min ago

Latest Breaking News
CBS stops its effort to halt sharing of Colbert's public access show appearance after massive backlash
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago

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'Biggest Wealth Divide in Modern History': Graphic Shows Shocking Reality of US Economy
By Brenda - 38 min ago - Last reply 38 min ago

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Ari is on for two hours today n/t
By malaise - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 39 min ago

Virginia
Armed Forces Brewing Company files $50M lawsuit alleging 'coordinated campaign' to destroy brewery
By mahatmakanejeeves - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 39 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Speaker Mike Johnson Optimistically Declares 'The Kitchen Table Issues Are Going To Determine The Midterms'
By BumRushDaShow - 50 replies @ 39 min ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
Fetterman thinks he could be a V.P. Pick in 2028.
By Dunc - 25 replies @ 41 min ago (Milestone)

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Trump could never say what I am about to say
By senseandsensibility - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 44 min ago

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Relaxing on Whit Montag
By Old Crank - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 45 min ago

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I was kind of disgusted seeing images of TSF at Arlington Cemetery placing a wreath...
By wcmagumba - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 45 min ago

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CA-11: He Name-Drops Ocasio-Cortez in His Bid for Congress. She Doesn't Talk About Him at All.
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 45 min ago

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No honor among (ad-tech) thieves by Cory Doctorow
By justaprogressive - 46 min ago - Last reply 46 min ago

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George Takei's Bluesky post.
By red dog 1 - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 48 min ago

Editorials & Other Articles
A Powerful El Nino Is Forming. If History Is a Guide, It Could Hit Hard.
By ancianita - 1 hr ago - Last reply 48 min ago

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LIVE 6:15PM: Fighting Oligarchy in Portland, ME with Graham Platner and Troy Jackson
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Economy
How the Iran War Is Hitting America's Farm Loans
By mahatmakanejeeves - 53 min ago - Last reply 53 min ago

Sports
'Wander Franco found criminally responsible for abuse, but no prison'
By sop - 53 min ago - Last reply 53 min ago

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What would you do? My Keurig died last week. It lasted a measly 2 1/2 years. I bought it at Costco so they'll take it
By Floyd R. Turbo - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 55 min ago

Latest Breaking News
In call with Rubio, FM Lavrov conveys planned strikes on 'decision-making centers' in Kyiv, urges US embassy evacuation
By blue-wave - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

Classic Films
TCM Schedule for Fri, May 29, 2026: Henry Fonda / Gregory Peck (Cape Fear, The Boys From Brazil, more)
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Maryland Senate president softens stance on redistricting: 'The rules have changed'
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

Foreign Affairs
43% of Russian POW's say Ukrainians are not fully human -- and 70% call war justified
By blue-wave - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

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Trump uses Memorial Day to insult Democrats with new childish name he invented. Gets blasted on social media.
By Doodley - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

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U.S. Researchers Barred From Talking to WHO
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

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"The triple toll of Trump's terrible tariffs"..."Ultimately, American workers and consumers suffer three different ways"
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

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ICE is pointing their weapons at peaceful protesters who are forming a human chain in Newark, NJ
By red dog 1 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

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Widow of Vietnam War veteran encourages more nominees for In Memory program
By Omaha Steve - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

Forum Spotlight: Cooking & Baking

While I'm awake and hungry, mac and hamburger
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Breakfast Monday 25 May, Memorial Day 2026
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I'm a. Bit confused
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Latest Breaking News

Russia threatens more Kyiv strikes and tells foreign nationals to leave
20 min ago - BBC

Maryland Senate president softens stance on redistricting: 'The rules have changed'
1 hr ago - The Hill

Thomas Massie files to run again in 2028 after Trump-led ouster from Kentucky seat
1 hr ago - Independent

Iran denies deal with US is imminent despite some progress
1 hr ago - The Guardian

America's Emergency Oil Reserve Is Shrinking Fast
2 hrs ago - Newsweek

Estranged husband of former Scottish leader admits $540K embezzlement of party funds
2 hrs ago - AP

Sherrill denied access to controversial ICE detention center as calls for its closure grow
2 hrs ago - NJ.com

In call with Rubio, FM Lavrov conveys planned strikes on 'decision-making centers' in Kyiv, urges US embassy evacuation
2 hrs ago - Kyiv Independent

This new drug candidate is effective against measles and other viruses, researchers say
2 hrs ago - Independent

Local DAs warn federal agents against showing up at polling places, threaten prosecution
3 hrs ago - MS NOW News

Threat of massive chemical tank explosion is 'eliminated', California officials say
4 hrs ago - BBC

Iran would open Strait of Hormuz 30 days after peace deal, Nikkei reports citing source
4 hrs ago - Reuters

Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports
4 hrs ago - Reuters

China controls a metal that's key for the Iran war, sending the U.S. on a global hunt for more
5 hrs ago - NBC News

Trump faces health questions ahead of another Walter Reed trip
5 hrs ago - Washington Post

CBS stops its effort to halt sharing of Colbert's public access show appearance after massive backlash
6 hrs ago - The Independent

Trump links Abraham Accords to any Iran deal
7 hrs ago - Reuters

DOJ filing invokes weekend White House shooting in ballroom case
7 hrs ago - ABC News

Pope Leo denounces 'culture of power' driving rise of AI
8 hrs ago - Guardian

'Made in Russia, Delivered into Captivity': Systematic Torture of Ukrainian POWs in Russia
8 hrs ago - Kyiv Post

N.J. Gov. Mikie Sherrill says she wants access to Delaney Hall ICE facility amid protests
8 hrs ago - CBS News

Widow of Vietnam War veteran encourages more nominees for In Memory program
9 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner

Outgoing lawmaker vows to 'name names' in Epstein files: 'I've got seven more months'
9 hrs ago - Raw Story

Muslims begin the annual Hajj against a backdrop of war concerns
10 hrs ago - NPR

Oil market at 'tank bottoms' in Asia, and Europe isn't far behind, warns market veteran Jeff Currie
10 hrs ago - CNBC

Overheated chemical tank in southern California 'will fail', EPA chief says
11 hrs ago - The Guardian

Trump clears path for industry cronies to 'mow down' staff at key watchdog agency: report
12 hrs ago - Raw Story

UAW Local 699 and Nexteer reach tentative agreement, union says
12 hrs ago - ABC 12 NEWS/WJRT

Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Holy See's own role in legitimizing slavery
12 hrs ago - Associated Press, via KCRA

Oil Prices Fall Sharply on News of Possible Iran Deal
12 hrs ago - New York Times

Disneyland Says It Is Monitoring Orange County Chemical Incident
12 hrs ago - Newsweek

Lemon urges reporters covering Trump: 'Have some dignity and a backbone'
13 hrs ago - The Hill

Republican lawmaker says Hegseth 'makes Kristi Noem seem like a 5-star recruit' in blistering takedown
13 hrs ago - The Independent

Speaker Mike Johnson Optimistically Declares 'The Kitchen Table Issues Are Going To Determine The Midterms'
14 hrs ago - MEDIAite

Florida emergency chief hopes FEMA funding delays in past heading into hurricane season
15 hrs ago - Politico

Cory Booker says Democrats are 'desperate' for fresh leaders
15 hrs ago - USA Today

Southern California chemical tank has a crack that could possibly lower risk of explosion
18 hrs ago - AP

Netanyahu told Trump Israel will remain free to act against threats, Israeli source says
22 hrs ago - Reuters

Douglas McCain, the eldest son of Sen. John McCain, dies at 66
22 hrs ago - CBS News

Rep. Thomas Massie warns GOP will be 'very vulnerable' in the midterms
22 hrs ago - NBC News

WH Spox Excoriates Trump's Fmr. Secretary of State for Criticizing Iran Deal: 'No Idea What the F*ck He's Talking About!
23 hrs ago - MEDIAite

Trump Doctor Visit Renews Health Scrutiny as 80th Birthday Nears
23 hrs ago - msn/Bloomberg

Navy chief undercuts Trump and Hegseth on Taiwan, Iran
Yesterday - The hill

Religious leaders, lawmakers push for $1 billion to secure houses of worship
Yesterday - NPR

White House says Iran deal could take days
Yesterday - msn/Axios

Former prosecutor pursued by Trump calls for crackdown on election lies: 'Lying can be held to account'
Yesterday - The Guardian

UTA sues employee union, alleging it hasn't agreed to required safety plans
Yesterday - The Salt Lake Tribune

Hasan Piker And Medea Benjamin Served Subpoenas For Their Trip To Cuba: Report
Yesterday - Huff Post

Tillis says DOJ's 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund' is 'a payout pot for punks'
Yesterday - Politico

Dems weaponize Epstein in anti-GOP midterm ads
Yesterday - msn/Axios

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