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General Discussion
Squeaker of the House MAGAt Moses Mikey: Trump wasn't making death threats, he was "DEFINING SEDITION"
By Miles Archer - 25 replies @ 1 min ago (Milestone)
Squeaker of the House MAGAt Moses Mikey: Trump wasn't making death threats, he was "DEFINING SEDITION"
By Miles Archer - 25 replies @ 1 min ago (Milestone)
The DU Lounge
Germany's hottest influencer loves raving and beer -- and he's 88
By highplainsdem - 1 min ago
Germany's hottest influencer loves raving and beer -- and he's 88
By highplainsdem - 1 min ago
Cooking & Baking
New Series: Dinner Pies! Veggie, Old Bay, Shrimp, & Chicken + 2 Crusts!!🌞
By justaprogressive - 7 min ago
New Series: Dinner Pies! Veggie, Old Bay, Shrimp, & Chicken + 2 Crusts!!🌞
By justaprogressive - 7 min ago
General Discussion
🚨 11 DAYS UNTIL TN-7 SPECIAL ELECTION! 🚨 Election Calendar, Activists' Lists, and Donation Links
By Wednesdays - 7 min ago
🚨 11 DAYS UNTIL TN-7 SPECIAL ELECTION! 🚨 Election Calendar, Activists' Lists, and Donation Links
By Wednesdays - 7 min ago
General Discussion
Joint Statement from Lawmakers Slotkin, Kelly, Crow, Deluzio, Goodlander and Houlahan
By demmiblue - 25 replies @ 9 min ago (Milestone)
Joint Statement from Lawmakers Slotkin, Kelly, Crow, Deluzio, Goodlander and Houlahan
By demmiblue - 25 replies @ 9 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Adam Schiff and Nancy Pelosi were at Dick Cheney's funeral
By DemocratSinceBirth - 9 min ago
Adam Schiff and Nancy Pelosi were at Dick Cheney's funeral
By DemocratSinceBirth - 9 min ago
General Discussion
NBC News: Millions pour into Tennessee special election ahead of December vote
By Omaha Steve - 10 min ago
NBC News: Millions pour into Tennessee special election ahead of December vote
By Omaha Steve - 10 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
'How James Comey's Vindictive Prosecution Claim Fared In Court'
By sop - 10 min ago
'How James Comey's Vindictive Prosecution Claim Fared In Court'
By sop - 10 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
'Trump had a bad week. Fox News polling suggests things are going to get worse.'
By sop - 19 min ago
'Trump had a bad week. Fox News polling suggests things are going to get worse.'
By sop - 19 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Let's talk about Trump, polls, ducks, and albatrosses.... - Belle of the Ranch
By TexasTowelie - 24 min ago
Let's talk about Trump, polls, ducks, and albatrosses.... - Belle of the Ranch
By TexasTowelie - 24 min ago
Humor
My girlfriend walked into the bedroom this morning and told me a joke she had heard:
By generalbetrayus - 27 min ago
My girlfriend walked into the bedroom this morning and told me a joke she had heard:
By generalbetrayus - 27 min ago
The DU Lounge
Can a turkey jump higher then the Empire State Building? Why? Answer--a building can't jump
By debm55 - 27 min ago
Can a turkey jump higher then the Empire State Building? Why? Answer--a building can't jump
By debm55 - 27 min ago
General Discussion
Why does the media ask Tim Burchett anything about anything?
By DemocratSinceBirth - 28 min ago
Why does the media ask Tim Burchett anything about anything?
By DemocratSinceBirth - 28 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Veterans to trump: We Don't Obey Illegal Orders, You Wannabe Dictator- Lincoln Project
By MagaSmash - 29 min ago
Veterans to trump: We Don't Obey Illegal Orders, You Wannabe Dictator- Lincoln Project
By MagaSmash - 29 min ago
General Discussion
A sign of the wealth disparity that is taking place. Two art paintings sold at record prices.
By Baitball Blogger - 30 min ago
A sign of the wealth disparity that is taking place. Two art paintings sold at record prices.
By Baitball Blogger - 30 min ago
Cable News Clips
'Dangerous and wrong': Senator reacts to trump FELON threatening 'political violence' on lawmakers- MS NOW
By MagaSmash - 30 min ago
'Dangerous and wrong': Senator reacts to trump FELON threatening 'political violence' on lawmakers- MS NOW
By MagaSmash - 30 min ago
California
Safeway is building housing complexes; 2,700 units planned for S.F.
By Auggie - 31 min ago
Safeway is building housing complexes; 2,700 units planned for S.F.
By Auggie - 31 min ago
General Discussion
Ukraine is rejecting Trump's plan right now at the UN Security Council.
By spanone - 31 min ago
Ukraine is rejecting Trump's plan right now at the UN Security Council.
By spanone - 31 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Top House Dem Says Trump Should 'Keep His Reckless Mouth Shut': He's Gonna Get 'Someone Killed'
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 49 min ago (Milestone)
Top House Dem Says Trump Should 'Keep His Reckless Mouth Shut': He's Gonna Get 'Someone Killed'
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 49 min ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
This weekend, artists are speaking out across the country
By BumRushDaShow - 52 min ago
This weekend, artists are speaking out across the country
By BumRushDaShow - 52 min ago
General Discussion
Everyone involved in the abuse of young women must be held accountable. - Senator Jeff Merkley
By ihaveaquestion - 1 hr ago
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Everyone involved in the abuse of young women must be held accountable. - Senator Jeff Merkley
By ihaveaquestion - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Just did an online grocery deliver order for later today. I wasn't thinking "New Golden Era"
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago
Just did an online grocery deliver order for later today. I wasn't thinking "New Golden Era"
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Republican House Members going into the 2026 Midterms:
By no_hypocrisy - 1 hr ago
Republican House Members going into the 2026 Midterms:
By no_hypocrisy - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
One of the Venezuelan men illegally deported to El Salvador in March is now missing.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
One of the Venezuelan men illegally deported to El Salvador in March is now missing.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Facing Unprecedented Labor Violations, Starbucks Workers Overwhelmingly Agree to Strike Indefinitely
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago
Facing Unprecedented Labor Violations, Starbucks Workers Overwhelmingly Agree to Strike Indefinitely
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
US Transportation Department endorses a female crash test dummy that more closely resembles women
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
US Transportation Department endorses a female crash test dummy that more closely resembles women
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Nursing Is No Longer Counted as a 'Professional Degree' by Trump Admin
By BumRushDaShow - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Nursing Is No Longer Counted as a 'Professional Degree' by Trump Admin
By BumRushDaShow - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Squeaker of the House MAGAt Moses Mikey: Trump wasn't making death threats, he was "DEFINING SEDITION"
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago
Squeaker of the House MAGAt Moses Mikey: Trump wasn't making death threats, he was "DEFINING SEDITION"
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
'He Is Out of Control': MAGA Demands Answers After Trump Ambassador Mike Huckabee Covertly Meets With Spy
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
'He Is Out of Control': MAGA Demands Answers After Trump Ambassador Mike Huckabee Covertly Meets With Spy
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
You raised $1,142.00 on November 20, 2025 @ ActBlue (3 recipients)
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago
You raised $1,142.00 on November 20, 2025 @ ActBlue (3 recipients)
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
A Former Trump Impeachment Manager Will Run for California Governor Representative Eric Swalwell, a Democrat, is likely
By marble falls - 1 hr ago
A Former Trump Impeachment Manager Will Run for California Governor Representative Eric Swalwell, a Democrat, is likely
By marble falls - 1 hr ago
South Carolina
Former state lawmaker RJ May charged with evading taxes for three years while in office
By Emile - 1 hr ago
Former state lawmaker RJ May charged with evading taxes for three years while in office
By Emile - 1 hr ago
Editorials & Other Articles
"Oppression is best maintained by keeping the masses illiterate."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago
"Oppression is best maintained by keeping the masses illiterate."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Investigators say UPS plane that crashed in Kentucky, killing 14, had cracks in engine mount
By Omaha Steve - 2 hrs ago
Investigators say UPS plane that crashed in Kentucky, killing 14, had cracks in engine mount
By Omaha Steve - 2 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
21 years ! I guess I'm a "veteran" here ? How about you ?
By steve2470 - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
21 years ! I guess I'm a "veteran" here ? How about you ?
By steve2470 - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
California
Former Trinity Broadcasting HQ sold, set to be torn down for new housing
By quaint - 2 hrs ago
Former Trinity Broadcasting HQ sold, set to be torn down for new housing
By quaint - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Hundreds of English-language websites link to pro-Kremlin propaganda
By groundloop - 2 hrs ago
Hundreds of English-language websites link to pro-Kremlin propaganda
By groundloop - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
U.S. pushing Ukraine to sign peace deal by Thanksgiving or lose support
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
U.S. pushing Ukraine to sign peace deal by Thanksgiving or lose support
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
US veteran considers civil lawsuit after he was arrested and injured at anti-ICE protest
By groundloop - 2 hrs ago
US veteran considers civil lawsuit after he was arrested and injured at anti-ICE protest
By groundloop - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
The FBI spied on a Signal group chat of immigration activists, records reveal
By groundloop - 2 hrs ago
The FBI spied on a Signal group chat of immigration activists, records reveal
By groundloop - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Treasury plans to change tax credit eligibility in a move critics say will hurt immigrant taxpayers
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Treasury plans to change tax credit eligibility in a move critics say will hurt immigrant taxpayers
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
It starts with refusing to call the party by its name
By malaise - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
It starts with refusing to call the party by its name
By malaise - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Rep. Sara Jacobs; Will the FBI investigate Trump's call for the deaths of sitting Democratic lawmakers???
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago
Rep. Sara Jacobs; Will the FBI investigate Trump's call for the deaths of sitting Democratic lawmakers???
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Mamdani "Faces a challenge at W.H...convince Trump not to cut federal funding to NYC without bowing to him"
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago
Mamdani "Faces a challenge at W.H...convince Trump not to cut federal funding to NYC without bowing to him"
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Fall of Freedom Friday and Saturday, November 21 and 22, acts of creative resistance against Donald Trump
By Beringia - 3 hrs ago
Fall of Freedom Friday and Saturday, November 21 and 22, acts of creative resistance against Donald Trump
By Beringia - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Our Oligarchs need to look over at Russia and realize what the end game of their politics is.
By PurgedVoter - 3 hrs ago
Our Oligarchs need to look over at Russia and realize what the end game of their politics is.
By PurgedVoter - 3 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Mahmoud Khalil sues Trump officials over 'collusion' with anti-Palestinian groups
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago
Mahmoud Khalil sues Trump officials over 'collusion' with anti-Palestinian groups
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
When do OUR oligarchs start "falling off" of balconies en-masse?
By Simeon Salus - 3 hrs ago
When do OUR oligarchs start "falling off" of balconies en-masse?
By Simeon Salus - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Real Whine with Bill Maher November 21 Season Finale Guests
By SocialDemocrat61 - 3 hrs ago
Real Whine with Bill Maher November 21 Season Finale Guests
By SocialDemocrat61 - 3 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Environment & Energy
Efforts to Reduce the High Energy, Carbon and Chemical Waste Cost of Recycling Lithium Ion Batteries.The skyrocketing costs of climate change - Senate Environment & Public Works Committee - Senator Whitehouse
Time to Wake Up 303: Recapping COP30 - Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
Latest Breaking News
US Transportation Department endorses a female crash test dummy that more closely resembles women
1 hr ago - AP
1 hr ago - AP
'He Is Out of Control': MAGA Demands Answers After Trump Ambassador Mike Huckabee Covertly Meets With Spy
1 hr ago - MEDIAite
1 hr ago - MEDIAite
US veteran considers civil lawsuit after he was arrested and injured at anti-ICE protest
2 hrs ago - The Guardian
2 hrs ago - The Guardian
The FBI spied on a Signal group chat of immigration activists, records reveal
2 hrs ago - The Guardian
2 hrs ago - The Guardian
Treasury plans to change tax credit eligibility in a move critics say will hurt immigrant taxpayers
2 hrs ago - AP
2 hrs ago - AP
Mahmoud Khalil sues Trump officials over 'collusion' with anti-Palestinian groups
3 hrs ago - The Guardian
3 hrs ago - The Guardian
Trump administration announces plan for new oil drilling off the coasts of California and Florida
3 hrs ago - CBS News/AP
3 hrs ago - CBS News/AP
Muslim Civil Rights Group Sues Texas for Labeling It a Terrorist Organization
4 hrs ago - US News and World Report/AP
4 hrs ago - US News and World Report/AP
'Unusual and possibly unprecedented': Judge calls out Chicago feds as Midway Blitz cases fall apart
4 hrs ago - chicago.suntimes.com
4 hrs ago - chicago.suntimes.com
Gun Violence Victim Gabby Giffords Denounces Trump Threatening to Execute Her Husband: 'Dangerous'
4 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/MEDIAite
4 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/MEDIAite
Top House Dem Says Trump Should 'Keep His Reckless Mouth Shut': He's Gonna Get 'Someone Killed'
5 hrs ago - msn/MEDIAite
5 hrs ago - msn/MEDIAite
Ukraine banned from Nato, Russia readmitted to the G8 and territory ceded: what's in Trump's draft plan
5 hrs ago - the guardian
5 hrs ago - the guardian
Government ordered to resume deportation protection program for vulnerable immigrant youth
5 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
5 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
Energy Department reorganizes, a move it says will help it align with Trump priorities
6 hrs ago - The Hill
6 hrs ago - The Hill
Pelosi calls Trump 'the biggest con job in American history' in reply to climate comment
6 hrs ago - The Guardian
6 hrs ago - The Guardian
Bay Area Rep. Eric Swalwell announces bid for governor on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'
7 hrs ago - San Francisco Chronicle
7 hrs ago - San Francisco Chronicle
Kansas City Chiefs coach responds to Trump's criticism of NFL kickoff rule: 'He has no idea what's going on'
12 hrs ago - Independent
12 hrs ago - Independent
Fugees rapper Pras Michel sentenced to 14 years in prison over illegal donations to Obama campaign
13 hrs ago - AP
13 hrs ago - AP
Digital watchdog wants answers on federal crackdown of ICE monitoring apps
14 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
14 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
Lindsey Graham blocks House-passed bill to repeal shutdown deal provision allowing $500,000 lawsuits from senators
15 hrs ago - cbsnews.com
15 hrs ago - cbsnews.com
Judge to rule on whether to release Kilmar Abrego Garcia from immigration custody
15 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WRAL
15 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WRAL
Vietnam War POW Robert Stirm, seen in iconic 'Burst of Joy' photo with family, dies at 92
16 hrs ago - AP
16 hrs ago - AP
ICE official struggles to answer questions about Abrego Garcia's potential deportation
16 hrs ago - ABC News
16 hrs ago - ABC News
Democratic New York Congresswoman Nydia Velzquez will not seek reelection next year
16 hrs ago - WABC-TV New York, NY
16 hrs ago - WABC-TV New York, NY
Italian court approves extradition to Germany of Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream pipeline blast
17 hrs ago - Morning Star
17 hrs ago - Morning Star
Republican overseeing Alamo renovation ousted after 'woke' social media post
18 hrs ago - Washington Post
18 hrs ago - Washington Post
Bodycam shows arrest of Alabama woman wearing penis costume at protest: 'This is a family town'
19 hrs ago - AL.com
19 hrs ago - AL.com
Democrats Trump Called to Execute Hit Back, Urge 'Every American to Condemn' His 'Calls for Our Murder'
19 hrs ago - MEDIAite
19 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Federal immigration crackdown in Charlotte, North Carolina, has ended, sheriff's office says
19 hrs ago - CBS News/AP
19 hrs ago - CBS News/AP
Pope Leo Blasts 'Disrespectful' Trump-Era Policy, Backs U.S. Bishops' Rebuke
20 hrs ago - Huff Post/AP
20 hrs ago - Huff Post/AP
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
20 hrs ago - Washington Post
20 hrs ago - Washington Post