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Latest Breaking News
The Group Behind Project 2025 Has a Plan to Crush the Pro-Palestinian Movement
By BumRushDaShow - 3 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Mexican Navy ship crashes into New York City's Brooklyn Bridge
By Polybius - 25 replies @ 8 min ago (Milestone)

Latest Breaking News
Car explosion outside Palm Springs reproductive health facility leaves 1 dead
By SunSeeker - 50 replies @ 12 min ago (Milestone)

Latest Breaking News
Libraries are cutting back on staff and services after Trump's order to dismantle small agency
By BumRushDaShow - 25 min ago

General Discussion
The Group Behind Project 2025 Has a Plan to Crush the Pro-Palestinian Movement
By demmiblue - 34 min ago

General Discussion
***May Photo Contest: The Winners***
By CaliforniaPeggy - 25 replies @ 47 min ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
I sure don't like the new morning MSNBC Weekend crew as much as the old one now on week nights.
By Liberal In Texas - 47 min ago

General Discussion
BREAKING: The Supreme Court holds that the Trump administration violated the due process rights of Venezuelan migrants
By In It to Win It - 50 replies @ 47 min ago (Milestone)

Latest Breaking News
Trump Threatens ABC 'SleazeBags' Over Qatari Plane Coverage
By BumRushDaShow - 51 min ago

General Discussion
When I see 14 dead in Kentucky. I think 14 people murdered by Elon DOGE cuts.
By Duncanpup - 56 min ago

The DU Lounge
Good morning my DU family,
By JMCKUSICK - 1 hr ago

Latest Breaking News
World Health Organization looks ahead to life without the US
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago

Alabama
Gunman convicted of shooting Gov. George Wallace free after 53 years
By Emile - 1 hr ago

Asian Group
dezert: Moon and the Memories
By YoshidaYui - 1 hr ago

Asian Group
Coco Lee : SECRETLY LOVE YOU
By YoshidaYui - 1 hr ago

Music Appreciation
Moody Blues: Eyes of a Child (Part 1), Floating, & Eyes of a Child (Part 2)
By George McGovern - 1 hr ago

General Discussion
Bondi wants to make sure that Vance (or Don Jr, or Ivanka) can effortlessly contest the 2028 election, if they lose
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago

General Discussion
This is it...in a nutshell
By 634-5789 - 1 hr ago

Liberal YouTubers
THIS Has MAGA Republicans Very Nervous - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago

Indiana
CROSSROADS OF AMERICA' State of Indiana considering adding tolls to interstates
By Emile - 1 hr ago

General Discussion
I'm thinking I'll cancel my planned Mexican Navy cruise...
By wcmagumba - 1 hr ago

Latest Breaking News
FDA approves Novavax COVID-19 shot but with unusual restrictions
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago

Liberal YouTubers
🚨Trump's 'N Word' Joke on Fox "News" Just STUNNED the Internet! - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Oklahoma high schools to teach 2020 election conspiracy theories as fact
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago

Pets
Will hire out for tree limb removal no charge.
By Duncanpup - 2 hrs ago

Editorials & Other Articles
May 17, 2025; Trump is attempting a hostile takeover of Congress' own Library of Congress and its research
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Al Franken: Michael Lewis on Amazing Government Workers
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Rubio says U.S. will find out if Russia is "tapping us along" soon amid push for ceasefire in Ukraine
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
'We have a president that is lawless': Rep. Yvette Clarke rips Trump over deportations - PoliticsNation - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago

Foreign Affairs
Ten dead in 'brutal' attacks by Isis-linked militants on Mozambique wildlife reserve
By Eugene - 3 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
Noem more interested in ICE 'cosplaying' than doing her job: Rep. Garcia tells DHS Secy. to resign - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago

Arizona
Maricopa County recorder wants to take back election powers from Board of Supervisors
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Critics question why exhibits at the African American History Museum are rotating out
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago

Washington
Voter turnout low so far in May 20 special election
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago

Editorials & Other Articles
The FBI is investigating the explosion at a California fertility clinic as an act of terrorism
By Eugene - 3 hrs ago

New Jersey
Deadline to Register to Vote in This June's Primary Election is May 20th
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
Trump 'is the greatest grifter in global history': Strategist torches Trump plan to accept Qatar jet - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago

Idaho
Local elections approaching in Bonneville County
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago

California
Despite Darrell Issa opposition, his opponent and 3 groups, allowed to intervene in election lawsuit
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago

California
Shasta County's new election official under scrutiny for election denial ties
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago

Oregon
Voters still have time to mail in ballots, get assistance for Oregon special election on Tuesday
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Kentucky NWS forecast office faced federal staffing cuts before deadly tornadoes hit
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
🚨ICE Barbie Aide Caught Lying on 'Body Slamming' Claim Live on CNN - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago

The DU Lounge
Your Sunday LOLcats (dial-up warning) Food Servant Edition
By SalmonChantedEvening - 3 hrs ago

General Discussion
It's time to talk about jail time.
By LilElf70 - 4 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Trump Voters FAFO - May 17, 2025 - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Trump shares ally's plan to 'release terrorists near homes of Supreme Court justices'
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago

General Discussion
Bernie is really fucking old. He can't leave the door open forever.
By SalamanderSleeps - 4 hrs ago

Music Appreciation
Midnight Blue - Melissa Manchester
By Figarosmom - 4 hrs ago

General Discussion
Beto: "Biden failed this country in the most important job he had"
By live love laugh - 100 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)

Cooking & Baking
Breakfast Sunday 18 May 2025. BACON DAY!
By irisblue - 4 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
Pope Leo XIV holds inaugural Mass at Vatican City - MSNBC - Scheduled for 5/18 4am EDT
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
Will Donald Trump need to step in to break GOP gridlock on his budget bill? - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
Rep. Raskin: GOP bill will 'kick 10 million people off their insurance' - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
"I Will NOT Yield To Disrespectful Men": AOC Claps Back At Republican Clown
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
As Trump's ban looms, transgender service members defend their fitness to serve
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago

General Discussion
If you haven't seen Daredevil Reborn on Disney+, I think you should. We are only seeing what theTrump team wants us to
By LT Barclay - 5 hrs ago

The DU Lounge
***Wordle Spoiler 5/18***
By ._. - 5 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Clinical Psychologists on Trump's BAD NEWS from the Church - "Shrinking Trump" - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago

The DU Lounge
***WORDLE 1,429 SPOILERS***
By 2naSalit - 5 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Pete Buttigieg Teaches Trump What Supporting Veterans Actually Looks Like - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago

General Discussion
Not to be denied: there are still some very good reasons to buy American. Take it from one very astute shopper.......
By DFW - 5 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
'A schoolyard grudge match': Is Fmr. FBI Chief Comey's social media post considered a threat? - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
Putin will only negotiate 'if his troops are defeated', regardless of Trump call: Rep. Lieu - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
Trump hits out against Walmart over price increases: How does it affect your shopping? - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Top Democrat drops nightmare news for Trump, Republicans - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago

Music Appreciation
Bold As Love
By B.See - 6 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
SNL - Weekend Update
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago

General Discussion
The Conversation: unqualifed people or political losers make more loyal appointees for Trump
By applegrove - 6 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Local News Stories - SNL
By Uncle Joe - 6 hrs ago

Science
Celebrating the Birth Centenary of Quantum Mechanics: A Historical Perspective
By NNadir - 6 hrs ago

Music Appreciation
Chicago (Transit Authority)
By B.See - 6 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Weekend Update: Trump Accepts Corrupt $400M Jet Bribe, RFK Jr. Swims in Sewage Contaminated Water
By Uncle Joe - 6 hrs ago

Music Appreciation
Candy Says (Running Up That Hill from movie Close)
By B.See - 7 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Republicans Can't Stop Being Weird About Me Kat Abughazaleh For Illinois
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Ted Cruz thinks the Constitution is "terrible policy" - Daily Kos
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago

General Discussion
The end of SNL's season finale was cut off tonight, posted later on Twitter.
By highplainsdem - 7 hrs ago

Music Appreciation
Times Like These - Foo Fighters
By Figarosmom - 7 hrs ago

General Discussion
What the 'White Power' hand sign means in American Sign Language:
By applegrove - 7 hrs ago

General Discussion
FBI: "This is an intentional act of terrorism".
By mobeau69 - 25 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)

Forum Spotlight: Science

Celebrating the Birth Centenary of Quantum Mechanics: A Historical Perspective
By NNadir

Living beings emit a faint light that extinguishes upon death, according to a new study
By erronis

This 200-Year-Old Lighter Ignites Without a Spark
By sl8

Latest Breaking News

The Group Behind Project 2025 Has a Plan to Crush the Pro-Palestinian Movement
3 min ago - New York Times

Libraries are cutting back on staff and services after Trump's order to dismantle small agency
25 min ago - The Independent

Trump Threatens ABC 'SleazeBags' Over Qatari Plane Coverage
51 min ago - Daily Beast

World Health Organization looks ahead to life without the US
1 hr ago - Reuters

FDA approves Novavax COVID-19 shot but with unusual restrictions
1 hr ago - AP

Oklahoma high schools to teach 2020 election conspiracy theories as fact
2 hrs ago - The Guardian

Rubio says U.S. will find out if Russia is "tapping us along" soon amid push for ceasefire in Ukraine
2 hrs ago - CBS News

Critics question why exhibits at the African American History Museum are rotating out
3 hrs ago - NBC News

Kentucky NWS forecast office faced federal staffing cuts before deadly tornadoes hit
3 hrs ago - USA Today

Trump shares ally's plan to 'release terrorists near homes of Supreme Court justices'
4 hrs ago - Raw Story

As Trump's ban looms, transgender service members defend their fitness to serve
5 hrs ago - Axios

Mexican Navy ship crashes into New York City's Brooklyn Bridge
10 hrs ago - BBC News

US judges who rule against Trump are being barraged with abuse and threats, experts warn
12 hrs ago - The Guardian

Walz calls Trump a 'tyrant' who is trampling Americans' rights and violating the rule of law
12 hrs ago - AP

Social Security officials pull plug on 'ineffective' DOGE program that sparked mass chaos
13 hrs ago - Raw Story

Fanone Lashes Out At 'Petty Bitch' Trump And GOP Blocking Plaque Honoring Jan. 6 Cops
13 hrs ago - MEDIAite

FBI warns public about AI-generated voice messages impersonating US officials
14 hrs ago - Scripps News

Trump administration set to shutter iconic research center in New Yor
15 hrs ago - Axios

Car explosion outside Palm Springs reproductive health facility leaves 1 dead
15 hrs ago - KTLA.com

How DOGE has tried to embed beyond the executive branch
15 hrs ago - NPR

GOP lawmakers warned 'their careers are in jeopardy' after angering Trump
16 hrs ago - Raw Story

House Republicans' bill includes 'no tax on tips' proposal. How would it work?
17 hrs ago - USA Today

Amazon sued as customers report disappearing refunds weeks after returns
18 hrs ago - Scripps News

UK, U.S. working to ensure enduring India-Pakistan ceasefire, dialogue, British foreign minister says
19 hrs ago - CNBC/Reuters

TN Attorney General co-leads letter opposing amendment that would limit state AI regulation
20 hrs ago - WKRN-TV Nashville, TN

Trump tells Walmart to 'eat the tariffs' instead of raising prices
21 hrs ago - Reuters

Zelenskyy calls for tougher Moscow sanctions after deadly Russian strike on bus
21 hrs ago - The Guardian

In unsealed declaration, Rubio claims disclosing some information about Abrego Garcia case would cause 'significant harm
22 hrs ago - ABC News

At least 23 dead as storms batter states from Heartland to East Coast
22 hrs ago - ABC News

'Get FEMA out of Homeland Security': Former FEMA director
22 hrs ago - The Hill

Israel accused of ethnic cleansing after more than 140 killed in Gaza in last 24 hours
22 hrs ago - The Guardian

Court lifts block on Trump order to strip federal workers of union rights
23 hrs ago - Washington Post

US House Republicans propose fees on immigrants to fund Trump's crackdown
23 hrs ago - The Guardian

Donald Trump Suffers Double Deportation Loss In Hours: 'Irreparable Harm'
Yesterday - Newsweek

Trump Admin Admits Error in Another High-Profile Deportation
Yesterday - Daily Beast

Mike Pence warns of security risk of Trump accepting a plane from nation with powerful Hamas ties
Yesterday - The Independent

Families separated by Trump's 'zero-tolerance' policy at risk due to lapse in legal services, ACLU argues
Yesterday - ABC News

Trump admin permits sale of device that allows standard firearms to fire like machine guns
Yesterday - NBC

NRA asks Supreme Court to strike down Florida's post-Parkland gun law
Yesterday - Raw Story/Florida Phoenix

US claim of state secrets privilege in Kilmar Abrego Garcia case is 'inadequate,' judge says
Yesterday - AP

Exclusive: Trump administration defunds autism research in DEI and 'gender ideology' purge
Yesterday - Reuters

Another House Democrat plans to force Trump impeachment vote
Yesterday - Axios

Jan. 6 prosecutors endangered by Trump admin official who plans to 'name' and 'shame' them, agents say
Yesterday - Law & Crime

GAO rejects DOGE attempt to land at congressional watchdog agency
Yesterday - Politico

Israel launches major offensive in Gaza after airstrikes that killed more than 100
Yesterday - The Guardian

Judge scolds Trump administration in Abrego Garcia case: 'Exercise in utter frustration'
Yesterday - USA Today

Weekend do-over planned for 'big, beautiful' budget package
Yesterday - Roll Call

Trump Wants To Pull Officers From Ports And Borders To Boost Immigration Raids
Yesterday - Huff Post

DOJ may drop case against Boeing over deadly 737 Max crashes, despite families' outrage
Yesterday - NPR

Tesla blocks stockholders with less than 3% shares from suing officers on its behalf
Friday - Reuters

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