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General Discussion
So, I'm gonna stir the pot a bit... don't be too harsh...
By Joinfortmill - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 17 sec ago
So, I'm gonna stir the pot a bit... don't be too harsh...
By Joinfortmill - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 17 sec ago
General Discussion
Somaliland calls for Rep. Ilhan Omar extradition after Vance alleges immigration fraud (ABC)
By Munu - 10 min ago - Last reply 34 sec ago
Somaliland calls for Rep. Ilhan Omar extradition after Vance alleges immigration fraud (ABC)
By Munu - 10 min ago - Last reply 34 sec ago
General Discussion
Tulsi Gabbard wants Obama tried for treason.
By Blue Full Moon - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 41 sec ago
Tulsi Gabbard wants Obama tried for treason.
By Blue Full Moon - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 41 sec ago
Latest Breaking News
Eli Lilly reaches $2.75 billion deal with Insilico to bring AI-developed drugs to the global market
By mahatmakanejeeves - 35 min ago - Last reply 59 sec ago
Eli Lilly reaches $2.75 billion deal with Insilico to bring AI-developed drugs to the global market
By mahatmakanejeeves - 35 min ago - Last reply 59 sec ago
General Discussion
The felon wants the ACA replaced
By EnergizedLib - 53 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
The felon wants the ACA replaced
By EnergizedLib - 53 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
DU Community Help
Reliable sources for developments in Iran.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Reliable sources for developments in Iran.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Canada
US started buying its aluminum from the Gulf, so Canada started selling to Europe.
By Swede - 25 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
US started buying its aluminum from the Gulf, so Canada started selling to Europe.
By Swede - 25 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
LIVE: Tax the Rich Rally in the Bronx - Senator Bernie Sanders
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
LIVE: Tax the Rich Rally in the Bronx - Senator Bernie Sanders
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
James Carville predicts Democrats will have 55-45 majority in the Senate...
By PeaceWave - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
James Carville predicts Democrats will have 55-45 majority in the Senate...
By PeaceWave - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
Proof there is a define force in our world.
By Botany - 34 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Proof there is a define force in our world.
By Botany - 34 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
Four Presidents Have Died In The Last Thirty Years...Who is Gonna Eulogize the F*ck sitting in the People's House?
By Joinfortmill - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Four Presidents Have Died In The Last Thirty Years...Who is Gonna Eulogize the F*ck sitting in the People's House?
By Joinfortmill - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Cooking & Baking
Making beef stew on a cold sunny Sunday
By irisblue - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Making beef stew on a cold sunny Sunday
By irisblue - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
The DU Lounge
Anniversaries and Posting Milestones (March 29, 2026)
By EarlG - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Anniversaries and Posting Milestones (March 29, 2026)
By EarlG - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
American History
PBS: The Black Congresswoman They DON'T Teach You About
By marmar - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
PBS: The Black Congresswoman They DON'T Teach You About
By marmar - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Cable News Clips
MASSIVE TURNOUT- At least 8 MILLION march in "No Kings" protest against Trump - The Weekend Primetime - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
MASSIVE TURNOUT- At least 8 MILLION march in "No Kings" protest against Trump - The Weekend Primetime - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
General Discussion
My son made the local Newspaper
By proud patriot - 1 hr ago - Last reply 5 min ago
My son made the local Newspaper
By proud patriot - 1 hr ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Cooking & Baking
Spicy Mustache - Balkan sauerkraut
By Figarosmom - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Spicy Mustache - Balkan sauerkraut
By Figarosmom - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
General Discussion
States where Trump's approval is over 50%:
By applegrove - 53 min ago - Last reply 6 min ago
States where Trump's approval is over 50%:
By applegrove - 53 min ago - Last reply 6 min ago
Latest Breaking News
BMDA union members ratify new contract with BIW, ending strike
By Omaha Steve - 7 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
BMDA union members ratify new contract with BIW, ending strike
By Omaha Steve - 7 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
General Discussion
What was the average age of protester in your area?
By Sun-Moon - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
What was the average age of protester in your area?
By Sun-Moon - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
General Discussion
Ohh That's Rich - No Kings is the heart of the resistance
By Figarosmom - 8 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Ohh That's Rich - No Kings is the heart of the resistance
By Figarosmom - 8 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago
General Discussion
commanding general of Marine Forces Reserve distributed this letter "Prepare your family"
By riversedge - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
commanding general of Marine Forces Reserve distributed this letter "Prepare your family"
By riversedge - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
General Discussion
Love this man and sign from No Kings:
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Love this man and sign from No Kings:
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - Last reply 8 min ago
General Discussion
Who can get a free article from the NYT to share with us?
By Baitball Blogger - 1 hr ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Who can get a free article from the NYT to share with us?
By Baitball Blogger - 1 hr ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Israel/Palestine
Mark Levin. Thinks we need our own people on the ground in Iran.
By Dunc - 13 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Mark Levin. Thinks we need our own people on the ground in Iran.
By Dunc - 13 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago
General Discussion
Hegseth has 'threatened' military chaplains who refuse to back his Iran war plans: report
By LetMyPeopleVote - 24 min ago - Last reply 12 min ago
Hegseth has 'threatened' military chaplains who refuse to back his Iran war plans: report
By LetMyPeopleVote - 24 min ago - Last reply 12 min ago
Civil Liberties
San Diego woman says her credit card information was stolen while she was in ICE custody
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 13 min ago
San Diego woman says her credit card information was stolen while she was in ICE custody
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 13 min ago
Photography
Factory Butte - Hanksville, Utah - March 2026
By Bo Zarts - 1 hr ago - Last reply 13 min ago
Factory Butte - Hanksville, Utah - March 2026
By Bo Zarts - 1 hr ago - Last reply 13 min ago
General Discussion
The Great AI Deskilling has begun (Business Insider, March 28)
By highplainsdem - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
The Great AI Deskilling has begun (Business Insider, March 28)
By highplainsdem - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
General Discussion
They are floating the idea of no "D" or "R" beside the name on the local candidate ballot?
By applegrove - 14 min ago - Last reply 14 min ago
They are floating the idea of no "D" or "R" beside the name on the local candidate ballot?
By applegrove - 14 min ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump Ballroom Trashed Over Its Humiliating Design Flaws
By riversedge - 25 replies @ 14 min ago (Milestone)
Trump Ballroom Trashed Over Its Humiliating Design Flaws
By riversedge - 25 replies @ 14 min ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Trump Ballroom Trashed Over Its Humiliating Design Flaws
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Trump Ballroom Trashed Over Its Humiliating Design Flaws
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
General Discussion
Hegseth injects combative Christianity into America's military
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 51 min ago - Last reply 17 min ago
Hegseth injects combative Christianity into America's military
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 51 min ago - Last reply 17 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Want to continue demonstrating after the No Kings protests? Here's what you can do next
By Uncle Joe - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
Want to continue demonstrating after the No Kings protests? Here's what you can do next
By Uncle Joe - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
Israel/Palestine
Jewish Currents: "Giving Palestinians Fewer Rights than Eichmann Received"
By AStern - 20 min ago - Last reply 20 min ago
Jewish Currents: "Giving Palestinians Fewer Rights than Eichmann Received"
By AStern - 20 min ago - Last reply 20 min ago
Photography
St. Vincent Cathedral, St. Malo, France
By Old Crank - 21 min ago - Last reply 21 min ago
St. Vincent Cathedral, St. Malo, France
By Old Crank - 21 min ago - Last reply 21 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Some major US airlines may 'not survive' unless oil prices come down soon, experts warn
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 21 min ago
Some major US airlines may 'not survive' unless oil prices come down soon, experts warn
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 21 min ago
The DU Lounge
For fans of The Prisoner - a brilliant 95-minute documentary on the making of the series, done for British TV in 2007
By highplainsdem - 21 min ago - Last reply 21 min ago
For fans of The Prisoner - a brilliant 95-minute documentary on the making of the series, done for British TV in 2007
By highplainsdem - 21 min ago - Last reply 21 min ago
General Discussion
So, I'm gonna stir the pot a bit... don't be too harsh...
By Joinfortmill - 75 replies @ 22 min ago (Milestone)
So, I'm gonna stir the pot a bit... don't be too harsh...
By Joinfortmill - 75 replies @ 22 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Iran War -The Movie: Straight Outta Hormuz. Great satire with a lot of famous actors.
By Amaryllis - 1 hr ago - Last reply 23 min ago
Iran War -The Movie: Straight Outta Hormuz. Great satire with a lot of famous actors.
By Amaryllis - 1 hr ago - Last reply 23 min ago
Science
A 1977 Time Capsule, Voyager 1 runs on 69 KB of memory and an 8-track tape recorder
By usonian - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 23 min ago
A 1977 Time Capsule, Voyager 1 runs on 69 KB of memory and an 8-track tape recorder
By usonian - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 23 min ago
General Discussion
Pearls of wisdom offered by our elite media on CNN about No Kings this morning
By senseandsensibility - 36 min ago - Last reply 24 min ago
Pearls of wisdom offered by our elite media on CNN about No Kings this morning
By senseandsensibility - 36 min ago - Last reply 24 min ago
General Discussion
Iranian forces "are waiting for the arrival of American troops on the ground to set them on fire"
By Miles Archer - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 25 min ago
Iranian forces "are waiting for the arrival of American troops on the ground to set them on fire"
By Miles Archer - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 25 min ago
General Discussion
U.S. debt suddenly draws weaker demand as $10 trillion must be rolled over this year amid Iran war. 'The bond market rem
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 27 min ago
U.S. debt suddenly draws weaker demand as $10 trillion must be rolled over this year amid Iran war. 'The bond market rem
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 27 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Sen. Van Hollen says Democrats are 'not holding up' DHS funding
By BumRushDaShow - 27 min ago - Last reply 27 min ago
Sen. Van Hollen says Democrats are 'not holding up' DHS funding
By BumRushDaShow - 27 min ago - Last reply 27 min ago
General Discussion
The Bulwark: Is Trump's Movement in a Death Spiral? (w/ Michael Steele)
By marmar - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 27 min ago
The Bulwark: Is Trump's Movement in a Death Spiral? (w/ Michael Steele)
By marmar - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 27 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Power outages reported in parts of Iran after attacks on energy infrastructure
By orangecrush - 27 min ago - Last reply 27 min ago
Power outages reported in parts of Iran after attacks on energy infrastructure
By orangecrush - 27 min ago - Last reply 27 min ago
General Discussion
Fairly certain you could go back in time and teach cavemen germ theory, plate tectonics, and heliocentrism
By Scott Alan Swaggerty - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 29 min ago
Fairly certain you could go back in time and teach cavemen germ theory, plate tectonics, and heliocentrism
By Scott Alan Swaggerty - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 29 min ago
General Discussion
30 memes about 1 ahole. Signs at No Kings rallies. ⚠️ Language ⚠️
By underpants - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 30 min ago
30 memes about 1 ahole. Signs at No Kings rallies. ⚠️ Language ⚠️
By underpants - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 30 min ago
General Discussion
Just got back from No Kings Twin Cities.
By Ocelot II - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 31 min ago
Just got back from No Kings Twin Cities.
By Ocelot II - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 31 min ago
Fiction
What Fiction are you reading this week, March 29, 2026?
By hermetic - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 31 min ago
What Fiction are you reading this week, March 29, 2026?
By hermetic - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 31 min ago
General Discussion
Meidaa Touch posted this. Hopefully it's a legit shot of the Philly No Kings and not a Foghat concert from 20 years ago
By Miles Archer - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 32 min ago
Meidaa Touch posted this. Hopefully it's a legit shot of the Philly No Kings and not a Foghat concert from 20 years ago
By Miles Archer - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 32 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Jeff Tiedrich - No Kings 3, fuck yeah
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 33 min ago - Last reply 33 min ago
Jeff Tiedrich - No Kings 3, fuck yeah
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 33 min ago - Last reply 33 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Zelensky arrives in Jordan for 'important' security talks
By littlemissmartypants - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 34 min ago
Zelensky arrives in Jordan for 'important' security talks
By littlemissmartypants - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 34 min ago
Environment & Energy
How Trump Media Joined the Nuclear Industry's Quest to Create a Star on Earth
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago - Last reply 38 min ago
How Trump Media Joined the Nuclear Industry's Quest to Create a Star on Earth
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago - Last reply 38 min ago
General Discussion
Taxpayers to fork out $1B to block Trump's pet obsession: 'Outrageous misuse'
By LetMyPeopleVote - 39 min ago - Last reply 39 min ago
Taxpayers to fork out $1B to block Trump's pet obsession: 'Outrageous misuse'
By LetMyPeopleVote - 39 min ago - Last reply 39 min ago
General Discussion
Trump claims another Biden program as his own:
By applegrove - 42 min ago - Last reply 40 min ago
Trump claims another Biden program as his own:
By applegrove - 42 min ago - Last reply 40 min ago
General Discussion
Look at this photo from yesterday's No Kings protest
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - Last reply 41 min ago
Look at this photo from yesterday's No Kings protest
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - Last reply 41 min ago
General Discussion
DOJ paying Flynn $1.25 million to settle a baseless case of malicious prosecution could set a dangerous precedent
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 43 min ago
DOJ paying Flynn $1.25 million to settle a baseless case of malicious prosecution could set a dangerous precedent
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 43 min ago
General Discussion
John Fugelsang: Somewhere in Heaven, George Orwell is saying "Okay, even I didn't think of that."
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - Last reply 43 min ago
John Fugelsang: Somewhere in Heaven, George Orwell is saying "Okay, even I didn't think of that."
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - Last reply 43 min ago
General Discussion
Four Presidents Have Died In The Last Thirty Years...Who is Gonna Eulogize the F*ck sitting in the People's House?
By Joinfortmill - 25 replies @ 45 min ago (Milestone)
Four Presidents Have Died In The Last Thirty Years...Who is Gonna Eulogize the F*ck sitting in the People's House?
By Joinfortmill - 25 replies @ 45 min ago (Milestone)
Environment & Energy
Scotland runs on windpower and nothing else for a bit:
By applegrove - 51 min ago - Last reply 45 min ago
Scotland runs on windpower and nothing else for a bit:
By applegrove - 51 min ago - Last reply 45 min ago
General Discussion
"The second Trump presidency was always going to end in disaster. Now it's happening."
By BeyondGeography - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 46 min ago
"The second Trump presidency was always going to end in disaster. Now it's happening."
By BeyondGeography - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 46 min ago
General Discussion
'Gutter racist': Outrage swamps Hegseth as news that he snubbed Black colonel spreads
By LetMyPeopleVote - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 47 min ago
'Gutter racist': Outrage swamps Hegseth as news that he snubbed Black colonel spreads
By LetMyPeopleVote - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 47 min ago
General Discussion
Trump's first surgeon general tries to stop nominee from becoming his second
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 48 min ago - Last reply 48 min ago
Trump's first surgeon general tries to stop nominee from becoming his second
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 48 min ago - Last reply 48 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
'This Is the Only Post-9/11 Case Seeking Accountability for Torture to Reach a Jury':
By Vthestate - 55 min ago - Last reply 52 min ago
'This Is the Only Post-9/11 Case Seeking Accountability for Torture to Reach a Jury':
By Vthestate - 55 min ago - Last reply 52 min ago
General Discussion
Deadline Legal Blog-The White House's stance on Trump's classified documents case gets the facts backward
By LetMyPeopleVote - 1 hr ago - Last reply 52 min ago
Deadline Legal Blog-The White House's stance on Trump's classified documents case gets the facts backward
By LetMyPeopleVote - 1 hr ago - Last reply 52 min ago
General Discussion
MI-SEN: Top El-Sayed ally: It doesn't matter if rapes happened on Oct. 7.
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 53 min ago
MI-SEN: Top El-Sayed ally: It doesn't matter if rapes happened on Oct. 7.
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 53 min ago
Civil Liberties
Looking to limit birthright citizenship, Trump turns to an 1884 Supreme Court ruling against a Native American man
By mahatmakanejeeves - 55 min ago - Last reply 55 min ago
Looking to limit birthright citizenship, Trump turns to an 1884 Supreme Court ruling against a Native American man
By mahatmakanejeeves - 55 min ago - Last reply 55 min ago
Forum Spotlight: Colorado
CO-AG: Colorado AG primary (D) remains tight after party assemblyCO-AG: Griswold (D) falsely claims she argued before the Supreme Court
CO-TREAS: State senator defeats two Democratic rivals, securing lone spot on primary ballot for Colorado treasurer
Latest Breaking News
Power outages reported in parts of Iran after attacks on energy infrastructure
27 min ago - Anadolu Agency (AA
27 min ago - Anadolu Agency (AA
Eli Lilly reaches $2.75 billion deal with Insilico to bring AI-developed drugs to the global market
35 min ago - CNBC
35 min ago - CNBC
Formerly homeless people, including veterans, could be evicted if Trump administration plan is implemented
2 hrs ago - CNN Politics
2 hrs ago - CNN Politics
'Look, I don't understand': Tom Homan unable to defend why Trump stalled on TSA pay
3 hrs ago - Raw Story
3 hrs ago - Raw Story
Left in limbo, Afghans who served with U.S. forces fear Trump could send them back to the Taliban
4 hrs ago - NBC News
4 hrs ago - NBC News
Israeli police block Catholic cardinal from Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday
6 hrs ago - Reuters
6 hrs ago - Reuters
Supreme Court fight over birthright citizenship threatens 'chaos' in proving newborns' status
7 hrs ago - CNN Politics
7 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Trump Calls for Republicans Who Oppose Ending Filibuster to 'Be Exposed to the Public'
9 hrs ago - MEDIAite
9 hrs ago - MEDIAite
House discharge petition on TPS for Haiti secures enough signatures to force vote
10 hrs ago - The Hill
10 hrs ago - The Hill
Some major US airlines may 'not survive' unless oil prices come down soon, experts warn
10 hrs ago - The Independent
10 hrs ago - The Independent
Date announced for national strike aimed at crippling Trump: 'No work, no school'
11 hrs ago - Raw Story
11 hrs ago - Raw Story
US treasury department demands retraction of story on increased oversight of Federal Reserve
11 hrs ago - The Guardian
11 hrs ago - The Guardian
European allies say Russia is helping Iran more than the U.S. has acknowledged, sources say
12 hrs ago - CBS News
12 hrs ago - CBS News
Robert De Niro Demands 'Corrupt' Trump Be Removed at 'No Kings' Rally: 'He Must Be Stopped NOW'
12 hrs ago - MEDIAite
12 hrs ago - MEDIAite
House Dem Calls For Reparations For Children And Families 'Traumatized' By ICE
13 hrs ago - Huff Post
13 hrs ago - Huff Post
'No Kings' rallies draw crowds across US, in Europe. Springsteen headlines Minnesota demonstration
19 hrs ago - AP
19 hrs ago - AP
Trump-appointed judge slams ICE for 'grave' violations of right to legal counsel, imposes strict conditions on detention
19 hrs ago - Law & Crime
19 hrs ago - Law & Crime
French police foil apparent bomb attack outside of Bank of America building in Paris
21 hrs ago - CBS News/AFP
21 hrs ago - CBS News/AFP
Hawaii to take over aging dam after failure scare prompted evacuations
22 hrs ago - msn/The Independent
22 hrs ago - msn/The Independent
Iran-backed Houthis enter the month-old war and could further threaten global shipping
22 hrs ago - WSB-TV 2 (ABC Atlanta)
22 hrs ago - WSB-TV 2 (ABC Atlanta)
Exclusive: Russia took satellite images of U.S. airbase in days before Iranian attack, Ukraine's Zelenskyy says
22 hrs ago - NBC News
22 hrs ago - NBC News
Trump admin shuts down Greg Bovino's social media accounts after he refused to hand them back: report
23 hrs ago - The Independent
23 hrs ago - The Independent
Robert Mueller's former law firm breaks silence after DOJ suddenly reverses executive order surrender
Yesterday - Law & Crime
Yesterday - Law & Crime
Rosatom Says Situation at Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant Keeps Deteriorating
Yesterday - US News & World Report/Reuters
Yesterday - US News & World Report/Reuters