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General Discussion
"Idolizing a politician is like believing the stripper really loves you"
By niyad - 25 replies @ 1 min ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
Should the US rejoin the International Criminal Court at the Hague?
By kentuck - 5 min ago

The DU Lounge
Another crew regatta
By Marthe48 - 11 min ago

General Discussion
WATCH: Trump's motorcade drives OVER the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
By riversedge - 13 min ago

General Discussion
Some worthy comments from an Australian:
By kentuck - 50 replies @ 16 min ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
Pooty Poot denounces Nato at scaled back Victory Day parade
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 min ago

General Discussion
ONCE AGAIN, political cartoonists are doing the job many "journalists" are failing to do. "WHO'S A GOOD BOY?"
By Miles Archer - 21 min ago

The DU Lounge
"I was his cultural experience" (stand up)
By orangecrush - 25 min ago

General Discussion
Trump's Tacky Gold Card Scheme Totally Flops
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 26 min ago

General Discussion
Trump Goon's Secret Side Job Reveal Backfires Spectacularly
By Zorro - 29 min ago

General Discussion
Ex-Trump Official Sounds Alarm on 'Doomsday' Plan White House Can Exploit
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 33 min ago

Cooking & Baking
I made Rice Krispie treats
By Marthe48 - 33 min ago

General Discussion
Katie Miller Has A Problem With 'Hate Has No Home Here' Signs -- And The Reason Is Wild
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 35 min ago

General Discussion
'Yeah, so what?' Elites openly shrug at working-class pain caused by Trump
By turbinetree - 36 min ago

General Discussion
Trump's Reflecting Pool Scheme Doesn't Hold Water
By Zorro - 39 min ago

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Anniversaries and Posting Milestones (May 9, 2026)
By EarlG - 40 min ago

General Discussion
Not actually breaking news, so I put it here under general discussion.
By generalbetrayus - 43 min ago

General Discussion
"Polarizing people is a good way to win an election, and also a good way
By niyad - 44 min ago

General Discussion
OK, it's over, go home, Bluesky user Shai Hulud WON TODAY'S INTERNET, so we'll vote for a new winner tomorrow.
By Miles Archer - 44 min ago

General Discussion
It's not a political crisis now...
By Pesky1 - 45 min ago

General Discussion
ICE's Forces versus ISIS Forces. The BATTLE TO END ALL BATTLES.
By usonian - 47 min ago

Humor
Borrow it from your nearest lie-brary.
By generalbetrayus - 48 min ago

Humor
Urzila is diagnosed with "early onset Karenism"
By ihaveaquestion - 48 min ago

Oregon
Merkley, Wyden and Oregon House members announce $7.5M for wildfire upgrades
By ihaveaquestion - 1 hr ago

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10-Pound Dumped Puppy Gets Fostered By German Shepherds
By catbyte - 1 hr ago

Latest Breaking News
WHO Head Will Oversee Evacuation of Passengers, Crew From Hantavirus-Stricken Cruise Ship
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago

General Discussion
Poor Dude, was Sucked into an aircraft engine in Denver, co.
By Jacson6 - 1 hr ago

General Discussion
This Steve Benen piece on MS Now's "Maddow Blog" about Trump's disrespect for women in media is a must-read
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago

General Discussion
Commercial jet hits some one on runway. Video on facebook.
By Swede - 1 hr ago

General Discussion
4th of July LARP Venture, Poland--"a serious LARP about the broken American Dream."
By Timeflyer - 1 hr ago

Liberal YouTubers
Jon Stewart on the U.S.-Iran Situationship & Desi Lydic on Trump's Cognitive Tests The Daily Show
By Uncle Joe - 1 hr ago

General Discussion
Trump STILL WON'T ADMIT MURDERING 160 IRANIAN CHILDREN. "That's under study right now and we'll give you a report"
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago

General Discussion
Having a problem on Google today ?
By republianmushroom - 1 hr ago

General Discussion
In his first speech as Hungary's prime minister, Pter Magyar called on Hungarian President Tams Sulyok to resign or be
By riversedge - 1 hr ago

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What's on your bucket list?
By bif - 1 hr ago

General Discussion
MAGAts lose their sh*t over Canada welcoming a U.S. President who isn't a rapist pedo con man grifting P.O.S.
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago

General Discussion
Some people
By madamesilverspurs - 1 hr ago

General Discussion
Kids Are Being Harmed by Tear Gas, Pepper Spray Under Trump. There Could Be Long-Term Consequences.
By ihaveaquestion - 1 hr ago

General Discussion
Indivisible's billboards our up. Help us expose ICE's cruel concentration camps (Pronounce ICE's and what do you get?)
By usonian - 1 hr ago

Activist Headquarters
Indivisible's billboards our up. Help us expose ICE's cruel concentration camps (Pronounce ICE's and what do you get?)
By usonian - 1 hr ago

General Discussion
I hope people now realize that not voting
By CivicGrief - 1 hr ago

Liberal YouTubers
Democracy Docket: The Dangerous Cultural Shift Hiding Inside This Voting Rights Case
By marmar - 1 hr ago

Liberal YouTubers
James Carville SLAMS SCOTUS
By MagaSmash - 1 hr ago

General Discussion
DOJ/FBI will claim fraud in every election Republicans lose
By Eliot Rosewater - 1 hr ago

Liberal YouTubers
Jamelle Bouie: You Made Your Ruling. Now Enforce It Yourself.
By marmar - 1 hr ago

General Discussion
We need another Operation Restore Trust like the one President Bill Clinton started in 1995
By Beringia - 1 hr ago

Cable News Clips
As Iran war cools, China rises & Europe shifts away Fareed's Take roundup
By Uncle Joe - 1 hr ago

Editorials & Other Articles
This was John Roberts' plan all along
By marmar - 1 hr ago

General Discussion
Wayne Brady Calls Bill Maher Racist -- Again
By SocialDemocrat61 - 1 hr ago

Football
NFL, NFL Referees Association agree to new CBA, ending replacement officials plan
By Auggie - 1 hr ago

General Discussion
Axios accused of "market manipulation" with Iran reporting
By marmar - 1 hr ago

General Discussion
Susie Wiles given the "Independent Women's Forum's Barbara K. Olson Woman of Valor Award"
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago

General Discussion
Kamala can curse for me anytime !
By Pluvious - 1 hr ago

Illinois
West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, IL owners face off in court over hospital's future
By Beringia - 1 hr ago

General Discussion
On Superpower Suicide. And the recovery of justice -- Timothy Snyder
By erronis - 1 hr ago

General Discussion
Iowa Ethanol Lobbyist sends text: "I will give you $100" if you show up for V.P. Couch Effer's "rally"
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago

Oklahoma
Oklahoma Democratic U.S. Senate Candidates to Debate at Downtown Library 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM, on May 17 OKLAHOMA CITY
By Across-the-Desk - 1 hr ago

Music Appreciation
Midnight Special& Come & Get Your Love by Redbone February 2, 1974
By irisblue - 1 hr ago

Cable News Clips
Brooks and Marcus on Virginia's major shakeup in the national redistricting battle
By Uncle Joe - 2 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
US awaiting response from Iran over proposals for ceasefire deal, says Rubio
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago

General Discussion
Heather Cox Richardson for May 8, 2026. Her column is a must read.
By erronis - 2 hrs ago

Good News
Interesting quote from George Orwell
By BootinUp - 2 hrs ago

General Discussion
Alito not liking being called oalled out as shitbird
By DoBW - 2 hrs ago

General Discussion
BREAKING: America loses ALL INTEREST in the EPSTEIN FILES as Trump releases UFO files instead. USA! UFO! USA!
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago

Photography
Our first iris in bloom.
By George McGovern - 2 hrs ago

TV Chat
Matt Damon is hosting SNL tonight......
By a kennedy - 2 hrs ago

The DU Lounge
Larry the Downing Street Cat - Sir David Attenborough
By DinahMoeHum - 2 hrs ago

General Discussion
National Association of Letter Carriers https://www.nalc.org Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
By irisblue - 2 hrs ago

Iowa
Who is Zach Lahn
By JPPaverage - 2 hrs ago

General Discussion
HUGE NEWS: The Hawaii legislature cleared a bill that rids the state's politics of all dark and corporate money
By In It to Win It - 2 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
West Suburban owners face off in court over hospital's future
By Beringia - 2 hrs ago

General Discussion
"Israeli officials" are allegedly "actively pushing" Rapin' Bombin' Golfin' Grampy to launch a major attack on Iran
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago

General Discussion
Lawyers for Sec Def Hegseth argued that military retirees were subject to freedom of speech restrictions
By BootinUp - 2 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Gerrymander Harder Daddy: Throw-Pillow Democrats, Get Your Sh*t Together- Lincoln Project
By MagaSmash - 2 hrs ago

General Discussion
On Superpower Suicide And the recovery of justice -Timothy Snyder: US kills its own power
By Amaryllis - 2 hrs ago

General Discussion
Freedom Riders sharing a meal together. . .
By Stargleamer - 2 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
North Korean troops take part in Russia's Victory Day parade for first time
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago

The DU Lounge
Pugs sure are funny and noisy ( no music)
By Figarosmom - 2 hrs ago

General Discussion
🚨 178 Days Until Election Day! Link To 2026 Calendar and Election Information 🚨
By Wednesdays - 2 hrs ago

Economy
Collapse Widens - Joe Blogs
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago

Forum Spotlight: Omaha Steve's Labor Group

Pike Place Starbucks workers won't vote to join a union as planned
By Omaha Steve

Former Amazon Union Leader Who Was Arrested at Met Gala Has No Regrets
By Omaha Steve

Cap Times management agrees to recognize newsroom union
By Omaha Steve

Latest Breaking News

WHO Head Will Oversee Evacuation of Passengers, Crew From Hantavirus-Stricken Cruise Ship
1 hr ago - US News & World Report/AP

US awaiting response from Iran over proposals for ceasefire deal, says Rubio
2 hrs ago - The Guardian

West Suburban owners face off in court over hospital's future
2 hrs ago - Chicago Tribune

North Korean troops take part in Russia's Victory Day parade for first time
2 hrs ago - yahoo.com

Court Grants Fox News Additional Discovery in Smartmatic Case - But Allows Case to Move Forward
3 hrs ago - MEDIAite

FBI questions Wisconsin election official about 2020 presidential vote
3 hrs ago - USA Today

Frontier Airlines jet bound for LAX strikes, kills person on runway during takeoff in Denver
3 hrs ago - Los Angeles ABC7

Teachers warn GOP union-busting bill could worsen Arizona's near-last school funding rank
4 hrs ago - AZ Mirror

Trump already 'bored' with his own war and wants out: report
4 hrs ago - Raw Story

Trump Media Lost More Than $400 Million Last Quarter - While Notching Paltry Sales Figure
5 hrs ago - MEDIAite

Jeffrey Epstein's brother claims released suicide note is a 'forgery': report
5 hrs ago - The Independent

Virginia Democrats ask state Supreme Court to halt redistricting ruling
5 hrs ago - The Hill

Susie Wiles' Email Demanding WH Staffers Stop Leaking to Press Is Leaked to Press
6 hrs ago - MEDIAite

Federal judge dismisses former Trump supporter's defamation lawsuit against Fox News
6 hrs ago - ABC News/AP

Community-Built Map Tracks ICE Activity Across Tucson, Arizona
7 hrs ago - US News & World Report/AP

Fed unlikely to cut interest rates until second half of 2027, Bank of America says
7 hrs ago - CBS News

California babies are getting a free diaper stash at birth
8 hrs ago - msn/Business Insider

Trump administration again suspends UC Berkeley research grants
8 hrs ago - AP

Corporate owners of ICE lockups report drop in number of detained immigrants
8 hrs ago - Scripps News

Experts worry 'we are not prepared' for pandemic under Trump, RFK Jr.
9 hrs ago - USA Today

US Postal Service reports $2 billion quarterly loss as cash crunch mounts
9 hrs ago - Reuters

Pentagon releases initial batch of declassified files detailing UFOs
13 hrs ago - CNN

Google settles racial discrimination lawsuit for $50 million
13 hrs ago - AP

4 men found guilty in Miami in Haitian President Jovenel Moise's assassination
16 hrs ago - NBC6 South Florida and AP

Breakthru Beverage Workers in St. Louis Launch ULP Strike
16 hrs ago - Teamsters

Chornobyl Exclusion Zone wildfire spreads as land mines hamper crews
16 hrs ago - Scripps News

Appeals Court Issues Split Ruling in Michigan Solar Permitting Suit
17 hrs ago - US News & World Report/AP

17 American passengers aboard hantavirus-hit cruise ship will quarantine in Nebraska
17 hrs ago - NBC News

Trump administration ramps up denaturalization campaign, targeting U.S. citizens accused of crimes, fraud, terrorism
18 hrs ago - CBS News

Top 60 Minutes Correspondent Reportedly Heading For the Exit, Lawyering Up to Take on CBS Leadership
18 hrs ago - MEDIAite

Canada's economy dropped 18,000 jobs in April as unemployment rose to 6-month high
19 hrs ago - CBC

Democrat, Republican team up on bill to remove Secret Service from DHS
19 hrs ago - The Hill

Trump administration lifts hold on immigration applications for doctors, but leaves others waiting
19 hrs ago - NBC News/AP

Philip Caputo, Who Wrote Blistering Vietnam War Memoir, Dies at 84
20 hrs ago - New York Times

White House ballroom security upgrades become Democratic target
20 hrs ago - Roll Call

Experts race to write guidance to contain first ship-borne hantavirus outbreak
20 hrs ago - Reuters

St. Mary's Hospital nurses allege widespread union busting
20 hrs ago - Cap Times

Top House Democrat vows to go 'all in' on 2028 gerrymandering push after Virginia setback
21 hrs ago - CNN Politics

Ukraine and Russia agree to three-day Victory Day ceasefire tied to large-scale POW exchange
21 hrs ago - Euromaidan Press

David Attenborough, the excited but hushed voice of nature programs, turns 100
21 hrs ago - AP

Trump plans to fire FDA's Makary after tumult at agency
21 hrs ago - msn/Bloomberg

U.S. strikes two Iranian-flagged vessels as tensions continue amid ceasefire
22 hrs ago - Washington Post

Trump-Epstein Files Turned Into Giant Physical Library In NYC - 3.5 Million Pages On Show
22 hrs ago - International Business Times

'Good news': Trump secretary brags about taking food stamps from '4.5 million people'
22 hrs ago - Raw Story

ABC Accuses Government of Violating First Amendment
23 hrs ago - New York Times

Canvas system used by thousands of schools is back online after a cyberattack disrupted studies
Yesterday - AP

Birth Tourism in the US Could Be on Borrowed Time
Yesterday - Newsweek

Virginia Supreme Court throws out redistricting referendum results
Yesterday - Axios

Consumer sentiment falls to fresh record low in May as surging gas prices hit outlook
Yesterday - CNBC

White House hosts anti-abortion activists for meeting
Yesterday - Yahoo! News/Semafor

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