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Israel/Palestine
Israel intercepts aid boat bound for Gaza with Greta Thunberg, other activists on board
By riversedge - 1 min ago
Israel intercepts aid boat bound for Gaza with Greta Thunberg, other activists on board
By riversedge - 1 min ago
General Discussion
Guard call up is invalid- they can be held personally responsible.
By James48 - 11 min ago
Guard call up is invalid- they can be held personally responsible.
By James48 - 11 min ago
Latest Breaking News
All civil servants in England and Wales to get AI training
By highplainsdem - 17 min ago
All civil servants in England and Wales to get AI training
By highplainsdem - 17 min ago
General Discussion
Oh, honey . . . You can't even get your wife back.
By Swede - 50 replies @ 18 min ago (Milestone)
Oh, honey . . . You can't even get your wife back.
By Swede - 50 replies @ 18 min ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Warren urges Department of Education IG to investigate DOGE access to student loan data
By riversedge - 19 min ago
Warren urges Department of Education IG to investigate DOGE access to student loan data
By riversedge - 19 min ago
The DU Lounge
How did you find DU? I was on Huff Post and it was memtioned there . Came over and sighed up June 12, 2004, How about
By debm55 - 25 min ago
How did you find DU? I was on Huff Post and it was memtioned there . Came over and sighed up June 12, 2004, How about
By debm55 - 25 min ago
Latest Breaking News
NIH scientists publish declaration criticizing Trump's deep cuts in public health research
By BumRushDaShow - 27 min ago
NIH scientists publish declaration criticizing Trump's deep cuts in public health research
By BumRushDaShow - 27 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
The FELON RAPIST who freed Violent Criminals with Bear Spray says "No Spitting"
By MagaSmash - 36 min ago
The FELON RAPIST who freed Violent Criminals with Bear Spray says "No Spitting"
By MagaSmash - 36 min ago
General Discussion
This is just the beginning. Anyone who lives in a blue American city should get ready
By marmar - 39 min ago
This is just the beginning. Anyone who lives in a blue American city should get ready
By marmar - 39 min ago
General Discussion
Maddow Blog-'Bring in the troops!': Trump raises the stakes as ICE tactics spark protests in L.A.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 44 min ago
Maddow Blog-'Bring in the troops!': Trump raises the stakes as ICE tactics spark protests in L.A.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 44 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
New York Times Editorial Board: Trump Calling Troops Into Los Angeles Is the Real Emergency
By ancianita - 46 min ago
New York Times Editorial Board: Trump Calling Troops Into Los Angeles Is the Real Emergency
By ancianita - 46 min ago
General Discussion
Homan is dressed up in the same fatigues they used to condemn
By malaise - 58 min ago
Homan is dressed up in the same fatigues they used to condemn
By malaise - 58 min ago
Latest Breaking News
House considers Trump cuts as Senate Republicans work on reconciliation bill
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
House considers Trump cuts as Senate Republicans work on reconciliation bill
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
House Republicans Found a New Way to Go After Abortion Access in Blue States
By Celerity - 1 hr ago
House Republicans Found a New Way to Go After Abortion Access in Blue States
By Celerity - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
The trump FELON'S TERRORIST ATTACK ON LOS ANGELES (AND US) - 6.9.25 Countdown
By MagaSmash - 1 hr ago
The trump FELON'S TERRORIST ATTACK ON LOS ANGELES (AND US) - 6.9.25 Countdown
By MagaSmash - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
The Borowitz Report-Qataris Buy Trump's Tesla for $400 Million
By LetMyPeopleVote - 1 hr ago
The Borowitz Report-Qataris Buy Trump's Tesla for $400 Million
By LetMyPeopleVote - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
I'm Hoping To Wake Up Soon And Learn It Was All A Dream.....
By global1 - 1 hr ago
I'm Hoping To Wake Up Soon And Learn It Was All A Dream.....
By global1 - 1 hr ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump Jumps at the Chance for a Confrontation in California Over Immigration
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
Trump Jumps at the Chance for a Confrontation in California Over Immigration
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
Tennessee
Tennessee skydiving plane crashes moments after takeoff, leaving multiple passengers injured
By Emile - 1 hr ago
Tennessee skydiving plane crashes moments after takeoff, leaving multiple passengers injured
By Emile - 1 hr ago
Editorials & Other Articles
The insurrection that wasn't, and other Trump fantasies
By Zorro - 1 hr ago
The insurrection that wasn't, and other Trump fantasies
By Zorro - 1 hr ago
California
Punishingly hot, dry summer forecast (models point to triple digits, high fire danger)
By Auggie - 1 hr ago
Punishingly hot, dry summer forecast (models point to triple digits, high fire danger)
By Auggie - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Mike Johnson Offers Bizarre Justification For ICE Masks. Backlash Follows.
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Mike Johnson Offers Bizarre Justification For ICE Masks. Backlash Follows.
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Breaking With Trump, Bacon Says He Won't Follow His Party 'Off the Cliff'
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago
Breaking With Trump, Bacon Says He Won't Follow His Party 'Off the Cliff'
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Brazil braces for Bolsonaro's day in court as ex-president testifies over 'coup plot'
By malaise - 1 hr ago
Brazil braces for Bolsonaro's day in court as ex-president testifies over 'coup plot'
By malaise - 1 hr ago
Indiana
'We're here, we're queer' -- Smaller communities in Indiana have Pride too
By Emile - 1 hr ago
'We're here, we're queer' -- Smaller communities in Indiana have Pride too
By Emile - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Optics matter. People protesting ICE should carry American flags.
By OrlandoDem2 - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Optics matter. People protesting ICE should carry American flags.
By OrlandoDem2 - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump's NASA cuts would destroy decades of science and wipe out its future
By Zorro - 1 hr ago
Trump's NASA cuts would destroy decades of science and wipe out its future
By Zorro - 1 hr ago
Weather Watchers
If the Canadian wildfire smoke doesn't get you, the Saharan dust will.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
If the Canadian wildfire smoke doesn't get you, the Saharan dust will.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
Environment & Energy
Record sargassum seaweed in Atlantic, Mexico beaches covered
By OnlinePoker - 2 hrs ago
Record sargassum seaweed in Atlantic, Mexico beaches covered
By OnlinePoker - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Kamala Harris Says LA Protest 'Overwhelmingly Peaceful' Calls Trump 'Cruel'
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Kamala Harris Says LA Protest 'Overwhelmingly Peaceful' Calls Trump 'Cruel'
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Building a prosperous future demands bold ideas. These are some of the boldest
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago
Building a prosperous future demands bold ideas. These are some of the boldest
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Florida farmers now plowing over perfectly good tomatoes as Trump's tariff policies cause prices to plummet
By LiberalArkie - 2 hrs ago
Florida farmers now plowing over perfectly good tomatoes as Trump's tariff policies cause prices to plummet
By LiberalArkie - 2 hrs ago
District of Columbia
Now that the tanks have been transported 1,300 miles from TX to DC, how long will the parade go on?
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago
Now that the tanks have been transported 1,300 miles from TX to DC, how long will the parade go on?
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Anyone have any thoughts about what happens should Newsome and Bass be arrested
By orangecrush - 2 hrs ago
Anyone have any thoughts about what happens should Newsome and Bass be arrested
By orangecrush - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Tropical Storm Barbara forecast to become a hurricane Monday as Storm Cosme forms in the Pacific
By Omaha Steve - 2 hrs ago
Tropical Storm Barbara forecast to become a hurricane Monday as Storm Cosme forms in the Pacific
By Omaha Steve - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
White House struggles to find qualified people willing to work for Pete Hegseth
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
White House struggles to find qualified people willing to work for Pete Hegseth
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump post on Truth Social last night: ARREST THE PEOPLE IN FACE MASKS, NOW!
By highplainsdem - 2 hrs ago
Trump post on Truth Social last night: ARREST THE PEOPLE IN FACE MASKS, NOW!
By highplainsdem - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump KILLS HIS TERM when HE does the UNTHINKABLE - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Trump KILLS HIS TERM when HE does the UNTHINKABLE - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Civil Liberties
"It's not just that it's clearly intentional, it's that it's clearly intentional knowing that he's being recorded."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago
"It's not just that it's clearly intentional, it's that it's clearly intentional knowing that he's being recorded."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Israeli forces take control of Gaza aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg
By malaise - 2 hrs ago
Israeli forces take control of Gaza aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg
By malaise - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Wondering how the 45 % of Hispanic males feel about their vote for Trump?
By Chasstev365 - 2 hrs ago
Wondering how the 45 % of Hispanic males feel about their vote for Trump?
By Chasstev365 - 2 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'They talk about the chaos in L.A. This is a lawless administration': Congressman - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
'They talk about the chaos in L.A. This is a lawless administration': Congressman - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Cable News Clips
'They talk about the chaos in L.A. This is a lawless administration': Congressman - MSNBC ReportsTrump wants 'these images, but it's for all the wrong reasons': analyst - MSNBC Reports
Gov. Newsom tells President Trump to 'stand down' amid L.A. protests - MSNBC Reports
Latest Breaking News
Warren urges Department of Education IG to investigate DOGE access to student loan data
19 min ago - abc news
19 min ago - abc news
NIH scientists publish declaration criticizing Trump's deep cuts in public health research
27 min ago - AP
27 min ago - AP
Tropical Storm Barbara forecast to become a hurricane Monday as Storm Cosme forms in the Pacific
2 hrs ago - AP
2 hrs ago - AP
Maxine Waters Calls Trump 'Cruel, Dishonorable Human' for Deploying National Guard to L.A. Protests
4 hrs ago - MEDIAite
4 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Donald Trump warns 'we are going to have troops everywhere' after ICE protests
4 hrs ago - The Daily Express
4 hrs ago - The Daily Express
'Arrest me': California's governor unfazed by threats of arrest from Trump administration official
5 hrs ago - NBC News
5 hrs ago - NBC News
Kevin Hassett says if Senate finds Medicare abuse, then "we would look at it" in Trump bill
5 hrs ago - CBS News
5 hrs ago - CBS News
State AG gets tongue-lashing from appeals court over 'veiled threat' to defy judge's order stopping immigration arrests
6 hrs ago - Law & Crime
6 hrs ago - Law & Crime
From research to restrooms: Summer staffing crunch hits national parks after Trump cuts
7 hrs ago - Reuters
7 hrs ago - Reuters
The Marine Corps unit placed on prepare-to-deploy orders is 2nd Battalion
13 hrs ago - Washington Post
13 hrs ago - Washington Post
Trump aims to slash Pell Grants, which could limit low-income students' college access
14 hrs ago - NBC News/CNBC
14 hrs ago - NBC News/CNBC
Judge declines to block Trump's Corporation for Public Broadcasting board firings
14 hrs ago - The Hill
14 hrs ago - The Hill
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says "we're not going to let a repeat of 2020 happen" amid L.A. crackdown
15 hrs ago - CBS News
15 hrs ago - CBS News
Speaker Johnson Squirms When ABC's Jon Karl Asks About Trump and the Epstein Files:Why Haven't Those Files Been Released
15 hrs ago - MEDIAite
15 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Nurse's union announces tentative deal with Southern Ocean Medical Center, averting strike
18 hrs ago - News 12 New Jersey
18 hrs ago - News 12 New Jersey
Trump's border czar threatens arrest for immigration interference, warns Newsom and Bass not to 'cross that line'
19 hrs ago - NBC News
19 hrs ago - NBC News
Israel Katz threatens to use 'all necessary measures' to stop Gaza-bound aid ship
19 hrs ago - Guardian
19 hrs ago - Guardian
ABC News Suspends Terry Moran Over Deleted Post Blasting Stephen Miller as a 'World Class Hater'
22 hrs ago - Mediaite.com
22 hrs ago - Mediaite.com
Booming US gambling industry a 'highway without speed limits', top regulator warns
23 hrs ago - The Guardian
23 hrs ago - The Guardian
Trump officials are vowing to end school desegregation orders. Some parents say they're still needed
Yesterday - ABC News/AP
Yesterday - ABC News/AP
'If you fall silent, the country is doomed': CBS News' Scott Pelley stresses courage as network faces pressure campaign
Yesterday - CNN Business
Yesterday - CNN Business