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General Discussion
Speaker Johnson: Newsom should be 'tarred and feathered
By Playingmantis - 3 hrs ago - 75 replies
Speaker Johnson: Newsom should be 'tarred and feathered
By Playingmantis - 3 hrs ago - 75 replies
General Discussion
What do you hope Krasnov gets for his birthday?
By Stinky The Clown - 22 hrs ago - 69 replies
What do you hope Krasnov gets for his birthday?
By Stinky The Clown - 22 hrs ago - 69 replies
General Discussion
I know there's a lot going on right now but this doesn't sound good
By senseandsensibility - 22 hrs ago - 67 replies
I know there's a lot going on right now but this doesn't sound good
By senseandsensibility - 22 hrs ago - 67 replies
General Discussion
ICE might target the graduate ceremony of Santa Monica High School on Wednesday
By littlemissmartypants - 7 hrs ago - 57 replies
ICE might target the graduate ceremony of Santa Monica High School on Wednesday
By littlemissmartypants - 7 hrs ago - 57 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump announces $1,000 government-funded accounts for American babies
By groundloop - 18 hrs ago - 48 replies
Trump announces $1,000 government-funded accounts for American babies
By groundloop - 18 hrs ago - 48 replies
General Discussion
Troops sent to LA have no food, water or places to sleep - Conway/Newsom via Bluesky
By mzmolly - 19 hrs ago - 45 replies
Troops sent to LA have no food, water or places to sleep - Conway/Newsom via Bluesky
By mzmolly - 19 hrs ago - 45 replies
General Discussion
Greta Thunberg after landing in Paris
By womanofthehills - 5 hrs ago - 38 replies
Greta Thunberg after landing in Paris
By womanofthehills - 5 hrs ago - 38 replies
Latest Breaking News
About 700 Marines mobilized to LA, Trump says he'd support Newsom arrest
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 36 replies
About 700 Marines mobilized to LA, Trump says he'd support Newsom arrest
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 36 replies
General Discussion
When they tell you that they no longer believe in our Democratic Republic . . .
By CousinIT - 2 hrs ago - 35 replies
When they tell you that they no longer believe in our Democratic Republic . . .
By CousinIT - 2 hrs ago - 35 replies
The DU Lounge
I wanted to post some pictures of my haven, my front porch.
By LuckyCharms - 5 hrs ago - 35 replies
I wanted to post some pictures of my haven, my front porch.
By LuckyCharms - 5 hrs ago - 35 replies
General Discussion
Newsom 2028: He took on the wrong Governor.
By speak easy - 17 hrs ago - 35 replies
Newsom 2028: He took on the wrong Governor.
By speak easy - 17 hrs ago - 35 replies
General Discussion
If Newsom Wants the White House, He Needs to Show Up in the Streets
By GigiLeigh - 21 hrs ago - 35 replies
If Newsom Wants the White House, He Needs to Show Up in the Streets
By GigiLeigh - 21 hrs ago - 35 replies
General Discussion
I have never had concerns about "the border" or about immigration.
By milestogo - 18 hrs ago - 34 replies
I have never had concerns about "the border" or about immigration.
By milestogo - 18 hrs ago - 34 replies
General Discussion
Found this pic on Reddit of some states joining Canada and found it funny
By Polybius - 2 hrs ago - 32 replies
Found this pic on Reddit of some states joining Canada and found it funny
By Polybius - 2 hrs ago - 32 replies
General Discussion
Trumps National Guard sleeps on a hard floor in Los Angeles.........
By riversedge - 23 hrs ago - 32 replies
Trumps National Guard sleeps on a hard floor in Los Angeles.........
By riversedge - 23 hrs ago - 32 replies
General Discussion
Mean no disrespect to veterans, but just viewed an aerial photo of tanks being taken into DC
By allegorical oracle - 2 hrs ago - 31 replies
Mean no disrespect to veterans, but just viewed an aerial photo of tanks being taken into DC
By allegorical oracle - 2 hrs ago - 31 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump asks the Supreme Court to neutralize the Convention Against Torture
By LetMyPeopleVote - 20 hrs ago - 31 replies
Trump asks the Supreme Court to neutralize the Convention Against Torture
By LetMyPeopleVote - 20 hrs ago - 31 replies
General Discussion
Trump: Any protesters at 6/14 parade "hate our country" & will be met with "very big force...very heavy force"
By highplainsdem - 2 hrs ago - 29 replies
Trump: Any protesters at 6/14 parade "hate our country" & will be met with "very big force...very heavy force"
By highplainsdem - 2 hrs ago - 29 replies
Latest Breaking News
RFK Jr. Removes All Members of CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 29 replies
RFK Jr. Removes All Members of CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 29 replies
The DU Lounge
If you had a time machine, would you visit the past or future. Me--I would visit the future. How about you.
By debm55 - 2 hrs ago - 27 replies
If you had a time machine, would you visit the past or future. Me--I would visit the future. How about you.
By debm55 - 2 hrs ago - 27 replies
Latest Breaking News
Fetterman Calls California Protests 'Anarchy' as He Criticizes Democrats
By Polybius - 51 min ago - 26 replies
Fetterman Calls California Protests 'Anarchy' as He Criticizes Democrats
By Polybius - 51 min ago - 26 replies
General Discussion
The felon is hoping to tamp down attendance at NO KINGS protest
By Beachnutt - 22 hrs ago - 23 replies
The felon is hoping to tamp down attendance at NO KINGS protest
By Beachnutt - 22 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
Trump threatens protesters who rain on his military parade Saturday 'will be met with very big force'
By Eugene - 1 hr ago - 22 replies
Trump threatens protesters who rain on his military parade Saturday 'will be met with very big force'
By Eugene - 1 hr ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
Donald Trump (Taco Boy) wears a Foley catheter?
By Kingofalldems - 20 hrs ago - 22 replies
Donald Trump (Taco Boy) wears a Foley catheter?
By Kingofalldems - 20 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
700 Marines have been deployed to LA
By senseandsensibility - 21 hrs ago - 22 replies
700 Marines have been deployed to LA
By senseandsensibility - 21 hrs ago - 22 replies
Mental Health Support
There are some really cruel people on-line.
By LiberalLoner - 2 hrs ago - 19 replies
There are some really cruel people on-line.
By LiberalLoner - 2 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Thank you again Greta Thunberg for your courage and resiliance---a true inspiration to me.
By Doodley - 17 hrs ago - 19 replies
Thank you again Greta Thunberg for your courage and resiliance---a true inspiration to me.
By Doodley - 17 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Eddie Glaude "feckless democrats refuse to defend the country"Deadline White House just now NO LINK
By IA8IT - 22 hrs ago - 19 replies
Eddie Glaude "feckless democrats refuse to defend the country"Deadline White House just now NO LINK
By IA8IT - 22 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Plain clothes DHS agents HID THEIR IDs when demanding to see FIRST GRADERS in L.A. Elementary Schools
By Miles Archer - 15 hrs ago - 18 replies
Plain clothes DHS agents HID THEIR IDs when demanding to see FIRST GRADERS in L.A. Elementary Schools
By Miles Archer - 15 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Watching CNN: Throwing water bottles at law enforcement is stupid.
By madaboutharry - 19 hrs ago - 18 replies
Watching CNN: Throwing water bottles at law enforcement is stupid.
By madaboutharry - 19 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
OMG!! #TRUMP CLAIMS THE PROTESTERS ARE PAID INSURRECTIONISTS
By riversedge - 22 hrs ago - 18 replies
OMG!! #TRUMP CLAIMS THE PROTESTERS ARE PAID INSURRECTIONISTS
By riversedge - 22 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Trump Said He Can Arrest Gavin Newsom for Committing 'Crime' of 'Running For Governor'
By Kid Berwyn - 4 hrs ago - 17 replies
Trump Said He Can Arrest Gavin Newsom for Committing 'Crime' of 'Running For Governor'
By Kid Berwyn - 4 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
We need the SCIENTISTS in Medical Science. Either RFK Jr. is barking mad or he wants to kill Americans.
By Botany - 8 hrs ago - 17 replies
We need the SCIENTISTS in Medical Science. Either RFK Jr. is barking mad or he wants to kill Americans.
By Botany - 8 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Well, I went to Walmart to stock up on groceries!
By imanamerican63 - 18 hrs ago - 17 replies
Well, I went to Walmart to stock up on groceries!
By imanamerican63 - 18 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Tech Crypto CEO accused of laundering $500 million linked to sanctioned Russian banks
By nitpicked - 21 hrs ago - 17 replies
Tech Crypto CEO accused of laundering $500 million linked to sanctioned Russian banks
By nitpicked - 21 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Democrats Say They Can Support Crypto While Calling Out Trump
By Celerity - 7 hrs ago - 16 replies
Democrats Say They Can Support Crypto While Calling Out Trump
By Celerity - 7 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
UPDATE: David Huerta was just released from custody!
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 20 hrs ago - 16 replies
UPDATE: David Huerta was just released from custody!
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 20 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
177 arrests? That's all ICE has made, for all this, in L. A.?
By underpants - 21 hrs ago - 16 replies
177 arrests? That's all ICE has made, for all this, in L. A.?
By underpants - 21 hrs ago - 16 replies
Israel/Palestine
Gideon Levy pushes back on Israeli claims regarding the Madleen
By Goddessartist - 22 hrs ago - 16 replies
Gideon Levy pushes back on Israeli claims regarding the Madleen
By Goddessartist - 22 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Anyone else still pissed at Christopher Columbus?
By milestogo - 1 hr ago - 15 replies
Anyone else still pissed at Christopher Columbus?
By milestogo - 1 hr ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
Pentagon draws up rules on possible use of force for Marines in Los Angeles as governor slams 'dictatorial' Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 15 replies
Pentagon draws up rules on possible use of force for Marines in Los Angeles as governor slams 'dictatorial' Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Stating the obvious. They're taking notes on this deployment.
By Duncanpup - 9 hrs ago - 15 replies
Stating the obvious. They're taking notes on this deployment.
By Duncanpup - 9 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Exclusive: DHS secretary seeks military arrests in Los Angeles in leaked letter
By douglas9 - 9 hrs ago - 15 replies
Exclusive: DHS secretary seeks military arrests in Los Angeles in leaked letter
By douglas9 - 9 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Don't let the MAGA assholes stop you from flying the American flag on flag day. It's our country too!
By William769 - 9 hrs ago - 15 replies
Don't let the MAGA assholes stop you from flying the American flag on flag day. It's our country too!
By William769 - 9 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Video of protesters throwing large rocks at CHP cars from an overpass
By Polybius - 16 hrs ago - 15 replies
Video of protesters throwing large rocks at CHP cars from an overpass
By Polybius - 16 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Rachel is on MSNBC right now giving her update on the effects of our protests nationwide
By Hekate - 18 hrs ago - 15 replies
Rachel is on MSNBC right now giving her update on the effects of our protests nationwide
By Hekate - 18 hrs ago - 15 replies
Religion
Southern Baptists target porn, sports betting, same-sex marriage and 'willful childlessness'
By Eugene - 5 hrs ago - 14 replies
Southern Baptists target porn, sports betting, same-sex marriage and 'willful childlessness'
By Eugene - 5 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Looks like LAPD is tear gassing protesters now...I have a bad feeling about tonight and police or Nat Guard..
By wcmagumba - 17 hrs ago - 14 replies
Looks like LAPD is tear gassing protesters now...I have a bad feeling about tonight and police or Nat Guard..
By wcmagumba - 17 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Lawrence has a photo of the Falling President on the screen continuously.
By Sogo - 17 hrs ago - 14 replies
Lawrence has a photo of the Falling President on the screen continuously.
By Sogo - 17 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Trump claims he is privately financing the military parade in DC that's coming up this Saturday
By highplainsdem - 23 hrs ago - 14 replies
Trump claims he is privately financing the military parade in DC that's coming up this Saturday
By highplainsdem - 23 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
Gabbard warns of 'nuclear holocaust' in ominous social media video
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - 13 replies
Gabbard warns of 'nuclear holocaust' in ominous social media video
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Gym Jacket Off Jordan gets a much-needed history lesson.
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 13 replies
Gym Jacket Off Jordan gets a much-needed history lesson.
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
I would like to see Democratic politicians just fucking lean into this and repeat it every day until Nov 3, 2026.
By Miles Archer - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
I would like to see Democratic politicians just fucking lean into this and repeat it every day until Nov 3, 2026.
By Miles Archer - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
Spirit Airlines plane passenger calls in fake bomb threat after missing flight: Officials
By groundloop - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
Spirit Airlines plane passenger calls in fake bomb threat after missing flight: Officials
By groundloop - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
'Big name' Musk allies may soon get shown the door amid bitter spat
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 13 replies
'Big name' Musk allies may soon get shown the door amid bitter spat
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
CNN Correspondent Detained By LAPD, Camera Crew Arrested
By highplainsdem - 14 hrs ago - 13 replies
CNN Correspondent Detained By LAPD, Camera Crew Arrested
By highplainsdem - 14 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Tough-talking Kristi Noem calls Los Angeles a "city of criminals"
By highplainsdem - 18 hrs ago - 13 replies
Tough-talking Kristi Noem calls Los Angeles a "city of criminals"
By highplainsdem - 18 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
Man's blood found at campsite where 3 young sisters found dead as search for their father continues in Washington state
By riversedge - 1 hr ago - 12 replies
Man's blood found at campsite where 3 young sisters found dead as search for their father continues in Washington state
By riversedge - 1 hr ago - 12 replies
Science
When billion-dollar AIs break down over puzzles a child can do, it's time to rethink the hype
By cbabe - 4 hrs ago - 12 replies
When billion-dollar AIs break down over puzzles a child can do, it's time to rethink the hype
By cbabe - 4 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
GitHub is Leaking Trump's Plans to 'Accelerate' AI Across Government
By highplainsdem - 5 hrs ago - 12 replies
GitHub is Leaking Trump's Plans to 'Accelerate' AI Across Government
By highplainsdem - 5 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Scoop: Trump held lengthy Camp David strategy session with top team on Iran and Gaza
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 12 replies
Scoop: Trump held lengthy Camp David strategy session with top team on Iran and Gaza
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Krasnov's Order is not about ICE or CA, it's about June 14.
By speak easy - 23 hrs ago - 12 replies
Krasnov's Order is not about ICE or CA, it's about June 14.
By speak easy - 23 hrs ago - 12 replies
Forum Spotlight: Environment & Energy
Welp, Hope NC Residents Enjoy Liquid Pig Shit: Fund To Close/Relocate Flood-Prone CAFOs Out Of MoneyThe World's Oceans Are a 'Ticking Time Bomb,' Reaching Dangerous Acidification Levels Earlier Than Scientists Thought
What if your house changed color with the seasons?
Latest Breaking News
California Governor accuses Trump of sending troops to LA without food, shelter
2 min ago - India Today
2 min ago - India Today
New Jersey and Delaware among 16 states suing U.S. gov't over deal ending ban on triggers
54 min ago - WHYY Philadelphia, PA/AP
54 min ago - WHYY Philadelphia, PA/AP
Trump appeals ruling that Venezuelans deported to El Salvador may challenge detention
1 hr ago - Reuters
1 hr ago - Reuters
Georgia Supreme Court overturns some election rules, curbing State Election Board's power
1 hr ago - Associated Press
1 hr ago - Associated Press
Man's blood found at campsite where 3 young sisters found dead as search for their father continues in Washington state
1 hr ago - CBS news
1 hr ago - CBS news
Trump admin live updates: Pentagon says deployment of troops in LA will cost $134M, last 60 days
1 hr ago - abc news
1 hr ago - abc news
Trump team plans to send thousands of migrants to Guantanamo starting as soon as this week
2 hrs ago - Politico
2 hrs ago - Politico
Trump administration to cut all USAID overseas roles and axe thousands of staff
3 hrs ago - The Guardian
3 hrs ago - The Guardian
Anti-ICE protests held coast-to-coast after L.A. unrest as national movement grows
4 hrs ago - NBC News
4 hrs ago - NBC News
SAG-AFTRA Reaches Tentative Contract Deal With Video Game Companies After Nearly a Year on Strike
4 hrs ago - Hollywood Reporter
4 hrs ago - Hollywood Reporter
Jan. 6 riot victims, Democrats see hypocrisy in Trump's response to L.A. protests
5 hrs ago - CBS News
5 hrs ago - CBS News
Trump administration urges court not to dismiss case against Wisconsin judge
6 hrs ago - WTMJ-TV Milwaukee, WI/AP
6 hrs ago - WTMJ-TV Milwaukee, WI/AP
Spirit Airlines plane passenger calls in fake bomb threat after missing flight: Officials
6 hrs ago - ABC News
6 hrs ago - ABC News
Pentagon draws up rules on possible use of force for Marines in Los Angeles as governor slams 'dictatorial' Trump
7 hrs ago - The Independent
7 hrs ago - The Independent
Scoop: Trump held lengthy Camp David strategy session with top team on Iran and Gaza
7 hrs ago - Axios
7 hrs ago - Axios
Judge orders US refugee office to reconsider some children's cases
8 hrs ago - US News and World Report/AP
8 hrs ago - US News and World Report/AP
GOP lawmakers uneasy about package to codify DOGE cuts ahead of House vote this week
8 hrs ago - CNN Politics
8 hrs ago - CNN Politics
ActBlue says GOP investigation might be a partisan violation of the Constitution
9 hrs ago - Politico
9 hrs ago - Politico
'At least eight dead in Graz school shooting' with major police operation underway in Austria
9 hrs ago - MSN/The Independent
9 hrs ago - MSN/The Independent
Whole Foods food distributor hit by cyberattack - and it might leave grocery shelves empty
10 hrs ago - The Independent
10 hrs ago - The Independent
The ACLU demands the US release and return a Dominican woman living legally in Puerto Rico
11 hrs ago - AP
11 hrs ago - AP
Senators call on company to reveal how it will profit from Trump Medicaid cuts
12 hrs ago - The Guardian
12 hrs ago - The Guardian
Bishop Budde hopes Pride Month can be 'antidote' to 'unnecessarily hurtful' rhetoric
12 hrs ago - The Hill
12 hrs ago - The Hill
In Public, Harvard Is Fighting Trump. Quietly, It's Dismantling a Program the White House Doesn't Like
19 hrs ago - Chronicle of Higher Efucation
19 hrs ago - Chronicle of Higher Efucation
Republican lawmaker's raucous town hall reflects challenges promoting Trump's bill
20 hrs ago - Reuters
20 hrs ago - Reuters
Fake Immigration Courts Take Advantage of Immigrants Desperate for Answers
20 hrs ago - The City magazine
20 hrs ago - The City magazine
Union leader faces federal charge of conspiracy to impede an officer during L.A. ICE raids
20 hrs ago - LA Times
20 hrs ago - LA Times
Judge blocks administration from enforcing anti-diversity and anti-transgender executive orders
20 hrs ago - NBC
20 hrs ago - NBC