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For any DU'ers who even occasionally doubt that Democrats are doing enough -- Democrats are doing enough.
By ancianita - 18 hrs ago - 184 replies
For any DU'ers who even occasionally doubt that Democrats are doing enough -- Democrats are doing enough.
By ancianita - 18 hrs ago - 184 replies
General Discussion
All lefties check in. Today is National Left Handers Day.
By brush - 17 hrs ago - 156 replies
All lefties check in. Today is National Left Handers Day.
By brush - 17 hrs ago - 156 replies
General Discussion
Things that didn't happen yesterday: Texas Democrats did not return home.
By lapucelle - 16 hrs ago - 77 replies
Things that didn't happen yesterday: Texas Democrats did not return home.
By lapucelle - 16 hrs ago - 77 replies
General Discussion
Medhi Hasan " Should Jon Stewart Run for President in 2028?
By womanofthehills - 19 hrs ago - 69 replies
Medhi Hasan " Should Jon Stewart Run for President in 2028?
By womanofthehills - 19 hrs ago - 69 replies
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Can you do any of the following--fold your tongue sideway, wink, whistle, wiggle your ears. or snap fingers? I can do
By debm55 - 15 hrs ago - 65 replies
Can you do any of the following--fold your tongue sideway, wink, whistle, wiggle your ears. or snap fingers? I can do
By debm55 - 15 hrs ago - 65 replies
General Discussion
FAFO story of the day: Carrie Underwood can't find hired hands to help her with the ranch.
By Baitball Blogger - 22 hrs ago - 65 replies
FAFO story of the day: Carrie Underwood can't find hired hands to help her with the ranch.
By Baitball Blogger - 22 hrs ago - 65 replies
General Discussion
A friend accused me of being Anti-Semitic for my condemnation of Netanyahu and the rightwing parties in Israel
By Chasstev365 - 15 hrs ago - 59 replies
A friend accused me of being Anti-Semitic for my condemnation of Netanyahu and the rightwing parties in Israel
By Chasstev365 - 15 hrs ago - 59 replies
General Discussion
So, Trump IS offering up Alaska to Putin, after all?
By bigtree - 8 hrs ago - 54 replies
So, Trump IS offering up Alaska to Putin, after all?
By bigtree - 8 hrs ago - 54 replies
General Discussion
Crewman from a WW2 German U-Boat has words we should ponder
By Coventina - 11 hrs ago - 53 replies
Crewman from a WW2 German U-Boat has words we should ponder
By Coventina - 11 hrs ago - 53 replies
General Discussion
So I got a hard time from a younger relative about how to use a computer when we first got one..
By Peacetrain - 17 hrs ago - 50 replies
So I got a hard time from a younger relative about how to use a computer when we first got one..
By Peacetrain - 17 hrs ago - 50 replies
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If you would write a autobiograhy of any stage of your like--childhood, teenage years or adulthood, What would you name
By debm55 - 18 hrs ago - 46 replies
If you would write a autobiograhy of any stage of your like--childhood, teenage years or adulthood, What would you name
By debm55 - 18 hrs ago - 46 replies
General Discussion
Breaking on MSNBC: Israel in Talks to Send Gazans to South Sudan
By senseandsensibility - 14 hrs ago - 45 replies
Breaking on MSNBC: Israel in Talks to Send Gazans to South Sudan
By senseandsensibility - 14 hrs ago - 45 replies
General Discussion
EPSTEIN! EPSTEIN! EPSTEIN! EPSTEIN! EPSTEIN! EPSTEIN! EPSTEIN! EPSTEIN!
By Scrivener7 - 11 hrs ago - 44 replies
EPSTEIN! EPSTEIN! EPSTEIN! EPSTEIN! EPSTEIN! EPSTEIN! EPSTEIN! EPSTEIN!
By Scrivener7 - 11 hrs ago - 44 replies
Latest Breaking News
U.S. national debt reaches a record $37 trillion, the Treasury Department reports
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 43 replies
U.S. national debt reaches a record $37 trillion, the Treasury Department reports
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 43 replies
General Discussion
Dan Goldman Is Getting Eaten Alive On MSNBC
By gab13by13 - 9 hrs ago - 42 replies
Dan Goldman Is Getting Eaten Alive On MSNBC
By gab13by13 - 9 hrs ago - 42 replies
General Discussion
So, all this chaos is because nobody wanted a female president?
By imanamerican63 - 14 hrs ago - 42 replies
So, all this chaos is because nobody wanted a female president?
By imanamerican63 - 14 hrs ago - 42 replies
Latest Breaking News
JD Vance says it was 'very cool' to have Disneyland shut down for his family vacation - but apologizes for 'longer lines
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 34 replies
JD Vance says it was 'very cool' to have Disneyland shut down for his family vacation - but apologizes for 'longer lines
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 34 replies
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Sincerest thanks to everyone for the kind words and condolences...
By kentuck - 15 hrs ago - 32 replies
Sincerest thanks to everyone for the kind words and condolences...
By kentuck - 15 hrs ago - 32 replies
General Discussion
Tourist tries to take selfie with elephant in India. elephant takes his pants and underwear, injures him
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 14 hrs ago - 29 replies
Tourist tries to take selfie with elephant in India. elephant takes his pants and underwear, injures him
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 14 hrs ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
Hear her when she says they're coming for women's right to vote.
By bigtree - 19 hrs ago - 29 replies
Hear her when she says they're coming for women's right to vote.
By bigtree - 19 hrs ago - 29 replies
Economy
Florida Thought It Didn't Need Canada -- And It's Costing Them Big
By marmar - 18 hrs ago - 27 replies
Florida Thought It Didn't Need Canada -- And It's Costing Them Big
By marmar - 18 hrs ago - 27 replies
Latest Breaking News
Newsom: California will redraw maps after 'missed' Trump deadline
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 25 replies
Newsom: California will redraw maps after 'missed' Trump deadline
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 25 replies
Latest Breaking News
Chris Murphy goes all in on funding bill boycott as Dems seek bipartisanship
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 23 replies
Chris Murphy goes all in on funding bill boycott as Dems seek bipartisanship
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 23 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump warns of 'severe consequences' if Putin does not agree to stop war after summit
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago - 22 replies
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Trump warns of 'severe consequences' if Putin does not agree to stop war after summit
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
Trump announces Kennedy center honorees..will host the show
By Demovictory9 - 15 hrs ago - 22 replies
Trump announces Kennedy center honorees..will host the show
By Demovictory9 - 15 hrs ago - 22 replies
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in your opinion , what was special about the 1950s culture ? i see it romatascied in the movies . thanks.
By AllaN01Bear - 19 hrs ago - 22 replies
in your opinion , what was special about the 1950s culture ? i see it romatascied in the movies . thanks.
By AllaN01Bear - 19 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
Malaria Wants to Sue Hunter Biden for USD$1B
By MrWowWow - 9 hrs ago - 21 replies
Malaria Wants to Sue Hunter Biden for USD$1B
By MrWowWow - 9 hrs ago - 21 replies
Latest Breaking News
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could be 2.7% in 2026, according to new estimate
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 20 replies
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could be 2.7% in 2026, according to new estimate
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 20 replies
Photography
Met Mr. Mantis this a.m., he hitched a ride inside. Nice guy, shy, constant motion. No bite.
By George McGovern - 18 hrs ago - 20 replies
Met Mr. Mantis this a.m., he hitched a ride inside. Nice guy, shy, constant motion. No bite.
By George McGovern - 18 hrs ago - 20 replies
African American
Trump Supporters Don't Deserve Forgiveness - DL Hughley
By JustAnotherGen - 17 hrs ago - 18 replies
Trump Supporters Don't Deserve Forgiveness - DL Hughley
By JustAnotherGen - 17 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Trump to bedazzle the Kennedy Center and hints at name change to Trump/Kennedy Center
By Peacetrain - 18 hrs ago - 18 replies
Trump to bedazzle the Kennedy Center and hints at name change to Trump/Kennedy Center
By Peacetrain - 18 hrs ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
DOGE Saved $1.4 Billion -- Less Than 5% of What They Claimed, Shocking Analysis Finds
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 17 replies
DOGE Saved $1.4 Billion -- Less Than 5% of What They Claimed, Shocking Analysis Finds
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Newsom says California will draw new electoral maps after Trump 'missed' deadline
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 17 replies
Newsom says California will draw new electoral maps after Trump 'missed' deadline
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Laura Loomer: I 'Outed' GOP Senator Because I Was Under Oath
By Zorro - 6 hrs ago - 16 replies
Laura Loomer: I 'Outed' GOP Senator Because I Was Under Oath
By Zorro - 6 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
"Oh they took the idiot train to moronsville."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 20 hrs ago - 16 replies
"Oh they took the idiot train to moronsville."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 20 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
Don Jr says his family got into crypto after banks refused to do business after Jan 6 'nonsense'
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
Don Jr says his family got into crypto after banks refused to do business after Jan 6 'nonsense'
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
"'Trump didn't like that.'" QUICK! Someone POWDER HIS BUM and give him his BINKY! SAD! UNFAIR! USA! USA!
By Miles Archer - 12 hrs ago - 15 replies
"'Trump didn't like that.'" QUICK! Someone POWDER HIS BUM and give him his BINKY! SAD! UNFAIR! USA! USA!
By Miles Archer - 12 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Revealed: Trump planning new military unit to rapidly crush civil unrest
By DemMedic - 21 hrs ago - 15 replies
Revealed: Trump planning new military unit to rapidly crush civil unrest
By DemMedic - 21 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Trump promises 'severe consequences' if Putin doesn't agree to end war (CNN) (Poll)
By CloudWatcher - 11 hrs ago - 14 replies
Trump promises 'severe consequences' if Putin doesn't agree to end war (CNN) (Poll)
By CloudWatcher - 11 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Elon Musk's Tesla diner is as ugly assed as his cybertruck
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 14 replies
Elon Musk's Tesla diner is as ugly assed as his cybertruck
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
H-1B Visas Changes Approved by White House: Report
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 14 replies
H-1B Visas Changes Approved by White House: Report
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
Failed GOP candidate gets 80-year sentence for arranging shootings at elected NM Democrats' homes
By ancianita - 9 hrs ago - 13 replies
Failed GOP candidate gets 80-year sentence for arranging shootings at elected NM Democrats' homes
By ancianita - 9 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Gavin Newsom Knows How To Push Trump's Buttons
By red dog 1 - 12 hrs ago - 13 replies
Gavin Newsom Knows How To Push Trump's Buttons
By red dog 1 - 12 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
The tide looks to be turning against Trump as his decline becomes more obvious
By New Breed Leader - 13 hrs ago - 13 replies
The tide looks to be turning against Trump as his decline becomes more obvious
By New Breed Leader - 13 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Rick Perry: I'm dedicating my life to fighting for a psychedelic drug
By LeftInTX - 19 hrs ago - 13 replies
Rick Perry: I'm dedicating my life to fighting for a psychedelic drug
By LeftInTX - 19 hrs ago - 13 replies
Pets
Did Fancy Feast change their recipes? Or is my cat getting fussier?
By bif - 20 hrs ago - 13 replies
Did Fancy Feast change their recipes? Or is my cat getting fussier?
By bif - 20 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
It's TIME for Every Blue state that can to gerrymander every Republican out possible
By Mr.WeRP - 13 hrs ago - 12 replies
It's TIME for Every Blue state that can to gerrymander every Republican out possible
By Mr.WeRP - 13 hrs ago - 12 replies
Cooking & Baking
How do you cook fresh corn on the cob? Steaming it is recommended for best flavor.
By Diamond_Dog - 16 hrs ago - 12 replies
How do you cook fresh corn on the cob? Steaming it is recommended for best flavor.
By Diamond_Dog - 16 hrs ago - 12 replies
Gardening
Hi, my first time here. Met Mr. Mantis outside, he hitched a ride inside. Nice fellow.
By George McGovern - 17 hrs ago - 12 replies
Hi, my first time here. Met Mr. Mantis outside, he hitched a ride inside. Nice fellow.
By George McGovern - 17 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Why We Shouldn't Ignore Pete Hegseth's Retweet on Women's Voting Rights
By Quiet Em - 19 hrs ago - 12 replies
Why We Shouldn't Ignore Pete Hegseth's Retweet on Women's Voting Rights
By Quiet Em - 19 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
"Gosh! Whatever's in those Epstein files must be really, really bad!"
By reACTIONary - 9 hrs ago - 11 replies
"Gosh! Whatever's in those Epstein files must be really, really bad!"
By reACTIONary - 9 hrs ago - 11 replies
The DU Lounge
Q related to my dual citizenship Canada and how it might affect my disabled daughter
By Grasswire2 - 11 hrs ago - 11 replies
Q related to my dual citizenship Canada and how it might affect my disabled daughter
By Grasswire2 - 11 hrs ago - 11 replies
Jewish Group
When some people talk about being against Zionism, isn't that the same thing as saying Israel shouldn't exist
By lostincalifornia - 14 hrs ago - 11 replies
When some people talk about being against Zionism, isn't that the same thing as saying Israel shouldn't exist
By lostincalifornia - 14 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
I am seeing the smoke from the Canadian and other wildfires @ 2 pm 8/13/25 Central Ohio
By Botany - 15 hrs ago - 11 replies
I am seeing the smoke from the Canadian and other wildfires @ 2 pm 8/13/25 Central Ohio
By Botany - 15 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
The same pig disgusting monster in Kentucky that refused to issue license to gay couple
By Eliot Rosewater - 15 hrs ago - 11 replies
The same pig disgusting monster in Kentucky that refused to issue license to gay couple
By Eliot Rosewater - 15 hrs ago - 11 replies
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I don't know what's happening in this video?? But, i support it...
By catbyte - 19 hrs ago - 11 replies
I don't know what's happening in this video?? But, i support it...
By catbyte - 19 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
US deficit grows to $291 billion in July despite tariff revenue surge
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
US deficit grows to $291 billion in July despite tariff revenue surge
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
Photography
For KC Wednesday an unprecedented, never-before-look at "KC--Pantry Inspector".
By George McGovern - 7 hrs ago - 10 replies
For KC Wednesday an unprecedented, never-before-look at "KC--Pantry Inspector".
By George McGovern - 7 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Researchers Studied Which Generation Believes The Most Conspiracy Theories, And The Results Are Genuinely Surprising
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 10 replies
Researchers Studied Which Generation Believes The Most Conspiracy Theories, And The Results Are Genuinely Surprising
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
@VP Vance wants to go to Hawaii for another Family vacation & hopes to go on tax-payer Expense like his past vacations!!
By riversedge - 13 hrs ago - 10 replies
@VP Vance wants to go to Hawaii for another Family vacation & hopes to go on tax-payer Expense like his past vacations!!
By riversedge - 13 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Trump fluffer Comer: Bill Clinton 'prime suspect' in Epstein investigation
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 10 replies
Trump fluffer Comer: Bill Clinton 'prime suspect' in Epstein investigation
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Important tip line notice: Aappprently, texas has a tip line to report
By niyad - 18 hrs ago - 10 replies
Important tip line notice: Aappprently, texas has a tip line to report
By niyad - 18 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump official tells census workers Congress has final say over the count, not Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 10 replies
Trump official tells census workers Congress has final say over the count, not Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 10 replies
Forum Spotlight: Virginia
Man who jumped from King Street balcony was indicted for dating app fraudLoudoun Co. schools vote to keep bathroom, locker room gender policy despite Education Dept. finding
Virginia officials call for an investigation into Fairfax County Public Schools for allegedly funding abortions
Latest Breaking News
Hundreds of groups push back on Trump denying lawful immigrants access to Head Start, other programs
43 min ago - NBC News
43 min ago - NBC News
Pam Bondi accused of possible witness tampering with Ghislaine Maxwell's prison transfer
1 hr ago - Raw Story
1 hr ago - Raw Story
Mayor Johnson, Congressman Garcia join Mauser packaging picket line in Little Village
5 hrs ago - ABC 7 Chicago
5 hrs ago - ABC 7 Chicago
Air Canada cancels flights during peak season ahead of flight attendant strike
7 hrs ago - The Guardian
7 hrs ago - The Guardian
DOGE Saved $1.4 Billion -- Less Than 5% of What They Claimed, Shocking Analysis Finds
8 hrs ago - MEDIAite
8 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Judge is skeptical of Justice Department's lawsuit against 15 federal judges as Trump tries to limit power of judiciary
9 hrs ago - CNN
9 hrs ago - CNN
Failed GOP candidate gets 80-year sentence for arranging shootings at elected NM Democrats' homes
9 hrs ago - Source New Mexico
9 hrs ago - Source New Mexico
Don Jr says his family got into crypto after banks refused to do business after Jan 6 'nonsense'
10 hrs ago - The Independent
10 hrs ago - The Independent
In 1985, famine led to Live Aid and a U.S. alert plan. Trump froze it. Now it's back
10 hrs ago - NPR
10 hrs ago - NPR
Dem DA on CNN Torches 'Stupid, Racist, Fascist Dictator' Trump Amid Crime 'Distraction'
11 hrs ago - MEDIAite
11 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Germany and allies to send major military aid package to Ukraine using new NATO supply line
12 hrs ago - AP
12 hrs ago - AP
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could be 2.7% in 2026, according to new estimate
12 hrs ago - CBS News
12 hrs ago - CBS News
Democrats say Trump is illegally blocking them from visiting Ice detention: 'The goal is to bully us'
12 hrs ago - The Guardian
12 hrs ago - The Guardian
Trump warns of 'severe consequences' if Putin does not agree to stop war after summit
14 hrs ago - AP
14 hrs ago - AP
Bipartisan group plans to bring Epstein victims to capital to speak out on files and push Congress to release them
14 hrs ago - The Independent
14 hrs ago - The Independent
Trump says he expects Congress to extend federal takeover of D.C. police beyond 30-day limit
14 hrs ago - CBS News
14 hrs ago - CBS News
Groups sue Trump agencies for using 'secret' report to reverse core of US climate rules
15 hrs ago - Reuters
15 hrs ago - Reuters
'Any word on Camp Mystic?': Texts, emails show confusion, concern among Texas river authority officials during flooding
16 hrs ago - ABC News
16 hrs ago - ABC News
Judge to hear arguments on halting 'Alligator Alcatraz' construction over environmental concerns
17 hrs ago - CNN US/AP
17 hrs ago - CNN US/AP
Parents and child killed when tree falls on car as heavy rain and flooding hit Tennessee
18 hrs ago - AP
18 hrs ago - AP
Trump official tells census workers Congress has final say over the count, not Trump
20 hrs ago - NPR
20 hrs ago - NPR
'We don't want him': Dance Against Vance protest at US vice-president's Cotswolds holiday
20 hrs ago - The Guardian
20 hrs ago - The Guardian
California peach harvests are down after warmer winter disrupted trees' sleep cycles
21 hrs ago - CBS News
21 hrs ago - CBS News
U.S. national debt reaches a record $37 trillion, the Treasury Department reports
23 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
23 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
Texas Democrats to return after governor ends special session that included redistricting, sources say
23 hrs ago - ABC News
23 hrs ago - ABC News
JD Vance says it was 'very cool' to have Disneyland shut down for his family vacation - but apologizes for 'longer lines
23 hrs ago - The Independent
23 hrs ago - The Independent
Anti-affirmative action group drops lawsuits against West Point and Air Force Academy after policy changes
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Who gets Kennedy Center Honors under Trump? George Strait, Kiss, Michael Crawford being eyed.
Yesterday - Washington Post
Yesterday - Washington Post
Trump's Washington police takeover echoes history of racist narratives about urban crime
Tuesday - AP
Tuesday - AP
Judge says ICE can't hold detainees at NYC facility unless it improves conditions and gives them sleeping mats
Tuesday - CBS News
Tuesday - CBS News