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I need advice. Should I Anne Frank my green card foreign national wife?
By AZLD4Candidate - 7 min ago

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Good morning my DU family,
By JMCKUSICK - 10 min ago

General Discussion
Why the Supreme Court's War on Voting Rights is a Debt Our Children Shouldn't Have to Pay - The Root
By Swede - 14 min ago

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Farmers Are Losing Faith in the USDA's Numbers
By UpInArms - 15 min ago

Michigan
A tale of two realities: Michigan elections vs. GOP misinformation
By marmar - 16 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Exclusive: U.S. and Iran closing in on one-page memo to end war, officials say
By Beringia - 17 min ago

General Discussion
AI propagandist and venture capitalist Marc Andreessen showed he's suffering from AI and RW psychosis with a prompt
By highplainsdem - 18 min ago

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Greene wins Michigan Senate special election, Democrats retain control of chamber
By marmar - 20 min ago

Editorials & Other Articles
Two Motions From the SPLC Tell the Story: The Government's Indictment Is in Trouble
By BootinUp - 20 min ago

General Discussion
Assaults on Jews Reach 46-Year High
By RandySF - 20 min ago

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OBAMA: A good policy that I'd like to see followed is that the president shouldn't have a bunch of side hustles
By Swede - 24 min ago

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Jamelle Bouie: What Does Equal Protection Actually Mean?
By marmar - 29 min ago

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ProPublica: Babies Are Bleeding to Death as Parents Reject a Vitamin Shot Given at Birth
By Passages - 25 replies @ 29 min ago (Milestone)

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Trump's dog whistles and prosecutions echo Nixon's racist strategy
By marmar - 33 min ago

General Discussion
Jen Sorensen cartoon
By surfered - 34 min ago

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The GOP's gerrymandering, one word; Independents
By edhopper - 34 min ago

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ICE has not paid for detainee medical care for 7 months
By bigtree - 34 min ago

Environment & Energy
40,000 People Live In Gibraltar, A City w/o Any Sewage Treatment; Decade After Decade, Shit & Plastic Flow Into The Sea
By hatrack - 35 min ago

General Discussion
Abortion is still a problem for the GOP
By marmar - 37 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Iran foreign minister meets Chinese counterpart a week before Trump's Beijing trip
By BumRushDaShow - 38 min ago

Environment & Energy
August 2025 Rockslide Tsunami Reached 1,500+ Feet In Height In Alaskan Fjord Routinely Visited By Cruise Ships
By hatrack - 42 min ago

Editorials & Other Articles
The Borowitz Report: Is Trump Like Napoleon?
By FakeNoose - 50 min ago

Liberal YouTubers
Sports War: Cherie DeVaux's Horse-Storic Victory & No Playoff Tix for Knicks Fans? - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 51 min ago

General Discussion
How dare you point out that Sam Alito is a partisan hack!
By Swede - 52 min ago

Music Appreciation
Fly Like An Eagle
By BootinUp - 52 min ago

General Discussion
Trump Is Losing a Second War. The Iran debacle is accelerating the shift away from fossil fuels
By applegrove - 50 replies @ 57 min ago (Milestone)

Environment & Energy
For 60 Years, Texas Legislature Rejected Over 60 Flood Safety Bills Limiting Development In Known Flood Zones
By hatrack - 58 min ago

Canada
Canada posts trade surplus in March thanks to higher crude prices, surging gold exports
By BlueWavePsych - 58 min ago

Kansas
Vandals again strike League 42 youth baseball HQ in Wichita
By Shrek - 59 min ago

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You raised $235.00 on May 5, 2026 @ ActBlue
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago

General Discussion
Iran conflict update from Wajeeh Lion
By BootinUp - 1 hr ago

Latest Breaking News
Japan's SDF fires anti-ship missiles for first time in Philippine military drills
By BlueWavePsych - 1 hr ago

Sports
How Private Equity Fell in Love With Indian Cricket
By RandySF - 1 hr ago

Environment & Energy
Ford Just Wrote Off $20 Billion In Dumped EV Investments, But Swears An "Affordable" EV Pickup On Its Way
By hatrack - 1 hr ago

General Discussion
A MAGA blunders into a thread and exposes his ass.
By Swede - 1 hr ago

Latest Breaking News
Private payrolls rose by 109,000 in April, topping expectations, ADP says
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago

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OK....heard on the internets. Iran will open Hormuz
By slingsam - 1 hr ago

Latest Breaking News
Cassidy calls for expedited abortion pill review as primary nears
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago

Maine
Jonathan Bush lives in Eliot Cutler's old digs?
By eShirl - 1 hr ago

Latest Breaking News
Corewell Health nurses in Southeast Michigan vote to authorize strike as contract talks stall
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago

Latest Breaking News
Trump pauses U.S. bid to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz, cites Iran deal progress
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
ProPublica: Babies Are Bleeding to Death as Parents Reject a Vitamin Shot Given at Birth
By Passages - 1 hr ago

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What Is Happening At DU
By gab13by13 - 1 hr ago

Editorials & Other Articles
900 Health Facilities Shutting Down or Risk Collapse As Trump-GOP Cuts 'Ripple Across the Country'
By appalachiablue - 1 hr ago

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BREAKING: In April 2026, *every single one* of the 1,570 refugees admitted to the United States was white South African.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago

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Meanwhile, in the real world!
By imanamerican63 - 2 hrs ago

General Discussion
AI Backlash Backlash
By GreatGazoo - 2 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Gasoline costs 50% more in the US than it did before the Iran war
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago

General Discussion
Crude Oil Is Down 9% Today
By gab13by13 - 2 hrs ago

Editorials & Other Articles
Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz, citing deal progress
By Dulcinea - 2 hrs ago

Editorials & Other Articles
Takeaways from Indiana, Ohio and Michigan: Trump's flex pays off and Democrats win special election
By Dulcinea - 2 hrs ago

General Discussion
Is he dead yet?
By Orrex - 2 hrs ago

Poetry
the enduring
By Godot51 - 2 hrs ago

Editorials & Other Articles
Poll: Trump blamed for gas prices as Democrats gain midterm edge
By Dulcinea - 2 hrs ago

Poetry
the defeated
By Godot51 - 2 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Trump to meet with Brazil's Lula Thursday for economic talks
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago

Jewish Group
(Jewish Group) Australian Royal Commission into Antisemitism
By Violet_Crumble - 2 hrs ago

Humor
Wednesday's Condensed News Cartoons.....LINK
By KS Toronado - 2 hrs ago

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Wednesday's Condensed News Cartoons
By KS Toronado - 2 hrs ago

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Man arrested by police after wearing swastika shirt outside antisemitism royal commission
By Violet_Crumble - 3 hrs ago

General Discussion
Will Independents have any influence on redrawn districts in the South?
By no_hypocrisy - 3 hrs ago

General Discussion
Das ist kein Ballsaal, das ist ein Fuhrerbunker. It is not a ballroom but a Fuhrer Bunker.
By Botany - 3 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Howard Lutnick faces congressional showdown after Epstein files revealed island visit
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago

Editorials & Other Articles
DOJ Offers Lawyers $25,000 Signing Bonuses as Hiring Lags (2)
By mahatmakanejeeves - 3 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Defiant border czar brushes away MAGA critics, says 'mass deportations are coming'
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago

The DU Lounge
Wordle 1782 (Wed, 5/6) ***SPOILERS***
By MissMillie - 3 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Seth Meyers - What are Trump's Goals for the Iran War?: Late Night White House Press Briefing
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Michigan Democrats keep control of state Senate in election win that offers clues about midterms
By mahatmakanejeeves - 3 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Ohio set for marquee races in the fall. US Senate contest seen as crucial for control of the chamber
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Rubio says War Powers Act '100 percent unconstitutional'
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Trump-backed candidates win majority of Republican primary races for Indiana Senate
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 hrs ago

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Puppies with attitude
By Figarosmom - 4 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Stephen Colbert - Guest President Barack Obama (4 videos)
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago

District of Columbia
Multiple high-ranking DC police leaders placed on leave after crime stats probe
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Second judge rules Trump administration can't review reporter's devices
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago

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Cats copying humans
By Figarosmom - 4 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 5/5/2026
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Ballroom update deals nightmare blow to Trump - Another Day - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 4 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
Families in Lebanon still search rubble for loved ones killed in a day of Israeli strikes - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
Iran remains defiant after U.S. launches new effort to reopen Strait of Hormuz - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago

Forum Spotlight: Canada

Canada posts trade surplus in March thanks to higher crude prices, surging gold exports
By BlueWavePsych

Is Alberta Going to Secede? -- Today's Ground News Blindspot
By applegrove

Louise Arbour named Canada's next Governor-General (brilliant choice):
By applegrove

Latest Breaking News

Exclusive: U.S. and Iran closing in on one-page memo to end war, officials say
17 min ago - Axios

Iran foreign minister meets Chinese counterpart a week before Trump's Beijing trip
38 min ago - Reuters

Japan's SDF fires anti-ship missiles for first time in Philippine military drills
1 hr ago - Japan Times

Private payrolls rose by 109,000 in April, topping expectations, ADP says
1 hr ago - CNBC

Cassidy calls for expedited abortion pill review as primary nears
1 hr ago - Roll Call

Corewell Health nurses in Southeast Michigan vote to authorize strike as contract talks stall
1 hr ago - WXYZ

Gasoline costs 50% more in the US than it did before the Iran war
2 hrs ago - AP

Trump to meet with Brazil's Lula Thursday for economic talks
2 hrs ago - msn/Bloomberg

Howard Lutnick faces congressional showdown after Epstein files revealed island visit
3 hrs ago - NBC News

Defiant border czar brushes away MAGA critics, says 'mass deportations are coming'
3 hrs ago - msn/CNN Politics

Michigan Democrats keep control of state Senate in election win that offers clues about midterms
3 hrs ago - Associated Press

Ohio set for marquee races in the fall. US Senate contest seen as crucial for control of the chamber
4 hrs ago - Associated Press

Rubio says War Powers Act '100 percent unconstitutional'
4 hrs ago - The Hill

Trump-backed candidates win majority of Republican primary races for Indiana Senate
4 hrs ago - Associated Press

Second judge rules Trump administration can't review reporter's devices
4 hrs ago - USA Today

Appeals court split on ICE's mandatory detention policy
5 hrs ago - Politico

US and Bahrain push UN-backed action for Hormuz as Washington seeks maritime coalition
5 hrs ago - msn/Reuters

'Get the children away': Outrage breaks out over Trump's startling remarks around kids
5 hrs ago - Raw Story

Arlington political activist who protested outside Stephen Miller's home won't face state charges
6 hrs ago - CBS News

Trump DOJ Sues to Overturn Assault Weapons Ban In City Plagued By Mass Shootings
6 hrs ago - MEDIAite

Most Trump-Backed Challengers Beat Indiana Incumbents Who Bucked Trump
7 hrs ago - New York Times

Spring plans meet snow in Denver as a late storm could be the season's biggest
9 hrs ago - AP

RFK Jr. unveils campaign for 'deprescribing' antidepressants
12 hrs ago - The Hill

Newly released documents reveal more than $300,000 in taxpayer-funded sexual harassment settlements involving lawmakers
13 hrs ago - CNN

State moves forward with foreign service officer layoffs in blow to civil service
13 hrs ago - The Hill

U.S. job openings were unchanged at 6.9 million in March but hiring improved
13 hrs ago - AP

Ohio U.S. Senate special primary results
13 hrs ago - AP

FDA authorizes first fruit-flavored e-cigarettes in US amid political pressure
13 hrs ago - Reuters

Chisago County accuses union of unfair labor practice after strike
13 hrs ago - KARE11

Amsterdam bans advertising for meat and fossil fuels in public places to discourage high-carbon lifestyle
14 hrs ago - CBS News

Trump pauses U.S. bid to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz, cites Iran deal progress
14 hrs ago - CNBC

GOP Megadonor Throws in the Towel on Republicans Holding House in Midterms: 'Almost a Certainty' That Dems Win
14 hrs ago - MEDIAite

Voting rights groups sue as Louisiana suspends congressional primaries
15 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service

Companies could ditch quarterly earnings for semiannual reports under new SEC plan
15 hrs ago - msn/Barron's

Plantiff in Case That Destroyed Voting Rights Act Exposed as Jan. 6er
15 hrs ago - Democracy Docket

New York Times sued by US employment agency over diversity, hiring
15 hrs ago - Reuters

Zambia blasts the US over a $2 billion health deal in exchange for critical minerals
16 hrs ago - ABC News/AP

White House East Wing debris dumped at nearby golf course has toxic metals, a report says
16 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP

Zelenskiy pitches drone deal during Bahrain visit
16 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/Reuters

UnitedHealthcare to cut prior authorization for 30% of services. Here's what to know.
17 hrs ago - CBS News

Republicans fret over Iowa as tough midterm races develop
18 hrs ago - NBC News

F.D.A. Blocked Publication of Research Finding Covid and Shingles Vaccines Were Safe
18 hrs ago - NYT

Media Matters claims victory in its fight against Trump's Federal Trade Commission
18 hrs ago - MS NOW News

DOJ seeks the names of 2020 election workers in Georgia's Fulton County
18 hrs ago - Scripps News/AP

Hegseth and Caine pressed on reports of 'kamikaze dolphins' in Iran waters: 'Like sharks with laser beams?'
19 hrs ago - The Independent

James Murdoch's Company Said to Be in Talks to Acquire Most of Vox Media
20 hrs ago - New York Times

Americans have spent an extra $24 billion on gas in just two months thanks to rising prices from Trump's Iran war
20 hrs ago - The Independent

Pennsylvania sues Character AI, says chatbot poses as doctors
21 hrs ago - Reuters

Trump's national prayer event largely features Christian leaders
21 hrs ago - USA Today

Single dose of magic mushroom psychedelic can cause anatomical brain changes, study finds
21 hrs ago - Guardian

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