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General Discussion
Americans mostly back dumping the electoral college, i don't
By 31j20b3 - 20 hrs ago - 94 replies
Americans mostly back dumping the electoral college, i don't
By 31j20b3 - 20 hrs ago - 94 replies
General Discussion
i don't think Jeffries understands the new reality. Mamdani doesn't need the party. the party needs him.
By demmiblue - 19 hrs ago - 91 replies
i don't think Jeffries understands the new reality. Mamdani doesn't need the party. the party needs him.
By demmiblue - 19 hrs ago - 91 replies
Latest Breaking News
Postmaster general says USPS won't deliver mail ballots if states don't give Trump admin voter rolls
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 69 replies
Postmaster general says USPS won't deliver mail ballots if states don't give Trump admin voter rolls
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 69 replies
General Discussion
Sodastream is on sale at a retailer I like, but...
By nilram - 21 hrs ago - 64 replies
Sodastream is on sale at a retailer I like, but...
By nilram - 21 hrs ago - 64 replies
General Discussion
Rep Ted Lieu on the new drug Trump is allegedly getting:
By Kingofalldems - 22 hrs ago - 50 replies
Rep Ted Lieu on the new drug Trump is allegedly getting:
By Kingofalldems - 22 hrs ago - 50 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Goons Defile National Mall With Tacky Plywood Horror
By riversedge - 18 hrs ago - 48 replies
Trump Goons Defile National Mall With Tacky Plywood Horror
By riversedge - 18 hrs ago - 48 replies
General Discussion
Democratic Socialists or main stream Dems. We've been electing "main streamers" for over 50 years and for
By 3Hotdogs - 5 hrs ago - 44 replies
Democratic Socialists or main stream Dems. We've been electing "main streamers" for over 50 years and for
By 3Hotdogs - 5 hrs ago - 44 replies
General Discussion
John F****** Fetterman, bashing Democrats AGAIN
By FoxNewsSucks - 20 hrs ago - 38 replies
John F****** Fetterman, bashing Democrats AGAIN
By FoxNewsSucks - 20 hrs ago - 38 replies
Latest Breaking News
Fetterman warns of rise of 'dirtbag left' amid victories by democratic socialists in New York
By Polybius - 16 hrs ago - 37 replies
Fetterman warns of rise of 'dirtbag left' amid victories by democratic socialists in New York
By Polybius - 16 hrs ago - 37 replies
General Discussion
This fella predicted the algae debacle a month ago.
By Swede - 17 hrs ago - 27 replies
This fella predicted the algae debacle a month ago.
By Swede - 17 hrs ago - 27 replies
General Discussion
OMGAWD..... on news nation, Bill O' Riley looks like he's close to death!!!!! YIKES!!!!
By a kennedy - 16 hrs ago - 24 replies
OMGAWD..... on news nation, Bill O' Riley looks like he's close to death!!!!! YIKES!!!!
By a kennedy - 16 hrs ago - 24 replies
Latest Breaking News
Federal agents track down Syracuse woman, demand she remove Instagram post about ICE
By LymphocyteLover - 3 hrs ago - 23 replies
Federal agents track down Syracuse woman, demand she remove Instagram post about ICE
By LymphocyteLover - 3 hrs ago - 23 replies
Latest Breaking News
Senate walks back rebuke of Trump over Iran war
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 23 replies
Senate walks back rebuke of Trump over Iran war
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
Aaron Rupar reports that when trump entered the Senate Republican lunch just now
By senseandsensibility - 22 hrs ago - 23 replies
Aaron Rupar reports that when trump entered the Senate Republican lunch just now
By senseandsensibility - 22 hrs ago - 23 replies
The DU Lounge
If your summer had a theme song, what would it be? Mine would be "A Horse with No Name" . And you????
By debm55 - 17 hrs ago - 21 replies
If your summer had a theme song, what would it be? Mine would be "A Horse with No Name" . And you????
By debm55 - 17 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Mamdani is proving the excuses were always a choice:
By applegrove - 19 hrs ago - 21 replies
Mamdani is proving the excuses were always a choice:
By applegrove - 19 hrs ago - 21 replies
Pets
Our family's kitties snuggling together on my birthday. . .
By Stargleamer - 14 hrs ago - 19 replies
Our family's kitties snuggling together on my birthday. . .
By Stargleamer - 14 hrs ago - 19 replies
Latest Breaking News
US judge orders Trump administration to explain tarp obscuring Kennedy Center facade
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 19 replies
US judge orders Trump administration to explain tarp obscuring Kennedy Center facade
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 19 replies
Latest Breaking News
U.S. Treasury will oversee frozen Iranian funds when they're released, Bessent says
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 19 replies
U.S. Treasury will oversee frozen Iranian funds when they're released, Bessent says
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
I used to be against expanding the Supreme Court, but ever since Trumpedo took over, and given
By MarineCombatEngineer - 2 hrs ago - 18 replies
I used to be against expanding the Supreme Court, but ever since Trumpedo took over, and given
By MarineCombatEngineer - 2 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Hunter Biden . . . the voice of reason. Who knew?
By Nanjeanne - 23 hrs ago - 18 replies
Hunter Biden . . . the voice of reason. Who knew?
By Nanjeanne - 23 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
New York sweep by Israel critics shines light on a fraught issue for Democrats
By Jilly_in_VA - 23 hrs ago - 18 replies
New York sweep by Israel critics shines light on a fraught issue for Democrats
By Jilly_in_VA - 23 hrs ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
Empty State Fair Revealed Moments Before Trump Took Stage
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 17 replies
Empty State Fair Revealed Moments Before Trump Took Stage
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Marco Rubio on why Trump's son in law, Michael Boulos, who has no government role, was in his official meetings in...
By demmiblue - 4 hrs ago - 17 replies
Marco Rubio on why Trump's son in law, Michael Boulos, who has no government role, was in his official meetings in...
By demmiblue - 4 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
James Carville Freaks Out After Progressives Win Big in Democratic Primaries
By Munu - 15 hrs ago - 17 replies
James Carville Freaks Out After Progressives Win Big in Democratic Primaries
By Munu - 15 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Flu Outbreak Worsens at Air Force Training Hub
By applegrove - 22 hrs ago - 17 replies
Flu Outbreak Worsens at Air Force Training Hub
By applegrove - 22 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Bill Gates names three women he had affairs with in Epstein testimony about blackmail fears
By usonian - 12 hrs ago - 16 replies
Bill Gates names three women he had affairs with in Epstein testimony about blackmail fears
By usonian - 12 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
K-pop star faced backlash for wearing 'vintage' Confederate flag shirt. His label apologized.
By Coventina - 13 hrs ago - 16 replies
K-pop star faced backlash for wearing 'vintage' Confederate flag shirt. His label apologized.
By Coventina - 13 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Trump Jokes He Could Take On MMA Fighter Bo Nickal at Pennsylvania Event
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 16 replies
Trump Jokes He Could Take On MMA Fighter Bo Nickal at Pennsylvania Event
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
In reversal, Senate votes to block war powers resolution, delivering Trump a win
By groundloop - 4 hrs ago - 15 replies
In reversal, Senate votes to block war powers resolution, delivering Trump a win
By groundloop - 4 hrs ago - 15 replies
Jewish Group
Mamdani Sweep in NYC Adds to Strains Between Jews and Democratic Party
By question everything - 14 hrs ago - 15 replies
Mamdani Sweep in NYC Adds to Strains Between Jews and Democratic Party
By question everything - 14 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Well, she, (Patel's girlfriend) just sang the National Anthem for the kickoff of the 250 celebration.
By a kennedy - 17 hrs ago - 15 replies
Well, she, (Patel's girlfriend) just sang the National Anthem for the kickoff of the 250 celebration.
By a kennedy - 17 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
When you order your Triumphal Arch on Temu...
By Tommy Carcetti - 51 min ago - 14 replies
When you order your Triumphal Arch on Temu...
By Tommy Carcetti - 51 min ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Kash Patel's sugar baby girl friend has.no talent. She wouldnt be chosen to sing natl anthem at a college graduation
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 4 hrs ago - 14 replies
Kash Patel's sugar baby girl friend has.no talent. She wouldnt be chosen to sing natl anthem at a college graduation
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 4 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
jimmy kimmel great rant on trump PA speech - critique and how to reframe trump's words etc. what dems should be saying
By msongs - 14 hrs ago - 14 replies
jimmy kimmel great rant on trump PA speech - critique and how to reframe trump's words etc. what dems should be saying
By msongs - 14 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Tapper just interviewed Haberman and Swan about their book Regime Change
By senseandsensibility - 18 hrs ago - 14 replies
Tapper just interviewed Haberman and Swan about their book Regime Change
By senseandsensibility - 18 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Do you think t-rump (or more likely Stephen Miller) gets reports of what liberal sites like DU are saying?
By wcmagumba - 21 hrs ago - 14 replies
Do you think t-rump (or more likely Stephen Miller) gets reports of what liberal sites like DU are saying?
By wcmagumba - 21 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
JUST IN🚨: Six powerful earthquakes happened in less than 24 hours
By riversedge - 25 min ago - 13 replies
JUST IN🚨: Six powerful earthquakes happened in less than 24 hours
By riversedge - 25 min ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
This is not getting the attention it deserves
By 4bonhoffer - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
This is not getting the attention it deserves
By 4bonhoffer - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
What would be a fair price per share for SPCX?
By paulkienitz - 13 hrs ago - 13 replies
What would be a fair price per share for SPCX?
By paulkienitz - 13 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
What to do if you get a personal letter from JD Vance
By spooky3 - 15 hrs ago - 13 replies
What to do if you get a personal letter from JD Vance
By spooky3 - 15 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Sean Duffy: "We have to give a big round applause for our military band and singers -- way better than those libtards...
By demmiblue - 15 hrs ago - 13 replies
Sean Duffy: "We have to give a big round applause for our military band and singers -- way better than those libtards...
By demmiblue - 15 hrs ago - 13 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Tucker Carlson is Full of Shit
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - 13 replies
Tucker Carlson is Full of Shit
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Federal agents track down Syracuse woman, demand she remove Instagram post about ICE
By AZLD4Candidate - 4 hrs ago - 12 replies
Federal agents track down Syracuse woman, demand she remove Instagram post about ICE
By AZLD4Candidate - 4 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
SCOTUSblog: "The court ... will ... release opinions on Thursday at 10 a.m. EDT."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 hrs ago - 12 replies
SCOTUSblog: "The court ... will ... release opinions on Thursday at 10 a.m. EDT."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Israel Is Bleeding Support in the U.S. - and Pouring Tens of Millions Into Trying to Change That
By Ponietz - 17 hrs ago - 12 replies
Israel Is Bleeding Support in the U.S. - and Pouring Tens of Millions Into Trying to Change That
By Ponietz - 17 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Elon Musk loses trillionaire status as SpaceX and Tesla stock drops
By chowder66 - 20 hrs ago - 12 replies
Elon Musk loses trillionaire status as SpaceX and Tesla stock drops
By chowder66 - 20 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Mike Johnson Aims Has Plan to Pass SAVE America Act
By applegrove - 22 hrs ago - 12 replies
Mike Johnson Aims Has Plan to Pass SAVE America Act
By applegrove - 22 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Judge blocks Trump order that would have let USPS refuse to deliver mail ballots
By hookaleft - 2 hrs ago - 11 replies
Judge blocks Trump order that would have let USPS refuse to deliver mail ballots
By hookaleft - 2 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
BREAKING: The Supreme Court rules 6-3 in favor of the Trump admin on Temporary Protected Status
By In It to Win It - 2 hrs ago - 11 replies
BREAKING: The Supreme Court rules 6-3 in favor of the Trump admin on Temporary Protected Status
By In It to Win It - 2 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Science Has a Name for What's Plaguing the Reflecting Pool
By mia - 5 hrs ago - 11 replies
Science Has a Name for What's Plaguing the Reflecting Pool
By mia - 5 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Leading us into pathetic state of mind?
By imanamerican63 - 6 hrs ago - 11 replies
Leading us into pathetic state of mind?
By imanamerican63 - 6 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Seeks Additional $11 Billion in Farm Aid
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 11 replies
Trump Seeks Additional $11 Billion in Farm Aid
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
The Freedom 250 event is not a celebration of our Country. It is embarrassing.
By hookaleft - 13 hrs ago - 11 replies
The Freedom 250 event is not a celebration of our Country. It is embarrassing.
By hookaleft - 13 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
MAGA pastor said LGBTQ+ books & flags harm kids. Now he's going to prison for 15 yrs for abusing a child.
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 16 hrs ago - 11 replies
MAGA pastor said LGBTQ+ books & flags harm kids. Now he's going to prison for 15 yrs for abusing a child.
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 16 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Moscow oil refinery hit by drone attacks is unlikely to resume production this year, sources say
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 11 replies
Moscow oil refinery hit by drone attacks is unlikely to resume production this year, sources say
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Two of Utah's worst politicians are kicked to the curb.
By pecosbob - 21 hrs ago - 11 replies
Two of Utah's worst politicians are kicked to the curb.
By pecosbob - 21 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
I'm hoping there is some "alternative" programming to the T-rumpalooza on the National Mall...I won't watch that...
By wcmagumba - 1 hr ago - 10 replies
I'm hoping there is some "alternative" programming to the T-rumpalooza on the National Mall...I won't watch that...
By wcmagumba - 1 hr ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against maker of Roundup weedkiller
By dalton99a - 2 hrs ago - 10 replies
Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against maker of Roundup weedkiller
By dalton99a - 2 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Sen. Maggie Hassan questions Trump administration over mystery weight loss drug patient
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 10 replies
Sen. Maggie Hassan questions Trump administration over mystery weight loss drug patient
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
The polls are getting dangerously low for the Republicans...
By kentuck - 17 hrs ago - 10 replies
The polls are getting dangerously low for the Republicans...
By kentuck - 17 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Stephen Miller Said to Drive DOJ Memo Eroding Disability Rights
By Nevilledog - 18 hrs ago - 10 replies
Stephen Miller Said to Drive DOJ Memo Eroding Disability Rights
By Nevilledog - 18 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Tulsi Gabbard's Fauci Files Don't Prove What She Says They Prove
By Nevilledog - 20 hrs ago - 10 replies
Tulsi Gabbard's Fauci Files Don't Prove What She Says They Prove
By Nevilledog - 20 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Trump set up the cameras, the podium, the flags -- then canceled his own bipartisan housing bill signing because he'd rat
By riversedge - 21 hrs ago - 10 replies
Trump set up the cameras, the podium, the flags -- then canceled his own bipartisan housing bill signing because he'd rat
By riversedge - 21 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Judge asks the Kennedy Center to explain tarps covering the building
By LetMyPeopleVote - 23 hrs ago - 10 replies
Judge asks the Kennedy Center to explain tarps covering the building
By LetMyPeopleVote - 23 hrs ago - 10 replies
Forum Spotlight: Cooking & Baking
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Latest Breaking News
Obama calls Trump obsession with him 'strange': 'I obviously have a room in his head'
38 min ago - The Independent
38 min ago - The Independent
Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive immigration policy
2 hrs ago - AP
2 hrs ago - AP
Tulsi Gabbard, her guru and the mysterious messages that helped shape her political career
2 hrs ago - WaPo, no paywall
2 hrs ago - WaPo, no paywall
Federal agents track down Syracuse woman, demand she remove Instagram post about ICE
3 hrs ago - www.syracuse.com
3 hrs ago - www.syracuse.com
In reversal, Senate votes to block war powers resolution, delivering Trump a win
4 hrs ago - ABC News
4 hrs ago - ABC News
AP Exclusive: Sen. Van Hollen backs El-Sayed for Michigan Senate in break from Democratic leadership
4 hrs ago - AP
4 hrs ago - AP
Core inflation rate hit 3.4% in May, highest since October 2023, Fed's preferred gauge shows
4 hrs ago - CNBC
4 hrs ago - CNBC
Sen. Maggie Hassan questions Trump administration over mystery weight loss drug patient
6 hrs ago - MS NOW News
6 hrs ago - MS NOW News
A lawsuit challenges arrests of immigrants who come to Philly's ICE office for routine appointments
7 hrs ago - msn/Philadelphia Inquirer
7 hrs ago - msn/Philadelphia Inquirer
Trump Administration Spent at Least $11 Billion Paying Federal Workers Not to Work
9 hrs ago - MEDIAite
9 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Democrats demand watchdog investigate push to get Trump's face on $250
9 hrs ago - msn/The Independent
9 hrs ago - msn/The Independent
US judge orders Trump administration to explain tarp obscuring Kennedy Center facade
16 hrs ago - Reuters
16 hrs ago - Reuters
Senators alarmed at Trump administration website Moms.gov promoting anti-abortion facilities
16 hrs ago - The Guardian
16 hrs ago - The Guardian
US says chemical maker Chemours to pay $450M to settle 'forever chemicals' case
16 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
16 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
Fetterman warns of rise of 'dirtbag left' amid victories by democratic socialists in New York
16 hrs ago - The Hill
16 hrs ago - The Hill
Letitia James rails against Trump admin letting ICE commit 'atrocities' in masks, sues to save immigration protections
17 hrs ago - Law & Crime
17 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Appeals court rejects Trump administration's effort to get Michigan's sensitive voter information
18 hrs ago - CBS News
18 hrs ago - CBS News
White South Africans given conservative PragerU books on reverse racism and American flags when they arrive in US
18 hrs ago - The Independent
18 hrs ago - The Independent
Moscow oil refinery hit by drone attacks is unlikely to resume production this year, sources say
19 hrs ago - Reuters
19 hrs ago - Reuters
Top Oversight Dem demands info from Reflecting Pool contractors overseeing renovation
19 hrs ago - abc news
19 hrs ago - abc news
Judge urged to 'rectify the fraud perpetrated' by Trump, 'his family,' and DOJ in establishing 'anti-weaponization' fund
20 hrs ago - Law & Crime
20 hrs ago - Law & Crime
U.S. Treasury will oversee frozen Iranian funds when they're released, Bessent says
21 hrs ago - CNBC
21 hrs ago - CNBC
US judge blocks DOJ from obtaining transgender care records from New York hospitals
22 hrs ago - Reuters
22 hrs ago - Reuters
Postmaster general says USPS won't deliver mail ballots if states don't give Trump admin voter rolls
23 hrs ago - Democracy Docket News
23 hrs ago - Democracy Docket News