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General Discussion
Must be quite a shock to see this vulgar return of overt white racism
By malaise - 17 hrs ago - 70 replies
Must be quite a shock to see this vulgar return of overt white racism
By malaise - 17 hrs ago - 70 replies
General Discussion
Chief Justice John Roberts says American public wrongly views the justices as 'political actors'
By In It to Win It - 17 hrs ago - 60 replies
Chief Justice John Roberts says American public wrongly views the justices as 'political actors'
By In It to Win It - 17 hrs ago - 60 replies
Latest Breaking News
Chief Justice John Roberts says Supreme Court is not political
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 56 replies
Chief Justice John Roberts says Supreme Court is not political
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 56 replies
General Discussion
RFK Jr. fired every full-time CDC cruise ship sanitation inspector ahead of the Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 3 hrs ago - 47 replies
RFK Jr. fired every full-time CDC cruise ship sanitation inspector ahead of the Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 3 hrs ago - 47 replies
General Discussion
Secret Service Officer Accused Of Public Masturbation After Guarding Trump At Golf Tourney
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago - 37 replies
Secret Service Officer Accused Of Public Masturbation After Guarding Trump At Golf Tourney
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago - 37 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Official Drops Odd Boast About Economy: 'Credit Card Spending Is Through the Roof!'
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 36 replies
Trump Official Drops Odd Boast About Economy: 'Credit Card Spending Is Through the Roof!'
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 36 replies
General Discussion
Trump's big PGA event was a flop, and I love that. He doesn't even talk about his big event because it was a flop.
By Swede - 5 hrs ago - 34 replies
Trump's big PGA event was a flop, and I love that. He doesn't even talk about his big event because it was a flop.
By Swede - 5 hrs ago - 34 replies
General Discussion
Krasnov Is Reinstating The Obama/Iran Nuclear Agreement - With His Name On it
By gab13by13 - 6 hrs ago - 34 replies
Krasnov Is Reinstating The Obama/Iran Nuclear Agreement - With His Name On it
By gab13by13 - 6 hrs ago - 34 replies
General Discussion
Are we sitting ducks for a Hantavirus epidemic? (POLL) (Poll)
By orangecrush - 21 hrs ago - 34 replies
Are we sitting ducks for a Hantavirus epidemic? (POLL) (Poll)
By orangecrush - 21 hrs ago - 34 replies
General Discussion
"BUT IS THE SPIDER OK?" Pudgy Teen Rambo Rittenhouse hospitalized after spider bite. CANDLELIGHT VIGIL! POOR KYLE!
By Miles Archer - 23 hrs ago - 34 replies
"BUT IS THE SPIDER OK?" Pudgy Teen Rambo Rittenhouse hospitalized after spider bite. CANDLELIGHT VIGIL! POOR KYLE!
By Miles Archer - 23 hrs ago - 34 replies
General Discussion
So now we know why Trump is desperate for his underground bunker.
By Baitball Blogger - 7 hrs ago - 33 replies
So now we know why Trump is desperate for his underground bunker.
By Baitball Blogger - 7 hrs ago - 33 replies
General Discussion
U.S. so-called "negotiators" are incompetent liars.
By pat_k - 22 hrs ago - 28 replies
U.S. so-called "negotiators" are incompetent liars.
By pat_k - 22 hrs ago - 28 replies
General Discussion
Trump's new 'gargantuan shakedown' may be the last straw for voters: expert
By turbinetree - 4 hrs ago - 26 replies
Trump's new 'gargantuan shakedown' may be the last straw for voters: expert
By turbinetree - 4 hrs ago - 26 replies
General Discussion
Bill Banning Whites-Only Housing Passes by Just One Vote
By applegrove - 22 hrs ago - 26 replies
Bill Banning Whites-Only Housing Passes by Just One Vote
By applegrove - 22 hrs ago - 26 replies
Latest Breaking News
'Wow!' Trump Posts Chart Boasting That His War Against Iran Has So Far Been Shorter Than WWII, Vietnam
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 25 replies
'Wow!' Trump Posts Chart Boasting That His War Against Iran Has So Far Been Shorter Than WWII, Vietnam
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 25 replies
General Discussion
China just announced it will not recognise or enforce US sanctions. Translation: go fuck yourself, Donald.
By Amaryllis - 3 hrs ago - 23 replies
China just announced it will not recognise or enforce US sanctions. Translation: go fuck yourself, Donald.
By Amaryllis - 3 hrs ago - 23 replies
Latest Breaking News
Possible Epstein Suicide Note Is Released
By demmiblue - 19 hrs ago - 23 replies
Possible Epstein Suicide Note Is Released
By demmiblue - 19 hrs ago - 23 replies
Latest Breaking News
Kash Patel's Personalized Bourbon Stash
By riversedge - 19 hrs ago - 23 replies
Kash Patel's Personalized Bourbon Stash
By riversedge - 19 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
The Ballroom funding perfectly explained ✅
By underpants - 7 hrs ago - 22 replies
The Ballroom funding perfectly explained ✅
By underpants - 7 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
Well today I saw regular unleaded gas at $5 per gallon for the first time ever
By BeneteauBum - 2 hrs ago - 20 replies
Well today I saw regular unleaded gas at $5 per gallon for the first time ever
By BeneteauBum - 2 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Re Covid booster, I want to thank everyone here...
By ananda - 2 hrs ago - 20 replies
Re Covid booster, I want to thank everyone here...
By ananda - 2 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Holy shit this is real (2026 Freedom 250 Grand Prix One Nation T-Shirt):
By demmiblue - 23 hrs ago - 19 replies
Holy shit this is real (2026 Freedom 250 Grand Prix One Nation T-Shirt):
By demmiblue - 23 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
29 Passengers Got Off Hantavirus Cruise Ship After First Death--Flight Attendant Hospitalized With Symptoms
By Liberal In Texas - 5 hrs ago - 18 replies
29 Passengers Got Off Hantavirus Cruise Ship After First Death--Flight Attendant Hospitalized With Symptoms
By Liberal In Texas - 5 hrs ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
DOJ probing $2.6 billion in oil trades related to Iran war, sources say
By lostincalifornia - 6 hrs ago - 16 replies
DOJ probing $2.6 billion in oil trades related to Iran war, sources say
By lostincalifornia - 6 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
John Roberts: Wahh! Wahh! You People Don't Understand Us!
By turbinetree - 4 hrs ago - 15 replies
John Roberts: Wahh! Wahh! You People Don't Understand Us!
By turbinetree - 4 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
California landowners who cut 38 trees in Oakland hills hit with $915,000 fine
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 22 hrs ago - 15 replies
California landowners who cut 38 trees in Oakland hills hit with $915,000 fine
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 22 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
"Am I an idiot" question....regarding auto accident and insurance
By Bettie - 3 hrs ago - 14 replies
"Am I an idiot" question....regarding auto accident and insurance
By Bettie - 3 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump's border czar threatens to flood New York with ICE: 'More agents than you've ever seen before'
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 14 replies
Trump's border czar threatens to flood New York with ICE: 'More agents than you've ever seen before'
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Trump wants to paint the Eisenhower office building white. Now a key federal agency considers it
By dalton99a - 3 hrs ago - 14 replies
Trump wants to paint the Eisenhower office building white. Now a key federal agency considers it
By dalton99a - 3 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Republican says it's 'pretty clear' Trump is on team Putin
By B.See - 16 hrs ago - 14 replies
Republican says it's 'pretty clear' Trump is on team Putin
By B.See - 16 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
***BREAKING NEWS**** Iran- "Trump's Operation Trust Me Bro Failed."
By DemocratSinceBirth - 19 hrs ago - 14 replies
***BREAKING NEWS**** Iran- "Trump's Operation Trust Me Bro Failed."
By DemocratSinceBirth - 19 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Kamala Harris wants the DNC to release its autopsy report of the 2024 campaign
By TheProle - 1 hr ago - 13 replies
Kamala Harris wants the DNC to release its autopsy report of the 2024 campaign
By TheProle - 1 hr ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
Republicans who slammed Biden's gas prices are preaching patience for Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 13 replies
Republicans who slammed Biden's gas prices are preaching patience for Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 13 replies
The DU Lounge
What did the bath tub say to the toilet? Answer is you look flushed or you look drained.
By debm55 - 4 hrs ago - 13 replies
What did the bath tub say to the toilet? Answer is you look flushed or you look drained.
By debm55 - 4 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump counterterrorism strategy targets 'violent left-wing extremists' with 'transgender ideology'
By highplainsdem - 16 hrs ago - 13 replies
Trump counterterrorism strategy targets 'violent left-wing extremists' with 'transgender ideology'
By highplainsdem - 16 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
OK...I KNOW I'm not the only one who saw CAPS and !!!!! in the "Epstein Suicide Note" and went "HMMMMMMM...."
By Miles Archer - 17 hrs ago - 12 replies
OK...I KNOW I'm not the only one who saw CAPS and !!!!! in the "Epstein Suicide Note" and went "HMMMMMMM...."
By Miles Archer - 17 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
US aims for Fourth of July to deploy Qatar-gifted jet as Air Force One
By dalton99a - 19 hrs ago - 12 replies
US aims for Fourth of July to deploy Qatar-gifted jet as Air Force One
By dalton99a - 19 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Crowd bursts into laughter as Melania Trump tries to tout husband's empathy
By turbinetree - 21 hrs ago - 12 replies
Crowd bursts into laughter as Melania Trump tries to tout husband's empathy
By turbinetree - 21 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Dementia Digest 5-6-26: "A lot of people say, 'What do you mean by sea? Is it see? Like vision?' No, it's sea, SEA."
By Miles Archer - 21 hrs ago - 12 replies
Dementia Digest 5-6-26: "A lot of people say, 'What do you mean by sea? Is it see? Like vision?' No, it's sea, SEA."
By Miles Archer - 21 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
John Roberts Is George Wallace With A Harvard Law Degree - Crooks & Liars
By justaprogressive - 5 hrs ago - 11 replies
John Roberts Is George Wallace With A Harvard Law Degree - Crooks & Liars
By justaprogressive - 5 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Has anyone noticed all the "he is almost dead" memes on liberal podcasts?
By BigmanPigman - 12 hrs ago - 11 replies
Has anyone noticed all the "he is almost dead" memes on liberal podcasts?
By BigmanPigman - 12 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Kash Patel's Personalized Bourbon Stash (gift link)
By LetMyPeopleVote - 19 hrs ago - 11 replies
Kash Patel's Personalized Bourbon Stash (gift link)
By LetMyPeopleVote - 19 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Walgreens shuts hundreds of stores as protests grow
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
Walgreens shuts hundreds of stores as protests grow
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Pope Leo XIV gifted Marco Rubio a plant of peace. In return, Marco Rubio gave the pope
By riversedge - 1 hr ago - 10 replies
Pope Leo XIV gifted Marco Rubio a plant of peace. In return, Marco Rubio gave the pope
By riversedge - 1 hr ago - 10 replies
The DU Lounge
I am, way too seriously, considering buying this fairy wand credit card holder thingie
By Nittersing - 3 hrs ago - 10 replies
I am, way too seriously, considering buying this fairy wand credit card holder thingie
By Nittersing - 3 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
John Roberts explains that the reason you're pissed at the SCOTUS is that you suck, and you're f*cking stupid.
By Miles Archer - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
John Roberts explains that the reason you're pissed at the SCOTUS is that you suck, and you're f*cking stupid.
By Miles Archer - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Do most Americans understand that the Republican party's redistricting is a nakedky partisan move aimed at cheating?
By Chasstev365 - 7 hrs ago - 10 replies
Do most Americans understand that the Republican party's redistricting is a nakedky partisan move aimed at cheating?
By Chasstev365 - 7 hrs ago - 10 replies
Photography
Pretty, peaceful twilight sky. No. 3, could be Jupiter visible mid-frame.
By George McGovern - 13 hrs ago - 10 replies
Pretty, peaceful twilight sky. No. 3, could be Jupiter visible mid-frame.
By George McGovern - 13 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Is it the "pee tapes", or simply hero worship? While reading the don bacon
By niyad - 14 hrs ago - 10 replies
Is it the "pee tapes", or simply hero worship? While reading the don bacon
By niyad - 14 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Explain to me how Trump defaming a woman he raped falls under his "presidential immunity" benediction?
By Miles Archer - 18 hrs ago - 10 replies
Explain to me how Trump defaming a woman he raped falls under his "presidential immunity" benediction?
By Miles Archer - 18 hrs ago - 10 replies
The DU Lounge
Started running today at 75 to meet people...I did!
By MiHale - 18 hrs ago - 10 replies
Started running today at 75 to meet people...I did!
By MiHale - 18 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Swastikas, Hitler graffiti spray painted on NYC synagogue, homes
By Behind the Aegis - 22 hrs ago - 10 replies
Swastikas, Hitler graffiti spray painted on NYC synagogue, homes
By Behind the Aegis - 22 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
so what will democrats do if trump corrects his errors like ends the war and
By msongs - 16 hrs ago - 9 replies
so what will democrats do if trump corrects his errors like ends the war and
By msongs - 16 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Annual letter carrier food drive takes place Saturday
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago - 9 replies
Annual letter carrier food drive takes place Saturday
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Baron von CankleStein & his caked hands, "trigging a fresh wave of speculation about Trump's physical health"
By Miles Archer - 18 hrs ago - 9 replies
Baron von CankleStein & his caked hands, "trigging a fresh wave of speculation about Trump's physical health"
By Miles Archer - 18 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Babies Are Bleeding to Death as Parents Reject a Vitamin Shot Given at Birth
By Coventina - 22 hrs ago - 9 replies
Babies Are Bleeding to Death as Parents Reject a Vitamin Shot Given at Birth
By Coventina - 22 hrs ago - 9 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Police wrongly raided my home. It's not an isolated mistake
By Jilly_in_VA - 2 hrs ago - 8 replies
Police wrongly raided my home. It's not an isolated mistake
By Jilly_in_VA - 2 hrs ago - 8 replies
Latest Breaking News
Undeterred by polls and courts, Trump honors ballroom donors at White House
By demmiblue - 6 hrs ago - 8 replies
Undeterred by polls and courts, Trump honors ballroom donors at White House
By demmiblue - 6 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
The "Epstein Suicide Note" seems to have conveniently appeared.
By no_hypocrisy - 8 hrs ago - 8 replies
The "Epstein Suicide Note" seems to have conveniently appeared.
By no_hypocrisy - 8 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
Oil supply shock to worsen as inventories fall further even if conflict ends
By mobeau69 - 9 hrs ago - 8 replies
Oil supply shock to worsen as inventories fall further even if conflict ends
By mobeau69 - 9 hrs ago - 8 replies
Forum Spotlight: Foreign Affairs
Trump's tantrums over Nato are prompting European leaders to think the unthinkableThree evacuated from hantavirus-hit ship as Spain says vessel can dock
The UAE's OPEC Exit Is About Much More Than Just Oil - The Global Gambit - Pyotr Kurzin
Latest Breaking News
Rumors of secret GOP payments to influencers now confirmed by ex-insider: expert
4 min ago - Raw Story
4 min ago - Raw Story
Trump's Deportation Campaign Has Harmed Scores of Kids With Tear Gas, Pepper Spray
44 min ago - ProPublica
44 min ago - ProPublica
US lifts its 1997 ban on importing Ukrainian weapons -- Russia remains only country on list
59 min ago - Euromaidan Press
59 min ago - Euromaidan Press
Appeals court appears poised to reject Hegseth's bid to punish Mark Kelly over 'illegal orders' video
1 hr ago - CNN Politics
1 hr ago - CNN Politics
Federal and State Officials Consider Closing Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'
2 hrs ago - New York Times
2 hrs ago - New York Times
Trump's border czar threatens to flood New York with ICE: 'More agents than you've ever seen before'
3 hrs ago - The Independent
3 hrs ago - The Independent
'Wow!' Trump Posts Chart Boasting That His War Against Iran Has So Far Been Shorter Than WWII, Vietnam
6 hrs ago - MEDIAite
6 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Challenger Report: April Job Cuts Rise 38% from March; YTD Cuts Down 50%
7 hrs ago - Challenger, Gray & Christmas
7 hrs ago - Challenger, Gray & Christmas
UCLA medical school illegally used race in admissions, justice department finds
7 hrs ago - The Guardian/AP
7 hrs ago - The Guardian/AP
Odds of a 'super El Nino' increase, adding to fears of extreme weather around the world
9 hrs ago - NBC News
9 hrs ago - NBC News
ACLU urges full court of appeals to revive Judge Boasberg's 'courageous' contempt inquiry into deportation flights
10 hrs ago - Law & Crime
10 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Lutnick's testimony in Epstein probe earns harsh criticism from House Democrats
10 hrs ago - CBS News
10 hrs ago - CBS News
Dept. of Justice investigating Fairfax County's top attorney over handling of cases involving immigrants [Virginia]
12 hrs ago - WTOP
12 hrs ago - WTOP
Ukraine rejects Russia's 'Victory Day' truce after Moscow violates Kyiv's ceasefire
14 hrs ago - Kyiv Independent
14 hrs ago - Kyiv Independent
Trump counterterrorism strategy targets 'violent left-wing extremists' with 'transgender ideology'
16 hrs ago - Politico
16 hrs ago - Politico
Trump's abrupt U-turn on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz came after backlash from allies
17 hrs ago - NBC
17 hrs ago - NBC
Justice Department agrees to return Rep. Andy Ogles' phone, signaling end of campaign finance probe
19 hrs ago - AP
19 hrs ago - AP
'Another layer of suppression': Groups ask 11th Circuit to fast-track their appeal of Judge Cannon's order burying Mar-a
19 hrs ago - msn.com
19 hrs ago - msn.com
Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine more effective than standard shot in late-stage trial
19 hrs ago - NBC News
19 hrs ago - NBC News
Trump Official Drops Odd Boast About Economy: 'Credit Card Spending Is Through the Roof!'
19 hrs ago - MEDIAite
19 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Supreme Court shuts down last-ditch effort to rein in landmark voting ruling
20 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
20 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
Trump Official Insists Fed Governor Lisa Cook Will Be Indicted 'No Matter What the Supreme Court Does'
21 hrs ago - MEDIAite
21 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo is not running in the Preakness
21 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
21 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
Georgia officials knew chemicals from carpet mills were polluting local water. The people did not
21 hrs ago - Atlanta Journal-Constitution and ASSOCIATED PRESS
21 hrs ago - Atlanta Journal-Constitution and ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trump's third surgeon general pick is deleting old posts critical of president's agenda and fitness
22 hrs ago - The Independent
22 hrs ago - The Independent
US fires on Iranian oil tanker as Trump pressures Tehran for deal to end war
22 hrs ago - Associated Press
22 hrs ago - Associated Press