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General Discussion
Local man becomes overnight expert in shipping vessel steering capabilities
By underpants - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 3 sec ago
Local man becomes overnight expert in shipping vessel steering capabilities
By underpants - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 3 sec ago
General Discussion
Let me make this pellucidly clear...
By Oopsie Daisy - 5 sec ago - Last reply 5 sec ago
Let me make this pellucidly clear...
By Oopsie Daisy - 5 sec ago - Last reply 5 sec ago
Latest Breaking News
Putin says he won't start a war with NATO. But Western bases hosting Ukraine F-16s would be targets
By Omaha Steve - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 59 sec ago
Putin says he won't start a war with NATO. But Western bases hosting Ukraine F-16s would be targets
By Omaha Steve - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 59 sec ago
General Discussion
There are protesters outside where Clinton, Obama, and Biden are meeting, on the Israel-Gaza situation. Will these same
By JohnSJ - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
There are protesters outside where Clinton, Obama, and Biden are meeting, on the Israel-Gaza situation. Will these same
By JohnSJ - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
Cesar Chavez's family to endorse Biden after RFK Jr. claims civil rights leader would've voted for him
By Tom of Temecula - 1 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Cesar Chavez's family to endorse Biden after RFK Jr. claims civil rights leader would've voted for him
By Tom of Temecula - 1 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
@Liz_Cheney: Trump is repeatedly and maliciously attacking a judge's daughter on social media
By riversedge - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 min ago
@Liz_Cheney: Trump is repeatedly and maliciously attacking a judge's daughter on social media
By riversedge - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Cable News Clips
Federal judge delivers rare response after Trump attacks the daughter of a judge - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 52 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Federal judge delivers rare response after Trump attacks the daughter of a judge - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 52 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
The DU Lounge
Is this news? Dogs can associate words with objects
By True Dough - 46 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Is this news? Dogs can associate words with objects
By True Dough - 46 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Jimmy Carter, more than a year into hospice care, reaches another milestone
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Jimmy Carter, more than a year into hospice care, reaches another milestone
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
Consequences are killing Smelvis' movement
By malaise - 1 hr ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Consequences are killing Smelvis' movement
By malaise - 1 hr ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Ted Cruz wants taxpayers to fund airport escorts for top officials like him
By riversedge - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Ted Cruz wants taxpayers to fund airport escorts for top officials like him
By riversedge - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
General Discussion
Many GOP billionaires balked at Jan. 6. They're coming back to Trump. (Because their tax cuts are expiring next year)
By dalton99a - 4 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Many GOP billionaires balked at Jan. 6. They're coming back to Trump. (Because their tax cuts are expiring next year)
By dalton99a - 4 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
The DU Lounge
Wordle 1014 (March 29) ***SPOILER ALERT***
By MissMillie - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Wordle 1014 (March 29) ***SPOILER ALERT***
By MissMillie - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Latest Breaking News
9 detained in Tajikistan in relation to Moscow concert hall attack, Russian state media report
By Omaha Steve - 44 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
9 detained in Tajikistan in relation to Moscow concert hall attack, Russian state media report
By Omaha Steve - 44 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Foreign Affairs
Ray Dalio Turns Against China; Risk of War Jumps; Chinese Economy - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 5 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Ray Dalio Turns Against China; Risk of War Jumps; Chinese Economy - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 5 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Photography
comet 12p pons brooks. the comet that may be visible during the eclipse
By moonshinegnomie - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 6 min ago
comet 12p pons brooks. the comet that may be visible during the eclipse
By moonshinegnomie - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 6 min ago
General Discussion
Someone posted on Facebook a side by side on picture of Biden and Trump with a notes...
By imanamerican63 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Someone posted on Facebook a side by side on picture of Biden and Trump with a notes...
By imanamerican63 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 7 min ago
General Discussion
Were are all the Hollywood stars who backed Trump in the previous elections?
By imanamerican63 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Were are all the Hollywood stars who backed Trump in the previous elections?
By imanamerican63 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 7 min ago
General Discussion
So the leader of a failed coup who sent his goons to kill
By malaise - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
So the leader of a failed coup who sent his goons to kill
By malaise - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
General Discussion
You raised $50.00 on March 28, 2024 unofficial DU 4 Ruben Gallego US Senate, Senator Sinema's seat
By Omaha Steve - 8 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago
You raised $50.00 on March 28, 2024 unofficial DU 4 Ruben Gallego US Senate, Senator Sinema's seat
By Omaha Steve - 8 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Latest Breaking News
US changes how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity. It's the first revision in 27 years
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
US changes how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity. It's the first revision in 27 years
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Israel/Palestine
Hamas' Oct. 7 Attack Wasn't Mainly About Israel, It Was About Defeating Its Palestinian Political Rival
By Beastly Boy - 9 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Hamas' Oct. 7 Attack Wasn't Mainly About Israel, It Was About Defeating Its Palestinian Political Rival
By Beastly Boy - 9 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Thousands of student-loan borrowers got their debt wiped through a new repayment reform.11 GOP states just filed lawsuit
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Thousands of student-loan borrowers got their debt wiped through a new repayment reform.11 GOP states just filed lawsuit
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
General Discussion
RFK Jr.'s Running Mate Has Truly Unhinged Ideas on IVF and Sunlight
By Tom of Temecula - 38 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago
RFK Jr.'s Running Mate Has Truly Unhinged Ideas on IVF and Sunlight
By Tom of Temecula - 38 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago
General Discussion
Lara Trump: 'Trust Me, I Am The Daughter-In-Law Of Donald Trump'
By Tom of Temecula - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 11 min ago
Lara Trump: 'Trust Me, I Am The Daughter-In-Law Of Donald Trump'
By Tom of Temecula - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 11 min ago
General Discussion
Why School Absences Have 'Exploded' Almost Everywhere
By dalton99a - 12 min ago - Last reply 12 min ago
Why School Absences Have 'Exploded' Almost Everywhere
By dalton99a - 12 min ago - Last reply 12 min ago
General Discussion
You raised $2,293.00 on March 28, 2024 OFFICIAL DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 13 min ago - Last reply 13 min ago
You raised $2,293.00 on March 28, 2024 OFFICIAL DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 13 min ago - Last reply 13 min ago
General Discussion
DJT stock hits turbulence: More volatility ahead for Trump's high-flying Truth Social
By SouthernDem4ever - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
DJT stock hits turbulence: More volatility ahead for Trump's high-flying Truth Social
By SouthernDem4ever - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
General Discussion
1/6 COP KILLER TRUMP SHOWS UP AT POLICE OFFICER WAKE TO TOUT "LAW AND ORDER"
By applegrove - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
1/6 COP KILLER TRUMP SHOWS UP AT POLICE OFFICER WAKE TO TOUT "LAW AND ORDER"
By applegrove - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
General Discussion
Wow! Biden tweet, minutes ago, with video: There's a difference between the two candidates in this election.
By highplainsdem - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 18 min ago
Wow! Biden tweet, minutes ago, with video: There's a difference between the two candidates in this election.
By highplainsdem - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 18 min ago
Cable News Clips
GOP too blinded by pettiness to see vital interest in restoring Baltimore bridge - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
GOP too blinded by pettiness to see vital interest in restoring Baltimore bridge - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
General Discussion
"Official Secrets"/Bush 1 & 2 and Blair should have been jailed for war crimes
By RSherman - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
"Official Secrets"/Bush 1 & 2 and Blair should have been jailed for war crimes
By RSherman - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
Environment & Energy
Thames Water Investors Refuse $630 Million To Bolster Cash Flow; Renationalization More Likely
By hatrack - 43 min ago - Last reply 21 min ago
Thames Water Investors Refuse $630 Million To Bolster Cash Flow; Renationalization More Likely
By hatrack - 43 min ago - Last reply 21 min ago
General Discussion
Federal EV charging stations are key to Biden's climate agenda, yet only 4 states have them
By dalton99a - 21 min ago - Last reply 21 min ago
Federal EV charging stations are key to Biden's climate agenda, yet only 4 states have them
By dalton99a - 21 min ago - Last reply 21 min ago
Latest Breaking News
House Oversight chairman invites Biden to testify as GOP impeachment inquiry stalls
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 22 min ago
House Oversight chairman invites Biden to testify as GOP impeachment inquiry stalls
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 22 min ago
General Discussion
The Cruelty's The POINT: 20 House members, mostly Republican, voted against millions in funding for their own districts
By B.See - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 23 min ago
The Cruelty's The POINT: 20 House members, mostly Republican, voted against millions in funding for their own districts
By B.See - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 23 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Key Fed inflation gauge rose 2.8% annually in February, as expected
By BumRushDaShow - 25 min ago - Last reply 25 min ago
Key Fed inflation gauge rose 2.8% annually in February, as expected
By BumRushDaShow - 25 min ago - Last reply 25 min ago
General Discussion
I firmly believe the use of the word "genocide"
By edhopper - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 26 min ago
I firmly believe the use of the word "genocide"
By edhopper - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 26 min ago
Cable News Clips
Baltimore bridge collapse: Victims remembered for building 'bridges to unify, not walls to divide' - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 29 min ago
Baltimore bridge collapse: Victims remembered for building 'bridges to unify, not walls to divide' - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 29 min ago
General Discussion
Many more people have died after police subdued them than the public knows. These are their stories. (AP)
By dalton99a - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 29 min ago
Many more people have died after police subdued them than the public knows. These are their stories. (AP)
By dalton99a - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 29 min ago
Pets
Patches visits with Tiger through the window at sunset
By Walleye - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 30 min ago
Patches visits with Tiger through the window at sunset
By Walleye - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 30 min ago
Environment & Energy
What Paris Agreement? Globally, Oil & Gas Producers On Track For Near Quadrupling Of Output By 2030
By hatrack - 50 min ago - Last reply 31 min ago
What Paris Agreement? Globally, Oil & Gas Producers On Track For Near Quadrupling Of Output By 2030
By hatrack - 50 min ago - Last reply 31 min ago
Cooking & Baking
Breakfast: Friday, March 29, 2024
By MissMillie - 48 min ago - Last reply 32 min ago
Breakfast: Friday, March 29, 2024
By MissMillie - 48 min ago - Last reply 32 min ago
General Discussion
Leslie Jones for the win!
By SocialDemocrat61 - 45 min ago - Last reply 35 min ago
Leslie Jones for the win!
By SocialDemocrat61 - 45 min ago - Last reply 35 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Biden Says Arab States Ready to Recognize Israel in Future Deal
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 37 min ago
Biden Says Arab States Ready to Recognize Israel in Future Deal
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 37 min ago
Music Appreciation
R.E.M. - What's the Frequency, Kenneth?
By BootinUp - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago
R.E.M. - What's the Frequency, Kenneth?
By BootinUp - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago
Latest Breaking News
North Carolina moves to revoke license of wilderness camp where a 12-year-old died
By SouthBayDem - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 39 min ago
North Carolina moves to revoke license of wilderness camp where a 12-year-old died
By SouthBayDem - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 39 min ago
Environment & Energy
Cacao Breaks $10,000/Ton After Three Straight Bad West African Harvests From Extreme Weather, El Nino
By hatrack - 39 min ago - Last reply 39 min ago
Cacao Breaks $10,000/Ton After Three Straight Bad West African Harvests From Extreme Weather, El Nino
By hatrack - 39 min ago - Last reply 39 min ago
Latin America
Archaeologists discover a lost world of 417 ancient Mayans cities buried in remote jungle, connected by miles of 'superh
By Judi Lynn - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 41 min ago
Archaeologists discover a lost world of 417 ancient Mayans cities buried in remote jungle, connected by miles of 'superh
By Judi Lynn - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 41 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Texas mother who faced 5 years in prison has illegal voting conviction reversed
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 42 min ago
Texas mother who faced 5 years in prison has illegal voting conviction reversed
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 42 min ago
General Discussion
seems to me the baltimore bridge collapse is a short term economic issue. wrong?
By msongs - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 45 min ago
seems to me the baltimore bridge collapse is a short term economic issue. wrong?
By msongs - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 45 min ago
General Discussion
Democracy scores a victory in Montana. Thank you, Marc Elias.
By onecaliberal - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 45 min ago
Democracy scores a victory in Montana. Thank you, Marc Elias.
By onecaliberal - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 45 min ago
General Discussion
Trump continuing to attack the judge's daughter this afternoon
By highplainsdem - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 46 min ago
Trump continuing to attack the judge's daughter this afternoon
By highplainsdem - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 46 min ago
General Discussion
This Easter, let's not try to pretend Jesus was a 'Palestinian Jew'
By Mosby - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 49 min ago
This Easter, let's not try to pretend Jesus was a 'Palestinian Jew'
By Mosby - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 49 min ago
Women's Rights & Issues
Taliban to return to stoning women to death for adultery
By shenmue - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 50 min ago
Taliban to return to stoning women to death for adultery
By shenmue - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 50 min ago
General Discussion
'Gloves off': Biden campaign predicts how Trump likely spends his time
By Tom of Temecula - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 51 min ago
'Gloves off': Biden campaign predicts how Trump likely spends his time
By Tom of Temecula - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 51 min ago
General Discussion
This is how nuclear war would begin - in terrifying detail
By Xolodno - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 51 min ago
This is how nuclear war would begin - in terrifying detail
By Xolodno - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 51 min ago
Music Appreciation
On this day, March 29, 1948, Nat King Cole's recording of "Nature Boy" was released.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago - Last reply 51 min ago
On this day, March 29, 1948, Nat King Cole's recording of "Nature Boy" was released.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago - Last reply 51 min ago
General Discussion
Why is MTG so upset about Eastman's disbarment?
By malaise - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 52 min ago
Why is MTG so upset about Eastman's disbarment?
By malaise - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 52 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump can't match Biden's 2024 fundraising, Republican's campaign says
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 53 min ago
Trump can't match Biden's 2024 fundraising, Republican's campaign says
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 53 min ago
Music Appreciation
Ian Hunter - Dandy (Ian's tribute to David Bowie, from his 2016 album)
By highplainsdem - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 53 min ago
Ian Hunter - Dandy (Ian's tribute to David Bowie, from his 2016 album)
By highplainsdem - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 53 min ago
General Discussion
I'd like to thank all the Gaza protesters...
By brooklynite - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 54 min ago
I'd like to thank all the Gaza protesters...
By brooklynite - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 54 min ago
General Discussion
Crystal Mason: Texas woman sentenced to five years over voting error acquitted
By Nevilledog - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 57 min ago
Crystal Mason: Texas woman sentenced to five years over voting error acquitted
By Nevilledog - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 57 min ago
Latest Breaking News
MOLSON COORS OFFERS WORKERS 5 CENTS, CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS COLLAPSE IN TEXAS
By Omaha Steve - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 57 min ago
MOLSON COORS OFFERS WORKERS 5 CENTS, CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS COLLAPSE IN TEXAS
By Omaha Steve - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 57 min ago
Washington
Missing Everett 4-year-old may be in danger, police say
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Missing Everett 4-year-old may be in danger, police say
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
after a house is built on wrong lot, developer sues lot owner for "unjust enrichment"
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
after a house is built on wrong lot, developer sues lot owner for "unjust enrichment"
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Trump Needs His MAGA Followers to Believe America Is Screwed
By babylonsister - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Trump Needs His MAGA Followers to Believe America Is Screwed
By babylonsister - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
Obama 'scolded' protesters, comes to Biden's defense on Gaza - The 11th Hour - Ayman - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Obama 'scolded' protesters, comes to Biden's defense on Gaza - The 11th Hour - Ayman - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Forum Spotlight: Women's Rights & Issues
Outrage as UN picks Saudi Arabia to head women's rights commission - DW NewsTaliban to return to stoning women to death for adultery
Two book suggestions for women
Latest Breaking News
9 detained in Tajikistan in relation to Moscow concert hall attack, Russian state media report
44 min ago - AP
44 min ago - AP
Thousands of student-loan borrowers got their debt wiped through a new repayment reform.11 GOP states just filed lawsuit
2 hrs ago - Business Insider
2 hrs ago - Business Insider
US 'not willing to provide' some weapons Israel asks for because of American military readiness: General
4 hrs ago - ABC News
4 hrs ago - ABC News
Georgia Republican official and outspoken election denier caught voting illegally 9 times
12 hrs ago - USA Today
12 hrs ago - USA Today
Biden Administration Finalizes Rule Curbing Use of Short-Term Health Plans
12 hrs ago - New York Times
12 hrs ago - New York Times
US changes how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity. It's the first revision in 27 years
13 hrs ago - AP
13 hrs ago - AP
Texas judge moves late fee case to DC, accusing banks of venue shopping for favorable ruling
13 hrs ago - AP
13 hrs ago - AP
Court strikes down Biden rule requiring states and cities to set climate targets for transportation
14 hrs ago - The Hill
14 hrs ago - The Hill
House Oversight chairman invites Biden to testify as GOP impeachment inquiry stalls
15 hrs ago - CBS News
15 hrs ago - CBS News
Trump attends wake of slain New York officer, calls for 'law and order,' to show contrast with Biden
15 hrs ago - Associated Press
15 hrs ago - Associated Press
Social Security Administration to remove food assistance as barrier to accessing certain benefits
16 hrs ago - CNBC
16 hrs ago - CNBC
MOLSON COORS OFFERS WORKERS 5 CENTS, CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS COLLAPSE IN TEXAS
16 hrs ago - Yahoo Finance
16 hrs ago - Yahoo Finance
Putin says he won't start a war with NATO. But Western bases hosting Ukraine F-16s would be targets
17 hrs ago - AP
17 hrs ago - AP
New Jersey Democrat targets Sen. Menendez's access to classified information -- and Trump's
18 hrs ago - NBC News
18 hrs ago - NBC News
Last coal-burning power plant in New England to close in win for environmentalists
19 hrs ago - NBC10 Boston/AP
19 hrs ago - NBC10 Boston/AP
AI Debate Stirs in U.K. as Actress Replaced on BBC Project by Artificially Generated Voice
19 hrs ago - Rolling Stone
19 hrs ago - Rolling Stone
Project 2025 partner floats repealing the 22nd Amendment and allowing Trump to serve a third term
20 hrs ago - Media Matters
20 hrs ago - Media Matters
'They should stop': Jack Smith tells Mar-a-Lago judge to ignore Trump valet's 'deeply flawed' bid to toss case
20 hrs ago - Law & Crime
20 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Judge rules Georgia Republican Party vice chairman voted illegally
22 hrs ago - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
22 hrs ago - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
US economic growth for last quarter is revised up slightly to a healthy 3.4% annual rate
22 hrs ago - AP
22 hrs ago - AP
Applications for US unemployment benefits dip to 210,000 in strong job market
22 hrs ago - US News and World Report/AP
22 hrs ago - US News and World Report/AP
Census will offer Hispanic or Latino and Middle Eastern or North African race categories for the first time
23 hrs ago - NBC News
23 hrs ago - NBC News