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As seen at my local grocery store this morning at every check-out...
By hlthe2b - 13 hrs ago - 89 replies
As seen at my local grocery store this morning at every check-out...
By hlthe2b - 13 hrs ago - 89 replies
General Discussion
The fact that Graham Platner is apparently leading Gov. Mills in the Maine primary is ageism out of control
By dsc - 8 hrs ago - 76 replies
The fact that Graham Platner is apparently leading Gov. Mills in the Maine primary is ageism out of control
By dsc - 8 hrs ago - 76 replies
General Discussion
Bezos says 'millions of people' will be living in space by 2045 - and robots will commute on our behalf to the moon
By dalton99a - 13 hrs ago - 61 replies
Bezos says 'millions of people' will be living in space by 2045 - and robots will commute on our behalf to the moon
By dalton99a - 13 hrs ago - 61 replies
General Discussion
Humbly asking that you join this Group Focus Exercise for Malaise and her beloved Jamacia.
By littlemissmartypants - 6 hrs ago - 56 replies
Humbly asking that you join this Group Focus Exercise for Malaise and her beloved Jamacia.
By littlemissmartypants - 6 hrs ago - 56 replies
The DU Lounge
Wanna join me in feeling really old? I just stumbled on this list,
By Ocelot II - 3 hrs ago - 54 replies
Wanna join me in feeling really old? I just stumbled on this list,
By Ocelot II - 3 hrs ago - 54 replies
Latest Breaking News
RFK Jr to urge Americans to eat more saturated fats, alarming health experts
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 52 replies
RFK Jr to urge Americans to eat more saturated fats, alarming health experts
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 52 replies
Latest Breaking News
House Democrat Declares, 'Mike Johnson Has Effectively Dissolved the United States House of Representatives'
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 46 replies
House Democrat Declares, 'Mike Johnson Has Effectively Dissolved the United States House of Representatives'
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 46 replies
General Discussion
June Lockhart, warmhearted star of 'Lassie' and 'Lost in Space,' dies at 100
By MarineCombatEngineer - 7 hrs ago - 39 replies
June Lockhart, warmhearted star of 'Lassie' and 'Lost in Space,' dies at 100
By MarineCombatEngineer - 7 hrs ago - 39 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Greg Palast: I met Chavez and Maduro. I know drugs are not the reason Trump wants war with Venezuela
By cbabe - 9 hrs ago - 39 replies
Greg Palast: I met Chavez and Maduro. I know drugs are not the reason Trump wants war with Venezuela
By cbabe - 9 hrs ago - 39 replies
General Discussion
Know why I may never forgive the current president?
By cab67 - 6 hrs ago - 38 replies
Know why I may never forgive the current president?
By cab67 - 6 hrs ago - 38 replies
General Discussion
A "ballroom" isn't such a terrible idea, imo
By gulliver - 10 hrs ago - 33 replies
A "ballroom" isn't such a terrible idea, imo
By gulliver - 10 hrs ago - 33 replies
Latest Breaking News
Rand Paul Says 20 GOP Senators Are 'Grumbling' Over Trump Policy -- But 'Don't Have the Guts' to Criticize the President
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 33 replies
Rand Paul Says 20 GOP Senators Are 'Grumbling' Over Trump Policy -- But 'Don't Have the Guts' to Criticize the President
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 33 replies
General Discussion
What is one thing Republican women have that Democratic women don't
By orangecrush - 7 hrs ago - 29 replies
What is one thing Republican women have that Democratic women don't
By orangecrush - 7 hrs ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
I'm not much of a baseball fan, but the current World Series has a different meaning.
By Dr. T - 14 hrs ago - 29 replies
I'm not much of a baseball fan, but the current World Series has a different meaning.
By Dr. T - 14 hrs ago - 29 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump's ballroom design a 'hurried process' that includes stairs to nowhere: report
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 28 replies
Trump's ballroom design a 'hurried process' that includes stairs to nowhere: report
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 28 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Humiliates Mike Johnson Behind Closed Doors
By riversedge - 12 hrs ago - 25 replies
Trump Humiliates Mike Johnson Behind Closed Doors
By riversedge - 12 hrs ago - 25 replies
General Discussion
Trump's $300 million monument to himself includes a staircase "leading up to no clear landing" and "colliding windows"
By Miles Archer - 14 hrs ago - 23 replies
Trump's $300 million monument to himself includes a staircase "leading up to no clear landing" and "colliding windows"
By Miles Archer - 14 hrs ago - 23 replies
Latest Breaking News
Kamala Harris tells BBC she may run for president again
By SouthBayDem - 13 hrs ago - 22 replies
Kamala Harris tells BBC she may run for president again
By SouthBayDem - 13 hrs ago - 22 replies
Latest Breaking News
Newsom Says Trump Is 'Rigging the Election' With Federal Poll Monitors
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 21 replies
Newsom Says Trump Is 'Rigging the Election' With Federal Poll Monitors
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Your military that's being deployed against you is being partially funded by anonymous donors
By bigtree - 12 hrs ago - 21 replies
Your military that's being deployed against you is being partially funded by anonymous donors
By bigtree - 12 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Administration now proposes to demolish both entire White House and Jefferson Memorial
By struggle4progress - 4 hrs ago - 20 replies
Administration now proposes to demolish both entire White House and Jefferson Memorial
By struggle4progress - 4 hrs ago - 20 replies
Latest Breaking News
June Lockhart, beloved mother figure from 'Lassie' and 'Lost In Space,' dies at 100
By Omaha Steve - 7 hrs ago - 20 replies
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June Lockhart, beloved mother figure from 'Lassie' and 'Lost In Space,' dies at 100
By Omaha Steve - 7 hrs ago - 20 replies
Latest Breaking News
Donor Who Gave $130 Million to Pay Troops Is Reclusive Heir to Mellon Fortune
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 20 replies
Donor Who Gave $130 Million to Pay Troops Is Reclusive Heir to Mellon Fortune
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 20 replies
Latest Breaking News
DHS Issues New Travel Rule for All Foreigners, Including Green Card Holders
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 20 replies
DHS Issues New Travel Rule for All Foreigners, Including Green Card Holders
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Do you think tRump would start a war(as a distraction)?
By BigmanPigman - 22 hrs ago - 20 replies
Do you think tRump would start a war(as a distraction)?
By BigmanPigman - 22 hrs ago - 20 replies
Health
RFK Jr to urge Americans to eat more saturated fats, alarming health experts
By douglas9 - 11 hrs ago - 19 replies
RFK Jr to urge Americans to eat more saturated fats, alarming health experts
By douglas9 - 11 hrs ago - 19 replies
The DU Lounge
If you had a magical broomstick, where would you go?
By debm55 - 11 hrs ago - 19 replies
If you had a magical broomstick, where would you go?
By debm55 - 11 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Her's what I think may be,in the Epstein Files
By Jersey Devil - 3 hrs ago - 18 replies
Her's what I think may be,in the Epstein Files
By Jersey Devil - 3 hrs ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump announces additional 10-per-cent tariff on Canada over Ontario ad
By RainCaster - 4 hrs ago - 18 replies
Trump announces additional 10-per-cent tariff on Canada over Ontario ad
By RainCaster - 4 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Leavitt Says Trump Can Tear Down Jefferson Memorial if He Wants
By Wiz Imp - 10 hrs ago - 18 replies
Leavitt Says Trump Can Tear Down Jefferson Memorial if He Wants
By Wiz Imp - 10 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Social Security benefits are going up by 2.8% next year but Medicare premiums expected to increase.
By milestogo - 10 hrs ago - 18 replies
Social Security benefits are going up by 2.8% next year but Medicare premiums expected to increase.
By milestogo - 10 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
If Trump could run again, he'd be re-elected for the pure entertainment value.
By LAS14 - 4 hrs ago - 17 replies
If Trump could run again, he'd be re-elected for the pure entertainment value.
By LAS14 - 4 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Is Trump going to attack Venezuela? If so, WTF? Why?
By wcmagumba - 9 hrs ago - 16 replies
Is Trump going to attack Venezuela? If so, WTF? Why?
By wcmagumba - 9 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
Canadians pull Reagan advertisement after furious Trump halts trade talks
By Polybius - 12 hrs ago - 15 replies
Canadians pull Reagan advertisement after furious Trump halts trade talks
By Polybius - 12 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
is there any relief plan for Jamaica being developed in the US...and by who?
By msongs - 2 hrs ago - 14 replies
is there any relief plan for Jamaica being developed in the US...and by who?
By msongs - 2 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Leavitt stumped when asked about mystery health scan
By struggle4progress - 4 hrs ago - 14 replies
Leavitt stumped when asked about mystery health scan
By struggle4progress - 4 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Anonymous No More: The MAGA Donor that's bankrolling troop pay
By blogslug - 11 hrs ago - 14 replies
Anonymous No More: The MAGA Donor that's bankrolling troop pay
By blogslug - 11 hrs ago - 14 replies
The DU Lounge
Who do so many people hate morning darkness so much?
By Polybius - 5 hrs ago - 13 replies
Who do so many people hate morning darkness so much?
By Polybius - 5 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
WW3?? Trump not just warmongering against Venezuela, they're messing w/China, South America, Russia, etc.
By kerry-is-my-prez - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
WW3?? Trump not just warmongering against Venezuela, they're messing w/China, South America, Russia, etc.
By kerry-is-my-prez - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Americans brace for food stamps to run out: 'The greatest hunger catastrophe since the Great Depression'
By babylonsister - 13 hrs ago - 13 replies
Americans brace for food stamps to run out: 'The greatest hunger catastrophe since the Great Depression'
By babylonsister - 13 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
I could swear that I saw a clip last night of the area for the 90,000 sq. ft ballroom for an 80 year old man ....
By Botany - 14 hrs ago - 13 replies
I could swear that I saw a clip last night of the area for the 90,000 sq. ft ballroom for an 80 year old man ....
By Botany - 14 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
JUIST REMEMBER...BANNON is nothing more than an unwashed, unkempt, batsh*t crazy attention whore grifter
By Miles Archer - 14 hrs ago - 13 replies
JUIST REMEMBER...BANNON is nothing more than an unwashed, unkempt, batsh*t crazy attention whore grifter
By Miles Archer - 14 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
The "moderation advantage" may be a delusion. . .
By Stargleamer - 8 hrs ago - 12 replies
The "moderation advantage" may be a delusion. . .
By Stargleamer - 8 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Trump's America: Thousands of furloughed federal workers in Hyattsville, Maryland waiting in line for food.
By Swede - 10 hrs ago - 12 replies
Trump's America: Thousands of furloughed federal workers in Hyattsville, Maryland waiting in line for food.
By Swede - 10 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
I remember vividly one thing Rush Limbaugh said
By BWdem4life - 10 hrs ago - 12 replies
I remember vividly one thing Rush Limbaugh said
By BWdem4life - 10 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
For the love of Mike, what will it cost to heat and cool that ginormous ballroom??
By Peacetrain - 12 hrs ago - 12 replies
For the love of Mike, what will it cost to heat and cool that ginormous ballroom??
By Peacetrain - 12 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Zohran Mamdani addresses Islamophobia as attacks ramp up in closing days of NYC mayoral race
By BeyondGeography - 15 hrs ago - 12 replies
Zohran Mamdani addresses Islamophobia as attacks ramp up in closing days of NYC mayoral race
By BeyondGeography - 15 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Timothy Mellon is the wackadoo that claimed he saw Amelia Earhart's head in
By AnotherMother4Peace - 56 min ago - 11 replies
Timothy Mellon is the wackadoo that claimed he saw Amelia Earhart's head in
By AnotherMother4Peace - 56 min ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Trump ends Canada access at shared border library
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 6 hrs ago - 11 replies
Trump ends Canada access at shared border library
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 6 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Trump increases tariffs on Canada by 10% because of Reagan ad by Ontario put up on the World Series
By applegrove - 6 hrs ago - 11 replies
Trump increases tariffs on Canada by 10% because of Reagan ad by Ontario put up on the World Series
By applegrove - 6 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
DOJ to monitor elections in California, New Jersey as state officials blast move
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 11 replies
DOJ to monitor elections in California, New Jersey as state officials blast move
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
So what happens when the House comes back into session?
By Jersey Devil - 11 hrs ago - 11 replies
So what happens when the House comes back into session?
By Jersey Devil - 11 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
TIME Photo Secretly Subverts Trump Cover With Nazi Reference
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 11 replies
TIME Photo Secretly Subverts Trump Cover With Nazi Reference
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
This morrning they're reporting $350 MILLION for Epstein Ballroom.
By spanone - 13 hrs ago - 11 replies
This morrning they're reporting $350 MILLION for Epstein Ballroom.
By spanone - 13 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Trump likely to name White House ballroom after himself, officials say
By douglas9 - 17 hrs ago - 11 replies
Trump likely to name White House ballroom after himself, officials say
By douglas9 - 17 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Somewhere along the way, perhaps we as a society went too far in normalizing Nazis...
By PeaceWave - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
Somewhere along the way, perhaps we as a society went too far in normalizing Nazis...
By PeaceWave - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
I've got a neighbor who is a small-town cop. Lived by him for 30 years. He does not wear a mask.
By Midnight Writer - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
I've got a neighbor who is a small-town cop. Lived by him for 30 years. He does not wear a mask.
By Midnight Writer - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Snopes - Gavin Newsom said he's sending knee pads to anyone 'bending the knee' to Trump
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago - 10 replies
Snopes - Gavin Newsom said he's sending knee pads to anyone 'bending the knee' to Trump
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
When will these rethugs in congress finally realize that TSF and his cronies are
By bluestarone - 8 hrs ago - 10 replies
When will these rethugs in congress finally realize that TSF and his cronies are
By bluestarone - 8 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Pennsylvania city divided over Trump as it reels from economic whiplash
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 10 replies
Pennsylvania city divided over Trump as it reels from economic whiplash
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
GOP senators disconcerted by possible $230M Justice Department payout to Trump
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 10 replies
GOP senators disconcerted by possible $230M Justice Department payout to Trump
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
"I am the speaker and the president!' Trump humiliates Mike Johnson in private conversation
By Chasstev365 - 10 hrs ago - 10 replies
"I am the speaker and the president!' Trump humiliates Mike Johnson in private conversation
By Chasstev365 - 10 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
"Increasingly Republican" South Florida could be hardest hit by expiring ACA / ObamaCare tax credits.
By Miles Archer - 13 hrs ago - 10 replies
"Increasingly Republican" South Florida could be hardest hit by expiring ACA / ObamaCare tax credits.
By Miles Archer - 13 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
"I'm the Speaker and the President" joked Trump.
By Swede - 13 hrs ago - 10 replies
"I'm the Speaker and the President" joked Trump.
By Swede - 13 hrs ago - 10 replies
Forum Spotlight: Cable News Clips
'Putin understands one thing - strength': Fmr. Ukraine Ambassador slams Trump for lack of strategy - MSNBC ReportsThe Politics of Redistricting: How different could the 2026 midterms look after gerrymandering? - MSNBC Reports
Ballroom Blitz: Why a non-profit director says Trump can't skip public input on East Wing demolition - MSNBC Reports
Latest Breaking News
Bari Weiss is eyeing Fox News star Bret Baier and CNN's Anderson Cooper for 'CBS Evening News' anchor chair
2 hrs ago - The Independent
2 hrs ago - The Independent
Amazon strategised about keeping its datacentres' full water use secret, leaked document shows
2 hrs ago - The Guardian
2 hrs ago - The Guardian
Saturday morning storms knock out power for more than 100K in Houston area
4 hrs ago - Houston Public Media
4 hrs ago - Houston Public Media
Trump announces additional 10-per-cent tariff on Canada over Ontario ad
4 hrs ago - The Canadian Press
4 hrs ago - The Canadian Press
RFK Jr to urge Americans to eat more saturated fats, alarming health experts
5 hrs ago - The Guardian
5 hrs ago - The Guardian
Newsom Says Trump Is 'Rigging the Election' With Federal Poll Monitors
7 hrs ago - KQED San Francisco, CA/NPR
7 hrs ago - KQED San Francisco, CA/NPR
Dozens of former federal judges use Alexander Hamilton to warn SCOTUS about Trump's purportedly 'unreviewable' tariffs
8 hrs ago - Law & Crime
8 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Furloughed federal workers file for jobless benefits, but aid isn't easy to get
9 hrs ago - CNN Politics
9 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Russian missile and drone attacks kill 4 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy pleads for air defense
9 hrs ago - AP
9 hrs ago - AP
Trump's ballroom design a 'hurried process' that includes stairs to nowhere: report
10 hrs ago - Raw Story
10 hrs ago - Raw Story
Donor Who Gave $130 Million to Pay Troops Is Reclusive Heir to Mellon Fortune
11 hrs ago - New York Times
11 hrs ago - New York Times
13 people were shot at 'large party' and 2 have died, North Carolina sheriff says
13 hrs ago - The News & Observer
13 hrs ago - The News & Observer
Trump administration aims to auction offshore oil leases along U.S. coastlines that have been off-limits for decades
14 hrs ago - CBS News
14 hrs ago - CBS News
Rand Paul Says 20 GOP Senators Are 'Grumbling' Over Trump Policy -- But 'Don't Have the Guts' to Criticize the President
14 hrs ago - MEDIAite
14 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Witnesses say CBP agents deployed tear gas in a Chicago neighborhood following arrest operation
15 hrs ago - Scripps News
15 hrs ago - Scripps News
Early voting begins in New York City mayor's race and contest to pick New Jersey's next governor
15 hrs ago - AP
15 hrs ago - AP
Federal appeals court temporarily bars Portland troop deployment
15 hrs ago - Oregon Public Broadcasting/NPR
15 hrs ago - Oregon Public Broadcasting/NPR
House Democrat Declares, 'Mike Johnson Has Effectively Dissolved the United States House of Representatives'
16 hrs ago - MEDIAite
16 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Trump admin is 'funneling $10 billion through the US Navy' to ramp up migrant detention center construction
16 hrs ago - The Independent
16 hrs ago - The Independent
Border Patrol's Bovino called to court after being accused of throwing tear gas canister in Chicago
16 hrs ago - NBC News
16 hrs ago - NBC News
Trump calls for prosecution of more political foes including Jack Smith and Merrick Garland
17 hrs ago - CBS news
17 hrs ago - CBS news
Judge pauses disqualification of Sigal Chattah as Nevada acting US attorney pending appeal
20 hrs ago - AP
20 hrs ago - AP
Tennessee man's heart still active nearly two minutes after execution, lawyer says
Yesterday - the guardian
Yesterday - the guardian
'Unbelievable!' Laura Loomer erupts after being named in DHS probe over ICE shooting leak
Yesterday - Raw Story
Yesterday - Raw Story
Senior advocacy group wants to establish a 'minimum' annual COLA increase: How would it work?
Yesterday - The Hill
Yesterday - The Hill