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Israeli protesters blocked aid trucks headed for Gaza, throwing the packages of food on the ground and destroying them.
By demmiblue - 16 hrs ago - 92 replies
Israeli protesters blocked aid trucks headed for Gaza, throwing the packages of food on the ground and destroying them.
By demmiblue - 16 hrs ago - 92 replies
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The doctor just called for the biopsy. Rich has malignant prostrate cancer. Doctor ordered a PET --see if it spread.
By debm55 - 20 hrs ago - 81 replies
The doctor just called for the biopsy. Rich has malignant prostrate cancer. Doctor ordered a PET --see if it spread.
By debm55 - 20 hrs ago - 81 replies
General Discussion
Secret Service notified as Trump aide brags about 'causing innocent people to be arrested'
By applegrove - 21 hrs ago - 73 replies
Secret Service notified as Trump aide brags about 'causing innocent people to be arrested'
By applegrove - 21 hrs ago - 73 replies
Latest Breaking News
'Total outrage': White House condemns Israeli settlers' attack on Gaza aid trucks
By erodriguez - 6 hrs ago - 67 replies
'Total outrage': White House condemns Israeli settlers' attack on Gaza aid trucks
By erodriguez - 6 hrs ago - 67 replies
General Discussion
Polls require the following: - A registered voter who - Has a landline, or - Will answer an "unknown number" call,
By applegrove - 14 hrs ago - 52 replies
Polls require the following: - A registered voter who - Has a landline, or - Will answer an "unknown number" call,
By applegrove - 14 hrs ago - 52 replies
General Discussion
Florida: father surprised to find himself arrested after holding daughter's Uber driver at gunpoint
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 5 hrs ago - 49 replies
Florida: father surprised to find himself arrested after holding daughter's Uber driver at gunpoint
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 5 hrs ago - 49 replies
General Discussion
Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker bashes Pride Month, tells women to stay in the kitchen
By Swede - 3 hrs ago - 45 replies
Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker bashes Pride Month, tells women to stay in the kitchen
By Swede - 3 hrs ago - 45 replies
Latest Breaking News
Roger Stone Blasted For Claiming '90s Concert Photo Was Actually Trump Rally
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 43 replies
Roger Stone Blasted For Claiming '90s Concert Photo Was Actually Trump Rally
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 43 replies
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How many pets do you have? Currently I have a dog and cat. At one time I had 4 cats and three dogs. What about you?
By debm55 - 23 hrs ago - 37 replies
How many pets do you have? Currently I have a dog and cat. At one time I had 4 cats and three dogs. What about you?
By debm55 - 23 hrs ago - 37 replies
General Discussion
Cohen Drops Bomb At Trial - Trump Didn't Care If Melania Left Him Because 'How Long Do You Think I'll Be On The Market?'
By Tom of Temecula - 16 hrs ago - 36 replies
Cohen Drops Bomb At Trial - Trump Didn't Care If Melania Left Him Because 'How Long Do You Think I'll Be On The Market?'
By Tom of Temecula - 16 hrs ago - 36 replies
General Discussion
I'm not a fan of people that wave their hands around all the time
By LiberalFighter - 1 hr ago - 34 replies
I'm not a fan of people that wave their hands around all the time
By LiberalFighter - 1 hr ago - 34 replies
General Discussion
Biden Underperforms Senate Democratic Candidates
By applegrove - 22 hrs ago - 28 replies
Biden Underperforms Senate Democratic Candidates
By applegrove - 22 hrs ago - 28 replies
General Discussion
what if . . and I know this is crazy but hear me out . . what if corporations are controlling more and more
By ProfessorPlum - 2 hrs ago - 27 replies
what if . . and I know this is crazy but hear me out . . what if corporations are controlling more and more
By ProfessorPlum - 2 hrs ago - 27 replies
General Discussion
'Rather angry': Yelling Trump unloads after Michael Cohen testimony
By Tom of Temecula - 18 hrs ago - 27 replies
'Rather angry': Yelling Trump unloads after Michael Cohen testimony
By Tom of Temecula - 18 hrs ago - 27 replies
General Discussion
What do you think about this new official portrait of King Charles?
By Nevilledog - 32 min ago - 24 replies
What do you think about this new official portrait of King Charles?
By Nevilledog - 32 min ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
Judging From Trump's Reaction, Michael Cohen's Testimony Is Crushing
By Tom of Temecula - 14 hrs ago - 22 replies
Judging From Trump's Reaction, Michael Cohen's Testimony Is Crushing
By Tom of Temecula - 14 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
I Wonder What This Tr**p Band Of Criminals Got Away With That We Don't Know About?......
By global1 - 46 min ago - 21 replies
I Wonder What This Tr**p Band Of Criminals Got Away With That We Don't Know About?......
By global1 - 46 min ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
How on Earth is Donald Trump Getting Credit for Joe Biden's Economy?
By Nevilledog - 23 hrs ago - 20 replies
How on Earth is Donald Trump Getting Credit for Joe Biden's Economy?
By Nevilledog - 23 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Listening to Lawrence. Geez. Not to miss.
By ALBliberal - 14 hrs ago - 19 replies
Listening to Lawrence. Geez. Not to miss.
By ALBliberal - 14 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
If I understand. When the jury deliberates
By LiberalFighter - 18 hrs ago - 18 replies
If I understand. When the jury deliberates
By LiberalFighter - 18 hrs ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
Did Eric Trump break court rules? Trump's son fires off tweet about Michael Cohen from trial
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 17 replies
Did Eric Trump break court rules? Trump's son fires off tweet about Michael Cohen from trial
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Terry Bradshaw and Howie Long thoughts on Trump.
By Swede - 2 hrs ago - 17 replies
Terry Bradshaw and Howie Long thoughts on Trump.
By Swede - 2 hrs ago - 17 replies
Cable News Clips
Speaker Mike Johnson to appear at NYC courthouse in support of Trump - Morning Joe - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - 17 replies
Speaker Mike Johnson to appear at NYC courthouse in support of Trump - Morning Joe - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Fourteen killed and dozens injured after GIANT Mumbai billboard collapse
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 9 hrs ago - 17 replies
Fourteen killed and dozens injured after GIANT Mumbai billboard collapse
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 9 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Did Cohen really misunderstand the "I won't be on the market long"?
By intrepidity - 10 hrs ago - 17 replies
Did Cohen really misunderstand the "I won't be on the market long"?
By intrepidity - 10 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
I am going to present a little, true, story about clerks/cashiers and counterfeit money.
By niyad - 12 hrs ago - 17 replies
I am going to present a little, true, story about clerks/cashiers and counterfeit money.
By niyad - 12 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
CHP isn't supposed to aim less-lethal munitions at protesters' heads and fire into crowds. It did at UCLA
By WhiskeyGrinder - 15 hrs ago - 17 replies
CHP isn't supposed to aim less-lethal munitions at protesters' heads and fire into crowds. It did at UCLA
By WhiskeyGrinder - 15 hrs ago - 17 replies
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For as little as $800. you can look like you pissed your pants!
By Floyd R. Turbo - 4 hrs ago - 16 replies
For as little as $800. you can look like you pissed your pants!
By Floyd R. Turbo - 4 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Did you ever think that the 2016 election might have been rigged?
By raccoon - 4 hrs ago - 16 replies
Did you ever think that the 2016 election might have been rigged?
By raccoon - 4 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Katy Tur - my gut feeling. Andrea Mitchell - also my gut feeling.
By Stinky The Clown - 22 hrs ago - 16 replies
Katy Tur - my gut feeling. Andrea Mitchell - also my gut feeling.
By Stinky The Clown - 22 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
DOJ requests judge order Steve Bannon to begin prison sentence
By LetMyPeopleVote - 4 hrs ago - 15 replies
DOJ requests judge order Steve Bannon to begin prison sentence
By LetMyPeopleVote - 4 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
The number of births continues to fall, despite abortion bans
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 15 replies
The number of births continues to fall, despite abortion bans
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 15 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Convenes Election Threats Task Force Meeting - The Justice Department
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago - 15 replies
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Convenes Election Threats Task Force Meeting - The Justice Department
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Lawrence: And then when his eyes aren't closed, I saw him looking at photographs of what appeared to be crowds
By kpete - 20 hrs ago - 15 replies
Lawrence: And then when his eyes aren't closed, I saw him looking at photographs of what appeared to be crowds
By kpete - 20 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
America's most affordable travel option is disappearing
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 hrs ago - 15 replies
America's most affordable travel option is disappearing
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
DOJ requests judge order Steve Bannon to begin prison sentence
By LetMyPeopleVote - 4 hrs ago - 14 replies
DOJ requests judge order Steve Bannon to begin prison sentence
By LetMyPeopleVote - 4 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
MSNBC reported the idiot Mike Johnson will be at Manhattan courthouse today for Trump
By LiberalFighter - 5 hrs ago - 14 replies
MSNBC reported the idiot Mike Johnson will be at Manhattan courthouse today for Trump
By LiberalFighter - 5 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
U.N. staff member killed in attack on car marked with U.N. flag in Rafah
By IronLionZion - 12 hrs ago - 14 replies
U.N. staff member killed in attack on car marked with U.N. flag in Rafah
By IronLionZion - 12 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Michael Moore Condemns Biden Admin's Handling of Israel-Palestine ...
By Valdosta - 17 hrs ago - 14 replies
Michael Moore Condemns Biden Admin's Handling of Israel-Palestine ...
By Valdosta - 17 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
My Top Five Reasons to Vote for Joe Biden...
By Pluvious - 18 hrs ago - 14 replies
My Top Five Reasons to Vote for Joe Biden...
By Pluvious - 18 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Please everyone, talk to everyone or at least someone but don't kill yourself.
By discntnt_irny_srcsm - 19 hrs ago - 14 replies
Please everyone, talk to everyone or at least someone but don't kill yourself.
By discntnt_irny_srcsm - 19 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Tennessee woman denied abortion after fetus' 'brain not attached' slams state ban
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - 14 replies
Tennessee woman denied abortion after fetus' 'brain not attached' slams state ban
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
David Sanborn, Grammy award-winning saxophonist, dead at 78
By The Grand Illuminist - 21 hrs ago - 14 replies
David Sanborn, Grammy award-winning saxophonist, dead at 78
By The Grand Illuminist - 21 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Speaker Johnson to appear at courthouse amid Trump hush money trial
By Tom of Temecula - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies
Speaker Johnson to appear at courthouse amid Trump hush money trial
By Tom of Temecula - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Stormy Daniels Feared For Her Life At Trump Trial - Wore Bulletproof Vest
By Tom of Temecula - 4 hrs ago - 13 replies
Stormy Daniels Feared For Her Life At Trump Trial - Wore Bulletproof Vest
By Tom of Temecula - 4 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Texas Public Schools Missing Millions ...diverted to Colorado schools run by Houston Superintendent
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
Texas Public Schools Missing Millions ...diverted to Colorado schools run by Houston Superintendent
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Who is the asshole at the end of Way Too Early talking about the Sienna:NY zTimes
By JohnSJ - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
Who is the asshole at the end of Way Too Early talking about the Sienna:NY zTimes
By JohnSJ - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
DU Community Help
Editorials & Other Articles needs to be a main forum! (Poll)
By BWdem4life - 9 hrs ago - 13 replies
Editorials & Other Articles needs to be a main forum! (Poll)
By BWdem4life - 9 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Judge orders Alabama driver to apologize or face jail for telling officer, 'Get your ass out of the way'
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 16 hrs ago - 13 replies
Judge orders Alabama driver to apologize or face jail for telling officer, 'Get your ass out of the way'
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 16 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
Baltimore bridge span removed, ship freed with precision blast
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 13 replies
Baltimore bridge span removed, ship freed with precision blast
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Ninth Circuit finds that convicted felons also have Second Amendment rights
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 13 replies
Ninth Circuit finds that convicted felons also have Second Amendment rights
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 13 replies
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Anyone else catch this horrible cold that's going around?
By bif - 23 hrs ago - 13 replies
Anyone else catch this horrible cold that's going around?
By bif - 23 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Liz Cheney: Have to admit I'm surprised that Speaker Johnson wants to be in the "I cheated on my wife with a porn star"
By kpete - 3 hrs ago - 12 replies
Liz Cheney: Have to admit I'm surprised that Speaker Johnson wants to be in the "I cheated on my wife with a porn star"
By kpete - 3 hrs ago - 12 replies
Photography
Two photos from today . . . They started life as RAW files, but are now jpegs. Enjoy!
By CaliforniaPeggy - 12 hrs ago - 12 replies
Two photos from today . . . They started life as RAW files, but are now jpegs. Enjoy!
By CaliforniaPeggy - 12 hrs ago - 12 replies
Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs
Can anyone explain to me what appeal "The Bear" has? Because I do not get it.
By Coventina - 13 hrs ago - 12 replies
Can anyone explain to me what appeal "The Bear" has? Because I do not get it.
By Coventina - 13 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Foreign terrorist organizations could target Pride month events: FBI, DHS
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 12 replies
Foreign terrorist organizations could target Pride month events: FBI, DHS
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Columbia University graduate in zip ties rips diploma during ceremony amid Gaza protests
By brooklynite - 23 hrs ago - 12 replies
Columbia University graduate in zip ties rips diploma during ceremony amid Gaza protests
By brooklynite - 23 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
**Interesting diagram of Trump's courtroom and seating assignments (beyond the usual)**
By hlthe2b - 2 hrs ago - 11 replies
**Interesting diagram of Trump's courtroom and seating assignments (beyond the usual)**
By hlthe2b - 2 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Man who crashed U-Haul into White House barrier pleads guilty
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 11 replies
Man who crashed U-Haul into White House barrier pleads guilty
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
NY-16: Debate devolves into snark-fest between Bowman (D) and Latimer (D)
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 11 replies
NY-16: Debate devolves into snark-fest between Bowman (D) and Latimer (D)
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Rachel Maddow going over how the "retainer fee" came about.
By LiberalFighter - 16 hrs ago - 11 replies
Rachel Maddow going over how the "retainer fee" came about.
By LiberalFighter - 16 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Vice President Harris responds to Trump saying he wants to allow laws "monitoring" women's pregnancies
By LetMyPeopleVote - 21 hrs ago - 11 replies
Vice President Harris responds to Trump saying he wants to allow laws "monitoring" women's pregnancies
By LetMyPeopleVote - 21 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Pic Of The Moment: Pretty Sure Jesus Wasn't A Fan Of Hypocrites
By EarlG - 1 hr ago - 10 replies
Pic Of The Moment: Pretty Sure Jesus Wasn't A Fan Of Hypocrites
By EarlG - 1 hr ago - 10 replies
Forum Spotlight: Women's Rights & Issues
Lest we forget...Saudi Arabia is rebranding itself as a moderate country, but what's the truth? Just ask our female activists
Female journalists under attack as press freedom falters
Latest Breaking News
Did Eric Trump break court rules? Trump's son fires off tweet about Michael Cohen from trial
1 hr ago - UK Independent
1 hr ago - UK Independent
Appeals court denies Trump's latest request to overturn hush money trial gag order
1 hr ago - CNN Politics
1 hr ago - CNN Politics
Biden hiking tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar cells, steel, aluminum -- adding to tensions with Beijing
4 hrs ago - AP
4 hrs ago - AP
'Total outrage': White House condemns Israeli settlers' attack on Gaza aid trucks
6 hrs ago - The Guardian
6 hrs ago - The Guardian
Arizona Supreme Court grants stay, preventing 1864 abortion ban from taking effect
6 hrs ago - The Hill
6 hrs ago - The Hill
U.N. staff member killed in attack on car marked with U.N. flag in Rafah
12 hrs ago - Washington Post
12 hrs ago - Washington Post
The United Nations on Monday clarified that the overall number of fatalities in Gaza tallied by the Ministry of Health
16 hrs ago - CNN
16 hrs ago - CNN
SBU Says It Prevented May 9 Russian Terrorist Attacks Against Civilian Targets in Kyiv
Yesterday - Kyiv Post
Yesterday - Kyiv Post
Michael Cohen implicates Trump in hush money case: 'Make sure it doesn't get released'
Yesterday - NBC
Yesterday - NBC
Cyril Wecht, nationally renowned pathologist and former Allegheny County Democratic leader, dies at 93
Yesterday - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Yesterday - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Only a few hundred remain in Ukrainian border town as fierce battles rage amid a Russian assault
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Schumer Urges FTC to Hit the Brakes on $53 Billion Chevron-Hess Merger
Yesterday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Yesterday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Exiled Chinese billionaire's alleged accomplice pleads guilty in massive fraud conspiracy
Yesterday - NBC News
Yesterday - NBC News