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General Discussion
Who's watching the Artemis rocket launch? N/t
By malaise - 8 hrs ago - 88 replies
Who's watching the Artemis rocket launch? N/t
By malaise - 8 hrs ago - 88 replies
General Discussion
About Trump sitting in the Supreme Court hearing
By Baitball Blogger - 19 hrs ago - 81 replies
About Trump sitting in the Supreme Court hearing
By Baitball Blogger - 19 hrs ago - 81 replies
General Discussion
Trump is slurring, lying, and rambling right out of the gate
By Celerity - 5 hrs ago - 68 replies
Trump is slurring, lying, and rambling right out of the gate
By Celerity - 5 hrs ago - 68 replies
General Discussion
Trump strongly considering pulling out of NATO
By blue-wave - 16 hrs ago - 62 replies
Trump strongly considering pulling out of NATO
By blue-wave - 16 hrs ago - 62 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump calls America 'stupid' after abruptly leaving Supreme Court debate
By UpInArms - 10 hrs ago - 60 replies
Trump calls America 'stupid' after abruptly leaving Supreme Court debate
By UpInArms - 10 hrs ago - 60 replies
General Discussion
Trump has a social media toddler tantrum after attending SCOTUS birthright citizenship hearing
By Miles Archer - 13 hrs ago - 57 replies
Trump has a social media toddler tantrum after attending SCOTUS birthright citizenship hearing
By Miles Archer - 13 hrs ago - 57 replies
General Discussion
I've never in my life witnessed failure so celebrated
By EnergizedLib - 14 hrs ago - 52 replies
I've never in my life witnessed failure so celebrated
By EnergizedLib - 14 hrs ago - 52 replies
Latest Breaking News
'Communion': Is JD Vance preparing 2028 presidential run with release of new book?
By riversedge - 12 hrs ago - 39 replies
'Communion': Is JD Vance preparing 2028 presidential run with release of new book?
By riversedge - 12 hrs ago - 39 replies
General Discussion
Trump plans to attend Wednesday's Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship
By Shrek - 20 hrs ago - 39 replies
Trump plans to attend Wednesday's Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship
By Shrek - 20 hrs ago - 39 replies
The DU Lounge
5 Reasons Why Shakespeare Should Not Be Required in Schools
By GreatGazoo - 9 hrs ago - 36 replies
5 Reasons Why Shakespeare Should Not Be Required in Schools
By GreatGazoo - 9 hrs ago - 36 replies
General Discussion
The us solicitor, sauer is completely insane.
By drray23 - 16 hrs ago - 32 replies
The us solicitor, sauer is completely insane.
By drray23 - 16 hrs ago - 32 replies
General Discussion
Maybe fake?? Jonathan the Giant Tortoise, the world's oldest living land animal, has died at 193.
By Nevilledog - 11 hrs ago - 31 replies
Maybe fake?? Jonathan the Giant Tortoise, the world's oldest living land animal, has died at 193.
By Nevilledog - 11 hrs ago - 31 replies
General Discussion
Trump says 'we' can't take care of Medicare and Medicaid because, 'we're fighting wars'
By bigtree - 8 hrs ago - 29 replies
Trump says 'we' can't take care of Medicare and Medicaid because, 'we're fighting wars'
By bigtree - 8 hrs ago - 29 replies
Latest Breaking News
CBS News chief Bari Weiss set to remake network's iconic 60 Minutes: report
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 29 replies
CBS News chief Bari Weiss set to remake network's iconic 60 Minutes: report
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
AI Courtroom sketch of President Trump listening to Ketanji Brown Jackson speak
By LetMyPeopleVote - 14 hrs ago - 26 replies
AI Courtroom sketch of President Trump listening to Ketanji Brown Jackson speak
By LetMyPeopleVote - 14 hrs ago - 26 replies
General Discussion
Don, about that birthright citizenship thingie...
By sheshe2 - 9 hrs ago - 24 replies
Don, about that birthright citizenship thingie...
By sheshe2 - 9 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
CNN: We're told President Trump has just left the Supreme Court
By LetMyPeopleVote - 15 hrs ago - 24 replies
CNN: We're told President Trump has just left the Supreme Court
By LetMyPeopleVote - 15 hrs ago - 24 replies
The DU Lounge
What happens when a frog's car breaks down? Answer is -it must get toad
By debm55 - 17 hrs ago - 24 replies
What happens when a frog's car breaks down? Answer is -it must get toad
By debm55 - 17 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
30 congressional leaders caught in Scotland -- using taxpayer money amid shutdown
By turbinetree - 9 hrs ago - 22 replies
30 congressional leaders caught in Scotland -- using taxpayer money amid shutdown
By turbinetree - 9 hrs ago - 22 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump bolts from Supreme Court early as conservative justices skeptical of his arguments
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 22 replies
Trump bolts from Supreme Court early as conservative justices skeptical of his arguments
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
Trump just tucked tail and went back to the whitehouse.
By drray23 - 15 hrs ago - 22 replies
Trump just tucked tail and went back to the whitehouse.
By drray23 - 15 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
Pic Of The Moment: Trump Clears Things Up On Iran
By EarlG - 15 hrs ago - 21 replies
Pic Of The Moment: Trump Clears Things Up On Iran
By EarlG - 15 hrs ago - 21 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
'I Don't Give a Shit What Kristi Noem's Husband Does, I Care About What She's Doing to Everyone Else'
By sop - 17 hrs ago - 21 replies
'I Don't Give a Shit What Kristi Noem's Husband Does, I Care About What She's Doing to Everyone Else'
By sop - 17 hrs ago - 21 replies
Latest Breaking News
Nancy Pelosi Claims Republicans May Hack Voting Machines and Create 'Fake Count' in Midterms: 'Be On Guard'
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 21 replies
Nancy Pelosi Claims Republicans May Hack Voting Machines and Create 'Fake Count' in Midterms: 'Be On Guard'
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Ineffective, failing, loser POTUS gives ineffective, failing, loser speech. There, saved you the trouble of watching.
By eppur_se_muova - 5 hrs ago - 20 replies
Ineffective, failing, loser POTUS gives ineffective, failing, loser speech. There, saved you the trouble of watching.
By eppur_se_muova - 5 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
BREAKING: Walter Reade pronounces Trump dead after massive stroke overnight
By SocialDemocrat61 - 22 hrs ago - 20 replies
BREAKING: Walter Reade pronounces Trump dead after massive stroke overnight
By SocialDemocrat61 - 22 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Trump says he is 'absolutely' considering withdrawing US from Nato
By Celerity - 14 hrs ago - 19 replies
Trump says he is 'absolutely' considering withdrawing US from Nato
By Celerity - 14 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Stephen Miller's head on chopping block: DU Link: Source: Legal AF
By lindysalsagal - 14 hrs ago - 19 replies
Stephen Miller's head on chopping block: DU Link: Source: Legal AF
By lindysalsagal - 14 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
I'm watching the futures: The market didn't like his speech.
By LuckyCharms - 5 hrs ago - 18 replies
I'm watching the futures: The market didn't like his speech.
By LuckyCharms - 5 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
'1000% Increase' in US Troops refusing to Fight in Iran War / Dissent brewing
By Amaryllis - 8 hrs ago - 18 replies
'1000% Increase' in US Troops refusing to Fight in Iran War / Dissent brewing
By Amaryllis - 8 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Gas check....here Southeastern MN $ 3.54 TODAY!!!!!
By a kennedy - 7 hrs ago - 17 replies
Gas check....here Southeastern MN $ 3.54 TODAY!!!!!
By a kennedy - 7 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
14 Powerful Lines From Justice Jackson's Dissent on Conversion Therapy: 'Like It or Not, Treatment Standards Exist in
By justaprogressive - 12 hrs ago - 17 replies
14 Powerful Lines From Justice Jackson's Dissent on Conversion Therapy: 'Like It or Not, Treatment Standards Exist in
By justaprogressive - 12 hrs ago - 17 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump plans to attend Wednesday's Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 17 replies
Trump plans to attend Wednesday's Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Without rigorous fact checking, it's just propaganda. Why even watch? nt
By littlemissmartypants - 5 hrs ago - 16 replies
Without rigorous fact checking, it's just propaganda. Why even watch? nt
By littlemissmartypants - 5 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
LISTEN: John Sauer Says 'I Think So' When Asked if Native Americans Are Birthright Citizens
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 16 replies
LISTEN: John Sauer Says 'I Think So' When Asked if Native Americans Are Birthright Citizens
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
North Carolina's electoral future may hinge on rural Black voters who feel ignored by Democrats
By Omaha Steve - 13 hrs ago - 16 replies
North Carolina's electoral future may hinge on rural Black voters who feel ignored by Democrats
By Omaha Steve - 13 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
EVERY M*TH*RF*CKING ALARM in the U.S.A. should be blasting at full volume and intensity. Grampy's f*ckin' NUTS.
By Miles Archer - 15 hrs ago - 16 replies
EVERY M*TH*RF*CKING ALARM in the U.S.A. should be blasting at full volume and intensity. Grampy's f*ckin' NUTS.
By Miles Archer - 15 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
You have got to be kidding me right??? tRump on Mt Rushmore??? April Fool's right???
By a kennedy - 17 hrs ago - 16 replies
You have got to be kidding me right??? tRump on Mt Rushmore??? April Fool's right???
By a kennedy - 17 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Trump bolts from Supreme Court early as conservative justices skeptical of his arguments
By LetMyPeopleVote - 14 hrs ago - 15 replies
Trump bolts from Supreme Court early as conservative justices skeptical of his arguments
By LetMyPeopleVote - 14 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Wow!!! Trump Solicitor General D. John Sauer Suggested Native Americans Might Not Be Birthright Citizens
By DemocratSinceBirth - 16 hrs ago - 15 replies
Wow!!! Trump Solicitor General D. John Sauer Suggested Native Americans Might Not Be Birthright Citizens
By DemocratSinceBirth - 16 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
I'm at the Supreme Court this morning, and we're expecting President Trump to attend oral arguments over his attempts to
By demmiblue - 17 hrs ago - 15 replies
I'm at the Supreme Court this morning, and we're expecting President Trump to attend oral arguments over his attempts to
By demmiblue - 17 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
CNN Poll: Trump approval hits all time low (35%)
By Pototan - 20 hrs ago - 15 replies
CNN Poll: Trump approval hits all time low (35%)
By Pototan - 20 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Matt Gaetz - aliens, believe it if you want.
By everyonematters - 16 hrs ago - 14 replies
Matt Gaetz - aliens, believe it if you want.
By everyonematters - 16 hrs ago - 14 replies
Foreign Affairs
We Told You So: The Costs of Attacking Iran Far Outweigh the Benefits
By BootinUp - 18 hrs ago - 14 replies
We Told You So: The Costs of Attacking Iran Far Outweigh the Benefits
By BootinUp - 18 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
emptywheel: Days after Daily Mail Implicates Stephen Miller in Alex Pretti Murder, Daily Mail Responds with Boobies
By muriel_volestrangler - 20 hrs ago - 14 replies
emptywheel: Days after Daily Mail Implicates Stephen Miller in Alex Pretti Murder, Daily Mail Responds with Boobies
By muriel_volestrangler - 20 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
Kristi Noem 'blindsided' by cross-dressing husband who put her at risk for blackmail
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 14 replies
Kristi Noem 'blindsided' by cross-dressing husband who put her at risk for blackmail
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
Exclusive: Trump's DOJ says he's not required to turn over official records
By demmiblue - 9 hrs ago - 13 replies
Exclusive: Trump's DOJ says he's not required to turn over official records
By demmiblue - 9 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
Iran president to release open letter to American people in coming hours -- spokesperson
By littlemissmartypants - 11 hrs ago - 13 replies
Iran president to release open letter to American people in coming hours -- spokesperson
By littlemissmartypants - 11 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
For us Old Farts who remember these events from childhood. NASA's Artemis II Live Mission Coverage (Official Broadcast
By LiberalArkie - 17 hrs ago - 13 replies
For us Old Farts who remember these events from childhood. NASA's Artemis II Live Mission Coverage (Official Broadcast
By LiberalArkie - 17 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
US May 'Reexamine' Relationship With NATO
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 13 replies
US May 'Reexamine' Relationship With NATO
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
We will have a drone terror attack on US soil within the next 7 months.
By OAITW r.2.0 - 4 hrs ago - 12 replies
We will have a drone terror attack on US soil within the next 7 months.
By OAITW r.2.0 - 4 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
David Corn on major media normalizing Trump's disastrous speech
By highplainsdem - 4 hrs ago - 12 replies
David Corn on major media normalizing Trump's disastrous speech
By highplainsdem - 4 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
'We were a dead and crippled country under Biden"
By LuckyCharms - 5 hrs ago - 12 replies
'We were a dead and crippled country under Biden"
By LuckyCharms - 5 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
He's not announcing an end to the War
By senseandsensibility - 5 hrs ago - 12 replies
He's not announcing an end to the War
By senseandsensibility - 5 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Who is the brave one that will watch tonight's "address"
By ALBliberal - 7 hrs ago - 11 replies
Who is the brave one that will watch tonight's "address"
By ALBliberal - 7 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Nurul Amin Shah Alam's Death Was a Homicide
By groundloop - 9 hrs ago - 11 replies
Nurul Amin Shah Alam's Death Was a Homicide
By groundloop - 9 hrs ago - 11 replies
Science
This star-forming galaxy is blowing out powerful winds topping 2 million mph
By Judi Lynn - 9 hrs ago - 11 replies
This star-forming galaxy is blowing out powerful winds topping 2 million mph
By Judi Lynn - 9 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Disagree with those who think Trump was trying to intimidate the Court today.
By onenote - 11 hrs ago - 11 replies
Disagree with those who think Trump was trying to intimidate the Court today.
By onenote - 11 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
John Sauer's voice is like fingernails on a chalkboard.
By yellow dahlia - 14 hrs ago - 11 replies
John Sauer's voice is like fingernails on a chalkboard.
By yellow dahlia - 14 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
'Haters gonna hate': A top FEMA official defends his claim that he was teleported
By demmiblue - 17 hrs ago - 11 replies
'Haters gonna hate': A top FEMA official defends his claim that he was teleported
By demmiblue - 17 hrs ago - 11 replies
Forum Spotlight: Science
NASA Artemis II Launch (9min video) - And off to the Moon!!Link to NASA feed of Artemis II launch
This star-forming galaxy is blowing out powerful winds topping 2 million mph
Latest Breaking News
AI models will secretly scheme to protect other AI models from being shut down, researchers find
2 hrs ago - Fortune
2 hrs ago - Fortune
'On a whole other level': rapid snow melt-off in American west stuns scientists
6 hrs ago - the guardian
6 hrs ago - the guardian
'Clears this bar easily': Trump-appointed judge allows lawsuit challenging FOIA office closure to move forward
6 hrs ago - Law & Crime
6 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Hundreds rally for birthright citizenship at supreme court: 'We are an immigrant nation'
7 hrs ago - The Guardian
7 hrs ago - The Guardian
DHS scraps Noem policy requiring secretary's review of all contracts above $100,000
7 hrs ago - CBS News
7 hrs ago - CBS News
Driver of electric car pulled from fiery New Hampshire toll booth crash by Gov. Kelly Ayotte's security detail
8 hrs ago - CBS News Boston
8 hrs ago - CBS News Boston
LISTEN: John Sauer Says 'I Think So' When Asked if Native Americans Are Birthright Citizens
10 hrs ago - MEDIAite
10 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Trump calls America 'stupid' after abruptly leaving Supreme Court debate
10 hrs ago - The Independent UK
10 hrs ago - The Independent UK
CBS News chief Bari Weiss set to remake network's iconic 60 Minutes: report
10 hrs ago - The Independent
10 hrs ago - The Independent
Iran president to release open letter to American people in coming hours -- spokesperson
11 hrs ago - Times of Israel
11 hrs ago - Times of Israel
Trump admin presents new plan to slash two thirds of consumer watchdog workforce
11 hrs ago - Reuters
11 hrs ago - Reuters
A speech from a British monarch returns to Capitol Hill as US-UK tensions simmer
11 hrs ago - AP News
11 hrs ago - AP News
Luigi Mangione's federal trial delayed until October in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
11 hrs ago - AP News
11 hrs ago - AP News
Retail sales rise 0.6% in February, but impact of Iran war threatens to derail spending
12 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
12 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
'Communion': Is JD Vance preparing 2028 presidential run with release of new book?
12 hrs ago - yahoo.com
12 hrs ago - yahoo.com
Victim's father says he met suspect dozens of times before Texas Killing Fields arrest
13 hrs ago - KHOU 11
13 hrs ago - KHOU 11
Trump isn't immune from civil claims his Jan. 6 rally speech incited riot, judge says
13 hrs ago - AP
13 hrs ago - AP
Trump bolts from Supreme Court early as conservative justices skeptical of his arguments
14 hrs ago - Raw Story
14 hrs ago - Raw Story
Rudy Giuliani loses every single argument in bid to dismiss sexual harassment and rape lawsuit filed by former assistant
15 hrs ago - Law & Crime
15 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Trump's lawyer faces pushback early on in Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship
15 hrs ago - Associated Press
15 hrs ago - Associated Press
Over 17,000 Teamsters Avert Nationwide Strike at First Student, Reach Tentative Agreement
17 hrs ago - Teamsters
17 hrs ago - Teamsters
US Forest Service to move headquarters from Washington DC to Salt Lake City
17 hrs ago - The Guardian
17 hrs ago - The Guardian
US judge rejects IRS pact allowing churches to endorse political candidates
19 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/Reuters
19 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/Reuters
Businesses start to add fuel surcharges to deliver products as oil price increases from Iran war hit home
20 hrs ago - The Independent
20 hrs ago - The Independent
US strips citizenship from couple in trade theft case, part of Trump immigration push
20 hrs ago - Reuters
20 hrs ago - Reuters
Federal funding for reproductive health care could lapse Wednesday due to Trump administration delays
21 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/NBC News
21 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/NBC News
Nancy Pelosi Claims Republicans May Hack Voting Machines and Create 'Fake Count' in Midterms: 'Be On Guard'
22 hrs ago - MEDIAite
22 hrs ago - MEDIAite