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Why Hakeem Jeffries' new slogan for the Democratic Party is so ineffective
By LiberalArkie - 8 hrs ago - 95 replies
Why Hakeem Jeffries' new slogan for the Democratic Party is so ineffective
By LiberalArkie - 8 hrs ago - 95 replies
The DU Lounge
What should we give Santa instead of cookies and milk? Every house leaves milk and cookies and he is tired of it. I am
By debm55 - 23 hrs ago - 82 replies
What should we give Santa instead of cookies and milk? Every house leaves milk and cookies and he is tired of it. I am
By debm55 - 23 hrs ago - 82 replies
Latest Breaking News
Admiral told lawmakers everyone on alleged drug boat was on a list of military targets
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 78 replies
Admiral told lawmakers everyone on alleged drug boat was on a list of military targets
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 78 replies
The DU Lounge
What is/are your favorite Christmas cookies? Mine is kolacky with apricot or nut mixture. What is your's?
By debm55 - 7 hrs ago - 68 replies
What is/are your favorite Christmas cookies? Mine is kolacky with apricot or nut mixture. What is your's?
By debm55 - 7 hrs ago - 68 replies
General Discussion
Marjorie Taylor Greene on what Republicans say about Trump behind his back 60 Minutes
By MarineCombatEngineer - 5 hrs ago - 40 replies
Marjorie Taylor Greene on what Republicans say about Trump behind his back 60 Minutes
By MarineCombatEngineer - 5 hrs ago - 40 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Rages Against House Democrat He Just Pardoned: 'Such a Lack of LOYALTY!'
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 37 replies
Trump Rages Against House Democrat He Just Pardoned: 'Such a Lack of LOYALTY!'
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 37 replies
Latest Breaking News
ICE agents under scrutiny after man's legs allegedly crushed in Vancouver arrest
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 37 replies
ICE agents under scrutiny after man's legs allegedly crushed in Vancouver arrest
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 37 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Considering Move to Oust Homeland Security Kristi Noem: Report
By boonecreek - 7 hrs ago - 35 replies
Trump Considering Move to Oust Homeland Security Kristi Noem: Report
By boonecreek - 7 hrs ago - 35 replies
General Discussion
This is heartbreaking. Trump called Governor Walz the R word & now MAGA nuts are driving by & yelling it at his special
By riversedge - 6 hrs ago - 34 replies
This is heartbreaking. Trump called Governor Walz the R word & now MAGA nuts are driving by & yelling it at his special
By riversedge - 6 hrs ago - 34 replies
General Discussion
One Man's Warning to ICE Agents May Be the Most Symbolic Act of Democratic Backbone We've Seen in Years
By Amaryllis - 9 hrs ago - 34 replies
One Man's Warning to ICE Agents May Be the Most Symbolic Act of Democratic Backbone We've Seen in Years
By Amaryllis - 9 hrs ago - 34 replies
General Discussion
Three-year-old child forced to serve as her own attorney in Tucson immigration court
By douglas9 - 11 hrs ago - 32 replies
Three-year-old child forced to serve as her own attorney in Tucson immigration court
By douglas9 - 11 hrs ago - 32 replies
General Discussion
Trump releases his National Security Policy: US abandons Europe by 2027, turns to Russia; blocks immigration
By AverageOldGuy - 22 hrs ago - 32 replies
Trump releases his National Security Policy: US abandons Europe by 2027, turns to Russia; blocks immigration
By AverageOldGuy - 22 hrs ago - 32 replies
General Discussion
The old dolt went on a posting spree last night.
By Swede - 10 hrs ago - 29 replies
The old dolt went on a posting spree last night.
By Swede - 10 hrs ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
In a powerful moment, Mark Kelly just took down both Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth
By red dog 1 - 3 hrs ago - 24 replies
In a powerful moment, Mark Kelly just took down both Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth
By red dog 1 - 3 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
Hegseth Declares End to U.S. 'Utopian Idealism'
By applegrove - 6 hrs ago - 21 replies
Hegseth Declares End to U.S. 'Utopian Idealism'
By applegrove - 6 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
SNL Cold Open with Colin Jost as Pete Hegseth......GREAT!!!
By ProudMNDemocrat - 9 hrs ago - 21 replies
SNL Cold Open with Colin Jost as Pete Hegseth......GREAT!!!
By ProudMNDemocrat - 9 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Ruben Gallego's leaked texts mocking Democrats' looks & masculinity intensify temperament concerns
By choie - 1 hr ago - 18 replies
Ruben Gallego's leaked texts mocking Democrats' looks & masculinity intensify temperament concerns
By choie - 1 hr ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
New US security strategy aligns with Russia's vision, Moscow says
By littlemissmartypants - 3 hrs ago - 17 replies
New US security strategy aligns with Russia's vision, Moscow says
By littlemissmartypants - 3 hrs ago - 17 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
'Billionaire Palantir Co-Founder Pushes Return of Public Hangings as Part of 'Masculine Leadership' Initiative'
By sop - 6 hrs ago - 17 replies
'Billionaire Palantir Co-Founder Pushes Return of Public Hangings as Part of 'Masculine Leadership' Initiative'
By sop - 6 hrs ago - 17 replies
Sports
and damn it, Notre Dame is out of the college playoffs......
By a kennedy - 6 hrs ago - 17 replies
and damn it, Notre Dame is out of the college playoffs......
By a kennedy - 6 hrs ago - 17 replies
The DU Lounge
Sitting on the floor next to dead tree eating lint covered hard candy out of a sock was never my idea of a good time!
By Floyd R. Turbo - 7 hrs ago - 17 replies
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Sitting on the floor next to dead tree eating lint covered hard candy out of a sock was never my idea of a good time!
By Floyd R. Turbo - 7 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Minneapolis Police Chief warns officers: "Stop unlawful force by ICE or lose your job"
By red dog 1 - 23 hrs ago - 17 replies
Minneapolis Police Chief warns officers: "Stop unlawful force by ICE or lose your job"
By red dog 1 - 23 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Netflix Cancelled Its Way Into Power. Now It HAS Warner Bros Too
By Nittersing - 9 hrs ago - 16 replies
Netflix Cancelled Its Way Into Power. Now It HAS Warner Bros Too
By Nittersing - 9 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Stallone, Trump, & Taylor Sheridan's unrelenting sagas of toxic male masculinity
By Miles Archer - 9 hrs ago - 16 replies
Stallone, Trump, & Taylor Sheridan's unrelenting sagas of toxic male masculinity
By Miles Archer - 9 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Europe may start downing Russian drones and jets that provoke.
By applegrove - 5 hrs ago - 15 replies
Europe may start downing Russian drones and jets that provoke.
By applegrove - 5 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
I was thinking about this "AI" stuff . . .
By AverageOldGuy - 16 hrs ago - 15 replies
I was thinking about this "AI" stuff . . .
By AverageOldGuy - 16 hrs ago - 15 replies
Mental Health Information
I listened to an experienced psychiatrist earlier today
By BigmanPigman - 20 hrs ago - 15 replies
I listened to an experienced psychiatrist earlier today
By BigmanPigman - 20 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
NEWSOM to STEVEN CHEUNG: "What's it like to be on your knees, piggy?"
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago - 14 replies
NEWSOM to STEVEN CHEUNG: "What's it like to be on your knees, piggy?"
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
What are the Democratic Actions Steps needed to stop the destruction?
By FarPoint - 8 hrs ago - 14 replies
What are the Democratic Actions Steps needed to stop the destruction?
By FarPoint - 8 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Bernie Sanders Absolutely Tears Apart Private Insurance Costs In Front Of Owner Of Insurance Company
By Uncle Joe - 19 hrs ago - 14 replies
Bernie Sanders Absolutely Tears Apart Private Insurance Costs In Front Of Owner Of Insurance Company
By Uncle Joe - 19 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Europeans have Musk's number: that's gonna leave a mark.
By applegrove - 4 hrs ago - 13 replies
Europeans have Musk's number: that's gonna leave a mark.
By applegrove - 4 hrs ago - 13 replies
The DU Lounge
Is there something you've always wondered about but never understood it?
By milestogo - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
Is there something you've always wondered about but never understood it?
By milestogo - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
STFU American peons - you DON'T know how good you have it
By malaise - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
STFU American peons - you DON'T know how good you have it
By malaise - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Leaked memo shows Trump DOJ wants list of groups that express 'anti-American sentiment'
By turbinetree - 8 hrs ago - 13 replies
Leaked memo shows Trump DOJ wants list of groups that express 'anti-American sentiment'
By turbinetree - 8 hrs ago - 13 replies
The DU Lounge
If you came with a warning label, what would it read?
By True Dough - 10 hrs ago - 13 replies
If you came with a warning label, what would it read?
By True Dough - 10 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
Top Armed Services Dem says Sept. 2 strike video would show Republicans' description 'completely false'
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 12 replies
Top Armed Services Dem says Sept. 2 strike video would show Republicans' description 'completely false'
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
I swear some people are visually brilliant like the person who came up with this:
By applegrove - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
I swear some people are visually brilliant like the person who came up with this:
By applegrove - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
If masked men are chasing your 23 year old daughter, you are showing extreme restraint not to shoot them
By lostnfound - 10 hrs ago - 10 replies
If masked men are chasing your 23 year old daughter, you are showing extreme restraint not to shoot them
By lostnfound - 10 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump signs order to create food supply chain task forces to protect competition
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 10 replies
Trump signs order to create food supply chain task forces to protect competition
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 10 replies
Photography
Moonrise - October 22nd, 2010 @ 9:08 pm from the old farm.
By George McGovern - 21 hrs ago - 10 replies
Moonrise - October 22nd, 2010 @ 9:08 pm from the old farm.
By George McGovern - 21 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Bessent Says He Divested From Soybean Farms After Ethics Office Warning
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 9 replies
Bessent Says He Divested From Soybean Farms After Ethics Office Warning
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 9 replies
Fiction
What Fiction are you reading this week, December 7, 2025?
By hermetic - 8 hrs ago - 9 replies
What Fiction are you reading this week, December 7, 2025?
By hermetic - 8 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
Chef Jose Andres Slams 'Divisive' Trump Over FIFA Peace Prize Award: 'Betrays The Beautiful Game'
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 9 replies
Chef Jose Andres Slams 'Divisive' Trump Over FIFA Peace Prize Award: 'Betrays The Beautiful Game'
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Germany votes to bring in voluntary military service programme for 18-year-olds
By GJGCA - 23 hrs ago - 9 replies
Germany votes to bring in voluntary military service programme for 18-year-olds
By GJGCA - 23 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
St Olaf College Christmas Festival concert is streaming right now.
By LastDemocratInSC - 3 hrs ago - 8 replies
St Olaf College Christmas Festival concert is streaming right now.
By LastDemocratInSC - 3 hrs ago - 8 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
How Republicans can turn things around and win the Midterm elections.
By lees1975 - 5 hrs ago - 8 replies
How Republicans can turn things around and win the Midterm elections.
By lees1975 - 5 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
This video illustrates precisely why we are at the point we are. A significant portion of our population has gone NAZI
By artemisia1 - 6 hrs ago - 8 replies
This video illustrates precisely why we are at the point we are. A significant portion of our population has gone NAZI
By artemisia1 - 6 hrs ago - 8 replies
Latest Breaking News
Rep. James Clyburn criticizes redistricting push: 'Are we going to make a mockery out of this democracy?'
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 8 replies
Rep. James Clyburn criticizes redistricting push: 'Are we going to make a mockery out of this democracy?'
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 8 replies
Forum Spotlight: Liberal YouTubers
I Made Trump's Friend PANIC Live on CNNHuge Pentagon Scandal🚨 Is Hegseth is funneling money to Trump???
Republican Senator Throws Tantrum After Stephanopoulos Calls Out His Lies - Reflect Politics
Latest Breaking News
Leaked memo shows Trump DOJ wants list of groups that express 'anti-American sentiment'
29 min ago - Raw Story
29 min ago - Raw Story
Swing-district Republican sounds alarm over GOP's affordability agenda: 'Doing nothing is not an option'
59 min ago - CNN Politics
59 min ago - CNN Politics
Ilhan Omar Blasts Trump's 'Unhealthy and Creepy Obsession' With Somalis: 'Can Lead to Dangerous Actions'
1 hr ago - MEDIAite
1 hr ago - MEDIAite
Karoline Leavitt's brother furious over new report that contradicts official narrative about his son's mother
1 hr ago - The Independent
1 hr ago - The Independent
Dem rep: 'Pretty clear' Trump administration does not want boat strike video released
2 hrs ago - The Hill
2 hrs ago - The Hill
Democratic Rep. Jim Himes says Pete Hegseth has "zero credibility" on September boat strikes
3 hrs ago - CBS News
3 hrs ago - CBS News
Democrats see an opening to win the Miami mayor's race in the latest test of the US political mood
5 hrs ago - AP
5 hrs ago - AP
Rep. James Clyburn criticizes redistricting push: 'Are we going to make a mockery out of this democracy?'
6 hrs ago - NBC News
6 hrs ago - NBC News
Top Armed Services Dem says Sept. 2 strike video would show Republicans' description 'completely false'
7 hrs ago - ABC News
7 hrs ago - ABC News
Insurance coverage of hepatitis B vaccine won't change, industry and officials say
11 hrs ago - CNN Health
11 hrs ago - CNN Health
Trump no longer pushing back when White House insiders say Hegseth is not up for the job as he tires of controversies
11 hrs ago - The Independent
11 hrs ago - The Independent
U.S. Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Evidence Use In Dismissed Comey Case
12 hrs ago - Huff Post/Reuters
12 hrs ago - Huff Post/Reuters
Admiral told lawmakers everyone on alleged drug boat was on a list of military targets
13 hrs ago - NBC News
13 hrs ago - NBC News
ICE agents use tear gas in Elgin {Illinois} as hours long standoff ends in man's arrest
13 hrs ago - Chicago Sun Times
13 hrs ago - Chicago Sun Times
Trump signs order to create food supply chain task forces to protect competition
13 hrs ago - Reuters
13 hrs ago - Reuters
Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats, says Trump can order use of force 'as he sees fit'
14 hrs ago - AP
14 hrs ago - AP
ICE agents under scrutiny after man's legs allegedly crushed in Vancouver arrest
15 hrs ago - Oregon Public Broadcasting/NPR
15 hrs ago - Oregon Public Broadcasting/NPR
Hegseth won't commit to releasing video of second strike on alleged drug boat: "We are reviewing it right now"
20 hrs ago - CBS News
20 hrs ago - CBS News
Immigrants kept from Faneuil Hall citizenship ceremony as feds crackdown nationwide
23 hrs ago - www.wgbh.org
23 hrs ago - www.wgbh.org
Chef Jose Andres Slams 'Divisive' Trump Over FIFA Peace Prize Award: 'Betrays The Beautiful Game'
23 hrs ago - MEDIAite
23 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Judge says Trump administration showed 'blatant lawlessness' in deporting man from El Paso
23 hrs ago - msn/El Paso Matters
23 hrs ago - msn/El Paso Matters
Jane Fonda Calls Netflix-Warner Bros. Acquisition a 'Catastrophic Business Deal' That 'Threatens the Entire Entertainmen
Yesterday - Variety
Yesterday - Variety
MS NOW Host Asks State Attorney General If Cops Should Be 'Arresting' ICE Agents Using 'Excessive Force'
Yesterday - MEDIAite
Yesterday - MEDIAite
Exodus From State Department Legal Office Could Heighten Risk Of Trump Admin Breaking The Law
Yesterday - Huff Post
Yesterday - Huff Post
Bombed Chornobyl shelter no longer blocks radiation and needs major repair - IAEA
Yesterday - The Guardian
Yesterday - The Guardian
Anger as National Parks grant free access on Trump's birthday -- and end it for MLK day
Yesterday - Raw Story
Yesterday - Raw Story
Elon Musk's Grok Is Providing Extremely Detailed and Creepy Instructions for Stalking
Yesterday - Futurism
Yesterday - Futurism
Railroads will be allowed to reduce inspections, rely more on technology to spot track problems
Yesterday - News Tribune Jefferson City, MO/AP
Yesterday - News Tribune Jefferson City, MO/AP
'People aren't dumb': Republicans worry they're not doing enough on affordability
Yesterday - NBC News
Yesterday - NBC News