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Latest Breaking News
Trump Vows 'Truckloads' of Evidence the 2020 Election Was 'Rigged' Is Coming Out
By BumRushDaShow - 4 min ago
Trump Vows 'Truckloads' of Evidence the 2020 Election Was 'Rigged' Is Coming Out
By BumRushDaShow - 4 min ago
The DU Lounge
It's Christmas. Time for a little drummer. I give you Papa Jo Jones.
By malthaussen - 6 min ago
It's Christmas. Time for a little drummer. I give you Papa Jo Jones.
By malthaussen - 6 min ago
Civil Liberties
Federal agents use chemical irritant on crowd in Somali neighborhood of Minneapolis amid Trump crackdown
By mahatmakanejeeves - 8 min ago
Federal agents use chemical irritant on crowd in Somali neighborhood of Minneapolis amid Trump crackdown
By mahatmakanejeeves - 8 min ago
Pets
Jake the vicious killer attack dog has just crossed the rainbow bridge..
By Permanut - 14 min ago
Jake the vicious killer attack dog has just crossed the rainbow bridge..
By Permanut - 14 min ago
General Discussion
Weird how you never hear about the Proud Boys anymore....
By applegrove - 17 min ago
Weird how you never hear about the Proud Boys anymore....
By applegrove - 17 min ago
General Discussion
Benjamin Erickson is the name of the person of interest in the Brown U. shootings.
By applegrove - 23 min ago
Benjamin Erickson is the name of the person of interest in the Brown U. shootings.
By applegrove - 23 min ago
Foreign Affairs
World Oil War: Inside Ukraine's Expanded Campaign and the Huge U.S. Seizure - William Spaniel
By TexasTowelie - 25 min ago
World Oil War: Inside Ukraine's Expanded Campaign and the Huge U.S. Seizure - William Spaniel
By TexasTowelie - 25 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
This excerpt appears in a very irreverent article on a website called, "Cracked."
By Collimator - 27 min ago
This excerpt appears in a very irreverent article on a website called, "Cracked."
By Collimator - 27 min ago
General Discussion
After Trump's ramblings at the White House Christmas Reception
By surfered - 27 min ago
After Trump's ramblings at the White House Christmas Reception
By surfered - 27 min ago
Jewish Group
Elleng aka Ellen Goldstein has passed fyi
By Arazi - 25 replies @ 30 min ago (Milestone)
Elleng aka Ellen Goldstein has passed fyi
By Arazi - 25 replies @ 30 min ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Trump Is Already Weighing Pardons for His Inner Circle
By BumRushDaShow - 35 min ago
Trump Is Already Weighing Pardons for His Inner Circle
By BumRushDaShow - 35 min ago
The DU Lounge
Do you have an "ugly" Christmas sweater. As a teacher for 42 years , I wore Christmas sweaters I didn't call them ugly ,
By debm55 - 36 min ago
Do you have an "ugly" Christmas sweater. As a teacher for 42 years , I wore Christmas sweaters I didn't call them ugly ,
By debm55 - 36 min ago
General Discussion
"Tapper Rejects ... White House Reason for (Dear Leader's) Bruises" - finally?
By UTUSN - 43 min ago
"Tapper Rejects ... White House Reason for (Dear Leader's) Bruises" - finally?
By UTUSN - 43 min ago
General Discussion
JB Pritzker Slams Republicans for Caving to Trump - Pod Save America
By ShazzieB - 44 min ago
JB Pritzker Slams Republicans for Caving to Trump - Pod Save America
By ShazzieB - 44 min ago
General Discussion
Conspiracy theory on who Bondi Beach shooting hero is because of course there is.
By applegrove - 48 min ago
Conspiracy theory on who Bondi Beach shooting hero is because of course there is.
By applegrove - 48 min ago
General Discussion
"As a conservative, I'm beginning to wonder: Are we the bad guys?"
By erronis - 25 replies @ 51 min ago (Milestone)
"As a conservative, I'm beginning to wonder: Are we the bad guys?"
By erronis - 25 replies @ 51 min ago (Milestone)
The DU Lounge
Cyclist frees a mountain goat that got its horns trapped around a tree
By red dog 1 - 51 min ago
Cyclist frees a mountain goat that got its horns trapped around a tree
By red dog 1 - 51 min ago
General Discussion
I just watched this on Netflix: The remarkable true story of Lilly Ledbetter
By sheshe2 - 54 min ago
I just watched this on Netflix: The remarkable true story of Lilly Ledbetter
By sheshe2 - 54 min ago
Latest Breaking News
5 Michigan health systems defy federal vaccine panel's advice
By SouthBayDem - 56 min ago
5 Michigan health systems defy federal vaccine panel's advice
By SouthBayDem - 56 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Grok is spreading misinformation about the Bondi Beach shooting
By highplainsdem - 58 min ago
Grok is spreading misinformation about the Bondi Beach shooting
By highplainsdem - 58 min ago
General Discussion
Joe looking good at the Eagles v Raiders game today.
By FalloutShelter - 25 replies @ 58 min ago (Milestone)
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Joe looking good at the Eagles v Raiders game today.
By FalloutShelter - 25 replies @ 58 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Adam Mockler: Just Leaked - The US is Trying to get Austria, Hungary, Italy & Poland to Leave the EU
By TheBlackAdder - 1 hr ago
Adam Mockler: Just Leaked - The US is Trying to get Austria, Hungary, Italy & Poland to Leave the EU
By TheBlackAdder - 1 hr ago
Environment & Energy
Anyone experienced with desalination of brackish groundwater?
By surfered - 1 hr ago
Anyone experienced with desalination of brackish groundwater?
By surfered - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Sen. Rand Paul says redistricting efforts could lead to political violence
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Sen. Rand Paul says redistricting efforts could lead to political violence
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
What's on my mind (quite a lot) and what's to come . . .
By CaliforniaPeggy - 75 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
What's on my mind (quite a lot) and what's to come . . .
By CaliforniaPeggy - 75 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
Let's talk about the Fed openly saying Trump's tariffs are causing inflation.... - Belle of the Ranch
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Let's talk about the Fed openly saying Trump's tariffs are causing inflation.... - Belle of the Ranch
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
We are not as bloodthirsty as Stephen Miller wants us to be. French argues that Stephen Miller is miscalculating
By Swede - 2 hrs ago
We are not as bloodthirsty as Stephen Miller wants us to be. French argues that Stephen Miller is miscalculating
By Swede - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Rambling Stories about Snakes; and You Look Like Ivanka- Adam Mockler
By MagaSmash - 2 hrs ago
Rambling Stories about Snakes; and You Look Like Ivanka- Adam Mockler
By MagaSmash - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
"As a conservative, I'm beginning to wonder: Are we the bad guys?"
By erronis - 2 hrs ago
"As a conservative, I'm beginning to wonder: Are we the bad guys?"
By erronis - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Private Equity Finds a New Source of Profit: Volunteer Fire Departments
By dalton99a - 2 hrs ago
Private Equity Finds a New Source of Profit: Volunteer Fire Departments
By dalton99a - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump unsure whether impact of economic policies will be felt in time for midterms, WSJ reports
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Trump unsure whether impact of economic policies will be felt in time for midterms, WSJ reports
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Nobel Peace Prize winner Mara Corina Machado Interview with Full Transcript
By littlemissmartypants - 2 hrs ago
Nobel Peace Prize winner Mara Corina Machado Interview with Full Transcript
By littlemissmartypants - 2 hrs ago
Photography
Looking out my living room window, we got about 4 inches of snow last night and it's getting colder by the minute
By Walleye - 2 hrs ago
Looking out my living room window, we got about 4 inches of snow last night and it's getting colder by the minute
By Walleye - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
This nightmare was aimed at Australian Jews
By PCIntern - 50 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
This nightmare was aimed at Australian Jews
By PCIntern - 50 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
JetBlue flight near Venezuela avoids 'midair collision' with US Air Force tanker
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
JetBlue flight near Venezuela avoids 'midair collision' with US Air Force tanker
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
It's Cookie Sunday Again: More (Hot!) & Spicy Cookies! 🌞
By justaprogressive - 2 hrs ago
It's Cookie Sunday Again: More (Hot!) & Spicy Cookies! 🌞
By justaprogressive - 2 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Kyiv rejects US push to cede territory to Russia - DW News
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Kyiv rejects US push to cede territory to Russia - DW News
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'It's dangerous & creepy': Rep. Omar on Trump's continued attacks on her
By IronLionZion - 2 hrs ago
'It's dangerous & creepy': Rep. Omar on Trump's continued attacks on her
By IronLionZion - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Joe looking good at the Eagles v Raiders game today.
By FalloutShelter - 2 hrs ago
Joe looking good at the Eagles v Raiders game today.
By FalloutShelter - 2 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
We're Still Processing This Wild Story About Two "Death Row" Dog Brothers
By catbyte - 3 hrs ago
We're Still Processing This Wild Story About Two "Death Row" Dog Brothers
By catbyte - 3 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Russian first winter assault ends in disaster, with armor piled up wrecked in the snow - RFU News
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago
Russian first winter assault ends in disaster, with armor piled up wrecked in the snow - RFU News
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Following large scale protests against Hungary's Russian puppet Orban regime for corruption, tonight's massive protest a
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago
Following large scale protests against Hungary's Russian puppet Orban regime for corruption, tonight's massive protest a
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Experts urge caution as Trump's big bill incentivizes AI in healthcare
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago
Experts urge caution as Trump's big bill incentivizes AI in healthcare
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Secret Documents Show Pepsi and Walmart Colluded to Raise Food Prices Across the Economy
By alwaysinasnit - 3 hrs ago
Secret Documents Show Pepsi and Walmart Colluded to Raise Food Prices Across the Economy
By alwaysinasnit - 3 hrs ago
Minnesota
Northern Minnesota DFL party official resigns one year after vehicular homicide charge
By WhiskeyGrinder - 3 hrs ago
Northern Minnesota DFL party official resigns one year after vehicular homicide charge
By WhiskeyGrinder - 3 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Cooking & Baking
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Latest Breaking News
Trump Vows 'Truckloads' of Evidence the 2020 Election Was 'Rigged' Is Coming Out
4 min ago - MEDIAite
4 min ago - MEDIAite
Top Senate Intel Democrat demands more info from Trump administration on its Venezuela actions
4 hrs ago - ABC News
4 hrs ago - ABC News
Sen. Bill Cassidy says "there's a deal to be had" on health care after failed Senate votes
5 hrs ago - CBS News
5 hrs ago - CBS News
Person of interest in custody after fatal Brown University shooting, official says
7 hrs ago - abc news
7 hrs ago - abc news
Zelenskyy offers to drop NATO bid for security guarantees but rejects US push to cede territory
7 hrs ago - AP
7 hrs ago - AP
Hong Kong's biggest pro-democracy party votes to disband after more than 30 years of activism
7 hrs ago - AP
7 hrs ago - AP
Thailand says Cambodian rocket fire has caused its first civilian death in new border fighting
8 hrs ago - AP
8 hrs ago - AP
More redistricting bad news for Republicans: Texas may not net five GOP seats like they planned
9 hrs ago - CNN Politics
9 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Trump unsure whether impact of economic policies will be felt in time for midterms, WSJ reports
12 hrs ago - Reuters
12 hrs ago - Reuters
Two gunmen open fire at Bondi Chanukkah event, 10 confirmed dead in mass shooting
13 hrs ago - news.com.au
13 hrs ago - news.com.au
Hunter Biden accuses ex-Overstock CEO of repeatedly defaming him on 'The Alex Jones Show'
14 hrs ago - Law & Crime
14 hrs ago - Law & Crime
United Airlines flight safely returns to Dulles airport after engine failure during takeoff
20 hrs ago - AP
20 hrs ago - AP
More financially distressed farmers are expected to lose their property soon as loan repayments and incomes continue to
22 hrs ago - msn.com
22 hrs ago - msn.com
Arctic air sweeps south as residents of the Pacific Northwest remain on guard after severe flooding
22 hrs ago - AP
22 hrs ago - AP
Border Patrol to move away from sweeping raids as support for Trump's mass deportation policy tanks: report
23 hrs ago - The Independent
23 hrs ago - The Independent
Some Native Americans draw shocked response over contract to design immigration detention centers
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Active shooter reported near Brown University buildings; 1 in custody: school officials
Yesterday - ABC7 Chicago TV
Yesterday - ABC7 Chicago TV
Department of Labor hosts first-ever prayer service, including a message from a right-wing rabbi
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Peter Greene, a character actor known for role as the villain Zed in 'Pulp Fiction,' has died
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Virginia Giuffre's family 'deeply disappointed' after U.K. drops Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor probe
Yesterday - NBC News/AP
Yesterday - NBC News/AP
Trump reups threat to primary Indiana Senate Republicans for blocking redistricting efforts
Yesterday - The Hill
Yesterday - The Hill
Questions of accuracy arise as Washington Post uses AI to create personalized podcasts
Yesterday - NPR
Yesterday - NPR
Ninth Circuit decision will clear California National Guard troops from Los Angeles by Monday, AG says
Yesterday - KCRA-TV Sacramento, CA
Yesterday - KCRA-TV Sacramento, CA