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Latest Breaking News
'January's going to be a big month': GOP lawmakers look to reclaim power from Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 1 min ago
'January's going to be a big month': GOP lawmakers look to reclaim power from Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 1 min ago
General Discussion
Canadians travelling to U.S. will be photographed upon entry and exit starting Boxing Day
By Swede - 16 min ago
Canadians travelling to U.S. will be photographed upon entry and exit starting Boxing Day
By Swede - 16 min ago
General Discussion
Why are there millions of docments about Epstein's criminal activity?
By milestogo - 23 min ago
Why are there millions of docments about Epstein's criminal activity?
By milestogo - 23 min ago
General Discussion
What will be the name of the movie made about TSF after he's gone?
By milestogo - 25 replies @ 25 min ago (Milestone)
What will be the name of the movie made about TSF after he's gone?
By milestogo - 25 replies @ 25 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
JD Vance Is Wrong: DEI Is Not What's Dividing America--He Is
By babylonsister - 32 min ago
JD Vance Is Wrong: DEI Is Not What's Dividing America--He Is
By babylonsister - 32 min ago
General Discussion
Snowflake Thiel plans to leave California over a f*cking ONE PERCENT "billionaires tax." ONE F*CKING PERCENT.
By Miles Archer - 25 replies @ 34 min ago (Milestone)
Snowflake Thiel plans to leave California over a f*cking ONE PERCENT "billionaires tax." ONE F*CKING PERCENT.
By Miles Archer - 25 replies @ 34 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
While Putin teabags Trump during the "peace talks," make sure your Trump-loving friends are aware of this...
By Miles Archer - 40 min ago
While Putin teabags Trump during the "peace talks," make sure your Trump-loving friends are aware of this...
By Miles Archer - 40 min ago
Music Appreciation
Some X-Mas music for your pleasure (and a few to curdle your ears)
By Ranting Randy - 53 min ago
Some X-Mas music for your pleasure (and a few to curdle your ears)
By Ranting Randy - 53 min ago
General Discussion
It'll be nice when the "TRUMP SHOWING DECLINE" headlines result in SOMEONE DOING SOMETHING ABOUT IT.
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago
It'll be nice when the "TRUMP SHOWING DECLINE" headlines result in SOMEONE DOING SOMETHING ABOUT IT.
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
An AI pioneer says the technology is 'limited' and won't replace humans anytime soon
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
An AI pioneer says the technology is 'limited' and won't replace humans anytime soon
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
163 years ago today, the largest mass execution in the U.S. took place. Ordered by Abraham Lincoln.
By WhiskeyGrinder - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
163 years ago today, the largest mass execution in the U.S. took place. Ordered by Abraham Lincoln.
By WhiskeyGrinder - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Russia attacks Kyiv with missiles and drones, killing 1 and wounding many ahead of Ukraine-US talks
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago
Russia attacks Kyiv with missiles and drones, killing 1 and wounding many ahead of Ukraine-US talks
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
'The brother was being beat on': Inmates detail violence that preceded South Bay (Mass.) death
By WhiskeyGrinder - 1 hr ago
'The brother was being beat on': Inmates detail violence that preceded South Bay (Mass.) death
By WhiskeyGrinder - 1 hr ago
Oklahoma
Oklahoma man doing target practice in his backyard accused of fatally shooting woman blocks away
By douglas9 - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Oklahoma man doing target practice in his backyard accused of fatally shooting woman blocks away
By douglas9 - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Environment & Energy
George Monbiot: How One Conversation W. Joe Rogan & Mel Gibson Embodied Everything Stupid That Is America Today
By hatrack - 1 hr ago
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George Monbiot: How One Conversation W. Joe Rogan & Mel Gibson Embodied Everything Stupid That Is America Today
By hatrack - 1 hr ago
Colorado
Telluride: Telski announces resort to close beginning on Dec. 27
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
Telluride: Telski announces resort to close beginning on Dec. 27
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Snowflake Thiel plans to leave California over a f*cking ONE PERCENT "billionaires tax." ONE F*CKING PERCENT.
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago
Snowflake Thiel plans to leave California over a f*cking ONE PERCENT "billionaires tax." ONE F*CKING PERCENT.
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Hey NFL...when will be the first Super Bowl on a pay for view app? I say 5 years max
By Bengus81 - 2 hrs ago
Hey NFL...when will be the first Super Bowl on a pay for view app? I say 5 years max
By Bengus81 - 2 hrs ago
Weird News
Nude burglar arrested on Christmas night after allegedly breaking into 2 luxury Florida homes
By marmar - 2 hrs ago
Nude burglar arrested on Christmas night after allegedly breaking into 2 luxury Florida homes
By marmar - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
What will be the name of the movie made about TSF after he's gone?
By milestogo - 2 hrs ago
What will be the name of the movie made about TSF after he's gone?
By milestogo - 2 hrs ago
Personal Finance and Investing
Weak dollar: Silver rose 9% on Friday, gold at $4560 an ounce
By bucolic_frolic - 2 hrs ago
Weak dollar: Silver rose 9% on Friday, gold at $4560 an ounce
By bucolic_frolic - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Americans Reject Religion in Record Numbers, Study Shows
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Americans Reject Religion in Record Numbers, Study Shows
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Europe's 'destructive moral ideas' could jeopardise nuclear powers, JD Vance says
By Swede - 2 hrs ago
Europe's 'destructive moral ideas' could jeopardise nuclear powers, JD Vance says
By Swede - 2 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Give me 11 Minutes and I'll Make you Dangerously Persuasive
By bucolic_frolic - 2 hrs ago
Give me 11 Minutes and I'll Make you Dangerously Persuasive
By bucolic_frolic - 2 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Christianity grapples with the rise of an AI Jesus
By marmar - 2 hrs ago
Christianity grapples with the rise of an AI Jesus
By marmar - 2 hrs ago
Environment & Energy
Nursing Home Explosion Kills More People than Died From Radiation at Fukushima But Not As Many As Died from Fear...
By NNadir - 2 hrs ago
Nursing Home Explosion Kills More People than Died From Radiation at Fukushima But Not As Many As Died from Fear...
By NNadir - 2 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
The Cure - Friday I'm in Love // RIP Perry Bamonte guitar and keyboards
By IcyPeas - 2 hrs ago
The Cure - Friday I'm in Love // RIP Perry Bamonte guitar and keyboards
By IcyPeas - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
FFS, Barron Trump IS Norman Bates. That's how Melania raised him. America needs to stop expecting greatness from him.
By Miles Archer - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
FFS, Barron Trump IS Norman Bates. That's how Melania raised him. America needs to stop expecting greatness from him.
By Miles Archer - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Christmas with Stephen Miller (Sinatra-Dean Martin special )Tries to coin "infinity migrants" and is blasted.
By underpants - 2 hrs ago
Christmas with Stephen Miller (Sinatra-Dean Martin special )Tries to coin "infinity migrants" and is blasted.
By underpants - 2 hrs ago
Ancient Wisdom and Pagan Spirituality
There's a spell for that: Why 2025 was the year of the Etsy witch
By orangecrush - 2 hrs ago
There's a spell for that: Why 2025 was the year of the Etsy witch
By orangecrush - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Our king, our priest, our feudal lord - how AI is taking us back to the dark ages (The Guardian, Dec. 26)
By highplainsdem - 3 hrs ago
Our king, our priest, our feudal lord - how AI is taking us back to the dark ages (The Guardian, Dec. 26)
By highplainsdem - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Holy cow!!!! Jon Tester is soooooooo slender!!!! Doesn't even look like the Jon Tester of a few years ago.
By a kennedy - 3 hrs ago
Holy cow!!!! Jon Tester is soooooooo slender!!!! Doesn't even look like the Jon Tester of a few years ago.
By a kennedy - 3 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
LDS Church President Jeffrey R. Holland dies at 85
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago
LDS Church President Jeffrey R. Holland dies at 85
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
A massive crash on a highway in Japan kills 2 people and injures 26 as the holiday season starts
By Omaha Steve - 3 hrs ago
A massive crash on a highway in Japan kills 2 people and injures 26 as the holiday season starts
By Omaha Steve - 3 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Americans Reject Religion in Record Numbers, Study Shows
By Zorro - 3 hrs ago
Americans Reject Religion in Record Numbers, Study Shows
By Zorro - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Russia's massive attack on Kyiv kills at least one ahead of Trump-Zelensky peace talks
By Miles Archer - 3 hrs ago
Russia's massive attack on Kyiv kills at least one ahead of Trump-Zelensky peace talks
By Miles Archer - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
More Proof That I Am Right About The Price Of Oil/Gasoline
By gab13by13 - 3 hrs ago
More Proof That I Am Right About The Price Of Oil/Gasoline
By gab13by13 - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
(Too soon?) everybody grieves differently....Erika Kirk
By underpants - 3 hrs ago
(Too soon?) everybody grieves differently....Erika Kirk
By underpants - 3 hrs ago
Sports
It's been 50 years since a lawyer's decision unlocked free agency in MLB and changed sports forever
By Auggie - 3 hrs ago
It's been 50 years since a lawyer's decision unlocked free agency in MLB and changed sports forever
By Auggie - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
FFS, Barron Trump IS Norman Bates. That's how Melania raised him. America needs to stop expecting greatness from him.
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago
FFS, Barron Trump IS Norman Bates. That's how Melania raised him. America needs to stop expecting greatness from him.
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Republican behind Epstein files act responds to Trump 'lowlife' taunt
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago
Republican behind Epstein files act responds to Trump 'lowlife' taunt
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
Kennedy, other Trump officials balk at requests to testify on Capitol Hill
By Zorro - 4 hrs ago
Kennedy, other Trump officials balk at requests to testify on Capitol Hill
By Zorro - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
'A Democratic midterm 'tsunami' could sweep the GOP out of power'
By Jrose - 4 hrs ago
'A Democratic midterm 'tsunami' could sweep the GOP out of power'
By Jrose - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
Since '16 I struggled to define "fascism"... now I think I have it, in one sentence.
By paulkienitz - 4 hrs ago
Since '16 I struggled to define "fascism"... now I think I have it, in one sentence.
By paulkienitz - 4 hrs ago
Oklahoma
Oklahoma man doing target practice in his backyard accused of fatally shooting woman blocks away
By douglas9 - 4 hrs ago
Oklahoma man doing target practice in his backyard accused of fatally shooting woman blocks away
By douglas9 - 4 hrs ago
Automobile Enthusiasts
Which side is your gas tank filler on? Don't look back.
By usonian - 25 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)
Which side is your gas tank filler on? Don't look back.
By usonian - 25 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)
Forum Spotlight: Liberal YouTubers
Mary Trump on Trump's EPSTEIN CONNECTIONS - Legal AFTrump makes insane late-night Epstein announcement - Brian Tyler Cohen
VA Can't Cover Top Secret Injuries, Because Veterans Worked on HIGHLY Classified Nuclear Secrets - Thom Hartmann
Latest Breaking News
'January's going to be a big month': GOP lawmakers look to reclaim power from Trump
1 min ago - Raw Story
1 min ago - Raw Story
An AI pioneer says the technology is 'limited' and won't replace humans anytime soon
1 hr ago - NBC News
1 hr ago - NBC News
Russia attacks Kyiv with missiles and drones, killing 1 and wounding many ahead of Ukraine-US talks
1 hr ago - AP
1 hr ago - AP
A massive crash on a highway in Japan kills 2 people and injures 26 as the holiday season starts
3 hrs ago - AP
3 hrs ago - AP
Judge to hold hearing on whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia is being vindictively prosecuted
4 hrs ago - NPR
4 hrs ago - NPR
Fear and confusion in Nigerian village hit in US strike, as locals say no history of ISIS in area
6 hrs ago - CNN World
6 hrs ago - CNN World
Outrage as red state Republicans accused of deceiving voters with fake petition claims
7 hrs ago - Raw Story
7 hrs ago - Raw Story
US contemplates sending more resources to forcibly board oil tanker near Venezuela
8 hrs ago - CNN Politics
8 hrs ago - CNN Politics
California drops lawsuit seeking to reinstate federal funding for the state's bullet train
8 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
8 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
MAGA Goes Nuts After King Charles Claims 'Diversity Is Our Strength' In Christmas Speech
9 hrs ago - MEDIAite
9 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Latino Border Patrol Agents Deny They're Arresting Their 'Own Kind' in CNN Segment
15 hrs ago - MEDIAite
15 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Kennedy Center criticizes musician who canceled performance after Trump name added to building
16 hrs ago - AP
16 hrs ago - AP
Kash Patel Says FBI Closing the Hoover Building, Which He Once Promised to Make a 'Deep State Museum'
17 hrs ago - Mediaite
17 hrs ago - Mediaite
Virginia offshore wind developer sues over Trump administration order halting projects
17 hrs ago - CNBC/AP
17 hrs ago - CNBC/AP
Federal judge stops DOJ's efforts to get UPMC Children's to turn over patient info on gender-affirming care
17 hrs ago - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
17 hrs ago - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Former IRS worker says months after retiring, she's still waiting for money she's owed
17 hrs ago - Scripps News
17 hrs ago - Scripps News
Cops ask federal judge to compel Capitol architect to 'follow the law' and install years-delayed Jan. 6 memorial plaque
19 hrs ago - Law & Crime
19 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Aluminum salts emerge as likely target as health officials scrutinize childhood vaccines
20 hrs ago - NBC News
20 hrs ago - NBC News
China sanctions 20 US defense companies and 10 executives over massive arms sales to Taiwan
21 hrs ago - AP
21 hrs ago - AP
Billboards telling troops to obey only lawful orders go up near Florida military base
21 hrs ago - The Independent
21 hrs ago - The Independent
As ICE ramps up deportations, Texas prosecutors say they're losing key witnesses in criminal cases
22 hrs ago - Salon
22 hrs ago - Salon
US judge blocks Trump administration from deporting UK anti-disinformation campaigner
23 hrs ago - The Guardian/US
23 hrs ago - The Guardian/US
Times Square to feature patriotic crystal ball for New Year's Eve, kicking off US's 250th birthday
23 hrs ago - AP
23 hrs ago - AP
'Bomb fell and burst into many pieces': Jabo village residents describe US attack
Yesterday - ALJAZEERA
Yesterday - ALJAZEERA
British campaigner launches legal challenge against Trump administration after deportation threat
Yesterday - The Guardian
Yesterday - The Guardian