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Science
Strange bubbles at the heart of our galaxy have been puzzling scientists for 15 years. Now they may have found the answe
By Judi Lynn - 7 min ago
Strange bubbles at the heart of our galaxy have been puzzling scientists for 15 years. Now they may have found the answe
By Judi Lynn - 7 min ago
General Discussion
The Guardian: 'I ask God that he's OK': family of Venezuelan musician sent to El Salvador prison agonizes over his fate
By Dennis Donovan - 11 min ago
The Guardian: 'I ask God that he's OK': family of Venezuelan musician sent to El Salvador prison agonizes over his fate
By Dennis Donovan - 11 min ago
Anthropology
The fossil skull found by an Australian that rocked the world
By Judi Lynn - 15 min ago
The fossil skull found by an Australian that rocked the world
By Judi Lynn - 15 min ago
General Discussion
The Guardian: Anti-Trump protesters in the US might look to the Czech Republic: 'We are an example'
By Dennis Donovan - 20 min ago
The Guardian: Anti-Trump protesters in the US might look to the Czech Republic: 'We are an example'
By Dennis Donovan - 20 min ago
Foreign Affairs
"Putin is Pure Evil. Supporting Ukraine Is putting America First." Says Pastor. - Silicon Curtain
By TexasTowelie - 42 min ago
"Putin is Pure Evil. Supporting Ukraine Is putting America First." Says Pastor. - Silicon Curtain
By TexasTowelie - 42 min ago
Latest Breaking News
'F*** JD AND HIS COUCH': Dozens of 'Hands Off' Protesters Demonstrate at JD Vance Official D.C. Residence
By BumRushDaShow - 44 min ago
'F*** JD AND HIS COUCH': Dozens of 'Hands Off' Protesters Demonstrate at JD Vance Official D.C. Residence
By BumRushDaShow - 44 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
NYT: The Conservative Legal Doctrine That Could Undo Trump's Agenda
By Dennis Donovan - 45 min ago
NYT: The Conservative Legal Doctrine That Could Undo Trump's Agenda
By Dennis Donovan - 45 min ago
Seniors
The Guardian: NASA's oldest astronaut celebrates 70th birthday with return to Earth
By Dennis Donovan - 1 hr ago
The Guardian: NASA's oldest astronaut celebrates 70th birthday with return to Earth
By Dennis Donovan - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Resistance Intensifies with Sen. Van Hollen Traveling to El Salvador & Harvard Not Bending - Lovett or Leave It
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Trump Resistance Intensifies with Sen. Van Hollen Traveling to El Salvador & Harvard Not Bending - Lovett or Leave It
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
North Carolina Supreme Court race takes turn in Democrats' favor - Brian Tyler Cohen
By In It to Win It - 1 hr ago
North Carolina Supreme Court race takes turn in Democrats' favor - Brian Tyler Cohen
By In It to Win It - 1 hr ago
The DU Lounge
Your Sunday LOLcats (dial-up warning) Kitty Pit Edition
By SalmonChantedEvening - 1 hr ago
Your Sunday LOLcats (dial-up warning) Kitty Pit Edition
By SalmonChantedEvening - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Three Hegseth Aides Ousted In Leak Investigation Decry 'Baseless Attacks'
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Three Hegseth Aides Ousted In Leak Investigation Decry 'Baseless Attacks'
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
NYT: Trump Administration Draft Order Calls for Drastic Overhaul of State Department
By Dennis Donovan - 1 hr ago
NYT: Trump Administration Draft Order Calls for Drastic Overhaul of State Department
By Dennis Donovan - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
DOGE Goon Accused of Screaming at Federal Workers on 36-Hour Shift
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
DOGE Goon Accused of Screaming at Federal Workers on 36-Hour Shift
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Outrage as Trump's coal expansion coupled with health cuts: 'There won't be anyone to work in the mines'
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Outrage as Trump's coal expansion coupled with health cuts: 'There won't be anyone to work in the mines'
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Justice Alito Attacks SCOTUS' 'Legally Questionable' Trump Deportation Move
By pnwmom - 1 hr ago
Justice Alito Attacks SCOTUS' 'Legally Questionable' Trump Deportation Move
By pnwmom - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Harvard says Trump administration doubled down after sending letter reported as unauthorized
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Harvard says Trump administration doubled down after sending letter reported as unauthorized
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Solicitor General Asks Justices to Reject A.C.L.U. Request to Pause Deportations
By pnwmom - 2 hrs ago
Solicitor General Asks Justices to Reject A.C.L.U. Request to Pause Deportations
By pnwmom - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Al Franken - BEST OF: Tim Alberta on Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Al Franken - BEST OF: Tim Alberta on Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Science
NASA developing 1st-ever space-based quantum sensor for gravity measurements
By Judi Lynn - 2 hrs ago
NASA developing 1st-ever space-based quantum sensor for gravity measurements
By Judi Lynn - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
100 DU'ers a day ask "How is Trump defying a SCOTUS order?"
By WarGamer - 2 hrs ago
100 DU'ers a day ask "How is Trump defying a SCOTUS order?"
By WarGamer - 2 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Oil Crash, No Cash: Russia's Economy in Whiplash - UATV English
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago
Oil Crash, No Cash: Russia's Economy in Whiplash - UATV English
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago
Science
NASA's oldest active astronaut lands with space station crewmates on his 70th birthday
By Judi Lynn - 3 hrs ago
NASA's oldest active astronaut lands with space station crewmates on his 70th birthday
By Judi Lynn - 3 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Pro-Trump Counter Protester SHUT DOWN At MASSIVE Anti-Trump Protest - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Pro-Trump Counter Protester SHUT DOWN At MASSIVE Anti-Trump Protest - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
ACLU sues Trump administration for targeting international students
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago
ACLU sues Trump administration for targeting international students
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago
Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity
☦️ Orthodox Paschal Troparion in Different Languages🪻
By sprinkleeninow - 3 hrs ago
☦️ Orthodox Paschal Troparion in Different Languages🪻
By sprinkleeninow - 3 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump MOCKED After Fake Health Reports and FAILED Excuses - Mary Trump Media
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Trump MOCKED After Fake Health Reports and FAILED Excuses - Mary Trump Media
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
"Tesla speeds up odometers to avoid warranty repairs, US lawsuit claims"
By orleans - 3 hrs ago
"Tesla speeds up odometers to avoid warranty repairs, US lawsuit claims"
By orleans - 3 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
'Margarita-gate': Sen. Chris Van Hollen slams efforts to stage optics of meeting with Abrego Garcia
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago
'Margarita-gate': Sen. Chris Van Hollen slams efforts to stage optics of meeting with Abrego Garcia
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Admin's BIG SCAM Instantly DEBUNKED by Experts - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Trump Admin's BIG SCAM Instantly DEBUNKED by Experts - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Michigan
Quicksand swallows man at Michigan beach near harbor dredging
By mahatmakanejeeves - 3 hrs ago
Quicksand swallows man at Michigan beach near harbor dredging
By mahatmakanejeeves - 3 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Playing whack-a-mole': SCOTUS pauses Trump's deportations under the Alien Enemies Act - Katie Phang - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
'Playing whack-a-mole': SCOTUS pauses Trump's deportations under the Alien Enemies Act - Katie Phang - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Civil Liberties
DOJ asks Supreme Court to reject ACLU request to pause deportations
By mahatmakanejeeves - 3 hrs ago
DOJ asks Supreme Court to reject ACLU request to pause deportations
By mahatmakanejeeves - 3 hrs ago
Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity
☦️ Eastern Orthodox Christianity - 'The Life of St. Dymphna, Patroness of Those Suffering From Mental Illness'
By sprinkleeninow - 3 hrs ago
☦️ Eastern Orthodox Christianity - 'The Life of St. Dymphna, Patroness of Those Suffering From Mental Illness'
By sprinkleeninow - 3 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Shock Ruling: Supreme Court issues surprise decision against Trump - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 4 hrs ago
Shock Ruling: Supreme Court issues surprise decision against Trump - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 4 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Rep. Jasmine Crockett 'This ain't 'America First'--it's your wallet last' - Katie Phang - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Rep. Jasmine Crockett 'This ain't 'America First'--it's your wallet last' - Katie Phang - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Putin declares brief 'Easter truce' but Ukraine says Russian attacks continue
By SunSeeker - 4 hrs ago
Putin declares brief 'Easter truce' but Ukraine says Russian attacks continue
By SunSeeker - 4 hrs ago
Idaho
Idaho News6: Six men charged after forcibly removing woman from North Idaho town hall
By Dennis Donovan - 4 hrs ago
Idaho News6: Six men charged after forcibly removing woman from North Idaho town hall
By Dennis Donovan - 4 hrs ago
Civil Liberties
DOGE Visits National Gallery of Art to Discuss Museum's Legal Status
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 hrs ago
DOGE Visits National Gallery of Art to Discuss Museum's Legal Status
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
AlterNet: Busted: 'Serious questions' raised over Trump appointee's finances
By Dennis Donovan - 4 hrs ago
AlterNet: Busted: 'Serious questions' raised over Trump appointee's finances
By Dennis Donovan - 4 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Beyond Ukraine: Putin's Hybrid Assault on NATO explained - On Air - TVP WORLD
By TexasTowelie - 4 hrs ago
Beyond Ukraine: Putin's Hybrid Assault on NATO explained - On Air - TVP WORLD
By TexasTowelie - 4 hrs ago
Asian Group
ZATOICHI: The Blind Swordsman Season 3 Full Episode 1 SAMURAI VS NINJA English Sub
By YoshidaYui - 4 hrs ago
ZATOICHI: The Blind Swordsman Season 3 Full Episode 1 SAMURAI VS NINJA English Sub
By YoshidaYui - 4 hrs ago
Asian Group
Japan's Expo 2025: Incredible Robots and Future Technologies Future is NOW Tech News
By YoshidaYui - 4 hrs ago
Japan's Expo 2025: Incredible Robots and Future Technologies Future is NOW Tech News
By YoshidaYui - 4 hrs ago
Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity
☦️ Orthodox Pascha -St. John Chrysostom Paschal Homily
By sprinkleeninow - 4 hrs ago
☦️ Orthodox Pascha -St. John Chrysostom Paschal Homily
By sprinkleeninow - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
Scott Galloway interviews Mark Carney on Canada's role in a shifting global order.
By SunSeeker - 4 hrs ago
Scott Galloway interviews Mark Carney on Canada's role in a shifting global order.
By SunSeeker - 4 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Admin QUICKLY FOLDS on Arrest as Pressure CRUSHES THEM - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Trump Admin QUICKLY FOLDS on Arrest as Pressure CRUSHES THEM - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity
☦️ Paschal Greetings from Around the World
By sprinkleeninow - 4 hrs ago
☦️ Paschal Greetings from Around the World
By sprinkleeninow - 4 hrs ago
Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity
☦️ Greek Orthodox Christianity - 'Christ Is Risen'/'Xristos Anesti'🪻
By sprinkleeninow - 5 hrs ago
☦️ Greek Orthodox Christianity - 'Christ Is Risen'/'Xristos Anesti'🪻
By sprinkleeninow - 5 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Millions take to the streets protesting the Trump regime's assault on rights and the rule of law. - FIVE MINUTE NEWS
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Millions take to the streets protesting the Trump regime's assault on rights and the rule of law. - FIVE MINUTE NEWS
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Central Bank of Russia Sounds The Alarm. Hidden Costs of War Started to Show - The Russian Dude
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago
Central Bank of Russia Sounds The Alarm. Hidden Costs of War Started to Show - The Russian Dude
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Velshi Banned Book Club: 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald turns 100 - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Velshi Banned Book Club: 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald turns 100 - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Science
Meet the Quadruplon: Scientists Discover a New Four-Body Quantum Particle
By Judi Lynn - 5 hrs ago
Meet the Quadruplon: Scientists Discover a New Four-Body Quantum Particle
By Judi Lynn - 5 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Let's talk about Trump vs SCOTUS: Alien Enemies Act edition... - Belle of the Ranch
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago
Let's talk about Trump vs SCOTUS: Alien Enemies Act edition... - Belle of the Ranch
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago
Anthropology
Ancient Sunscreen: How Early Humans Survived a Solar Storm Apocalypse 41,000 Years Ago
By Judi Lynn - 5 hrs ago
Ancient Sunscreen: How Early Humans Survived a Solar Storm Apocalypse 41,000 Years Ago
By Judi Lynn - 5 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Courage can be contagious, even if it's in really small doses': Universities begin to push back - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
'Courage can be contagious, even if it's in really small doses': Universities begin to push back - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
China Tariff War Just Got Interesting; Southeast Asia; Russia-China: Ukraine War - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago
China Tariff War Just Got Interesting; Southeast Asia; Russia-China: Ukraine War - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Trump's tariff plan is 'malpractice,' says former FTC Chair Lina Khan - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Trump's tariff plan is 'malpractice,' says former FTC Chair Lina Khan - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity
☦️ Eastern Orthodox Pascha - 'Having Beheld the Resurrection of Christ'
By sprinkleeninow - 5 hrs ago
☦️ Eastern Orthodox Pascha - 'Having Beheld the Resurrection of Christ'
By sprinkleeninow - 5 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump panics, issues shocking statement - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago
Trump panics, issues shocking statement - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
🚨Trump Posts Doctored Image That IMMEDIATELY Backfires on Him! - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
🚨Trump Posts Doctored Image That IMMEDIATELY Backfires on Him! - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Humor
Match Game 75...A Toke and is Charles high?Every now and then, Reddit doesn't disappoint
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Latest Breaking News
'F*** JD AND HIS COUCH': Dozens of 'Hands Off' Protesters Demonstrate at JD Vance Official D.C. Residence
44 min ago - MEDIAite
44 min ago - MEDIAite
Outrage as Trump's coal expansion coupled with health cuts: 'There won't be anyone to work in the mines'
1 hr ago - The Guardian
1 hr ago - The Guardian
Harvard says Trump administration doubled down after sending letter reported as unauthorized
2 hrs ago - Reuters
2 hrs ago - Reuters
'Margarita-gate': Sen. Chris Van Hollen slams efforts to stage optics of meeting with Abrego Garcia
3 hrs ago - ABC News
3 hrs ago - ABC News
Thousands gather in London to support trans rights following UK ruling over definition of woman
10 hrs ago - AP
10 hrs ago - AP
Adams administration joins congestion pricing lawsuit against Trump administration
11 hrs ago - Politico
11 hrs ago - Politico
'This is an administration priding itself on revenge': Ex-IRS head sounds alarm over Trump's weaponization of agency
12 hrs ago - The Independent
12 hrs ago - The Independent
US philanthropists warn against capitulating to Trump: 'We need to step up'
14 hrs ago - The Guardian
14 hrs ago - The Guardian
U.S. citizen born in National City receives deportation letter in DHS email
14 hrs ago - San Diego 10 News on line
14 hrs ago - San Diego 10 News on line
Supreme Court to debate if elementary schools may skip parental notice for LGBTQ+ reading
15 hrs ago - CNN Politics
15 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Orthodox Christian pilgrims gather in Jerusalem for annual Holy Fire ceremony
16 hrs ago - The Times of Israel
16 hrs ago - The Times of Israel
US citizen says he and his wife detained without explanation after returning from Canada
19 hrs ago - CNN via AOL News
19 hrs ago - CNN via AOL News
Trump administration makes major cuts to Native American boarding school research projects
21 hrs ago - CNN US/AP
21 hrs ago - CNN US/AP
'Raising alarms': Experts concerned as DOGE eyes tracking and surveillance system
22 hrs ago - Raw Story
22 hrs ago - Raw Story
Arizona governor vetoes bill requiring local officials to help with federal immigration efforts
23 hrs ago - AP
23 hrs ago - AP
Trump Touts Seemingly Doctored Photo of Abrego Garcia's Hand in Attempt To Prove Maryland Man Is Gang Member
Yesterday - MEDIAite
Yesterday - MEDIAite
For now, Pentagon and DHS won't recommend that Trump invoke the Insurrection Act
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Supreme Court Halts, For Now, New Deportations Under 18th Century Wartime Law
Yesterday - Huffington Post
Yesterday - Huffington Post