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***BREAKING NEWS*** Barney Frank Passed At 86
By DemocratSinceBirth - 20 hrs ago - 58 replies
***BREAKING NEWS*** Barney Frank Passed At 86
By DemocratSinceBirth - 20 hrs ago - 58 replies
General Discussion
Jeff Bezos on Trump: "I think he's a more mature, more disciplined version of himself than he was in his first term."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 22 hrs ago - 45 replies
Jeff Bezos on Trump: "I think he's a more mature, more disciplined version of himself than he was in his first term."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 22 hrs ago - 45 replies
General Discussion
"I'm not a plumber. But I'm pretty sure that's not how sinks work."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 20 hrs ago - 43 replies
"I'm not a plumber. But I'm pretty sure that's not how sinks work."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 20 hrs ago - 43 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump officials say they can build 250-foot arch without Congress's approval
By mahatmakanejeeves - 13 hrs ago - 37 replies
Trump officials say they can build 250-foot arch without Congress's approval
By mahatmakanejeeves - 13 hrs ago - 37 replies
General Discussion
Pic Of The Moment: There's Out Of Touch, And Then There's...
By EarlG - 21 hrs ago - 30 replies
Pic Of The Moment: There's Out Of Touch, And Then There's...
By EarlG - 21 hrs ago - 30 replies
General Discussion
THIS! MSNOW reporter explains what we've seen in R primaries perfectly!
By senseandsensibility - 18 hrs ago - 29 replies
THIS! MSNOW reporter explains what we've seen in R primaries perfectly!
By senseandsensibility - 18 hrs ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
Iran SHOULD have a nuclear weapon
By 31st Street Bridge - 19 hrs ago - 29 replies
Iran SHOULD have a nuclear weapon
By 31st Street Bridge - 19 hrs ago - 29 replies
Latest Breaking News
Tennessee man jailed over Charlie Kirk post wins $835,000 settlement
By Omaha Steve - 19 hrs ago - 28 replies
Tennessee man jailed over Charlie Kirk post wins $835,000 settlement
By Omaha Steve - 19 hrs ago - 28 replies
General Discussion
Update. 17 year sentence for that homeowner who shot at lost delivery driver
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 16 hrs ago - 27 replies
Update. 17 year sentence for that homeowner who shot at lost delivery driver
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 16 hrs ago - 27 replies
General Discussion
This famous beer is about to be brewed for the last time
By Zorro - 10 hrs ago - 26 replies
This famous beer is about to be brewed for the last time
By Zorro - 10 hrs ago - 26 replies
General Discussion
Has anyone tried the memory restoring pill Memopezi Bill Gates is advertising.
By Fla Dem - 9 hrs ago - 25 replies
Has anyone tried the memory restoring pill Memopezi Bill Gates is advertising.
By Fla Dem - 9 hrs ago - 25 replies
General Discussion
***JUST NOW*** Donald Trump- "I Have 99% Approval In Israel. I Could Run For Prime Minister."
By DemocratSinceBirth - 20 hrs ago - 24 replies
***JUST NOW*** Donald Trump- "I Have 99% Approval In Israel. I Could Run For Prime Minister."
By DemocratSinceBirth - 20 hrs ago - 24 replies
The DU Lounge
This morning I was exercising on the patio and a bird flew in and sat on the window sill
By malaise - 14 hrs ago - 23 replies
This morning I was exercising on the patio and a bird flew in and sat on the window sill
By malaise - 14 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
Why the Democrats should join forces with the "Independents"?
By kentuck - 17 hrs ago - 22 replies
Why the Democrats should join forces with the "Independents"?
By kentuck - 17 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
And, lo! The latest fad diet is upon us - and it's called 'eating biblically' -- Arwa Mahdawi
By erronis - 19 hrs ago - 22 replies
And, lo! The latest fad diet is upon us - and it's called 'eating biblically' -- Arwa Mahdawi
By erronis - 19 hrs ago - 22 replies
Latest Breaking News
Former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn files suit to block Trump's 'slush fund'
By LetMyPeopleVote - 20 hrs ago - 22 replies
Former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn files suit to block Trump's 'slush fund'
By LetMyPeopleVote - 20 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
We are being forced to negotiate with domestic terrorists
By dweller - 15 hrs ago - 20 replies
We are being forced to negotiate with domestic terrorists
By dweller - 15 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
TX-35: Grottheimer and Moskowitz will push for Galindo's (D) expulsion if she is elected to Congress.
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago - 20 replies
TX-35: Grottheimer and Moskowitz will push for Galindo's (D) expulsion if she is elected to Congress.
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Before some of y'all give up on Alabama because dumbass Tommy Potatoville won, here are some facts about the last night.
By Crowman2009 - 21 hrs ago - 20 replies
Before some of y'all give up on Alabama because dumbass Tommy Potatoville won, here are some facts about the last night.
By Crowman2009 - 21 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Why, Donnie Ringo...you look like Thomas Massie just...walked over your grave.
By Miles Archer - 23 hrs ago - 20 replies
Why, Donnie Ringo...you look like Thomas Massie just...walked over your grave.
By Miles Archer - 23 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Trump, 79, threatens to lead a second country after the US
By riversedge - 13 hrs ago - 19 replies
Trump, 79, threatens to lead a second country after the US
By riversedge - 13 hrs ago - 19 replies
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Slept with a window open. Woke up with a bat in my kitchen
By GreatGazoo - 16 hrs ago - 18 replies
Slept with a window open. Woke up with a bat in my kitchen
By GreatGazoo - 16 hrs ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
Tesla Cybertruck driver arrested after driving into lake to use 'wade mode', police say
By groundloop - 17 hrs ago - 18 replies
Tesla Cybertruck driver arrested after driving into lake to use 'wade mode', police say
By groundloop - 17 hrs ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
Former Rep. Barney Frank, champion of Wall Street reform and LGBTQ trailblazer, dies at 86
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 18 replies
Former Rep. Barney Frank, champion of Wall Street reform and LGBTQ trailblazer, dies at 86
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Republicans TERRIFIED as Elon Musk Election Allegations Go Public!
By babsbunny - 21 hrs ago - 18 replies
Republicans TERRIFIED as Elon Musk Election Allegations Go Public!
By babsbunny - 21 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Massie Claps Back at GOP Colleague With Five-Word Zinger
By Zorro - 11 hrs ago - 17 replies
Massie Claps Back at GOP Colleague With Five-Word Zinger
By Zorro - 11 hrs ago - 17 replies
Latest Breaking News
All 50 states top $4 a gallon gas as Iran war impacts linger
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 16 replies
All 50 states top $4 a gallon gas as Iran war impacts linger
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
CNBC: Jeff Bezos says bottom half of earners should pay zero in income taxes
By TheProle - 19 hrs ago - 16 replies
CNBC: Jeff Bezos says bottom half of earners should pay zero in income taxes
By TheProle - 19 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
I feel like I'm being cheated out of all my hopes of having a nice retirement when it comes time!
By imanamerican63 - 22 hrs ago - 16 replies
I feel like I'm being cheated out of all my hopes of having a nice retirement when it comes time!
By imanamerican63 - 22 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
I am convinced we will prevail and take our country back.
By drray23 - 12 hrs ago - 15 replies
I am convinced we will prevail and take our country back.
By drray23 - 12 hrs ago - 15 replies
Football
ESPN: 'Tommy Tuberville wins Republican nomination for Alabama governor'
By sop - 22 hrs ago - 15 replies
ESPN: 'Tommy Tuberville wins Republican nomination for Alabama governor'
By sop - 22 hrs ago - 15 replies
Science
"Handwriting but not typewriting leads to widespread brain connectivity."
By Ocelot II - 20 hrs ago - 14 replies
"Handwriting but not typewriting leads to widespread brain connectivity."
By Ocelot II - 20 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
I predict that the day before the midterm elections, Rump will resign to avoid a third impeachment and then JD "Rancid"
By LaMouffette - 21 hrs ago - 14 replies
I predict that the day before the midterm elections, Rump will resign to avoid a third impeachment and then JD "Rancid"
By LaMouffette - 21 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Trump "moves on" The First Nude, while she "avoids his lips." She's smarter than she looks.
By Miles Archer - 11 hrs ago - 13 replies
Trump "moves on" The First Nude, while she "avoids his lips." She's smarter than she looks.
By Miles Archer - 11 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
RFK Jr. fires task force members who decide what preventive medical care should be provided at no cost
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 13 replies
RFK Jr. fires task force members who decide what preventive medical care should be provided at no cost
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
An important update from Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez - This is dead serious. They're not playing around.
By Bumbles - 18 hrs ago - 13 replies
An important update from Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez - This is dead serious. They're not playing around.
By Bumbles - 18 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Observations at the polls yesterday in western PA
By Deminpenn - 18 hrs ago - 13 replies
Observations at the polls yesterday in western PA
By Deminpenn - 18 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
mass layoffs announced in tech sector: Meta (10%), Intuit (17%), Linkedin 500 jobs, Cisco (5%), Amazon
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 8 hrs ago - 12 replies
mass layoffs announced in tech sector: Meta (10%), Intuit (17%), Linkedin 500 jobs, Cisco (5%), Amazon
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 8 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Whew! The war is almost over! What a relief!
By senseandsensibility - 15 hrs ago - 12 replies
Whew! The war is almost over! What a relief!
By senseandsensibility - 15 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump demands Senate Republicans fire parliamentarian
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago - 12 replies
Trump demands Senate Republicans fire parliamentarian
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
U.S. indicts Cuba's Ral Castro on murder and conspiracy charges for downing of planes in 1996
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 12 replies
U.S. indicts Cuba's Ral Castro on murder and conspiracy charges for downing of planes in 1996
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Gov Jared Polis told a Colorado Sun event that his decision to give clemency to Tina Peters "will be remembered fondly."
By demmiblue - 23 hrs ago - 12 replies
Gov Jared Polis told a Colorado Sun event that his decision to give clemency to Tina Peters "will be remembered fondly."
By demmiblue - 23 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Scoop: Fetterman's chief of staff resigns
By mahatmakanejeeves - 5 hrs ago - 11 replies
Scoop: Fetterman's chief of staff resigns
By mahatmakanejeeves - 5 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Trump's Favorite Pollster Warns of MAGA Texas Massacre
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 hrs ago - 11 replies
Trump's Favorite Pollster Warns of MAGA Texas Massacre
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Congress eyes first-ever federal EV fee that could offset savings from high gas prices
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 11 replies
Congress eyes first-ever federal EV fee that could offset savings from high gas prices
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Mike Lindell filing compensation claim from slush fund
By orangecrush - 10 hrs ago - 11 replies
Mike Lindell filing compensation claim from slush fund
By orangecrush - 10 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
White House must comply with Presidential Records Act, judge rules
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago - 11 replies
White House must comply with Presidential Records Act, judge rules
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago - 11 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
'Point of no return': A research firm says the oil market is headed for a dire turning point
By Dulcinea - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
'Point of no return': A research firm says the oil market is headed for a dire turning point
By Dulcinea - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump to attend G7 summit in France, White House official says
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
Trump to attend G7 summit in France, White House official says
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "Proud Boys, White Supremacy, and Republicans Playing Dumb" - Rep. Jasmine Crockett
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 10 replies
Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "Proud Boys, White Supremacy, and Republicans Playing Dumb" - Rep. Jasmine Crockett
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Thune: Trump's targeting of Senate parliamentarian is 'concerning'
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 10 replies
Thune: Trump's targeting of Senate parliamentarian is 'concerning'
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
BREAKING: 'ONE OF A KIND' -- President Obama issues a beautiful, heartfelt to Democratic hero Barney Frank ...
By riversedge - 14 hrs ago - 10 replies
BREAKING: 'ONE OF A KIND' -- President Obama issues a beautiful, heartfelt to Democratic hero Barney Frank ...
By riversedge - 14 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Cancelling CBS/Paramount thread. Just killed mine. Give them them feedback when you do.
By lindysalsagal - 16 hrs ago - 10 replies
Cancelling CBS/Paramount thread. Just killed mine. Give them them feedback when you do.
By lindysalsagal - 16 hrs ago - 10 replies
Environment & Energy
Electricity Generation from Solar Could Exceed Coal in ERCOT for the First Time in 2026
By mahatmakanejeeves - 22 hrs ago - 10 replies
Electricity Generation from Solar Could Exceed Coal in ERCOT for the First Time in 2026
By mahatmakanejeeves - 22 hrs ago - 10 replies
Photography
Wednesday's Sunsets/Sunrises - Sunsets from our back yard.
By George McGovern - 23 hrs ago - 10 replies
Wednesday's Sunsets/Sunrises - Sunsets from our back yard.
By George McGovern - 23 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Iran threatens war 'beyond the region' if US attacks
By demmiblue - 23 hrs ago - 10 replies
Iran threatens war 'beyond the region' if US attacks
By demmiblue - 23 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Are The Young Turks representative of the left?
By Pompoy - 7 hrs ago - 9 replies
Are The Young Turks representative of the left?
By Pompoy - 7 hrs ago - 9 replies
The DU Lounge
If someone asks me if I have any scars, I dramatically lift my shirt and show them my belly button while screaming...
By LuckyCharms - 18 hrs ago - 9 replies
If someone asks me if I have any scars, I dramatically lift my shirt and show them my belly button while screaming...
By LuckyCharms - 18 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Gov. Wes Moore said repukes are all about "Ballrooms, Bombs and Bitcoin" instead of affordability for the people
By Cheezoholic - 21 hrs ago - 9 replies
Gov. Wes Moore said repukes are all about "Ballrooms, Bombs and Bitcoin" instead of affordability for the people
By Cheezoholic - 21 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Democrats sweep Pittsburgh, oust Republican incumbents in PA election
By orangecrush - 10 hrs ago - 8 replies
Democrats sweep Pittsburgh, oust Republican incumbents in PA election
By orangecrush - 10 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
Platner leads Collins by 7 in Maine Senate Race
By mr715 - 10 hrs ago - 8 replies
Platner leads Collins by 7 in Maine Senate Race
By mr715 - 10 hrs ago - 8 replies
Latest Breaking News
'AIPAC Lost!' Democratic Socialist Chris Rabb Wins US House Primary in Pennsylvania
By Mysterian - 11 hrs ago - 8 replies
'AIPAC Lost!' Democratic Socialist Chris Rabb Wins US House Primary in Pennsylvania
By Mysterian - 11 hrs ago - 8 replies
Environment & Energy
Close to 30% of cars sold this year are set to be electric as countries and consumers respond to energy crisis
By OKIsItJustMe - 11 hrs ago - 8 replies
Close to 30% of cars sold this year are set to be electric as countries and consumers respond to energy crisis
By OKIsItJustMe - 11 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
CNN: "Pro-Trump Voter Says He Fasts to Save Money on Groceries"
By senseandsensibility - 11 hrs ago - 8 replies
CNN: "Pro-Trump Voter Says He Fasts to Save Money on Groceries"
By senseandsensibility - 11 hrs ago - 8 replies
Forum Spotlight: Science
Sadly Peter Neumann has passed awayInge Lehmann Discovered Earth's Inner Core In Her Free Time
Rainforest foragers intensified plant use long before agriculture
Latest Breaking News
Sen. Dick Durbin warns DOJ against 'doling out compensation to rioters' in new Trump fund
10 min ago - NBC News
10 min ago - NBC News
Young Americans demand court halt Trump's biggest rollbacks of pollution protections
31 min ago - The Guardian
31 min ago - The Guardian
House committee discusses modernizing the TSA as Trump seeks to privatize airport screening
57 min ago - AP
57 min ago - AP
'We will not go back to Jim Crow': thousand of Mississippians rally for voting rights
1 hr ago - The Guardian
1 hr ago - The Guardian
This Sheriff's Office Says Racial Profiling Reforms Are Too Costly. Auditors Found It Misused $163 Million.
1 hr ago - ProPublica
1 hr ago - ProPublica
Pro-MAGA Outlet OAN 'Seriously Considering' Filing a Claim for a Payout from Trump's $1.7B 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund
2 hrs ago - MEDIAite
2 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Set to appear before Congress, an Epstein 'potential co-conspirator' says she, too, was a victim
2 hrs ago - MS NOW News
2 hrs ago - MS NOW News
Judge refuses to postpone June 1 civil trial over deadly 2024 collapse of Baltimore bridge
3 hrs ago - AP
3 hrs ago - AP
Lithuania sounds air alarm for first time due to suspected drone threat from Belarus
8 hrs ago - Kyiv Independent
8 hrs ago - Kyiv Independent
Musk's xAI is being sued over its data center generators -- now it's buying $2.8B more
8 hrs ago - TechCrunch
8 hrs ago - TechCrunch
Philadelphia hotel workers set strike deadline ahead of FIFA World Cup: 'No one is getting left behind'
8 hrs ago - WHYY
8 hrs ago - WHYY
Congress eyes first-ever federal EV fee that could offset savings from high gas prices
10 hrs ago - Scripps News
10 hrs ago - Scripps News
'AIPAC Lost!' Democratic Socialist Chris Rabb Wins US House Primary in Pennsylvania
11 hrs ago - Common Dreams
11 hrs ago - Common Dreams
Trump Mobile breach exposes customer data -- and wildly inflated sales claims: report
11 hrs ago - Raw Story
11 hrs ago - Raw Story
Ex-prosecutor charged with sending to herself copy of Smith report on Trump classified files probe
11 hrs ago - AP
11 hrs ago - AP
Trump orders banks to take a closer look at clients' citizenship in new immigration enforcement move
11 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
11 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
Trump attorney at Sullivan & Cromwell nominated to judgeship pledges to recuse from cases
12 hrs ago - Reuters
12 hrs ago - Reuters
Mike Johnson Grilled on Whether J6 Rioters Who Assaulted Cops Can Cash In on $1.8B 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
12 hrs ago - MEDIAite
12 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Trump officials say they can build 250-foot arch without Congress's approval
13 hrs ago - Washington Post
13 hrs ago - Washington Post
RFK Jr. fires task force members who decide what preventive medical care should be provided at no cost
13 hrs ago - The Independent
13 hrs ago - The Independent
DOJ charges prosecutor with attempting to steal report on Trump's classified docs case
15 hrs ago - ABC News
15 hrs ago - ABC News
U.S. indicts Cuba's Ral Castro on murder and conspiracy charges for downing of planes in 1996
17 hrs ago - CBS News
17 hrs ago - CBS News
Tesla Cybertruck driver arrested after driving into lake to use 'wade mode', police say
17 hrs ago - BBC
17 hrs ago - BBC
The President's House has been named an endangered historic site. A Philly org is getting $25K to help keep it alive.
17 hrs ago - Philadelphia Inquirer
17 hrs ago - Philadelphia Inquirer
Longtime Trump ally Michael Caputo files first known claim for 'anti-weaponization' fund
20 hrs ago - NBC News
20 hrs ago - NBC News
Former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn files suit to block Trump's 'slush fund'
20 hrs ago - MS NOW
20 hrs ago - MS NOW
Former Rep. Barney Frank, champion of Wall Street reform and LGBTQ trailblazer, dies at 86
20 hrs ago - NBC News
20 hrs ago - NBC News