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Women's Rights & Issues
The women at the centre of Somalia's construction boom
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 hrs ago
The women at the centre of Somalia's construction boom
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
My ESPA tells me that Boelter is securely in an underground survivor bunker with plenty of food and water
By Jit423 - 19 hrs ago
My ESPA tells me that Boelter is securely in an underground survivor bunker with plenty of food and water
By Jit423 - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
My newspaper reported the No Kings rally above-the-fold on Page 1
By jmowreader - 19 hrs ago
My newspaper reported the No Kings rally above-the-fold on Page 1
By jmowreader - 19 hrs ago
Anthropology
Young Woman with Cone-Shaped Skull Suffered Fatal Blow 6,000 Years Ago
By Judi Lynn - 19 hrs ago
Young Woman with Cone-Shaped Skull Suffered Fatal Blow 6,000 Years Ago
By Judi Lynn - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Close Trump Allies Sponsored the Military Parade, Raising Ethical Concerns
By marble falls - 19 hrs ago
Close Trump Allies Sponsored the Military Parade, Raising Ethical Concerns
By marble falls - 19 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith contemplates increased security after shooting of Democratic lawmakers
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago
Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith contemplates increased security after shooting of Democratic lawmakers
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Axios: "No Kings" anti-Trump protests attract millions, organizers say
By Botany - 19 hrs ago
Axios: "No Kings" anti-Trump protests attract millions, organizers say
By Botany - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Fact check: Did suspect in Minnesota shootings have close ties to Gov. Tim Walz?
By malaise - 19 hrs ago
Fact check: Did suspect in Minnesota shootings have close ties to Gov. Tim Walz?
By malaise - 19 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
US Justice Department says Trump can cancel national monuments that protect landscapes
By Judi Lynn - 19 hrs ago
US Justice Department says Trump can cancel national monuments that protect landscapes
By Judi Lynn - 19 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Was Someone Trolling Trump by Playing Creedence's Draft-Dodger-Slamming 'Fortunate Son' at His Military Parade?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago
Was Someone Trolling Trump by Playing Creedence's Draft-Dodger-Slamming 'Fortunate Son' at His Military Parade?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Immigration raids continue as Trump appears to soften on targeting some workplaces
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago
Immigration raids continue as Trump appears to soften on targeting some workplaces
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Iran is inflicting real damage on Israel. Trump says "sometimes they have to fight it out"
By Demovictory9 - 19 hrs ago
Iran is inflicting real damage on Israel. Trump says "sometimes they have to fight it out"
By Demovictory9 - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
'No Kings' organizers say protests drew large crowds: Here are their estimates
By Zorro - 20 hrs ago
'No Kings' organizers say protests drew large crowds: Here are their estimates
By Zorro - 20 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump should immediately push Russia sanctions, Sen. Blumenthal says
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago
Trump should immediately push Russia sanctions, Sen. Blumenthal says
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
I was pleasantly surprised by seeing there were No Kings rallies
By MIButterfly - 20 hrs ago
I was pleasantly surprised by seeing there were No Kings rallies
By MIButterfly - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
About the lack of coverage by the NYT of the protests....
By senseandsensibility - 50 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
About the lack of coverage by the NYT of the protests....
By senseandsensibility - 50 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
You know it's bad.....😆 keep seeing this sign and it cracks me up
By underpants - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
You know it's bad.....😆 keep seeing this sign and it cracks me up
By underpants - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
***June Photo Contest Preliminary Thread #2 (of two)*** (Poll)
By Mousetoescamper - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
***June Photo Contest Preliminary Thread #2 (of two)*** (Poll)
By Mousetoescamper - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Did the Army outsmart Trump and play him like a fiddle?
By Irish_Dem - 100 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
Did the Army outsmart Trump and play him like a fiddle?
By Irish_Dem - 100 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
Editorials & Other Articles
Fox News Lackey Ariel Abergel, 25, Is Running Trump's 79th Birthday Parade (and America250)
By Eugene - 20 hrs ago
Fox News Lackey Ariel Abergel, 25, Is Running Trump's 79th Birthday Parade (and America250)
By Eugene - 20 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump Ripping Up the Free Trade Playbook Comes With $1 Trillion Cost
By Zorro - 20 hrs ago
Trump Ripping Up the Free Trade Playbook Comes With $1 Trillion Cost
By Zorro - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Don't listen to the naysayers! The trade deals are all done!
By senseandsensibility - 20 hrs ago
Don't listen to the naysayers! The trade deals are all done!
By senseandsensibility - 20 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Moms For Liberty's Star GOP Rep. CAUGHT For Unthinkable Act In Horrifying Videos
By IronLionZion - 20 hrs ago
Moms For Liberty's Star GOP Rep. CAUGHT For Unthinkable Act In Horrifying Videos
By IronLionZion - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Musicians surround Proud Boys, drown them out with tubas at 'No Kings' protest in Atlanta
By G_j - 20 hrs ago
Musicians surround Proud Boys, drown them out with tubas at 'No Kings' protest in Atlanta
By G_j - 20 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
'Where's everybody going?' Confusion as 'hordes' of people exit Trump talk early
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
'Where's everybody going?' Confusion as 'hordes' of people exit Trump talk early
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
The DU Lounge
This request for help fro a DUer didn't get much attention, so I'm reposting it. Please help if you can.
By MLAA - 20 hrs ago
This request for help fro a DUer didn't get much attention, so I'm reposting it. Please help if you can.
By MLAA - 20 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
TRUMP IS PISSED AS HIS EMPTY PARADE GETS BAD REVIEWS!
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago
TRUMP IS PISSED AS HIS EMPTY PARADE GETS BAD REVIEWS!
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Some thoughts about why trump's grand parade failed...
By Wounded Bear - 21 hrs ago
Some thoughts about why trump's grand parade failed...
By Wounded Bear - 21 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Cyberattack Hits Washington Post, Targets Reporters Covering National Security and China: Report
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago
Cyberattack Hits Washington Post, Targets Reporters Covering National Security and China: Report
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Minnesota: Another potential hit list found in home associated with the suspect (Boelter)
By RandomNumbers - 21 hrs ago
Minnesota: Another potential hit list found in home associated with the suspect (Boelter)
By RandomNumbers - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Minnesota Law Enforcement is planning an update at 5:30pm CST.
By milestogo - 21 hrs ago
Minnesota Law Enforcement is planning an update at 5:30pm CST.
By milestogo - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Even the Russians are mocking Trump's disaster of a parade. This one's going to sting.🤣
By riversedge - 21 hrs ago
Even the Russians are mocking Trump's disaster of a parade. This one's going to sting.🤣
By riversedge - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
someone brought up an interisting point on here about no kings day. where were they last november?
By AllaN01Bear - 21 hrs ago
someone brought up an interisting point on here about no kings day. where were they last november?
By AllaN01Bear - 21 hrs ago
Cannabis
US Senator, Congresswoman Call on Trump to End 'Costly Marijuana Arrests'
By Emile - 21 hrs ago
US Senator, Congresswoman Call on Trump to End 'Costly Marijuana Arrests'
By Emile - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Somewhat peculiar tidbit on the Minnesota shooting
By mnmoderatedem - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
Somewhat peculiar tidbit on the Minnesota shooting
By mnmoderatedem - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
'We had too much hope for her': Justice Coney Barrett has Trump allies fuming
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago
'We had too much hope for her': Justice Coney Barrett has Trump allies fuming
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
About the lack of coverage by the NYT of the protests....
By senseandsensibility - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
About the lack of coverage by the NYT of the protests....
By senseandsensibility - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
The DU Lounge
Parents were trying to get a cute photo of their baby at an Italian fruit stand (Tweet)
By Nittersing - 21 hrs ago
Parents were trying to get a cute photo of their baby at an Italian fruit stand (Tweet)
By Nittersing - 21 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
The DC Parade Was Unbelievably Demoralizing For Our Troops.
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago
The DC Parade Was Unbelievably Demoralizing For Our Troops.
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Why Trump's birthday military parade lacked the oomph he expected...
By PeaceWave - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
Why Trump's birthday military parade lacked the oomph he expected...
By PeaceWave - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Democrats Abroad on bluesky--no kings protests around the world (pics)
By tblue37 - 21 hrs ago
Democrats Abroad on bluesky--no kings protests around the world (pics)
By tblue37 - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
When Minnesotans are told not to go to a demonstration because an assassin is on the loose,
By Ocelot II - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
When Minnesotans are told not to go to a demonstration because an assassin is on the loose,
By Ocelot II - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
Forum Spotlight: Cable News Clips
Trump slams G7 for kicking out Russia"Outstanding Leader": Minnesota Mourns Assassinated Lawmaker Melissa Hortman as Suspect Is Arrested
No Kings: Millions Across U.S. Protest Trump's Power Grab, Overshadowing His Military Parade
Latest Breaking News
Trump administration to cut all USAID overseas roles and axe thousands of staff
Tuesday - The Guardian
Tuesday - The Guardian
Anti-ICE protests held coast-to-coast after L.A. unrest as national movement grows
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News
SAG-AFTRA Reaches Tentative Contract Deal With Video Game Companies After Nearly a Year on Strike
Tuesday - Hollywood Reporter
Tuesday - Hollywood Reporter
Trump administration urges court not to dismiss case against Wisconsin judge
Tuesday - WTMJ-TV Milwaukee, WI/AP
Tuesday - WTMJ-TV Milwaukee, WI/AP
Spirit Airlines plane passenger calls in fake bomb threat after missing flight: Officials
Tuesday - ABC News
Tuesday - ABC News
Pentagon draws up rules on possible use of force for Marines in Los Angeles as governor slams 'dictatorial' Trump
Tuesday - The Independent
Tuesday - The Independent
Judge orders US refugee office to reconsider some children's cases
Tuesday - US News and World Report/AP
Tuesday - US News and World Report/AP
GOP lawmakers uneasy about package to codify DOGE cuts ahead of House vote this week
Tuesday - CNN Politics
Tuesday - CNN Politics
'At least eight dead in Graz school shooting' with major police operation underway in Austria
Tuesday - MSN/The Independent
Tuesday - MSN/The Independent
Whole Foods food distributor hit by cyberattack - and it might leave grocery shelves empty
Tuesday - The Independent
Tuesday - The Independent
The ACLU demands the US release and return a Dominican woman living legally in Puerto Rico
Tuesday - AP
Tuesday - AP
Senators call on company to reveal how it will profit from Trump Medicaid cuts
Tuesday - The Guardian
Tuesday - The Guardian
Bishop Budde hopes Pride Month can be 'antidote' to 'unnecessarily hurtful' rhetoric
Tuesday - The Hill
Tuesday - The Hill
In Public, Harvard Is Fighting Trump. Quietly, It's Dismantling a Program the White House Doesn't Like
Monday - Chronicle of Higher Efucation
Monday - Chronicle of Higher Efucation
Fake Immigration Courts Take Advantage of Immigrants Desperate for Answers
Monday - The City magazine
Monday - The City magazine
Union leader faces federal charge of conspiracy to impede an officer during L.A. ICE raids
Monday - LA Times
Monday - LA Times
Judge blocks administration from enforcing anti-diversity and anti-transgender executive orders
Monday - NBC
Monday - NBC
California sues Trump admin over National Guard deployment in Los Angeles amid ICE protests
Monday - MSNBC
Monday - MSNBC
Senate Republicans Plan to Release Major Revisions to Trump's Tax Bill
Monday - Yahoo! Finance/Bloomberg
Monday - Yahoo! Finance/Bloomberg
Trump's EPA to claim power-plant emissions 'not significant' - but study says otherwise
Monday - The Guardian
Monday - The Guardian
ABC's Terry Moran is suspended following his social media post calling Trump and Miller haters
Monday - AP
Monday - AP
FDA approves Merck's RSV shot for infants, ramping up competition with Sanofi and AstraZeneca
Monday - CNBC
Monday - CNBC