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General Discussion
A tiktoker called churches & mosques in the Charlotte area.The mosque& 1 church said yes
By irisblue - 58 sec ago
A tiktoker called churches & mosques in the Charlotte area.The mosque& 1 church said yes
By irisblue - 58 sec ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump Economy: October Monthly Job Cuts Exploded To A 22-Year High
By riversedge - 1 min ago
Trump Economy: October Monthly Job Cuts Exploded To A 22-Year High
By riversedge - 1 min ago
General Discussion
Jordan Klepper interviews John Fugelsang on "The Daily Show" (great interview):
By tblue37 - 2 min ago
Jordan Klepper interviews John Fugelsang on "The Daily Show" (great interview):
By tblue37 - 2 min ago
The DU Lounge
Swedish Fika Calendar: The cake named after a king who died centuries ago
By Celerity - 8 min ago
Swedish Fika Calendar: The cake named after a king who died centuries ago
By Celerity - 8 min ago
General Discussion
Affordability is damn important and we also need to demand
By mobeau69 - 13 min ago
Affordability is damn important and we also need to demand
By mobeau69 - 13 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Consumer sentiment nears lowest level ever as worries build over shutdown
By BumRushDaShow - 13 min ago
Consumer sentiment nears lowest level ever as worries build over shutdown
By BumRushDaShow - 13 min ago
Cooking & Baking
One Sweet One Savory From Deutchland: Kaiserschmarrn & Schupfnudeln! 🌞
By justaprogressive - 17 min ago
One Sweet One Savory From Deutchland: Kaiserschmarrn & Schupfnudeln! 🌞
By justaprogressive - 17 min ago
General Discussion
DUers have you seen Donvict's response to the former Speaker's
By malaise - 24 min ago
DUers have you seen Donvict's response to the former Speaker's
By malaise - 24 min ago
General Discussion
I'm pissed off at CBS Morning Show
By FarPoint - 25 replies @ 24 min ago (Milestone)
I'm pissed off at CBS Morning Show
By FarPoint - 25 replies @ 24 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
I'm old enough to remember Trump firing several hundred air traffic controllers in February
By surfered - 31 min ago
I'm old enough to remember Trump firing several hundred air traffic controllers in February
By surfered - 31 min ago
General Discussion
Nearly 1 million Americans have lost their jobs during Trump's administration so far.
By tblue37 - 32 min ago
Nearly 1 million Americans have lost their jobs during Trump's administration so far.
By tblue37 - 32 min ago
General Discussion
Affordability, Affordability, AFFORDABILITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By democratsruletheday - 32 min ago
Affordability, Affordability, AFFORDABILITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By democratsruletheday - 32 min ago
Wisconsin
Wisconsin moves to restore FoodShare after judge orders SNAP funding
By riversedge - 33 min ago
Wisconsin moves to restore FoodShare after judge orders SNAP funding
By riversedge - 33 min ago
The DU Lounge
What car of yours was a lemon? Mine was a Saturn. What about you? My engine went. Had to have it towed. Still owed 4000
By debm55 - 75 replies @ 34 min ago (Milestone)
What car of yours was a lemon? Mine was a Saturn. What about you? My engine went. Had to have it towed. Still owed 4000
By debm55 - 75 replies @ 34 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
This is murder end of story. 3 more killed by Trump & Hog's Breath on a "drug" boat in the Caribbean.
By Botany - 38 min ago
This is murder end of story. 3 more killed by Trump & Hog's Breath on a "drug" boat in the Caribbean.
By Botany - 38 min ago
The DU Lounge
Technology is fucking everything up.
By LuckyCharms - 50 replies @ 39 min ago (Milestone)
Technology is fucking everything up.
By LuckyCharms - 50 replies @ 39 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Always watching: How ICE's plan to monitor social media 24/7 threatens privacy and civic participation
By marmar - 48 min ago
Always watching: How ICE's plan to monitor social media 24/7 threatens privacy and civic participation
By marmar - 48 min ago
General Discussion
The nomination is Gavin Newsom's to lose if he wants it
By DemocratSinceBirth - 49 min ago
The nomination is Gavin Newsom's to lose if he wants it
By DemocratSinceBirth - 49 min ago
TV Chat
Friday, Nov. 7th (and the weekend) - Late-night talk show guest listings
By FakeNoose - 52 min ago
Friday, Nov. 7th (and the weekend) - Late-night talk show guest listings
By FakeNoose - 52 min ago
General Discussion
Good Lord, the White House looks like a cheap day spa.
By Tommy Carcetti - 54 min ago
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Good Lord, the White House looks like a cheap day spa.
By Tommy Carcetti - 54 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Barack Obama Gives Crucial Advice To Democrats Following 2025 Election Wins
By BumRushDaShow - 55 min ago
Barack Obama Gives Crucial Advice To Democrats Following 2025 Election Wins
By BumRushDaShow - 55 min ago
General Discussion
"It's only a matter of time before people die": Trump cuts hit food inspections
By LiberalArkie - 1 hr ago
"It's only a matter of time before people die": Trump cuts hit food inspections
By LiberalArkie - 1 hr ago
Science
'Yale Climate Connection' has a very concise and coherent discussion on Climate-Change Denialism: FLICC & CONSPIR
By SorellaLaBefana - 1 hr ago
'Yale Climate Connection' has a very concise and coherent discussion on Climate-Change Denialism: FLICC & CONSPIR
By SorellaLaBefana - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Lawrence rocked last night - completely ignored a person in need
By malaise - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Lawrence rocked last night - completely ignored a person in need
By malaise - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump administration tightens its grip on White House press corps
By marmar - 1 hr ago
Trump administration tightens its grip on White House press corps
By marmar - 1 hr ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Beef and America's cattle ranchers are no longer on MAGA's menu
By marmar - 1 hr ago
Beef and America's cattle ranchers are no longer on MAGA's menu
By marmar - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
SNAP benefits must be fully paid by Trump administration by Friday, judge orders
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
SNAP benefits must be fully paid by Trump administration by Friday, judge orders
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Farmers' Almanac announces final publication after 208 years. The final issue, Farmers' Almanac 2026, is now available.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
Farmers' Almanac announces final publication after 208 years. The final issue, Farmers' Almanac 2026, is now available.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Kristi Noem shoots "puppy size" Subway sandwich. Claims it attacked one ICE too chicken to kidnap kids.
By Wonder Why - 1 hr ago
Kristi Noem shoots "puppy size" Subway sandwich. Claims it attacked one ICE too chicken to kidnap kids.
By Wonder Why - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Moms for Liberty Shut Out Nationwide with Every Candidate Losing in 2025 Elections
By MarineCombatEngineer - 1 hr ago
Moms for Liberty Shut Out Nationwide with Every Candidate Losing in 2025 Elections
By MarineCombatEngineer - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Trump Wine Hits Government Shelves
By douglas9 - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Trump Wine Hits Government Shelves
By douglas9 - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Appeals court sides with parent group in fight over Ohio school district's pronoun policy
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Appeals court sides with parent group in fight over Ohio school district's pronoun policy
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Steve Bannon -"If we lose the midterms...some in this room are going to prison, myself included."
By Swede - 1 hr ago
Steve Bannon -"If we lose the midterms...some in this room are going to prison, myself included."
By Swede - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
I saw on Reddit that Wisconsin people got their SNAP benefits today.
By milestogo - 1 hr ago
I saw on Reddit that Wisconsin people got their SNAP benefits today.
By milestogo - 1 hr ago
Colorado
Afghan immigrant who helped U.S. military fight Taliban arrested by ICE
By Nittersing - 1 hr ago
Afghan immigrant who helped U.S. military fight Taliban arrested by ICE
By Nittersing - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
You raised $53.00 on November 6, 2025 @ ActBlue for Aftyn Behn TN-7 2025
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago
You raised $53.00 on November 6, 2025 @ ActBlue for Aftyn Behn TN-7 2025
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
MAGAt Bro Country dude Jason Aldean admits Chucky wasn't into his music but dedicates a song to him anyway
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago
MAGAt Bro Country dude Jason Aldean admits Chucky wasn't into his music but dedicates a song to him anyway
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
One boat was in distress with engine trouble when it was bombed.
By Swede - 1 hr ago
One boat was in distress with engine trouble when it was bombed.
By Swede - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Meta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulent ads, documents show
By babylonsister - 2 hrs ago
Meta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulent ads, documents show
By babylonsister - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
A reminder that your consumer dollars have power. Shut the spending down. If the orange one can withhold
By Hotler - 2 hrs ago
A reminder that your consumer dollars have power. Shut the spending down. If the orange one can withhold
By Hotler - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
The first American president that must be ordered to feed the poor.
By Swede - 2 hrs ago
The first American president that must be ordered to feed the poor.
By Swede - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
ICE grabs father by the neck--send him into violent seizure while his arms lock up around his toddler.
By Swede - 2 hrs ago
ICE grabs father by the neck--send him into violent seizure while his arms lock up around his toddler.
By Swede - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Rep. Elise Stefanik announces run for New York governor, challenging Kathy Hochul in 2026 election
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Rep. Elise Stefanik announces run for New York governor, challenging Kathy Hochul in 2026 election
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Texas ban on sexually explicit drag shows can be enforced, federal appeals court rules
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Texas ban on sexually explicit drag shows can be enforced, federal appeals court rules
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
DEATH of IRONY UPDATE: MAGAts LIVE FOR Doxing, but Pee Wee German is apparently off limits. UNFAIR! RIGGED DOXING!
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago
DEATH of IRONY UPDATE: MAGAts LIVE FOR Doxing, but Pee Wee German is apparently off limits. UNFAIR! RIGGED DOXING!
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
California Supreme Court rejects free speech challenge to LGBT protections in nursing homes
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
California Supreme Court rejects free speech challenge to LGBT protections in nursing homes
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Real Whine with Bill Maher guests - Friday, November 7, 2025
By SocialDemocrat61 - 2 hrs ago
Real Whine with Bill Maher guests - Friday, November 7, 2025
By SocialDemocrat61 - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Real Time with Bill Maher guests - Friday, November 7, 2025
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Real Time with Bill Maher guests - Friday, November 7, 2025
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Senate blocks Democrats' bid to check Trump power over Venezuela strikes
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago
Senate blocks Democrats' bid to check Trump power over Venezuela strikes
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago
Health
New Trump administration rule would override state medical debt protections
By douglas9 - 3 hrs ago
New Trump administration rule would override state medical debt protections
By douglas9 - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Pope Leo's critique of Trump emboldens top US Catholics to help immigrants
By babylonsister - 3 hrs ago
Pope Leo's critique of Trump emboldens top US Catholics to help immigrants
By babylonsister - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Axios: "Trump also has an optics problem" RE the economy and voters
By Miles Archer - 3 hrs ago
Axios: "Trump also has an optics problem" RE the economy and voters
By Miles Archer - 3 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: New York
In Saratoga, Democrats win and lose in unexpected places, leading to widespread changesBig win in Greece boosts Monroe County Democrats. Here are 2025 election takeaways
Democratic wave surprises Monroe County as key town supervisor seats flip from red to blue
Latest Breaking News
Appeals court sides with parent group in fight over Ohio school district's pronoun policy
1 hr ago - AP
1 hr ago - AP
Rep. Elise Stefanik announces run for New York governor, challenging Kathy Hochul in 2026 election
2 hrs ago - CBS News
2 hrs ago - CBS News
Texas ban on sexually explicit drag shows can be enforced, federal appeals court rules
2 hrs ago - KXAN-TV Austin, TX/The Texas Tribune
2 hrs ago - KXAN-TV Austin, TX/The Texas Tribune
California Supreme Court rejects free speech challenge to LGBT protections in nursing homes
2 hrs ago - msn/CalMatters
2 hrs ago - msn/CalMatters
Former President Joe Biden to speak in Omaha as Democrats tout momentum
3 hrs ago - Omaha World Herald
3 hrs ago - Omaha World Herald
Judge slams ICE for 'fictional' case seeking to jail migrant for 20 years.The agent involved cut himself breaking window
5 hrs ago - The Independent
5 hrs ago - The Independent
'Misunderstood the assignment': Supreme Court justice slams colleagues in scathing dissent
6 hrs ago - Raw Story
6 hrs ago - Raw Story
Far-right podcaster sues MyPillow's Mike Lindell after $3 million loan goes unpaid
7 hrs ago - The Independent
7 hrs ago - The Independent
'5 shots, 7 holes': Border patrol supervisor appeared to brag about shooting woman, defense attorney says
9 hrs ago - abc news
9 hrs ago - abc news
Collapse at retired South Korean power plant leaves at least 3 dead, 2 others presumed dead
10 hrs ago - AP
10 hrs ago - AP
Pillen signs order cutting off state tax dollars to Nebraska abortion providers
14 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
14 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
Trump administration appeals order to fully fund SNAP benefits for November
15 hrs ago - Scripps News
15 hrs ago - Scripps News
TrumpRX.com Crashes Within Minutes of Trump Telling Staff to Make Sure It Works
15 hrs ago - MEDIAite
15 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Judge dismisses class-action lawsuit against Des Moines Register, pollster J. Ann Selzer
16 hrs ago - We Are Iowa
16 hrs ago - We Are Iowa
DOJ tells Republicans that Epstein files even worse for Trump than they thought: report
16 hrs ago - Raw Story
16 hrs ago - Raw Story
Heritage Foundation leader apologizes for backing Tucker Carlson's interview with white nationalist
17 hrs ago - The Guardian
17 hrs ago - The Guardian
Supreme Court lets Trump block transgender and nonbinary people from choosing passport sex markers
18 hrs ago - AP
18 hrs ago - AP
Jury finds D.C. sandwich thrower Sean Dunn not guilty of misdemeanor assault
19 hrs ago - MSNBC- Deadline: Legal Blog
19 hrs ago - MSNBC- Deadline: Legal Blog
Judge will order federal agents in Chicago to restrict using force against protesters and media
20 hrs ago - AP
20 hrs ago - AP
Appeals court revives Trump's effort to remove hush money case to federal court
21 hrs ago - ABC News
21 hrs ago - ABC News
Attackers board a ship off the coast of Somalia after firing rocket-propelled grenades
21 hrs ago - AP
21 hrs ago - AP
A former teacher shot by student, 6, wins $10M jury verdict against ex-assistant principal
21 hrs ago - The Associated Press, via WTOP
21 hrs ago - The Associated Press, via WTOP