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Results from my recent lymph node biopsy:
By CaliforniaPeggy - 23 hrs ago - 167 replies
Results from my recent lymph node biopsy:
By CaliforniaPeggy - 23 hrs ago - 167 replies
General Discussion
Kristi Noem said you should keep proof of citizenship on your person at all time
By DemocratSinceBirth - 4 hrs ago - 68 replies
Kristi Noem said you should keep proof of citizenship on your person at all time
By DemocratSinceBirth - 4 hrs ago - 68 replies
General Discussion
When TSF "took office", did you think it would get this bad this fast? (Poll) (Poll)
By orangecrush - 20 hrs ago - 64 replies
When TSF "took office", did you think it would get this bad this fast? (Poll) (Poll)
By orangecrush - 20 hrs ago - 64 replies
General Discussion
Ticket sales are "minimal to non existent" for Melania's documentary
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 6 hrs ago - 62 replies
Ticket sales are "minimal to non existent" for Melania's documentary
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 6 hrs ago - 62 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to 'put an end' to protests in Minneapolis
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 46 replies
Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to 'put an end' to protests in Minneapolis
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 46 replies
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If you could be any animal for a day, which animal would you pick? I would like to be a dolphin. How about you?
By debm55 - 5 hrs ago - 45 replies
If you could be any animal for a day, which animal would you pick? I would like to be a dolphin. How about you?
By debm55 - 5 hrs ago - 45 replies
General Discussion
I referred a cardiac patient the other day for an echocardiogram. She messaged me back, saying the co-pay was $500.
By Aristus - 5 hrs ago - 43 replies
I referred a cardiac patient the other day for an echocardiogram. She messaged me back, saying the co-pay was $500.
By Aristus - 5 hrs ago - 43 replies
General Discussion
I'm telling ya folks, this country is headed towards an armed confrontation with these ICEholes,
By MarineCombatEngineer - 18 hrs ago - 43 replies
I'm telling ya folks, this country is headed towards an armed confrontation with these ICEholes,
By MarineCombatEngineer - 18 hrs ago - 43 replies
General Discussion
LOL- ICE agents chased out of Minneapolis neighborhood, leave operations docs in abandoned vehicle.
By jmbar2 - 6 hrs ago - 37 replies
LOL- ICE agents chased out of Minneapolis neighborhood, leave operations docs in abandoned vehicle.
By jmbar2 - 6 hrs ago - 37 replies
General Discussion
More Americans are Saying the Quiet Part Loud: They Want a Revolution
By Swede - 20 hrs ago - 35 replies
More Americans are Saying the Quiet Part Loud: They Want a Revolution
By Swede - 20 hrs ago - 35 replies
General Discussion
"Her undergarments are nice." -- Donald Trump referring to spouse Melania
By Kid Berwyn - 3 hrs ago - 33 replies
"Her undergarments are nice." -- Donald Trump referring to spouse Melania
By Kid Berwyn - 3 hrs ago - 33 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump intent on conquering Greenland, Danish minister says as talks with US end
By muriel_volestrangler - 22 hrs ago - 27 replies
Trump intent on conquering Greenland, Danish minister says as talks with US end
By muriel_volestrangler - 22 hrs ago - 27 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump administration sends letter wiping out addiction, mental health grants
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 25 replies
Trump administration sends letter wiping out addiction, mental health grants
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 25 replies
General Discussion
So I had a dental appointment cancellation yesterday
By PCIntern - 6 hrs ago - 24 replies
So I had a dental appointment cancellation yesterday
By PCIntern - 6 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
The Suicide Pact: What Happens the Moment We Touch Greenland
By SunSeeker - 11 hrs ago - 24 replies
The Suicide Pact: What Happens the Moment We Touch Greenland
By SunSeeker - 11 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
Why is ICE concentrating in Minnesota? Texas probably has many more undocumented workers
By surfered - 17 hrs ago - 23 replies
Why is ICE concentrating in Minnesota? Texas probably has many more undocumented workers
By surfered - 17 hrs ago - 23 replies
Latest Breaking News
GOP lawmaker said trans people "harm" children. Now he's going to prison for child porn.
By Shellback Squid - 19 hrs ago - 23 replies
GOP lawmaker said trans people "harm" children. Now he's going to prison for child porn.
By Shellback Squid - 19 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
OOOH. Bondi is "VISIBLY ANGRY." Because her snarling, glaring face normally reflects "tranquil peace and joy."
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 22 replies
OOOH. Bondi is "VISIBLY ANGRY." Because her snarling, glaring face normally reflects "tranquil peace and joy."
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 22 replies
Minnesota
Watch out for the provocateurs - just saw this on FB:
By Ocelot II - 5 hrs ago - 21 replies
Watch out for the provocateurs - just saw this on FB:
By Ocelot II - 5 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Immigration authorities are being told "incitement" and "fighting words" are not protected by the First Amendment:
By applegrove - 20 hrs ago - 21 replies
Immigration authorities are being told "incitement" and "fighting words" are not protected by the First Amendment:
By applegrove - 20 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Trump Is Reportedly Funneling Money From Venezuelan Oil Sales To a Bank Account in Qatar
By CatWoman - 15 hrs ago - 20 replies
Trump Is Reportedly Funneling Money From Venezuelan Oil Sales To a Bank Account in Qatar
By CatWoman - 15 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
When They're Not Applying Banned Chokeholds, ICE Agents Are Apparently Stealing and Selling Citizens' Phones
By Wicked Blue - 3 hrs ago - 19 replies
When They're Not Applying Banned Chokeholds, ICE Agents Are Apparently Stealing and Selling Citizens' Phones
By Wicked Blue - 3 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
What are we going to do if Rump attacks Greenland?! This is feeling not "if," but "when," just like Venezuela.
By LaMouffette - 19 hrs ago - 19 replies
What are we going to do if Rump attacks Greenland?! This is feeling not "if," but "when," just like Venezuela.
By LaMouffette - 19 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
ICE just attacked three Somali ladies who are American citizens and damaged their car. One of the ladies was clearly t
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago - 18 replies
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ICE just attacked three Somali ladies who are American citizens and damaged their car. One of the ladies was clearly t
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
24 members of Congress are 80 or older. More than half are running for re-election.
By marmar - 4 hrs ago - 18 replies
24 members of Congress are 80 or older. More than half are running for re-election.
By marmar - 4 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
May be a dumb question but why hasn't the Supreme Court ruled that unmarked
By malaise - 9 hrs ago - 18 replies
May be a dumb question but why hasn't the Supreme Court ruled that unmarked
By malaise - 9 hrs ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
Germany, Other NATO Allies Sending Troops to Greenland Amid Trump Threats
By JustKay - 20 hrs ago - 18 replies
Germany, Other NATO Allies Sending Troops to Greenland Amid Trump Threats
By JustKay - 20 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
2 x Go fund me for Ford worker who heckled Trump:
By applegrove - 20 hrs ago - 18 replies
2 x Go fund me for Ford worker who heckled Trump:
By applegrove - 20 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
This Greenland gambit is a Trump-Putin plan.
By OAITW r.2.0 - 22 hrs ago - 18 replies
This Greenland gambit is a Trump-Putin plan.
By OAITW r.2.0 - 22 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
ICE Flash Bangs Inside a Car: His 6 month old stopped breathing!
By Liberal In Texas - 6 hrs ago - 17 replies
ICE Flash Bangs Inside a Car: His 6 month old stopped breathing!
By Liberal In Texas - 6 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Shockwaves in red state as Dem surges past incumbent Senate Republican in new poll
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 23 hrs ago - 17 replies
Shockwaves in red state as Dem surges past incumbent Senate Republican in new poll
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 23 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
ICE agents going door to door in Minnesota asking where Asian neighbors live: report
By B.See - 3 hrs ago - 16 replies
ICE agents going door to door in Minnesota asking where Asian neighbors live: report
By B.See - 3 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
TX-SEN: Talarico Leads Crockett for Democratic Senate Nod
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago - 16 replies
TX-SEN: Talarico Leads Crockett for Democratic Senate Nod
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Minneapolis press conference scheduled to start at 1115pm ET. Link enclosed.
By LuckyCharms - 16 hrs ago - 16 replies
Minneapolis press conference scheduled to start at 1115pm ET. Link enclosed.
By LuckyCharms - 16 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
Bandcamp has banned all music made with AI
By highplainsdem - 22 hrs ago - 16 replies
Bandcamp has banned all music made with AI
By highplainsdem - 22 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
If Trump invokes the insurrection act, that's it for me. (A copy of a reddit post).
By LuckyCharms - 3 hrs ago - 15 replies
If Trump invokes the insurrection act, that's it for me. (A copy of a reddit post).
By LuckyCharms - 3 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Trump threatens Minnesota: "I will institute the INSURRECTION ACT, which many Presidents have done before me..."
By Miles Archer - 6 hrs ago - 15 replies
Trump threatens Minnesota: "I will institute the INSURRECTION ACT, which many Presidents have done before me..."
By Miles Archer - 6 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
Schumer tells the AP Democrats are preparing for Trump to disrupt and dispute the midterms: Q&A
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 15 replies
Schumer tells the AP Democrats are preparing for Trump to disrupt and dispute the midterms: Q&A
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump signs a law returning whole milk to school lunches
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago - 15 replies
Trump signs a law returning whole milk to school lunches
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Who do YOU feel does the best job of consistently trolling & triggering the fragile orange Man Baby In Chief? (Poll)
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago - 14 replies
Who do YOU feel does the best job of consistently trolling & triggering the fragile orange Man Baby In Chief? (Poll)
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
European troops arrive in Greenland to boost the Arctic island's security
By ihaveaquestion - 2 hrs ago - 14 replies
European troops arrive in Greenland to boost the Arctic island's security
By ihaveaquestion - 2 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis
By Jilly_in_VA - 3 hrs ago - 14 replies
Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis
By Jilly_in_VA - 3 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Wow! This has ramped up into a full scale war against our own people by our own government!
By imanamerican63 - 12 hrs ago - 13 replies
Wow! This has ramped up into a full scale war against our own people by our own government!
By imanamerican63 - 12 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
This "Administration" has surrendered any claim to legitimacy.
By Gaugamela - 21 hrs ago - 13 replies
This "Administration" has surrendered any claim to legitimacy.
By Gaugamela - 21 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Pic Of The Moment: How You're Paying For Billionaires To Get Richer
By EarlG - 5 hrs ago - 12 replies
Pic Of The Moment: How You're Paying For Billionaires To Get Richer
By EarlG - 5 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
The $3 Trump meal! ENJOY! Sec. Rollins has run simulations 😳😂😃🥸
By underpants - 5 hrs ago - 12 replies
The $3 Trump meal! ENJOY! Sec. Rollins has run simulations 😳😂😃🥸
By underpants - 5 hrs ago - 12 replies
The DU Lounge
The first Snowdrops of the year are blooming on Central Park's Cedar Hill.
By Donkees - 11 hrs ago - 12 replies
The first Snowdrops of the year are blooming on Central Park's Cedar Hill.
By Donkees - 11 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Sen. Murray: Senate Republicans just blocked an extension of the ACA tax credits. AGAIN.
By In It to Win It - 19 hrs ago - 12 replies
Sen. Murray: Senate Republicans just blocked an extension of the ACA tax credits. AGAIN.
By In It to Win It - 19 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Found on FB Thoughts on where we are as a nation from a USMC veteran, re the impact of tactical gear on US streets
By Attilatheblond - 2 hrs ago - 11 replies
Found on FB Thoughts on where we are as a nation from a USMC veteran, re the impact of tactical gear on US streets
By Attilatheblond - 2 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
WTF? United States Department of Justice Files Lawsuit Against Minnesota's 'Affirmative Action' Regime
By malaise - 2 hrs ago - 11 replies
WTF? United States Department of Justice Files Lawsuit Against Minnesota's 'Affirmative Action' Regime
By malaise - 2 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
How a billionaire with interests in Greenland encouraged Trump to acquire the territory
By Lonestarblue - 6 hrs ago - 11 replies
How a billionaire with interests in Greenland encouraged Trump to acquire the territory
By Lonestarblue - 6 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
E. Jean Carroll asks Supreme Court to reject Trump's request to review her $5M defamation case
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 11 replies
E. Jean Carroll asks Supreme Court to reject Trump's request to review her $5M defamation case
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
NO, NO, NO, AI overview, currants are NOT grapes! I was thinking about
By niyad - 16 hrs ago - 11 replies
NO, NO, NO, AI overview, currants are NOT grapes! I was thinking about
By niyad - 16 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Why are folks expressing shock that Trump is behaving this way? He told us he would be both vengeful and a dictator...
By PeaceWave - 17 hrs ago - 11 replies
Why are folks expressing shock that Trump is behaving this way? He told us he would be both vengeful and a dictator...
By PeaceWave - 17 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Newsom shuts down red state's demand to hand over doc with just four words
By LetMyPeopleVote - 18 hrs ago - 11 replies
Newsom shuts down red state's demand to hand over doc with just four words
By LetMyPeopleVote - 18 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Trump fell asleep right in the middle of the meeting and it looks like the little girl noticed:
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
Trump fell asleep right in the middle of the meeting and it looks like the little girl noticed:
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Leaked! Poor Lindsey 😂😂Bwaaah haha Ari about to discuss this
By malaise - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
Leaked! Poor Lindsey 😂😂Bwaaah haha Ari about to discuss this
By malaise - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Renee Good's family hires same law firm used by George Floyd's family to investigate ICE shooting
By littlemissmartypants - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
Renee Good's family hires same law firm used by George Floyd's family to investigate ICE shooting
By littlemissmartypants - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Noem has until Monday to respond to State of MN and Cities of Minneapolis, St Paul v. Noem, DHS, ICE, and CBP
By ancianita - 4 hrs ago - 10 replies
Noem has until Monday to respond to State of MN and Cities of Minneapolis, St Paul v. Noem, DHS, ICE, and CBP
By ancianita - 4 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
GoFundMe Ignores Own Rules by Hosting a Legal-Defense Fund for the ICE Agent Who Killed Renee Good
By red dog 1 - 17 hrs ago - 10 replies
GoFundMe Ignores Own Rules by Hosting a Legal-Defense Fund for the ICE Agent Who Killed Renee Good
By red dog 1 - 17 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
GOP lawmaker said trans people "harm" children. Now he's going to prison for child porn.
By USS_Dauntless - 18 hrs ago - 10 replies
GOP lawmaker said trans people "harm" children. Now he's going to prison for child porn.
By USS_Dauntless - 18 hrs ago - 10 replies
Forum Spotlight: Classical Music
John Taverner's 'Lament for Phaedra'Alissa Firsova's 'Loss'
Eric Whitacre's 'The Pacific Has No Memory', Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Latest Breaking News
Trump says the US 'shouldn't even have an election' in 2026 because of all his accomplishments
47 min ago - The Independent
47 min ago - The Independent
Delaware judge won't speed up Paramount lawsuit seeking Warner Bros merger details
1 hr ago - Reuters
1 hr ago - Reuters
Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis
3 hrs ago - Associated Press
3 hrs ago - Associated Press
Madison Sheahan, ICE's No. 2 official and a Noem ally, leaving agency to run for Congress
3 hrs ago - CBS News
3 hrs ago - CBS News
Jesse Watters chides European leaders for refusing to give Greenland to 'daddy' Trump
4 hrs ago - Independent
4 hrs ago - Independent
Appeals court reverses decision that freed pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil
5 hrs ago - msn/AP
5 hrs ago - msn/AP
More Democratic lawmakers say DOJ prosecutors are investigating them over military video
5 hrs ago - NBC News
5 hrs ago - NBC News
Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to 'put an end' to protests in Minneapolis
6 hrs ago - AP
6 hrs ago - AP
Website that leaked thousands of ICE agents' personal information is down after huge 'Russian cyberattack,' founder says
7 hrs ago - The Independent
7 hrs ago - The Independent
GOP lawmaker said trans people "harm" children. Now he's going to prison for child porn.
7 hrs ago - LGBTQ Nation
7 hrs ago - LGBTQ Nation
No widespread evidence of migrant voting fraud despite Trump's claims, review finds
8 hrs ago - The Independent
8 hrs ago - The Independent
Newsom says he is blocking Louisiana's push to extradite doctor accused of mailing abortion pills
9 hrs ago - AP
9 hrs ago - AP
E. Jean Carroll asks Supreme Court to reject Trump's request to review her $5M defamation case
9 hrs ago - ABC News
9 hrs ago - ABC News
Suspended Ford employee who heckled Trump sparks over $800,000 in GoFundMe donations
10 hrs ago - Business Insider
10 hrs ago - Business Insider
Murphy says he believes in 'correlation between' Trump's falling approval and 'authoritarian behavior'
10 hrs ago - The Hill
10 hrs ago - The Hill
Administration reinstates hundreds of health and safety officials who were laid off
11 hrs ago - ABC News
11 hrs ago - ABC News
Changing Defense Department's name to Department of War could cost up to $125 million, CBO estimates
12 hrs ago - CBS News
12 hrs ago - CBS News
2 arrested as immigration protests continue outside DHS recruitment event in St. Petersburg
18 hrs ago - msn.com
18 hrs ago - msn.com
Trump admin 'illegally' attempting to 'graft' anti-transgender language onto longstanding sex discrimination statute
19 hrs ago - Law & Crime
19 hrs ago - Law & Crime
GOP lawmaker said trans people "harm" children. Now he's going to prison for child porn.
19 hrs ago - LGBTQ Nation
19 hrs ago - LGBTQ Nation
Schumer tells the AP Democrats are preparing for Trump to disrupt and dispute the midterms: Q&A
19 hrs ago - AP
19 hrs ago - AP
US makes initial $500M Venezuelan oil deal; some proceeds headed to Qatari bank
20 hrs ago - The Hill
20 hrs ago - The Hill
Mount Sinai fires nurses for 'sabotaging' emergency strike drills. Their union says it was retaliation.
20 hrs ago - Gothamist-WNYC
20 hrs ago - Gothamist-WNYC
Kari Lake defends blocking Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty from using US transmitter to broadcast into Iran
21 hrs ago - The Independent
21 hrs ago - The Independent
Smithsonian submits additional records to White House amid Trump demand for review
21 hrs ago - ABC News
21 hrs ago - ABC News
Trump intent on conquering Greenland, Danish minister says as talks with US end
22 hrs ago - The Guardian
22 hrs ago - The Guardian
A part that broke on a UPS plane that crashed in Kentucky failed 4 times on other planes years ago
23 hrs ago - AP
23 hrs ago - AP
Tina Peters' lawyers try to convince Colorado court to overturn conviction for voting system breach
23 hrs ago - AP
23 hrs ago - AP