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General Discussion
Salman Rushdie says a Palestinian state formed today would be 'Taliban-like'
By SunSeeker - 42 sec ago
Salman Rushdie says a Palestinian state formed today would be 'Taliban-like'
By SunSeeker - 42 sec ago
General Discussion
The ONLY thing I want to hear from Jim Comey is; "I'M SORRY"!!!
By maxrandb - 2 min ago
The ONLY thing I want to hear from Jim Comey is; "I'M SORRY"!!!
By maxrandb - 2 min ago
General Discussion
Revealed: the extremist Maga lobbying group driving far-right Republican policies
By Lonestarblue - 3 min ago
Revealed: the extremist Maga lobbying group driving far-right Republican policies
By Lonestarblue - 3 min ago
General Discussion
Laura Trump now selling metal loyalty "Trump Black Card" for $45
By underpants - 8 min ago
Laura Trump now selling metal loyalty "Trump Black Card" for $45
By underpants - 8 min ago
Wyoming
Self-inflicted hit of pepper spray drives off an attacking grizzly in Grand Teton National Park
By sl8 - 10 min ago
Self-inflicted hit of pepper spray drives off an attacking grizzly in Grand Teton National Park
By sl8 - 10 min ago
World History
On this day, May 23, 1945, Heinrich Himmler died by suicide while in British custody.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 24 min ago
On this day, May 23, 1945, Heinrich Himmler died by suicide while in British custody.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 24 min ago
American History
On this day, May 23, 1939, 26 sailors and civilians died when the USS Squalus sank off the coast of New Hampshire.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 26 min ago
On this day, May 23, 1939, 26 sailors and civilians died when the USS Squalus sank off the coast of New Hampshire.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 26 min ago
Latest Breaking News
National Park Service effectively bans uniformed staffers from Pride marches
By BumRushDaShow - 30 min ago
National Park Service effectively bans uniformed staffers from Pride marches
By BumRushDaShow - 30 min ago
Environment & Energy
China's food security dream faces land, soil and water woes
By sl8 - 30 min ago
China's food security dream faces land, soil and water woes
By sl8 - 30 min ago
American History
At 9:00 a.m. on May 23, 1865, Maj. Gen. George Meade led the Army of the Potomac down the streets of Washington D.C.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 31 min ago
At 9:00 a.m. on May 23, 1865, Maj. Gen. George Meade led the Army of the Potomac down the streets of Washington D.C.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 31 min ago
American History
On this day, May 23, 1934, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow died outside Gibsland, Louisiana.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 40 min ago
On this day, May 23, 1934, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow died outside Gibsland, Louisiana.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 40 min ago
California
drivers team up to catch dog running on Downtown LA freeway
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 48 min ago
drivers team up to catch dog running on Downtown LA freeway
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 48 min ago
General Discussion
Do people who post videos on DU actually watch all of the videos they post?
By Joe Cool - 56 min ago
Do people who post videos on DU actually watch all of the videos they post?
By Joe Cool - 56 min ago
New Mexico
Judge Lifts Order That Mandated Albuquerque Stop Throwing Away Homeless People's Belongings
By sl8 - 56 min ago
Judge Lifts Order That Mandated Albuquerque Stop Throwing Away Homeless People's Belongings
By sl8 - 56 min ago
General Discussion
I believe that the document trial postponement is even worse
By PCIntern - 59 min ago
I believe that the document trial postponement is even worse
By PCIntern - 59 min ago
Latest Breaking News
FCC to consider rules for AI-generated political ads on TV and radio, but can't touch streaming
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
FCC to consider rules for AI-generated political ads on TV and radio, but can't touch streaming
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Foreign Affairs
Putin Wants To Invade Finland. Russia Prepared Space Weapons. Ukrainians Try To Bypass Crimea - The Russian Dude
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Putin Wants To Invade Finland. Russia Prepared Space Weapons. Ukrainians Try To Bypass Crimea - The Russian Dude
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Ron DeSantis' new target in his 'war on woke'? Colors, apparently
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Ron DeSantis' new target in his 'war on woke'? Colors, apparently
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Ohio Elections Official Says He Will Soon Exclude Biden From the Ballot
By RandySF - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Ohio Elections Official Says He Will Soon Exclude Biden From the Ballot
By RandySF - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
Stephen Colbert: Guest America's Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Stephen Colbert: Guest America's Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Divine promise of Palestine's liberation 'from the river to the sea', elimination of Zionist regime will be fulfilled
By LeftInTX - 1 hr ago
Divine promise of Palestine's liberation 'from the river to the sea', elimination of Zionist regime will be fulfilled
By LeftInTX - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
The USPS is repeatedly firing probationary workers who report injuries, feds claim
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
The USPS is repeatedly firing probationary workers who report injuries, feds claim
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
'What's the Problem?' Zelensky Challenges West Over Hesitations.
By elleng - 2 hrs ago
'What's the Problem?' Zelensky Challenges West Over Hesitations.
By elleng - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
TOTAL WRECK Trump DISASTER Speech Shows Desperation - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
TOTAL WRECK Trump DISASTER Speech Shows Desperation - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
This Law Let's Foreign Governments Own U.S. Politicians... - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
This Law Let's Foreign Governments Own U.S. Politicians... - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
GOP Leaders BLOW UP in House after Trump FACTS STATED - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
GOP Leaders BLOW UP in House after Trump FACTS STATED - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Newsmax CEO Destroyed Evidence, Court Filing Claims - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Newsmax CEO Destroyed Evidence, Court Filing Claims - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
US judge blocks Florida law that bars transporting migrants into state
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
US judge blocks Florida law that bars transporting migrants into state
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
MAGA Quickly IMPLODES After Biden OUTMANEUVER - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
MAGA Quickly IMPLODES After Biden OUTMANEUVER - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Iran's President Raisi has died. What now? - CaspianReport
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago
Iran's President Raisi has died. What now? - CaspianReport
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago
Health
Neuropsychiatric prodromes and symptom timings in relation to disease onset and/or flares in SLE: results from the mixed
By littlemissmartypants - 3 hrs ago
Neuropsychiatric prodromes and symptom timings in relation to disease onset and/or flares in SLE: results from the mixed
By littlemissmartypants - 3 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'This was personal.' Shouting match breaks out during Trump classified documents hearing - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
'This was personal.' Shouting match breaks out during Trump classified documents hearing - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Nikki Haley says she will vote for Trump - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Nikki Haley says she will vote for Trump - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Environment & Energy
Rep. Raskin on urging DOJ to investigate 'big oil' for deception on climate change - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Rep. Raskin on urging DOJ to investigate 'big oil' for deception on climate change - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
Germany: Antisemitic incidents in Berlin hit record levels
By Behind the Aegis - 4 hrs ago
Germany: Antisemitic incidents in Berlin hit record levels
By Behind the Aegis - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
Nikki Haley Surrendered, But Not Her Voters - Atlantic
By DemocraticPatriot - 4 hrs ago
Nikki Haley Surrendered, But Not Her Voters - Atlantic
By DemocraticPatriot - 4 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Oops! MAGA Candidate Busted Secretly Mocking His Own Supporters - Waldorf Nation
By TexasTowelie - 4 hrs ago
Oops! MAGA Candidate Busted Secretly Mocking His Own Supporters - Waldorf Nation
By TexasTowelie - 4 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Trump's plans for healthcare and reproductive rights if he returns to White House - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Trump's plans for healthcare and reproductive rights if he returns to White House - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Switzerland to Host Peace Summit - Eastern Express - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 4 hrs ago
Switzerland to Host Peace Summit - Eastern Express - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 4 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Indicted Trumpers' SECRET ORG Finally GETS EXPOSED - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Indicted Trumpers' SECRET ORG Finally GETS EXPOSED - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Rudy Giuliani Waves The White Flag & Promises Not To Defame GA Election Workers - Rodecast
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago
Rudy Giuliani Waves The White Flag & Promises Not To Defame GA Election Workers - Rodecast
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Someone has probably already asked this. Does Roberts have any authority over the rest of his court?
By captain queeg - 5 hrs ago
Someone has probably already asked this. Does Roberts have any authority over the rest of his court?
By captain queeg - 5 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
House Republicans rule that stating facts about Trump's indictments are "personal attacks" - Daily Kos
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
House Republicans rule that stating facts about Trump's indictments are "personal attacks" - Daily Kos
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
If Trump guilty in NY trial: Biden 46% (+5) Trump 41% in GE
By flamingdem - 5 hrs ago
If Trump guilty in NY trial: Biden 46% (+5) Trump 41% in GE
By flamingdem - 5 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
How China and Russia fight a propaganda war with the U.S. - CBS News
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago
How China and Russia fight a propaganda war with the U.S. - CBS News
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Disgrace: Alito shatters Supreme Court legitimacy with another insurrectionist flag scandal - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Disgrace: Alito shatters Supreme Court legitimacy with another insurrectionist flag scandal - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Just dumped a guy for being a Trump Supporter...
By kerry-is-my-prez - 75 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)
Just dumped a guy for being a Trump Supporter...
By kerry-is-my-prez - 75 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Hur investigation into documents at Bidens house also included directives on deadly force.
By applegrove - 5 hrs ago
Hur investigation into documents at Bidens house also included directives on deadly force.
By applegrove - 5 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Nikki Haley says she's voting for Trump in November
By BumRushDaShow - 50 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)
Nikki Haley says she's voting for Trump in November
By BumRushDaShow - 50 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
'Terrible idea': Bernie Sanders on Netanyahu addressing Congress as ICC seeks his arrest - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago
'Terrible idea': Bernie Sanders on Netanyahu addressing Congress as ICC seeks his arrest - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Amid new classified documents revelations, Trump and acolytes concoct bizarre assassination lie - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Amid new classified documents revelations, Trump and acolytes concoct bizarre assassination lie - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
A Federal Judge Delivers Another Urgent, Scathing Warning About the Supreme Court
By Nevilledog - 5 hrs ago
A Federal Judge Delivers Another Urgent, Scathing Warning About the Supreme Court
By Nevilledog - 5 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
I am having a bout of insomnia and a feral cat and a skunk just had fight in the yard
By irisblue - 5 hrs ago
I am having a bout of insomnia and a feral cat and a skunk just had fight in the yard
By irisblue - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
How does a Supreme Court justice salary afford one multiple homes?
By onecaliberal - 5 hrs ago
How does a Supreme Court justice salary afford one multiple homes?
By onecaliberal - 5 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Does Russia Own These American Politicians ? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Does Russia Own These American Politicians ? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Trump and rapidly changing views....
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Trump and rapidly changing views....
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Giuliani GETS THE PUNISHMENT he deserves - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago
Giuliani GETS THE PUNISHMENT he deserves - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
GOP brings House to a halt to debate whether facts are allowed
By applegrove - 6 hrs ago
GOP brings House to a halt to debate whether facts are allowed
By applegrove - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Congressman Andy Ogles (R) admits his claims to have loaned $320,000 to his campaign were not true
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago
Congressman Andy Ogles (R) admits his claims to have loaned $320,000 to his campaign were not true
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
UK: Tory MPs didn't expect a July general election - and now they are rightly furious
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago
UK: Tory MPs didn't expect a July general election - and now they are rightly furious
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: United Kingdom
Matheson faces 27-day suspension over iPad scandalRishi Sunak will call general election for July in surprise move - sources
Man charged with spying for Hong Kong found dead
Latest Breaking News
FCC to consider rules for AI-generated political ads on TV and radio, but can't touch streaming
1 hr ago - PBS News Hour/AP
1 hr ago - PBS News Hour/AP
The USPS is repeatedly firing probationary workers who report injuries, feds claim
2 hrs ago - CBS News
2 hrs ago - CBS News
'Put aside your cowardice': Furious Liz Cheney slams GOP over Trump's 'dangerous lie'
8 hrs ago - raw story
8 hrs ago - raw story
Harvard board bars 13 pro-Palestine student protesters from graduating, overruling faculty
9 hrs ago - The Hill
9 hrs ago - The Hill
'Sheer terror': Passengers describe turbulence-hit flight that put 20 in intensive care
9 hrs ago - AP
9 hrs ago - AP
Exclusive: Elizabeth Warren Unveils Bill To Boost Justice Department's Power To Hold Police Accountable
10 hrs ago - Huff Post
10 hrs ago - Huff Post
Multnomah County voters elect Nathan Vasquez as DA, ousting one-term incumbent Mike Schmidt
11 hrs ago - The Oregonian
11 hrs ago - The Oregonian
Families of Uvalde school shooting victims are suing Texas state police over botched response
11 hrs ago - AP
11 hrs ago - AP
FBI arrests man on Jan. 6 assault charges with help of online sleuths and matching moles
12 hrs ago - NBC News
12 hrs ago - NBC News
US Lawmakers Ask Pentagon to Allow Ukraine's Use of Long-Range Weapons on Russian Territory
12 hrs ago - Kyiv Post
12 hrs ago - Kyiv Post
'Garbage argument': Classified docs hearing gets heated over charges against Trump co-defendant Walt Nauta
13 hrs ago - ABC News
13 hrs ago - ABC News
News Corp. Decides to Take the Money From OpenAI In Major Licensing Deal
13 hrs ago - Hollywood Reporter
13 hrs ago - Hollywood Reporter
Feds face trial over abuse of incarcerated women by guards at now-shuttered California prison
13 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/AP
13 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/AP
Democratic leader calls Trump political assassination claim 'outlandish and dangerous'
16 hrs ago - The Hill
16 hrs ago - The Hill
Moms for Liberty to spend millions on campaign targeting Georgia voters
16 hrs ago - WAGA Fox5 Atlanta/AP
16 hrs ago - WAGA Fox5 Atlanta/AP
U.S. Uvalde school shooting victims' families announce $2 million settlement with Texas city and new lawsuits
17 hrs ago - CBS News
17 hrs ago - CBS News
Republican National Committee's headquarters evacuated after vials of blood are addressed to Trump
18 hrs ago - AP
18 hrs ago - AP
Spain, Ireland and Norway will recognize a Palestinian state on May 28. Why does that matter?
22 hrs ago - Associated Press
22 hrs ago - Associated Press
GOP lawmakers conflate standard FBI policies with an assassination attempt on Trump
23 hrs ago - NBC News
23 hrs ago - NBC News
Biden administration to forgive $7.7 billion in student debt for more than 160,000 borrowers
23 hrs ago - CNBC
23 hrs ago - CNBC