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Liberal YouTubers
Trump's 'Epstein Ballroom' Just BACKFIRED on Him In Court - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 min ago

Wisconsin
South Carolina tower tech dies after 100-foot fall in Wisconsin, marking troubling fifth industry fatality of 2025
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 min ago

General Discussion
A video on I.C.E. Detaining children.
By Duncanpup - 12 min ago

General Discussion
The Rightwing/Media Double Standard of the MAGA Era
By Chasstev365 - 12 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Jan. 6 police hero becomes go-to witness for Democrats in Congress to counter Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 20 min ago

The DU Lounge
Good morning my DU family,
By JMCKUSICK - 24 min ago

Cable News Clips
Dog with prosthetic paws inspires Ukrainian veterans recovering from wounds of war - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 27 min ago

Foreign Affairs
"From Blind Loyalty To Deafening Rage": Inside Russia's Growing Civil Unrest - The Russian Dude
By TexasTowelie - 40 min ago

Liberal YouTubers
The Untold Story of Ukraine's Cultural Legacy -- "Shchedryk," Known as Carol of the Bells
By ancianita - 43 min ago

Cable News Clips
On 13th Anniversary Of Sandy Hook Shooting, Murphy Responds To Yet Another Mass Shooting- CNN State of the Union
By Rhiannon12866 - 48 min ago

Latest Breaking News
California Hires Former C.D.C. Officials Who Criticized Trump Administration
By BumRushDaShow - 49 min ago

General Discussion
JetBlue flight near Venezuela avoids 'midair collision' with U.S. Air Force tanker
By malaise - 52 min ago

Editorials & Other Articles
Trump Officials Celebrated With Cake After Slashing Aid. Then People Died of Cholera.
By muriel_volestrangler - 54 min ago

General Discussion
Holy Shit - Rob Reiner and His Wife Michele Were Killed by Their Son (Exclusive Sources)
By malaise - 1 hr ago

Liberal YouTubers
Trump's Plan to Steal the Election: What's Beneath the Surface? - Democracy Docket
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago

Latest Breaking News
Congress races against the clock to avert skyrocketing health care costs for millions
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago

District of Columbia
Capital Pride pushes back 2026 festival date in response to prep for the US's 250th birthday
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago

Liberal YouTubers
Murdoch TURNS on Trump... UNEARTHS PARTY SECRETS - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago

Liberal YouTubers
Adam Schiff Warns Epstein Files May Be Compromised, Demands DOJ Audit - Liberal Lens
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago

General Discussion
Reform UK claims it has overtaken Labour as Britain's largest party
By Celerity - 1 hr ago

Latest Breaking News
Republicans pitch second, smaller partisan bill to address affordability
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago

Foreign Affairs
Russia Is Collapsing Fast - Jason Jay Smart
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago

U.S. Territories
Plaskett-backed bill would guarantee in-state tuition rates for U.S. territory students
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago

Editorials & Other Articles
No guide for the future - A review of Carl Benedikt Frey's 'How Progress Ends', Princeton University Press, 2025
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago

U.S. Territories
A new federal report scrutinizes Puerto Rico's tax incentives luring wealthy Americans
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago

Music Appreciation
Simon Khorolskiy sings two Christmas favorites
By sprinkleeninow - 2 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Democrats Remember Sandy Hook Shooting and Renew Calls for Gun Reform
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
Trump admin., GOP 'not being honest' about video of second strike on boat: Armed Services Democrat - MS NOW Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago

General Discussion
From Heather Cox Richardson
By Old Crank - 2 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
How to Make It Safe for Men to Ride in Elevators With Women - Steve Shives
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago

Cooking & Baking
Breakfast Monday 15 December 2025
By irisblue - 2 hrs ago

Classical Music
Cantus performs 'I Wonder As I Wander'
By sprinkleeninow - 2 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Gang of Eight member unsure about US goal in Venezuela: 'I do not know'
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Rob Reiner and His Wife Michele Were Killed by Their Son (Exclusive Sources)
By Wicked Blue - 50 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
In my local Ohio newspaper there were 14 letters to the editor.
By JohnnyRingo - 25 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)

Cable News Clips
Special Report: Rob Reiner and his wife found dead in their L.A. home - NBC News
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
'Nothing prepares you': Brown University students describe campus at time of 'terrifying' shooting - MS NOW Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Hassett says Federal Reserve can reject Trump's views if he is chair
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago

The DU Lounge
***Wordle Spoiler 12/15***
By ._. - 3 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
Special Report: Person of interest in Brown University shooting to be released - NBC News
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
Person of interest detained in Brown University shooting as campus mourns student deaths - MS NOW Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
'Cowardice!': Dem Rep. slams Trump, GOP on gun safety policy Brown University shooting - MS NOW Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago

General Discussion
WATCH: Bystander disarms active shooter at Bondi Beach in Sydney
By riversedge - 25 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)

Cable News Clips
AG Bondi's priority is 'protecting Donald Trump' as Epstein files deadline looms: Fmr. U.S. attorney - MS NOW Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago

General Discussion
Doctor My Eyes Jackson Browne Playing For Change Song Around The World
By Gaugamela - 4 hrs ago

General Discussion
I have a very simple message for all those who continue to direct hatred toward the Jewish community...
By PeaceWave - 4 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
'Building a right-wing deep state': Project 2025 architects unveil new policies for 2026 - MS NOW Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago

General Discussion
Musk & DOGE SH*T "made the world sicker, poorer and more miserable. And it was all for nothing"
By Miles Archer - 50 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)

Liberal YouTubers
Benny Thompson Embarrasses the FBI For Stupid Claims About "Antifa"
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
Director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, found dead in their L.A. home - CBS News
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago

North Carolina
Charlotte brewery co-founder found naked while being arrested on rape charge. Broken into home of 13 year old
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 5 hrs ago

Music Appreciation
Rexon - Short Change Hero (Cover)
By stonecutter357 - 5 hrs ago

Texas
Doug Weiss (D) wins runoff election to become Pflugerville mayor
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago

Editorials & Other Articles
Michael Cohen - What Are We Doing to Our Children?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
'Leave me alone': American citizen recounts running from federal agents in Marrero
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Police to release person of interest in Brown University shooting
By iemanja - 5 hrs ago

California
LA Mayor Karen Bass launches re-election campaign with DTLA rally
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Trump SCREWS Red States as DISEASE RAGES Out of Control - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago

General Discussion
Congress races against the clock to avert skyrocketing health care costs for millions (or so they say}
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago

Texas
Alejandra Salinas (D) declares victory in race for Houston City Council's open at-large seat
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago

General Discussion
The murders of Rob Reiner and his wife is bumming me out tonight...
By wcmagumba - 5 hrs ago

General Discussion
MI6 chief warns Putin: We won't abandon Ukraine
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago

Massachusetts
Brockton Election Recount Completed
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago

Photography
In memory of elleng, who got the most out of her Nikon Coolpix P900.
By George McGovern - 25 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)

Liberal YouTubers
Trump DOJ OUTFOXED by Federal Judge with NEW ORDER - Legal AF
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago

General Discussion
NY-10: Brad Lander launches Congressional bid with a hacked X account
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago

General Discussion
Why Democrats Lost in 2024
By applegrove - 50 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)

New York
Scrutiny grows over alleged political scheme in Huntington Town Supervisor race; questions surround Working Families Par
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago

General Discussion
NY-15: South Bronx Assembly Member Amanda Septimo (D) joins race challenging Ritchie Torres
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Trump is SCARED TO DEATH as Newsom WANTS HIM REMOVED - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago

General Discussion
We Need a Leader
By Mr.Bee - 5 hrs ago

General Discussion
Trump offers KEEN INSIGHT into the Brown University shootings: "Great school. Things can happen."
By Miles Archer - 6 hrs ago

California
Democrats gather in California feeling sunny once again
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago

New Jersey
The anti-machine movement is having a moment in New Jersey
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago

The DU Lounge
Seeking advice on buying tires
By mysteryowl - 6 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
Officials provide update on attack targeting Sydney Jewish event - MS NOW Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago

General Discussion
"NO...WIRE...HANGERS!" When it comes to parenting, it's a fine line between Fred Trump and Joan Crawford.
By Miles Archer - 6 hrs ago

Nebraska
Nebraska lawmakers recommend Sen. Dan McKeon (R) be expelled after groping allegations
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago

General Discussion
According to People magazine - Rob Reiner and his wife were stabbed by their son Nick.
By Ms. Toad - 25 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
MN-GOV: Perennial candidate Kendall Qualls wins Minnesota GOP gubernatorial straw poll
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago

Forum Spotlight: California

LA Mayor Karen Bass launches re-election campaign with DTLA rally
By RandySF

Democrats gather in California feeling sunny once again
By RandySF

Marine identified as victim killed in multi-vehicle crash in Panorama city
By mahatmakanejeeves

Latest Breaking News

Jan. 6 police hero becomes go-to witness for Democrats in Congress to counter Trump
20 min ago - CBS News

California Hires Former C.D.C. Officials Who Criticized Trump Administration
49 min ago - New York Times

Congress races against the clock to avert skyrocketing health care costs for millions
1 hr ago - CNN Politics

Republicans pitch second, smaller partisan bill to address affordability
1 hr ago - Yahoo! News/The Hill

Democrats Remember Sandy Hook Shooting and Renew Calls for Gun Reform
2 hrs ago - Newsweek

Gang of Eight member unsure about US goal in Venezuela: 'I do not know'
3 hrs ago - The Hill

Hassett says Federal Reserve can reject Trump's views if he is chair
3 hrs ago - AP

Police to release person of interest in Brown University shooting
5 hrs ago - Wall Street Journal via MSN

Former Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai convicted in landmark national security trial
6 hrs ago - Associated Press

Trump says building DC triumphal arch is domestic policy chief's 'primary thing'
8 hrs ago - the guardian

Major win for ultra-conservative gives Chile its most right-wing president in decades
9 hrs ago - AP

Rob Reiner and His Wife Michele Were Killed by Their Son (Exclusive Sources)
9 hrs ago - PEOPLE

Person of interest in Brown University shooting is 24-year-old from Wisconsin, officials say
10 hrs ago - Washington Post

Fifth La Nina in Six Years to Disrupt Crops and Supply Chains
10 hrs ago - Bloomberg

Murphy: Trump on 'deliberate campaign to make violence more likely'
11 hrs ago - Politico

Tennessee religious charter school fight could tee up next Supreme Court showdown
12 hrs ago - msn/The Hill

Trump Vows 'Truckloads' of Evidence the 2020 Election Was 'Rigged' Is Coming Out
12 hrs ago - MEDIAite

Trump Is Already Weighing Pardons for His Inner Circle
13 hrs ago - Daily Beast

5 Michigan health systems defy federal vaccine panel's advice
13 hrs ago - Detroit Free Press

Grok is spreading misinformation about the Bondi Beach shooting
13 hrs ago - The Verge

Sen. Rand Paul says redistricting efforts could lead to political violence
14 hrs ago - NBC News

JetBlue flight near Venezuela avoids 'midair collision' with US Air Force tanker
15 hrs ago - AP

Experts urge caution as Trump's big bill incentivizes AI in healthcare
15 hrs ago - The Guardian

Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar says her son was pulled over by ICE
16 hrs ago - CBS news

Top Senate Intel Democrat demands more info from Trump administration on its Venezuela actions
17 hrs ago - ABC News

Sen. Bill Cassidy says "there's a deal to be had" on health care after failed Senate votes
18 hrs ago - CBS News

Thousands of carveouts and caveats are weakening Trump's emergency tariffs
19 hrs ago - Politico

Person of interest in custody after fatal Brown University shooting, official says
19 hrs ago - abc news

Zelenskyy offers to drop NATO bid for security guarantees but rejects US push to cede territory
20 hrs ago - AP

Hong Kong's biggest pro-democracy party votes to disband after more than 30 years of activism
20 hrs ago - AP

Thailand says Cambodian rocket fire has caused its first civilian death in new border fighting
21 hrs ago - AP

Trump admin aims to slash access to disability lawyers, advocates say
21 hrs ago - USA Today

More redistricting bad news for Republicans: Texas may not net five GOP seats like they planned
22 hrs ago - CNN Politics

Trump seems to wave the white flag on his US attorneys gambit
23 hrs ago - Politico (EU)

US envoys arrive in Berlin for another round of Ukraine peace talks
23 hrs ago - AP

Five arrested over plot to attack German Christmas market
Yesterday - BBC

Hawaii board votes to change official name of Hawaii Island
Yesterday - The Hill

Trump unsure whether impact of economic policies will be felt in time for midterms, WSJ reports
Yesterday - Reuters

Two gunmen open fire at Bondi Chanukkah event, 10 confirmed dead in mass shooting
Yesterday - news.com.au

Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay $40M in Talcum Powder Verdict
Yesterday - Newsweek

Hunter Biden accuses ex-Overstock CEO of repeatedly defaming him on 'The Alex Jones Show'
Yesterday - Law & Crime

Fernando Mendoza wins the Heisman Trophy as college football's top player
Saturday - AP

United Airlines flight safely returns to Dulles airport after engine failure during takeoff
Saturday - AP

US unseals warrant behind oil tanker seizure near Venezuela
Saturday - msn/Axios

TSA plans to bust labor union despite court order blocking it
Saturday - GovExec.com

More financially distressed farmers are expected to lose their property soon as loan repayments and incomes continue to
Saturday - msn.com

Louisiana's GOP leaders at odds over New Orleans immigration raids
Saturday - The Hill

Arctic air sweeps south as residents of the Pacific Northwest remain on guard after severe flooding
Saturday - AP

Border Patrol to move away from sweeping raids as support for Trump's mass deportation policy tanks: report
Saturday - The Independent

Some Native Americans draw shocked response over contract to design immigration detention centers
Saturday - AP

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