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General Discussion
Idaho Argues Pregnant Women Facing Amputations from Septic Shock Can't Get Emergency Abortions
By In It to Win It - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 15 sec ago
Idaho Argues Pregnant Women Facing Amputations from Septic Shock Can't Get Emergency Abortions
By In It to Win It - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 15 sec ago
Cable News Clips
Lawrence O'Donnell: Christopher Wray decided to save Trump from putting another lie in writing - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 42 min ago - Last reply 28 sec ago
Lawrence O'Donnell: Christopher Wray decided to save Trump from putting another lie in writing - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 42 min ago - Last reply 28 sec ago
General Discussion
The End of an Era: AT&T to phase out landline phone network by 2029
By pstokely - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 32 sec ago
The End of an Era: AT&T to phase out landline phone network by 2029
By pstokely - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 32 sec ago
Music Appreciation
Star Spangled Banner - Jimi Hendrix
By Figarosmom - 37 sec ago - Last reply 37 sec ago
Star Spangled Banner - Jimi Hendrix
By Figarosmom - 37 sec ago - Last reply 37 sec ago
General Discussion
'Krista Monroe, a former UnitedHealthcare employee who says she worked under CEO Brian Thompson
By elleng - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
'Krista Monroe, a former UnitedHealthcare employee who says she worked under CEO Brian Thompson
By elleng - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
The DU Lounge
There are scumbags, then there are SCUMBAGS!
By Floyd R. Turbo - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
There are scumbags, then there are SCUMBAGS!
By Floyd R. Turbo - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
General Discussion
Idaho Argues Pregnant Women Facing Amputations from Septic Shock Can't Get Emergency Abortions
By In It to Win It - 25 replies @ 2 min ago (Milestone)
Idaho Argues Pregnant Women Facing Amputations from Septic Shock Can't Get Emergency Abortions
By In It to Win It - 25 replies @ 2 min ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Ontario premier says US energy exports will be cut off if Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on Canada
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Ontario premier says US energy exports will be cut off if Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on Canada
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Latest Breaking News
'This is a Warning': Elizabeth Warren Says CEO Murder a Message That People Can Only 'Be Pushed So Far'
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
'This is a Warning': Elizabeth Warren Says CEO Murder a Message That People Can Only 'Be Pushed So Far'
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
General Discussion
Nicolle Wallace continues to show courage
By ALBliberal - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Nicolle Wallace continues to show courage
By ALBliberal - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
Kari lake named as head of US Global media agency
By brettdale - 29 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Kari lake named as head of US Global media agency
By brettdale - 29 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
General Discussion
One million moms, Calls For 'Wicked' Boycott Due To Film main characters being gay in real life and witchcraft theme
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 1 hr ago - Last reply 5 min ago
One million moms, Calls For 'Wicked' Boycott Due To Film main characters being gay in real life and witchcraft theme
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 1 hr ago - Last reply 5 min ago
General Discussion
Algorithms Are Killing Democracy
By littlemissmartypants - 1 hr ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Algorithms Are Killing Democracy
By littlemissmartypants - 1 hr ago - Last reply 5 min ago
General Discussion
The attempts to normalize the con artist by media like CNN was bad enough
By Quiet Em - 15 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
The attempts to normalize the con artist by media like CNN was bad enough
By Quiet Em - 15 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Eyewitnesses Dispute Nancy Mace's Assault Claim
By riversedge - 1 hr ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Eyewitnesses Dispute Nancy Mace's Assault Claim
By riversedge - 1 hr ago - Last reply 7 min ago
General Discussion
This country must really be in the crapper for it to idolize a vigilante...
By PeaceWave - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
This country must really be in the crapper for it to idolize a vigilante...
By PeaceWave - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Economy
Are You In The Top 3% Of Retirees? Here's The Shockingly Low Amount You Need Saved To Rank Among The Richest
By nmmi - 40 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago
Are You In The Top 3% Of Retirees? Here's The Shockingly Low Amount You Need Saved To Rank Among The Richest
By nmmi - 40 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Britain bans puberty blockers for transgender minors
By HereForTheParty - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
Britain bans puberty blockers for transgender minors
By HereForTheParty - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
BREAKING: Kari Lake Nominated for WHAT?! - Bulwark Takes
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 min ago - Last reply 15 min ago
BREAKING: Kari Lake Nominated for WHAT?! - Bulwark Takes
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 min ago - Last reply 15 min ago
General Discussion
Former Rep. Jim Leach (R-IA) dead at 82.
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 17 min ago
Former Rep. Jim Leach (R-IA) dead at 82.
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 17 min ago
Activist Headquarters
The fight begins. Organizations and tools to fight for Democracy.
By usonian - 17 min ago - Last reply 17 min ago
The fight begins. Organizations and tools to fight for Democracy.
By usonian - 17 min ago - Last reply 17 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
DON JR'S DISCARDED TRASH IS SHIPPED TO GREECE
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 min ago - Last reply 19 min ago
DON JR'S DISCARDED TRASH IS SHIPPED TO GREECE
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 min ago - Last reply 19 min ago
Weather Watchers
Days LENGTHENING! Sun sets @ 4:47 Monday, 4:48 Tuesday!!!
By elleng - 39 min ago - Last reply 19 min ago
Days LENGTHENING! Sun sets @ 4:47 Monday, 4:48 Tuesday!!!
By elleng - 39 min ago - Last reply 19 min ago
General Discussion
I don't know what to say anymore
By angrychair - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago
I don't know what to say anymore
By angrychair - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago
General Discussion
DAMMIT, you're all overthinking it.
By usonian - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 21 min ago
DAMMIT, you're all overthinking it.
By usonian - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 21 min ago
Music Appreciation
Volunteers - Jefferson Airplane
By Figarosmom - 34 min ago - Last reply 21 min ago
Volunteers - Jefferson Airplane
By Figarosmom - 34 min ago - Last reply 21 min ago
The DU Lounge
Having an MRI tomorrow and I'm feeling extremely anxious today. I'm very claustrophobic.
By beaglelover - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 21 min ago
Having an MRI tomorrow and I'm feeling extremely anxious today. I'm very claustrophobic.
By beaglelover - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 21 min ago
General Discussion
Luigi Mangione provided a 2nd Amendment solution.
By Buttoneer - 1 hr ago - Last reply 22 min ago
Luigi Mangione provided a 2nd Amendment solution.
By Buttoneer - 1 hr ago - Last reply 22 min ago
The DU Lounge
An update on my special needs dtr who was abducted from my home by her sister many months ago.
By Grasswire2 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 23 min ago
An update on my special needs dtr who was abducted from my home by her sister many months ago.
By Grasswire2 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 23 min ago
Latest Breaking News
'This is a Warning': Elizabeth Warren Says CEO Murder a Message That People Can Only 'Be Pushed So Far'
By BumRushDaShow - 50 replies @ 24 min ago (Milestone)
'This is a Warning': Elizabeth Warren Says CEO Murder a Message That People Can Only 'Be Pushed So Far'
By BumRushDaShow - 50 replies @ 24 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
McConnell takes another swipe at Trump and warns even his slogan echoes the 1930s
By turbinetree - 56 min ago - Last reply 26 min ago
McConnell takes another swipe at Trump and warns even his slogan echoes the 1930s
By turbinetree - 56 min ago - Last reply 26 min ago
General Discussion
You and your loved ones have likely participated in systems of oppression. I hope you are never the target of violence.
By Music Man - 49 min ago - Last reply 27 min ago
You and your loved ones have likely participated in systems of oppression. I hope you are never the target of violence.
By Music Man - 49 min ago - Last reply 27 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump picks hardline Republican Kari Lake to lead Voice of America
By highplainsdem - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 28 min ago
Trump picks hardline Republican Kari Lake to lead Voice of America
By highplainsdem - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 28 min ago
General Discussion
(By stepping down) Christopher Wray Forced a Confirmation for His Successor
By applegrove - 50 min ago - Last reply 30 min ago
(By stepping down) Christopher Wray Forced a Confirmation for His Successor
By applegrove - 50 min ago - Last reply 30 min ago
Music Appreciation
Somebody to Love/ White Rabbit - Jefferson Airplane
By Figarosmom - 31 min ago - Last reply 31 min ago
Somebody to Love/ White Rabbit - Jefferson Airplane
By Figarosmom - 31 min ago - Last reply 31 min ago
Cable News Clips
'The bureau is in trouble': J. Edgar Hoover biographer reacts to FBI director resigning - All In - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 54 min ago - Last reply 33 min ago
'The bureau is in trouble': J. Edgar Hoover biographer reacts to FBI director resigning - All In - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 54 min ago - Last reply 33 min ago
General Discussion
Democracy? One Dumb Senator Blocks Press Freedom
By turbinetree - 1 hr ago - Last reply 33 min ago
Democracy? One Dumb Senator Blocks Press Freedom
By turbinetree - 1 hr ago - Last reply 33 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Manchin, Sinema block Democratic control of NLRB
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 33 min ago
Manchin, Sinema block Democratic control of NLRB
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 33 min ago
Latest Breaking News
FBI Director Christopher Wray to resign before Trump takes office
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 35 min ago
FBI Director Christopher Wray to resign before Trump takes office
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 35 min ago
General Discussion
Eyewitnesses Dispute Nancy Mace's Assault Claim
By turbinetree - 1 hr ago - Last reply 35 min ago
Eyewitnesses Dispute Nancy Mace's Assault Claim
By turbinetree - 1 hr ago - Last reply 35 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Kimmel: Murder Suspect Luigi Mangione's New Lawyer, Pornhub's Top Searches & the Chanucorn & Hawk Tuah Girl!
By TexasTowelie - 46 min ago - Last reply 36 min ago
Kimmel: Murder Suspect Luigi Mangione's New Lawyer, Pornhub's Top Searches & the Chanucorn & Hawk Tuah Girl!
By TexasTowelie - 46 min ago - Last reply 36 min ago
The DU Lounge
I've set up a GoFundMe to help with my expenses as I go through all of this.
By JMCKUSICK - 25 replies @ 36 min ago (Milestone)
I've set up a GoFundMe to help with my expenses as I go through all of this.
By JMCKUSICK - 25 replies @ 36 min ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
George Kresge Jr., who wowed talk show audiences as the The Amazing Kreskin, dies at age 89
By OnlinePoker - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago
George Kresge Jr., who wowed talk show audiences as the The Amazing Kreskin, dies at age 89
By OnlinePoker - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago
Foreign Affairs
Erdoğan: big winner in Syrian civil war - How We Got Here - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 38 min ago - Last reply 38 min ago
Erdoğan: big winner in Syrian civil war - How We Got Here - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 38 min ago - Last reply 38 min ago
General Discussion
This is an awkward thing to post
By canetoad - 25 replies @ 41 min ago (Milestone)
This is an awkward thing to post
By canetoad - 25 replies @ 41 min ago (Milestone)
The DU Lounge
I'm so pissed! I ordered a NOEL sign for my porch and this is what the dumb bastards sent me:
By Floyd R. Turbo - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 41 min ago
I'm so pissed! I ordered a NOEL sign for my porch and this is what the dumb bastards sent me:
By Floyd R. Turbo - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 41 min ago
General Discussion
NC Election Board Rejects 60k Ballot Challenge
By struggle4progress - 45 min ago - Last reply 45 min ago
NC Election Board Rejects 60k Ballot Challenge
By struggle4progress - 45 min ago - Last reply 45 min ago
General Discussion
Exit polls reveal why Trump made huge gains with blue-collar union members
By SunSeeker - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 47 min ago
Exit polls reveal why Trump made huge gains with blue-collar union members
By SunSeeker - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 47 min ago
General Discussion
'Nasty ads' the Democrats SHOULD HAVE RUN in the 'swing states'----
By Jack Valentino - 47 min ago - Last reply 47 min ago
'Nasty ads' the Democrats SHOULD HAVE RUN in the 'swing states'----
By Jack Valentino - 47 min ago - Last reply 47 min ago
District of Columbia
Thursday's digit - 5/10: Plenty of sun is fun, but the chill is overdone. David, CWG
By elleng - 48 min ago - Last reply 48 min ago
Thursday's digit - 5/10: Plenty of sun is fun, but the chill is overdone. David, CWG
By elleng - 48 min ago - Last reply 48 min ago
Foreign Affairs
Russian export of fear and destruction - Break the Fake - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 50 min ago
Russian export of fear and destruction - Break the Fake - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 50 min ago
General Discussion
According to my Republican brother in Michigan, it was about illegal immigrants.
By kerry-is-my-prez - 1 hr ago - Last reply 56 min ago
According to my Republican brother in Michigan, it was about illegal immigrants.
By kerry-is-my-prez - 1 hr ago - Last reply 56 min ago
General Discussion
This women obviously does not listen to foxy news......
By riversedge - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 57 min ago
This women obviously does not listen to foxy news......
By riversedge - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 57 min ago
Cable News Clips
MSNBC's Ari Melber: FBI Director cravenly surrendering to Trump in advance - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 59 min ago
MSNBC's Ari Melber: FBI Director cravenly surrendering to Trump in advance - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 59 min ago
General Discussion
Greece Begs Guilfoyle to Stay in US: "We can Hear you from There."
By Zorro - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Greece Begs Guilfoyle to Stay in US: "We can Hear you from There."
By Zorro - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
North Carolina
North Carolina GOP lawmakers override veto of bill to strip power from incoming Democratic officials
By dweller - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
North Carolina GOP lawmakers override veto of bill to strip power from incoming Democratic officials
By dweller - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Democrats' grief is Donald Trump's best tool of distraction
By marmar - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Democrats' grief is Donald Trump's best tool of distraction
By marmar - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Wall Street investor @RobSechan expresses disgust with Sen. Elizabeth Warren
By Passages - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Wall Street investor @RobSechan expresses disgust with Sen. Elizabeth Warren
By Passages - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
My riposte to wingnut Comments on news sites - my coping mechanism
By UTUSN - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
My riposte to wingnut Comments on news sites - my coping mechanism
By UTUSN - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
Jamie Raskin reacts to Trump saying Jan. 6 Committee members 'should go to jail' - All In - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Jamie Raskin reacts to Trump saying Jan. 6 Committee members 'should go to jail' - All In - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
J&J Poisoned Millions of Women: What They Did Next Will Shock You - More Perfect Union
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
J&J Poisoned Millions of Women: What They Did Next Will Shock You - More Perfect Union
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
John Fetterman has joined Truth Social and just posted
By obamanut2012 - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
John Fetterman has joined Truth Social and just posted
By obamanut2012 - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
'Krista Monroe, a former UnitedHealthcare employee who says she worked under CEO Brian Thompson
By elleng - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
'Krista Monroe, a former UnitedHealthcare employee who says she worked under CEO Brian Thompson
By elleng - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's Polarization AGENDA: Allies Kneel, Democracy at Risk - Mary Trump Media
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Trump's Polarization AGENDA: Allies Kneel, Democracy at Risk - Mary Trump Media
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Forum Spotlight: Economy
Are You In The Top 3% Of Retirees? Here's The Shockingly Low Amount You Need Saved To Rank Among The RichestThe Truth About Trump's Trade War That No One Will Say Out Loud - Paul Warburg
The excuses have already started.
Latest Breaking News
Ontario premier says US energy exports will be cut off if Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on Canada
1 hr ago - AP
1 hr ago - AP
George Kresge Jr., who wowed talk show audiences as the The Amazing Kreskin, dies at age 89
4 hrs ago - AP News
4 hrs ago - AP News
'You're not even a f--ing American!': Cousins who fought with police, led charge of initial breach on Jan. 6 sentenced
4 hrs ago - Law & Crime
4 hrs ago - Law & Crime
29 House Republicans want Trump to scrap the IRS's free direct tax filing tool on day one of his presidency
5 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/Business Insider
5 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/Business Insider
Judge tosses Michael Flynn's $50 million lawsuit that claimed he was prosecuted to 'derail and discredit'
6 hrs ago - Law & Crime
6 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Trump plans to scrap policy restricting ICE arrests at churches, schools, hospitals
8 hrs ago - NBC News
8 hrs ago - NBC News
'This is a Warning': Elizabeth Warren Says CEO Murder a Message That People Can Only 'Be Pushed So Far'
9 hrs ago - MEDIAite
9 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Biden approves national security memo on China, Iran, North Korea and Russia ahead of Trump's return
9 hrs ago - AP
9 hrs ago - AP
Homeland security officials meet with lawmakers about mysterious drone flights in New Jersey
10 hrs ago - AP
10 hrs ago - AP
Justice Department's storied Civil Rights Division will fight DEI under Trump
11 hrs ago - CNN Politics
11 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Saudi Arabia officially announced as the 2034 World Cup host. Human rights groups warn of 'unimaginable human cost'
11 hrs ago - CNN
11 hrs ago - CNN
Hospitals gave patients meds during childbirth, then reported them for illicit drug use
12 hrs ago - USA Today
12 hrs ago - USA Today
Democratic Representatives, activist call on Biden to commute federal death sentences
16 hrs ago - USA Today
16 hrs ago - USA Today
Walgreens considering selling company to private equity firm, according to published report
18 hrs ago - Chicago Tribune
18 hrs ago - Chicago Tribune
Man seen on video at U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 told investigators he wasn't actually there that day: Feds
19 hrs ago - Law & Crime
19 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Staffers at political news site The Hill 'freaked out' over layoff plan and editor's possible departure
20 hrs ago - The Independent
20 hrs ago - The Independent
The state of the Arctic: High temperatures, melting ice, fires and unprecedented emissions
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News