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General Discussion
This sums it up right here. The New Yorker.
By onecaliberal - 15 hrs ago - 154 recs
This sums it up right here. The New Yorker.
By onecaliberal - 15 hrs ago - 154 recs
Latest Breaking News
Damning Report on Judge Cannon Reveals She's Prone to Exploitation
By riversedge - 22 hrs ago - 133 recs
Damning Report on Judge Cannon Reveals She's Prone to Exploitation
By riversedge - 22 hrs ago - 133 recs
General Discussion
Medgar Evers survived Normandy before being assassinated in Mississippi
By Tanuki - 19 hrs ago - 115 recs
Medgar Evers survived Normandy before being assassinated in Mississippi
By Tanuki - 19 hrs ago - 115 recs
General Discussion
Speaker Johnson faces blowback after following Trump's directive
By LetMyPeopleVote - 17 hrs ago - 98 recs
Speaker Johnson faces blowback after following Trump's directive
By LetMyPeopleVote - 17 hrs ago - 98 recs
General Discussion
Father of transgender teen attacked in school says attackers should face criminal charges
By sarisataka - 23 hrs ago - 92 recs
Father of transgender teen attacked in school says attackers should face criminal charges
By sarisataka - 23 hrs ago - 92 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Despite claiming the opposite for years, new texts and emails show that Senator Ron Johnson and his top aide knew that..
By riversedge - 17 hrs ago - 89 recs
Despite claiming the opposite for years, new texts and emails show that Senator Ron Johnson and his top aide knew that..
By riversedge - 17 hrs ago - 89 recs
General Discussion
If Justice Thomas is too stupid to understand his filing obligations, he is too stupid to be on the SCOTUS
By LetMyPeopleVote - 20 hrs ago - 86 recs
If Justice Thomas is too stupid to understand his filing obligations, he is too stupid to be on the SCOTUS
By LetMyPeopleVote - 20 hrs ago - 86 recs
Latest Breaking News
Former astronaut William Anders, who took iconic Earthrise photo, has died in Washington plane crash
By Omaha Steve - 15 hrs ago - 84 recs
Former astronaut William Anders, who took iconic Earthrise photo, has died in Washington plane crash
By Omaha Steve - 15 hrs ago - 84 recs
General Discussion
Team Trump Brags About Letting Supporters Pass Out From Heat Stroke at Phoenix Rally
By Bundbuster - 18 hrs ago - 84 recs
Team Trump Brags About Letting Supporters Pass Out From Heat Stroke at Phoenix Rally
By Bundbuster - 18 hrs ago - 84 recs
General Discussion
For those complaining to you about the prosecution of Trump, just read them this list:
By surfered - 22 hrs ago - 80 recs
For those complaining to you about the prosecution of Trump, just read them this list:
By surfered - 22 hrs ago - 80 recs
Latest Breaking News
Conservatives want to 'Bud Light the F*** out of' Kohl's after Wisconsin retailer refuses RNC sponsorship
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 62 recs
Conservatives want to 'Bud Light the F*** out of' Kohl's after Wisconsin retailer refuses RNC sponsorship
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 62 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Throwing Jesus under the bus, Evangelical leaders stoop as low as possible to support Trump
By lees1975 - 17 hrs ago - 62 recs
Throwing Jesus under the bus, Evangelical leaders stoop as low as possible to support Trump
By lees1975 - 17 hrs ago - 62 recs
General Discussion
Paul Begala Nails The Simple Message Joe Biden And Every Democrat Should Repeat Until Election Day
By applegrove - 22 hrs ago - 58 recs
Paul Begala Nails The Simple Message Joe Biden And Every Democrat Should Repeat Until Election Day
By applegrove - 22 hrs ago - 58 recs
General Discussion
Pelosi thinks it's wrong to invite Netanyahu to speak
By Nevilledog - 23 hrs ago - 57 recs
Pelosi thinks it's wrong to invite Netanyahu to speak
By Nevilledog - 23 hrs ago - 57 recs
Latest Breaking News
Right-wing media reckoning: Some outlets pay a price after spreading 2020 election misinformation
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 56 recs
Right-wing media reckoning: Some outlets pay a price after spreading 2020 election misinformation
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 56 recs
Latest Breaking News
DNC targets Trump campaign rally with 'convicted white-collar crook' billboard
By Omaha Steve - 5 hrs ago - 56 recs
DNC targets Trump campaign rally with 'convicted white-collar crook' billboard
By Omaha Steve - 5 hrs ago - 56 recs
General Discussion
Breaking - there may be another problem juror!
By Bleacher Creature - 16 hrs ago - 53 recs
Breaking - there may be another problem juror!
By Bleacher Creature - 16 hrs ago - 53 recs
General Discussion
Jimmy Carter Had To Put His Peanut Farm In A Blind Trust
By gab13by13 - 5 hrs ago - 52 recs
Jimmy Carter Had To Put His Peanut Farm In A Blind Trust
By gab13by13 - 5 hrs ago - 52 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump loyalist pushes 'post-constitutional' vision for second term
By Lonestarblue - 4 hrs ago - 49 recs
Trump loyalist pushes 'post-constitutional' vision for second term
By Lonestarblue - 4 hrs ago - 49 recs
General Discussion
Bannon "sentence may be 'the least of his problems'"
By SleeplessinSoCal - 21 hrs ago - 47 recs
Bannon "sentence may be 'the least of his problems'"
By SleeplessinSoCal - 21 hrs ago - 47 recs
General Discussion
These disabled people tried to play by the rules. It cost them their federal benefits
By sl8 - 6 hrs ago - 46 recs
These disabled people tried to play by the rules. It cost them their federal benefits
By sl8 - 6 hrs ago - 46 recs
General Discussion
Mike Johnson Faces Mega Flop As He Can't Get Votes To Support Felon Trump
By Tom of Temecula - 14 hrs ago - 44 recs
Mike Johnson Faces Mega Flop As He Can't Get Votes To Support Felon Trump
By Tom of Temecula - 14 hrs ago - 44 recs
General Discussion
Judge orders Rudy's NYC apartment up for sale
By struggle4progress - 21 hrs ago - 44 recs
Judge orders Rudy's NYC apartment up for sale
By struggle4progress - 21 hrs ago - 44 recs
Latest Breaking News
Republican group pushing back on Trump immunity claim in $2M campaign
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 42 recs
Republican group pushing back on Trump immunity claim in $2M campaign
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 42 recs
The DU Lounge
Newborn giraffe isn't sure what to do with his neck while taking a nap
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago - 40 recs
Newborn giraffe isn't sure what to do with his neck while taking a nap
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago - 40 recs
Latest Breaking News
Israel rescues 4 hostages kidnapped in Hamas' Oct. 7 attack. At least 94 Palestinians are killed
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 39 recs
Israel rescues 4 hostages kidnapped in Hamas' Oct. 7 attack. At least 94 Palestinians are killed
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 39 recs
General Discussion
Ahhhh WWII heroes... God Bless them, but I think mostly we don't get it
By Model35mech - 20 hrs ago - 39 recs
Ahhhh WWII heroes... God Bless them, but I think mostly we don't get it
By Model35mech - 20 hrs ago - 39 recs
Latest Breaking News
Biden apologizes to Zelenskyy for monthslong congressional holdup to weapons that let Russia advance
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 22 hrs ago - 39 recs
Biden apologizes to Zelenskyy for monthslong congressional holdup to weapons that let Russia advance
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 22 hrs ago - 39 recs
Latest Breaking News
Colorado Republicans call on party chair to resign after "hateful" Pride remarks
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 35 recs
Colorado Republicans call on party chair to resign after "hateful" Pride remarks
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 35 recs
General Discussion
Trump's guilty verdict is driving away voters he can't afford to lose
By babylonsister - 4 hrs ago - 35 recs
Trump's guilty verdict is driving away voters he can't afford to lose
By babylonsister - 4 hrs ago - 35 recs
Latest Breaking News
Sandy Hook families agree to Alex Jones' bankruptcy liquidation
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 34 recs
Sandy Hook families agree to Alex Jones' bankruptcy liquidation
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
The VA tells banks not to foreclose on veterans' homes this year
By babylonsister - 3 hrs ago - 33 recs
The VA tells banks not to foreclose on veterans' homes this year
By babylonsister - 3 hrs ago - 33 recs
General Discussion
Well folks, looks like they fell for a HOAX yet again. MISTRIAL!!
By underpants - 2 hrs ago - 32 recs
Well folks, looks like they fell for a HOAX yet again. MISTRIAL!!
By underpants - 2 hrs ago - 32 recs
Michigan
First public tours of Michigan Central Station: 'Spectacular,' 'off the charts,' 'so cool'
By marmar - 5 hrs ago - 32 recs
First public tours of Michigan Central Station: 'Spectacular,' 'off the charts,' 'so cool'
By marmar - 5 hrs ago - 32 recs
Cable News Clips
Anderson Cooper responds to Trump's comments on seeking 'revenge' - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 13 hrs ago - 31 recs
Anderson Cooper responds to Trump's comments on seeking 'revenge' - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 13 hrs ago - 31 recs
Latest Breaking News
'Suckers:' Biden campaign hits Trump over past comments about veterans in new ad
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 31 recs
'Suckers:' Biden campaign hits Trump over past comments about veterans in new ad
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 31 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump hush money judge flags Facebook user claiming early knowledge of verdict
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 30 recs
Trump hush money judge flags Facebook user claiming early knowledge of verdict
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 30 recs
General Discussion
Charles Schulz's 1970 letter to a schoolchild describes the fake patriotism of today's MAGA movement
By Ping Tung - 16 hrs ago - 27 recs
Charles Schulz's 1970 letter to a schoolchild describes the fake patriotism of today's MAGA movement
By Ping Tung - 16 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
IDF successfully negotiates the release of four Israeli hostages in exchange for 50 dead Palestinian terrorists
By Beastly Boy - 3 hrs ago - 26 recs
IDF successfully negotiates the release of four Israeli hostages in exchange for 50 dead Palestinian terrorists
By Beastly Boy - 3 hrs ago - 26 recs
General Discussion
Rudy's Coffee Roastery Also Just Went Bankrupt
By Nevilledog - 12 hrs ago - 26 recs
Rudy's Coffee Roastery Also Just Went Bankrupt
By Nevilledog - 12 hrs ago - 26 recs
General Discussion
Marc Elias: Donald Trump is Plotting his Next Crime
By CousinIT - 2 hrs ago - 25 recs
Marc Elias: Donald Trump is Plotting his Next Crime
By CousinIT - 2 hrs ago - 25 recs
General Discussion
'They have no options': Texas court dims hope of timely abortion care for high-risk patients
By marmar - 2 hrs ago - 25 recs
'They have no options': Texas court dims hope of timely abortion care for high-risk patients
By marmar - 2 hrs ago - 25 recs
Latest Breaking News
17-year-old fatally shot while trying to break up a fight outside Seattle high school: Police
By groundloop - 23 hrs ago - 25 recs
17-year-old fatally shot while trying to break up a fight outside Seattle high school: Police
By groundloop - 23 hrs ago - 25 recs
TV Chat
Dick Van Dyke Makes History as Oldest Daytime Emmys Winner Ever, at 98
By FakeNoose - 13 hrs ago - 24 recs
Dick Van Dyke Makes History as Oldest Daytime Emmys Winner Ever, at 98
By FakeNoose - 13 hrs ago - 24 recs
Latest Breaking News
Air Canada Boeing plane bursts into flames seconds after taking off
By Caribbeans - 16 hrs ago - 24 recs
Air Canada Boeing plane bursts into flames seconds after taking off
By Caribbeans - 16 hrs ago - 24 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Obscure Court System Doles Out Billions in Public Money to Private Interests
By marmar - 5 hrs ago - 23 recs
Obscure Court System Doles Out Billions in Public Money to Private Interests
By marmar - 5 hrs ago - 23 recs
Latest Breaking News
Pro-Palestinian Campus Protesters Hit With Felony Charges
By Jose Garcia - 16 hrs ago - 23 recs
Pro-Palestinian Campus Protesters Hit With Felony Charges
By Jose Garcia - 16 hrs ago - 23 recs
Latest Breaking News
US speeds up purchasing for Strategic Petroleum Reserve as oil prices dip
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 22 recs
US speeds up purchasing for Strategic Petroleum Reserve as oil prices dip
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
Veterans group endorsing Josh Hawley's challenger in Missouri Senate race
By In It to Win It - 9 hrs ago - 22 recs
Veterans group endorsing Josh Hawley's challenger in Missouri Senate race
By In It to Win It - 9 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
Nonprofit connected to Leonard Leo sent millions to his firm
By Nevilledog - 14 hrs ago - 22 recs
Nonprofit connected to Leonard Leo sent millions to his firm
By Nevilledog - 14 hrs ago - 22 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump allies attack strong jobs report as bad for 'native born Americans'
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 22 recs
Trump allies attack strong jobs report as bad for 'native born Americans'
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
Kari Lake's lawyer sanctioned for 60 days for lying in effort to overturn '22 election
By Zorro - 15 hrs ago - 21 recs
Kari Lake's lawyer sanctioned for 60 days for lying in effort to overturn '22 election
By Zorro - 15 hrs ago - 21 recs
Cooking & Baking
This Brilliant Catering Trick Keeps a Chopped Salad Fresh for Up to 4 Days
By Diamond_Dog - 23 hrs ago - 21 recs
This Brilliant Catering Trick Keeps a Chopped Salad Fresh for Up to 4 Days
By Diamond_Dog - 23 hrs ago - 21 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Judge LOCKS IN with WHAT HE NEEDS to Sentence Trump - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 20 recs
Judge LOCKS IN with WHAT HE NEEDS to Sentence Trump - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 20 recs
Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs
Just finished a 6-part documentary on Netflix. Hitler and
By doc03 - 14 hrs ago - 20 recs
Just finished a 6-part documentary on Netflix. Hitler and
By doc03 - 14 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
Scientists map one of Earth's top hazards in the Pacific Northwest
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 20 recs
Scientists map one of Earth's top hazards in the Pacific Northwest
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 20 recs
The DU Lounge
I missed my becoming a member here at DU, it was June 4, 2004!!!!!!
By a kennedy - 23 hrs ago - 20 recs
I missed my becoming a member here at DU, it was June 4, 2004!!!!!!
By a kennedy - 23 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
Biden employment figures vs. Trump employment figures
By True Dough - 6 hrs ago - 19 recs
Biden employment figures vs. Trump employment figures
By True Dough - 6 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
Revealed: Trump ally Kari Lake gave speech in front of Confederate flag
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 19 recs
Revealed: Trump ally Kari Lake gave speech in front of Confederate flag
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Propublica: We previously reported that Clarence Thomas took six undisclosed trips to the Bohemian Grove...
By demmiblue - 16 hrs ago - 19 recs
Propublica: We previously reported that Clarence Thomas took six undisclosed trips to the Bohemian Grove...
By demmiblue - 16 hrs ago - 19 recs
Forum Spotlight: Gardening
Morning hydrangea, magnolia, begoniaMagnolia evening.
Seeing more magnolia blooms every day.
Latest Breaking News
New Jersey Democrat introduces bill to combat abuse against elderly LGBTQ population
7 min ago - The Hill
7 min ago - The Hill
'Unfit for office': Rep Victoria Spartz called out over 'manic' behavior of throwing furniture at staff
29 min ago - msn.com
29 min ago - msn.com
Secret Service and Chicago police ramp up preparations for Democratic convention as protests loom
1 hr ago - CNN Politics
1 hr ago - CNN Politics
Right-wing media reckoning: Some outlets pay a price after spreading 2020 election misinformation
3 hrs ago - NBC News
3 hrs ago - NBC News
Colorado Republicans call on party chair to resign after "hateful" Pride remarks
4 hrs ago - CBS11/KKTV Colorado Springs
4 hrs ago - CBS11/KKTV Colorado Springs
Manhattan DA agrees to testify in Congress, but likely not until Trump is sentenced
5 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
5 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
DNC targets Trump campaign rally with 'convicted white-collar crook' billboard
5 hrs ago - the Guardian
5 hrs ago - the Guardian
Conservatives want to 'Bud Light the F*** out of' Kohl's after Wisconsin retailer refuses RNC sponsorship
5 hrs ago - UK Independent
5 hrs ago - UK Independent
Israel rescues 4 hostages kidnapped in Hamas' Oct. 7 attack. At least 94 Palestinians are killed
6 hrs ago - AP
6 hrs ago - AP
Top Law Firms in US Opioid Lawsuits to Get Hundreds of Millions in Fees
7 hrs ago - US News and World Report/Reuters
7 hrs ago - US News and World Report/Reuters
Real-world mileage standard for new vehicles rising to 38 mpg in 2031 under new Biden rule
8 hrs ago - AP
8 hrs ago - AP
Guinness World Record for most attended drag story time reading set in Philadelphia
8 hrs ago - CNN US
8 hrs ago - CNN US
'I'm Voting for the Felon': 20-year-old Trump delegate from Colorado sells T-shirts to finance RNC trip
11 hrs ago - Colorado Politics
11 hrs ago - Colorado Politics
Former astronaut William Anders, who took iconic Earthrise photo, has died in Washington plane crash
15 hrs ago - AP
15 hrs ago - AP
After editor's departure, Washington Post's publisher faces questions about phone hacking stories
17 hrs ago - AP
17 hrs ago - AP
Giuliani bankruptcy judge orders 'sophisticated' broker to put luxurious NYC apartment up for sale
17 hrs ago - Law & Crime
17 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Biden offers forceful defense of democracy in Normandy speech aimed at American audience
17 hrs ago - ABC News
17 hrs ago - ABC News
Kia recalls nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs due to fire risk, urges impacted consumers to park outside
18 hrs ago - Associated Press
18 hrs ago - Associated Press
Airline lawyers spared religious liberty training in case about flight attendant's abortion views
19 hrs ago - AP
19 hrs ago - AP
'Suckers:' Biden campaign hits Trump over past comments about veterans in new ad
21 hrs ago - The Hill
21 hrs ago - The Hill
Rishi Sunak apologizes for skipping a D-Day ceremony to return to the campaign trail
22 hrs ago - ABC News
22 hrs ago - ABC News
Biden apologizes to Zelenskyy for monthslong congressional holdup to weapons that let Russia advance
22 hrs ago - AP
22 hrs ago - AP
Clarence Thomas acknowledges trips with billionaire Harlan Crow in financial disclosure
23 hrs ago - NBC News
23 hrs ago - NBC News
17-year-old fatally shot while trying to break up a fight outside Seattle high school: Police
23 hrs ago - ABC News
23 hrs ago - ABC News
Former Trump chief of staff pleads not guilty to election subversion charges in Arizona
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Black workers sue General Mills over alleged racial discrimination at a Georgia plant
Yesterday - NPR
Yesterday - NPR
'Greed': John Deere rolls out hundreds of US layoffs and sends work to Mexico
Yesterday - The Guardian
Yesterday - The Guardian
U.S. adds a much-better-than-expected 272,000 jobs in May, but unemployment rate edges up to 4%
Yesterday - CNBC
Yesterday - CNBC
Veterans Unload On 'Draft Dodger' Trump In Scathing New Attack Ad: 'He's Not Fit'
Yesterday - Huff Post
Yesterday - Huff Post
YouTuber charged for stunt where fireworks were shot at his Lamborghini from flying helicopter
Yesterday - NBC News
Yesterday - NBC News