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General Discussion
Trump just said that he is gonna bring auto manufacturing to Michigan.
By Botany - 10 min ago - Last reply 12 sec ago
Trump just said that he is gonna bring auto manufacturing to Michigan.
By Botany - 10 min ago - Last reply 12 sec ago
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Biden raising prices and what Trump will do....
By TexasTowelie - 39 sec ago - Last reply 39 sec ago
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Biden raising prices and what Trump will do....
By TexasTowelie - 39 sec ago - Last reply 39 sec ago
The DU Lounge
Elephant carefully tests the electric fence before removing it
By red dog 1 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Elephant carefully tests the electric fence before removing it
By red dog 1 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
Wow @ Lawrence O'Donnell - I have never seen him this emotional. He is more than angry about Amber Thurman's death
By tulipsandroses - 49 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Wow @ Lawrence O'Donnell - I have never seen him this emotional. He is more than angry about Amber Thurman's death
By tulipsandroses - 49 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Foreign Affairs
Why big business is eyeing a China exit - DW News
By TexasTowelie - 17 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Why big business is eyeing a China exit - DW News
By TexasTowelie - 17 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
Jimmy Carter is celebrating his 100 birthday
By applegrove - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Jimmy Carter is celebrating his 100 birthday
By applegrove - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
General Discussion
Melania Trump has a memoir coming out - and she's acting pretty strangely
By erronis - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Melania Trump has a memoir coming out - and she's acting pretty strangely
By erronis - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Shock: Trump Suffers Cognitive Episode On Stage, Fox News Cuts Away! - Luke Beasley
By TexasTowelie - 2 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Shock: Trump Suffers Cognitive Episode On Stage, Fox News Cuts Away! - Luke Beasley
By TexasTowelie - 2 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
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Worst clothes you had to wear when you were a kid...
By Archae - 45 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Worst clothes you had to wear when you were a kid...
By Archae - 45 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
General Discussion
"When I mentioned Doctor Hannibal Lecter. I'm using that as an example of people that are coming in from Silence of the
By orleans - 1 hr ago - Last reply 3 min ago
"When I mentioned Doctor Hannibal Lecter. I'm using that as an example of people that are coming in from Silence of the
By orleans - 1 hr ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
Ohio MAGA candidate Bernie Moreno calls for deporting Springfield immigrants
By B.See - 1 hr ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Ohio MAGA candidate Bernie Moreno calls for deporting Springfield immigrants
By B.See - 1 hr ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Latest Breaking News
US woman died after abortion law delayed urgent medical care
By usregimechange - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
US woman died after abortion law delayed urgent medical care
By usregimechange - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
JD Vance's neighbors don't seem to like him (tweet)
By spooky3 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
JD Vance's neighbors don't seem to like him (tweet)
By spooky3 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
General Discussion
Beyonce's "Freedom," played as VP Harris took pictures and greeted about 70 college students Tuesday
By bigtree - 4 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Beyonce's "Freedom," played as VP Harris took pictures and greeted about 70 college students Tuesday
By bigtree - 4 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
General Discussion
If we didn't live in Virginia, this would have been my daughter.
By arlyellowdog - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
If we didn't live in Virginia, this would have been my daughter.
By arlyellowdog - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Latest Breaking News
JD Vance got a former professor to delete a blog post Vance wrote in 2012 attacking GOP over anti-immigrant rhetoric
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
JD Vance got a former professor to delete a blog post Vance wrote in 2012 attacking GOP over anti-immigrant rhetoric
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
General Discussion
Say her name: AMBER NICOLE THURMAN
By AverageOldGuy - 43 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Say her name: AMBER NICOLE THURMAN
By AverageOldGuy - 43 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
General Discussion
What a new report shows about Justice Alito in a Jan. 6 Supreme Court case
By marmar - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
What a new report shows about Justice Alito in a Jan. 6 Supreme Court case
By marmar - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Karl Rove Drops TRUTH BOMB on Trump - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Karl Rove Drops TRUTH BOMB on Trump - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Young Mom Died Due To Trump's Abortion Ban - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 37 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Young Mom Died Due To Trump's Abortion Ban - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 37 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Cable News Clips
GOP kills IVF bill one week after Trump claims to be 'leader on fertilization' - All In - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 49 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
GOP kills IVF bill one week after Trump claims to be 'leader on fertilization' - All In - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 49 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
The DU Lounge
I broke, and brought her inside.
By LudwigPastorius - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
I broke, and brought her inside.
By LudwigPastorius - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
General Discussion
This country is now the world's first to have more EVs than gas-powered cars
By Zorro - 31 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
This country is now the world's first to have more EVs than gas-powered cars
By Zorro - 31 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
General Discussion
Harris wins 62 out of 100 times on 538 this evening.
By Hamlette - 16 min ago - Last reply 6 min ago
Harris wins 62 out of 100 times on 538 this evening.
By Hamlette - 16 min ago - Last reply 6 min ago
Photography
Here's this week's edition from Manhattan Beach's Farmer's Market!
By CaliforniaPeggy - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 6 min ago
Here's this week's edition from Manhattan Beach's Farmer's Market!
By CaliforniaPeggy - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 6 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Zimbabwe to cull 200 elephants to feed people left hungry by drought
By OKIsItJustMe - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Zimbabwe to cull 200 elephants to feed people left hungry by drought
By OKIsItJustMe - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
General Discussion
Exploding pagers injure hundreds in attack targeting Hezbollah members, Lebanese security source says
By LiberalArkie - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Exploding pagers injure hundreds in attack targeting Hezbollah members, Lebanese security source says
By LiberalArkie - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
The DU Lounge
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck would chuck wood? Asking for a friend. do you know the
By debm55 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 10 min ago
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck would chuck wood? Asking for a friend. do you know the
By debm55 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Health
Why Is EVERYONE Quitting Keto & Carnivore in 2024?
By Quixote1818 - 20 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Why Is EVERYONE Quitting Keto & Carnivore in 2024?
By Quixote1818 - 20 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
The DU Lounge
Good night everyone. Get a good night's sleep and be ready for a new day tomorrow
By debm55 - 48 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago
Good night everyone. Get a good night's sleep and be ready for a new day tomorrow
By debm55 - 48 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Snapchat Reserves the Right to Use AI-Generated Images of Your Face in Ads
By highplainsdem - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 11 min ago
Snapchat Reserves the Right to Use AI-Generated Images of Your Face in Ads
By highplainsdem - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 11 min ago
General Discussion
Just in case you forgot, 10 Worst Things About The Trump Presidency ...
By aggiesal - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
Just in case you forgot, 10 Worst Things About The Trump Presidency ...
By aggiesal - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
California
UC police ask to beef up stores of weapons and ammo, alarming students
By PufPuf23 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 13 min ago
UC police ask to beef up stores of weapons and ammo, alarming students
By PufPuf23 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 13 min ago
General Discussion
"So we do these rallies. They're massive rallies. Everybody loves, everybody stays till the end..."
By Dennis Donovan - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
"So we do these rallies. They're massive rallies. Everybody loves, everybody stays till the end..."
By Dennis Donovan - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
General Discussion
Just finished "Stopping the Steal" on Max (HBO). The credits are rolling as I type.
By sinkingfeeling - 15 min ago - Last reply 15 min ago
Just finished "Stopping the Steal" on Max (HBO). The credits are rolling as I type.
By sinkingfeeling - 15 min ago - Last reply 15 min ago
General Discussion
Israel Planted Explosives in Pagers Sold to Hezbollah, Officials Say
By Coventina - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 17 min ago
Israel Planted Explosives in Pagers Sold to Hezbollah, Officials Say
By Coventina - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 17 min ago
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Do you make your chili with or without beans?
By happybird - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 17 min ago
Do you make your chili with or without beans?
By happybird - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 17 min ago
General Discussion
I just did phone banking for the Harris-Walz Voter Protection Phone Bank, and it was great.
By LauraInLA - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
I just did phone banking for the Harris-Walz Voter Protection Phone Bank, and it was great.
By LauraInLA - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Election officials prepare for threats with panic buttons, bulletproof glass
By SupportSanity - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago
Election officials prepare for threats with panic buttons, bulletproof glass
By SupportSanity - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago
General Discussion
🚨 49 Days Until Election Day! 🚨 Election Calendar, Activists' Lists, and Donation Links (updated daily)
By Wednesdays - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 21 min ago
🚨 49 Days Until Election Day! 🚨 Election Calendar, Activists' Lists, and Donation Links (updated daily)
By Wednesdays - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 21 min ago
New York
another woman is sucker punched in NY
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 21 min ago
another woman is sucker punched in NY
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 21 min ago
The DU Lounge
Our sweet girl Crystal crossed the Rainbow Bridge this afternoon.
By SalmonChantedEvening - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 21 min ago
Our sweet girl Crystal crossed the Rainbow Bridge this afternoon.
By SalmonChantedEvening - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 21 min ago
The DU Lounge
Not liking the look of women's pants going to the floor, can't see the shoes at all.
By a kennedy - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 23 min ago
Not liking the look of women's pants going to the floor, can't see the shoes at all.
By a kennedy - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 23 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Springfield Bomb Threats Coming From Overseas Bots: Mayor
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 23 min ago
Springfield Bomb Threats Coming From Overseas Bots: Mayor
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 23 min ago
General Discussion
Anyone discussing a replay of 2016 here?
By Maxheader - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 23 min ago
Anyone discussing a replay of 2016 here?
By Maxheader - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 23 min ago
Pets
I got my friend's kitty set up for auto delivery from Chewy
By Marthe48 - 57 min ago - Last reply 24 min ago
I got my friend's kitty set up for auto delivery from Chewy
By Marthe48 - 57 min ago - Last reply 24 min ago
Washington
New Amazon return-to-office policy expected to impact traffic
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 25 min ago
New Amazon return-to-office policy expected to impact traffic
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 25 min ago
Music Appreciation
B-52s *Tonite Sept 17 *Celebration Concert* for Jimmy Carter 100th Birthday* Oct 1
By appalachiablue - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 25 min ago
B-52s *Tonite Sept 17 *Celebration Concert* for Jimmy Carter 100th Birthday* Oct 1
By appalachiablue - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 25 min ago
General Discussion
Paint Agent Orange as the loser/coward that he is. He's AFRAID to debate the prosecutor.
By Imallin4Joe - 1 hr ago - Last reply 26 min ago
Paint Agent Orange as the loser/coward that he is. He's AFRAID to debate the prosecutor.
By Imallin4Joe - 1 hr ago - Last reply 26 min ago
General Discussion
I say shit can the flag humping. That's not us. I know they mena well but I just say video of a convoy that I thought
By brewens - 28 min ago - Last reply 27 min ago
I say shit can the flag humping. That's not us. I know they mena well but I just say video of a convoy that I thought
By brewens - 28 min ago - Last reply 27 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's Dubious Attempt to Blame Political Violence on Democrats' Rhetoric - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 28 min ago - Last reply 28 min ago
Trump's Dubious Attempt to Blame Political Violence on Democrats' Rhetoric - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 28 min ago - Last reply 28 min ago
General Discussion
The American Justice System has failed this country.
By kentuck - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 28 min ago
The American Justice System has failed this country.
By kentuck - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 28 min ago
General Discussion
Trump town hall: Q: What is the biggest threat to Michigan manufacturing? Trump: Nuclear weapons.
By Dennis Donovan - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 29 min ago
Trump town hall: Q: What is the biggest threat to Michigan manufacturing? Trump: Nuclear weapons.
By Dennis Donovan - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 29 min ago
Latest Breaking News
McConnell: Government shutdown before election 'politically beyond stupid'
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 29 min ago
McConnell: Government shutdown before election 'politically beyond stupid'
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 29 min ago
Music Appreciation
9.17, Tonight's *Musicians for Kamala* Lineup Has Exploded, LIVESTREAM Event, 5pm PT, 8pm ET
By appalachiablue - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 30 min ago
9.17, Tonight's *Musicians for Kamala* Lineup Has Exploded, LIVESTREAM Event, 5pm PT, 8pm ET
By appalachiablue - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 30 min ago
General Discussion
Robert Reich: All nine Republican senators running for reelection just voted against the Right to IVF Act:
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - Last reply 31 min ago
Robert Reich: All nine Republican senators running for reelection just voted against the Right to IVF Act:
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - Last reply 31 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Seth Meyers - Trump & Vance Double Down on Lies About Pet Eating; GOP Blames Dems for Quoting Trump: A Closer Look
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 32 min ago
Seth Meyers - Trump & Vance Double Down on Lies About Pet Eating; GOP Blames Dems for Quoting Trump: A Closer Look
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 32 min ago
North Carolina
WATCH LIVE: Walz addresses campaign rally in Asheville, NC
By littlemissmartypants - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 33 min ago
WATCH LIVE: Walz addresses campaign rally in Asheville, NC
By littlemissmartypants - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 33 min ago
General Discussion
What percentage of ReThugs do you think are willing to carry out violence?
By True Dough - 1 hr ago - Last reply 33 min ago
What percentage of ReThugs do you think are willing to carry out violence?
By True Dough - 1 hr ago - Last reply 33 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Dear Republican Friends: The Democratic Party Is Not Your Enemy🔉
By appalachiablue - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 33 min ago
Dear Republican Friends: The Democratic Party Is Not Your Enemy🔉
By appalachiablue - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 33 min ago
General Discussion
Trump senses that he is going to lose the election.
By kentuck - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 34 min ago
Trump senses that he is going to lose the election.
By kentuck - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 34 min ago
General Discussion
Is "I haven't decided who I will vote for"?
By edhopper - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 35 min ago
Is "I haven't decided who I will vote for"?
By edhopper - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 35 min ago
General Discussion
Melania Trump has a memoir coming out - and she's acting pretty strangely
By erronis - 25 replies @ 36 min ago (Milestone)
Melania Trump has a memoir coming out - and she's acting pretty strangely
By erronis - 25 replies @ 36 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Holy shit. Be prepared for the consumer to get screwed on your healthcare advantage programs.
By LilElf70 - 200 replies @ 37 min ago (Milestone)
Holy shit. Be prepared for the consumer to get screwed on your healthcare advantage programs.
By LilElf70 - 200 replies @ 37 min ago (Milestone)
Foreign Affairs
Armenia's Defense Pivot - Eastern Express - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago
Armenia's Defense Pivot - Eastern Express - TVP World
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago
General Discussion
Harris Leads by Five Points Nationally
By applegrove - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 39 min ago
Harris Leads by Five Points Nationally
By applegrove - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 39 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
GOP Senator HURLS Racial Slur at Witness LIVE During Hearing - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 40 min ago
GOP Senator HURLS Racial Slur at Witness LIVE During Hearing - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 40 min ago
Latest Breaking News
GOP senator insults Arab American witness at hate crimes hearing
By riversedge - 1 hr ago - Last reply 44 min ago
GOP senator insults Arab American witness at hate crimes hearing
By riversedge - 1 hr ago - Last reply 44 min ago
Forum Spotlight: Ohio
Portage County Sherrif updateFor all those concerned about Portage County Sherrif Write-Down-Their-Addresses
Recall process in Ohio - re: One "Senator" J. D. Vance
Latest Breaking News
Harris: Abortion-Related Deaths After Roe 'Are The Consequences Of Donald Trump's Actions'
3 hrs ago - Huff Post
3 hrs ago - Huff Post
Microsoft says Russian operatives are ramping up attacks on Harris campaign with fake videos
3 hrs ago - CNN Politics
3 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Harris calls Trump's remarks about Haitian immigrants in Springfield a 'crying shame'
4 hrs ago - NPR
4 hrs ago - NPR
'He's a narcissist': New doc exposes how Trump finds 'yes men' to push his election fraud lies
5 hrs ago - The Independent
5 hrs ago - The Independent
JD Vance got a former professor to delete a blog post Vance wrote in 2012 attacking GOP over anti-immigrant rhetoric
5 hrs ago - CNN Politics
5 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Travis County sues top Texas officials, accusing them of violating National Voter Registration Act
5 hrs ago - Texas Tribune
5 hrs ago - Texas Tribune
Judge tosses Ken Paxton's lawsuit targeting Texas county's voter registration effort
6 hrs ago - APnews.com
6 hrs ago - APnews.com
Republicans block another vote on IVF protections as Harris makes it a 2024 issue
7 hrs ago - NBC News
7 hrs ago - NBC News
US Attorney overseeing Trump assassination attempt case made history as Haitian lawyer
8 hrs ago - USA Today
8 hrs ago - USA Today
Doctors Without Borders halts Russian operations after losing legal status
9 hrs ago - Al Jazeera (Doha)
9 hrs ago - Al Jazeera (Doha)
Court may decide if Arizonans with missing citizenship records can vote in state races
9 hrs ago - Washington Post
9 hrs ago - Washington Post
Free speech or voter intimidation? Portage residents file complaints over sheriff's post
9 hrs ago - Akron Beacon Journal
9 hrs ago - Akron Beacon Journal
Harris to field questions from Black reporters weeks after Trump questioned her heritage
9 hrs ago - NBC News
9 hrs ago - NBC News
Walmart's Sam's Club to raise hourly pay for 100,000 workers from November
10 hrs ago - Reuters, via Yahoo! Finance
10 hrs ago - Reuters, via Yahoo! Finance
Scientific American makes presidential endorsement for only the second time in its 179-year history
11 hrs ago - The Independent
11 hrs ago - The Independent
In the limelight: Charleroi's immigrant liaison says national attention has stressed borough's Haitian population
13 hrs ago - Observer-Reporter (Washington, PA)
13 hrs ago - Observer-Reporter (Washington, PA)
DNC launches texting hotline to help potential supporters navigate the voting process
13 hrs ago - NBC News
13 hrs ago - NBC News
Judge rules Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s name will stay on Wisconsin ballot
14 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/CNN/AP
14 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/CNN/AP
Ohio sheriff says to 'write down' addresses of homes with Harris signs
14 hrs ago - WaPo No Paywall but you may have to provide an email address
14 hrs ago - WaPo No Paywall but you may have to provide an email address
Lawyers spar over evidence ahead of Smartmatic's election defamation case against Newsmax
14 hrs ago - ABC News
14 hrs ago - ABC News
Ohio state police to protect schools after furor over Haitian immigrants in Springfield
15 hrs ago - AP
15 hrs ago - AP
UAW fight with Stellantis escalates as union files unfair labor charges over factory commitments
15 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/AP
15 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/AP
Biden administration says number of illegal border crossings has drastically fallen as Trump seizes on immigration
16 hrs ago - CNN Politics
16 hrs ago - CNN Politics
President Biden announces $1.3 billion investment into HBCUs during Philadelphia visit
17 hrs ago - CBS News
17 hrs ago - CBS News
Donald Trump doesn't share details about his family's cryptocurrency venture during X launch event
17 hrs ago - AP Associated Press
17 hrs ago - AP Associated Press
Rupert Murdoch attends court hearing in battle over future of media empire
18 hrs ago - The Guardian/AP
18 hrs ago - The Guardian/AP