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Cooking & Baking
It's a cold, grey day in northern NJ.
By no_hypocrisy - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 3 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Kenneth Chesebro seeks to invalidate plea deal in Trump Georgia case
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 3 hrs ago

Photography
Getting in the spirit
By Mousetoescamper - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 3 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Resurfaced Clip Shows Pete Hegseth Trash Talking Trump - Reflect Politics
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 3 hrs ago

General Discussion
You raised $110.00 on December 3, 2024 @ ActBlue
By Omaha Steve - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 3 hrs ago

General Discussion
Texas Observer: Revealed: the Operators Behind Four Major Neo-Nazi X Accounts
By Dennis Donovan - 25 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)

Editorials & Other Articles
Hypocrite Mitch McConnell Complains That Democrats Are Too Partisan
By Passages - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 3 hrs ago

General Discussion
Today's LA Times: How to save medication abortions in this Congress
By CaliforniaPeggy - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 3 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Trump taps crypto enthusiast Paul Atkins to lead the SEC and Gail Slater as the new tech antitrust cop
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

Jewish Group
(JEWISH GROUP) Supreme Court majority appears skeptical of allowing Holocaust survivors to sue Hungary in US courts
By Behind the Aegis - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

General Discussion
'High crime and taxes' push Texas lawmaker to propose bill that would dissolve city of Austin
By marble falls - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

The DU Lounge
My Amazon package took a detour.
By milestogo - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

General Discussion
The Nation: Pete Hegseth, Belligerent Drunk, May Be Too Much Even for Trump
By Dennis Donovan - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

General Discussion
Someone has started a campaign for us to not trust
By applegrove - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

General Discussion
Anyone notice that Trump doesn't seem to be fighting all that hard for his nominees.
By Yavin4 - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

California
Merced County voters approve public safety tax, recall council members in official election results Read more at: https
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

Editorials & Other Articles
Dictators for a Day - South Korea and America (Timothy Snyder)
By swag - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

General Discussion
The Guardian: UnitedHealthcare CEO fatally shot in New York City - reports (Update)
By Dennis Donovan - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

California
Certified Election Results Are In: Small Red Wave In Riverside County
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

The DU Lounge
The Cars - Drive (Live Aid 1985)
By highplainsdem - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Trump names Peter Navarro, jailed for contempt of Congress, trade adviser
By erronis - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

Foreign Affairs
Namibia elects first female president in disputed poll
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

Florida
Orange Co. leaders cut off funding for outgoing elections boss amid ongoing questions about his spending
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

Pets
O Christmas Tree (Your Ornaments Are History)
By Different Drummer - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Backfire: Trump dealt embarrassing blow by UK leader - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

General Discussion
I love this for them
By EnergizedLib - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
French government toppled by opposition parties in no-confidence vote
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

The DU Lounge
What do you have for the holidays----real tree, fake tree, or none. We had fake trees.
By debm55 - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

Single Payer Health Systems
The Most Expensive Health Care in the World Is Far From the Best
By ck4829 - 25 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)

Latest Breaking News
Supreme Court hears challenge to law banning gender-affirming care for trans kids
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

General Discussion
NYT: Trump Considers DeSantis for Defense Secretary as His Support for Hegseth Falters (Gift article)
By Dennis Donovan - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

Sports
Aaron Rodgers is 41 today!!!
By a kennedy - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Fulton County DA ordered to turn over election probe records to watchdog group
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

The DU Lounge
O Christmas Tree (Your Ornaments Are History)
By Different Drummer - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

Music Appreciation
Fly Like an Eagle - Steve Miller
By Figarosmom - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

Photography
Moonrise in Fog
By Bo Zarts - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

General Discussion
Raw Story: Key Trump insiders pushing president-elect to pardon ex-NSA contractor Snowden: report
By Dennis Donovan - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

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A thought about shady vance: A friend texted me this morning wth her
By niyad - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

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What smell is the best holiday smell to you? Mine is cinnamon
By debm55 - 25 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
The latest in the "What Could Possibly Go Wrong?" reality TV series
By Aviation Pro - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

Georgia
School board member Esh Collins wins runoff election for Atlanta City Council seat
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Russia sends general to Kursk region amid North Korean troops' complaints - Ukraine's intelligence
By DivByZero - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

Virginia
Growth at some voting precincts puts pressure on Fairfax County leaders, election officials
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

General Discussion
I am old enough to remember when it was gay men who were politically toxic
By dsc - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

Basketball
Michigan State men's basketball shifts to Big Ten time with opener against Minnesota
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

Maine
Renee Deschaine wins special Madawaska selectboard election
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

General Discussion
Trump picks Musk's billionaire associate to lead NASA
By dalton99a - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

General Discussion
'This is not time for retreat or apathy': Black women dissect Harris loss
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

Asian Group
The TERRIFYING Godzilla You NEVER Got To See... (FREAKY)
By YoshidaYui - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

Foreign Affairs
Far-right NATO critic seen winning Romanian presidential runoff vote
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

General Discussion
The Hill: Kenneth Chesebro seeks to invalidate plea deal in Trump Georgia case
By Dennis Donovan - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

General Discussion
Chart, claim denial by company
By edhopper - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

General Discussion
Trump is just the front man for today's American fascists
By Cyrano - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

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NJ-SEN: Helmy to resign on Dec. 8, allowing Andy Kim to take Senate seat early
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

General Discussion
Why all the posts dismissing the murder of UnitedHealth CEO in New York?
By question everything - 100 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)

California
San Mateo County supes approve March election to decide sheriff's fate
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

General Discussion
Henry Confirmed as Federal Judge in U.S. District Court for Eastern PA
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Latest Breaking News
Proud Boys Leader Called To Testify In Trial Of Former Cop Accused Of Being A 'Double Agent'
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

General Discussion
This is what they voted for
By Quiet Em - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

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Amazon says these areas of Washington, DC, are too dangerous for Prime delivery
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You can crime! And you can crime! And you can crime! You all can crime with no consequences!
By Aviation Pro - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Jane Fonda FED UP With Bill Maher's Right-Wing BS
By Mr. Sparkle - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

Artists
Got a thrill this morning. Did a search on google for "pastel art" and
By LiberalLoner - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

General Discussion
Remembering the legacy of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Claim denial rates by Insurance Companies.
By tenderfoot - 50 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)

Cooking & Baking
Breakfast Wednesday 4 December 2024
By irisblue - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 4 hrs ago

New York
Brooklyn state Sen. Zellnor Myrie centers 2025 NYC mayoral campaign on plan for 1M new homes
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago

General Discussion
Black Republicans feel left out of Trump's 2nd-term picks
By Yavin4 - 25 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)

Minnesota
St. Cloud appoints first Somali American to city council
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
PoliticsGirl + Andrea Chalupa on how to fight authoritarianism
By Qutzupalotl - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago

Israel/Palestine
IDF says it recovered the body of hostage Itay Svirsky from Gaza
By Beastly Boy - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago

Basketball
Slam dunk for Salam Stars: Milwaukee's all-Muslim girls basketball team appears in graphic novel
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago

General Discussion
MI-GOV: Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan launches independent campaign for governor of Michigan
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago

Arkansas
Corporate income tax cuts keep pinching state finances, monthly revenue report shows
By LiberalArkie - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago

General Discussion
The Pope's new popemobile is electric!!
By a kennedy - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago

Arizona
Arizona Biltmore. One of Frank Lloyd Wright sprights statues fell off its pedestal and killed a boy
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago

Editorials & Other Articles
New York Times Guest Essay: Democrats Ignored Gaza and Brought Down Their Party
By C0RI0LANUS - 25 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
Why all the posts dismissing the murder of UnitedHealth CEO in New York?
By question everything - 75 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)

Latest Breaking News
U.S. officials urge Americans to use encrypted apps amid unprecedented cyberattack
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)

Israel/Palestine
IDF: Hamas likely executed six hostages in Khan Yunis as soldiers drew near
By Beastly Boy - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 5 hrs ago

Forum Spotlight: Anthropology

2,100-year-old temple from ancient Egypt discovered hidden in cliff face
By Judi Lynn

5,000-year-old artifacts in Iraq hint at mysterious collapse of one of the world's 1st governments
By Judi Lynn

New, big-headed archaic humans discovered: Who is Homo juluensis?
By Judi Lynn

Latest Breaking News

Canada's Trudeau returns home after Trump meeting without assurances that tariffs are off the table
Sunday - AP

Protesters gather for third night of demonstrations after Georgia announces suspension of EU talks
Saturday - cnn

Johnson condemns "insane" bomb threats against Democrats
Saturday - Axios

Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to meet with House Republicans next week to discuss DOGE
Saturday - USA Today

Instagram actively helping spread of self-harm among teenagers, study finds
Saturday - The Guardian

Trump announces he intends to replace current FBI director with loyalist Kash Patel
Saturday - CNN

Biden touts admin efforts to boost small business: '20 million acts of hope'
Saturday - The Hill

Trump taps Kash Patel for FBI director
Saturday - NBC

Trump promised Jan. 6 pardons. His post-election silence is making loyalists nervous.
Saturday - Politico

Schools are bracing for upheaval over fear of mass deportations
Saturday - Scripps News/AP

Trump threatens 100% tariff on the BRIC bloc of nations if they act to undermine US dollar
Saturday - Yahoo! News/AP

RFK Jr. to Meet Romanian Presidential Frontrunner in Bucharest Next Week, Local TV Says
Saturday - US News and World Report/Reuters

Study links higher PFAS levels to 'superfund' sites and limited fresh-food access
Saturday - The Guardian

Journalists flock to Bluesky as X becomes increasingly 'toxic'
Saturday - NBC News

Donald Trump's Tariff Threat Could Devastate Texas
Saturday - Newsweek

Trump selects Jared Kushner's father, Charles Kushner, for ambassador to France
Saturday - CNN

Women Are Getting Sterilized After Donald Trump's Victory: 'Only Option'
Saturday - Newsweek

'Disenfranchised and demobilized': Native Americans face ballot box barriers in Arizona
Saturday - The Guardian

Gay couples rush to marry and have children before Trump inauguration
Saturday - NBC News

Stealth destroyer to be home for 1st hypersonic weapon on a US warship
Saturday - ABC News/AP

Emboldened 'manosphere' accelerates threats and demeaning language toward women after US election
Saturday - AP

Zelenskyy says NATO offer for Ukraine-controlled territory could end 'hot stage' of war
Saturday - AP

'Dangerously cold wind chills': Millions facing frigid temperatures, snow
Saturday - USA Today

Missouri's GOP attorney general says abortions after viability remain illegal under new amendment
Saturday - Scripps News/AP

Biden says his administration working with FBI on hoax threats to lawmakers, Trump cabinet picks
Saturday - Reuters

New Mexico man awarded $412 million medical malpractice payout for botched penile injections
Saturday - CNN US

Meta is reportedly building a $10 billion underwater cable that will circle the globe
Saturday - msn/Business Insider

Senate Democrat defends Vindman against Musk's 'treason' threat
Saturday - The Hill

FDA leader during Trump's first term sounds alarm on RFK Jr's potential plans: 'It will cost lives'
Saturday - The Independent

Trump's tariffs could make your next car more expensive
Saturday - Yahoo! News/Business Insider

Exclusive: Trump wants Gaza ceasefire deal before inauguration, Graham says
Saturday - Axios

Pete Hegseth's Mother Accused Her Son of Mistreating Women for Years
Friday - NYT

The Supreme Court will hear arguments over Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors
Friday - AP

Jeffries demands "maximum protection" for members after bomb threats
Friday - Axios

Dads Caucus chair thinks its policies appeal to working-class voters, even 'bros'
Friday - NBC News

Republicans headed for a $4.6 trillion brawl over Trump tax cuts
Friday - Politico

Report: Trudeau to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago after speaking against tariffs
Friday - CBS News/AP

Bomb threats sent to Democrats on Thanksgiving were signed with 'MAGA,' says House leader
Friday - The Independent

Jan. 6 rioter who said he tried to 'calm everyone down' during Capitol attack gets prison for illegal weapons cache
Friday - Law & Crime

Mayor Dies in Police Chase Days After Entire Force Resigns
Friday - Yahoo! News

World at most dangerous point in 40 years, MI6 chief warns
Friday - The Independent

Trudeau says Trump would raise prices on Americans if he follows through on Canada tariff threat
Friday - AP

OpenAI sued by Canada's biggest media outlets
Friday - The Verge

New stock exchange aiming to offer 23-hour trading set to launch in 2025
Friday - CNBC

Zelenskyy says Ukrainian territory should be under 'Nato umbrella' to stop war
Friday - Guardian

Fine particle pollution may raise risks for pregnant parents and their children: Study
Friday - The Hill

In a shock offensive, insurgents breach Syria's largest city for the first time since 2016
Friday - Associated Press

During the campaign, Trump talked about 'Black jobs'. He's nominated just one Black person for his cabinet
Friday - The Independent

MPs back landmark bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales
Friday - The Guardian (London)

SunFed cucumbers and Costco eggs recalled due to potential salmonella contamination
Friday - AP

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