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General Discussion
What the FUCK is this shit? How much Biden Bashing is there going to be?
By Joinfortmill - 50 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
Robert DeNiro at the Cannes Festival
By GoneOffShore - 11 hrs ago - 0 replies

General Discussion
Children are starving in Gaza.
By kentuck - 50 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)

Michigan
Dispute over election training materials continues as Benson releases additional documents
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago - 0 replies

General Discussion
SC Supreme Court ruling keeps abortion ban at 6 weeks
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago - 0 replies

Announcements
Say hello to our new MIR Team! (Plus a couple of other quick updates)
By EarlG - 25 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
Twenty years today. What a long strange trip it's been.
By bluesbassman - 25 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)

Editorials & Other Articles
Trump's Secret Police
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago - 0 replies

General Discussion
Pete Buttigieg Says He Is Considering a 2028 Presidential Run
By babylonsister - 50 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
IA-GOV: Republican Rep. Randy Feenstra exploring run for Iowa governor
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago - 0 replies

General Discussion
Kamala Could Have Won - The American Prospect
By justaprogressive - 25 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)

Liberal YouTubers
Why SCOTUS Hates Puppies and Rainbows (w/ Leah Litman) - The Bulwark
By In It to Win It - 11 hrs ago - 0 replies

General Discussion
Why it's important to TELL THEM - and how.
By TygrBright - 12 hrs ago - 0 replies

General Discussion
What the FUCK is this shit? How much Biden Bashing is there going to be?
By Joinfortmill - 25 replies @ 12 hrs ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
With great regret & sadness.
By imanamerican63 - 50 replies @ 12 hrs ago (Milestone)

Mental Health Support
There is something that confuses me a great deal...the concept of "family."
By LiberalLoner - 50 replies @ 12 hrs ago (Milestone)

Texas
The Children Of The Texas House
By Shell_Seas - 12 hrs ago - 0 replies

Washington
Next stop for Washington housing: More construction near transit
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 12 hrs ago - 0 replies

General Discussion
With great regret & sadness.
By imanamerican63 - 25 replies @ 12 hrs ago (Milestone)

Washington
Abortion services program is in line for steep reduction in WA budget
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 12 hrs ago - 0 replies

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Washington
Marysville talks middle housing at open house
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 12 hrs ago - 0 replies

Washington
Snohomish County will host two wildfire-preparedness meetings in May
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 12 hrs ago - 0 replies

Weather Watchers
This Severe Weather Setup Looks SERIOUS - Ryan Hall Update...
By 2naSalit - 12 hrs ago - 0 replies

General Discussion
The first federal court hearing on Trump's tariffs did not go so well for the slobfather
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 12 hrs ago - 0 replies

General Discussion
The Perfect Foil for the Fascist Trump
By Joinfortmill - 12 hrs ago - 0 replies

General Discussion
Democrat Ousts Republican Mayor in Election Upset
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 12 hrs ago - 0 replies

General Discussion
Trump's Middle East visit comes as his family deepens its business, crypto ties in the region
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 13 hrs ago - 0 replies

General Discussion
Ooh That's Rich
By Figarosmom - 13 hrs ago - 0 replies

General Discussion
Judge Hannah Dugan has all-star legal team, including 'LeBron James of lawyers'
By Nevilledog - 25 replies @ 13 hrs ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
Paul Clement Joins Arrested Milwaukee Judge's Legal Team
By LetMyPeopleVote - 13 hrs ago - 0 replies

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Texas
What Could Go Wrong? Texas May Allow Guns at the Polls
By LetMyPeopleVote - 13 hrs ago - 0 replies

General Discussion
The odds of electing a gay candidate.
By milestogo - 25 replies @ 13 hrs ago (Milestone)

Editorials & Other Articles
'Crypto Is the Biggest Corruption Issue With Trump':
By Passages - 13 hrs ago - 0 replies

General Discussion
JUST IN: Judge rules DOJ canceled grants to the American Bar Association in retaliation for criticizing the Trump admin
By In It to Win It - 13 hrs ago - 0 replies

American History
On May 13, 1958, Eisenhower sent troops to rescue Vice President Nixon when he was endangered.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago - 0 replies

General Discussion
Fighting MAGA at a local furniture store.
By PittBlue - 25 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)

American History
On this day, May 14, 1607, Jamestown was founded.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago - 0 replies

Musicians
Sauna fiends, space dogs and Jesus Christ Superstar: it's the 10 best Eurovision songs of 2025!
By cbabe - 14 hrs ago - 0 replies

Israel/Palestine
Fresh Israeli strikes reported at Gaza hospital where IDF targeted Muhammad Sinwar
By Beastly Boy - 14 hrs ago - 0 replies

American History
On this day, May 14, 1961, a Freedom Riders bus was attacked and set on fire near Anniston, Alabama.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago - 0 replies

General Discussion
The 1977 law Trump is using to justify tariffs -- and the court battle to stop him
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago - 0 replies

Latest Breaking News
Biden aide hits back at book alleging cover-up of his 'deterioration'
By SouthBayDem - 50 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
Newsom Proposes Scaling Back Health Care for Undocumented Immigrants in California
By dalton99a - 25 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)

Editorials & Other Articles
The inescapable answer to America's problems? Fix Congress
By Zorro - 14 hrs ago - 0 replies

TV Chat
Wednesday, May 14th - Late-night talk show guest listings
By FakeNoose - 14 hrs ago - 0 replies

Editorials & Other Articles
Voice of America made the U.S. a superpower. Now Trump has surrendered
By Zorro - 14 hrs ago - 0 replies

The DU Lounge
What is your least favorite chain restaurant? Mine is Chili's. stopped going there years ago. How about you?
By debm55 - 50 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
Democratic congressman pushes articles of impeachment against Trump
By Shrek - 15 hrs ago - 0 replies

Cable News Clips
Journalists Exposed Bukele's Ties to Gangs. Then They Had to Flee El Salvador to Avoid Arrest
By Uncle Joe - 15 hrs ago - 0 replies

California
Gavin Newsom floats pause on undocumented adults in California accessing Medi-Cal
By LauraInLA - 15 hrs ago - 0 replies

General Discussion
Gavin Newsom floats pause on undocumented adults in California accessing Medi-Cal
By LauraInLA - 15 hrs ago - 0 replies

General Discussion
Joe Biden may be too old for some but...
By SocialDemocrat61 - 25 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)

Latin America
Deported inmates taunt and mock Matt Gaetz and GOP delegation visiting El Salvador mega prison for OAN show
By Eugene - 15 hrs ago - 0 replies

Movies
"Speedy" (1928) - New York City Chase scene, ft Harold Lloyd [ Colorized 4k 50fps] HD
By Dennis Donovan - 15 hrs ago - 0 replies

General Discussion
Trump is in really deep shit so our corrupt "liberal media" is now pushing the Joe Biden was out of it lie.
By Botany - 50 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)

Florida
House speaker calls DeSantis a 'seventh grader' as budget fight continues
By Zorro - 15 hrs ago - 0 replies

General Discussion
((WaPo)) Hotline between National Airport and Pentagon had been disconnected for three years
By nitpicked - 15 hrs ago - 0 replies

General Discussion
Children are starving in Gaza.
By kentuck - 25 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)

Cable News Clips
Top U.S. & World Headlines -- May 14, 2025
By Uncle Joe - 15 hrs ago - 0 replies

General Discussion
Weekly Skews - 5/13/25 - What Would It Take to Get You in This Plane Today
By ihaveaquestion - 16 hrs ago - 0 replies

General Discussion
John Leguizamo Called for a Civilian-Powered Accountability Coalition - Let's Do It
By Botany - 16 hrs ago - 0 replies

The DU Lounge
OMG OMG I JUST WON 13 MILLION DOLLARS AND A RANGE ROVER!!!!
By LuckyCharms - 50 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)

Science
Chimps use medicinal plants to treat their wounds
By Jilly_in_VA - 16 hrs ago - 0 replies

Cable News Clips
RFK Jr. testifies for US lawmakers in House budget hearing - WCNC
By TexasTowelie - 16 hrs ago - 0 replies

General Discussion
RW posts claim Tom Homan and ICE have taken over Rikers prison--But
By riversedge - 16 hrs ago - 0 replies

General Discussion
Pete Buttigieg Says He Is Considering a 2028 Presidential Run
By babylonsister - 25 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
A House Republican told AOC not to talk to cameras. She fired back.
By RandySF - 25 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
Trump is throwing everything at the wall right now as a diversion to what he is not doing...like obeying the law.
By Jit423 - 16 hrs ago - 0 replies

Liberal YouTubers
Let's talk about Trump vs GOP: Salty edition.... - Belle of the Ranch
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago - 0 replies

American History
On this day, May 14, 1988, the deadliest incident involving drunk driving in U.S. history occurred.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 17 hrs ago - 0 replies

General Discussion
Trump is in really deep shit so our corrupt "liberal media" is now pushing the Joe Biden was out of it lie.
By Botany - 25 replies @ 17 hrs ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
The Borowitz Report-Luxury 747 from Qatar Totaled After Hegseth Drives it Into Tree
By LetMyPeopleVote - 17 hrs ago - 0 replies

The DU Lounge
What is your least favorite chain restaurant? Mine is Chili's. stopped going there years ago. How about you?
By debm55 - 25 replies @ 17 hrs ago (Milestone)

Latest Breaking News
Peru's prime minister resigns ahead of no-confidence vote
By SouthBayDem - 17 hrs ago - 0 replies

General Discussion
Time-bombing the future
By Celerity - 17 hrs ago - 0 replies

General Discussion
Awww, look who got an invitation from the King of Norway, and who did not:
By spooky3 - 25 replies @ 17 hrs ago (Milestone)

Music Appreciation
Bob James: One Mint Julep
By Omaha Steve - 18 hrs ago - 0 replies

Music Appreciation
Nat King Cole - Straighten Up & Fly Right
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 18 hrs ago - 0 replies

Forum Spotlight: Economy

Trump blames other countries for high US drug prices. Experts say it's not their fault
By Eugene

Funds from migrants sent back home help fuel some towns' economies. A GOP plan targets that
By Eugene

Last week's (May 5 - May 9) and this week's (May 12 - May 16) major U.S. economic reports
By mahatmakanejeeves

Latest Breaking News

Democrats plead with Shari Redstone not to cave to Trump's 'bogus' 60 Minutes lawsuit
May 7 - The Independent

Donald Trump taps wellness influencer close to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for surgeon general
May 7 - AP

NJ Transit update: Tentative deal reached, but strike still possible
May 7 - Fox5NY

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that deporting noncitizens to Libya without due process would violate his existing court
May 7 - ABC News

Lawyers scramble to prevent Trump from deporting migrants to Libya
May 7 - msn/Washington Post

Republicans blast Trump's economic messaging: No more doll talk
May 7 - The Hill

White House withdraws Dr. Janette Nesheiwat's surgeon general nomination after credential discrepancies surface
May 7 - CBS News

C-SPAN asks the Supreme Court to televise arguments for Trump's birthright citizenship case
May 7 - Politico

Trump military border charges sow confusion in federal courts
May 7 - Washington Post

3 former Memphis officers acquitted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he fled a traffic stop
May 7 - AP

Moderna's combo Covid and flu mRNA shot outperforms current vaccines in large trial
May 7 - NBC News

'Maduro did not close our bureau - Trump did': Voice of America journalists speak out
May 7 - The Guardian

Republican tax cut plan would authorize sale of public lands in Nevada and Utah
May 7 - PBS

Israeli strikes on Gaza restaurant and market kill 33, health ministry says
May 7 - BBC

'It's an insult': Immigrants react to $1,000 offer from Homeland Security to self-deport
May 7 - Scripps News

Utility bills could rise as Trump's EPA to end Energy Star program, experts warn
May 7 - The Guardian

Fetterman dismisses concerns about his mental health after New York magazine story
May 7 - MSNBC

Fed holds rates steady as it notes rising uncertainty and stagflation risk
May 7 - CNBC

Luigi Mangione's online defense fund surpasses $1 million
May 7 - abc news

Exclusive: US, Israel discuss possible US-led administration for Gaza, sources say
May 7 - Reuters

Denmark to summon US envoy over report of Greenland spying directive
May 7 - Guardian

Investors fled to Europe and Japan after Trump's tariffs jolted U.S. markets, Bank of America says
May 7 - CNBC

DOGE Aide Who Helped Gut CFPB Was Warned About Potential Conflicts of Interest
May 7 - probublica.org

'Aggressive step': Report warns Trump just decimated the US Postal Service
May 7 - Raw Story

Republican concedes long-unsettled North Carolina court election to Democratic incumbent
May 7 - Associated Press

Federal court rules Rumeysa Ozturk must be transferred to detention in Vermont
May 7 - NPR

CBO: Millions of people could lose insurance under GOP Medicaid options
May 7 - the hill

Tariffs force U.S. bicycle company to halt imports from China
May 7 - CBS News

Utah judge to decide if convicted killer with dementia can be executed
May 7 - AP

Army secretary says US can't keep pumping money into expensive weapons that can be taken out by an $800 Russian drone
May 7 - Business Insider

At least 26 dead in Pakistan in overnight India attacks, military says
May 7 - abc

ICE reportedly targeting businesses and restaurants in DC
May 7 - ABC News

Exclusive: Ford hikes prices on Mexico-produced models, citing tariffs
May 7 - Reuters

DOGE aims to pool federal data, putting personal information at risk
May 7 - Washington Post

House GOP drops some Medicaid cuts from reconciliation plan
May 7 - Roll Call

Kari Lake says OAN's far-right coverage will fuel Voice of America
May 7 - NPR

Smokey Robinson accused of sexual assault by four women
May 7 - BBC

Trump administration may soon deport migrants to Libya, U.S. officials say
May 7 - CBS News

Salt Lake City approves 3 new flags to get around Utah's ban on Pride flags
May 7 - nbc

Trump plans to announce that the US will call the Persian Gulf the Arabian Gulf, officials say
May 7 - AP

U.S. Senate Dems launch forums to spotlight 'bulldozing' of Department of Education
May 7 - Nebraska Examiner

'We call it betrayal': Veterans join Dems in D.C. to protest Trump's sweeping VA job cuts
May 7 - Nebraska Examiner

HHS revokes some layoff notices, including to 9/11 program
May 7 - CBS News

House GOP members warn new Social Security head against further cuts to staff, service
May 7 - USA Today

U.S. intelligence agencies contradict Trump's Tren de Aragua claims
May 7 - NBC News

Democrats make long-shot effort to stop Trump cuts to Medicaid and Snap
May 7 - The Guardian

Noem defends plans to slice FEMA, DHS programs
May 7 - The Hill

US SEC's new chief says 15% of staff have left, contract cuts to come, sources say
May 7 - US News and World Report/Reuters

Former NWS directors warn staff cuts could lead to unnecessary deaths during severe weather
May 7 - NBC News

Judge blocks Trump administration from canceling COVID-related school aid
May 7 - Reuters

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