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General Discussion
Sigh, my niece received The presidential award today for being an honor roll student. I cheered for her hardwork but it
By tulipsandroses - 2 sec ago - Last reply 2 sec ago
Sigh, my niece received The presidential award today for being an honor roll student. I cheered for her hardwork but it
By tulipsandroses - 2 sec ago - Last reply 2 sec ago
General Discussion
There is a large mostly abandoned shopping center near where I live.
By Takket - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 17 sec ago
There is a large mostly abandoned shopping center near where I live.
By Takket - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 17 sec ago
General Discussion
Seeing people use AI to post to DU is weird
By Sympthsical - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Seeing people use AI to post to DU is weird
By Sympthsical - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
General Discussion
Trump's Lie about Dead "White Farmers" Just Got Even More Grotesque
By Nevilledog - 1 hr ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Trump's Lie about Dead "White Farmers" Just Got Even More Grotesque
By Nevilledog - 1 hr ago - Last reply 2 min ago
General Discussion
Harvard gets immediate TRO on international students
By Arazi - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Harvard gets immediate TRO on international students
By Arazi - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump greenlights Nippon merger with US Steel
By BumRushDaShow - 6 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Trump greenlights Nippon merger with US Steel
By BumRushDaShow - 6 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
The ONLY PEOPLE NOT MOVED to PATRIOTIC TEARS after viewing this new West Wing portait will be AMERICA HATERS.
By Miles Archer - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
The ONLY PEOPLE NOT MOVED to PATRIOTIC TEARS after viewing this new West Wing portait will be AMERICA HATERS.
By Miles Archer - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump recommends 50% tariff on European Union starting June 1
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Trump recommends 50% tariff on European Union starting June 1
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump recommends 50% tariff on European Union starting June 1
By BumRushDaShow - 75 replies @ 4 min ago (Milestone)
Trump recommends 50% tariff on European Union starting June 1
By BumRushDaShow - 75 replies @ 4 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
'Billy Joel has canceled all upcoming tour dates after being diagnosed
By elleng - 5 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
'Billy Joel has canceled all upcoming tour dates after being diagnosed
By elleng - 5 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
General Discussion
Joe Biden being greeted at an airport...
By Self Esteem - 1 hr ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Joe Biden being greeted at an airport...
By Self Esteem - 1 hr ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Cooking & Baking
What's for Dinner, Sat., May 23, 2025
By NJCher - 14 min ago - Last reply 6 min ago
What's for Dinner, Sat., May 23, 2025
By NJCher - 14 min ago - Last reply 6 min ago
General Discussion
Anthropic's new AI model turns to blackmail when engineers try to take it offline
By LiberalArkie - 1 hr ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Anthropic's new AI model turns to blackmail when engineers try to take it offline
By LiberalArkie - 1 hr ago - Last reply 7 min ago
General Discussion
Is it just me, or does it feel like the age of the Elves is over. The time of the Orc has come.
By paleotn - 1 hr ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Is it just me, or does it feel like the age of the Elves is over. The time of the Orc has come.
By paleotn - 1 hr ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Photography
Can't let many days go by without KC and Shadow pics. Shadow does like to bark at cows.
By George McGovern - 59 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Can't let many days go by without KC and Shadow pics. Shadow does like to bark at cows.
By George McGovern - 59 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Judge considers sanctions against attorneys in prison case for using AI in court filings
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Judge considers sanctions against attorneys in prison case for using AI in court filings
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Accused neo-Nazi cult leader extradited to US, as DOJ alleges ties to deadly Nashville school shooting
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Accused neo-Nazi cult leader extradited to US, as DOJ alleges ties to deadly Nashville school shooting
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 8 min ago
General Discussion
Worthless CNN. Viewership implodes. Conservative Rightwing Slant Turning Viewers Away Even More Now
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Worthless CNN. Viewership implodes. Conservative Rightwing Slant Turning Viewers Away Even More Now
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
General Discussion
TSMC to White House: You Want US-Made Chips? Knock It Off With the Tariffs
By In It to Win It - 16 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago
TSMC to White House: You Want US-Made Chips? Knock It Off With the Tariffs
By In It to Win It - 16 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump administration sues 4 New Jersey cities over 'sanctuary' policies
By BumRushDaShow - 9 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Trump administration sues 4 New Jersey cities over 'sanctuary' policies
By BumRushDaShow - 9 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on Apple If iPhones Not Made in US
By JohnSJ - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on Apple If iPhones Not Made in US
By JohnSJ - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
General Discussion
Judge blocks Trump's plot to wreck US education system--for now
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Judge blocks Trump's plot to wreck US education system--for now
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago
General Discussion
Judge blocks Trump administration's ban on Harvard accepting international students.
By Dave Bowman - 9 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Judge blocks Trump administration's ban on Harvard accepting international students.
By Dave Bowman - 9 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago
General Discussion
Prosecutor Habba makes major blunder in charging doc for Congresswoman McIver
By struggle4progress - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Prosecutor Habba makes major blunder in charging doc for Congresswoman McIver
By struggle4progress - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
General Discussion
What Are People Still Doing on X?
By demmiblue - 42 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
What Are People Still Doing on X?
By demmiblue - 42 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Exclusive: Musk's DOGE expanding his Grok AI in US government, raising conflict concerns
By groundloop - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
Exclusive: Musk's DOGE expanding his Grok AI in US government, raising conflict concerns
By groundloop - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Border czar Tom Homan's security detail costs around $1 million a month
By demmiblue - 32 min ago - Last reply 12 min ago
Border czar Tom Homan's security detail costs around $1 million a month
By demmiblue - 32 min ago - Last reply 12 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Disarray at Department of Veterans Affairs imperils patient care, internal documents reveal
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 13 min ago
Disarray at Department of Veterans Affairs imperils patient care, internal documents reveal
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 13 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Republicans do the unthinkable in fatal move - Another Day - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 13 min ago
Republicans do the unthinkable in fatal move - Another Day - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 13 min ago
The DU Lounge
Wordle 1434 (Fri, 5/23) ***SPOILERS***
By MissMillie - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Wordle 1434 (Fri, 5/23) ***SPOILERS***
By MissMillie - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
General Discussion
Photographer and environmental activist Sebastio Salgado dies at 81
By electricmonk - 1 hr ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Photographer and environmental activist Sebastio Salgado dies at 81
By electricmonk - 1 hr ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Latest Breaking News
A Norwegian man awoke to find a grounded cargo ship had narrowly missed his home
By erronis - 36 min ago - Last reply 15 min ago
A Norwegian man awoke to find a grounded cargo ship had narrowly missed his home
By erronis - 36 min ago - Last reply 15 min ago
Latest Breaking News
N.J. bar cancels Springsteen cover band over Bruce's anti-Trump comments: 'Won't stand for his bulls---'
By ificandream - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
N.J. bar cancels Springsteen cover band over Bruce's anti-Trump comments: 'Won't stand for his bulls---'
By ificandream - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
Latest Breaking News
N.J. bar cancels Springsteen cover band over Bruce's anti-Trump comments: 'Won't stand for his bulls---'
By ificandream - 100 replies @ 15 min ago (Milestone)
N.J. bar cancels Springsteen cover band over Bruce's anti-Trump comments: 'Won't stand for his bulls---'
By ificandream - 100 replies @ 15 min ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Germany deploys permanent troops beyond its borders for the first time since WWII
By BumRushDaShow - 34 min ago - Last reply 16 min ago
Germany deploys permanent troops beyond its borders for the first time since WWII
By BumRushDaShow - 34 min ago - Last reply 16 min ago
Latest Breaking News
'Sealed their fate': New memo shows Dems giddy over looming elections
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
'Sealed their fate': New memo shows Dems giddy over looming elections
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
General Discussion
Trump says Samsung and other smartphone manufacturers will also be subject to 25% Apple tariff
By speak easy - 43 min ago - Last reply 17 min ago
Trump says Samsung and other smartphone manufacturers will also be subject to 25% Apple tariff
By speak easy - 43 min ago - Last reply 17 min ago
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Western NY caregivers strike for better pay and benefits
By Omaha Steve - 17 min ago - Last reply 17 min ago
Western NY caregivers strike for better pay and benefits
By Omaha Steve - 17 min ago - Last reply 17 min ago
General Discussion
A BEAUTIFUL Floral arrangement just arrived from Gov. Tim Walz and Gwen
By ProudMNDemocrat - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 18 min ago
A BEAUTIFUL Floral arrangement just arrived from Gov. Tim Walz and Gwen
By ProudMNDemocrat - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 18 min ago
General Discussion
I simply cannot fathom the level of hate that these assholes have towards other people. It's truly unbelieveable.
By hamsterjill - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 18 min ago
I simply cannot fathom the level of hate that these assholes have towards other people. It's truly unbelieveable.
By hamsterjill - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 18 min ago
General Discussion
Supreme Court says Fed is unique, easing worries over Trump's ability to fire Powell
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 18 min ago
Supreme Court says Fed is unique, easing worries over Trump's ability to fire Powell
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 18 min ago
General Discussion
U.S. Senate vote to nix California tailpipe emissions standard blocks 17 other states
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 39 min ago - Last reply 20 min ago
U.S. Senate vote to nix California tailpipe emissions standard blocks 17 other states
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 39 min ago - Last reply 20 min ago
General Discussion
Correct me if I'm wrong; Constitutional thing that just occurred to me.
By Susan Calvin - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago
Correct me if I'm wrong; Constitutional thing that just occurred to me.
By Susan Calvin - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago
Jewish Group
Western leaders are getting Jews killed
By Richard D - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago
Western leaders are getting Jews killed
By Richard D - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago
The DU Lounge
How Well Do I Know This Familiar Road?
By JMCKUSICK - 20 min ago - Last reply 20 min ago
How Well Do I Know This Familiar Road?
By JMCKUSICK - 20 min ago - Last reply 20 min ago
General Discussion
Billy Joel Announces Brain Disorder and Cancels All Concerts
By milestogo - 1 hr ago - Last reply 20 min ago
Billy Joel Announces Brain Disorder and Cancels All Concerts
By milestogo - 1 hr ago - Last reply 20 min ago
General Discussion
Josh Marshall: The Court's 'Make It Up As You Go' Constitution
By Nevilledog - 21 min ago - Last reply 21 min ago
Josh Marshall: The Court's 'Make It Up As You Go' Constitution
By Nevilledog - 21 min ago - Last reply 21 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Judge halts Trump administration ban on Harvard international student enrollment
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 22 min ago
Judge halts Trump administration ban on Harvard international student enrollment
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 22 min ago
New Jersey
Justice Department sues 4 New Jersey cities over immigration policies
By NJCher - 22 min ago - Last reply 22 min ago
Justice Department sues 4 New Jersey cities over immigration policies
By NJCher - 22 min ago - Last reply 22 min ago
General Discussion
Influenzer who attended djt's crypto dinner: "Walmart Steaks, he says"
By allegorical oracle - 1 hr ago - Last reply 23 min ago
Influenzer who attended djt's crypto dinner: "Walmart Steaks, he says"
By allegorical oracle - 1 hr ago - Last reply 23 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Jeff Tiedrich - Mad King Donny's secret crypto dinner breaks new ground in corrupt fuckery
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 27 min ago - Last reply 27 min ago
Jeff Tiedrich - Mad King Donny's secret crypto dinner breaks new ground in corrupt fuckery
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 27 min ago - Last reply 27 min ago
General Discussion
Dark Brandon: How Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" Backstabs MAGA America
By DinahMoeHum - 28 min ago - Last reply 28 min ago
Dark Brandon: How Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" Backstabs MAGA America
By DinahMoeHum - 28 min ago - Last reply 28 min ago
General Discussion
In case you missed the Trump/Musk takedown in the French Senate. . .
By ariadne0614 - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 29 min ago
In case you missed the Trump/Musk takedown in the French Senate. . .
By ariadne0614 - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 29 min ago
Washington
Seattle's University Book Store inks agreement with Barnes & Noble
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 32 min ago - Last reply 29 min ago
Seattle's University Book Store inks agreement with Barnes & Noble
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 32 min ago - Last reply 29 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Chinese College Gives Harvard International Students 'Unconditional Offers'
By groundloop - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 29 min ago
Chinese College Gives Harvard International Students 'Unconditional Offers'
By groundloop - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 29 min ago
General Discussion
Tim Walz shows over and over again policy
By Nanjeanne - 31 min ago - Last reply 31 min ago
Tim Walz shows over and over again policy
By Nanjeanne - 31 min ago - Last reply 31 min ago
General Discussion
Influenzer who attended djt's crypto dinner: "Walmart Steaks, he says"
By allegorical oracle - 25 replies @ 33 min ago (Milestone)
Influenzer who attended djt's crypto dinner: "Walmart Steaks, he says"
By allegorical oracle - 25 replies @ 33 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
200 people spent millions on Trump's memecoin and were rewarded with this dinner
By Miles Archer - 49 min ago - Last reply 33 min ago
200 people spent millions on Trump's memecoin and were rewarded with this dinner
By Miles Archer - 49 min ago - Last reply 33 min ago
General Discussion
Wrong Again, Democrats: Paying "Influencers" Misses the Boat
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 34 min ago
Wrong Again, Democrats: Paying "Influencers" Misses the Boat
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 34 min ago
Washington
Idaho lawmakers urge feds to move Small Business office from Seattle to their state
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 35 min ago - Last reply 35 min ago
Idaho lawmakers urge feds to move Small Business office from Seattle to their state
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 35 min ago - Last reply 35 min ago
General Discussion
New email from Sen. Merkley: Trump's Crypto Coin is a Crypto CON! Working on anti-corruption provision. Urgent.
By Amaryllis - 1 hr ago - Last reply 37 min ago
New email from Sen. Merkley: Trump's Crypto Coin is a Crypto CON! Working on anti-corruption provision. Urgent.
By Amaryllis - 1 hr ago - Last reply 37 min ago
General Discussion
Motion to brawl: Swedish MEP and staffer come to blows over Gaza
By Celerity - 37 min ago - Last reply 37 min ago
Motion to brawl: Swedish MEP and staffer come to blows over Gaza
By Celerity - 37 min ago - Last reply 37 min ago
General Discussion
WaPo: GOP won't install Jan. 6 plaque honoring law enforcement, Democrats say
By Dennis Donovan - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago
WaPo: GOP won't install Jan. 6 plaque honoring law enforcement, Democrats say
By Dennis Donovan - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago
General Discussion
Instead of having a president who went to Harvard, we have one who attacks Harvard
By milestogo - 1 hr ago - Last reply 39 min ago
Instead of having a president who went to Harvard, we have one who attacks Harvard
By milestogo - 1 hr ago - Last reply 39 min ago
The DU Lounge
Stray Pittie Cries Outside Their Door To Be Let In From The Cold
By catbyte - 39 min ago - Last reply 39 min ago
Stray Pittie Cries Outside Their Door To Be Let In From The Cold
By catbyte - 39 min ago - Last reply 39 min ago
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Latest Breaking News
Germany deploys permanent troops beyond its borders for the first time since WWII
34 min ago - NBC News
34 min ago - NBC News
Accused neo-Nazi cult leader extradited to US, as DOJ alleges ties to deadly Nashville school shooting
1 hr ago - ABC News
1 hr ago - ABC News
Disarray at Department of Veterans Affairs imperils patient care, internal documents reveal
1 hr ago - The Guardian
1 hr ago - The Guardian
Belgium's future queen caught up in Trump administration's Harvard foreign student ban effort
5 hrs ago - NBC News
5 hrs ago - NBC News
Exclusive: Musk's DOGE expanding his Grok AI in US government, raising conflict concerns
5 hrs ago - Reuters
5 hrs ago - Reuters
Exclusive: US panel divided over Nippon Steel bid for US Steel but path forward seen, says official
6 hrs ago - Reuters
6 hrs ago - Reuters
Judge considers sanctions against attorneys in prison case for using AI in court filings
8 hrs ago - AP
8 hrs ago - AP
Ricketts (R-NE) gets early ads from group tied to Senate GOP in potential Osborn race
9 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
9 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
'America is not for sale:' Protesters mob Trump golf course guests ahead of exclusive crypto dinner
9 hrs ago - The Independent
9 hrs ago - The Independent
Trump administration seeks to end court settlement protecting migrant children in U.S. custody
10 hrs ago - CBS News
10 hrs ago - CBS News
Trump Raises $600 Million Ahead Of Midterms And Eyes Even More Aggressive Goal
11 hrs ago - Huff Post/AP
11 hrs ago - Huff Post/AP
'Anything is allowed -- anything crazy': Judge sarcastically rips into DOJ lawyer during hearing over Trump's tariffs
11 hrs ago - Law & Crime
11 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Dozens of Rite Aid stores, prescription files set to transfer to CVS, other pharmacies
12 hrs ago - USA Today
12 hrs ago - USA Today
Columbia Violated Students' Civil Rights, Government Investigation Finds
15 hrs ago - Wall Street Journal
15 hrs ago - Wall Street Journal
Court papers say suspect in embassy killings declared 'I did it for Palestine, I did it for Gaza
18 hrs ago - AP
18 hrs ago - AP
GOP US Sen. Tommy Tuberville is expected to announce run for Alabama governor, associates say
19 hrs ago - AP
19 hrs ago - AP
Democrats move to wall off Trump admin from Marshals Service amid threats to judges
20 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
20 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
Trump 'bait and switched' NC voters who are now lashing out: 'He knew what he was doing'
20 hrs ago - Raw Story
20 hrs ago - Raw Story
Trump's Absurd Claim About White Genocide 'Grave Sites' Debunked -- By Guy Who Created Them
20 hrs ago - MEDIAite
20 hrs ago - MEDIAite
N.J. bar cancels Springsteen cover band over Bruce's anti-Trump comments: 'Won't stand for his bulls---'
21 hrs ago - NJ.com
21 hrs ago - NJ.com
Supreme Court insulates Federal Reserve while backing Trump firing of agency leaders
22 hrs ago - CNBC
22 hrs ago - CNBC
Exclusive: FTC probes Media Matters over Musk's X boycott claims, document shows
22 hrs ago - Reuters
22 hrs ago - Reuters