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Latest Breaking News
Fetterman Calls California Protests 'Anarchy' as He Criticizes Democrats
By Polybius - 20 hrs ago - 82 replies
Fetterman Calls California Protests 'Anarchy' as He Criticizes Democrats
By Polybius - 20 hrs ago - 82 replies
General Discussion
Speaker Johnson: Newsom should be 'tarred and feathered
By Playingmantis - 23 hrs ago - 79 replies
Speaker Johnson: Newsom should be 'tarred and feathered
By Playingmantis - 23 hrs ago - 79 replies
General Discussion
Trump: Any protesters at 6/14 parade "hate our country" & will be met with "very big force...very heavy force"
By highplainsdem - 22 hrs ago - 66 replies
Trump: Any protesters at 6/14 parade "hate our country" & will be met with "very big force...very heavy force"
By highplainsdem - 22 hrs ago - 66 replies
General Discussion
If CA, OR, and WA became a separate country, what would you call it?
By pat_k - 17 hrs ago - 63 replies
If CA, OR, and WA became a separate country, what would you call it?
By pat_k - 17 hrs ago - 63 replies
Latest Breaking News
Walmart Faces MAGA Boycott After Heiress Funds 'No Kings' Ad
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 58 replies
Walmart Faces MAGA Boycott After Heiress Funds 'No Kings' Ad
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 58 replies
The DU Lounge
This is a pun. Find a song title with the word "girl" in it and change the word "girl" to "squirrel" You can use Google
By debm55 - 16 hrs ago - 50 replies
This is a pun. Find a song title with the word "girl" in it and change the word "girl" to "squirrel" You can use Google
By debm55 - 16 hrs ago - 50 replies
General Discussion
Trump: "Biden Was Never The Sharpest Bulb." (Updated with Video)
By TrollBuster9090 - 16 hrs ago - 47 replies
Trump: "Biden Was Never The Sharpest Bulb." (Updated with Video)
By TrollBuster9090 - 16 hrs ago - 47 replies
General Discussion
Fetterman Calls California Protests 'Anarchy' as He Criticizes Democrats
By AStern - 18 hrs ago - 47 replies
Fetterman Calls California Protests 'Anarchy' as He Criticizes Democrats
By AStern - 18 hrs ago - 47 replies
General Discussion
When they tell you that they no longer believe in our Democratic Republic . . .
By CousinIT - 22 hrs ago - 42 replies
When they tell you that they no longer believe in our Democratic Republic . . .
By CousinIT - 22 hrs ago - 42 replies
Mental Health Support
There are some really cruel people on-line.
By LiberalLoner - 21 hrs ago - 41 replies
There are some really cruel people on-line.
By LiberalLoner - 21 hrs ago - 41 replies
General Discussion
I've been critical but Gavin is killing it.
By DemocratSinceBirth - 13 hrs ago - 40 replies
I've been critical but Gavin is killing it.
By DemocratSinceBirth - 13 hrs ago - 40 replies
Latest Breaking News
Donald Trump Issues Warning For Protesters At His Military Parade
By Galraedia - 18 hrs ago - 40 replies
Donald Trump Issues Warning For Protesters At His Military Parade
By Galraedia - 18 hrs ago - 40 replies
General Discussion
Live Link to Governor Newsom's speech - new link added
By malaise - 13 hrs ago - 39 replies
Live Link to Governor Newsom's speech - new link added
By malaise - 13 hrs ago - 39 replies
General Discussion
Found this pic on Reddit of some states joining Canada and found it funny
By Polybius - 21 hrs ago - 38 replies
Found this pic on Reddit of some states joining Canada and found it funny
By Polybius - 21 hrs ago - 38 replies
General Discussion
Gloves are off, they are shooting anyone for any reason in LA
By Mr.WeRP - 17 hrs ago - 36 replies
Gloves are off, they are shooting anyone for any reason in LA
By Mr.WeRP - 17 hrs ago - 36 replies
General Discussion
My sister who voted Republican is now in a shock because her social security is being held from her due to a
By Stargazer99 - 3 hrs ago - 35 replies
My sister who voted Republican is now in a shock because her social security is being held from her due to a
By Stargazer99 - 3 hrs ago - 35 replies
General Discussion
Mean no disrespect to veterans, but just viewed an aerial photo of tanks being taken into DC
By allegorical oracle - 22 hrs ago - 35 replies
Mean no disrespect to veterans, but just viewed an aerial photo of tanks being taken into DC
By allegorical oracle - 22 hrs ago - 35 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump says FEMA to be wound down after hurricane season
By Eugene - 17 hrs ago - 34 replies
Trump says FEMA to be wound down after hurricane season
By Eugene - 17 hrs ago - 34 replies
The DU Lounge
If you had a time machine, would you visit the past or future. Me--I would visit the future. How about you.
By debm55 - 21 hrs ago - 31 replies
If you had a time machine, would you visit the past or future. Me--I would visit the future. How about you.
By debm55 - 21 hrs ago - 31 replies
General Discussion
Update Just out from Leah Greenberg at Indivisible: The Strategic Logic of No Kings Protests-This is a must-read
By Amaryllis - 18 hrs ago - 30 replies
Update Just out from Leah Greenberg at Indivisible: The Strategic Logic of No Kings Protests-This is a must-read
By Amaryllis - 18 hrs ago - 30 replies
General Discussion
New PRRI Poll: Three-Quarters of Americans Oppose Trump's Military Parade
By highplainsdem - 15 hrs ago - 28 replies
New PRRI Poll: Three-Quarters of Americans Oppose Trump's Military Parade
By highplainsdem - 15 hrs ago - 28 replies
General Discussion
Newsom not backing down! Fact checking trump's lies!
By senseandsensibility - 20 hrs ago - 28 replies
Newsom not backing down! Fact checking trump's lies!
By senseandsensibility - 20 hrs ago - 28 replies
General Discussion
D.C. weather for No Kings Day is 70% chance of thunderstorms & rain
By Pas-de-Calais - 12 hrs ago - 26 replies
D.C. weather for No Kings Day is 70% chance of thunderstorms & rain
By Pas-de-Calais - 12 hrs ago - 26 replies
General Discussion
Trump Military Parade May Not Get Much Coverage on CBS, NBC, ABC
By William769 - 16 hrs ago - 24 replies
Trump Military Parade May Not Get Much Coverage on CBS, NBC, ABC
By William769 - 16 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
Traitor is goading troops at Fort Bragg who are cheering his denigration of CA and Los Angeles
By Arazi - 18 hrs ago - 24 replies
Traitor is goading troops at Fort Bragg who are cheering his denigration of CA and Los Angeles
By Arazi - 18 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
Anyone else still pissed at Christopher Columbus?
By milestogo - 20 hrs ago - 24 replies
Anyone else still pissed at Christopher Columbus?
By milestogo - 20 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
I'm afraid for our country tonight, the LA protesters are getting inches away from the officers faces and taunting....
By wcmagumba - 12 hrs ago - 23 replies
I'm afraid for our country tonight, the LA protesters are getting inches away from the officers faces and taunting....
By wcmagumba - 12 hrs ago - 23 replies
The DU Lounge
Is there an actor/actress you like so much that you will always watch a movie if they are in it?
By milestogo - 14 hrs ago - 22 replies
Is there an actor/actress you like so much that you will always watch a movie if they are in it?
By milestogo - 14 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
Anyone else pissed that he isn't dead yet?
By milestogo - 17 hrs ago - 22 replies
Anyone else pissed that he isn't dead yet?
By milestogo - 17 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
Trump threatens protesters who rain on his military parade Saturday 'will be met with very big force'
By Eugene - 20 hrs ago - 22 replies
Trump threatens protesters who rain on his military parade Saturday 'will be met with very big force'
By Eugene - 20 hrs ago - 22 replies
Latest Breaking News
Colorado town orders organizers to cancel "No Kings" anti-Trump rally citing event conflict
By angka - 15 hrs ago - 21 replies
Colorado town orders organizers to cancel "No Kings" anti-Trump rally citing event conflict
By angka - 15 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Jimmy Kimmel Tells the Truth About What's REALLY Happening in LA
By Abolishinist - 9 hrs ago - 20 replies
Jimmy Kimmel Tells the Truth About What's REALLY Happening in LA
By Abolishinist - 9 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
We are witnessing Trump struggling against accepting the reality of his own weakness
By Miles Archer - 12 hrs ago - 20 replies
We are witnessing Trump struggling against accepting the reality of his own weakness
By Miles Archer - 12 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Wow! Very brave and important speech by Newsom. (VIDEO of full speech added)
By highplainsdem - 13 hrs ago - 20 replies
Wow! Very brave and important speech by Newsom. (VIDEO of full speech added)
By highplainsdem - 13 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
AOC: It is 100% carrying water for the opposition to participate in this collective delusion that Dems for some reason..
By demmiblue - 14 hrs ago - 19 replies
AOC: It is 100% carrying water for the opposition to participate in this collective delusion that Dems for some reason..
By demmiblue - 14 hrs ago - 19 replies
Latest Breaking News
Gabbard warns of 'nuclear holocaust' in ominous social media video
By highplainsdem - 20 hrs ago - 19 replies
Gabbard warns of 'nuclear holocaust' in ominous social media video
By highplainsdem - 20 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Southern Baptists Overwhelmingly Call For A Ban On Gay Marriage
By Buddyzbuddy - 12 hrs ago - 18 replies
Southern Baptists Overwhelmingly Call For A Ban On Gay Marriage
By Buddyzbuddy - 12 hrs ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
Conservative Sen. Josh Hawley wants to raise federal minimum wage
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 18 replies
Conservative Sen. Josh Hawley wants to raise federal minimum wage
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 18 replies
Photography
A summery day at Manhattan Beach's Farmer's Market!
By CaliforniaPeggy - 19 hrs ago - 18 replies
A summery day at Manhattan Beach's Farmer's Market!
By CaliforniaPeggy - 19 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Trump to attend 'Les Miserables' at revamped Kennedy Center, where sales have fallen
By Attilatheblond - 1 hr ago - 17 replies
Trump to attend 'Les Miserables' at revamped Kennedy Center, where sales have fallen
By Attilatheblond - 1 hr ago - 17 replies
Latest Breaking News
Elon Musk says he now 'regrets' some of his social media posts about Trump after major fallout
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 17 replies
Elon Musk says he now 'regrets' some of his social media posts about Trump after major fallout
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 17 replies
Photography
Whoops! My on-the-ball wife says we (incl. Shadow and KC) have to be outta
By George McGovern - 18 hrs ago - 17 replies
Whoops! My on-the-ball wife says we (incl. Shadow and KC) have to be outta
By George McGovern - 18 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Trump Said He Can Arrest Gavin Newsom for Committing 'Crime' of 'Running For Governor'
By Kid Berwyn - 23 hrs ago - 17 replies
Trump Said He Can Arrest Gavin Newsom for Committing 'Crime' of 'Running For Governor'
By Kid Berwyn - 23 hrs ago - 17 replies
Pets
Whoops! We are moving and soon. I forgot to keep you all posted, so KC's Wednesday post is now.
By George McGovern - 14 hrs ago - 16 replies
Whoops! We are moving and soon. I forgot to keep you all posted, so KC's Wednesday post is now.
By George McGovern - 14 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
They grabbed an American citizen at Home Depot because she was recording with her phone.
By Swede - 2 hrs ago - 15 replies
They grabbed an American citizen at Home Depot because she was recording with her phone.
By Swede - 2 hrs ago - 15 replies
Environment & Energy
TACO buckles again says he won't phase out FEMA until after hurricane season.
By Tonk - 4 hrs ago - 15 replies
TACO buckles again says he won't phase out FEMA until after hurricane season.
By Tonk - 4 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
Justice Department says Trump can cancel national monuments that protect landscapes
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 hrs ago - 15 replies
Justice Department says Trump can cancel national monuments that protect landscapes
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
A pregnant U.S. citizen went to the hospital after immigration agents detained her
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago - 15 replies
A pregnant U.S. citizen went to the hospital after immigration agents detained her
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
Gov. Newsom Files Emergency Motion To Block Trump's Militarization Of LA
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 15 replies
Gov. Newsom Files Emergency Motion To Block Trump's Militarization Of LA
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
'Tarred and Feathered': Johnson Talks Consequences for Newsom Amid LA Riots
By groundloop - 22 hrs ago - 15 replies
'Tarred and Feathered': Johnson Talks Consequences for Newsom Amid LA Riots
By groundloop - 22 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Gym Jacket Off Jordan gets a much-needed history lesson.
By Miles Archer - 23 hrs ago - 15 replies
Gym Jacket Off Jordan gets a much-needed history lesson.
By Miles Archer - 23 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Trump Says Army Bases Will Revert to Confederate Names
By Zorro - 1 hr ago - 14 replies
Trump Says Army Bases Will Revert to Confederate Names
By Zorro - 1 hr ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
Republicans warn Trump that some deportations go too far
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 14 replies
Republicans warn Trump that some deportations go too far
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Most GOP lawmakers plan to skip Trump's big parade
By Wiz Imp - 10 hrs ago - 14 replies
Most GOP lawmakers plan to skip Trump's big parade
By Wiz Imp - 10 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
pics of the Natl Guard sleeping on the floor should be saturating the internet. Ive only seen a few on FB. Are Dems
By msongs - 11 hrs ago - 14 replies
pics of the Natl Guard sleeping on the floor should be saturating the internet. Ive only seen a few on FB. Are Dems
By msongs - 11 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Has anyone heard allegations of old BLM protest violence videos being used?
By SheltieLover - 15 hrs ago - 14 replies
Has anyone heard allegations of old BLM protest violence videos being used?
By SheltieLover - 15 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
US Rep. LaMonica McIver indicted on federal charges from skirmish at New Jersey immigration center
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 14 replies
US Rep. LaMonica McIver indicted on federal charges from skirmish at New Jersey immigration center
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
BREAKING: Federal immigration raids hitting Omaha
By Omaha Steve - 20 hrs ago - 14 replies
BREAKING: Federal immigration raids hitting Omaha
By Omaha Steve - 20 hrs ago - 14 replies
Forum Spotlight: California
Who is rioting in downtown L.A., demonstrators or habitual agitators?Watch The Watchers
LAUSD will deploy school police to set up safe zones around campuses, graduations amid ICE raids
Latest Breaking News
Major US climate website likely to be shut down after almost all staff fired
18 min ago - The Guardian
18 min ago - The Guardian
Trump: Tariffs on Chinese goods set at 55 percent, US to get rare earth minerals in deal
1 hr ago - The Hill
1 hr ago - The Hill
California Gov. Gavin Newsom addresses the American public, warning of an assault on democracy
2 hrs ago - Scripps News
2 hrs ago - Scripps News
Protests grow across the U.S. as people push against Trump's mass deportation policies
2 hrs ago - NPR
2 hrs ago - NPR
Judge tosses lawsuit over Trump's firing of US African Development Foundation board members
3 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/AP
3 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/AP
Associated Press seeks full appeals court hearing on access to Trump administration events
3 hrs ago - AP
3 hrs ago - AP
Mike Lindell vows at defamation trial to keep calling Dominion execs 'traitors'
4 hrs ago - Raw Story
4 hrs ago - Raw Story
Elon Musk says he now 'regrets' some of his social media posts about Trump after major fallout
5 hrs ago - NBC News
5 hrs ago - NBC News
Stephen Miller meeting with ICE officials was the spark for LA protests and National Guard call-up: report
5 hrs ago - The Independent
5 hrs ago - The Independent
'Political props': From deployment to a parade, Trump's use of military prompts concerns
5 hrs ago - USA Today
5 hrs ago - USA Today
Justice Department says Trump can cancel national monuments that protect landscapes
6 hrs ago - Associated Press, via NPR
6 hrs ago - Associated Press, via NPR
House passes Republican-led bills to repeal D.C. laws on noncitizen voting and policing
7 hrs ago - NBC News
7 hrs ago - NBC News
New Jersey governor's race is set as Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli win their primaries
9 hrs ago - NBC News
9 hrs ago - NBC News
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Omaha after ICE raid at meatpacking plant
11 hrs ago - Omaha World Herald
11 hrs ago - Omaha World Herald
Dozens Of Journalists Targeted, Shot, Detained While Covering LA Protests, Press Org Says
13 hrs ago - Huff Post
13 hrs ago - Huff Post
Trump's tariffs can remain in place for now, but appeals court fast tracks a summer resolution
14 hrs ago - CNN Business
14 hrs ago - CNN Business
Store closures lead to massive 274% spike in retail layoffs in first half of 2025
14 hrs ago - The Independent
14 hrs ago - The Independent
Law firm targeted by 'unconstitutional' executive order says Trump admin has failed to comply
15 hrs ago - Law & Crime
15 hrs ago - Law & Crime
US Rep. LaMonica McIver indicted on federal charges from skirmish at New Jersey immigration center
15 hrs ago - AP
15 hrs ago - AP
Colorado town orders organizers to cancel "No Kings" anti-Trump rally citing event conflict
15 hrs ago - CBS4 Denver
15 hrs ago - CBS4 Denver
US military bases to restore names changed after racial justice protests, Trump says
15 hrs ago - Reuters
15 hrs ago - Reuters
Judge denies California's request for immediate restraining order but sets arguments for Thursday
16 hrs ago - CNN
16 hrs ago - CNN
Dozens of states sue to block the sale of 23andMe personal genetic data without customer consent
17 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
17 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
Judge finds 'severe deficiencies' in Trump admin's use of Alien Enemies Act, permanently blocking future deportations
17 hrs ago - Law & Crime
17 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Trump's First Surgeon General Sounds the Alarm on RFK Jr. Gutting Vaccine Board
18 hrs ago - MEDIAite
18 hrs ago - MEDIAite