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Latest Breaking News
Turkey issues genocide arrest warrant against Benjamin Netanyahu
By DrFunkenstein - 4 min ago
Turkey issues genocide arrest warrant against Benjamin Netanyahu
By DrFunkenstein - 4 min ago
General Discussion
Trump's 'very bad' economy destroyed Biden's 'robust and growing' trend: expert
By B.See - 6 min ago
Trump's 'very bad' economy destroyed Biden's 'robust and growing' trend: expert
By B.See - 6 min ago
General Discussion
Pennsylvania, New Jersey begin sending SNAP benefits after judge's order, governors say
By Beaverhausen - 6 min ago
Pennsylvania, New Jersey begin sending SNAP benefits after judge's order, governors say
By Beaverhausen - 6 min ago
Music Appreciation
"Peaceable Kingdom" - Patti Smith (LIVE on The Late Show) 11/06
By Tactical Peek - 8 min ago
"Peaceable Kingdom" - Patti Smith (LIVE on The Late Show) 11/06
By Tactical Peek - 8 min ago
Fiction
I started Prophet Song by Paul Lynch the 2023 Booker Prize winner & I am a bit freaked out
By irisblue - 8 min ago
I started Prophet Song by Paul Lynch the 2023 Booker Prize winner & I am a bit freaked out
By irisblue - 8 min ago
General Discussion
And there it is..... Announcement is made that the U.S. House will be out of session AGAIN next week
By demmiblue - 13 min ago
And there it is..... Announcement is made that the U.S. House will be out of session AGAIN next week
By demmiblue - 13 min ago
General Discussion
Deadline Legal Blog-Supreme Court majority lets Trump administration enforce new gender policy for passports
By LetMyPeopleVote - 17 min ago
Deadline Legal Blog-Supreme Court majority lets Trump administration enforce new gender policy for passports
By LetMyPeopleVote - 17 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
'Why Not Just Arrest the Protestors? CBP and ICE Officials Muse'
By sop - 17 min ago
'Why Not Just Arrest the Protestors? CBP and ICE Officials Muse'
By sop - 17 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
IHIP News: trump TERRIFIED!! Could Former Prince Be Speaking to Congress About EPSTEIN FILES!?
By MagaSmash - 21 min ago
IHIP News: trump TERRIFIED!! Could Former Prince Be Speaking to Congress About EPSTEIN FILES!?
By MagaSmash - 21 min ago
General Discussion
Deadline Legal Blog-Halligan keeps stumbling early in her attempt to prosecute Comey on Trump's behalf
By LetMyPeopleVote - 22 min ago
Deadline Legal Blog-Halligan keeps stumbling early in her attempt to prosecute Comey on Trump's behalf
By LetMyPeopleVote - 22 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Donald Trump Pardoning Republicans Sentenced to Prison Sparks Fury
By BumRushDaShow - 24 min ago
Donald Trump Pardoning Republicans Sentenced to Prison Sparks Fury
By BumRushDaShow - 24 min ago
General Discussion
CA-11: Former SF Mayor London Breed mulling run for Pelosi's seat, Politico reports
By RandySF - 25 min ago
CA-11: Former SF Mayor London Breed mulling run for Pelosi's seat, Politico reports
By RandySF - 25 min ago
General Discussion
Supermarket Billionaire Threatens To Cut Workforce, Move To Florida After Mamdani's Win
By UpInArms - 50 replies @ 25 min ago (Milestone)
Supermarket Billionaire Threatens To Cut Workforce, Move To Florida After Mamdani's Win
By UpInArms - 50 replies @ 25 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
WTF?? USDA, promises full benefits while felon's lawyers appeal to kill the order to pay full benefits???
By pat_k - 26 min ago
WTF?? USDA, promises full benefits while felon's lawyers appeal to kill the order to pay full benefits???
By pat_k - 26 min ago
General Discussion
Trump was crowing that Walmart's Thanksgiving dinner is 25% cheaper than last year. That's a lie.
By flashman13 - 28 min ago
Trump was crowing that Walmart's Thanksgiving dinner is 25% cheaper than last year. That's a lie.
By flashman13 - 28 min ago
General Discussion
One of the UGLIEST Americans
By some_of_us_are_sane - 75 replies @ 29 min ago (Milestone)
One of the UGLIEST Americans
By some_of_us_are_sane - 75 replies @ 29 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
New York millionaires: threatening to flee the city since 2009 (The Daily Show)
By demmiblue - 31 min ago
New York millionaires: threatening to flee the city since 2009 (The Daily Show)
By demmiblue - 31 min ago
Washington
Red Robin to close 70 'underperforming' restaurants, WA locations' future unclear
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 32 min ago
Red Robin to close 70 'underperforming' restaurants, WA locations' future unclear
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 32 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Breaking: Judge imposes consequences on Trump official for lying in court - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 47 min ago
Breaking: Judge imposes consequences on Trump official for lying in court - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 47 min ago
Arkansas
Sherwood alleged sexual assault leads to lawsuit against Zaxby's
By LiberalArkie - 47 min ago
Sherwood alleged sexual assault leads to lawsuit against Zaxby's
By LiberalArkie - 47 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
While Americans Starve, trump Throws a Gala - The Lincoln Project
By MagaSmash - 52 min ago
While Americans Starve, trump Throws a Gala - The Lincoln Project
By MagaSmash - 52 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Democratic leader offers deal to reopen government, but Republicans sneer
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 53 min ago (Milestone)
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Democratic leader offers deal to reopen government, but Republicans sneer
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 53 min ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
SNAP benefits begin flowing in 4 states, despite ongoing emergency appeal
By riversedge - 53 min ago
SNAP benefits begin flowing in 4 states, despite ongoing emergency appeal
By riversedge - 53 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Let' talk about Trump's SNAP situation changing again.... - Belle of the Ranch
By TexasTowelie - 57 min ago
Let' talk about Trump's SNAP situation changing again.... - Belle of the Ranch
By TexasTowelie - 57 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Washington National Opera may move out of Kennedy Center due to Trump 'takeover'
By BumRushDaShow - 58 min ago
Washington National Opera may move out of Kennedy Center due to Trump 'takeover'
By BumRushDaShow - 58 min ago
Cable News Clips
Zohran Mamdani - Reimagining NYC Through Safety and Affordability The Daily Show
By vanessa_ca - 58 min ago
Zohran Mamdani - Reimagining NYC Through Safety and Affordability The Daily Show
By vanessa_ca - 58 min ago
General Discussion
Holy cow, check out the price of Romaine hearts
By Racygrandma - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Holy cow, check out the price of Romaine hearts
By Racygrandma - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Zohran Mamdani wins Black and youth vote to make history as New York City's next mayor
By vanessa_ca - 1 hr ago
Zohran Mamdani wins Black and youth vote to make history as New York City's next mayor
By vanessa_ca - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
75 short days - That's all it took for Gavin Newsom to DO SOMETHING...
By PeaceWave - 1 hr ago
75 short days - That's all it took for Gavin Newsom to DO SOMETHING...
By PeaceWave - 1 hr ago
Washington
Dave Upthegrove on land sales, federal funding cuts and wildfire immigration raids
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Dave Upthegrove on land sales, federal funding cuts and wildfire immigration raids
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Washington
Money crunch puts kibosh on WA state lawmakers' wish lists
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Money crunch puts kibosh on WA state lawmakers' wish lists
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Classic Films
TCM Schedule for Saturday 11/15/25: Monty Python, Dog Day Afternoon, Tarzan Finds a Son
By ificandream - 1 hr ago
TCM Schedule for Saturday 11/15/25: Monty Python, Dog Day Afternoon, Tarzan Finds a Son
By ificandream - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Mikey announces date when the shutdown will end. (Spurious news) When Epstein's Ghost stops appearing in the WH.
By usonian - 1 hr ago
Mikey announces date when the shutdown will end. (Spurious news) When Epstein's Ghost stops appearing in the WH.
By usonian - 1 hr ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Jeff Teidrich - what the fuck is wrong with this guy?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Jeff Teidrich - what the fuck is wrong with this guy?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
USDA says it's working to comply with judge's order to pay full SNAP benefits
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
USDA says it's working to comply with judge's order to pay full SNAP benefits
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Eventually the starved will become desperate and some will go to any length to feed their family... that's his hope
By Iwasthere - 1 hr ago
Eventually the starved will become desperate and some will go to any length to feed their family... that's his hope
By Iwasthere - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
The colleges, law firms, corporations, news organization and others JUST DON'T GET IT
By maxrandb - 1 hr ago
The colleges, law firms, corporations, news organization and others JUST DON'T GET IT
By maxrandb - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Treasury official warns of widespread economic damage if Supreme Court rules against Trump's tariffs
By Zorro - 1 hr ago
Treasury official warns of widespread economic damage if Supreme Court rules against Trump's tariffs
By Zorro - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Vance calls court order to fully fund SNAP 'absurd ruling'
By Diamond_Dog - 1 hr ago
Vance calls court order to fully fund SNAP 'absurd ruling'
By Diamond_Dog - 1 hr ago
Washington
Everett council approves extension of 'no sit, no lie' law
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Everett council approves extension of 'no sit, no lie' law
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Emptywheel: It was not Merrick Garland's job to keep Trump out of political office
By Fiendish Thingy - 1 hr ago
Emptywheel: It was not Merrick Garland's job to keep Trump out of political office
By Fiendish Thingy - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Democrats Can WIN THE SENATE In 2026 Midterms Chuck Todd Politics Podcast
By Quixote1818 - 1 hr ago
Democrats Can WIN THE SENATE In 2026 Midterms Chuck Todd Politics Podcast
By Quixote1818 - 1 hr ago
Washington
Everett mayor race: Franklin likely winner as lead grows
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Everett mayor race: Franklin likely winner as lead grows
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Why the 39th Congress was the most powerful in American history and why we have a multi-racial democracy today.
By pecosbob - 1 hr ago
Why the 39th Congress was the most powerful in American history and why we have a multi-racial democracy today.
By pecosbob - 1 hr ago
The DU Lounge
For those unable to be with their families this Thanksgiving, please resist the urge to
By Floyd R. Turbo - 1 hr ago
For those unable to be with their families this Thanksgiving, please resist the urge to
By Floyd R. Turbo - 1 hr ago
Foreign Affairs
Back to stone age: Russians have no electricity, no heat, no water - RFU News
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Back to stone age: Russians have no electricity, no heat, no water - RFU News
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump continues course blithely as voters begin to rouse
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Trump continues course blithely as voters begin to rouse
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Supreme court considering taking up case challenging legality of same-sex marriage
By Coventina - 1 hr ago
Supreme court considering taking up case challenging legality of same-sex marriage
By Coventina - 1 hr ago
Washington
Snohomish County gives $300k for food assistance amid SNAP delay
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Snohomish County gives $300k for food assistance amid SNAP delay
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Washington
Lawsuit alleges sexual abuse at Everett juvenile detention centers
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Lawsuit alleges sexual abuse at Everett juvenile detention centers
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Popular weight-loss drugs could cost a lot less soon in U.S.
By Jose Garcia - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Popular weight-loss drugs could cost a lot less soon in U.S.
By Jose Garcia - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Cooking & Baking
4 Sichuan Spicy Revelations 2 Chicken, 1 Fish 1 Pork 🌞
By justaprogressive - 1 hr ago
4 Sichuan Spicy Revelations 2 Chicken, 1 Fish 1 Pork 🌞
By justaprogressive - 1 hr ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Election shows Trump as albatross around GOP's neck
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago
Election shows Trump as albatross around GOP's neck
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
The Reckoning: Voters Deliver a Stinging Verdict on Trumpism
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago
The Reckoning: Voters Deliver a Stinging Verdict on Trumpism
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Unions challenge Trump administration 'loyalty question' in job posts
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Unions challenge Trump administration 'loyalty question' in job posts
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
A Raging Battle for Democracy One Year from the Midterms
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago
A Raging Battle for Democracy One Year from the Midterms
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: New York
A tale of two election districts: How two District 24 neighborhoods in Queens became Mamdani's best and worstBrooklyn voters propelled Mamdani to victory, embraced progressive Dems in City Council
Queens BP Richards (D) wins re-election, promotes three staff members
Latest Breaking News
Washington National Opera may move out of Kennedy Center due to Trump 'takeover'
58 min ago - The Guardian
58 min ago - The Guardian
Treasury official warns of widespread economic damage if Supreme Court rules against Trump's tariffs
1 hr ago - Yahoo Finance
1 hr ago - Yahoo Finance
Questions raised as Biden impeachment witness goes missing from prison after lying to FBI
3 hrs ago - raw story
3 hrs ago - raw story
Trump administration asks for emergency pause on judge's order to fully fund SNAP
4 hrs ago - NBCNews
4 hrs ago - NBCNews
Maryland sues Trump administration for 'illegal' action to keep FBI headquarters in D.C.
5 hrs ago - MarylandMatters
5 hrs ago - MarylandMatters
Appeals court sides with parent group in fight over Ohio school district's pronoun policy
8 hrs ago - AP
8 hrs ago - AP
Rep. Elise Stefanik announces run for New York governor, challenging Kathy Hochul in 2026 election
9 hrs ago - CBS News
9 hrs ago - CBS News
Texas ban on sexually explicit drag shows can be enforced, federal appeals court rules
9 hrs ago - KXAN-TV Austin, TX/The Texas Tribune
9 hrs ago - KXAN-TV Austin, TX/The Texas Tribune
California Supreme Court rejects free speech challenge to LGBT protections in nursing homes
10 hrs ago - msn/CalMatters
10 hrs ago - msn/CalMatters
Former President Joe Biden to speak in Omaha as Democrats tout momentum
11 hrs ago - Omaha World Herald
11 hrs ago - Omaha World Herald
Judge slams ICE for 'fictional' case seeking to jail migrant for 20 years.The agent involved cut himself breaking window
12 hrs ago - The Independent
12 hrs ago - The Independent
'Misunderstood the assignment': Supreme Court justice slams colleagues in scathing dissent
13 hrs ago - Raw Story
13 hrs ago - Raw Story
Far-right podcaster sues MyPillow's Mike Lindell after $3 million loan goes unpaid
14 hrs ago - The Independent
14 hrs ago - The Independent
'5 shots, 7 holes': Border patrol supervisor appeared to brag about shooting woman, defense attorney says
16 hrs ago - abc news
16 hrs ago - abc news
Collapse at retired South Korean power plant leaves at least 3 dead, 2 others presumed dead
18 hrs ago - AP
18 hrs ago - AP
Pillen signs order cutting off state tax dollars to Nebraska abortion providers
22 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
22 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
Trump administration appeals order to fully fund SNAP benefits for November
22 hrs ago - Scripps News
22 hrs ago - Scripps News
TrumpRX.com Crashes Within Minutes of Trump Telling Staff to Make Sure It Works
23 hrs ago - MEDIAite
23 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Judge dismisses class-action lawsuit against Des Moines Register, pollster J. Ann Selzer
23 hrs ago - We Are Iowa
23 hrs ago - We Are Iowa
DOJ tells Republicans that Epstein files even worse for Trump than they thought: report
Yesterday - Raw Story
Yesterday - Raw Story
Heritage Foundation leader apologizes for backing Tucker Carlson's interview with white nationalist
Yesterday - The Guardian
Yesterday - The Guardian