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General Discussion
Post a favorite Independance Day Song!
By doublethink - 19 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Quakers, one of the 1st abolitionists, renew their call for resistance as America turns 250
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago

Cable News Clips
Fox reporting on the "Trump family: biggest grift of all time."
By LessAspin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 min ago

General Discussion
Lost in all the Taylor Swift wedding hoopla
By senseandsensibility - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago

Basketball
Worst trade of all time. Jalen Brown for Paul George,
By OAITW r.2.0 - 25 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago

General Discussion
Star Bangled Banner - in the original minor key.
By OAITW r.2.0 - 9 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago

General Discussion
mt. rushmore (half dollar size hail before trump's speech) & mt. snoozemore (in the reply)
By orleans - 7 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago

Cooking & Baking
Your ideas - - I have a concoction I prepare and take to picnics.
By 3Hotdogs - 9 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago

Cable News Clips
Bruce Springsteen: Finding America in Song - PBS NewsHour (Premiere)
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago

General Discussion
I'm calling it orange piece of shit AIN'T COMING!!!!!!! How much???
By a kennedy - 30 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago

Environment & Energy
America's Most TOXIC Site Could Be Worse Than CHERNOBYL - PBS Terra
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago

General Discussion
Why can't someone sneak into the hospital to find out the truth about Tuttle Man, Mitch McConnell?
By Chasstev365 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 5 min ago

General Discussion
Israel Bombs Palestinians in Beach Tents in Gaza
By Celerity - 42 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago

General Discussion
About the Facts and Logic flame group that brings the truth about Israel and the Middle East conflict to us.
By Eko - 1 hr ago - Last reply 5 min ago

General Discussion
How did people become so detached from reality?
By EnergizedLib - 32 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago

General Discussion
Too bad the US isn't playing England tomorrow at the World Cup
By Polybius - 1 hr ago - Last reply 8 min ago

General Discussion
Jack Smith Just Told America The Quiet Part Out Loud: "Buckle The F Up"
By Bumbles - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago

General Discussion
My DU friends, what are your plans for this Fourth of July?
By CaptainTruth - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago

General Discussion
Meanwhile in Jackson, Mississippi of all places. . .
By Stargleamer - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago

General Discussion
Last day in the Columbia River Gorge
By surfered - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago

The DU Lounge
I sent my first kids snail mail and the response made me cry
By erronis - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago

General Discussion
How many MAGAts fall into this category?
By BeneteauBum - 1 hr ago - Last reply 11 min ago

Seniors
Retired yesterday !
By hydrolastic - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 11 min ago

Liberal YouTubers
James Comer's Haunting Past! Baby Putin! & Trump Official Abducted by Aliens?- Have I Got News For You US (BEST OF S4)
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 min ago - Last reply 12 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Seven Trump State Fair Attendees Required Advanced Life Support Amid Scorching Heat: Report
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Largest US power grid PJM escalates emergency actions to avoid blackouts
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 13 min ago

Photography
A long-ago photo . . . September, 1975.
By CaliforniaPeggy - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago

The DU Lounge
Anyone know longtime DU member UTUSN personally?
By blm - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago

The DU Lounge
Scientists Thought Ravens Followed Wolves for Food. They Were Wrong. Ravens Predict Them
By catbyte - 1 hr ago - Last reply 16 min ago

General Discussion
Terry Pratchett may have had the best take on humanistic existentialism ever...
By sir pball - 1 hr ago - Last reply 18 min ago

General Discussion
'Total disaster' at Trump's fair as scorching heat leaves 7 on 'advanced life support'
By LetMyPeopleVote - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 18 min ago

Wisconsin
If we don't want a MAGA governor we need to vote for someone who can be elected statewide.
By milestogo - 33 min ago - Last reply 18 min ago

General Discussion
Major Update at the US Supreme Court
By bucolic_frolic - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 18 min ago

General Discussion
7 people who attended the 250th freedumb fair were taken to the hospital and are in critical condition.
By NightWatcher - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago

General Discussion
AOC endorses El Sayed in MI Democratic Senate primary
By SSJVegeta - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 21 min ago

Pets
Bitches the Cat, 1 Neil DeGrasse Tyson, 0
By Stargleamer - 1 hr ago - Last reply 24 min ago

General Discussion
Hilarious prediction of trump's speech starting soon at Mt. Rushmore
By senseandsensibility - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 24 min ago

General Discussion
Cape Verde ...
By doublethink - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 24 min ago

The DU Lounge
53 sec video - how to make a Thundershirt wrap out of an Ace Bandage to keep dogs and cats calm
By SheltieLover - 1 hr ago - Last reply 26 min ago

General Discussion
Lost in all the Taylor Swift wedding hoopla
By senseandsensibility - 25 replies @ 26 min ago (Milestone)

Vegetarian, Vegan and Animal Rights
Fireworks hurt nonhuman animals--they bring so much hurt and distress to them. . .
By Stargleamer - 1 hr ago - Last reply 26 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Hakeem Jeffries addresses Democratic Party divisions, says Trump is the bigger issue
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 27 min ago

General Discussion
The attorneys for three-time U.S. Olympian David Hearn have issued a powerful statement after D.C. attorney Jeanine Pirr
By riversedge - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 28 min ago

General Discussion
Politics girl - we've been cheated of an epic celebration
By Figarosmom - 1 hr ago - Last reply 31 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Justice Department calls on states to join investigation into oil companies
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 32 min ago

Washington
On America's 250th birthday, Lynnwood veteran will turn 103
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 33 min ago

Cable News Clips
Brooks and Capehart on whether the Supreme Court has stood up to Trump
By Uncle Joe - 34 min ago - Last reply 34 min ago

Cable News Clips
Inside Iran funeral for former leader: new Supreme Leader absent - CNN Erin Burnett Outfront
By Rhiannon12866 - 34 min ago - Last reply 34 min ago

TV Chat
C-SPAN2......WHAT THE HECK IS THAT BAND!!!!!!!!
By a kennedy - 58 min ago - Last reply 35 min ago

Cable News Clips
BREAKING: Intelligence chief Bill Pulte begins FIRING dozens of intelligence officials - MS NOW Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 36 min ago

The DU Lounge
Friday Night Vodka Buzz. Ask me anything.
By Aristus - 1 hr ago - Last reply 39 min ago

Sports
Caitlin Clark condemns 'harassment' as WNBA players face a surge of online threats
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 39 min ago

Latest Breaking News
A new plan to keep the Reflecting Pool clean - including annual purge of 'nasty' muck
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 41 min ago

General Discussion
Friday's Condensed News Cartoons & Memes
By KS Toronado - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 41 min ago

General Discussion
Is he dead yet?
By Orrex - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 43 min ago

General Discussion
Why do we tolerate the
By I_UndergroundPanther - 1 hr ago - Last reply 45 min ago

Music Appreciation
Elton John Live:
By MarineCombatEngineer - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 45 min ago

General Discussion
My DU friends, what are your plans for this Fourth of July?
By CaptainTruth - 100 replies @ 46 min ago (Milestone)

Music Appreciation
And at the opposite end of rock"n"roll:
By MarineCombatEngineer - 47 min ago - Last reply 47 min ago

Liberal YouTubers
Trump ROCKED As New Polls Prove Crushing American Decline - The Damage Report
By Rhiannon12866 - 49 min ago - Last reply 49 min ago

General Discussion
Fox's Emily Compagno calls Talarico "a demon in human skin"
By highplainsdem - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 49 min ago

Music Appreciation
How about no politics tonite?
By MarineCombatEngineer - 1 hr ago - Last reply 52 min ago

General Discussion
Sudan's El-Obeid Under Siege: "Civilians Should Not Have to Wait for Death"
By Celerity - 54 min ago - Last reply 54 min ago

The DU Lounge
Dogs and water
By Figarosmom - 56 min ago - Last reply 56 min ago

General Discussion
'Total disaster' at Trump's fair as scorching heat leaves 7 on 'advanced life support'
By turbinetree - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

TV Chat
OMGAWD!!! ALL THE FAMOUS MUGS ON THAT SACRED PLACE ARE TALKING ON C-SPAN
By a kennedy - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

Latest Breaking News
Trump pardons former Abramoff partner, 9 people convicted of violating vehicle emissions controls
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

Israel/Palestine
Footage shows Israeli soldiers firing at news crew in Syria
By David__77 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

Music Appreciation
Waiting for the Sun (New Stereo Mix)
By turbinetree - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

General Discussion
lightning round...can we get a $2 donation to reach goal? DONE!!!
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

Latest Breaking News
Largest US power grid PJM escalates emergency actions to avoid blackouts
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)

The DU Lounge
SeamusTcat has reached his limit of people for today
By Figarosmom - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

General Discussion
JAN. 6th did happen
By 4bonhoffer - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

General Discussion
Feds tout 'well-prepared' Trump fair after blistering heat wave hospitalized attendees
By turbinetree - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

Liberal YouTubers
Report: Donors to America's 250th Were Misled by Trump Admin - The Bulwark
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

General Discussion
Toon #2:
By applegrove - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

General Discussion
Presidents Washington and Jefferson and Roosevelt and Lincoln now look like they have tears because of the the rain
By underpants - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

Health
Shortage of qualified healthcare workers is already putting existing institutions under tremendous strain
By littlemissmartypants - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

Liberal YouTubers
This Needs to Be Said This Fourth of July
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

General Discussion
Want to know who the worst of the corporate boot-lickers are?
By True Dough - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

Forum Spotlight: New Jersey

New Jersey is set to charge companies with workers on Medicaid. Other states may follow
By Dulcinea

ELEC proposes higher campaign contribution limits for 2027
By RandySF

Democratic Primaries In 7th And 12th Districts Fuel Surge In New N.J. Party Registrations
By RandySF

Latest Breaking News

Trump pardons former Abramoff partner, 9 people convicted of violating vehicle emissions controls
1 hr ago - AP

Former USAID head grieves its closure while hoping for its future
3 hrs ago - NPR

Seven Trump State Fair Attendees Required Advanced Life Support Amid Scorching Heat: Report
3 hrs ago - MEDIAite

Justice Department calls on states to join investigation into oil companies
4 hrs ago - Politico

A new plan to keep the Reflecting Pool clean - including annual purge of 'nasty' muck
4 hrs ago - CNN Politics

Mount Nittany Medical workers authorized to strike over contract dispute
4 hrs ago - WTAJ

Trump administration gets final legal OK to install own panels at President's House, city appeals
5 hrs ago - Philadelphia Inquirer

Over 100 vintage train fans fall ill seeing locomotive roll through their Pennsylvania town
6 hrs ago - The Independent

US residents angry at datacenters 'being shoved down our throats' are recalling officials
6 hrs ago - The Guardian

Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that's falling back to Earth
7 hrs ago - AP

Largest US power grid PJM escalates emergency actions to avoid blackouts
7 hrs ago - Reuters

Air Force major cuffed in uniform on Capitol steps demanding Trump and Vance's removal
8 hrs ago - Raw Story

Quakers, one of the 1st abolitionists, renew their call for resistance as America turns 250
8 hrs ago - ABC News

Hakeem Jeffries addresses Democratic Party divisions, says Trump is the bigger issue
8 hrs ago - NPR

Trump's Great American State Fair shuts down until 5 p.m. as temperatures climb to triple digits
9 hrs ago - CNN Weather

Democratic governors press US Postal Service to drop plan tied to Trump's election order
10 hrs ago - Santa Rosa Press Democrat/AP

'Send them to Cuba. Send them to Iran': Trump spokeswoman issues ominous warning to 'lazy' Gen Zers
10 hrs ago - Independent

Louisiana high court issues stay in case against Attorney General Liz Murrill
11 hrs ago - The Hill

Freedom 250's Fourth of July Stage Comes Apart During Rehearsal as Falling Chunk Nearly Crushes Dancers
12 hrs ago - People

As Trump commands 250th stage, Democrats offer their vision of patriotism
12 hrs ago - Washington Post

Coast Guard surges resources to DC and elsewhere to protect July 4 celebrations
13 hrs ago - ABC News

Trump heads to Mount Rushmore, where efforts to impose his likeness have stalled
13 hrs ago - CNN Politics

This July 4th could be hottest ever in parts of U.S. Maps show the forecast expected to break records.
14 hrs ago - CBS News

Man with Tibetan flag dies after setting himself on fire in front of UN's New York headquarters
15 hrs ago - CNN

Secret Service missed opportunities to prevent Trump shooting: watchdog
15 hrs ago - USA Today

Man fatally shot in Walmart parking lot following dispute over parking space: Authorities
15 hrs ago - ABC News

Trump designated disaster aid to 9 Republican-leaning states while plugging GOP candidates
15 hrs ago - ABC News

'Ridiculous' for US to maintain current Nato support, Trump warns ahead of alliance summit
15 hrs ago - The Guardian

Appeals court rules ICE cannot detain migrants beyond 90 days without bond hearing
16 hrs ago - The Independent

Congress comes back to Philly for special session at Independence Hall
16 hrs ago - USA Today

Over 1,200 UMass Memorial University Campus nurses vote to authorize strike
17 hrs ago - Lowell Sun

Philly can't force ICE agents to unmask, federal judge rules
17 hrs ago - Philadelphia Inquirer

'A Grave Miscalculation': Jack Smith Insists There Is 'No Way' He Could Be Silenced by Trump
17 hrs ago - MEDIAite

Trump Jr.'s 'Amazon of guns' could make millions under new proposed firearm rule
18 hrs ago - msn/Reuters

DOGE official's move to Trump's NSC stalls following Loomer campaign
18 hrs ago - Politico

Bessent on Trump's crypto earnings: "I don't think there's an appearance problem"
18 hrs ago - CBS News

U.S. Officials Believed Israel Was Plotting to Kill Iranian Negotiators
18 hrs ago - New York Times

4th Circuit lectures DOJ while allowing CIA agents targeted for DEI-related work to appeal their firings
18 hrs ago - msn/Law & Crime

Top Army commander in Europe, Africa relinquishes role
19 hrs ago - The Hill

Breakaway Catholic group excommunicated after defying warnings from Pope Leo
19 hrs ago - CNN World

Kennedy Center selling $25,000 ticket package to watch D.C. July 4th fireworks
20 hrs ago - CBS News

Babies born this year to receive 'Freedom 250' Social Security cards, Trump administration says
20 hrs ago - NBC News

Appeals court reverses order requiring removed signs to be restored at National Park sites
20 hrs ago - The Hill

DOJ declines to turn over additional Epstein files, says redactions were appropriate
20 hrs ago - abc news

Grand Jury indicts Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill
22 hrs ago - WDSU-TV

Shannon Miranda Admits Sending Fake Adoption Texts About Dogs He Shot Dead, Affidavit Says
Yesterday - Lost Coast Outpost

Rare copy of US Declaration of Independence found by volunteer in UK archives
Yesterday - BBC.com

Mamdani mocked by GOP for telling New Yorkers to set thermostats to 78
Yesterday - The Hill

Former CDC official says RFK Jr.'s response to measles outbreak "not based on science or reality"
Yesterday - cbs news

Supreme Court declines to halt $800-a-day fine for ex-Fox News reporter refusing to divulge sources
Yesterday - AP

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