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What was the first adult job you had where taxes and SS were taken out? Mine was at my college cafeteria. And your
By debm55 - 12 hrs ago - 102 replies
What was the first adult job you had where taxes and SS were taken out? Mine was at my college cafeteria. And your
By debm55 - 12 hrs ago - 102 replies
The DU Lounge
OK, I have HAD it with minimalist shaming!!!! I love my stuff!
By Coventina - 5 hrs ago - 66 replies
OK, I have HAD it with minimalist shaming!!!! I love my stuff!
By Coventina - 5 hrs ago - 66 replies
General Discussion
If it was so easy for Musk to rig the last election for Trump
By edhopper - 12 hrs ago - 56 replies
If it was so easy for Musk to rig the last election for Trump
By edhopper - 12 hrs ago - 56 replies
General Discussion
Delta Airlines suspends "special Congressional desk" service till shutdown ends
By Tanuki - 11 hrs ago - 50 replies
Delta Airlines suspends "special Congressional desk" service till shutdown ends
By Tanuki - 11 hrs ago - 50 replies
General Discussion
Senator Chris Murphy: $1.5 BILLION. Let me say it again - a $1.5 BILLION BET.
By Passages - 14 hrs ago - 50 replies
Senator Chris Murphy: $1.5 BILLION. Let me say it again - a $1.5 BILLION BET.
By Passages - 14 hrs ago - 50 replies
General Discussion
Graham Platner abruptly cancels campaign fundraiser at New York City gay bar
By lapucelle - 9 hrs ago - 44 replies
Graham Platner abruptly cancels campaign fundraiser at New York City gay bar
By lapucelle - 9 hrs ago - 44 replies
General Discussion
Trump is rambling about the war right now. This is a direct quote. Translator needed.
By senseandsensibility - 7 hrs ago - 41 replies
Trump is rambling about the war right now. This is a direct quote. Translator needed.
By senseandsensibility - 7 hrs ago - 41 replies
General Discussion
FLORIDA DEMOCRATS FLIP STATE HOUSE SEAT FROM RED TO BLUE
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago - 35 replies
FLORIDA DEMOCRATS FLIP STATE HOUSE SEAT FROM RED TO BLUE
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago - 35 replies
Latest Breaking News
FIFA is canceling its reserved hotel rooms in World Cup host cities - but nobody is saying why
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 35 replies
FIFA is canceling its reserved hotel rooms in World Cup host cities - but nobody is saying why
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 35 replies
General Discussion
Sen. Chris Murphy: In a few minutes I'm heading to the Senate floor to force a vote - tonight - to end the war in Iran
By Passages - 4 hrs ago - 30 replies
Sen. Chris Murphy: In a few minutes I'm heading to the Senate floor to force a vote - tonight - to end the war in Iran
By Passages - 4 hrs ago - 30 replies
General Discussion
Saudi Prince Is Said to Push Trump to Continue Iran War in Recent Calls
By dalton99a - 12 hrs ago - 30 replies
Saudi Prince Is Said to Push Trump to Continue Iran War in Recent Calls
By dalton99a - 12 hrs ago - 30 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump falls asleep again during Memphis task force meeting amid health concerns
By riversedge - 14 hrs ago - 30 replies
Trump falls asleep again during Memphis task force meeting amid health concerns
By riversedge - 14 hrs ago - 30 replies
General Discussion
Pic Of The Moment: The Current Situation At America's Airports
By EarlG - 11 hrs ago - 29 replies
Pic Of The Moment: The Current Situation At America's Airports
By EarlG - 11 hrs ago - 29 replies
Latest Breaking News
New Covid variant has been identified and is already spreading in 25 states
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 28 replies
New Covid variant has been identified and is already spreading in 25 states
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 28 replies
General Discussion
Maybe it was Barron's first time trading, and he just got lucky, you know?
By mahatmakanejeeves - 9 hrs ago - 26 replies
Maybe it was Barron's first time trading, and he just got lucky, you know?
By mahatmakanejeeves - 9 hrs ago - 26 replies
Canada
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of Antoine Forest and Mackenzie Gunther
By Swede - 2 hrs ago - 25 replies
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of Antoine Forest and Mackenzie Gunther
By Swede - 2 hrs ago - 25 replies
General Discussion
Markets Surge After Trump Claims He Had Sex With An Angel
By Zorro - 7 hrs ago - 25 replies
Markets Surge After Trump Claims He Had Sex With An Angel
By Zorro - 7 hrs ago - 25 replies
General Discussion
Trump Claims that Iran gave him a present.... Snarky Guesses Invited
By Bread and Circuses - 5 hrs ago - 23 replies
Trump Claims that Iran gave him a present.... Snarky Guesses Invited
By Bread and Circuses - 5 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
Is this Hegseth's drunk look or his Mussolini look?
By highplainsdem - 5 hrs ago - 23 replies
Is this Hegseth's drunk look or his Mussolini look?
By highplainsdem - 5 hrs ago - 23 replies
Latest Breaking News
NASA to spend $20 billion on moon base, cancel orbiting lunar station
By muriel_volestrangler - 11 hrs ago - 23 replies
NASA to spend $20 billion on moon base, cancel orbiting lunar station
By muriel_volestrangler - 11 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
The tide is changing--I live in a county that went 60% for Trump and they are angry!
By crimycarny - 23 hrs ago - 23 replies
The tide is changing--I live in a county that went 60% for Trump and they are angry!
By crimycarny - 23 hrs ago - 23 replies
The DU Lounge
You would buy this chair for your home or office. Yes or no?
By True Dough - 40 min ago - 22 replies
You would buy this chair for your home or office. Yes or no?
By True Dough - 40 min ago - 22 replies
Latest Breaking News
Top Senate Republicans coalesce behind plan to end DHS shutdown
By groundloop - 9 hrs ago - 21 replies
Top Senate Republicans coalesce behind plan to end DHS shutdown
By groundloop - 9 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Blocked Fox News with parental controls....
By applegrove - 23 hrs ago - 21 replies
Blocked Fox News with parental controls....
By applegrove - 23 hrs ago - 21 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump says Iran made a major energy-related gift to the US
By ForgoTheConsequence - 6 hrs ago - 20 replies
Trump says Iran made a major energy-related gift to the US
By ForgoTheConsequence - 6 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Trump boasting he can destroy what he wants in Iran: "They can't do a thing about it. It's like, 'Take me.'"
By highplainsdem - 7 hrs ago - 20 replies
Trump boasting he can destroy what he wants in Iran: "They can't do a thing about it. It's like, 'Take me.'"
By highplainsdem - 7 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
"Unfit, cruel, indecent" former Trump staffer Miles Taylor on Trump.
By Swede - 12 hrs ago - 19 replies
"Unfit, cruel, indecent" former Trump staffer Miles Taylor on Trump.
By Swede - 12 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
''Trump's psyche': The aide driving president's most controversial policies'
By Joinfortmill - 13 hrs ago - 19 replies
''Trump's psyche': The aide driving president's most controversial policies'
By Joinfortmill - 13 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
MAGA idiot gets beaten up by the gigantic anti-trump actor who plays Reacher
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 1 hr ago - 18 replies
MAGA idiot gets beaten up by the gigantic anti-trump actor who plays Reacher
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 1 hr ago - 18 replies
The DU Lounge
If I counted right, almost 70 people jammed into a regular sized room.
By LuckyCharms - 1 hr ago - 18 replies
If I counted right, almost 70 people jammed into a regular sized room.
By LuckyCharms - 1 hr ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
Republicans strip power from Dem who shocked with red state upset
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 18 replies
Republicans strip power from Dem who shocked with red state upset
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
FCC bans wireless router imports, citing security concerns
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 18 replies
FCC bans wireless router imports, citing security concerns
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Considering Elvis-Inspired Change to Social Security Cards
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 17 replies
Trump Considering Elvis-Inspired Change to Social Security Cards
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman: "We're gonna build President Trump's moon base"
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago - 17 replies
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman: "We're gonna build President Trump's moon base"
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
George Takei shared this tweet about TSA & ICE...I can't fact-check it for you so decide for yourself if it's legit.
By Miles Archer - 5 hrs ago - 16 replies
George Takei shared this tweet about TSA & ICE...I can't fact-check it for you so decide for yourself if it's legit.
By Miles Archer - 5 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
US B-52 Bomber Issues Distress Call Over UK
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 16 replies
US B-52 Bomber Issues Distress Call Over UK
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Hegseth: "The air campaign we've conducted was one for the history books"
By sheshe2 - 6 hrs ago - 15 replies
Hegseth: "The air campaign we've conducted was one for the history books"
By sheshe2 - 6 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
ICE agents record themselves inventing charges after picking up detainee's phone: report
By cbabe - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
ICE agents record themselves inventing charges after picking up detainee's phone: report
By cbabe - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
Announcements
We are now accepting new volunteers to serve on the MIR Team from April - July 2026
By EarlG - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
We are now accepting new volunteers to serve on the MIR Team from April - July 2026
By EarlG - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Pete Hegseth today "We negotiate with bombs."
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 2 hrs ago - 14 replies
Pete Hegseth today "We negotiate with bombs."
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 2 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Senate Democrats reject GOP offer to reopen DHS, partially fund ICE
By Quiet Em - 5 hrs ago - 14 replies
Senate Democrats reject GOP offer to reopen DHS, partially fund ICE
By Quiet Em - 5 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Has anybody heard from Judi Lynn? I just checked, her last post
By niyad - 14 hrs ago - 14 replies
Has anybody heard from Judi Lynn? I just checked, her last post
By niyad - 14 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Valero refinery in Port Arthur Texas is burning.
By Melon - 23 hrs ago - 14 replies
Valero refinery in Port Arthur Texas is burning.
By Melon - 23 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
BeBrief? The First Nude spends a whopping 7 minutes at her "education summit." DID YOU EVEN BOTHER TO THANK HER?
By Miles Archer - 9 hrs ago - 13 replies
BeBrief? The First Nude spends a whopping 7 minutes at her "education summit." DID YOU EVEN BOTHER TO THANK HER?
By Miles Archer - 9 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
How long can they cover up his mental state??? (Poll)
By Omaha Steve - 22 hrs ago - 13 replies
How long can they cover up his mental state??? (Poll)
By Omaha Steve - 22 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Today, Trump claimed he didn't know that Mullin was Native American,
By strongermessage - 4 hrs ago - 12 replies
Today, Trump claimed he didn't know that Mullin was Native American,
By strongermessage - 4 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
What do Presidents Bush, Clinton, Biden, Obama, and the Iranian Government all have in common?
By Botany - 12 hrs ago - 12 replies
What do Presidents Bush, Clinton, Biden, Obama, and the Iranian Government all have in common?
By Botany - 12 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Markwayne the Plumber will be the next head of the reich security boondoggle.
By Simeon Salus - 14 hrs ago - 12 replies
Markwayne the Plumber will be the next head of the reich security boondoggle.
By Simeon Salus - 14 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Economist paints bleak picture of America's future after Trump
By turbinetree - 3 hrs ago - 11 replies
Economist paints bleak picture of America's future after Trump
By turbinetree - 3 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
What is this about a gift from Iran, that Dipsy Donnie talking about?
By imanamerican63 - 4 hrs ago - 11 replies
What is this about a gift from Iran, that Dipsy Donnie talking about?
By imanamerican63 - 4 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
What "present" did Iran give Trump ('oil and gas related'), and why won't he tell the American people what it was?
By bigtree - 5 hrs ago - 11 replies
What "present" did Iran give Trump ('oil and gas related'), and why won't he tell the American people what it was?
By bigtree - 5 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Pentagon to Order 3,000 82nd Airborne Soldiers to Middle East
By ruet - 8 hrs ago - 11 replies
Pentagon to Order 3,000 82nd Airborne Soldiers to Middle East
By ruet - 8 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
"20 out of 23" of Trump's Cabinet Boot Lickers "have offered substantial financial gifts to the president."
By Miles Archer - 8 hrs ago - 11 replies
"20 out of 23" of Trump's Cabinet Boot Lickers "have offered substantial financial gifts to the president."
By Miles Archer - 8 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
It began when they discovered you would accept tax cuts for the wealthy
By 4bonhoffer - 9 hrs ago - 11 replies
It began when they discovered you would accept tax cuts for the wealthy
By 4bonhoffer - 9 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Today, FL Dems notched two HUGE flips off the GOP - Trump+7 SD14
By Passages - 1 hr ago - 10 replies
Today, FL Dems notched two HUGE flips off the GOP - Trump+7 SD14
By Passages - 1 hr ago - 10 replies
Baseball
They're the most exciting plays in baseball--and they're going extinct.
By Diamond_Dog - 6 hrs ago - 10 replies
They're the most exciting plays in baseball--and they're going extinct.
By Diamond_Dog - 6 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
"This war has been won," Trump said today, "It's we have really regime change."
By bigtree - 6 hrs ago - 10 replies
"This war has been won," Trump said today, "It's we have really regime change."
By bigtree - 6 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
TSA wait times up to 6 hours as ICE, other agents deployed to 14 airports
By EarlG - 12 hrs ago - 10 replies
TSA wait times up to 6 hours as ICE, other agents deployed to 14 airports
By EarlG - 12 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Saudis and UAE take steps toward joining Iran war, WSJ reports
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 10 replies
Saudis and UAE take steps toward joining Iran war, WSJ reports
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Federal 'SAVE Act' risks denying thousands of Alaskans the ability to vote, Murkowski says
By riversedge - 14 hrs ago - 10 replies
Federal 'SAVE Act' risks denying thousands of Alaskans the ability to vote, Murkowski says
By riversedge - 14 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Schumer says DHS funding talks 'constructive'
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 10 replies
Schumer says DHS funding talks 'constructive'
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Trump Picks 'Alpha Male' Influencer as Tourism Envoy
By applegrove - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
Trump Picks 'Alpha Male' Influencer as Tourism Envoy
By applegrove - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
🚨#BREAKING: Starting April 20, 2026, the U.S. Army will raise the maximum enlistment age from 34 to 42 years old and re
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
🚨#BREAKING: Starting April 20, 2026, the U.S. Army will raise the maximum enlistment age from 34 to 42 years old and re
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Question. As of TODAY did the postal service decide that no more postmarks?
By bluestarone - 10 hrs ago - 9 replies
Question. As of TODAY did the postal service decide that no more postmarks?
By bluestarone - 10 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Trump's latest White House renovations include new path to West Wing
By riversedge - 15 hrs ago - 9 replies
Trump's latest White House renovations include new path to West Wing
By riversedge - 15 hrs ago - 9 replies
Forum Spotlight: New Jersey
Former Maplewood deputy mayor (D) announces run for Essex CommissionEx-congressional candidate (D) will run for Hunterdon county commissioner
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Latest Breaking News
Democrat flips seat in special election for Florida district that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort
1 hr ago - AP
1 hr ago - AP
Trump blocked from defunding groups that help human trafficking victims
2 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
2 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
Border Patrol leader shows no remorse for deportation raids as he readies for retirement: 'I wish I'd caught even more'
2 hrs ago - The Independent
2 hrs ago - The Independent
Democrat Torches Trump for Leaving America Vulnerable to Terrorism: 'Put a 22-Year-Old in Charge!'
3 hrs ago - MEDIAite
3 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Judge orders Trump administration to bring back DACA recipient deported to Mexico
3 hrs ago - Politico
3 hrs ago - Politico
Missouri Supreme Court upholds mid-decade congressional redistricting
3 hrs ago - KCTV-TV Kansas City, MO
3 hrs ago - KCTV-TV Kansas City, MO
North Carolina Senate leader, conservative architect Phil Berger concedes primary loss
4 hrs ago - AP News
4 hrs ago - AP News
Jury orders Meta to pay $375 million in New Mexico lawsuit over child sexual exploitation, user safety
4 hrs ago - NBC News
4 hrs ago - NBC News
New Covid variant has been identified and is already spreading in 25 states
5 hrs ago - The Independent
5 hrs ago - The Independent
Supreme Court Seems Open to Trump Request to Block Asylum Seekers at Border
5 hrs ago - New York Times
5 hrs ago - New York Times
GOP Senator Suggests Trump Might Flip-Flop 24 Hours After Defiantly Rejecting GOP Compromise to End Shutdown
6 hrs ago - MEDIAite
6 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Minnesota sues Trump administration over shootings, including deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good
7 hrs ago - Associated Press
7 hrs ago - Associated Press
US Will Roll Out Pilot Surveys to Track Energy Use by Data Centers
7 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
7 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
Trump casts Florida mail ballot as he pushes Congress to severely limit that voting option
9 hrs ago - AP
9 hrs ago - AP
Oklahoma's governor picks energy executive Alan Armstrong to fill U.S. Senate seat through end of year
10 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
10 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
US business activity slips to 11-month low in March amid Iran war, S&P Global survey shows
11 hrs ago - Reuters
11 hrs ago - Reuters
Democrats condemn detention of distraught woman by federal officers at San Francisco airport
11 hrs ago - Reuters
11 hrs ago - Reuters
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Massive wave of Russian strikes leaves five dead in Ukraine
12 hrs ago - independent.com
12 hrs ago - independent.com
Supreme Court to scrutinize former policy of turning away asylum seekers at southern border
13 hrs ago - CNN Politics
13 hrs ago - CNN Politics
USW Condemns BP's Unfair Labor Practices, Illegal Lockout of Nearly 1,000 Workers in Whiting
13 hrs ago - USW
13 hrs ago - USW
Federal 'SAVE Act' risks denying thousands of Alaskans the ability to vote, Murkowski says
14 hrs ago - ohiocapitaljournal.com
14 hrs ago - ohiocapitaljournal.com
Exclusive: FBI investigation into Kash Patel was more extensive than previously reported
15 hrs ago - Reuters
15 hrs ago - Reuters