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General Discussion
My DU friends, what are your plans for this Fourth of July?
By CaptainTruth - 10 hrs ago - 141 replies
My DU friends, what are your plans for this Fourth of July?
By CaptainTruth - 10 hrs ago - 141 replies
Latest Breaking News
Man fatally shot in Walmart parking lot following dispute over parking space: Authorities
By groundloop - 20 hrs ago - 110 replies
Man fatally shot in Walmart parking lot following dispute over parking space: Authorities
By groundloop - 20 hrs ago - 110 replies
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 - 18 hrs ago - 49 replies
The attorneys for three-time U.S. Olympian David Hearn have issued a powerful statement after D.C. attorney Jeanine Pirr
By riversedge - 18 hrs ago - 49 replies
General Discussion
Lost in all the Taylor Swift wedding hoopla
By senseandsensibility - 12 hrs ago - 38 replies
Lost in all the Taylor Swift wedding hoopla
By senseandsensibility - 12 hrs ago - 38 replies
Latest Breaking News
Largest US power grid PJM escalates emergency actions to avoid blackouts
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 38 replies
Largest US power grid PJM escalates emergency actions to avoid blackouts
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 38 replies
General Discussion
Trump risks being 'genuinely prosecuted' for 'dangerous' Freedom 250 mishap: journalist
By turbinetree - 14 hrs ago - 32 replies
Trump risks being 'genuinely prosecuted' for 'dangerous' Freedom 250 mishap: journalist
By turbinetree - 14 hrs ago - 32 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump heads to Mount Rushmore, where efforts to impose his likeness have stalled
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 31 replies
Trump heads to Mount Rushmore, where efforts to impose his likeness have stalled
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 31 replies
General Discussion
Jack Smith Just Told America The Quiet Part Out Loud: "Buckle The F Up"
By Bumbles - 18 hrs ago - 29 replies
Jack Smith Just Told America The Quiet Part Out Loud: "Buckle The F Up"
By Bumbles - 18 hrs ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
Can someone please tell me why he keeps using the word "communism"
By vapor2 - 5 hrs ago - 28 replies
Can someone please tell me why he keeps using the word "communism"
By vapor2 - 5 hrs ago - 28 replies
General Discussion
Trump: "William Taft ... he was a large man. Loved the hot dogs at the baseball games. He was our heaviest president, an
By riversedge - 16 hrs ago - 28 replies
Trump: "William Taft ... he was a large man. Loved the hot dogs at the baseball games. He was our heaviest president, an
By riversedge - 16 hrs ago - 28 replies
General Discussion
"Devastating news for the two people who were there"
By senseandsensibility - 14 hrs ago - 27 replies
"Devastating news for the two people who were there"
By senseandsensibility - 14 hrs ago - 27 replies
General Discussion
Friday's Condensed News Cartoons & Memes
By KS Toronado - 20 hrs ago - 27 replies
Friday's Condensed News Cartoons & Memes
By KS Toronado - 20 hrs ago - 27 replies
General Discussion
'Total disaster' at Trump's fair as scorching heat leaves 7 on 'advanced life support'
By LetMyPeopleVote - 8 hrs ago - 26 replies
'Total disaster' at Trump's fair as scorching heat leaves 7 on 'advanced life support'
By LetMyPeopleVote - 8 hrs ago - 26 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump's Great American State Fair shuts down until 5 p.m. as temperatures climb to triple digits
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 26 replies
Trump's Great American State Fair shuts down until 5 p.m. as temperatures climb to triple digits
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 26 replies
General Discussion
Trump asked to read kids' book but just points at pictures
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 13 hrs ago - 25 replies
Trump asked to read kids' book but just points at pictures
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 13 hrs ago - 25 replies
General Discussion
Warning do not read this post if you don't want to be offended by my brain's output. I need help.
By Botany - 14 hrs ago - 24 replies
Warning do not read this post if you don't want to be offended by my brain's output. I need help.
By Botany - 14 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
Trump gifted a lavishly encrusted ring from Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief
By littlemissmartypants - 12 hrs ago - 20 replies
Trump gifted a lavishly encrusted ring from Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief
By littlemissmartypants - 12 hrs ago - 20 replies
Pets
This is what happens when you forget to put the cat food container away.
By Ocelot II - 18 hrs ago - 20 replies
This is what happens when you forget to put the cat food container away.
By Ocelot II - 18 hrs ago - 20 replies
Latest Breaking News
This July 4th could be hottest ever in parts of U.S. Maps show the forecast expected to break records.
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 20 replies
This July 4th could be hottest ever in parts of U.S. Maps show the forecast expected to break records.
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
A Parade of Tall Ships Is Heading to New York. Here's What to Know.
By FakeNoose - 17 hrs ago - 19 replies
A Parade of Tall Ships Is Heading to New York. Here's What to Know.
By FakeNoose - 17 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
How did people become so detached from reality?
By EnergizedLib - 5 hrs ago - 18 replies
How did people become so detached from reality?
By EnergizedLib - 5 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
OMGAWD, Laura Ingraham, saying the "left" is so pissed that Taylor Swift is changing her last name!!!!!!
By a kennedy - 9 hrs ago - 18 replies
OMGAWD, Laura Ingraham, saying the "left" is so pissed that Taylor Swift is changing her last name!!!!!!
By a kennedy - 9 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
To all current United States Postal Service employees and managers
By maliaSmith - 15 hrs ago - 18 replies
To all current United States Postal Service employees and managers
By maliaSmith - 15 hrs ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
Air Force major cuffed in uniform on Capitol steps demanding Trump and Vance's removal
By turbinetree - 13 hrs ago - 17 replies
Air Force major cuffed in uniform on Capitol steps demanding Trump and Vance's removal
By turbinetree - 13 hrs ago - 17 replies
Latest Breaking News
'Send them to Cuba. Send them to Iran': Trump spokeswoman issues ominous warning to 'lazy' Gen Zers
By highplainsdem - 16 hrs ago - 17 replies
'Send them to Cuba. Send them to Iran': Trump spokeswoman issues ominous warning to 'lazy' Gen Zers
By highplainsdem - 16 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
AOC endorses El Sayed in MI Democratic Senate primary
By SSJVegeta - 7 hrs ago - 16 replies
AOC endorses El Sayed in MI Democratic Senate primary
By SSJVegeta - 7 hrs ago - 16 replies
The DU Lounge
I sent my first kids snail mail and the response made me cry
By erronis - 12 hrs ago - 16 replies
I sent my first kids snail mail and the response made me cry
By erronis - 12 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Fox's Emily Compagno calls Talarico "a demon in human skin"
By highplainsdem - 15 hrs ago - 16 replies
Fox's Emily Compagno calls Talarico "a demon in human skin"
By highplainsdem - 15 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
'A Grave Miscalculation': Jack Smith Insists There Is 'No Way' He Could Be Silenced by Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 16 replies
'A Grave Miscalculation': Jack Smith Insists There Is 'No Way' He Could Be Silenced by Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Poll names Trump as worst American in history, Republicans say he's greatest
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 13 hrs ago - 15 replies
Poll names Trump as worst American in history, Republicans say he's greatest
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 13 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Trump heads to Mount Rushmore, where efforts to impose his likeness have stalled
By orangecrush - 18 hrs ago - 15 replies
Trump heads to Mount Rushmore, where efforts to impose his likeness have stalled
By orangecrush - 18 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Why can't someone sneak into the hospital to find out the truth about Tuttle Man, Mitch McConnell?
By Chasstev365 - 7 hrs ago - 14 replies
Why can't someone sneak into the hospital to find out the truth about Tuttle Man, Mitch McConnell?
By Chasstev365 - 7 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
7 people who attended the 250th freedumb fair were taken to the hospital and are in critical condition.
By NightWatcher - 8 hrs ago - 14 replies
7 people who attended the 250th freedumb fair were taken to the hospital and are in critical condition.
By NightWatcher - 8 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
My local library just notified me that a copy of "Regime Change" by Maggie Haberman + Jonathan Swan
By ultralite001 - 11 hrs ago - 14 replies
My local library just notified me that a copy of "Regime Change" by Maggie Haberman + Jonathan Swan
By ultralite001 - 11 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
Quakers, one of the 1st abolitionists, renew their call for resistance as America turns 250
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 14 replies
Quakers, one of the 1st abolitionists, renew their call for resistance as America turns 250
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
Hakeem Jeffries addresses Democratic Party divisions, says Trump is the bigger issue
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 14 replies
Hakeem Jeffries addresses Democratic Party divisions, says Trump is the bigger issue
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Acting DNI Bill Pulte is firing dozens of officials in different agencies for refusing to give him requested intel
By highplainsdem - 15 hrs ago - 14 replies
Acting DNI Bill Pulte is firing dozens of officials in different agencies for refusing to give him requested intel
By highplainsdem - 15 hrs ago - 14 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
'Israel Reportedly Plotted to Assassinate Top Iranian Negotiators to Derail Peace Talks With US'
By sop - 19 hrs ago - 14 replies
'Israel Reportedly Plotted to Assassinate Top Iranian Negotiators to Derail Peace Talks With US'
By sop - 19 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Trump's odd new 'kleptomania' habit a clear sign he's suffering from dementia: expert
By LetMyPeopleVote - 7 hrs ago - 13 replies
Trump's odd new 'kleptomania' habit a clear sign he's suffering from dementia: expert
By LetMyPeopleVote - 7 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
Justice Department calls on states to join investigation into oil companies
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 13 replies
Justice Department calls on states to join investigation into oil companies
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief gifted Trump a lavishly encrusted ring
By dalton99a - 15 hrs ago - 13 replies
Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief gifted Trump a lavishly encrusted ring
By dalton99a - 15 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Peter Thiel spewed crazy theories about Pope Leo, Anthropic, and the reason for the American Revolution at Aspen Inst.
By highplainsdem - 18 hrs ago - 13 replies
Peter Thiel spewed crazy theories about Pope Leo, Anthropic, and the reason for the American Revolution at Aspen Inst.
By highplainsdem - 18 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Ranking Member Huffman Releases Report on How Trump Hijacked America's 250th Birthday to Enrich Himself, Sell Access
By 634-5789 - 23 hrs ago - 13 replies
Ranking Member Huffman Releases Report on How Trump Hijacked America's 250th Birthday to Enrich Himself, Sell Access
By 634-5789 - 23 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Hilarious prediction of trump's speech starting soon at Mt. Rushmore
By senseandsensibility - 7 hrs ago - 12 replies
Hilarious prediction of trump's speech starting soon at Mt. Rushmore
By senseandsensibility - 7 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Meanwhile in Jackson, Mississippi of all places. . .
By Stargleamer - 8 hrs ago - 12 replies
Meanwhile in Jackson, Mississippi of all places. . .
By Stargleamer - 8 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Bill Pulte just started firing dozens of intel officials and rumours are that there will be hundreds more.
By OGBuzz - 10 hrs ago - 12 replies
Bill Pulte just started firing dozens of intel officials and rumours are that there will be hundreds more.
By OGBuzz - 10 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
GOP rep, asked about 'affordability,' says he will eat lobster tail, rib-eye steak for July 4
By CatWoman - 17 hrs ago - 12 replies
GOP rep, asked about 'affordability,' says he will eat lobster tail, rib-eye steak for July 4
By CatWoman - 17 hrs ago - 12 replies
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 - 7 hrs ago - 11 replies
53 sec video - how to make a Thundershirt wrap out of an Ace Bandage to keep dogs and cats calm
By SheltieLover - 7 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Seven Trump State Fair Attendees Required Advanced Life Support Amid Scorching Heat: Report
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 11 replies
Seven Trump State Fair Attendees Required Advanced Life Support Amid Scorching Heat: Report
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
US residents angry at datacenters 'being shoved down our throats' are recalling officials
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 11 replies
US residents angry at datacenters 'being shoved down our throats' are recalling officials
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 11 replies
Science
Chinese company unveils humanoid robot to combat loneliness
By littlemissmartypants - 13 hrs ago - 11 replies
Chinese company unveils humanoid robot to combat loneliness
By littlemissmartypants - 13 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
'Ridiculous' for US to maintain current Nato support, Trump warns ahead of alliance summit
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 11 replies
'Ridiculous' for US to maintain current Nato support, Trump warns ahead of alliance summit
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Awesome light show at the Statue of Liberty tonight!
By highplainsdem - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
Awesome light show at the Statue of Liberty tonight!
By highplainsdem - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Israel Bombs Palestinians in Beach Tents in Gaza
By Celerity - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
Israel Bombs Palestinians in Beach Tents in Gaza
By Celerity - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Terry Pratchett may have had the best take on humanistic existentialism ever...
By sir pball - 6 hrs ago - 10 replies
Terry Pratchett may have had the best take on humanistic existentialism ever...
By sir pball - 6 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
White House says there'd be 'no better addition' to Mount Rushmore than Trump
By dalton99a - 9 hrs ago - 10 replies
White House says there'd be 'no better addition' to Mount Rushmore than Trump
By dalton99a - 9 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
A f*cking loser called Emily Compagno, a legal analyst appearing on Fox 'Outnumbered' just called
By OGBuzz - 10 hrs ago - 10 replies
A f*cking loser called Emily Compagno, a legal analyst appearing on Fox 'Outnumbered' just called
By OGBuzz - 10 hrs ago - 10 replies
Gardening
What can I use to get rid of crabgrass without harming groundcover?
By SheltieLover - 14 hrs ago - 10 replies
What can I use to get rid of crabgrass without harming groundcover?
By SheltieLover - 14 hrs ago - 10 replies
Music Appreciation
New idea, FEMALE FRIDAY and I'll try to remember to post whenever I'm able.
By discntnt_irny_srcsm - 14 hrs ago - 10 replies
New idea, FEMALE FRIDAY and I'll try to remember to post whenever I'm able.
By discntnt_irny_srcsm - 14 hrs ago - 10 replies
Basketball
Worst trade of all time. Jalen Brown for Paul George,
By OAITW r.2.0 - 5 hrs ago - 9 replies
Worst trade of all time. Jalen Brown for Paul George,
By OAITW r.2.0 - 5 hrs ago - 9 replies
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Latest Breaking News
'Screaming in front of children!' Far-right activist gets all he can handle in Philly
44 min ago - Raw Story
44 min ago - Raw Story
'One of Its Worst Decisions': Josh Shapiro Blames the Supreme Court for Trump Corruption
1 hr ago - MEDIAite
1 hr ago - MEDIAite
American-born pope calls on US to recommit to founding ideals ahead of July 4
1 hr ago - The Independent
1 hr ago - The Independent
Trump pardons former Abramoff partner, 9 people convicted of violating vehicle emissions controls
6 hrs ago - AP
6 hrs ago - AP
Seven Trump State Fair Attendees Required Advanced Life Support Amid Scorching Heat: Report
8 hrs ago - MEDIAite
8 hrs ago - MEDIAite
A new plan to keep the Reflecting Pool clean - including annual purge of 'nasty' muck
9 hrs ago - CNN Politics
9 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Trump administration gets final legal OK to install own panels at President's House, city appeals
10 hrs ago - Philadelphia Inquirer
10 hrs ago - Philadelphia Inquirer
Over 100 vintage train fans fall ill seeing locomotive roll through their Pennsylvania town
11 hrs ago - The Independent
11 hrs ago - The Independent
US residents angry at datacenters 'being shoved down our throats' are recalling officials
12 hrs ago - The Guardian
12 hrs ago - The Guardian
Air Force major cuffed in uniform on Capitol steps demanding Trump and Vance's removal
13 hrs ago - Raw Story
13 hrs ago - Raw Story
Quakers, one of the 1st abolitionists, renew their call for resistance as America turns 250
13 hrs ago - ABC News
13 hrs ago - ABC News
Hakeem Jeffries addresses Democratic Party divisions, says Trump is the bigger issue
14 hrs ago - NPR
14 hrs ago - NPR
Trump's Great American State Fair shuts down until 5 p.m. as temperatures climb to triple digits
15 hrs ago - CNN Weather
15 hrs ago - CNN Weather
Democratic governors press US Postal Service to drop plan tied to Trump's election order
16 hrs ago - Santa Rosa Press Democrat/AP
16 hrs ago - Santa Rosa Press Democrat/AP
'Send them to Cuba. Send them to Iran': Trump spokeswoman issues ominous warning to 'lazy' Gen Zers
16 hrs ago - Independent
16 hrs ago - Independent
Freedom 250's Fourth of July Stage Comes Apart During Rehearsal as Falling Chunk Nearly Crushes Dancers
17 hrs ago - People
17 hrs ago - People
As Trump commands 250th stage, Democrats offer their vision of patriotism
18 hrs ago - Washington Post
18 hrs ago - Washington Post
Coast Guard surges resources to DC and elsewhere to protect July 4 celebrations
18 hrs ago - ABC News
18 hrs ago - ABC News
Trump heads to Mount Rushmore, where efforts to impose his likeness have stalled
19 hrs ago - CNN Politics
19 hrs ago - CNN Politics
This July 4th could be hottest ever in parts of U.S. Maps show the forecast expected to break records.
19 hrs ago - CBS News
19 hrs ago - CBS News
Man with Tibetan flag dies after setting himself on fire in front of UN's New York headquarters
20 hrs ago - CNN
20 hrs ago - CNN
Man fatally shot in Walmart parking lot following dispute over parking space: Authorities
20 hrs ago - ABC News
20 hrs ago - ABC News
Trump designated disaster aid to 9 Republican-leaning states while plugging GOP candidates
20 hrs ago - ABC News
20 hrs ago - ABC News
'Ridiculous' for US to maintain current Nato support, Trump warns ahead of alliance summit
21 hrs ago - The Guardian
21 hrs ago - The Guardian
Appeals court rules ICE cannot detain migrants beyond 90 days without bond hearing
21 hrs ago - The Independent
21 hrs ago - The Independent
'A Grave Miscalculation': Jack Smith Insists There Is 'No Way' He Could Be Silenced by Trump
23 hrs ago - MEDIAite
23 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Trump Jr.'s 'Amazon of guns' could make millions under new proposed firearm rule
23 hrs ago - msn/Reuters
23 hrs ago - msn/Reuters
Bessent on Trump's crypto earnings: "I don't think there's an appearance problem"
23 hrs ago - CBS News
23 hrs ago - CBS News
4th Circuit lectures DOJ while allowing CIA agents targeted for DEI-related work to appeal their firings
Yesterday - msn/Law & Crime
Yesterday - msn/Law & Crime
Babies born this year to receive 'Freedom 250' Social Security cards, Trump administration says
Yesterday - NBC News
Yesterday - NBC News
Appeals court reverses order requiring removed signs to be restored at National Park sites
Yesterday - The Hill
Yesterday - The Hill
DOJ declines to turn over additional Epstein files, says redactions were appropriate
Yesterday - abc news
Yesterday - abc news
Shannon Miranda Admits Sending Fake Adoption Texts About Dogs He Shot Dead, Affidavit Says
Thursday - Lost Coast Outpost
Thursday - Lost Coast Outpost