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General Discussion
Jeff Bezos to finance $400 million reboot of "Green Acres" starring Melania Trump as "Lisa Douglas."
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 15 sec ago
Jeff Bezos to finance $400 million reboot of "Green Acres" starring Melania Trump as "Lisa Douglas."
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 15 sec ago
Canada
Canada: 50% of Conservatives approve of Trump. Thankfully that is less than 20% of the country.
By applegrove - 21 sec ago - Last reply 21 sec ago
Canada: 50% of Conservatives approve of Trump. Thankfully that is less than 20% of the country.
By applegrove - 21 sec ago - Last reply 21 sec ago
General Discussion
Trump: "I didn't see the whole thing. I'm not apologizing. I didn't make a mistake. It was a take off The Lion King."
By Miles Archer - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Trump: "I didn't see the whole thing. I'm not apologizing. I didn't make a mistake. It was a take off The Lion King."
By Miles Archer - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
Nothing could stop the U.S. figure skating team. Not even JD Vance's motorcade.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Nothing could stop the U.S. figure skating team. Not even JD Vance's motorcade.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
Kid Rock's MAGA music festival canceled in South Carolina
By DemocratSinceBirth - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Kid Rock's MAGA music festival canceled in South Carolina
By DemocratSinceBirth - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
General Discussion
NSA detected phone call between foreign intelligence and a person close to Trump
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - Last reply 3 min ago
NSA detected phone call between foreign intelligence and a person close to Trump
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
Trump's defense on releasing the Epstein files.
By Botany - 33 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Trump's defense on releasing the Epstein files.
By Botany - 33 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
Tod Maffin - the ambassador to Canada
By Figarosmom - 40 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Tod Maffin - the ambassador to Canada
By Figarosmom - 40 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
Justin Jones to Hannity (ouch!):
By applegrove - 44 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Justin Jones to Hannity (ouch!):
By applegrove - 44 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
The Epstein scandal is taking down Europe's political class. In the US, they're getting a pass.
By NJCher - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
The Epstein scandal is taking down Europe's political class. In the US, they're getting a pass.
By NJCher - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
General Discussion
These maps show how Latino voters helped Democrats flip a reliably red Texas Senate seat
By dalton99a - 16 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
These maps show how Latino voters helped Democrats flip a reliably red Texas Senate seat
By dalton99a - 16 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
The DU Lounge
Thank you for the hearts, DUers. ❤️ I love you all ....
By Diamond_Dog - 4 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Thank you for the hearts, DUers. ❤️ I love you all ....
By Diamond_Dog - 4 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Cooking & Baking
What's for Dinner, Sat., Feb. 7, 2026
By NJCher - 39 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
What's for Dinner, Sat., Feb. 7, 2026
By NJCher - 39 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
General Discussion
Trump signs executive order quadrupling beef imports from Argentina
By douglas9 - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 6 min ago
Trump signs executive order quadrupling beef imports from Argentina
By douglas9 - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 6 min ago
General Discussion
The Fifth Circuit Jumps the Immigration Detention Shark - Steve Vladeck
By In It to Win It - 1 hr ago - Last reply 7 min ago
The Fifth Circuit Jumps the Immigration Detention Shark - Steve Vladeck
By In It to Win It - 1 hr ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Congressional Black Caucus Chair Says Trump's Post On The Obamas Shows A 'Bigoted And Racist Regime'
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Congressional Black Caucus Chair Says Trump's Post On The Obamas Shows A 'Bigoted And Racist Regime'
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Cable News Clips
Michael Steele UNLOADS on Trump over racist social media post - The Briefing - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Michael Steele UNLOADS on Trump over racist social media post - The Briefing - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
General Discussion
So, did Vance end up getting booed at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony? Why yes, yes he did!
By demmiblue - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
So, did Vance end up getting booed at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony? Why yes, yes he did!
By demmiblue - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
General Discussion
The Irish, who know a thing or two about autocratic oppression, are responding to our new age of protest music:
By Aristus - 1 hr ago - Last reply 9 min ago
The Irish, who know a thing or two about autocratic oppression, are responding to our new age of protest music:
By Aristus - 1 hr ago - Last reply 9 min ago
The DU Lounge
That butt wiggle they make before attacking
By Figarosmom - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
That butt wiggle they make before attacking
By Figarosmom - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Women's Rights & Issues
The Women Holding Minneapolis Together
By Ocelot II - 16 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
The Women Holding Minneapolis Together
By Ocelot II - 16 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
General Discussion
Hakeem Jeffries unplugged
By senseandsensibility - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Hakeem Jeffries unplugged
By senseandsensibility - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Latest Breaking News
FEMA will resume staff reductions that were paused during winter storm, managers say
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
FEMA will resume staff reductions that were paused during winter storm, managers say
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
General Discussion
Mamdani "let us offer a new path: one of defiance through compassion."
By applegrove - 38 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago
Mamdani "let us offer a new path: one of defiance through compassion."
By applegrove - 38 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago
General Discussion
ICE told nurses: "This Minneapolis man purposely ran headfirst into a brick wall"
By red dog 1 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 12 min ago
ICE told nurses: "This Minneapolis man purposely ran headfirst into a brick wall"
By red dog 1 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 12 min ago
General Discussion
NYT confirms, Feds ready to investigate Good murder, Trumpco told them to stop
By deminks - 39 min ago - Last reply 13 min ago
NYT confirms, Feds ready to investigate Good murder, Trumpco told them to stop
By deminks - 39 min ago - Last reply 13 min ago
General Discussion
Liam Ramos' blue bunny hat in cookie form
By 10 Turtle Day - 23 min ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Liam Ramos' blue bunny hat in cookie form
By 10 Turtle Day - 23 min ago - Last reply 14 min ago
The DU Lounge
I would like to thank the person who gave me the Valentine heart!
By synni - 14 min ago - Last reply 14 min ago
I would like to thank the person who gave me the Valentine heart!
By synni - 14 min ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Latest Breaking News
NSA detected phone call between foreign intelligence and a person close to Trump
By groundloop - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
NSA detected phone call between foreign intelligence and a person close to Trump
By groundloop - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
General Discussion
CBS Editor's note: This story contains offensive imagery***.--White House removes Trump post with racist......
By riversedge - 19 min ago - Last reply 15 min ago
CBS Editor's note: This story contains offensive imagery***.--White House removes Trump post with racist......
By riversedge - 19 min ago - Last reply 15 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Colleges with low-earning grads could lose access to student loans. Here's why.
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
Colleges with low-earning grads could lose access to student loans. Here's why.
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
General Discussion
NSA detected phone call between foreign intelligence and a person close to Trump
By demmiblue - 57 min ago - Last reply 16 min ago
NSA detected phone call between foreign intelligence and a person close to Trump
By demmiblue - 57 min ago - Last reply 16 min ago
Latest Breaking News
'Mysteriously disappeared': DOJ Epstein prosecution memo vanishes after press inquiry
By BumRushDaShow - 23 min ago - Last reply 16 min ago
'Mysteriously disappeared': DOJ Epstein prosecution memo vanishes after press inquiry
By BumRushDaShow - 23 min ago - Last reply 16 min ago
General Discussion
🧊 Barbie sure likes those gravel lined pits, doesn't she
By deminks - 50 min ago - Last reply 17 min ago
🧊 Barbie sure likes those gravel lined pits, doesn't she
By deminks - 50 min ago - Last reply 17 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Military Pressured to See 'Melania' Against Their Will
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 17 min ago
Military Pressured to See 'Melania' Against Their Will
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 17 min ago
EBay, Collectors, Flea Market & Antiques
Any one having trouble doing searches on ebay?
By KS Toronado - 29 min ago - Last reply 18 min ago
Any one having trouble doing searches on ebay?
By KS Toronado - 29 min ago - Last reply 18 min ago
General Discussion
Mierda47 has his own Wiki page of disgusting racists views. Don't believe me? Here's the link. ...
By aggiesal - 35 min ago - Last reply 20 min ago
Mierda47 has his own Wiki page of disgusting racists views. Don't believe me? Here's the link. ...
By aggiesal - 35 min ago - Last reply 20 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
PRESIDENT PEDO'S HEALTH CRASHES as Doctors CAN'T HIDE IT!!!- Meidas
By MagaSmash - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 22 min ago
PRESIDENT PEDO'S HEALTH CRASHES as Doctors CAN'T HIDE IT!!!- Meidas
By MagaSmash - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 22 min ago
The DU Lounge
Cats will tell you the character of a person
By Figarosmom - 23 min ago - Last reply 23 min ago
Cats will tell you the character of a person
By Figarosmom - 23 min ago - Last reply 23 min ago
The DU Lounge
EDIT What is your most romantic movie/movies? Mine is Casablanca and the Sound of Music.. What is yours?
By debm55 - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 25 min ago
EDIT What is your most romantic movie/movies? Mine is Casablanca and the Sound of Music.. What is yours?
By debm55 - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 25 min ago
The DU Lounge
Post a line from an obscure TV show and see if anyone knows the show without using Google
By red dog 1 - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 26 min ago
Post a line from an obscure TV show and see if anyone knows the show without using Google
By red dog 1 - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 26 min ago
Latest Breaking News
'I Didn't Make a Mistake': Trump Declines to Apologize for Racist Video of Obamas
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 26 min ago
'I Didn't Make a Mistake': Trump Declines to Apologize for Racist Video of Obamas
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 26 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Obamas Ignore Trump Ape Post in First Comments Since Backlash
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 27 min ago
Obamas Ignore Trump Ape Post in First Comments Since Backlash
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 27 min ago
General Discussion
Ted Cruz whines about Virginia redistricting. State Senator Lucas has the perfect reply.
By Norbert - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 27 min ago
Ted Cruz whines about Virginia redistricting. State Senator Lucas has the perfect reply.
By Norbert - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 27 min ago
The DU Lounge
Guy Carries Dogs Around NYC To Get Them Adopted
By catbyte - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 28 min ago
Guy Carries Dogs Around NYC To Get Them Adopted
By catbyte - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 28 min ago
General Discussion
MAGA is screaming foul over Bad Bunny's halftime show. Here's why the NFL doesn't seem to care.
By Jilly_in_VA - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 29 min ago
MAGA is screaming foul over Bad Bunny's halftime show. Here's why the NFL doesn't seem to care.
By Jilly_in_VA - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 29 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump's quest to name things after himself takes an even more desperate turn
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 30 min ago
Trump's quest to name things after himself takes an even more desperate turn
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 30 min ago
The DU Lounge
Well, my husband just got laid off
By Wicked Blue - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 31 min ago
Well, my husband just got laid off
By Wicked Blue - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 31 min ago
General Discussion
This answer from AI scared the crap out of me
By uponit7771 - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 31 min ago
This answer from AI scared the crap out of me
By uponit7771 - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 31 min ago
The DU Lounge
All Creatures Great and Small, Season 6: Helen's Journey: The Family Quilt
By Donkees - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 33 min ago
All Creatures Great and Small, Season 6: Helen's Journey: The Family Quilt
By Donkees - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 33 min ago
General Discussion
What's with rich people?
By struggle4progress - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 33 min ago
What's with rich people?
By struggle4progress - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 33 min ago
General Discussion
All signs point to W.H. goons, Cabinet boot-lickers and Congressional MAGAt Republicans whistling past the graveyard
By Miles Archer - 54 min ago - Last reply 34 min ago
All signs point to W.H. goons, Cabinet boot-lickers and Congressional MAGAt Republicans whistling past the graveyard
By Miles Archer - 54 min ago - Last reply 34 min ago
Music Appreciation
Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black) - Neil Young
By BootinUp - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 34 min ago
Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black) - Neil Young
By BootinUp - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 34 min ago
The DU Lounge
EDIT What is your most romantic movie/movies? Mine is Casablanca and the Sound of Music.. What is yours?
By debm55 - 50 replies @ 35 min ago (Milestone)
EDIT What is your most romantic movie/movies? Mine is Casablanca and the Sound of Music.. What is yours?
By debm55 - 50 replies @ 35 min ago (Milestone)
Musicians
On this day in 1964, the Beatles arrive in New York.
By ificandream - 36 min ago - Last reply 36 min ago
On this day in 1964, the Beatles arrive in New York.
By ificandream - 36 min ago - Last reply 36 min ago
Good News
Only seven new petrol-powered cars sold in Norway in January !!
By SorellaLaBefana - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago
Only seven new petrol-powered cars sold in Norway in January !!
By SorellaLaBefana - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago
Atheists & Agnostics
I always give away my hearts in this forum.
By iwillalwayswonderwhy - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 40 min ago
I always give away my hearts in this forum.
By iwillalwayswonderwhy - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 40 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Rick Wilson - A Few Questions for Trump's DOJ on the Epstein Files
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 41 min ago
Rick Wilson - A Few Questions for Trump's DOJ on the Epstein Files
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 41 min ago
General Discussion
ICE Agent's 'Dragging' Case May Help Expose Evidence in Renee Good Shooting
By Nevilledog - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 43 min ago
ICE Agent's 'Dragging' Case May Help Expose Evidence in Renee Good Shooting
By Nevilledog - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 43 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Veterans can buy the opioid medication naloxone at CVS but not the VA. A new, bipartisan bill aims to change that.
By BumRushDaShow - 47 min ago - Last reply 44 min ago
Veterans can buy the opioid medication naloxone at CVS but not the VA. A new, bipartisan bill aims to change that.
By BumRushDaShow - 47 min ago - Last reply 44 min ago
General Discussion
I didn't know they had a major asshole event at the Winter Olympics
By milestogo - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 46 min ago
I didn't know they had a major asshole event at the Winter Olympics
By milestogo - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 46 min ago
Forum Spotlight: Activist Headquarters
Tracker of Justice Department Requests for Voter InformationAnti-ICE protest tomorrow in Slidell, Louisiana
Anti-ICE protesters are following same nonviolent playbook used by people in war zones across the world to fight threats
Latest Breaking News
'Mysteriously disappeared': DOJ Epstein prosecution memo vanishes after press inquiry
23 min ago - Raw Story
23 min ago - Raw Story
Veterans can buy the opioid medication naloxone at CVS but not the VA. A new, bipartisan bill aims to change that.
47 min ago - Business Insider
47 min ago - Business Insider
Judge extends block on Trump admin's bid to slash social services funds to 5 states
1 hr ago - The Hill
1 hr ago - The Hill
Congressional Black Caucus Chair Says Trump's Post On The Obamas Shows A 'Bigoted And Racist Regime'
2 hrs ago - Huff Post/AP
2 hrs ago - Huff Post/AP
NSA detected phone call between foreign intelligence and a person close to Trump
4 hrs ago - The Guardian
4 hrs ago - The Guardian
Democratic governors disinvited from traditionally bipartisan White House gatherings
7 hrs ago - CNN Politics
7 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Chuck Schumer denies Trump's claim it was his idea to rename Penn Station after the president: 'Absolute lie'
7 hrs ago - The Independent
7 hrs ago - The Independent
Pentagon to cut ties with Harvard over 'wokesters', ending training, programs and fellowships
8 hrs ago - The Guardian
8 hrs ago - The Guardian
DHS warned its independent watchdog that Noem can kill its investigations, senator says
10 hrs ago - NBC News
10 hrs ago - NBC News
Trump ends Obama-era restrictions on commercial fishing in protected area off New England
10 hrs ago - PBS News/AP
10 hrs ago - PBS News/AP
FBI invites elections officials nationwide to a call on 'preparations' for midterm elections
11 hrs ago - ABC News
11 hrs ago - ABC News
'I Didn't Make a Mistake': Trump Declines to Apologize for Racist Video of Obamas
11 hrs ago - New York Times
11 hrs ago - New York Times
Bob Woodward Warns Massive Layoffs Will Hurt WaPo Readers, Promises to Fight For His 'Professional Home'
12 hrs ago - MEDIAite
12 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Colleges with low-earning grads could lose access to student loans. Here's why.
12 hrs ago - CBS News
12 hrs ago - CBS News
Family detained by agents in Portland hospital parking lot released from detention
17 hrs ago - Oregon Capital Chronicle
17 hrs ago - Oregon Capital Chronicle
Judge orders Trump administration to resume funding Hudson Tunnel Project
20 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
20 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
800 Google employees demand an end to any cloud contracts with ICE and CBP
20 hrs ago - Business Insider
20 hrs ago - Business Insider
Exclusive: Navy secretary John Phelan listed as passenger on Jeffrey Epstein's private plane in 2006
20 hrs ago - CNN
20 hrs ago - CNN
Judge orders U.S. to return families affected by Trump's family separation policy who were deported
20 hrs ago - CBS News
20 hrs ago - CBS News
Judge calls Trump administration's push for states' voter information 'chilling'
21 hrs ago - oregonlive.com
21 hrs ago - oregonlive.com
Border Patrol's Greg Bovino kicked out of Las Vegas bar after losing Minnesota job
22 hrs ago - Raw Story
22 hrs ago - Raw Story