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General Discussion
Interesting juxtaposition: On No Kings 3, scenes from "1776" are
By niyad - 4 min ago
Interesting juxtaposition: On No Kings 3, scenes from "1776" are
By niyad - 4 min ago
Cable News Clips
Velshi Banned Book Club: 'The News from Dublin' by Colm Toibin - Velshi - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 min ago
Velshi Banned Book Club: 'The News from Dublin' by Colm Toibin - Velshi - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 min ago
General Discussion
Houthis Strike Israel Again, While Iran To Allow 'Nonhostile' Nations' Ships Through Strait
By littlemissmartypants - 20 min ago
Houthis Strike Israel Again, While Iran To Allow 'Nonhostile' Nations' Ships Through Strait
By littlemissmartypants - 20 min ago
Cable News Clips
America's story is written by its people - Velshi - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 30 min ago
America's story is written by its people - Velshi - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 30 min ago
General Discussion
Newsom Roasts Trump's Bizarre New Website With Brutal Epstein Dig
By Zorro - 1 hr ago
Newsom Roasts Trump's Bizarre New Website With Brutal Epstein Dig
By Zorro - 1 hr ago
The DU Lounge
Our SNL not live till Apr 4. Did we know there's a Brit one, here's their cold open
By UTUSN - 1 hr ago
Our SNL not live till Apr 4. Did we know there's a Brit one, here's their cold open
By UTUSN - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
James Carville predicts Democrats will have 55-45 majority in the Senate...
By PeaceWave - 1 hr ago
James Carville predicts Democrats will have 55-45 majority in the Senate...
By PeaceWave - 1 hr ago
Personal Finance and Investing
Technical Analysis of Stock Market How Bad Can This Get?
By cliffside - 1 hr ago
Technical Analysis of Stock Market How Bad Can This Get?
By cliffside - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Dr.Michael H Forde - war is a young man's burden a video meme
By Figarosmom - 1 hr ago
Dr.Michael H Forde - war is a young man's burden a video meme
By Figarosmom - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Brian Tyler Cohen gives fiery speech at No Kings protest - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Brian Tyler Cohen gives fiery speech at No Kings protest - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
Exclusive: Zelenskyy describes Russian intelligence sharing with Iran - NBC News
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Exclusive: Zelenskyy describes Russian intelligence sharing with Iran - NBC News
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Vegetarian, Vegan and Animal Rights
Police sgt, K9 handler filmed abusing his dog
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 2 hrs ago
Police sgt, K9 handler filmed abusing his dog
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
At CPAC, the Shah's Son Promises to "Make Iran Great Again"
By David__77 - 2 hrs ago
At CPAC, the Shah's Son Promises to "Make Iran Great Again"
By David__77 - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
⚡️Zelenskyy came out with URGENT news. Here's what he said after his visit to UAE. FIRST details - War & Politics 24
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
⚡️Zelenskyy came out with URGENT news. Here's what he said after his visit to UAE. FIRST details - War & Politics 24
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Flea - "Wichita Lineman (featuring Nick Cave)" & "Maggot Brain"
By steelyboo - 2 hrs ago
Flea - "Wichita Lineman (featuring Nick Cave)" & "Maggot Brain"
By steelyboo - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Photos: Protesters gather in Gallagher Park for 'No Kings' protest (Omaha)
By Omaha Steve - 2 hrs ago
Photos: Protesters gather in Gallagher Park for 'No Kings' protest (Omaha)
By Omaha Steve - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Futureism- Sam Altman Thanks Programmers for Their Effort, Says Their Time Is Over
By CentralMass - 2 hrs ago
Futureism- Sam Altman Thanks Programmers for Their Effort, Says Their Time Is Over
By CentralMass - 2 hrs ago
Activist Headquarters
❌👑 No Kings 3 was the largest day of protest in US history. Here's what comes next. --- Indivisible
By usonian - 2 hrs ago
❌👑 No Kings 3 was the largest day of protest in US history. Here's what comes next. --- Indivisible
By usonian - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
❌👑 No Kings 3 was the largest day of protest in US history. Here's what comes next.--- Indivisible
By usonian - 2 hrs ago
❌👑 No Kings 3 was the largest day of protest in US history. Here's what comes next.--- Indivisible
By usonian - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Immigration, war bring thousands to Georgia State Capitol for 'No Kings' march
By Dulcinea - 2 hrs ago
Immigration, war bring thousands to Georgia State Capitol for 'No Kings' march
By Dulcinea - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Ron Filipkowski's Bluesky thread asking for submissions of the best No Kings signs. More than 700 replies
By highplainsdem - 2 hrs ago
Ron Filipkowski's Bluesky thread asking for submissions of the best No Kings signs. More than 700 replies
By highplainsdem - 2 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
All You Fascists Bound to Lose - Bette Midler updating old Woody Guthrie song
By Figarosmom - 2 hrs ago
All You Fascists Bound to Lose - Bette Midler updating old Woody Guthrie song
By Figarosmom - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
WATCH: Millions Protest Trump's Dictatorship in NO KINGS Rallies on March 28, 2026 - FIVE MINUTE NEWS
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
WATCH: Millions Protest Trump's Dictatorship in NO KINGS Rallies on March 28, 2026 - FIVE MINUTE NEWS
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Should we start calling the MAGA base "Royalists"?
By Fiendish Thingy - 2 hrs ago
Should we start calling the MAGA base "Royalists"?
By Fiendish Thingy - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Propaganda IMPLODES as SCHEME BACKFIRES - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Trump Propaganda IMPLODES as SCHEME BACKFIRES - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Nicholas Kristof: The Old Man Dreaming Up Wars for Young Men to Fight (NYT, 3/28)
By highplainsdem - 2 hrs ago
Nicholas Kristof: The Old Man Dreaming Up Wars for Young Men to Fight (NYT, 3/28)
By highplainsdem - 2 hrs ago
Photography
A few photos from where I currently reside: Calif. Rehab. Institute
By CaliforniaPeggy - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
A few photos from where I currently reside: Calif. Rehab. Institute
By CaliforniaPeggy - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Foreign Affairs
When EU talks go straight to Moscow - Break the Fake - TVP WORLD
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
When EU talks go straight to Moscow - Break the Fake - TVP WORLD
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Classical Music
Dobrinka Tabakova's 'Organum Light' - BBC Concert Orchestra
By sprinkleeninow - 2 hrs ago
Dobrinka Tabakova's 'Organum Light' - BBC Concert Orchestra
By sprinkleeninow - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
In Maine, Many Older Women Prefer Graham Platner for Senate + Janet Mills Attack Ad Against Graham Platner Backfires
By Celerity - 50 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
In Maine, Many Older Women Prefer Graham Platner for Senate + Janet Mills Attack Ad Against Graham Platner Backfires
By Celerity - 50 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
NO KINGS 3.0 (NO I-C-E in the USA) The Music Video
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago
NO KINGS 3.0 (NO I-C-E in the USA) The Music Video
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Meet the Democrat who just won an election in Trump country - The Weekend Primetime - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Meet the Democrat who just won an election in Trump country - The Weekend Primetime - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Borowitz - Trump Furious After "Pro Kings" Rally Draws Sparse Crowd
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago
Borowitz - Trump Furious After "Pro Kings" Rally Draws Sparse Crowd
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
I guess I missed this, but the purpose of Melania Trump's walking with a robot
By senseandsensibility - 25 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
I guess I missed this, but the purpose of Melania Trump's walking with a robot
By senseandsensibility - 25 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
The DU Lounge
Tom Lehrer died last year, but this song came up from my subconcious today given our current events
By Buttoneer - 3 hrs ago
Tom Lehrer died last year, but this song came up from my subconcious today given our current events
By Buttoneer - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
3 rapists, Alexander Brothers Are Said to Seek Trump Pardons for Sex Trafficking (convicted, waiting for sentencing)
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 3 hrs ago
3 rapists, Alexander Brothers Are Said to Seek Trump Pardons for Sex Trafficking (convicted, waiting for sentencing)
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
How the US and Israel are making the Islamic republic stronger ( Hossein Dabbagh @ AlJazeera)
By usonian - 3 hrs ago
How the US and Israel are making the Islamic republic stronger ( Hossein Dabbagh @ AlJazeera)
By usonian - 3 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
We Are At War Because Trump's Paymasters Demand It
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago
We Are At War Because Trump's Paymasters Demand It
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
"People are DISGUSTED": What one Democrat saw at No Kings Day - The Weekend Primetime - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
"People are DISGUSTED": What one Democrat saw at No Kings Day - The Weekend Primetime - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Washington
As Washington gets an income tax, the fight to overturn it begins
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago
As Washington gets an income tax, the fight to overturn it begins
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago
New Mexico
New Mexico Implements Historic Semi-Open Primary System for June 2, 2026 Elections, Expanding Access for Independent Vot
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
New Mexico Implements Historic Semi-Open Primary System for June 2, 2026 Elections, Expanding Access for Independent Vot
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
MASSIVE TURNOUT- At least 8 MILLION march in "No Kings" protest against Trump - The Weekend Primetime - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
MASSIVE TURNOUT- At least 8 MILLION march in "No Kings" protest against Trump - The Weekend Primetime - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
CA-GOV: Bonta Takes Bianco Election Probe Fight To State Supreme Court
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
CA-GOV: Bonta Takes Bianco Election Probe Fight To State Supreme Court
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Around 180,000 attend "No Kings" rally in Boston, protesting the Trump administration
By sheshe2 - 3 hrs ago
Around 180,000 attend "No Kings" rally in Boston, protesting the Trump administration
By sheshe2 - 3 hrs ago
Michigan
MI-SOS: Macomb Co. Clerk Anthony Forlini to be GOP secretary of state nominee
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
MI-SOS: Macomb Co. Clerk Anthony Forlini to be GOP secretary of state nominee
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Lean Into The Decline of The USA? & Iran Trolls Trump! - Have I Got News for You US
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago
Lean Into The Decline of The USA? & Iran Trolls Trump! - Have I Got News for You US
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Air travelers face another busy weekend as uncertainty looms over TSA workers' pay
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago
Air travelers face another busy weekend as uncertainty looms over TSA workers' pay
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Science
The Secret Spy Tech Inside Every Credit CardRheumatic Fever Is An Autoimmune Syndrome Leading to Heart Disease: Strep Throat and Antibiotic Access.
The Lancet retracts half-century-old unsigned commentary on talc for undisclosed industry ties
Latest Breaking News
'No Kings' rallies draw crowds across US, in Europe. Springsteen headlines Minnesota demonstration
4 hrs ago - AP
4 hrs ago - AP
Trump-appointed judge slams ICE for 'grave' violations of right to legal counsel, imposes strict conditions on detention
5 hrs ago - Law & Crime
5 hrs ago - Law & Crime
French police foil apparent bomb attack outside of Bank of America building in Paris
7 hrs ago - CBS News/AFP
7 hrs ago - CBS News/AFP
Hawaii to take over aging dam after failure scare prompted evacuations
8 hrs ago - msn/The Independent
8 hrs ago - msn/The Independent
Iran-backed Houthis enter the month-old war and could further threaten global shipping
8 hrs ago - WSB-TV 2 (ABC Atlanta)
8 hrs ago - WSB-TV 2 (ABC Atlanta)
Exclusive: Russia took satellite images of U.S. airbase in days before Iranian attack, Ukraine's Zelenskyy says
8 hrs ago - NBC News
8 hrs ago - NBC News
Trump admin shuts down Greg Bovino's social media accounts after he refused to hand them back: report
8 hrs ago - The Independent
8 hrs ago - The Independent
Robert Mueller's former law firm breaks silence after DOJ suddenly reverses executive order surrender
11 hrs ago - Law & Crime
11 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Kash Patel's push against Democratic lawmaker raises concerns within FBI
13 hrs ago - Washington Post
13 hrs ago - Washington Post
Rosatom Says Situation at Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant Keeps Deteriorating
15 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
15 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
Judge orders Alligator Alcatraz detainees be given more access to their lawyers
17 hrs ago - Miami Herald
17 hrs ago - Miami Herald
A judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit over Minnesota in-state tuition for students without legal status
18 hrs ago - AP
18 hrs ago - AP
Sharpie Rebuts Trump's Account of Phone Call With Company: 'We Don't Have Any Information About the Conversation'
19 hrs ago - MEDIAite
19 hrs ago - MEDIAite
With their candidates losing in metro Atlanta, Georgia GOP seeks to remove party labels
19 hrs ago - AP
19 hrs ago - AP
Judge dismisses charges against two ex-Louisville police officers in Breonna Taylor case
19 hrs ago - ABC News
19 hrs ago - ABC News
Bank of America Agrees to Pay $72.5 Million to Settle Epstein Lawsuit
20 hrs ago - The Wall Street Journal.
20 hrs ago - The Wall Street Journal.
'Trump Is Winning': FCC Chair Boasts He's Remaking the Media by Pushing Out Left-Leaning Figures
20 hrs ago - MEDIAite
20 hrs ago - MEDIAite
House Republicans pass DHS funding bill that Democrats call 'dead on arrival' in the Senate
20 hrs ago - NBC News
20 hrs ago - NBC News
U.S. appears to drop anti-tank mines in Iranian village near Shiraz, analysts say
21 hrs ago - CBS News
21 hrs ago - CBS News
California sheriff seizes more ballot materials in defiance of state officials
22 hrs ago - The Guardian
22 hrs ago - The Guardian
Judge grants restraining order blocking Nexstar-TEGNA deal from taking effect
23 hrs ago - thedesk.net
23 hrs ago - thedesk.net
Tiger Woods' rollover crash is golfer's fourth high-profile car accident and second DUI arrest
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Israeli soldiers echo settler ideology, talk of revenge after targeting Palestinians and detaining CNN crew in the West
Friday - CNN
Friday - CNN
FAA investigating close call between a passenger plane and military helicopter in California
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
Ukrainian drones reportedly strike oil refinery in Russian city of Yaroslavl
Friday - Kyiv Independent
Friday - Kyiv Independent