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Florida
Florida politicians want to restrict voters' rights to amend our Constitution
By Zorro - 17 sec ago
Florida politicians want to restrict voters' rights to amend our Constitution
By Zorro - 17 sec ago
General Discussion
Listening to Secretary of Rubio saying Ukraine and Russia need to reach a deal quickly because US patience is limited,
By surfered - 5 min ago
Listening to Secretary of Rubio saying Ukraine and Russia need to reach a deal quickly because US patience is limited,
By surfered - 5 min ago
African American
Another image of summer at the Chickenbone Beach in Atlantic City. From twitter
By irisblue - 6 min ago
Another image of summer at the Chickenbone Beach in Atlantic City. From twitter
By irisblue - 6 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Let's talk about Trump, Ukraine, moving on and deals.... - Belle of the Ranch
By TexasTowelie - 10 min ago
Let's talk about Trump, Ukraine, moving on and deals.... - Belle of the Ranch
By TexasTowelie - 10 min ago
General Discussion
Trump is punishing immigrants for following the rules - Vox
By In It to Win It - 13 min ago
Trump is punishing immigrants for following the rules - Vox
By In It to Win It - 13 min ago
General Discussion
Aaron Reichlin-Melnick: Trump moving fwd w/ Alien Enemies Act deportations
By Dennis Donovan - 19 min ago
Aaron Reichlin-Melnick: Trump moving fwd w/ Alien Enemies Act deportations
By Dennis Donovan - 19 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Supreme Court to hear challenge to Obamacare rule on free preventive care
By BumRushDaShow - 21 min ago
Supreme Court to hear challenge to Obamacare rule on free preventive care
By BumRushDaShow - 21 min ago
Michigan
Michigan man gets prison for bomb threat to Carnival cruise ship his girlfriend was on
By marmar - 24 min ago
Michigan man gets prison for bomb threat to Carnival cruise ship his girlfriend was on
By marmar - 24 min ago
General Discussion
Mark Zuckerberg personally lost the Facebook antitrust case - Cory Doctorow
By justaprogressive - 24 min ago
Mark Zuckerberg personally lost the Facebook antitrust case - Cory Doctorow
By justaprogressive - 24 min ago
General Discussion
Harvard is available to us, in a somewhat limited online form, for free
By Attilatheblond - 29 min ago
Harvard is available to us, in a somewhat limited online form, for free
By Attilatheblond - 29 min ago
General Discussion
"Trump Take Egg" Was a Sign of Things to Come - Slate
By justaprogressive - 30 min ago
"Trump Take Egg" Was a Sign of Things to Come - Slate
By justaprogressive - 30 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Ronny Chieng & Michael Kosta Spar Over Rory's Grand Slam & LeBron's Barbie Collab - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 32 min ago
Ronny Chieng & Michael Kosta Spar Over Rory's Grand Slam & LeBron's Barbie Collab - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 32 min ago
General Discussion
The Anti-Immigration Majority Is a Mirage - The American Prospect
By justaprogressive - 32 min ago
The Anti-Immigration Majority Is a Mirage - The American Prospect
By justaprogressive - 32 min ago
General Discussion
James Carville's "advice" helped give us Trump 2.0
By Jack Valentino - 25 replies @ 33 min ago (Milestone)
James Carville's "advice" helped give us Trump 2.0
By Jack Valentino - 25 replies @ 33 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Google Is a Monopolist ... Again - The American Prospect
By justaprogressive - 33 min ago
Google Is a Monopolist ... Again - The American Prospect
By justaprogressive - 33 min ago
General Discussion
Strange sell-off in the dollar raises the specter of investors losing trust in the US under Trump
By dalton99a - 33 min ago
Strange sell-off in the dollar raises the specter of investors losing trust in the US under Trump
By dalton99a - 33 min ago
General Discussion
Come Saturday, We Should Reclaim the American Revolution - The American Prospect
By justaprogressive - 34 min ago
Come Saturday, We Should Reclaim the American Revolution - The American Prospect
By justaprogressive - 34 min ago
General Discussion
🚨UPDATE: New evidence filed by the ACLU last night shows that the Trump administration is going forward with
By In It to Win It - 36 min ago
🚨UPDATE: New evidence filed by the ACLU last night shows that the Trump administration is going forward with
By In It to Win It - 36 min ago
The DU Lounge
Sunday is a Holiday for all of us, Easter, Weed Day and for MAGA Hitler's birthday nt
By doc03 - 38 min ago
Sunday is a Holiday for all of us, Easter, Weed Day and for MAGA Hitler's birthday nt
By doc03 - 38 min ago
General Discussion
Trump Adviser Has Bone-Chilling Threat For Americans Who Oppose Deportations
By avebury - 38 min ago
Trump Adviser Has Bone-Chilling Threat For Americans Who Oppose Deportations
By avebury - 38 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
emptywheel: Trump's Individual Claims about Immigrant Targets Are False-But So Is the Larger Premise
By Dennis Donovan - 40 min ago
emptywheel: Trump's Individual Claims about Immigrant Targets Are False-But So Is the Larger Premise
By Dennis Donovan - 40 min ago
The DU Lounge
What would a book about your life be titled?
By debm55 - 50 replies @ 40 min ago (Milestone)
What would a book about your life be titled?
By debm55 - 50 replies @ 40 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Steve Inskeep Drops The Mic
By MayReasonRule - 25 replies @ 41 min ago (Milestone)
Steve Inskeep Drops The Mic
By MayReasonRule - 25 replies @ 41 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Portrait of Palestinian boy who lost both arms in Israeli strike named press photo of the year
By David__77 - 46 min ago
Portrait of Palestinian boy who lost both arms in Israeli strike named press photo of the year
By David__77 - 46 min ago
Foreign Affairs
$800 Billion Chinese Value Wiped; US-China Tariff War; Nvidia; Decoupling - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 52 min ago
$800 Billion Chinese Value Wiped; US-China Tariff War; Nvidia; Decoupling - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 52 min ago
General Discussion
Sheriff "mom" is the step mom. bio mom says that Florida shooter is raised by dad and stepmom
By Demovictory9 - 53 min ago
Sheriff "mom" is the step mom. bio mom says that Florida shooter is raised by dad and stepmom
By Demovictory9 - 53 min ago
General Discussion
Bloomberg: US Offers to Ease Sanctions on Russia in Ukraine Peace Proposal
By Dennis Donovan - 54 min ago
Bloomberg: US Offers to Ease Sanctions on Russia in Ukraine Peace Proposal
By Dennis Donovan - 54 min ago
General Discussion
An atheist's unnerving descent into Hallow, the prayer app beloved by MAGA celebrities
By marmar - 55 min ago
An atheist's unnerving descent into Hallow, the prayer app beloved by MAGA celebrities
By marmar - 55 min ago
General Discussion
I am wondering that as not a resident of Florida, what kind of visa does a U.S. citizen need to go there?
By LiberalArkie - 56 min ago
I am wondering that as not a resident of Florida, what kind of visa does a U.S. citizen need to go there?
By LiberalArkie - 56 min ago
General Discussion
Democrat's Response (Connolly) To The NLRB Hacking Is Pathetic
By gab13by13 - 125 replies @ 56 min ago (Milestone)
Democrat's Response (Connolly) To The NLRB Hacking Is Pathetic
By gab13by13 - 125 replies @ 56 min ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Trump adds Fox News host and Philly native Mark Levin as adviser
By BumRushDaShow - 58 min ago
Trump adds Fox News host and Philly native Mark Levin as adviser
By BumRushDaShow - 58 min ago
General Discussion
Trump is PISSED about the Van Hollen / Garcia meeting
By HereForTheParty - 58 min ago
Trump is PISSED about the Van Hollen / Garcia meeting
By HereForTheParty - 58 min ago
American History
Listen, my children, and you shall hear Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere, On the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-Five
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
Listen, my children, and you shall hear Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere, On the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-Five
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
"In unprecedented move, DNC official [David Hogg] to spend big to take down fellow Democrats"
By LauraInLA - 100 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
"In unprecedented move, DNC official [David Hogg] to spend big to take down fellow Democrats"
By LauraInLA - 100 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
American History
On this day, April 18, 1923, Babe Ruth was at the first game in New York City's new Yankee Stadium.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
On this day, April 18, 1923, Babe Ruth was at the first game in New York City's new Yankee Stadium.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
ProPublica - Trump's War on Measurement Means Losing Data on Drug Use, Maternal Mortality, Climate Change and More
By Dennis Donovan - 1 hr ago
ProPublica - Trump's War on Measurement Means Losing Data on Drug Use, Maternal Mortality, Climate Change and More
By Dennis Donovan - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Raw Story: US-born citizen accused of entering Florida as 'unauthorized alien' finally freed
By Dennis Donovan - 1 hr ago
Raw Story: US-born citizen accused of entering Florida as 'unauthorized alien' finally freed
By Dennis Donovan - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Appalling behavior of PA State Senator at the National Civics Bee
By Buttoneer - 1 hr ago
Appalling behavior of PA State Senator at the National Civics Bee
By Buttoneer - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
U.S.-born American citizen under ICE hold in Florida after driving from Georgia
By orangecrush - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
U.S.-born American citizen under ICE hold in Florida after driving from Georgia
By orangecrush - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Clyburn asks town hall crowd to pray the US 'will not allow itself to go the way of Germany in the 1930s'
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Clyburn asks town hall crowd to pray the US 'will not allow itself to go the way of Germany in the 1930s'
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Astrology, Spirituality & Alternative Healing
Libby: Pentagon tech team resigns en masse
By SheltieLover - 1 hr ago
Libby: Pentagon tech team resigns en masse
By SheltieLover - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
"I'm okay, mom. I'm safe. Hope you're busy working and not watching the news. Love you!" 12:07 p.m. 04/17/25
By Pacifist Patriot - 1 hr ago
"I'm okay, mom. I'm safe. Hope you're busy working and not watching the news. Love you!" 12:07 p.m. 04/17/25
By Pacifist Patriot - 1 hr ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Will Bunch: Why Kilmar Abrego Garcia is the Jenga piece that could topple the American Experiment
By Dennis Donovan - 2 hrs ago
Will Bunch: Why Kilmar Abrego Garcia is the Jenga piece that could topple the American Experiment
By Dennis Donovan - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Newsom sues DOGE over AmeriCorps cuts, saying it 'gives the middle finger to volunteers'
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Newsom sues DOGE over AmeriCorps cuts, saying it 'gives the middle finger to volunteers'
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump's authoritarian push stumbles as resistance diversifies and grows (Rachal Maddow)
By William769 - 2 hrs ago
Trump's authoritarian push stumbles as resistance diversifies and grows (Rachal Maddow)
By William769 - 2 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
CFPB Slashed to the Bone, Threatening Financial Markets
By Passages - 2 hrs ago
CFPB Slashed to the Bone, Threatening Financial Markets
By Passages - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Ukraine, US sign 'memorandum of intent' on critical minerals deal
By Emrys - 2 hrs ago
Ukraine, US sign 'memorandum of intent' on critical minerals deal
By Emrys - 2 hrs ago
Canada
Avoid U.S. travel if possible, Canadian academics are being urged
By BlueWavePsych - 2 hrs ago
Avoid U.S. travel if possible, Canadian academics are being urged
By BlueWavePsych - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Stephen Colbert - Guest Sen. Raphael Warnock: The GOP's Budget Plan Is "Robin Hood In Reverse"
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Stephen Colbert - Guest Sen. Raphael Warnock: The GOP's Budget Plan Is "Robin Hood In Reverse"
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump administration takes over $7B reconstruction project for NYC's Penn Station
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Trump administration takes over $7B reconstruction project for NYC's Penn Station
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
How Pissed is Trump at El Salvador's Nayib Bukele this Morning?
By Chasstev365 - 2 hrs ago
How Pissed is Trump at El Salvador's Nayib Bukele this Morning?
By Chasstev365 - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Indiana mom took gun to grade school and threatened lesbian teacher, police say
By Emile - 2 hrs ago
Indiana mom took gun to grade school and threatened lesbian teacher, police say
By Emile - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Conservative NYT Columnist David Brooks Calls for 'National Civic Uprising' to Defeat Trumpism
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Conservative NYT Columnist David Brooks Calls for 'National Civic Uprising' to Defeat Trumpism
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Michigan
Michigan man gets prison for bomb threat to Carnival cruise ship his girlfriend was onCavanagh (D) now officially Michigan's chief justice after Clement (R) departs
MI-AG: Democrat Mark Totten launches campaign for state attorney general
Latest Breaking News
Clyburn asks town hall crowd to pray the US 'will not allow itself to go the way of Germany in the 1930s'
1 hr ago - CNN Politics
1 hr ago - CNN Politics
Newsom sues DOGE over AmeriCorps cuts, saying it 'gives the middle finger to volunteers'
2 hrs ago - Politico
2 hrs ago - Politico
Trump administration takes over $7B reconstruction project for NYC's Penn Station
2 hrs ago - The Independent/AP
2 hrs ago - The Independent/AP
Conservative NYT Columnist David Brooks Calls for 'National Civic Uprising' to Defeat Trumpism
2 hrs ago - MEDIAite
2 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Rev Al Sharpton meets with Target CEO over halting of DEI initiative
4 hrs ago - The Guardian/Reuters
4 hrs ago - The Guardian/Reuters
White House proposes eliminating Head Start funding as part of sweeping budget cuts
5 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/AP
5 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/AP
In East Palestine Derailment Trial, Railroad and Chemical Maker Agree on Who Pays Residents
5 hrs ago - US News and World Report/AP
5 hrs ago - US News and World Report/AP
'It Will Crash the Markets': Elizabeth Warren Gives Dire Warning About Trump Firing Fed Chair
6 hrs ago - MEDIAite
6 hrs ago - MEDIAite
A New Hampshire judge is deciding whether to block Trump's anti-DEI directive to schools
6 hrs ago - AP
6 hrs ago - AP
FSU student who knew suspected shooter says he was removed from club for white supremacist views
9 hrs ago - NBC News
9 hrs ago - NBC News
U.S. citizen released from jail after arrest under Florida's new anti-immigration law
11 hrs ago - Florida Phoenix
11 hrs ago - Florida Phoenix
Maryland Sen. Van Hollen meets with Abrego Garcia in El Salvador amid court fight over US return
12 hrs ago - AP
12 hrs ago - AP
Luigi Mangione indicted on death penalty-eligible charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing
14 hrs ago - NBC NY
14 hrs ago - NBC NY
The CFPB says it will 'deprioritize' protecting student borrowers, people with medical debt
14 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance
14 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance
Florida State gunman used deputy mom's former service weapon to kill 2 and wound 6, authorities say
14 hrs ago - AP
14 hrs ago - AP
Pentagon official at the center of Jackie Robinson scandal suddenly resigns
15 hrs ago - The Independent
15 hrs ago - The Independent
Judge strikes down Ohio law limiting kids' use of social media as unconstitutional
15 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
15 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
U.S.-born American citizen under ICE hold in Florida after driving from Georgia
16 hrs ago - NBC News
16 hrs ago - NBC News
Trump fumes to Fox News that he 'can't even go after' January 6 investigators pardoned by Biden
16 hrs ago - The Independent
16 hrs ago - The Independent
White House critics seize on key detail of red dress worn by Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt
16 hrs ago - Daily Mail
16 hrs ago - Daily Mail
Trump's pick to be DC's top prosecutor failed to report nearly 200 appearances on far-right media outlets to Senate
16 hrs ago - CNN
16 hrs ago - CNN
Schumer Urges Feds To Open Hate Crime Investigation Into Arson Attack On Shapiro
16 hrs ago - Huff Post
16 hrs ago - Huff Post
Judges warn Trump risks public perception of lawlessness in his fight with courts
17 hrs ago - Reuters
17 hrs ago - Reuters
Target CEO Cornell to meet with Sharpton to discuss DEI rollback as civil rights leader considers boycott
18 hrs ago - NBC News/CNBC
18 hrs ago - NBC News/CNBC
New Jersey sues Discord, a popular chat app, claiming it is 'not safe for children'
19 hrs ago - Philadelphia Inquirer
19 hrs ago - Philadelphia Inquirer
Cory Booker to visit El Salvador in effort to return wrongly deported man to US
19 hrs ago - The Guardian
19 hrs ago - The Guardian
Supreme Court keeps hold on Trump's restrictions on birthright citizenship but sets May arguments
19 hrs ago - AP
19 hrs ago - AP
Summers: 'Any self-respecting Treasury secretary would resign' over Trump Harvard IRS directive
19 hrs ago - The Hill
19 hrs ago - The Hill