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I've been dreading having to write this post since yesterday.
By Ilsa - 11 hrs ago - 437 recs
I've been dreading having to write this post since yesterday.
By Ilsa - 11 hrs ago - 437 recs
General Discussion
Trump named in newly found Epstein accusation that officials sat on for 17 years: report
By cbabe - 20 hrs ago - 188 recs
Trump named in newly found Epstein accusation that officials sat on for 17 years: report
By cbabe - 20 hrs ago - 188 recs
General Discussion
Hillary - Here are the facts: People have always had and will always have abortions in all 50 states.
By Swede - 23 hrs ago - 173 recs
Hillary - Here are the facts: People have always had and will always have abortions in all 50 states.
By Swede - 23 hrs ago - 173 recs
General Discussion
***The Top Three Winners of the May Photo Contest--I Can't Believe I Got This Shot!***
By CaliforniaPeggy - 15 hrs ago - 113 recs
***The Top Three Winners of the May Photo Contest--I Can't Believe I Got This Shot!***
By CaliforniaPeggy - 15 hrs ago - 113 recs
General Discussion
Data centers and water (WHAT WATER??) Two stories from yesterday,
By niyad - 23 hrs ago - 78 recs
Data centers and water (WHAT WATER??) Two stories from yesterday,
By niyad - 23 hrs ago - 78 recs
General Discussion
David Letterman and Stephen Colbert toss CBS furniture off the roof: 'Good night and good luck, motherf---ers'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago - 77 recs
David Letterman and Stephen Colbert toss CBS furniture off the roof: 'Good night and good luck, motherf---ers'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago - 77 recs
General Discussion
John Fetterman - maybe there may be something more to it coming from an American with a green card holding spouse
By AZLD4Candidate - 21 hrs ago - 76 recs
John Fetterman - maybe there may be something more to it coming from an American with a green card holding spouse
By AZLD4Candidate - 21 hrs ago - 76 recs
General Discussion
Charles Barkley's Latest Comments Are Driving MAGA Insane
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago - 70 recs
Charles Barkley's Latest Comments Are Driving MAGA Insane
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago - 70 recs
General Discussion
MAGA Melts Down Over Already Sold-Out Summer Blockbuster
By Coventina - 15 hrs ago - 62 recs
MAGA Melts Down Over Already Sold-Out Summer Blockbuster
By Coventina - 15 hrs ago - 62 recs
General Discussion
"It's a perfect statement. I'll make it again. Everybody agrees." trump said today
By senseandsensibility - 13 hrs ago - 61 recs
"It's a perfect statement. I'll make it again. Everybody agrees." trump said today
By senseandsensibility - 13 hrs ago - 61 recs
Latest Breaking News
'Significant blow': Senate rules referee blows up key piece of Trump's immigration plan
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 61 recs
'Significant blow': Senate rules referee blows up key piece of Trump's immigration plan
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 61 recs
General Discussion
The White House sponsoring a mega "Christian" prayer event on the National Mall violates my rights...
By wcmagumba - 17 hrs ago - 59 recs
The White House sponsoring a mega "Christian" prayer event on the National Mall violates my rights...
By wcmagumba - 17 hrs ago - 59 recs
General Discussion
Pope: "Reading nourishes the mind, helps cultivate a conscious and well-formed critical sense...
By Swede - 22 hrs ago - 54 recs
Pope: "Reading nourishes the mind, helps cultivate a conscious and well-formed critical sense...
By Swede - 22 hrs ago - 54 recs
General Discussion
since the pedophile wants to indict raul castro
By moonshinegnomie - 17 hrs ago - 53 recs
since the pedophile wants to indict raul castro
By moonshinegnomie - 17 hrs ago - 53 recs
The DU Lounge
I ran into a guy on his first day out of the penitentiary.
By Dunc - 1 hr ago - 50 recs
I ran into a guy on his first day out of the penitentiary.
By Dunc - 1 hr ago - 50 recs
General Discussion
ICE violently arrested a US citizen and filmed it 'like a documentary', videos reveal
By Jilly_in_VA - 19 hrs ago - 48 recs
ICE violently arrested a US citizen and filmed it 'like a documentary', videos reveal
By Jilly_in_VA - 19 hrs ago - 48 recs
General Discussion
This political cartoon accurately captures what went down with Trump and Xi, despite Grampy's tales to the contrary
By Miles Archer - 19 hrs ago - 47 recs
This political cartoon accurately captures what went down with Trump and Xi, despite Grampy's tales to the contrary
By Miles Archer - 19 hrs ago - 47 recs
General Discussion
WAKE UP AMERICA! The Republicans are robbing you blind!
By kentuck - 20 hrs ago - 44 recs
WAKE UP AMERICA! The Republicans are robbing you blind!
By kentuck - 20 hrs ago - 44 recs
General Discussion
Earworm Kars4Kids jingle yanked from California airwaves for false advertising
By Zorro - 18 hrs ago - 43 recs
Earworm Kars4Kids jingle yanked from California airwaves for false advertising
By Zorro - 18 hrs ago - 43 recs
Latest Breaking News
Colorado's Democratic governor will let Trump ally Tina Peters out of prison early
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 39 recs
Colorado's Democratic governor will let Trump ally Tina Peters out of prison early
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 39 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Consumers sue Amazon for not refunding Trump tariff costs
By Uncle Joe - 11 hrs ago - 37 recs
Consumers sue Amazon for not refunding Trump tariff costs
By Uncle Joe - 11 hrs ago - 37 recs
General Discussion
Roots - both book and minseries was so popular in the '70's, now the book is banned. . .
By Stargleamer - 10 hrs ago - 35 recs
Roots - both book and minseries was so popular in the '70's, now the book is banned. . .
By Stargleamer - 10 hrs ago - 35 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump responds to Xi's 'Thucydides Trap' comment about America's decline
By AZLD4Candidate - 23 hrs ago - 33 recs
Trump responds to Xi's 'Thucydides Trap' comment about America's decline
By AZLD4Candidate - 23 hrs ago - 33 recs
General Discussion
Why we should be concerned about Sunday's White House-sponsored Christian nationalist event on the National Mall
By Nevilledog - 10 hrs ago - 32 recs
Why we should be concerned about Sunday's White House-sponsored Christian nationalist event on the National Mall
By Nevilledog - 10 hrs ago - 32 recs
Latest Breaking News
EXCLUSIVE: Hackers have breached tank readers at US gas stations; officials suspect Iran is responsible
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 32 recs
EXCLUSIVE: Hackers have breached tank readers at US gas stations; officials suspect Iran is responsible
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 32 recs
General Discussion
Native kids with disabilities were held in wooden boxes. Sweeping reforms are coming
By WhiskeyGrinder - 22 hrs ago - 30 recs
Native kids with disabilities were held in wooden boxes. Sweeping reforms are coming
By WhiskeyGrinder - 22 hrs ago - 30 recs
Latest Breaking News
White House Reveals Secret New Hospital for Trump, 79
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 26 recs
White House Reveals Secret New Hospital for Trump, 79
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 26 recs
General Discussion
13 men killed by US military boat strikes identified: 'These were flesh-and-blood people'. 200 total killed
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 8 hrs ago - 25 recs
13 men killed by US military boat strikes identified: 'These were flesh-and-blood people'. 200 total killed
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 8 hrs ago - 25 recs
Latest Breaking News
David Burke dead: Sherlock Holmes star dies as tributes pour in
By Omaha Steve - 10 hrs ago - 25 recs
David Burke dead: Sherlock Holmes star dies as tributes pour in
By Omaha Steve - 10 hrs ago - 25 recs
Liberal YouTubers
The Timing of Trump's Trades Is Hard to Ignore 📈 🧐 - Adam Kinzinger
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - 22 recs
The Timing of Trump's Trades Is Hard to Ignore 📈 🧐 - Adam Kinzinger
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - 22 recs
Latest Breaking News
German Chancellor Won't Advise His Own Children To Come To America For School Or Work
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 21 recs
German Chancellor Won't Advise His Own Children To Come To America For School Or Work
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Why 'Smart' Products Have Started to Look Like the Dumb Choice
By dalton99a - 6 hrs ago - 20 recs
Why 'Smart' Products Have Started to Look Like the Dumb Choice
By dalton99a - 6 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
Russian Missiles Used in Deadly Kyiv Strike Contained Newly Made Western Components
By littlemissmartypants - 15 hrs ago - 20 recs
Russian Missiles Used in Deadly Kyiv Strike Contained Newly Made Western Components
By littlemissmartypants - 15 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
'No idea it was coming': Pentagon officials stunned by Hegseth decision on troops in Poland
By orangecrush - 23 hrs ago - 20 recs
'No idea it was coming': Pentagon officials stunned by Hegseth decision on troops in Poland
By orangecrush - 23 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
Eric Trump Accuses Jen Psaki of 'Blatant Lies' as He Announces Plan to Sue Her and MS NOW
By CatWoman - 16 hrs ago - 19 recs
Eric Trump Accuses Jen Psaki of 'Blatant Lies' as He Announces Plan to Sue Her and MS NOW
By CatWoman - 16 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
An international embarrassment of a President said this crap in China:
By Botany - 20 hrs ago - 19 recs
An international embarrassment of a President said this crap in China:
By Botany - 20 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
Green Card Holders Targeted for Deportation by New 'Removal Apparatus'
By AZLD4Candidate - 21 hrs ago - 19 recs
Green Card Holders Targeted for Deportation by New 'Removal Apparatus'
By AZLD4Candidate - 21 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Grok AI Was To Be In Charge of a Town For 15 Days But Everyone Died In 4 Days
By GreatGazoo - 9 hrs ago - 18 recs
Grok AI Was To Be In Charge of a Town For 15 Days But Everyone Died In 4 Days
By GreatGazoo - 9 hrs ago - 18 recs
Latest Breaking News
US moves to end job protections for hundreds of health department workers
By OKIsItJustMe - 11 hrs ago - 18 recs
US moves to end job protections for hundreds of health department workers
By OKIsItJustMe - 11 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
Interesting thought on John Fetterman and his wife
By LymphocyteLover - 23 hrs ago - 18 recs
Interesting thought on John Fetterman and his wife
By LymphocyteLover - 23 hrs ago - 18 recs
Latest Breaking News
Federal judge blocks old-growth logging project on Oregon coast
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 17 recs
Federal judge blocks old-growth logging project on Oregon coast
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 17 recs
The DU Lounge
Rescue Piglet Follows Her Dog BFF Everywhere He Goes
By catbyte - 15 hrs ago - 17 recs
Rescue Piglet Follows Her Dog BFF Everywhere He Goes
By catbyte - 15 hrs ago - 17 recs
Latest Breaking News
Powerful GOP Congressman Dismisses Rising Gas Prices from Iran War: 'That's Life'
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 17 recs
Powerful GOP Congressman Dismisses Rising Gas Prices from Iran War: 'That's Life'
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
"Israel: What Went Wrong?": Holocaust Scholar Omer Bartov & Haaretz's Gideon Levy Debate Zionism
By Nanjeanne - 17 hrs ago - 17 recs
"Israel: What Went Wrong?": Holocaust Scholar Omer Bartov & Haaretz's Gideon Levy Debate Zionism
By Nanjeanne - 17 hrs ago - 17 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Robert Reich: How to Describe this Catastrophe?
By FakeNoose - 20 hrs ago - 17 recs
Robert Reich: How to Describe this Catastrophe?
By FakeNoose - 20 hrs ago - 17 recs
The DU Lounge
Dozens of empty Waymos invaded an Atlanta neighborhood and circled a cul-de-sac for hours with no passengers
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 hrs ago - 16 recs
Dozens of empty Waymos invaded an Atlanta neighborhood and circled a cul-de-sac for hours with no passengers
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 hrs ago - 16 recs
Latest Breaking News
Judges Dismiss Nine Felony Cases, Including Murder, Over Darin Smith Misconduct
By mahatmakanejeeves - 13 hrs ago - 15 recs
Judges Dismiss Nine Felony Cases, Including Murder, Over Darin Smith Misconduct
By mahatmakanejeeves - 13 hrs ago - 15 recs
General Discussion
Boy w/ giant gums who stole money from kids w/ cancer cries over big meanie Jen Psaski making his bum hurt
By Miles Archer - 15 hrs ago - 15 recs
Boy w/ giant gums who stole money from kids w/ cancer cries over big meanie Jen Psaski making his bum hurt
By Miles Archer - 15 hrs ago - 15 recs
General Discussion
REALISTICALLY looking at what Putin actually "has" on Trump, all conspiracy theories aside
By Miles Archer - 17 hrs ago - 15 recs
REALISTICALLY looking at what Putin actually "has" on Trump, all conspiracy theories aside
By Miles Archer - 17 hrs ago - 15 recs
General Discussion
Speaking of "Selfish prick white trash farmers.":
By Floyd R. Turbo - 22 hrs ago - 15 recs
Speaking of "Selfish prick white trash farmers.":
By Floyd R. Turbo - 22 hrs ago - 15 recs
Latest Breaking News
Consumers sue Amazon for not refunding Trump tariff costs
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 14 recs
Consumers sue Amazon for not refunding Trump tariff costs
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 14 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
'A racist streamer shot a Black man in Tennessee. Viewers rewarded him handsomely.'
By sop - 10 hrs ago - 14 recs
'A racist streamer shot a Black man in Tennessee. Viewers rewarded him handsomely.'
By sop - 10 hrs ago - 14 recs
General Discussion
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis commutes Tina Peters' prison sentence
By demmiblue - 15 hrs ago - 14 recs
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis commutes Tina Peters' prison sentence
By demmiblue - 15 hrs ago - 14 recs
General Discussion
Contracts Show ICE planned Detainee Labor at Warehouse Sites Slated as Short-Term Facilities
By red dog 1 - 15 hrs ago - 14 recs
Contracts Show ICE planned Detainee Labor at Warehouse Sites Slated as Short-Term Facilities
By red dog 1 - 15 hrs ago - 14 recs
General Discussion
Ooohh...sick burn...isn't even TX too smart for this?
By senseandsensibility - 17 hrs ago - 14 recs
Ooohh...sick burn...isn't even TX too smart for this?
By senseandsensibility - 17 hrs ago - 14 recs
Forum Spotlight: Georgia
Ten candidates compete for two seats on Georgia's powerful utility commissionGA-IC: Democratic challengers say Georgia commissioner should do more to hold insurers accountable
Democrats Build Early Vote Advantage Ahead of Georgia Supreme Court Elections
Latest Breaking News
Head of Harvard's $57 Billion Endowment, Plans to Retire, WSJ Reports
23 min ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
23 min ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
Sens. Duckworth, Baldwin call on FAA to study impact of reduced flight attendant staffing
1 hr ago - CBS News
1 hr ago - CBS News
German Chancellor Won't Advise His Own Children To Come To America For School Or Work
4 hrs ago - Huff Post
4 hrs ago - Huff Post
Trump sued after ordering coal plant to stay open -- that's now releasing mercury into air
4 hrs ago - Raw Story
4 hrs ago - Raw Story
Long Island Rail Road Strike Shuts Down Busiest U.S. Passenger Rail Service
5 hrs ago - New York Times
5 hrs ago - New York Times
LIRR strike threat: Contract talks drag on in final hours before walkout that could strand 300,000 daily commuters
11 hrs ago - AMNY
11 hrs ago - AMNY
Doctor leading Trump's hantavirus response is a penile specialist who spread Covid conspiracies: 'Erection Connection'
12 hrs ago - Independent
12 hrs ago - Independent
Inflation rate projected to hit 6% in the second quarter, top economic forecasters say
12 hrs ago - CNBC
12 hrs ago - CNBC
Pentagon rush to counter drone threat may be undermining safety standards, Army explosive safety specialist warns
12 hrs ago - CBS News
12 hrs ago - CBS News
The Trump administration is planning a prayer event on the National Mall. All but one of the speakers is Christian
13 hrs ago - NPR
13 hrs ago - NPR
Ukraine Has Evidence Of Russian Effort To Pull Belarus Into War, Zelensky Says
13 hrs ago - Kyiv Post
13 hrs ago - Kyiv Post
A Georgia city, slated for a massive immigration warehouse, sues ICE
13 hrs ago - Georgia Public Radio /NPR
13 hrs ago - Georgia Public Radio /NPR
Judges Dismiss Nine Felony Cases, Including Murder, Over Darin Smith Misconduct
13 hrs ago - Cowboy State Daily
13 hrs ago - Cowboy State Daily
Pentagon quietly shut legally required program to prevent civilian deaths by military, watchdog finds
14 hrs ago - The Guardian
14 hrs ago - The Guardian
Eric Trump Accuses Jen Psaki of 'Blatant Lies' as He Announces Plan to Sue Her and MS NOW
14 hrs ago - MEDIAite
14 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Russian Missiles Used in Deadly Kyiv Strike Contained Newly Made Western Components
15 hrs ago - Kyiv Post
15 hrs ago - Kyiv Post
A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded
16 hrs ago - AP
16 hrs ago - AP
EXCLUSIVE: Hackers have breached tank readers at US gas stations; officials suspect Iran is responsible
17 hrs ago - CNN Politics
17 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Powerful GOP Congressman Dismisses Rising Gas Prices from Iran War: 'That's Life'
17 hrs ago - People
17 hrs ago - People
Minnesota Democratic lawmakers stage sit-in over gun violence protection bill
18 hrs ago - The Guardian
18 hrs ago - The Guardian
Justice Department to seek death penalty for man charged with killing 2 Israeli Embassy staffers
18 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
18 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
Free primary care for all: Democratic think tank pushes the party on new health policy
18 hrs ago - NBC News
18 hrs ago - NBC News
Judge declares a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial after jury says it is deadlocked
18 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
18 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
Rep. Steve Cohen ending campaign in Tennessee after redraw of his Memphis district
20 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
20 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
Cuba accepts $100 million US aid offer as country says it has run out of oil
20 hrs ago - Tampa Bay Times
20 hrs ago - Tampa Bay Times