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General Discussion
Tom Cotton you cannot possibly be this stupid
By D_Master81 - 19 hrs ago - 233 recs
Tom Cotton you cannot possibly be this stupid
By D_Master81 - 19 hrs ago - 233 recs
General Discussion
I would boil the Boat Strikes down to this one point:
By Chasstev365 - 19 hrs ago - 187 recs
I would boil the Boat Strikes down to this one point:
By Chasstev365 - 19 hrs ago - 187 recs
General Discussion
I got lost in Houston and had a few amazing experiences
By berniesandersmittens - 12 hrs ago - 166 recs
I got lost in Houston and had a few amazing experiences
By berniesandersmittens - 12 hrs ago - 166 recs
General Discussion
Why Can't We Call People Like Tom Cotton A Moron, Or A Fluffer
By gab13by13 - 18 hrs ago - 100 recs
Why Can't We Call People Like Tom Cotton A Moron, Or A Fluffer
By gab13by13 - 18 hrs ago - 100 recs
Latest Breaking News
JUST IN: Judge Unseals Epstein Grand Jury Documents
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 91 recs
JUST IN: Judge Unseals Epstein Grand Jury Documents
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 91 recs
General Discussion
You've got to check this out! This is a man who'll get up and talk back to the clowns in this Administration.
By raccoon - 10 hrs ago - 85 recs
You've got to check this out! This is a man who'll get up and talk back to the clowns in this Administration.
By raccoon - 10 hrs ago - 85 recs
General Discussion
GOP voters love to pretend this never happened, to this very day.
By USS_Dauntless - 10 hrs ago - 84 recs
GOP voters love to pretend this never happened, to this very day.
By USS_Dauntless - 10 hrs ago - 84 recs
General Discussion
So they are reporting the DC bomber has confessed and said he is a Trump supporter BUT...
By ToxMarz - 17 hrs ago - 81 recs
So they are reporting the DC bomber has confessed and said he is a Trump supporter BUT...
By ToxMarz - 17 hrs ago - 81 recs
General Discussion
Kushner, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia: The Conflict-of-Interest Story Everyone's Ignoring
By babylonsister - 20 hrs ago - 70 recs
Kushner, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia: The Conflict-of-Interest Story Everyone's Ignoring
By babylonsister - 20 hrs ago - 70 recs
General Discussion
Call transcript shows EU leaders tell Zelensky that they, not US, will decide on frozen Russian assets
By Amaryllis - 16 hrs ago - 58 recs
Call transcript shows EU leaders tell Zelensky that they, not US, will decide on frozen Russian assets
By Amaryllis - 16 hrs ago - 58 recs
General Discussion
Connie Chung Slams Bari Weiss, Says CBS News Has Crashed 'Into Crumbles' Under 'Greedy Owners'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 13 hrs ago - 55 recs
Connie Chung Slams Bari Weiss, Says CBS News Has Crashed 'Into Crumbles' Under 'Greedy Owners'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 13 hrs ago - 55 recs
General Discussion
CNN Data Guru Reveals Trump's Stunning Loss of Key Demographic
By babylonsister - 19 hrs ago - 51 recs
CNN Data Guru Reveals Trump's Stunning Loss of Key Demographic
By babylonsister - 19 hrs ago - 51 recs
General Discussion
Home Depot, Lowe's rival files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
By CentralMass - 9 hrs ago - 49 recs
Home Depot, Lowe's rival files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
By CentralMass - 9 hrs ago - 49 recs
The DU Lounge
She Thought She Was Rescuing ONE Kitten... But She Was So Wrong
By catbyte - 11 hrs ago - 42 recs
She Thought She Was Rescuing ONE Kitten... But She Was So Wrong
By catbyte - 11 hrs ago - 42 recs
General Discussion
NJ parents fume after Trump Cabinet member bans parents from public school meeting
By cbabe - 14 hrs ago - 41 recs
NJ parents fume after Trump Cabinet member bans parents from public school meeting
By cbabe - 14 hrs ago - 41 recs
General Discussion
The bad news that felt to me demoralizing is the ruling by the
By Stinky The Clown - 10 hrs ago - 40 recs
The bad news that felt to me demoralizing is the ruling by the
By Stinky The Clown - 10 hrs ago - 40 recs
Pets
I hope my homeowners insurance never discovers I'm harboring an attack dog.
By Duncanpup - 14 hrs ago - 40 recs
I hope my homeowners insurance never discovers I'm harboring an attack dog.
By Duncanpup - 14 hrs ago - 40 recs
General Discussion
US citizen chased by federal agents in New Orleans says she was targeted because 'I'm brown'
By dalton99a - 6 hrs ago - 36 recs
US citizen chased by federal agents in New Orleans says she was targeted because 'I'm brown'
By dalton99a - 6 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
Trump's attacks on DEI may hurt men in college admission
By yaesu - 14 hrs ago - 36 recs
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Trump's attacks on DEI may hurt men in college admission
By yaesu - 14 hrs ago - 36 recs
Latest Breaking News
Exclusive: Survivors clinging to capsized boat didn't radio for backup, admiral overseeing double-tap strike tells lawma
By muriel_volestrangler - 17 hrs ago - 36 recs
Exclusive: Survivors clinging to capsized boat didn't radio for backup, admiral overseeing double-tap strike tells lawma
By muriel_volestrangler - 17 hrs ago - 36 recs
Science
18,000 dinosaur tracks discovered along ancient Bolivian coastline -- and they set a new record
By Judi Lynn - 20 hrs ago - 35 recs
18,000 dinosaur tracks discovered along ancient Bolivian coastline -- and they set a new record
By Judi Lynn - 20 hrs ago - 35 recs
First Americans
Charles Norman Shay, Tribal Elder and World War II Hero, Dies at 101
By douglas9 - 21 hrs ago - 35 recs
Charles Norman Shay, Tribal Elder and World War II Hero, Dies at 101
By douglas9 - 21 hrs ago - 35 recs
Latest Breaking News
JD Vance's Hanukkah invitation says 'Celebrating 50 years of Christmas' in embarrassing blunder
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 35 recs
JD Vance's Hanukkah invitation says 'Celebrating 50 years of Christmas' in embarrassing blunder
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 35 recs
General Discussion
Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove has a theory on Trump's health.
By Swede - 6 hrs ago - 32 recs
Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove has a theory on Trump's health.
By Swede - 6 hrs ago - 32 recs
Photography
Shadow laid her head down on our still-pretty-new couch today. Just like on the old couch at the old house.
By George McGovern - 8 hrs ago - 31 recs
Shadow laid her head down on our still-pretty-new couch today. Just like on the old couch at the old house.
By George McGovern - 8 hrs ago - 31 recs
Latest Breaking News
Speaker Johnson pleads with Republicans to keep concerns private after tumultuous week
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 31 recs
Speaker Johnson pleads with Republicans to keep concerns private after tumultuous week
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 31 recs
General Discussion
FUN FACT: Donald Trump is the First Rapist to Win the FIFA Peace Prize! (Ferret/Shower Cap)
By TheFerret - 6 hrs ago - 30 recs
FUN FACT: Donald Trump is the First Rapist to Win the FIFA Peace Prize! (Ferret/Shower Cap)
By TheFerret - 6 hrs ago - 30 recs
Latest Breaking News
NPR battles Trump executive order in court
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 30 recs
NPR battles Trump executive order in court
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 30 recs
General Discussion
It is not simply ending birth right citizenship
By RickHworth - 4 hrs ago - 29 recs
It is not simply ending birth right citizenship
By RickHworth - 4 hrs ago - 29 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
House Democrat to file articles of impeachment against Hegseth over boat strikes: 'War crimes have been committed'
By Uncle Joe - 5 hrs ago - 29 recs
House Democrat to file articles of impeachment against Hegseth over boat strikes: 'War crimes have been committed'
By Uncle Joe - 5 hrs ago - 29 recs
Liberal YouTubers
All Hell BREAKS LOOSE as the trump FELON'S GESTAPO ARRESTS UNRAVEL on TAPE!!- Meidas
By MagaSmash - 12 hrs ago - 29 recs
All Hell BREAKS LOOSE as the trump FELON'S GESTAPO ARRESTS UNRAVEL on TAPE!!- Meidas
By MagaSmash - 12 hrs ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
DHS agents pepper-spray Rep. Grijalva, Sentinel reporter during protest sparked by Tucson raid
By dobleremolque - 8 hrs ago - 28 recs
DHS agents pepper-spray Rep. Grijalva, Sentinel reporter during protest sparked by Tucson raid
By dobleremolque - 8 hrs ago - 28 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trailblazing CBS Anchor Connie Chung Despairs Over Watching Network 'Crash Into Crumbles'
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 26 recs
Trailblazing CBS Anchor Connie Chung Despairs Over Watching Network 'Crash Into Crumbles'
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 26 recs
General Discussion
ICE and foreign boat attacks are state sponsored terrorism.
By lindysalsagal - 9 hrs ago - 24 recs
ICE and foreign boat attacks are state sponsored terrorism.
By lindysalsagal - 9 hrs ago - 24 recs
Latest Breaking News
Supreme Court agrees to decide if Trump may end birthright citizenship
By muriel_volestrangler - 13 hrs ago - 24 recs
Supreme Court agrees to decide if Trump may end birthright citizenship
By muriel_volestrangler - 13 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
NEW: Alleged Drug Boat U.S. Bombed Twice Reportedly Wasn't Even Heading to the States
By LilElf70 - 8 hrs ago - 22 recs
NEW: Alleged Drug Boat U.S. Bombed Twice Reportedly Wasn't Even Heading to the States
By LilElf70 - 8 hrs ago - 22 recs
Latest Breaking News
Judges lash out at Justice Department for still listing Lindsey Halligan on court documents
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 22 recs
Judges lash out at Justice Department for still listing Lindsey Halligan on court documents
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 22 recs
Latest Breaking News
Rand Paul Calls For Pete Hegseth to Testify Under Oath On Strike on Survivors
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 21 recs
Rand Paul Calls For Pete Hegseth to Testify Under Oath On Strike on Survivors
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
From Daily Kos. I.C.E. Hiring requirements have hit an all time low.
By Duncanpup - 23 hrs ago - 21 recs
From Daily Kos. I.C.E. Hiring requirements have hit an all time low.
By Duncanpup - 23 hrs ago - 21 recs
Latest Breaking News
Pam Bondi tells law enforcement agencies to investigate antifa groups for 'tax crimes'
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 20 recs
Pam Bondi tells law enforcement agencies to investigate antifa groups for 'tax crimes'
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 20 recs
Cable News Clips
BREAKING NEWS: Chuck Schumer Goes Scorched Earth On Hegseth After 'Damning' Signalgate Report - Forbes Breaking News
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago - 19 recs
BREAKING NEWS: Chuck Schumer Goes Scorched Earth On Hegseth After 'Damning' Signalgate Report - Forbes Breaking News
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago - 19 recs
African American
National parks change prioritizes Trump birthday over days honoring Black people
By douglas9 - 21 hrs ago - 19 recs
National parks change prioritizes Trump birthday over days honoring Black people
By douglas9 - 21 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Trump touring the USA, telling people who are hurting financially that they're full of sh*t, is a true winning strategy
By Miles Archer - 5 hrs ago - 18 recs
Trump touring the USA, telling people who are hurting financially that they're full of sh*t, is a true winning strategy
By Miles Archer - 5 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
"It can't be bargained with, it can't be reasoned with. It doesn't feel pity! Or remorse or fear...
By Swede - 7 hrs ago - 18 recs
"It can't be bargained with, it can't be reasoned with. It doesn't feel pity! Or remorse or fear...
By Swede - 7 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
'Can We All Agree That We Currently Have A White Supremacist Supreme Court?'
By turbinetree - 8 hrs ago - 18 recs
'Can We All Agree That We Currently Have A White Supremacist Supreme Court?'
By turbinetree - 8 hrs ago - 18 recs
Latest Breaking News
E.U. hits Musk's X with $140 million fine, says it broke hate speech and misinformation rules
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 18 recs
E.U. hits Musk's X with $140 million fine, says it broke hate speech and misinformation rules
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 18 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 12/4/2025
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - 18 recs
Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 12/4/2025
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - 18 recs
Latest Breaking News
Accused DC pipe bomber told FBI he believed the 2020 election was stolen, sources say
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 17 recs
Accused DC pipe bomber told FBI he believed the 2020 election was stolen, sources say
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 17 recs
Latest Breaking News
Kash Patel ordered FBI detail to give girlfriend's pal a lift home: sources
By LetMyPeopleVote - 16 hrs ago - 16 recs
Kash Patel ordered FBI detail to give girlfriend's pal a lift home: sources
By LetMyPeopleVote - 16 hrs ago - 16 recs
General Discussion
'Obliteration!' Trump blurts panicked warning over 'catastrophic' Supreme Court plans
By turbinetree - 17 hrs ago - 16 recs
'Obliteration!' Trump blurts panicked warning over 'catastrophic' Supreme Court plans
By turbinetree - 17 hrs ago - 16 recs
General Discussion
Why One Man Is Fighting for Our Right to Control Our Garage Door Openers
By dalton99a - 17 hrs ago - 15 recs
Why One Man Is Fighting for Our Right to Control Our Garage Door Openers
By dalton99a - 17 hrs ago - 15 recs
Latest Breaking News
Netflix to buy Warner Bros. film and streaming assets in $72 billion deal
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 15 recs
Netflix to buy Warner Bros. film and streaming assets in $72 billion deal
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 15 recs
Cable News Clips
'We have video to prove it': Border agents push, fire pepper ball at member of Congress - The Briefing w/Jen Psaki
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 14 recs
'We have video to prove it': Border agents push, fire pepper ball at member of Congress - The Briefing w/Jen Psaki
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 14 recs
General Discussion
HHS changed the name of transgender health leader on her official portrait
By WhiskeyGrinder - 9 hrs ago - 13 recs
HHS changed the name of transgender health leader on her official portrait
By WhiskeyGrinder - 9 hrs ago - 13 recs
Forum Spotlight: Washington
Expanding light rail: Connecting Seattle to TacomaLarge-scale solar farm in central WA gets green light from governor
South County Fire moves forward on potential capital facilities bond
Latest Breaking News
Former Washington Post employee launches class action suit against the outlet after massive data breach
48 min ago - Politico
48 min ago - Politico
Trump says he approved the making of Japanese 'tiny cars' to be sold in the US
3 hrs ago - The Independent
3 hrs ago - The Independent
Rep. Grijalva claims she was pepper-sprayed during protest over federal raids in Tucson
7 hrs ago - KOLD TV Tucson, AZ
7 hrs ago - KOLD TV Tucson, AZ
Feds' flip-flop threatens GOP push to snip campaign finance limits at SCOTUS
7 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
7 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
Lloyd Doggett says he won't seek reelection after GOP map is upheld
8 hrs ago - Austin American-Statesman
8 hrs ago - Austin American-Statesman
Trump admin 'manipulated' agency rules to track down and fire anyone 'associated' with DEI in 'unlawful' purge, lawsuit
8 hrs ago - Law & Crime
8 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Federal judge appears skeptical of Trump's continuing command of California National Guard troops
8 hrs ago - Associated Press
8 hrs ago - Associated Press
Pam Bondi tells law enforcement agencies to investigate antifa groups for 'tax crimes'
10 hrs ago - The Guardian
10 hrs ago - The Guardian
Brian Cole Jr., suspect in D.C. pipe bomb case, ordered detained after first court appearance
11 hrs ago - CBS News
11 hrs ago - CBS News
FIFA gives President Donald Trump a peace prize in a departure from its traditional focus on sport
13 hrs ago - AP
13 hrs ago - AP
FBI's Dan Bongino tries to distance himself from pipe bomb conspiracy theories after calling case 'an inside job'
15 hrs ago - The Independent
15 hrs ago - The Independent
Homeland security head reveals plans to widen US travel ban to more than 30 countries
16 hrs ago - The Guardian
16 hrs ago - The Guardian
Exclusive: Survivors clinging to capsized boat didn't radio for backup, admiral overseeing double-tap strike tells lawma
17 hrs ago - CNN
17 hrs ago - CNN
Core inflation rate watched by Fed hit 2.8%, delayed September data shows, lower than expected
17 hrs ago - CNBC
17 hrs ago - CNBC
Accused DC pipe bomber told FBI he believed the 2020 election was stolen, sources say
18 hrs ago - CNN Politics
18 hrs ago - CNN Politics
E.U. hits Musk's X with $140 million fine, says it broke hate speech and misinformation rules
18 hrs ago - NBC News
18 hrs ago - NBC News
New York Times Sues A.I. Start-Up Perplexity Over Use of Copyrighted Work
19 hrs ago - New York Times
19 hrs ago - New York Times
Supreme Court to weigh Trump's firing of FTC member in test of presidential power
19 hrs ago - Reuters
19 hrs ago - Reuters
Judges lash out at Justice Department for still listing Lindsey Halligan on court documents
20 hrs ago - CNN Politics
20 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Trailblazing CBS Anchor Connie Chung Despairs Over Watching Network 'Crash Into Crumbles'
21 hrs ago - MEDIAite
21 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Speaker Johnson pleads with Republicans to keep concerns private after tumultuous week
22 hrs ago - AP
22 hrs ago - AP
Rand Paul Calls For Pete Hegseth to Testify Under Oath On Strike on Survivors
22 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/MEDIAite
22 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/MEDIAite
US judge questions Trump administration's continued targeting of pro-Palestinian Tufts student
22 hrs ago - US News and World Report/Reuters
22 hrs ago - US News and World Report/Reuters
Democrats propose measure requiring airlines to pay cash for significant delays
23 hrs ago - The Hill
23 hrs ago - The Hill
JD Vance's Hanukkah invitation says 'Celebrating 50 years of Christmas' in embarrassing blunder
23 hrs ago - The Independent
23 hrs ago - The Independent