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General Discussion
Now I get it. It's still total BS.
By senseandsensibility - 23 hrs ago - 214 recs
Now I get it. It's still total BS.
By senseandsensibility - 23 hrs ago - 214 recs
General Discussion
Fonda: This isn't the first time that Americans' rights have come under attack. But this time, what is really different
By highplainsdem - 18 hrs ago - 94 recs
Fonda: This isn't the first time that Americans' rights have come under attack. But this time, what is really different
By highplainsdem - 18 hrs ago - 94 recs
General Discussion
Donald Trump branded 'white trash president' by Fox News fans over new White House look
By Renew Deal - 16 hrs ago - 80 recs
Donald Trump branded 'white trash president' by Fox News fans over new White House look
By Renew Deal - 16 hrs ago - 80 recs
General Discussion
Oh no, Russian Colonel Oleg Sokolenko, dies after falling from a window of his apartment.
By Swede - 16 hrs ago - 80 recs
Oh no, Russian Colonel Oleg Sokolenko, dies after falling from a window of his apartment.
By Swede - 16 hrs ago - 80 recs
General Discussion
I watched just a bit of the feather weight match and had to opt out...not for me.
By wcmagumba - 17 hrs ago - 77 recs
I watched just a bit of the feather weight match and had to opt out...not for me.
By wcmagumba - 17 hrs ago - 77 recs
Good News
"We Don't Know Too Much About You, But We Want to Welcome You Here"
By littlemissmartypants - 18 hrs ago - 74 recs
"We Don't Know Too Much About You, But We Want to Welcome You Here"
By littlemissmartypants - 18 hrs ago - 74 recs
General Discussion
What we should talk about when we talk about Musk:
By applegrove - 22 hrs ago - 72 recs
What we should talk about when we talk about Musk:
By applegrove - 22 hrs ago - 72 recs
General Discussion
Kennedy Center Removes Trump's Name After Judge's Order photo..........
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago - 70 recs
Kennedy Center Removes Trump's Name After Judge's Order photo..........
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago - 70 recs
General Discussion
Anguished parents. Doctors in tears. Utah's long measles outbreak takes a toll.
By milestogo - 2 hrs ago - 66 recs
Anguished parents. Doctors in tears. Utah's long measles outbreak takes a toll.
By milestogo - 2 hrs ago - 66 recs
General Discussion
"So that means you do not have an answer Sir?"
By Maraya1969 - 20 hrs ago - 66 recs
"So that means you do not have an answer Sir?"
By Maraya1969 - 20 hrs ago - 66 recs
Science
How eight beavers solved a Tube flooding problem engineers have been trying to fix for years (The Independent, 6/14/26)
By highplainsdem - 2 hrs ago - 65 recs
How eight beavers solved a Tube flooding problem engineers have been trying to fix for years (The Independent, 6/14/26)
By highplainsdem - 2 hrs ago - 65 recs
Environment & Energy
Oil executives send a blunt message to Americans on gas prices
By Dulcinea - 7 hrs ago - 65 recs
Oil executives send a blunt message to Americans on gas prices
By Dulcinea - 7 hrs ago - 65 recs
Latest Breaking News
'We're Afraid': Top Trump Aides Reportedly Think Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan Have Tapes of 'Sensitive Conversation
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 63 recs
'We're Afraid': Top Trump Aides Reportedly Think Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan Have Tapes of 'Sensitive Conversation
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 63 recs
General Discussion
Every Democrat in both houses of congress should condemn trmp's shitshow...
By spanone - 4 hrs ago - 59 recs
Every Democrat in both houses of congress should condemn trmp's shitshow...
By spanone - 4 hrs ago - 59 recs
General Discussion
No Democrat has won the White House this century without a Biden
By Djuiceman - 5 hrs ago - 57 recs
No Democrat has won the White House this century without a Biden
By Djuiceman - 5 hrs ago - 57 recs
General Discussion
Another theory - we may be on the verge of the Democrats' MAGA moment.
By Bumbles - 23 hrs ago - 56 recs
Another theory - we may be on the verge of the Democrats' MAGA moment.
By Bumbles - 23 hrs ago - 56 recs
General Discussion
Scoop: Trump aides fear Haberman and Swan obtained Situation Room tapes for "Regime Change"
By hookaleft - 21 hrs ago - 55 recs
Scoop: Trump aides fear Haberman and Swan obtained Situation Room tapes for "Regime Change"
By hookaleft - 21 hrs ago - 55 recs
General Discussion
I worked in the Oil and Gas industry for over 30 years...
By CapnSteve - 2 hrs ago - 52 recs
I worked in the Oil and Gas industry for over 30 years...
By CapnSteve - 2 hrs ago - 52 recs
General Discussion
Woman is screaming inside her apt in celebration of Knick's win, LAPD kill her Doodle
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 4 hrs ago - 46 recs
Woman is screaming inside her apt in celebration of Knick's win, LAPD kill her Doodle
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 4 hrs ago - 46 recs
General Discussion
This is not a joke. This is actually the reflecting Pool in Washington DC today.
By riversedge - 10 hrs ago - 46 recs
This is not a joke. This is actually the reflecting Pool in Washington DC today.
By riversedge - 10 hrs ago - 46 recs
General Discussion
Jimmy Kimmel Wishes Donald Trump Happy Birthday With Jeffrey Epstein-Inspired Birthday Card
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 46 recs
Jimmy Kimmel Wishes Donald Trump Happy Birthday With Jeffrey Epstein-Inspired Birthday Card
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 46 recs
General Discussion
The White House is now beefing with the weather (and the Weather Channel)
By highplainsdem - 21 hrs ago - 44 recs
The White House is now beefing with the weather (and the Weather Channel)
By highplainsdem - 21 hrs ago - 44 recs
Latest Breaking News
Graham 'concerned' that Iran views deal with U.S. differently than Trump administration
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 42 recs
Graham 'concerned' that Iran views deal with U.S. differently than Trump administration
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 42 recs
General Discussion
Saying /Trump is white trash is really an insult
By leftyladyfrommo - 2 hrs ago - 39 recs
Saying /Trump is white trash is really an insult
By leftyladyfrommo - 2 hrs ago - 39 recs
General Discussion
Where is the Democratic message informing the people of the present crisis in America?
By kentuck - 4 hrs ago - 38 recs
Where is the Democratic message informing the people of the present crisis in America?
By kentuck - 4 hrs ago - 38 recs
General Discussion
'This Is Oligarchy': Nearly 100 Billionaires Are Funding Susan Collins' Reelection Bid
By B.See - 12 hrs ago - 36 recs
'This Is Oligarchy': Nearly 100 Billionaires Are Funding Susan Collins' Reelection Bid
By B.See - 12 hrs ago - 36 recs
The DU Lounge
I have a snake on the loose in the house.
By littlemissmartypants - 15 hrs ago - 35 recs
I have a snake on the loose in the house.
By littlemissmartypants - 15 hrs ago - 35 recs
General Discussion
Trump supporter loses house, car, savings after husband detained by ICE
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 3 hrs ago - 31 recs
Trump supporter loses house, car, savings after husband detained by ICE
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 3 hrs ago - 31 recs
Latest Breaking News
Lawyers reveal Jeanine Pirro's chilling impact on D.C. prosecutions: 'Speaks for itself'
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 28 recs
Lawyers reveal Jeanine Pirro's chilling impact on D.C. prosecutions: 'Speaks for itself'
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 28 recs
Sports
"This brother out here with his Singer sewing machine, gifting people a custom embroidery on their jerseys and hats."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 5 hrs ago - 26 recs
"This brother out here with his Singer sewing machine, gifting people a custom embroidery on their jerseys and hats."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 5 hrs ago - 26 recs
General Discussion
Trump sought to break Iran's regime. He settled for reopening Hormuz.
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 12 hrs ago - 25 recs
Trump sought to break Iran's regime. He settled for reopening Hormuz.
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 12 hrs ago - 25 recs
General Discussion
He's Falling Assleep Again !! Live at his dumb ass b.d. fight LOL
By doublethink - 16 hrs ago - 25 recs
He's Falling Assleep Again !! Live at his dumb ass b.d. fight LOL
By doublethink - 16 hrs ago - 25 recs
Latest Breaking News
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, hospitalized for second time in just a few months
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 24 recs
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, hospitalized for second time in just a few months
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 24 recs
Latest Breaking News
UFC Fighter Josh Hokit Insults Michelle Obama During Victory Speech at White House
By AZLD4Candidate - 5 hrs ago - 23 recs
UFC Fighter Josh Hokit Insults Michelle Obama During Victory Speech at White House
By AZLD4Candidate - 5 hrs ago - 23 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump COMPLETELY BLOCKED OUT as Judge FORCES His HAND!!! - Legal AF
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 23 recs
Trump COMPLETELY BLOCKED OUT as Judge FORCES His HAND!!! - Legal AF
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 23 recs
Latest Breaking News
12 killed in skydiving plane crash near Butler Memorial Airport
By chowder66 - 23 hrs ago - 23 recs
12 killed in skydiving plane crash near Butler Memorial Airport
By chowder66 - 23 hrs ago - 23 recs
Latest Breaking News
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool turns green after surface painted
By riversedge - 9 hrs ago - 22 recs
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool turns green after surface painted
By riversedge - 9 hrs ago - 22 recs
Liberal YouTubers
World Cup COLLAPSE on Camera - Hotels Empty, FIFA Cancels Rooms, Fans Missing, USA in Crisis - House of El
By 2naSalit - 23 hrs ago - 22 recs
World Cup COLLAPSE on Camera - Hotels Empty, FIFA Cancels Rooms, Fans Missing, USA in Crisis - House of El
By 2naSalit - 23 hrs ago - 22 recs
Pets
Whoever coined the term when you grow older, you can predict the weather by your aches and pains.
By Dunc - 20 hrs ago - 21 recs
Whoever coined the term when you grow older, you can predict the weather by your aches and pains.
By Dunc - 20 hrs ago - 21 recs
Foreign Affairs
Something UNBELIEVABLE Just Cut Kaliningrad Off... 1,000,000 Russians Are STRANDED - Geopolitics Today
By 2naSalit - 20 hrs ago - 21 recs
Something UNBELIEVABLE Just Cut Kaliningrad Off... 1,000,000 Russians Are STRANDED - Geopolitics Today
By 2naSalit - 20 hrs ago - 21 recs
Latest Breaking News
Frustrated by Courts, Trump Weighed Suspending a Constitutional Right
By highplainsdem - 3 hrs ago - 20 recs
Frustrated by Courts, Trump Weighed Suspending a Constitutional Right
By highplainsdem - 3 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
Hillary Clinton: No matter what, it's not his house. It's our house.
By highplainsdem - 23 hrs ago - 20 recs
Hillary Clinton: No matter what, it's not his house. It's our house.
By highplainsdem - 23 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
After dozens of Jewish girls get lost in NY creek tunnel, antisemitic comments follow online
By Behind the Aegis - 13 hrs ago - 19 recs
After dozens of Jewish girls get lost in NY creek tunnel, antisemitic comments follow online
By Behind the Aegis - 13 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
CNN Anchor Presses DHS Chief Mullin on Potentially Sending ICE Agents to Polls: 'Why Would There Be a Circumstance'
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 19 recs
CNN Anchor Presses DHS Chief Mullin on Potentially Sending ICE Agents to Polls: 'Why Would There Be a Circumstance'
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Recommended Strongly - Robert Deniro's speech at the Rise Up, Sing Out show
By Wiz Imp - 13 hrs ago - 18 recs
Recommended Strongly - Robert Deniro's speech at the Rise Up, Sing Out show
By Wiz Imp - 13 hrs ago - 18 recs
Latest Breaking News
Lawsuit by the Yosemite ranger fired after hanging a giant transgender flag is dismissed
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 18 recs
Lawsuit by the Yosemite ranger fired after hanging a giant transgender flag is dismissed
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 18 recs
The DU Lounge
Therapy dogs waiting to start their shift at a children's hospital
By red dog 1 - 23 hrs ago - 18 recs
Therapy dogs waiting to start their shift at a children's hospital
By red dog 1 - 23 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
This is MSNOW's chyron describing the cage match last night? Unbelievable.
By senseandsensibility - 56 min ago - 17 recs
This is MSNOW's chyron describing the cage match last night? Unbelievable.
By senseandsensibility - 56 min ago - 17 recs
Latest Breaking News
Defense minister says Israel won't withdraw from land seized in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 17 recs
Defense minister says Israel won't withdraw from land seized in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 17 recs
Latest Breaking News
2026 Stanley Cup Final: Hurricanes win second championship with shutout of Golden Knights in Game 6
By littlemissmartypants - 15 hrs ago - 17 recs
2026 Stanley Cup Final: Hurricanes win second championship with shutout of Golden Knights in Game 6
By littlemissmartypants - 15 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
Washington D.C. 100% chance for rain starting @ 7 PM or just afterwards ... It is now 96 F w/humidity @ 50%
By Botany - 21 hrs ago - 17 recs
Washington D.C. 100% chance for rain starting @ 7 PM or just afterwards ... It is now 96 F w/humidity @ 50%
By Botany - 21 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
Iranians say addressing Trump's 'mental illness' head on helped secure deal
By LetMyPeopleVote - 1 hr ago - 16 recs
Iranians say addressing Trump's 'mental illness' head on helped secure deal
By LetMyPeopleVote - 1 hr ago - 16 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's MELTDOWN over TAPE OF EPSTEIN COVERUP w/ Rick Wilson - Fast Politics w/ Molly Jong-Fast
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 15 recs
Trump's MELTDOWN over TAPE OF EPSTEIN COVERUP w/ Rick Wilson - Fast Politics w/ Molly Jong-Fast
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 15 recs
General Discussion
I'm embarrassed for members of our military participating in this corrupt joke
By NightWatcher - 17 hrs ago - 15 recs
I'm embarrassed for members of our military participating in this corrupt joke
By NightWatcher - 17 hrs ago - 15 recs
Forum Spotlight: Environment & Energy
China sets sights on heavy truck electrification in blow to diesel demandMost businesses expect operations to go electric by 2035, survey finds
Lawmakers fight to stop the Trump administration's dismantling of a $386M ocean observatory project
Latest Breaking News
Ariana Grande launches charity for vulnerable communities after clash with Trump administration over ICE video
51 min ago - The Independent
51 min ago - The Independent
Interim US-Iran peace deal sparks anger among Israelis, who lash out at Netanyahu
1 hr ago - Associated Press
1 hr ago - Associated Press
The View hosts eviscerate Trump over reaction to UFC fighter calling Michelle Obama 'a man'
1 hr ago - Independent
1 hr ago - Independent
Lawmakers fight to stop the Trump administration's dismantling of a $386M ocean observatory project
2 hrs ago - AP
2 hrs ago - AP
MARTA Mobility drivers threaten strike during FIFA World Cup over pay, benefits, staffing concerns
4 hrs ago - WSB-TV
4 hrs ago - WSB-TV
Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal, energy experts say
5 hrs ago - AP
5 hrs ago - AP
UFC Fighter Josh Hokit Insults Michelle Obama During Victory Speech at White House
5 hrs ago - Parade
5 hrs ago - Parade
Graham 'concerned' that Iran views deal with U.S. differently than Trump administration
6 hrs ago - The Hill
6 hrs ago - The Hill
Jane Fonda Attacks Paramount-WBD Merger At Protest Event - "I Have A Personal Stake In CNN, I Don't Want To See It Go...
7 hrs ago - Deadline
7 hrs ago - Deadline
Ukraine's historic Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery set on fire following major Russian attack
7 hrs ago - msn.com
7 hrs ago - msn.com
'Reeks of corruption': protesters rally as Trump hosts UFC event on his birthday
8 hrs ago - The Guardian
8 hrs ago - The Guardian
Alabama GOP rejects residency challenge against Tuberville's gubernatorial bid
8 hrs ago - WZDX-TV Huntsville, AL
8 hrs ago - WZDX-TV Huntsville, AL
Lawyers reveal Jeanine Pirro's chilling impact on D.C. prosecutions: 'Speaks for itself'
9 hrs ago - Raw Story
9 hrs ago - Raw Story
Defense minister says Israel won't withdraw from land seized in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza
10 hrs ago - AP
10 hrs ago - AP
Pete Hegseth says it's a "manufactured story" that U.S. faces munitions stockpile shortage
10 hrs ago - CBS News
10 hrs ago - CBS News
2026 Stanley Cup Final: Hurricanes win second championship with shutout of Golden Knights in Game 6
15 hrs ago - ABC/CBS Sports
15 hrs ago - ABC/CBS Sports
CNN Anchor Presses DHS Chief Mullin on Potentially Sending ICE Agents to Polls: 'Why Would There Be a Circumstance'
17 hrs ago - MEDIAite
17 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Anthropic Staff to Meet White House Officials Next Week, Axios Reports
19 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
19 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
'We're Afraid': Top Trump Aides Reportedly Think Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan Have Tapes of 'Sensitive Conversation
19 hrs ago - MEDIAite
19 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Hakeem Jeffries Leaves Door Open When Asked By NBC's Welker About a Potential Trump Impeachment
20 hrs ago - MEDIAite
20 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Former Senate leader Mitch McConnell is in the hospital, but little information is known
21 hrs ago - AP
21 hrs ago - AP
Lawsuit by the Yosemite ranger fired after hanging a giant transgender flag is dismissed
22 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
22 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
Georgia's vote-counting method will soon be banned. Lawmakers will try to find a fix this week
22 hrs ago - AP
22 hrs ago - AP
Jeffries questions possible Iran ceasefire: Trump has said deal is close '38 or 39 different times'
23 hrs ago - The Hill
23 hrs ago - The Hill
12 killed in skydiving plane crash near Butler Memorial Airport
23 hrs ago - KCTV 5 Kansas City, Missouri
23 hrs ago - KCTV 5 Kansas City, Missouri
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, hospitalized for second time in just a few months
23 hrs ago - The Independent
23 hrs ago - The Independent
Swiss reject population cap in referendum, avoiding EU clash and cheering Business
Yesterday - Reuters/yahoo
Yesterday - Reuters/yahoo
Ukraine's AI drones entered 'Terminator mode' and killed Russian soldiers -- no human fired
Yesterday - Yahoo
Yesterday - Yahoo