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Admiral told lawmakers everyone on alleged drug boat was on a list of military targets
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 18 sec ago
Admiral told lawmakers everyone on alleged drug boat was on a list of military targets
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 18 sec ago
General Discussion
Cinnabon just fired an openly racist Wisconsin employee who was vicious to a Somali couple
By highplainsdem - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 28 sec ago
Cinnabon just fired an openly racist Wisconsin employee who was vicious to a Somali couple
By highplainsdem - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 28 sec ago
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Let me know what you want for Christmas.
By Duncanpup - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 31 sec ago
Let me know what you want for Christmas.
By Duncanpup - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 31 sec ago
General Discussion
How Democrats Can Win MAGA Districts: A Strategy of Respect, Listening, and Truth
By egbertowillies - 45 sec ago - Last reply 45 sec ago
How Democrats Can Win MAGA Districts: A Strategy of Respect, Listening, and Truth
By egbertowillies - 45 sec ago - Last reply 45 sec ago
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What should we give Santa instead of cookies and milk? Every house leaves milk and cookies and he is tired of it. I am
By debm55 - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
What should we give Santa instead of cookies and milk? Every house leaves milk and cookies and he is tired of it. I am
By debm55 - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
A reminder for all your MAGA neighbors this Christmas season
By True Dough - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
A reminder for all your MAGA neighbors this Christmas season
By True Dough - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
SNL Cold Open with Colin Jost as Pete Hegseth......GREAT!!!
By ProudMNDemocrat - 27 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
SNL Cold Open with Colin Jost as Pete Hegseth......GREAT!!!
By ProudMNDemocrat - 27 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Sports
Shit!!!!! The Big 10 is now the big freaking 18!!!!!
By a kennedy - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Shit!!!!! The Big 10 is now the big freaking 18!!!!!
By a kennedy - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
General Discussion
The Real Reason for ICE Masks and Anonymity
By MineralMan - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
The Real Reason for ICE Masks and Anonymity
By MineralMan - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Photography
Moonrise - October 22nd, 2010 @ 9:08 pm from the old farm.
By George McGovern - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Moonrise - October 22nd, 2010 @ 9:08 pm from the old farm.
By George McGovern - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
Rep. Adelita Grijalva, while getting lunch at Taco Giro, was pushed aside and pepper-sprayed during a large ICE raid
By Swede - 12 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Rep. Adelita Grijalva, while getting lunch at Taco Giro, was pushed aside and pepper-sprayed during a large ICE raid
By Swede - 12 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
General Discussion
The decrepit despot on Cuellar's pardon: "God was very happy with me"
By dalton99a - 1 hr ago - Last reply 6 min ago
The decrepit despot on Cuellar's pardon: "God was very happy with me"
By dalton99a - 1 hr ago - Last reply 6 min ago
General Discussion
One Man's Warning to ICE Agents May Be the Most Symbolic Act of Democratic Backbone We've Seen in Years
By Amaryllis - 45 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
One Man's Warning to ICE Agents May Be the Most Symbolic Act of Democratic Backbone We've Seen in Years
By Amaryllis - 45 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
General Discussion
TRUMP: *calls Somalis "garbage"* OMAR: The president is a bigot NEWSMAX:Ilhan Omar plays the race card.
By Swede - 58 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago
TRUMP: *calls Somalis "garbage"* OMAR: The president is a bigot NEWSMAX:Ilhan Omar plays the race card.
By Swede - 58 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago
General Discussion
Rich people who want to look like clowns
By dalton99a - 1 hr ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Rich people who want to look like clowns
By dalton99a - 1 hr ago - Last reply 9 min ago
General Discussion
Trump gets good review from boss: New US Security Strategy aligns with Russia's vision, Moscow says
By muriel_volestrangler - 9 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Trump gets good review from boss: New US Security Strategy aligns with Russia's vision, Moscow says
By muriel_volestrangler - 9 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago
General Discussion
Three-year-old child forced to serve as her own attorney in Tucson immigration court
By douglas9 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Three-year-old child forced to serve as her own attorney in Tucson immigration court
By douglas9 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Latest Breaking News
ICE Barbie Brazenly Boasts About Defying Judge's Orders
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
ICE Barbie Brazenly Boasts About Defying Judge's Orders
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Music Appreciation
Life During Wartime--Talking Heads
By Dulcinea - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Life During Wartime--Talking Heads
By Dulcinea - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
General Discussion
Stallone, Trump, & Taylor Sheridan's unrelenting sagas of toxic male masculinity
By Miles Archer - 44 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Stallone, Trump, & Taylor Sheridan's unrelenting sagas of toxic male masculinity
By Miles Archer - 44 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
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Seven hour wait for a $17.00 waffle!
By Floyd R. Turbo - 1 hr ago - Last reply 11 min ago
Seven hour wait for a $17.00 waffle!
By Floyd R. Turbo - 1 hr ago - Last reply 11 min ago
Music Appreciation
A Ukrainian Christmas carol: Shchedryk (a.k.a. Carol of the Bells)
By Emrys - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
A Ukrainian Christmas carol: Shchedryk (a.k.a. Carol of the Bells)
By Emrys - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
General Discussion
The old dolt went on a posting spree last night.
By Swede - 1 hr ago - Last reply 12 min ago
The old dolt went on a posting spree last night.
By Swede - 1 hr ago - Last reply 12 min ago
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If you came with a warning label, what would it read?
By True Dough - 54 min ago - Last reply 13 min ago
If you came with a warning label, what would it read?
By True Dough - 54 min ago - Last reply 13 min ago
General Discussion
Sunday's Condensed News Cartoons
By KS Toronado - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
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Sunday's Condensed News Cartoons
By KS Toronado - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
General Discussion
Sinead Bovell: How AI Is Rewriting the Future of Journalism
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Sinead Bovell: How AI Is Rewriting the Future of Journalism
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Cooking & Baking
Irresistible Desserts For The Holidays V: Vegan Desserts 🌞
By justaprogressive - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 17 min ago
Irresistible Desserts For The Holidays V: Vegan Desserts 🌞
By justaprogressive - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 17 min ago
General Discussion
Three-year-old child forced to serve as her own attorney in Tucson immigration court
By douglas9 - 25 replies @ 19 min ago (Milestone)
Three-year-old child forced to serve as her own attorney in Tucson immigration court
By douglas9 - 25 replies @ 19 min ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
ICE Agents Released an Attack Dog on a Man: Report
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago
ICE Agents Released an Attack Dog on a Man: Report
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago
General Discussion
The Real Reason for ICE Masks and Anonymity
By MineralMan - 50 replies @ 21 min ago (Milestone)
The Real Reason for ICE Masks and Anonymity
By MineralMan - 50 replies @ 21 min ago (Milestone)
Photography
Sunday 'Round the Farm -- Not much goin' on, so we'll see random pix from both farms.
By George McGovern - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 24 min ago
Sunday 'Round the Farm -- Not much goin' on, so we'll see random pix from both farms.
By George McGovern - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 24 min ago
General Discussion
Trump's Bandaged Hand Shows Up for Kennedy Center Honors Dinner
By Beringia - 1 hr ago - Last reply 25 min ago
Trump's Bandaged Hand Shows Up for Kennedy Center Honors Dinner
By Beringia - 1 hr ago - Last reply 25 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Psaki: Loomer, O'Keefe covering Pentagon 'not a real press corps'
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 25 min ago
Psaki: Loomer, O'Keefe covering Pentagon 'not a real press corps'
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 25 min ago
Latest Breaking News
ICE agents under scrutiny after man's legs allegedly crushed in Vancouver arrest
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 25 min ago
ICE agents under scrutiny after man's legs allegedly crushed in Vancouver arrest
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 25 min ago
Movies
Grand Illusion (1937) - Reviewed by Roger Ebert
By BootinUp - 27 min ago - Last reply 27 min ago
Grand Illusion (1937) - Reviewed by Roger Ebert
By BootinUp - 27 min ago - Last reply 27 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Mom of Karoline Leavitt's Nephew Speaks Out After Her ICE Arrest
By BumRushDaShow - 55 min ago - Last reply 28 min ago
Mom of Karoline Leavitt's Nephew Speaks Out After Her ICE Arrest
By BumRushDaShow - 55 min ago - Last reply 28 min ago
General Discussion
What's happening in Norman is an outrage.
By cab67 - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 28 min ago
What's happening in Norman is an outrage.
By cab67 - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 28 min ago
Music Appreciation
Blue Mountain - "Mountain Girl" & "Soul Sister"
By steelyboo - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 29 min ago
Blue Mountain - "Mountain Girl" & "Soul Sister"
By steelyboo - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 29 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Insurance coverage of hepatitis B vaccine won't change, industry and officials say
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 29 min ago
Insurance coverage of hepatitis B vaccine won't change, industry and officials say
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 29 min ago
General Discussion
Netflix Cancelled Its Way Into Power. Now It HAS Warner Bros Too
By Nittersing - 30 min ago - Last reply 30 min ago
Netflix Cancelled Its Way Into Power. Now It HAS Warner Bros Too
By Nittersing - 30 min ago - Last reply 30 min ago
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What bug hates Christmas? Answer the humbug.
By debm55 - 49 min ago - Last reply 31 min ago
What bug hates Christmas? Answer the humbug.
By debm55 - 49 min ago - Last reply 31 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats, says Trump can order use of force 'as he sees fit'
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 32 min ago
Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats, says Trump can order use of force 'as he sees fit'
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 32 min ago
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What is your favorite day of the week?
By mysteryowl - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 33 min ago
What is your favorite day of the week?
By mysteryowl - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 33 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump signs order to create food supply chain task forces to protect competition
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 34 min ago
Trump signs order to create food supply chain task forces to protect competition
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 34 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump no longer pushing back when White House insiders say Hegseth is not up for the job as he tires of controversies
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 36 min ago
Trump no longer pushing back when White House insiders say Hegseth is not up for the job as he tires of controversies
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 36 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Voters Collapse When Asked One Simple Question - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 40 min ago
Trump Voters Collapse When Asked One Simple Question - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 40 min ago
General Discussion
A article from Daily Kos a observation on Rep Adelita Grijalva
By Duncanpup - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 41 min ago
A article from Daily Kos a observation on Rep Adelita Grijalva
By Duncanpup - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 41 min ago
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What should we give Santa instead of cookies and milk? Every house leaves milk and cookies and he is tired of it. I am
By debm55 - 50 replies @ 41 min ago (Milestone)
What should we give Santa instead of cookies and milk? Every house leaves milk and cookies and he is tired of it. I am
By debm55 - 50 replies @ 41 min ago (Milestone)
Environment & Energy
Murkowski "Concerned" W. New Plan To Open Nearly All Of Offshore Alaska To Oil Drilling
By hatrack - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 42 min ago
Murkowski "Concerned" W. New Plan To Open Nearly All Of Offshore Alaska To Oil Drilling
By hatrack - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 42 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump Waives Southwest Airlines Fine For Holiday Meltdown
By Passages - 1 hr ago - Last reply 45 min ago
Trump Waives Southwest Airlines Fine For Holiday Meltdown
By Passages - 1 hr ago - Last reply 45 min ago
Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity
Request for Prayers
By BlueKota - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 45 min ago
Request for Prayers
By BlueKota - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 45 min ago
General Discussion
Germany votes to bring in voluntary military service programme for 18-year-olds
By GJGCA - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 46 min ago
Germany votes to bring in voluntary military service programme for 18-year-olds
By GJGCA - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 46 min ago
General Discussion
Great article in the NYT Magazine About Gen X and the culture
By ok_cpu - 48 min ago - Last reply 48 min ago
Great article in the NYT Magazine About Gen X and the culture
By ok_cpu - 48 min ago - Last reply 48 min ago
General Discussion
If masked men are chasing your 23 year old daughter, you are showing extreme restraint not to shoot them
By lostnfound - 1 hr ago - Last reply 48 min ago
If masked men are chasing your 23 year old daughter, you are showing extreme restraint not to shoot them
By lostnfound - 1 hr ago - Last reply 48 min ago
General Discussion
If Krasnov Had Been President Instead Of FDR
By gab13by13 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 48 min ago
If Krasnov Had Been President Instead Of FDR
By gab13by13 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 48 min ago
General Discussion
Anyone else remember the Bicentennial?
By LT Barclay - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 50 min ago
Anyone else remember the Bicentennial?
By LT Barclay - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 50 min ago
Nebraska
This Prison Rehabilitated Inmates. Until ICE Paid to Fill It With Immigrants.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 50 min ago - Last reply 50 min ago
This Prison Rehabilitated Inmates. Until ICE Paid to Fill It With Immigrants.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 50 min ago - Last reply 50 min ago
The DU Lounge
A Ukrainian Christmas carol: Shchedryk (a.k.a. Carol of the Bells)
By Emrys - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 53 min ago
A Ukrainian Christmas carol: Shchedryk (a.k.a. Carol of the Bells)
By Emrys - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 53 min ago
General Discussion
Mom of Karoline Leavitt's nephew rejects White House narrative of her ICE arrest
By Attilatheblond - 1 hr ago - Last reply 57 min ago
Mom of Karoline Leavitt's nephew rejects White House narrative of her ICE arrest
By Attilatheblond - 1 hr ago - Last reply 57 min ago
General Discussion
Hawaii: Kilauea eruption #38, and it's sepectacular!
By edhopper - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 58 min ago
Hawaii: Kilauea eruption #38, and it's sepectacular!
By edhopper - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 58 min ago
Foreign Affairs
Foreign Relations/ Trump Administration and Congress: A Conversation with Senator Chris Van Hollen
By Passages - 59 min ago - Last reply 59 min ago
Foreign Relations/ Trump Administration and Congress: A Conversation with Senator Chris Van Hollen
By Passages - 59 min ago - Last reply 59 min ago
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Feral Puppy Learns How to "Dog" -- And Her First Zoomies Are Everything
By catbyte - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Feral Puppy Learns How to "Dog" -- And Her First Zoomies Are Everything
By catbyte - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Never Trumper Joe Walsh: "Any Democrat running for President in 2028 must pledge to tear down Trump's ballroom."
By BeyondGeography - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Never Trumper Joe Walsh: "Any Democrat running for President in 2028 must pledge to tear down Trump's ballroom."
By BeyondGeography - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Foreign Affairs
US condemns drone attack on UN food convoy in Sudan
By Passages - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
US condemns drone attack on UN food convoy in Sudan
By Passages - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Isn't this also a war crime? Trump kills North Korean fisherman
By SaydiTom - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Isn't this also a war crime? Trump kills North Korean fisherman
By SaydiTom - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Forum Spotlight: Sports
and OMGAWD........INDIANA is the Big 18 CHAMPIONS.....Shit!!!!! The Big 10 is now the big freaking 18!!!!!
Big, and (whatever the number is now in this conference), 10, Indiana vs Ohio State....
Latest Breaking News
Insurance coverage of hepatitis B vaccine won't change, industry and officials say
1 hr ago - CNN Health
1 hr ago - CNN Health
Trump no longer pushing back when White House insiders say Hegseth is not up for the job as he tires of controversies
2 hrs ago - The Independent
2 hrs ago - The Independent
U.S. Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Evidence Use In Dismissed Comey Case
3 hrs ago - Huff Post/Reuters
3 hrs ago - Huff Post/Reuters
Admiral told lawmakers everyone on alleged drug boat was on a list of military targets
3 hrs ago - NBC News
3 hrs ago - NBC News
ICE agents use tear gas in Elgin {Illinois} as hours long standoff ends in man's arrest
4 hrs ago - Chicago Sun Times
4 hrs ago - Chicago Sun Times
Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats, says Trump can order use of force 'as he sees fit'
4 hrs ago - AP
4 hrs ago - AP
ICE agents under scrutiny after man's legs allegedly crushed in Vancouver arrest
6 hrs ago - Oregon Public Broadcasting/NPR
6 hrs ago - Oregon Public Broadcasting/NPR
Hegseth won't commit to releasing video of second strike on alleged drug boat: "We are reviewing it right now"
11 hrs ago - CBS News
11 hrs ago - CBS News
Immigrants kept from Faneuil Hall citizenship ceremony as feds crackdown nationwide
14 hrs ago - www.wgbh.org
14 hrs ago - www.wgbh.org
Chef Jose Andres Slams 'Divisive' Trump Over FIFA Peace Prize Award: 'Betrays The Beautiful Game'
14 hrs ago - MEDIAite
14 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Judge says Trump administration showed 'blatant lawlessness' in deporting man from El Paso
14 hrs ago - msn/El Paso Matters
14 hrs ago - msn/El Paso Matters
Jane Fonda Calls Netflix-Warner Bros. Acquisition a 'Catastrophic Business Deal' That 'Threatens the Entire Entertainmen
15 hrs ago - Variety
15 hrs ago - Variety
MS NOW Host Asks State Attorney General If Cops Should Be 'Arresting' ICE Agents Using 'Excessive Force'
17 hrs ago - MEDIAite
17 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Exodus From State Department Legal Office Could Heighten Risk Of Trump Admin Breaking The Law
18 hrs ago - Huff Post
18 hrs ago - Huff Post
Bombed Chornobyl shelter no longer blocks radiation and needs major repair - IAEA
19 hrs ago - The Guardian
19 hrs ago - The Guardian
Anger as National Parks grant free access on Trump's birthday -- and end it for MLK day
20 hrs ago - Raw Story
20 hrs ago - Raw Story
Elon Musk's Grok Is Providing Extremely Detailed and Creepy Instructions for Stalking
20 hrs ago - Futurism
20 hrs ago - Futurism
Railroads will be allowed to reduce inspections, rely more on technology to spot track problems
21 hrs ago - News Tribune Jefferson City, MO/AP
21 hrs ago - News Tribune Jefferson City, MO/AP
'People aren't dumb': Republicans worry they're not doing enough on affordability
22 hrs ago - NBC News
22 hrs ago - NBC News
DOJ does not detail legal advice to Noem on El Salvador deportations, citing privilege
Yesterday - ABC News
Yesterday - ABC News
New Orleans leaders blast immigration crackdown, pointing to video of agents chasing US citizen
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Trump Mobile is offering phones for $500 --they are just refurbished, and three years old
Yesterday - The Independent
Yesterday - The Independent
Education Department workers targeted in layoffs are returning to tackle civil rights backlog
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
NEW: Alleged Drug Boat U.S. Bombed Twice Reportedly Wasn't Even Heading to the States
Yesterday - MEDIAite
Yesterday - MEDIAite
GOP North Carolina senator lifts holds on DHS nominees after FEMA funds approved for his state
Yesterday - The Hill
Yesterday - The Hill
Former Washington Post employee launches class action suit against the outlet after massive data breach
Yesterday - Politico
Yesterday - Politico
Trump says he approved the making of Japanese 'tiny cars' to be sold in the US
Yesterday - The Independent
Yesterday - The Independent