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One of my grand nieces told me that among her friends
By malaise - 11 hrs ago - 191 recs
One of my grand nieces told me that among her friends
By malaise - 11 hrs ago - 191 recs
General Discussion
MTG Said Trump Told Her That if you Release The Epstein Files
By Coolgoober - 14 hrs ago - 155 recs
MTG Said Trump Told Her That if you Release The Epstein Files
By Coolgoober - 14 hrs ago - 155 recs
Latest Breaking News
Zelensky rules out ceding land to Russia, refusing to bow to Putin or Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 142 recs
Zelensky rules out ceding land to Russia, refusing to bow to Putin or Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 142 recs
General Discussion
Sadistic Trump Admin Rescinds Min Staffing Rules for Nursing Homes
By CousinIT - 15 hrs ago - 127 recs
Sadistic Trump Admin Rescinds Min Staffing Rules for Nursing Homes
By CousinIT - 15 hrs ago - 127 recs
General Discussion
When did it become common to insult female reporters with no backlash at all?
By Katinfl - 9 hrs ago - 86 recs
When did it become common to insult female reporters with no backlash at all?
By Katinfl - 9 hrs ago - 86 recs
General Discussion
Trump's Own Mortgages Match His Description of Mortgage Fraud, Records Reveal
By muriel_volestrangler - 19 hrs ago - 86 recs
Trump's Own Mortgages Match His Description of Mortgage Fraud, Records Reveal
By muriel_volestrangler - 19 hrs ago - 86 recs
General Discussion
At this point, it's time to stop asking what Russia has on Trump...
By Initech - 13 hrs ago - 84 recs
At this point, it's time to stop asking what Russia has on Trump...
By Initech - 13 hrs ago - 84 recs
General Discussion
OLD MAN YELLS AT BALLROOM: "...even his own supporters are seeing through the cracks..."
By Miles Archer - 16 hrs ago - 73 recs
OLD MAN YELLS AT BALLROOM: "...even his own supporters are seeing through the cracks..."
By Miles Archer - 16 hrs ago - 73 recs
The DU Lounge
I rescued a stray dog. He's been here just two days, and he's already mocking my dancing. If you want him, he's yours.
By LuckyCharms - 14 hrs ago - 64 recs
I rescued a stray dog. He's been here just two days, and he's already mocking my dancing. If you want him, he's yours.
By LuckyCharms - 14 hrs ago - 64 recs
General Discussion
The continuing saga of my now-MAGA dad. He sent a horrible text to my sister.
By Coventina - 22 hrs ago - 64 recs
The continuing saga of my now-MAGA dad. He sent a horrible text to my sister.
By Coventina - 22 hrs ago - 64 recs
General Discussion
Trump Is Coming for Veterans' Disability Benefits
By Celerity - 17 hrs ago - 62 recs
Trump Is Coming for Veterans' Disability Benefits
By Celerity - 17 hrs ago - 62 recs
General Discussion
Child dies, siblings hospitalized after 'alkaline diet,' parents charged
By Jilly_in_VA - 13 hrs ago - 60 recs
Child dies, siblings hospitalized after 'alkaline diet,' parents charged
By Jilly_in_VA - 13 hrs ago - 60 recs
Latest Breaking News
Jurors in sandwich thrower case talk about their deliberations in his trial in Washington, D.C.
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 58 recs
Jurors in sandwich thrower case talk about their deliberations in his trial in Washington, D.C.
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 58 recs
General Discussion
"You're the most obnoxious reporter in the whole place. A terrible reporter."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 7 hrs ago - 52 recs
"You're the most obnoxious reporter in the whole place. A terrible reporter."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 7 hrs ago - 52 recs
Latest Breaking News
Republicans push high deductible plans and health savings accounts
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 51 recs
Republicans push high deductible plans and health savings accounts
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 51 recs
Latest Breaking News
Federal judge throws out Trump order blocking development of wind energy
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 50 recs
Federal judge throws out Trump order blocking development of wind energy
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 50 recs
Latest Breaking News
12 FBI agents fired for kneeling during racial justice protest sue to get their jobs back
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 50 recs
12 FBI agents fired for kneeling during racial justice protest sue to get their jobs back
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 50 recs
Latest Breaking News
Jimmy Kimmel extends deal with ABC for another year
By highplainsdem - 8 hrs ago - 48 recs
Jimmy Kimmel extends deal with ABC for another year
By highplainsdem - 8 hrs ago - 48 recs
General Discussion
Chris Murphy 🟧@ChrisMurphyCT: I need you to listen to and share this story - of how Trump
By Passages - 14 hrs ago - 48 recs
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Chris Murphy 🟧@ChrisMurphyCT: I need you to listen to and share this story - of how Trump
By Passages - 14 hrs ago - 48 recs
General Discussion
John Lennon was murdered 45 years ago today
By Chasstev365 - 18 hrs ago - 48 recs
John Lennon was murdered 45 years ago today
By Chasstev365 - 18 hrs ago - 48 recs
General Discussion
Musk wants people who raise a foreign flag to be deported.
By applegrove - 8 hrs ago - 47 recs
Musk wants people who raise a foreign flag to be deported.
By applegrove - 8 hrs ago - 47 recs
Latest Breaking News
ICE Barbie Sued Over Tear-Gas Stunt for MAGA Influencers
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 47 recs
ICE Barbie Sued Over Tear-Gas Stunt for MAGA Influencers
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 47 recs
General Discussion
New Poll Reveals Clear Democratic Favorite in 2028 White House Race
By applegrove - 13 hrs ago - 43 recs
New Poll Reveals Clear Democratic Favorite in 2028 White House Race
By applegrove - 13 hrs ago - 43 recs
General Discussion
Is this what will finally bring down the Trump era?
By LAS14 - 5 hrs ago - 41 recs
Is this what will finally bring down the Trump era?
By LAS14 - 5 hrs ago - 41 recs
General Discussion
BREAKING NEWS: Trump rescinds Cuellar clemency, citing "totally illegal" pardon
By Tommy Carcetti - 15 hrs ago - 41 recs
BREAKING NEWS: Trump rescinds Cuellar clemency, citing "totally illegal" pardon
By Tommy Carcetti - 15 hrs ago - 41 recs
General Discussion
Very very infrequently I am terribly awed by...
By discntnt_irny_srcsm - 3 hrs ago - 35 recs
Very very infrequently I am terribly awed by...
By discntnt_irny_srcsm - 3 hrs ago - 35 recs
General Discussion
Rick Wilson: "But now (Trump) blows up the media cycle, and then it's back to Epstein"
By Miles Archer - 21 hrs ago - 35 recs
Rick Wilson: "But now (Trump) blows up the media cycle, and then it's back to Epstein"
By Miles Archer - 21 hrs ago - 35 recs
Latest Breaking News
Rep. Jasmine Crockett enters Democratic primary for U.S. Senate
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 34 recs
Rep. Jasmine Crockett enters Democratic primary for U.S. Senate
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
Trump broke his promise to protect a lifeline for 71 million Americans
By yellow dahlia - 2 hrs ago - 33 recs
Trump broke his promise to protect a lifeline for 71 million Americans
By yellow dahlia - 2 hrs ago - 33 recs
Latest Breaking News
Zohran Mamdani tells immigrant New Yorkers about their right not to comply with ICE
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 33 recs
Zohran Mamdani tells immigrant New Yorkers about their right not to comply with ICE
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 33 recs
Latest Breaking News
Duckworth: Second boat strike 'was essentially murder'
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 30 recs
Duckworth: Second boat strike 'was essentially murder'
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 30 recs
Liberal YouTubers
These Dangerous AI Deepfakes Are SCAMMING You- Lincoln Project
By MagaSmash - 15 hrs ago - 29 recs
These Dangerous AI Deepfakes Are SCAMMING You- Lincoln Project
By MagaSmash - 15 hrs ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
Supreme Court on verge of using flawed theory to grant Trump unprecedented power: expert
By turbinetree - 15 hrs ago - 26 recs
Supreme Court on verge of using flawed theory to grant Trump unprecedented power: expert
By turbinetree - 15 hrs ago - 26 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Congress to withhold Pentagon travel funds until it sees boat strike videos
By Uncle Joe - 10 hrs ago - 25 recs
Congress to withhold Pentagon travel funds until it sees boat strike videos
By Uncle Joe - 10 hrs ago - 25 recs
General Discussion
Trump had two "principal residences" in Palm Beach in 7 weeks:
By applegrove - 11 hrs ago - 25 recs
Trump had two "principal residences" in Palm Beach in 7 weeks:
By applegrove - 11 hrs ago - 25 recs
Latest Breaking News
Former Trump personal lawyer Alina Habba resigns as acting US attorney for New Jersey
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 25 recs
Former Trump personal lawyer Alina Habba resigns as acting US attorney for New Jersey
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 25 recs
Latest Breaking News
Democrat Colin Allred drops out of Senate race, announces run for 33rd Congressional District
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 25 recs
Democrat Colin Allred drops out of Senate race, announces run for 33rd Congressional District
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 25 recs
Latest Breaking News
As affordability concerns mount, Hill Republicans are struggling to act
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 24 recs
As affordability concerns mount, Hill Republicans are struggling to act
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 24 recs
Latest Breaking News
US Supreme Court turns away appeal of Texas library book ban
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 23 recs
US Supreme Court turns away appeal of Texas library book ban
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 23 recs
Latest Breaking News
JD Vance says Trump crudely mocked politician's manhood after asking his shoe size
By highplainsdem - 13 hrs ago - 23 recs
JD Vance says Trump crudely mocked politician's manhood after asking his shoe size
By highplainsdem - 13 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
Editorial cartoons for Monday, Dec. 8
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 hrs ago - 22 recs
Editorial cartoons for Monday, Dec. 8
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 hrs ago - 22 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump HAS PANIC ATTACK as HIS EVENT is TOTAL FAILURE - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 22 recs
Trump HAS PANIC ATTACK as HIS EVENT is TOTAL FAILURE - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
Newsom: "I told them as Trump dozed off: rename (the Kennedy Center) the Newsom Center!! Only I can fix it!!!"
By Miles Archer - 21 hrs ago - 22 recs
Newsom: "I told them as Trump dozed off: rename (the Kennedy Center) the Newsom Center!! Only I can fix it!!!"
By Miles Archer - 21 hrs ago - 22 recs
Music Appreciation
First time I ever heard this song was when Adrian Cronauer played it in Vietnam:
By MarineCombatEngineer - 4 hrs ago - 21 recs
First time I ever heard this song was when Adrian Cronauer played it in Vietnam:
By MarineCombatEngineer - 4 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
JD Vance Reminded To Use White House Service Entrance
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - 20 recs
JD Vance Reminded To Use White House Service Entrance
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump Allegedly Committed Same 'Mortgage Fraud' His Admin Prosecuted Letitia James For: Report
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 20 recs
Trump Allegedly Committed Same 'Mortgage Fraud' His Admin Prosecuted Letitia James For: Report
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
'This creates danger': Walz hits back after Trump targets Somali immigrants
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 20 recs
'This creates danger': Walz hits back after Trump targets Somali immigrants
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
Zohran Mamdani tells immigrant New Yorkers about their right not to comply with ICE
By Jilly_in_VA - 12 hrs ago - 19 recs
Zohran Mamdani tells immigrant New Yorkers about their right not to comply with ICE
By Jilly_in_VA - 12 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
The Bank of England is warning a financial crash is coming
By SamuelTheThird - 21 hrs ago - 19 recs
The Bank of England is warning a financial crash is coming
By SamuelTheThird - 21 hrs ago - 19 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump FINALLY gets the HUMILIATION he deserves in front of MILLIONS - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago - 18 recs
Trump FINALLY gets the HUMILIATION he deserves in front of MILLIONS - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
How VERY sad. WE'VE been pissed off at Bondi for 12 months, but today, SHE is PISSED and that makes me SO SAD.
By Miles Archer - 10 hrs ago - 18 recs
How VERY sad. WE'VE been pissed off at Bondi for 12 months, but today, SHE is PISSED and that makes me SO SAD.
By Miles Archer - 10 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
This weekend ICE detained a student at a private college in Minneapolis
By Ocelot II - 2 hrs ago - 17 recs
This weekend ICE detained a student at a private college in Minneapolis
By Ocelot II - 2 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
Trump weighing Noem's ouster at Homeland Security
By Jilly_in_VA - 8 hrs ago - 17 recs
Trump weighing Noem's ouster at Homeland Security
By Jilly_in_VA - 8 hrs ago - 17 recs
Pets
Animal Alarm Clock -- Typical morning, "C'mon Daddy. Time To Get Up."
By George McGovern - 17 hrs ago - 17 recs
Animal Alarm Clock -- Typical morning, "C'mon Daddy. Time To Get Up."
By George McGovern - 17 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
largest police settlement in US History.. 16 yr old shot in back while running from gunshots fired incident
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 22 hrs ago - 17 recs
largest police settlement in US History.. 16 yr old shot in back while running from gunshots fired incident
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 22 hrs ago - 17 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Jack Smith DOUBLES DOWN as He DEMANDS PUBLIC Testimony - Legal AF
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - 17 recs
Jack Smith DOUBLES DOWN as He DEMANDS PUBLIC Testimony - Legal AF
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - 17 recs
Forum Spotlight: California
The (San Francisco) District 4 supervisor race will be nasty, brutish -- and short'Massacred': The California GOP hits a new low
San Francisco Marina residents 'appalled' by Safeway tower plan
Latest Breaking News
Court settlement approved for New Orleans Archdiocese to pay hundreds of clergy abuse victims
4 hrs ago - AP
4 hrs ago - AP
Lawmakers move to compel Hegseth to release military video of Sept. 2 boat strike
5 hrs ago - ABC News
5 hrs ago - ABC News
Justices address federal limitations of Louisiana health care provider shield
7 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
7 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner is investor in Paramount's hostile takeover bid of Warner Bros
8 hrs ago - The Independent
8 hrs ago - The Independent
Trump Allegedly Committed Same 'Mortgage Fraud' His Admin Prosecuted Letitia James For: Report
8 hrs ago - MEDIAite
8 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Zelensky rules out ceding land to Russia, refusing to bow to Putin or Trump
9 hrs ago - Washington Post
9 hrs ago - Washington Post
Former Trump personal lawyer Alina Habba resigns as acting US attorney for New Jersey
11 hrs ago - CNN Politics
11 hrs ago - CNN Politics
12 FBI agents fired for kneeling during racial justice protest sue to get their jobs back
12 hrs ago - AP
12 hrs ago - AP
JD Vance says Trump crudely mocked politician's manhood after asking his shoe size
13 hrs ago - Independent
13 hrs ago - Independent
'ONE RULE': Trump says he'll sign an executive order blocking state AI laws despite bipartisan pushback
13 hrs ago - TechCrunch
13 hrs ago - TechCrunch
Democrat Colin Allred drops out of Senate race, announces run for 33rd Congressional District
13 hrs ago - Texas Tribune
13 hrs ago - Texas Tribune
Paramount Skydance launches hostile bid for WBD 'to finish what we started,' CEO Ellison tells CNBC
16 hrs ago - CNBC
16 hrs ago - CNBC
US Congress considers 'must-pass' defense policy bill that would top Trump's spending request
16 hrs ago - Reuters
16 hrs ago - Reuters
Jurors in sandwich thrower case talk about their deliberations in his trial in Washington, D.C.
18 hrs ago - CBS News
18 hrs ago - CBS News
As farmers face trade wars and inflation, calls to mental health hotlines rise
18 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
18 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
'This creates danger': Walz hits back after Trump targets Somali immigrants
22 hrs ago - msn/USA Today
22 hrs ago - msn/USA Today
None of the 12 remaining US military survivors of Pearl Harbor -- all over age 100 -- able to attend annual memorial
Sunday - nypost
Sunday - nypost
Appointment of controversial FDA official rocking agency like "an atom bomb," scientists there say
Sunday - CBS News
Sunday - CBS News
Leaked memo shows Trump DOJ wants list of groups that express 'anti-American sentiment'
Sunday - Raw Story
Sunday - Raw Story