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General Discussion
I've never in my life witnessed failure so celebrated
By EnergizedLib - 19 hrs ago - 254 recs
I've never in my life witnessed failure so celebrated
By EnergizedLib - 19 hrs ago - 254 recs
General Discussion
30 congressional leaders caught in Scotland -- using taxpayer money amid shutdown
By turbinetree - 14 hrs ago - 173 recs
30 congressional leaders caught in Scotland -- using taxpayer money amid shutdown
By turbinetree - 14 hrs ago - 173 recs
General Discussion
Trump has a social media toddler tantrum after attending SCOTUS birthright citizenship hearing
By Miles Archer - 19 hrs ago - 164 recs
Trump has a social media toddler tantrum after attending SCOTUS birthright citizenship hearing
By Miles Archer - 19 hrs ago - 164 recs
General Discussion
Pic Of The Moment: Trump Clears Things Up On Iran
By EarlG - 21 hrs ago - 145 recs
Pic Of The Moment: Trump Clears Things Up On Iran
By EarlG - 21 hrs ago - 145 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump calls America 'stupid' after abruptly leaving Supreme Court debate
By UpInArms - 15 hrs ago - 131 recs
Trump calls America 'stupid' after abruptly leaving Supreme Court debate
By UpInArms - 15 hrs ago - 131 recs
General Discussion
Maybe fake?? Jonathan the Giant Tortoise, the world's oldest living land animal, has died at 193.
By Nevilledog - 17 hrs ago - 109 recs
Maybe fake?? Jonathan the Giant Tortoise, the world's oldest living land animal, has died at 193.
By Nevilledog - 17 hrs ago - 109 recs
General Discussion
Don, about that birthright citizenship thingie...
By sheshe2 - 15 hrs ago - 94 recs
Don, about that birthright citizenship thingie...
By sheshe2 - 15 hrs ago - 94 recs
Latest Breaking News
Nurul Amin Shah Alam's Death Was a Homicide
By groundloop - 14 hrs ago - 84 recs
Nurul Amin Shah Alam's Death Was a Homicide
By groundloop - 14 hrs ago - 84 recs
General Discussion
Ineffective, failing, loser POTUS gives ineffective, failing, loser speech. There, saved you the trouble of watching.
By eppur_se_muova - 11 hrs ago - 82 recs
Ineffective, failing, loser POTUS gives ineffective, failing, loser speech. There, saved you the trouble of watching.
By eppur_se_muova - 11 hrs ago - 82 recs
General Discussion
Trump says 'we' can't take care of Medicare and Medicaid because, 'we're fighting wars'
By bigtree - 13 hrs ago - 77 recs
Trump says 'we' can't take care of Medicare and Medicaid because, 'we're fighting wars'
By bigtree - 13 hrs ago - 77 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
'I Don't Give a Shit What Kristi Noem's Husband Does, I Care About What She's Doing to Everyone Else'
By sop - 23 hrs ago - 76 recs
'I Don't Give a Shit What Kristi Noem's Husband Does, I Care About What She's Doing to Everyone Else'
By sop - 23 hrs ago - 76 recs
General Discussion
ABC: Administration must restore legal status for thousands of immigrants, judge rules
By lindysalsagal - 16 hrs ago - 73 recs
ABC: Administration must restore legal status for thousands of immigrants, judge rules
By lindysalsagal - 16 hrs ago - 73 recs
General Discussion
14 Powerful Lines From Justice Jackson's Dissent on Conversion Therapy: 'Like It or Not, Treatment Standards Exist in
By justaprogressive - 18 hrs ago - 67 recs
14 Powerful Lines From Justice Jackson's Dissent on Conversion Therapy: 'Like It or Not, Treatment Standards Exist in
By justaprogressive - 18 hrs ago - 67 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump's lawyer faces pushback early on in Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship
By Jilly_in_VA - 21 hrs ago - 64 recs
Trump's lawyer faces pushback early on in Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship
By Jilly_in_VA - 21 hrs ago - 64 recs
General Discussion
Trump strongly considering pulling out of NATO
By blue-wave - 21 hrs ago - 62 recs
Trump strongly considering pulling out of NATO
By blue-wave - 21 hrs ago - 62 recs
General Discussion
David Corn on major media normalizing Trump's disastrous speech
By highplainsdem - 10 hrs ago - 59 recs
David Corn on major media normalizing Trump's disastrous speech
By highplainsdem - 10 hrs ago - 59 recs
Latest Breaking News
Rudy Giuliani loses every single argument in bid to dismiss sexual harassment and rape lawsuit filed by former assistant
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 57 recs
Rudy Giuliani loses every single argument in bid to dismiss sexual harassment and rape lawsuit filed by former assistant
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 57 recs
Latest Breaking News
Iran president to release open letter to American people in coming hours -- spokesperson
By littlemissmartypants - 16 hrs ago - 53 recs
Iran president to release open letter to American people in coming hours -- spokesperson
By littlemissmartypants - 16 hrs ago - 53 recs
General Discussion
Hey, Donald! Do You Know What Would REALLY Own the Libs?
By MineralMan - 19 hrs ago - 53 recs
Hey, Donald! Do You Know What Would REALLY Own the Libs?
By MineralMan - 19 hrs ago - 53 recs
General Discussion
"Never Interrupt Your Enemy When He's Making A Mistake"
By kpete - 17 hrs ago - 52 recs
"Never Interrupt Your Enemy When He's Making A Mistake"
By kpete - 17 hrs ago - 52 recs
General Discussion
🚨BREAKING: On behalf of the Florida NAACP and Florida Alliance for Retired Americans
By littlemissmartypants - 14 hrs ago - 50 recs
🚨BREAKING: On behalf of the Florida NAACP and Florida Alliance for Retired Americans
By littlemissmartypants - 14 hrs ago - 50 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump isn't immune from civil claims his Jan. 6 rally speech incited riot, judge says
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 50 recs
Trump isn't immune from civil claims his Jan. 6 rally speech incited riot, judge says
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 50 recs
General Discussion
Jews paused Indiana's abortion ban -- by turning a religious freedom law against the evangelical right
By WhiskeyGrinder - 23 hrs ago - 49 recs
Jews paused Indiana's abortion ban -- by turning a religious freedom law against the evangelical right
By WhiskeyGrinder - 23 hrs ago - 49 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump bolts from Supreme Court early as conservative justices skeptical of his arguments
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 48 recs
Trump bolts from Supreme Court early as conservative justices skeptical of his arguments
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 48 recs
General Discussion
"Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 20 hrs ago - 47 recs
"Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 20 hrs ago - 47 recs
General Discussion
Time to donate to ACLU after two people who know said she was brilliant in front of the Supreme Court
By Deuxcents - 9 hrs ago - 46 recs
Time to donate to ACLU after two people who know said she was brilliant in front of the Supreme Court
By Deuxcents - 9 hrs ago - 46 recs
Latest Breaking News
'On a whole other level': rapid snow melt-off in American west stuns scientists
By riversedge - 11 hrs ago - 42 recs
'On a whole other level': rapid snow melt-off in American west stuns scientists
By riversedge - 11 hrs ago - 42 recs
Photography
Pre-dawn art shot of the Colorado River from Deadhorse Point State Park
By Bo Zarts - 19 hrs ago - 42 recs
Pre-dawn art shot of the Colorado River from Deadhorse Point State Park
By Bo Zarts - 19 hrs ago - 42 recs
General Discussion
Trump is slurring, lying, and rambling right out of the gate
By Celerity - 11 hrs ago - 40 recs
Trump is slurring, lying, and rambling right out of the gate
By Celerity - 11 hrs ago - 40 recs
Arkansas
Trump judge drops "blockbuster" ruling against Trump - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 16 hrs ago - 39 recs
Trump judge drops "blockbuster" ruling against Trump - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 16 hrs ago - 39 recs
Foreign Affairs
We Told You So: The Costs of Attacking Iran Far Outweigh the Benefits
By BootinUp - 23 hrs ago - 38 recs
We Told You So: The Costs of Attacking Iran Far Outweigh the Benefits
By BootinUp - 23 hrs ago - 38 recs
General Discussion
If Groucho Marx was in attendance at the Supreme Court today
By kairos12 - 19 hrs ago - 36 recs
If Groucho Marx was in attendance at the Supreme Court today
By kairos12 - 19 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
'We were a dead and crippled country under Biden"
By LuckyCharms - 11 hrs ago - 34 recs
'We were a dead and crippled country under Biden"
By LuckyCharms - 11 hrs ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
Sen. Schumer: ''His address tonight? It doesn't matter. His words are meaningless."
By bigtree - 11 hrs ago - 31 recs
Sen. Schumer: ''His address tonight? It doesn't matter. His words are meaningless."
By bigtree - 11 hrs ago - 31 recs
General Discussion
'1000% Increase' in US Troops refusing to Fight in Iran War / Dissent brewing
By Amaryllis - 14 hrs ago - 31 recs
'1000% Increase' in US Troops refusing to Fight in Iran War / Dissent brewing
By Amaryllis - 14 hrs ago - 31 recs
General Discussion
Obama can hold his breath for 15 Minutes!
By ihaveaquestion - 18 hrs ago - 31 recs
Obama can hold his breath for 15 Minutes!
By ihaveaquestion - 18 hrs ago - 31 recs
Latest Breaking News
DNA links Ted Bundy to murder of 17-year-old Utah girl, sheriff says
By littlemissmartypants - 9 hrs ago - 30 recs
DNA links Ted Bundy to murder of 17-year-old Utah girl, sheriff says
By littlemissmartypants - 9 hrs ago - 30 recs
Latest Breaking News
LISTEN: John Sauer Says 'I Think So' When Asked if Native Americans Are Birthright Citizens
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 29 recs
LISTEN: John Sauer Says 'I Think So' When Asked if Native Americans Are Birthright Citizens
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
I'm watching the futures: The market didn't like his speech.
By LuckyCharms - 10 hrs ago - 27 recs
I'm watching the futures: The market didn't like his speech.
By LuckyCharms - 10 hrs ago - 27 recs
Latest Breaking News
CBS News chief Bari Weiss set to remake network's iconic 60 Minutes: report
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 27 recs
CBS News chief Bari Weiss set to remake network's iconic 60 Minutes: report
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
EVERY M*TH*RF*CKING ALARM in the U.S.A. should be blasting at full volume and intensity. Grampy's f*ckin' NUTS.
By Miles Archer - 20 hrs ago - 27 recs
EVERY M*TH*RF*CKING ALARM in the U.S.A. should be blasting at full volume and intensity. Grampy's f*ckin' NUTS.
By Miles Archer - 20 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
Seth Moulton just now on Chris Hayes: Chris just asked him question and Seth said, "Chris, I'm not a child psychologist
By Amaryllis - 10 hrs ago - 25 recs
Seth Moulton just now on Chris Hayes: Chris just asked him question and Seth said, "Chris, I'm not a child psychologist
By Amaryllis - 10 hrs ago - 25 recs
Latest Breaking News
Exclusive: Trump's DOJ says he's not required to turn over official records
By demmiblue - 15 hrs ago - 24 recs
Exclusive: Trump's DOJ says he's not required to turn over official records
By demmiblue - 15 hrs ago - 24 recs
The DU Lounge
Pregnant Pig Escapes Farm And Finds A Safe Place To Become A Mom
By catbyte - 23 hrs ago - 23 recs
Pregnant Pig Escapes Farm And Finds A Safe Place To Become A Mom
By catbyte - 23 hrs ago - 23 recs
Latest Breaking News
Vindman raises $8.2M for Democratic Florida Senate bid
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 22 recs
Vindman raises $8.2M for Democratic Florida Senate bid
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 22 recs
Latest Breaking News
House GOP Bolts in Record Numbers Ahead of Midterm Bloodbath
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 21 recs
House GOP Bolts in Record Numbers Ahead of Midterm Bloodbath
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 21 recs
Latest Breaking News
30 congressional leaders caught in Scotland -- using taxpayer money amid shutdown
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 20 recs
30 congressional leaders caught in Scotland -- using taxpayer money amid shutdown
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
Trump bolts from Supreme Court early as conservative justices skeptical of his arguments
By LetMyPeopleVote - 20 hrs ago - 20 recs
Trump bolts from Supreme Court early as conservative justices skeptical of his arguments
By LetMyPeopleVote - 20 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
Things are looking mighty Tailhooky out there now
By Aviation Pro - 20 hrs ago - 20 recs
Things are looking mighty Tailhooky out there now
By Aviation Pro - 20 hrs ago - 20 recs
Civil Liberties
Nebraska student appeals censorship of editorial cartoon
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago - 20 recs
Nebraska student appeals censorship of editorial cartoon
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
Wow!!! Trump Solicitor General D. John Sauer Suggested Native Americans Might Not Be Birthright Citizens
By DemocratSinceBirth - 21 hrs ago - 20 recs
Wow!!! Trump Solicitor General D. John Sauer Suggested Native Americans Might Not Be Birthright Citizens
By DemocratSinceBirth - 21 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
'You will lose': Trump immediately drowned in legal threats over new voting order
By LetMyPeopleVote - 21 hrs ago - 20 recs
'You will lose': Trump immediately drowned in legal threats over new voting order
By LetMyPeopleVote - 21 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
It's like watching an 80 year old man give a 4th grade book report.
By Swede - 10 hrs ago - 19 recs
It's like watching an 80 year old man give a 4th grade book report.
By Swede - 10 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
"WWII lasted for 3 years, 8 months, and x days"?????
By dflprincess - 10 hrs ago - 19 recs
"WWII lasted for 3 years, 8 months, and x days"?????
By dflprincess - 10 hrs ago - 19 recs
Forum Spotlight: Science
Thirty previously unpublished verses by Empedocles discovered on a papyrus from CairoNASA Artemis II Launch (9min video) - And off to the Moon!!
Link to NASA feed of Artemis II launch
Latest Breaking News
ActBlue May Have Misled Congress on Vetting Foreign Donations, Its Lawyers Warned
27 min ago - New York Times
27 min ago - New York Times
New sculpture of Trump with his 'Golden Dome' is up at National Mall and was created by Ben & Jerry's co-founder
2 hrs ago - The Independent
2 hrs ago - The Independent
American commandos join Ecuadorian troops in mission targeting alleged narco-terrorists
3 hrs ago - CBS News
3 hrs ago - CBS News
US Lifts Sanctions on Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodrguez
4 hrs ago - US News & World Report/AP
4 hrs ago - US News & World Report/AP
30 congressional leaders caught in Scotland -- using taxpayer money amid shutdown
5 hrs ago - Raw Story
5 hrs ago - Raw Story
AI models will secretly scheme to protect other AI models from being shut down, researchers find
8 hrs ago - Fortune
8 hrs ago - Fortune
'On a whole other level': rapid snow melt-off in American west stuns scientists
11 hrs ago - the guardian
11 hrs ago - the guardian
'Clears this bar easily': Trump-appointed judge allows lawsuit challenging FOIA office closure to move forward
12 hrs ago - Law & Crime
12 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Hundreds rally for birthright citizenship at supreme court: 'We are an immigrant nation'
12 hrs ago - The Guardian
12 hrs ago - The Guardian
DHS scraps Noem policy requiring secretary's review of all contracts above $100,000
13 hrs ago - CBS News
13 hrs ago - CBS News
LISTEN: John Sauer Says 'I Think So' When Asked if Native Americans Are Birthright Citizens
15 hrs ago - MEDIAite
15 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Trump calls America 'stupid' after abruptly leaving Supreme Court debate
15 hrs ago - The Independent UK
15 hrs ago - The Independent UK
CBS News chief Bari Weiss set to remake network's iconic 60 Minutes: report
16 hrs ago - The Independent
16 hrs ago - The Independent
Iran president to release open letter to American people in coming hours -- spokesperson
16 hrs ago - Times of Israel
16 hrs ago - Times of Israel
Trump admin presents new plan to slash two thirds of consumer watchdog workforce
16 hrs ago - Reuters
16 hrs ago - Reuters
A speech from a British monarch returns to Capitol Hill as US-UK tensions simmer
17 hrs ago - AP News
17 hrs ago - AP News
Luigi Mangione's federal trial delayed until October in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
17 hrs ago - AP News
17 hrs ago - AP News
Retail sales rise 0.6% in February, but impact of Iran war threatens to derail spending
17 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
17 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
'Communion': Is JD Vance preparing 2028 presidential run with release of new book?
18 hrs ago - yahoo.com
18 hrs ago - yahoo.com
Victim's father says he met suspect dozens of times before Texas Killing Fields arrest
18 hrs ago - KHOU 11
18 hrs ago - KHOU 11
Trump isn't immune from civil claims his Jan. 6 rally speech incited riot, judge says
19 hrs ago - AP
19 hrs ago - AP
Trump bolts from Supreme Court early as conservative justices skeptical of his arguments
20 hrs ago - Raw Story
20 hrs ago - Raw Story
Rudy Giuliani loses every single argument in bid to dismiss sexual harassment and rape lawsuit filed by former assistant
20 hrs ago - Law & Crime
20 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Trump's lawyer faces pushback early on in Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship
21 hrs ago - Associated Press
21 hrs ago - Associated Press