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'It was heartbreaking': Naked zip-tied children dragged from homes in 'surreal' ICE raid'
By Joinfortmill - 23 hrs ago - 64 replies
'It was heartbreaking': Naked zip-tied children dragged from homes in 'surreal' ICE raid'
By Joinfortmill - 23 hrs ago - 64 replies
General Discussion
Krasnov Tries To Steal A Dwight Eisenhower Sword From Ike's Presidential Library
By gab13by13 - 5 hrs ago - 58 replies
Krasnov Tries To Steal A Dwight Eisenhower Sword From Ike's Presidential Library
By gab13by13 - 5 hrs ago - 58 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Eyes '$10 Billion Bailout' For Farmers Hurt By Tariffs
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 48 replies
Trump Eyes '$10 Billion Bailout' For Farmers Hurt By Tariffs
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 48 replies
General Discussion
Trump is says he will give Americans $1000 or $2000 in dividends because he's making so much money from the tariffs.
By riversedge - 9 hrs ago - 37 replies
Trump is says he will give Americans $1000 or $2000 in dividends because he's making so much money from the tariffs.
By riversedge - 9 hrs ago - 37 replies
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Manhattan clam chowder is not chowder! I'll say no more!
By Floyd R. Turbo - 17 hrs ago - 37 replies
Manhattan clam chowder is not chowder! I'll say no more!
By Floyd R. Turbo - 17 hrs ago - 37 replies
General Discussion
Unbelievable sermon by a Catholic priest
By KS Toronado - 21 hrs ago - 37 replies
Unbelievable sermon by a Catholic priest
By KS Toronado - 21 hrs ago - 37 replies
General Discussion
GOP Silent as Mormon Church Gunman Identified as 'Ultra MAGA' Trump Supporter
By Swede - 5 hrs ago - 35 replies
GOP Silent as Mormon Church Gunman Identified as 'Ultra MAGA' Trump Supporter
By Swede - 5 hrs ago - 35 replies
General Discussion
I Don't Trust Anyone Who Says 'Democrat Party'!
By Mr.Bee - 16 hrs ago - 34 replies
I Don't Trust Anyone Who Says 'Democrat Party'!
By Mr.Bee - 16 hrs ago - 34 replies
General Discussion
ACLU on bluesky. This will make you FURIOUS!!!
By Eliot Rosewater - 18 hrs ago - 31 replies
ACLU on bluesky. This will make you FURIOUS!!!
By Eliot Rosewater - 18 hrs ago - 31 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump in talks to appear on '60 minutes', Semafor reports
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 28 replies
Trump in talks to appear on '60 minutes', Semafor reports
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 28 replies
General Discussion
Jamie Raskin's response to the propaganda on federal agency websites
By choie - 19 hrs ago - 27 replies
Jamie Raskin's response to the propaganda on federal agency websites
By choie - 19 hrs ago - 27 replies
General Discussion
Microsoft Is Abandoning Windows 10. Hackers Are Celebrating.
By Celerity - 19 hrs ago - 26 replies
Microsoft Is Abandoning Windows 10. Hackers Are Celebrating.
By Celerity - 19 hrs ago - 26 replies
General Discussion
I have seen some posters claiming the Chicago ICE raid was unsubstantiated
By orangecrush - 21 hrs ago - 26 replies
I have seen some posters claiming the Chicago ICE raid was unsubstantiated
By orangecrush - 21 hrs ago - 26 replies
General Discussion
This line from PeeWee Hegseth's speech is really disgusting:
By tblue37 - 2 hrs ago - 22 replies
This line from PeeWee Hegseth's speech is really disgusting:
By tblue37 - 2 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
Trump Administration Propagandize An All Democrats Enemies List on White House and DHS Websites
By ancianita - 21 hrs ago - 22 replies
Trump Administration Propagandize An All Democrats Enemies List on White House and DHS Websites
By ancianita - 21 hrs ago - 22 replies
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Text I just received: "Hi grandpa. I'm okay but a little stunned. I missed a turn and hit the curb then a parked car. My
By Floyd R. Turbo - 23 hrs ago - 22 replies
Text I just received: "Hi grandpa. I'm okay but a little stunned. I missed a turn and hit the curb then a parked car. My
By Floyd R. Turbo - 23 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
This shows how out of touch Morning Joe and MSNBC are.
By OrlandoDem2 - 23 hrs ago - 22 replies
This shows how out of touch Morning Joe and MSNBC are.
By OrlandoDem2 - 23 hrs ago - 22 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
I've covered Trump for years -- and I've never seen him this scared
By marmar - 4 hrs ago - 21 replies
I've covered Trump for years -- and I've never seen him this scared
By marmar - 4 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Keeping Up Appearances star Patricia Routledge dies at 96
By muriel_volestrangler - 5 hrs ago - 20 replies
Keeping Up Appearances star Patricia Routledge dies at 96
By muriel_volestrangler - 5 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
MAGA's New Charlie Kirk Caught Asking For Thousands in Sting
By Zorro - 17 hrs ago - 19 replies
MAGA's New Charlie Kirk Caught Asking For Thousands in Sting
By Zorro - 17 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
He and kegsbreath are going to execute, are going to kill Americans who did not vote for him
By Eliot Rosewater - 21 hrs ago - 19 replies
He and kegsbreath are going to execute, are going to kill Americans who did not vote for him
By Eliot Rosewater - 21 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
'You didn't congratulate us!' World leaders burst into laughter mocking Trump at meeting
By sheshe2 - 16 hrs ago - 18 replies
'You didn't congratulate us!' World leaders burst into laughter mocking Trump at meeting
By sheshe2 - 16 hrs ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
Texas Removes More Than 1 in 4 Children From Health Care Plan
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 17 replies
Texas Removes More Than 1 in 4 Children From Health Care Plan
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
When you hear one of these media folks all snide about Dems demanding the ACA tax cut extension
By bigtree - 22 hrs ago - 17 replies
When you hear one of these media folks all snide about Dems demanding the ACA tax cut extension
By bigtree - 22 hrs ago - 17 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump's Tacky $200 Million Ballroom Is Under Investigation
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 16 replies
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Trump's Tacky $200 Million Ballroom Is Under Investigation
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Egads. "raided an apartment building on Chicago's South Shore Drive."
By PSPS - 4 hrs ago - 16 replies
Egads. "raided an apartment building on Chicago's South Shore Drive."
By PSPS - 4 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Is Trump a Demi-God King whose power cannot be resisted? (Poll)
By Fiendish Thingy - 4 hrs ago - 16 replies
Is Trump a Demi-God King whose power cannot be resisted? (Poll)
By Fiendish Thingy - 4 hrs ago - 16 replies
Photography
A few photos from El Segundo's Farmer's Market . . .
By CaliforniaPeggy - 17 hrs ago - 16 replies
A few photos from El Segundo's Farmer's Market . . .
By CaliforniaPeggy - 17 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
A simple request for lurking MAGAT fuckwits:
By 11 Bravo - 18 hrs ago - 16 replies
A simple request for lurking MAGAT fuckwits:
By 11 Bravo - 18 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
Government shutdown delays key monthly jobs report at a pivotal moment for the U.S. economy
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 15 replies
Government shutdown delays key monthly jobs report at a pivotal moment for the U.S. economy
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
I love 'em, but is this really an effective tactic?
By 4th - 16 hrs ago - 15 replies
I love 'em, but is this really an effective tactic?
By 4th - 16 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
NY-10: Alexa Avils (D) exploring challenge to Rep. Dan Goldman (D)
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - 15 replies
NY-10: Alexa Avils (D) exploring challenge to Rep. Dan Goldman (D)
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
What percentage of MAGAS do you believe don't realize Puerto Ricans are U S citizens? (Poll)
By DemocratSinceBirth - 23 hrs ago - 15 replies
What percentage of MAGAS do you believe don't realize Puerto Ricans are U S citizens? (Poll)
By DemocratSinceBirth - 23 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Trump's Argentina Bailout Sparks Fury Among Farmers, Republicans
By usonian - 21 hrs ago - 14 replies
Trump's Argentina Bailout Sparks Fury Among Farmers, Republicans
By usonian - 21 hrs ago - 14 replies
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What is the scariest movie you ever watched or walked out on? Mine was the Exorcist. How about you?
By debm55 - 55 min ago - 13 replies
What is the scariest movie you ever watched or walked out on? Mine was the Exorcist. How about you?
By debm55 - 55 min ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Real Whine with Bill Maher guests - Friday, October 3, 2025
By SocialDemocrat61 - 7 hrs ago - 13 replies
Real Whine with Bill Maher guests - Friday, October 3, 2025
By SocialDemocrat61 - 7 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
Robert Morris, Gateway Church founding pastor, pleads guilty in Oklahoma child sexual abuse case
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 13 replies
Robert Morris, Gateway Church founding pastor, pleads guilty in Oklahoma child sexual abuse case
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Trump is the "Front Man". Stephen Miller and Russell Vought are running
By no_hypocrisy - 9 hrs ago - 13 replies
Trump is the "Front Man". Stephen Miller and Russell Vought are running
By no_hypocrisy - 9 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
I haven't seen him at our many meetings, have you?
By applegrove - 14 hrs ago - 13 replies
I haven't seen him at our many meetings, have you?
By applegrove - 14 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
Gov. Newsom threatens to withhold billions from California colleges that sign Trump's 'compact'
By highplainsdem - 21 hrs ago - 13 replies
Gov. Newsom threatens to withhold billions from California colleges that sign Trump's 'compact'
By highplainsdem - 21 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Trump niece claims he 'paid someone to take his SATs' to get into college
By B.See - 11 hrs ago - 12 replies
Trump niece claims he 'paid someone to take his SATs' to get into college
By B.See - 11 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Top Air Force General Quits Following Hegseth's Partisan Quantico Speech
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 13 hrs ago - 12 replies
Top Air Force General Quits Following Hegseth's Partisan Quantico Speech
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 13 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Robert Morris, Texas megachurch pastor, pleads guilty to sexually abusing a child
By demmiblue - 21 hrs ago - 12 replies
Robert Morris, Texas megachurch pastor, pleads guilty to sexually abusing a child
By demmiblue - 21 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Billionaire's Furious Neighbors Reveal How They Busted His Private Lake Plot
By LiberalArkie - 21 hrs ago - 12 replies
Billionaire's Furious Neighbors Reveal How They Busted His Private Lake Plot
By LiberalArkie - 21 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Hegseth reveals fourth airstrike on 'narco' boat off Venezuela after Trump declares 'armed conflict' with traffickers
By highplainsdem - 47 min ago - 11 replies
Hegseth reveals fourth airstrike on 'narco' boat off Venezuela after Trump declares 'armed conflict' with traffickers
By highplainsdem - 47 min ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Government shutdown could cost US economy billions of dollars a week, analysts say
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 11 replies
Government shutdown could cost US economy billions of dollars a week, analysts say
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Dave Chappelle Criticizes Free Speech in America at Saudi Arabia Comedy Festival
By douglas9 - 8 hrs ago - 11 replies
Dave Chappelle Criticizes Free Speech in America at Saudi Arabia Comedy Festival
By douglas9 - 8 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Project 2025 Author VOUGHT Ready to Fire Federal Workers, Gut Programs
By Kid Berwyn - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
Project 2025 Author VOUGHT Ready to Fire Federal Workers, Gut Programs
By Kid Berwyn - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Florida Removes 700,000 Children From Health Care Plan
By In It to Win It - 3 hrs ago - 10 replies
Florida Removes 700,000 Children From Health Care Plan
By In It to Win It - 3 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump administration puts on hold $2.1 billion in Chicago infrastructure projects, Vought says
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 10 replies
Trump administration puts on hold $2.1 billion in Chicago infrastructure projects, Vought says
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Apple pulls ICEBlock from App Store after pressure from Bondi
By Qutzupalotl - 13 hrs ago - 10 replies
Apple pulls ICEBlock from App Store after pressure from Bondi
By Qutzupalotl - 13 hrs ago - 10 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
'QAnon shaman sues Trump for $40 trillion and targets Musk, T-Mobile and Warner Bros in rambling lawsuit'
By sop - 19 hrs ago - 10 replies
'QAnon shaman sues Trump for $40 trillion and targets Musk, T-Mobile and Warner Bros in rambling lawsuit'
By sop - 19 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
FIFA VP pushes back on Trump comments about moving World Cup games from 'dangerous' cities
By LetMyPeopleVote - 19 hrs ago - 10 replies
FIFA VP pushes back on Trump comments about moving World Cup games from 'dangerous' cities
By LetMyPeopleVote - 19 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump-Epstein statue returns to the National Mall
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 10 replies
Trump-Epstein statue returns to the National Mall
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump, 79, Posts Bizarre Grim Reaper-Themed AI Music Video
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - 9 replies
Trump, 79, Posts Bizarre Grim Reaper-Themed AI Music Video
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
ICE Wants to Build Out a 24/7 Social Media Surveillance Team
By CousinIT - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
ICE Wants to Build Out a 24/7 Social Media Surveillance Team
By CousinIT - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
More Than 3 in 4 ACA Marketplace Enrollees Live in States Won by President Trump in 2024
By Nevilledog - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
More Than 3 in 4 ACA Marketplace Enrollees Live in States Won by President Trump in 2024
By Nevilledog - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump gives Hamas Sunday deadline to accept Gaza peace plan
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
Trump gives Hamas Sunday deadline to accept Gaza peace plan
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
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What is one of your favorite Hyacinth Bucket (Bouquet!) catch phrases or memorable quotes? (RIP Dame Patricia Routledge)
By QueerDuck - 4 hrs ago - 9 replies
What is one of your favorite Hyacinth Bucket (Bouquet!) catch phrases or memorable quotes? (RIP Dame Patricia Routledge)
By QueerDuck - 4 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Leonard Peltier Is Finally (Mostly) Free And Has A Lot To Say
By AZLD4Candidate - 5 hrs ago - 9 replies
Leonard Peltier Is Finally (Mostly) Free And Has A Lot To Say
By AZLD4Candidate - 5 hrs ago - 9 replies
Forum Spotlight: New York
Cuomo says he'd turn down Trump endorsementCurtis Sliwa reports his best fundraising period yet
NYC Mayor's Race: Mamdani says he would nix part of Gifted and Talented program
Latest Breaking News
Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams Party Members for 'Playing Games' with Shutdown: 'Republicans Need To Learn How To Wield
39 min ago - Mediaite via Yahoo News
39 min ago - Mediaite via Yahoo News
Hegseth reveals fourth airstrike on 'narco' boat off Venezuela after Trump declares 'armed conflict' with traffickers
47 min ago - Independent
47 min ago - Independent
Supreme Court to consider overturning Hawaii law regulating where guns can be carried
1 hr ago - abc news
1 hr ago - abc news
Apple removes ICE tracking apps after Trump administration says they threaten officers
1 hr ago - CNN
1 hr ago - CNN
Anduril and Palantir battlefield communication system has deep flaws, Army memo says
1 hr ago - Reuters
1 hr ago - Reuters
Lawsuit challenges IRS practice of giving tax data to immigration authorities
2 hrs ago - Scripps News
2 hrs ago - Scripps News
Canada issues warning for citizens traveling to US with gender-neutral passports after Trump's executive order
3 hrs ago - The Independent
3 hrs ago - The Independent
Government shutdown delays key monthly jobs report at a pivotal moment for the U.S. economy
5 hrs ago - NBC News
5 hrs ago - NBC News
Government shutdown could cost US economy billions of dollars a week, analysts say
5 hrs ago - The Guardian
5 hrs ago - The Guardian
Trump administration puts on hold $2.1 billion in Chicago infrastructure projects, Vought says
6 hrs ago - CNBC
6 hrs ago - CNBC
Robert Morris, Gateway Church founding pastor, pleads guilty in Oklahoma child sexual abuse case
7 hrs ago - CBS News
7 hrs ago - CBS News
Sarah Mullally named the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in history of Church of England
8 hrs ago - AP
8 hrs ago - AP
Trump Wants To Turn U.S. Military Against American People With Latest Plan, LA Mayor Says
8 hrs ago - Huff Post
8 hrs ago - Huff Post
'Naked violation': Trump accused of brazen law-breaking with new GOP 'propaganda' attacks
9 hrs ago - Raw Story
9 hrs ago - Raw Story
Paramount Officially Acquiring The Free Press and Making Bari Weiss CBS News Editor in Chief: Report
10 hrs ago - MEDIAite
10 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Customs and Border Protection to spend $7.5 million on night vision goggles as 750,000 federal employees go unpaid
10 hrs ago - The Independent
10 hrs ago - The Independent
White House Senses Political Risk on Healthcare Despite Shutdown Bravado
13 hrs ago - Wall Street Journal
13 hrs ago - Wall Street Journal
Lawmaker challenges medical cannabis regs he says 'override' Nebraska voter intent
14 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
14 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
In unusual move, FEMA halts preparedness grant money, orders states to recount their populations excluding deported migr
17 hrs ago - CNN
17 hrs ago - CNN
Federal judge immediately slaps down Trump admin effort to pause case about funding cuts in light of government shutdown
19 hrs ago - Law & Crime
19 hrs ago - Law & Crime
FIFA VP pushes back on Trump comments about moving World Cup games from 'dangerous' cities
19 hrs ago - AP
19 hrs ago - AP
Seniors may have to wait to see what 2026 Social Security COLA is due to shutdown
19 hrs ago - USA Today
19 hrs ago - USA Today
Trump administration approval of new abortion drug infuriates the right
21 hrs ago - msn/Washington Post
21 hrs ago - msn/Washington Post
Gov. Newsom threatens to withhold billions from California colleges that sign Trump's 'compact'
21 hrs ago - KCRA
21 hrs ago - KCRA
White House calls on universities to agree to demands for expanded access to federal funding
21 hrs ago - CNN Politics
21 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Bernie Sanders Urges Boeing CEO Ortberg to End St. Louis Strike, Supports IAM Union District 837 Members
21 hrs ago - IAM
21 hrs ago - IAM
Dozens of groups call on GOP leaders to punish John Gillette for execution threat
22 hrs ago - AZ Mirror
22 hrs ago - AZ Mirror
Education Department employees surprised to find their email automatically changed to blame Democrats for shutdown
22 hrs ago - NBC News
22 hrs ago - NBC News
Police chiefs sound alarm over 'disturbing rise in rhetoric,' cite rising political threats
23 hrs ago - NBC News
23 hrs ago - NBC News