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General Discussion
Happening Now! Marching on the Tennessee Capital..
By red dog 1 - 21 hrs ago - 184 recs
Happening Now! Marching on the Tennessee Capital..
By red dog 1 - 21 hrs ago - 184 recs
General Discussion
Their new contract requires the airport to purchase Trump merchandise from Trump's own licensor
By applegrove - 18 hrs ago - 108 recs
Their new contract requires the airport to purchase Trump merchandise from Trump's own licensor
By applegrove - 18 hrs ago - 108 recs
General Discussion
The AP called it...Brown WINS Senate PRIMARY race in Ohio (we have a DU ActBlue donation link)
By Omaha Steve - 16 hrs ago - 104 recs
The AP called it...Brown WINS Senate PRIMARY race in Ohio (we have a DU ActBlue donation link)
By Omaha Steve - 16 hrs ago - 104 recs
General Discussion
A MAGA blunders into a thread and exposes his ass.
By Swede - 4 hrs ago - 95 recs
A MAGA blunders into a thread and exposes his ass.
By Swede - 4 hrs ago - 95 recs
General Discussion
Now get the fuck out of government housing
By Aviation Pro - 19 hrs ago - 85 recs
Now get the fuck out of government housing
By Aviation Pro - 19 hrs ago - 85 recs
General Discussion
Marjorie Taylor Greene says Trump texted her that her son deserves death threats
By Johnny2X2X - 21 hrs ago - 84 recs
Marjorie Taylor Greene says Trump texted her that her son deserves death threats
By Johnny2X2X - 21 hrs ago - 84 recs
General Discussion
Stuart Stevens is not having it. He issued a challenge to Rs
By senseandsensibility - 23 hrs ago - 84 recs
Stuart Stevens is not having it. He issued a challenge to Rs
By senseandsensibility - 23 hrs ago - 84 recs
Photography
Back where I belong: the Manhattan Beach's Farmer's Market today!
By CaliforniaPeggy - 20 hrs ago - 83 recs
Back where I belong: the Manhattan Beach's Farmer's Market today!
By CaliforniaPeggy - 20 hrs ago - 83 recs
General Discussion
Whew! You guys were worried about nothing.
By senseandsensibility - 18 hrs ago - 80 recs
Whew! You guys were worried about nothing.
By senseandsensibility - 18 hrs ago - 80 recs
General Discussion
ProPublica: Babies Are Bleeding to Death as Parents Reject a Vitamin Shot Given at Birth
By Passages - 4 hrs ago - 77 recs
ProPublica: Babies Are Bleeding to Death as Parents Reject a Vitamin Shot Given at Birth
By Passages - 4 hrs ago - 77 recs
Latest Breaking News
F.D.A. Blocked Publication of Research Finding Covid and Shingles Vaccines Were Safe
By demmiblue - 21 hrs ago - 77 recs
F.D.A. Blocked Publication of Research Finding Covid and Shingles Vaccines Were Safe
By demmiblue - 21 hrs ago - 77 recs
General Discussion
Epstein accuser who once made bizarre getaway reported missing by family**Update-Found safe today
By sheshe2 - 19 hrs ago - 66 recs
Epstein accuser who once made bizarre getaway reported missing by family**Update-Found safe today
By sheshe2 - 19 hrs ago - 66 recs
General Discussion
Here's what data centers are doing to the PC business. I built my own PC last Sept. as mu old one was 13 years old
By Cheezoholic - 23 hrs ago - 66 recs
Here's what data centers are doing to the PC business. I built my own PC last Sept. as mu old one was 13 years old
By Cheezoholic - 23 hrs ago - 66 recs
Latest Breaking News
Plantiff in Case That Destroyed Voting Rights Act Exposed as Jan. 6er
By erronis - 18 hrs ago - 62 recs
Plantiff in Case That Destroyed Voting Rights Act Exposed as Jan. 6er
By erronis - 18 hrs ago - 62 recs
Latest Breaking News
'Get the children away': Outrage breaks out over Trump's startling remarks around kids
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 60 recs
'Get the children away': Outrage breaks out over Trump's startling remarks around kids
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 60 recs
General Discussion
New satellite analysis reveals massive damage US military sites suffered from airstrikes
By turbinetree - 2 hrs ago - 59 recs
New satellite analysis reveals massive damage US military sites suffered from airstrikes
By turbinetree - 2 hrs ago - 59 recs
General Discussion
Das ist kein Ballsaal, das ist ein Fuhrerbunker. It is not a ballroom but a Fuhrer Bunker.
By Botany - 6 hrs ago - 58 recs
Das ist kein Ballsaal, das ist ein Fuhrerbunker. It is not a ballroom but a Fuhrer Bunker.
By Botany - 6 hrs ago - 58 recs
General Discussion
*****BREAKING NEWS***** Ted Turner Has Passed
By DemocratSinceBirth - 2 hrs ago - 56 recs
*****BREAKING NEWS***** Ted Turner Has Passed
By DemocratSinceBirth - 2 hrs ago - 56 recs
Latest Breaking News
Americans have spent an extra $24 billion on gas in just two months thanks to rising prices from Trump's Iran war
By Wicked Blue - 23 hrs ago - 56 recs
Americans have spent an extra $24 billion on gas in just two months thanks to rising prices from Trump's Iran war
By Wicked Blue - 23 hrs ago - 56 recs
General Discussion
A little experiment I've been running that has gone surprisingly well. It's about my Instagram Avatar and follows.
By NewHendoLib - 14 hrs ago - 50 recs
A little experiment I've been running that has gone surprisingly well. It's about my Instagram Avatar and follows.
By NewHendoLib - 14 hrs ago - 50 recs
General Discussion
Democrat Chedrick Greene wins Michigan Senate special election
By sheshe2 - 13 hrs ago - 47 recs
Democrat Chedrick Greene wins Michigan Senate special election
By sheshe2 - 13 hrs ago - 47 recs
General Discussion
Alito butthurt over Colleague's 'Insulting' Criticism
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 44 recs
Alito butthurt over Colleague's 'Insulting' Criticism
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 44 recs
General Discussion
OBAMA: A good policy that I'd like to see followed is that the president shouldn't have a bunch of side hustles
By Swede - 3 hrs ago - 41 recs
OBAMA: A good policy that I'd like to see followed is that the president shouldn't have a bunch of side hustles
By Swede - 3 hrs ago - 41 recs
General Discussion
Nothing to see here, folks. Just Bibi, taking his dog for walkies.
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago - 38 recs
Nothing to see here, folks. Just Bibi, taking his dog for walkies.
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago - 38 recs
The DU Lounge
The Daily Bitch*: "Dear Life, When I asked if my day could POSSIBLY get
By niyad - 22 hrs ago - 38 recs
The Daily Bitch*: "Dear Life, When I asked if my day could POSSIBLY get
By niyad - 22 hrs ago - 38 recs
General Discussion
The American tourist boycott movement is wreaking havoc: border states like Montana are reporting a dizzying 44% drop i
By riversedge - 9 hrs ago - 37 recs
The American tourist boycott movement is wreaking havoc: border states like Montana are reporting a dizzying 44% drop i
By riversedge - 9 hrs ago - 37 recs
Latest Breaking News
GOP Megadonor Throws in the Towel on Republicans Holding House in Midterms: 'Almost a Certainty' That Dems Win
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 35 recs
GOP Megadonor Throws in the Towel on Republicans Holding House in Midterms: 'Almost a Certainty' That Dems Win
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 35 recs
General Discussion
Mike Luckovich-Under construction: Captain trump Ballroom
By LetMyPeopleVote - 20 hrs ago - 34 recs
Mike Luckovich-Under construction: Captain trump Ballroom
By LetMyPeopleVote - 20 hrs ago - 34 recs
Latest Breaking News
White House East Wing debris dumped at nearby golf course has toxic metals, a report says
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 hrs ago - 33 recs
White House East Wing debris dumped at nearby golf course has toxic metals, a report says
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 hrs ago - 33 recs
General Discussion
In honor of this being the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) Day
By Spazito - 21 hrs ago - 32 recs
In honor of this being the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) Day
By Spazito - 21 hrs ago - 32 recs
Maryland
Driver in I-695 crash that killed 6 highway workers lands in prison over McDonald's trip
By mahatmakanejeeves - 17 hrs ago - 30 recs
Driver in I-695 crash that killed 6 highway workers lands in prison over McDonald's trip
By mahatmakanejeeves - 17 hrs ago - 30 recs
Latest Breaking News
Second judge rules Trump administration can't review reporter's devices
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 27 recs
Second judge rules Trump administration can't review reporter's devices
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
How Ben Collins (aka Tim Onion, CEO of the company that owns The Onion) feels about the AI boom
By highplainsdem - 12 hrs ago - 25 recs
How Ben Collins (aka Tim Onion, CEO of the company that owns The Onion) feels about the AI boom
By highplainsdem - 12 hrs ago - 25 recs
The DU Lounge
Here's what happens when you put a German Shepherd in charge of babysitting Doberman Pinscher pups
By red dog 1 - 22 hrs ago - 25 recs
Here's what happens when you put a German Shepherd in charge of babysitting Doberman Pinscher pups
By red dog 1 - 22 hrs ago - 25 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump pauses U.S. bid to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz, cites Iran deal progress
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 24 recs
Trump pauses U.S. bid to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz, cites Iran deal progress
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
Elon Musk's destruction of USAID has already caused 600,000 deaths 2/3 of them children.
By applegrove - 18 hrs ago - 24 recs
Elon Musk's destruction of USAID has already caused 600,000 deaths 2/3 of them children.
By applegrove - 18 hrs ago - 24 recs
Latest Breaking News
Rubio says War Powers Act '100 percent unconstitutional'
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 23 recs
Rubio says War Powers Act '100 percent unconstitutional'
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 23 recs
TV Chat
Barry Diller Wants To Buy CNN "Before They Ruin It Any Further"
By FakeNoose - 14 hrs ago - 23 recs
Barry Diller Wants To Buy CNN "Before They Ruin It Any Further"
By FakeNoose - 14 hrs ago - 23 recs
Latest Breaking News
Media Matters claims victory in its fight against Trump's Federal Trade Commission
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 23 recs
Media Matters claims victory in its fight against Trump's Federal Trade Commission
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
BREAKING: In April 2026, *every single one* of the 1,570 refugees admitted to the United States was white South African.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 5 hrs ago - 22 recs
BREAKING: In April 2026, *every single one* of the 1,570 refugees admitted to the United States was white South African.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 5 hrs ago - 22 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Stephen Colbert - Guest President Barack Obama (4 videos)
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 22 recs
Stephen Colbert - Guest President Barack Obama (4 videos)
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 22 recs
Photography
Long pink clouds at treetops, colorful swirling Z between pines after sunset.
By George McGovern - 12 hrs ago - 22 recs
Long pink clouds at treetops, colorful swirling Z between pines after sunset.
By George McGovern - 12 hrs ago - 22 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 5/5/2026
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 21 recs
Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 5/5/2026
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 21 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Do you ever wonder why conservative Evangelicals don't seem to be bothered by the moral bankruptcy of Trump?
By lees1975 - 11 hrs ago - 20 recs
Do you ever wonder why conservative Evangelicals don't seem to be bothered by the moral bankruptcy of Trump?
By lees1975 - 11 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
Rubio: "You've got friends who have been shot in the head because they're out protesting, and it's heartbreaking to him
By demmiblue - 21 hrs ago - 19 recs
Rubio: "You've got friends who have been shot in the head because they're out protesting, and it's heartbreaking to him
By demmiblue - 21 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Why Lauren Sanchez Bezos Is Storming the Gates of the Met Gala
By demmiblue - 21 hrs ago - 18 recs
Why Lauren Sanchez Bezos Is Storming the Gates of the Met Gala
By demmiblue - 21 hrs ago - 18 recs
Latest Breaking News
Michigan Democrats keep control of state Senate in election win that offers clues about midterms
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 hrs ago - 17 recs
Michigan Democrats keep control of state Senate in election win that offers clues about midterms
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 hrs ago - 17 recs
Latest Breaking News
RFK Jr. unveils campaign for 'deprescribing' antidepressants
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 17 recs
RFK Jr. unveils campaign for 'deprescribing' antidepressants
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
Trump Is Fading and His Staff Knows It: Political Guru
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - 17 recs
Trump Is Fading and His Staff Knows It: Political Guru
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - 17 recs
Environment & Energy
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a plastic trash nightmare. It could also be part of a much bigger, hidden problem
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - 17 recs
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a plastic trash nightmare. It could also be part of a much bigger, hidden problem
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - 17 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Sisterhood of the Spineless
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 16 recs
Sisterhood of the Spineless
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 16 recs
Forum Spotlight: Canada
Canada posts trade surplus in March thanks to higher crude prices, surging gold exportsIs Alberta Going to Secede? -- Today's Ground News Blindspot
Louise Arbour named Canada's next Governor-General (brilliant choice):
Latest Breaking News
Iran has hit far more U.S. military assets than reported, satellite images show
31 min ago - Washington Post
31 min ago - Washington Post
FBI investigating leaks to journalist who wrote explosive article on Kash Patel: Sources
2 hrs ago - MS NOW
2 hrs ago - MS NOW
Iran foreign minister meets Chinese counterpart a week before Trump's Beijing trip
3 hrs ago - Reuters
3 hrs ago - Reuters
Japan's SDF fires anti-ship missiles for first time in Philippine military drills
4 hrs ago - Japan Times
4 hrs ago - Japan Times
Corewell Health nurses in Southeast Michigan vote to authorize strike as contract talks stall
4 hrs ago - WXYZ
4 hrs ago - WXYZ
Howard Lutnick faces congressional showdown after Epstein files revealed island visit
6 hrs ago - NBC News
6 hrs ago - NBC News
Defiant border czar brushes away MAGA critics, says 'mass deportations are coming'
6 hrs ago - msn/CNN Politics
6 hrs ago - msn/CNN Politics
Michigan Democrats keep control of state Senate in election win that offers clues about midterms
6 hrs ago - Associated Press
6 hrs ago - Associated Press
Ohio set for marquee races in the fall. US Senate contest seen as crucial for control of the chamber
7 hrs ago - Associated Press
7 hrs ago - Associated Press
Trump-backed candidates win majority of Republican primary races for Indiana Senate
7 hrs ago - Associated Press
7 hrs ago - Associated Press
US and Bahrain push UN-backed action for Hormuz as Washington seeks maritime coalition
8 hrs ago - msn/Reuters
8 hrs ago - msn/Reuters
'Get the children away': Outrage breaks out over Trump's startling remarks around kids
8 hrs ago - Raw Story
8 hrs ago - Raw Story
Arlington political activist who protested outside Stephen Miller's home won't face state charges
9 hrs ago - CBS News
9 hrs ago - CBS News
Trump DOJ Sues to Overturn Assault Weapons Ban In City Plagued By Mass Shootings
9 hrs ago - MEDIAite
9 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Newly released documents reveal more than $300,000 in taxpayer-funded sexual harassment settlements involving lawmakers
16 hrs ago - CNN
16 hrs ago - CNN
State moves forward with foreign service officer layoffs in blow to civil service
16 hrs ago - The Hill
16 hrs ago - The Hill
Amsterdam bans advertising for meat and fossil fuels in public places to discourage high-carbon lifestyle
17 hrs ago - CBS News
17 hrs ago - CBS News
Trump pauses U.S. bid to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz, cites Iran deal progress
17 hrs ago - CNBC
17 hrs ago - CNBC
GOP Megadonor Throws in the Towel on Republicans Holding House in Midterms: 'Almost a Certainty' That Dems Win
17 hrs ago - MEDIAite
17 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Voting rights groups sue as Louisiana suspends congressional primaries
18 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
18 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
Companies could ditch quarterly earnings for semiannual reports under new SEC plan
18 hrs ago - msn/Barron's
18 hrs ago - msn/Barron's
Zambia blasts the US over a $2 billion health deal in exchange for critical minerals
19 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
19 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
White House East Wing debris dumped at nearby golf course has toxic metals, a report says
19 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
19 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
UnitedHealthcare to cut prior authorization for 30% of services. Here's what to know.
20 hrs ago - CBS News
20 hrs ago - CBS News
F.D.A. Blocked Publication of Research Finding Covid and Shingles Vaccines Were Safe
21 hrs ago - NYT
21 hrs ago - NYT
Media Matters claims victory in its fight against Trump's Federal Trade Commission
21 hrs ago - MS NOW News
21 hrs ago - MS NOW News