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General Discussion
Needy Amin's Big Bullshit Bill, summed up in one political cartoon
By Miles Archer - 13 hrs ago - 151 recs
Needy Amin's Big Bullshit Bill, summed up in one political cartoon
By Miles Archer - 13 hrs ago - 151 recs
General Discussion
Study Names The Worst State For Health Care In America
By ShazzieB - 9 hrs ago - 150 recs
Study Names The Worst State For Health Care In America
By ShazzieB - 9 hrs ago - 150 recs
General Discussion
ICE is in my town and they almost tried to kidnap my mom's friend.
By Initech - 5 hrs ago - 100 recs
ICE is in my town and they almost tried to kidnap my mom's friend.
By Initech - 5 hrs ago - 100 recs
General Discussion
Nobel Peace Prize Committee meets to discuss candidates ...
By marble falls - 5 hrs ago - 96 recs
Nobel Peace Prize Committee meets to discuss candidates ...
By marble falls - 5 hrs ago - 96 recs
General Discussion
This is why we are in the nightmare we're in
By senseandsensibility - 10 hrs ago - 94 recs
This is why we are in the nightmare we're in
By senseandsensibility - 10 hrs ago - 94 recs
General Discussion
CNN Data Chief Hits Trump With Some 'Terrible, Terrible, Terrible' New Numbers
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago - 85 recs
CNN Data Chief Hits Trump With Some 'Terrible, Terrible, Terrible' New Numbers
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago - 85 recs
General Discussion
Musk says everyone in Congress voting for Trump's bill will lose their primary next year, if it's the last thing he does
By highplainsdem - 8 hrs ago - 83 recs
Musk says everyone in Congress voting for Trump's bill will lose their primary next year, if it's the last thing he does
By highplainsdem - 8 hrs ago - 83 recs
General Discussion
The idea you would stay home and not vote for Kamala Harris because of Gaza
By Eliot Rosewater - 14 hrs ago - 83 recs
The idea you would stay home and not vote for Kamala Harris because of Gaza
By Eliot Rosewater - 14 hrs ago - 83 recs
General Discussion
We now have concentration camps in this country.
By drray23 - 11 hrs ago - 81 recs
We now have concentration camps in this country.
By drray23 - 11 hrs ago - 81 recs
Latest Breaking News
Immigration raids leave crops unharvested, California farms at risk
By UpInArms - 14 hrs ago - 79 recs
Immigration raids leave crops unharvested, California farms at risk
By UpInArms - 14 hrs ago - 79 recs
General Discussion
"Oh my God, I just want to go home... I've missed our entire trip to to the beach." --Sen. John Fetterman
By AStern - 11 hrs ago - 73 recs
"Oh my God, I just want to go home... I've missed our entire trip to to the beach." --Sen. John Fetterman
By AStern - 11 hrs ago - 73 recs
General Discussion
TBH I don't give a shit about the democratic infighting here about Mamdani
By boston bean - 6 hrs ago - 67 recs
TBH I don't give a shit about the democratic infighting here about Mamdani
By boston bean - 6 hrs ago - 67 recs
General Discussion
john fetterman's statement on the budget bill -- whew! & birthright citizenship
By orleans - 7 hrs ago - 66 recs
john fetterman's statement on the budget bill -- whew! & birthright citizenship
By orleans - 7 hrs ago - 66 recs
General Discussion
OMG!!! on the "Male Loneliness Epidemic" and liberal women
By liberalla - 21 hrs ago - 66 recs
OMG!!! on the "Male Loneliness Epidemic" and liberal women
By liberalla - 21 hrs ago - 66 recs
Latest Breaking News
Bush, Obama and a tearful Bono fault Trump's gutting of USAID on agency's last day
By Omaha Steve - 8 hrs ago - 63 recs
Bush, Obama and a tearful Bono fault Trump's gutting of USAID on agency's last day
By Omaha Steve - 8 hrs ago - 63 recs
General Discussion
"Anyone still quibbling that this isn't fascism?"
By mahatmakanejeeves - 8 hrs ago - 62 recs
"Anyone still quibbling that this isn't fascism?"
By mahatmakanejeeves - 8 hrs ago - 62 recs
General Discussion
Why Did a 75-Year-Old Man in Poor Health Just Die in ICE Custody?
By Swede - 13 hrs ago - 60 recs
Why Did a 75-Year-Old Man in Poor Health Just Die in ICE Custody?
By Swede - 13 hrs ago - 60 recs
General Discussion
Kristi Noem Secretly Took a Cut of Political Donations
By AZProgressive - 18 hrs ago - 60 recs
Kristi Noem Secretly Took a Cut of Political Donations
By AZProgressive - 18 hrs ago - 60 recs
General Discussion
A concentration camp in a hot, humid swamp
By The Blue Flower - 13 hrs ago - 57 recs
A concentration camp in a hot, humid swamp
By The Blue Flower - 13 hrs ago - 57 recs
General Discussion
The worst bill in modern history -- Jennifer Rubin
By erronis - 15 hrs ago - 52 recs
The worst bill in modern history -- Jennifer Rubin
By erronis - 15 hrs ago - 52 recs
Latest Breaking News
Retiring GOP senator savages Medicaid cuts in Trump's "big, beautiful bill"
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 52 recs
Retiring GOP senator savages Medicaid cuts in Trump's "big, beautiful bill"
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 52 recs
Latest Breaking News
Plans to Sell Millions of Acres of Federal Land Dropped
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 49 recs
Plans to Sell Millions of Acres of Federal Land Dropped
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 49 recs
General Discussion
"All that matters is he has a piece of paper to sign that cuts taxes for him and his wealthy friends and donors..."
By Miles Archer - 17 hrs ago - 47 recs
"All that matters is he has a piece of paper to sign that cuts taxes for him and his wealthy friends and donors..."
By Miles Archer - 17 hrs ago - 47 recs
General Discussion
Stripping the children of immigrants of birthright citizenship is but a prelude
By indusurb - 13 hrs ago - 45 recs
Stripping the children of immigrants of birthright citizenship is but a prelude
By indusurb - 13 hrs ago - 45 recs
General Discussion
'I cannot remain quiet': Army officer defies orders to denounce Trump policy in scathing op-ed
By justaprogressive - 14 hrs ago - 43 recs
'I cannot remain quiet': Army officer defies orders to denounce Trump policy in scathing op-ed
By justaprogressive - 14 hrs ago - 43 recs
Pets
I think Madoc is telling me that his tongue needs me to break out a tube of Churu
By Siwsan - 4 hrs ago - 41 recs
I think Madoc is telling me that his tongue needs me to break out a tube of Churu
By Siwsan - 4 hrs ago - 41 recs
Latest Breaking News
Sheriff: Suspected shooter ambushed firefighters who asked him to move vehicle
By jmowreader - 4 hrs ago - 41 recs
Sheriff: Suspected shooter ambushed firefighters who asked him to move vehicle
By jmowreader - 4 hrs ago - 41 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Mamdani STUNS Trump with Expert CLAP BACK - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - 40 recs
Mamdani STUNS Trump with Expert CLAP BACK - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - 40 recs
General Discussion
Leopard bit Cesar Reyes' face hard! Assisted GOP OK governor's agenda. helped him get reelected. Deported in Feb
By Demovictory9 - 7 hrs ago - 39 recs
Leopard bit Cesar Reyes' face hard! Assisted GOP OK governor's agenda. helped him get reelected. Deported in Feb
By Demovictory9 - 7 hrs ago - 39 recs
General Discussion
Time for the Blue donor states to stand up to this tyranny and time for the Red dependent states to feel the pain.
By augyboston - 18 hrs ago - 36 recs
Time for the Blue donor states to stand up to this tyranny and time for the Red dependent states to feel the pain.
By augyboston - 18 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
Doesn't seem to be much to celebrate this 4th of July.
By walkingman - 13 hrs ago - 34 recs
Doesn't seem to be much to celebrate this 4th of July.
By walkingman - 13 hrs ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
'Brain is peanut butter': Trump mocked for calling Japanese leader 'Mr. Japan'
By Demovictory9 - 19 hrs ago - 32 recs
'Brain is peanut butter': Trump mocked for calling Japanese leader 'Mr. Japan'
By Demovictory9 - 19 hrs ago - 32 recs
General Discussion
Rev. Warnock, Senator, just asked people to call their reps
By senseandsensibility - 2 hrs ago - 30 recs
Rev. Warnock, Senator, just asked people to call their reps
By senseandsensibility - 2 hrs ago - 30 recs
General Discussion
Trump's justice department issues directive to strip naturalized Americans of citizenship for civil offenses
By babylonsister - 14 hrs ago - 30 recs
Trump's justice department issues directive to strip naturalized Americans of citizenship for civil offenses
By babylonsister - 14 hrs ago - 30 recs
General Discussion
Gillibrand's disgusting comments about Zohran Mamdani on Brian Lehrer's show
By markpkessinger - 14 hrs ago - 29 recs
Gillibrand's disgusting comments about Zohran Mamdani on Brian Lehrer's show
By markpkessinger - 14 hrs ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
This so disgusting. And yet the maga bottom feeders take pleasure in others suffering.
By Duncanpup - 19 hrs ago - 29 recs
This so disgusting. And yet the maga bottom feeders take pleasure in others suffering.
By Duncanpup - 19 hrs ago - 29 recs
Latest Breaking News
Suspected gunman found dead after fatal shooting of Idaho firefighters: Live Updates
By Historic NY - 22 hrs ago - 25 recs
Suspected gunman found dead after fatal shooting of Idaho firefighters: Live Updates
By Historic NY - 22 hrs ago - 25 recs
General Discussion
Not going to lie. Wouldn't mind a Hiaasenian ending to Trump's visit to the Everglades detention camp.
By Tommy Carcetti - 10 hrs ago - 24 recs
Not going to lie. Wouldn't mind a Hiaasenian ending to Trump's visit to the Everglades detention camp.
By Tommy Carcetti - 10 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
adam schiff: I just left the Senate floor after speaking out against the Big Ugly Bill. It breaks my heart that this is
By orleans - 22 hrs ago - 24 recs
adam schiff: I just left the Senate floor after speaking out against the Big Ugly Bill. It breaks my heart that this is
By orleans - 22 hrs ago - 24 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Gets LAUGHED OUT of COURT and is FORCED TO PAY - Legal AF
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - 24 recs
Trump Gets LAUGHED OUT of COURT and is FORCED TO PAY - Legal AF
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - 24 recs
Latest Breaking News
Schumer warned on Senate decorum rule after ripping GOP colleagues over Trump megabill
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 23 recs
Schumer warned on Senate decorum rule after ripping GOP colleagues over Trump megabill
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 23 recs
Latest Breaking News
At least 11 people have died in ICE detention under Trump, as administration on pace for deadliest year in decades
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 22 recs
At least 11 people have died in ICE detention under Trump, as administration on pace for deadliest year in decades
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
Collins offers amendment to raise tax rates on ultrawealthy earners
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - 19 recs
Collins offers amendment to raise tax rates on ultrawealthy earners
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
BREAKING: Trump Drops Lawsuit Against Iowa Pollster Ann Selzer
By mahatmakanejeeves - 8 hrs ago - 19 recs
BREAKING: Trump Drops Lawsuit Against Iowa Pollster Ann Selzer
By mahatmakanejeeves - 8 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
Kristi Noem Secretly Took a Cut of Political Donations
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 19 recs
Kristi Noem Secretly Took a Cut of Political Donations
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Ellis Rosen's cartoon in this week's New Yorker
By highplainsdem - 2 hrs ago - 18 recs
Ellis Rosen's cartoon in this week's New Yorker
By highplainsdem - 2 hrs ago - 18 recs
Latest Breaking News
Iran-linked hackers threaten to release Trump aides' emails
By highplainsdem - 6 hrs ago - 18 recs
Iran-linked hackers threaten to release Trump aides' emails
By highplainsdem - 6 hrs ago - 18 recs
Latest Breaking News
New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO Endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor
By Omaha Steve - 8 hrs ago - 18 recs
New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO Endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor
By Omaha Steve - 8 hrs ago - 18 recs
Anthropology
Zanzibar's baobab trees used to be a valued part of society - drone images help prove it
By Judi Lynn - 19 hrs ago - 18 recs
Zanzibar's baobab trees used to be a valued part of society - drone images help prove it
By Judi Lynn - 19 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
Zohran Mamdani supported the Uncommitted movement against Joe Biden?
By PeaceWave - 7 hrs ago - 17 recs
Zohran Mamdani supported the Uncommitted movement against Joe Biden?
By PeaceWave - 7 hrs ago - 17 recs
Latest Breaking News
Senate Democrat: GOP budget math 'as fake as Donald Trump's tan'
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 17 recs
Senate Democrat: GOP budget math 'as fake as Donald Trump's tan'
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 17 recs
Forum Spotlight: Humor
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Latest Breaking News
Trump delays plan to cut satellite data access crucial to hurricane forecasting
4 hrs ago - The Guardian
4 hrs ago - The Guardian
Sheriff: Suspected shooter ambushed firefighters who asked him to move vehicle
4 hrs ago - Coeur d'Alene Press
4 hrs ago - Coeur d'Alene Press
Military requesting to pull 200 troops back from California protest duty
4 hrs ago - Associated Press
4 hrs ago - Associated Press
Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty to killing 4 University of Idaho students, multiple media report
5 hrs ago - AP
5 hrs ago - AP
Judge again delays Abrego Garcia's release from Tennessee jail over deportation concerns
6 hrs ago - AP
6 hrs ago - AP
Supreme Court throws out appellate rulings in favor of transgender people in 4 states
7 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
7 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
Trump rants about AT&T service after tech issues delay his call with faith leaders
7 hrs ago - The Independent
7 hrs ago - The Independent
New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO Endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor
8 hrs ago - New York City Central Labor Council
8 hrs ago - New York City Central Labor Council
Schumer warned on Senate decorum rule after ripping GOP colleagues over Trump megabill
8 hrs ago - The Hill
8 hrs ago - The Hill
Late-night noise latest tactic used in LA immigration protests: 'No sleep for ICE'
8 hrs ago - USA Today
8 hrs ago - USA Today
Trump's Secret Service detail to pay $600K for golf carts and port-a-potties to use at his New Jersey club
8 hrs ago - Independent
8 hrs ago - Independent
Trump administration sues Mayor Karen Bass, L.A. City Council over sanctuary policy
9 hrs ago - LA Times
9 hrs ago - LA Times
US weighs halting funds for hospitals offering gender treatment to minors, WSJ reports
9 hrs ago - Reuters
9 hrs ago - Reuters
Germany to help Ukraine make more weapons faster to strengthen its hand in peace talks with Russia
9 hrs ago - AP
9 hrs ago - AP
California public pension fund, the nation's largest, faces probe launched by concerned retirees
11 hrs ago - NBC News
11 hrs ago - NBC News
Supreme Court rules prison inmate cannot sue federal officers for alleged assault
11 hrs ago - NBC News
11 hrs ago - NBC News
U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans announces his retirement from Congress in 2027
13 hrs ago - Philadelphia Inquirer
13 hrs ago - Philadelphia Inquirer
Trump administration finds Harvard failed to protect Jewish students, threatens to cut all funding
14 hrs ago - AP
14 hrs ago - AP
Senate begins marathon vote series on Trump's "big, beautiful bill" as GOP eyes July 4 deadline
15 hrs ago - CBS News
15 hrs ago - CBS News
Iran says it poses no threat to IAEA chief after newspaper called for his execution
15 hrs ago - Times of Israel
15 hrs ago - Times of Israel
Republicans face a ferocious ad campaign surrounding Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
17 hrs ago - CNN Politics
17 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Canadian prime minister says U.S. trade talks resume after Canada rescinded tech tax
18 hrs ago - NPR
18 hrs ago - NPR