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General Discussion
I took a minute to really think about this Mitch McConnell situation, and what it says about Republicans.
By hamsterjill - 14 hrs ago - 183 recs
I took a minute to really think about this Mitch McConnell situation, and what it says about Republicans.
By hamsterjill - 14 hrs ago - 183 recs
General Discussion
She used to be my best friend....and then she drank the Kool Aid.
By JustKay - 7 hrs ago - 139 recs
She used to be my best friend....and then she drank the Kool Aid.
By JustKay - 7 hrs ago - 139 recs
General Discussion
My letter to the editor that was published in the Cleveland Plain Dealer...
By PittBlue - 12 hrs ago - 102 recs
My letter to the editor that was published in the Cleveland Plain Dealer...
By PittBlue - 12 hrs ago - 102 recs
General Discussion
Trump 'preference' for 'white people' costs him in blistering court ruling
By LetMyPeopleVote - 15 hrs ago - 102 recs
Trump 'preference' for 'white people' costs him in blistering court ruling
By LetMyPeopleVote - 15 hrs ago - 102 recs
General Discussion
❗️Zelenskyy was greeted with a standing ovation and applause at the NATO summit in Ankara
By riversedge - 19 hrs ago - 99 recs
❗️Zelenskyy was greeted with a standing ovation and applause at the NATO summit in Ankara
By riversedge - 19 hrs ago - 99 recs
Latest Breaking News
'No Going Back': France Was Reportedly Prepared for a 'Shooting War' if Trump Moved on Greenland
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 90 recs
'No Going Back': France Was Reportedly Prepared for a 'Shooting War' if Trump Moved on Greenland
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 90 recs
General Discussion
CHANEL MILLER: the woman the system called "Doe," who wrote the words that outlasted the judge.
By Swede - 14 hrs ago - 87 recs
CHANEL MILLER: the woman the system called "Doe," who wrote the words that outlasted the judge.
By Swede - 14 hrs ago - 87 recs
General Discussion
OMG! Is everyone ready for the new NYT Pitchbot headline?
By senseandsensibility - 11 hrs ago - 86 recs
OMG! Is everyone ready for the new NYT Pitchbot headline?
By senseandsensibility - 11 hrs ago - 86 recs
General Discussion
I just played pickleball with my old friend Mitch McConnell, the senior Senator from Kentucky.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago - 82 recs
I just played pickleball with my old friend Mitch McConnell, the senior Senator from Kentucky.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago - 82 recs
General Discussion
A photo of a Black woman went viral. Her family says she's more than a symbol.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 8 hrs ago - 78 recs
A photo of a Black woman went viral. Her family says she's more than a symbol.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 8 hrs ago - 78 recs
General Discussion
BREAKING: Trump says Greenland "should be controlled by the United States, not by Denmark," before warning Europe: "We c
By riversedge - 15 hrs ago - 78 recs
BREAKING: Trump says Greenland "should be controlled by the United States, not by Denmark," before warning Europe: "We c
By riversedge - 15 hrs ago - 78 recs
General Discussion
Belgium players did the 'Trump dance" after beating the USA team 4-1.
By riversedge - 18 hrs ago - 78 recs
Belgium players did the 'Trump dance" after beating the USA team 4-1.
By riversedge - 18 hrs ago - 78 recs
Latest Breaking News
Medicare update: List of lawmakers pushing for major changes via new bill
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 12 hrs ago - 76 recs
Medicare update: List of lawmakers pushing for major changes via new bill
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 12 hrs ago - 76 recs
General Discussion
Trump HATES his ASL name sign. Here's why
By ihaveaquestion - 16 hrs ago - 74 recs
Trump HATES his ASL name sign. Here's why
By ihaveaquestion - 16 hrs ago - 74 recs
General Discussion
***BREAKING NEWS*** Idaho Mother Who Was Part of RFK Jr Anti-Vaccine Group Charged With Murder of Twin Children
By DemocratSinceBirth - 12 hrs ago - 66 recs
***BREAKING NEWS*** Idaho Mother Who Was Part of RFK Jr Anti-Vaccine Group Charged With Murder of Twin Children
By DemocratSinceBirth - 12 hrs ago - 66 recs
Latest Breaking News
Louise Lasser, Star of TV's 'Mary Hartman,' Is Dead at 87
By mahatmakanejeeves - 13 hrs ago - 66 recs
Louise Lasser, Star of TV's 'Mary Hartman,' Is Dead at 87
By mahatmakanejeeves - 13 hrs ago - 66 recs
General Discussion
EU lawmakers call for probe of FIFA boss over Trump contact before US-Belgium match
By malaise - 7 hrs ago - 64 recs
EU lawmakers call for probe of FIFA boss over Trump contact before US-Belgium match
By malaise - 7 hrs ago - 64 recs
Latest Breaking News
Conservatives Melt Down Over Potential Major Change To California's Elections
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 62 recs
Conservatives Melt Down Over Potential Major Change To California's Elections
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 62 recs
General Discussion
My favorite image so far from this jingoistic, nationalistic, masturbatory "celebration"...
By sir pball - 5 hrs ago - 58 recs
My favorite image so far from this jingoistic, nationalistic, masturbatory "celebration"...
By sir pball - 5 hrs ago - 58 recs
General Discussion
"I also spoke to Mitch McConnell for 20 minutes today."
By orleans - 7 hrs ago - 54 recs
"I also spoke to Mitch McConnell for 20 minutes today."
By orleans - 7 hrs ago - 54 recs
General Discussion
A veteran posts on Facebook, asking if Hegseth served in combat, and if he really knows what "no quarter" means.
By Swede - 16 hrs ago - 54 recs
A veteran posts on Facebook, asking if Hegseth served in combat, and if he really knows what "no quarter" means.
By Swede - 16 hrs ago - 54 recs
Latest Breaking News
NATO Snubs Trump, Selects Saab GlobalEye Over Boeing to Replace Aging AWACS Fleet
By riversedge - 14 hrs ago - 53 recs
NATO Snubs Trump, Selects Saab GlobalEye Over Boeing to Replace Aging AWACS Fleet
By riversedge - 14 hrs ago - 53 recs
Latest Breaking News
Republicans now 'sincerely worried' about Senate seat in a state Trump won by 13 points
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 49 recs
Republicans now 'sincerely worried' about Senate seat in a state Trump won by 13 points
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 49 recs
Latest Breaking News
11th Circuit strikes down part of Florida's 'Stop WOKE Act' as unconstitutional
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 47 recs
11th Circuit strikes down part of Florida's 'Stop WOKE Act' as unconstitutional
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 47 recs
General Discussion
New from Bernie Sanders: "I have spoken with Graham Platner about the best path forward for Maine.
By demmiblue - 15 hrs ago - 46 recs
New from Bernie Sanders: "I have spoken with Graham Platner about the best path forward for Maine.
By demmiblue - 15 hrs ago - 46 recs
Latest Breaking News
'Grab Whatever You Want':Trump Reportedly Told White House Guests to Take Swag That Could Sell for Thousands of Dollars
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 46 recs
'Grab Whatever You Want':Trump Reportedly Told White House Guests to Take Swag That Could Sell for Thousands of Dollars
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 46 recs
Latest Breaking News
Afghan national who fought with U.S. forces died of allergic reaction in ICE custody
By littlemissmartypants - 17 hrs ago - 42 recs
Afghan national who fought with U.S. forces died of allergic reaction in ICE custody
By littlemissmartypants - 17 hrs ago - 42 recs
Latest Breaking News
Mitch McConnell's daughter deletes her X account as questions swirl over health after his hospitalization
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 42 recs
Mitch McConnell's daughter deletes her X account as questions swirl over health after his hospitalization
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 42 recs
General Discussion
Man fatally shot by ICE officer during traffic stop in Houston
By shelshaw - 10 hrs ago - 35 recs
Man fatally shot by ICE officer during traffic stop in Houston
By shelshaw - 10 hrs ago - 35 recs
General Discussion
FYI Billionaire Investors in Greenland: all the usual suspects....
By IcyPeas - 9 hrs ago - 32 recs
FYI Billionaire Investors in Greenland: all the usual suspects....
By IcyPeas - 9 hrs ago - 32 recs
General Discussion
Platner should leave the campaign immediately.
By MineralMan - 17 hrs ago - 30 recs
Platner should leave the campaign immediately.
By MineralMan - 17 hrs ago - 30 recs
General Discussion
Arizona toddler declared dead after near-drowning was alive for hours in 'cold room', records say
By erronis - 7 hrs ago - 29 recs
Arizona toddler declared dead after near-drowning was alive for hours in 'cold room', records say
By erronis - 7 hrs ago - 29 recs
The DU Lounge
Doggy gets scared by fireworks and her deaf dad offers comforts.
By Swede - 6 hrs ago - 28 recs
Doggy gets scared by fireworks and her deaf dad offers comforts.
By Swede - 6 hrs ago - 28 recs
General Discussion
TMYK...all about Mitch Mcconnell, and why they're not releasing the truth.
By 634-5789 - 23 hrs ago - 27 recs
TMYK...all about Mitch Mcconnell, and why they're not releasing the truth.
By 634-5789 - 23 hrs ago - 27 recs
End of Life Issues
What death doulas can teach us about dying well without religion
By erronis - 8 hrs ago - 26 recs
What death doulas can teach us about dying well without religion
By erronis - 8 hrs ago - 26 recs
Photography
My photos today from MB's Farmer's Market. Enjoy, dear friends!
By CaliforniaPeggy - 11 hrs ago - 26 recs
My photos today from MB's Farmer's Market. Enjoy, dear friends!
By CaliforniaPeggy - 11 hrs ago - 26 recs
Latest Breaking News
'Buckling' beams at Manhattan high-rise under construction trigger evacuations
By mahatmakanejeeves - 17 hrs ago - 26 recs
'Buckling' beams at Manhattan high-rise under construction trigger evacuations
By mahatmakanejeeves - 17 hrs ago - 26 recs
General Discussion
Before You Call Someone A Communist... Watch This.
By SamuelAdams - 21 hrs ago - 26 recs
Before You Call Someone A Communist... Watch This.
By SamuelAdams - 21 hrs ago - 26 recs
Latest Breaking News
Elaine Chao, wife of Mitch McConnell, issues statement after US return
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago - 25 recs
Elaine Chao, wife of Mitch McConnell, issues statement after US return
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago - 25 recs
Latest Breaking News
Judge rejects Justice Department attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago - 23 recs
Judge rejects Justice Department attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago - 23 recs
Latest Breaking News
Maine Democratic Party Says Platner Will Have 'No Role' in Next Nominee
By Jose Garcia - 6 hrs ago - 22 recs
Maine Democratic Party Says Platner Will Have 'No Role' in Next Nominee
By Jose Garcia - 6 hrs ago - 22 recs
Latest Breaking News
Medicaid funding resuming for Planned Parenthood after being cut off
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 22 recs
Medicaid funding resuming for Planned Parenthood after being cut off
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
Judge rules for The Washington Post in $3.8B defamation suit brought by Trump Media
By LetMyPeopleVote - 8 hrs ago - 21 recs
Judge rules for The Washington Post in $3.8B defamation suit brought by Trump Media
By LetMyPeopleVote - 8 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
A couple of days ago the US men''s soccer team was a plucky underdog ...
By 11 Bravo - 11 hrs ago - 20 recs
A couple of days ago the US men''s soccer team was a plucky underdog ...
By 11 Bravo - 11 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
McConnell's death won't be announced until after 8/3.
By pat_k - 11 hrs ago - 20 recs
McConnell's death won't be announced until after 8/3.
By pat_k - 11 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
Those Soldiers Flooding Your Feeds? They Might Not Be Real.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago - 20 recs
Those Soldiers Flooding Your Feeds? They Might Not Be Real.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
TN railway conductor fired after addressing riders as " the very very few Americans in here.."
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 3 hrs ago - 18 recs
TN railway conductor fired after addressing riders as " the very very few Americans in here.."
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 3 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
"Heavy ICE activity in Chicagoland continued today (if recent trends hold, it's likely to continue for the foreseeable f
By orleans - 6 hrs ago - 18 recs
"Heavy ICE activity in Chicagoland continued today (if recent trends hold, it's likely to continue for the foreseeable f
By orleans - 6 hrs ago - 18 recs
Latest Breaking News
Judge rules for The Washington Post in $3.8B defamation suit brought by Trump Media
By LetMyPeopleVote - 8 hrs ago - 18 recs
Judge rules for The Washington Post in $3.8B defamation suit brought by Trump Media
By LetMyPeopleVote - 8 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
Four BILLION people could die by 2050 due to climate change
By SamuelTheThird - 18 hrs ago - 18 recs
Four BILLION people could die by 2050 due to climate change
By SamuelTheThird - 18 hrs ago - 18 recs
Latest Breaking News
Yale Law School Fights to Stop Trump Deal
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 17 recs
Yale Law School Fights to Stop Trump Deal
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 17 recs
The DU Lounge
Rescuers Spot A Skunk Stuck In A Dumpster, Gasping For Air
By catbyte - 14 hrs ago - 17 recs
Rescuers Spot A Skunk Stuck In A Dumpster, Gasping For Air
By catbyte - 14 hrs ago - 17 recs
Latest Breaking News
Michael Cohen says he reconciled with Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 17 recs
Michael Cohen says he reconciled with Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
ME-SEN: Troy Jackson interested in Senate run if Platner drops out.
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - 17 recs
ME-SEN: Troy Jackson interested in Senate run if Platner drops out.
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
Divorced, destitute and left for dead -- the dark side of tradwife life after 35
By applegrove - 4 hrs ago - 16 recs
Divorced, destitute and left for dead -- the dark side of tradwife life after 35
By applegrove - 4 hrs ago - 16 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Disney tells the FCC that 'The View' counts as a news program
By mahatmakanejeeves - 5 hrs ago - 16 recs
Disney tells the FCC that 'The View' counts as a news program
By mahatmakanejeeves - 5 hrs ago - 16 recs
General Discussion
Ford fired a $200,000 Kentucky worker over a $1.95 cookie, then found he had paid
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 12 hrs ago - 16 recs
Ford fired a $200,000 Kentucky worker over a $1.95 cookie, then found he had paid
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 12 hrs ago - 16 recs
General Discussion
Todd Blanche buried by avalanche of ex-DOJ employees urging Senate to torpedo nomination
By LetMyPeopleVote - 15 hrs ago - 16 recs
Todd Blanche buried by avalanche of ex-DOJ employees urging Senate to torpedo nomination
By LetMyPeopleVote - 15 hrs ago - 16 recs
General Discussion
Meta: Thirty-three states have banded together to sue Meta
By applegrove - 3 hrs ago - 15 recs
Meta: Thirty-three states have banded together to sue Meta
By applegrove - 3 hrs ago - 15 recs
Forum Spotlight: Omaha Steve's Labor Group
UAW becomes the first major U.S. union to vote to divest from Israel BondsLocal 26 organizes at Tesla Gigafactory to build union strength, create opportunities for members
Teamsters at Bimbo Bakeries Ratify Strong New Agreement
Latest Breaking News
Trump DOJ agrees to new Michael Flynn payout as allies make bank without 'slush fund'
22 min ago - Raw Story
22 min ago - Raw Story
Woman suspected of Monaco bombing is found dead in Ukraine, authorities say
7 hrs ago - Washington Post
7 hrs ago - Washington Post
Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to release voter records sought by conservative activist
7 hrs ago - AP
7 hrs ago - AP
Meta says US states are seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties in August youth safety trial
8 hrs ago - msn/Reuters
8 hrs ago - msn/Reuters
Judge rules for The Washington Post in $3.8B defamation suit brought by Trump Media
8 hrs ago - Washington Post
8 hrs ago - Washington Post
Senate Republican leaders say they've spoken to Mitch McConnell as he remains hospitalized
9 hrs ago - ABC News
9 hrs ago - ABC News
U.S. launches new attacks on Iran in retaliation for attacks on commercial ships, U.S. military says
10 hrs ago - NBC News
10 hrs ago - NBC News
Trump-backed Freedom Fuel Network debuts in N.J. with unclear gas savings: 'Absolutely unrealistic'
10 hrs ago - nj.com
10 hrs ago - nj.com
Supreme Court's Kagan, Barrett to testify to House for budget request, a first since 2019
10 hrs ago - CNBC
10 hrs ago - CNBC
DHS orders Customs and Border Protection to remove all videos featuring ousted Kristi Noem at airports
10 hrs ago - The Independent
10 hrs ago - The Independent
Nigel Farage accused of 'desperate stunt' after quitting UK parliament in face of financial scrutiny
11 hrs ago - The Guardian
11 hrs ago - The Guardian
11th Circuit strikes down part of Florida's 'Stop WOKE Act' as unconstitutional
11 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
11 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
Judge rejects Justice Department attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County
11 hrs ago - Associated Press
11 hrs ago - Associated Press
Top Senate Democrats push Trump-affiliated companies for answers about IRS settlement
12 hrs ago - CBS News
12 hrs ago - CBS News
Italy will no longer respond to Trump's provocations, foreign minister says
13 hrs ago - Huffington Post
13 hrs ago - Huffington Post
Utah revokes license for boarding school where Paris Hilton says she was abused as a teen
13 hrs ago - AP
13 hrs ago - AP
Administration sharing info about asylum seekers with Iranian government, lawsuit claims
13 hrs ago - ABC News
13 hrs ago - ABC News
Three tankers hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says
13 hrs ago - Los Angles Times
13 hrs ago - Los Angles Times
NATO Snubs Trump, Selects Saab GlobalEye Over Boeing to Replace Aging AWACS Fleet
14 hrs ago - meidasnews.com
14 hrs ago - meidasnews.com
Sen. Bernie Sanders says Graham Platner should drop out of the race after sexual assault allegation
14 hrs ago - PBS
14 hrs ago - PBS
Exclusive-China's DeepSeek Developing Its Own AI Chip, Sources Say
15 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
15 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
Prince Harry loses legal battle against Daily Mail publisher as top U.K. court dismisses all claims
15 hrs ago - CBS News
15 hrs ago - CBS News
Professor fired over Charlie Kirk comments reaches settlement in University of Alabama lawsuit
15 hrs ago - The Alabama Reflector via AL.com
15 hrs ago - The Alabama Reflector via AL.com
'Grab Whatever You Want':Trump Reportedly Told White House Guests to Take Swag That Could Sell for Thousands of Dollars
16 hrs ago - MEDIAite
16 hrs ago - MEDIAite
'Buckling' beams at Manhattan high-rise under construction trigger evacuations
17 hrs ago - NBC 4 New York
17 hrs ago - NBC 4 New York
Afghan national who fought with U.S. forces died of allergic reaction in ICE custody
17 hrs ago - AP/NBC NEWS
17 hrs ago - AP/NBC NEWS