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General Discussion
I got lost in Houston and had a few amazing experiences
By berniesandersmittens - 18 hrs ago - 186 recs
I got lost in Houston and had a few amazing experiences
By berniesandersmittens - 18 hrs ago - 186 recs
General Discussion
Neurodegeneration: He'll Be "Gone" In 3 - 5 Months
By QED - 12 hrs ago - 118 recs
Neurodegeneration: He'll Be "Gone" In 3 - 5 Months
By QED - 12 hrs ago - 118 recs
Latest Breaking News
JUST IN: Judge Unseals Epstein Grand Jury Documents
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 102 recs
JUST IN: Judge Unseals Epstein Grand Jury Documents
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 102 recs
General Discussion
You've got to check this out! This is a man who'll get up and talk back to the clowns in this Administration.
By raccoon - 16 hrs ago - 87 recs
You've got to check this out! This is a man who'll get up and talk back to the clowns in this Administration.
By raccoon - 16 hrs ago - 87 recs
General Discussion
GOP voters love to pretend this never happened, to this very day.
By USS_Dauntless - 16 hrs ago - 87 recs
GOP voters love to pretend this never happened, to this very day.
By USS_Dauntless - 16 hrs ago - 87 recs
General Discussion
So they are reporting the DC bomber has confessed and said he is a Trump supporter BUT...
By ToxMarz - 23 hrs ago - 82 recs
So they are reporting the DC bomber has confessed and said he is a Trump supporter BUT...
By ToxMarz - 23 hrs ago - 82 recs
General Discussion
Call transcript shows EU leaders tell Zelensky that they, not US, will decide on frozen Russian assets
By Amaryllis - 22 hrs ago - 58 recs
Call transcript shows EU leaders tell Zelensky that they, not US, will decide on frozen Russian assets
By Amaryllis - 22 hrs ago - 58 recs
General Discussion
Connie Chung Slams Bari Weiss, Says CBS News Has Crashed 'Into Crumbles' Under 'Greedy Owners'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago - 56 recs
Connie Chung Slams Bari Weiss, Says CBS News Has Crashed 'Into Crumbles' Under 'Greedy Owners'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago - 56 recs
General Discussion
Home Depot, Lowe's rival files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
By CentralMass - 15 hrs ago - 52 recs
Home Depot, Lowe's rival files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
By CentralMass - 15 hrs ago - 52 recs
Latest Breaking News
HHS changed the name of transgender health leader on her official portrait
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 48 recs
HHS changed the name of transgender health leader on her official portrait
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 48 recs
General Discussion
The bad news that felt to me demoralizing is the ruling by the
By Stinky The Clown - 16 hrs ago - 44 recs
The bad news that felt to me demoralizing is the ruling by the
By Stinky The Clown - 16 hrs ago - 44 recs
The DU Lounge
She Thought She Was Rescuing ONE Kitten... But She Was So Wrong
By catbyte - 17 hrs ago - 42 recs
She Thought She Was Rescuing ONE Kitten... But She Was So Wrong
By catbyte - 17 hrs ago - 42 recs
General Discussion
NJ parents fume after Trump Cabinet member bans parents from public school meeting
By cbabe - 20 hrs ago - 42 recs
NJ parents fume after Trump Cabinet member bans parents from public school meeting
By cbabe - 20 hrs ago - 42 recs
Pets
I hope my homeowners insurance never discovers I'm harboring an attack dog.
By Duncanpup - 20 hrs ago - 41 recs
I hope my homeowners insurance never discovers I'm harboring an attack dog.
By Duncanpup - 20 hrs ago - 41 recs
General Discussion
It is not simply ending birth right citizenship
By RickHworth - 10 hrs ago - 40 recs
It is not simply ending birth right citizenship
By RickHworth - 10 hrs ago - 40 recs
General Discussion
US citizen chased by federal agents in New Orleans says she was targeted because 'I'm brown'
By dalton99a - 12 hrs ago - 39 recs
US citizen chased by federal agents in New Orleans says she was targeted because 'I'm brown'
By dalton99a - 12 hrs ago - 39 recs
Latest Breaking News
Exclusive: Survivors clinging to capsized boat didn't radio for backup, admiral overseeing double-tap strike tells lawma
By muriel_volestrangler - 23 hrs ago - 39 recs
Exclusive: Survivors clinging to capsized boat didn't radio for backup, admiral overseeing double-tap strike tells lawma
By muriel_volestrangler - 23 hrs ago - 39 recs
General Discussion
Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove has a theory on Trump's health.
By Swede - 12 hrs ago - 37 recs
Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove has a theory on Trump's health.
By Swede - 12 hrs ago - 37 recs
General Discussion
Trump's attacks on DEI may hurt men in college admission
By yaesu - 20 hrs ago - 37 recs
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Trump's attacks on DEI may hurt men in college admission
By yaesu - 20 hrs ago - 37 recs
Photography
Shadow laid her head down on our still-pretty-new couch today. Just like on the old couch at the old house.
By George McGovern - 14 hrs ago - 33 recs
Shadow laid her head down on our still-pretty-new couch today. Just like on the old couch at the old house.
By George McGovern - 14 hrs ago - 33 recs
General Discussion
National Park Service removes Juneteenth, MLK Day as fee-free days, and adds Trump's birthday
By In It to Win It - 2 hrs ago - 32 recs
National Park Service removes Juneteenth, MLK Day as fee-free days, and adds Trump's birthday
By In It to Win It - 2 hrs ago - 32 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
House Democrat to file articles of impeachment against Hegseth over boat strikes: 'War crimes have been committed'
By Uncle Joe - 11 hrs ago - 32 recs
House Democrat to file articles of impeachment against Hegseth over boat strikes: 'War crimes have been committed'
By Uncle Joe - 11 hrs ago - 32 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump orders overhaul of U.S. vaccine schedules
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 31 recs
Trump orders overhaul of U.S. vaccine schedules
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 31 recs
General Discussion
FUN FACT: Donald Trump is the First Rapist to Win the FIFA Peace Prize! (Ferret/Shower Cap)
By TheFerret - 12 hrs ago - 30 recs
FUN FACT: Donald Trump is the First Rapist to Win the FIFA Peace Prize! (Ferret/Shower Cap)
By TheFerret - 12 hrs ago - 30 recs
Latest Breaking News
NPR battles Trump executive order in court
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 30 recs
NPR battles Trump executive order in court
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 30 recs
General Discussion
DHS agents pepper-spray Rep. Grijalva, Sentinel reporter during protest sparked by Tucson raid
By dobleremolque - 14 hrs ago - 29 recs
DHS agents pepper-spray Rep. Grijalva, Sentinel reporter during protest sparked by Tucson raid
By dobleremolque - 14 hrs ago - 29 recs
Liberal YouTubers
All Hell BREAKS LOOSE as the trump FELON'S GESTAPO ARRESTS UNRAVEL on TAPE!!- Meidas
By MagaSmash - 18 hrs ago - 29 recs
All Hell BREAKS LOOSE as the trump FELON'S GESTAPO ARRESTS UNRAVEL on TAPE!!- Meidas
By MagaSmash - 18 hrs ago - 29 recs
Latest Breaking News
Supreme Court agrees to decide if Trump may end birthright citizenship
By muriel_volestrangler - 19 hrs ago - 29 recs
Supreme Court agrees to decide if Trump may end birthright citizenship
By muriel_volestrangler - 19 hrs ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
Legeally Speaking, hasn't the Jan 6th Pipe Bomber already been pardoned?
By Chasstev365 - 3 hrs ago - 27 recs
Legeally Speaking, hasn't the Jan 6th Pipe Bomber already been pardoned?
By Chasstev365 - 3 hrs ago - 27 recs
Latest Breaking News
Pam Bondi tells law enforcement agencies to investigate antifa groups for 'tax crimes'
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 26 recs
Pam Bondi tells law enforcement agencies to investigate antifa groups for 'tax crimes'
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 26 recs
General Discussion
ICE and foreign boat attacks are state sponsored terrorism.
By lindysalsagal - 15 hrs ago - 24 recs
ICE and foreign boat attacks are state sponsored terrorism.
By lindysalsagal - 15 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
Trump touring the USA, telling people who are hurting financially that they're full of sh*t, is a true winning strategy
By Miles Archer - 11 hrs ago - 23 recs
Trump touring the USA, telling people who are hurting financially that they're full of sh*t, is a true winning strategy
By Miles Archer - 11 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
NEW: Alleged Drug Boat U.S. Bombed Twice Reportedly Wasn't Even Heading to the States
By LilElf70 - 14 hrs ago - 22 recs
NEW: Alleged Drug Boat U.S. Bombed Twice Reportedly Wasn't Even Heading to the States
By LilElf70 - 14 hrs ago - 22 recs
Cable News Clips
'We have video to prove it': Border agents push, fire pepper ball at member of Congress - The Briefing w/Jen Psaki
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago - 21 recs
'We have video to prove it': Border agents push, fire pepper ball at member of Congress - The Briefing w/Jen Psaki
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago - 21 recs
Cable News Clips
BREAKING NEWS: Chuck Schumer Goes Scorched Earth On Hegseth After 'Damning' Signalgate Report - Forbes Breaking News
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - 20 recs
BREAKING NEWS: Chuck Schumer Goes Scorched Earth On Hegseth After 'Damning' Signalgate Report - Forbes Breaking News
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
"It can't be bargained with, it can't be reasoned with. It doesn't feel pity! Or remorse or fear...
By Swede - 13 hrs ago - 20 recs
"It can't be bargained with, it can't be reasoned with. It doesn't feel pity! Or remorse or fear...
By Swede - 13 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
'Can We All Agree That We Currently Have A White Supremacist Supreme Court?'
By turbinetree - 14 hrs ago - 20 recs
'Can We All Agree That We Currently Have A White Supremacist Supreme Court?'
By turbinetree - 14 hrs ago - 20 recs
Pets
Horsie Saturday -- "Kids and horses go together like . . ." Finish the thought please. Or Make Up Your Own. Thanks!
By George McGovern - 4 hrs ago - 19 recs
Horsie Saturday -- "Kids and horses go together like . . ." Finish the thought please. Or Make Up Your Own. Thanks!
By George McGovern - 4 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
NEW: Alleged Drug Boat U.S. Bombed Twice Reportedly Wasn't Even Heading to the States
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 18 recs
NEW: Alleged Drug Boat U.S. Bombed Twice Reportedly Wasn't Even Heading to the States
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
'Obliteration!' Trump blurts panicked warning over 'catastrophic' Supreme Court plans
By turbinetree - 23 hrs ago - 17 recs
'Obliteration!' Trump blurts panicked warning over 'catastrophic' Supreme Court plans
By turbinetree - 23 hrs ago - 17 recs
Latest Breaking News
Kash Patel ordered FBI detail to give girlfriend's pal a lift home: sources
By LetMyPeopleVote - 22 hrs ago - 16 recs
Kash Patel ordered FBI detail to give girlfriend's pal a lift home: sources
By LetMyPeopleVote - 22 hrs ago - 16 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump Mobile is offering phones for $500 --they are just refurbished, and three years old
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 15 recs
Trump Mobile is offering phones for $500 --they are just refurbished, and three years old
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 15 recs
Latest Breaking News
DHS agents target the Vietnamese community in New Orleans
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 15 recs
DHS agents target the Vietnamese community in New Orleans
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 15 recs
General Discussion
Why One Man Is Fighting for Our Right to Control Our Garage Door Openers
By dalton99a - 23 hrs ago - 15 recs
Why One Man Is Fighting for Our Right to Control Our Garage Door Openers
By dalton99a - 23 hrs ago - 15 recs
Texas
Texas hospital fires staffer after viral video showing pregnant woman in distress - NBC News
By TexasTowelie - 10 hrs ago - 14 recs
Texas hospital fires staffer after viral video showing pregnant woman in distress - NBC News
By TexasTowelie - 10 hrs ago - 14 recs
Latest Breaking News
Architect Frank Gehry has died: See his most iconic buildings
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago - 14 recs
Architect Frank Gehry has died: See his most iconic buildings
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago - 14 recs
The DU Lounge
Anniversaries and Posting Milestones (December 5, 2025)
By EarlG - 22 hrs ago - 14 recs
Anniversaries and Posting Milestones (December 5, 2025)
By EarlG - 22 hrs ago - 14 recs
General Discussion
Looks MAGAt males don't have wives, mothers, sisters, daughters, or any other significant female figures in their lives.
By Miles Archer - 22 hrs ago - 14 recs
Looks MAGAt males don't have wives, mothers, sisters, daughters, or any other significant female figures in their lives.
By Miles Archer - 22 hrs ago - 14 recs
Liberal YouTubers
OMG: Trump engages in insane humiliation ritual - Another Day - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago - 13 recs
OMG: Trump engages in insane humiliation ritual - Another Day - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago - 13 recs
General Discussion
HHS changed the name of transgender health leader on her official portrait
By WhiskeyGrinder - 15 hrs ago - 13 recs
HHS changed the name of transgender health leader on her official portrait
By WhiskeyGrinder - 15 hrs ago - 13 recs
Latest Breaking News
John Roberts Halts Court Ruling in Immigration Judges' Speech Limits Case
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 13 recs
John Roberts Halts Court Ruling in Immigration Judges' Speech Limits Case
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 13 recs
General Discussion
Look, I know...I KNOW...Ghislane Maxwell's logic is VERY COMPLEX and requires MUCH ANALYSIS, but let's try.
By Miles Archer - 18 hrs ago - 13 recs
Look, I know...I KNOW...Ghislane Maxwell's logic is VERY COMPLEX and requires MUCH ANALYSIS, but let's try.
By Miles Archer - 18 hrs ago - 13 recs
Liberal YouTubers
FURIOUS Zelenskyy BLASTS the trump FELON after ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT- Meidas
By MagaSmash - 20 hrs ago - 13 recs
FURIOUS Zelenskyy BLASTS the trump FELON after ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT- Meidas
By MagaSmash - 20 hrs ago - 13 recs
Forum Spotlight: Texas
Texas hospital fires staffer after viral video showing pregnant woman in distress - NBC NewsCounty adopts election boundary contingency plan
Supreme Court's map ruling sends Texas Democrats toward potential primaries, retirement or higher office bids
Latest Breaking News
New Orleans leaders blast immigration crackdown, pointing to video of agents chasing US citizen
14 min ago - AP
14 min ago - AP
Trump Mobile is offering phones for $500 --they are just refurbished, and three years old
2 hrs ago - The Independent
2 hrs ago - The Independent
Education Department workers targeted in layoffs are returning to tackle civil rights backlog
3 hrs ago - AP
3 hrs ago - AP
NEW: Alleged Drug Boat U.S. Bombed Twice Reportedly Wasn't Even Heading to the States
4 hrs ago - MEDIAite
4 hrs ago - MEDIAite
GOP North Carolina senator lifts holds on DHS nominees after FEMA funds approved for his state
5 hrs ago - The Hill
5 hrs ago - The Hill
Former Washington Post employee launches class action suit against the outlet after massive data breach
6 hrs ago - Politico
6 hrs ago - Politico
Trump says he approved the making of Japanese 'tiny cars' to be sold in the US
9 hrs ago - The Independent
9 hrs ago - The Independent
Rep. Grijalva claims she was pepper-sprayed during protest over federal raids in Tucson
13 hrs ago - KOLD TV Tucson, AZ
13 hrs ago - KOLD TV Tucson, AZ
Feds' flip-flop threatens GOP push to snip campaign finance limits at SCOTUS
13 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
13 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
Lloyd Doggett says he won't seek reelection after GOP map is upheld
14 hrs ago - Austin American-Statesman
14 hrs ago - Austin American-Statesman
Trump admin 'manipulated' agency rules to track down and fire anyone 'associated' with DEI in 'unlawful' purge, lawsuit
14 hrs ago - Law & Crime
14 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Federal judge appears skeptical of Trump's continuing command of California National Guard troops
15 hrs ago - Associated Press
15 hrs ago - Associated Press
Pam Bondi tells law enforcement agencies to investigate antifa groups for 'tax crimes'
16 hrs ago - The Guardian
16 hrs ago - The Guardian
Brian Cole Jr., suspect in D.C. pipe bomb case, ordered detained after first court appearance
18 hrs ago - CBS News
18 hrs ago - CBS News
FIFA gives President Donald Trump a peace prize in a departure from its traditional focus on sport
19 hrs ago - AP
19 hrs ago - AP
FBI's Dan Bongino tries to distance himself from pipe bomb conspiracy theories after calling case 'an inside job'
21 hrs ago - The Independent
21 hrs ago - The Independent
Homeland security head reveals plans to widen US travel ban to more than 30 countries
22 hrs ago - The Guardian
22 hrs ago - The Guardian
Exclusive: Survivors clinging to capsized boat didn't radio for backup, admiral overseeing double-tap strike tells lawma
23 hrs ago - CNN
23 hrs ago - CNN
Core inflation rate watched by Fed hit 2.8%, delayed September data shows, lower than expected
23 hrs ago - CNBC
23 hrs ago - CNBC
Accused DC pipe bomber told FBI he believed the 2020 election was stolen, sources say
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Yesterday - CNN Politics
E.U. hits Musk's X with $140 million fine, says it broke hate speech and misinformation rules
Yesterday - NBC News
Yesterday - NBC News
Supreme Court to weigh Trump's firing of FTC member in test of presidential power
Yesterday - Reuters
Yesterday - Reuters