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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 - 10 hrs ago - 170 recs
I took a minute to really think about this Mitch McConnell situation, and what it says about Republicans.
By hamsterjill - 10 hrs ago - 170 recs
General Discussion
She used to be my best friend....and then she drank the Kool Aid.
By JustKay - 2 hrs ago - 125 recs
She used to be my best friend....and then she drank the Kool Aid.
By JustKay - 2 hrs ago - 125 recs
General Discussion
Trump 'preference' for 'white people' costs him in blistering court ruling
By LetMyPeopleVote - 11 hrs ago - 102 recs
Trump 'preference' for 'white people' costs him in blistering court ruling
By LetMyPeopleVote - 11 hrs ago - 102 recs
General Discussion
My letter to the editor that was published in the Cleveland Plain Dealer...
By PittBlue - 8 hrs ago - 100 recs
My letter to the editor that was published in the Cleveland Plain Dealer...
By PittBlue - 8 hrs ago - 100 recs
General Discussion
Belgium beats, then trolls, U.S. team on Monday night
By littlemissmartypants - 23 hrs ago - 100 recs
Belgium beats, then trolls, U.S. team on Monday night
By littlemissmartypants - 23 hrs ago - 100 recs
General Discussion
❗️Zelenskyy was greeted with a standing ovation and applause at the NATO summit in Ankara
By riversedge - 15 hrs ago - 98 recs
❗️Zelenskyy was greeted with a standing ovation and applause at the NATO summit in Ankara
By riversedge - 15 hrs ago - 98 recs
Latest Breaking News
'No Going Back': France Was Reportedly Prepared for a 'Shooting War' if Trump Moved on Greenland
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 90 recs
'No Going Back': France Was Reportedly Prepared for a 'Shooting War' if Trump Moved on Greenland
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 90 recs
General Discussion
CHANEL MILLER: the woman the system called "Doe," who wrote the words that outlasted the judge.
By Swede - 10 hrs ago - 86 recs
CHANEL MILLER: the woman the system called "Doe," who wrote the words that outlasted the judge.
By Swede - 10 hrs ago - 86 recs
General Discussion
OMG! Is everyone ready for the new NYT Pitchbot headline?
By senseandsensibility - 6 hrs ago - 85 recs
OMG! Is everyone ready for the new NYT Pitchbot headline?
By senseandsensibility - 6 hrs ago - 85 recs
General Discussion
I just played pickleball with my old friend Mitch McConnell, the senior Senator from Kentucky.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 hrs ago - 79 recs
I just played pickleball with my old friend Mitch McConnell, the senior Senator from Kentucky.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 hrs ago - 79 recs
General Discussion
Belgium players did the 'Trump dance" after beating the USA team 4-1.
By riversedge - 14 hrs ago - 78 recs
Belgium players did the 'Trump dance" after beating the USA team 4-1.
By riversedge - 14 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 - 11 hrs ago - 77 recs
BREAKING: Trump says Greenland "should be controlled by the United States, not by Denmark," before warning Europe: "We c
By riversedge - 11 hrs ago - 77 recs
General Discussion
A photo of a Black woman went viral. Her family says she's more than a symbol.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 4 hrs ago - 74 recs
A photo of a Black woman went viral. Her family says she's more than a symbol.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 4 hrs ago - 74 recs
General Discussion
Trump HATES his ASL name sign. Here's why
By ihaveaquestion - 12 hrs ago - 73 recs
Trump HATES his ASL name sign. Here's why
By ihaveaquestion - 12 hrs ago - 73 recs
Latest Breaking News
Medicare update: List of lawmakers pushing for major changes via new bill
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago - 69 recs
Medicare update: List of lawmakers pushing for major changes via new bill
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago - 69 recs
General Discussion
***BREAKING NEWS*** Idaho Mother Who Was Part of RFK Jr Anti-Vaccine Group Charged With Murder of Twin Children
By DemocratSinceBirth - 8 hrs ago - 65 recs
***BREAKING NEWS*** Idaho Mother Who Was Part of RFK Jr Anti-Vaccine Group Charged With Murder of Twin Children
By DemocratSinceBirth - 8 hrs ago - 65 recs
Latest Breaking News
Louise Lasser, Star of TV's 'Mary Hartman,' Is Dead at 87
By mahatmakanejeeves - 9 hrs ago - 65 recs
Louise Lasser, Star of TV's 'Mary Hartman,' Is Dead at 87
By mahatmakanejeeves - 9 hrs ago - 65 recs
General Discussion
EU lawmakers call for probe of FIFA boss over Trump contact before US-Belgium match
By malaise - 3 hrs ago - 63 recs
EU lawmakers call for probe of FIFA boss over Trump contact before US-Belgium match
By malaise - 3 hrs ago - 63 recs
Latest Breaking News
Conservatives Melt Down Over Potential Major Change To California's Elections
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 62 recs
Conservatives Melt Down Over Potential Major Change To California's Elections
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 62 recs
Latest Breaking News
NATO Snubs Trump, Selects Saab GlobalEye Over Boeing to Replace Aging AWACS Fleet
By riversedge - 10 hrs ago - 53 recs
NATO Snubs Trump, Selects Saab GlobalEye Over Boeing to Replace Aging AWACS Fleet
By riversedge - 10 hrs ago - 53 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 - 11 hrs ago - 52 recs
A veteran posts on Facebook, asking if Hegseth served in combat, and if he really knows what "no quarter" means.
By Swede - 11 hrs ago - 52 recs
General Discussion
"I also spoke to Mitch McConnell for 20 minutes today."
By orleans - 3 hrs ago - 49 recs
"I also spoke to Mitch McConnell for 20 minutes today."
By orleans - 3 hrs ago - 49 recs
Latest Breaking News
Republicans now 'sincerely worried' about Senate seat in a state Trump won by 13 points
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 49 recs
Republicans now 'sincerely worried' about Senate seat in a state Trump won by 13 points
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 49 recs
General Discussion
New from Bernie Sanders: "I have spoken with Graham Platner about the best path forward for Maine.
By demmiblue - 11 hrs ago - 46 recs
New from Bernie Sanders: "I have spoken with Graham Platner about the best path forward for Maine.
By demmiblue - 11 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 - 12 hrs ago - 44 recs
'Grab Whatever You Want':Trump Reportedly Told White House Guests to Take Swag That Could Sell for Thousands of Dollars
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 44 recs
Latest Breaking News
Afghan national who fought with U.S. forces died of allergic reaction in ICE custody
By littlemissmartypants - 13 hrs ago - 42 recs
Afghan national who fought with U.S. forces died of allergic reaction in ICE custody
By littlemissmartypants - 13 hrs ago - 42 recs
Latest Breaking News
11th Circuit strikes down part of Florida's 'Stop WOKE Act' as unconstitutional
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 41 recs
11th Circuit strikes down part of Florida's 'Stop WOKE Act' as unconstitutional
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 41 recs
Latest Breaking News
Mitch McConnell's daughter deletes her X account as questions swirl over health after his hospitalization
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 41 recs
Mitch McConnell's daughter deletes her X account as questions swirl over health after his hospitalization
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 41 recs
General Discussion
on bluesky: "when i was young they had these people called "investigative journalists" ..."
By orleans - 20 hrs ago - 41 recs
on bluesky: "when i was young they had these people called "investigative journalists" ..."
By orleans - 20 hrs ago - 41 recs
General Discussion
Man fatally shot by ICE officer during traffic stop in Houston
By shelshaw - 6 hrs ago - 34 recs
Man fatally shot by ICE officer during traffic stop in Houston
By shelshaw - 6 hrs ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
My bet: Mitch McConnell is brain dead and on life support
By AverageOldGuy - 23 hrs ago - 32 recs
My bet: Mitch McConnell is brain dead and on life support
By AverageOldGuy - 23 hrs ago - 32 recs
General Discussion
FYI Billionaire Investors in Greenland: all the usual suspects....
By IcyPeas - 5 hrs ago - 29 recs
FYI Billionaire Investors in Greenland: all the usual suspects....
By IcyPeas - 5 hrs ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
Platner should leave the campaign immediately.
By MineralMan - 13 hrs ago - 29 recs
Platner should leave the campaign immediately.
By MineralMan - 13 hrs ago - 29 recs
Pets
Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who responded to my posts about Holly
By MIButterfly - 22 hrs ago - 29 recs
Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who responded to my posts about Holly
By MIButterfly - 22 hrs ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
Arizona toddler declared dead after near-drowning was alive for hours in 'cold room', records say
By erronis - 3 hrs ago - 27 recs
Arizona toddler declared dead after near-drowning was alive for hours in 'cold room', records say
By erronis - 3 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
TMYK...all about Mitch Mcconnell, and why they're not releasing the truth.
By 634-5789 - 19 hrs ago - 27 recs
TMYK...all about Mitch Mcconnell, and why they're not releasing the truth.
By 634-5789 - 19 hrs ago - 27 recs
Latest Breaking News
'Buckling' beams at Manhattan high-rise under construction trigger evacuations
By mahatmakanejeeves - 13 hrs ago - 26 recs
'Buckling' beams at Manhattan high-rise under construction trigger evacuations
By mahatmakanejeeves - 13 hrs ago - 26 recs
General Discussion
Before You Call Someone A Communist... Watch This.
By SamuelAdams - 17 hrs ago - 26 recs
Before You Call Someone A Communist... Watch This.
By SamuelAdams - 17 hrs ago - 26 recs
End of Life Issues
What death doulas can teach us about dying well without religion
By erronis - 3 hrs ago - 24 recs
What death doulas can teach us about dying well without religion
By erronis - 3 hrs ago - 24 recs
Photography
My photos today from MB's Farmer's Market. Enjoy, dear friends!
By CaliforniaPeggy - 7 hrs ago - 24 recs
My photos today from MB's Farmer's Market. Enjoy, dear friends!
By CaliforniaPeggy - 7 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
I find Platner's suggestion that the accusations are politically motivated disgusting and disqualifying
By bigtree - 22 hrs ago - 24 recs
I find Platner's suggestion that the accusations are politically motivated disgusting and disqualifying
By bigtree - 22 hrs ago - 24 recs
Latest Breaking News
Judge rejects Justice Department attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County
By mahatmakanejeeves - 7 hrs ago - 23 recs
Judge rejects Justice Department attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County
By mahatmakanejeeves - 7 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
My favorite image so far from this jingoistic, nationalistic, masturbatory "celebration"...
By sir pball - 1 hr ago - 22 recs
My favorite image so far from this jingoistic, nationalistic, masturbatory "celebration"...
By sir pball - 1 hr ago - 22 recs
Latest Breaking News
Medicaid funding resuming for Planned Parenthood after being cut off
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 22 recs
Medicaid funding resuming for Planned Parenthood after being cut off
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
Judge rules for The Washington Post in $3.8B defamation suit brought by Trump Media
By LetMyPeopleVote - 4 hrs ago - 20 recs
Judge rules for The Washington Post in $3.8B defamation suit brought by Trump Media
By LetMyPeopleVote - 4 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
A couple of days ago the US men''s soccer team was a plucky underdog ...
By 11 Bravo - 6 hrs ago - 19 recs
A couple of days ago the US men''s soccer team was a plucky underdog ...
By 11 Bravo - 6 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
Those Soldiers Flooding Your Feeds? They Might Not Be Real.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago - 19 recs
Those Soldiers Flooding Your Feeds? They Might Not Be Real.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago - 19 recs
Health
Idaho woman who said infant twins died from vaccines charged with murder
By Eugene - 20 hrs ago - 19 recs
Idaho woman who said infant twins died from vaccines charged with murder
By Eugene - 20 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
McConnell's death won't be announced until after 8/3.
By pat_k - 7 hrs ago - 18 recs
McConnell's death won't be announced until after 8/3.
By pat_k - 7 hrs ago - 18 recs
The DU Lounge
Rescuers Spot A Skunk Stuck In A Dumpster, Gasping For Air
By catbyte - 10 hrs ago - 17 recs
Rescuers Spot A Skunk Stuck In A Dumpster, Gasping For Air
By catbyte - 10 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
Four BILLION people could die by 2050 due to climate change
By SamuelTheThird - 13 hrs ago - 17 recs
Four BILLION people could die by 2050 due to climate change
By SamuelTheThird - 13 hrs ago - 17 recs
Latest Breaking News
Michael Cohen says he reconciled with Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 17 recs
Michael Cohen says he reconciled with Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
ME-SEN: Troy Jackson interested in Senate run if Platner drops out.
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago - 17 recs
ME-SEN: Troy Jackson interested in Senate run if Platner drops out.
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago - 17 recs
The DU Lounge
Doggy gets scared by fireworks and her deaf dad offers comforts.
By Swede - 2 hrs ago - 16 recs
Doggy gets scared by fireworks and her deaf dad offers comforts.
By Swede - 2 hrs ago - 16 recs
Latest Breaking News
Judge rules for The Washington Post in $3.8B defamation suit brought by Trump Media
By LetMyPeopleVote - 4 hrs ago - 16 recs
Judge rules for The Washington Post in $3.8B defamation suit brought by Trump Media
By LetMyPeopleVote - 4 hrs ago - 16 recs
Latest Breaking News
Yale Law School Fights to Stop Trump Deal
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 16 recs
Yale Law School Fights to Stop Trump Deal
By BumRushDaShow - 7 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 - 8 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 - 8 hrs ago - 16 recs
Forum Spotlight: Science
Free PDF download, neuroanatomyGo Dragonfly! To Titan!
It's one of the biggest mysteries of the cosmos: What are these little red dots?
Latest Breaking News
Woman suspected of Monaco bombing is found dead in Ukraine, authorities say
2 hrs ago - Washington Post
2 hrs ago - Washington Post
Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to release voter records sought by conservative activist
3 hrs ago - AP
3 hrs ago - AP
Meta says US states are seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties in August youth safety trial
4 hrs ago - msn/Reuters
4 hrs ago - msn/Reuters
Judge rules for The Washington Post in $3.8B defamation suit brought by Trump Media
4 hrs ago - Washington Post
4 hrs ago - Washington Post
Senate Republican leaders say they've spoken to Mitch McConnell as he remains hospitalized
4 hrs ago - ABC News
4 hrs ago - ABC News
U.S. launches new attacks on Iran in retaliation for attacks on commercial ships, U.S. military says
5 hrs ago - NBC News
5 hrs ago - NBC News
Trump-backed Freedom Fuel Network debuts in N.J. with unclear gas savings: 'Absolutely unrealistic'
5 hrs ago - nj.com
5 hrs ago - nj.com
Supreme Court's Kagan, Barrett to testify to House for budget request, a first since 2019
6 hrs ago - CNBC
6 hrs ago - CNBC
DHS orders Customs and Border Protection to remove all videos featuring ousted Kristi Noem at airports
6 hrs ago - The Independent
6 hrs ago - The Independent
Nigel Farage accused of 'desperate stunt' after quitting UK parliament in face of financial scrutiny
6 hrs ago - The Guardian
6 hrs ago - The Guardian
11th Circuit strikes down part of Florida's 'Stop WOKE Act' as unconstitutional
7 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
7 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
Judge rejects Justice Department attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County
7 hrs ago - Associated Press
7 hrs ago - Associated Press
Top Senate Democrats push Trump-affiliated companies for answers about IRS settlement
8 hrs ago - CBS News
8 hrs ago - CBS News
Italy will no longer respond to Trump's provocations, foreign minister says
8 hrs ago - Huffington Post
8 hrs ago - Huffington Post
Utah revokes license for boarding school where Paris Hilton says she was abused as a teen
8 hrs ago - AP
8 hrs ago - AP
Administration sharing info about asylum seekers with Iranian government, lawsuit claims
9 hrs ago - ABC News
9 hrs ago - ABC News
Three tankers hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says
9 hrs ago - Los Angles Times
9 hrs ago - Los Angles Times
NATO Snubs Trump, Selects Saab GlobalEye Over Boeing to Replace Aging AWACS Fleet
10 hrs ago - meidasnews.com
10 hrs ago - meidasnews.com
Sen. Bernie Sanders says Graham Platner should drop out of the race after sexual assault allegation
10 hrs ago - PBS
10 hrs ago - PBS
Exclusive-China's DeepSeek Developing Its Own AI Chip, Sources Say
10 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
10 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
Prince Harry loses legal battle against Daily Mail publisher as top U.K. court dismisses all claims
11 hrs ago - CBS News
11 hrs ago - CBS News
Professor fired over Charlie Kirk comments reaches settlement in University of Alabama lawsuit
11 hrs ago - The Alabama Reflector via AL.com
11 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
12 hrs ago - MEDIAite
12 hrs ago - MEDIAite
'Buckling' beams at Manhattan high-rise under construction trigger evacuations
13 hrs ago - NBC 4 New York
13 hrs ago - NBC 4 New York
Afghan national who fought with U.S. forces died of allergic reaction in ICE custody
13 hrs ago - AP/NBC NEWS
13 hrs ago - AP/NBC NEWS
Fresh doubt over Marine Le Pen presidential bid as court orders electronic tag
14 hrs ago - The Guardian
14 hrs ago - The Guardian