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General Discussion
I am 75, I hid under a desk at school during the Cuban Missile Crisis
By TNNurse - 15 hrs ago - 126 recs
I am 75, I hid under a desk at school during the Cuban Missile Crisis
By TNNurse - 15 hrs ago - 126 recs
General Discussion
Excellent advice from Sen. Merkley just now on MSNBC
By senseandsensibility - 22 hrs ago - 89 recs
Excellent advice from Sen. Merkley just now on MSNBC
By senseandsensibility - 22 hrs ago - 89 recs
Latest Breaking News
'Nonsense': BBC calls out Fox's Sean Hannity over fake bombing video
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 87 recs
'Nonsense': BBC calls out Fox's Sean Hannity over fake bombing video
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 87 recs
General Discussion
Time for all the MAGA he-men to sign up. Boots on the ground, MFers.
By Swede - 21 hrs ago - 83 recs
Time for all the MAGA he-men to sign up. Boots on the ground, MFers.
By Swede - 21 hrs ago - 83 recs
General Discussion
A woman calls out guys pretending to be ICE and cusses them out good and proper.
By raccoon - 4 hrs ago - 82 recs
A woman calls out guys pretending to be ICE and cusses them out good and proper.
By raccoon - 4 hrs ago - 82 recs
General Discussion
"EXCLUSIVE -- The Onion has a full-page ad in today's NYT featuring part of an editorial calling out ..."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 23 hrs ago - 71 recs
"EXCLUSIVE -- The Onion has a full-page ad in today's NYT featuring part of an editorial calling out ..."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 23 hrs ago - 71 recs
General Discussion
From Malcom Nance on eloons place a/b ICE & DHS hiring
By irisblue - 2 hrs ago - 68 recs
From Malcom Nance on eloons place a/b ICE & DHS hiring
By irisblue - 2 hrs ago - 68 recs
Latest Breaking News
Protests erupt calling for Trump, U.S. to stay out of war in Middle East
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 67 recs
Protests erupt calling for Trump, U.S. to stay out of war in Middle East
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 67 recs
Latest Breaking News
Nations prepared to arm Iran with nuclear warheads after US strikes, Russia's Medvedev claims
By AntiFascist - 20 hrs ago - 67 recs
Nations prepared to arm Iran with nuclear warheads after US strikes, Russia's Medvedev claims
By AntiFascist - 20 hrs ago - 67 recs
General Discussion
Kamala Harris warned us about Trump and Iran in shockingly specific detail.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 19 hrs ago - 64 recs
Kamala Harris warned us about Trump and Iran in shockingly specific detail.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 19 hrs ago - 64 recs
General Discussion
Hold on! Iran has decided to close the Strait of Hormuz!
By imanamerican63 - 22 hrs ago - 64 recs
Hold on! Iran has decided to close the Strait of Hormuz!
By imanamerican63 - 22 hrs ago - 64 recs
General Discussion
'Scientists Believe Marco Rubio is Gradually Vanishing'
By sop - 3 hrs ago - 59 recs
'Scientists Believe Marco Rubio is Gradually Vanishing'
By sop - 3 hrs ago - 59 recs
Pets
I'm just saying. Last night i picked up dog toys off of the floors.
By Duncanpup - 4 hrs ago - 58 recs
I'm just saying. Last night i picked up dog toys off of the floors.
By Duncanpup - 4 hrs ago - 58 recs
Latest Breaking News
Masked men in U.S. Border Patrol vests take Santa Ana father after repeatedly hitting him
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago - 58 recs
Masked men in U.S. Border Patrol vests take Santa Ana father after repeatedly hitting him
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago - 58 recs
General Discussion
Everything trump says is either projection or a confession
By LetMyPeopleVote - 20 hrs ago - 58 recs
Everything trump says is either projection or a confession
By LetMyPeopleVote - 20 hrs ago - 58 recs
General Discussion
Pope Leo condemns President Trump's decision to bomb Iran.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 15 hrs ago - 54 recs
Pope Leo condemns President Trump's decision to bomb Iran.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 15 hrs ago - 54 recs
General Discussion
NYT has more confirmation that Trump's decision to bomb Iran was motivated in large part by Fox TV coverage
By LetMyPeopleVote - 3 hrs ago - 51 recs
NYT has more confirmation that Trump's decision to bomb Iran was motivated in large part by Fox TV coverage
By LetMyPeopleVote - 3 hrs ago - 51 recs
General Discussion
A judge just DENIED the government's motion to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 16 hrs ago - 50 recs
A judge just DENIED the government's motion to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 16 hrs ago - 50 recs
General Discussion
Amanda Marcotte (opinion): Why Karoline Leavitt is So Annoying
By allegorical oracle - 3 hrs ago - 49 recs
Amanda Marcotte (opinion): Why Karoline Leavitt is So Annoying
By allegorical oracle - 3 hrs ago - 49 recs
Latest Breaking News
Judge denies government's motion to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia
By groundloop - 16 hrs ago - 47 recs
Judge denies government's motion to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia
By groundloop - 16 hrs ago - 47 recs
General Discussion
George Takei points out that the rounding up of US citizens is something that has already happened here:
By tblue37 - 18 hrs ago - 47 recs
George Takei points out that the rounding up of US citizens is something that has already happened here:
By tblue37 - 18 hrs ago - 47 recs
General Discussion
'I thought this was a joke': Critics stunned by Vance 'dumb presidents' remark
By Demovictory9 - 14 hrs ago - 46 recs
'I thought this was a joke': Critics stunned by Vance 'dumb presidents' remark
By Demovictory9 - 14 hrs ago - 46 recs
General Discussion
Criminal History of 200k People Taken By ICE
By struggle4progress - 20 hrs ago - 46 recs
Criminal History of 200k People Taken By ICE
By struggle4progress - 20 hrs ago - 46 recs
Latest Breaking News
GOP Provision That Makes Trump A King Breaks Senate Rules, Says Parliamentarian
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 46 recs
GOP Provision That Makes Trump A King Breaks Senate Rules, Says Parliamentarian
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 46 recs
Pets
Our extended puppy dog family. Who we loved before Shadow.
By George McGovern - 5 hrs ago - 44 recs
Our extended puppy dog family. Who we loved before Shadow.
By George McGovern - 5 hrs ago - 44 recs
General Discussion
I have no real reason for this, but it is funny story to tell everyone!
By imanamerican63 - 18 hrs ago - 43 recs
I have no real reason for this, but it is funny story to tell everyone!
By imanamerican63 - 18 hrs ago - 43 recs
General Discussion
'There Is No Intel': Trump's Attacks on Iran Were Based on Vibes, Sources Say
By PSPS - 19 hrs ago - 43 recs
'There Is No Intel': Trump's Attacks on Iran Were Based on Vibes, Sources Say
By PSPS - 19 hrs ago - 43 recs
General Discussion
"Any Democrat who supports this war with Iran needs to be primaried" - David Hogg
By vanessa_ca - 16 hrs ago - 42 recs
"Any Democrat who supports this war with Iran needs to be primaried" - David Hogg
By vanessa_ca - 16 hrs ago - 42 recs
General Discussion
He has always wanted to kill people. The Middle East is his 5th avenue of death with impunity.
By Augiedog - 4 hrs ago - 41 recs
He has always wanted to kill people. The Middle East is his 5th avenue of death with impunity.
By Augiedog - 4 hrs ago - 41 recs
Latest Breaking News
'Grounds for impeachment': NBC host confronts JD Vance on Iran strike
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 38 recs
'Grounds for impeachment': NBC host confronts JD Vance on Iran strike
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 38 recs
General Discussion
TRUMP BOMBED IRAN BECAUSE HE'S LOST AMERICA - 6.23.25 Countdown with Keith Olbermann
By ihaveaquestion - 6 hrs ago - 34 recs
TRUMP BOMBED IRAN BECAUSE HE'S LOST AMERICA - 6.23.25 Countdown with Keith Olbermann
By ihaveaquestion - 6 hrs ago - 34 recs
Liberal YouTubers
LUNATIC Trump FREAKS OUT as he GETS IGNORED to his FACE - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 34 recs
LUNATIC Trump FREAKS OUT as he GETS IGNORED to his FACE - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
What we should be hearing today in the news...everywhere:
By Baitball Blogger - 2 hrs ago - 33 recs
What we should be hearing today in the news...everywhere:
By Baitball Blogger - 2 hrs ago - 33 recs
General Discussion
Tom Tomorrow - We Are ALL Very Tired of Orange Chucklenuts
By Kid Berwyn - 1 hr ago - 31 recs
Tom Tomorrow - We Are ALL Very Tired of Orange Chucklenuts
By Kid Berwyn - 1 hr ago - 31 recs
General Discussion
Iran warned of sleeper-cell terror in U.S. before nuclear strikes - NBC News
By yellow dahlia - 15 hrs ago - 30 recs
Iran warned of sleeper-cell terror in U.S. before nuclear strikes - NBC News
By yellow dahlia - 15 hrs ago - 30 recs
Latest Breaking News
Judge tosses wrongful death claim brought by widow of Jan 6 cop who died by suicide days later, jury finds rioter liable
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 29 recs
Judge tosses wrongful death claim brought by widow of Jan 6 cop who died by suicide days later, jury finds rioter liable
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 29 recs
Washington
Cascade High School students walk out to speak up
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago - 29 recs
Cascade High School students walk out to speak up
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago - 29 recs
Latest Breaking News
Sen. Kelly warns of 'greater risk' at home and abroad after US strikes on Iran
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 29 recs
Sen. Kelly warns of 'greater risk' at home and abroad after US strikes on Iran
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
Proposed Legislation Would Prohibit Immigration Officials From Posing as Police
By Qutzupalotl - 13 hrs ago - 26 recs
Proposed Legislation Would Prohibit Immigration Officials From Posing as Police
By Qutzupalotl - 13 hrs ago - 26 recs
Latest Breaking News
Marco Rubio Says It's 'Irrelevant' Whether U.S. Intel Showed Iran Building Nuclear Weapons
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 25 recs
Marco Rubio Says It's 'Irrelevant' Whether U.S. Intel Showed Iran Building Nuclear Weapons
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 25 recs
General Discussion
A US President that was so weak and so scared about taking military action that he needed his yes-man entourage
By LetMyPeopleVote - 19 hrs ago - 24 recs
A US President that was so weak and so scared about taking military action that he needed his yes-man entourage
By LetMyPeopleVote - 19 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
In case you missed it, DUer Johonny reveals J.D. Vance's ACTUAL name. Turns out we have been mistaken all this time.
By Scrivener7 - 22 hrs ago - 24 recs
In case you missed it, DUer Johonny reveals J.D. Vance's ACTUAL name. Turns out we have been mistaken all this time.
By Scrivener7 - 22 hrs ago - 24 recs
The DU Lounge
They said she couldn't play the blues on bagpipes ...
By marble falls - 15 hrs ago - 23 recs
They said she couldn't play the blues on bagpipes ...
By marble falls - 15 hrs ago - 23 recs
Latest Breaking News
Senate Intel Chair Cotton: 'We have to be prepared for Iran to retaliate'
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 23 recs
Senate Intel Chair Cotton: 'We have to be prepared for Iran to retaliate'
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
who the hell is this 22 yr old "in charge of preventing domestic response by iran" ???? trump & maga fuck america again
By orleans - 10 hrs ago - 21 recs
who the hell is this 22 yr old "in charge of preventing domestic response by iran" ???? trump & maga fuck america again
By orleans - 10 hrs ago - 21 recs
Latest Breaking News
Judge rules Texas has been illegally placing people with severe disabilities in nursing homes for decades
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 20 recs
Judge rules Texas has been illegally placing people with severe disabilities in nursing homes for decades
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
Senate Parliament rules in democracies favour:
By applegrove - 11 hrs ago - 20 recs
Senate Parliament rules in democracies favour:
By applegrove - 11 hrs ago - 20 recs
The DU Lounge
Kitten Caught On Baby Cam Sneaking Into Sister's Crib For A Snuggle
By catbyte - 15 hrs ago - 20 recs
Kitten Caught On Baby Cam Sneaking Into Sister's Crib For A Snuggle
By catbyte - 15 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
CA-GOV: Harris gives California governor's race a serious look
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago - 19 recs
CA-GOV: Harris gives California governor's race a serious look
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Do you think Trump cheated in the last election? (Poll)
By kentuck - 14 hrs ago - 19 recs
Do you think Trump cheated in the last election? (Poll)
By kentuck - 14 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Some in Michigan's sizable Arab American community feeling 'buyer's remorse' with Trump
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago - 19 recs
Some in Michigan's sizable Arab American community feeling 'buyer's remorse' with Trump
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
Immigrant father of three Marines is violently detained, injured by federal agents, son says
By Uncle Joe - 31 min ago - 18 recs
Immigrant father of three Marines is violently detained, injured by federal agents, son says
By Uncle Joe - 31 min ago - 18 recs
Pets
I bought a little memorial statue for my sweet and still so much missed Morgan
By Siwsan - 1 hr ago - 18 recs
I bought a little memorial statue for my sweet and still so much missed Morgan
By Siwsan - 1 hr ago - 18 recs
Latest Breaking News
Senate Republicans cannot force US Postal Service to scrap EVs, parliamentarian says
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 18 recs
Senate Republicans cannot force US Postal Service to scrap EVs, parliamentarian says
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 18 recs
Humor
It is to laugh - No nukes is good nukes - a laugh break's needed
By 3825-87867 - 15 hrs ago - 18 recs
It is to laugh - No nukes is good nukes - a laugh break's needed
By 3825-87867 - 15 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
Iranian-Aligned Hackers Claim Responsibility for Attack on Trump's Truth Social Platform
By CatWoman - 19 hrs ago - 18 recs
Iranian-Aligned Hackers Claim Responsibility for Attack on Trump's Truth Social Platform
By CatWoman - 19 hrs ago - 18 recs
Latest Breaking News
Iran's Fordo Site Said to Look Severely Damaged, Not Destroyed
By demmiblue - 23 hrs ago - 18 recs
Iran's Fordo Site Said to Look Severely Damaged, Not Destroyed
By demmiblue - 23 hrs ago - 18 recs
Forum Spotlight: Basketball
Valkyries are already rewriting the narrative around WNBA expansion teamsUSA U16 girls drop 100 on Argentina as high school stars dominate at FIBA AmeriCup
Paige Bueckers Makes WNBA History on Sunday
Latest Breaking News
Clerk who denied same-sex marriage licenses in 2015 is still fighting Supreme Court's ruling
20 min ago - AP
20 min ago - AP
Immigrant father of three Marines is violently detained, injured by federal agents, son says
31 min ago - Los Angeles Times
31 min ago - Los Angeles Times
'Biden didn't start any wars': Democrats sharpen their arguments against Trump's foreign policy
1 hr ago - NBC News
1 hr ago - NBC News
Okinawa marks 80 years since end of one of harshest WWII battles with pledge to share tragic history
1 hr ago - AP
1 hr ago - AP
Senate Republicans cannot force US Postal Service to scrap EVs, parliamentarian says
1 hr ago - Reuters
1 hr ago - Reuters
Judge rules Texas has been illegally placing people with severe disabilities in nursing homes for decades
2 hrs ago - Texas Public Radio/NPR
2 hrs ago - Texas Public Radio/NPR
On Dobbs anniversary, Senate Democrats aim to restart abortion conversation
5 hrs ago - Washington Post
5 hrs ago - Washington Post
'Not Funny': Ranking Armed Services Dem Ro Khanna Blasts Trump for 'Joking' About 'Regime Change' After Iran Strike
6 hrs ago - MEDIAite
6 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Judge tosses wrongful death claim brought by widow of Jan 6 cop who died by suicide days later, jury finds rioter liable
7 hrs ago - Law & Crime
7 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Republicans order key panel to score extension of Trump tax cuts as budget neutral
8 hrs ago - The Hill
8 hrs ago - The Hill
Masked men in U.S. Border Patrol vests take Santa Ana father after repeatedly hitting him
12 hrs ago - KTLA-TV
12 hrs ago - KTLA-TV
Trump is open to regime change in Iran, after his administration said that wasn't the goal
15 hrs ago - AP
15 hrs ago - AP
Marco Rubio Says It's 'Irrelevant' Whether U.S. Intel Showed Iran Building Nuclear Weapons
16 hrs ago - Huff Post
16 hrs ago - Huff Post
Police: Suspect shot and killed by a security guard after a shooting at a Michigan church
16 hrs ago - AP
16 hrs ago - AP
In Indianapolis, with largest U.S. Burmese population, tariffs and travel ban hit hard
17 hrs ago - NBC News
17 hrs ago - NBC News
Trump's plan to ban US states from AI regulation will 'hold us back', says Microsoft science chief
19 hrs ago - The Guardian
19 hrs ago - The Guardian
Nations prepared to arm Iran with nuclear warheads after US strikes, Russia's Medvedev claims
20 hrs ago - The Jerusalem Post
20 hrs ago - The Jerusalem Post
Terrorism advisory bulletin warns of "heightened threat environment" in U.S. after strikes on Iran
21 hrs ago - CBS News
21 hrs ago - CBS News
Florida Republicans racially gerrymandered two state senate districts, court hears
21 hrs ago - The Guardian
21 hrs ago - The Guardian
GOP Provision That Makes Trump A King Breaks Senate Rules, Says Parliamentarian
22 hrs ago - Huff Post
22 hrs ago - Huff Post
US orders departure of family members and non-emergency US personnel from Lebanon
23 hrs ago - Reuters
23 hrs ago - Reuters
'Ticking time bomb': Ice detainee dies in transit as experts say more deaths likely
Yesterday - The Guardian
Yesterday - The Guardian
'Will I be detained?' Immigrants fear ICE arrest if they report domestic violence
Yesterday - USA Today
Yesterday - USA Today
The US military used a 30,000-pound bunker-buster bomb for the first time in combat in strikes on Iranian nuke sites
Yesterday - Business Insider
Yesterday - Business Insider