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General Discussion
"Every producer who was laid off on my team is a person of color."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 7 hrs ago - 118 recs
"Every producer who was laid off on my team is a person of color."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 7 hrs ago - 118 recs
Latest Breaking News
Kash Patel's nemesis busts him for using FBI jet to fly to his girlfriend's concert
By turbinetree - 13 hrs ago - 94 recs
Kash Patel's nemesis busts him for using FBI jet to fly to his girlfriend's concert
By turbinetree - 13 hrs ago - 94 recs
General Discussion
WOW! The Washington Post obtained the rest of the body cam footage showing that the drunk-driving ICE agent promised to
By demmiblue - 11 hrs ago - 91 recs
WOW! The Washington Post obtained the rest of the body cam footage showing that the drunk-driving ICE agent promised to
By demmiblue - 11 hrs ago - 91 recs
General Discussion
Jake Tapper clashes with House Dem in heated exchange: 'May not be a big deal for you!'
By SocialDemocrat61 - 20 hrs ago - 90 recs
Jake Tapper clashes with House Dem in heated exchange: 'May not be a big deal for you!'
By SocialDemocrat61 - 20 hrs ago - 90 recs
General Discussion
So Democrats gang up against Mamdani in NY, yet are not speaking out as much against Graham Plantner in ME?
By Chasstev365 - 21 hrs ago - 85 recs
So Democrats gang up against Mamdani in NY, yet are not speaking out as much against Graham Plantner in ME?
By Chasstev365 - 21 hrs ago - 85 recs
General Discussion
New Yorker cartoon - even the Almighty is unsure.
By surfered - 12 hrs ago - 80 recs
New Yorker cartoon - even the Almighty is unsure.
By surfered - 12 hrs ago - 80 recs
Latest Breaking News
Prosecutors placed on leave hours after describing Jan. 6 attack as a 'mob of rioters'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago - 78 recs
Prosecutors placed on leave hours after describing Jan. 6 attack as a 'mob of rioters'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago - 78 recs
Latest Breaking News
'Pivotal moment': MacKenzie Scott makes $38M donation to Alabama HBCU
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 73 recs
'Pivotal moment': MacKenzie Scott makes $38M donation to Alabama HBCU
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 73 recs
General Discussion
Released from jail!! The TN man arrested for posting Trump's exact words
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 9 hrs ago - 72 recs
Released from jail!! The TN man arrested for posting Trump's exact words
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 9 hrs ago - 72 recs
Latest Breaking News
Toyota denies promising to invest $10bn in US after Trump announcement
By riversedge - 16 hrs ago - 72 recs
Toyota denies promising to invest $10bn in US after Trump announcement
By riversedge - 16 hrs ago - 72 recs
Latest Breaking News
Illinois deputy found guilty of murder in the shooting of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who called 911
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago - 71 recs
Illinois deputy found guilty of murder in the shooting of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who called 911
By mahatmakanejeeves - 12 hrs ago - 71 recs
General Discussion
We aren't being governed, we're being looted -- Sabrina Haake
By erronis - 18 hrs ago - 71 recs
We aren't being governed, we're being looted -- Sabrina Haake
By erronis - 18 hrs ago - 71 recs
General Discussion
Three words in Letitia James' mortgage contract doom the fraud case against her
By bigtree - 16 hrs ago - 68 recs
Three words in Letitia James' mortgage contract doom the fraud case against her
By bigtree - 16 hrs ago - 68 recs
General Discussion
Trump administration cut $500 million in deliveries to food banks across the country.
By bigtree - 17 hrs ago - 68 recs
Trump administration cut $500 million in deliveries to food banks across the country.
By bigtree - 17 hrs ago - 68 recs
General Discussion
Lots of empty grocery shelves in my little Oregon town Walmart today.
By jmbar2 - 5 hrs ago - 63 recs
Lots of empty grocery shelves in my little Oregon town Walmart today.
By jmbar2 - 5 hrs ago - 63 recs
General Discussion
That vile, disgusting tweet by Mike Davis is still up on X and I don't see any media coverage of it.
By Quiet Em - 11 hrs ago - 61 recs
That vile, disgusting tweet by Mike Davis is still up on X and I don't see any media coverage of it.
By Quiet Em - 11 hrs ago - 61 recs
General Discussion
"Evil, I think, is the absence of empathy."
By StrictlyRockers - 9 hrs ago - 59 recs
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"Evil, I think, is the absence of empathy."
By StrictlyRockers - 9 hrs ago - 59 recs
Cable News Clips
Illinois Lawmaker Hoan Huynh Held at Gunpoint By Federal Immigration Agents
By Uncle Joe - 15 hrs ago - 58 recs
Illinois Lawmaker Hoan Huynh Held at Gunpoint By Federal Immigration Agents
By Uncle Joe - 15 hrs ago - 58 recs
Latest Breaking News
Epstein Victim Virginia Giuffre Was 'Forced to Sexually Service' Prince Andrew, Author Tells Piers Morgan
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 58 recs
Epstein Victim Virginia Giuffre Was 'Forced to Sexually Service' Prince Andrew, Author Tells Piers Morgan
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 58 recs
Photography
Epic storm illuminated by last rays of setting sun (some sun color and a rainbow to the left)
By Bo Zarts - 8 hrs ago - 56 recs
Epic storm illuminated by last rays of setting sun (some sun color and a rainbow to the left)
By Bo Zarts - 8 hrs ago - 56 recs
General Discussion
'Indefensible!' Fury erupts as Trump shuts Dems out of key military briefing
By turbinetree - 6 hrs ago - 55 recs
'Indefensible!' Fury erupts as Trump shuts Dems out of key military briefing
By turbinetree - 6 hrs ago - 55 recs
Social Security & Medicare
Switching from Advantage Plan (which left my area, creating a qualifying event) to Original Medicare. Here's Why
By Joinfortmill - 19 hrs ago - 51 recs
Switching from Advantage Plan (which left my area, creating a qualifying event) to Original Medicare. Here's Why
By Joinfortmill - 19 hrs ago - 51 recs
Latest Breaking News
Senate passes resolution that would repeal Trump's tariffs on Canada
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 49 recs
Senate passes resolution that would repeal Trump's tariffs on Canada
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 49 recs
General Discussion
Well, it is a game away from Trump having a huge problem!
By imanamerican63 - 4 hrs ago - 46 recs
Well, it is a game away from Trump having a huge problem!
By imanamerican63 - 4 hrs ago - 46 recs
General Discussion
NOW is the time for the US to intervene in the Caribbean...
By albacore - 13 hrs ago - 41 recs
NOW is the time for the US to intervene in the Caribbean...
By albacore - 13 hrs ago - 41 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump orders Pentagon to begin testing nuclear weapons 'immediately'
By LudwigPastorius - 6 hrs ago - 40 recs
Trump orders Pentagon to begin testing nuclear weapons 'immediately'
By LudwigPastorius - 6 hrs ago - 40 recs
General Discussion
What will happen to the children depending on free breakfasts and lunches in
By no_hypocrisy - 22 hrs ago - 39 recs
What will happen to the children depending on free breakfasts and lunches in
By no_hypocrisy - 22 hrs ago - 39 recs
Latest Breaking News
Federal judge rules top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles is serving unlawfully
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 38 recs
Federal judge rules top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles is serving unlawfully
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 38 recs
Latest Breaking News
Democratic congressional candidate indicted over ICE protests in the Chicago area
By ificandream - 13 hrs ago - 37 recs
Democratic congressional candidate indicted over ICE protests in the Chicago area
By ificandream - 13 hrs ago - 37 recs
General Discussion
Potential major breakthrough in treating cancer
By True Dough - 20 hrs ago - 36 recs
Potential major breakthrough in treating cancer
By True Dough - 20 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
Nobel laureate mocks Trump after visa yanked: 'Might have struck a nerve!'
By turbinetree - 13 hrs ago - 33 recs
Nobel laureate mocks Trump after visa yanked: 'Might have struck a nerve!'
By turbinetree - 13 hrs ago - 33 recs
General Discussion
Navy launches review of Marines' and sailors' personal social media posts
By orangecrush - 20 hrs ago - 32 recs
Navy launches review of Marines' and sailors' personal social media posts
By orangecrush - 20 hrs ago - 32 recs
Latest Breaking News
Man deported to Laos despite US court order blocking his removal, attorneys say
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 32 recs
Man deported to Laos despite US court order blocking his removal, attorneys say
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 32 recs
Weather Watchers
Meteorologist on night recon mission takes stunning picture of Melissa's eye
By catbyte - 21 hrs ago - 30 recs
Meteorologist on night recon mission takes stunning picture of Melissa's eye
By catbyte - 21 hrs ago - 30 recs
General Discussion
The White House fires the entire commission that reviews designs for federal buildings
By Jilly_in_VA - 10 hrs ago - 26 recs
The White House fires the entire commission that reviews designs for federal buildings
By Jilly_in_VA - 10 hrs ago - 26 recs
General Discussion
Author Michael Wolff: Trump wanted to "hide" East Wing destruction..."can we do the demolition at night?"
By Miles Archer - 19 hrs ago - 25 recs
Author Michael Wolff: Trump wanted to "hide" East Wing destruction..."can we do the demolition at night?"
By Miles Archer - 19 hrs ago - 25 recs
Vegetarian, Vegan and Animal Rights
Washington State troopers rescue cat from freeway, and that's not even the cutest part of the story
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 10 hrs ago - 24 recs
Washington State troopers rescue cat from freeway, and that's not even the cutest part of the story
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 10 hrs ago - 24 recs
Latest Breaking News
Va. Dems roll out redistricting 'safeguard' to counter GOP map changes in other states
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 24 recs
Va. Dems roll out redistricting 'safeguard' to counter GOP map changes in other states
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
Virginia House pushes through last-minute redistricting amendment as GOP cries foul
By In It to Win It - 2 hrs ago - 23 recs
Virginia House pushes through last-minute redistricting amendment as GOP cries foul
By In It to Win It - 2 hrs ago - 23 recs
Baseball
OMG! Blue Jays scored 2 runs on the first 3 pitches! Back to back homers!
By mobeau69 - 7 hrs ago - 23 recs
OMG! Blue Jays scored 2 runs on the first 3 pitches! Back to back homers!
By mobeau69 - 7 hrs ago - 23 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Gets DEVASTATING NEWS from 29 JUDGES as Trial STARTS - Legal AF
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago - 21 recs
Trump Gets DEVASTATING NEWS from 29 JUDGES as Trial STARTS - Legal AF
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Oh, look, it's a bird! It's a plane! It's another scam!
By mwmisses4289 - 6 hrs ago - 21 recs
Oh, look, it's a bird! It's a plane! It's another scam!
By mwmisses4289 - 6 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Russel Vought is The Enemy Within -- Here's Why
By ancianita - 15 hrs ago - 21 recs
Russel Vought is The Enemy Within -- Here's Why
By ancianita - 15 hrs ago - 21 recs
Latest Breaking News
Obamacare enrollees get first look at 2026 prices as premiums soar
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 21 recs
Obamacare enrollees get first look at 2026 prices as premiums soar
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 21 recs
Latest Breaking News
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 104 overnight as ceasefire looks increasingly fragile
By muriel_volestrangler - 20 hrs ago - 21 recs
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 104 overnight as ceasefire looks increasingly fragile
By muriel_volestrangler - 20 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Mango Mussolini orders Nuclear Weapons Testing
By angrychair - 5 hrs ago - 20 recs
Mango Mussolini orders Nuclear Weapons Testing
By angrychair - 5 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
How many treasures and works of art were in the East Wing? Where are they now?
By PurgedVoter - 7 hrs ago - 20 recs
How many treasures and works of art were in the East Wing? Where are they now?
By PurgedVoter - 7 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
Bigot in home depot "this is my country"
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 6 hrs ago - 19 recs
Bigot in home depot "this is my country"
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 6 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Phil "Dr Phil" McGRAW's MAGA media company loses bankrupcy case, ruled to go to liquidation mode
By UTUSN - 14 hrs ago - 19 recs
Phil "Dr Phil" McGRAW's MAGA media company loses bankrupcy case, ruled to go to liquidation mode
By UTUSN - 14 hrs ago - 19 recs
Forum Spotlight: New Jersey
Ocean City School Board Election 2025: Jennifer Cawley-Black (D)Judge grants considerable leeway to avoid disenfranchising voters
Supporter of Atlantic City mayoral candidate (D) allegedly trading cash, food for votes
Latest Breaking News
Texas Supreme Court allows judges to decline performing gay marriage ceremonies
3 hrs ago - CBS - Austin, TX
3 hrs ago - CBS - Austin, TX
Venezuela claims to have captured 'CIA backed cell plotting false flag attack' as tensions with US grow
7 hrs ago - Independent.co.uk
7 hrs ago - Independent.co.uk
Louisiana Republicans move election dates with hopes of redistricting for 2026 midterms
8 hrs ago - Louisiana Illuminator
8 hrs ago - Louisiana Illuminator
Bipartisan Group of House Armed Services Committee Members Urge Boeing to Negotiate in Good Faith as Military Deliveries
8 hrs ago - IAM
8 hrs ago - IAM
MacKenzie Scott's latest $60mil donation is a sign philanthropists are trying to fill the void from Trump's cuts to FEMA
8 hrs ago - Fortune
8 hrs ago - Fortune
Trump calls Jack Smith a 'criminal' who should be in prison in latest attack on his perceived foes
9 hrs ago - NBC News
9 hrs ago - NBC News
Supreme Court asks for more briefs on Trump push to send troops to Chicago
10 hrs ago - Washington Post
10 hrs ago - Washington Post
Top Border Patrol official no longer has to appear today before Chicago federal judge after appeals court ruling
10 hrs ago - CNN
10 hrs ago - CNN
Trump nominee at U.S. export bank withdraws amid scrutiny of Russia ties
10 hrs ago - Washington Post
10 hrs ago - Washington Post
Hurricane Melissa leaves dozens dead in trail of destruction across Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica
10 hrs ago - AP
10 hrs ago - AP
Several Microsoft services hit by worldwide outages, Alaska Airlines impacted
10 hrs ago - My Northwest
10 hrs ago - My Northwest
DOJ tried to subpoena an online trans health care provider. A judge quashed it.
10 hrs ago - Politico
10 hrs ago - Politico
Illinois deputy found guilty of murder in the shooting of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who called 911
12 hrs ago - Associated Press
12 hrs ago - Associated Press
Newspaper removes interview with Bill de Blasio after former NYC mayor says the quotes were 'fabricated'
12 hrs ago - NBC News
12 hrs ago - NBC News
KU won't sign Trump's higher education compact, was never invited to, provost says
12 hrs ago - University Daily Kansan
12 hrs ago - University Daily Kansan
US withdrawing some troops from Europe after Trump's warning to Nato allies
12 hrs ago - The Independent
12 hrs ago - The Independent
Kash Patel's nemesis busts him for using FBI jet to fly to his girlfriend's concert
13 hrs ago - Raw Story
13 hrs ago - Raw Story
Democratic congressional candidate indicted over ICE protests in the Chicago area
13 hrs ago - Associated Press
13 hrs ago - Associated Press
GM lays off 1,700 workers at plants in Michigan and Ohio amid slower EV demand
14 hrs ago - Associated Press
14 hrs ago - Associated Press
Prosecutors placed on leave hours after describing Jan. 6 attack as a 'mob of rioters'
14 hrs ago - Politico
14 hrs ago - Politico
Johnson doubles down on defense of federal agents targeting clergy, protesters
15 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
15 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
CBS News staffers to be laid off as part of massive round of cuts from Paramount
16 hrs ago - The Guardian
16 hrs ago - The Guardian
Trump's decision to send aircraft carrier to South America will leave Mideast and Europe with none
17 hrs ago - AP
17 hrs ago - AP
Trump tells US troops he is ready to send 'more than the National Guard' into cities
18 hrs ago - Reuters
18 hrs ago - Reuters
Va. Dems roll out redistricting 'safeguard' to counter GOP map changes in other states
19 hrs ago - Raw Story
19 hrs ago - Raw Story
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 104 overnight as ceasefire looks increasingly fragile
20 hrs ago - The Guardian
20 hrs ago - The Guardian
Federal judge rules top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles is serving unlawfully
20 hrs ago - CBS News
20 hrs ago - CBS News
US appeals court overturns West Virginia landmark opioid lawsuit decision
22 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/AP
22 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/AP
Epstein Victim Virginia Giuffre Was 'Forced to Sexually Service' Prince Andrew, Author Tells Piers Morgan
23 hrs ago - MEDIAite
23 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Man deported to Laos despite US court order blocking his removal, attorneys say
23 hrs ago - The Guardian/AP
23 hrs ago - The Guardian/AP
Retirees and students in Florida are seeking to defend 2020 census results against a GOP challenge
23 hrs ago - AP
23 hrs ago - AP