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General Discussion
The morbid cowardice of these 2 rats, and the rest of them. Disgusting.
By 634-5789 - 18 hrs ago - 200 recs
The morbid cowardice of these 2 rats, and the rest of them. Disgusting.
By 634-5789 - 18 hrs ago - 200 recs
General Discussion
ICE tried to kidnap 2 kids from a preschool in Seattle today
By Coventina - 5 hrs ago - 115 recs
ICE tried to kidnap 2 kids from a preschool in Seattle today
By Coventina - 5 hrs ago - 115 recs
General Discussion
The Trump Administration is Testing its Admirals and Generals
By Coldwater - 14 hrs ago - 113 recs
The Trump Administration is Testing its Admirals and Generals
By Coldwater - 14 hrs ago - 113 recs
General Discussion
In case the MAGA, or non- voters, in your lives have not got the message:
By applegrove - 7 hrs ago - 84 recs
In case the MAGA, or non- voters, in your lives have not got the message:
By applegrove - 7 hrs ago - 84 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump Cabinet Members Moving Into Military Housing Amid Wave of Political Violence: Report
By Mr. Sparkle - 10 hrs ago - 83 recs
Trump Cabinet Members Moving Into Military Housing Amid Wave of Political Violence: Report
By Mr. Sparkle - 10 hrs ago - 83 recs
Artists
Still trying to figure out gouache - it's a weird medium.
By Ocelot II - 10 hrs ago - 82 recs
Still trying to figure out gouache - it's a weird medium.
By Ocelot II - 10 hrs ago - 82 recs
General Discussion
Im going to be looking for a Democrat in the next presidential primaries who will enthusiastically use all the new power
By prodigitalson - 6 hrs ago - 81 recs
Im going to be looking for a Democrat in the next presidential primaries who will enthusiastically use all the new power
By prodigitalson - 6 hrs ago - 81 recs
General Discussion
Billie Eilish Asks Billionaires The 1 Question We All Have -- And She Did It In Front Of Mark Zuckerberg
By Jilly_in_VA - 3 hrs ago - 78 recs
Billie Eilish Asks Billionaires The 1 Question We All Have -- And She Did It In Front Of Mark Zuckerberg
By Jilly_in_VA - 3 hrs ago - 78 recs
General Discussion
PRETENTIOUS HYPOCRISY IS THE INDELIBLE HALLMARK OF REPUBLICANS
By CousinIT - 11 hrs ago - 75 recs
PRETENTIOUS HYPOCRISY IS THE INDELIBLE HALLMARK OF REPUBLICANS
By CousinIT - 11 hrs ago - 75 recs
Latest Breaking News
Prince Andrew to be stripped of titles and move out of Royal Lodge
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 73 recs
Prince Andrew to be stripped of titles and move out of Royal Lodge
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 73 recs
General Discussion
Melania Trump's Halloween Display Gives Critics The Creeps As Millions Face Real-Life Horror
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 73 recs
Melania Trump's Halloween Display Gives Critics The Creeps As Millions Face Real-Life Horror
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 73 recs
The DU Lounge
Cat Found Outside of Hardware Store Becomes New Store Manager
By catbyte - 8 hrs ago - 71 recs
Cat Found Outside of Hardware Store Becomes New Store Manager
By catbyte - 8 hrs ago - 71 recs
General Discussion
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...Mitch McConnell is leading the Republican push to ban hemp products containing THC
By Miles Archer - 12 hrs ago - 66 recs
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...Mitch McConnell is leading the Republican push to ban hemp products containing THC
By Miles Archer - 12 hrs ago - 66 recs
General Discussion
BARI'S MAGA BLOODBATH AT CBS: Mass Firings, More To Come
By turbinetree - 13 hrs ago - 64 recs
BARI'S MAGA BLOODBATH AT CBS: Mass Firings, More To Come
By turbinetree - 13 hrs ago - 64 recs
Latest Breaking News
Judge indicates she'll intervene in fight over SNAP food assistance money
By ificandream - 8 hrs ago - 63 recs
Judge indicates she'll intervene in fight over SNAP food assistance money
By ificandream - 8 hrs ago - 63 recs
General Discussion
Remember during oral argument on the presidential immunity case when conservative justices scoffed at and mocked ...
By mahatmakanejeeves - 3 hrs ago - 62 recs
Remember during oral argument on the presidential immunity case when conservative justices scoffed at and mocked ...
By mahatmakanejeeves - 3 hrs ago - 62 recs
General Discussion
Spanish photographer captures world's first ever white Iberian Lynx on camera
By Coventina - 7 hrs ago - 61 recs
Spanish photographer captures world's first ever white Iberian Lynx on camera
By Coventina - 7 hrs ago - 61 recs
General Discussion
Mike Johnson: Q: "What's your reaction to Jesus telling you that you must *give* to the poor, not take away from the
By applegrove - 15 hrs ago - 60 recs
Mike Johnson: Q: "What's your reaction to Jesus telling you that you must *give* to the poor, not take away from the
By applegrove - 15 hrs ago - 60 recs
Latest Breaking News
House Democrat Urges MAGA To 'Imagine Who Gets Killed' In Deadly Strikes If AOC Was President
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 59 recs
House Democrat Urges MAGA To 'Imagine Who Gets Killed' In Deadly Strikes If AOC Was President
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 59 recs
Latest Breaking News
New Mexico will become first state to offer free universal child care next week
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 56 recs
New Mexico will become first state to offer free universal child care next week
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 56 recs
General Discussion
CBS News fired 8 on-air personalities in latest layoffs under new leader Bari Weiss. All of them are women
By sheshe2 - 4 hrs ago - 55 recs
CBS News fired 8 on-air personalities in latest layoffs under new leader Bari Weiss. All of them are women
By sheshe2 - 4 hrs ago - 55 recs
Latest Breaking News
State police slam Trump's ICE agents after tear gas hits officers
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 54 recs
State police slam Trump's ICE agents after tear gas hits officers
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 54 recs
General Discussion
Well, it is a game away from Trump having a huge problem!
By imanamerican63 - 23 hrs ago - 54 recs
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Well, it is a game away from Trump having a huge problem!
By imanamerican63 - 23 hrs ago - 54 recs
General Discussion
King Charles III strips Prince Andrew of titles and evicts him from royal residence
By dalton99a - 6 hrs ago - 52 recs
King Charles III strips Prince Andrew of titles and evicts him from royal residence
By dalton99a - 6 hrs ago - 52 recs
Latest Breaking News
Kristi Noem Defies JB Pritzker's Request to Pause ICE Operations During Halloween: We're Gonna 'Increase Our Activities'
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 46 recs
Kristi Noem Defies JB Pritzker's Request to Pause ICE Operations During Halloween: We're Gonna 'Increase Our Activities'
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 46 recs
General Discussion
A Plea to Every Democrat Running for Elected Office on November 4th:
By Chasstev365 - 16 hrs ago - 45 recs
A Plea to Every Democrat Running for Elected Office on November 4th:
By Chasstev365 - 16 hrs ago - 45 recs
General Discussion
I'm a Los Angelino, but I have no problem with the Jays winning
By PlanetBev - 17 hrs ago - 44 recs
I'm a Los Angelino, but I have no problem with the Jays winning
By PlanetBev - 17 hrs ago - 44 recs
General Discussion
ICE Thugs Shot at Protesters After Being Tear Gassed by Other Bungling Goons
By Zorro - 11 hrs ago - 42 recs
ICE Thugs Shot at Protesters After Being Tear Gassed by Other Bungling Goons
By Zorro - 11 hrs ago - 42 recs
Pets
If the kid cats behavior is an indication, the Spirits have already arrived!
By Siwsan - 13 hrs ago - 41 recs
If the kid cats behavior is an indication, the Spirits have already arrived!
By Siwsan - 13 hrs ago - 41 recs
General Discussion
# People on SNAP would be greatly reduced if minimum wage had kept up.
By applegrove - 6 hrs ago - 40 recs
# People on SNAP would be greatly reduced if minimum wage had kept up.
By applegrove - 6 hrs ago - 40 recs
General Discussion
Our new tactic to the end the Tr-mp shutdown (Indivisible)
By usonian - 12 hrs ago - 39 recs
Our new tactic to the end the Tr-mp shutdown (Indivisible)
By usonian - 12 hrs ago - 39 recs
General Discussion
Spurious News: Toronto Blue Jays send letter to Trump detailing requirements for post-WS WH visit
By jmowreader - 6 hrs ago - 37 recs
Spurious News: Toronto Blue Jays send letter to Trump detailing requirements for post-WS WH visit
By jmowreader - 6 hrs ago - 37 recs
General Discussion
I'm incredulous when it comes to America's refusal to admit that Trump is motivated by causing others to suffer
By Miles Archer - 10 hrs ago - 37 recs
I'm incredulous when it comes to America's refusal to admit that Trump is motivated by causing others to suffer
By Miles Archer - 10 hrs ago - 37 recs
General Discussion
Anybody remember the Bible story about Belshazzar's feast?
By Ocelot II - 3 hrs ago - 36 recs
Anybody remember the Bible story about Belshazzar's feast?
By Ocelot II - 3 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
Jasmine Crockett Accepts Jimmy Kimmel's Trump IQ Challenge
By turbinetree - 13 hrs ago - 36 recs
Jasmine Crockett Accepts Jimmy Kimmel's Trump IQ Challenge
By turbinetree - 13 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
Chuck Schumer Loses it Over Pro-Trump Reporter's Question On SNAP Funding
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago - 34 recs
Chuck Schumer Loses it Over Pro-Trump Reporter's Question On SNAP Funding
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
Virginia House pushes through last-minute redistricting amendment as GOP cries foul
By In It to Win It - 21 hrs ago - 31 recs
Virginia House pushes through last-minute redistricting amendment as GOP cries foul
By In It to Win It - 21 hrs ago - 31 recs
General Discussion
My friend's 78 year old brother was just given the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)
By dflprincess - 1 hr ago - 29 recs
My friend's 78 year old brother was just given the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)
By dflprincess - 1 hr ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
Keystone Kash Accused of Using $60M FBI Jet for Date Night
By douglas9 - 17 hrs ago - 28 recs
Keystone Kash Accused of Using $60M FBI Jet for Date Night
By douglas9 - 17 hrs ago - 28 recs
Latest Breaking News
Exclusive: Three-star general pushed out amid tensions with Hegseth
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 27 recs
Exclusive: Three-star general pushed out amid tensions with Hegseth
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
Newsom to donors: Stop giving money for redistricting effort
By In It to Win It - 19 hrs ago - 27 recs
Newsom to donors: Stop giving money for redistricting effort
By In It to Win It - 19 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
CBS: Trump administration struck another boat in Pacific, killing 14. Trump, "The land is going to be next."
By Botany - 17 hrs ago - 26 recs
CBS: Trump administration struck another boat in Pacific, killing 14. Trump, "The land is going to be next."
By Botany - 17 hrs ago - 26 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump administration cuts Democrats out of a briefing on US military strikes, top Senate Dem says
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 23 recs
Trump administration cuts Democrats out of a briefing on US military strikes, top Senate Dem says
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
Gotta share this one. About two and a half minutes long. How to spot a fascist.
By BlueSpot - 23 hrs ago - 23 recs
Gotta share this one. About two and a half minutes long. How to spot a fascist.
By BlueSpot - 23 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
Movie Theaters Just Experienced Their Lowest Box Office Month in Almost 30 Years
By Coventina - 4 hrs ago - 22 recs
Movie Theaters Just Experienced Their Lowest Box Office Month in Almost 30 Years
By Coventina - 4 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
Did Donvict really say that JA was hit by a Stage 5 hurricane?
By malaise - 17 hrs ago - 22 recs
Did Donvict really say that JA was hit by a Stage 5 hurricane?
By malaise - 17 hrs ago - 22 recs
Latest Breaking News
With SNAP benefits set to halt, Thune says he can't clarify Trump's plan to fund program
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 22 recs
With SNAP benefits set to halt, Thune says he can't clarify Trump's plan to fund program
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
Exclusive: Three-star general pushed out amid tensions with Hegseth
By In It to Win It - 20 hrs ago - 22 recs
Exclusive: Three-star general pushed out amid tensions with Hegseth
By In It to Win It - 20 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
Trump Swaps Decorated Admiral With 33-Year-Old DOGEr with no Naval experience
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 5 hrs ago - 21 recs
Trump Swaps Decorated Admiral With 33-Year-Old DOGEr with no Naval experience
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 5 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
January 6 participants say some Trump pardons were not signed at all
By Nevilledog - 5 hrs ago - 20 recs
January 6 participants say some Trump pardons were not signed at all
By Nevilledog - 5 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
Former Trump official says the president 'doesn't give a s***' about SNAP as funding set to end
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 20 recs
Former Trump official says the president 'doesn't give a s***' about SNAP as funding set to end
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
National Guard troops briefly deployed to Portland despite judge's order, federal trial reveals
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 20 recs
National Guard troops briefly deployed to Portland despite judge's order, federal trial reveals
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 20 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 10/29/2025
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 19 recs
Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 10/29/2025
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Stephen Miller's Wife Threatens To Revoke Trump Critic's Citizenship After He Insults Her
By Jilly_in_VA - 3 hrs ago - 18 recs
Stephen Miller's Wife Threatens To Revoke Trump Critic's Citizenship After He Insults Her
By Jilly_in_VA - 3 hrs ago - 18 recs
Pets
'Very sad': People forced to surrender their pets due to government shutdown
By nitpicked - 12 hrs ago - 18 recs
'Very sad': People forced to surrender their pets due to government shutdown
By nitpicked - 12 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
Please donate money to your local food bank if you are able.
By littlemissmartypants - 21 hrs ago - 18 recs
Please donate money to your local food bank if you are able.
By littlemissmartypants - 21 hrs ago - 18 recs
Latest Breaking News
Health Secretary Kennedy says there's 'not sufficient' proof to show Tylenol causes autism
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 17 recs
Health Secretary Kennedy says there's 'not sufficient' proof to show Tylenol causes autism
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
Jury Acquits Man Accused of Soliciting Trump's Murder on Bluesky
By In It to Win It - 21 hrs ago - 17 recs
Jury Acquits Man Accused of Soliciting Trump's Murder on Bluesky
By In It to Win It - 21 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
Billie Eilish Calls on Billionaires to Support People in Need: 'No Hate, But Give Your Money Away'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago - 16 recs
Billie Eilish Calls on Billionaires to Support People in Need: 'No Hate, But Give Your Money Away'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago - 16 recs
General Discussion
Ex-Trump official on president's SNAP concern: 'He doesn't give a s‑‑‑'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 16 recs
Ex-Trump official on president's SNAP concern: 'He doesn't give a s‑‑‑'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 16 recs
Forum Spotlight: Washington
Snohomish County will host 20th annual farm and forestry conference on Nov. 5Officials say Monday morning fire at Everett playground was intentionally set
Five Snohomish County men named in drug and gun trafficking indictments
Latest Breaking News
FBI slams House proposal to grant Tulsi Gabbard leading role on counterintelligence
3 hrs ago - NBC News
3 hrs ago - NBC News
Government shutdown updates: Senate adjourns until Monday with SNAP funding to lapse over the weekend
3 hrs ago - abcnews
3 hrs ago - abcnews
Kristi Noem Defies JB Pritzker's Request to Pause ICE Operations During Halloween: We're Gonna 'Increase Our Activities'
4 hrs ago - MEDIAite
4 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Federal agencies are backing plans to ban top-selling home internet router because of national security fears: report
5 hrs ago - The Independent
5 hrs ago - The Independent
Nebraska agency posts partisan message from Gov. Jim Pillen about shutdown and SNAP freeze
5 hrs ago - Omaha World Herald
5 hrs ago - Omaha World Herald
Justice Department investigating fraud allegations in Black Lives Matter movement, AP sources say
5 hrs ago - Associated Press
5 hrs ago - Associated Press
Critics question whether White House, contractors 'cut corners' on asbestos safety in East Wing demolition
6 hrs ago - ABC News
6 hrs ago - ABC News
Former Trump official says the president 'doesn't give a s***' about SNAP as funding set to end
8 hrs ago - The Independent
8 hrs ago - The Independent
Citing AP investigation, senators demand answers on use of full-body restraints during deportations
8 hrs ago - Associated Press
8 hrs ago - Associated Press
Judge's order blocking removal of man from U.S. wasn't received until after he was deported, DHS says
9 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
9 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
Trump Cabinet Members Moving Into Military Housing Amid Wave of Political Violence: Report
10 hrs ago - Mediaite.com
10 hrs ago - Mediaite.com
Trump administration cuts Democrats out of a briefing on US military strikes, top Senate Dem says
10 hrs ago - msn/CNN
10 hrs ago - msn/CNN
States to urge US judge to block Trump administration from suspending food benefits
11 hrs ago - Reuters
11 hrs ago - Reuters
Radio Free Asia halting operations for first time in 29-year-history amid shutdown
12 hrs ago - The Hill
12 hrs ago - The Hill
Alabama Solicitor General Edmund LaCour secures federal judge role
13 hrs ago - Alabama Political Reporter
13 hrs ago - Alabama Political Reporter
National Guard troops briefly deployed to Portland despite judge's order, federal trial reveals
14 hrs ago - Oregon Public Broadcasting/NPR
14 hrs ago - Oregon Public Broadcasting/NPR
House Democrat Urges MAGA To 'Imagine Who Gets Killed' In Deadly Strikes If AOC Was President
15 hrs ago - Huff Post
15 hrs ago - Huff Post
New Mexico will become first state to offer free universal child care next week
15 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/CBS News
15 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/CBS News
14 Republican lawmakers say Argentinian beef imports 'undermine American cattle producers' in new letter
16 hrs ago - The Hill
16 hrs ago - The Hill
Reports: China buys several shiploads of U.S. soybeans ahead of Trump trade meeting
16 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
16 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
Health Secretary Kennedy says there's 'not sufficient' proof to show Tylenol causes autism
17 hrs ago - USA Today
17 hrs ago - USA Today
With SNAP benefits set to halt, Thune says he can't clarify Trump's plan to fund program
18 hrs ago - ABC News
18 hrs ago - ABC News
Texas Supreme Court allows judges to decline performing gay marriage ceremonies
22 hrs ago - CBS - Austin, TX
22 hrs ago - CBS - Austin, TX
Venezuela claims to have captured 'CIA backed cell plotting false flag attack' as tensions with US grow
Yesterday - Independent.co.uk
Yesterday - Independent.co.uk
Louisiana Republicans move election dates with hopes of redistricting for 2026 midterms
Yesterday - Louisiana Illuminator
Yesterday - Louisiana Illuminator
Bipartisan Group of House Armed Services Committee Members Urge Boeing to Negotiate in Good Faith as Military Deliveries
Yesterday - IAM
Yesterday - IAM