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Latest Breaking News
CBS stops its effort to halt sharing of Colbert's public access show appearance after massive backlash
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 160 recs
CBS stops its effort to halt sharing of Colbert's public access show appearance after massive backlash
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 160 recs
General Discussion
I was kind of disgusted seeing images of TSF at Arlington Cemetery placing a wreath...
By wcmagumba - 17 hrs ago - 93 recs
I was kind of disgusted seeing images of TSF at Arlington Cemetery placing a wreath...
By wcmagumba - 17 hrs ago - 93 recs
General Discussion
The Horrifying Truth About Data Centers Nobody Is Talking About
By bucolic_frolic - 13 hrs ago - 88 recs
The Horrifying Truth About Data Centers Nobody Is Talking About
By bucolic_frolic - 13 hrs ago - 88 recs
General Discussion
Despite his promises to protect Social Security, Trump is cutting it.
By CousinIT - 21 hrs ago - 87 recs
Despite his promises to protect Social Security, Trump is cutting it.
By CousinIT - 21 hrs ago - 87 recs
General Discussion
I'm so tired of people associating low IQ with Trump
By csusan - 22 hrs ago - 79 recs
I'm so tired of people associating low IQ with Trump
By csusan - 22 hrs ago - 79 recs
General Discussion
What looked like an ice cream shop in Gdańsk, Poland, was hiding a medieval cemetery with nearly 300 graves, and the,...
By magicarpet - 23 hrs ago - 79 recs
What looked like an ice cream shop in Gdańsk, Poland, was hiding a medieval cemetery with nearly 300 graves, and the,...
By magicarpet - 23 hrs ago - 79 recs
General Discussion
Important Monday Night News Update
By littlemissmartypants - 12 hrs ago - 78 recs
Important Monday Night News Update
By littlemissmartypants - 12 hrs ago - 78 recs
General Discussion
To begin with, they shouldn't be called an "administration" at all. They should be referred to as a regime.
By malaise - 21 hrs ago - 68 recs
To begin with, they shouldn't be called an "administration" at all. They should be referred to as a regime.
By malaise - 21 hrs ago - 68 recs
General Discussion
Perfect example of the NYT shaping the news to favor trump
By senseandsensibility - 18 hrs ago - 67 recs
Perfect example of the NYT shaping the news to favor trump
By senseandsensibility - 18 hrs ago - 67 recs
General Discussion
I was in Washington DC last week for a work trip......
By marmar - 22 hrs ago - 66 recs
I was in Washington DC last week for a work trip......
By marmar - 22 hrs ago - 66 recs
Latest Breaking News
Tourists boycott US at record rates after Trump takeover
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 64 recs
Tourists boycott US at record rates after Trump takeover
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 64 recs
General Discussion
The USDA secretary is a dangerous religious zealot like Pete Hegseth
By marmar - 22 hrs ago - 53 recs
The USDA secretary is a dangerous religious zealot like Pete Hegseth
By marmar - 22 hrs ago - 53 recs
General Discussion
ICE is pointing their weapons at peaceful protesters who are forming a human chain in Newark, NJ
By red dog 1 - 16 hrs ago - 52 recs
ICE is pointing their weapons at peaceful protesters who are forming a human chain in Newark, NJ
By red dog 1 - 16 hrs ago - 52 recs
General Discussion
An NBC News investigation finds dozens of examples of criminals imitating ICE to rob and attack people
By littlemissmartypants - 15 hrs ago - 50 recs
An NBC News investigation finds dozens of examples of criminals imitating ICE to rob and attack people
By littlemissmartypants - 15 hrs ago - 50 recs
General Discussion
A warning to all. Got my credit card bill ...
By oldsoldierfadingfast - 6 hrs ago - 43 recs
A warning to all. Got my credit card bill ...
By oldsoldierfadingfast - 6 hrs ago - 43 recs
General Discussion
Rapin' Draft-Dodgin' Little Lord Lardass takes a wee nappy-poo at event honoring dead soldiers, since it's not about him
By Miles Archer - 17 hrs ago - 43 recs
Rapin' Draft-Dodgin' Little Lord Lardass takes a wee nappy-poo at event honoring dead soldiers, since it's not about him
By Miles Archer - 17 hrs ago - 43 recs
General Discussion
Trump could never say what I am about to say
By senseandsensibility - 18 hrs ago - 42 recs
Trump could never say what I am about to say
By senseandsensibility - 18 hrs ago - 42 recs
General Discussion
When Ken Burns talks, I end up taking notes.
By yellow dahlia - 12 hrs ago - 40 recs
When Ken Burns talks, I end up taking notes.
By yellow dahlia - 12 hrs ago - 40 recs
Latest Breaking News
Sherrill denied access to controversial ICE detention center as calls for its closure grow
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 40 recs
Sherrill denied access to controversial ICE detention center as calls for its closure grow
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 40 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Why So Few Babies? We Might Have Overlooked the Biggest Reason of All
By ancianita - 20 hrs ago - 39 recs
Why So Few Babies? We Might Have Overlooked the Biggest Reason of All
By ancianita - 20 hrs ago - 39 recs
General Discussion
Cory Booker says Democrats are 'desperate' for fresh leaders. And suggests three
By question everything - 20 hrs ago - 37 recs
Cory Booker says Democrats are 'desperate' for fresh leaders. And suggests three
By question everything - 20 hrs ago - 37 recs
General Discussion
Trump Family Faces Damning New Grift Revelations
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 35 recs
Trump Family Faces Damning New Grift Revelations
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 35 recs
Latest Breaking News
Woman killed by patio umbrella while dining at lakeside South Carolina restaurant: Coroner
By blue-wave - 12 hrs ago - 34 recs
Woman killed by patio umbrella while dining at lakeside South Carolina restaurant: Coroner
By blue-wave - 12 hrs ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
For those of you who had a friend or loved one who gave all
By Quiet Em - 14 hrs ago - 34 recs
For those of you who had a friend or loved one who gave all
By Quiet Em - 14 hrs ago - 34 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Pardoned by #Trump, Jan 6. rioter gets life sentence for child sex crimes Andrew Paul Johnson promised one of his vict
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - 33 recs
Pardoned by #Trump, Jan 6. rioter gets life sentence for child sex crimes Andrew Paul Johnson promised one of his vict
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - 33 recs
Latest Breaking News
Thomas Massie files to run again in 2028 after Trump-led ouster from Kentucky seat
By highplainsdem - 15 hrs ago - 33 recs
Thomas Massie files to run again in 2028 after Trump-led ouster from Kentucky seat
By highplainsdem - 15 hrs ago - 33 recs
Latest Breaking News
America's Emergency Oil Reserve Is Shrinking Fast
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 31 recs
America's Emergency Oil Reserve Is Shrinking Fast
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 31 recs
General Discussion
"Sleepy Joe" and the Republicans and Media baselessly went with it.
By Chasstev365 - 16 hrs ago - 30 recs
"Sleepy Joe" and the Republicans and Media baselessly went with it.
By Chasstev365 - 16 hrs ago - 30 recs
General Discussion
One reason why I believe Trump can't successfully prosecute the situation in Iran.
By no_hypocrisy - 3 hrs ago - 27 recs
One reason why I believe Trump can't successfully prosecute the situation in Iran.
By no_hypocrisy - 3 hrs ago - 27 recs
The DU Lounge
Stray Pittie Gets Rescued -- Then Helps Save Her Terrified Twin an Hour Later
By catbyte - 19 hrs ago - 26 recs
Stray Pittie Gets Rescued -- Then Helps Save Her Terrified Twin an Hour Later
By catbyte - 19 hrs ago - 26 recs
Latest Breaking News
Dem Congressman Calls Out Trump Admin For Creating 'Worse' Situation In Iran
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 23 recs
Dem Congressman Calls Out Trump Admin For Creating 'Worse' Situation In Iran
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 23 recs
Latest Breaking News
Jazz legend Sonny Rollins dies aged 95
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 hrs ago - 23 recs
Jazz legend Sonny Rollins dies aged 95
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 hrs ago - 23 recs
The DU Lounge
Astronaut Mark Kelly once smuggled a full gorilla suit on board the International Space Station. He didn't tell anyone
By Shellback Squid - 11 hrs ago - 23 recs
Astronaut Mark Kelly once smuggled a full gorilla suit on board the International Space Station. He didn't tell anyone
By Shellback Squid - 11 hrs ago - 23 recs
Latest Breaking News
ICE agents pepper spray protesters, N.J. senator in clash outside Delaney Hall in Newark
By mcar - 12 hrs ago - 23 recs
ICE agents pepper spray protesters, N.J. senator in clash outside Delaney Hall in Newark
By mcar - 12 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
ever since i learned this song, i make it a point to sing it on this day.
By mopinko - 23 hrs ago - 22 recs
ever since i learned this song, i make it a point to sing it on this day.
By mopinko - 23 hrs ago - 22 recs
Latest Breaking News
Newsom lambasts Hegseth for sharing video of Army Blackhawk helicopters flying with Indy 500
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 20 recs
Newsom lambasts Hegseth for sharing video of Army Blackhawk helicopters flying with Indy 500
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
UFC Freedom 250 contruction starts at White House South Lawn
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 20 recs
UFC Freedom 250 contruction starts at White House South Lawn
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
Trump's troops served grey meat and a few boiled carrots on near-empty trays
By BigmanPigman - 5 hrs ago - 19 recs
Trump's troops served grey meat and a few boiled carrots on near-empty trays
By BigmanPigman - 5 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
There's no "Art," no "Deal." There's just an old man in a diaper gorging on Big Macs & trying to find a way out of Iran.
By Miles Archer - 10 hrs ago - 19 recs
There's no "Art," no "Deal." There's just an old man in a diaper gorging on Big Macs & trying to find a way out of Iran.
By Miles Archer - 10 hrs ago - 19 recs
The DU Lounge
Nicholas Brothers in a routine Fred Astaire said is the best motion picture choreography.
By marble falls - 14 hrs ago - 19 recs
Nicholas Brothers in a routine Fred Astaire said is the best motion picture choreography.
By marble falls - 14 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Honoring those who came home, but left too much behind
By The Blue Flower - 23 hrs ago - 19 recs
Honoring those who came home, but left too much behind
By The Blue Flower - 23 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
You know what the child raping bag 'o fuck is turning the White House into?
By Aviation Pro - 46 min ago - 18 recs
You know what the child raping bag 'o fuck is turning the White House into?
By Aviation Pro - 46 min ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
New Gallup Poll: 16% of Americans rate the economy as "excellent" or "good." BUT DID YOU EVEN BOTHER TO THANK TRUMP?
By Miles Archer - 23 hrs ago - 18 recs
New Gallup Poll: 16% of Americans rate the economy as "excellent" or "good." BUT DID YOU EVEN BOTHER TO THANK TRUMP?
By Miles Archer - 23 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
The Trumps aren't going to like this review of their tacky phone
By highplainsdem - 13 hrs ago - 17 recs
The Trumps aren't going to like this review of their tacky phone
By highplainsdem - 13 hrs ago - 17 recs
Latest Breaking News
Senate nominee Cindy Burbank might have to sue to get her name off the general election ballot
55 min ago - Nebraska Examiner
55 min ago - Nebraska Examiner
Senate Democrat pepper sprayed at protest outside ICE detention facility in New Jersey
1 hr ago - the hill
1 hr ago - the hill
Truck drivers say 'racism' behind Trump administration's license restrictions on immigrants
1 hr ago - The Guardian
1 hr ago - The Guardian
Newsom lambasts Hegseth for sharing video of Army Blackhawk helicopters flying with Indy 500
2 hrs ago - The Independent
2 hrs ago - The Independent
Thousands can return home after 'catastrophic' explosion risk at California tank is averted
4 hrs ago - NBC News
4 hrs ago - NBC News
Mexico's president sees 'no issue' with her country hosting Iran's World Cup team during tournament
5 hrs ago - AP
5 hrs ago - AP
ICE agents pepper spray protesters, N.J. senator in clash outside Delaney Hall in Newark
12 hrs ago - NJ.com
12 hrs ago - NJ.com
Woman killed by patio umbrella while dining at lakeside South Carolina restaurant: Coroner
12 hrs ago - ABC News
12 hrs ago - ABC News
HGSU-UAW Strike Becomes Longest in Union History as Harvard Holds Firm at Bargaining Table
13 hrs ago - The Crimson
13 hrs ago - The Crimson
Maryland Senate president softens stance on redistricting: 'The rules have changed'
15 hrs ago - The Hill
15 hrs ago - The Hill
Thomas Massie files to run again in 2028 after Trump-led ouster from Kentucky seat
15 hrs ago - Independent
15 hrs ago - Independent
Sherrill denied access to controversial ICE detention center as calls for its closure grow
17 hrs ago - NJ.com
17 hrs ago - NJ.com
This new drug candidate is effective against measles and other viruses, researchers say
17 hrs ago - Independent
17 hrs ago - Independent
Local DAs warn federal agents against showing up at polling places, threaten prosecution
18 hrs ago - MS NOW News
18 hrs ago - MS NOW News
Iran would open Strait of Hormuz 30 days after peace deal, Nikkei reports citing source
19 hrs ago - Reuters
19 hrs ago - Reuters
Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports
19 hrs ago - Reuters
19 hrs ago - Reuters
China controls a metal that's key for the Iran war, sending the U.S. on a global hunt for more
20 hrs ago - NBC News
20 hrs ago - NBC News
CBS stops its effort to halt sharing of Colbert's public access show appearance after massive backlash
21 hrs ago - The Independent
21 hrs ago - The Independent
'Made in Russia, Delivered into Captivity': Systematic Torture of Ukrainian POWs in Russia
23 hrs ago - Kyiv Post
23 hrs ago - Kyiv Post
N.J. Gov. Mikie Sherrill says she wants access to Delaney Hall ICE facility amid protests
23 hrs ago - CBS News
23 hrs ago - CBS News
Widow of Vietnam War veteran encourages more nominees for In Memory program
23 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
23 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
Outgoing lawmaker vows to 'name names' in Epstein files: 'I've got seven more months'
Yesterday - Raw Story
Yesterday - Raw Story
Oil market at 'tank bottoms' in Asia, and Europe isn't far behind, warns market veteran Jeff Currie
Yesterday - CNBC
Yesterday - CNBC
Trump clears path for industry cronies to 'mow down' staff at key watchdog agency: report
Yesterday - Raw Story
Yesterday - Raw Story