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CBS stops its effort to halt sharing of Colbert's public access show appearance after massive backlash
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 135 recs
CBS stops its effort to halt sharing of Colbert's public access show appearance after massive backlash
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 135 recs
General Discussion
Remember when Ted Lieu said the Epstein files show Trump raped and threatened to kill children?
By Ponietz - 16 hrs ago - 116 recs
Remember when Ted Lieu said the Epstein files show Trump raped and threatened to kill children?
By Ponietz - 16 hrs ago - 116 recs
General Discussion
I was kind of disgusted seeing images of TSF at Arlington Cemetery placing a wreath...
By wcmagumba - 7 hrs ago - 90 recs
I was kind of disgusted seeing images of TSF at Arlington Cemetery placing a wreath...
By wcmagumba - 7 hrs ago - 90 recs
General Discussion
Despite his promises to protect Social Security, Trump is cutting it.
By CousinIT - 12 hrs ago - 87 recs
Despite his promises to protect Social Security, Trump is cutting it.
By CousinIT - 12 hrs ago - 87 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 - 14 hrs ago - 78 recs
What looked like an ice cream shop in Gdańsk, Poland, was hiding a medieval cemetery with nearly 300 graves, and the,...
By magicarpet - 14 hrs ago - 78 recs
General Discussion
The Horrifying Truth About Data Centers Nobody Is Talking About
By bucolic_frolic - 4 hrs ago - 74 recs
The Horrifying Truth About Data Centers Nobody Is Talking About
By bucolic_frolic - 4 hrs ago - 74 recs
General Discussion
I'm so tired of people associating low IQ with Trump
By csusan - 12 hrs ago - 74 recs
I'm so tired of people associating low IQ with Trump
By csusan - 12 hrs ago - 74 recs
General Discussion
Perfect example of the NYT shaping the news to favor trump
By senseandsensibility - 9 hrs ago - 67 recs
Perfect example of the NYT shaping the news to favor trump
By senseandsensibility - 9 hrs ago - 67 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 - 12 hrs ago - 66 recs
To begin with, they shouldn't be called an "administration" at all. They should be referred to as a regime.
By malaise - 12 hrs ago - 66 recs
General Discussion
I was in Washington DC last week for a work trip......
By marmar - 12 hrs ago - 64 recs
I was in Washington DC last week for a work trip......
By marmar - 12 hrs ago - 64 recs
General Discussion
I watched the Indianapolis 500 this morning, including the 2 hour pre-race broadcast and noticed something about my.....
By FadedMullet - 20 hrs ago - 62 recs
I watched the Indianapolis 500 this morning, including the 2 hour pre-race broadcast and noticed something about my.....
By FadedMullet - 20 hrs ago - 62 recs
General Discussion
Memorial Day is the day that we honor our military veterans who laid down their lives for our nation.
By imanamerican63 - 17 hrs ago - 57 recs
Memorial Day is the day that we honor our military veterans who laid down their lives for our nation.
By imanamerican63 - 17 hrs ago - 57 recs
General Discussion
The USDA secretary is a dangerous religious zealot like Pete Hegseth
By marmar - 13 hrs ago - 52 recs
The USDA secretary is a dangerous religious zealot like Pete Hegseth
By marmar - 13 hrs ago - 52 recs
General Discussion
ICE is pointing their weapons at peaceful protesters who are forming a human chain in Newark, NJ
By red dog 1 - 7 hrs ago - 51 recs
ICE is pointing their weapons at peaceful protesters who are forming a human chain in Newark, NJ
By red dog 1 - 7 hrs ago - 51 recs
General Discussion
An NBC News investigation finds dozens of examples of criminals imitating ICE to rob and attack people
By littlemissmartypants - 6 hrs ago - 49 recs
An NBC News investigation finds dozens of examples of criminals imitating ICE to rob and attack people
By littlemissmartypants - 6 hrs ago - 49 recs
Latest Breaking News
Speaker Mike Johnson Optimistically Declares 'The Kitchen Table Issues Are Going To Determine The Midterms'
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 49 recs
Speaker Mike Johnson Optimistically Declares 'The Kitchen Table Issues Are Going To Determine The Midterms'
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 49 recs
Latest Breaking News
Tourists boycott US at record rates after Trump takeover
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 47 recs
Tourists boycott US at record rates after Trump takeover
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 47 recs
Latest Breaking News
Lemon urges reporters covering Trump: 'Have some dignity and a backbone'
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 47 recs
Lemon urges reporters covering Trump: 'Have some dignity and a backbone'
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 47 recs
General Discussion
Trump could never say what I am about to say
By senseandsensibility - 9 hrs ago - 42 recs
Trump could never say what I am about to say
By senseandsensibility - 9 hrs ago - 42 recs
The DU Lounge
Stayin' Alive as if written in the 16th century.
By marble falls - 15 hrs ago - 42 recs
Stayin' Alive as if written in the 16th century.
By marble falls - 15 hrs ago - 42 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 - 8 hrs ago - 41 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 - 8 hrs ago - 41 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Why So Few Babies? We Might Have Overlooked the Biggest Reason of All
By ancianita - 11 hrs ago - 38 recs
Why So Few Babies? We Might Have Overlooked the Biggest Reason of All
By ancianita - 11 hrs ago - 38 recs
Latest Breaking News
Outgoing lawmaker vows to 'name names' in Epstein files: 'I've got seven more months'
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 38 recs
Outgoing lawmaker vows to 'name names' in Epstein files: 'I've got seven more months'
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 38 recs
Latest Breaking News
Sherrill denied access to controversial ICE detention center as calls for its closure grow
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 37 recs
Sherrill denied access to controversial ICE detention center as calls for its closure grow
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 37 recs
General Discussion
Cory Booker says Democrats are 'desperate' for fresh leaders. And suggests three
By question everything - 11 hrs ago - 37 recs
Cory Booker says Democrats are 'desperate' for fresh leaders. And suggests three
By question everything - 11 hrs ago - 37 recs
General Discussion
When Ken Burns talks, I end up taking notes.
By yellow dahlia - 3 hrs ago - 35 recs
When Ken Burns talks, I end up taking notes.
By yellow dahlia - 3 hrs ago - 35 recs
General Discussion
Trump Family Faces Damning New Grift Revelations
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago - 35 recs
Trump Family Faces Damning New Grift Revelations
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago - 35 recs
General Discussion
For those of you who had a friend or loved one who gave all
By Quiet Em - 4 hrs ago - 34 recs
For those of you who had a friend or loved one who gave all
By Quiet Em - 4 hrs ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
Trump believes the people on the right in this image
By surfered - 15 hrs ago - 33 recs
Trump believes the people on the right in this image
By surfered - 15 hrs ago - 33 recs
Latest Breaking News
Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Holy See's own role in legitimizing slavery
By mahatmakanejeeves - 17 hrs ago - 33 recs
Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Holy See's own role in legitimizing slavery
By mahatmakanejeeves - 17 hrs ago - 33 recs
Latest Breaking News
Thomas Massie files to run again in 2028 after Trump-led ouster from Kentucky seat
By highplainsdem - 6 hrs ago - 29 recs
Thomas Massie files to run again in 2028 after Trump-led ouster from Kentucky seat
By highplainsdem - 6 hrs ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
"Sleepy Joe" and the Republicans and Media baselessly went with it.
By Chasstev365 - 7 hrs ago - 29 recs
"Sleepy Joe" and the Republicans and Media baselessly went with it.
By Chasstev365 - 7 hrs ago - 29 recs
Latest Breaking News
Woman killed by patio umbrella while dining at lakeside South Carolina restaurant: Coroner
By blue-wave - 3 hrs ago - 28 recs
Woman killed by patio umbrella while dining at lakeside South Carolina restaurant: Coroner
By blue-wave - 3 hrs ago - 28 recs
The DU Lounge
Stray Pittie Gets Rescued -- Then Helps Save Her Terrified Twin an Hour Later
By catbyte - 10 hrs ago - 25 recs
Stray Pittie Gets Rescued -- Then Helps Save Her Terrified Twin an Hour Later
By catbyte - 10 hrs ago - 25 recs
Oregon
From red to blue: Deschutes County politics shift left after election
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 25 recs
From red to blue: Deschutes County politics shift left after election
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 25 recs
Latest Breaking News
America's Emergency Oil Reserve Is Shrinking Fast
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 24 recs
America's Emergency Oil Reserve Is Shrinking Fast
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
ever since i learned this song, i make it a point to sing it on this day.
By mopinko - 14 hrs ago - 22 recs
ever since i learned this song, i make it a point to sing it on this day.
By mopinko - 14 hrs ago - 22 recs
Latest Breaking News
Republican lawmaker says Hegseth 'makes Kristi Noem seem like a 5-star recruit' in blistering takedown
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 22 recs
Republican lawmaker says Hegseth 'makes Kristi Noem seem like a 5-star recruit' in blistering takedown
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
Honoring those who came home, but left too much behind
By The Blue Flower - 13 hrs ago - 19 recs
Honoring those who came home, but left too much behind
By The Blue Flower - 13 hrs ago - 19 recs
The DU Lounge
I said to my boy how about some Electric lady land in a request.
By Dunc - 16 hrs ago - 19 recs
I said to my boy how about some Electric lady land in a request.
By Dunc - 16 hrs ago - 19 recs
California
Drew Carey Posted An Incendiary Message About "Serial Scammer" Spencer Pratt (R) Ahead Of The LA Mayoral Election
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 19 recs
Drew Carey Posted An Incendiary Message About "Serial Scammer" Spencer Pratt (R) Ahead Of The LA Mayoral Election
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 19 recs
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Latest Breaking News
ICE agents pepper spray protesters, N.J. senator in clash outside Delaney Hall in Newark
3 hrs ago - NJ.com
3 hrs ago - NJ.com
Woman killed by patio umbrella while dining at lakeside South Carolina restaurant: Coroner
3 hrs ago - ABC News
3 hrs ago - ABC News
HGSU-UAW Strike Becomes Longest in Union History as Harvard Holds Firm at Bargaining Table
4 hrs ago - The Crimson
4 hrs ago - The Crimson
Maryland Senate president softens stance on redistricting: 'The rules have changed'
6 hrs ago - The Hill
6 hrs ago - The Hill
Thomas Massie files to run again in 2028 after Trump-led ouster from Kentucky seat
6 hrs ago - Independent
6 hrs ago - Independent
Sherrill denied access to controversial ICE detention center as calls for its closure grow
8 hrs ago - NJ.com
8 hrs ago - NJ.com
This new drug candidate is effective against measles and other viruses, researchers say
8 hrs ago - Independent
8 hrs ago - Independent
Local DAs warn federal agents against showing up at polling places, threaten prosecution
8 hrs ago - MS NOW News
8 hrs ago - MS NOW News
Iran would open Strait of Hormuz 30 days after peace deal, Nikkei reports citing source
10 hrs ago - Reuters
10 hrs ago - Reuters
Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports
10 hrs ago - Reuters
10 hrs ago - Reuters
China controls a metal that's key for the Iran war, sending the U.S. on a global hunt for more
11 hrs ago - NBC News
11 hrs ago - NBC News
CBS stops its effort to halt sharing of Colbert's public access show appearance after massive backlash
12 hrs ago - The Independent
12 hrs ago - The Independent
'Made in Russia, Delivered into Captivity': Systematic Torture of Ukrainian POWs in Russia
14 hrs ago - Kyiv Post
14 hrs ago - Kyiv Post
N.J. Gov. Mikie Sherrill says she wants access to Delaney Hall ICE facility amid protests
14 hrs ago - CBS News
14 hrs ago - CBS News
Widow of Vietnam War veteran encourages more nominees for In Memory program
14 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
14 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
Outgoing lawmaker vows to 'name names' in Epstein files: 'I've got seven more months'
15 hrs ago - Raw Story
15 hrs ago - Raw Story
Oil market at 'tank bottoms' in Asia, and Europe isn't far behind, warns market veteran Jeff Currie
16 hrs ago - CNBC
16 hrs ago - CNBC
Overheated chemical tank in southern California 'will fail', EPA chief says
16 hrs ago - The Guardian
16 hrs ago - The Guardian
Trump clears path for industry cronies to 'mow down' staff at key watchdog agency: report
17 hrs ago - Raw Story
17 hrs ago - Raw Story
Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Holy See's own role in legitimizing slavery
17 hrs ago - Associated Press, via KCRA
17 hrs ago - Associated Press, via KCRA
Republican lawmaker says Hegseth 'makes Kristi Noem seem like a 5-star recruit' in blistering takedown
19 hrs ago - The Independent
19 hrs ago - The Independent
Speaker Mike Johnson Optimistically Declares 'The Kitchen Table Issues Are Going To Determine The Midterms'
19 hrs ago - MEDIAite
19 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Florida emergency chief hopes FEMA funding delays in past heading into hurricane season
20 hrs ago - Politico
20 hrs ago - Politico
Southern California chemical tank has a crack that could possibly lower risk of explosion
23 hrs ago - AP
23 hrs ago - AP
Netanyahu told Trump Israel will remain free to act against threats, Israeli source says
Sunday - Reuters
Sunday - Reuters
WH Spox Excoriates Trump's Fmr. Secretary of State for Criticizing Iran Deal: 'No Idea What the F*ck He's Talking About!
Sunday - MEDIAite
Sunday - MEDIAite