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General Discussion
There are good people in this world. My dog has been found.
By Botany - 21 hrs ago - 260 recs
There are good people in this world. My dog has been found.
By Botany - 21 hrs ago - 260 recs
California
79-year-old U.S. citizen files $50 million civil rights claim after Van Nuys car wash ICE raid
By SunSeeker - 23 hrs ago - 222 recs
79-year-old U.S. citizen files $50 million civil rights claim after Van Nuys car wash ICE raid
By SunSeeker - 23 hrs ago - 222 recs
General Discussion
Windsor Castle -- 'There Was Takeout Boxes, Fake Tan and Hair Spray Everywhere'
By Submariner - 18 hrs ago - 172 recs
Windsor Castle -- 'There Was Takeout Boxes, Fake Tan and Hair Spray Everywhere'
By Submariner - 18 hrs ago - 172 recs
General Discussion
Whether we like James Comey or not is not the point
By senseandsensibility - 15 hrs ago - 85 recs
Whether we like James Comey or not is not the point
By senseandsensibility - 15 hrs ago - 85 recs
Latest Breaking News
'Lying buffoon': Ilhan Omar hits back after Trump claims he tried to send her to Somalia
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 79 recs
'Lying buffoon': Ilhan Omar hits back after Trump claims he tried to send her to Somalia
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 79 recs
General Discussion
Republicans want to cut your healthcare so badly, they'll shut down the government to do it.
By pat_k - 17 hrs ago - 79 recs
Republicans want to cut your healthcare so badly, they'll shut down the government to do it.
By pat_k - 17 hrs ago - 79 recs
General Discussion
"A REAL DISGRACE!" Gavin Newsom launches investigation into broken escalator.
By bigtree - 17 hrs ago - 79 recs
"A REAL DISGRACE!" Gavin Newsom launches investigation into broken escalator.
By bigtree - 17 hrs ago - 79 recs
General Discussion
New statements from Bruce Springsteen, who despises Trump but isn't happy with Democratic messaging
By highplainsdem - 20 hrs ago - 75 recs
New statements from Bruce Springsteen, who despises Trump but isn't happy with Democratic messaging
By highplainsdem - 20 hrs ago - 75 recs
General Discussion
OBAMA: It's fair to say that 80% of the world's problems involve old men
By Passages - 3 hrs ago - 73 recs
OBAMA: It's fair to say that 80% of the world's problems involve old men
By Passages - 3 hrs ago - 73 recs
General Discussion
Obama makes it Pellucidly Clear - Donvict's comments on autism are
By malaise - 22 hrs ago - 73 recs
Obama makes it Pellucidly Clear - Donvict's comments on autism are
By malaise - 22 hrs ago - 73 recs
General Discussion
He's ordering the end of opposing political organizations: The real fascism move happened today:
By lindysalsagal - 14 hrs ago - 68 recs
He's ordering the end of opposing political organizations: The real fascism move happened today:
By lindysalsagal - 14 hrs ago - 68 recs
General Discussion
Woo Hoo for Carol Leonnig and Ken Delanian!! They are real journalists!
By senseandsensibility - 17 hrs ago - 65 recs
Woo Hoo for Carol Leonnig and Ken Delanian!! They are real journalists!
By senseandsensibility - 17 hrs ago - 65 recs
General Discussion
Archives released too much of Mikie Sherrill's military record to her opponent in governor's race
By FelineOverlord - 19 hrs ago - 63 recs
Archives released too much of Mikie Sherrill's military record to her opponent in governor's race
By FelineOverlord - 19 hrs ago - 63 recs
General Discussion
Saw a number of folks today expressing satisfaction that Comey is getting his comeuppance for what he did to Hillary
By bigtree - 13 hrs ago - 62 recs
Saw a number of folks today expressing satisfaction that Comey is getting his comeuppance for what he did to Hillary
By bigtree - 13 hrs ago - 62 recs
General Discussion
NEW from Mike Luckovich for 9/26: Fighting for democracy
By highplainsdem - 14 hrs ago - 61 recs
NEW from Mike Luckovich for 9/26: Fighting for democracy
By highplainsdem - 14 hrs ago - 61 recs
General Discussion
The WH is completely out of control. YOU CANNOT COMPROMISE WITH A SOCIOPATH. SHUT THE GOVERNMENT DOWN.
By lostincalifornia - 16 hrs ago - 60 recs
The WH is completely out of control. YOU CANNOT COMPROMISE WITH A SOCIOPATH. SHUT THE GOVERNMENT DOWN.
By lostincalifornia - 16 hrs ago - 60 recs
Kentucky
EMS team under fire for treating man with antivenom after he was bitten by a mamba snake
By mahatmakanejeeves - 5 hrs ago - 55 recs
EMS team under fire for treating man with antivenom after he was bitten by a mamba snake
By mahatmakanejeeves - 5 hrs ago - 55 recs
General Discussion
AI just created a working virus. The U.S. isn't prepared for that.
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago - 54 recs
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AI just created a working virus. The U.S. isn't prepared for that.
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago - 54 recs
General Discussion
Nobel Committee Member Has Some Really Bad News for Trump's Relentless Prize Push
By Eugene - 13 hrs ago - 51 recs
Nobel Committee Member Has Some Really Bad News for Trump's Relentless Prize Push
By Eugene - 13 hrs ago - 51 recs
Latest Breaking News
House Democrat introduces articles of impeachment against RFK Jr.
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 49 recs
House Democrat introduces articles of impeachment against RFK Jr.
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 49 recs
General Discussion
'A highwayman holds a pistol to my ear and says stand & deliver or I shall kill you, and then you will be a murderer.'
By bigtree - 22 hrs ago - 48 recs
'A highwayman holds a pistol to my ear and says stand & deliver or I shall kill you, and then you will be a murderer.'
By bigtree - 22 hrs ago - 48 recs
General Discussion
Slovenian President's extraordinary attack on Trump, Netanyahu for Gaza complicityJanta Ka Reporter
By Uncle Joe - 21 hrs ago - 44 recs
Slovenian President's extraordinary attack on Trump, Netanyahu for Gaza complicityJanta Ka Reporter
By Uncle Joe - 21 hrs ago - 44 recs
Latest Breaking News
Hegseth orders rare, urgent meeting of numerous generals, admirals
By ForgoTheConsequence - 23 hrs ago - 41 recs
Hegseth orders rare, urgent meeting of numerous generals, admirals
By ForgoTheConsequence - 23 hrs ago - 41 recs
General Discussion
So, Before The Farmers Get Their Trump Bailout
By Coolgoober - 2 hrs ago - 40 recs
So, Before The Farmers Get Their Trump Bailout
By Coolgoober - 2 hrs ago - 40 recs
General Discussion
A. O. C.speaks for me. "We should be clear who Charlie Kirk really was."
By Botany - 17 hrs ago - 40 recs
A. O. C.speaks for me. "We should be clear who Charlie Kirk really was."
By Botany - 17 hrs ago - 40 recs
General Discussion
Elon Musk sparks backlash after issuing 48-hour assignment to employees: 'This is due by noon on Thursday'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 39 recs
Elon Musk sparks backlash after issuing 48-hour assignment to employees: 'This is due by noon on Thursday'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 39 recs
General Discussion
Colbert wins Robert F Kennedy Human Rights Award
By iemanja - 8 hrs ago - 37 recs
Colbert wins Robert F Kennedy Human Rights Award
By iemanja - 8 hrs ago - 37 recs
Latest Breaking News
Swalwell says 'I fully expect' to be prosecuted over criticism of Trump administration
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 35 recs
Swalwell says 'I fully expect' to be prosecuted over criticism of Trump administration
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 35 recs
The DU Lounge
These Guys Heard Tiny Cries From Their Backyard During A Hailstorm
By catbyte - 14 hrs ago - 35 recs
These Guys Heard Tiny Cries From Their Backyard During A Hailstorm
By catbyte - 14 hrs ago - 35 recs
Latest Breaking News
'That's F**king Crazy': Trump Torched In New Ad Aimed At The 'Manosphere'
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 34 recs
'That's F**king Crazy': Trump Torched In New Ad Aimed At The 'Manosphere'
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
The massive UN walkout on Netanyahu (pics & video from X)
By underpants - 54 min ago - 33 recs
The massive UN walkout on Netanyahu (pics & video from X)
By underpants - 54 min ago - 33 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump Says He'll Use Tariff Surplus to Bail Out Farmers Who Are 'Going to be Hurt'
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 33 recs
Trump Says He'll Use Tariff Surplus to Bail Out Farmers Who Are 'Going to be Hurt'
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 33 recs
General Discussion
"Today, a woman was slammed to the ground after begging officials not to take her husband away."
By riversedge - 13 hrs ago - 32 recs
"Today, a woman was slammed to the ground after begging officials not to take her husband away."
By riversedge - 13 hrs ago - 32 recs
General Discussion
Chris Van Hollen: I will just say that anybody who thinks we're on the way to authoritarianism is wrong. We are there.
By highplainsdem - 14 hrs ago - 31 recs
Chris Van Hollen: I will just say that anybody who thinks we're on the way to authoritarianism is wrong. We are there.
By highplainsdem - 14 hrs ago - 31 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump has suffered a major political defeat.
By lees1975 - 1 hr ago - 30 recs
Trump has suffered a major political defeat.
By lees1975 - 1 hr ago - 30 recs
General Discussion
Obama "80% of the world's problems involve old men hanging on, who are afraid of death and insignificance
By Swede - 10 hrs ago - 26 recs
Obama "80% of the world's problems involve old men hanging on, who are afraid of death and insignificance
By Swede - 10 hrs ago - 26 recs
Latest Breaking News
'Why'd You Back Out Of the Meeting, Bro?' Trump Accused By Jeffries of Playing Chicken in Budget Standoff
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 25 recs
'Why'd You Back Out Of the Meeting, Bro?' Trump Accused By Jeffries of Playing Chicken in Budget Standoff
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 25 recs
Latest Breaking News
Justice Department sues 6 states for failing to turn over voter registration rolls
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 25 recs
Justice Department sues 6 states for failing to turn over voter registration rolls
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 25 recs
General Discussion
Models suggest that soon to be Imelda will be heading for the US mainland
By malaise - 21 hrs ago - 25 recs
Models suggest that soon to be Imelda will be heading for the US mainland
By malaise - 21 hrs ago - 25 recs
Latest Breaking News
Archives released too much of Mikie Sherrill's military record to her opponent in governor's race
By riversedge - 19 hrs ago - 24 recs
Archives released too much of Mikie Sherrill's military record to her opponent in governor's race
By riversedge - 19 hrs ago - 24 recs
American History
What was the best law that Franklin D Roosevelt signed?
By irisblue - 4 hrs ago - 23 recs
What was the best law that Franklin D Roosevelt signed?
By irisblue - 4 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
Trump Nominee Jeremy Carl Deletes 5 THOUSAND Social Posts Praising Violence and Demanding Liberal's Execution, or
By B.See - 7 hrs ago - 23 recs
Trump Nominee Jeremy Carl Deletes 5 THOUSAND Social Posts Praising Violence and Demanding Liberal's Execution, or
By B.See - 7 hrs ago - 23 recs
Latest Breaking News
Former FBI Director James Comey indicted days after Trump demanded his DOJ move 'now' to prosecute enemies
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 22 recs
Former FBI Director James Comey indicted days after Trump demanded his DOJ move 'now' to prosecute enemies
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
NEW from Mike Luckovich for 9/28: If former presidents were Trump-like
By highplainsdem - 14 hrs ago - 21 recs
NEW from Mike Luckovich for 9/28: If former presidents were Trump-like
By highplainsdem - 14 hrs ago - 21 recs
Liberal YouTubers
I Filmed the Trump-Epstein Statue Before It Disappeared - You Won't Believe What Happened Next
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago - 21 recs
I Filmed the Trump-Epstein Statue Before It Disappeared - You Won't Believe What Happened Next
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Day Two of Escalator Gate. It's looking like they're gonna run with this, people.
By senseandsensibility - 20 hrs ago - 21 recs
Day Two of Escalator Gate. It's looking like they're gonna run with this, people.
By senseandsensibility - 20 hrs ago - 21 recs
Latest Breaking News
Pro-Trump lawyer Kenneth Chesebro suspended from practicing law in DC after being 'convicted of a serious crime'
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 20 recs
Pro-Trump lawyer Kenneth Chesebro suspended from practicing law in DC after being 'convicted of a serious crime'
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 20 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 9/25/2025
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 18 recs
Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 9/25/2025
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
Look at this totally unnecessary monstrosity messing up the WH lawn.
By appleannie1 - 20 hrs ago - 18 recs
Look at this totally unnecessary monstrosity messing up the WH lawn.
By appleannie1 - 20 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
You know this disparity will grow during Trump's second term
By True Dough - 3 hrs ago - 17 recs
You know this disparity will grow during Trump's second term
By True Dough - 3 hrs ago - 17 recs
Latest Breaking News
Kristi Noem Fast-Tracked Millions in Disaster Aid to Florida Tourist Attraction After Campaign Donor Intervened
By demmiblue - 3 hrs ago - 17 recs
Kristi Noem Fast-Tracked Millions in Disaster Aid to Florida Tourist Attraction After Campaign Donor Intervened
By demmiblue - 3 hrs ago - 17 recs
Latest Breaking News
James Comey's Son-In-Law Quits DOJ After Former FBI Director's Indictment
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 17 recs
James Comey's Son-In-Law Quits DOJ After Former FBI Director's Indictment
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
Patrick Fitzgerald Is James Comey's Lawyer
By DemocratSinceBirth - 10 hrs ago - 17 recs
Patrick Fitzgerald Is James Comey's Lawyer
By DemocratSinceBirth - 10 hrs ago - 17 recs
Latest Breaking News
Democrats Hit Back After White House Mass Layoffs Threat
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 17 recs
Democrats Hit Back After White House Mass Layoffs Threat
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 17 recs
Mental Health Support
I am struggling to move past that disastrous UN speech given my the convicted sex offender/felon
By Siwsan - 18 hrs ago - 17 recs
I am struggling to move past that disastrous UN speech given my the convicted sex offender/felon
By Siwsan - 18 hrs ago - 17 recs
Pets
I was asked if Dunc the golden chonk was purebred yesterday.
By Duncanpup - 21 hrs ago - 17 recs
I was asked if Dunc the golden chonk was purebred yesterday.
By Duncanpup - 21 hrs ago - 17 recs
Forum Spotlight: Washington
Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison announces DNA confirms the body of Travis Decker has been foundSound Transit weighs possible savings on Everett Link extension
Last words: What Washington is losing with the demise of Crosscut
Latest Breaking News
Arizona judge blocks Trump administration from deporting migrant Guatemalan and Honduran children
37 min ago - The Independent
37 min ago - The Independent
LA County response to deadly fires slowed by lack of resources, outdated alert process, report says
41 min ago - AP
41 min ago - AP
ACLU files lawsuit against Department of Homeland Security on behalf of DC residents
3 hrs ago - WTOP Washington, D.C.
3 hrs ago - WTOP Washington, D.C.
Kristi Noem Fast-Tracked Millions in Disaster Aid to Florida Tourist Attraction After Campaign Donor Intervened
3 hrs ago - ProPublica
3 hrs ago - ProPublica
YouTube TV, NBCUniversal warn of impending carriage dispute that could lead to network blackout
3 hrs ago - CNBC
3 hrs ago - CNBC
Swalwell says 'I fully expect' to be prosecuted over criticism of Trump administration
4 hrs ago - The Hill
4 hrs ago - The Hill
'Lying buffoon': Ilhan Omar hits back after Trump claims he tried to send her to Somalia
5 hrs ago - Raw Story
5 hrs ago - Raw Story
Soros' foundation says reported Justice Department push for probe is politically motivated
5 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/Reuters
5 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/Reuters
US officials issue 'emergency' cybersecurity order after hackers breach at least one government agency
6 hrs ago - CNN Politics
6 hrs ago - CNN Politics
'Why'd You Back Out Of the Meeting, Bro?' Trump Accused By Jeffries of Playing Chicken in Budget Standoff
6 hrs ago - msn/MEDIAite
6 hrs ago - msn/MEDIAite
NYC didn't advise jail staff of 'sanctuary' rules against tipping off ICE, report says
7 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/NY Daily News
7 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/NY Daily News
Trump administration urges other nations to join its push to restrict asylum rights
7 hrs ago - Reuters
7 hrs ago - Reuters
Trump administration to hold back grants from NYC, Chicago, Fairfax schools over trans bathroom policies
8 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
8 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
Microsoft reduces Israel's access to cloud and AI products over reports of mass surveillance in Gaza
11 hrs ago - AP
11 hrs ago - AP
Chicago approves $90M payout over disgraced ex-sergeant who framed hundreds for drug crimes
12 hrs ago - AP
12 hrs ago - AP
Bondi fires a third federal prosecutor in Miami office, linked to anti-Trump posts
15 hrs ago - Miami Herald
15 hrs ago - Miami Herald
Trump announces 100% tariffs on pharmaceuticals unless drug makers are building U.S. factories
15 hrs ago - MarketWatch
15 hrs ago - MarketWatch
Pro-Trump lawyer Kenneth Chesebro suspended from practicing law in DC after being 'convicted of a serious crime'
16 hrs ago - Law & Crime
16 hrs ago - Law & Crime
In Dangerous Attack on Left-Leaning Nonprofits, Trump Orders Government to Go After 'Domestic Terrorism Networks'
16 hrs ago - democracydocket.
16 hrs ago - democracydocket.
79-year-old U.S. citizen files $50 million civil rights claim after Van Nuys car wash ICE raid
16 hrs ago - KTLA 5
16 hrs ago - KTLA 5
Former FBI Director James Comey indicted days after Trump demanded his DOJ move 'now' to prosecute enemies
16 hrs ago - ABC News
16 hrs ago - ABC News
Prosecutors' memo to new US attorney found no probable cause to charge James Comey: Sources
17 hrs ago - ABC News
17 hrs ago - ABC News
Every Living Ex-Fed Chair Rallies to Urge SCOTUS to Block Trump's Lisa Cook Ousting
17 hrs ago - MEDIAite
17 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Archives released too much of Mikie Sherrill's military record to her opponent in governor's race
19 hrs ago - cbs
19 hrs ago - cbs
The US economy grew at a 3.8% rate in the second quarter, significantly stronger than previously reported
19 hrs ago - CNN Business
19 hrs ago - CNN Business
Justice Department sues 6 states for failing to turn over voter registration rolls
20 hrs ago - CBS News
20 hrs ago - CBS News
Trump's White House asks federal agencies to consider mass firings if government shutdown happens
21 hrs ago - Yahoo Finance
21 hrs ago - Yahoo Finance
Trump Says He'll Use Tariff Surplus to Bail Out Farmers Who Are 'Going to be Hurt'
21 hrs ago - MEDIAite
21 hrs ago - MEDIAite