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Canada
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of Antoine Forest and Mackenzie Gunther
By Swede - 20 hrs ago - 261 recs
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of Antoine Forest and Mackenzie Gunther
By Swede - 20 hrs ago - 261 recs
General Discussion
Almost 4 years with no issues but tonight it's back.
By xmas74 - 17 hrs ago - 248 recs
Almost 4 years with no issues but tonight it's back.
By xmas74 - 17 hrs ago - 248 recs
General Discussion
Newly released case records show Jack Smith found Trump had a business motive for keeping classified documents
By bigtree - 6 hrs ago - 181 recs
Newly released case records show Jack Smith found Trump had a business motive for keeping classified documents
By bigtree - 6 hrs ago - 181 recs
General Discussion
Zelensky nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize:
By applegrove - 16 hrs ago - 179 recs
Zelensky nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize:
By applegrove - 16 hrs ago - 179 recs
General Discussion
Sen. Chris Murphy: In a few minutes I'm heading to the Senate floor to force a vote - tonight - to end the war in Iran
By Passages - 22 hrs ago - 167 recs
Sen. Chris Murphy: In a few minutes I'm heading to the Senate floor to force a vote - tonight - to end the war in Iran
By Passages - 22 hrs ago - 167 recs
General Discussion
Talarico's response to pastor wishing him dead...
By Nanjeanne - 4 hrs ago - 114 recs
Talarico's response to pastor wishing him dead...
By Nanjeanne - 4 hrs ago - 114 recs
General Discussion
This is ALL because trump wanted to tear down something Barack Obama accomplished
By bigtree - 19 hrs ago - 113 recs
This is ALL because trump wanted to tear down something Barack Obama accomplished
By bigtree - 19 hrs ago - 113 recs
General Discussion
There will be ketchup all over Mar-A-Lardo when America's Child Rapist hears about this!
By 634-5789 - 10 hrs ago - 108 recs
There will be ketchup all over Mar-A-Lardo when America's Child Rapist hears about this!
By 634-5789 - 10 hrs ago - 108 recs
The DU Lounge
OK, I have HAD it with minimalist shaming!!!! I love my stuff!
By Coventina - 23 hrs ago - 105 recs
OK, I have HAD it with minimalist shaming!!!! I love my stuff!
By Coventina - 23 hrs ago - 105 recs
General Discussion
FLORIDA DEMOCRATS FLIP STATE HOUSE SEAT FROM RED TO BLUE
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 102 recs
FLORIDA DEMOCRATS FLIP STATE HOUSE SEAT FROM RED TO BLUE
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 102 recs
General Discussion
"...the goal of the US now is to get Iran to cease its retaliation for the US starting the war..."
By Miles Archer - 8 hrs ago - 86 recs
"...the goal of the US now is to get Iran to cease its retaliation for the US starting the war..."
By Miles Archer - 8 hrs ago - 86 recs
General Discussion
George Takei shared this tweet about TSA & ICE...I can't fact-check it for you so decide for yourself if it's legit.
By Miles Archer - 23 hrs ago - 85 recs
George Takei shared this tweet about TSA & ICE...I can't fact-check it for you so decide for yourself if it's legit.
By Miles Archer - 23 hrs ago - 85 recs
Latest Breaking News
New Covid variant has been identified and is already spreading in 25 states
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 82 recs
New Covid variant has been identified and is already spreading in 25 states
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 82 recs
General Discussion
DOJ Accidentally Gave Congress 'Damning Evidence' Against Trump, Jamie Raskin Says
By turbinetree - 7 hrs ago - 80 recs
DOJ Accidentally Gave Congress 'Damning Evidence' Against Trump, Jamie Raskin Says
By turbinetree - 7 hrs ago - 80 recs
Science
Scientists Just Broke the Solar Power Limit Everyone Thought Was Absolute
By erronis - 4 hrs ago - 75 recs
Scientists Just Broke the Solar Power Limit Everyone Thought Was Absolute
By erronis - 4 hrs ago - 75 recs
General Discussion
And personally, I think this meme is being too easy on him.
By generalbetrayus - 3 hrs ago - 67 recs
And personally, I think this meme is being too easy on him.
By generalbetrayus - 3 hrs ago - 67 recs
Latest Breaking News
Edmond de Rothschild Paris offices raided in Epstein-linked probe into diplomat
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 63 recs
Edmond de Rothschild Paris offices raided in Epstein-linked probe into diplomat
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 63 recs
General Discussion
Senate Democrats reject GOP offer to reopen DHS, partially fund ICE
By Quiet Em - 23 hrs ago - 63 recs
Senate Democrats reject GOP offer to reopen DHS, partially fund ICE
By Quiet Em - 23 hrs ago - 63 recs
General Discussion
"They looked Iranian"...Security footage shows Trump negotiating with W.H. patio umbrellas for six hours
By Miles Archer - 6 hrs ago - 62 recs
"They looked Iranian"...Security footage shows Trump negotiating with W.H. patio umbrellas for six hours
By Miles Archer - 6 hrs ago - 62 recs
Latest Breaking News
Philly DA Threatens to Jail ICE Agents Working at Airport: 'The President Cannot Pardon You!'
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 60 recs
Philly DA Threatens to Jail ICE Agents Working at Airport: 'The President Cannot Pardon You!'
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 60 recs
Latest Breaking News
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signs law banning law enforcement from wearing masks
By highplainsdem - 3 hrs ago - 60 recs
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signs law banning law enforcement from wearing masks
By highplainsdem - 3 hrs ago - 60 recs
General Discussion
I just called my rural California GOP Congressman's office. I asked the staffer if they receive many calls asking for
By Exp - 2 hrs ago - 59 recs
I just called my rural California GOP Congressman's office. I asked the staffer if they receive many calls asking for
By Exp - 2 hrs ago - 59 recs
General Discussion
Let me see if I've got this straight yet. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.
By struggle4progress - 18 hrs ago - 58 recs
Let me see if I've got this straight yet. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.
By struggle4progress - 18 hrs ago - 58 recs
General Discussion
MURRAY: Is it true that people making under $184k pay a 12.4% Social Security tax rate?
By LiberalArkie - 1 hr ago - 52 recs
MURRAY: Is it true that people making under $184k pay a 12.4% Social Security tax rate?
By LiberalArkie - 1 hr ago - 52 recs
General Discussion
My brothers and sisters in arms who lurk here
By Aviation Pro - 18 hrs ago - 50 recs
My brothers and sisters in arms who lurk here
By Aviation Pro - 18 hrs ago - 50 recs
General Discussion
Trump announces a new dress code after visiting Graceland
By Ocelot II - 3 hrs ago - 49 recs
Trump announces a new dress code after visiting Graceland
By Ocelot II - 3 hrs ago - 49 recs
Latest Breaking News
Judge orders Trump administration to bring back DACA recipient deported to Mexico
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 49 recs
Judge orders Trump administration to bring back DACA recipient deported to Mexico
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 49 recs
General Discussion
Economist paints bleak picture of America's future after Trump
By turbinetree - 21 hrs ago - 46 recs
Economist paints bleak picture of America's future after Trump
By turbinetree - 21 hrs ago - 46 recs
General Discussion
MAGA idiot gets beaten up by the gigantic anti-trump actor who plays Reacher
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 19 hrs ago - 41 recs
MAGA idiot gets beaten up by the gigantic anti-trump actor who plays Reacher
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 19 hrs ago - 41 recs
General Discussion
The Iranians should announce that the only American theyre willing to negotiate with is Barack Obama lol.
By Volaris - 2 hrs ago - 40 recs
The Iranians should announce that the only American theyre willing to negotiate with is Barack Obama lol.
By Volaris - 2 hrs ago - 40 recs
General Discussion
Leak shows ICE 'bounty hunters' get kickbacks for handling 'alien children': report
By cbabe - 3 hrs ago - 39 recs
Leak shows ICE 'bounty hunters' get kickbacks for handling 'alien children': report
By cbabe - 3 hrs ago - 39 recs
General Discussion
Every day he is becoming more delusional and incoherent.
By OGBuzz - 16 hrs ago - 37 recs
Every day he is becoming more delusional and incoherent.
By OGBuzz - 16 hrs ago - 37 recs
Latest Breaking News
Senate shoots down Iran war powers measure; Fetterman, Paul cross aisle
By Bread and Circuses - 19 hrs ago - 33 recs
Senate shoots down Iran war powers measure; Fetterman, Paul cross aisle
By Bread and Circuses - 19 hrs ago - 33 recs
General Discussion
Iran to Trump: "Someone like us will never come to terms with someone like you. Not now, not ever."
By dalton99a - 13 hrs ago - 32 recs
Iran to Trump: "Someone like us will never come to terms with someone like you. Not now, not ever."
By dalton99a - 13 hrs ago - 32 recs
General Discussion
They are not governing. The only thing they are doing is lining their pockets.
By applegrove - 13 hrs ago - 30 recs
They are not governing. The only thing they are doing is lining their pockets.
By applegrove - 13 hrs ago - 30 recs
General Discussion
Mark Jacob on how the press ignores the biggest Trump story ("He's clearly mentally unfit for office")
By Miles Archer - 22 hrs ago - 29 recs
Mark Jacob on how the press ignores the biggest Trump story ("He's clearly mentally unfit for office")
By Miles Archer - 22 hrs ago - 29 recs
Latest Breaking News
Florida Democrats flip two seats in special legislative elections
By muriel_volestrangler - 11 hrs ago - 28 recs
Florida Democrats flip two seats in special legislative elections
By muriel_volestrangler - 11 hrs ago - 28 recs
Latest Breaking News
Venezuelan man deported to CECOT prison sues U.S. for $1.3 million
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 26 recs
Venezuelan man deported to CECOT prison sues U.S. for $1.3 million
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 26 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump's USDA cancels $300 million program that helped farmers buy or keep their land: report
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 24 recs
Trump's USDA cancels $300 million program that helped farmers buy or keep their land: report
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
After Iran told JARED to F*CK OFF, Trump now claims Rubio & the Couch Effer are negotiating a bigly yuge deal
By Miles Archer - 16 hrs ago - 24 recs
After Iran told JARED to F*CK OFF, Trump now claims Rubio & the Couch Effer are negotiating a bigly yuge deal
By Miles Archer - 16 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
Sheriff fails to investigate 7 rape cases at ICE detention center
By Miles Archer - 21 hrs ago - 24 recs
Sheriff fails to investigate 7 rape cases at ICE detention center
By Miles Archer - 21 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
It's 3 times harder for blue states to get disaster funding under Trump -- Politico
By erronis - 3 hrs ago - 23 recs
It's 3 times harder for blue states to get disaster funding under Trump -- Politico
By erronis - 3 hrs ago - 23 recs
California
New frontrunner emerges in California's race for governor (Yippee!)
By quaint - 7 hrs ago - 23 recs
New frontrunner emerges in California's race for governor (Yippee!)
By quaint - 7 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
No Israel prosecutions for killing Palestinian civilians in occupied West Bank since start of decade
By malaise - 11 hrs ago - 23 recs
No Israel prosecutions for killing Palestinian civilians in occupied West Bank since start of decade
By malaise - 11 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
It's okay to have repeated articles/topics in GD. Some sink
By MerryBlooms - 23 hrs ago - 23 recs
It's okay to have repeated articles/topics in GD. Some sink
By MerryBlooms - 23 hrs ago - 23 recs
Latest Breaking News
Mother was allegedly trafficked to US and illegally detained by ICE while accused abuser is free, lawyers say
By blue-wave - 3 hrs ago - 21 recs
Mother was allegedly trafficked to US and illegally detained by ICE while accused abuser is free, lawyers say
By blue-wave - 3 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
'He liked the fear in our eyes,' Epstein survivors tell BBC
By demmiblue - 6 hrs ago - 21 recs
'He liked the fear in our eyes,' Epstein survivors tell BBC
By demmiblue - 6 hrs ago - 21 recs
Latest Breaking News
Judge Issues Arrest Warrant for Former Republican Governor
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 21 recs
Judge Issues Arrest Warrant for Former Republican Governor
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
CNN Trump Fluffer and all-around smug know-it-all Scott Jennings draws a blank on Iran's "destroyed" military
By Miles Archer - 7 hrs ago - 21 recs
CNN Trump Fluffer and all-around smug know-it-all Scott Jennings draws a blank on Iran's "destroyed" military
By Miles Archer - 7 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Rep. Jim McGovern: It would have cost $30 Billion to extend the ACA healthcare tax credits for 1 year,
By sheshe2 - 20 hrs ago - 21 recs
Rep. Jim McGovern: It would have cost $30 Billion to extend the ACA healthcare tax credits for 1 year,
By sheshe2 - 20 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
They say we don't have the money to make healthcare more accessible - but we have a billion dollars a day for this war?
By red dog 1 - 17 hrs ago - 20 recs
They say we don't have the money to make healthcare more accessible - but we have a billion dollars a day for this war?
By red dog 1 - 17 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
Democrat flips seat in special election for Florida district that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 20 recs
Democrat flips seat in special election for Florida district that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
Democrat Torches Trump for Leaving America Vulnerable to Terrorism: 'Put a 22-Year-Old in Charge!'
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 20 recs
Democrat Torches Trump for Leaving America Vulnerable to Terrorism: 'Put a 22-Year-Old in Charge!'
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump Considering Elvis-Inspired Change to Social Security Cards
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 20 recs
Trump Considering Elvis-Inspired Change to Social Security Cards
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
Bruce Springsteen will join Joan Baez, Jane Fonda, and Bernie Sanders at a No Kings rally in St. Paul, Minnesota, this w
By riversedge - 6 hrs ago - 19 recs
Bruce Springsteen will join Joan Baez, Jane Fonda, and Bernie Sanders at a No Kings rally in St. Paul, Minnesota, this w
By riversedge - 6 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Trump gets a daily video montage briefing about the Iran war. The montage, which typically runs for about two minutes...
By demmiblue - 7 hrs ago - 19 recs
Trump gets a daily video montage briefing about the Iran war. The montage, which typically runs for about two minutes...
By demmiblue - 7 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
Rick Scott sues contractor over leaked tax returns
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 19 recs
Rick Scott sues contractor over leaked tax returns
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Trump's Thinly Disguised Contempt for His OWN Voters
By B.See - 14 hrs ago - 19 recs
Trump's Thinly Disguised Contempt for His OWN Voters
By B.See - 14 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Someone is making big money betting on information that only Trump and his closest advisors would have.
By surfered - 21 hrs ago - 19 recs
Someone is making big money betting on information that only Trump and his closest advisors would have.
By surfered - 21 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Project 2025: Dismantle the TSA Break it. Privatize it. Profit. It's all part of their fascist takeover.
By Botany - 4 hrs ago - 18 recs
Project 2025: Dismantle the TSA Break it. Privatize it. Profit. It's all part of their fascist takeover.
By Botany - 4 hrs ago - 18 recs
Latest Breaking News
Prosecutors examined whether Trump disclosed classified map on plane after leaving office
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 18 recs
Prosecutors examined whether Trump disclosed classified map on plane after leaving office
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 18 recs
Forum Spotlight: American History
On this day, March 25, 1911, or maybe one of five other days, Jack Ruby was born.On this day, March 25, 1947, there was an explosion at the Centralia No. 5 coal mine.
On this day, March 25, 1914, Norman Borlaug was born.
Latest Breaking News
DOJ may have disclosed secret grand jury material to Congress, violated judicial gag order in Trump classified documents
52 min ago - Courthouse News Service
52 min ago - Courthouse News Service
Philly DA Threatens to Jail ICE Agents Working at Airport: 'The President Cannot Pardon You!'
1 hr ago - MEDIAite
1 hr ago - MEDIAite
Trump praises ICE agents in odd post and gushes over their 'much larger, and harder, muscles'
2 hrs ago - Independent
2 hrs ago - Independent
US army raises upper age for recruits to 42 and scraps marijuana restrictions
2 hrs ago - The Guardian
2 hrs ago - The Guardian
Smith memo: Trump had classified docs shared with just 6 people, others tied to his business interests
3 hrs ago - The Hill
3 hrs ago - The Hill
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signs law banning law enforcement from wearing masks
3 hrs ago - ABC 7 NY
3 hrs ago - ABC 7 NY
Mother was allegedly trafficked to US and illegally detained by ICE while accused abuser is free, lawyers say
3 hrs ago - The Guardian
3 hrs ago - The Guardian
Russia's Baltic ports halt oil loadings after heavy Ukrainian drone attack, sources say
3 hrs ago - Reuters
3 hrs ago - Reuters
Means' surgeon general nomination is stalled as senators question her experience and vaccine stance
4 hrs ago - AP
4 hrs ago - AP
Conservatives gather for CPAC with the right openly divided over the Iran war
5 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
5 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
Cook County state's attorney's office training new prosecutor task force to focus on CTA crimes
5 hrs ago - Chicago Sun-Times
5 hrs ago - Chicago Sun-Times
Trump's USDA cancels $300 million program that helped farmers buy or keep their land: report
7 hrs ago - The Independent
7 hrs ago - The Independent
Prosecutors examined whether Trump disclosed classified map on plane after leaving office
7 hrs ago - The Guardian
7 hrs ago - The Guardian
Edmond de Rothschild Paris offices raided in Epstein-linked probe into diplomat
7 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/Reuters
7 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/Reuters
IAEA calls for 'restraint' as Iran reports strike near Bushehr nuclear plant
8 hrs ago - msn/The Hill
8 hrs ago - msn/The Hill
Trump admin must restore $2B in CTA funding for Red Line, other projects, judge rules
9 hrs ago - WFLD-TV Chicago, IL
9 hrs ago - WFLD-TV Chicago, IL
US Settles Social Media Censorship Case, Bars Agencies From Threatening Penalties
10 hrs ago - USA Today/Reuters
10 hrs ago - USA Today/Reuters
Trump is expected to name a new CDC head. 'We don't need a TV personality,' one expert said.
10 hrs ago - NBC News
10 hrs ago - NBC News
Trump Reveals Pete Hegseth Was Disappointed by Iran Talks After SecDef Declares 'We Negotiate With Bombs!'
11 hrs ago - MEDIAite
11 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Federal prosecutors to get classified House documents in Brennan probe as decision on charges against former CIA chief n
14 hrs ago - CNN
14 hrs ago - CNN
Trump says he's 'pretty much not happy' with any deal to reopen DHS as negotiations continue
16 hrs ago - ABC News
16 hrs ago - ABC News
Democrat flips seat in special election for Florida district that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort
19 hrs ago - AP
19 hrs ago - AP
Trump blocked from defunding groups that help human trafficking victims
20 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
20 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
Border Patrol leader shows no remorse for deportation raids as he readies for retirement: 'I wish I'd caught even more'
20 hrs ago - The Independent
20 hrs ago - The Independent