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General Discussion
Good riddance to men who sexually assault women.
By milestogo - 22 hrs ago - 150 recs
Good riddance to men who sexually assault women.
By milestogo - 22 hrs ago - 150 recs
General Discussion
I'm not a big Platner fan, nor do I think progressives poop ice cream, but
By Jersey Devil - 23 hrs ago - 120 recs
I'm not a big Platner fan, nor do I think progressives poop ice cream, but
By Jersey Devil - 23 hrs ago - 120 recs
General Discussion
Belgium beats, then trolls, U.S. team on Monday night
By littlemissmartypants - 14 hrs ago - 91 recs
Belgium beats, then trolls, U.S. team on Monday night
By littlemissmartypants - 14 hrs ago - 91 recs
General Discussion
❗️Zelenskyy was greeted with a standing ovation and applause at the NATO summit in Ankara
By riversedge - 6 hrs ago - 90 recs
❗️Zelenskyy was greeted with a standing ovation and applause at the NATO summit in Ankara
By riversedge - 6 hrs ago - 90 recs
General Discussion
Trump 'preference' for 'white people' costs him in blistering court ruling
By LetMyPeopleVote - 3 hrs ago - 88 recs
Trump 'preference' for 'white people' costs him in blistering court ruling
By LetMyPeopleVote - 3 hrs ago - 88 recs
General Discussion
Ron Filipkowski: So now millions of football fans around the world view the US as cheaters who used political corruption
By highplainsdem - 16 hrs ago - 84 recs
Ron Filipkowski: So now millions of football fans around the world view the US as cheaters who used political corruption
By highplainsdem - 16 hrs ago - 84 recs
General Discussion
Ron Filipkowski's take on the Platner situation
By senseandsensibility - 20 hrs ago - 81 recs
Ron Filipkowski's take on the Platner situation
By senseandsensibility - 20 hrs ago - 81 recs
General Discussion
I just want to make one thing clear about the Maine Senate race
By maxrandb - 21 hrs ago - 79 recs
I just want to make one thing clear about the Maine Senate race
By maxrandb - 21 hrs ago - 79 recs
Latest Breaking News
'No Going Back': France Was Reportedly Prepared for a 'Shooting War' if Trump Moved on Greenland
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 77 recs
'No Going Back': France Was Reportedly Prepared for a 'Shooting War' if Trump Moved on Greenland
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 77 recs
General Discussion
Post the USMNT loss, Trump calls FIFA again . . .
By xocetaceans - 15 hrs ago - 76 recs
Post the USMNT loss, Trump calls FIFA again . . .
By xocetaceans - 15 hrs ago - 76 recs
General Discussion
Belgium players did the 'Trump dance" after beating the USA team 4-1.
By riversedge - 5 hrs ago - 74 recs
Belgium players did the 'Trump dance" after beating the USA team 4-1.
By riversedge - 5 hrs ago - 74 recs
General Discussion
Trump HATES his ASL name sign. Here's why
By ihaveaquestion - 3 hrs ago - 70 recs
Trump HATES his ASL name sign. Here's why
By ihaveaquestion - 3 hrs ago - 70 recs
General Discussion
Pro Tip: If you've been hiding crimes, don't run for office.
By Coventina - 20 hrs ago - 69 recs
Pro Tip: If you've been hiding crimes, don't run for office.
By Coventina - 20 hrs ago - 69 recs
General Discussion
I took a minute to really think about this Mitch McConnell situation, and what it says about Republicans.
By hamsterjill - 1 hr ago - 67 recs
I took a minute to really think about this Mitch McConnell situation, and what it says about Republicans.
By hamsterjill - 1 hr ago - 67 recs
General Discussion
Graham Platner had more red flags than a prison soccer match
By dsc - 19 hrs ago - 65 recs
Graham Platner had more red flags than a prison soccer match
By dsc - 19 hrs ago - 65 recs
Latest Breaking News
Belgium ends the USA's World Cup dream with a dominant 4-1 win in the Round of 16
By AverageOldGuy - 16 hrs ago - 64 recs
Belgium ends the USA's World Cup dream with a dominant 4-1 win in the Round of 16
By AverageOldGuy - 16 hrs ago - 64 recs
General Discussion
BREAKING: Trump says Greenland "should be controlled by the United States, not by Denmark," before warning Europe: "We c
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - 63 recs
BREAKING: Trump says Greenland "should be controlled by the United States, not by Denmark," before warning Europe: "We c
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - 63 recs
General Discussion
He is dying the way he lived: Squeezing every drop of political power out of technicalities
By applegrove - 19 hrs ago - 63 recs
He is dying the way he lived: Squeezing every drop of political power out of technicalities
By applegrove - 19 hrs ago - 63 recs
General Discussion
Hi all. I saw a white deer with two white fawns
By johnnyfins - 22 hrs ago - 60 recs
Hi all. I saw a white deer with two white fawns
By johnnyfins - 22 hrs ago - 60 recs
General Discussion
Netherlands confirms it will host Nuremberg-style tribunal for Russia
By red dog 1 - 15 hrs ago - 59 recs
Netherlands confirms it will host Nuremberg-style tribunal for Russia
By red dog 1 - 15 hrs ago - 59 recs
Latest Breaking News
Conservatives Melt Down Over Potential Major Change To California's Elections
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 57 recs
Conservatives Melt Down Over Potential Major Change To California's Elections
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 57 recs
Latest Breaking News
Donald Trump Lauches Personal Attack By Posting Faces Of Kindergarteners
By riversedge - 19 hrs ago - 54 recs
Donald Trump Lauches Personal Attack By Posting Faces Of Kindergarteners
By riversedge - 19 hrs ago - 54 recs
General Discussion
A veteran posts on Facebook, asking if Hegseth served in combat, and if he really knows what "no quarter" means.
By Swede - 3 hrs ago - 48 recs
A veteran posts on Facebook, asking if Hegseth served in combat, and if he really knows what "no quarter" means.
By Swede - 3 hrs ago - 48 recs
General Discussion
Breaking NYT: Platner lays out his conditions for withdrawal
By senseandsensibility - 18 hrs ago - 48 recs
Breaking NYT: Platner lays out his conditions for withdrawal
By senseandsensibility - 18 hrs ago - 48 recs
General Discussion
katie phang: "JUST IN: Judge Sullivan has ordered me to respond, on or before July 13th, to Todd Blanche's "I'm not turn
By orleans - 23 hrs ago - 48 recs
katie phang: "JUST IN: Judge Sullivan has ordered me to respond, on or before July 13th, to Todd Blanche's "I'm not turn
By orleans - 23 hrs ago - 48 recs
Latest Breaking News
Exclusive: Woman who dated Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her
By pat_k - 23 hrs ago - 43 recs
Exclusive: Woman who dated Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her
By pat_k - 23 hrs ago - 43 recs
General Discussion
on bluesky: "when i was young they had these people called "investigative journalists" ..."
By orleans - 11 hrs ago - 39 recs
on bluesky: "when i was young they had these people called "investigative journalists" ..."
By orleans - 11 hrs ago - 39 recs
Latest Breaking News
Republicans now 'sincerely worried' about Senate seat in a state Trump won by 13 points
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 37 recs
Republicans now 'sincerely worried' about Senate seat in a state Trump won by 13 points
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 37 recs
Latest Breaking News
Afghan national who fought with U.S. forces died of allergic reaction in ICE custody
By littlemissmartypants - 4 hrs ago - 36 recs
Afghan national who fought with U.S. forces died of allergic reaction in ICE custody
By littlemissmartypants - 4 hrs ago - 36 recs
Latest Breaking News
Mitch McConnell's daughter deletes her X account as questions swirl over health after his hospitalization
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 33 recs
Mitch McConnell's daughter deletes her X account as questions swirl over health after his hospitalization
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 33 recs
General Discussion
My bet: Mitch McConnell is brain dead and on life support
By AverageOldGuy - 14 hrs ago - 31 recs
My bet: Mitch McConnell is brain dead and on life support
By AverageOldGuy - 14 hrs ago - 31 recs
Latest Breaking News
'Grab Whatever You Want':Trump Reportedly Told White House Guests to Take Swag That Could Sell for Thousands of Dollars
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 28 recs
'Grab Whatever You Want':Trump Reportedly Told White House Guests to Take Swag That Could Sell for Thousands of Dollars
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 28 recs
General Discussion
Platner should leave the campaign immediately.
By MineralMan - 4 hrs ago - 28 recs
Platner should leave the campaign immediately.
By MineralMan - 4 hrs ago - 28 recs
Latest Breaking News
Luna calls for Patriot Front investigation after DC rally
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 28 recs
Luna calls for Patriot Front investigation after DC rally
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 28 recs
General Discussion
New from Bernie Sanders: "I have spoken with Graham Platner about the best path forward for Maine.
By demmiblue - 2 hrs ago - 27 recs
New from Bernie Sanders: "I have spoken with Graham Platner about the best path forward for Maine.
By demmiblue - 2 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
The USMNT can still win the World Cup if Mike Pence has the courage.
By Music Man - 16 hrs ago - 26 recs
The USMNT can still win the World Cup if Mike Pence has the courage.
By Music Man - 16 hrs ago - 26 recs
Latest Breaking News
ICE sent officers to a man's home over an email. Now he's suing
By groundloop - 17 hrs ago - 26 recs
ICE sent officers to a man's home over an email. Now he's suing
By groundloop - 17 hrs ago - 26 recs
General Discussion
Before You Call Someone A Communist... Watch This.
By SamuelAdams - 8 hrs ago - 25 recs
Before You Call Someone A Communist... Watch This.
By SamuelAdams - 8 hrs ago - 25 recs
General Discussion
TMYK...all about Mitch Mcconnell, and why they're not releasing the truth.
By 634-5789 - 11 hrs ago - 25 recs
TMYK...all about Mitch Mcconnell, and why they're not releasing the truth.
By 634-5789 - 11 hrs ago - 25 recs
Pets
Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who responded to my posts about Holly
By MIButterfly - 13 hrs ago - 25 recs
Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who responded to my posts about Holly
By MIButterfly - 13 hrs ago - 25 recs
General Discussion
I find Platner's suggestion that the accusations are politically motivated disgusting and disqualifying
By bigtree - 13 hrs ago - 24 recs
I find Platner's suggestion that the accusations are politically motivated disgusting and disqualifying
By bigtree - 13 hrs ago - 24 recs
Latest Breaking News
'Buckling' beams at Manhattan high-rise under construction trigger evacuations
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 hrs ago - 23 recs
'Buckling' beams at Manhattan high-rise under construction trigger evacuations
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 hrs ago - 23 recs
Latest Breaking News
Todd Blanche hit with court blow after new move to bury Epstein files
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago - 23 recs
Todd Blanche hit with court blow after new move to bury Epstein files
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago - 23 recs
Latest Breaking News
Medicaid funding resuming for Planned Parenthood after being cut off
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 22 recs
Medicaid funding resuming for Planned Parenthood after being cut off
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 22 recs
Mental Health Support
Found something that helps with my depression
By BWdem4life - 16 hrs ago - 22 recs
Found something that helps with my depression
By BWdem4life - 16 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
Plenty of smart people raised the warning about Platner.
By LexVegas - 17 hrs ago - 22 recs
Plenty of smart people raised the warning about Platner.
By LexVegas - 17 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
CHANEL MILLER: the woman the system called "Doe," who wrote the words that outlasted the judge.
By Swede - 1 hr ago - 21 recs
CHANEL MILLER: the woman the system called "Doe," who wrote the words that outlasted the judge.
By Swede - 1 hr ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Boston priest commits suicide on the cusp of self deportation back to Nigeria as visa expires
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 15 hrs ago - 20 recs
Boston priest commits suicide on the cusp of self deportation back to Nigeria as visa expires
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 15 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
The world watching USA vs. Belgium soccer game tonight:
By applegrove - 19 hrs ago - 20 recs
The world watching USA vs. Belgium soccer game tonight:
By applegrove - 19 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
Fury as Trump's 'spectacularly stupid' fireworks leave Reflecting Pool full of debris
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 20 recs
Fury as Trump's 'spectacularly stupid' fireworks leave Reflecting Pool full of debris
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
NATO Snubs Trump, Selects Saab GlobalEye Over Boeing to Replace Aging AWACS Fleet
By riversedge - 1 hr ago - 19 recs
NATO Snubs Trump, Selects Saab GlobalEye Over Boeing to Replace Aging AWACS Fleet
By riversedge - 1 hr ago - 19 recs
Pets
In a few days, I'm going to get a nice wooden box with Holly's ashes in it
By MIButterfly - 17 hrs ago - 18 recs
In a few days, I'm going to get a nice wooden box with Holly's ashes in it
By MIButterfly - 17 hrs ago - 18 recs
Latest Breaking News
Judge scraps Musk's attempt to toss Twitter fraud verdict
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 18 recs
Judge scraps Musk's attempt to toss Twitter fraud verdict
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 18 recs
Health
Idaho woman who said infant twins died from vaccines charged with murder
By Eugene - 12 hrs ago - 17 recs
Idaho woman who said infant twins died from vaccines charged with murder
By Eugene - 12 hrs ago - 17 recs
Forum Spotlight: Cable News Clips
Hamas Renounces Governance of Gaza Amid Stalled "Board of Peace" Process, Ongoing Israeli AttacksRights Groups, Colleagues Demand Release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya Amid Reports of Torture By Israel
Report from Tehran: Millions Attend Ali Khamenei's Funeral Amid Widespread Sense of Victory in War
Latest Breaking News
Italy will no longer respond to Trump's provocations, foreign minister says
16 min ago - Huffington Post
16 min ago - Huffington Post
Utah revokes license for boarding school where Paris Hilton says she was abused as a teen
21 min ago - AP
21 min ago - AP
Administration sharing info about asylum seekers with Iranian government, lawsuit claims
28 min ago - ABC News
28 min ago - ABC News
Three tankers hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says
55 min ago - Los Angles Times
55 min ago - Los Angles Times
NATO Snubs Trump, Selects Saab GlobalEye Over Boeing to Replace Aging AWACS Fleet
1 hr ago - meidasnews.com
1 hr ago - meidasnews.com
Sen. Bernie Sanders says Graham Platner should drop out of the race after sexual assault allegation
1 hr ago - PBS
1 hr ago - PBS
Exclusive-China's DeepSeek Developing Its Own AI Chip, Sources Say
2 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
2 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
Prince Harry loses legal battle against Daily Mail publisher as top U.K. court dismisses all claims
2 hrs ago - CBS News
2 hrs ago - CBS News
Professor fired over Charlie Kirk comments reaches settlement in University of Alabama lawsuit
3 hrs ago - The Alabama Reflector via AL.com
3 hrs ago - The Alabama Reflector via AL.com
'Grab Whatever You Want':Trump Reportedly Told White House Guests to Take Swag That Could Sell for Thousands of Dollars
3 hrs ago - MEDIAite
3 hrs ago - MEDIAite
'Buckling' beams at Manhattan high-rise under construction trigger evacuations
4 hrs ago - NBC 4 New York
4 hrs ago - NBC 4 New York
Afghan national who fought with U.S. forces died of allergic reaction in ICE custody
4 hrs ago - AP/NBC NEWS
4 hrs ago - AP/NBC NEWS
Fresh doubt over Marine Le Pen presidential bid as court orders electronic tag
6 hrs ago - The Guardian
6 hrs ago - The Guardian
'No Going Back': France Was Reportedly Prepared for a 'Shooting War' if Trump Moved on Greenland
7 hrs ago - MEDIAite
7 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Mitch McConnell's daughter deletes her X account as questions swirl over health after his hospitalization
7 hrs ago - The Independent
7 hrs ago - The Independent
Obamacare rolls shrank dramatically in many states over the past year, new federal data shows
8 hrs ago - AP
8 hrs ago - AP
Republicans now 'sincerely worried' about Senate seat in a state Trump won by 13 points
9 hrs ago - Raw Story
9 hrs ago - Raw Story
DHS ditches Noem-era plan to put shiny wraps on ICE cars and return to covert operations
10 hrs ago - The Independent
10 hrs ago - The Independent
US cyber agency is using Anthropic's Mythos to audit government code, sources say
11 hrs ago - Reuters
11 hrs ago - Reuters
Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran mourns Khamenei
15 hrs ago - AP News
15 hrs ago - AP News
Trump says Walmart cut prices at his request, but Walmart statement omits administration's role
18 hrs ago - AP News
18 hrs ago - AP News
SpaceX president gifts $320M in company stock to fund new Trump Accounts
18 hrs ago - The Independent
18 hrs ago - The Independent
11th Circuit shuts door on Florida's campaign to reshape college accreditation
18 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
18 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
Donald Trump Lauches Personal Attack By Posting Faces Of Kindergarteners
19 hrs ago - crooksandliars.com
19 hrs ago - crooksandliars.com
Toyota to invest $3.6 billion to move Tacoma pickup truck production from Mexico to Texas
19 hrs ago - CNBC
19 hrs ago - CNBC
Fury as Trump's 'spectacularly stupid' fireworks leave Reflecting Pool full of debris
19 hrs ago - Raw Story
19 hrs ago - Raw Story
FIFA rejects Belgium challenge over Balogun eligibility, Trump calls red card U-turn 'brilliant'
20 hrs ago - Reuters
20 hrs ago - Reuters