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General Discussion
This was posted by a friend of a friend of mine on Facebook. Stand strong Portland!
By generalbetrayus - 12 hrs ago - 157 recs
This was posted by a friend of a friend of mine on Facebook. Stand strong Portland!
By generalbetrayus - 12 hrs ago - 157 recs
General Discussion
"I'm a 22-year-old youtuber. You hold me to a higher standard than the President"
By Swede - 13 hrs ago - 153 recs
"I'm a 22-year-old youtuber. You hold me to a higher standard than the President"
By Swede - 13 hrs ago - 153 recs
General Discussion
Sen. Ron Wyden: Taken just a few minutes ago outside the ICE facility in Portland that Trump claims is under siege.
By demmiblue - 10 hrs ago - 144 recs
Sen. Ron Wyden: Taken just a few minutes ago outside the ICE facility in Portland that Trump claims is under siege.
By demmiblue - 10 hrs ago - 144 recs
General Discussion
Market day in a small German town. What's the topic of every discussion? We are.
By DFW - 17 hrs ago - 98 recs
Market day in a small German town. What's the topic of every discussion? We are.
By DFW - 17 hrs ago - 98 recs
General Discussion
Last night, Eric Swalwell reminded MSNBC viewers why the House and Senate are not in session
By senseandsensibility - 7 hrs ago - 97 recs
Last night, Eric Swalwell reminded MSNBC viewers why the House and Senate are not in session
By senseandsensibility - 7 hrs ago - 97 recs
Latest Breaking News
'GOP is not pleased': Republicans furious over Dems' new Epstein file drop
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 85 recs
'GOP is not pleased': Republicans furious over Dems' new Epstein file drop
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 85 recs
General Discussion
IMHO, MAGA overreach reveals the death-throes of thousands of years of patriarchal privilege
By lindysalsagal - 16 hrs ago - 82 recs
IMHO, MAGA overreach reveals the death-throes of thousands of years of patriarchal privilege
By lindysalsagal - 16 hrs ago - 82 recs
General Discussion
South Park apologizes to the president (tweet)
By Nittersing - 9 hrs ago - 78 recs
South Park apologizes to the president (tweet)
By Nittersing - 9 hrs ago - 78 recs
General Discussion
A periodic reminder that Barron Trump was born 4 months before mommy got her papers.
By Miles Archer - 15 hrs ago - 77 recs
A periodic reminder that Barron Trump was born 4 months before mommy got her papers.
By Miles Archer - 15 hrs ago - 77 recs
Latest Breaking News
George Hardy, last of the Tuskegee Airmen's World War II combat pilots, dies at 100
By demmiblue - 6 hrs ago - 73 recs
George Hardy, last of the Tuskegee Airmen's World War II combat pilots, dies at 100
By demmiblue - 6 hrs ago - 73 recs
Latest Breaking News
National Weather Service at 'breaking point' as storm approaches
By mahatmakanejeeves - 17 hrs ago - 70 recs
National Weather Service at 'breaking point' as storm approaches
By mahatmakanejeeves - 17 hrs ago - 70 recs
General Discussion
I would have loved to have been in the boardrooms of Sinclair Media and Nexstar when a large stockholder
By LiberalArkie - 16 hrs ago - 68 recs
I would have loved to have been in the boardrooms of Sinclair Media and Nexstar when a large stockholder
By LiberalArkie - 16 hrs ago - 68 recs
Latest Breaking News
ICE fires anti-crowd projectiles at Chicagoans aiming to shut down Trump's Midway Blitz
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 66 recs
ICE fires anti-crowd projectiles at Chicagoans aiming to shut down Trump's Midway Blitz
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 66 recs
Latest Breaking News
Mike Johnson Delays Swearing In Adelita Grijalva to Block Final Signature On Epstein Petition
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 hrs ago - 65 recs
Mike Johnson Delays Swearing In Adelita Grijalva to Block Final Signature On Epstein Petition
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 hrs ago - 65 recs
General Discussion
Here is the HAMMER phrase: "You are trying to hold me to a higher standard than the president."
By Bernardo de La Paz - 10 hrs ago - 65 recs
Here is the HAMMER phrase: "You are trying to hold me to a higher standard than the president."
By Bernardo de La Paz - 10 hrs ago - 65 recs
Latest Breaking News
GOP lawmaker who used Biden screen name admits he distributed child sex abuse material
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 63 recs
GOP lawmaker who used Biden screen name admits he distributed child sex abuse material
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 63 recs
General Discussion
The Borowitz Report-Federal Troops Arrive in Portland and Immediately Form Bands
By LetMyPeopleVote - 10 hrs ago - 62 recs
The Borowitz Report-Federal Troops Arrive in Portland and Immediately Form Bands
By LetMyPeopleVote - 10 hrs ago - 62 recs
General Discussion
he just declared war on an american city
By moonshinegnomie - 14 hrs ago - 62 recs
he just declared war on an american city
By moonshinegnomie - 14 hrs ago - 62 recs
General Discussion
****BREAKING**** Trump deploys troops to invade Portland, authorizing 'full force' if necessary
By DemocratSinceBirth - 14 hrs ago - 58 recs
****BREAKING**** Trump deploys troops to invade Portland, authorizing 'full force' if necessary
By DemocratSinceBirth - 14 hrs ago - 58 recs
Latest Breaking News
'Hell on earth': immigrants held in new California detention facility beg for help
By groundloop - 12 hrs ago - 57 recs
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'Hell on earth': immigrants held in new California detention facility beg for help
By groundloop - 12 hrs ago - 57 recs
Latest Breaking News
Putin preparing to attack another European country, Zelenskyy says
By ancianita - 8 hrs ago - 56 recs
Putin preparing to attack another European country, Zelenskyy says
By ancianita - 8 hrs ago - 56 recs
Latest Breaking News
Judge who reviewed James Comey's indictment was confused by prosecutor's handling of case, transcript shows
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 56 recs
Judge who reviewed James Comey's indictment was confused by prosecutor's handling of case, transcript shows
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 56 recs
General Discussion
Halligan off to a brilliant start on Comey indictment
By pat_k - 4 hrs ago - 55 recs
Halligan off to a brilliant start on Comey indictment
By pat_k - 4 hrs ago - 55 recs
Latest Breaking News
Justice Elena Kagan Warns Supreme Court Conservatives Just Went 'Too Far'
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 54 recs
Justice Elena Kagan Warns Supreme Court Conservatives Just Went 'Too Far'
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 54 recs
General Discussion
Dearest Martha, Here upon the war-torn byways of the Oregon Territory, we have borne witness to such deprivations ...
By mahatmakanejeeves - 8 hrs ago - 51 recs
Dearest Martha, Here upon the war-torn byways of the Oregon Territory, we have borne witness to such deprivations ...
By mahatmakanejeeves - 8 hrs ago - 51 recs
General Discussion
Trap these rats and prison for all. They gave fealty to a dictator. Now, THEY PAY.
By 634-5789 - 20 hrs ago - 47 recs
Trap these rats and prison for all. They gave fealty to a dictator. Now, THEY PAY.
By 634-5789 - 20 hrs ago - 47 recs
General Discussion
So much for all the braggadocio about the military respecting their oath
By drray23 - 6 hrs ago - 45 recs
So much for all the braggadocio about the military respecting their oath
By drray23 - 6 hrs ago - 45 recs
Pets
There is theory that goldens only have one brain cell each.
By Duncanpup - 19 hrs ago - 40 recs
There is theory that goldens only have one brain cell each.
By Duncanpup - 19 hrs ago - 40 recs
General Discussion
Chicago: Suddenly: tremendous amount of gas and pepper balls fill the road. People running, canisters exploding.
By Swede - 2 hrs ago - 37 recs
Chicago: Suddenly: tremendous amount of gas and pepper balls fill the road. People running, canisters exploding.
By Swede - 2 hrs ago - 37 recs
General Discussion
'Can you imagine the disdain?' Ex-GOP insider says Pete Hegseth setting stage for a 'coup'
By turbinetree - 5 hrs ago - 37 recs
'Can you imagine the disdain?' Ex-GOP insider says Pete Hegseth setting stage for a 'coup'
By turbinetree - 5 hrs ago - 37 recs
The DU Lounge
For your Saturday Night Enjoyment, I give you: Times When Cats Were Unintentionally Funny
By Bayard - 8 hrs ago - 37 recs
For your Saturday Night Enjoyment, I give you: Times When Cats Were Unintentionally Funny
By Bayard - 8 hrs ago - 37 recs
Environment & Energy
Balcony solar panels. Sounds like a great idea. Shhhh!
By applegrove - 5 hrs ago - 35 recs
Balcony solar panels. Sounds like a great idea. Shhhh!
By applegrove - 5 hrs ago - 35 recs
Latest Breaking News
Northwestern students blocked from enrollment after refusing controversial antisemitism training
By groundloop - 12 hrs ago - 35 recs
Northwestern students blocked from enrollment after refusing controversial antisemitism training
By groundloop - 12 hrs ago - 35 recs
California
Car wash workers join forces with bikini-clad strippers to raise money for people hurt by ICE raids
By DBoon - 13 hrs ago - 32 recs
Car wash workers join forces with bikini-clad strippers to raise money for people hurt by ICE raids
By DBoon - 13 hrs ago - 32 recs
Latest Breaking News
Wealthy TV producer holding potentially damaging Trump tapes 'in a vault in Idaho'
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 30 recs
Wealthy TV producer holding potentially damaging Trump tapes 'in a vault in Idaho'
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 30 recs
The DU Lounge
Old Appalachian beliefs. The last rumble of thunder in September.
By Duncanpup - 20 hrs ago - 28 recs
Old Appalachian beliefs. The last rumble of thunder in September.
By Duncanpup - 20 hrs ago - 28 recs
General Discussion
People are getting it wrong about Hegseth. He wants a "warrior aesthetic," not "ethos."
By MineralMan - 15 hrs ago - 25 recs
People are getting it wrong about Hegseth. He wants a "warrior aesthetic," not "ethos."
By MineralMan - 15 hrs ago - 25 recs
Latest Breaking News
Financier accused of abusing women in soundproofed 'dungeon' in NYC penthouse
By Omaha Steve - 17 hrs ago - 25 recs
Financier accused of abusing women in soundproofed 'dungeon' in NYC penthouse
By Omaha Steve - 17 hrs ago - 25 recs
General Discussion
So he ignored the coming shutdown headed to the Ryder Cup
By malaise - 7 hrs ago - 24 recs
So he ignored the coming shutdown headed to the Ryder Cup
By malaise - 7 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
Oregon DUers, post pictures of "war ravaged" Portland
By Jilly_in_VA - 7 hrs ago - 24 recs
Oregon DUers, post pictures of "war ravaged" Portland
By Jilly_in_VA - 7 hrs ago - 24 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump says he's sending troops to Portland, Oregon
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 24 recs
Trump says he's sending troops to Portland, Oregon
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 24 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Kimmel DOUBLES DOWN on Trump after MAGA Broadcasters ADMIT DEFEAT - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 23 recs
Kimmel DOUBLES DOWN on Trump after MAGA Broadcasters ADMIT DEFEAT - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 23 recs
Liberal YouTubers
New York Times Best Seller, "Separation of Church and Hate" by John Fugelsang - Glenn Kirschner
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 22 recs
New York Times Best Seller, "Separation of Church and Hate" by John Fugelsang - Glenn Kirschner
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 22 recs
Latest Breaking News
Tuberculosis case confirmed at Jasper High School
By groundloop - 6 hrs ago - 22 recs
Tuberculosis case confirmed at Jasper High School
By groundloop - 6 hrs ago - 22 recs
Foreign Affairs
Russia's New Crisis Could Be Their Worst One Yet - Paul Warburg
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago - 20 recs
Russia's New Crisis Could Be Their Worst One Yet - Paul Warburg
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
James Comey is being investigated even though he hasn't committed a crime. It could change the country for the worst.
By Aristus - 4 hrs ago - 19 recs
James Comey is being investigated even though he hasn't committed a crime. It could change the country for the worst.
By Aristus - 4 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
U.S. CBP reviewing apparent road rage incident between officer and Canadian tourist in WNY
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 19 recs
U.S. CBP reviewing apparent road rage incident between officer and Canadian tourist in WNY
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
'I'm absolutely terrified': Federal workers brace for potential government shutdown, mass layoffs
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 19 recs
'I'm absolutely terrified': Federal workers brace for potential government shutdown, mass layoffs
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
The tractor's getting repossessed, but Trump owned those libs again!
By tblue37 - 23 hrs ago - 19 recs
The tractor's getting repossessed, but Trump owned those libs again!
By tblue37 - 23 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Pam Bondi Transfers People Who Received Biden Commutations To Supermax Prison
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago - 18 recs
Pam Bondi Transfers People Who Received Biden Commutations To Supermax Prison
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
What the fuck is full force, child rapist?
By Aviation Pro - 11 hrs ago - 18 recs
What the fuck is full force, child rapist?
By Aviation Pro - 11 hrs ago - 18 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump demands Microsoft oust global affairs chief over Biden-era ties
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 18 recs
Trump demands Microsoft oust global affairs chief over Biden-era ties
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 18 recs
Latest Breaking News
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary tells Scripps News 'I don't think autism is genetic'
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 18 recs
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary tells Scripps News 'I don't think autism is genetic'
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 18 recs
Latest Breaking News
Native Americans condemn Pentagon move to preserve Wounded Knee medals
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 17 recs
Native Americans condemn Pentagon move to preserve Wounded Knee medals
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 17 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump falsely suggests FBI agents to blame for igniting Jan. 6 violence
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 17 recs
Trump falsely suggests FBI agents to blame for igniting Jan. 6 violence
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 17 recs
Forum Spotlight: Florida
Florida wants to buy 4 acres in the Panhandle. The price tag? $83MMore details revealed about U.S. Rep. Cory Mills and ex-girlfriend at Lake City hearing
Lee County Supervisor of Elections finalizes recall ballot
Latest Breaking News
Regulators weigh billion-dollar utility takeovers as bills rise for consumers
5 hrs ago - Scripps News/AP
5 hrs ago - Scripps News/AP
U.S. CBP reviewing apparent road rage incident between officer and Canadian tourist in WNY
6 hrs ago - WKBW-TV Buffalo, NY
6 hrs ago - WKBW-TV Buffalo, NY
Wealthy TV producer holding potentially damaging Trump tapes 'in a vault in Idaho'
6 hrs ago - Raw Story
6 hrs ago - Raw Story
George Hardy, last of the Tuskegee Airmen's World War II combat pilots, dies at 100
6 hrs ago - NBC News
6 hrs ago - NBC News
Not 'the gospel.' Ahead of Supreme Court term, Clarence Thomas weighs in on precedent
7 hrs ago - USA Today
7 hrs ago - USA Today
Pam Bondi Claims 'Weaponization Has Ended' As She Lists Trump Opponents She Will Crush In Same Breath
8 hrs ago - MEDIAite
8 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Trump fires US attorney who told border agents to follow law on immigration raids
10 hrs ago - The Guardian
10 hrs ago - The Guardian
Mike Johnson Delays Swearing In Adelita Grijalva to Block Final Signature On Epstein Petition
10 hrs ago - Meidas Touch
10 hrs ago - Meidas Touch
US revokes visa for Colombia's president after he urges American soldiers to disobey Trump
10 hrs ago - Associated Press
10 hrs ago - Associated Press
'I'm absolutely terrified': Federal workers brace for potential government shutdown, mass layoffs
12 hrs ago - CNN Politics
12 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Northwestern students blocked from enrollment after refusing controversial antisemitism training
12 hrs ago - The Guardian
12 hrs ago - The Guardian
'Hell on earth': immigrants held in new California detention facility beg for help
12 hrs ago - The Guardian
12 hrs ago - The Guardian
ICE fires anti-crowd projectiles at Chicagoans aiming to shut down Trump's Midway Blitz
16 hrs ago - USA Today
16 hrs ago - USA Today
Judge who reviewed James Comey's indictment was confused by prosecutor's handling of case, transcript shows
17 hrs ago - CBS News
17 hrs ago - CBS News
Former national park superintendents urge Trump administration to close parks in case of shutdown
17 hrs ago - AP
17 hrs ago - AP
Cory Mills denies 'anything salacious' as he seeks to fend off restraining order
18 hrs ago - Politico
18 hrs ago - Politico
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary tells Scripps News 'I don't think autism is genetic'
19 hrs ago - Scripps News
19 hrs ago - Scripps News
GOP lawmaker who used Biden screen name admits he distributed child sex abuse material
20 hrs ago - Raw Story
20 hrs ago - Raw Story
Trump's pick for State Dept. deletes violent tweets as GOP blames left for political violence after Charlie Kirk killing
20 hrs ago - The Independent
20 hrs ago - The Independent
Judge rules 'MyPillow Guy' Mike Lindell defamed Smartmatic with false claims on voting machines
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
FBI fires agents seen kneeling in iconic photo during George Floyd protests five years ago
Friday - CNN Politics
Friday - CNN Politics
Hospitals face $32 billion loss if Congress lets ACA tax credits expire, study says
Friday - Scripps News
Friday - Scripps News
Comey charge involves his role in sharing info about Hillary Clinton-related probe: Sources
Friday - ABC News
Friday - ABC News
Trump told Zelensky he was open to providing new long-range weapons in potentially huge policy change, report says
Friday - The Independent
Friday - The Independent
U.S. preparing options for military strikes on drug targets inside Venezuela, sources say
Friday - NBC News
Friday - NBC News
Trump's newly appointed U.S. attorney presented Comey case to grand jury on her own, source says
Friday - NBC News
Friday - NBC News