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General Discussion
Elephants Trample Millionaire in Big Game Hunt Gone Wrong
By Miles Archer - 10 hrs ago - 204 recs
Elephants Trample Millionaire in Big Game Hunt Gone Wrong
By Miles Archer - 10 hrs ago - 204 recs
General Discussion
Prince Harry delivers message to Trump and Putin in surprise speech from Ukraine today
By Amaryllis - 22 hrs ago - 179 recs
Prince Harry delivers message to Trump and Putin in surprise speech from Ukraine today
By Amaryllis - 22 hrs ago - 179 recs
General Discussion
Atlantic writer sued by Kash Patel says she's been 'inundated' with new sources corroborating her reporting
By Historic NY - 9 hrs ago - 139 recs
Atlantic writer sued by Kash Patel says she's been 'inundated' with new sources corroborating her reporting
By Historic NY - 9 hrs ago - 139 recs
General Discussion
While the rest of us were sleeping, Trump was hard at work protecting our democracy
By AverageOldGuy - 10 hrs ago - 120 recs
While the rest of us were sleeping, Trump was hard at work protecting our democracy
By AverageOldGuy - 10 hrs ago - 120 recs
General Discussion
This footage is shaking the internet. What was supposed to be a routine medical check at Marcy Correctional Facility tur
By riversedge - 5 hrs ago - 108 recs
This footage is shaking the internet. What was supposed to be a routine medical check at Marcy Correctional Facility tur
By riversedge - 5 hrs ago - 108 recs
General Discussion
JFC, the fourth graders I'm teaching right now
By no_hypocrisy - 7 hrs ago - 108 recs
JFC, the fourth graders I'm teaching right now
By no_hypocrisy - 7 hrs ago - 108 recs
General Discussion
The Chief Justice and His Wife Took $20 Million From Firms He Rules On. I'm Filing for His Disbarment Today
By pnwmom - 18 hrs ago - 101 recs
The Chief Justice and His Wife Took $20 Million From Firms He Rules On. I'm Filing for His Disbarment Today
By pnwmom - 18 hrs ago - 101 recs
General Discussion
Trump's facing something he's seldom had to deal with in his past...swift, "force-meets-force" pushback on his bullying
By Miles Archer - 6 hrs ago - 92 recs
Trump's facing something he's seldom had to deal with in his past...swift, "force-meets-force" pushback on his bullying
By Miles Archer - 6 hrs ago - 92 recs
General Discussion
This photo should be on the front page of every single newspaper in America today.
By sheshe2 - 9 hrs ago - 90 recs
This photo should be on the front page of every single newspaper in America today.
By sheshe2 - 9 hrs ago - 90 recs
General Discussion
Bravo to there person who has put these flyers all over Capitol Hill and even thought to put them in waterproof sleeves.
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago - 89 recs
Bravo to there person who has put these flyers all over Capitol Hill and even thought to put them in waterproof sleeves.
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago - 89 recs
General Discussion
Billionaire GOP megadonor upset that Mamdani filmed "Tax the Rich" video in front of his $238 million penthouse
By Miles Archer - 11 hrs ago - 87 recs
Billionaire GOP megadonor upset that Mamdani filmed "Tax the Rich" video in front of his $238 million penthouse
By Miles Archer - 11 hrs ago - 87 recs
General Discussion
When I was involved in literature and drama eons ago,
By PCIntern - 11 hrs ago - 81 recs
When I was involved in literature and drama eons ago,
By PCIntern - 11 hrs ago - 81 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump says he'll resurface the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, turning it blue
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 80 recs
Trump says he'll resurface the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, turning it blue
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 80 recs
General Discussion
Donald Trump Might Get Banned From Naming Things After Himself
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 hrs ago - 73 recs
Donald Trump Might Get Banned From Naming Things After Himself
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 hrs ago - 73 recs
General Discussion
The Justice Department Sides With the Ku Klux Klan
By LetMyPeopleVote - 3 hrs ago - 71 recs
The Justice Department Sides With the Ku Klux Klan
By LetMyPeopleVote - 3 hrs ago - 71 recs
Latest Breaking News
Nato says US cannot suspend Spain from alliance, after reported Pentagon email
By muriel_volestrangler - 13 hrs ago - 71 recs
Nato says US cannot suspend Spain from alliance, after reported Pentagon email
By muriel_volestrangler - 13 hrs ago - 71 recs
General Discussion
US millionaire big-game hunter dies after being crushed by elephants
By malaise - 4 hrs ago - 68 recs
US millionaire big-game hunter dies after being crushed by elephants
By malaise - 4 hrs ago - 68 recs
General Discussion
Mark Carney Just Told the Entire American Empire to Go Fuck Itself, and Every Leader on Earth Is Quietly Taking Notes
By Amaryllis - 10 hrs ago - 67 recs
Mark Carney Just Told the Entire American Empire to Go Fuck Itself, and Every Leader on Earth Is Quietly Taking Notes
By Amaryllis - 10 hrs ago - 67 recs
General Discussion
It's Not Both Sides. It Never Was. - Jamelle Bouie
By In It to Win It - 22 hrs ago - 62 recs
It's Not Both Sides. It Never Was. - Jamelle Bouie
By In It to Win It - 22 hrs ago - 62 recs
General Discussion
Short comment from Robert Reich: "The Bigot Says He's Sorry"
By Pluvious - 9 hrs ago - 58 recs
Short comment from Robert Reich: "The Bigot Says He's Sorry"
By Pluvious - 9 hrs ago - 58 recs
General Discussion
Donny, It is a reflecting pond not a swimming pool and it is doing exactly what it was designed to do.
By Botany - 9 hrs ago - 52 recs
Donny, It is a reflecting pond not a swimming pool and it is doing exactly what it was designed to do.
By Botany - 9 hrs ago - 52 recs
General Discussion
Kristi Noem continues to live in Coast Guard home despite being fired as DHS secretary
By Botany - 7 hrs ago - 51 recs
Kristi Noem continues to live in Coast Guard home despite being fired as DHS secretary
By Botany - 7 hrs ago - 51 recs
New Jersey
Another (Alarming) Article re Disappearance Tom Kean, Jr.
By NJCher - 7 hrs ago - 49 recs
Another (Alarming) Article re Disappearance Tom Kean, Jr.
By NJCher - 7 hrs ago - 49 recs
The DU Lounge
Shy chihuahua learns to howl so husky would become his friend
By catbyte - 4 hrs ago - 48 recs
Shy chihuahua learns to howl so husky would become his friend
By catbyte - 4 hrs ago - 48 recs
General Discussion
TODAY'S HISTORY LESSON. NUMBER of U.S. Presidents who fell asleep in just about every meeting? ONE.
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 48 recs
TODAY'S HISTORY LESSON. NUMBER of U.S. Presidents who fell asleep in just about every meeting? ONE.
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 48 recs
General Discussion
Trump completely passed out, reawakened, then passed out again during today's pressor in the Oval Office.
By bigtree - 21 hrs ago - 48 recs
Trump completely passed out, reawakened, then passed out again during today's pressor in the Oval Office.
By bigtree - 21 hrs ago - 48 recs
General Discussion
I keep getting texts about Rump's name about to be on all our printed money.
By tavernier - 6 hrs ago - 46 recs
I keep getting texts about Rump's name about to be on all our printed money.
By tavernier - 6 hrs ago - 46 recs
General Discussion
The agony of da feet: DAMN YOU, BONE SPURS!!!1!
By generalbetrayus - 8 hrs ago - 46 recs
The agony of da feet: DAMN YOU, BONE SPURS!!!1!
By generalbetrayus - 8 hrs ago - 46 recs
Latest Breaking News
Congress members join protest against 'oligarch's dinner' for Trump thrown by Ellisons
By erronis - 23 hrs ago - 45 recs
Congress members join protest against 'oligarch's dinner' for Trump thrown by Ellisons
By erronis - 23 hrs ago - 45 recs
General Discussion
Boston Marathon runners help man cross finish line in heartwarming moment
By sheshe2 - 1 hr ago - 42 recs
Boston Marathon runners help man cross finish line in heartwarming moment
By sheshe2 - 1 hr ago - 42 recs
General Discussion
Epstein housed abuse victims in London flats, BBC reveals
By Eugene - 14 hrs ago - 39 recs
Epstein housed abuse victims in London flats, BBC reveals
By Eugene - 14 hrs ago - 39 recs
General Discussion
Ohio Pastor Who Complained About Graphic Gay Novel at Daughter's School Pleads Guilty to Sexual Crimes Involving Childre
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 21 hrs ago - 38 recs
Ohio Pastor Who Complained About Graphic Gay Novel at Daughter's School Pleads Guilty to Sexual Crimes Involving Childre
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 21 hrs ago - 38 recs
General Discussion
Norman Ornstein: Letting murderers off the hook.
By Passages - 11 hrs ago - 37 recs
Norman Ornstein: Letting murderers off the hook.
By Passages - 11 hrs ago - 37 recs
Latest Breaking News
U.S. Has 'Burned Through' Eye-Popping Amount of Munitions During Trump's Iran War: Report
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 36 recs
U.S. Has 'Burned Through' Eye-Popping Amount of Munitions During Trump's Iran War: Report
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
I think I can explain the DOJ pursuit of the Southern Poverty Law Center.
By no_hypocrisy - 13 hrs ago - 35 recs
I think I can explain the DOJ pursuit of the Southern Poverty Law Center.
By no_hypocrisy - 13 hrs ago - 35 recs
General Discussion
So Pirro drops the case against Jerome Powell as Tillis demanded, then
By senseandsensibility - 5 hrs ago - 34 recs
So Pirro drops the case against Jerome Powell as Tillis demanded, then
By senseandsensibility - 5 hrs ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
TOP MAGA MAGAZINE HEADLINE: "TRUMP IS LOSING HIS MIND" - 4.23.26
By orleans - 18 hrs ago - 31 recs
TOP MAGA MAGAZINE HEADLINE: "TRUMP IS LOSING HIS MIND" - 4.23.26
By orleans - 18 hrs ago - 31 recs
General Discussion
I Need A Wall Street Guru To Explain This To Me
By gab13by13 - 9 hrs ago - 29 recs
I Need A Wall Street Guru To Explain This To Me
By gab13by13 - 9 hrs ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
"Patriotism is the last refuge of s scoundrel."
By Chasstev365 - 13 hrs ago - 29 recs
"Patriotism is the last refuge of s scoundrel."
By Chasstev365 - 13 hrs ago - 29 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Mamdani Act, Bill Would Make Joe McCarthy Blush; Write, Distrib., Possess Materials Support Leftist Ideas, Revoke Citize
By appalachiablue - 19 hrs ago - 28 recs
Mamdani Act, Bill Would Make Joe McCarthy Blush; Write, Distrib., Possess Materials Support Leftist Ideas, Revoke Citize
By appalachiablue - 19 hrs ago - 28 recs
General Discussion
Ted Lieu: "Dear White House... Please tell donald trump I said f**ck you."
By bigtree - 20 hrs ago - 28 recs
Ted Lieu: "Dear White House... Please tell donald trump I said f**ck you."
By bigtree - 20 hrs ago - 28 recs
General Discussion
'What the hell do you say?': elder son of Rob Reiner speaks out on parents' murders
By erronis - 1 hr ago - 27 recs
'What the hell do you say?': elder son of Rob Reiner speaks out on parents' murders
By erronis - 1 hr ago - 27 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump takes aim at Prince Harry over Ukraine war remarks
By blue-wave - 17 hrs ago - 27 recs
Trump takes aim at Prince Harry over Ukraine war remarks
By blue-wave - 17 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
DeSantis plots end run of Florida law to create more GOP House seats
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago - 23 recs
DeSantis plots end run of Florida law to create more GOP House seats
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
SO UNFAIR. Orange Julius Caesar is very upset with the WSJ, & BIG MEANIE Peggy Noonan just kicked him while he's down
By Miles Archer - 21 hrs ago - 23 recs
SO UNFAIR. Orange Julius Caesar is very upset with the WSJ, & BIG MEANIE Peggy Noonan just kicked him while he's down
By Miles Archer - 21 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
Bill Penzey does it again. His email this morning was once again about
By niyad - 9 hrs ago - 22 recs
Bill Penzey does it again. His email this morning was once again about
By niyad - 9 hrs ago - 22 recs
Latest Breaking News
Former federal prosecutors see legal flaws in DOJ's SPLC indictment
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 22 recs
Former federal prosecutors see legal flaws in DOJ's SPLC indictment
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
Sen. Mark Kelly responds to Trump's rant calling for Kelly's imprisonment.
By Swede - 10 hrs ago - 21 recs
Sen. Mark Kelly responds to Trump's rant calling for Kelly's imprisonment.
By Swede - 10 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
I'd say ANY criminal who perjured themselves TWICE should NEVER be given a "pardon" for ANY reason.
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 20 recs
I'd say ANY criminal who perjured themselves TWICE should NEVER be given a "pardon" for ANY reason.
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
Top Trump counterterrorism official placed on leave after ex claims she solicited funds from 'sugar daddies'
By Historic NY - 9 hrs ago - 20 recs
Top Trump counterterrorism official placed on leave after ex claims she solicited funds from 'sugar daddies'
By Historic NY - 9 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
'Drooling morons': Trump and RFK Jr. mocked mercilessly for failing at simple math
By LetMyPeopleVote - 10 hrs ago - 20 recs
'Drooling morons': Trump and RFK Jr. mocked mercilessly for failing at simple math
By LetMyPeopleVote - 10 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
Concern Grows Over Republican Congressman's Mysterious Absence
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 15 hrs ago - 20 recs
Concern Grows Over Republican Congressman's Mysterious Absence
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 15 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
Epstein housed alleged victims in London after Met declined to investigate him, reports say
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 19 recs
Epstein housed alleged victims in London after Met declined to investigate him, reports say
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Would you support a ban on assault weapons? Answer: No.
By sheshe2 - 20 hrs ago - 19 recs
Would you support a ban on assault weapons? Answer: No.
By sheshe2 - 20 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
Kristi Noem continues to live in Coast Guard home despite being fired as DHS secretary
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 18 recs
Kristi Noem continues to live in Coast Guard home despite being fired as DHS secretary
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
Hegseth Just Delivered a Slap in the Face to a Loyal Ally. The Implications Are Huge. - Slate
By justaprogressive - 10 hrs ago - 18 recs
Hegseth Just Delivered a Slap in the Face to a Loyal Ally. The Implications Are Huge. - Slate
By justaprogressive - 10 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
ICE can go to any polling place and arbitrarily
By edhopper - 4 hrs ago - 17 recs
ICE can go to any polling place and arbitrarily
By edhopper - 4 hrs ago - 17 recs
Latest Breaking News
US should use firing squads, electrocution as execution methods, Justice Department says
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - 17 recs
US should use firing squads, electrocution as execution methods, Justice Department says
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - 17 recs
Liberal YouTubers
The trump FELON's LIFE is CRUSHED as Ballroom BLOCKED FOR GOOD!!!!- Meidas
By MagaSmash - 15 hrs ago - 17 recs
The trump FELON's LIFE is CRUSHED as Ballroom BLOCKED FOR GOOD!!!!- Meidas
By MagaSmash - 15 hrs ago - 17 recs
Liberal YouTubers
No sooner had Zelenskyy returned to Ukraine than Ursula announced THIS! Take a look at what happened - War & Politics 24
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - 17 recs
No sooner had Zelenskyy returned to Ukraine than Ursula announced THIS! Take a look at what happened - War & Politics 24
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - 17 recs
Tennessee
Human remains of 3 children found in Memphis neighborhood..unidentified
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 19 hrs ago - 17 recs
Human remains of 3 children found in Memphis neighborhood..unidentified
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 19 hrs ago - 17 recs
Latest Breaking News
ICE Protest Tool Launched to 'Crowd Cancel' New Facilities
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 16 recs
ICE Protest Tool Launched to 'Crowd Cancel' New Facilities
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 16 recs
Forum Spotlight: Environment & Energy
IEA: Global Energy Review 2026 - CO2 emissionsAmerica's First Commercial Nuclear-Power Projects in a Decade Just Broke Ground
Oh, The Humanity - BP Faces Shareholder Revolt Over Plan To Dump Climate Reporting, Lack Of Plan For Everything Else
Latest Breaking News
U.S. appeals court says Texas' migrant deportation law, SB4, can take effect
36 min ago - Houston Chronicle
36 min ago - Houston Chronicle
[Virginia Commonwealth U.] to create memorial for people, most of African descent, whose remains were dumped in a well
1 hr ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
1 hr ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
Lindsey Graham goes on Fox News to beg for money despite his reelection campaign in solid red state
1 hr ago - The Independent
1 hr ago - The Independent
Atlantic Writer Says She Was 'Inundated' With New Sources After Report On 'Vindictive' Kash Patel
2 hrs ago - Huff Post
2 hrs ago - Huff Post
Gov. Janet Mills vetoes bill: April 24, 2026 The 132nd Legislature of the State of Maine State House Augusta, Maine
2 hrs ago - https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/official_documents/veto_messages/2026-04-ld-307-act-establish-maine-data-center-coordination
2 hrs ago - https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/official_documents/veto_messages/2026-04-ld-307-act-establish-maine-data-center-coordination
Youngkin 'Should Have Done More': White House Blames Former GOP Governor for Redistricting Loss
3 hrs ago - MEDIAite
3 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Kristi Noem continues to live in Coast Guard home despite being fired as DHS secretary
4 hrs ago - The Independent
4 hrs ago - The Independent
US should use firing squads, electrocution as execution methods, Justice Department says
5 hrs ago - Reuters
5 hrs ago - Reuters
Riverfront Times founder Ray Hartmann killed in I-64 crash caused by semitruck tire
5 hrs ago - https://www.ksdk.com/
5 hrs ago - https://www.ksdk.com/
Growing Georgia wildfires have destroyed 120 homes, forcing new evacuations
5 hrs ago - Associated Press
5 hrs ago - Associated Press
US Consumer Sentiment Drops to Near Four-Year Low in April
6 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
6 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
DOJ drops criminal probe of Fed Chair Powell, removes hurdle for Warsh confirmation
10 hrs ago - CNBC
10 hrs ago - CNBC
At least 10 injured, homes destroyed after tornadoes hit northern Oklahoma: What we know
10 hrs ago - KOCO
10 hrs ago - KOCO
Epstein housed alleged victims in London after Met declined to investigate him, reports say
10 hrs ago - The Guardian
10 hrs ago - The Guardian
Teachers union and Sheridan School District reach tentative agreement to end strike
11 hrs ago - CBS News
11 hrs ago - CBS News
Trump says he'll resurface the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, turning it blue
12 hrs ago - CBS News
12 hrs ago - CBS News
Businesses dole out up to $4M to cross Panama Canal during Strait of Hormuz chokehold
13 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
13 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
E.U. approves a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto
13 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
13 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
U.S. Has 'Burned Through' Eye-Popping Amount of Munitions During Trump's Iran War: Report
14 hrs ago - MEDIAite
14 hrs ago - MEDIAite
10th Circuit orders second look at challenge to Colorado 'ghost gun' law
16 hrs ago - Colorado Politics
16 hrs ago - Colorado Politics
Lutnick says Trump's 'Gold Card' visa program has just 1 approval, hundreds await review
17 hrs ago - Scripps News
17 hrs ago - Scripps News
Congress members join protest against 'oligarch's dinner' for Trump thrown by Ellisons
23 hrs ago - The Guardian (who else?)
23 hrs ago - The Guardian (who else?)
ICE is cutting back on cuffing immigrants in courthouses and warrantless arrests: report
23 hrs ago - The Independent
23 hrs ago - The Independent