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General Discussion
By the way, Trump is a Russian AGENT
By Escaped Floridian - 13 hrs ago - 194 recs
By the way, Trump is a Russian AGENT
By Escaped Floridian - 13 hrs ago - 194 recs
General Discussion
Brent Molnar: With a few opinions about Trump's alleged assassination attempts
By AStern - 18 hrs ago - 161 recs
Brent Molnar: With a few opinions about Trump's alleged assassination attempts
By AStern - 18 hrs ago - 161 recs
General Discussion
"But They Are Dying." Hospice physicians like me can't usually offer patients the care they need. - Slate
By justaprogressive - 21 hrs ago - 158 recs
"But They Are Dying." Hospice physicians like me can't usually offer patients the care they need. - Slate
By justaprogressive - 21 hrs ago - 158 recs
General Discussion
Saw this posted in the comment section of a Youtube video
By Quixote1818 - 9 hrs ago - 99 recs
Saw this posted in the comment section of a Youtube video
By Quixote1818 - 9 hrs ago - 99 recs
Liberal YouTubers
A note for Fox News hosts. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
By Uncle Joe - 15 hrs ago - 97 recs
A note for Fox News hosts. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
By Uncle Joe - 15 hrs ago - 97 recs
General Discussion
Wife of wrongly deported Maryland man Kilmar Abrego Garcia forced into safe house after government posts address online
By Nevilledog - 11 hrs ago - 91 recs
Wife of wrongly deported Maryland man Kilmar Abrego Garcia forced into safe house after government posts address online
By Nevilledog - 11 hrs ago - 91 recs
General Discussion
Josh Marshall: Very, very important piece about a part of the CECOT story that's gone barely discussed.
By Dennis Donovan - 19 hrs ago - 82 recs
Josh Marshall: Very, very important piece about a part of the CECOT story that's gone barely discussed.
By Dennis Donovan - 19 hrs ago - 82 recs
General Discussion
The whole stock market crash and recovery was a ruse to make billions
By bif - 18 hrs ago - 79 recs
The whole stock market crash and recovery was a ruse to make billions
By bif - 18 hrs ago - 79 recs
General Discussion
First major carmaker to stop production in the USA due to tariffs: assembly lines to be shut down on May 12
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago - 78 recs
First major carmaker to stop production in the USA due to tariffs: assembly lines to be shut down on May 12
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago - 78 recs
General Discussion
"He's actually more focused on his makeup and hair than anything else."
By senseandsensibility - 14 hrs ago - 77 recs
"He's actually more focused on his makeup and hair than anything else."
By senseandsensibility - 14 hrs ago - 77 recs
General Discussion
NIH cancels its first and largest study centered on women
By Nevilledog - 17 hrs ago - 72 recs
NIH cancels its first and largest study centered on women
By Nevilledog - 17 hrs ago - 72 recs
Latest Breaking News
Donald Trump Removing Supreme Court Justices Imagined in Court Papers
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 67 recs
Donald Trump Removing Supreme Court Justices Imagined in Court Papers
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 67 recs
General Discussion
Eric Swallwell holds a townhall in Folsom county, and the folks are not happy.
By Swede - 10 hrs ago - 62 recs
Eric Swallwell holds a townhall in Folsom county, and the folks are not happy.
By Swede - 10 hrs ago - 62 recs
General Discussion
Just got a spam call claiming to be from Border Patrol and Customs
By orangecrush - 16 hrs ago - 62 recs
Just got a spam call claiming to be from Border Patrol and Customs
By orangecrush - 16 hrs ago - 62 recs
General Discussion
Tim Walz: If you say you love freedom but you don't believe freedom is for everybody, then the thing you love
By highplainsdem - 5 hrs ago - 60 recs
Tim Walz: If you say you love freedom but you don't believe freedom is for everybody, then the thing you love
By highplainsdem - 5 hrs ago - 60 recs
The DU Lounge
Woman Finds Something Under Her House While Prepping For A Hurricane
By catbyte - 20 hrs ago - 58 recs
Woman Finds Something Under Her House While Prepping For A Hurricane
By catbyte - 20 hrs ago - 58 recs
General Discussion
Gaza's Catholics mourn Pope Francis. 'He used to call us at 7 p.m. every night'
By babylonsister - 22 hrs ago - 56 recs
Gaza's Catholics mourn Pope Francis. 'He used to call us at 7 p.m. every night'
By babylonsister - 22 hrs ago - 56 recs
Latest Breaking News
Durbin, No. 2 Senate Democrat, to Retire After 44 Years in Congress
By Dennis Donovan - 18 hrs ago - 50 recs
Durbin, No. 2 Senate Democrat, to Retire After 44 Years in Congress
By Dennis Donovan - 18 hrs ago - 50 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump Warned by Walmart, Target, and Home Depot CEOs That Disastrous Tariff Policy Will Lead to 'Empty Shelves'
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 50 recs
Trump Warned by Walmart, Target, and Home Depot CEOs That Disastrous Tariff Policy Will Lead to 'Empty Shelves'
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 50 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump hits thousands with surprise deportation notice email - including US citizens
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 50 recs
Trump hits thousands with surprise deportation notice email - including US citizens
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 50 recs
General Discussion
The department of education is now a debt collector.
By Duncanpup - 23 hrs ago - 50 recs
The department of education is now a debt collector.
By Duncanpup - 23 hrs ago - 50 recs
General Discussion
Elon Musk's staffers are trying to push into the National Gallery of Art. They recently met with the museum's director a
By riversedge - 14 hrs ago - 47 recs
Elon Musk's staffers are trying to push into the National Gallery of Art. They recently met with the museum's director a
By riversedge - 14 hrs ago - 47 recs
General Discussion
***APRIL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST: THE FINALISTS!*** (Poll)
By Grumpy Old Guy - 12 hrs ago - 45 recs
***APRIL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST: THE FINALISTS!*** (Poll)
By Grumpy Old Guy - 12 hrs ago - 45 recs
General Discussion
Not the Onion... Whiskey Pete installs makeup studio in Pentagon
By Tanuki - 15 hrs ago - 45 recs
Not the Onion... Whiskey Pete installs makeup studio in Pentagon
By Tanuki - 15 hrs ago - 45 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump's "final offer" for peace requires Ukraine to accept Russian occupation
By riversedge - 22 hrs ago - 45 recs
Trump's "final offer" for peace requires Ukraine to accept Russian occupation
By riversedge - 22 hrs ago - 45 recs
Latest Breaking News
Harvard's president says the school will 'not compromise' with the Trump admin
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 44 recs
Harvard's president says the school will 'not compromise' with the Trump admin
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 44 recs
Tennessee
Update on Speaker Casada's attempt to frame, jail Justin Jones
By Tanuki - 9 hrs ago - 43 recs
Update on Speaker Casada's attempt to frame, jail Justin Jones
By Tanuki - 9 hrs ago - 43 recs
Latest Breaking News
Two major law firms urge judges to permanently block Trump's executive orders
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 41 recs
Two major law firms urge judges to permanently block Trump's executive orders
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 41 recs
Latest Breaking News
Congressional delegation visits grad student, PhD student held in ICE detention
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 40 recs
Congressional delegation visits grad student, PhD student held in ICE detention
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 40 recs
General Discussion
Huge explosion at Russian Defence Ministry's largest weapons arsenal - Video footage from scene
By Ellipsis - 11 hrs ago - 38 recs
Huge explosion at Russian Defence Ministry's largest weapons arsenal - Video footage from scene
By Ellipsis - 11 hrs ago - 38 recs
General Discussion
'Why are we talking about Crimea?' Fmr. U.S. Amb. to Russia slams Trump admin's strategy
By blue-wave - 8 hrs ago - 37 recs
'Why are we talking about Crimea?' Fmr. U.S. Amb. to Russia slams Trump admin's strategy
By blue-wave - 8 hrs ago - 37 recs
Latest Breaking News
Key piece of Trump administration plan to expand migrant detention space appears to have fallen through
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 37 recs
Key piece of Trump administration plan to expand migrant detention space appears to have fallen through
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 37 recs
Civil Liberties
I was working from home at around 11:30 when I got a notice that my VPN had gone down
By mahatmakanejeeves - 10 hrs ago - 36 recs
I was working from home at around 11:30 when I got a notice that my VPN had gone down
By mahatmakanejeeves - 10 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
'Reconsider': Tom Cotton begs Trump for disaster relief -- after opposing it for Dem states
By calguy - 21 hrs ago - 32 recs
'Reconsider': Tom Cotton begs Trump for disaster relief -- after opposing it for Dem states
By calguy - 21 hrs ago - 32 recs
Photography
The Jacaranda tree that I see all the time from my study is starting to show that Spring is coming . . .
By CaliforniaPeggy - 9 hrs ago - 30 recs
The Jacaranda tree that I see all the time from my study is starting to show that Spring is coming . . .
By CaliforniaPeggy - 9 hrs ago - 30 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Opinion - At the first whiff of power, these Republicans betrayed the rule of law
By Dulcinea - 21 hrs ago - 30 recs
Opinion - At the first whiff of power, these Republicans betrayed the rule of law
By Dulcinea - 21 hrs ago - 30 recs
General Discussion
Hold on to your butts.. shit is about to get very real
By Javaman - 8 hrs ago - 28 recs
Hold on to your butts.. shit is about to get very real
By Javaman - 8 hrs ago - 28 recs
General Discussion
I didn't realize we had a big protest in my town...
By Historic NY - 5 hrs ago - 27 recs
I didn't realize we had a big protest in my town...
By Historic NY - 5 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
Michael McFaul: Why Is Trump Acting like Putin's Agent?
By Nevilledog - 5 hrs ago - 27 recs
Michael McFaul: Why Is Trump Acting like Putin's Agent?
By Nevilledog - 5 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
This is who we were, once upon a time in America
By Xipe Totec - 5 hrs ago - 26 recs
This is who we were, once upon a time in America
By Xipe Totec - 5 hrs ago - 26 recs
General Discussion
I learned a new word today: cupidity, with "cupid" I thought it had to do with romance, but no.
By elocs - 22 hrs ago - 26 recs
I learned a new word today: cupidity, with "cupid" I thought it had to do with romance, but no.
By elocs - 22 hrs ago - 26 recs
Liberal YouTubers
What's going on with Social Security -- and how we're fighting back. - Senator Elizabeth Warren
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago - 24 recs
What's going on with Social Security -- and how we're fighting back. - Senator Elizabeth Warren
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago - 24 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump Finds Another Country to Accept His Mass Deportations
By milestogo - 9 hrs ago - 24 recs
Trump Finds Another Country to Accept His Mass Deportations
By milestogo - 9 hrs ago - 24 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump slams Zelensky for refusing to recognize Russian control of Crimea
By mahatmakanejeeves - 13 hrs ago - 24 recs
Trump slams Zelensky for refusing to recognize Russian control of Crimea
By mahatmakanejeeves - 13 hrs ago - 24 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump administration looking at $5,000 'baby bonus' to incentivize public to have more children
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 24 recs
Trump administration looking at $5,000 'baby bonus' to incentivize public to have more children
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 24 recs
The DU Lounge
So i was reading this article on we have two types of golden retrievers to Dunc the golden chunk.
By Duncanpup - 20 hrs ago - 24 recs
So i was reading this article on we have two types of golden retrievers to Dunc the golden chunk.
By Duncanpup - 20 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
Since ICE is now running agents around with no identifying
By moniss - 20 hrs ago - 24 recs
Since ICE is now running agents around with no identifying
By moniss - 20 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
Judge Finds Administration & Attorneys Presented Falsehoods & Acted in Bad Faith
By struggle4progress - 10 hrs ago - 22 recs
Judge Finds Administration & Attorneys Presented Falsehoods & Acted in Bad Faith
By struggle4progress - 10 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
The corporate news is reporting the wrong damn things.
By Susan Calvin - 19 hrs ago - 22 recs
The corporate news is reporting the wrong damn things.
By Susan Calvin - 19 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
Ukraine Ambassador resigns over policy disagreements with the Trump Administration.
By surfered - 13 hrs ago - 21 recs
Ukraine Ambassador resigns over policy disagreements with the Trump Administration.
By surfered - 13 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
People in states with abortion bans are twice as likely to die during pregnancy
By Nevilledog - 15 hrs ago - 21 recs
People in states with abortion bans are twice as likely to die during pregnancy
By Nevilledog - 15 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
The GOP Is Destroying Justice to Embolden Trump's Lawlessness The American Prospect
By justaprogressive - 22 hrs ago - 21 recs
The GOP Is Destroying Justice to Embolden Trump's Lawlessness The American Prospect
By justaprogressive - 22 hrs ago - 21 recs
North Carolina
🔥Court Blocks GOP Bid to Seize Control of NC Elections Board
By littlemissmartypants - 10 hrs ago - 20 recs
🔥Court Blocks GOP Bid to Seize Control of NC Elections Board
By littlemissmartypants - 10 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
'God has an order': Head of Trump's faith office says women must 'submit' to men
By Nevilledog - 10 hrs ago - 20 recs
'God has an order': Head of Trump's faith office says women must 'submit' to men
By Nevilledog - 10 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
Democrats call on Social Security watchdog to investigate DOGE cuts' impact
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 20 recs
Democrats call on Social Security watchdog to investigate DOGE cuts' impact
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
Jen Psaki stepping up for MSNBC as Rachel Maddow returns to once-a-week schedule
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago - 19 recs
Jen Psaki stepping up for MSNBC as Rachel Maddow returns to once-a-week schedule
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Abrego Garcia's Wife Forced to Go Into Hiding
By struggle4progress - 13 hrs ago - 19 recs
Abrego Garcia's Wife Forced to Go Into Hiding
By struggle4progress - 13 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
'I believed what Trump said --but not any more!' Behind the voters dumping Donald
By Peacetrain - 18 hrs ago - 19 recs
'I believed what Trump said --but not any more!' Behind the voters dumping Donald
By Peacetrain - 18 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
The Trump Administration Is Objectively Pro-Cancer - The American Prospect
By justaprogressive - 21 hrs ago - 19 recs
The Trump Administration Is Objectively Pro-Cancer - The American Prospect
By justaprogressive - 21 hrs ago - 19 recs
Forum Spotlight: Virginia
Women candidates pack Virginia's House of Delegates elections, tee up historic governor's raceVirginia GOP ticket set as talk-radio host clinches lieutenant governor nomination
Teen injured after stabbing at West Potomac High School, suspect in custody
Latest Breaking News
Judge grills administration on 'broad discretion' to break up federal unions
33 min ago - Government Executive
33 min ago - Government Executive
SCOTUSBlog Acquired by The Dispatch -- As Co-Founder Is Mired in Wild Tax Evasion, Gambling Scandal
1 hr ago - MEDIAite
1 hr ago - MEDIAite
More than 80% of world's coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event in history
1 hr ago - The Independent
1 hr ago - The Independent
Scientists say they can calculate the cost of oil giants' role in global warming
1 hr ago - Washington Post
1 hr ago - Washington Post
Businesses are already trying to pass tariff costs onto customers, Fed report says
2 hrs ago - NBC News/CNBC
2 hrs ago - NBC News/CNBC
Convicted cardinal demands to be part of conclave to choose new pope, setting up Vatican standoff
4 hrs ago - CNN
4 hrs ago - CNN
'Sabotage': DeSantis team blasts texts across state criticizing Republicans
7 hrs ago - Tampa Bay Times
7 hrs ago - Tampa Bay Times
Embattled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth strikes defiant tone at Army War College
8 hrs ago - USA Today
8 hrs ago - USA Today
Judges temporarily prevent North Carolina officials from contacting voters in close election
9 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/AP
9 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/AP
Trump administration looking at $5,000 'baby bonus' to incentivize public to have more children
14 hrs ago - ABC News
14 hrs ago - ABC News
Labor Department Official Warns That Staff Who Speak With Journalists Face "Serious Legal Consequences"
15 hrs ago - ProPublica
15 hrs ago - ProPublica
Trump Warned by Walmart, Target, and Home Depot CEOs That Disastrous Tariff Policy Will Lead to 'Empty Shelves'
18 hrs ago - MEDIAite
18 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Judge Castigates Trump Administration For 'Bad Faith' In Abrego Garcia's Deportation Case
19 hrs ago - Huff Post/AP
19 hrs ago - Huff Post/AP
Congressional delegation visits grad student, PhD student held in ICE detention
21 hrs ago - The Hill
21 hrs ago - The Hill
Israeli strike on school-turned-shelter kills 23 as Arab mediators seek long-term Gaza truce
21 hrs ago - AP
21 hrs ago - AP
Trump hits thousands with surprise deportation notice email - including US citizens
21 hrs ago - Independent
21 hrs ago - Independent
Key piece of Trump administration plan to expand migrant detention space appears to have fallen through
22 hrs ago - NBC News
22 hrs ago - NBC News
The European Union fines Apple 500 million euros and Meta 200 million in separate digital cases
23 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance/AP
23 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance/AP
With no contract in place, UMC nurses union plans third strike in one year on May Day
23 hrs ago - NOLA
23 hrs ago - NOLA
Transgender troops ban, nationwide freeze argued in U.S. appeals court
23 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
23 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner