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General Discussion
As Rome burns, the Fourth Estate Smiles
By New Breed Leader - 14 hrs ago - 177 recs
As Rome burns, the Fourth Estate Smiles
By New Breed Leader - 14 hrs ago - 177 recs
General Discussion
Trump stuns CNN with flip flop in only 45 minutes! Here's our Commander-in-Chief everybody...
By surfered - 14 hrs ago - 171 recs
Trump stuns CNN with flip flop in only 45 minutes! Here's our Commander-in-Chief everybody...
By surfered - 14 hrs ago - 171 recs
Latest Breaking News
All 4 living former presidents deny Trump's bizarre Iran bombing claim
By riversedge - 17 hrs ago - 125 recs
All 4 living former presidents deny Trump's bizarre Iran bombing claim
By riversedge - 17 hrs ago - 125 recs
General Discussion
MAGA Suddenly Wants 'Common Ground' When Trump Hurts THEM?
By QueerDuck - 12 hrs ago - 109 recs
MAGA Suddenly Wants 'Common Ground' When Trump Hurts THEM?
By QueerDuck - 12 hrs ago - 109 recs
Latest Breaking News
Roberts on personal attacks against judges: 'It's got to stop'
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 103 recs
Roberts on personal attacks against judges: 'It's got to stop'
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 103 recs
General Discussion
'She Won: Florida Used a Fake County Vote Bank in the 2024 Election'
By Joinfortmill - 8 hrs ago - 96 recs
'She Won: Florida Used a Fake County Vote Bank in the 2024 Election'
By Joinfortmill - 8 hrs ago - 96 recs
General Discussion
Pic Of The Moment: Trump Sends Clear Message To Allies On Iran
By EarlG - 13 hrs ago - 95 recs
Pic Of The Moment: Trump Sends Clear Message To Allies On Iran
By EarlG - 13 hrs ago - 95 recs
General Discussion
"Apparently I'm an idiot." Woman at PA gas station who voted for Trump rips into him, calls him a worthless pile of shit
By highplainsdem - 4 hrs ago - 88 recs
"Apparently I'm an idiot." Woman at PA gas station who voted for Trump rips into him, calls him a worthless pile of shit
By highplainsdem - 4 hrs ago - 88 recs
General Discussion
"The US is no longer a democracy." and "is hurtling towards autocracy at a faster rate than Hungary and Turkey."
By AverageOldGuy - 17 hrs ago - 82 recs
"The US is no longer a democracy." and "is hurtling towards autocracy at a faster rate than Hungary and Turkey."
By AverageOldGuy - 17 hrs ago - 82 recs
General Discussion
Let's get this STRAIT! ....these are MEMES 😂😆🔛🚡
By underpants - 4 hrs ago - 79 recs
Let's get this STRAIT! ....these are MEMES 😂😆🔛🚡
By underpants - 4 hrs ago - 79 recs
General Discussion
This ultra-maga republican's resignation over Trump's Iran war (which he says is due to pressure from Israel) is wild
By bigtree - 13 hrs ago - 77 recs
This ultra-maga republican's resignation over Trump's Iran war (which he says is due to pressure from Israel) is wild
By bigtree - 13 hrs ago - 77 recs
General Discussion
I've posted this before, but it's more true now: If Trump wants to destroy Iran, he should go and be their President.
By surfered - 10 hrs ago - 72 recs
I've posted this before, but it's more true now: If Trump wants to destroy Iran, he should go and be their President.
By surfered - 10 hrs ago - 72 recs
General Discussion
No one, and no thing, is coming to help him this time.
By Volaris - 15 hrs ago - 67 recs
No one, and no thing, is coming to help him this time.
By Volaris - 15 hrs ago - 67 recs
General Discussion
Trump Has Lost Working Class White Voters
By babylonsister - 14 hrs ago - 66 recs
Trump Has Lost Working Class White Voters
By babylonsister - 14 hrs ago - 66 recs
General Discussion
Cowboys for Trump founder Couy Griffin no longer supports TSF The Sick Fuck
By duhneece - 8 hrs ago - 62 recs
Cowboys for Trump founder Couy Griffin no longer supports TSF The Sick Fuck
By duhneece - 8 hrs ago - 62 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
White House 'unraveling' as Trump realizes he doesn't 'hold the cards': DC insiders
By riversedge - 9 hrs ago - 62 recs
White House 'unraveling' as Trump realizes he doesn't 'hold the cards': DC insiders
By riversedge - 9 hrs ago - 62 recs
General Discussion
I am beginning to reflect upon my life as another birthday approaches
By PCIntern - 18 hrs ago - 62 recs
I am beginning to reflect upon my life as another birthday approaches
By PCIntern - 18 hrs ago - 62 recs
General Discussion
They've Been Measuring the Health of Democracies for Years. Guess What Their New Report Says About America.
By Nevilledog - 6 hrs ago - 61 recs
They've Been Measuring the Health of Democracies for Years. Guess What Their New Report Says About America.
By Nevilledog - 6 hrs ago - 61 recs
General Discussion
Everything needed to make DNA and RNA found in asteroid sample -The Register
By justaprogressive - 7 hrs ago - 60 recs
Everything needed to make DNA and RNA found in asteroid sample -The Register
By justaprogressive - 7 hrs ago - 60 recs
General Discussion
Jon Favreau: The tired, relentless attempt to equate opposition to the Israeli government
By Passages - 7 hrs ago - 59 recs
Jon Favreau: The tired, relentless attempt to equate opposition to the Israeli government
By Passages - 7 hrs ago - 59 recs
Latest Breaking News
Judge reinstates 1,000 Voice of America employees, deems wind-down illegal
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 58 recs
Judge reinstates 1,000 Voice of America employees, deems wind-down illegal
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 58 recs
Latest Breaking News
'Never heard him so angry': MAGA senator posts - then deletes - story of furious Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 57 recs
'Never heard him so angry': MAGA senator posts - then deletes - story of furious Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 57 recs
Latest Breaking News
Summer Lee [D-PA12] introduces articles of impeachment against AG Pam Bondi
By FakeNoose - 7 hrs ago - 54 recs
Summer Lee [D-PA12] introduces articles of impeachment against AG Pam Bondi
By FakeNoose - 7 hrs ago - 54 recs
Latest Breaking News
Postmaster Warns of 'End of Postal Service as We Know It'
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 54 recs
Postmaster Warns of 'End of Postal Service as We Know It'
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 54 recs
General Discussion
What they told Senator Chris Murphy behind closed doors...
By Pluvious - 12 hrs ago - 53 recs
What they told Senator Chris Murphy behind closed doors...
By Pluvious - 12 hrs ago - 53 recs
General Discussion
MAGA-friendly 'CBS Evening News' sees viewership plummet to alarming levels: report
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 3 hrs ago - 51 recs
MAGA-friendly 'CBS Evening News' sees viewership plummet to alarming levels: report
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 3 hrs ago - 51 recs
The DU Lounge
"Nobody does more brutal fashion reviews than the irish."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 13 hrs ago - 51 recs
"Nobody does more brutal fashion reviews than the irish."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 13 hrs ago - 51 recs
General Discussion
🚨#BREAKING: Numerous firefighters are on the scene to a large rooftop fire with heavy black smoke that can be seen thro
By riversedge - 12 hrs ago - 50 recs
🚨#BREAKING: Numerous firefighters are on the scene to a large rooftop fire with heavy black smoke that can be seen thro
By riversedge - 12 hrs ago - 50 recs
General Discussion
Banksy's 'real name revealed in 26-year-old police report'
By Celerity - 17 hrs ago - 50 recs
Banksy's 'real name revealed in 26-year-old police report'
By Celerity - 17 hrs ago - 50 recs
General Discussion
Boy, Trump just can't stop the bullying from his mouth!
By imanamerican63 - 16 hrs ago - 47 recs
Boy, Trump just can't stop the bullying from his mouth!
By imanamerican63 - 16 hrs ago - 47 recs
General Discussion
TRUMP trashing Newsom for dyslexia? The very definition
By applegrove - 4 hrs ago - 43 recs
TRUMP trashing Newsom for dyslexia? The very definition
By applegrove - 4 hrs ago - 43 recs
General Discussion
I had a relative that was a diagnosed narcissist
By Ohioboy - 8 hrs ago - 42 recs
I had a relative that was a diagnosed narcissist
By Ohioboy - 8 hrs ago - 42 recs
Latest Breaking News
Epstein files: House panel subpoenas AG Pam Bondi to appear for deposition
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 42 recs
Epstein files: House panel subpoenas AG Pam Bondi to appear for deposition
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 42 recs
General Discussion
Senior Trump official resigns over Iran: 'I cannot in good conscience support the war'
By turbinetree - 14 hrs ago - 42 recs
Senior Trump official resigns over Iran: 'I cannot in good conscience support the war'
By turbinetree - 14 hrs ago - 42 recs
General Discussion
Good news: Trump supporters have organized a "Freedom Flotilla" 🚤 & are sailing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
By riversedge - 11 hrs ago - 39 recs
Good news: Trump supporters have organized a "Freedom Flotilla" 🚤 & are sailing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
By riversedge - 11 hrs ago - 39 recs
General Discussion
Senator Chris Murphy: The day before the Iran War, a flurry of big prediction market bets were placed
By Passages - 2 hrs ago - 38 recs
Senator Chris Murphy: The day before the Iran War, a flurry of big prediction market bets were placed
By Passages - 2 hrs ago - 38 recs
General Discussion
This is truly embarrassing: a child having a tantrum when his mother says no.........
By riversedge - 6 hrs ago - 36 recs
This is truly embarrassing: a child having a tantrum when his mother says no.........
By riversedge - 6 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
A stark assessment from Monica Harris on our current situation
By Pluvious - 11 hrs ago - 36 recs
A stark assessment from Monica Harris on our current situation
By Pluvious - 11 hrs ago - 36 recs
Latest Breaking News
Top counterterrorism official Kent resigns over Trump's Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat
By demmiblue - 14 hrs ago - 35 recs
Top counterterrorism official Kent resigns over Trump's Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat
By demmiblue - 14 hrs ago - 35 recs
General Discussion
Scoop: Jeffries faces growing threat of 2027 rebellion
By vanessa_ca - 2 hrs ago - 33 recs
Scoop: Jeffries faces growing threat of 2027 rebellion
By vanessa_ca - 2 hrs ago - 33 recs
General Discussion
No former President communicated with Trump, let alone said "I wish I'd done what you've done"
By Swede - 5 hrs ago - 32 recs
No former President communicated with Trump, let alone said "I wish I'd done what you've done"
By Swede - 5 hrs ago - 32 recs
General Discussion
'Would You Consider Such An Order Lawful?': Vindman Grills Pentagon Officials On Hegseth Comments
By Uncle Joe - 6 hrs ago - 32 recs
'Would You Consider Such An Order Lawful?': Vindman Grills Pentagon Officials On Hegseth Comments
By Uncle Joe - 6 hrs ago - 32 recs
General Discussion
CBS Evening News MAGAt Tony Dokoupil's debut, 4.17 million viewers. Week ending March 13, 3.83 million.
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 31 recs
CBS Evening News MAGAt Tony Dokoupil's debut, 4.17 million viewers. Week ending March 13, 3.83 million.
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 31 recs
General Discussion
Another very telling sign of how little you mean to the Trump administration
By True Dough - 13 hrs ago - 31 recs
Another very telling sign of how little you mean to the Trump administration
By True Dough - 13 hrs ago - 31 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump upset as US partners reject call for Hormuz warship escorts
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 29 recs
Trump upset as US partners reject call for Hormuz warship escorts
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
NEWS: Trump says no NATO countries want to help him with his war and that he doesn't need or want their help anyway
By demmiblue - 12 hrs ago - 27 recs
NEWS: Trump says no NATO countries want to help him with his war and that he doesn't need or want their help anyway
By demmiblue - 12 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
Google's Gemini and Musk's Grok are telling people a real photo from the war is fake (Guardian, 3/17)
By highplainsdem - 13 hrs ago - 27 recs
Google's Gemini and Musk's Grok are telling people a real photo from the war is fake (Guardian, 3/17)
By highplainsdem - 13 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
Top Trump official is walking around with an electronic device gifted to him by senior foreign intelligence officials.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 20 hrs ago - 27 recs
Top Trump official is walking around with an electronic device gifted to him by senior foreign intelligence officials.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 20 hrs ago - 27 recs
Latest Breaking News
Federal judge in D.C. issues new grand jury policy after failed indictment of Democrats
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 26 recs
Federal judge in D.C. issues new grand jury policy after failed indictment of Democrats
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 26 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump Is Quietly Trying to Free Man Who Lied About Hunter Biden
By Mr. Sparkle - 8 hrs ago - 26 recs
Trump Is Quietly Trying to Free Man Who Lied About Hunter Biden
By Mr. Sparkle - 8 hrs ago - 26 recs
Latest Breaking News
Hassett says consumer pain over Iran war 'the last of our concerns right now'
By groundloop - 12 hrs ago - 25 recs
Hassett says consumer pain over Iran war 'the last of our concerns right now'
By groundloop - 12 hrs ago - 25 recs
Latest Breaking News
Judge Ejects Federal Prosecutor From Court and Orders Bosses to Testify
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago - 24 recs
Judge Ejects Federal Prosecutor From Court and Orders Bosses to Testify
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago - 24 recs
Latest Breaking News
Apache women seek court intervention as federal land is turned over for copper mining
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 24 recs
Apache women seek court intervention as federal land is turned over for copper mining
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
Timothy Snyder on Trump: He took the greatest military force in history, lost a war to a middle power in a week..
By highplainsdem - 5 hrs ago - 22 recs
Timothy Snyder on Trump: He took the greatest military force in history, lost a war to a middle power in a week..
By highplainsdem - 5 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
Rep. Jasmine Crockett confirms security team member killed by Dallas police in standoff
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago - 21 recs
Rep. Jasmine Crockett confirms security team member killed by Dallas police in standoff
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago - 21 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Idaho Voted 72% For Trump. He Just Destroyed Their Harvest - The Logical Leftist
By TexasTowelie - 23 hrs ago - 21 recs
Idaho Voted 72% For Trump. He Just Destroyed Their Harvest - The Logical Leftist
By TexasTowelie - 23 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
I missed this sick headline, but when did Droppy Donnie....
By imanamerican63 - 3 hrs ago - 19 recs
I missed this sick headline, but when did Droppy Donnie....
By imanamerican63 - 3 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
Jared Kushner Reportedly Seeks $5B From Middle East Governments for His Firm While Serving as Envoy
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 19 recs
Jared Kushner Reportedly Seeks $5B From Middle East Governments for His Firm While Serving as Envoy
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
Oil flows again through controversial California pipeline after Trump order
By GJGCA - 6 hrs ago - 18 recs
Oil flows again through controversial California pipeline after Trump order
By GJGCA - 6 hrs ago - 18 recs
Forum Spotlight: Environment & Energy
Solar electrical output out west was in surplus this winter.Coastal ocean chemistry now substantially shaped by humans
Sen. Whitehouse Lambasts Trump Energy Policies: "Are they stupid? Or is something darker going on?" - Senator Whitehouse
Latest Breaking News
Florida Republican student group sues university after suspension over Nazi salute post
11 min ago - The Guardian
11 min ago - The Guardian
World Baseball Classic: Venezuela takes down Team USA in championship game stunner
1 hr ago - Bergen Record, aka NorthJersey.com
1 hr ago - Bergen Record, aka NorthJersey.com
Trump administration defends Anthropic blacklisting in US court
2 hrs ago - Reuters via Yahoo Finance
2 hrs ago - Reuters via Yahoo Finance
DOJ admits DHS agents broke policy by threatening to put peaceful observers on 'domestic terrorist' watchlist
3 hrs ago - Law & Crime
3 hrs ago - Law & Crime
DOGE cut the State Department's oil and gas experts just months before war in Iran sent prices through the roof, report
4 hrs ago - The Independent
4 hrs ago - The Independent
United Farm Workers union cancels Cesar Chavez events over abuse allegations
5 hrs ago - The Guardian
5 hrs ago - The Guardian
Irish PM tells Trump 'all conflicts come to an end,' nudging him to end Iran war
5 hrs ago - Roll Call
5 hrs ago - Roll Call
'Never heard him so angry': MAGA senator posts - then deletes - story of furious Trump
6 hrs ago - Raw Story
6 hrs ago - Raw Story
Judge reinstates 1,000 Voice of America employees, deems wind-down illegal
6 hrs ago - Washington Post
6 hrs ago - Washington Post
Vatican appeals court declares mistrial in the 'trial of the century' against a cardinal
7 hrs ago - AP
7 hrs ago - AP
Summer Lee [D-PA12] introduces articles of impeachment against AG Pam Bondi
7 hrs ago - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
7 hrs ago - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Federal judge in D.C. issues new grand jury policy after failed indictment of Democrats
7 hrs ago - NBC News
7 hrs ago - NBC News
Rubio calls for new Cuban leaders as latest blackout underscores deepening economic crisis
7 hrs ago - AP
7 hrs ago - AP
Sarah Palin overturned a judge's erroneous decisions and kept defamation lawsuit she lost twice going - only to end it
9 hrs ago - Law & Crime
9 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Israel urges Iranians to revolt but privately assesses they'll be 'slaughtered'
9 hrs ago - Washington Post
9 hrs ago - Washington Post
Exclusive: US encourages Syrian action against Hezbollah, Damascus is hesitant, sources say
10 hrs ago - Reuters
10 hrs ago - Reuters
MTA sues Trump administration over order to halt Second Avenue subway funding
11 hrs ago - Gothamist/WNYC New York, NY
11 hrs ago - Gothamist/WNYC New York, NY
Top counterterrorism official Kent resigns over Trump's Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat
14 hrs ago - AP
14 hrs ago - AP
Apache women seek court intervention as federal land is turned over for copper mining
15 hrs ago - AP
15 hrs ago - AP
Alleged Capitol Hill pipe bomber argues charges should be tossed out under Trump pardons
15 hrs ago - CBS News
15 hrs ago - CBS News
Army general left classified maps on train, concussed after 'overindulgence' in alcohol: Inspector general report
16 hrs ago - the hill
16 hrs ago - the hill
Jared Kushner Reportedly Seeks $5B From Middle East Governments for His Firm While Serving as Envoy
17 hrs ago - MEDIAite
17 hrs ago - MEDIAite
PCC students in limbo as first-ever community college strike in Oregon enters second week
17 hrs ago - KATU
17 hrs ago - KATU
Last protester in immigration detention after Trump's campus crackdown has been released
17 hrs ago - AP
17 hrs ago - AP
Senate is expected to take up the SAVE America Act this week. Here's what to know
17 hrs ago - ABC News
17 hrs ago - ABC News
Rep. Jasmine Crockett confirms member of her security team killed by Dallas police
18 hrs ago - NBC News
18 hrs ago - NBC News
Wildfires rage: Pillen, Nebraska officials give update on firefighting effort
18 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
18 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner