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General Discussion
HEADS UP: The 11th Circuit has ordered Briefs in Judge Cannon's Volume II Case
By hookaleft - 10 hrs ago - 136 recs
HEADS UP: The 11th Circuit has ordered Briefs in Judge Cannon's Volume II Case
By hookaleft - 10 hrs ago - 136 recs
General Discussion
Republicans vote for a rapist felon while Democrats squabble over imperfections.
By dalton99a - 13 hrs ago - 104 recs
Republicans vote for a rapist felon while Democrats squabble over imperfections.
By dalton99a - 13 hrs ago - 104 recs
General Discussion
OMG I guess he's really going to do it, according to CNN
By senseandsensibility - 7 hrs ago - 102 recs
OMG I guess he's really going to do it, according to CNN
By senseandsensibility - 7 hrs ago - 102 recs
General Discussion
Don't sign up for Medicare Advantage when you turn 65:
By applegrove - 23 hrs ago - 93 recs
Don't sign up for Medicare Advantage when you turn 65:
By applegrove - 23 hrs ago - 93 recs
General Discussion
Privatizing prisons and detention facilities is one of the worst public policy decisions this country has ever made.
By Swede - 9 hrs ago - 86 recs
Privatizing prisons and detention facilities is one of the worst public policy decisions this country has ever made.
By Swede - 9 hrs ago - 86 recs
General Discussion
It's the Second Time he has done this for our State! Thank You Stephen Colbert....
By sheshe2 - 23 hrs ago - 79 recs
It's the Second Time he has done this for our State! Thank You Stephen Colbert....
By sheshe2 - 23 hrs ago - 79 recs
Latest Breaking News
Georgia town's novel strategy to fight ICE jail plan impresses legal experts
By groundloop - 3 hrs ago - 76 recs
Georgia town's novel strategy to fight ICE jail plan impresses legal experts
By groundloop - 3 hrs ago - 76 recs
General Discussion
I PROMISE YOU. You WILL NOT SEE a BETTER comeback / smackdown on today's Sunday shows. I'm not kidding.
By Miles Archer - 8 hrs ago - 72 recs
I PROMISE YOU. You WILL NOT SEE a BETTER comeback / smackdown on today's Sunday shows. I'm not kidding.
By Miles Archer - 8 hrs ago - 72 recs
General Discussion
I'll tell you what will be a bigger 250th party than the MMA fight and his concert combined
By JohnnyRingo - 8 hrs ago - 66 recs
I'll tell you what will be a bigger 250th party than the MMA fight and his concert combined
By JohnnyRingo - 8 hrs ago - 66 recs
General Discussion
Jon Ossoff is wowing the crowd and trending on bluesky
By senseandsensibility - 4 hrs ago - 62 recs
Jon Ossoff is wowing the crowd and trending on bluesky
By senseandsensibility - 4 hrs ago - 62 recs
General Discussion
Why did the press ignore a gathering of the world's leading fascists?
By Nevilledog - 9 hrs ago - 61 recs
Why did the press ignore a gathering of the world's leading fascists?
By Nevilledog - 9 hrs ago - 61 recs
General Discussion
Remember that toy with the magnetic hair you could move around... Stephen Miller edition
By IcyPeas - 4 hrs ago - 60 recs
Remember that toy with the magnetic hair you could move around... Stephen Miller edition
By IcyPeas - 4 hrs ago - 60 recs
General Discussion
Ron Filipkowski: This reminds me a lot of Obama 2006.
By highplainsdem - 2 hrs ago - 59 recs
Ron Filipkowski: This reminds me a lot of Obama 2006.
By highplainsdem - 2 hrs ago - 59 recs
Latest Breaking News
Experimental pill promises new hope for deadly pancreatic cancer
By Omaha Steve - 13 hrs ago - 59 recs
Experimental pill promises new hope for deadly pancreatic cancer
By Omaha Steve - 13 hrs ago - 59 recs
General Discussion
Waymo Pulled Its Cars From the Freeway After One Fled Police With Horrified Couple on Board
By highplainsdem - 9 hrs ago - 56 recs
Waymo Pulled Its Cars From the Freeway After One Fled Police With Horrified Couple on Board
By highplainsdem - 9 hrs ago - 56 recs
Latest Breaking News
White House in chaos as they reverse Trump plan to 'eliminate' FEMA before storms hit
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago - 53 recs
White House in chaos as they reverse Trump plan to 'eliminate' FEMA before storms hit
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago - 53 recs
Poverty
On poor people using SNAP benefits for simple pleasures. . .
By Stargleamer - 6 hrs ago - 53 recs
On poor people using SNAP benefits for simple pleasures. . .
By Stargleamer - 6 hrs ago - 53 recs
General Discussion
GUE$$ WHO WILL BE MAKING $$$$ from Trump'$ White Hou$e UFC "event?" First gue$$ doe$n't count.
By Miles Archer - 7 hrs ago - 53 recs
GUE$$ WHO WILL BE MAKING $$$$ from Trump'$ White Hou$e UFC "event?" First gue$$ doe$n't count.
By Miles Archer - 7 hrs ago - 53 recs
Latest Breaking News
The Home-Insurance Coin Flip: Nearly Half of Claims Result in Zero Payout
By mahatmakanejeeves - 17 hrs ago - 53 recs
The Home-Insurance Coin Flip: Nearly Half of Claims Result in Zero Payout
By mahatmakanejeeves - 17 hrs ago - 53 recs
The DU Lounge
Life at age sixty and memories from my youth this morning.
By Dunc - 15 hrs ago - 52 recs
Life at age sixty and memories from my youth this morning.
By Dunc - 15 hrs ago - 52 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
This is how close American households are to the financial edge
By Zorro - 7 hrs ago - 51 recs
This is how close American households are to the financial edge
By Zorro - 7 hrs ago - 51 recs
General Discussion
"It was never about you. It was always about him."
By CousinIT - 11 hrs ago - 51 recs
"It was never about you. It was always about him."
By CousinIT - 11 hrs ago - 51 recs
General Discussion
These are memes Trump spent six hours of his Saturday posting.
By JohnnyRingo - 11 hrs ago - 47 recs
These are memes Trump spent six hours of his Saturday posting.
By JohnnyRingo - 11 hrs ago - 47 recs
General Discussion
The fraud department should be looking into Trump's medical history?
By imanamerican63 - 14 hrs ago - 47 recs
The fraud department should be looking into Trump's medical history?
By imanamerican63 - 14 hrs ago - 47 recs
General Discussion
mark hamill: "The only thing more satisfying than the removal of his name from the Kennedy Center is the unwell Orange M
By orleans - 1 hr ago - 46 recs
mark hamill: "The only thing more satisfying than the removal of his name from the Kennedy Center is the unwell Orange M
By orleans - 1 hr ago - 46 recs
General Discussion
Ousted border control commander Greg Bovino launches MAGA revolt
By sheshe2 - 5 hrs ago - 42 recs
Ousted border control commander Greg Bovino launches MAGA revolt
By sheshe2 - 5 hrs ago - 42 recs
Cable News Clips
Ali Velshi escorted away by police as he reports on protest outside NJ ICE facility - MS NOW Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 40 recs
Ali Velshi escorted away by police as he reports on protest outside NJ ICE facility - MS NOW Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 40 recs
General Discussion
An actual photo of Trump, ACING his Walter Reed COGNITIVE EXAM. Take THAT, Obama and Biden! USA! USA! USA!
By Miles Archer - 16 hrs ago - 38 recs
An actual photo of Trump, ACING his Walter Reed COGNITIVE EXAM. Take THAT, Obama and Biden! USA! USA! USA!
By Miles Archer - 16 hrs ago - 38 recs
The DU Lounge
Lost Dog Found Buried In A Rabbit Hole Finally Goes Home
By catbyte - 7 hrs ago - 37 recs
Lost Dog Found Buried In A Rabbit Hole Finally Goes Home
By catbyte - 7 hrs ago - 37 recs
General Discussion
Before You Tell Me Who to Vote for in My State of Minnesota
By MineralMan - 8 hrs ago - 36 recs
Before You Tell Me Who to Vote for in My State of Minnesota
By MineralMan - 8 hrs ago - 36 recs
Environment & Energy
Hi-Ho, Another Wastewater Geyser In New Mexico Blows Fracking Toxins Into The Air
By hatrack - 12 hrs ago - 36 recs
Hi-Ho, Another Wastewater Geyser In New Mexico Blows Fracking Toxins Into The Air
By hatrack - 12 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
Joyce White Vance: Trump's Past Is Catching Up With Him
By sheshe2 - 22 hrs ago - 36 recs
Joyce White Vance: Trump's Past Is Catching Up With Him
By sheshe2 - 22 hrs ago - 36 recs
Civil Liberties
Trump Gets a Lesson in History-and the First Amendment
By mahatmakanejeeves - 17 hrs ago - 35 recs
Trump Gets a Lesson in History-and the First Amendment
By mahatmakanejeeves - 17 hrs ago - 35 recs
General Discussion
"Give me the bat, Wendy"...President Jack Torrance sh*t-posts 50 times during "Executive Time" at the Overlook Hotel
By Miles Archer - 17 hrs ago - 34 recs
"Give me the bat, Wendy"...President Jack Torrance sh*t-posts 50 times during "Executive Time" at the Overlook Hotel
By Miles Archer - 17 hrs ago - 34 recs
District of Columbia
The Metro will have to stay open until 2:00 a.m. to handle the crowd.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago - 28 recs
The Metro will have to stay open until 2:00 a.m. to handle the crowd.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago - 28 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump says 'cancel' America 250 concert
By Uncle Joe - 9 hrs ago - 28 recs
Trump says 'cancel' America 250 concert
By Uncle Joe - 9 hrs ago - 28 recs
General Discussion
The book cover of Barbara McQuade's new book is brilliant!
By yellow dahlia - 9 hrs ago - 27 recs
The book cover of Barbara McQuade's new book is brilliant!
By yellow dahlia - 9 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
I don't care about Platner's sexting issue, but I do care about his Nazi Tattoo.
By Chasstev365 - 10 hrs ago - 27 recs
I don't care about Platner's sexting issue, but I do care about his Nazi Tattoo.
By Chasstev365 - 10 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
Ali Velshi is escorted away by police while reporting on a protest outside of a New Jersey ICE facility
By Miles Archer - 23 hrs ago - 27 recs
Ali Velshi is escorted away by police while reporting on a protest outside of a New Jersey ICE facility
By Miles Archer - 23 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
The decisions she's made have consequences. Platner on Collin's remarks
By Emile - 16 hrs ago - 26 recs
The decisions she's made have consequences. Platner on Collin's remarks
By Emile - 16 hrs ago - 26 recs
General Discussion
Regarding Peter Thiel has moved to Argentina
By littlemissmartypants - 1 hr ago - 23 recs
Regarding Peter Thiel has moved to Argentina
By littlemissmartypants - 1 hr ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
"it is legitimately a tragedy that the 250 anniversary of this country's birth will be presided over by a president who
By orleans - 1 hr ago - 20 recs
"it is legitimately a tragedy that the 250 anniversary of this country's birth will be presided over by a president who
By orleans - 1 hr ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
I was, again, a delegate to the South Carolina State Democratic Party Convention yesterday ..
By Bo Zarts - 10 hrs ago - 19 recs
I was, again, a delegate to the South Carolina State Democratic Party Convention yesterday ..
By Bo Zarts - 10 hrs ago - 19 recs
Pets
I am reminded today that the POS never had a doggie or kitty while growing up. . .
By Stargleamer - 6 hrs ago - 18 recs
I am reminded today that the POS never had a doggie or kitty while growing up. . .
By Stargleamer - 6 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
Sen. Chris Murphy: "Trump has decided he does not want to help Ukraine"
By Miles Archer - 11 hrs ago - 18 recs
Sen. Chris Murphy: "Trump has decided he does not want to help Ukraine"
By Miles Archer - 11 hrs ago - 18 recs
Pets
This Hawaiian Cat Loves Surfing With His Parents The Dodo
By IronLionZion - 13 hrs ago - 18 recs
This Hawaiian Cat Loves Surfing With His Parents The Dodo
By IronLionZion - 13 hrs ago - 18 recs
Texas
"Since they tried to bury it, you know what to do."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 hrs ago - 17 recs
"Since they tried to bury it, you know what to do."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 hrs ago - 17 recs
National Security & Defense
Troops' phones gave away location data to foreign adversaries
By littlemissmartypants - 20 hrs ago - 17 recs
Troops' phones gave away location data to foreign adversaries
By littlemissmartypants - 20 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
Peter Thiel's move to Argentina reflects a growing trend among billionaires seeking a 'plan B' abroad
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago - 16 recs
Peter Thiel's move to Argentina reflects a growing trend among billionaires seeking a 'plan B' abroad
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago - 16 recs
General Discussion
Top Graham Platner adviser threatened former aide over sexting stories
By WhiskeyGrinder - 8 hrs ago - 16 recs
Top Graham Platner adviser threatened former aide over sexting stories
By WhiskeyGrinder - 8 hrs ago - 16 recs
General Discussion
Can we put off celebrating our (250th) anniversary until we have a real president?
By milestogo - 12 hrs ago - 16 recs
Can we put off celebrating our (250th) anniversary until we have a real president?
By milestogo - 12 hrs ago - 16 recs
Forum Spotlight: LGBT
Trump's FCC is eyeing warnings for trans TV content. Civil rights groups are pushing backA twist on how to celebrate Pride Month
Ghana passes law to criminalize gay sex; sends bill to the president's desk
Latest Breaking News
MAGA supporter's wife 'in tears' after Trump-branded watch he bought her has major typo
1 hr ago - The Independent
1 hr ago - The Independent
Georgia town's novel strategy to fight ICE jail plan impresses legal experts
3 hrs ago - The Guardian
3 hrs ago - The Guardian
White House in chaos as they reverse Trump plan to 'eliminate' FEMA before storms hit
4 hrs ago - alternet
4 hrs ago - alternet
Newark mayor imposes curfew around Delaney Hall after clashes over immigration detention center
8 hrs ago - AP
8 hrs ago - AP
A hotly debated lung cancer drug cut the risk of death by 34% in a late-stage trial in China
9 hrs ago - CNBC
9 hrs ago - CNBC
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani will skip annual parade celebrating Israel but pledges big police presence
10 hrs ago - AP
10 hrs ago - AP
The Home-Insurance Coin Flip: Nearly Half of Claims Result in Zero Payout
17 hrs ago - The Wall Street Journal.
17 hrs ago - The Wall Street Journal.
Concerns mount that Belarus could be a launchpad for a new Russian offensive in Ukraine
22 hrs ago - AP
22 hrs ago - AP
PECO union "overwhelmingly" votes to authorize strike as contract negotiations continue
Yesterday - CBS News
Yesterday - CBS News
Trump to headline 'Great American State Fair' for nation's 250th anniversary after artists drop out
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Meteor over Massachusetts causes explosion reports, sightings from Delaware to Montreal
Yesterday - Politico
Yesterday - Politico
Trump furiously demands judge who blocked renovation project be criminally charged
Yesterday - raw story
Yesterday - raw story
There are no Supreme Court vacancies, but some judges are acting like there might be
Yesterday - WaPo
Yesterday - WaPo
Iran Strike on Kuwait Injures Americans, Hits Reaper Drones Amid Peace Deal Deadlock
Yesterday - timesnewnews
Yesterday - timesnewnews
Why $1bn in Balkans energy contracts are going to an obscure company connected to Donald Trump
Yesterday - The Guardian
Yesterday - The Guardian
Google employee charged with using confidential search data to make $1.2 million on Polymarket
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Russian spies are aggressively seeking Western technology as sanctions bite, officials say
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Rescuers free 4 men who had been trapped in a flooded Laos cave, search for 2 still missing
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Kellogg's to lay off 451 Omaha employees as it prepares to permanently close plant
Yesterday - Omaha World Herald
Yesterday - Omaha World Herald
Vermont is first state to ban toxic herbicide paraquat, as others may follow
Yesterday - Nebraska Examiner
Yesterday - Nebraska Examiner
Kenyan court blocks U.S. plan to open Ebola quarantine center to treat Americans
Friday - PBS NEWSHOUR
Friday - PBS NEWSHOUR
State Police will take over operations outside Delaney Hall, create 'peaceful protest zones,' N.J. governor says
Friday - NJ.com
Friday - NJ.com
3 climbers who fell near treacherous pass on Alaska's Mount McKinley are dead, 1 rescued
Friday - AP News
Friday - AP News
No tax charges filed in Southern Poverty Law Center probe, after IRS lawyers determined informant program legally struct
Friday - cbs
Friday - cbs
4 Climbers Stranded After Fall at 18,200 Feet on America's Tallest Mountain, Rescue Mission Underway
Friday - People
Friday - People