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General Discussion
King Charles III quietly did something genuinely beautiful; a lifelong environmentalist ...
By erronis - 8 hrs ago - 182 recs
King Charles III quietly did something genuinely beautiful; a lifelong environmentalist ...
By erronis - 8 hrs ago - 182 recs
General Discussion
Please. Democratic representatives, just stop
By 4bonhoffer - 4 hrs ago - 152 recs
Please. Democratic representatives, just stop
By 4bonhoffer - 4 hrs ago - 152 recs
General Discussion
RESULTS from Texas: Voters just ousted 3 conservative incumbent school board members tonight
By In It to Win It - 19 hrs ago - 74 recs
RESULTS from Texas: Voters just ousted 3 conservative incumbent school board members tonight
By In It to Win It - 19 hrs ago - 74 recs
General Discussion
A new way to look at Republicans and that whole "give a man a fish / teach a man to fish" school of thought
By Miles Archer - 11 hrs ago - 72 recs
A new way to look at Republicans and that whole "give a man a fish / teach a man to fish" school of thought
By Miles Archer - 11 hrs ago - 72 recs
General Discussion
This motherfucking child rapist is going to try and kill us all
By Aviation Pro - 21 hrs ago - 70 recs
This motherfucking child rapist is going to try and kill us all
By Aviation Pro - 21 hrs ago - 70 recs
General Discussion
There is no longer a reason to hold onto a belief
By moniss - 22 hrs ago - 68 recs
There is no longer a reason to hold onto a belief
By moniss - 22 hrs ago - 68 recs
General Discussion
Survived four years of war without a ballroom to protect him
By True Dough - 11 hrs ago - 66 recs
Survived four years of war without a ballroom to protect him
By True Dough - 11 hrs ago - 66 recs
Photography
Official US Fish & Wildlife Service Guard Bird* (Belted kingfisher)
By Bo Zarts - 12 hrs ago - 57 recs
Official US Fish & Wildlife Service Guard Bird* (Belted kingfisher)
By Bo Zarts - 12 hrs ago - 57 recs
General Discussion
Withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany only weakens the US. We weren't there to protect Germany.
By red dog 1 - 3 hrs ago - 56 recs
Withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany only weakens the US. We weren't there to protect Germany.
By red dog 1 - 3 hrs ago - 56 recs
General Discussion
President Zelenskyy : 2 tankers were used to transport Russian oil-not anymore.
By Swede - 5 hrs ago - 55 recs
President Zelenskyy : 2 tankers were used to transport Russian oil-not anymore.
By Swede - 5 hrs ago - 55 recs
General Discussion
All Six MAGA 'Justices' Were Partying It Up With Trump at WH Dinner, Hours Before Gutting Voting Rights
By B.See - 23 hrs ago - 51 recs
All Six MAGA 'Justices' Were Partying It Up With Trump at WH Dinner, Hours Before Gutting Voting Rights
By B.See - 23 hrs ago - 51 recs
General Discussion
Why do the Trump kids ignore Trump's need for intervention?
By Starbeach - 7 hrs ago - 49 recs
Why do the Trump kids ignore Trump's need for intervention?
By Starbeach - 7 hrs ago - 49 recs
Humor
I grew up thinking the comic strip Nancy was never funny, but I like this one.
By generalbetrayus - 4 hrs ago - 46 recs
I grew up thinking the comic strip Nancy was never funny, but I like this one.
By generalbetrayus - 4 hrs ago - 46 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump hits roadblock on way to lowering energy prices: report
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 42 recs
Trump hits roadblock on way to lowering energy prices: report
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 42 recs
General Discussion
A Lot About Melania Trump's Origin Story Doesn't Add Up
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - 39 recs
A Lot About Melania Trump's Origin Story Doesn't Add Up
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - 39 recs
Liberal YouTubers
SNL - Hegseth and Patel Iran Press Briefing Cold Open
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago - 38 recs
SNL - Hegseth and Patel Iran Press Briefing Cold Open
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago - 38 recs
General Discussion
I know a woman who says that she does not follow politics at all.
By Swede - 5 hrs ago - 35 recs
I know a woman who says that she does not follow politics at all.
By Swede - 5 hrs ago - 35 recs
General Discussion
Blanche: "Every time you walk into a restaurant you have to show ID." YEAH! F*CKIN' A, USA is A-OK! VOTER ID! YEAH! USA!
By Miles Archer - 9 hrs ago - 34 recs
Blanche: "Every time you walk into a restaurant you have to show ID." YEAH! F*CKIN' A, USA is A-OK! VOTER ID! YEAH! USA!
By Miles Archer - 9 hrs ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
Bernie: Thank you to the packed house in Rochester, MN tonight.
By Donkees - 14 hrs ago - 34 recs
Bernie: Thank you to the packed house in Rochester, MN tonight.
By Donkees - 14 hrs ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
Dude with America's most punchable face who pretends to know everything pretends to "not know the definition of war"
By Miles Archer - 7 hrs ago - 33 recs
Dude with America's most punchable face who pretends to know everything pretends to "not know the definition of war"
By Miles Archer - 7 hrs ago - 33 recs
Latest Breaking News
Golden Tempo takes the Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux becomes the 1st woman to train its winner
By aggiesal - 17 hrs ago - 33 recs
Golden Tempo takes the Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux becomes the 1st woman to train its winner
By aggiesal - 17 hrs ago - 33 recs
General Discussion
Trump's Petty Troop Withdrawal Freaks Out Republicans
By Zorro - 22 hrs ago - 32 recs
Trump's Petty Troop Withdrawal Freaks Out Republicans
By Zorro - 22 hrs ago - 32 recs
General Discussion
I put 140 gallons of diesel in my truck today in Northern Indiana, just off I80
By A HERETIC I AM - 23 hrs ago - 32 recs
I put 140 gallons of diesel in my truck today in Northern Indiana, just off I80
By A HERETIC I AM - 23 hrs ago - 32 recs
General Discussion
Political cartoon by Dennis Draughon on "another message using shells that threatens Trump"
By Miles Archer - 10 hrs ago - 31 recs
Political cartoon by Dennis Draughon on "another message using shells that threatens Trump"
By Miles Archer - 10 hrs ago - 31 recs
General Discussion
Trump Hits New Low in WaPo/ABC Poll -- Whopping 76% Disapprove of His Handling of Cost of Living
By LilElf70 - 8 hrs ago - 30 recs
Trump Hits New Low in WaPo/ABC Poll -- Whopping 76% Disapprove of His Handling of Cost of Living
By LilElf70 - 8 hrs ago - 30 recs
General Discussion
New documents reveal Trump admin's secret plan to share voter data with election deniers
By B.See - 21 hrs ago - 29 recs
New documents reveal Trump admin's secret plan to share voter data with election deniers
By B.See - 21 hrs ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
Poll: How many times have you had to show an ID to enter a restaurant ? (Poll)
By eppur_se_muova - 8 hrs ago - 28 recs
Poll: How many times have you had to show an ID to enter a restaurant ? (Poll)
By eppur_se_muova - 8 hrs ago - 28 recs
General Discussion
Heather Cox Richardson: Magyar's Example of Exposing an Illegitimate Political Party
By pat_k - 20 hrs ago - 28 recs
Heather Cox Richardson: Magyar's Example of Exposing an Illegitimate Political Party
By pat_k - 20 hrs ago - 28 recs
Liberal YouTubers
I Am Not A Conspiracy Theorist: x 2 assination attempts are suspect...
By FarPoint - 1 hr ago - 27 recs
I Am Not A Conspiracy Theorist: x 2 assination attempts are suspect...
By FarPoint - 1 hr ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
even Fox, try as it might, can't hide the reality...
By Stargleamer - 7 hrs ago - 27 recs
even Fox, try as it might, can't hide the reality...
By Stargleamer - 7 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
What ever happened to the downed pilot who was rescued in Iran?
By the_liberal_grandpa - 9 hrs ago - 25 recs
What ever happened to the downed pilot who was rescued in Iran?
By the_liberal_grandpa - 9 hrs ago - 25 recs
General Discussion
Trump squirts out a new social media fatwa, promising to "protect the American Public during the upcoming Midterms."
By Miles Archer - 10 hrs ago - 24 recs
Trump squirts out a new social media fatwa, promising to "protect the American Public during the upcoming Midterms."
By Miles Archer - 10 hrs ago - 24 recs
Latest Breaking News
Sen. Raphael Warnock says Supreme Court's voting rights decision "poured fuel on this redistricting arms race"
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 22 recs
Sen. Raphael Warnock says Supreme Court's voting rights decision "poured fuel on this redistricting arms race"
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 22 recs
Latest Breaking News
Texas residents sue Elon Musk's SpaceX saying massive sonic booms have damaged their homes
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 22 recs
Texas residents sue Elon Musk's SpaceX saying massive sonic booms have damaged their homes
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 22 recs
Latest Breaking News
Zoos swatted in central states: 'Part of life now'
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 22 recs
Zoos swatted in central states: 'Part of life now'
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 22 recs
Latest Breaking News
Pete Hegseth 'emboldened' by firing of top military officials as he moves to 'consolidate control': report
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 21 recs
Pete Hegseth 'emboldened' by firing of top military officials as he moves to 'consolidate control': report
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 21 recs
Latest Breaking News
Iran submits 14-point response to U.S. proposal to end war
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 20 recs
Iran submits 14-point response to U.S. proposal to end war
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
Saw a clip of James Talarico addressing a historically black college graduation in TX!
By senseandsensibility - 4 hrs ago - 19 recs
Saw a clip of James Talarico addressing a historically black college graduation in TX!
By senseandsensibility - 4 hrs ago - 19 recs
Economy
'Godspeed my friend': Inside the final hours of Spirit Airlines
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago - 19 recs
'Godspeed my friend': Inside the final hours of Spirit Airlines
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago - 19 recs
Humor
It is to laugh - No presidential ones now - moron trump later
By 3825-87867 - 21 hrs ago - 19 recs
It is to laugh - No presidential ones now - moron trump later
By 3825-87867 - 21 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Mortician explains - 5 things I'll never do (PSA)
By orangecrush - 5 hrs ago - 17 recs
Mortician explains - 5 things I'll never do (PSA)
By orangecrush - 5 hrs ago - 17 recs
Environment & Energy
2 Buses, 3 Hours, 13 Miles - How Americans In "Transit Deserts" Get Groceries Without Cars
By hatrack - 12 hrs ago - 17 recs
2 Buses, 3 Hours, 13 Miles - How Americans In "Transit Deserts" Get Groceries Without Cars
By hatrack - 12 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
Well, the unemployment rate is going to jump thru the roof?
By imanamerican63 - 23 hrs ago - 17 recs
Well, the unemployment rate is going to jump thru the roof?
By imanamerican63 - 23 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
Blanche Says Others Who Post '86 47' Message Won't Be Charged Like Comey
By dalton99a - 4 hrs ago - 16 recs
Blanche Says Others Who Post '86 47' Message Won't Be Charged Like Comey
By dalton99a - 4 hrs ago - 16 recs
Latest Breaking News
Watchdog group asks judge to halt Trump's plan for East Potomac Golf Links
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 15 recs
Watchdog group asks judge to halt Trump's plan for East Potomac Golf Links
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 15 recs
General Discussion
Mrs. Betty Bowers on Republican gerrymandering.
By red dog 1 - 4 hrs ago - 15 recs
Mrs. Betty Bowers on Republican gerrymandering.
By red dog 1 - 4 hrs ago - 15 recs
Latest Breaking News
Three die after virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship
By muriel_volestrangler - 5 hrs ago - 15 recs
Three die after virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship
By muriel_volestrangler - 5 hrs ago - 15 recs
The DU Lounge
Lion Missing For Years Takes His First Steps Of Freedom
By catbyte - 6 hrs ago - 15 recs
Lion Missing For Years Takes His First Steps Of Freedom
By catbyte - 6 hrs ago - 15 recs
Latest Breaking News
Sen. Reed on Trump's Iran strategy: 'I don't believe the president has a plan'
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 15 recs
Sen. Reed on Trump's Iran strategy: 'I don't believe the president has a plan'
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 15 recs
General Discussion
'Christofascism' is here: inside the slow demolition of US public health
By erronis - 9 hrs ago - 15 recs
'Christofascism' is here: inside the slow demolition of US public health
By erronis - 9 hrs ago - 15 recs
Latest Breaking News
Primorsk takes the torch from Tuapse: NASA satellites confirm fresh fires at Russia's largest Baltic oil export terminal
By blue-wave - 7 hrs ago - 14 recs
Primorsk takes the torch from Tuapse: NASA satellites confirm fresh fires at Russia's largest Baltic oil export terminal
By blue-wave - 7 hrs ago - 14 recs
The DU Lounge
Traumatized Bucking Horse Becomes The Protector Of Baby Ponies
By catbyte - 7 hrs ago - 14 recs
Traumatized Bucking Horse Becomes The Protector Of Baby Ponies
By catbyte - 7 hrs ago - 14 recs
General Discussion
Elon Musk went to court. The judge wasn't amused.
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago - 14 recs
Elon Musk went to court. The judge wasn't amused.
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago - 14 recs
Forum Spotlight: Sports
A trainer and her horse:Kentucky Derby 2026 live updates: Golden Tempo wins 152nd running with trainer Cherie Devaux
What to do with the racism in the Kentucky Derby's past -- and its ongoing effects?
Latest Breaking News
United flight strikes light pole, damages truck while landing in Newark
4 min ago - WABC, ABC7, New York City
4 min ago - WABC, ABC7, New York City
Landlords want to be paid for pandemic losses and hope to reach a deal with the Trump administration
24 min ago - AP
24 min ago - AP
Secret Service agent hit by buckshot from the gun of man charged in correspondents' dinner attack, prosecutor says
1 hr ago - PBS
1 hr ago - PBS
Acting attorney general says indictment against James Comey goes beyond seashell photo
1 hr ago - NBC News
1 hr ago - NBC News
Rep. Jason Crow says U.S. is "not good at having off ramps" in Middle East conflicts
2 hrs ago - CBS News
2 hrs ago - CBS News
Watchdog group asks judge to halt Trump's plan for East Potomac Golf Links
3 hrs ago - Washington Post
3 hrs ago - Washington Post
Trump's nocturnal social media habits revealed as a third of president's Truth Social posts happen at night: report
4 hrs ago - The Independent
4 hrs ago - The Independent
Sen. Raphael Warnock says Supreme Court's voting rights decision "poured fuel on this redistricting arms race"
4 hrs ago - CBS News
4 hrs ago - CBS News
Trump administration cites national security to halt US wind farm projects, FT reports
5 hrs ago - Reuters
5 hrs ago - Reuters
Amid leaks, Justice Gorsuch says US Supreme Court needs room for 'candid conversations'
6 hrs ago - Reuters
6 hrs ago - Reuters
NBC's Welker Grills Trump's AG Todd Blanche On Comey Indictment: 'Why Should the Public Believe' It's Not 'Retribution?'
6 hrs ago - MEDIAite
6 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Primorsk takes the torch from Tuapse: NASA satellites confirm fresh fires at Russia's largest Baltic oil export terminal
7 hrs ago - Euromaidan Press
7 hrs ago - Euromaidan Press
'Apartheid in the US': Arizona's secretary of state fights Trump's plot to amass a 'master list' of voters
7 hrs ago - The Guardian
7 hrs ago - The Guardian
Texas residents sue Elon Musk's SpaceX saying massive sonic booms have damaged their homes
9 hrs ago - The Independent
9 hrs ago - The Independent
US Secretary of State to Travel to Vatican and Italy, Newspapers Report
11 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
11 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
FBI seizure of Fulton County election ballots happened quickly after criminal probe opened, new timeline shows
12 hrs ago - CNN Politics
12 hrs ago - CNN Politics
White House Correspondents' dinner shooting suspect is on restrictive suicide precautions, lawyers say
14 hrs ago - NBC News
14 hrs ago - NBC News
Pete Hegseth 'emboldened' by firing of top military officials as he moves to 'consolidate control': report
15 hrs ago - The Independent
15 hrs ago - The Independent
Momentum builds to reschedule White House Correspondents' Dinner after shooting
16 hrs ago - CNN Business
16 hrs ago - CNN Business
Mississippi Democrat on potential redistricting after VRA ruling: 'We have a fight ahead of us'
17 hrs ago - The Hill
17 hrs ago - The Hill
Golden Tempo takes the Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux becomes the 1st woman to train its winner
17 hrs ago - AP News
17 hrs ago - AP News
Poland's prime minister condemns NATO 'disintegration' as Trump says US will further reduce troop presence in Europe
20 hrs ago - Kyiv Independent
20 hrs ago - Kyiv Independent
Armed Services Republicans 'very concerned' about US troops withdrawal from Germany
Yesterday - The Hill
Yesterday - The Hill
Veteran loses First Amendment lawsuit after retirement home bars him from displaying pro-Trump and anti-Biden messages
Yesterday - Law & Crime
Yesterday - Law & Crime
'Deplorable': ICE hires firm accused of 'torture' to track down undocumented children
Yesterday - The Guardian
Yesterday - The Guardian
California, Arizona and Nevada announce new water-saving plan for dwindling Colorado River
Yesterday - Los Angeles Times
Yesterday - Los Angeles Times
Hundreds protest unfair wages, ICE during march in Downtown St. Louis for May Day strike
Yesterday - St. Louis Public Radio
Yesterday - St. Louis Public Radio
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu says he was treated for prostate cancer and is now healthy
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP