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General Discussion
An Australian's reply to Trump's rant about "NATO not being there for America" is perfect.
By Swede - 11 hrs ago - 298 recs
An Australian's reply to Trump's rant about "NATO not being there for America" is perfect.
By Swede - 11 hrs ago - 298 recs
General Discussion
I cannot get this NYT article out of my mind. It's everything that's wrong with the media today.
By Scrivener7 - 11 hrs ago - 164 recs
I cannot get this NYT article out of my mind. It's everything that's wrong with the media today.
By Scrivener7 - 11 hrs ago - 164 recs
General Discussion
Every morning when I hear the latest pathological lie, child-like tantrum, or pathetic need to be adored:
By Chasstev365 - 13 hrs ago - 158 recs
Every morning when I hear the latest pathological lie, child-like tantrum, or pathetic need to be adored:
By Chasstev365 - 13 hrs ago - 158 recs
General Discussion
I will stand up for Palestinian human rights and firmly against bigotry aimed at Jews. They are the same job
By Nanjeanne - 11 hrs ago - 135 recs
I will stand up for Palestinian human rights and firmly against bigotry aimed at Jews. They are the same job
By Nanjeanne - 11 hrs ago - 135 recs
General Discussion
Hunter Biden . . . the voice of reason. Who knew?
By Nanjeanne - 7 hrs ago - 118 recs
Hunter Biden . . . the voice of reason. Who knew?
By Nanjeanne - 7 hrs ago - 118 recs
Environment & Energy
Fired NOAA Climate & Weather Staff Revive Former Climate.gov Under A New Name; Beginning To Post New Data
By hatrack - 13 hrs ago - 106 recs
Fired NOAA Climate & Weather Staff Revive Former Climate.gov Under A New Name; Beginning To Post New Data
By hatrack - 13 hrs ago - 106 recs
Latest Breaking News
Postmaster general says USPS won't deliver mail ballots if states don't give Trump admin voter rolls
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 105 recs
Postmaster general says USPS won't deliver mail ballots if states don't give Trump admin voter rolls
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 105 recs
General Discussion
GOP Urges Democrats To Tone Down Rhetoric Used To Quote President Verbatim
By Zorro - 12 hrs ago - 105 recs
GOP Urges Democrats To Tone Down Rhetoric Used To Quote President Verbatim
By Zorro - 12 hrs ago - 105 recs
General Discussion
Two of Utah's worst politicians are kicked to the curb.
By pecosbob - 5 hrs ago - 92 recs
Two of Utah's worst politicians are kicked to the curb.
By pecosbob - 5 hrs ago - 92 recs
Latest Breaking News
Epstein Ex-Secretary Says She Set Up Phone Calls Between Trump And Epstein For Year
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 84 recs
Epstein Ex-Secretary Says She Set Up Phone Calls Between Trump And Epstein For Year
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 84 recs
General Discussion
Rep Ted Lieu on the new drug Trump is allegedly getting:
By Kingofalldems - 7 hrs ago - 79 recs
Rep Ted Lieu on the new drug Trump is allegedly getting:
By Kingofalldems - 7 hrs ago - 79 recs
General Discussion
Mamdani is proving the excuses were always a choice:
By applegrove - 4 hrs ago - 78 recs
Mamdani is proving the excuses were always a choice:
By applegrove - 4 hrs ago - 78 recs
Good News
Scientists cry with emotion: they capture a mountain bongo, a strange species in danger of extinction ...
By littlemissmartypants - 15 hrs ago - 75 recs
Scientists cry with emotion: they capture a mountain bongo, a strange species in danger of extinction ...
By littlemissmartypants - 15 hrs ago - 75 recs
General Discussion
i don't think Jeffries understands the new reality. Mamdani doesn't need the party. the party needs him.
By demmiblue - 3 hrs ago - 70 recs
i don't think Jeffries understands the new reality. Mamdani doesn't need the party. the party needs him.
By demmiblue - 3 hrs ago - 70 recs
General Discussion
This fella predicted the algae debacle a month ago.
By Swede - 2 hrs ago - 69 recs
This fella predicted the algae debacle a month ago.
By Swede - 2 hrs ago - 69 recs
General Discussion
Aaron Rupar reports that when trump entered the Senate Republican lunch just now
By senseandsensibility - 6 hrs ago - 66 recs
Aaron Rupar reports that when trump entered the Senate Republican lunch just now
By senseandsensibility - 6 hrs ago - 66 recs
Latest Breaking News
'This is injustice': how leftist zines were used to sentence anti-ICE protesters to decades in prison
By TygrBright - 11 hrs ago - 63 recs
'This is injustice': how leftist zines were used to sentence anti-ICE protesters to decades in prison
By TygrBright - 11 hrs ago - 63 recs
General Discussion
Federal judge permanently bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote
By dalton99a - 6 hrs ago - 57 recs
Federal judge permanently bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote
By dalton99a - 6 hrs ago - 57 recs
General Discussion
Todd Blanche faces 'unusual' and 'unique' complaint that may actually stick: ex-prosecutor
By LetMyPeopleVote - 12 hrs ago - 56 recs
Todd Blanche faces 'unusual' and 'unique' complaint that may actually stick: ex-prosecutor
By LetMyPeopleVote - 12 hrs ago - 56 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump cancels signing of bipartisan housing bill, demanding voter-ID provision
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 54 recs
Trump cancels signing of bipartisan housing bill, demanding voter-ID provision
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 54 recs
General Discussion
It was never in doubt, but I just wanted to show what happened to the two dudes who tried to primary AOC
By Quiet Em - 21 hrs ago - 53 recs
It was never in doubt, but I just wanted to show what happened to the two dudes who tried to primary AOC
By Quiet Em - 21 hrs ago - 53 recs
General Discussion
Who remembers when Joe Biden inspected the reflecting pool?
By usonian - 23 hrs ago - 53 recs
Who remembers when Joe Biden inspected the reflecting pool?
By usonian - 23 hrs ago - 53 recs
General Discussion
US Commander quits: Gen. Chris Donahue, Commander of US Army Europe&Africa has submitted retirement papers.
By Swede - 22 hrs ago - 52 recs
US Commander quits: Gen. Chris Donahue, Commander of US Army Europe&Africa has submitted retirement papers.
By Swede - 22 hrs ago - 52 recs
General Discussion
I am over the moon: All 3 Mamdani-backed candidates projected to win NY primaries.
By Celerity - 21 hrs ago - 51 recs
I am over the moon: All 3 Mamdani-backed candidates projected to win NY primaries.
By Celerity - 21 hrs ago - 51 recs
General Discussion
Judge asks the Kennedy Center to explain tarps covering the building
By LetMyPeopleVote - 7 hrs ago - 47 recs
Judge asks the Kennedy Center to explain tarps covering the building
By LetMyPeopleVote - 7 hrs ago - 47 recs
General Discussion
MAGAts Falls For Satire Post Claiming "FBI Raided Antifa Headquarters And Found Vats Of Paint-Stripping Algae"
By 634-5789 - 16 hrs ago - 47 recs
MAGAts Falls For Satire Post Claiming "FBI Raided Antifa Headquarters And Found Vats Of Paint-Stripping Algae"
By 634-5789 - 16 hrs ago - 47 recs
General Discussion
Admiral fired in Hegseth purge wins Democratic primary in South Carolina
By cbabe - 10 hrs ago - 45 recs
Admiral fired in Hegseth purge wins Democratic primary in South Carolina
By cbabe - 10 hrs ago - 45 recs
General Discussion
Flu Outbreak Worsens at Air Force Training Hub
By applegrove - 6 hrs ago - 43 recs
Flu Outbreak Worsens at Air Force Training Hub
By applegrove - 6 hrs ago - 43 recs
General Discussion
Wednesday's Condensed News Cartoons & Memes
By KS Toronado - 13 hrs ago - 41 recs
Wednesday's Condensed News Cartoons & Memes
By KS Toronado - 13 hrs ago - 41 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Tucker Carlson is Full of Shit
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - 40 recs
Tucker Carlson is Full of Shit
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - 40 recs
General Discussion
First, they came for the people touching the water...
By kentuck - 10 hrs ago - 39 recs
First, they came for the people touching the water...
By kentuck - 10 hrs ago - 39 recs
General Discussion
John F****** Fetterman, bashing Democrats AGAIN
By FoxNewsSucks - 5 hrs ago - 38 recs
John F****** Fetterman, bashing Democrats AGAIN
By FoxNewsSucks - 5 hrs ago - 38 recs
General Discussion
Soldiers Accuse Pentagon Pete of War Disaster Cover-Up
By hookaleft - 4 hrs ago - 37 recs
Soldiers Accuse Pentagon Pete of War Disaster Cover-Up
By hookaleft - 4 hrs ago - 37 recs
General Discussion
Tulsi Gabbard's Fauci Files Don't Prove What She Says They Prove
By Nevilledog - 5 hrs ago - 37 recs
Tulsi Gabbard's Fauci Files Don't Prove What She Says They Prove
By Nevilledog - 5 hrs ago - 37 recs
General Discussion
STUNNING! Scientists invent TIME MACHINE!! They name it "Twitter"
By usonian - 10 hrs ago - 36 recs
STUNNING! Scientists invent TIME MACHINE!! They name it "Twitter"
By usonian - 10 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
Trump's approval rating soars to level not reached in months in new poll
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago - 34 recs
Trump's approval rating soars to level not reached in months in new poll
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago - 34 recs
Cable News Clips
'He's scared': Ro Khanna fires back at Musk's threats amid USAID feud - All In - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 33 recs
'He's scared': Ro Khanna fires back at Musk's threats amid USAID feud - All In - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 33 recs
General Discussion
Am I the only one that is elated that the corporate wing of the party took it on on the chin in NYC?
By AStern - 8 hrs ago - 30 recs
Am I the only one that is elated that the corporate wing of the party took it on on the chin in NYC?
By AStern - 8 hrs ago - 30 recs
Latest Breaking News
Bill Gates told House panel Epstein was plotting to blackmail him about extramarital affairs
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 30 recs
Bill Gates told House panel Epstein was plotting to blackmail him about extramarital affairs
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 30 recs
General Discussion
NY-17: Cait Conley wins Democratic primary in blow to Rep. Mike Lawler
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 30 recs
NY-17: Cait Conley wins Democratic primary in blow to Rep. Mike Lawler
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 30 recs
Latest Breaking News
US judge blocks DOJ from obtaining transgender care records from New York hospitals
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 29 recs
US judge blocks DOJ from obtaining transgender care records from New York hospitals
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 29 recs
Latest Breaking News
Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's 'DONE' with the Republican Party
By Aviation Pro - 11 hrs ago - 29 recs
Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's 'DONE' with the Republican Party
By Aviation Pro - 11 hrs ago - 29 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump Goons Defile National Mall With Tacky Plywood Horror
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - 28 recs
Trump Goons Defile National Mall With Tacky Plywood Horror
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - 28 recs
Latest Breaking News
Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote
By bif - 8 hrs ago - 28 recs
Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote
By bif - 8 hrs ago - 28 recs
Seniors
One day last week, I fell asleep on the couch and was awakened by a knock on the front door
By MIButterfly - 21 hrs ago - 28 recs
One day last week, I fell asleep on the couch and was awakened by a knock on the front door
By MIButterfly - 21 hrs ago - 28 recs
General Discussion
Trump Blames Vandals for Reflecting Pool Problems. Internal Records Tell Another Story. (New York Times Gift Article)
By LetMyPeopleVote - 9 hrs ago - 27 recs
Trump Blames Vandals for Reflecting Pool Problems. Internal Records Tell Another Story. (New York Times Gift Article)
By LetMyPeopleVote - 9 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
The GOP base would love to arrest people who laugh at them
By marmar - 12 hrs ago - 24 recs
The GOP base would love to arrest people who laugh at them
By marmar - 12 hrs ago - 24 recs
Latest Breaking News
Democrats seek probe of Secret Service disbursements
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 24 recs
Democrats seek probe of Secret Service disbursements
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
If you touch water you are apprehended by police. If you molest kids with Jeffrey Epstein you are moved to a luxury pr
By riversedge - 12 hrs ago - 22 recs
If you touch water you are apprehended by police. If you molest kids with Jeffrey Epstein you are moved to a luxury pr
By riversedge - 12 hrs ago - 22 recs
Latest Breaking News
Environmentalists call for investigation after birds found dead near reflecting pool
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 21 recs
Environmentalists call for investigation after birds found dead near reflecting pool
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 21 recs
Latest Breaking News
Dead ducks add to Trump's reflecting pool drama
By riversedge - 22 hrs ago - 21 recs
Dead ducks add to Trump's reflecting pool drama
By riversedge - 22 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Pentagon Pete's Purge Chaos Spirals With Top General's Shock Exit
By orangecrush - 10 hrs ago - 20 recs
Pentagon Pete's Purge Chaos Spirals With Top General's Shock Exit
By orangecrush - 10 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
'There's a problem here': MS NOW hosts flabbergasted by Trump official's 'cult' ties
By LetMyPeopleVote - 12 hrs ago - 20 recs
'There's a problem here': MS NOW hosts flabbergasted by Trump official's 'cult' ties
By LetMyPeopleVote - 12 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
I think I found the reflecting pool vandals!
By Crowman2009 - 13 hrs ago - 20 recs
I think I found the reflecting pool vandals!
By Crowman2009 - 13 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
License plate cameras can track your AirPods, smartwatch, and more, disturbing study finds
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 20 recs
License plate cameras can track your AirPods, smartwatch, and more, disturbing study finds
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 20 recs
The DU Lounge
Here's a new cocktail called "The Reflecting Pool":
By littlemissmartypants - 18 hrs ago - 20 recs
Here's a new cocktail called "The Reflecting Pool":
By littlemissmartypants - 18 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
Federal firefighters will be encouraged to wear N95 respirators in major policy reversal
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 18 recs
Federal firefighters will be encouraged to wear N95 respirators in major policy reversal
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
Tapper just interviewed Haberman and Swan about their book Regime Change
By senseandsensibility - 2 hrs ago - 17 recs
Tapper just interviewed Haberman and Swan about their book Regime Change
By senseandsensibility - 2 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
'Did Someone Cut A 350-Foot Gash?': Whitehouse Grills USFWS Nom On Alleged Reflecting Pool Vandalism
By chowder66 - 3 hrs ago - 17 recs
'Did Someone Cut A 350-Foot Gash?': Whitehouse Grills USFWS Nom On Alleged Reflecting Pool Vandalism
By chowder66 - 3 hrs ago - 17 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Historic DC photos for your enjoyment....
By markie - 14 hrs ago - 17 recs
Historic DC photos for your enjoyment....
By markie - 14 hrs ago - 17 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump Rages Against Senate and 'Four Republican Losers' for Crossing Him On Iran, Accuses Them of Giving 'Aid and
By Mr. Sparkle - 14 hrs ago - 17 recs
Trump Rages Against Senate and 'Four Republican Losers' for Crossing Him On Iran, Accuses Them of Giving 'Aid and
By Mr. Sparkle - 14 hrs ago - 17 recs
District of Columbia
Trump's Motorcade Driving Across The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool May Have Contributed To Damage
By mahatmakanejeeves - 23 hrs ago - 17 recs
Trump's Motorcade Driving Across The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool May Have Contributed To Damage
By mahatmakanejeeves - 23 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
Stephen Miller Said to Drive DOJ Memo Eroding Disability Rights
By Nevilledog - 3 hrs ago - 16 recs
Stephen Miller Said to Drive DOJ Memo Eroding Disability Rights
By Nevilledog - 3 hrs ago - 16 recs
General Discussion
Breaking News: President Toddler will not sign the bi-partisan housing bill...
By Ol Janx Spirit - 10 hrs ago - 16 recs
Breaking News: President Toddler will not sign the bi-partisan housing bill...
By Ol Janx Spirit - 10 hrs ago - 16 recs
Forum Spotlight: Environment & Energy
Walmart's first nuclear deal shows demand beyond AI data centersCATL Debuts World's First Field-Validated Sodium-Ion BESS, Bringing Sodium Storage to Commercial Reality
Study - Deaths In London Connected To Air Pollution Down 40% Since Creation Of ULEZ Zones
Latest Breaking News
US judge orders Trump administration to explain tarp obscuring Kennedy Center facade
45 min ago - Reuters
45 min ago - Reuters
Senators alarmed at Trump administration website Moms.gov promoting anti-abortion facilities
51 min ago - The Guardian
51 min ago - The Guardian
US says chemical maker Chemours to pay $450M to settle 'forever chemicals' case
1 hr ago - ABC News/AP
1 hr ago - ABC News/AP
Fetterman warns of rise of 'dirtbag left' amid victories by democratic socialists in New York
1 hr ago - The Hill
1 hr ago - The Hill
Letitia James rails against Trump admin letting ICE commit 'atrocities' in masks, sues to save immigration protections
1 hr ago - Law & Crime
1 hr ago - Law & Crime
Appeals court rejects Trump administration's effort to get Michigan's sensitive voter information
2 hrs ago - CBS News
2 hrs ago - CBS News
White South Africans given conservative PragerU books on reverse racism and American flags when they arrive in US
2 hrs ago - The Independent
2 hrs ago - The Independent
Moscow oil refinery hit by drone attacks is unlikely to resume production this year, sources say
3 hrs ago - Reuters
3 hrs ago - Reuters
Top Oversight Dem demands info from Reflecting Pool contractors overseeing renovation
3 hrs ago - abc news
3 hrs ago - abc news
Judge urged to 'rectify the fraud perpetrated' by Trump, 'his family,' and DOJ in establishing 'anti-weaponization' fund
5 hrs ago - Law & Crime
5 hrs ago - Law & Crime
US judge blocks DOJ from obtaining transgender care records from New York hospitals
6 hrs ago - Reuters
6 hrs ago - Reuters
Postmaster general says USPS won't deliver mail ballots if states don't give Trump admin voter rolls
7 hrs ago - Democracy Docket News
7 hrs ago - Democracy Docket News
Federal firefighters will be encouraged to wear N95 respirators in major policy reversal
8 hrs ago - NBC News
8 hrs ago - NBC News
Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote
8 hrs ago - Yahoo News
8 hrs ago - Yahoo News
Top House Oversight Democrat demands answers on Reflecting Pool renovation 'failure'
9 hrs ago - The Hill
9 hrs ago - The Hill
Chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams, 3 others charged in federal bribery probe
10 hrs ago - AP
10 hrs ago - AP
Camp Mystic in Texas files for bankruptcy after catastrophic floods killed 28 people
10 hrs ago - CNN US
10 hrs ago - CNN US
'This is injustice': how leftist zines were used to sentence anti-ICE protesters to decades in prison
11 hrs ago - The Guardian
11 hrs ago - The Guardian
Epstein Ex-Secretary Says She Set Up Phone Calls Between Trump And Epstein For Year
13 hrs ago - Huff Post
13 hrs ago - Huff Post
Trump Rages Against Senate and 'Four Republican Losers' for Crossing Him On Iran, Accuses Them of Giving 'Aid and
14 hrs ago - Mediaite.com
14 hrs ago - Mediaite.com
License plate cameras can track your AirPods, smartwatch, and more, disturbing study finds
15 hrs ago - The Independent
15 hrs ago - The Independent
CDC to End Hantavirus Response as U.S. Outbreak Risk Diminishes
16 hrs ago - The Wall Street Journal.
16 hrs ago - The Wall Street Journal.
DOJ ends its crackdown on drivers who remove diesel emissions controls. The pollution impact will equal 9 million trucks
16 hrs ago - The Independent
16 hrs ago - The Independent
Bill Gates told House panel Epstein was plotting to blackmail him about extramarital affairs
17 hrs ago - ABC News
17 hrs ago - ABC News
Environmentalists call for investigation after birds found dead near reflecting pool
17 hrs ago - Scripps News
17 hrs ago - Scripps News
MyPillow CEO's lawsuit against voting machine company is finally put to bed after purchase by former election official
Yesterday - Law & Crime
Yesterday - Law & Crime