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General Discussion
I've said it before, but it needs to be said again:
By Chasstev365 - 22 hrs ago - 234 recs
I've said it before, but it needs to be said again:
By Chasstev365 - 22 hrs ago - 234 recs
General Discussion
I saw the most awesome sign today in MAGA Country
By slingsam - 14 hrs ago - 188 recs
I saw the most awesome sign today in MAGA Country
By slingsam - 14 hrs ago - 188 recs
General Discussion
I do not want to "move forward" after this era.
By bluesbassman - 15 hrs ago - 172 recs
I do not want to "move forward" after this era.
By bluesbassman - 15 hrs ago - 172 recs
General Discussion
Fascist propagandist eloon muskkk hoisted on his own petard...
By Justice matters. - 20 hrs ago - 88 recs
Fascist propagandist eloon muskkk hoisted on his own petard...
By Justice matters. - 20 hrs ago - 88 recs
General Discussion
Henceforth, I shall refer to John Roberts as "John Crow"
By hvn_nbr_2 - 23 hrs ago - 69 recs
Henceforth, I shall refer to John Roberts as "John Crow"
By hvn_nbr_2 - 23 hrs ago - 69 recs
General Discussion
Trump threatened to nuke Iran during the same press event where he called a woman reporter "baby" and a "b*tch"
By Miles Archer - 21 hrs ago - 66 recs
Trump threatened to nuke Iran during the same press event where he called a woman reporter "baby" and a "b*tch"
By Miles Archer - 21 hrs ago - 66 recs
General Discussion
Anti-trump license plate recalled by N.J. DMV. It took them a year to catch it.
By 634-5789 - 3 hrs ago - 65 recs
Anti-trump license plate recalled by N.J. DMV. It took them a year to catch it.
By 634-5789 - 3 hrs ago - 65 recs
General Discussion
"Influencers"..........what a DUMB title
By some_of_us_are_sane - 11 hrs ago - 64 recs
"Influencers"..........what a DUMB title
By some_of_us_are_sane - 11 hrs ago - 64 recs
General Discussion
Does it scare you to hear these clowns redefine the simple meaning of words
By malaise - 20 hrs ago - 57 recs
Does it scare you to hear these clowns redefine the simple meaning of words
By malaise - 20 hrs ago - 57 recs
General Discussion
Mass. rape survivors deliver powerful message after Stephen Paul Gale verdict decades in the making
By sheshe2 - 13 hrs ago - 56 recs
Mass. rape survivors deliver powerful message after Stephen Paul Gale verdict decades in the making
By sheshe2 - 13 hrs ago - 56 recs
General Discussion
All of the shit hitting the fan lately
By Dyedinthewoolliberal - 15 hrs ago - 55 recs
All of the shit hitting the fan lately
By Dyedinthewoolliberal - 15 hrs ago - 55 recs
General Discussion
Gerrymandering's impact on the midterms for the mathematically challenged
By Fiendish Thingy - 13 hrs ago - 52 recs
Gerrymandering's impact on the midterms for the mathematically challenged
By Fiendish Thingy - 13 hrs ago - 52 recs
General Discussion
The glaring error in the Virginia Supreme Court's gerrymandering decision - Ian Millhiser
By In It to Win It - 21 hrs ago - 48 recs
The glaring error in the Virginia Supreme Court's gerrymandering decision - Ian Millhiser
By In It to Win It - 21 hrs ago - 48 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Jeff Tiedrich - brace yourself: Preznit Fuckwit and Piss-Drunk Pete have been lying to us about the Iran war
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago - 47 recs
Jeff Tiedrich - brace yourself: Preznit Fuckwit and Piss-Drunk Pete have been lying to us about the Iran war
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago - 47 recs
General Discussion
Lowest of the low. Did anyone else catch this discussion in the Senate from a couple of days ago?
By the nelm - 20 hrs ago - 47 recs
Lowest of the low. Did anyone else catch this discussion in the Senate from a couple of days ago?
By the nelm - 20 hrs ago - 47 recs
General Discussion
Don't ask me why the First Nude has become SO "PREACHY" lately, but her WaPo "motherhood" fatwa elicited groans
By Miles Archer - 18 hrs ago - 46 recs
Don't ask me why the First Nude has become SO "PREACHY" lately, but her WaPo "motherhood" fatwa elicited groans
By Miles Archer - 18 hrs ago - 46 recs
General Discussion
Tucson cuts off water to Project Blue data center construction contractor
By Ptah - 22 hrs ago - 43 recs
Tucson cuts off water to Project Blue data center construction contractor
By Ptah - 22 hrs ago - 43 recs
General Discussion
I started to post this as breaking news but didn't want to chance breaking the rules
By AverageOldGuy - 13 hrs ago - 42 recs
I started to post this as breaking news but didn't want to chance breaking the rules
By AverageOldGuy - 13 hrs ago - 42 recs
General Discussion
Everything that is wrong with Republicans can be explained in 4 charts.
By CousinIT - 16 hrs ago - 42 recs
Everything that is wrong with Republicans can be explained in 4 charts.
By CousinIT - 16 hrs ago - 42 recs
Photography
"A Love Note" was too late for the contest. But I'd like you to see it anyway.
By George McGovern - 23 hrs ago - 42 recs
"A Love Note" was too late for the contest. But I'd like you to see it anyway.
By George McGovern - 23 hrs ago - 42 recs
General Discussion
***Preliminary Photo Contest Thread #3: I CAN'T BELIEVE I GOT THIS SHOT!*** (Poll)
By CaliforniaPeggy - 19 hrs ago - 39 recs
***Preliminary Photo Contest Thread #3: I CAN'T BELIEVE I GOT THIS SHOT!*** (Poll)
By CaliforniaPeggy - 19 hrs ago - 39 recs
Latest Breaking News
Top 60 Minutes Correspondent Reportedly Heading For the Exit, Lawyering Up to Take on CBS Leadership
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 38 recs
Top 60 Minutes Correspondent Reportedly Heading For the Exit, Lawyering Up to Take on CBS Leadership
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 38 recs
Latest Breaking News
'Good news': Trump secretary brags about taking food stamps from '4.5 million people'
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 37 recs
'Good news': Trump secretary brags about taking food stamps from '4.5 million people'
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 37 recs
General Discussion
American-hatin' Freedom-hatin' HATERS with TDS are hatin' on Trump's magnificent fake gold golf course statue
By Miles Archer - 3 hrs ago - 34 recs
American-hatin' Freedom-hatin' HATERS with TDS are hatin' on Trump's magnificent fake gold golf course statue
By Miles Archer - 3 hrs ago - 34 recs
Latest Breaking News
David Attenborough, the excited but hushed voice of nature programs, turns 100
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago - 33 recs
David Attenborough, the excited but hushed voice of nature programs, turns 100
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago - 33 recs
Latest Breaking News
Susie Wiles' Email Demanding WH Staffers Stop Leaking to Press Is Leaked to Press
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 32 recs
Susie Wiles' Email Demanding WH Staffers Stop Leaking to Press Is Leaked to Press
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 32 recs
General Discussion
This is how rapidly Alabama is deteriorating
By misanthrope - 10 hrs ago - 32 recs
This is how rapidly Alabama is deteriorating
By misanthrope - 10 hrs ago - 32 recs
General Discussion
How Virginia Democrats can overturn the redistricting ruling: Retire the Supreme Court
By Swede - 11 hrs ago - 31 recs
How Virginia Democrats can overturn the redistricting ruling: Retire the Supreme Court
By Swede - 11 hrs ago - 31 recs
General Discussion
***Preliminary Photo Contest Thread #1: I CAN'T BELIEVE I GOT THIS SHOT!*** (Poll)
By CaliforniaPeggy - 19 hrs ago - 31 recs
***Preliminary Photo Contest Thread #1: I CAN'T BELIEVE I GOT THIS SHOT!*** (Poll)
By CaliforniaPeggy - 19 hrs ago - 31 recs
General Discussion
I engaged in many thoughtful and productive conversations with DUs today...
By mr715 - 11 hrs ago - 30 recs
I engaged in many thoughtful and productive conversations with DUs today...
By mr715 - 11 hrs ago - 30 recs
General Discussion
***Preliminary Photo Contest Thread #2: I CAN'T BELIEVE I GOT THIS SHOT!*** (Poll)
By CaliforniaPeggy - 19 hrs ago - 29 recs
***Preliminary Photo Contest Thread #2: I CAN'T BELIEVE I GOT THIS SHOT!*** (Poll)
By CaliforniaPeggy - 19 hrs ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
There really is different standards, isn't there?
By EnergizedLib - 19 hrs ago - 29 recs
There really is different standards, isn't there?
By EnergizedLib - 19 hrs ago - 29 recs
Latest Breaking News
ABC Accuses Government of Violating First Amendment
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 29 recs
ABC Accuses Government of Violating First Amendment
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
Cannot overstate how stupid these people think we are.
By applegrove - 10 hrs ago - 26 recs
Cannot overstate how stupid these people think we are.
By applegrove - 10 hrs ago - 26 recs
Photography
Low linear burnt orange cloud layer at sundown.
By George McGovern - 9 hrs ago - 25 recs
Low linear burnt orange cloud layer at sundown.
By George McGovern - 9 hrs ago - 25 recs
Liberal YouTubers
France FORCED to INTERVENE with Trump's ICE - Legal AF
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 24 recs
France FORCED to INTERVENE with Trump's ICE - Legal AF
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
Since beginning my journey with Alisa, my brain itches and I often feel nauseous.
By Bumbles - 2 hrs ago - 22 recs
Since beginning my journey with Alisa, my brain itches and I often feel nauseous.
By Bumbles - 2 hrs ago - 22 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
The Regime Got Caught Hiding Proof That Vaccines Are Safe--And That's Not Even The Best Story Today
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 21 recs
The Regime Got Caught Hiding Proof That Vaccines Are Safe--And That's Not Even The Best Story Today
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Step inside the Trump-Epstein Memorial Reading Room exhibit
By Uncle Joe - 13 hrs ago - 19 recs
Step inside the Trump-Epstein Memorial Reading Room exhibit
By Uncle Joe - 13 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Global perceptions of US fall below Russia under Trump, survey finds
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago - 19 recs
Global perceptions of US fall below Russia under Trump, survey finds
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago - 19 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Navy Commander BREAKS SILENCE on ALLIES DITCHING Trump!! - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 18 recs
Navy Commander BREAKS SILENCE on ALLIES DITCHING Trump!! - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
Kentucky will keep Louisville as the lone Democratic district due to our wonderful Gov. Beshear
By Wanderlust988 - 9 hrs ago - 18 recs
Kentucky will keep Louisville as the lone Democratic district due to our wonderful Gov. Beshear
By Wanderlust988 - 9 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
I am waiting fo the first journalist or politician of any race or gender to respond to him with
By malaise - 16 hrs ago - 18 recs
I am waiting fo the first journalist or politician of any race or gender to respond to him with
By malaise - 16 hrs ago - 18 recs
Environment & Energy
German Engineers Packed Hydrogen Into Hollow Tractor Wheels. Now the Machines Run All Day Without Heavy Batteries
By Caribbeans - 6 hrs ago - 17 recs
German Engineers Packed Hydrogen Into Hollow Tractor Wheels. Now the Machines Run All Day Without Heavy Batteries
By Caribbeans - 6 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
Bubbles are REALLY evil by Cory Doctorow
By justaprogressive - 21 hrs ago - 17 recs
Bubbles are REALLY evil by Cory Doctorow
By justaprogressive - 21 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
Another reminder about checking your voter registration
By Bayard - 8 hrs ago - 16 recs
Another reminder about checking your voter registration
By Bayard - 8 hrs ago - 16 recs
Foreign Affairs
Ukraine officially allows Russia to hold Victory Day parade in Moscow: Zelenskyy signs decree
By blue-wave - 11 hrs ago - 16 recs
Ukraine officially allows Russia to hold Victory Day parade in Moscow: Zelenskyy signs decree
By blue-wave - 11 hrs ago - 16 recs
General Discussion
Americans are behaving like they're in a recession, Whirlpool warns
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago - 16 recs
Americans are behaving like they're in a recession, Whirlpool warns
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago - 16 recs
The DU Lounge
I have a room in my basement and accidentally locked myself out of it - EDITED -
By MIButterfly - 19 hrs ago - 16 recs
I have a room in my basement and accidentally locked myself out of it - EDITED -
By MIButterfly - 19 hrs ago - 16 recs
General Discussion
Absolutely brutal ad from Sherrod Brown tying his Republican opponent to Jeffrey Epstein's crimes. This is what I want t
By riversedge - 53 min ago - 15 recs
Absolutely brutal ad from Sherrod Brown tying his Republican opponent to Jeffrey Epstein's crimes. This is what I want t
By riversedge - 53 min ago - 15 recs
Latest Breaking News
Jeffrey Epstein's brother claims released suicide note is a 'forgery': report
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 15 recs
Jeffrey Epstein's brother claims released suicide note is a 'forgery': report
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 15 recs
General Discussion
Does the Democratic Party need a special think tank?
By kentuck - 21 hrs ago - 15 recs
Does the Democratic Party need a special think tank?
By kentuck - 21 hrs ago - 15 recs
Arizona
Tucson cuts off water to Project Blue data center construction contractor
By Ptah - 22 hrs ago - 15 recs
Tucson cuts off water to Project Blue data center construction contractor
By Ptah - 22 hrs ago - 15 recs
General Discussion
Forgery': Epstein's brother cries foul on alleged suicide note
By B.See - 14 hrs ago - 14 recs
Forgery': Epstein's brother cries foul on alleged suicide note
By B.See - 14 hrs ago - 14 recs
Forum Spotlight: Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Pike Place Starbucks workers won't vote to join a union as plannedFormer Amazon Union Leader Who Was Arrested at Met Gala Has No Regrets
Cap Times management agrees to recognize newsroom union
Latest Breaking News
Frontier Airlines jet bound for LAX strikes, kills person on runway during takeoff in Denver
47 min ago - Los Angeles ABC7
47 min ago - Los Angeles ABC7
Teachers warn GOP union-busting bill could worsen Arizona's near-last school funding rank
1 hr ago - AZ Mirror
1 hr ago - AZ Mirror
Trump Media Lost More Than $400 Million Last Quarter - While Notching Paltry Sales Figure
1 hr ago - MEDIAite
1 hr ago - MEDIAite
Jeffrey Epstein's brother claims released suicide note is a 'forgery': report
2 hrs ago - The Independent
2 hrs ago - The Independent
Susie Wiles' Email Demanding WH Staffers Stop Leaking to Press Is Leaked to Press
3 hrs ago - MEDIAite
3 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Federal judge dismisses former Trump supporter's defamation lawsuit against Fox News
3 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
3 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
Fed unlikely to cut interest rates until second half of 2027, Bank of America says
4 hrs ago - CBS News
4 hrs ago - CBS News
Corporate owners of ICE lockups report drop in number of detained immigrants
5 hrs ago - Scripps News
5 hrs ago - Scripps News
4 men found guilty in Miami in Haitian President Jovenel Moise's assassination
13 hrs ago - NBC6 South Florida and AP
13 hrs ago - NBC6 South Florida and AP
Appeals Court Issues Split Ruling in Michigan Solar Permitting Suit
14 hrs ago - US News & World Report/AP
14 hrs ago - US News & World Report/AP
17 American passengers aboard hantavirus-hit cruise ship will quarantine in Nebraska
14 hrs ago - NBC News
14 hrs ago - NBC News
Trump administration ramps up denaturalization campaign, targeting U.S. citizens accused of crimes, fraud, terrorism
15 hrs ago - CBS News
15 hrs ago - CBS News
Top 60 Minutes Correspondent Reportedly Heading For the Exit, Lawyering Up to Take on CBS Leadership
15 hrs ago - MEDIAite
15 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Trump administration lifts hold on immigration applications for doctors, but leaves others waiting
16 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
16 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
Top House Democrat vows to go 'all in' on 2028 gerrymandering push after Virginia setback
18 hrs ago - CNN Politics
18 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Ukraine and Russia agree to three-day Victory Day ceasefire tied to large-scale POW exchange
18 hrs ago - Euromaidan Press
18 hrs ago - Euromaidan Press
U.S. strikes two Iranian-flagged vessels as tensions continue amid ceasefire
18 hrs ago - Washington Post
18 hrs ago - Washington Post
Trump-Epstein Files Turned Into Giant Physical Library In NYC - 3.5 Million Pages On Show
19 hrs ago - International Business Times
19 hrs ago - International Business Times
'Good news': Trump secretary brags about taking food stamps from '4.5 million people'
19 hrs ago - Raw Story
19 hrs ago - Raw Story
Canvas system used by thousands of schools is back online after a cyberattack disrupted studies
21 hrs ago - AP
21 hrs ago - AP
Consumer sentiment falls to fresh record low in May as surging gas prices hit outlook
23 hrs ago - CNBC
23 hrs ago - CNBC
SoFi Stadium workers' union complains about FIFA to California attorney general
Yesterday - The Athletic
Yesterday - The Athletic
US employers defy economic shock from Iran war and add a surprisingly strong 115,000 jobs in April
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
NAACP files emergency petition to block Tennessee's newly approved redistricting plan
Yesterday - The Hill
Yesterday - The Hill
Trump's plan to paint the Eisenhower office building could cost at least $7.5M, the White House says
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP