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General Discussion
Just taking a look at where patriotic freedom-loving Republicans stand these days
By EarlG - 22 hrs ago - 214 recs
Just taking a look at where patriotic freedom-loving Republicans stand these days
By EarlG - 22 hrs ago - 214 recs
General Discussion
It's Time for Americans to Start Talking About "Soft Secession"
By Nevilledog - 21 hrs ago - 208 recs
It's Time for Americans to Start Talking About "Soft Secession"
By Nevilledog - 21 hrs ago - 208 recs
General Discussion
Gavin Newsom announced that he's releasing his own "MAGA" flag. This is going to drive the Trump
By riversedge - 15 hrs ago - 143 recs
Gavin Newsom announced that he's releasing his own "MAGA" flag. This is going to drive the Trump
By riversedge - 15 hrs ago - 143 recs
General Discussion
Trump and RFK Jr. to Ban COVID-19 Vaccine 'Within Months'
By douglas9 - 4 hrs ago - 96 recs
Trump and RFK Jr. to Ban COVID-19 Vaccine 'Within Months'
By douglas9 - 4 hrs ago - 96 recs
General Discussion
Kid Rock: I will no longer sell my music in California............
By riversedge - 14 hrs ago - 96 recs
Kid Rock: I will no longer sell my music in California............
By riversedge - 14 hrs ago - 96 recs
General Discussion
"Woke" college professor assaults Trump supporter
By SocialDemocrat61 - 4 hrs ago - 79 recs
"Woke" college professor assaults Trump supporter
By SocialDemocrat61 - 4 hrs ago - 79 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump says he could 'rethink' Baltimore bridge funds after fight with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 72 recs
Trump says he could 'rethink' Baltimore bridge funds after fight with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 72 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre wrote a memoir. Months after her death, it's coming out
By Uncle Joe - 18 hrs ago - 71 recs
Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre wrote a memoir. Months after her death, it's coming out
By Uncle Joe - 18 hrs ago - 71 recs
Latest Breaking News
Kilmar Abrego Garcia taken into ICE custody at appointment
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 65 recs
Kilmar Abrego Garcia taken into ICE custody at appointment
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 65 recs
African American
PFC St. Clair Gibson, a Buffalo Soldier, MIA for 81 yrs has been identified
By irisblue - 23 hrs ago - 65 recs
PFC St. Clair Gibson, a Buffalo Soldier, MIA for 81 yrs has been identified
By irisblue - 23 hrs ago - 65 recs
General Discussion
I'm not an Abrego Garcia scholar. I don't know his life inside and out. But this obsession, this vendetta, is ridiculous
By Miles Archer - 3 hrs ago - 63 recs
I'm not an Abrego Garcia scholar. I don't know his life inside and out. But this obsession, this vendetta, is ridiculous
By Miles Archer - 3 hrs ago - 63 recs
General Discussion
There is an article in the Cleveland Plain Dealer today about ICE spending millions for decked out vehicles.
By PittBlue - 18 hrs ago - 61 recs
There is an article in the Cleveland Plain Dealer today about ICE spending millions for decked out vehicles.
By PittBlue - 18 hrs ago - 61 recs
General Discussion
The REAL REASON Trump is putting National Guard into the streets
By AverageOldGuy - 2 hrs ago - 49 recs
The REAL REASON Trump is putting National Guard into the streets
By AverageOldGuy - 2 hrs ago - 49 recs
General Discussion
Republican Party is the party of rapists and pedophiles.
By clevergrrrl - 22 hrs ago - 49 recs
Republican Party is the party of rapists and pedophiles.
By clevergrrrl - 22 hrs ago - 49 recs
General Discussion
A new idea why John Bolton's residence and office were raided:
By no_hypocrisy - 6 hrs ago - 46 recs
A new idea why John Bolton's residence and office were raided:
By no_hypocrisy - 6 hrs ago - 46 recs
General Discussion
New poll shows more Americans 'strongly disapprove' of Trump's second term: What to know
By LilElf70 - 5 hrs ago - 44 recs
New poll shows more Americans 'strongly disapprove' of Trump's second term: What to know
By LilElf70 - 5 hrs ago - 44 recs
Latest Breaking News
Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre wrote a memoir. Months after her death, it's coming out
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 43 recs
Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre wrote a memoir. Months after her death, it's coming out
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 43 recs
General Discussion
High School girl wrestler nearly lost her life.
By multigraincracker - 3 hrs ago - 42 recs
High School girl wrestler nearly lost her life.
By multigraincracker - 3 hrs ago - 42 recs
General Discussion
Trump (r) will use US Military to invade America: spot-on prediction
By BoRaGard - 3 hrs ago - 41 recs
Trump (r) will use US Military to invade America: spot-on prediction
By BoRaGard - 3 hrs ago - 41 recs
General Discussion
Even we have normalized how stupid those people are
By dsc - 20 hrs ago - 41 recs
Even we have normalized how stupid those people are
By dsc - 20 hrs ago - 41 recs
General Discussion
One big difference between Nazi Germany and the US....
By BWdem4life - 18 hrs ago - 40 recs
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One big difference between Nazi Germany and the US....
By BWdem4life - 18 hrs ago - 40 recs
General Discussion
i wanted to share this in lgbtq , but i felt it would get a wider audiance here
By AllaN01Bear - 14 hrs ago - 37 recs
i wanted to share this in lgbtq , but i felt it would get a wider audiance here
By AllaN01Bear - 14 hrs ago - 37 recs
General Discussion
Trump launches new crypto venture, takes profit early, leaving supporters broke
By LastLiberal in PalmSprings - 7 hrs ago - 36 recs
Trump launches new crypto venture, takes profit early, leaving supporters broke
By LastLiberal in PalmSprings - 7 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
This cracked me up so much I just had to share it.
By ShazzieB - 11 hrs ago - 36 recs
This cracked me up so much I just had to share it.
By ShazzieB - 11 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
***AUGUST PHOTO CONTEST: THE FINALS*** (Poll)
By Grumpy Old Guy - 13 hrs ago - 36 recs
***AUGUST PHOTO CONTEST: THE FINALS*** (Poll)
By Grumpy Old Guy - 13 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
'No-holds-barred fight': California's governor takes off his gloves to punch back at Trump
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 34 recs
'No-holds-barred fight': California's governor takes off his gloves to punch back at Trump
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
10 US Cities Where Home Values Are Up -- And 10 Where They're Down
By unblock - 16 hrs ago - 33 recs
10 US Cities Where Home Values Are Up -- And 10 Where They're Down
By unblock - 16 hrs ago - 33 recs
General Discussion
Wes Moore considering redrawing Maryland's congressional maps:
By applegrove - 19 hrs ago - 33 recs
Wes Moore considering redrawing Maryland's congressional maps:
By applegrove - 19 hrs ago - 33 recs
General Discussion
Zohran Mamdani hosted a scavenger hunt in NYC today. What a neat idea! #ZcanvengerHunt
By demmiblue - 20 hrs ago - 33 recs
Zohran Mamdani hosted a scavenger hunt in NYC today. What a neat idea! #ZcanvengerHunt
By demmiblue - 20 hrs ago - 33 recs
General Discussion
Hey Gavin Newsom - since way too many Dems won't do it
By malaise - 2 hrs ago - 32 recs
Hey Gavin Newsom - since way too many Dems won't do it
By malaise - 2 hrs ago - 32 recs
Latest Breaking News
Zelensky vows to continue fighting as Ukraine marks independence day
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago - 30 recs
Zelensky vows to continue fighting as Ukraine marks independence day
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago - 30 recs
Latest Breaking News
'Get Noted, Donald': Dem Governor Hits Trump With Blistering Real-Time Fact-Check
By groundloop - 3 hrs ago - 29 recs
'Get Noted, Donald': Dem Governor Hits Trump With Blistering Real-Time Fact-Check
By groundloop - 3 hrs ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
The Story is not that Vance failed in basic history
By edhopper - 1 hr ago - 28 recs
The Story is not that Vance failed in basic history
By edhopper - 1 hr ago - 28 recs
Latest Breaking News
Nancy Mace canceled a speech after almost no one showed up
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 28 recs
Nancy Mace canceled a speech after almost no one showed up
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 28 recs
General Discussion
Mother, father arrested after 11-year-old child gave birth at home without medical care
By berniesandersmittens - 13 hrs ago - 28 recs
Mother, father arrested after 11-year-old child gave birth at home without medical care
By berniesandersmittens - 13 hrs ago - 28 recs
Liberal YouTubers
DARK SECRETS of GOP SURFACE as Trump Cover-Up BACKFIRES - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 27 recs
DARK SECRETS of GOP SURFACE as Trump Cover-Up BACKFIRES - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
Conservatives rage against Trump admin buying Intel "Preposterous move. If Obama had done this".
By Demovictory9 - 8 hrs ago - 26 recs
Conservatives rage against Trump admin buying Intel "Preposterous move. If Obama had done this".
By Demovictory9 - 8 hrs ago - 26 recs
General Discussion
Recall how Trump loves to hug the flag..........
By riversedge - 15 hrs ago - 26 recs
Recall how Trump loves to hug the flag..........
By riversedge - 15 hrs ago - 26 recs
Latest Breaking News
France summons US ambassador over 'unacceptable' letter about antisemitism
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 24 recs
France summons US ambassador over 'unacceptable' letter about antisemitism
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 24 recs
Music Appreciation
Hard to get this out of my head. Linda Ronstadt.
By twodogsbarking - 20 hrs ago - 24 recs
Hard to get this out of my head. Linda Ronstadt.
By twodogsbarking - 20 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
Judge Releases Teens Charged in 'Big Balls' Assault in Blow to Trump
By LiberalArkie - 10 hrs ago - 23 recs
Judge Releases Teens Charged in 'Big Balls' Assault in Blow to Trump
By LiberalArkie - 10 hrs ago - 23 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump Threatens NBC, ABC Licenses Over News Coverage
By Zorro - 11 hrs ago - 23 recs
Trump Threatens NBC, ABC Licenses Over News Coverage
By Zorro - 11 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
Trump threatens to investigate Chris Christie's "criminal acts' after ABC News interview
By Demovictory9 - 15 hrs ago - 23 recs
Trump threatens to investigate Chris Christie's "criminal acts' after ABC News interview
By Demovictory9 - 15 hrs ago - 23 recs
Latest Breaking News
Van Hollen speaks with Kilmar Abrego Garcia ahead of possible Uganda deportation
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 23 recs
Van Hollen speaks with Kilmar Abrego Garcia ahead of possible Uganda deportation
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 23 recs
The DU Lounge
A cat's ability to land on its feet versus a dog's...
By True Dough - 15 hrs ago - 22 recs
A cat's ability to land on its feet versus a dog's...
By True Dough - 15 hrs ago - 22 recs
Latest Breaking News
Putin may be invited to World Cup in America next year, says Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 22 recs
Putin may be invited to World Cup in America next year, says Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 22 recs
Pets
My sweet cat Martini, who took her pill so easily for five days has disappeared
By MIButterfly - 22 hrs ago - 22 recs
My sweet cat Martini, who took her pill so easily for five days has disappeared
By MIButterfly - 22 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
Well I will just leave this video about MAGA right here.
By Kingofalldems - 21 hrs ago - 21 recs
Well I will just leave this video about MAGA right here.
By Kingofalldems - 21 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Jeff Tiedrich: "HA HA DONALD TRUMP DID A VIDEO ON TIC TOK & THOUSANDS OF COMMENTERS POSTED RUDE MEMES.."
By red dog 1 - 23 hrs ago - 21 recs
Jeff Tiedrich: "HA HA DONALD TRUMP DID A VIDEO ON TIC TOK & THOUSANDS OF COMMENTERS POSTED RUDE MEMES.."
By red dog 1 - 23 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Spurious News: List of Nobel Peace Prize finalists released!
By jmowreader - 3 hrs ago - 20 recs
Spurious News: List of Nobel Peace Prize finalists released!
By jmowreader - 3 hrs ago - 20 recs
Anthropology
Our primate ancestors evolved in the cold--not the tropics
By Judi Lynn - 12 hrs ago - 19 recs
Our primate ancestors evolved in the cold--not the tropics
By Judi Lynn - 12 hrs ago - 19 recs
Texas
Trump Got His New Maps. Here's What We Do Now: - Beto O'Rourke
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - 18 recs
Trump Got His New Maps. Here's What We Do Now: - Beto O'Rourke
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 hrs ago - 18 recs
Anthropology
Underfloor Heating System Discovered in 1,700-Year-Old Roman Bath
By Judi Lynn - 11 hrs ago - 18 recs
Underfloor Heating System Discovered in 1,700-Year-Old Roman Bath
By Judi Lynn - 11 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
Two monkeys were paid unequal wages...an old video from the TED series.
By pecosbob - 17 hrs ago - 18 recs
Two monkeys were paid unequal wages...an old video from the TED series.
By pecosbob - 17 hrs ago - 18 recs
Liberal YouTubers
UNEARTHED Footage of Press Sec sends WH into FULL PANIC
By MagaSmash - 21 hrs ago - 18 recs
UNEARTHED Footage of Press Sec sends WH into FULL PANIC
By MagaSmash - 21 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
Justice Jackson says MAGA SCOTUS plays "Calvinball."
By kairos12 - 57 min ago - 17 recs
Justice Jackson says MAGA SCOTUS plays "Calvinball."
By kairos12 - 57 min ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
Kilmar Abrego Garcia taken into ICE custody, lawyer says
By WhiskeyGrinder - 4 hrs ago - 17 recs
Kilmar Abrego Garcia taken into ICE custody, lawyer says
By WhiskeyGrinder - 4 hrs ago - 17 recs
Photography
For Shadow Monday, the rest of the story about a delivery gal and a puppy dog.
By George McGovern - 4 hrs ago - 17 recs
For Shadow Monday, the rest of the story about a delivery gal and a puppy dog.
By George McGovern - 4 hrs ago - 17 recs
Forum Spotlight: Science
'Cosmic whisper' observed in the search for dark matterPlants steer the way rivers meander across the landscape
Black holes that transform matter into dark energy could solve 'cosmic hiccups' mystery
Latest Breaking News
Keurig Dr Pepper buys Peet's for $18 billion and plans split into coffee and beverage companies
42 min ago - AP
42 min ago - AP
'Get Noted, Donald': Dem Governor Hits Trump With Blistering Real-Time Fact-Check
3 hrs ago - HuffPost
3 hrs ago - HuffPost
As measles surged in Texas, Trump administration's actions hampered CDC's response
4 hrs ago - CBS News
4 hrs ago - CBS News
Four journalists among 15 killed in Israeli strike on hospital in Gaza, say health officials
5 hrs ago - The Guardian
5 hrs ago - The Guardian
Wasserman Schultz Says DeSantis, Trump Want Human Rights Abused at Alligator Alcatraz: 'Declared War On People Of Color'
5 hrs ago - MEDIAite
5 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Trump threatens Chris Christie after ABC News interview: 'For the sake of justice'
6 hrs ago - Raw Story
6 hrs ago - Raw Story
Wildfires expand in Oregon and California, threatening homes and prompting evacuations
14 hrs ago - AP
14 hrs ago - AP
Schiff: 'Only way' Republicans 'feel they can survive' midterms is by redrawing Texas lines
16 hrs ago - The Hill
16 hrs ago - The Hill
Van Hollen speaks with Kilmar Abrego Garcia ahead of possible Uganda deportation
17 hrs ago - WJLA-TV Washington, D.C.
17 hrs ago - WJLA-TV Washington, D.C.
Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre wrote a memoir. Months after her death, it's coming out
17 hrs ago - AP
17 hrs ago - AP
Frustrated voters caught in redistricting war: 'This isn't how a well-run republic runs'
18 hrs ago - USA Today
18 hrs ago - USA Today
Wes Moore says Trump's rhetoric on crime is "purely performative" as president offers to send troops to Baltimore
21 hrs ago - CBS News
21 hrs ago - CBS News
Trump says he could 'rethink' Baltimore bridge funds after fight with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore
23 hrs ago - USA Today
23 hrs ago - USA Today
Vance on Texas redistricting: We're 'trying to make the situation a little bit more fair' nationally
Yesterday - The Hill
Yesterday - The Hill
US VP Vance says Russia has made significant concessions toward Ukraine peace deal
Yesterday - Reuters
Yesterday - Reuters
At least 21 hospitals have ended or restricted trans care for minors since January
Yesterday - NBC News
Yesterday - NBC News
Trump reportedly pointed finger at John Bolton before FBI raid as conservative media sounds alarm
Yesterday - msn/The Independent
Yesterday - msn/The Independent
US Envoy Kellogg, Canadian PM Carney arrive in Kyiv for Ukraine's Independence Day
Yesterday - kyivindependent.com
Yesterday - kyivindependent.com
Justice Department gave Ghislaine Maxwell 'a platform to rewrite history,' family of Epstein abuse survivor says
Yesterday - NBC News
Yesterday - NBC News
Pritzker slams Trump's Chicago threats: 'We don't play those games'
Yesterday - KRON-TV San Francisco, CA/The Hill
Yesterday - KRON-TV San Francisco, CA/The Hill
House Oversight Committee Democrats say most Epstein files turned over by DOJ were already public
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Pentagon plans military deployment in Chicago as Trump eyes crackdown
Yesterday - msn/Washington Post
Yesterday - msn/Washington Post