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General Discussion
Doonesbury: For the voter who would rather get the news from editorial cartoonists.
By kpete - 21 hrs ago - 185 recs
Doonesbury: For the voter who would rather get the news from editorial cartoonists.
By kpete - 21 hrs ago - 185 recs
General Discussion
Michael Steele responds to Trumps post on correspondents dinner.
By Swede - 14 hrs ago - 182 recs
Michael Steele responds to Trumps post on correspondents dinner.
By Swede - 14 hrs ago - 182 recs
General Discussion
Here's a question that should be asked by the fucking media...
By Aviation Pro - 22 hrs ago - 109 recs
Here's a question that should be asked by the fucking media...
By Aviation Pro - 22 hrs ago - 109 recs
General Discussion
Great news from World Central Kitchen
By MorbidButterflyTat - 14 hrs ago - 107 recs
Great news from World Central Kitchen
By MorbidButterflyTat - 14 hrs ago - 107 recs
General Discussion
This is quite a long article, but I hope you all will read it.
By CaliforniaPeggy - 11 hrs ago - 104 recs
This is quite a long article, but I hope you all will read it.
By CaliforniaPeggy - 11 hrs ago - 104 recs
General Discussion
George Takei: We must fight to keep the monsters out.
By highplainsdem - 9 hrs ago - 94 recs
George Takei: We must fight to keep the monsters out.
By highplainsdem - 9 hrs ago - 94 recs
General Discussion
Retailers fled. Trump's landmark tower is now a cheap, empty, closed-off New York embarrassment
By babylonsister - 20 hrs ago - 93 recs
Retailers fled. Trump's landmark tower is now a cheap, empty, closed-off New York embarrassment
By babylonsister - 20 hrs ago - 93 recs
General Discussion
More Holy Shit -Atlantic Hurricane predictions 2024
By malaise - 16 hrs ago - 82 recs
More Holy Shit -Atlantic Hurricane predictions 2024
By malaise - 16 hrs ago - 82 recs
General Discussion
I didn't leave America because of Trump and his cultists
By Pototan - 11 hrs ago - 80 recs
I didn't leave America because of Trump and his cultists
By Pototan - 11 hrs ago - 80 recs
General Discussion
The Lincoln Project comments on dog-murdering:
By Ocelot II - 17 hrs ago - 74 recs
The Lincoln Project comments on dog-murdering:
By Ocelot II - 17 hrs ago - 74 recs
General Discussion
David Brooks has repeatedly stated on the PBS NewsHour
By Tumbulu - 12 hrs ago - 72 recs
David Brooks has repeatedly stated on the PBS NewsHour
By Tumbulu - 12 hrs ago - 72 recs
Canada
Orca's ocean escape from B.C. lagoon will be talked about for generations, says First Nation
By Spazito - 20 hrs ago - 70 recs
Orca's ocean escape from B.C. lagoon will be talked about for generations, says First Nation
By Spazito - 20 hrs ago - 70 recs
General Discussion
"I'm sincerely not asking you to take sides, but asking you to rise up to the seriousness of the moment."
By kpete - 20 hrs ago - 68 recs
"I'm sincerely not asking you to take sides, but asking you to rise up to the seriousness of the moment."
By kpete - 20 hrs ago - 68 recs
The DU Lounge
Fond memories of Liz the no man had ever won that game of have you been listening to me.
By Duncanpup - 22 hrs ago - 65 recs
Fond memories of Liz the no man had ever won that game of have you been listening to me.
By Duncanpup - 22 hrs ago - 65 recs
General Discussion
Mrs. Betty Bowers has something to show you.
By sinkingfeeling - 6 hrs ago - 63 recs
Mrs. Betty Bowers has something to show you.
By sinkingfeeling - 6 hrs ago - 63 recs
The DU Lounge
Train Conductor Finds Himself Caught In Tornado's Path
By catbyte - 19 hrs ago - 62 recs
Train Conductor Finds Himself Caught In Tornado's Path
By catbyte - 19 hrs ago - 62 recs
General Discussion
Trump Is Freaking Out As His RFK JR. Problem Worsens
By Tom of Temecula - 8 hrs ago - 59 recs
Trump Is Freaking Out As His RFK JR. Problem Worsens
By Tom of Temecula - 8 hrs ago - 59 recs
General Discussion
The Supreme Court's "Catch and Delay" Operation
By CousinIT - 20 hrs ago - 57 recs
The Supreme Court's "Catch and Delay" Operation
By CousinIT - 20 hrs ago - 57 recs
Latest Breaking News
Dan Rather makes his first return to CBS News in 18 years
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 54 recs
Dan Rather makes his first return to CBS News in 18 years
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 54 recs
General Discussion
Colorado officers responding to report of a screaming woman help deliver her triplets
By malaise - 10 hrs ago - 52 recs
Colorado officers responding to report of a screaming woman help deliver her triplets
By malaise - 10 hrs ago - 52 recs
General Discussion
Cold and without Diet Coke, former president muddles through the dreary life of a defendant
By Shrek - 23 hrs ago - 51 recs
Cold and without Diet Coke, former president muddles through the dreary life of a defendant
By Shrek - 23 hrs ago - 51 recs
Latest Breaking News
Kristi Noem dogged by poor polling amid fallout from tale of killing puppy
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 47 recs
Kristi Noem dogged by poor polling amid fallout from tale of killing puppy
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 47 recs
General Discussion
Bernie Sanders says there's not 'any doubt' what Netanyahu is doing now is 'ethnic cleansing'
By Mr. Sparkle - 17 hrs ago - 44 recs
Bernie Sanders says there's not 'any doubt' what Netanyahu is doing now is 'ethnic cleansing'
By Mr. Sparkle - 17 hrs ago - 44 recs
General Discussion
Governor Kristi Noem issues a new statement justifying her decision to murder a puppy.
By demmiblue - 15 hrs ago - 42 recs
Governor Kristi Noem issues a new statement justifying her decision to murder a puppy.
By demmiblue - 15 hrs ago - 42 recs
General Discussion
If you can read this, thank an unarmed teacher
By SupportSanity - 12 hrs ago - 39 recs
If you can read this, thank an unarmed teacher
By SupportSanity - 12 hrs ago - 39 recs
Latest Breaking News
Mitch McConnell Confronted Over Voting to Acquit Donald Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 37 recs
Mitch McConnell Confronted Over Voting to Acquit Donald Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 37 recs
Campaigns
(A PREDICTION): If Donald Trump is the nominee, he will get no more than 35 percent of the vote.
By Stuart G - 7 hrs ago - 36 recs
(A PREDICTION): If Donald Trump is the nominee, he will get no more than 35 percent of the vote.
By Stuart G - 7 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
If you needed another reason to dislike RFKjr...
By intrepidity - 16 hrs ago - 36 recs
If you needed another reason to dislike RFKjr...
By intrepidity - 16 hrs ago - 36 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
That scowl. The gag order. Frightened jurors. Who's on trial, a former president or a mob boss?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 hrs ago - 35 recs
That scowl. The gag order. Frightened jurors. Who's on trial, a former president or a mob boss?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 hrs ago - 35 recs
General Discussion
According to Fox News Trump sleeping in court
By YoshidaYui - 9 hrs ago - 34 recs
According to Fox News Trump sleeping in court
By YoshidaYui - 9 hrs ago - 34 recs
Latest Breaking News
Niece of Israeli hostage says Biden administration has shown 'unwavering and relentless commitment' to her family
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 34 recs
Niece of Israeli hostage says Biden administration has shown 'unwavering and relentless commitment' to her family
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
US buys 81 Soviet-era combat aircraft from Russia's ally costing on average less than $20,000 each, report says
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 31 recs
US buys 81 Soviet-era combat aircraft from Russia's ally costing on average less than $20,000 each, report says
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 31 recs
General Discussion
Storming colleges with riot cops to keep them 'safe' should scare America about what's next
By Nevilledog - 17 hrs ago - 31 recs
Storming colleges with riot cops to keep them 'safe' should scare America about what's next
By Nevilledog - 17 hrs ago - 31 recs
General Discussion
Poor guy crying at 1:05 AM (the six-year-old).
By demmiblue - 22 hrs ago - 31 recs
Poor guy crying at 1:05 AM (the six-year-old).
By demmiblue - 22 hrs ago - 31 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Biden's White House Correspondent's Dinner Zingers - The Lincoln Project
By TexasTowelie - 15 hrs ago - 30 recs
Biden's White House Correspondent's Dinner Zingers - The Lincoln Project
By TexasTowelie - 15 hrs ago - 30 recs
General Discussion
Jost: "Republican candidate spending his days farting himself awake ...and the race is tied?"
By CousinIT - 21 hrs ago - 28 recs
Jost: "Republican candidate spending his days farting himself awake ...and the race is tied?"
By CousinIT - 21 hrs ago - 28 recs
The DU Lounge
Herd Excited By Arrival Of New Rescue Elephant "Dok Koon"
By catbyte - 19 hrs ago - 24 recs
Herd Excited By Arrival Of New Rescue Elephant "Dok Koon"
By catbyte - 19 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
The 2024 DNC in Chicago? We are gonna kill it and the whole world will be watching!
By ancianita - 9 hrs ago - 22 recs
The 2024 DNC in Chicago? We are gonna kill it and the whole world will be watching!
By ancianita - 9 hrs ago - 22 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Carville wants to turn up the mocking of trump a Notch
By MagaSmash - 11 hrs ago - 22 recs
Carville wants to turn up the mocking of trump a Notch
By MagaSmash - 11 hrs ago - 22 recs
Science
Rare dinosaur tracks are longest continuous set of sauropod footprints (EarthSky.org)
By eppur_se_muova - 20 hrs ago - 22 recs
Rare dinosaur tracks are longest continuous set of sauropod footprints (EarthSky.org)
By eppur_se_muova - 20 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
How One Reaction to a Mural Tore a New England Town Apart
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 21 hrs ago - 22 recs
How One Reaction to a Mural Tore a New England Town Apart
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 21 hrs ago - 22 recs
Latest Breaking News
Former Biden chief of staff says no 'big' strategy needed for Trump: He's 'busy taking himself down every day'
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 21 recs
Former Biden chief of staff says no 'big' strategy needed for Trump: He's 'busy taking himself down every day'
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Marc Elias: "Trump's lawyers are saying: OF COURSE my client could stage a coup and assassinate his opponents..."
By peppertree - 13 hrs ago - 20 recs
Marc Elias: "Trump's lawyers are saying: OF COURSE my client could stage a coup and assassinate his opponents..."
By peppertree - 13 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
STEPHANOPOULOS "Until now no American president"!!!!!!!!!!1 & Dan RATHER back first time on CBS - *videos*!
By UTUSN - 19 hrs ago - 20 recs
STEPHANOPOULOS "Until now no American president"!!!!!!!!!!1 & Dan RATHER back first time on CBS - *videos*!
By UTUSN - 19 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
A Dog Named Cricket: A Metaphor For MAGAs Everywhere
By babylonsister - 21 hrs ago - 20 recs
A Dog Named Cricket: A Metaphor For MAGAs Everywhere
By babylonsister - 21 hrs ago - 20 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
"I am your retribution" is the opposite of "Love your enemies." White, conservative, Evangelical Christianity is phony.
By lees1975 - 7 hrs ago - 19 recs
"I am your retribution" is the opposite of "Love your enemies." White, conservative, Evangelical Christianity is phony.
By lees1975 - 7 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
It is firing up again! Tornado warning are popping up in south central parts of country.
By imanamerican63 - 9 hrs ago - 19 recs
It is firing up again! Tornado warning are popping up in south central parts of country.
By imanamerican63 - 9 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
Maria Bartiromo questions Jim Jordan about 'congressional investigations that go nowhere'
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 19 recs
Maria Bartiromo questions Jim Jordan about 'congressional investigations that go nowhere'
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
Mark Meadows asked the Supreme Court to recognize his 'just following orders defense. A right-wing justice wasn't buying
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 19 recs
Mark Meadows asked the Supreme Court to recognize his 'just following orders defense. A right-wing justice wasn't buying
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Rude Pundit: The Question that Justice Sonia Sotomayor Should Have Asked About Absolute Immunity for Presidents
By Bundbuster - 4 hrs ago - 18 recs
Rude Pundit: The Question that Justice Sonia Sotomayor Should Have Asked About Absolute Immunity for Presidents
By Bundbuster - 4 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
Trumple Thinskin Butthurt over White House Correspondents' Dinner
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 hrs ago - 17 recs
Trumple Thinskin Butthurt over White House Correspondents' Dinner
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
A Supreme Court Justice (Alito) Gave Us Alarming New Evidence That He's Living in MAGA World
By Swede - 15 hrs ago - 17 recs
A Supreme Court Justice (Alito) Gave Us Alarming New Evidence That He's Living in MAGA World
By Swede - 15 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
'Everyone is selling': Florida condo owners feel crush of rising insurance costs
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 21 hrs ago - 17 recs
'Everyone is selling': Florida condo owners feel crush of rising insurance costs
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 21 hrs ago - 17 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's Latest Grift Backfires As Religious Leaders Denounce MAGA - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago - 17 recs
Trump's Latest Grift Backfires As Religious Leaders Denounce MAGA - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago - 17 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Top Trump VP PICK Gets INSTANT Reality Check from FED UP Southerner - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - 15 recs
Top Trump VP PICK Gets INSTANT Reality Check from FED UP Southerner - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - 15 recs
Latest Breaking News
Ukraine pulls back from three villages in east, Zelenskiy pleads for weapons
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 15 recs
Ukraine pulls back from three villages in east, Zelenskiy pleads for weapons
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 15 recs
Latest Breaking News
CDC identifies 1st documented cases of HIV transmitted through cosmetic needles
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 15 recs
CDC identifies 1st documented cases of HIV transmitted through cosmetic needles
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 15 recs
General Discussion
'Demolishing democracy': how much danger does Christian nationalism pose?
By Nevilledog - 15 hrs ago - 15 recs
'Demolishing democracy': how much danger does Christian nationalism pose?
By Nevilledog - 15 hrs ago - 15 recs
General Discussion
They turned cattle ranches into tropical forest -- then climate change hit
By NickB79 - 21 hrs ago - 15 recs
They turned cattle ranches into tropical forest -- then climate change hit
By NickB79 - 21 hrs ago - 15 recs
Science
Why dangerous bird flu is spreading faster and farther than first thought...
By littlemissmartypants - 2 hrs ago - 14 recs
Why dangerous bird flu is spreading faster and farther than first thought...
By littlemissmartypants - 2 hrs ago - 14 recs
Forum Spotlight: Humor
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Latest Breaking News
First container ship arrives at Port of Baltimore since Key Bridge collapse: 'Another milestone'
1 hr ago - CBS News
1 hr ago - CBS News
Israeli student elected by Columbia for role of student president as protests surge
6 hrs ago - The Jerusalem Post
6 hrs ago - The Jerusalem Post
Former Biden chief of staff says no 'big' strategy needed for Trump: He's 'busy taking himself down every day'
10 hrs ago - The Hill
10 hrs ago - The Hill
Biden reiterated 'clear position' on Rafah invasion in phone call with Netanyahu Sunday
10 hrs ago - CNN
10 hrs ago - CNN
CDC identifies 1st documented cases of HIV transmitted through cosmetic needles
11 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
11 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
'Physical altercations' during dueling pro-Palestinian, pro-Israel demonstrations on UCLA campus
11 hrs ago - ABC7 Los Angeles
11 hrs ago - ABC7 Los Angeles
Biden praises UAW-Daimler Truck agreement as a 'testament to the power of collective bargaining'
11 hrs ago - WRAL/CNN
11 hrs ago - WRAL/CNN
Maria Bartiromo questions Jim Jordan about 'congressional investigations that go nowhere'
12 hrs ago - The Hill
12 hrs ago - The Hill
Trump and DeSantis meet in Miami for first conversation since Florida governor dropped out of GOP primary
12 hrs ago - CNN Politics
12 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Green Party presidential candidate among those arrested as campus protests multiply
14 hrs ago - USA Today
14 hrs ago - USA Today
Sen. Graham calls on White House to normalize relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel
14 hrs ago - CNN
14 hrs ago - CNN
Niece of Israeli hostage says Biden administration has shown 'unwavering and relentless commitment' to her family
14 hrs ago - The Hill
14 hrs ago - The Hill
Israel has agreed to listen to US concerns before any Rafah move, says White House
15 hrs ago - Reuters
15 hrs ago - Reuters
Russian forces will likely make significant tactical gains in the coming weeks as Ukraine waits for US security assistan
15 hrs ago - Institute for the Study of War
15 hrs ago - Institute for the Study of War
Utah GOP picks Trump-backed mayor as nominee to replace Sen. Mitt Romney, but primary foes await
16 hrs ago - AP
16 hrs ago - AP
Gantz, far-right ministers issue dueling ultimatums to PM over hostage deal, Rafah op
16 hrs ago - The Times of Israel
16 hrs ago - The Times of Israel
Amid college protests and arrests over Gaza, White House says: 'We don't want to see anybody hurt'
17 hrs ago - ABC News
17 hrs ago - ABC News
Mark Meadows asked the Supreme Court to recognize his 'just following orders defense. A right-wing justice wasn't buying
18 hrs ago - Business Insider
18 hrs ago - Business Insider
Recreational boats to pass through Key Bridge collapse site Sunday after opening of fourth temporary channel
21 hrs ago - CBS News/Baltimore
21 hrs ago - CBS News/Baltimore
Utah's John Sullivan sentenced to six years in prison for his role in Jan. 6 insurrection
Yesterday - The Salt Lake Tribune
Yesterday - The Salt Lake Tribune
Exclusive: Some US officials say in internal memo Israel may be violating international law in Gaza
Yesterday - Reuters
Yesterday - Reuters
Jill Stein among dozens arrested during Pro-Palestine protest Saturday evening on WashU campus
Yesterday - KSDK-TV St. Louis
Yesterday - KSDK-TV St. Louis
Chants of 'shame on you' greet guests arriving for the annual White House correspondents' dinner
Saturday - AP
Saturday - AP
Blinken to travel to Saudi Arabia amid stalled negotiations between Israel and Hamas
Saturday - CNN Politics
Saturday - CNN Politics
Jack Smith dismantles Trump valet's argument that he should face no charges for his 'surreptitious box movement'
Saturday - Law & Crime
Saturday - Law & Crime
ByteDance would rather close down TikTok in the US than sell it if it fails to fight potential US ban in court
Saturday - Business Insider
Saturday - Business Insider
Hamas is reviewing an Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as a planned Rafah offensive looms
Saturday - NBC News/AP
Saturday - NBC News/AP
United Methodists give early approval to measures that could pave new path on LGBTQ+ issues
Saturday - USA Today
Saturday - USA Today
Ships from Turkey with humanitarian aid for Gaza denied right to sail, flags removed
Saturday - The Hill
Saturday - The Hill
Moscow may seize private US assets in Russia if US seizes frozen reserves, says Putin ally
Saturday - Reuters
Saturday - Reuters
City Council calls for investigation of District Attorney Sandra Doorley
Saturday - rochesterfirst.com
Saturday - rochesterfirst.com