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General Discussion
In America, you can fight evil, but you can't fight stupidity
By Nevilledog - 12 hrs ago - 17 recs
In America, you can fight evil, but you can't fight stupidity
By Nevilledog - 12 hrs ago - 17 recs
Latest Breaking News
Manhattan DA agrees to testify in Congress, but likely not until Trump is sentenced
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 17 recs
Manhattan DA agrees to testify in Congress, but likely not until Trump is sentenced
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 17 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump hallariously wrecked in new viral takedown
By Quixote1818 - 2 hrs ago - 16 recs
Trump hallariously wrecked in new viral takedown
By Quixote1818 - 2 hrs ago - 16 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump FURIOUS As Brutal New Ad Crushes His Ego
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 16 recs
Trump FURIOUS As Brutal New Ad Crushes His Ego
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 16 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Former trump Voters Say 'Lock Him Up' -The Bulwark
By MagaSmash - 12 hrs ago - 16 recs
Former trump Voters Say 'Lock Him Up' -The Bulwark
By MagaSmash - 12 hrs ago - 16 recs
General Discussion
How A Luxury Trip For Trump Judges Doomed The Federal Mask Mandate
By CousinIT - 13 hrs ago - 16 recs
How A Luxury Trip For Trump Judges Doomed The Federal Mask Mandate
By CousinIT - 13 hrs ago - 16 recs
General Discussion
Four Israeli Hostages freed today. On Monday, will "Democracy Now!" lament the fact that the Israeli military did it?
By xocetaceans - 15 hrs ago - 16 recs
Four Israeli Hostages freed today. On Monday, will "Democracy Now!" lament the fact that the Israeli military did it?
By xocetaceans - 15 hrs ago - 16 recs
General Discussion
Trump Doubles Down on Plan for Huge Spending Power Grab
By Galraedia - 1 hr ago - 15 recs
Trump Doubles Down on Plan for Huge Spending Power Grab
By Galraedia - 1 hr ago - 15 recs
General Discussion
Joe Biden calls out 'desperate and delusional' Trump's 'blatant lie' about cost of insulin
By applegrove - 4 hrs ago - 15 recs
Joe Biden calls out 'desperate and delusional' Trump's 'blatant lie' about cost of insulin
By applegrove - 4 hrs ago - 15 recs
General Discussion
Joe Biden has the best motives for what he does
By highplainsdem - 8 hrs ago - 15 recs
Joe Biden has the best motives for what he does
By highplainsdem - 8 hrs ago - 15 recs
General Discussion
For those Fox personalities who have complained of Biden's D-Day speech --
By 70sEraVet - 9 hrs ago - 15 recs
For those Fox personalities who have complained of Biden's D-Day speech --
By 70sEraVet - 9 hrs ago - 15 recs
General Discussion
The White House is illuminated orange tonight in honor of National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 22 hrs ago - 15 recs
The White House is illuminated orange tonight in honor of National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 22 hrs ago - 15 recs
Wyoming
Stunning photos show 'catastrophic failure' of Wyoming's Teton Pass
By AnrothElf - 5 hrs ago - 14 recs
Stunning photos show 'catastrophic failure' of Wyoming's Teton Pass
By AnrothElf - 5 hrs ago - 14 recs
Outdoor Life
Surprising wildlife cooperation; from inside car, window down while stopped (on private road to my house.)
By elleng - 8 hrs ago - 14 recs
Surprising wildlife cooperation; from inside car, window down while stopped (on private road to my house.)
By elleng - 8 hrs ago - 14 recs
General Discussion
YouTuber says McGRAW "is trying to bully" him over his "criticism of (McGRAW's) weak Trump interview"
By UTUSN - 9 hrs ago - 14 recs
YouTuber says McGRAW "is trying to bully" him over his "criticism of (McGRAW's) weak Trump interview"
By UTUSN - 9 hrs ago - 14 recs
Cable News Clips
Viral video edited to make it appear Biden tried to sit down without a chair
By sl8 - 15 hrs ago - 14 recs
Viral video edited to make it appear Biden tried to sit down without a chair
By sl8 - 15 hrs ago - 14 recs
Humor
A husband was admiring his gym body in the mirror and said to his wife.
By Duncanpup - 15 hrs ago - 14 recs
A husband was admiring his gym body in the mirror and said to his wife.
By Duncanpup - 15 hrs ago - 14 recs
General Discussion
Retired admiral lays out the choices America faces at this critical juncture
By RAB910 - 17 hrs ago - 14 recs
Retired admiral lays out the choices America faces at this critical juncture
By RAB910 - 17 hrs ago - 14 recs
The DU Lounge
Throwback for newer and older posters. Have you ever gone skinny dipping? I have. What about you?
By debm55 - 4 hrs ago - 13 recs
Throwback for newer and older posters. Have you ever gone skinny dipping? I have. What about you?
By debm55 - 4 hrs ago - 13 recs
General Discussion
When a North Carolina Colonel Shot This Utility Worker, Journalists Suggested His Victim Was a Spy
By Nevilledog - 8 hrs ago - 13 recs
When a North Carolina Colonel Shot This Utility Worker, Journalists Suggested His Victim Was a Spy
By Nevilledog - 8 hrs ago - 13 recs
General Discussion
Sargent: Trump's Bizarre Moments With Dr. Phil and Hannity Should Alarm Us All
By Nevilledog - 9 hrs ago - 13 recs
Sargent: Trump's Bizarre Moments With Dr. Phil and Hannity Should Alarm Us All
By Nevilledog - 9 hrs ago - 13 recs
General Discussion
"This American Life" great show on Trump retribution on now
By orangecrush - 10 hrs ago - 13 recs
"This American Life" great show on Trump retribution on now
By orangecrush - 10 hrs ago - 13 recs
General Discussion
Grand Rapids GOP party chair introduces Donald Trump.
By demmiblue - 11 hrs ago - 13 recs
Grand Rapids GOP party chair introduces Donald Trump.
By demmiblue - 11 hrs ago - 13 recs
New Jersey
N.J. girl, 6, dies after badminton racquet breaks, pierces her skull during Maine vacation
By mahatmakanejeeves - 13 hrs ago - 13 recs
N.J. girl, 6, dies after badminton racquet breaks, pierces her skull during Maine vacation
By mahatmakanejeeves - 13 hrs ago - 13 recs
General Discussion
Homes have popped up on the National Mall - showing they can be built fast and cheap
By sl8 - 17 hrs ago - 13 recs
Homes have popped up on the National Mall - showing they can be built fast and cheap
By sl8 - 17 hrs ago - 13 recs
General Discussion
Former supporters now say 'Lock him up'
By struggle4progress - 5 hrs ago - 12 recs
Former supporters now say 'Lock him up'
By struggle4progress - 5 hrs ago - 12 recs
Latest Breaking News
UN chief will declare that both Israel and Hamas are violating children's rights during war
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 12 recs
UN chief will declare that both Israel and Hamas are violating children's rights during war
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 12 recs
General Discussion
Milwaukee council committee rejects effort to ban guns in Republican Convention security area
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 12 recs
Milwaukee council committee rejects effort to ban guns in Republican Convention security area
By RandySF - 7 hrs ago - 12 recs
General Discussion
Dear Faux 'News.' Are You SURE You Really Want To Gin Up A "MISTRIAL" Meme?
By TrollBuster9090 - 8 hrs ago - 12 recs
Dear Faux 'News.' Are You SURE You Really Want To Gin Up A "MISTRIAL" Meme?
By TrollBuster9090 - 8 hrs ago - 12 recs
American History
On this day, June 8, 1972, nine-year-old Phan Thị Kim Phc was burned by napalm.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago - 12 recs
On this day, June 8, 1972, nine-year-old Phan Thị Kim Phc was burned by napalm.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago - 12 recs
General Discussion
A Tale of Two Trials: Biden's Family Values vs. Trump's
By babylonsister - 12 hrs ago - 12 recs
A Tale of Two Trials: Biden's Family Values vs. Trump's
By babylonsister - 12 hrs ago - 12 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump Wants to Jail His Judge. Here's the Truth: He's a Hero
By Zorro - 12 hrs ago - 12 recs
Trump Wants to Jail His Judge. Here's the Truth: He's a Hero
By Zorro - 12 hrs ago - 12 recs
General Discussion
Republicans alarmed by Trump's belief his felony conviction will win over voters
By Tom of Temecula - 14 hrs ago - 12 recs
Republicans alarmed by Trump's belief his felony conviction will win over voters
By Tom of Temecula - 14 hrs ago - 12 recs
Texas
Texas library must reinstate books with 'butts and farts,' court says
By SARose - 15 hrs ago - 12 recs
Texas library must reinstate books with 'butts and farts,' court says
By SARose - 15 hrs ago - 12 recs
General Discussion
For those protest Isreal at the White House
By Smackdown2019 - 4 hrs ago - 11 recs
For those protest Isreal at the White House
By Smackdown2019 - 4 hrs ago - 11 recs
General Discussion
Dutch Vote Shows Limit of Far-Right Turnout in EU Elections
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago - 11 recs
Dutch Vote Shows Limit of Far-Right Turnout in EU Elections
By RandySF - 4 hrs ago - 11 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump to escalate blame on trial judge Juan Merchan if sentenced to prison
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 11 recs
Trump to escalate blame on trial judge Juan Merchan if sentenced to prison
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 11 recs
The DU Lounge
She adopted this scared pit bull. Here's what happened.
By catbyte - 7 hrs ago - 11 recs
She adopted this scared pit bull. Here's what happened.
By catbyte - 7 hrs ago - 11 recs
General Discussion
Statement of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on the Israeli Hostage Rescue Operation
By LetMyPeopleVote - 11 hrs ago - 11 recs
Statement of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on the Israeli Hostage Rescue Operation
By LetMyPeopleVote - 11 hrs ago - 11 recs
The DU Lounge
Earthrise 1: Historic Image Remastered - RIP, Bill Anders (February 27, 2022 APOD)
By sl8 - 17 hrs ago - 11 recs
Earthrise 1: Historic Image Remastered - RIP, Bill Anders (February 27, 2022 APOD)
By sl8 - 17 hrs ago - 11 recs
Environment & Energy
Ron DeSantis signs bill that deletes climate change from Florida state law. Anthony Davis reports. - FIVE MINUTE NEWS
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 11 recs
Ron DeSantis signs bill that deletes climate change from Florida state law. Anthony Davis reports. - FIVE MINUTE NEWS
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 11 recs
Weird News
California Man Stunned After Bear Walks into Kitchen While He's Doing Dishes: 'Hello, Are You Nice?'
By WhiteTara - 1 hr ago - 10 recs
California Man Stunned After Bear Walks into Kitchen While He's Doing Dishes: 'Hello, Are You Nice?'
By WhiteTara - 1 hr ago - 10 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about the Zelenskyy footage and the story behind it....
By TexasTowelie - 8 hrs ago - 10 recs
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about the Zelenskyy footage and the story behind it....
By TexasTowelie - 8 hrs ago - 10 recs
Latest Breaking News
Climate crisis creates a health crisis, WHO reports
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 10 recs
Climate crisis creates a health crisis, WHO reports
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 10 recs
Foreign Affairs
Why U.S. corporations are so threatened by Mexico's next president, Claudia Sheinbaum
By peppertree - 10 hrs ago - 10 recs
Why U.S. corporations are so threatened by Mexico's next president, Claudia Sheinbaum
By peppertree - 10 hrs ago - 10 recs
General Discussion
"And coming around the turn, it's neck and neck between the Okay Party and the Party of Scurrilous Vermin!"
By DavidDvorkin - 13 hrs ago - 10 recs
"And coming around the turn, it's neck and neck between the Okay Party and the Party of Scurrilous Vermin!"
By DavidDvorkin - 13 hrs ago - 10 recs
General Discussion
Rudy's coffee roastery just went bankrupt
By struggle4progress - 14 hrs ago - 10 recs
Rudy's coffee roastery just went bankrupt
By struggle4progress - 14 hrs ago - 10 recs
Arizona
Arizona attorney general to investigate Gov. Hobbs for alleged 'pay to play'
By maspaha - 15 hrs ago - 10 recs
Arizona attorney general to investigate Gov. Hobbs for alleged 'pay to play'
By maspaha - 15 hrs ago - 10 recs
Health
Texas bird flu strain kills ferrets used to mimic disease in humans, US CDC says
By sl8 - 18 hrs ago - 10 recs
Texas bird flu strain kills ferrets used to mimic disease in humans, US CDC says
By sl8 - 18 hrs ago - 10 recs
General Discussion
These are surprising stats I just came across: According to the financial website WalletHub, the state of New Jersey is
By applegrove - 20 hrs ago - 10 recs
These are surprising stats I just came across: According to the financial website WalletHub, the state of New Jersey is
By applegrove - 20 hrs ago - 10 recs
Cable News Clips
'No one is safe': Cohen's chilling warning about Trump's threats of retaliation against Democrats - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - 9 recs
'No one is safe': Cohen's chilling warning about Trump's threats of retaliation against Democrats - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - 9 recs
Cable News Clips
'He's lost the thread': Chief Justice Roberts 'out in the wind' amid conservative supermajority - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 9 recs
'He's lost the thread': Chief Justice Roberts 'out in the wind' amid conservative supermajority - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 9 recs
Pets
Natl Park Service plans to remove world famous cats from San Juan PR Natl Historic Site
By CurtEastPoint - 3 hrs ago - 9 recs
Natl Park Service plans to remove world famous cats from San Juan PR Natl Historic Site
By CurtEastPoint - 3 hrs ago - 9 recs
General Discussion
Nick Saban enjoying retirement, catches legendary rock band live
By walkingman - 3 hrs ago - 9 recs
Nick Saban enjoying retirement, catches legendary rock band live
By walkingman - 3 hrs ago - 9 recs
General Discussion
U.S. provided support to Israeli forces in rescue of 4 hostages in Gaza
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - 9 recs
U.S. provided support to Israeli forces in rescue of 4 hostages in Gaza
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - 9 recs
General Discussion
Pro Hamas supporter at White House holds up bloody Biden mask
By mcar - 6 hrs ago - 9 recs
Pro Hamas supporter at White House holds up bloody Biden mask
By mcar - 6 hrs ago - 9 recs
General Discussion
Content Warning: The Underbelly of "Free Palestine" Protests #1
By AnrothElf - 9 hrs ago - 9 recs
Content Warning: The Underbelly of "Free Palestine" Protests #1
By AnrothElf - 9 hrs ago - 9 recs
Forum Spotlight: Outdoor Life
Surprising wildlife cooperation; from inside car, window down while stopped (on private road to my house.)Morning surprise on my patio
Across the river @ sunset
Latest Breaking News
U.S. adds a much-better-than-expected 272,000 jobs in May, but unemployment rate edges up to 4%
Friday - CNBC
Friday - CNBC
YouTuber charged for stunt where fireworks were shot at his Lamborghini from flying helicopter
Friday - NBC News
Friday - NBC News
Judge dismisses attempted murder and other charges in state case against Paul Pelosi's attacker
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
Russian warships to arrive in Havana next week, say Cuban officials, as military exercises expected
Friday - CBS News/AP
Friday - CBS News/AP
Pro-Trump network Newsmax faces subpoena for documents as bankruptcy lawyers deepen probe of Rudy Giuliani's finances
Thursday - Law & Crime
Thursday - Law & Crime
Secret Service head says RNC security plans not final as protesters allege free speech restrictions
Thursday - AP
Thursday - AP
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas accepted gifts worth millions of dollars over 20 years, analysis finds
Thursday - CNBC
Thursday - CNBC
George Clooney called White House to defend wife's work on Israel warrants
Thursday - Washington Post
Thursday - Washington Post
Conservatives tied to Trump want to limit insurance coverage for abortions
Thursday - Washington Post
Thursday - Washington Post
Supreme Court sides with Native American tribes in health care funding dispute with government
Thursday - AP
Thursday - AP
Alito neighbor says justice is either 'mistaken' or 'outright lying' about upside-down flag timeline
Thursday - Law & Crime
Thursday - Law & Crime
Trump ally Steve Bannon ordered to report to prison July 1 in contempt of Congress case
Thursday - CBS News
Thursday - CBS News
SPP Seeks Approval to Become First US Grid Operator Bridging Western and Eastern Interconnections
Thursday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Thursday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Missouri appeals court sides with transgender student in bathroom, locker room discrimination case
Thursday - AP
Thursday - AP
NewsBreak: Most downloaded US news app has Chinese roots and 'writes fiction' using AI
Thursday - Reuters
Thursday - Reuters
New COVID-19 vaccine for fall should target JN.1 lineage, not variant, FDA panel
Thursday - USA Today
Thursday - USA Today