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Editorials & Other Articles
'I'm Trained to Know When Someone is Dying. The White House Needs You to Believe Trump Isn't"
By sop - 22 hrs ago - 183 recs
'I'm Trained to Know When Someone is Dying. The White House Needs You to Believe Trump Isn't"
By sop - 22 hrs ago - 183 recs
General Discussion
James Talarico: There's been a lot of talk in this race about what makes a "real man." A man does what's right when...
By demmiblue - 16 hrs ago - 180 recs
James Talarico: There's been a lot of talk in this race about what makes a "real man." A man does what's right when...
By demmiblue - 16 hrs ago - 180 recs
General Discussion
Pardoned Jan 6 insurrectionist Theodore Middendorf has been sentenced to 19 years for sexually assaulting a 7-year-old
By red dog 1 - 23 hrs ago - 108 recs
Pardoned Jan 6 insurrectionist Theodore Middendorf has been sentenced to 19 years for sexually assaulting a 7-year-old
By red dog 1 - 23 hrs ago - 108 recs
General Discussion
🔥🚨 MAJOR JUST IN: The SAVE America Act Just Failed In The Senate.
By riversedge - 12 hrs ago - 88 recs
🔥🚨 MAJOR JUST IN: The SAVE America Act Just Failed In The Senate.
By riversedge - 12 hrs ago - 88 recs
General Discussion
Happy Thursday. Hunter Biden is having some fun 🤣
By sheshe2 - 17 hrs ago - 86 recs
Happy Thursday. Hunter Biden is having some fun 🤣
By sheshe2 - 17 hrs ago - 86 recs
General Discussion
OK, I can REALLY get behind the re-design of the Trump $250 bill. Really captures his "bold & decisive leadership."
By Miles Archer - 3 hrs ago - 77 recs
OK, I can REALLY get behind the re-design of the Trump $250 bill. Really captures his "bold & decisive leadership."
By Miles Archer - 3 hrs ago - 77 recs
Latest Breaking News
DOD Officially Drops 180 Faiths From Military's Recognized Religion List
By bluedigger - 19 hrs ago - 72 recs
DOD Officially Drops 180 Faiths From Military's Recognized Religion List
By bluedigger - 19 hrs ago - 72 recs
General Discussion
Why are US consumers so angry? It's not just high prices
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 71 recs
Why are US consumers so angry? It's not just high prices
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 71 recs
General Discussion
Before history is banned and rewritten, let's look at some precious tweets from the past.
By usonian - 23 hrs ago - 71 recs
Before history is banned and rewritten, let's look at some precious tweets from the past.
By usonian - 23 hrs ago - 71 recs
General Discussion
OOOOOPS. So it turns out King Charles' enthusiasm for hosting Trump was NOT a royal "OUI." SAD! WOKE KING! RIGGED!
By Miles Archer - 19 hrs ago - 70 recs
OOOOOPS. So it turns out King Charles' enthusiasm for hosting Trump was NOT a royal "OUI." SAD! WOKE KING! RIGGED!
By Miles Archer - 19 hrs ago - 70 recs
The DU Lounge
I am going to get ready for my bioposy. for my breast , early tomorrow. They said I will be be sore for a couple of days
By debm55 - 15 hrs ago - 64 recs
I am going to get ready for my bioposy. for my breast , early tomorrow. They said I will be be sore for a couple of days
By debm55 - 15 hrs ago - 64 recs
Foreign Affairs
TODAY: Europe Replaces ENTIRE American Software Stack - Google OUT, Microsoft OUT June 9 - House of El
By 2naSalit - 19 hrs ago - 61 recs
TODAY: Europe Replaces ENTIRE American Software Stack - Google OUT, Microsoft OUT June 9 - House of El
By 2naSalit - 19 hrs ago - 61 recs
General Discussion
holy sh**, listen to Trump sleep mumbling here. Guy was out...
By riversedge - 15 hrs ago - 59 recs
holy sh**, listen to Trump sleep mumbling here. Guy was out...
By riversedge - 15 hrs ago - 59 recs
The DU Lounge
This morning I mistakenly brewed a double espresso shot instead of my usual breakfast blend. I was halfway to my
By Floyd R. Turbo - 22 hrs ago - 56 recs
This morning I mistakenly brewed a double espresso shot instead of my usual breakfast blend. I was halfway to my
By Floyd R. Turbo - 22 hrs ago - 56 recs
General Discussion
New Boeing 787 Dreamliner collapses while parked at the gate
By dalton99a - 21 hrs ago - 54 recs
New Boeing 787 Dreamliner collapses while parked at the gate
By dalton99a - 21 hrs ago - 54 recs
General Discussion
Tell me again why the US doesn't need universal healthcare:
By applegrove - 12 hrs ago - 52 recs
Tell me again why the US doesn't need universal healthcare:
By applegrove - 12 hrs ago - 52 recs
General Discussion
Judge J. Michael Luttig: "A major shift has taken place in American politics"
By red dog 1 - 21 hrs ago - 51 recs
Judge J. Michael Luttig: "A major shift has taken place in American politics"
By red dog 1 - 21 hrs ago - 51 recs
General Discussion
Ukraine support Act (H.R. 2913) Passed! Final Yea 226, Nay 195, NV 9)
By pat_k - 14 hrs ago - 50 recs
Ukraine support Act (H.R. 2913) Passed! Final Yea 226, Nay 195, NV 9)
By pat_k - 14 hrs ago - 50 recs
General Discussion
Trump suffers another staggering rebuke as House passes Ukraine measure he opposed
By turbinetree - 13 hrs ago - 46 recs
Trump suffers another staggering rebuke as House passes Ukraine measure he opposed
By turbinetree - 13 hrs ago - 46 recs
General Discussion
'you wanted a non-woke president--here you go!'
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - 45 recs
'you wanted a non-woke president--here you go!'
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - 45 recs
General Discussion
While all y'all folks are yapping about Platner, check out what 'ole miss Susie is up to
By fujiyamasan - 5 hrs ago - 42 recs
While all y'all folks are yapping about Platner, check out what 'ole miss Susie is up to
By fujiyamasan - 5 hrs ago - 42 recs
General Discussion
Okay, he just admitted why he wants Pulte in there
By senseandsensibility - 17 hrs ago - 41 recs
Okay, he just admitted why he wants Pulte in there
By senseandsensibility - 17 hrs ago - 41 recs
General Discussion
Hunter Biden is mad as hell, and he's not gonna take any longer.
By Swede - 1 hr ago - 38 recs
Hunter Biden is mad as hell, and he's not gonna take any longer.
By Swede - 1 hr ago - 38 recs
General Discussion
Albanian protester's sign: "American nepo baby buying protected areas like shoes." They sure "heart" Princess Ivanka.
By Miles Archer - 13 hrs ago - 36 recs
Albanian protester's sign: "American nepo baby buying protected areas like shoes." They sure "heart" Princess Ivanka.
By Miles Archer - 13 hrs ago - 36 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's Big Fight RUINED As UFC Fighters TURN ON HIM! - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - 35 recs
Trump's Big Fight RUINED As UFC Fighters TURN ON HIM! - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - 35 recs
General Discussion
FCC To Investigate TV Shows Where The Mom Has Job
By milestogo - 18 hrs ago - 34 recs
FCC To Investigate TV Shows Where The Mom Has Job
By milestogo - 18 hrs ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
Trump shares this pic of his head on a muscular chiseled body in tight shorts
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 18 hrs ago - 33 recs
Trump shares this pic of his head on a muscular chiseled body in tight shorts
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 18 hrs ago - 33 recs
General Discussion
Republicans Defeat Attempt to Block President's $1.8 Billion Payout Fund
By dalton99a - 20 hrs ago - 32 recs
Republicans Defeat Attempt to Block President's $1.8 Billion Payout Fund
By dalton99a - 20 hrs ago - 32 recs
General Discussion
a proposal if he actually issues $250 bills with his portrait
By moonshinegnomie - 23 hrs ago - 31 recs
a proposal if he actually issues $250 bills with his portrait
By moonshinegnomie - 23 hrs ago - 31 recs
General Discussion
Sen Lindsey Graham looks about as washed out as the voting restrictions bill he keeps trying to SAVE!!!
By riversedge - 6 hrs ago - 29 recs
Sen Lindsey Graham looks about as washed out as the voting restrictions bill he keeps trying to SAVE!!!
By riversedge - 6 hrs ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
Breaking! International Space Station astronauts under evacuation orders over air leak
By malaise - 38 min ago - 28 recs
Breaking! International Space Station astronauts under evacuation orders over air leak
By malaise - 38 min ago - 28 recs
General Discussion
Anderson Cooper Defends Kaitlan Collins After Trump Shit Fit
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 27 recs
Anderson Cooper Defends Kaitlan Collins After Trump Shit Fit
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
FCC To Investigate TV Shows Where The Mom Has Job
By Zorro - 17 hrs ago - 26 recs
FCC To Investigate TV Shows Where The Mom Has Job
By Zorro - 17 hrs ago - 26 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
'The Leopard Was Always Going to Eat Your Face' - jojofromjerz
By sop - 17 hrs ago - 25 recs
'The Leopard Was Always Going to Eat Your Face' - jojofromjerz
By sop - 17 hrs ago - 25 recs
Science
'Severe' Northern Lights Alert For 23 States On Thursday And Friday
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - 25 recs
'Severe' Northern Lights Alert For 23 States On Thursday And Friday
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - 25 recs
Latest Breaking News
Surprise! S&P will not change its rules to get SpaceX in early
By highplainsdem - 12 hrs ago - 23 recs
Surprise! S&P will not change its rules to get SpaceX in early
By highplainsdem - 12 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
CA-GOV: Becerra advances in California governor's race
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago - 22 recs
CA-GOV: Becerra advances in California governor's race
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago - 22 recs
Latest Breaking News
New '60 Minutes' Executive Producer Sends Out Memo After Scott Pelley Firing, Says Show Will Never Be "Instructed By The
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 22 recs
New '60 Minutes' Executive Producer Sends Out Memo After Scott Pelley Firing, Says Show Will Never Be "Instructed By The
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
EVERY TIME wiithout fail that Princess Ivanka step into the public spotlight, it's clear that she's "Daddy's Girl."
By Miles Archer - 22 hrs ago - 21 recs
EVERY TIME wiithout fail that Princess Ivanka step into the public spotlight, it's clear that she's "Daddy's Girl."
By Miles Archer - 22 hrs ago - 21 recs
Environment & Energy
"This Will Completely Destroy Us" Thousands Protest Jared Kushner's $1.6B Resort in Albania - DRM News
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago - 19 recs
"This Will Completely Destroy Us" Thousands Protest Jared Kushner's $1.6B Resort in Albania - DRM News
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
Corporate Donors to Trump's White House Ballroom have Received $50 Billion in Government Contracts Since the East Wing w
By highplainsdem - 18 hrs ago - 18 recs
Corporate Donors to Trump's White House Ballroom have Received $50 Billion in Government Contracts Since the East Wing w
By highplainsdem - 18 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
So while everyone was paying attention to the 8,000,000 candidates running for CA governor...
By Initech - 23 hrs ago - 18 recs
So while everyone was paying attention to the 8,000,000 candidates running for CA governor...
By Initech - 23 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
What's the guy in the red tie behind him thinking?
By NightWatcher - 15 hrs ago - 17 recs
What's the guy in the red tie behind him thinking?
By NightWatcher - 15 hrs ago - 17 recs
Latest Breaking News
Whistleblower Exposes Trump Goons' Jaw-Dropping Social Security Plot
By Wicked Blue - 46 min ago - 16 recs
Whistleblower Exposes Trump Goons' Jaw-Dropping Social Security Plot
By Wicked Blue - 46 min ago - 16 recs
Liberal YouTubers
You've got to be f*cking kidding... - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - 16 recs
You've got to be f*cking kidding... - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - 16 recs
Latest Breaking News
Scientists warn Trump plan to axe US ocean monitoring system will leave world 'flying blind'
By littlemissmartypants - 4 hrs ago - 16 recs
Scientists warn Trump plan to axe US ocean monitoring system will leave world 'flying blind'
By littlemissmartypants - 4 hrs ago - 16 recs
General Discussion
How much longer until we have witch burnings?
By Coventina - 10 hrs ago - 16 recs
How much longer until we have witch burnings?
By Coventina - 10 hrs ago - 16 recs
General Discussion
Politics girl- fight on the White House lawn that trump will benefit from
By Figarosmom - 11 hrs ago - 16 recs
Politics girl- fight on the White House lawn that trump will benefit from
By Figarosmom - 11 hrs ago - 16 recs
General Discussion
AOC: This is our money, being stolen to pay for a vanity project like a ballroom or whatever it is that this guy wants
By Miles Archer - 13 hrs ago - 16 recs
AOC: This is our money, being stolen to pay for a vanity project like a ballroom or whatever it is that this guy wants
By Miles Archer - 13 hrs ago - 16 recs
Latest Breaking News
Water begins flowing into Reflecting Pool with blue paint job complete
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago - 16 recs
Water begins flowing into Reflecting Pool with blue paint job complete
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago - 16 recs
General Discussion
I'd love a live feed of folks removing its name from
By malaise - 50 min ago - 15 recs
I'd love a live feed of folks removing its name from
By malaise - 50 min ago - 15 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump has 12:30 AM MELTDOWN as BIG EVENTS CANCELLED!!!! - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - 15 recs
Trump has 12:30 AM MELTDOWN as BIG EVENTS CANCELLED!!!! - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - 15 recs
General Discussion
Well, we JOKED about it, and he WENT there. Lee Greenwood IS now the "Star Attraction" at Grampy's "rally"...
By Miles Archer - 8 hrs ago - 15 recs
Well, we JOKED about it, and he WENT there. Lee Greenwood IS now the "Star Attraction" at Grampy's "rally"...
By Miles Archer - 8 hrs ago - 15 recs
General Discussion
I just drove US-95 in Nevada from Laughlin to Las Vegas, today.
By Buddyzbuddy - 13 hrs ago - 15 recs
I just drove US-95 in Nevada from Laughlin to Las Vegas, today.
By Buddyzbuddy - 13 hrs ago - 15 recs
General Discussion
The Kennedy Center website has taken trumpy's name off the site.
By riversedge - 14 hrs ago - 15 recs
The Kennedy Center website has taken trumpy's name off the site.
By riversedge - 14 hrs ago - 15 recs
General Discussion
Latest CA Governor results from my local TV station
By senseandsensibility - 20 hrs ago - 15 recs
Latest CA Governor results from my local TV station
By senseandsensibility - 20 hrs ago - 15 recs
Forum Spotlight: Science
'Severe' Northern Lights Alert For 23 States On Thursday And FridayHow to Clean Your House Like an Oncologist
'In an unrecoverable state': NASA confirms MAVEN spacecraft is officially dead after loss of signal behind Mars
Latest Breaking News
NASA orders International Space Station astronauts to shelter, prepare for evacuation due to air leak
26 min ago - Reuters
26 min ago - Reuters
Trump's controversial pick for intel chief lacked security clearance before being tapped
29 min ago - cnn
29 min ago - cnn
Thieves who stole Romanian treasures from a Dutch museum each sentenced to 47 months in prison
59 min ago - AP
59 min ago - AP
Graham Platner denies an ex-girlfriend's report that he once twisted her arm, held her in a room
3 hrs ago - AP
3 hrs ago - AP
Scientists warn Trump plan to axe US ocean monitoring system will leave world 'flying blind'
4 hrs ago - The Guardian
4 hrs ago - The Guardian
Homicide convictions reversed for Colorado paramedics who injected ketamine into Elijah McClain
12 hrs ago - AP
12 hrs ago - AP
Donald Trump Schedules D.C. Rally With Lee Greenwood And Christopher Macchio After Artists Bail On Freedom 250 Concert S
13 hrs ago - Deadline
13 hrs ago - Deadline
Prosecutors lose appeal in Arizona's fake elector case and vow to present it again to a grand jury
14 hrs ago - AP
14 hrs ago - AP
New '60 Minutes' Executive Producer Sends Out Memo After Scott Pelley Firing, Says Show Will Never Be "Instructed By The
15 hrs ago - Deadline
15 hrs ago - Deadline
ICE to stop reporting deaths of newly released detainees, internal memo says
15 hrs ago - Washington Post
15 hrs ago - Washington Post
Corporate Donors to Trump's White House Ballroom have Received $50 Billion in Government Contracts Since the East Wing w
18 hrs ago - Public Citizen
18 hrs ago - Public Citizen
Kevin O'Leary's gargantuan data center cut down by half after battle with Utah lawmakers
19 hrs ago - Independent
19 hrs ago - Independent
Marjane Satrapi Dies: Iranian-French 'Persepolis' & 'Radioactive' Director Was 56
21 hrs ago - Deadline
21 hrs ago - Deadline
Meta Silently Added Face-Recognition Code for Its Smart Glasses to Millions of Phones
21 hrs ago - Wired
21 hrs ago - Wired
Ex-national security adviser John Bolton will plead guilty in classified information case: AP source
21 hrs ago - AP
21 hrs ago - AP
Supreme Court sides with FCC in clash with wireless carriers over fines
22 hrs ago - Reuters, via CNBC
22 hrs ago - Reuters, via CNBC
Police warn families of Tiananmen crackdown dead not to visit graves on 37th anniversary
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Trump's 'big beautiful bill' has a 'double taxation' trap for top earners, tax lawyers say
Yesterday - CNBC
Yesterday - CNBC
Workers at the Coolidge Corner Theatre prepare for possible strike, as management alleges unfair labor practice
Yesterday - Brookline News
Yesterday - Brookline News
Challenger Report: May Job Cuts Rise 16% from April; Highest May Total Since 2020
Yesterday - Challenger, Gray & Christmas
Yesterday - Challenger, Gray & Christmas
Plans for a Trump family-linked resort spark protests in Albania
Yesterday - Associated Press, via NPR
Yesterday - Associated Press, via NPR
Trump administration has separated dozens of children from their parents for a second time, AP finds
Yesterday - Associated Press
Yesterday - Associated Press
President Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general
Yesterday - Associated Press, via NPR
Yesterday - Associated Press, via NPR