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General Discussion
I know there's a lot going on right now but this doesn't sound good
By senseandsensibility - 22 hrs ago - 223 recs
I know there's a lot going on right now but this doesn't sound good
By senseandsensibility - 22 hrs ago - 223 recs
General Discussion
When they tell you that they no longer believe in our Democratic Republic . . .
By CousinIT - 3 hrs ago - 114 recs
When they tell you that they no longer believe in our Democratic Republic . . .
By CousinIT - 3 hrs ago - 114 recs
The DU Lounge
I wanted to post some pictures of my haven, my front porch.
By LuckyCharms - 5 hrs ago - 97 recs
I wanted to post some pictures of my haven, my front porch.
By LuckyCharms - 5 hrs ago - 97 recs
General Discussion
Stating the obvious. They're taking notes on this deployment.
By Duncanpup - 9 hrs ago - 95 recs
Stating the obvious. They're taking notes on this deployment.
By Duncanpup - 9 hrs ago - 95 recs
General Discussion
Highly recommend: we just spent an hour on an LA freeway overpass with "Due Process" and "No Kings" signs and
By LauraInLA - 18 hrs ago - 94 recs
Highly recommend: we just spent an hour on an LA freeway overpass with "Due Process" and "No Kings" signs and
By LauraInLA - 18 hrs ago - 94 recs
General Discussion
Troops sent to LA have no food, water or places to sleep - Conway/Newsom via Bluesky
By mzmolly - 19 hrs ago - 93 recs
Troops sent to LA have no food, water or places to sleep - Conway/Newsom via Bluesky
By mzmolly - 19 hrs ago - 93 recs
General Discussion
UPDATE: David Huerta was just released from custody!
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 20 hrs ago - 93 recs
UPDATE: David Huerta was just released from custody!
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 20 hrs ago - 93 recs
General Discussion
Speaker Johnson: Newsom should be 'tarred and feathered
By Playingmantis - 3 hrs ago - 86 recs
Speaker Johnson: Newsom should be 'tarred and feathered
By Playingmantis - 3 hrs ago - 86 recs
General Discussion
Best framing I've heard: Why aren't these resources available to prevent school shootings?
By newdeal2 - 22 hrs ago - 84 recs
Best framing I've heard: Why aren't these resources available to prevent school shootings?
By newdeal2 - 22 hrs ago - 84 recs
General Discussion
Gym Jacket Off Jordan gets a much-needed history lesson.
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 81 recs
Gym Jacket Off Jordan gets a much-needed history lesson.
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 81 recs
General Discussion
Bob Costas Condemns Mainstream Press for Doing 'MAGA Media': 'There Really Isn't Two Sides'
By Mr. Sparkle - 4 hrs ago - 80 recs
Bob Costas Condemns Mainstream Press for Doing 'MAGA Media': 'There Really Isn't Two Sides'
By Mr. Sparkle - 4 hrs ago - 80 recs
General Discussion
Well, I went to Walmart to stock up on groceries!
By imanamerican63 - 18 hrs ago - 80 recs
Well, I went to Walmart to stock up on groceries!
By imanamerican63 - 18 hrs ago - 80 recs
General Discussion
But, sure, keep sending these assholes your money...
By 634-5789 - 10 hrs ago - 72 recs
But, sure, keep sending these assholes your money...
By 634-5789 - 10 hrs ago - 72 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump asks the Supreme Court to neutralize the Convention Against Torture
By LetMyPeopleVote - 20 hrs ago - 66 recs
Trump asks the Supreme Court to neutralize the Convention Against Torture
By LetMyPeopleVote - 20 hrs ago - 66 recs
General Discussion
The felon is hoping to tamp down attendance at NO KINGS protest
By Beachnutt - 22 hrs ago - 65 recs
The felon is hoping to tamp down attendance at NO KINGS protest
By Beachnutt - 22 hrs ago - 65 recs
General Discussion
LAUSD will deploy school police to set up safe zones around campuses, graduations amid ICE raids
By WhiskeyGrinder - 2 hrs ago - 61 recs
LAUSD will deploy school police to set up safe zones around campuses, graduations amid ICE raids
By WhiskeyGrinder - 2 hrs ago - 61 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
'Absolutely none': The Smithsonian just unleashed a brutal smackdown on Trump
By milestogo - 4 hrs ago - 57 recs
'Absolutely none': The Smithsonian just unleashed a brutal smackdown on Trump
By milestogo - 4 hrs ago - 57 recs
General Discussion
ICE might target the graduate ceremony of Santa Monica High School on Wednesday
By littlemissmartypants - 7 hrs ago - 56 recs
ICE might target the graduate ceremony of Santa Monica High School on Wednesday
By littlemissmartypants - 7 hrs ago - 56 recs
General Discussion
Exclusive: DHS secretary seeks military arrests in Los Angeles in leaked letter
By douglas9 - 9 hrs ago - 56 recs
Exclusive: DHS secretary seeks military arrests in Los Angeles in leaked letter
By douglas9 - 9 hrs ago - 56 recs
Latest Breaking News
About 700 Marines mobilized to LA, Trump says he'd support Newsom arrest
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 55 recs
About 700 Marines mobilized to LA, Trump says he'd support Newsom arrest
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 55 recs
General Discussion
Give Us Your White Aryan Masses (Granlund Cartoon)
By groundloop - 6 hrs ago - 54 recs
Give Us Your White Aryan Masses (Granlund Cartoon)
By groundloop - 6 hrs ago - 54 recs
General Discussion
I would like to see Democratic politicians just fucking lean into this and repeat it every day until Nov 3, 2026.
By Miles Archer - 6 hrs ago - 49 recs
I would like to see Democratic politicians just fucking lean into this and repeat it every day until Nov 3, 2026.
By Miles Archer - 6 hrs ago - 49 recs
General Discussion
"This isn't about public safety. It's about stroking a dangerous President's ego," Newsom said.
By Miles Archer - 7 hrs ago - 49 recs
"This isn't about public safety. It's about stroking a dangerous President's ego," Newsom said.
By Miles Archer - 7 hrs ago - 49 recs
General Discussion
Thank you again Greta Thunberg for your courage and resiliance---a true inspiration to me.
By Doodley - 17 hrs ago - 47 recs
Thank you again Greta Thunberg for your courage and resiliance---a true inspiration to me.
By Doodley - 17 hrs ago - 47 recs
General Discussion
Plain clothes DHS agents HID THEIR IDs when demanding to see FIRST GRADERS in L.A. Elementary Schools
By Miles Archer - 15 hrs ago - 38 recs
Plain clothes DHS agents HID THEIR IDs when demanding to see FIRST GRADERS in L.A. Elementary Schools
By Miles Archer - 15 hrs ago - 38 recs
Latest Breaking News
CNN Correspondent Detained By LAPD, Camera Crew Arrested
By highplainsdem - 14 hrs ago - 36 recs
CNN Correspondent Detained By LAPD, Camera Crew Arrested
By highplainsdem - 14 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
New Indivisible updates + actions: "Troops in L.A, tanks in DC, and us rising up across the country"
By Amaryllis - 21 hrs ago - 36 recs
New Indivisible updates + actions: "Troops in L.A, tanks in DC, and us rising up across the country"
By Amaryllis - 21 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
Newsom not backing down! Fact checking trump's lies!
By senseandsensibility - 1 hr ago - 35 recs
Newsom not backing down! Fact checking trump's lies!
By senseandsensibility - 1 hr ago - 35 recs
Cable News Clips
Trump's protest suppression tactic backfires as 'No Kings' events mushroom after L.A. confrontations - Rachel Maddow MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 34 recs
Trump's protest suppression tactic backfires as 'No Kings' events mushroom after L.A. confrontations - Rachel Maddow MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 34 recs
Latest Breaking News
RFK Jr. Removes All Members of CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 34 recs
RFK Jr. Removes All Members of CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
Tech Crypto CEO accused of laundering $500 million linked to sanctioned Russian banks
By nitpicked - 21 hrs ago - 33 recs
Tech Crypto CEO accused of laundering $500 million linked to sanctioned Russian banks
By nitpicked - 21 hrs ago - 33 recs
General Discussion
Los Angeles turned out to be a nightmare for the feds
By Klarkashton - 15 hrs ago - 30 recs
Los Angeles turned out to be a nightmare for the feds
By Klarkashton - 15 hrs ago - 30 recs
Bereavement
Today, June 9, is the seventh anniversary
By PoindexterOglethorpe - 14 hrs ago - 29 recs
Today, June 9, is the seventh anniversary
By PoindexterOglethorpe - 14 hrs ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
Republican representatives have the power to stop this
By PurgedVoter - 12 hrs ago - 28 recs
Republican representatives have the power to stop this
By PurgedVoter - 12 hrs ago - 28 recs
General Discussion
If Newsom Wants the White House, He Needs to Show Up in the Streets
By GigiLeigh - 21 hrs ago - 28 recs
If Newsom Wants the White House, He Needs to Show Up in the Streets
By GigiLeigh - 21 hrs ago - 28 recs
General Discussion
Lawrence has a photo of the Falling President on the screen continuously.
By Sogo - 17 hrs ago - 27 recs
Lawrence has a photo of the Falling President on the screen continuously.
By Sogo - 17 hrs ago - 27 recs
Latest Breaking News
The ACLU demands the US release and return a Dominican woman living legally in Puerto Rico
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 25 recs
The ACLU demands the US release and return a Dominican woman living legally in Puerto Rico
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 25 recs
Latest Breaking News
House Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green to resign from Congress
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 24 recs
House Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green to resign from Congress
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
Its hard to feel strong and powerful when you can't control your bowels and bladder.
By milestogo - 19 hrs ago - 23 recs
Its hard to feel strong and powerful when you can't control your bowels and bladder.
By milestogo - 19 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
CNN's reporter on scene in Los Angeles: I'm being detained.. (And two members of his camera crew were arrested)
By highplainsdem - 14 hrs ago - 21 recs
CNN's reporter on scene in Los Angeles: I'm being detained.. (And two members of his camera crew were arrested)
By highplainsdem - 14 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Found this pic on Reddit of some states joining Canada and found it funny
By Polybius - 2 hrs ago - 20 recs
Found this pic on Reddit of some states joining Canada and found it funny
By Polybius - 2 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
I called Republican CA congressman and the person answering hung up on me
By Pris - 2 hrs ago - 19 recs
I called Republican CA congressman and the person answering hung up on me
By Pris - 2 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
Pentagon draws up rules on possible use of force for Marines in Los Angeles as governor slams 'dictatorial' Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 19 recs
Pentagon draws up rules on possible use of force for Marines in Los Angeles as governor slams 'dictatorial' Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Austria school shooting: ten dead and 28 injured in Graz
By Celerity - 9 hrs ago - 19 recs
Austria school shooting: ten dead and 28 injured in Graz
By Celerity - 9 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
Republicans quietly slip 'religious freedom' clause into funding bill
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 19 recs
Republicans quietly slip 'religious freedom' clause into funding bill
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Love me some Lawrence O tonight! His opening segment was hot damn on fire 🔥
By Deuxcents - 17 hrs ago - 18 recs
Love me some Lawrence O tonight! His opening segment was hot damn on fire 🔥
By Deuxcents - 17 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
What do you hope Krasnov gets for his birthday?
By Stinky The Clown - 22 hrs ago - 18 recs
What do you hope Krasnov gets for his birthday?
By Stinky The Clown - 22 hrs ago - 18 recs
Latest Breaking News
Gov. Newsom Files Emergency Motion To Block Trump's Militarization Of LA
By BumRushDaShow - 33 min ago - 17 recs
Gov. Newsom Files Emergency Motion To Block Trump's Militarization Of LA
By BumRushDaShow - 33 min ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
Saturday's protests starting early in my little town.
By Sogo - 1 hr ago - 16 recs
Saturday's protests starting early in my little town.
By Sogo - 1 hr ago - 16 recs
General Discussion
"Agitators are escalating the chaos in California."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 8 hrs ago - 16 recs
"Agitators are escalating the chaos in California."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 8 hrs ago - 16 recs
General Discussion
ICE protests in San Francisco. It's growing.
By Tarzanrock - 12 hrs ago - 16 recs
ICE protests in San Francisco. It's growing.
By Tarzanrock - 12 hrs ago - 16 recs
Latest Breaking News
Hegseth aide upended Pentagon leak inquiry with false wiretap claims
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 16 recs
Hegseth aide upended Pentagon leak inquiry with false wiretap claims
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 16 recs
Forum Spotlight: Environment & Energy
Welp, Hope NC Residents Enjoy Liquid Pig Shit: Fund To Close/Relocate Flood-Prone CAFOs Out Of MoneyThe World's Oceans Are a 'Ticking Time Bomb,' Reaching Dangerous Acidification Levels Earlier Than Scientists Thought
What if your house changed color with the seasons?
Latest Breaking News
California Governor accuses Trump of sending troops to LA without food, shelter
7 min ago - India Today
7 min ago - India Today
New Jersey and Delaware among 16 states suing U.S. gov't over deal ending ban on triggers
59 min ago - WHYY Philadelphia, PA/AP
59 min ago - WHYY Philadelphia, PA/AP
Trump appeals ruling that Venezuelans deported to El Salvador may challenge detention
1 hr ago - Reuters
1 hr ago - Reuters
Georgia Supreme Court overturns some election rules, curbing State Election Board's power
1 hr ago - Associated Press
1 hr ago - Associated Press
Man's blood found at campsite where 3 young sisters found dead as search for their father continues in Washington state
1 hr ago - CBS news
1 hr ago - CBS news
Trump admin live updates: Pentagon says deployment of troops in LA will cost $134M, last 60 days
2 hrs ago - abc news
2 hrs ago - abc news
Trump team plans to send thousands of migrants to Guantanamo starting as soon as this week
2 hrs ago - Politico
2 hrs ago - Politico
Trump administration to cut all USAID overseas roles and axe thousands of staff
3 hrs ago - The Guardian
3 hrs ago - The Guardian
Anti-ICE protests held coast-to-coast after L.A. unrest as national movement grows
4 hrs ago - NBC News
4 hrs ago - NBC News
SAG-AFTRA Reaches Tentative Contract Deal With Video Game Companies After Nearly a Year on Strike
4 hrs ago - Hollywood Reporter
4 hrs ago - Hollywood Reporter
Jan. 6 riot victims, Democrats see hypocrisy in Trump's response to L.A. protests
5 hrs ago - CBS News
5 hrs ago - CBS News
Trump administration urges court not to dismiss case against Wisconsin judge
6 hrs ago - WTMJ-TV Milwaukee, WI/AP
6 hrs ago - WTMJ-TV Milwaukee, WI/AP
Spirit Airlines plane passenger calls in fake bomb threat after missing flight: Officials
6 hrs ago - ABC News
6 hrs ago - ABC News
Pentagon draws up rules on possible use of force for Marines in Los Angeles as governor slams 'dictatorial' Trump
7 hrs ago - The Independent
7 hrs ago - The Independent
Scoop: Trump held lengthy Camp David strategy session with top team on Iran and Gaza
7 hrs ago - Axios
7 hrs ago - Axios
Judge orders US refugee office to reconsider some children's cases
8 hrs ago - US News and World Report/AP
8 hrs ago - US News and World Report/AP
GOP lawmakers uneasy about package to codify DOGE cuts ahead of House vote this week
8 hrs ago - CNN Politics
8 hrs ago - CNN Politics
ActBlue says GOP investigation might be a partisan violation of the Constitution
9 hrs ago - Politico
9 hrs ago - Politico
'At least eight dead in Graz school shooting' with major police operation underway in Austria
9 hrs ago - MSN/The Independent
9 hrs ago - MSN/The Independent
Whole Foods food distributor hit by cyberattack - and it might leave grocery shelves empty
10 hrs ago - The Independent
10 hrs ago - The Independent
The ACLU demands the US release and return a Dominican woman living legally in Puerto Rico
11 hrs ago - AP
11 hrs ago - AP
Senators call on company to reveal how it will profit from Trump Medicaid cuts
12 hrs ago - The Guardian
12 hrs ago - The Guardian
Bishop Budde hopes Pride Month can be 'antidote' to 'unnecessarily hurtful' rhetoric
12 hrs ago - The Hill
12 hrs ago - The Hill
In Public, Harvard Is Fighting Trump. Quietly, It's Dismantling a Program the White House Doesn't Like
19 hrs ago - Chronicle of Higher Efucation
19 hrs ago - Chronicle of Higher Efucation
Republican lawmaker's raucous town hall reflects challenges promoting Trump's bill
20 hrs ago - Reuters
20 hrs ago - Reuters
Fake Immigration Courts Take Advantage of Immigrants Desperate for Answers
20 hrs ago - The City magazine
20 hrs ago - The City magazine
Union leader faces federal charge of conspiracy to impede an officer during L.A. ICE raids
20 hrs ago - LA Times
20 hrs ago - LA Times
Judge blocks administration from enforcing anti-diversity and anti-transgender executive orders
20 hrs ago - NBC
20 hrs ago - NBC