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General Discussion
That time "God, I can still smell him" was said in several languages.
By red dog 1 - 22 hrs ago - 168 recs
That time "God, I can still smell him" was said in several languages.
By red dog 1 - 22 hrs ago - 168 recs
General Discussion
The Guardian nails it: White working class votes for white supremacists. Period.
By AverageOldGuy - 6 hrs ago - 162 recs
The Guardian nails it: White working class votes for white supremacists. Period.
By AverageOldGuy - 6 hrs ago - 162 recs
General Discussion
Yesterday, a protester projected images of Donald Trump with his friend Jeffrey Epstein on the tarp of the Kennedy cente
By riversedge - 5 hrs ago - 133 recs
Yesterday, a protester projected images of Donald Trump with his friend Jeffrey Epstein on the tarp of the Kennedy cente
By riversedge - 5 hrs ago - 133 recs
General Discussion
Photo taken by the Reflecting Pool attacker & bicyclist David Hearn
By KS Toronado - 3 hrs ago - 100 recs
Photo taken by the Reflecting Pool attacker & bicyclist David Hearn
By KS Toronado - 3 hrs ago - 100 recs
General Discussion
Maher on Obama Library: "Couldn't that money be better spent on something else? Who's going to go to this?"
By sheshe2 - 21 hrs ago - 96 recs
Maher on Obama Library: "Couldn't that money be better spent on something else? Who's going to go to this?"
By sheshe2 - 21 hrs ago - 96 recs
General Discussion
Chris Murphy on bluesky is laying it out there about the Qatar plane
By senseandsensibility - 19 hrs ago - 86 recs
Chris Murphy on bluesky is laying it out there about the Qatar plane
By senseandsensibility - 19 hrs ago - 86 recs
General Discussion
The Idiot told the world we have a month supply of oil left at the G7.
By Dunc - 9 hrs ago - 85 recs
The Idiot told the world we have a month supply of oil left at the G7.
By Dunc - 9 hrs ago - 85 recs
General Discussion
Trump and Netanyahu Have Really Stepped in It Now (NYT)
By usonian - 18 hrs ago - 80 recs
Trump and Netanyahu Have Really Stepped in It Now (NYT)
By usonian - 18 hrs ago - 80 recs
General Discussion
The National Guard, along with local police, have been dispatched to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to guard the a
By riversedge - 21 hrs ago - 73 recs
The National Guard, along with local police, have been dispatched to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to guard the a
By riversedge - 21 hrs ago - 73 recs
General Discussion
BREAKING: New footage emerged of VANDALS driving their SUVs on the newly finished pond sealant, effectively ruining it!
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago - 66 recs
BREAKING: New footage emerged of VANDALS driving their SUVs on the newly finished pond sealant, effectively ruining it!
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago - 66 recs
General Discussion
🚨🚨 BREAKING: Iran's negotiators have LEFT the venue in protest of Trump's threats, per Tasnim. Trump is single-handed
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago - 62 recs
🚨🚨 BREAKING: Iran's negotiators have LEFT the venue in protest of Trump's threats, per Tasnim. Trump is single-handed
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago - 62 recs
General Discussion
There seems to be consensus that Obama got a better deal with Iran than Trump did and without a war.
By surfered - 5 hrs ago - 60 recs
There seems to be consensus that Obama got a better deal with Iran than Trump did and without a war.
By surfered - 5 hrs ago - 60 recs
General Discussion
Unknown Revolutionary War soldier identified
By struggle4progress - 3 hrs ago - 55 recs
Unknown Revolutionary War soldier identified
By struggle4progress - 3 hrs ago - 55 recs
General Discussion
Who remembers the Arthur Andersen firm?
By Baitball Blogger - 19 hrs ago - 54 recs
Who remembers the Arthur Andersen firm?
By Baitball Blogger - 19 hrs ago - 54 recs
Liberal YouTubers
This British Reporter Just DID IT to Trump and its Going Viral! - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago - 50 recs
This British Reporter Just DID IT to Trump and its Going Viral! - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago - 50 recs
General Discussion
Several Russian ferries were likely hit during tonight's attack on Kerch - footage from the scene. There is no longer a
By riversedge - 7 hrs ago - 47 recs
Several Russian ferries were likely hit during tonight's attack on Kerch - footage from the scene. There is no longer a
By riversedge - 7 hrs ago - 47 recs
General Discussion
Trump and his botched reflecting pool "fix" are now an official laughing stock!
By yellowcanine - 9 hrs ago - 46 recs
Trump and his botched reflecting pool "fix" are now an official laughing stock!
By yellowcanine - 9 hrs ago - 46 recs
General Discussion
Israeli attack kills famed turtle sanctuary ecologist in Lebanon
By David__77 - 21 hrs ago - 45 recs
Israeli attack kills famed turtle sanctuary ecologist in Lebanon
By David__77 - 21 hrs ago - 45 recs
Latest Breaking News
'It's not science, it's coercion': health experts decry RFK Jr order on hantavirus quarantine
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 43 recs
'It's not science, it's coercion': health experts decry RFK Jr order on hantavirus quarantine
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 43 recs
Liberal YouTubers
John Roberts: Everything You Didn't Know About His Sh*tty Past - Hysteria
By 2naSalit - 3 hrs ago - 42 recs
John Roberts: Everything You Didn't Know About His Sh*tty Past - Hysteria
By 2naSalit - 3 hrs ago - 42 recs
General Discussion
All of us owning homes renting houses and apartments etc
By ALBliberal - 17 hrs ago - 42 recs
All of us owning homes renting houses and apartments etc
By ALBliberal - 17 hrs ago - 42 recs
Latest Breaking News
Former judges implore current judge to assert her 'inherent authority' and reject Trump's 'laughable' defenses
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 41 recs
Former judges implore current judge to assert her 'inherent authority' and reject Trump's 'laughable' defenses
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 41 recs
General Discussion
One of the greatest threats facing America today.
By red dog 1 - 16 hrs ago - 37 recs
One of the greatest threats facing America today.
By red dog 1 - 16 hrs ago - 37 recs
General Discussion
People: Former Olympian David Hearn Arrested for Touching the Reflecting Pool amid Trump's Claims of Vandalism
By pat_k - 20 hrs ago - 37 recs
People: Former Olympian David Hearn Arrested for Touching the Reflecting Pool amid Trump's Claims of Vandalism
By pat_k - 20 hrs ago - 37 recs
General Discussion
Happy (northern summer) solstice, everyone!
By muriel_volestrangler - 11 hrs ago - 36 recs
Happy (northern summer) solstice, everyone!
By muriel_volestrangler - 11 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
Trump/Hegseth "war porn", self aggrandizing video showing in movie theaters to audience boos.
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 10 hrs ago - 35 recs
Trump/Hegseth "war porn", self aggrandizing video showing in movie theaters to audience boos.
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 10 hrs ago - 35 recs
Pets
Some kitties knock things off the shelf with great gusto!
By Stargleamer - 23 hrs ago - 34 recs
Some kitties knock things off the shelf with great gusto!
By Stargleamer - 23 hrs ago - 34 recs
Latest Breaking News
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Expected to Resign Monday: Report
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 33 recs
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Expected to Resign Monday: Report
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 33 recs
General Discussion
Trump is the reincarnation of Jubilation T. Cornpone
By PCIntern - 9 hrs ago - 32 recs
Trump is the reincarnation of Jubilation T. Cornpone
By PCIntern - 9 hrs ago - 32 recs
General Discussion
Emmy-winning reporter and KWQC TV6 morning anchor Dustin Nolan quits news
By AStern - 14 hrs ago - 32 recs
Emmy-winning reporter and KWQC TV6 morning anchor Dustin Nolan quits news
By AStern - 14 hrs ago - 32 recs
General Discussion
Meloni tells Trump to 'focus on your own popularity' as row escalates
By demmiblue - 23 hrs ago - 30 recs
Meloni tells Trump to 'focus on your own popularity' as row escalates
By demmiblue - 23 hrs ago - 30 recs
General Discussion
Journalist reports on harm to ducks from reflecting pool
By cbabe - 19 hrs ago - 28 recs
Journalist reports on harm to ducks from reflecting pool
By cbabe - 19 hrs ago - 28 recs
Latest Breaking News
Texas Supreme Court denies request to save beach from SpaceX
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 27 recs
Texas Supreme Court denies request to save beach from SpaceX
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
According to many politicians our history with Iran begins in 1979? - CIA Confirms Role in 1953 Iran Coup
By cliffside - 16 hrs ago - 26 recs
According to many politicians our history with Iran begins in 1979? - CIA Confirms Role in 1953 Iran Coup
By cliffside - 16 hrs ago - 26 recs
General Discussion
Ex-senior official suspects Trump to 'bury horrific' incident that killed children: report
By LetMyPeopleVote - 2 hrs ago - 25 recs
Ex-senior official suspects Trump to 'bury horrific' incident that killed children: report
By LetMyPeopleVote - 2 hrs ago - 25 recs
General Discussion
Pediatric surgeon at Northwestern booted from a conference for sharing an article on federal cuts to biomedical research
By red dog 1 - 22 hrs ago - 25 recs
Pediatric surgeon at Northwestern booted from a conference for sharing an article on federal cuts to biomedical research
By red dog 1 - 22 hrs ago - 25 recs
Latest Breaking News
Black Democrats push back on Wasserman Schultz's bid in Florida's 20th District
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 23 recs
Black Democrats push back on Wasserman Schultz's bid in Florida's 20th District
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 23 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump threatens to charge US tolls in Strait of Hormuz if final Iran deal not reached in 60 days
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 23 recs
Trump threatens to charge US tolls in Strait of Hormuz if final Iran deal not reached in 60 days
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
I remember reading a few months back that the Iranians had said Trump needs to quit sending his real estate golf buddies
By Amaryllis - 1 hr ago - 21 recs
I remember reading a few months back that the Iranians had said Trump needs to quit sending his real estate golf buddies
By Amaryllis - 1 hr ago - 21 recs
Latest Breaking News
Senate's likely next No. 2 warns Trump if Democrats take the majority: 'It's going to be a fight' on key values
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 21 recs
Senate's likely next No. 2 warns Trump if Democrats take the majority: 'It's going to be a fight' on key values
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 21 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump, Claiming Vandalism, Says Reflecting Pool Will Likely Need to Be Drained
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago - 21 recs
Trump, Claiming Vandalism, Says Reflecting Pool Will Likely Need to Be Drained
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago - 21 recs
Pets
A kitty responds to Trump's lie, "They're eating the dogs, they're eating the cats"
By Stargleamer - 15 hrs ago - 21 recs
A kitty responds to Trump's lie, "They're eating the dogs, they're eating the cats"
By Stargleamer - 15 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Trump doubles down on feud with Italian Prime Minister Meloni, insisting she asked for G7 photo
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago - 18 recs
Trump doubles down on feud with Italian Prime Minister Meloni, insisting she asked for G7 photo
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
🚨🚨 BREAKING: Iran's negotiators have LEFT the venue in protest of Trump's threats, per Tasnim.
By demmiblue - 3 hrs ago - 18 recs
🚨🚨 BREAKING: Iran's negotiators have LEFT the venue in protest of Trump's threats, per Tasnim.
By demmiblue - 3 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
The Iranian Foreign Minister makes Vance wait, then when he arrives he refuses to shake Vance's hand or greet him. The U
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago - 18 recs
The Iranian Foreign Minister makes Vance wait, then when he arrives he refuses to shake Vance's hand or greet him. The U
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago - 18 recs
Liberal YouTubers
OMG! Beloved ICON TEARS into TRUMP in MUST-SEE SPEECH! - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 18 recs
OMG! Beloved ICON TEARS into TRUMP in MUST-SEE SPEECH! - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 18 recs
Photography
Pretty skies. Last night after sunset and this morning before sunrise.
By George McGovern - 15 hrs ago - 18 recs
Pretty skies. Last night after sunset and this morning before sunrise.
By George McGovern - 15 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
Jon Ossoff for Senate: You deserve an explanation...
By Omaha Steve - 16 hrs ago - 18 recs
Jon Ossoff for Senate: You deserve an explanation...
By Omaha Steve - 16 hrs ago - 18 recs
The DU Lounge
While on a job at a customer's house yesterday, their dog...
By Orrex - 5 hrs ago - 17 recs
While on a job at a customer's house yesterday, their dog...
By Orrex - 5 hrs ago - 17 recs
Latest Breaking News
Fuel sales halted in occupied Crimea as Ukraine targets oil facilities
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 17 recs
Fuel sales halted in occupied Crimea as Ukraine targets oil facilities
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
The Science That Turned Lizard Venom Into GLP-1s Is Under Attack
By dalton99a - 19 hrs ago - 17 recs
The Science That Turned Lizard Venom Into GLP-1s Is Under Attack
By dalton99a - 19 hrs ago - 17 recs
Latest Breaking News
Zelenskyy confirms Ukraine drone strike on refining facilities in Russia
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 17 recs
Zelenskyy confirms Ukraine drone strike on refining facilities in Russia
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
Trump on the reflecting pool: "We met with contractors today, will probably be forced to release and drain much of the w
By riversedge - 19 hrs ago - 16 recs
Trump on the reflecting pool: "We met with contractors today, will probably be forced to release and drain much of the w
By riversedge - 19 hrs ago - 16 recs
Latest Breaking News
Netanyahu will try and undermine Trump's Iran peace plan despite president's warnings: report
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 16 recs
Netanyahu will try and undermine Trump's Iran peace plan despite president's warnings: report
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 16 recs
Forum Spotlight: Science
A deadly fungus that can infect cats and people is spreadingThe Refracting Pool
Ancient DNA provides evidence of earliest known plague outbreak
Latest Breaking News
House Democrat on Iran school bombing: 'We're going to push hard to get answers'
18 min ago - The Hill
18 min ago - The Hill
Obama national security adviser Rice blasts 'flimsy' Iran agreement: 'So many concessions were granted'
1 hr ago - ABC News
1 hr ago - ABC News
Sen. Lindsey Graham: "Let's try a diplomatic solution. I think it's going to fail."
2 hrs ago - CBS News
2 hrs ago - CBS News
Sen. Cory Booker says people should be 'very worried' about Trump and Israel upending peace in the Middle East
3 hrs ago - NBC News
3 hrs ago - NBC News
'We are going to fight': Hotel workers strike at Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown
4 hrs ago - 10 Philadelphia
4 hrs ago - 10 Philadelphia
Sweat, tears and camaraderie as 20,000 runners take on world's largest ultramarathon
4 hrs ago - The Guardian
4 hrs ago - The Guardian
Senate's likely next No. 2 warns Trump if Democrats take the majority: 'It's going to be a fight' on key values
4 hrs ago - CNN Politics
4 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Polymarket Accused of Using Fake Winning Bets to Fuel Viral Growth
6 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance, based on The Wall Street Journal.
6 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance, based on The Wall Street Journal.
Canada's policies force asylum seekers into US to face deportation, critics say
7 hrs ago - The Guardian
7 hrs ago - The Guardian
Newsom declares state of emergency for commercial fire in L.A.'s Boyle Heights neighborhood
9 hrs ago - NBC News
9 hrs ago - NBC News
Black Democrats push back on Wasserman Schultz's bid in Florida's 20th District
11 hrs ago - The Hill
11 hrs ago - The Hill
'It's not science, it's coercion': health experts decry RFK Jr order on hantavirus quarantine
13 hrs ago - The Guardian
13 hrs ago - The Guardian
Trump, Claiming Vandalism, Says Reflecting Pool Will Likely Need to Be Drained
14 hrs ago - New York Times
14 hrs ago - New York Times
Extreme heat expected again at the Grand Canyon after 3 hikers die in heat-related incidents
16 hrs ago - AP
16 hrs ago - AP
Counterterror police investigate after 5 hurt in Edinburgh attacks that appeared to target Muslims
19 hrs ago - AP
19 hrs ago - AP
Netanyahu will try and undermine Trump's Iran peace plan despite president's warnings: report
20 hrs ago - The Independent
20 hrs ago - The Independent
They have all the power': investigation finds that 93% of ICE arrests targeted Latinos
20 hrs ago - The Guardian
20 hrs ago - The Guardian
Former judges implore current judge to assert her 'inherent authority' and reject Trump's 'laughable' defenses
20 hrs ago - Law & Crime
20 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Trump threatens to charge US tolls in Strait of Hormuz if final Iran deal not reached in 60 days
23 hrs ago - AP
23 hrs ago - AP
Female FBI agent's career stalled out after rebuffing male coworker's drunken advances, lawsuit says
Yesterday - The Independent
Yesterday - The Independent
Cyclist arrested at Reflecting Pool is former Olympian who denies vandalism claims
Yesterday - Washington Post
Yesterday - Washington Post
Trump loyalist Jim Jordan linked to group that received 'dark money' from ICE detention contractor
Yesterday - The Guardian
Yesterday - The Guardian
Democratic states scramble to prevent potential Trump administration interference in their elections
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Yesterday - CNN Politics
China's Ministry of State Security Accuses 'Spy Turtles and Spy Fish' of Stealing Sensitive Marine Data
Yesterday - Gizmodo
Yesterday - Gizmodo
Gasps as Trump's birthday bash leaves White House grounds in 'terrible' condition
Yesterday - Raw Story
Yesterday - Raw Story
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations, Iranian media says after continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon
Yesterday - NBC News
Yesterday - NBC News
Dem senators call on FCC to pause Paramount-Warner Bros deal on national security grounds
Yesterday - The Hill
Yesterday - The Hill
Israeli strikes kill 10 in Lebanon after truce, with prospect of U.S.-Iran talks unclear
Yesterday - Reuters
Yesterday - Reuters
Planned Trump border wall near Texas national park could create flooding risk, suit says
Yesterday - The Independent
Yesterday - The Independent
Cuba pushes through sweeping free-market reforms in biggest economic shift since the revolution
Yesterday - NBC News/AP
Yesterday - NBC News/AP
Kennedy Center says it isn't required to reschedule shows after judge blocks 2-year closure
Yesterday - Associated Press via WTOP
Yesterday - Associated Press via WTOP
U.S. Appeals Court Blocks Trump Admin From Enacting New Plans To Slash Consumer Watchdog Staff
Yesterday - Huff Post/Reuters
Yesterday - Huff Post/Reuters