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General Discussion
The Guardian nails it: White working class votes for white supremacists. Period.
By AverageOldGuy - 12 hrs ago - 103 replies
The Guardian nails it: White working class votes for white supremacists. Period.
By AverageOldGuy - 12 hrs ago - 103 replies
General Discussion
🚨🚨 BREAKING: Iran's negotiators have LEFT the venue in protest of Trump's threats, per Tasnim. Trump is single-handed
By riversedge - 8 hrs ago - 49 replies
🚨🚨 BREAKING: Iran's negotiators have LEFT the venue in protest of Trump's threats, per Tasnim. Trump is single-handed
By riversedge - 8 hrs ago - 49 replies
General Discussion
People ticketed for vandalizing Washington Reflecting Pool to be fully prosecuted, Judge Wine Box says
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago - 37 replies
People ticketed for vandalizing Washington Reflecting Pool to be fully prosecuted, Judge Wine Box says
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago - 37 replies
General Discussion
"everything the President of the US is now saying publicly is an utter and frighteningly dementia-fueled hallucination"
By riversedge - 5 hrs ago - 35 replies
"everything the President of the US is now saying publicly is an utter and frighteningly dementia-fueled hallucination"
By riversedge - 5 hrs ago - 35 replies
General Discussion
Photo taken by the Reflecting Pool attacker & bicyclist David Hearn
By KS Toronado - 8 hrs ago - 29 replies
Photo taken by the Reflecting Pool attacker & bicyclist David Hearn
By KS Toronado - 8 hrs ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
Yesterday, a protester projected images of Donald Trump with his friend Jeffrey Epstein on the tarp of the Kennedy cente
By riversedge - 11 hrs ago - 28 replies
Yesterday, a protester projected images of Donald Trump with his friend Jeffrey Epstein on the tarp of the Kennedy cente
By riversedge - 11 hrs ago - 28 replies
Cooking & Baking
CaliforniaPeggy's market photos inspired me!
By Diamond_Dog - 5 hrs ago - 26 replies
CaliforniaPeggy's market photos inspired me!
By Diamond_Dog - 5 hrs ago - 26 replies
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 - 6 hrs ago - 25 replies
I remember reading a few months back that the Iranians had said Trump needs to quit sending his real estate golf buddies
By Amaryllis - 6 hrs ago - 25 replies
General Discussion
According to many politicians our history with Iran begins in 1979? - CIA Confirms Role in 1953 Iran Coup
By cliffside - 22 hrs ago - 22 replies
According to many politicians our history with Iran begins in 1979? - CIA Confirms Role in 1953 Iran Coup
By cliffside - 22 hrs ago - 22 replies
The DU Lounge
My blackmailer accepts PayPal. I think I got scammed by a small business.
By Scottie Mom - 6 hrs ago - 21 replies
My blackmailer accepts PayPal. I think I got scammed by a small business.
By Scottie Mom - 6 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Fox News viewers say JD Vance 'will never be president' after on-air admission
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 3 hrs ago - 20 replies
Fox News viewers say JD Vance 'will never be president' after on-air admission
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 3 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
The West Has Been Trying to Run the Middle East
By MineralMan - 8 hrs ago - 20 replies
The West Has Been Trying to Run the Middle East
By MineralMan - 8 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
BREAKING: New footage emerged of VANDALS driving their SUVs on the newly finished pond sealant, effectively ruining it!
By riversedge - 10 hrs ago - 20 replies
BREAKING: New footage emerged of VANDALS driving their SUVs on the newly finished pond sealant, effectively ruining it!
By riversedge - 10 hrs ago - 20 replies
Latest Breaking News
Black Democrats push back on Wasserman Schultz's bid in Florida's 20th District
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 20 replies
Black Democrats push back on Wasserman Schultz's bid in Florida's 20th District
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Jeanine Pirro's wild threat over Reflecting Pool sparks mockery: 'Going to get hilarious'
By sheshe2 - 3 hrs ago - 19 replies
Jeanine Pirro's wild threat over Reflecting Pool sparks mockery: 'Going to get hilarious'
By sheshe2 - 3 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
What percent do you give to Trump stealing the 2024 election?
By edhopper - 5 hrs ago - 19 replies
What percent do you give to Trump stealing the 2024 election?
By edhopper - 5 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Trump doubles down on feud with Italian Prime Minister Meloni, insisting she asked for G7 photo
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago - 19 replies
Trump doubles down on feud with Italian Prime Minister Meloni, insisting she asked for G7 photo
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Trump is the reincarnation of Jubilation T. Cornpone
By PCIntern - 15 hrs ago - 19 replies
Trump is the reincarnation of Jubilation T. Cornpone
By PCIntern - 15 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
President Trump said the newly renovated Reflecting Pool would likely have to be drained for repairs
By applegrove - 22 hrs ago - 19 replies
President Trump said the newly renovated Reflecting Pool would likely have to be drained for repairs
By applegrove - 22 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Since it is father's day...I wanted to share....the tale of two fathers
By gopiscrap - 5 hrs ago - 17 replies
Since it is father's day...I wanted to share....the tale of two fathers
By gopiscrap - 5 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
SpaceX's plan: Put all the data centers in space, then profit
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago - 17 replies
SpaceX's plan: Put all the data centers in space, then profit
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago - 17 replies
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 - 9 hrs ago - 17 replies
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 - 9 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Trump/Hegseth "war porn", self aggrandizing video showing in movie theaters to audience boos.
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 16 hrs ago - 17 replies
Trump/Hegseth "war porn", self aggrandizing video showing in movie theaters to audience boos.
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 16 hrs ago - 17 replies
Photography
Pretty skies. Last night after sunset and this morning before sunrise.
By George McGovern - 20 hrs ago - 17 replies
Pretty skies. Last night after sunset and this morning before sunrise.
By George McGovern - 20 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Hegseth Admits Grok Picked Bombing Targets, New Court Disclosure
By marble falls - 12 hrs ago - 16 replies
Hegseth Admits Grok Picked Bombing Targets, New Court Disclosure
By marble falls - 12 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Would a thousand of these fish be able to clean up the
By Matthew28 - 19 hrs ago - 16 replies
Would a thousand of these fish be able to clean up the
By Matthew28 - 19 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Just thinking here today how can so many people see and hear whar TSF is doing, and
By bluestarone - 5 hrs ago - 15 replies
Just thinking here today how can so many people see and hear whar TSF is doing, and
By bluestarone - 5 hrs ago - 15 replies
Fiction
What Fiction are you reading this week, June 21, 2026?
By hermetic - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
What Fiction are you reading this week, June 21, 2026?
By hermetic - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
There seems to be consensus that Obama got a better deal with Iran than Trump did and without a war.
By surfered - 11 hrs ago - 15 replies
There seems to be consensus that Obama got a better deal with Iran than Trump did and without a war.
By surfered - 11 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Trump and his botched reflecting pool "fix" are now an official laughing stock!
By yellowcanine - 15 hrs ago - 15 replies
Trump and his botched reflecting pool "fix" are now an official laughing stock!
By yellowcanine - 15 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Happy (northern summer) solstice, everyone!
By muriel_volestrangler - 17 hrs ago - 15 replies
Happy (northern summer) solstice, everyone!
By muriel_volestrangler - 17 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
'It's not science, it's coercion': health experts decry RFK Jr order on hantavirus quarantine
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 15 replies
'It's not science, it's coercion': health experts decry RFK Jr order on hantavirus quarantine
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
So they are going to drain the pool, most likely remove the paint and coating, and return it to its original state
By Botany - 4 hrs ago - 14 replies
So they are going to drain the pool, most likely remove the paint and coating, and return it to its original state
By Botany - 4 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
🚨🚨 BREAKING: Iran's negotiators have LEFT the venue in protest of Trump's threats, per Tasnim.
By demmiblue - 9 hrs ago - 14 replies
🚨🚨 BREAKING: Iran's negotiators have LEFT the venue in protest of Trump's threats, per Tasnim.
By demmiblue - 9 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
Iranian negotiators suspend talks with US in protest over Trump threats
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 13 replies
Iranian negotiators suspend talks with US in protest over Trump threats
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Brutal new CBS poll: Was the War in Iran Worth It?
By senseandsensibility - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
Brutal new CBS poll: Was the War in Iran Worth It?
By senseandsensibility - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
I just heard that he flew over the reflecting pool in MarineOne
By malaise - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
I just heard that he flew over the reflecting pool in MarineOne
By malaise - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
It seems to me that trump is setting up JD and not even trying to hide it
By senseandsensibility - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
It seems to me that trump is setting up JD and not even trying to hide it
By senseandsensibility - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
White House puts RFK Jr. on road ahead of crucial midterms
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago - 13 replies
White House puts RFK Jr. on road ahead of crucial midterms
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago - 13 replies
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 - 13 hrs ago - 13 replies
Several Russian ferries were likely hit during tonight's attack on Kerch - footage from the scene. There is no longer a
By riversedge - 13 hrs ago - 13 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Survivor testifies about "trauma and torture" at Epstein's Zorro Ranch
By Uncle Joe - 7 hrs ago - 12 replies
Survivor testifies about "trauma and torture" at Epstein's Zorro Ranch
By Uncle Joe - 7 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Anybody have any clue who this is? I'm baffled
By demmiblue - 13 hrs ago - 12 replies
Anybody have any clue who this is? I'm baffled
By demmiblue - 13 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
The Idiot told the world we have a month supply of oil left at the G7.
By Dunc - 15 hrs ago - 12 replies
The Idiot told the world we have a month supply of oil left at the G7.
By Dunc - 15 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
🚨🇦🇱 BREAKING: Albanians tore down barriers at Kakome Beach in southern Albania, declaring that the country's beaches
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - 11 replies
🚨🇦🇱 BREAKING: Albanians tore down barriers at Kakome Beach in southern Albania, declaring that the country's beaches
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Iran stretched out negotiations with Carter
By SamuelTheThird - 7 hrs ago - 11 replies
Iran stretched out negotiations with Carter
By SamuelTheThird - 7 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Sen. Lindsey Graham: "Let's try a diplomatic solution. I think it's going to fail."
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 11 replies
Sen. Lindsey Graham: "Let's try a diplomatic solution. I think it's going to fail."
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Best guess: Why is he hiding at camp David Medical? Strategy?
By lindysalsagal - 10 hrs ago - 11 replies
Best guess: Why is he hiding at camp David Medical? Strategy?
By lindysalsagal - 10 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump, Claiming Vandalism, Says Reflecting Pool Will Likely Need to Be Drained
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 hrs ago - 11 replies
Trump, Claiming Vandalism, Says Reflecting Pool Will Likely Need to Be Drained
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
The 'magic number' for a comfortable retirement just got bigger
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago - 10 replies
The 'magic number' for a comfortable retirement just got bigger
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Tourists Flock to Trump's Green Swamp to Witness Algae Mess
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago - 10 replies
Tourists Flock to Trump's Green Swamp to Witness Algae Mess
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Explosion Destroys Key Structure on Kerch Bridge Linking Crimea and Russia
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago - 9 replies
Explosion Destroys Key Structure on Kerch Bridge Linking Crimea and Russia
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Van Hollen says he's considering presidential bid, wants Israel/AIPAC etc to be a major 2028 litmus test
By Celerity - 5 hrs ago - 9 replies
Van Hollen says he's considering presidential bid, wants Israel/AIPAC etc to be a major 2028 litmus test
By Celerity - 5 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
CNN fact-checker spots Trump trend after latest lie: 'Nobody should be shocked'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago - 9 replies
CNN fact-checker spots Trump trend after latest lie: 'Nobody should be shocked'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Women have a unique ability to balance logic w/ empathy. That makes women BETTER leaders.
By LiberalArkie - 8 hrs ago - 9 replies
Women have a unique ability to balance logic w/ empathy. That makes women BETTER leaders.
By LiberalArkie - 8 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Jonathan Capeheart has not grown into his job as a host on MSNOW.
By yellow dahlia - 10 hrs ago - 9 replies
Jonathan Capeheart has not grown into his job as a host on MSNOW.
By yellow dahlia - 10 hrs ago - 9 replies
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 - 10 hrs ago - 9 replies
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 - 10 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
Texas Supreme Court denies request to save beach from SpaceX
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 9 replies
Texas Supreme Court denies request to save beach from SpaceX
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Expected to Resign Monday: Report
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 9 replies
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Expected to Resign Monday: Report
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
I think that this Iranian regime is eventually going to acquire nuclear weapons.
By everyonematters - 23 hrs ago - 9 replies
I think that this Iranian regime is eventually going to acquire nuclear weapons.
By everyonematters - 23 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Lindsey threatens that his alpha male role model is going to kick some ass
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago - 8 replies
Lindsey threatens that his alpha male role model is going to kick some ass
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago - 8 replies
Latest Breaking News
Sen. Cory Booker says people should be 'very worried' about Trump and Israel upending peace in the Middle East
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 8 replies
Sen. Cory Booker says people should be 'very worried' about Trump and Israel upending peace in the Middle East
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 8 replies
Liberal YouTubers
This British Reporter Just DID IT to Trump and its Going Viral! - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - 8 replies
This British Reporter Just DID IT to Trump and its Going Viral! - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - 8 replies
Forum Spotlight: Liberal YouTubers
What No One's Talking About! Rick Wilson EXPOSES Trump's Secret Illness!Trump's Days Are Numbered! Glenn Kirschner's Chilling Trump Prediction Shocks MAGA
Mark Warner's Chilling Warning About ICE at the Polls The Frank Figliuzzi Show
Latest Breaking News
'Native children belong in Native communities': tribes decry New Mexico drug-exposed newborn rule
2 hrs ago - The Guardian
2 hrs ago - The Guardian
Protester hit by car entering ICE's Delaney Hall as families demand 'Free the dads' on Father's Day
2 hrs ago - NJ.com
2 hrs ago - NJ.com
Kennedy Center being used as projector screen for Trump and Epstein videos
3 hrs ago - The Independent
3 hrs ago - The Independent
Explosion Destroys Key Structure on Kerch Bridge Linking Crimea and Russia
3 hrs ago - australiantimes.com
3 hrs ago - australiantimes.com
Turkey's Erdogan orders talks to reopen Orthodox Christian seminary, a focus for Trump
4 hrs ago - NBC News/Reuters
4 hrs ago - NBC News/Reuters
House Democrat on Iran school bombing: 'We're going to push hard to get answers'
5 hrs ago - The Hill
5 hrs ago - The Hill
Obama national security adviser Rice blasts 'flimsy' Iran agreement: 'So many concessions were granted'
6 hrs ago - ABC News
6 hrs ago - ABC News
Sen. Lindsey Graham: "Let's try a diplomatic solution. I think it's going to fail."
7 hrs ago - CBS News
7 hrs ago - CBS News
Sen. Cory Booker says people should be 'very worried' about Trump and Israel upending peace in the Middle East
9 hrs ago - NBC News
9 hrs ago - NBC News
'We are going to fight': Hotel workers strike at Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown
9 hrs ago - 10 Philadelphia
9 hrs ago - 10 Philadelphia
Sweat, tears and camaraderie as 20,000 runners take on world's largest ultramarathon
10 hrs ago - The Guardian
10 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
10 hrs ago - CNN Politics
10 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Trump Administration Shuttered a Criminal Probe Into Fraudster's Clemency
11 hrs ago - New York Times
11 hrs ago - New York Times
Polymarket Accused of Using Fake Winning Bets to Fuel Viral Growth
12 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance, based on The Wall Street Journal.
12 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance, based on The Wall Street Journal.
Canada's policies force asylum seekers into US to face deportation, critics say
12 hrs ago - The Guardian
12 hrs ago - The Guardian
Newsom declares state of emergency for commercial fire in L.A.'s Boyle Heights neighborhood
15 hrs ago - NBC News
15 hrs ago - NBC News
Black Democrats push back on Wasserman Schultz's bid in Florida's 20th District
17 hrs ago - The Hill
17 hrs ago - The Hill
'It's not science, it's coercion': health experts decry RFK Jr order on hantavirus quarantine
18 hrs ago - The Guardian
18 hrs ago - The Guardian
Trump, Claiming Vandalism, Says Reflecting Pool Will Likely Need to Be Drained
19 hrs ago - New York Times
19 hrs ago - New York Times
Extreme heat expected again at the Grand Canyon after 3 hikers die in heat-related incidents
22 hrs ago - AP
22 hrs ago - AP
Counterterror police investigate after 5 hurt in Edinburgh attacks that appeared to target Muslims
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Netanyahu will try and undermine Trump's Iran peace plan despite president's warnings: report
Yesterday - The Independent
Yesterday - The Independent
They have all the power': investigation finds that 93% of ICE arrests targeted Latinos
Yesterday - The Guardian
Yesterday - The Guardian
Former judges implore current judge to assert her 'inherent authority' and reject Trump's 'laughable' defenses
Yesterday - Law & Crime
Yesterday - Law & Crime
Trump threatens to charge US tolls in Strait of Hormuz if final Iran deal not reached in 60 days
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - 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