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General Discussion
Roberts, you and your minions are responsible for this whole mess!
By Wonder Why - 13 hrs ago - 162 recs
Roberts, you and your minions are responsible for this whole mess!
By Wonder Why - 13 hrs ago - 162 recs
General Discussion
Paul Krugman: Chaos Is About to Take Its Toll
By applegrove - 15 hrs ago - 155 recs
Paul Krugman: Chaos Is About to Take Its Toll
By applegrove - 15 hrs ago - 155 recs
The DU Lounge
We are home... here are the driving test results
By Omaha Steve - 4 hrs ago - 140 recs
We are home... here are the driving test results
By Omaha Steve - 4 hrs ago - 140 recs
General Discussion
Dem Rep Jim McGovern Reveals Sudden Death of Daughter, 23
By babylonsister - 8 hrs ago - 140 recs
Dem Rep Jim McGovern Reveals Sudden Death of Daughter, 23
By babylonsister - 8 hrs ago - 140 recs
General Discussion
Tim Walz: If you say you love freedom but you don't believe freedom is for everybody, then the thing you love
By highplainsdem - 23 hrs ago - 107 recs
Tim Walz: If you say you love freedom but you don't believe freedom is for everybody, then the thing you love
By highplainsdem - 23 hrs ago - 107 recs
General Discussion
Tim Walz offers reason for Musk leaving D.O.G.E. ...
By marble falls - 14 hrs ago - 92 recs
Tim Walz offers reason for Musk leaving D.O.G.E. ...
By marble falls - 14 hrs ago - 92 recs
Latest Breaking News
China tells US to 'cancel all unilateral tariffs' if it wants talks
By speak easy - 15 hrs ago - 86 recs
China tells US to 'cancel all unilateral tariffs' if it wants talks
By speak easy - 15 hrs ago - 86 recs
General Discussion
Fox Reporter Says the Trump White House Is Giving Wall Street Executives Inside Info on Tariff Negotiations.
By D. Spaulding - 7 hrs ago - 84 recs
Fox Reporter Says the Trump White House Is Giving Wall Street Executives Inside Info on Tariff Negotiations.
By D. Spaulding - 7 hrs ago - 84 recs
General Discussion
"I want a president who is tougher on Putin than he is on Harvard."
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 7 hrs ago - 80 recs
"I want a president who is tougher on Putin than he is on Harvard."
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 7 hrs ago - 80 recs
The DU Lounge
Lonely blind elephant meets a baby. Her response is heart melting.
By catbyte - 12 hrs ago - 80 recs
Lonely blind elephant meets a baby. Her response is heart melting.
By catbyte - 12 hrs ago - 80 recs
General Discussion
Everybody who thought Letitia James lied on real estate documents is wrong
By SARose - 4 hrs ago - 78 recs
Everybody who thought Letitia James lied on real estate documents is wrong
By SARose - 4 hrs ago - 78 recs
The DU Lounge
I'm so excited! My Kid will be here tonight!!! She's 23 and I haven't seen her since 2022!!
By FirstLight - 11 hrs ago - 78 recs
I'm so excited! My Kid will be here tonight!!! She's 23 and I haven't seen her since 2022!!
By FirstLight - 11 hrs ago - 78 recs
General Discussion
History has taught us this lesson repeatedly -- and we ignore it at our peril - AlterNet
By justaprogressive - 16 hrs ago - 65 recs
History has taught us this lesson repeatedly -- and we ignore it at our peril - AlterNet
By justaprogressive - 16 hrs ago - 65 recs
General Discussion
A former Pentagon official on the Hegseth turmoil: 'It looks like they actually broke the law
By Jilly_in_VA - 10 hrs ago - 64 recs
A former Pentagon official on the Hegseth turmoil: 'It looks like they actually broke the law
By Jilly_in_VA - 10 hrs ago - 64 recs
Latest Breaking News
Illinois Gov. Pritzker acts against El Salvador over Kilmar Abrego's detention
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 64 recs
Illinois Gov. Pritzker acts against El Salvador over Kilmar Abrego's detention
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 64 recs
Liberal YouTubers
I'VE BEEN WARNED: DO NOT LEAVE THE COUNTRY
By Behind the Aegis - 6 hrs ago - 62 recs
I'VE BEEN WARNED: DO NOT LEAVE THE COUNTRY
By Behind the Aegis - 6 hrs ago - 62 recs
General Discussion
US army suspends commander after Trump and Hegseth portraits flipped to face wall
By Lulu KC - 14 hrs ago - 62 recs
US army suspends commander after Trump and Hegseth portraits flipped to face wall
By Lulu KC - 14 hrs ago - 62 recs
Veterans
Veterans Reunite with 'Precious Cargo' 50 Years After the Fall of Saigon
By douglas9 - 15 hrs ago - 59 recs
Veterans Reunite with 'Precious Cargo' 50 Years After the Fall of Saigon
By douglas9 - 15 hrs ago - 59 recs
General Discussion
Musk Goons Purged Living U.S. Citizens from Social Security
By Nevilledog - 9 hrs ago - 57 recs
Musk Goons Purged Living U.S. Citizens from Social Security
By Nevilledog - 9 hrs ago - 57 recs
Latest Breaking News
USPS workers sound alarm over Trump efforts to dismantle service: 'The hounds are at the door
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 56 recs
USPS workers sound alarm over Trump efforts to dismantle service: 'The hounds are at the door
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 56 recs
Latest Breaking News
More than 50 House Democrats demand answers after whistleblower report on DOGE
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 53 recs
More than 50 House Democrats demand answers after whistleblower report on DOGE
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 53 recs
The DU Lounge
Let my backyard go to clover and I've never been happier
By maxrandb - 10 hrs ago - 52 recs
Let my backyard go to clover and I've never been happier
By maxrandb - 10 hrs ago - 52 recs
General Discussion
"You Aren't Actually A Terrorist Just Because A Member Of Congress From Georgia Says You Are"
By Uncle Joe - 8 hrs ago - 49 recs
"You Aren't Actually A Terrorist Just Because A Member Of Congress From Georgia Says You Are"
By Uncle Joe - 8 hrs ago - 49 recs
General Discussion
Did anyone watch the "Oops" segment on Rachel Maddow last night?
By kentuck - 12 hrs ago - 49 recs
Did anyone watch the "Oops" segment on Rachel Maddow last night?
By kentuck - 12 hrs ago - 49 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
WHO'S A Pretty Princess Defense Secretary? WHO'S A Pretty Princess Defense Secretary?
By Zorro - 10 hrs ago - 45 recs
WHO'S A Pretty Princess Defense Secretary? WHO'S A Pretty Princess Defense Secretary?
By Zorro - 10 hrs ago - 45 recs
Latest Breaking News
Judge orders return of 2nd migrant deported to El Salvador
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 45 recs
Judge orders return of 2nd migrant deported to El Salvador
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 45 recs
General Discussion
Why Trump's proposed $5k baby bonus is an insult to women.
By SunSeeker - 5 hrs ago - 43 recs
Why Trump's proposed $5k baby bonus is an insult to women.
By SunSeeker - 5 hrs ago - 43 recs
Latest Breaking News
Judge Halts Trump's Anti-Voting Executive Order
By LetMyPeopleVote - 9 hrs ago - 41 recs
Judge Halts Trump's Anti-Voting Executive Order
By LetMyPeopleVote - 9 hrs ago - 41 recs
General Discussion
Civil Rights Act of 1964 going down the toilet
By milestogo - 10 hrs ago - 39 recs
Civil Rights Act of 1964 going down the toilet
By milestogo - 10 hrs ago - 39 recs
General Discussion
I don't think Trump will become a dictator. He has already pressed the self-destruct button.
By Doodley - 12 hrs ago - 39 recs
I don't think Trump will become a dictator. He has already pressed the self-destruct button.
By Doodley - 12 hrs ago - 39 recs
General Discussion
Adam Mockler: Musk in screaming match, kicked out of White House after claimed sensitive leak to Russians!
By TheBlackAdder - 8 hrs ago - 36 recs
Adam Mockler: Musk in screaming match, kicked out of White House after claimed sensitive leak to Russians!
By TheBlackAdder - 8 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
aaaand Trump doesn't like polls in 3...2...1
By underpants - 13 hrs ago - 36 recs
aaaand Trump doesn't like polls in 3...2...1
By underpants - 13 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
Hegseth had an unsecured internet line set up in his office to connect to Signal, AP sources say
By Nevilledog - 6 hrs ago - 35 recs
Hegseth had an unsecured internet line set up in his office to connect to Signal, AP sources say
By Nevilledog - 6 hrs ago - 35 recs
General Discussion
This is who we were, once upon a time in America
By Xipe Totec - 23 hrs ago - 35 recs
This is who we were, once upon a time in America
By Xipe Totec - 23 hrs ago - 35 recs
General Discussion
It is time for President Zelenski to tell Putin...
By Enter stage left - 1 hr ago - 34 recs
It is time for President Zelenski to tell Putin...
By Enter stage left - 1 hr ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
Rep. Nancy Mace (R, South Carolina) held a town hall in Dataw, a GATED COMMUNITY near Beaufort.
By raccoon - 17 hrs ago - 34 recs
Rep. Nancy Mace (R, South Carolina) held a town hall in Dataw, a GATED COMMUNITY near Beaufort.
By raccoon - 17 hrs ago - 34 recs
Latest Breaking News
Funding cut for landmark study of women's health
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 33 recs
Funding cut for landmark study of women's health
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 33 recs
General Discussion
I didn't realize we had a big protest in my town...
By Historic NY - 23 hrs ago - 30 recs
I didn't realize we had a big protest in my town...
By Historic NY - 23 hrs ago - 30 recs
General Discussion
Michael McFaul: Why Is Trump Acting like Putin's Agent?
By Nevilledog - 23 hrs ago - 29 recs
Michael McFaul: Why Is Trump Acting like Putin's Agent?
By Nevilledog - 23 hrs ago - 29 recs
Liberal YouTubers
What's going on with Social Security -- and how we're fighting back. - Senator Elizabeth Warren
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - 28 recs
What's going on with Social Security -- and how we're fighting back. - Senator Elizabeth Warren
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - 28 recs
General Discussion
Illinois governor eyes retaliation against El Salvador over Abrego Garcia
By struggle4progress - 2 hrs ago - 26 recs
Illinois governor eyes retaliation against El Salvador over Abrego Garcia
By struggle4progress - 2 hrs ago - 26 recs
Environment & Energy
Trump's gutting of the National Weather Service degraded forecasts during tornado and storm outbreak in the Central US.
By Tonk - 14 hrs ago - 26 recs
Trump's gutting of the National Weather Service degraded forecasts during tornado and storm outbreak in the Central US.
By Tonk - 14 hrs ago - 26 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump administration says it sent 4 alleged migrant gang members to El Salvador despite court order
By groundloop - 7 hrs ago - 23 recs
Trump administration says it sent 4 alleged migrant gang members to El Salvador despite court order
By groundloop - 7 hrs ago - 23 recs
Latest Breaking News
A CEO with 500 workers explains why he's suing Trump over tariffs: "This path is catastrophic"
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 22 recs
A CEO with 500 workers explains why he's suing Trump over tariffs: "This path is catastrophic"
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
Hyattsville PD said that "at no time" did its officers identify Kilmar Abrego Garcia as a MS-13 member
By Nevilledog - 6 hrs ago - 21 recs
Hyattsville PD said that "at no time" did its officers identify Kilmar Abrego Garcia as a MS-13 member
By Nevilledog - 6 hrs ago - 21 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump to target ActBlue in presidential memorandum
By LetMyPeopleVote - 13 hrs ago - 21 recs
Trump to target ActBlue in presidential memorandum
By LetMyPeopleVote - 13 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Watch Pete Buttigieg CHANGE TRUMP VOTER'S MIND in 60sec
By JI7 - 20 hrs ago - 21 recs
Watch Pete Buttigieg CHANGE TRUMP VOTER'S MIND in 60sec
By JI7 - 20 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
WTF? USDA withdraws a plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry
By spanone - 1 hr ago - 20 recs
WTF? USDA withdraws a plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry
By spanone - 1 hr ago - 20 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Doesn't Want You To See This - The Bulwark
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 20 recs
Trump Doesn't Want You To See This - The Bulwark
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
Federal judge blocks Trump push to cut funding to public schools over diversity programs
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 19 recs
Federal judge blocks Trump push to cut funding to public schools over diversity programs
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 19 recs
Cable News Clips
Oops!: Trump's first 100 days marked by incompetent screw-ups and frantic walk backs - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 19 recs
Oops!: Trump's first 100 days marked by incompetent screw-ups and frantic walk backs - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
From The Guardian "Meet the new American refugees fleeing across state lines for safety"
By RockCreek - 16 hrs ago - 18 recs
From The Guardian "Meet the new American refugees fleeing across state lines for safety"
By RockCreek - 16 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
Trump Comes Up With New Plan to Gut Social Security
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago - 17 recs
Trump Comes Up With New Plan to Gut Social Security
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago - 17 recs
Latest Breaking News
Experiments to dim the sun given green light
By highplainsdem - 5 hrs ago - 17 recs
Experiments to dim the sun given green light
By highplainsdem - 5 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
80 %+ of the trucking industry voted for Trump, but they will also be among the first victims of the trade war.
By riversedge - 13 hrs ago - 17 recs
80 %+ of the trucking industry voted for Trump, but they will also be among the first victims of the trade war.
By riversedge - 13 hrs ago - 17 recs
Latest Breaking News
Hegseth orders makeup studio installed at Pentagon
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 17 recs
Hegseth orders makeup studio installed at Pentagon
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 17 recs
Photography
Here's my collection for today from El Segundo's Farmer's Market!
By CaliforniaPeggy - 3 hrs ago - 16 recs
Here's my collection for today from El Segundo's Farmer's Market!
By CaliforniaPeggy - 3 hrs ago - 16 recs
General Discussion
The days of women needing a male-cosigner for loans/credit may be back thanks to Trump
By New Breed Leader - 7 hrs ago - 16 recs
The days of women needing a male-cosigner for loans/credit may be back thanks to Trump
By New Breed Leader - 7 hrs ago - 16 recs
Science
Bonobos form girl groups to fend off male aggression, study says
By Jilly_in_VA - 9 hrs ago - 16 recs
Bonobos form girl groups to fend off male aggression, study says
By Jilly_in_VA - 9 hrs ago - 16 recs
General Discussion
Meet the new American refugees fleeing across state lines for safety
By Coventina - 12 hrs ago - 16 recs
Meet the new American refugees fleeing across state lines for safety
By Coventina - 12 hrs ago - 16 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
A torrent of infectious diseases is erupting from melting ice. We shouldn't freak out just yet
By marmar - 14 hrs ago - 16 recs
A torrent of infectious diseases is erupting from melting ice. We shouldn't freak out just yet
By marmar - 14 hrs ago - 16 recs
General Discussion
Without a Major Disaster Declaration,Arkansas will (endure) significant challenges - Huckabee
By Swede - 15 hrs ago - 16 recs
Without a Major Disaster Declaration,Arkansas will (endure) significant challenges - Huckabee
By Swede - 15 hrs ago - 16 recs
Forum Spotlight: Canada
"It's not the Americans' fault. It's our fault. We're stupid." - Pierre PoilievreKeep on trucking: Poll workers crossed Yukon River by helicopter to ensure West Dawson residents could vote
Carney confirms Trump made '51st state' comment during 1st call
Latest Breaking News
'The Democratic Party in Florida is dead': Top Florida Senate Dem leaves party
2 hrs ago - https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/24/florida-pizza-democrats-unaffiliated-departure-legislature-00308629
2 hrs ago - https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/24/florida-pizza-democrats-unaffiliated-departure-legislature-00308629
It's a s*** show': Department of Transportation scrambles to keep staff who accepted resignations
3 hrs ago - The Independent
3 hrs ago - The Independent
Exclusive: Trump administration moved Venezuelan to Texas for possible deportation despite judge's order
4 hrs ago - Reuters
4 hrs ago - Reuters
Hegseth had an unsecured internet line set up in his office to connect to Signal, AP sources say
4 hrs ago - AP
4 hrs ago - AP
DOJ accidentally files document outlining flaws with Trump administration's plan to kill NYC congestion pricing
5 hrs ago - ABC News
5 hrs ago - ABC News
Furor over Trump's targeting of law firms heats up with court fight and ad campaign
5 hrs ago - NBC News
5 hrs ago - NBC News
States could lose infrastructure funding over immigration, DEI: Transportation secretary
6 hrs ago - The Hill
6 hrs ago - The Hill
State and local election officials question agency about Trump's attempt to overhaul operations
6 hrs ago - PBS News/AP
6 hrs ago - PBS News/AP
Trump administration says it sent 4 alleged migrant gang members to El Salvador despite court order
7 hrs ago - ABC News
7 hrs ago - ABC News
Bipartisan group of lawmakers pushes DOJ to restore grant opportunities to combat domestic violence
7 hrs ago - NBC News
7 hrs ago - NBC News
Trump scraps $3.8B contract for immigrant detention camp -- days after issuing it
8 hrs ago - Raw Story/ProPublica
8 hrs ago - Raw Story/ProPublica
Republican task force chief wants to shield Fed from political influence, including Trump
8 hrs ago - Reuters
8 hrs ago - Reuters
A CEO with 500 workers explains why he's suing Trump over tariffs: "This path is catastrophic"
10 hrs ago - CBS News
10 hrs ago - CBS News
Federal judge blocks Trump push to cut funding to public schools over diversity programs
11 hrs ago - AP
11 hrs ago - AP
US judge blocks Trump from withholding funds from 16 'sanctuary' cities, counties
11 hrs ago - Reuters
11 hrs ago - Reuters
Leader of Trump's Faith Office says she 'submits' to husband in 'God's order'
11 hrs ago - The Independent
11 hrs ago - The Independent
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Ban on Transgender Members of the Military to Take Effect, for Now
12 hrs ago - US News and World Report/AP
12 hrs ago - US News and World Report/AP
Trump's Cabinet Ready To Take Back Power With Musk Stepping Back, Sources Say
13 hrs ago - Huff Post/Reuters
13 hrs ago - Huff Post/Reuters
Illinois Gov. Pritzker acts against El Salvador over Kilmar Abrego's detention
14 hrs ago - WTVO, WQRF-TV/Rockford
14 hrs ago - WTVO, WQRF-TV/Rockford
Federal workers aren't sure if Elon Musk is done with DOGE -- but they hope they're done with '5 bullets' emails
14 hrs ago - Business Insider
14 hrs ago - Business Insider
Trump writes 'Vladimir, STOP!' after Russia launches deadliest strikes on Kyiv since last summer
14 hrs ago - CNN
14 hrs ago - CNN
Trump aides look at shrinking at least 6 national monuments for mining, oil
14 hrs ago - Washington Post
14 hrs ago - Washington Post
USPS workers sound alarm over Trump efforts to dismantle service: 'The hounds are at the door
15 hrs ago - The Guardian
15 hrs ago - The Guardian
Gov. Tim Walz pledges to protect Minnesota from the 'chaos' he says Trump has unleashed on the world
15 hrs ago - AP
15 hrs ago - AP
Quest to retake $20B in climate money puts Trump agencies at 'significant' risk, attorney warned
17 hrs ago - Politico
17 hrs ago - Politico
'We need Mother Nature': Pillen enacts burn ban amid raging fire in north-central Nebraska
17 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
17 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
Judge grills administration on 'broad discretion' to break up federal unions
18 hrs ago - Government Executive
18 hrs ago - Government Executive
SCOTUSBlog Acquired by The Dispatch -- As Co-Founder Is Mired in Wild Tax Evasion, Gambling Scandal
19 hrs ago - MEDIAite
19 hrs ago - MEDIAite