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Canada
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of Antoine Forest and Mackenzie Gunther
By Swede - 19 hrs ago - 259 recs
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of Antoine Forest and Mackenzie Gunther
By Swede - 19 hrs ago - 259 recs
General Discussion
Almost 4 years with no issues but tonight it's back.
By xmas74 - 16 hrs ago - 239 recs
Almost 4 years with no issues but tonight it's back.
By xmas74 - 16 hrs ago - 239 recs
General Discussion
Newly released case records show Jack Smith found Trump had a business motive for keeping classified documents
By bigtree - 5 hrs ago - 168 recs
Newly released case records show Jack Smith found Trump had a business motive for keeping classified documents
By bigtree - 5 hrs ago - 168 recs
General Discussion
Sen. Chris Murphy: In a few minutes I'm heading to the Senate floor to force a vote - tonight - to end the war in Iran
By Passages - 21 hrs ago - 160 recs
Sen. Chris Murphy: In a few minutes I'm heading to the Senate floor to force a vote - tonight - to end the war in Iran
By Passages - 21 hrs ago - 160 recs
General Discussion
Zelensky nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize:
By applegrove - 15 hrs ago - 150 recs
Zelensky nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize:
By applegrove - 15 hrs ago - 150 recs
General Discussion
This is ALL because trump wanted to tear down something Barack Obama accomplished
By bigtree - 18 hrs ago - 112 recs
This is ALL because trump wanted to tear down something Barack Obama accomplished
By bigtree - 18 hrs ago - 112 recs
General Discussion
Talarico's response to pastor wishing him dead...
By Nanjeanne - 3 hrs ago - 111 recs
Talarico's response to pastor wishing him dead...
By Nanjeanne - 3 hrs ago - 111 recs
General Discussion
There will be ketchup all over Mar-A-Lardo when America's Child Rapist hears about this!
By 634-5789 - 9 hrs ago - 108 recs
There will be ketchup all over Mar-A-Lardo when America's Child Rapist hears about this!
By 634-5789 - 9 hrs ago - 108 recs
The DU Lounge
OK, I have HAD it with minimalist shaming!!!! I love my stuff!
By Coventina - 22 hrs ago - 105 recs
OK, I have HAD it with minimalist shaming!!!! I love my stuff!
By Coventina - 22 hrs ago - 105 recs
General Discussion
FLORIDA DEMOCRATS FLIP STATE HOUSE SEAT FROM RED TO BLUE
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - 102 recs
FLORIDA DEMOCRATS FLIP STATE HOUSE SEAT FROM RED TO BLUE
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - 102 recs
General Discussion
"...the goal of the US now is to get Iran to cease its retaliation for the US starting the war..."
By Miles Archer - 7 hrs ago - 85 recs
"...the goal of the US now is to get Iran to cease its retaliation for the US starting the war..."
By Miles Archer - 7 hrs ago - 85 recs
General Discussion
George Takei shared this tweet about TSA & ICE...I can't fact-check it for you so decide for yourself if it's legit.
By Miles Archer - 22 hrs ago - 85 recs
George Takei shared this tweet about TSA & ICE...I can't fact-check it for you so decide for yourself if it's legit.
By Miles Archer - 22 hrs ago - 85 recs
Latest Breaking News
New Covid variant has been identified and is already spreading in 25 states
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 81 recs
New Covid variant has been identified and is already spreading in 25 states
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 81 recs
General Discussion
DOJ Accidentally Gave Congress 'Damning Evidence' Against Trump, Jamie Raskin Says
By turbinetree - 6 hrs ago - 79 recs
DOJ Accidentally Gave Congress 'Damning Evidence' Against Trump, Jamie Raskin Says
By turbinetree - 6 hrs ago - 79 recs
Science
Scientists Just Broke the Solar Power Limit Everyone Thought Was Absolute
By erronis - 3 hrs ago - 73 recs
Scientists Just Broke the Solar Power Limit Everyone Thought Was Absolute
By erronis - 3 hrs ago - 73 recs
General Discussion
Trump boasting he can destroy what he wants in Iran: "They can't do a thing about it. It's like, 'Take me.'"
By highplainsdem - Yesterday - 71 recs
Trump boasting he can destroy what he wants in Iran: "They can't do a thing about it. It's like, 'Take me.'"
By highplainsdem - Yesterday - 71 recs
Latest Breaking News
Edmond de Rothschild Paris offices raided in Epstein-linked probe into diplomat
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 63 recs
Edmond de Rothschild Paris offices raided in Epstein-linked probe into diplomat
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 63 recs
General Discussion
Senate Democrats reject GOP offer to reopen DHS, partially fund ICE
By Quiet Em - 21 hrs ago - 63 recs
Senate Democrats reject GOP offer to reopen DHS, partially fund ICE
By Quiet Em - 21 hrs ago - 63 recs
Latest Breaking News
Minnesota sues Trump administration over shootings, including deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good
By SouthBayDem - 23 hrs ago - 63 recs
Minnesota sues Trump administration over shootings, including deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good
By SouthBayDem - 23 hrs ago - 63 recs
General Discussion
"They looked Iranian"...Security footage shows Trump negotiating with W.H. patio umbrellas for six hours
By Miles Archer - 5 hrs ago - 62 recs
"They looked Iranian"...Security footage shows Trump negotiating with W.H. patio umbrellas for six hours
By Miles Archer - 5 hrs ago - 62 recs
General Discussion
Let me see if I've got this straight yet. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.
By struggle4progress - 17 hrs ago - 58 recs
Let me see if I've got this straight yet. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.
By struggle4progress - 17 hrs ago - 58 recs
General Discussion
And personally, I think this meme is being too easy on him.
By generalbetrayus - 2 hrs ago - 53 recs
And personally, I think this meme is being too easy on him.
By generalbetrayus - 2 hrs ago - 53 recs
General Discussion
Trump is rambling about the war right now. This is a direct quote. Translator needed.
By senseandsensibility - 23 hrs ago - 53 recs
Trump is rambling about the war right now. This is a direct quote. Translator needed.
By senseandsensibility - 23 hrs ago - 53 recs
General Discussion
My brothers and sisters in arms who lurk here
By Aviation Pro - 17 hrs ago - 50 recs
My brothers and sisters in arms who lurk here
By Aviation Pro - 17 hrs ago - 50 recs
Latest Breaking News
Judge orders Trump administration to bring back DACA recipient deported to Mexico
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 49 recs
Judge orders Trump administration to bring back DACA recipient deported to Mexico
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 49 recs
General Discussion
Economist paints bleak picture of America's future after Trump
By turbinetree - 20 hrs ago - 46 recs
Economist paints bleak picture of America's future after Trump
By turbinetree - 20 hrs ago - 46 recs
Latest Breaking News
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signs law banning law enforcement from wearing masks
By highplainsdem - 2 hrs ago - 41 recs
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signs law banning law enforcement from wearing masks
By highplainsdem - 2 hrs ago - 41 recs
General Discussion
MAGA idiot gets beaten up by the gigantic anti-trump actor who plays Reacher
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 18 hrs ago - 41 recs
MAGA idiot gets beaten up by the gigantic anti-trump actor who plays Reacher
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 18 hrs ago - 41 recs
General Discussion
Every day he is becoming more delusional and incoherent.
By OGBuzz - 15 hrs ago - 37 recs
Every day he is becoming more delusional and incoherent.
By OGBuzz - 15 hrs ago - 37 recs
Latest Breaking News
Senate shoots down Iran war powers measure; Fetterman, Paul cross aisle
By Bread and Circuses - 18 hrs ago - 32 recs
Senate shoots down Iran war powers measure; Fetterman, Paul cross aisle
By Bread and Circuses - 18 hrs ago - 32 recs
General Discussion
Leak shows ICE 'bounty hunters' get kickbacks for handling 'alien children': report
By cbabe - 2 hrs ago - 31 recs
Leak shows ICE 'bounty hunters' get kickbacks for handling 'alien children': report
By cbabe - 2 hrs ago - 31 recs
General Discussion
They are not governing. The only thing they are doing is lining their pockets.
By applegrove - 12 hrs ago - 30 recs
They are not governing. The only thing they are doing is lining their pockets.
By applegrove - 12 hrs ago - 30 recs
General Discussion
Iran to Trump: "Someone like us will never come to terms with someone like you. Not now, not ever."
By dalton99a - 12 hrs ago - 30 recs
Iran to Trump: "Someone like us will never come to terms with someone like you. Not now, not ever."
By dalton99a - 12 hrs ago - 30 recs
General Discussion
Trump announces a new dress code after visiting Graceland
By Ocelot II - 2 hrs ago - 29 recs
Trump announces a new dress code after visiting Graceland
By Ocelot II - 2 hrs ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
Mark Jacob on how the press ignores the biggest Trump story ("He's clearly mentally unfit for office")
By Miles Archer - 21 hrs ago - 29 recs
Mark Jacob on how the press ignores the biggest Trump story ("He's clearly mentally unfit for office")
By Miles Archer - 21 hrs ago - 29 recs
Latest Breaking News
Florida Democrats flip two seats in special legislative elections
By muriel_volestrangler - 10 hrs ago - 28 recs
Florida Democrats flip two seats in special legislative elections
By muriel_volestrangler - 10 hrs ago - 28 recs
Latest Breaking News
Venezuelan man deported to CECOT prison sues U.S. for $1.3 million
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 26 recs
Venezuelan man deported to CECOT prison sues U.S. for $1.3 million
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 26 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump's USDA cancels $300 million program that helped farmers buy or keep their land: report
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 24 recs
Trump's USDA cancels $300 million program that helped farmers buy or keep their land: report
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
After Iran told JARED to F*CK OFF, Trump now claims Rubio & the Couch Effer are negotiating a bigly yuge deal
By Miles Archer - 15 hrs ago - 24 recs
After Iran told JARED to F*CK OFF, Trump now claims Rubio & the Couch Effer are negotiating a bigly yuge deal
By Miles Archer - 15 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
Sheriff fails to investigate 7 rape cases at ICE detention center
By Miles Archer - 20 hrs ago - 24 recs
Sheriff fails to investigate 7 rape cases at ICE detention center
By Miles Archer - 20 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
No Israel prosecutions for killing Palestinian civilians in occupied West Bank since start of decade
By malaise - 10 hrs ago - 23 recs
No Israel prosecutions for killing Palestinian civilians in occupied West Bank since start of decade
By malaise - 10 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
It's okay to have repeated articles/topics in GD. Some sink
By MerryBlooms - 22 hrs ago - 23 recs
It's okay to have repeated articles/topics in GD. Some sink
By MerryBlooms - 22 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
'He liked the fear in our eyes,' Epstein survivors tell BBC
By demmiblue - 4 hrs ago - 21 recs
'He liked the fear in our eyes,' Epstein survivors tell BBC
By demmiblue - 4 hrs ago - 21 recs
Latest Breaking News
Judge Issues Arrest Warrant for Former Republican Governor
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 21 recs
Judge Issues Arrest Warrant for Former Republican Governor
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
CNN Trump Fluffer and all-around smug know-it-all Scott Jennings draws a blank on Iran's "destroyed" military
By Miles Archer - 6 hrs ago - 21 recs
CNN Trump Fluffer and all-around smug know-it-all Scott Jennings draws a blank on Iran's "destroyed" military
By Miles Archer - 6 hrs ago - 21 recs
California
New frontrunner emerges in California's race for governor (Yippee!)
By quaint - 6 hrs ago - 21 recs
New frontrunner emerges in California's race for governor (Yippee!)
By quaint - 6 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Rep. Jim McGovern: It would have cost $30 Billion to extend the ACA healthcare tax credits for 1 year,
By sheshe2 - 19 hrs ago - 21 recs
Rep. Jim McGovern: It would have cost $30 Billion to extend the ACA healthcare tax credits for 1 year,
By sheshe2 - 19 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
They say we don't have the money to make healthcare more accessible - but we have a billion dollars a day for this war?
By red dog 1 - 16 hrs ago - 20 recs
They say we don't have the money to make healthcare more accessible - but we have a billion dollars a day for this war?
By red dog 1 - 16 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
Democrat flips seat in special election for Florida district that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 20 recs
Democrat flips seat in special election for Florida district that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
Democrat Torches Trump for Leaving America Vulnerable to Terrorism: 'Put a 22-Year-Old in Charge!'
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 20 recs
Democrat Torches Trump for Leaving America Vulnerable to Terrorism: 'Put a 22-Year-Old in Charge!'
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump Considering Elvis-Inspired Change to Social Security Cards
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 20 recs
Trump Considering Elvis-Inspired Change to Social Security Cards
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
One of the best frames of the "Save Retrumplican Ass" bill that I saw
By maxrandb - 23 hrs ago - 20 recs
One of the best frames of the "Save Retrumplican Ass" bill that I saw
By maxrandb - 23 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
Bruce Springsteen will join Joan Baez, Jane Fonda, and Bernie Sanders at a No Kings rally in St. Paul, Minnesota, this w
By riversedge - 5 hrs ago - 19 recs
Bruce Springsteen will join Joan Baez, Jane Fonda, and Bernie Sanders at a No Kings rally in St. Paul, Minnesota, this w
By riversedge - 5 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
Rick Scott sues contractor over leaked tax returns
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 19 recs
Rick Scott sues contractor over leaked tax returns
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Someone is making big money betting on information that only Trump and his closest advisors would have.
By surfered - 19 hrs ago - 19 recs
Someone is making big money betting on information that only Trump and his closest advisors would have.
By surfered - 19 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
Prosecutor admits government lacks evidence of misconduct by Fed chair
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 19 recs
Prosecutor admits government lacks evidence of misconduct by Fed chair
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Project 2025: Dismantle the TSA Break it. Privatize it. Profit. It's all part of their fascist takeover.
By Botany - 3 hrs ago - 18 recs
Project 2025: Dismantle the TSA Break it. Privatize it. Profit. It's all part of their fascist takeover.
By Botany - 3 hrs ago - 18 recs
Latest Breaking News
Prosecutors examined whether Trump disclosed classified map on plane after leaving office
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 18 recs
Prosecutors examined whether Trump disclosed classified map on plane after leaving office
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
Trump gets a daily video montage briefing about the Iran war. The montage, which typically runs for about two minutes...
By demmiblue - 6 hrs ago - 18 recs
Trump gets a daily video montage briefing about the Iran war. The montage, which typically runs for about two minutes...
By demmiblue - 6 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
Lawrence is stating facts that make Trump, Hegseth, and Graham look like absolute idiots on Iran.
By surfered - 16 hrs ago - 18 recs
Lawrence is stating facts that make Trump, Hegseth, and Graham look like absolute idiots on Iran.
By surfered - 16 hrs ago - 18 recs
Forum Spotlight: Activist Headquarters
Just a thought...Stop the terrible DHS funding deal. (INDIVISIBLE)
Indivisible updates + actions: No Kings on Saturday and T-rump's flailing
Latest Breaking News
Philly DA Threatens to Jail ICE Agents Working at Airport: 'The President Cannot Pardon You!'
43 min ago - MEDIAite
43 min ago - MEDIAite
Trump praises ICE agents in odd post and gushes over their 'much larger, and harder, muscles'
1 hr ago - Independent
1 hr ago - Independent
US army raises upper age for recruits to 42 and scraps marijuana restrictions
1 hr ago - The Guardian
1 hr ago - The Guardian
Smith memo: Trump had classified docs shared with just 6 people, others tied to his business interests
2 hrs ago - The Hill
2 hrs ago - The Hill
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signs law banning law enforcement from wearing masks
2 hrs ago - ABC 7 NY
2 hrs ago - ABC 7 NY
Mother was allegedly trafficked to US and illegally detained by ICE while accused abuser is free, lawyers say
2 hrs ago - The Guardian
2 hrs ago - The Guardian
Russia's Baltic ports halt oil loadings after heavy Ukrainian drone attack, sources say
2 hrs ago - Reuters
2 hrs ago - Reuters
Means' surgeon general nomination is stalled as senators question her experience and vaccine stance
3 hrs ago - AP
3 hrs ago - AP
Conservatives gather for CPAC with the right openly divided over the Iran war
4 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
4 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
Cook County state's attorney's office training new prosecutor task force to focus on CTA crimes
4 hrs ago - Chicago Sun-Times
4 hrs ago - Chicago Sun-Times
Trump's USDA cancels $300 million program that helped farmers buy or keep their land: report
5 hrs ago - The Independent
5 hrs ago - The Independent
Prosecutors examined whether Trump disclosed classified map on plane after leaving office
6 hrs ago - The Guardian
6 hrs ago - The Guardian
Edmond de Rothschild Paris offices raided in Epstein-linked probe into diplomat
6 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/Reuters
6 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/Reuters
IAEA calls for 'restraint' as Iran reports strike near Bushehr nuclear plant
7 hrs ago - msn/The Hill
7 hrs ago - msn/The Hill
Trump admin must restore $2B in CTA funding for Red Line, other projects, judge rules
8 hrs ago - WFLD-TV Chicago, IL
8 hrs ago - WFLD-TV Chicago, IL
US Settles Social Media Censorship Case, Bars Agencies From Threatening Penalties
8 hrs ago - USA Today/Reuters
8 hrs ago - USA Today/Reuters
Trump is expected to name a new CDC head. 'We don't need a TV personality,' one expert said.
9 hrs ago - NBC News
9 hrs ago - NBC News
Trump Reveals Pete Hegseth Was Disappointed by Iran Talks After SecDef Declares 'We Negotiate With Bombs!'
10 hrs ago - MEDIAite
10 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Federal prosecutors to get classified House documents in Brennan probe as decision on charges against former CIA chief n
13 hrs ago - CNN
13 hrs ago - CNN
Trump says he's 'pretty much not happy' with any deal to reopen DHS as negotiations continue
15 hrs ago - ABC News
15 hrs ago - ABC News
Democrat flips seat in special election for Florida district that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort
18 hrs ago - AP
18 hrs ago - AP
Trump blocked from defunding groups that help human trafficking victims
19 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
19 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
Border Patrol leader shows no remorse for deportation raids as he readies for retirement: 'I wish I'd caught even more'
19 hrs ago - The Independent
19 hrs ago - The Independent
Democrat Torches Trump for Leaving America Vulnerable to Terrorism: 'Put a 22-Year-Old in Charge!'
19 hrs ago - MEDIAite
19 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Judge orders Trump administration to bring back DACA recipient deported to Mexico
20 hrs ago - Politico
20 hrs ago - Politico