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General Discussion
This women obviously does not listen to foxy news......
By riversedge - 12 hrs ago - 179 recs
This women obviously does not listen to foxy news......
By riversedge - 12 hrs ago - 179 recs
General Discussion
My values remain unchanged. I am not so sure about our leaders.
By boston bean - 9 hrs ago - 135 recs
My values remain unchanged. I am not so sure about our leaders.
By boston bean - 9 hrs ago - 135 recs
Latest Breaking News
Hospitals gave patients meds during childbirth, then reported them for illicit drug use
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 131 recs
Hospitals gave patients meds during childbirth, then reported them for illicit drug use
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 131 recs
The DU Lounge
I'm so pissed! I ordered a NOEL sign for my porch and this is what the dumb bastards sent me:
By Floyd R. Turbo - 16 hrs ago - 106 recs
I'm so pissed! I ordered a NOEL sign for my porch and this is what the dumb bastards sent me:
By Floyd R. Turbo - 16 hrs ago - 106 recs
General Discussion
Kill one person, go to jail. Kill thousands, get a bonus.
By Eko - 4 hrs ago - 90 recs
Kill one person, go to jail. Kill thousands, get a bonus.
By Eko - 4 hrs ago - 90 recs
General Discussion
Senator John Fetterman is not among the 46 Democratic Senators asking President Biden
By Quiet Em - 9 hrs ago - 81 recs
Senator John Fetterman is not among the 46 Democratic Senators asking President Biden
By Quiet Em - 9 hrs ago - 81 recs
General Discussion
'Krista Monroe, a former UnitedHealthcare employee who says she worked under CEO Brian Thompson
By elleng - 2 hrs ago - 77 recs
'Krista Monroe, a former UnitedHealthcare employee who says she worked under CEO Brian Thompson
By elleng - 2 hrs ago - 77 recs
General Discussion
here's Elizabeth Warren 7 mos ago questioning United Health CEO (Andrew Witty)
By IcyPeas - 15 hrs ago - 72 recs
here's Elizabeth Warren 7 mos ago questioning United Health CEO (Andrew Witty)
By IcyPeas - 15 hrs ago - 72 recs
Latest Breaking News
'This is a Warning': Elizabeth Warren Says CEO Murder a Message That People Can Only 'Be Pushed So Far'
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 70 recs
'This is a Warning': Elizabeth Warren Says CEO Murder a Message That People Can Only 'Be Pushed So Far'
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 70 recs
General Discussion
Oliver Willis: I watched Democrats comply with Bush in 2001. All we got for it is death and destruction.
By Dennis Donovan - 18 hrs ago - 67 recs
Oliver Willis: I watched Democrats comply with Bush in 2001. All we got for it is death and destruction.
By Dennis Donovan - 18 hrs ago - 67 recs
General Discussion
John Fetterman has joined Truth Social and just posted
By obamanut2012 - 11 hrs ago - 65 recs
John Fetterman has joined Truth Social and just posted
By obamanut2012 - 11 hrs ago - 65 recs
General Discussion
Wanted posters of top healthcare execs appear in NYC
By Demovictory9 - 13 hrs ago - 65 recs
Wanted posters of top healthcare execs appear in NYC
By Demovictory9 - 13 hrs ago - 65 recs
The DU Lounge
Man Fleeing Ukraine War with Kitten Found Alive in Frigid Romania Mountains: "Peach Kept My Heart Warm"
By C0RI0LANUS - 18 hrs ago - 64 recs
Man Fleeing Ukraine War with Kitten Found Alive in Frigid Romania Mountains: "Peach Kept My Heart Warm"
By C0RI0LANUS - 18 hrs ago - 64 recs
Latest Breaking News
Mitch McConnell Says Trump Win Puts Americans In A 'Very Dangerous World
By FightFight - 5 hrs ago - 62 recs
Mitch McConnell Says Trump Win Puts Americans In A 'Very Dangerous World
By FightFight - 5 hrs ago - 62 recs
General Discussion
Musk should be made Time's "Person of the Year"
By Shipwack - 13 hrs ago - 62 recs
Musk should be made Time's "Person of the Year"
By Shipwack - 13 hrs ago - 62 recs
General Discussion
The Deafening Silence on the coming Corruption
By ProfessorPlum - 15 hrs ago - 59 recs
The Deafening Silence on the coming Corruption
By ProfessorPlum - 15 hrs ago - 59 recs
General Discussion
OMFG - Bill Hennessy famed courtroom artist died
By malaise - 5 hrs ago - 51 recs
OMFG - Bill Hennessy famed courtroom artist died
By malaise - 5 hrs ago - 51 recs
General Discussion
Wow-some of our Dem Reps and Senators must not have read Timothy Snyder's 20 Lessons
By Just_Vote_Dem - 5 hrs ago - 49 recs
Wow-some of our Dem Reps and Senators must not have read Timothy Snyder's 20 Lessons
By Just_Vote_Dem - 5 hrs ago - 49 recs
General Discussion
Mother Jones / David Corn - Donald Trump Will Need a Police State to Implement His Agenda
By Dennis Donovan - 11 hrs ago - 47 recs
Mother Jones / David Corn - Donald Trump Will Need a Police State to Implement His Agenda
By Dennis Donovan - 11 hrs ago - 47 recs
General Discussion
I think the reason that many working-class men voted for Rump is because they love tough guys and they were fooled
By LaMouffette - 14 hrs ago - 43 recs
I think the reason that many working-class men voted for Rump is because they love tough guys and they were fooled
By LaMouffette - 14 hrs ago - 43 recs
General Discussion
Not that I want to give the pea brained Motherfucker any ideas
By Aviation Pro - 14 hrs ago - 41 recs
Not that I want to give the pea brained Motherfucker any ideas
By Aviation Pro - 14 hrs ago - 41 recs
General Discussion
GOP lawmakers said to fear 'bloodletting' as they grow tired of bullying by Trump allies
By applegrove - 16 hrs ago - 41 recs
GOP lawmakers said to fear 'bloodletting' as they grow tired of bullying by Trump allies
By applegrove - 16 hrs ago - 41 recs
General Discussion
BREAKING: Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema have cast decisive votes against Biden's NLRB nominee
By Dennis Donovan - 10 hrs ago - 40 recs
BREAKING: Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema have cast decisive votes against Biden's NLRB nominee
By Dennis Donovan - 10 hrs ago - 40 recs
General Discussion
CNN crew finds a Syrian prisoner left behind in a secret prison, alone and unaware the Assad regime was no more
By Dennis Donovan - 5 hrs ago - 39 recs
CNN crew finds a Syrian prisoner left behind in a secret prison, alone and unaware the Assad regime was no more
By Dennis Donovan - 5 hrs ago - 39 recs
General Discussion
Republican Suggests Pushing Back Retirement Age in US
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago - 39 recs
Republican Suggests Pushing Back Retirement Age in US
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago - 39 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Today's Tiedrich rant: thank god, someone is finally helping the billionaires
By FakeNoose - 13 hrs ago - 39 recs
Today's Tiedrich rant: thank god, someone is finally helping the billionaires
By FakeNoose - 13 hrs ago - 39 recs
General Discussion
Idaho Argues Pregnant Women Facing Amputations from Septic Shock Can't Get Emergency Abortions
By In It to Win It - 7 hrs ago - 38 recs
Idaho Argues Pregnant Women Facing Amputations from Septic Shock Can't Get Emergency Abortions
By In It to Win It - 7 hrs ago - 38 recs
General Discussion
Greece Begs Guilfoyle to Stay in US: "We can Hear you from There."
By Zorro - 4 hrs ago - 36 recs
Greece Begs Guilfoyle to Stay in US: "We can Hear you from There."
By Zorro - 4 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
New UHC CEO says they will continue to guard against "unnecessary" care.
By Bettie - 7 hrs ago - 35 recs
New UHC CEO says they will continue to guard against "unnecessary" care.
By Bettie - 7 hrs ago - 35 recs
General Discussion
Exit polls reveal why Trump made huge gains with blue-collar union members
By SunSeeker - 17 hrs ago - 35 recs
Exit polls reveal why Trump made huge gains with blue-collar union members
By SunSeeker - 17 hrs ago - 35 recs
General Discussion
Canadian MP shreds 'Convicted Predator' Trump in Powerful Speech - Ben Meidas
By Dennis Donovan - 8 hrs ago - 34 recs
Canadian MP shreds 'Convicted Predator' Trump in Powerful Speech - Ben Meidas
By Dennis Donovan - 8 hrs ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
Fetterman continues his fast transition: "Always was a hard YES for Elise Stefanik"
By themaguffin - 7 hrs ago - 32 recs
Fetterman continues his fast transition: "Always was a hard YES for Elise Stefanik"
By themaguffin - 7 hrs ago - 32 recs
Pets
Last night I tried so hard to get Madoc to purr for me. No luck
By Siwsan - 7 hrs ago - 32 recs
Last night I tried so hard to get Madoc to purr for me. No luck
By Siwsan - 7 hrs ago - 32 recs
General Discussion
So why did we have the big man hunt for Mangione?
By HereForTheParty - 14 hrs ago - 32 recs
So why did we have the big man hunt for Mangione?
By HereForTheParty - 14 hrs ago - 32 recs
The DU Lounge
The birds outside my place are making a hell of a noise
By malaise - 17 hrs ago - 32 recs
The birds outside my place are making a hell of a noise
By malaise - 17 hrs ago - 32 recs
The DU Lounge
An update on my special needs dtr who was abducted from my home by her sister many months ago.
By Grasswire2 - 2 hrs ago - 26 recs
An update on my special needs dtr who was abducted from my home by her sister many months ago.
By Grasswire2 - 2 hrs ago - 26 recs
General Discussion
Why Trump's new announcement about Kimberly Guilfoyle matters
By LetMyPeopleVote - 9 hrs ago - 24 recs
Why Trump's new announcement about Kimberly Guilfoyle matters
By LetMyPeopleVote - 9 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
ProPublica: How a Decades-Old Loophole Lets Billionaires Avoid Medicare Taxes
By Dennis Donovan - 16 hrs ago - 24 recs
ProPublica: How a Decades-Old Loophole Lets Billionaires Avoid Medicare Taxes
By Dennis Donovan - 16 hrs ago - 24 recs
The DU Lounge
Well, I said my break would be either short or long. I got some good news today, so I'm probably back.
By LuckyCharms - 10 hrs ago - 23 recs
Well, I said my break would be either short or long. I got some good news today, so I'm probably back.
By LuckyCharms - 10 hrs ago - 23 recs
Latest Breaking News
Ontario premier says US energy exports will be cut off if Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on Canada
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - 22 recs
Ontario premier says US energy exports will be cut off if Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on Canada
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
Tariff on Chinese Goods Hikes Price of Trump Bible to $1000
By Zorro - 16 hrs ago - 22 recs
Tariff on Chinese Goods Hikes Price of Trump Bible to $1000
By Zorro - 16 hrs ago - 22 recs
Latest Breaking News
Kimberly Guilfoyle picked by Trump to be ambassador to Greece
By riversedge - 18 hrs ago - 22 recs
Kimberly Guilfoyle picked by Trump to be ambassador to Greece
By riversedge - 18 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
I cannot help but notice that Democratic reps are discussing Luigi rather than addressing overpriced Health Insurance
By tenderfoot - 10 hrs ago - 21 recs
I cannot help but notice that Democratic reps are discussing Luigi rather than addressing overpriced Health Insurance
By tenderfoot - 10 hrs ago - 21 recs
Environment & Energy
Shocked, Shocked!! Another Thing Social Media Are Really Good For - Spreading Climate Lies And Anti-Science Bullshit
By hatrack - 17 hrs ago - 20 recs
Shocked, Shocked!! Another Thing Social Media Are Really Good For - Spreading Climate Lies And Anti-Science Bullshit
By hatrack - 17 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
MSNBC: Joe Manchin's support for Supreme Court reform is a sign
By Dennis Donovan - 17 hrs ago - 20 recs
MSNBC: Joe Manchin's support for Supreme Court reform is a sign
By Dennis Donovan - 17 hrs ago - 20 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Social Security Advocates Wage Early Fight Against Cuts
By Passages - 12 hrs ago - 18 recs
Social Security Advocates Wage Early Fight Against Cuts
By Passages - 12 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
With all due respect, Governor Shapiro . . .
By markpkessinger - 10 hrs ago - 17 recs
With all due respect, Governor Shapiro . . .
By markpkessinger - 10 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
Raw Story: Bill Clinton fears Trump pick may invent fake scandals against Democrats from the FBI
By Dennis Donovan - 11 hrs ago - 17 recs
Raw Story: Bill Clinton fears Trump pick may invent fake scandals against Democrats from the FBI
By Dennis Donovan - 11 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
It makes sense that The Insurance Adjuster comes from a privileged background
By ProfessorPlum - 15 hrs ago - 17 recs
It makes sense that The Insurance Adjuster comes from a privileged background
By ProfessorPlum - 15 hrs ago - 17 recs
Latest Breaking News
Cotton blocks federal shield law for journalists
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 17 recs
Cotton blocks federal shield law for journalists
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 17 recs
The DU Lounge
Police Dog Won't Stop Smiling Once Dad Mentions "Work"
By catbyte - 19 hrs ago - 17 recs
Police Dog Won't Stop Smiling Once Dad Mentions "Work"
By catbyte - 19 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
The Imprint - U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace Calls Police on Prominent Foster Youth Advocate; her account disputed
By Dennis Donovan - 13 hrs ago - 16 recs
The Imprint - U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace Calls Police on Prominent Foster Youth Advocate; her account disputed
By Dennis Donovan - 13 hrs ago - 16 recs
General Discussion
Fear in the C-Suite after UnitedHealthcare CEO gunned down
By sarisataka - 14 hrs ago - 16 recs
Fear in the C-Suite after UnitedHealthcare CEO gunned down
By sarisataka - 14 hrs ago - 16 recs
General Discussion
New York / Intelligencer: Luigi Mangione's Full Story Isn't Online
By Dennis Donovan - 16 hrs ago - 16 recs
New York / Intelligencer: Luigi Mangione's Full Story Isn't Online
By Dennis Donovan - 16 hrs ago - 16 recs
Environment & Energy
Stanford University: AI predicts Earth's peak warming
By OKIsItJustMe - 22 hrs ago - 16 recs
Stanford University: AI predicts Earth's peak warming
By OKIsItJustMe - 22 hrs ago - 16 recs
Latest Breaking News
Eyewitnesses Dispute Nancy Mace's Assault Claim
By riversedge - 1 hr ago - 15 recs
Eyewitnesses Dispute Nancy Mace's Assault Claim
By riversedge - 1 hr ago - 15 recs
General Discussion
North Carolina GOP strips newly elected democrats of power
By Demovictory9 - 5 hrs ago - 15 recs
North Carolina GOP strips newly elected democrats of power
By Demovictory9 - 5 hrs ago - 15 recs
Photography
"Helluva place to lose a cow." Ebenezer Bryce - Ca. 1874
By Bo Zarts - 5 hrs ago - 15 recs
"Helluva place to lose a cow." Ebenezer Bryce - Ca. 1874
By Bo Zarts - 5 hrs ago - 15 recs
General Discussion
Hospitals Gave Women Medications During Childbirth--Then Reported Them for Using Illicit Drugs
By Nevilledog - 11 hrs ago - 15 recs
Hospitals Gave Women Medications During Childbirth--Then Reported Them for Using Illicit Drugs
By Nevilledog - 11 hrs ago - 15 recs
The DU Lounge
Puppy's Mission Is To Play With Her Older Cat Sibling
By catbyte - 11 hrs ago - 15 recs
Puppy's Mission Is To Play With Her Older Cat Sibling
By catbyte - 11 hrs ago - 15 recs
Forum Spotlight: Economy
Are You In The Top 3% Of Retirees? Here's The Shockingly Low Amount You Need Saved To Rank Among The RichestThe Truth About Trump's Trade War That No One Will Say Out Loud - Paul Warburg
The excuses have already started.
Latest Breaking News
Ontario premier says US energy exports will be cut off if Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on Canada
1 hr ago - AP
1 hr ago - AP
George Kresge Jr., who wowed talk show audiences as the The Amazing Kreskin, dies at age 89
4 hrs ago - AP News
4 hrs ago - AP News
'You're not even a f--ing American!': Cousins who fought with police, led charge of initial breach on Jan. 6 sentenced
4 hrs ago - Law & Crime
4 hrs ago - Law & Crime
29 House Republicans want Trump to scrap the IRS's free direct tax filing tool on day one of his presidency
5 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/Business Insider
5 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/Business Insider
Judge tosses Michael Flynn's $50 million lawsuit that claimed he was prosecuted to 'derail and discredit'
6 hrs ago - Law & Crime
6 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Trump plans to scrap policy restricting ICE arrests at churches, schools, hospitals
8 hrs ago - NBC News
8 hrs ago - NBC News
'This is a Warning': Elizabeth Warren Says CEO Murder a Message That People Can Only 'Be Pushed So Far'
9 hrs ago - MEDIAite
9 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Biden approves national security memo on China, Iran, North Korea and Russia ahead of Trump's return
9 hrs ago - AP
9 hrs ago - AP
Homeland security officials meet with lawmakers about mysterious drone flights in New Jersey
10 hrs ago - AP
10 hrs ago - AP
Justice Department's storied Civil Rights Division will fight DEI under Trump
11 hrs ago - CNN Politics
11 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Saudi Arabia officially announced as the 2034 World Cup host. Human rights groups warn of 'unimaginable human cost'
12 hrs ago - CNN
12 hrs ago - CNN
Hospitals gave patients meds during childbirth, then reported them for illicit drug use
12 hrs ago - USA Today
12 hrs ago - USA Today
Democratic Representatives, activist call on Biden to commute federal death sentences
16 hrs ago - USA Today
16 hrs ago - USA Today
Walgreens considering selling company to private equity firm, according to published report
18 hrs ago - Chicago Tribune
18 hrs ago - Chicago Tribune
Man seen on video at U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 told investigators he wasn't actually there that day: Feds
20 hrs ago - Law & Crime
20 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Staffers at political news site The Hill 'freaked out' over layoff plan and editor's possible departure
21 hrs ago - The Independent
21 hrs ago - The Independent
The state of the Arctic: High temperatures, melting ice, fires and unprecedented emissions
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News