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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 - 17 hrs ago - 140 replies
Maher on Obama Library: "Couldn't that money be better spent on something else? Who's going to go to this?"
By sheshe2 - 17 hrs ago - 140 replies
General Discussion
The Guardian nails it: White working class votes for white supremacists. Period.
By AverageOldGuy - 3 hrs ago - 62 replies
The Guardian nails it: White working class votes for white supremacists. Period.
By AverageOldGuy - 3 hrs ago - 62 replies
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All expenses paid for. If you could spend the summer anywhere in the world, where would you go? Me--Ireland. And you?
By debm55 - 17 hrs ago - 46 replies
All expenses paid for. If you could spend the summer anywhere in the world, where would you go? Me--Ireland. And you?
By debm55 - 17 hrs ago - 46 replies
General Discussion
Heading out Monday for Fire Season 2026 in the Pacific Northwest .. a 2400 mile, 6-day drive
By Bo Zarts - 23 hrs ago - 43 replies
Heading out Monday for Fire Season 2026 in the Pacific Northwest .. a 2400 mile, 6-day drive
By Bo Zarts - 23 hrs ago - 43 replies
Latest Breaking News
Cyclist arrested at Reflecting Pool is former Olympian who denies vandalism claims
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 42 replies
Cyclist arrested at Reflecting Pool is former Olympian who denies vandalism claims
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 42 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump threatens to charge US tolls in Strait of Hormuz if final Iran deal not reached in 60 days
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 37 replies
Trump threatens to charge US tolls in Strait of Hormuz if final Iran deal not reached in 60 days
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 37 replies
General Discussion
That time "God, I can still smell him" was said in several languages.
By red dog 1 - 19 hrs ago - 35 replies
That time "God, I can still smell him" was said in several languages.
By red dog 1 - 19 hrs ago - 35 replies
General Discussion
The National Guard, along with local police, have been dispatched to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to guard the a
By riversedge - 17 hrs ago - 34 replies
The National Guard, along with local police, have been dispatched to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to guard the a
By riversedge - 17 hrs ago - 34 replies
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 - 16 hrs ago - 30 replies
Trump on the reflecting pool: "We met with contractors today, will probably be forced to release and drain much of the w
By riversedge - 16 hrs ago - 30 replies
General Discussion
Arrested Olympic cyclist speaks out
By struggle4progress - 18 hrs ago - 26 replies
Arrested Olympic cyclist speaks out
By struggle4progress - 18 hrs ago - 26 replies
General Discussion
Chris Murphy on bluesky is laying it out there about the Qatar plane
By senseandsensibility - 16 hrs ago - 24 replies
Chris Murphy on bluesky is laying it out there about the Qatar plane
By senseandsensibility - 16 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
A collection of fun reflecting pool memes:
By Ocelot II - 22 hrs ago - 24 replies
A collection of fun reflecting pool memes:
By Ocelot II - 22 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
Furious right-wing Italian paper brands Trump with a vulgar term in scorching op-ed
By LetMyPeopleVote - 21 hrs ago - 20 replies
Furious right-wing Italian paper brands Trump with a vulgar term in scorching op-ed
By LetMyPeopleVote - 21 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Trump is the reincarnation of Jubilation T. Cornpone
By PCIntern - 6 hrs ago - 18 replies
Trump is the reincarnation of Jubilation T. Cornpone
By PCIntern - 6 hrs ago - 18 replies
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Name something useless you have in your garage? Me--The red Craftsman Tool Box. How about you? Yes, it's useless but
By debm55 - 17 hrs ago - 18 replies
Name something useless you have in your garage? Me--The red Craftsman Tool Box. How about you? Yes, it's useless but
By debm55 - 17 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Trump/Hegseth "war porn", self aggrandizing video showing in movie theaters to audience boos.
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 7 hrs ago - 17 replies
Trump/Hegseth "war porn", self aggrandizing video showing in movie theaters to audience boos.
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 7 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
President Trump said the newly renovated Reflecting Pool would likely have to be drained for repairs
By applegrove - 13 hrs ago - 17 replies
President Trump said the newly renovated Reflecting Pool would likely have to be drained for repairs
By applegrove - 13 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
People: Former Olympian David Hearn Arrested for Touching the Reflecting Pool amid Trump's Claims of Vandalism
By pat_k - 17 hrs ago - 17 replies
People: Former Olympian David Hearn Arrested for Touching the Reflecting Pool amid Trump's Claims of Vandalism
By pat_k - 17 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
What's up with Kier Starmer? He's going to resign on Monday?
By FakeNoose - 19 hrs ago - 17 replies
What's up with Kier Starmer? He's going to resign on Monday?
By FakeNoose - 19 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Plaintiffs in the Kennedy Center renaming case ask judge to order Trump to explain what the tarp/scaffolding is about. "
By riversedge - 21 hrs ago - 17 replies
Plaintiffs in the Kennedy Center renaming case ask judge to order Trump to explain what the tarp/scaffolding is about. "
By riversedge - 21 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
I miss stepping into the old voting booth machines, pulling that lever to close the curtain,
By Quiet Em - 16 hrs ago - 16 replies
I miss stepping into the old voting booth machines, pulling that lever to close the curtain,
By Quiet Em - 16 hrs ago - 16 replies
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Name an item that you've had in your frig. for 20+ years
By snot - 17 hrs ago - 16 replies
Name an item that you've had in your frig. for 20+ years
By snot - 17 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
BREAKING NEWS: JD Vance Departs To Switzerland For Iran Talks
By 2naSalit - 18 hrs ago - 16 replies
BREAKING NEWS: JD Vance Departs To Switzerland For Iran Talks
By 2naSalit - 18 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Trump and his botched reflecting pool "fix" are now an official laughing stock!
By yellowcanine - 6 hrs ago - 15 replies
Trump and his botched reflecting pool "fix" are now an official laughing stock!
By yellowcanine - 6 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Would a thousand of these fish be able to clean up the
By Matthew28 - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
Would a thousand of these fish be able to clean up the
By Matthew28 - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Israeli attack kills famed turtle sanctuary ecologist in Lebanon
By David__77 - 18 hrs ago - 15 replies
Israeli attack kills famed turtle sanctuary ecologist in Lebanon
By David__77 - 18 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Hegseth Admits Grok Picked Bombing Targets, New Court Disclosure
By marble falls - 3 hrs ago - 14 replies
Hegseth Admits Grok Picked Bombing Targets, New Court Disclosure
By marble falls - 3 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
According to many politicians our history with Iran begins in 1979? - CIA Confirms Role in 1953 Iran Coup
By cliffside - 13 hrs ago - 14 replies
According to many politicians our history with Iran begins in 1979? - CIA Confirms Role in 1953 Iran Coup
By cliffside - 13 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Who remembers the Arthur Andersen firm?
By Baitball Blogger - 15 hrs ago - 14 replies
Who remembers the Arthur Andersen firm?
By Baitball Blogger - 15 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
The Iran War has taken an unpredictable turn.
By kentuck - 16 hrs ago - 14 replies
The Iran War has taken an unpredictable turn.
By kentuck - 16 hrs ago - 14 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 - 2 hrs ago - 13 replies
There seems to be consensus that Obama got a better deal with Iran than Trump did and without a war.
By surfered - 2 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Russians react to long lines at gas stations due to fuel shortages: "What is this, I'm shocked. Will there even be eno
By riversedge - 22 hrs ago - 13 replies
Russians react to long lines at gas stations due to fuel shortages: "What is this, I'm shocked. Will there even be eno
By riversedge - 22 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Israeli strike kills Al Jazeera cameraman in central Gaza Ahmed Wishah
By hookaleft - 22 hrs ago - 13 replies
Israeli strike kills Al Jazeera cameraman in central Gaza Ahmed Wishah
By hookaleft - 22 hrs ago - 13 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 - 2 hrs ago - 12 replies
Yesterday, a protester projected images of Donald Trump with his friend Jeffrey Epstein on the tarp of the Kennedy cente
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - 12 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 - 4 hrs ago - 12 replies
Several Russian ferries were likely hit during tonight's attack on Kerch - footage from the scene. There is no longer a
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Anybody have any clue who this is? I'm baffled
By demmiblue - 4 hrs ago - 12 replies
Anybody have any clue who this is? I'm baffled
By demmiblue - 4 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
The Idiot told the world we have a month supply of oil left at the G7.
By Dunc - 6 hrs ago - 12 replies
The Idiot told the world we have a month supply of oil left at the G7.
By Dunc - 6 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Happy (northern summer) solstice, everyone!
By muriel_volestrangler - 8 hrs ago - 12 replies
Happy (northern summer) solstice, everyone!
By muriel_volestrangler - 8 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Black Democrats push back on Wasserman Schultz's bid in Florida's 20th District
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 12 replies
Black Democrats push back on Wasserman Schultz's bid in Florida's 20th District
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
'It's not science, it's coercion': health experts decry RFK Jr order on hantavirus quarantine
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 12 replies
'It's not science, it's coercion': health experts decry RFK Jr order on hantavirus quarantine
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Netanyahu will try and undermine Trump's Iran peace plan despite president's warnings: report
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 12 replies
Netanyahu will try and undermine Trump's Iran peace plan despite president's warnings: report
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Belgium player criticized for leaving World Cup for birth of child. "Father is useless" during birth
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 19 hrs ago - 12 replies
Belgium player criticized for leaving World Cup for birth of child. "Father is useless" during birth
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 19 hrs ago - 12 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Why Everyone Wants Jon Ossoff to Run for President -- NYT, Michelle Goldberg
By ancianita - 20 hrs ago - 12 replies
Why Everyone Wants Jon Ossoff to Run for President -- NYT, Michelle Goldberg
By ancianita - 20 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Vance Says He Expects to Leave in Couple of Days for Iran Talks
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 12 replies
Vance Says He Expects to Leave in Couple of Days for Iran Talks
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 12 replies
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The person who works for me hates her tattoo. Is there any way to get rid of it that is not so expensive?
By efhmc - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
The person who works for me hates her tattoo. Is there any way to get rid of it that is not so expensive?
By efhmc - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Meloni tells Trump to 'focus on your own popularity' as row escalates
By demmiblue - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
Meloni tells Trump to 'focus on your own popularity' as row escalates
By demmiblue - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Female FBI agent's career stalled out after rebuffing male coworker's drunken advances, lawsuit says
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 11 replies
Female FBI agent's career stalled out after rebuffing male coworker's drunken advances, lawsuit says
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 11 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Joe Rogan Is What Happens When Confidence Replaces Thinking
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
Joe Rogan Is What Happens When Confidence Replaces Thinking
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
Photography
Pretty skies. Last night after sunset and this morning before sunrise.
By George McGovern - 11 hrs ago - 10 replies
Pretty skies. Last night after sunset and this morning before sunrise.
By George McGovern - 11 hrs ago - 10 replies
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Does anybody know anything about Canadian laws about passports?
By MIButterfly - 16 hrs ago - 10 replies
Does anybody know anything about Canadian laws about passports?
By MIButterfly - 16 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
BREAKING: New footage emerged of VANDALS driving their SUVs on the newly finished pond sealant, effectively ruining it!
By riversedge - 1 hr ago - 9 replies
BREAKING: New footage emerged of VANDALS driving their SUVs on the newly finished pond sealant, effectively ruining it!
By riversedge - 1 hr ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
I think that this Iranian regime is eventually going to acquire nuclear weapons.
By everyonematters - 14 hrs ago - 9 replies
I think that this Iranian regime is eventually going to acquire nuclear weapons.
By everyonematters - 14 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Best guess: Why is he hiding at camp David Medical? Strategy?
By lindysalsagal - 2 hrs ago - 8 replies
Best guess: Why is he hiding at camp David Medical? Strategy?
By lindysalsagal - 2 hrs ago - 8 replies
Latest Breaking News
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Expected to Resign Monday: Report
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 8 replies
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Expected to Resign Monday: Report
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
Trump and Netanyahu Have Really Stepped in It Now (NYT)
By usonian - 15 hrs ago - 8 replies
Trump and Netanyahu Have Really Stepped in It Now (NYT)
By usonian - 15 hrs ago - 8 replies
Movies
Anyone see "Civil War"??? 81% tomatoes, 69% popcornmeter.....
By a kennedy - 17 hrs ago - 8 replies
Anyone see "Civil War"??? 81% tomatoes, 69% popcornmeter.....
By a kennedy - 17 hrs ago - 8 replies
Pets
Some kitties knock things off the shelf with great gusto!
By Stargleamer - 20 hrs ago - 8 replies
Some kitties knock things off the shelf with great gusto!
By Stargleamer - 20 hrs ago - 8 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Family SCRAMBLES as MASSIVE Protests Against IVANKA GROW!! - Katie Phang
By 2naSalit - 21 hrs ago - 8 replies
Trump Family SCRAMBLES as MASSIVE Protests Against IVANKA GROW!! - Katie Phang
By 2naSalit - 21 hrs ago - 8 replies
District of Columbia
Exclusive - Arrest vandalism of Lincoln Reflecting Pool
By IronLionZion - 21 hrs ago - 8 replies
Exclusive - Arrest vandalism of Lincoln Reflecting Pool
By IronLionZion - 21 hrs ago - 8 replies
Latest Breaking News
At least 12 shot after SUV pulls up and opens fire on a crowd, Chicago police say
By Omaha Steve - 23 hrs ago - 8 replies
At least 12 shot after SUV pulls up and opens fire on a crowd, Chicago police say
By Omaha Steve - 23 hrs ago - 8 replies
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
Sen. Cory Booker says people should be 'very worried' about Trump and Israel upending peace in the Middle East
13 min ago - NBC News
13 min ago - NBC News
'We are going to fight': Hotel workers strike at Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown
55 min ago - 10 Philadelphia
55 min ago - 10 Philadelphia
Sweat, tears and camaraderie as 20,000 runners take on world's largest ultramarathon
1 hr ago - The Guardian
1 hr 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
1 hr ago - CNN Politics
1 hr ago - CNN Politics
Polymarket Accused of Using Fake Winning Bets to Fuel Viral Growth
3 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance, based on The Wall Street Journal.
3 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance, based on The Wall Street Journal.
Canada's policies force asylum seekers into US to face deportation, critics say
4 hrs ago - The Guardian
4 hrs ago - The Guardian
Newsom declares state of emergency for commercial fire in L.A.'s Boyle Heights neighborhood
6 hrs ago - NBC News
6 hrs ago - NBC News
'It's not science, it's coercion': health experts decry RFK Jr order on hantavirus quarantine
9 hrs ago - The Guardian
9 hrs ago - The Guardian
Trump, Claiming Vandalism, Says Reflecting Pool Will Likely Need to Be Drained
10 hrs ago - New York Times
10 hrs ago - New York Times
Extreme heat expected again at the Grand Canyon after 3 hikers die in heat-related incidents
13 hrs ago - AP
13 hrs ago - AP
Counterterror police investigate after 5 hurt in Edinburgh attacks that appeared to target Muslims
15 hrs ago - AP
15 hrs ago - AP
Netanyahu will try and undermine Trump's Iran peace plan despite president's warnings: report
16 hrs ago - The Independent
16 hrs ago - The Independent
They have all the power': investigation finds that 93% of ICE arrests targeted Latinos
17 hrs ago - The Guardian
17 hrs ago - The Guardian
Former judges implore current judge to assert her 'inherent authority' and reject Trump's 'laughable' defenses
17 hrs ago - Law & Crime
17 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Trump threatens to charge US tolls in Strait of Hormuz if final Iran deal not reached in 60 days
19 hrs ago - AP
19 hrs ago - AP
Female FBI agent's career stalled out after rebuffing male coworker's drunken advances, lawsuit says
21 hrs ago - The Independent
21 hrs ago - The Independent
Cyclist arrested at Reflecting Pool is former Olympian who denies vandalism claims
22 hrs ago - Washington Post
22 hrs ago - Washington Post
Trump loyalist Jim Jordan linked to group that received 'dark money' from ICE detention contractor
23 hrs ago - The Guardian
23 hrs ago - 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
Global framework for reparatory justice adopted at landmark conference in Ghana
Yesterday - The Guardian
Yesterday - The Guardian
'The World Woke Up': CEO of World's Largest Hedge Fund Warns Trump Stopping Global Investment In the US
Yesterday - MEDIAite
Yesterday - MEDIAite
Africa CDC chief says the continent needs to invest its own funds in Ebola response, vaccine
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
US-Iran talks delayed, but Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire could push deal forward
Yesterday - Scripps News
Yesterday - Scripps News