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General Discussion
OMG I guess he's really going to do it, according to CNN
By senseandsensibility - 22 hrs ago - 151 recs
OMG I guess he's really going to do it, according to CNN
By senseandsensibility - 22 hrs ago - 151 recs
General Discussion
mark hamill: "The only thing more satisfying than the removal of his name from the Kennedy Center is the unwell Orange M
By orleans - 16 hrs ago - 136 recs
mark hamill: "The only thing more satisfying than the removal of his name from the Kennedy Center is the unwell Orange M
By orleans - 16 hrs ago - 136 recs
Latest Breaking News
Georgia town's novel strategy to fight ICE jail plan impresses legal experts
By groundloop - 18 hrs ago - 136 recs
Georgia town's novel strategy to fight ICE jail plan impresses legal experts
By groundloop - 18 hrs ago - 136 recs
General Discussion
Mainer here. I'm sick of pundits telling me how I should vote.
By mainer - 1 hr ago - 89 recs
Mainer here. I'm sick of pundits telling me how I should vote.
By mainer - 1 hr ago - 89 recs
General Discussion
Ron Filipkowski: This reminds me a lot of Obama 2006.
By highplainsdem - 17 hrs ago - 83 recs
Ron Filipkowski: This reminds me a lot of Obama 2006.
By highplainsdem - 17 hrs ago - 83 recs
General Discussion
Steven Bechloss' take on Trump hits the bullseye, but FFS, this has been EVIDENT about Trump for DECADES.
By Miles Archer - 5 hrs ago - 78 recs
Steven Bechloss' take on Trump hits the bullseye, but FFS, this has been EVIDENT about Trump for DECADES.
By Miles Archer - 5 hrs ago - 78 recs
General Discussion
I PROMISE YOU. You WILL NOT SEE a BETTER comeback / smackdown on today's Sunday shows. I'm not kidding.
By Miles Archer - 23 hrs ago - 74 recs
I PROMISE YOU. You WILL NOT SEE a BETTER comeback / smackdown on today's Sunday shows. I'm not kidding.
By Miles Archer - 23 hrs ago - 74 recs
General Discussion
I'll tell you what will be a bigger 250th party than the MMA fight and his concert combined
By JohnnyRingo - 23 hrs ago - 70 recs
I'll tell you what will be a bigger 250th party than the MMA fight and his concert combined
By JohnnyRingo - 23 hrs ago - 70 recs
Latest Breaking News
White House in chaos as they reverse Trump plan to 'eliminate' FEMA before storms hit
By riversedge - 19 hrs ago - 69 recs
White House in chaos as they reverse Trump plan to 'eliminate' FEMA before storms hit
By riversedge - 19 hrs ago - 69 recs
General Discussion
Jon Ossoff is wowing the crowd and trending on bluesky
By senseandsensibility - 19 hrs ago - 67 recs
Jon Ossoff is wowing the crowd and trending on bluesky
By senseandsensibility - 19 hrs ago - 67 recs
General Discussion
Remember that toy with the magnetic hair you could move around... Stephen Miller edition
By IcyPeas - 20 hrs ago - 66 recs
Remember that toy with the magnetic hair you could move around... Stephen Miller edition
By IcyPeas - 20 hrs ago - 66 recs
Latest Breaking News
8 crested ibises released in Japanese town decades after extinction in Japan
By Omaha Steve - 3 hrs ago - 65 recs
8 crested ibises released in Japanese town decades after extinction in Japan
By Omaha Steve - 3 hrs ago - 65 recs
Poverty
On poor people using SNAP benefits for simple pleasures. . .
By Stargleamer - 21 hrs ago - 60 recs
On poor people using SNAP benefits for simple pleasures. . .
By Stargleamer - 21 hrs ago - 60 recs
Mental Health Support
So, I received some news last week and it is... interesting.
By OldBaldy1701E - 5 hrs ago - 55 recs
So, I received some news last week and it is... interesting.
By OldBaldy1701E - 5 hrs ago - 55 recs
General Discussion
GUE$$ WHO WILL BE MAKING $$$$ from Trump'$ White Hou$e UFC "event?" First gue$$ doe$n't count.
By Miles Archer - 22 hrs ago - 54 recs
GUE$$ WHO WILL BE MAKING $$$$ from Trump'$ White Hou$e UFC "event?" First gue$$ doe$n't count.
By Miles Archer - 22 hrs ago - 54 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
This is how close American households are to the financial edge
By Zorro - 22 hrs ago - 53 recs
This is how close American households are to the financial edge
By Zorro - 22 hrs ago - 53 recs
General Discussion
Regarding Peter Thiel has moved to Argentina
By littlemissmartypants - 16 hrs ago - 51 recs
Regarding Peter Thiel has moved to Argentina
By littlemissmartypants - 16 hrs ago - 51 recs
General Discussion
They Voted for Trump. Here's How They Feel About High Gas Prices.
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 7 hrs ago - 50 recs
They Voted for Trump. Here's How They Feel About High Gas Prices.
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 7 hrs ago - 50 recs
General Discussion
A political cartoon that welcomes back The JOHN F KENNEDY Memorial Center for the Performing Arts
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 49 recs
A political cartoon that welcomes back The JOHN F KENNEDY Memorial Center for the Performing Arts
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 49 recs
General Discussion
The Borowitz Report-Only Remaining Musical Act in Trump's DC Concert is Marco Rubio Playing Kazoo
By LetMyPeopleVote - 5 hrs ago - 48 recs
The Borowitz Report-Only Remaining Musical Act in Trump's DC Concert is Marco Rubio Playing Kazoo
By LetMyPeopleVote - 5 hrs ago - 48 recs
General Discussion
Ousted border control commander Greg Bovino launches MAGA revolt
By sheshe2 - 20 hrs ago - 45 recs
Ousted border control commander Greg Bovino launches MAGA revolt
By sheshe2 - 20 hrs ago - 45 recs
General Discussion
BREAKING: Big Beefy Sobbing Men Beg Trump To Stop Winning So Much SIR as Iran "suspends talks with the U.S."
By Miles Archer - 3 hrs ago - 40 recs
BREAKING: Big Beefy Sobbing Men Beg Trump To Stop Winning So Much SIR as Iran "suspends talks with the U.S."
By Miles Archer - 3 hrs ago - 40 recs
The DU Lounge
Lost Dog Found Buried In A Rabbit Hole Finally Goes Home
By catbyte - 22 hrs ago - 40 recs
Lost Dog Found Buried In A Rabbit Hole Finally Goes Home
By catbyte - 22 hrs ago - 40 recs
District of Columbia
The Metro will have to stay open until 2:00 a.m. to handle the crowd.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 17 hrs ago - 36 recs
The Metro will have to stay open until 2:00 a.m. to handle the crowd.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 17 hrs ago - 36 recs
Cable News Clips
This is how a prosecutor of organized crime sees Trump's corruption and how to defeat it - Rachel Maddow - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 33 recs
This is how a prosecutor of organized crime sees Trump's corruption and how to defeat it - Rachel Maddow - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 33 recs
General Discussion
New York needs a Jewish parade, not an Israel parade
By Eko - 15 hrs ago - 33 recs
New York needs a Jewish parade, not an Israel parade
By Eko - 15 hrs ago - 33 recs
General Discussion
"Trump wants your tax dollars for what many are calling the Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Ballroom."
By Miles Archer - 17 hrs ago - 33 recs
"Trump wants your tax dollars for what many are calling the Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Ballroom."
By Miles Archer - 17 hrs ago - 33 recs
The DU Lounge
Hurt Puppy Too Scared To Be Touched Finally Asks For Pets
By catbyte - 3 hrs ago - 32 recs
Hurt Puppy Too Scared To Be Touched Finally Asks For Pets
By catbyte - 3 hrs ago - 32 recs
General Discussion
ICE/NJ Police agent tries to push a NJ protester under a moving truck
By underpants - 4 hrs ago - 32 recs
ICE/NJ Police agent tries to push a NJ protester under a moving truck
By underpants - 4 hrs ago - 32 recs
General Discussion
'Incompetent' Trump in dire straits as 'bread and circuses' routine backfires: author
By turbinetree - 15 hrs ago - 31 recs
'Incompetent' Trump in dire straits as 'bread and circuses' routine backfires: author
By turbinetree - 15 hrs ago - 31 recs
General Discussion
Jon Ossoff is running a pilot presidential campaign
By Renew Deal - 5 hrs ago - 29 recs
Jon Ossoff is running a pilot presidential campaign
By Renew Deal - 5 hrs ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
MI-SEN: Mallory McMorrow (D) sounds alarm on her party's antisemitism after Jewish husband targeted
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago - 29 recs
MI-SEN: Mallory McMorrow (D) sounds alarm on her party's antisemitism after Jewish husband targeted
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
"it is legitimately a tragedy that the 250 anniversary of this country's birth will be presided over by a president who
By orleans - 16 hrs ago - 28 recs
"it is legitimately a tragedy that the 250 anniversary of this country's birth will be presided over by a president who
By orleans - 16 hrs ago - 28 recs
General Discussion
"There is no deal FYI. The Strait will remain closed. This is terrible news but it's the price of incompetence."
By Miles Archer - 10 hrs ago - 27 recs
"There is no deal FYI. The Strait will remain closed. This is terrible news but it's the price of incompetence."
By Miles Archer - 10 hrs ago - 27 recs
Environment & Energy
New method turns ocean water into drinking water, without waste
By OKIsItJustMe - 2 hrs ago - 25 recs
New method turns ocean water into drinking water, without waste
By OKIsItJustMe - 2 hrs ago - 25 recs
General Discussion
Bernie Sanders: The Public Should Own Half of the Big A.I. Companies (NYT, 6/1/2026)
By highplainsdem - 3 hrs ago - 25 recs
Bernie Sanders: The Public Should Own Half of the Big A.I. Companies (NYT, 6/1/2026)
By highplainsdem - 3 hrs ago - 25 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Stephen Miller Got A NASTY AI SURPRISE And Its Going Viral! - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 24 recs
Stephen Miller Got A NASTY AI SURPRISE And Its Going Viral! - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
Trump left his 1st term, cratering our economy.
By OAITW r.2.0 - 15 hrs ago - 24 recs
Trump left his 1st term, cratering our economy.
By OAITW r.2.0 - 15 hrs ago - 24 recs
The DU Lounge
I saw a headline online about Keith Richards, 82, celebrating "incredible baby news"
By MIButterfly - 13 hrs ago - 22 recs
I saw a headline online about Keith Richards, 82, celebrating "incredible baby news"
By MIButterfly - 13 hrs ago - 22 recs
Foreign Affairs
This one little village BROKE the Russian army - RFU News
By 2naSalit - 14 hrs ago - 22 recs
This one little village BROKE the Russian army - RFU News
By 2naSalit - 14 hrs ago - 22 recs
Latest Breaking News
France and allies intercept suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker, Macron says
By littlemissmartypants - 10 hrs ago - 21 recs
France and allies intercept suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker, Macron says
By littlemissmartypants - 10 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Russia had 1500+ casualties over the past 2 days - 3000 soldiers..
By OAITW r.2.0 - 14 hrs ago - 21 recs
Russia had 1500+ casualties over the past 2 days - 3000 soldiers..
By OAITW r.2.0 - 14 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
"Trey Gowdy still looks to me like he should be menacing William Shatner from the wing of a plane."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 7 hrs ago - 20 recs
"Trey Gowdy still looks to me like he should be menacing William Shatner from the wing of a plane."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 7 hrs ago - 20 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump gets DEVASTATING news after FATAL BOAT STRIKE - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 20 recs
Trump gets DEVASTATING news after FATAL BOAT STRIKE - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms show off head start in Georgia as Republicans battle in runoff
By Omaha Steve - 14 hrs ago - 20 recs
Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms show off head start in Georgia as Republicans battle in runoff
By Omaha Steve - 14 hrs ago - 20 recs
Texas
"Since they tried to bury it, you know what to do."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 hrs ago - 20 recs
"Since they tried to bury it, you know what to do."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 hrs ago - 20 recs
Pets
I am reminded today that the POS never had a doggie or kitty while growing up. . .
By Stargleamer - 21 hrs ago - 20 recs
I am reminded today that the POS never had a doggie or kitty while growing up. . .
By Stargleamer - 21 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
White House economic director downplays economic anxiety amid higher prices
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 hrs ago - 20 recs
White House economic director downplays economic anxiety amid higher prices
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
"This is what happens when you let the opinions of anti-abortion extremists into the doctor's office."
By Quiet Em - 1 hr ago - 19 recs
"This is what happens when you let the opinions of anti-abortion extremists into the doctor's office."
By Quiet Em - 1 hr ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Trump Melts Down Live at CNN for Revealing War Fiasco
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - 17 recs
Trump Melts Down Live at CNN for Revealing War Fiasco
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
Michele Bachman thinks this is divine intervention.
By Dunc - 9 hrs ago - 17 recs
Michele Bachman thinks this is divine intervention.
By Dunc - 9 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
Trump: "It is MUCH tougher for me to properly do my job and negotiate, when political hacks keep negatively "chirping"
By Miles Archer - 9 hrs ago - 17 recs
Trump: "It is MUCH tougher for me to properly do my job and negotiate, when political hacks keep negatively "chirping"
By Miles Archer - 9 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
Peter Thiel's move to Argentina reflects a growing trend among billionaires seeking a 'plan B' abroad
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 hrs ago - 17 recs
Peter Thiel's move to Argentina reflects a growing trend among billionaires seeking a 'plan B' abroad
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
Donald Trump Lashes Out at Pope Leo for Meeting With Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 16 recs
Donald Trump Lashes Out at Pope Leo for Meeting With Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 16 recs
District of Columbia
"Trump's ballroom is about money -- not security or state dinners"
By mahatmakanejeeves - 20 hrs ago - 16 recs
"Trump's ballroom is about money -- not security or state dinners"
By mahatmakanejeeves - 20 hrs ago - 16 recs
Forum Spotlight: Texas
MaddowBlog-The long list of scandals that will dog Texas' Ken Paxton from now until Election Day"Since they tried to bury it, you know what to do."
sheriff arrested a woman for a facebook post, arrested a man for holding an anti cop sign. fall out continues
Latest Breaking News
Tech billionaires are spending unprecedented sums in California races. Experts say it's the tip of the iceberg
9 min ago - The Guardian
9 min ago - The Guardian
Ousted ICE chief Greg Bovino attacks Trump's key aide Susie Wiles for 'watering down' immigration policy
1 hr ago - Independent
1 hr ago - Independent
Alexis Wilkins, FBI Director's Kash Patel's Girlfriend, Sues MS Now for Defamation
1 hr ago - https://reason.com/volokh/2026/05/31/alexis-wilkins-fbi-directors-kash-patels-girlfriend-sues-ms-now-for-defamation/
1 hr ago - https://reason.com/volokh/2026/05/31/alexis-wilkins-fbi-directors-kash-patels-girlfriend-sues-ms-now-for-defamation/
'Put your phone away'- Sweden urges parents to restrict phone use around children
2 hrs ago - Guardian
2 hrs ago - Guardian
We Sued ICE to Get Its Spyware Contract. The Agency Is Redacting Essentially Everything
3 hrs ago - 404 Media
3 hrs ago - 404 Media
Iran is stopping message exchanges with U.S., may block Hormuz, Tasnim news agency says
3 hrs ago - Reuters
3 hrs ago - Reuters
Bus driver in deadly [Virginia] crash had previous speed-related arrest and citations
3 hrs ago - WTOP
3 hrs ago - WTOP
Park Service officials raised alarms over Trump administration's tennis center plan
4 hrs ago - Washington Post
4 hrs ago - Washington Post
Jerome Powell uses JFK award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schools
10 hrs ago - AP
10 hrs ago - AP
France and allies intercept suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker, Macron says
10 hrs ago - EURO NEWS
10 hrs ago - EURO NEWS
The United States bombed Iranian radar and drone control sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American MQ-1 Predator
12 hrs ago - AP
12 hrs ago - AP
Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms show off head start in Georgia as Republicans battle in runoff
14 hrs ago - AP
14 hrs ago - AP
Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera dies in Nicaragua after nearly 3 years of detention
16 hrs ago - AP
16 hrs ago - AP
Georgia town's novel strategy to fight ICE jail plan impresses legal experts
18 hrs ago - The Guardian
18 hrs ago - The Guardian
White House in chaos as they reverse Trump plan to 'eliminate' FEMA before storms hit
19 hrs ago - alternet
19 hrs ago - alternet
Newark mayor imposes curfew around Delaney Hall after clashes over immigration detention center
23 hrs ago - AP
23 hrs ago - AP
A hotly debated lung cancer drug cut the risk of death by 34% in a late-stage trial in China
Yesterday - CNBC
Yesterday - CNBC
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani will skip annual parade celebrating Israel but pledges big police presence
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
The Home-Insurance Coin Flip: Nearly Half of Claims Result in Zero Payout
Yesterday - The Wall Street Journal.
Yesterday - The Wall Street Journal.
Concerns mount that Belarus could be a launchpad for a new Russian offensive in Ukraine
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
PECO union "overwhelmingly" votes to authorize strike as contract negotiations continue
Saturday - CBS News
Saturday - CBS News
Trump to headline 'Great American State Fair' for nation's 250th anniversary after artists drop out
Saturday - AP
Saturday - AP
Meteor over Massachusetts causes explosion reports, sightings from Delaware to Montreal
Saturday - Politico
Saturday - Politico
Trump furiously demands judge who blocked renovation project be criminally charged
Saturday - raw story
Saturday - raw story
Iran Strike on Kuwait Injures Americans, Hits Reaper Drones Amid Peace Deal Deadlock
Saturday - timesnewnews
Saturday - timesnewnews
Why $1bn in Balkans energy contracts are going to an obscure company connected to Donald Trump
Saturday - The Guardian
Saturday - The Guardian
Google employee charged with using confidential search data to make $1.2 million on Polymarket
Saturday - AP
Saturday - AP
Russian spies are aggressively seeking Western technology as sanctions bite, officials say
Saturday - AP
Saturday - AP
Rescuers free 4 men who had been trapped in a flooded Laos cave, search for 2 still missing
Saturday - AP
Saturday - AP
Kellogg's to lay off 451 Omaha employees as it prepares to permanently close plant
Saturday - Omaha World Herald
Saturday - Omaha World Herald