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Editorials & Other Articles
Steve Schmidt: A picture is worth a thousand words and $1 trillion
By FakeNoose - 23 hrs ago - 144 recs
Steve Schmidt: A picture is worth a thousand words and $1 trillion
By FakeNoose - 23 hrs ago - 144 recs
The DU Lounge
Good vibes requested. My grandmother is dying. Update: She passed away :(
By Elessar Zappa - 3 hrs ago - 112 recs
Good vibes requested. My grandmother is dying. Update: She passed away :(
By Elessar Zappa - 3 hrs ago - 112 recs
General Discussion
John Pavlovitz: Your "Back the Blue" flags are a pathetic disgrace and your patriotism is bullshit.
By Dennis Donovan - 4 hrs ago - 95 recs
John Pavlovitz: Your "Back the Blue" flags are a pathetic disgrace and your patriotism is bullshit.
By Dennis Donovan - 4 hrs ago - 95 recs
General Discussion
He's right. The flag has never been at half staff during a swearing in of president. . .except:
By AZLD4Candidate - 2 hrs ago - 89 recs
He's right. The flag has never been at half staff during a swearing in of president. . .except:
By AZLD4Candidate - 2 hrs ago - 89 recs
General Discussion
Dr. Z cancelled our subscription to the Washington Post today ..
By Bo Zarts - 22 hrs ago - 83 recs
Dr. Z cancelled our subscription to the Washington Post today ..
By Bo Zarts - 22 hrs ago - 83 recs
General Discussion
Leader Jeffries on anniversary of January 6, 2021
By Dennis Donovan - 7 hrs ago - 80 recs
Leader Jeffries on anniversary of January 6, 2021
By Dennis Donovan - 7 hrs ago - 80 recs
General Discussion
In 1986 a conversation i had with my rifle platoon leader.
By Duncanpup - 9 hrs ago - 65 recs
In 1986 a conversation i had with my rifle platoon leader.
By Duncanpup - 9 hrs ago - 65 recs
General Discussion
Danish king changes coat of arms amid row with Trump over Greenland
By Jilly_in_VA - 1 hr ago - 64 recs
Danish king changes coat of arms amid row with Trump over Greenland
By Jilly_in_VA - 1 hr ago - 64 recs
General Discussion
Trump is a shit bag and so is anybody who supports him. Democrats are "giddy" over Carter's Death.
By Botany - 6 hrs ago - 57 recs
Trump is a shit bag and so is anybody who supports him. Democrats are "giddy" over Carter's Death.
By Botany - 6 hrs ago - 57 recs
General Discussion
Sherrilyn Ifill: This Is It: Facing Trump 2.0
By Dennis Donovan - 22 hrs ago - 57 recs
Sherrilyn Ifill: This Is It: Facing Trump 2.0
By Dennis Donovan - 22 hrs ago - 57 recs
General Discussion
Charlie Angus responds to Trump's latest TS msg re: "51st state"
By Dennis Donovan - 1 hr ago - 49 recs
Charlie Angus responds to Trump's latest TS msg re: "51st state"
By Dennis Donovan - 1 hr ago - 49 recs
General Discussion
John Pavlovitz: All Americans Know January 6th Was An Insurrection. Decent Ones Care.
By Dennis Donovan - 6 hrs ago - 49 recs
John Pavlovitz: All Americans Know January 6th Was An Insurrection. Decent Ones Care.
By Dennis Donovan - 6 hrs ago - 49 recs
General Discussion
"Donations" to Biden vs Trump Inaugural Funds: 2021 vs 2025
By SouthernCal_Dem - 19 hrs ago - 49 recs
"Donations" to Biden vs Trump Inaugural Funds: 2021 vs 2025
By SouthernCal_Dem - 19 hrs ago - 49 recs
General Discussion
Congress can not count Trump's votes tomorrow, and Harris would become president.
By ColinC - 16 hrs ago - 48 recs
Congress can not count Trump's votes tomorrow, and Harris would become president.
By ColinC - 16 hrs ago - 48 recs
Latest Breaking News
Biden, in 11th Hour Move, Bans Offshore Drilling in Most Federal Waters
By Judi Lynn - 8 hrs ago - 47 recs
Biden, in 11th Hour Move, Bans Offshore Drilling in Most Federal Waters
By Judi Lynn - 8 hrs ago - 47 recs
General Discussion
Creepy Republicans keep claiming they need to protect women
By Quiet Em - 21 hrs ago - 46 recs
Creepy Republicans keep claiming they need to protect women
By Quiet Em - 21 hrs ago - 46 recs
General Discussion
Dean Obeidallah: Constitutional Law expert: Trump will be an "illegitimate" President / barred from office by 14th
By Dennis Donovan - 21 hrs ago - 45 recs
Dean Obeidallah: Constitutional Law expert: Trump will be an "illegitimate" President / barred from office by 14th
By Dennis Donovan - 21 hrs ago - 45 recs
General Discussion
January 6 is a very bad day for me, but for two reasons, not one.
By MineralMan - 3 hrs ago - 44 recs
January 6 is a very bad day for me, but for two reasons, not one.
By MineralMan - 3 hrs ago - 44 recs
General Discussion
Lindsey Graham says he wants to immediately confirm Trump's cabinet because "we're under attack here....
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago - 43 recs
Lindsey Graham says he wants to immediately confirm Trump's cabinet because "we're under attack here....
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago - 43 recs
General Discussion
I'm listening to the radio, and they're playing Beethoven's 3rd symphony,
By Ocelot II - 4 hrs ago - 42 recs
I'm listening to the radio, and they're playing Beethoven's 3rd symphony,
By Ocelot II - 4 hrs ago - 42 recs
General Discussion
Elephants do not deserve the disgrace that comes with being the logo of this current MAGA fascist cult party!
By sheshe2 - 18 hrs ago - 40 recs
Elephants do not deserve the disgrace that comes with being the logo of this current MAGA fascist cult party!
By sheshe2 - 18 hrs ago - 40 recs
General Discussion
New Elon Musk poll on X to ask if America should "liberate" the UK from its "tyrannical government"
By highplainsdem - 6 hrs ago - 39 recs
New Elon Musk poll on X to ask if America should "liberate" the UK from its "tyrannical government"
By highplainsdem - 6 hrs ago - 39 recs
The DU Lounge
Could someone please give me some medical advice?
By LuckyCharms - 20 hrs ago - 34 recs
Could someone please give me some medical advice?
By LuckyCharms - 20 hrs ago - 34 recs
Latest Breaking News
Biden Rips Efforts To 'Erase' History Of Jan. 6 Riot, Says There Won't Be A Repeat This Time
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 33 recs
Biden Rips Efforts To 'Erase' History Of Jan. 6 Riot, Says There Won't Be A Repeat This Time
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 33 recs
General Discussion
Went off to the E.R this morning because my BP measured 222/119.
By Girard442 - 22 hrs ago - 33 recs
Went off to the E.R this morning because my BP measured 222/119.
By Girard442 - 22 hrs ago - 33 recs
General Discussion
Mrs. Betty Bowers: I used to think this was an expression of concern, not a promise.
By Dennis Donovan - 1 hr ago - 32 recs
Mrs. Betty Bowers: I used to think this was an expression of concern, not a promise.
By Dennis Donovan - 1 hr ago - 32 recs
Latest Breaking News
Data proves Trump 'inheriting an economy that is about as good as it ever gets': report
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 31 recs
Data proves Trump 'inheriting an economy that is about as good as it ever gets': report
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 31 recs
Latest Breaking News
MAGA Official Finally Agrees to Lower Flags for Jimmy Carter After Dem Backlash
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 30 recs
MAGA Official Finally Agrees to Lower Flags for Jimmy Carter After Dem Backlash
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 30 recs
Latest Breaking News
Canada PM Trudeau to announce resignation as early as Monday, Globe and Mail reports
By Jose Garcia - 18 hrs ago - 30 recs
Canada PM Trudeau to announce resignation as early as Monday, Globe and Mail reports
By Jose Garcia - 18 hrs ago - 30 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump Breaks Tradition By Redirecting Inaugural Swag Funds To His PAC
By highplainsdem - 22 hrs ago - 28 recs
Trump Breaks Tradition By Redirecting Inaugural Swag Funds To His PAC
By highplainsdem - 22 hrs ago - 28 recs
Latest Breaking News
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns as party leader
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 27 recs
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns as party leader
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
Biden to ban offshore oil, gas drilling in vast areas ahead of Trump term
By In It to Win It - 9 hrs ago - 25 recs
Biden to ban offshore oil, gas drilling in vast areas ahead of Trump term
By In It to Win It - 9 hrs ago - 25 recs
General Discussion
It is snowing in Ohio in the winter so I have this tip.
By Botany - 9 hrs ago - 23 recs
It is snowing in Ohio in the winter so I have this tip.
By Botany - 9 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
Southwest Ohio: Just received my 4th call from the county government that manages the roads.
By SamKnause - 10 hrs ago - 23 recs
Southwest Ohio: Just received my 4th call from the county government that manages the roads.
By SamKnause - 10 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
The Democratic party should start presidential primary debates in June.
By Yavin4 - 5 hrs ago - 18 recs
The Democratic party should start presidential primary debates in June.
By Yavin4 - 5 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
Key Oath Keepers leader revealed as former Las Vegas police detective
By erronis - 5 hrs ago - 18 recs
Key Oath Keepers leader revealed as former Las Vegas police detective
By erronis - 5 hrs ago - 18 recs
Liberal YouTubers
House Republican Takes On Jamie Raskin... Regrets It Immediately - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 12 hrs ago - 18 recs
House Republican Takes On Jamie Raskin... Regrets It Immediately - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 12 hrs ago - 18 recs
Latest Breaking News
Warren County authorities: Arlington man had bomb in vehicle
By riversedge - 22 hrs ago - 18 recs
Warren County authorities: Arlington man had bomb in vehicle
By riversedge - 22 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
I thought my anger at this election would fade. It's hotter than ever today.
By ZonkerHarris - 1 hr ago - 17 recs
I thought my anger at this election would fade. It's hotter than ever today.
By ZonkerHarris - 1 hr ago - 17 recs
Liberal YouTubers
WOW! Biden makes FINAL MOVE before Trump CERTIFICATION - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago - 17 recs
WOW! Biden makes FINAL MOVE before Trump CERTIFICATION - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago - 17 recs
Latest Breaking News
Democratic senator blasts RFK Jr's vaccine theories ahead of confirmation hearings: 'Kids will get killed'
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 17 recs
Democratic senator blasts RFK Jr's vaccine theories ahead of confirmation hearings: 'Kids will get killed'
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
DC Officer Daniel Hodges, injured by mob on J6, will attend certification today
By Dennis Donovan - 7 hrs ago - 16 recs
DC Officer Daniel Hodges, injured by mob on J6, will attend certification today
By Dennis Donovan - 7 hrs ago - 16 recs
General Discussion
Serious question - why aren't churches called out more for their vileness?
By Initech - 16 hrs ago - 16 recs
Serious question - why aren't churches called out more for their vileness?
By Initech - 16 hrs ago - 16 recs
General Discussion
Scott MacFarlane: Capitol CC video showing police closing overhead security door as J6ers try to jam it open
By Dennis Donovan - 2 hrs ago - 15 recs
Scott MacFarlane: Capitol CC video showing police closing overhead security door as J6ers try to jam it open
By Dennis Donovan - 2 hrs ago - 15 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Will Bunch: Las Vegas, New Orleans, and the ugly truths America won't talk about
By Dennis Donovan - 7 hrs ago - 15 recs
Will Bunch: Las Vegas, New Orleans, and the ugly truths America won't talk about
By Dennis Donovan - 7 hrs ago - 15 recs
The DU Lounge
Just some pissing and moaning about a minor injury
By happybird - 23 hrs ago - 15 recs
Just some pissing and moaning about a minor injury
By happybird - 23 hrs ago - 15 recs
Forum Spotlight: Foreign Affairs
China Talked Putin Out of Using A-Bombs on Ukraine: Blinken06 Jan: Footage: Russian Combat Bathtub VS Ukrainian Azov. - Reporting from Ukraine
Ukrainian Surprise Offensive Just Started in Kursk, Russia Russians in Panic Ukraine War Update
Latest Breaking News
Melania Trump Is 'Glad to Have a Babysitter for Donald' as Elon Musk Hangs Around Mar-a-Lago, Source Says (Exclusive)
17 min ago - People
17 min ago - People
Judge Finds Rudy Giuliani in Contempt for Failed Responses in $148 Million Defamation Judgment Case
25 min ago - US News and World Report/AP
25 min ago - US News and World Report/AP
Russia claims it captured another town in eastern Ukraine but Kyiv's troops say the fight continues
1 hr ago - AP
1 hr ago - AP
Trump's election win certified by Congress on anniversary of Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot
2 hrs ago - CNBC
2 hrs ago - CNBC
Michael Barr to step down as the Fed's head of banking supervision, avoiding clash with Trump
4 hrs ago - CNBC
4 hrs ago - CNBC
Trump's lawyers ask judge to halt Friday's hush money case sentencing while they appeal to block it
6 hrs ago - AP
6 hrs ago - AP
Martin O'Malley snags DNC chair endorsements from current and former Black members of Congress
6 hrs ago - NBC News
6 hrs ago - NBC News
Blinken warns Russia is close to sharing advanced satellite technology with North Korea
7 hrs ago - CNN World
7 hrs ago - CNN World
Biden Rips Efforts To 'Erase' History Of Jan. 6 Riot, Says There Won't Be A Repeat This Time
8 hrs ago - Huff Post/AP
8 hrs ago - Huff Post/AP
MAGA Official Finally Agrees to Lower Flags for Jimmy Carter After Dem Backlash
8 hrs ago - Daily Beast
8 hrs ago - Daily Beast
Democratic senator blasts RFK Jr's vaccine theories ahead of confirmation hearings: 'Kids will get killed'
10 hrs ago - The Independent
10 hrs ago - The Independent
'Is it realistic to deport everybody?' Top Senate Republican on Donald Trump's mass deportation promises
11 hrs ago - USA Today
11 hrs ago - USA Today
Canada PM Trudeau to announce resignation as early as Monday, Globe and Mail reports
18 hrs ago - Reuters
18 hrs ago - Reuters
Exclusive-Rival CEO spread doubt about Nippon Steel deal prospects to Wall Street, documents allege
19 hrs ago - msn/Reuters
19 hrs ago - msn/Reuters
Joe Biden sits down with USA TODAY's Susan Page for exclusive interview about his legacy, 2024 election
20 hrs ago - USA Today
20 hrs ago - USA Today
FBI says New Orleans truck attack suspect visited city twice in months prior
21 hrs ago - Scripps News
21 hrs ago - Scripps News
Warren County authorities: Arlington man had bomb in vehicle
22 hrs ago - The Northern Virginia Daily
22 hrs ago - The Northern Virginia Daily
Data proves Trump 'inheriting an economy that is about as good as it ever gets': report
22 hrs ago - Raw Story
22 hrs ago - Raw Story
Sen. Adam Schiff says the New Orleans attack shows Kash Patel shouldn't lead the FBI
Yesterday - NBC News
Yesterday - NBC News
Higher Social Security payments coming for millions of people from bill that Biden is signing
Yesterday - apnews
Yesterday - apnews
New Orleans Saints and NFL donate $1 million to victims of Bourbon Street attack
Yesterday - CBS News
Yesterday - CBS News
Ukraine will ask allies to boost its air defenses at a meeting in Germany, Zelenskyy says
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Hezbollah leader Nasrallah was killed last year inside the war operations room, aide says
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
First lawsuit over 'foreseeable and preventable' attack on New Orleans announced against city, police
Yesterday - The Independent
Yesterday - The Independent
Vegas Cybertruck Bomber Who Called for 'Purge' of Dems Deemed Not a 'Risk' to Public
Yesterday - MEDIAite
Yesterday - MEDIAite
New York becomes the first U.S. city with a congestion charge despite opposition
Yesterday - NBC News
Yesterday - NBC News
Exclusive: New Orleans' planned new Bourbon Street barriers only crash-rated to 10 mph
Yesterday - Reuters
Yesterday - Reuters