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Your Sunday LOLcats (dial-up warning) Sub Titles Edition
By SalmonChantedEvening - 8 hrs ago - 191 recs
Your Sunday LOLcats (dial-up warning) Sub Titles Edition
By SalmonChantedEvening - 8 hrs ago - 191 recs
General Discussion
Please kindly keep our mother in your thoughts.
By imanamerican63 - 18 hrs ago - 131 recs
Please kindly keep our mother in your thoughts.
By imanamerican63 - 18 hrs ago - 131 recs
General Discussion
LOCAL MEDIA TRASHES TRUMP AFTER CAMPAIGN DISASTERS IN MICHIGAN AND WISCONSIN
By applegrove - 14 hrs ago - 102 recs
LOCAL MEDIA TRASHES TRUMP AFTER CAMPAIGN DISASTERS IN MICHIGAN AND WISCONSIN
By applegrove - 14 hrs ago - 102 recs
General Discussion
Consumers Fed Up With Food Costs Are Ditching Big Brands
By dalton99a - 3 hrs ago - 83 recs
Consumers Fed Up With Food Costs Are Ditching Big Brands
By dalton99a - 3 hrs ago - 83 recs
General Discussion
LOL! Robert Reich has a May the 4th message
By highplainsdem - 19 hrs ago - 80 recs
LOL! Robert Reich has a May the 4th message
By highplainsdem - 19 hrs ago - 80 recs
General Discussion
In 1932, this Nazi said this before the Night of Long Knives. In 2023, these GOPers said this about Trump.
By AZLD4Candidate - 16 hrs ago - 72 recs
In 1932, this Nazi said this before the Night of Long Knives. In 2023, these GOPers said this about Trump.
By AZLD4Candidate - 16 hrs ago - 72 recs
General Discussion
Mary Trump on uncle's trial: 'As deep the trouble that he is in, it may not be enough'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 22 hrs ago - 64 recs
Mary Trump on uncle's trial: 'As deep the trouble that he is in, it may not be enough'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 22 hrs ago - 64 recs
Latest Breaking News
Doug Emhoff to hold event urging men to advocate for abortion rights
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 63 recs
Doug Emhoff to hold event urging men to advocate for abortion rights
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 63 recs
General Discussion
Stunning graph depicting wealth redistribution over decades.
By onecaliberal - 22 hrs ago - 61 recs
Stunning graph depicting wealth redistribution over decades.
By onecaliberal - 22 hrs ago - 61 recs
The DU Lounge
You know that feeling when you meet someone and instantly know that you want to spend the rest of your life
By Floyd R. Turbo - 19 hrs ago - 57 recs
You know that feeling when you meet someone and instantly know that you want to spend the rest of your life
By Floyd R. Turbo - 19 hrs ago - 57 recs
General Discussion
Happening now here in Tel Aviv. One of the biggest rallies calling for a ceasefire with Hamas, release of the 130...
By demmiblue - 20 hrs ago - 54 recs
Happening now here in Tel Aviv. One of the biggest rallies calling for a ceasefire with Hamas, release of the 130...
By demmiblue - 20 hrs ago - 54 recs
General Discussion
She survived the 1970 Kent State shooting. Here's her message to student activists
By G_j - 22 hrs ago - 54 recs
She survived the 1970 Kent State shooting. Here's her message to student activists
By G_j - 22 hrs ago - 54 recs
General Discussion
Steven Beschloss: How Unfit? Dangerously Unfit-Time magazine gets the malignant ex-president on the record.
By riversedge - 18 hrs ago - 53 recs
Steven Beschloss: How Unfit? Dangerously Unfit-Time magazine gets the malignant ex-president on the record.
By riversedge - 18 hrs ago - 53 recs
General Discussion
Florida Democrats File to Contest All 28 Congressional Districts in 2024
By In It to Win It - 12 hrs ago - 52 recs
Florida Democrats File to Contest All 28 Congressional Districts in 2024
By In It to Win It - 12 hrs ago - 52 recs
General Discussion
President Biden: "We had a very good feeling about this".
By lapucelle - 15 hrs ago - 50 recs
President Biden: "We had a very good feeling about this".
By lapucelle - 15 hrs ago - 50 recs
General Discussion
State Rep Jess Edwards arguing in favor of child marriage this week and referring to girls as "ripe" and "fertile."
By demmiblue - 18 hrs ago - 50 recs
State Rep Jess Edwards arguing in favor of child marriage this week and referring to girls as "ripe" and "fertile."
By demmiblue - 18 hrs ago - 50 recs
Health
We don't have a dementia or death group........I think we should have both, JMHO
By a kennedy - 20 hrs ago - 46 recs
We don't have a dementia or death group........I think we should have both, JMHO
By a kennedy - 20 hrs ago - 46 recs
Gardening
Well, the rain finally stopped, so I went up and checked out the planter box...
By ._. - 16 hrs ago - 45 recs
Well, the rain finally stopped, so I went up and checked out the planter box...
By ._. - 16 hrs ago - 45 recs
General Discussion
Given the date - I thought I would post this here. Four Dead in Ohio.
By flashman13 - 21 hrs ago - 45 recs
Given the date - I thought I would post this here. Four Dead in Ohio.
By flashman13 - 21 hrs ago - 45 recs
General Discussion
Traitor fuckface from Texas who signed up to fight with Russia, ends up killed by his comrades
By Quixote1818 - 22 hrs ago - 45 recs
Traitor fuckface from Texas who signed up to fight with Russia, ends up killed by his comrades
By Quixote1818 - 22 hrs ago - 45 recs
General Discussion
The students were right in the 60s and they are right now.
By TomDaisy - 18 hrs ago - 44 recs
The students were right in the 60s and they are right now.
By TomDaisy - 18 hrs ago - 44 recs
General Discussion
"Inexplicably, this is the guy they picked."
By Simeon Salus - 4 hrs ago - 34 recs
"Inexplicably, this is the guy they picked."
By Simeon Salus - 4 hrs ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
The case for Democrats to vote against a motion to vacate
By Pototan - 5 hrs ago - 34 recs
The case for Democrats to vote against a motion to vacate
By Pototan - 5 hrs ago - 34 recs
The DU Lounge
My wrinkles are from laughing, my grey hair from thinking, my scars from taking chances, and the extra
By Floyd R. Turbo - 21 hrs ago - 32 recs
My wrinkles are from laughing, my grey hair from thinking, my scars from taking chances, and the extra
By Floyd R. Turbo - 21 hrs ago - 32 recs
General Discussion
White Paper: Speaker Johnson: Christian Nationalism in the Speaker's Office?
By edhopper - 2 hrs ago - 31 recs
White Paper: Speaker Johnson: Christian Nationalism in the Speaker's Office?
By edhopper - 2 hrs ago - 31 recs
The DU Lounge
Work in the stables, they said. It will be fun, they said.
By highplainsdem - 18 hrs ago - 29 recs
Work in the stables, they said. It will be fun, they said.
By highplainsdem - 18 hrs ago - 29 recs
Latest Breaking News
Biden to sign new bipartisan law targeting child 'sextortion' online
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 29 recs
Biden to sign new bipartisan law targeting child 'sextortion' online
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
Dick Rutan, co-pilot of historic round-the-world flight, dies at 85
By Eugene - 6 hrs ago - 28 recs
Dick Rutan, co-pilot of historic round-the-world flight, dies at 85
By Eugene - 6 hrs ago - 28 recs
Texas
Opinion: What's happening in Texas is an assault on American democracy
By SARose - 21 hrs ago - 28 recs
Opinion: What's happening in Texas is an assault on American democracy
By SARose - 21 hrs ago - 28 recs
General Discussion
Top RNC lawyer resigns after rift grows with Trump
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago - 26 recs
Top RNC lawyer resigns after rift grows with Trump
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago - 26 recs
General Discussion
"Explosive story that will change the election" "Bribe reporters to bury the truth" "Pay hush money to hookers"
By kpete - 22 hrs ago - 26 recs
"Explosive story that will change the election" "Bribe reporters to bury the truth" "Pay hush money to hookers"
By kpete - 22 hrs ago - 26 recs
General Discussion
Two friends of mine delivered Jeffrey Miller to his fate at Kent State.
By JohnnyRingo - 1 hr ago - 24 recs
Two friends of mine delivered Jeffrey Miller to his fate at Kent State.
By JohnnyRingo - 1 hr ago - 24 recs
Latest Breaking News
Russia Relying on 'Mass Over Quality' As Moscow Faces Rising Losses: UK
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 24 recs
Russia Relying on 'Mass Over Quality' As Moscow Faces Rising Losses: UK
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
"I'm worried Jack! Junior drank a pint of lead paint."
By Floyd R. Turbo - 21 hrs ago - 24 recs
"I'm worried Jack! Junior drank a pint of lead paint."
By Floyd R. Turbo - 21 hrs ago - 24 recs
Latest Breaking News
Defense filing in Trump Mar-a-Lago case says all sides have 'methodologically proceeded toward trial readiness'
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 24 recs
Defense filing in Trump Mar-a-Lago case says all sides have 'methodologically proceeded toward trial readiness'
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
How the Kremlin Tries to Control U.S. Politics: Debunking Kremlin Propaganda in the U.S.
By littlemissmartypants - 5 hrs ago - 23 recs
How the Kremlin Tries to Control U.S. Politics: Debunking Kremlin Propaganda in the U.S.
By littlemissmartypants - 5 hrs ago - 23 recs
Women's Rights & Issues
after Roe fell, Red River Women's clinic GoFunded $1million to move from N. Dakota to Minn. Here is their update
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 13 hrs ago - 23 recs
after Roe fell, Red River Women's clinic GoFunded $1million to move from N. Dakota to Minn. Here is their update
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 13 hrs ago - 23 recs
Latest Breaking News
Vehicle crashes into White House gate, killing driver; Secret Service says 'no threat
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 22 recs
Vehicle crashes into White House gate, killing driver; Secret Service says 'no threat
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
Let's look at some American Presidents and what we have endured
By Pototan - 11 hrs ago - 22 recs
Let's look at some American Presidents and what we have endured
By Pototan - 11 hrs ago - 22 recs
Latest Breaking News
Top RNC lawyer resigns after rift grows with Trump
By swag - 11 hrs ago - 22 recs
Top RNC lawyer resigns after rift grows with Trump
By swag - 11 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
Scoop: U.S. put a hold on an ammunition shipment to Israel
By babylonsister - 1 hr ago - 21 recs
Scoop: U.S. put a hold on an ammunition shipment to Israel
By babylonsister - 1 hr ago - 21 recs
Oklahoma
experienced searcher finds missing boy within 15 minutes
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 19 hrs ago - 20 recs
experienced searcher finds missing boy within 15 minutes
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 19 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
Madonna Makes History With 1.6million Crowd In Rio On Final Night Of Tour
By beaglelover - 2 hrs ago - 18 recs
Madonna Makes History With 1.6million Crowd In Rio On Final Night Of Tour
By beaglelover - 2 hrs ago - 18 recs
Latest Breaking News
NYC says half of those arrested at 2 pro-Palestinian campus protests were not students
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 18 recs
NYC says half of those arrested at 2 pro-Palestinian campus protests were not students
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
Hundreds of officers from multiple states attend controversial police training in Florida
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 9 hrs ago - 17 recs
Hundreds of officers from multiple states attend controversial police training in Florida
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 9 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
after Roe fell, Red River Women's Clinic GoFunded $1 million to move from North Dakota to Minn. Here is their update
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 13 hrs ago - 17 recs
after Roe fell, Red River Women's Clinic GoFunded $1 million to move from North Dakota to Minn. Here is their update
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 13 hrs ago - 17 recs
Jewish Group
NYS is actively monitoring a number bomb threats against synagogues...
By lapucelle - 14 hrs ago - 17 recs
NYS is actively monitoring a number bomb threats against synagogues...
By lapucelle - 14 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
NYPD says protesters had weapons, gas masks and 'Death to America!' pamphlets
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 17 recs
NYPD says protesters had weapons, gas masks and 'Death to America!' pamphlets
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
Who were the 'outsiders' at Columbia University's Hamilton Hall?
By SunSeeker - 17 hrs ago - 17 recs
Who were the 'outsiders' at Columbia University's Hamilton Hall?
By SunSeeker - 17 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
Vet Bills -- My Ex's Dog Was Sent Home To Die
By TheBlackAdder - 19 hrs ago - 17 recs
Vet Bills -- My Ex's Dog Was Sent Home To Die
By TheBlackAdder - 19 hrs ago - 17 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Supreme Court HINTS at STUNNING Decision SOON... - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - 16 recs
Supreme Court HINTS at STUNNING Decision SOON... - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - 16 recs
Latest Breaking News
Mystik Dan wins 150th Kentucky Derby by a nose in the closest 3-horse photo finish since 1947
By Omaha Steve - 15 hrs ago - 15 recs
Mystik Dan wins 150th Kentucky Derby by a nose in the closest 3-horse photo finish since 1947
By Omaha Steve - 15 hrs ago - 15 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Dumpie Gets Caught STAGING Another FAKE SCAM in Wisconsin-Meidas
By MagaSmash - 17 hrs ago - 15 recs
Dumpie Gets Caught STAGING Another FAKE SCAM in Wisconsin-Meidas
By MagaSmash - 17 hrs ago - 15 recs
General Discussion
Why the Most Educated People in America Fall for Anti-Semitic Lies
By Richard D - 19 hrs ago - 15 recs
Why the Most Educated People in America Fall for Anti-Semitic Lies
By Richard D - 19 hrs ago - 15 recs
General Discussion
Transcript of Hope Hicks' final Q&A is even more incriminating than some reports.
By kpete - 19 hrs ago - 15 recs
Transcript of Hope Hicks' final Q&A is even more incriminating than some reports.
By kpete - 19 hrs ago - 15 recs
Forum Spotlight: Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Boeing locks out its private firefighters around Seattle over pay disputeLabor News & Commentary May 1, 2024 vote to unionize a Chicago Trader Joe's is indeterminate & more
Sunnyside Cannabis Workers in River North Join Teamsters
Latest Breaking News
Long-delayed Boeing Starliner ready for first piloted flight to the International Space Station
40 min ago - CBS News
40 min ago - CBS News
FTC is 'just getting started' as it takes on Amazon, Meta and more, Chair Lina Khan says
1 hr ago - ABC News
1 hr ago - ABC News
University of Mississippi opens student conduct probe after confrontation between Black student and counterprotesters
4 hrs ago - CNN Politics
4 hrs ago - CNN Politics
DOJ files lawsuit against Texas prison agency for denying religious accomodation
6 hrs ago - The Hill
6 hrs ago - The Hill
Vehicle crashes into White House gate, killing driver; Secret Service says 'no threat
6 hrs ago - ABC News
6 hrs ago - ABC News
Sullivan Says US-Saudi Defense Pact Not Possible Without Israel Deal, FT Reports
6 hrs ago - Bloomberg
6 hrs ago - Bloomberg
NYC says half of those arrested at 2 pro-Palestinian campus protests were not students
8 hrs ago - NPR
8 hrs ago - NPR
25 arrested at University of Virginia after police clash with pro-Palestinian protesters
13 hrs ago - AP
13 hrs ago - AP
Mystik Dan wins 150th Kentucky Derby by a nose in the closest 3-horse photo finish since 1947
15 hrs ago - AP
15 hrs ago - AP
Democratic officials criticize Meta ad policy, saying it amplifies lies about 2020 election
17 hrs ago - Politico/AP
17 hrs ago - Politico/AP
US military acknowledges errant drone strike last year killed a civilian, not an al-Qaeda leader
20 hrs ago - ABC News
20 hrs ago - ABC News
Defense filing in Trump Mar-a-Lago case says all sides have 'methodologically proceeded toward trial readiness'
21 hrs ago - Law & Crime
21 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Arizona high court reverses ruling against GOP on sanctions over 2020 election challenge
23 hrs ago - The Hill
23 hrs ago - The Hill
A group of Republicans has united to defend the legitimacy of US elections and those who run them
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
South Dakota Gov. Noem admits error of describing meeting Kim Jong Un in new book
Yesterday - ABC News
Yesterday - ABC News
Evacuations ordered, homes damaged in Texas as rivers surge to Hurricane Harvey levels
Yesterday - CNN Weather
Yesterday - CNN Weather
Underwood to immediately replace Cuellar in prominent funding role after indictment
Yesterday - The Hill
Yesterday - The Hill
Defense chiefs from U.S., Australia, Japan and Philippines vow to deepen cooperation
Yesterday - PBS News Hour/AP
Yesterday - PBS News Hour/AP
NYPD officer fired gun while clearing protesters from Hamilton Hall at Columbia, DA's office confirms
Yesterday - WCBS-TV
Yesterday - WCBS-TV
US loosens some electric vehicle battery rules, potentially making more EVs eligible for tax credits
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
CIA Director William Burns in Egypt for high-stakes Israeli hostage, cease-fire talks
Friday - CBS News
Friday - CBS News
Republicans file lawsuit to block count of Nevada mail ballots received after Election Day
Friday - AP
Friday - AP