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General Discussion
As someone who ACTUALLY HAS chronic venous insufficiency, may I say
By PCIntern - 5 hrs ago - 267 recs
As someone who ACTUALLY HAS chronic venous insufficiency, may I say
By PCIntern - 5 hrs ago - 267 recs
General Discussion
Oregon Senator uncovers Epstein financial records
By NJCher - 5 hrs ago - 140 recs
Oregon Senator uncovers Epstein financial records
By NJCher - 5 hrs ago - 140 recs
General Discussion
The Question About the Wall Street Journal Trump/Epstein Revelation that I Wish People Would Ask:
By Chasstev365 - 9 hrs ago - 98 recs
The Question About the Wall Street Journal Trump/Epstein Revelation that I Wish People Would Ask:
By Chasstev365 - 9 hrs ago - 98 recs
General Discussion
Holy shit. CBS is cancelling Steven Colbert show.
By Swede - 19 hrs ago - 88 recs
Holy shit. CBS is cancelling Steven Colbert show.
By Swede - 19 hrs ago - 88 recs
General Discussion
Stephen Colbert monologue that cost him his job... speaking truth to power
By mysteryowl - 3 hrs ago - 82 recs
Stephen Colbert monologue that cost him his job... speaking truth to power
By mysteryowl - 3 hrs ago - 82 recs
General Discussion
At a bus stop in London near the U.S. Embassy
By speak easy - 8 hrs ago - 81 recs
At a bus stop in London near the U.S. Embassy
By speak easy - 8 hrs ago - 81 recs
General Discussion
The Court's Liberals Are Trying to Tell Americans Something - The Atlantic
By In It to Win It - 5 hrs ago - 76 recs
The Court's Liberals Are Trying to Tell Americans Something - The Atlantic
By In It to Win It - 5 hrs ago - 76 recs
General Discussion
"The #1 way to explain America working properly is by saying 'comedians can make fun of he President on TV.'"
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 hrs ago - 73 recs
"The #1 way to explain America working properly is by saying 'comedians can make fun of he President on TV.'"
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 hrs ago - 73 recs
General Discussion
Trump personally called the WSJ's editor to keep this story under wraps.
By bigtree - 18 hrs ago - 70 recs
Trump personally called the WSJ's editor to keep this story under wraps.
By bigtree - 18 hrs ago - 70 recs
General Discussion
Jimmy Kimmel Says 'F-- You CBS' for Canceling 'Late Show With Stephen Colbert' as Speculation Stirs
By Coventina - 11 hrs ago - 69 recs
Jimmy Kimmel Says 'F-- You CBS' for Canceling 'Late Show With Stephen Colbert' as Speculation Stirs
By Coventina - 11 hrs ago - 69 recs
General Discussion
Dementia Don says, "I never wrote a picture in my life." Gavin Newsom responds!
By Doodley - 17 hrs ago - 65 recs
Dementia Don says, "I never wrote a picture in my life." Gavin Newsom responds!
By Doodley - 17 hrs ago - 65 recs
General Discussion
"There is probably nobody who knows more about what's in the Epstein files than Maurene Comey."
By Ocelot II - 23 hrs ago - 61 recs
"There is probably nobody who knows more about what's in the Epstein files than Maurene Comey."
By Ocelot II - 23 hrs ago - 61 recs
General Discussion
Elon Musk---' Wow I can't believe Epstein killed himself before realizing it was all a hoax'.....
By riversedge - 19 hrs ago - 60 recs
Elon Musk---' Wow I can't believe Epstein killed himself before realizing it was all a hoax'.....
By riversedge - 19 hrs ago - 60 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
'Denied': Troopers refuse to release Trump assassination attempt records
By riversedge - 8 hrs ago - 59 recs
'Denied': Troopers refuse to release Trump assassination attempt records
By riversedge - 8 hrs ago - 59 recs
General Discussion
Man fined $650 due to cooler, 'free water' sign in driveway
By Jilly_in_VA - 7 hrs ago - 58 recs
Man fined $650 due to cooler, 'free water' sign in driveway
By Jilly_in_VA - 7 hrs ago - 58 recs
General Discussion
Just received this sad email from local Public Broadcasting
By orangecrush - 3 hrs ago - 57 recs
Just received this sad email from local Public Broadcasting
By orangecrush - 3 hrs ago - 57 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump's Promise on Coke Recipe Fizzles Out Immediately as Coca-Cola Blanks Him
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 56 recs
Trump's Promise on Coke Recipe Fizzles Out Immediately as Coca-Cola Blanks Him
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 56 recs
General Discussion
WGA Statement on Paramount's Decision to Cancel The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (Writers Guild of America)
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - 55 recs
WGA Statement on Paramount's Decision to Cancel The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (Writers Guild of America)
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - 55 recs
General Discussion
I think The Powers That Be are done with Krasnov. He has served his purpose.
By Botany - 5 hrs ago - 54 recs
I think The Powers That Be are done with Krasnov. He has served his purpose.
By Botany - 5 hrs ago - 54 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Jasmine Crockett Brought RECEIPTS For This Right-Wing Nutjob
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 54 recs
Jasmine Crockett Brought RECEIPTS For This Right-Wing Nutjob
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 54 recs
General Discussion
Trump's SECRET LETTER TO EPSTEIN JUST LEAKED
By orangecrush - 19 hrs ago - 53 recs
Trump's SECRET LETTER TO EPSTEIN JUST LEAKED
By orangecrush - 19 hrs ago - 53 recs
General Discussion
A growing number of Americans believe Supreme Court is motivated by politics, not law
By LetMyPeopleVote - 23 hrs ago - 52 recs
A growing number of Americans believe Supreme Court is motivated by politics, not law
By LetMyPeopleVote - 23 hrs ago - 52 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump vows to sue Rupert Murdoch over WSJ's Epstein birthday letter report
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 51 recs
Trump vows to sue Rupert Murdoch over WSJ's Epstein birthday letter report
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 51 recs
General Discussion
UF researchers say discovery could pave the way for universal cancer vaccine
By Zorro - 6 hrs ago - 43 recs
UF researchers say discovery could pave the way for universal cancer vaccine
By Zorro - 6 hrs ago - 43 recs
General Discussion
Amal Clooney Faces Threat of Trump Sanctions .... could be denied entry to the US
By IcyPeas - 9 hrs ago - 43 recs
Amal Clooney Faces Threat of Trump Sanctions .... could be denied entry to the US
By IcyPeas - 9 hrs ago - 43 recs
Latest Breaking News
Tuberville warns US citizens: "Don't hang around illegals"
By groundloop - 22 hrs ago - 43 recs
Tuberville warns US citizens: "Don't hang around illegals"
By groundloop - 22 hrs ago - 43 recs
General Discussion
JD Vance is shocked and disappointed that folks believe the WSJ story of Trump's birthday message to Epstein.
By Swede - 15 hrs ago - 42 recs
JD Vance is shocked and disappointed that folks believe the WSJ story of Trump's birthday message to Epstein.
By Swede - 15 hrs ago - 42 recs
General Discussion
So Mike Johnson went on CNBC this morning and said this about trump:
By senseandsensibility - 56 min ago - 40 recs
So Mike Johnson went on CNBC this morning and said this about trump:
By senseandsensibility - 56 min ago - 40 recs
General Discussion
If Trump's crew is admitting to a vascular condition
By misanthrope - 12 hrs ago - 39 recs
If Trump's crew is admitting to a vascular condition
By misanthrope - 12 hrs ago - 39 recs
General Discussion
Just cancelled my Paramount Plus subscription.
By Reader Rabbit - 5 hrs ago - 38 recs
Just cancelled my Paramount Plus subscription.
By Reader Rabbit - 5 hrs ago - 38 recs
General Discussion
Interesting: I got as far as typing in "chronic", and "chronic venous insufficiency"
By niyad - 20 hrs ago - 37 recs
Interesting: I got as far as typing in "chronic", and "chronic venous insufficiency"
By niyad - 20 hrs ago - 37 recs
General Discussion
Stephen Colbert's Cancellation Is Exactly What It Looks Like (The New Republic)
By Jack Valentino - 1 hr ago - 36 recs
Stephen Colbert's Cancellation Is Exactly What It Looks Like (The New Republic)
By Jack Valentino - 1 hr ago - 36 recs
Latest Breaking News
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' Ending Next Year With CBS Retiring Late-Night Franchise
By chowder66 - 20 hrs ago - 32 recs
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' Ending Next Year With CBS Retiring Late-Night Franchise
By chowder66 - 20 hrs ago - 32 recs
Latest Breaking News
Jeffrey Epstein's Friends Sent Him Bawdy Letters for a 50th Birthday Album. One Was From Donald Trump.
By Kid Berwyn - 20 hrs ago - 32 recs
Jeffrey Epstein's Friends Sent Him Bawdy Letters for a 50th Birthday Album. One Was From Donald Trump.
By Kid Berwyn - 20 hrs ago - 32 recs
Pets
I was sitting on the couch, watching The Crown DVD. Shaw the cat
By irisblue - 22 hrs ago - 32 recs
I was sitting on the couch, watching The Crown DVD. Shaw the cat
By irisblue - 22 hrs ago - 32 recs
General Discussion
New angle from Butler, PA - Appears to show staging of Trump's "Fight, fight, fight" photo.
By Snarkoleptic - 6 hrs ago - 31 recs
New angle from Butler, PA - Appears to show staging of Trump's "Fight, fight, fight" photo.
By Snarkoleptic - 6 hrs ago - 31 recs
Latest Breaking News
Judge rules Trump's firing of FTC commissioner was illegal
By demmiblue - 21 hrs ago - 31 recs
Judge rules Trump's firing of FTC commissioner was illegal
By demmiblue - 21 hrs ago - 31 recs
General Discussion
A Mysterious Design That Appears Across Millennia Terry Moore TED
By Uncle Joe - 23 hrs ago - 31 recs
A Mysterious Design That Appears Across Millennia Terry Moore TED
By Uncle Joe - 23 hrs ago - 31 recs
General Discussion
John Fugelsang: Somewhere in Hell, Jeffrey Epstein is looking up at Trump and laughing. But he looks forward to laughing
By highplainsdem - 22 hrs ago - 30 recs
John Fugelsang: Somewhere in Hell, Jeffrey Epstein is looking up at Trump and laughing. But he looks forward to laughing
By highplainsdem - 22 hrs ago - 30 recs
General Discussion
man guilty of 34 counts of fraud for covering up sex scandal after paying to cover up sex scandal covers up sex scandal
By unblock - 23 hrs ago - 30 recs
man guilty of 34 counts of fraud for covering up sex scandal after paying to cover up sex scandal covers up sex scandal
By unblock - 23 hrs ago - 30 recs
General Discussion
The Jeffrey Epstein Scandal Was Never Just About Epstein. The prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein was never a justice story.
By Martin68 - 5 hrs ago - 29 recs
The Jeffrey Epstein Scandal Was Never Just About Epstein. The prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein was never a justice story.
By Martin68 - 5 hrs ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
ACA health insurance will cost the average person 75% more next year, research shows
By sabbat hunter - 4 hrs ago - 26 recs
ACA health insurance will cost the average person 75% more next year, research shows
By sabbat hunter - 4 hrs ago - 26 recs
General Discussion
Breaking: Major Error in Trump's Medical Chart
By LudwigPastorius - 14 hrs ago - 25 recs
Breaking: Major Error in Trump's Medical Chart
By LudwigPastorius - 14 hrs ago - 25 recs
Latest Breaking News
Man who jumped from edge of space dies paragliding
By Onthefly - 21 hrs ago - 24 recs
Man who jumped from edge of space dies paragliding
By Onthefly - 21 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
SIGH...OK, let's play "IF JOE BIDEN had been diagnosed w/ "chronic venous insufficiency following leg swelling..."
By Miles Archer - 22 hrs ago - 23 recs
SIGH...OK, let's play "IF JOE BIDEN had been diagnosed w/ "chronic venous insufficiency following leg swelling..."
By Miles Archer - 22 hrs ago - 23 recs
Latest Breaking News
Cost of Obamacare expected to soar as subsidies expire and insurers hike premiums
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 20 recs
Cost of Obamacare expected to soar as subsidies expire and insurers hike premiums
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
Democratic attorneys general sue to block changes to ACA health insurance marketplaces
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 20 recs
Democratic attorneys general sue to block changes to ACA health insurance marketplaces
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
Social Security to end paper checks after Sept. 30
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 20 recs
Social Security to end paper checks after Sept. 30
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 20 recs
Photography
When Wildlife Turned the Camera on the Photographer - Hilariously
By Uncle Joe - 23 hrs ago - 20 recs
When Wildlife Turned the Camera on the Photographer - Hilariously
By Uncle Joe - 23 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
Lawrence: VP Vance wants WSJ to release the Trump letter to Epstein, which could destroy Trump
By Swede - 14 hrs ago - 19 recs
Lawrence: VP Vance wants WSJ to release the Trump letter to Epstein, which could destroy Trump
By Swede - 14 hrs ago - 19 recs
Cable News Clips
Lawrence: VP Vance wants WSJ to release the Trump letter to Epstein, which could destroy Trump - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 19 recs
Lawrence: VP Vance wants WSJ to release the Trump letter to Epstein, which could destroy Trump - The Last Word - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Stephen Colbert's show axed after blasting CBS-Trump deal as 'big fat bribe'
By LetMyPeopleVote - 19 hrs ago - 19 recs
Stephen Colbert's show axed after blasting CBS-Trump deal as 'big fat bribe'
By LetMyPeopleVote - 19 hrs ago - 19 recs
Cable News Clips
Survivor Calls for Release of Epstein Files, Ending Impunity for Rich & Powerful Abusers
By Uncle Joe - 3 hrs ago - 18 recs
Survivor Calls for Release of Epstein Files, Ending Impunity for Rich & Powerful Abusers
By Uncle Joe - 3 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
Rubio Tells All U.S. Diplomats They Have to Talk Like Trump
By babylonsister - 5 hrs ago - 18 recs
Rubio Tells All U.S. Diplomats They Have to Talk Like Trump
By babylonsister - 5 hrs ago - 18 recs
Forum Spotlight: Virginia
How do ballot initiatives and recalls work in Virginia?VA-GOV, VA-LG, VA-AG: Democrats hold leads for statewide offices
Sister District to Invest Record $671,000 in 2025 Virginia House of Delegates Races
Latest Breaking News
First to ABC: High-ranking Democrats press Trump administration on US deal with El Salvador to detain migrants
35 min ago - ABC News
35 min ago - ABC News
FBI agents were told to 'flag' any Epstein records that mentioned Trump, Sen. Durbin says
1 hr ago - CNBC
1 hr ago - CNBC
For Sale: Trump is leveraging power of his office to reap profits for family businesses
1 hr ago - Associated Press
1 hr ago - Associated Press
Trump creates 'Schedule G' to add more political appointees to agencies top ranks
2 hrs ago - Government Executive
2 hrs ago - Government Executive
Trump appointees pushed more marble in Fed building renovation White House now attacks
3 hrs ago - AP
3 hrs ago - AP
Trump Drawings Resurface After President Claims 'I Never Wrote a Picture in My Life'
6 hrs ago - MEDIAite
6 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Cost of Obamacare expected to soar as subsidies expire and insurers hike premiums
6 hrs ago - NBC News
6 hrs ago - NBC News
Omaha's version of nationwide 'Good Trouble Lives On' demonstration focuses on local issues
8 hrs ago - Omaha World Herald
8 hrs ago - Omaha World Herald
Interior Secretary Burgum must personally approve all wind and solar projects, a new order says
10 hrs ago - AP
10 hrs ago - AP
Democratic attorneys general sue to block changes to ACA health insurance marketplaces
10 hrs ago - NBC News/Reuters
10 hrs ago - NBC News/Reuters
Attorneys sue to restore deportation protections for abused and neglected migrant children
10 hrs ago - AP
10 hrs ago - AP
Trump isn't interested in naming a special counsel for the Jeffrey Epstein case, White House says
11 hrs ago - NBC News
11 hrs ago - NBC News
The June heat dome broke records. Lawmakers are now trying to classify extreme heat as a disaster
12 hrs ago - CBS News
12 hrs ago - CBS News
House gives final approval to Trump's $9 billion cut to public broadcasting and foreign aid
15 hrs ago - Associated Press
15 hrs ago - Associated Press
Elon Musk's Neuralink filed as 'disadvantaged business' before being valued at $9 billion
17 hrs ago - CNBC
17 hrs ago - CNBC
Trump doesn't want 5th Circuit sharing Alien Enemies Act case with other appellate courts
19 hrs ago - Law & Crime
19 hrs ago - Law & Crime
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' Ending Next Year With CBS Retiring Late-Night Franchise
20 hrs ago - Deadline
20 hrs ago - Deadline
Jeffrey Epstein's Friends Sent Him Bawdy Letters for a 50th Birthday Album. One Was From Donald Trump.
20 hrs ago - Wall Street Journal
20 hrs ago - Wall Street Journal
Trump's Promise on Coke Recipe Fizzles Out Immediately as Coca-Cola Blanks Him
22 hrs ago - Daily Beast
22 hrs ago - Daily Beast
US Attorney's Office: Many Omaha ICE detainees won't be charged with Social Security fraud
23 hrs ago - Omaha World Herald
23 hrs ago - Omaha World Herald
Meta investors, Zuckerberg reach settlement to end $8 billion trial over Facebook privacy litigation
23 hrs ago - CNN Business/Reuters
23 hrs ago - CNN Business/Reuters
US corn growers warn Trump's push for cane sugar in Coke will cost thousands of American jobs
Yesterday - The Independent
Yesterday - The Independent