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Power restored to most in San Francisco after massive outage
By SouthBayDem - 4 min ago

General Discussion
SNL Cold Open.....Trump's Christmas Greeting
By ProudMNDemocrat - 9 min ago

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It amazes me that with all our technology....
By kentuck - 12 min ago

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Fuck Donald tRump--the Crime Minister -- Day 336 thread
By lastlib - 15 min ago

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Desperate stray dog asks man to take her home
By catbyte - 17 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Erika Kirk endorses JD Vance for president in 2028
By groundloop - 21 min ago

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Are you a morning person or a night owl?
By debm55 - 25 replies @ 23 min ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
A Man Was Perfectly Frozen in Ice for 28 Years. The Glacier Just Spit Him Back Out.
By GreenWave - 24 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Australian state plans tougher laws against displaying extremist flags after Bondi shooting
By groundloop - 25 min ago

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Skinny 'Slo-Mo' Cat With Mystery Illness Turns Into A Chunky Monster
By catbyte - 33 min ago

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Happy Winter Solstice Day!
By GreenWave - 35 min ago

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Christmas time means that it's time for my yearly repost of my favorite joke.
By LuckyCharms - 43 min ago

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Say Merry Christmas in a language of your ancestors and the country .. You can use google to search .
By debm55 - 50 replies @ 47 min ago (Milestone)

Music Appreciation
Love you JimmyCliff
By malaise - 48 min ago

Latest Breaking News
US Epstein files full of famous names, but not Trump's
By BumRushDaShow - 49 min ago

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Scarlett's favorite ornament on the bedroom
By samplegirl - 50 min ago

General Discussion
Cher responds to Caroline Leavitt ...
By marble falls - 51 min ago

Music Appreciation
Winter
By Cosmo Blues - 52 min ago

Football
No. 5 Oregon beats No. 19 James Madison 51-34 in College Football Playoff opener
By Jilly_in_VA - 54 min ago

Classical Music
G.F.Handel gavotte from Organ Concerto No. 11
By RazorbackExpat - 55 min ago

General Discussion
Jim Beam Shutting Down Bourbon Distillery in Kentucky
By Pototan - 25 replies @ 56 min ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
The Elfstein files from Colbert - sheer genius😀
By malaise - 1 hr ago

General Discussion
Elon Says His New Rocket Is as Important as the Origin of Life Itself
By highplainsdem - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)

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If Santa's sleigh was not pulled by reindeer, what animal would be a good substitute, Mind you Santa uses Magic Dust.for
By debm55 - 100 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
Sister of Epstein victim reported him in 1996, but FBI failed to investigate, files reveal
By Jilly_in_VA - 1 hr ago

General Discussion
You raised $15.00 on December 20, 2025 @ ActBlue
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago

Artists
An exercise in figure painting
By bif - 1 hr ago

General Discussion
Gen Z would rather cut Social Security benefits for current retirees than pay higher taxes to save the program
By MichMan - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)

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Are you a morning or evening person?
By bif - 1 hr ago

Latest Breaking News
Danish postal service to stop delivering letters after 400 years
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago

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What do you get if Santa does down the chimney when a fire is lit? The answer is --- Crisp Kringle
By debm55 - 1 hr ago

Household Hints & Help
Cleaning up your space
By no_hypocrisy - 1 hr ago

General Discussion
The Lincoln Project - Bloodlines
By Swede - 1 hr ago

Latest Breaking News
As insurers retreat from Obamacare, a working family is caught in the squeeze
By richdj25 - 1 hr ago

Music Appreciation
Greg Lake - I Believe In Father Christmas
By Swede - 1 hr ago

General Discussion
HHS cuts millions in grants to the American Academy of Pediatrics
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 2 hrs ago

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At least 16 files disappear from DOJ site for Epstein documents, including Trump photo
By douglas9 - 2 hrs ago

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Good morning my DU family,
By JMCKUSICK - 2 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
US intelligence indicates Putin's war aims in Ukraine are unchanged
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Massive Train Derailment Occurs 17 Miles Northwest Of Cheyenne
By riversedge - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)

Football
Last Night's Bears game was my "Heidi Bowl."
By Chasstev365 - 2 hrs ago

General Discussion
Jack Paul knocked out in the ring, Andrew Tate knocked out in the ring. Good times.
By Swede - 2 hrs ago

General Discussion
i'm just going to assume the 90% of pages that they blacked out is ONLY donald trump
By Swede - 2 hrs ago

General Discussion
Like nails on a chalkboard
By democrank - 2 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Melania Trump documentary director Brett Ratner is in the Epstein files
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago

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Memes and pics a la Sunday
By Marthe48 - 2 hrs ago

Musicians
What amps do you prefer to use in your home when playing.
By Duncanpup - 2 hrs ago

General Discussion
The Epstein files have been renamed
By boston bean - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)

Latest Breaking News
Trans Activist Blasts Trump Administration For Pushing Anti-Trans Laws to 'Distract' From Epstein Files
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago

Environment & Energy
For The 5th Time In 3 Years, Exxon & Pals Pushing SCOTUS For Liability Help; Also Pushing Congress For Legal Immunity
By hatrack - 3 hrs ago

Foreign Affairs
'Chamberlain moment' by Trump could force Putin into 'several more years' of war - Malcolm Nance - Times Radio
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago

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"the best two minutes you'll spend all day 🐾"
By mahatmakanejeeves - 3 hrs ago

General Discussion
Redactions and more redactions!
By imanamerican63 - 3 hrs ago

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"Pervert Hoover"
By mahatmakanejeeves - 3 hrs ago

General Discussion
NY Young Republican Gala Sponsored By Ultra-Right Hungarian Group; Special Award For AFD Member (And Russian Asset)
By hatrack - 3 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Virginia Giuffre's Brother Chastises Bondi's DOJ Over Partial Epstein Files Release: 'It's Not Shocking'
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago

Environment & Energy
Their Clients Include BP, Aramco & Shell; Now They're Advising UK Arts Orgs On How To Justify Taking Oil & Gas Money
By hatrack - 3 hrs ago

General Discussion
Children Are Dying of Cold Exposure as Winter Hits Gaza
By douglas9 - 3 hrs ago

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Jim Beam Shutting Down Bourbon Distillery in Kentucky
By Pototan - 3 hrs ago

General Discussion
US forces returning to Ecuador for 'short-term' counter-drug mission
By douglas9 - 3 hrs ago

Environment & Energy
More Climate Leadership From Amazon! A Koch-Sponsored AI & Energy Conference Chock-Full Of Paid Climate Liars
By hatrack - 3 hrs ago

Cooking & Baking
Breakfast Sunday 21 December 2025
By Emile - 3 hrs ago

Environment & Energy
Refreshing Honesty From LNG Exec: "Let's Plant A Few Trees And Call That An Offset, That Was All Bullshit"
By hatrack - 3 hrs ago

First Americans
The New York Times Fails Again: Standing Rock: 'We are Sitting Bull's People' -- Dakota Access Pipeline: A Snake in the
By douglas9 - 3 hrs ago

Environment & Energy
At 2.0 - 2.5C Increase, Amazon Basin Hits Tipping Point; After That, 50-70% Of Forest Becomes Savannah,W. Global Impacts
By hatrack - 3 hrs ago

General Discussion
Pa. elementary school principal fired after antisemitic remarks on recording
By Behind the Aegis - 3 hrs ago

Editorials & Other Articles
Available to download Friday, some Epstein files no longer there Saturday afternoon
By mahatmakanejeeves - 3 hrs ago

Environment & Energy
After Gutting Climate Laws In 2025, President Vought & Oval Office Assistant Try To Make Change Permanent In 2026
By hatrack - 3 hrs ago

General Discussion
Coast Guard seizes 2nd oil tanker off coast of Venezuela
By struggle4progress - 3 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
House Democrats Question Disappearance of Files From DOJ's Epstein Website
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago

General Discussion
4 more victims of Bondi Hanukkah attack laid to rest, including couple that tackled terrorist
By Behind the Aegis - 3 hrs ago

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Screech Owl
By Donkees - 4 hrs ago

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***Wordle Spoiler 12/21***
By ._. - 4 hrs ago

General Discussion
Kansas tribe ends nearly $30 million deal with ICE
By struggle4progress - 4 hrs ago

General Discussion
The Christmas tale isn't all bright happiness but tells about surviving the real world
By struggle4progress - 4 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
FULL INTERVIEW: Michelle Obama gets candid on race, beauty, & politics - MS NOW EXCLUSIVE
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago

Pets
Woke up around 02:47. Dunc was nudging me with his squeak cow.
By Duncanpup - 4 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Al Franken - David A. Graham on What Project 2025 Wrought
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Trump brags about demanding his own government give him taxpayer money over Mar-a-Lago search: 'I hereby give myself $1B
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Trump Visibly Stunned as MAGA Turns on Him - Pondering Politics
By TexasTowelie - 4 hrs ago

Forum Spotlight: Music Appreciation

Love you JimmyCliff
By malaise

Winter
By Cosmo Blues

Greg Lake - I Believe In Father Christmas
By Swede

Latest Breaking News

Power restored to most in San Francisco after massive outage
4 min ago - Associated Press

Erika Kirk endorses JD Vance for president in 2028
21 min ago - ABC News

Australian state plans tougher laws against displaying extremist flags after Bondi shooting
25 min ago - ABC News

US Epstein files full of famous names, but not Trump's
49 min ago - msn/Reuters

Danish postal service to stop delivering letters after 400 years
1 hr ago - The Guardian

As insurers retreat from Obamacare, a working family is caught in the squeeze
1 hr ago - Washington Post

US intelligence indicates Putin's war aims in Ukraine are unchanged
2 hrs ago - Reuters

Melania Trump documentary director Brett Ratner is in the Epstein files
2 hrs ago - USA Today

Trans Activist Blasts Trump Administration For Pushing Anti-Trans Laws to 'Distract' From Epstein Files
3 hrs ago - MEDIAite

Virginia Giuffre's Brother Chastises Bondi's DOJ Over Partial Epstein Files Release: 'It's Not Shocking'
3 hrs ago - Huff Post

House Democrats Question Disappearance of Files From DOJ's Epstein Website
3 hrs ago - Newsweek

Trump brags about demanding his own government give him taxpayer money over Mar-a-Lago search: 'I hereby give myself $1B
4 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/The Independent

Trump endorses in New York governor race the day after Stefanik drops out
5 hrs ago - Politico

Republican critics fear incomplete disclosure of Epstein files will loom over midterms
5 hrs ago - msn/Reuters

Trump again boasts he 'aced' cognitive tests - and reveals which animals he was required to identify
6 hrs ago - The Independent

Netanyahu plans to brief Trump on possible new Iran strikes
6 hrs ago - NBC News

Man accused of illegally towing ICE vehicle during raid found not guilty
7 hrs ago - ABC News

'Am I Next?' protest art in downtown LA boldly asks who's safe from ICE
13 hrs ago - The Guardian

Over 500 pages in Epstein files were entirely blacked out, CBS News finds
13 hrs ago - CBS News

Top DOJ official denies there's any effort to redact mentions of President Trump from Epstein files
14 hrs ago - ABC News

Kilmar Abrego Garcia moves for sanctions after Trump admin 'repeatedly violated' court-issued gag order, motion says
15 hrs ago - Law & Crime

Democrats see health care subsidies leverage in shutdown deadline
15 hrs ago - The Hill

Exclusive: Trump appointee inspired by conservative media outlet to push for probe of Democratic congressman
16 hrs ago - Reuters

At least 16 files have disappeared from the DOJ webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
17 hrs ago - AP

Walmart and other US companies want to build a pipeline of skilled tradespeople
17 hrs ago - AP

OpenAI allows users to directly adjust ChatGPT's enthusiasm level
17 hrs ago - TechCrunch

Ro Khanna Says Top Trump Officials Could Face Impeachment Over Epstein Files Fiasco
18 hrs ago - Huff Post

The 'TrumpKennedyCenter.org' website is taken. This comedian owns it.
18 hrs ago - Washington Post

Elon Musk becomes first person worth $700 billion following pay package ruling
19 hrs ago - Reuters

EXCLUSIVE: US seizes vessel off Venezuelan coast, officials say
20 hrs ago - USA Today

Bill Clinton Responds To Epstein Files Swimming Pool Photos
20 hrs ago - Newsweek

Merry boycotting: US shoppers avoid Trump-aligned businesses amid holiday season
20 hrs ago - Guardian [UK]

FBI notes detail grim demands Epstein made for procurement of underage girls
21 hrs ago - The Guardian

'This is strange': Trump fans baffled by puny turnout at North Carolina rally
22 hrs ago - Raw Story

'They're Delusional If They Think This Is Going to Go Away'
23 hrs ago - The Atlantic

Trump administration imposes restrictions on Mexican train crews operating inside US
Yesterday - Reuters

Google warns some visa employees not to leave the US due to 'significant' return delays of up to a year
Yesterday - Business Insider

Trump talks about neuroses, selecting chairs and his wife's underwear drawer in latest affordability speech
Yesterday - CNN Politics

White House Investigating How Mysterious Livestream Appeared On Its Website
Yesterday - Huff Post/AP

Attorney of Epstein victim speaks out after DOJ files released
Yesterday - Scripps News

Texas judge orders Attorney General Ken Paxton's divorce records unsealed amid heated Senate primary
Yesterday - AP

Trump nominates Lt. Gen. Donovan to lead Southern Command, Pentagon says
Yesterday - Reuters

Trump Admin Slammed Over Redactions In Epstein Release: 'Most Disgusting Cover Up In American History'
Yesterday - MEDIAite

New Jersey Democrats call to shutter ICE facility after detainee's death
Yesterday - Politico

Judge excoriates Trump admin for repeatedly 'refusing to comply' with discovery and court orders
Yesterday - Law & Crime

Pro-immigrant pastor named bishop of Florida diocese home to Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate
Yesterday - The Guardian/AP

Judge orders special elections for Mississippi Supreme Court after Voting Rights Act violation
Yesterday - ABC News/AP

Judge points to Trump's authority in challenge to H-1B visa hike
Yesterday - Roll Call

US military to stop shooting pigs and goats as a way to train medics for the battlefield
Yesterday - AP

Romney calls for higher taxes on wealthy in New York Times op-ed
Yesterday - The Hill

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