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Foreign Affairs
Russia - $300BN Frozen Russian Assets to Be Seized for Reparation Bonds as G7 Meets on Decision - Joe Blogs
By TexasTowelie - 10 hrs ago
Russia - $300BN Frozen Russian Assets to Be Seized for Reparation Bonds as G7 Meets on Decision - Joe Blogs
By TexasTowelie - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
Should the DOJ Investigate Thomas and Alito for bribery?
By Mr.WeRP - 25 replies @ 10 hrs ago (Milestone)
Should the DOJ Investigate Thomas and Alito for bribery?
By Mr.WeRP - 25 replies @ 10 hrs ago (Milestone)
Classic Films
TCM June 2024 at a Glance - Star of the Month; Great Film Composers and Nicole Kidman spotlights; Moulin Rouge premiere
By ificandream - 10 hrs ago
TCM June 2024 at a Glance - Star of the Month; Great Film Composers and Nicole Kidman spotlights; Moulin Rouge premiere
By ificandream - 10 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Biden, Kenya's Ruto pledge to protect democracy in Africa
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago
Biden, Kenya's Ruto pledge to protect democracy in Africa
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
AZ-SEN: Kari Lake didn't dispute a talk show host's false claim her opponent supports veteran suicides
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago
AZ-SEN: Kari Lake didn't dispute a talk show host's false claim her opponent supports veteran suicides
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago
Washington
Washington voters favor anti-tax initiatives -- for now
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 hrs ago
Washington voters favor anti-tax initiatives -- for now
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
To support Amendment 4, Florida Women's Freedom Coalition launches voter info tool
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago
To support Amendment 4, Florida Women's Freedom Coalition launches voter info tool
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
"The Protest Vote That Still Haunts Me 50 Years Later"
By Nevilledog - 10 hrs ago
"The Protest Vote That Still Haunts Me 50 Years Later"
By Nevilledog - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
ACLU Signals Effort to Target Pennsylvania Counties' Disparate 'Notice and Cure' Policies for Flawed Mail Ballots
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago
ACLU Signals Effort to Target Pennsylvania Counties' Disparate 'Notice and Cure' Policies for Flawed Mail Ballots
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
Clarence Thomas Makes a Full-Throated Case for Racial Gerrymandering
By Nevilledog - 10 hrs ago
Clarence Thomas Makes a Full-Throated Case for Racial Gerrymandering
By Nevilledog - 10 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Moskowitz: The Biden Impeachment Is Dead, My Relationship with Comer Is Alive
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 hrs ago
Moskowitz: The Biden Impeachment Is Dead, My Relationship with Comer Is Alive
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
NYC: City Council District 2 candidate rakes in the matching funds
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago
NYC: City Council District 2 candidate rakes in the matching funds
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
NH-GOV: Kelly Ayotte (R) campaigns with Glenn Youngkin after his veto of birth control bill
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago
NH-GOV: Kelly Ayotte (R) campaigns with Glenn Youngkin after his veto of birth control bill
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
New Biden Campaign Ads Target Trump's Past Treatment of Black People
By senseandsensibility - 11 hrs ago
New Biden Campaign Ads Target Trump's Past Treatment of Black People
By senseandsensibility - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
More nations recognize Palestinian State than Norway, Ireland and Spain
By Model35mech - 11 hrs ago
More nations recognize Palestinian State than Norway, Ireland and Spain
By Model35mech - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump allies face skepticism as they try appealing to disaffected Arab Americans in Michigan
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago
Trump allies face skepticism as they try appealing to disaffected Arab Americans in Michigan
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
Jim Sciutto: The clearest and most concise definition of fascism I've seen - a word often thrown around without much...
By demmiblue - 25 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)
Jim Sciutto: The clearest and most concise definition of fascism I've seen - a word often thrown around without much...
By demmiblue - 25 replies @ 11 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
MT-SEN: Tim Sheehy (R) hit with lawsuit for allegedly defrauding former employees of millions
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago
MT-SEN: Tim Sheehy (R) hit with lawsuit for allegedly defrauding former employees of millions
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Senate border bill vote fails again as Democrats seek to shift blame to GOP
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago
Senate border bill vote fails again as Democrats seek to shift blame to GOP
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
NY Times Profile of RFK Jr. Running Mate Nicole Shanahan Details Giant Divorce Fortune, Cocaine, Elon Musk Affair
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago
NY Times Profile of RFK Jr. Running Mate Nicole Shanahan Details Giant Divorce Fortune, Cocaine, Elon Musk Affair
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
Why 'moderate' and 'progressive' are words of choice in SF politics
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago
Why 'moderate' and 'progressive' are words of choice in SF politics
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
California bill aims to end school gender notification policies -- and protect teachers
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago
California bill aims to end school gender notification policies -- and protect teachers
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
Louisiana Lawmakers Vote to Make Abortion Pills Controlled Substances
By In It to Win It - 11 hrs ago
Louisiana Lawmakers Vote to Make Abortion Pills Controlled Substances
By In It to Win It - 11 hrs ago
TV Chat
Anyone see Baby Reindeer? See these shocking decades-old revelations about Fiona Harvey in two other stalking cases.
By Doodley - 11 hrs ago
Anyone see Baby Reindeer? See these shocking decades-old revelations about Fiona Harvey in two other stalking cases.
By Doodley - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
AZ: Republican Abe Hamadeh called election deniers 'crazies' in text messages to now-rival Blake Masters
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago
AZ: Republican Abe Hamadeh called election deniers 'crazies' in text messages to now-rival Blake Masters
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
AZ: With more voters and security risks than ever, Maricopa County plans new elections center
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago
AZ: With more voters and security risks than ever, Maricopa County plans new elections center
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
AZ: Tom Horne (R) advised 2 Phoenix-area schools to remove a club they didn't have
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago
AZ: Tom Horne (R) advised 2 Phoenix-area schools to remove a club they didn't have
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago
Cooking & Baking
Classic Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing Recipe (video)
By Saviolo - 11 hrs ago
Classic Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing Recipe (video)
By Saviolo - 11 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
NOAA issues highest-ever May forecast for the coming hurricane season
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago
NOAA issues highest-ever May forecast for the coming hurricane season
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Dow's record high says as much about Trump as economy
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago
Dow's record high says as much about Trump as economy
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
NCAA votes to accept $2.8 billion settlement that could usher in dramatic change for college sports
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago
NCAA votes to accept $2.8 billion settlement that could usher in dramatic change for college sports
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
America needs to talk about how Trump's deportation plan is really dictatorship
By Nevilledog - 11 hrs ago
America needs to talk about how Trump's deportation plan is really dictatorship
By Nevilledog - 11 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
'We were fish in a barrel': Australian tourist describes deadly Islamic State attack in Afghanistan
By sl8 - 11 hrs ago
'We were fish in a barrel': Australian tourist describes deadly Islamic State attack in Afghanistan
By sl8 - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
FL: Federal judge dismisses lawsuit over Worrell (D) suspension by DeSantis
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago
FL: Federal judge dismisses lawsuit over Worrell (D) suspension by DeSantis
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Justice Alito is the true believer his flag says he is
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago
Justice Alito is the true believer his flag says he is
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
Justice Alito's Jan. 6 Flags Are a Desperate Wake-Up Call for the DOJ
By Celerity - 11 hrs ago
Justice Alito's Jan. 6 Flags Are a Desperate Wake-Up Call for the DOJ
By Celerity - 11 hrs ago
Louisiana
Louisiana expected to classify abortion pills as controlled and dangerous substances
By sl8 - 11 hrs ago
Louisiana expected to classify abortion pills as controlled and dangerous substances
By sl8 - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
The Caravan Taliban to spend over $3 million targeting presidential swing state voters
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago
The Caravan Taliban to spend over $3 million targeting presidential swing state voters
By RandySF - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
Elon Musk confirms his threat: give me 25% of Tesla or you don't get AI and robotics
By LetMyPeopleVote - 11 hrs ago
Elon Musk confirms his threat: give me 25% of Tesla or you don't get AI and robotics
By LetMyPeopleVote - 11 hrs ago
Washington
County pumps the brakes on planned Sultan shooting range
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago
County pumps the brakes on planned Sultan shooting range
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
Biden nominates longtime public defender for U.S. court in Philly in race to confirm more judges than Trump
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago
Biden nominates longtime public defender for U.S. court in Philly in race to confirm more judges than Trump
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
Idiot MAGA Congressman Andy Ogles Makes George Santos Look Like a Genius
By Eugene - 12 hrs ago
Idiot MAGA Congressman Andy Ogles Makes George Santos Look Like a Genius
By Eugene - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans (D-PA) is being treated for a minor stroke
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago
U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans (D-PA) is being treated for a minor stroke
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Union firefighters reject Boeing's latest contract offe
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 12 hrs ago
Union firefighters reject Boeing's latest contract offe
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
UCLA police chief reassigned following mob attack on pro-Palestinian protesters
By Eugene - 12 hrs ago
UCLA police chief reassigned following mob attack on pro-Palestinian protesters
By Eugene - 12 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Why Comey thinks Trump's trial will result in conviction
By Quixote1818 - 12 hrs ago
Why Comey thinks Trump's trial will result in conviction
By Quixote1818 - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
Political consultant behind fake Biden robocalls faces $6 million fine and criminal charges
By Eugene - 12 hrs ago
Political consultant behind fake Biden robocalls faces $6 million fine and criminal charges
By Eugene - 12 hrs ago
Pets
Chuck our one-eyed wonder cat crossed the Rainbow Bridge yesterday
By Klondike Kat - 25 replies @ 12 hrs ago (Milestone)
Chuck our one-eyed wonder cat crossed the Rainbow Bridge yesterday
By Klondike Kat - 25 replies @ 12 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
NAACP fund seeks to close Black voter registration and turnout gaps ahead of the November election
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago
NAACP fund seeks to close Black voter registration and turnout gaps ahead of the November election
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Ron DeSantis' new target in his 'war on woke'? Colors, apparently
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 12 hrs ago (Milestone)
Ron DeSantis' new target in his 'war on woke'? Colors, apparently
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 12 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
North Carolina residents sue to have Confederate monument to 'faithful slaves' removed
By sarisataka - 12 hrs ago
North Carolina residents sue to have Confederate monument to 'faithful slaves' removed
By sarisataka - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
Fox host: What's wrong with Congress? Why can't you secure the border? GOP Rep. Self: The problem is the Republicans...
By demmiblue - 12 hrs ago
Fox host: What's wrong with Congress? Why can't you secure the border? GOP Rep. Self: The problem is the Republicans...
By demmiblue - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
This Guardian Survey tells me that the Biden administration IS NOT talking about their success. They have done the hard.
By usaf-vet - 12 hrs ago
This Guardian Survey tells me that the Biden administration IS NOT talking about their success. They have done the hard.
By usaf-vet - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump says he didn't testify in part because of his 'past' -- telling WABC radio he was seemingly worried about informati
By demmiblue - 25 replies @ 12 hrs ago (Milestone)
Trump says he didn't testify in part because of his 'past' -- telling WABC radio he was seemingly worried about informati
By demmiblue - 25 replies @ 12 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Electors who tried to reverse Trump's 2020 defeat are poised to serve again
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago
Electors who tried to reverse Trump's 2020 defeat are poised to serve again
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Kennedy Adviser Leaves Campaign, Citing 'Hateful and Divisive Atmosphere'
By demmiblue - 12 hrs ago
Kennedy Adviser Leaves Campaign, Citing 'Hateful and Divisive Atmosphere'
By demmiblue - 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
Salman Rushdie says a Palestinian state formed today would be 'Taliban-like'
By SunSeeker - 25 replies @ 12 hrs ago (Milestone)
Salman Rushdie says a Palestinian state formed today would be 'Taliban-like'
By SunSeeker - 25 replies @ 12 hrs ago (Milestone)
Forum Spotlight: Weather Watchers
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Latest Breaking News
Nadler questions Supreme Court ethics after Alito flag debacle: 'None of them have clean hands'
Saturday - The Hill
Saturday - The Hill
Prominent judicial advocacy group says Justice Alito cant be trusted with American democracy and calls for him to recuse
Saturday - Law & Crime
Saturday - Law & Crime
IDF claims Hezbollah drone struck Israel's giant missile-detecting airship, report says
Saturday - Business Insider
Saturday - Business Insider
Despite polls, Biden aides insist Gaza campus protests will not hurt reelection bid
Saturday - Reuters
Saturday - Reuters
Yemen's Houthi rebels launch a missile that strikes an oil tanker in the Red Sea, US military says
Saturday - ABC News/AP
Saturday - ABC News/AP
Investigate whether drinking played role in chaotic House hearing, senior Democrat Jamie Raskin says
Saturday - UK Independent
Saturday - UK Independent
Va. Gov. Youngkin vetoes bills on birth control, Confederate tax loopholes
Saturday - Washington Post
Saturday - Washington Post
Alabama poultry plant could be closed for 30 days for allegedly hiring minors
Saturday - The Guardian
Saturday - The Guardian
Rudy Giuliani served Arizona indictment papers for election fraud scheme at 80th birthday party
Saturday - NY Daily News
Saturday - NY Daily News
Kamala Harris to speak at SEIU convention set to elect the union's first Black president
Saturday - NBC News
Saturday - NBC News
Crockett slams Greene as 'racist' following contentious House committee meeting
Saturday - CNN Politics
Saturday - CNN Politics
Trump asks for, and receives, permission to skip upcoming Mar-a-Lago hearing because he is 'on trial in Manhattan'
Saturday - Law & Crime
Saturday - Law & Crime
Dabney Coleman, actor who specialized in curmudgeons, dies at 92
Friday - The Associated Press, via WTOP
Friday - The Associated Press, via WTOP
GOP Fighting, 50-Hour Democratic Filibuster Kill Push to Make Amending Missouri Constitution Harder
Friday - US News and World Report/AP
Friday - US News and World Report/AP
New ad taunts Trump to take stand in hush money trial - or admit he's a coward
Friday - UK Independent
Friday - UK Independent
Exclusive: Sean 'Diddy' Combs seen physically assaulting Cassie Ventura in 2016 surveillance video obtained by CNN
Friday - cnn
Friday - cnn
Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama vote against unionizing in blow to big UAW push
Friday - CNN Business
Friday - CNN Business
Biden announces new grants to further desegregate schools on Brown vs. Board anniversary
Friday - ABC News
Friday - ABC News
Son of conservative activist and 1st rioter to invade Senate floor on Jan. 6 is sentenced
Friday - Law & Crime
Friday - Law & Crime
Durbin calls for Alito recusal from Jan. 6 cases over upside-down flag that flew at his home
Friday - The Hill
Friday - The Hill
John Eastman, former Trump lawyer, pleads not guilty in Arizona election interference case
Friday - CNN Politics
Friday - CNN Politics