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General Discussion
NYT Pitchbot: As a principled Republican, I am aghast at what Donald Trump has done to my party.
By demmiblue - 20 hrs ago
NYT Pitchbot: As a principled Republican, I am aghast at what Donald Trump has done to my party.
By demmiblue - 20 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump electors in key states want to serve again, despite criminal charges
By brooklynite - 20 hrs ago
Trump electors in key states want to serve again, despite criminal charges
By brooklynite - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Minneapolis police arrest hit-and-run hate crime suspect
By sarisataka - 20 hrs ago
Minneapolis police arrest hit-and-run hate crime suspect
By sarisataka - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Iran President's Crash Highlights Struggle to Upgrade an Aging Fleet
By dalton99a - 20 hrs ago
Iran President's Crash Highlights Struggle to Upgrade an Aging Fleet
By dalton99a - 20 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
US will announce $275 million more in artillery and ammunition for Ukraine, officials say
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago
US will announce $275 million more in artillery and ammunition for Ukraine, officials say
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
SCOTUSblog: Announcement of opinions for Thursday, May 23
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago
SCOTUSblog: Announcement of opinions for Thursday, May 23
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
How many campaigns, careers, and reputations were destroyed because of the same media that now gives Trump a pass?
By ck4829 - 21 hrs ago
How many campaigns, careers, and reputations were destroyed because of the same media that now gives Trump a pass?
By ck4829 - 21 hrs ago
Utah
Child who drove toy tractor into Beaver Co. river ID'd as son of rodeo star Spencer Wright
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago
Child who drove toy tractor into Beaver Co. river ID'd as son of rodeo star Spencer Wright
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Some things Biden could do cosmetically on campaign trail.
By Funtatlaguy - 21 hrs ago
Some things Biden could do cosmetically on campaign trail.
By Funtatlaguy - 21 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Why We Must Confront donald's Dangerous Words NOW -Mary Trump
By MagaSmash - 21 hrs ago
Why We Must Confront donald's Dangerous Words NOW -Mary Trump
By MagaSmash - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
GOP pollster reveals what made women Trump voters 'totally freaked out' in focus group
By Tom of Temecula - 21 hrs ago
GOP pollster reveals what made women Trump voters 'totally freaked out' in focus group
By Tom of Temecula - 21 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
US weekly jobless claims fall further as labor market remains strong
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago
US weekly jobless claims fall further as labor market remains strong
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago
California
California dreams end in nightmare for woman charged in violent wrong-way 405 Freeway crash
By Zorro - 21 hrs ago
California dreams end in nightmare for woman charged in violent wrong-way 405 Freeway crash
By Zorro - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Biden-Harris campaign statement on Donald Trump's pattern of praising and echoing Adolf Hitler
By LetMyPeopleVote - 21 hrs ago
Biden-Harris campaign statement on Donald Trump's pattern of praising and echoing Adolf Hitler
By LetMyPeopleVote - 21 hrs ago
Michigan
It looks like the Memorial Day weekend is going to be a rainy one for mid-Michigan
By Siwsan - 21 hrs ago
It looks like the Memorial Day weekend is going to be a rainy one for mid-Michigan
By Siwsan - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
John Eastman now has mugshots from charges in both GA and AZ related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election
By LetMyPeopleVote - 21 hrs ago
John Eastman now has mugshots from charges in both GA and AZ related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election
By LetMyPeopleVote - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Orange you glad someone came up with this for bad dog owners?💩
By underpants - 21 hrs ago
Orange you glad someone came up with this for bad dog owners?💩
By underpants - 21 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Protests Surge As Chinese Household Wealth Destroyed; PLA Taiwan Drills; Lethal Aid? - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago
Protests Surge As Chinese Household Wealth Destroyed; PLA Taiwan Drills; Lethal Aid? - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
I believe that the document trial postponement is even worse
By PCIntern - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
I believe that the document trial postponement is even worse
By PCIntern - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
MyPillow CEO's courtroom failures come back to haunt indicted clerk as judge tosses lawsuit against Merrick Garland
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago
MyPillow CEO's courtroom failures come back to haunt indicted clerk as judge tosses lawsuit against Merrick Garland
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago
African American
MIT edits 'women of color' program website after complaint for excluding white students
By JustAnotherGen - 21 hrs ago
MIT edits 'women of color' program website after complaint for excluding white students
By JustAnotherGen - 21 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Meet Dakota Galban, Joe Biden's Biggest Superfan - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago
Meet Dakota Galban, Joe Biden's Biggest Superfan - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Veterans became eligible for billions. These firms saw a chance to profit.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 22 hrs ago
Veterans became eligible for billions. These firms saw a chance to profit.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 22 hrs ago
Cooking & Baking
I live in a cultural desert--the 11th congressional district of Georgia. There are no authentic bagels
By japple - 22 hrs ago
I live in a cultural desert--the 11th congressional district of Georgia. There are no authentic bagels
By japple - 22 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Political consultant who admitted deepfaking Biden's voice is indicted
By Mr. Sparkle - 22 hrs ago
Political consultant who admitted deepfaking Biden's voice is indicted
By Mr. Sparkle - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
The Minnesota GOP Endorsed an Anti-semite for U.S. Senate.
By Think. Again. - 22 hrs ago
The Minnesota GOP Endorsed an Anti-semite for U.S. Senate.
By Think. Again. - 22 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Joe: Everyone's got to choose, and Haley has chosen the authoritarian leader
By MagaSmash - 22 hrs ago
Joe: Everyone's got to choose, and Haley has chosen the authoritarian leader
By MagaSmash - 22 hrs ago
Michigan
Whitmer signs bill setting equal insurance coverage for mental and physical health care
By marmar - 22 hrs ago
Whitmer signs bill setting equal insurance coverage for mental and physical health care
By marmar - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
On Loose Banana Cannon's postponement of the documents trial
By Aviation Pro - 22 hrs ago
On Loose Banana Cannon's postponement of the documents trial
By Aviation Pro - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
You raised $1,006.99 on May 22, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 22 hrs ago
You raised $1,006.99 on May 22, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 22 hrs ago
Pets
Chuck our one-eyed wonder cat crossed the Rainbow Bridge yesterday
By Klondike Kat - 22 hrs ago
Chuck our one-eyed wonder cat crossed the Rainbow Bridge yesterday
By Klondike Kat - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Governor Signs New Gun Law for Open Carry, (what could go wrong?)
By Tickle - 22 hrs ago
Governor Signs New Gun Law for Open Carry, (what could go wrong?)
By Tickle - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
For the Women Who Accused the Trump Campaign of Harassment, It's Been More Harassment
By marmar - 22 hrs ago
For the Women Who Accused the Trump Campaign of Harassment, It's Been More Harassment
By marmar - 22 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Scenes From a MAGA Meltdown: Inside the "America First" Movement's War Over Democracy
By marmar - 22 hrs ago
Scenes From a MAGA Meltdown: Inside the "America First" Movement's War Over Democracy
By marmar - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Inside the 'stupid' Congolese coup plot led by US used car dealer
By brooklynite - 22 hrs ago
Inside the 'stupid' Congolese coup plot led by US used car dealer
By brooklynite - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
More than half of Americans think the U.S. is in a recession. It's not.
By babylonsister - 22 hrs ago
More than half of Americans think the U.S. is in a recession. It's not.
By babylonsister - 22 hrs ago
Astrology, Spirituality & Alternative Healing
Alito and tRump on Jun 10
By bobnicewander - 22 hrs ago
Alito and tRump on Jun 10
By bobnicewander - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Nigel Farage says he will not stand in UK general election
By brooklynite - 22 hrs ago
Nigel Farage says he will not stand in UK general election
By brooklynite - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Cook Political: A Unique Election Driven by a Traditional Issue
By brooklynite - 22 hrs ago
Cook Political: A Unique Election Driven by a Traditional Issue
By brooklynite - 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
DOJ to announce antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster parent company, Live Nation
By marmar - 22 hrs ago
DOJ to announce antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster parent company, Live Nation
By marmar - 22 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Biden Takes Aim At Trump's Mistreatment Of Black America In New Ads
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago
Biden Takes Aim At Trump's Mistreatment Of Black America In New Ads
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
The Governor of Texas Nods to White Supremacist Violence
By Passages - 22 hrs ago
The Governor of Texas Nods to White Supremacist Violence
By Passages - 22 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
They flew to New Caledonia for a romantic escape. Now they're trapped as Macron tries to quell deadly riots
By ProudMNDemocrat - 23 hrs ago
They flew to New Caledonia for a romantic escape. Now they're trapped as Macron tries to quell deadly riots
By ProudMNDemocrat - 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
GOP brings House to a halt to debate whether facts are allowed
By babylonsister - 23 hrs ago
GOP brings House to a halt to debate whether facts are allowed
By babylonsister - 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
American Airlines Flight Attendant Allegedly Filmed Girl, 9, in Bathroom. The Company's Legal Filing Blamed Her
By Floyd R. Turbo - 23 hrs ago
American Airlines Flight Attendant Allegedly Filmed Girl, 9, in Bathroom. The Company's Legal Filing Blamed Her
By Floyd R. Turbo - 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
Revealed: the extremist Maga lobbying group driving far-right Republican policies
By erronis - 23 hrs ago
Revealed: the extremist Maga lobbying group driving far-right Republican policies
By erronis - 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
Street performer filmed breathing fire on Mariachis band as Mexico turf war heats up
By Floyd R. Turbo - 23 hrs ago
Street performer filmed breathing fire on Mariachis band as Mexico turf war heats up
By Floyd R. Turbo - 23 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
ALITO CAN SHOVE HIS FLAGS UP HIS INSURRECTIONIST ASS - 5.23.24 - Countdown
By MagaSmash - 23 hrs ago
ALITO CAN SHOVE HIS FLAGS UP HIS INSURRECTIONIST ASS - 5.23.24 - Countdown
By MagaSmash - 23 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Buttigieg calls out Boebert over infrastructure post
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago
Buttigieg calls out Boebert over infrastructure post
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
Salman Rushdie says a Palestinian state formed today would be 'Taliban-like'
By SunSeeker - 23 hrs ago
Salman Rushdie says a Palestinian state formed today would be 'Taliban-like'
By SunSeeker - 23 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Humor
Friday TOONsDonald Trump Has Had His Dick Caught in a Zipper for Three Weeks. Here's Why That Could Spell Trouble for Biden
Never tell a woman her place is in the kitchen.
Latest Breaking News
Cargo Ship That Caused Baltimore Bridge Collapse Had Power Blackout Hours Before Leaving Port
May 14 - US News and World Report/AP
May 14 - US News and World Report/AP
Grandson says Carter is 'coming to the end' in brief update about former president's health
May 14 - CNN Politics
May 14 - CNN Politics
Education Dept. announces highest federal student loan interest rate in more than a decade
May 14 - cnbc
May 14 - cnbc
Largest Latino civil rights organization, UnidosUS Action Fund, to endorse Biden for reelection
May 14 - CBS News
May 14 - CBS News
Did Eric Trump break court rules? Trump's son fires off tweet about Michael Cohen from trial
May 14 - UK Independent
May 14 - UK Independent
Appeals court denies Trump's latest request to overturn hush money trial gag order
May 14 - CNN Politics
May 14 - CNN Politics
Biden hiking tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar cells, steel, aluminum -- adding to tensions with Beijing
May 14 - AP
May 14 - AP
'Total outrage': White House condemns Israeli settlers' attack on Gaza aid trucks
May 14 - The Guardian
May 14 - The Guardian
The United Nations on Monday clarified that the overall number of fatalities in Gaza tallied by the Ministry of Health
May 13 - CNN
May 13 - CNN
SBU Says It Prevented May 9 Russian Terrorist Attacks Against Civilian Targets in Kyiv
May 13 - Kyiv Post
May 13 - Kyiv Post
Cyril Wecht, nationally renowned pathologist and former Allegheny County Democratic leader, dies at 93
May 13 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 13 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette