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Foreign Affairs
Why Ukraine's drones are so unreasonably effective against Putin - Paul Warburg
By TexasTowelie - 3 min ago
Why Ukraine's drones are so unreasonably effective against Putin - Paul Warburg
By TexasTowelie - 3 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 10/28/2024
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 min ago
Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 10/28/2024
By Rhiannon12866 - 10 min ago
Cooking & Baking
THIS RECIPE SHOULD BE ILLEGAL!!! Cherry Cheesecake Eggrolls.
By Lunabell - 12 min ago
THIS RECIPE SHOULD BE ILLEGAL!!! Cherry Cheesecake Eggrolls.
By Lunabell - 12 min ago
General Discussion
Marsh Family adaptation of "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen about Donald J. Trump
By LastLiberal in PalmSprings - 13 min ago
Marsh Family adaptation of "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen about Donald J. Trump
By LastLiberal in PalmSprings - 13 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Steve Bannon is released from prison in time for the last-week push to Election Day
By BumRushDaShow - 14 min ago
Steve Bannon is released from prison in time for the last-week push to Election Day
By BumRushDaShow - 14 min ago
General Discussion
MT-GOV: Gianforte votes in Gallatin County, again raising question of constitutional residency requirement
By RandySF - 15 min ago
MT-GOV: Gianforte votes in Gallatin County, again raising question of constitutional residency requirement
By RandySF - 15 min ago
Texas
Texas judge accused of breaking law after asking his university students to vote for him
By RandySF - 19 min ago
Texas judge accused of breaking law after asking his university students to vote for him
By RandySF - 19 min ago
Latin America
Thousands of soldiers fence off a Salvadoran neighborhood in pursuit of gang remnants
By Judi Lynn - 21 min ago
Thousands of soldiers fence off a Salvadoran neighborhood in pursuit of gang remnants
By Judi Lynn - 21 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
OMG! Kamala NEUTERS Trump at TWO MASSIVE Rallies - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 min ago
OMG! Kamala NEUTERS Trump at TWO MASSIVE Rallies - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 min ago
New Mexico
Torrance County Clerk apologizes for return address mishap on estimated 140 ballots
By RandySF - 23 min ago
Torrance County Clerk apologizes for return address mishap on estimated 140 ballots
By RandySF - 23 min ago
South Dakota
Ethanol cooperative kicks in another $400,000 to support carbon pipeline ballot question
By RandySF - 25 min ago
Ethanol cooperative kicks in another $400,000 to support carbon pipeline ballot question
By RandySF - 25 min ago
General Discussion
"Put Them (career civil servants) in Trauma": Inside a Key MAGA Leader's Plans for a New Trump Agenda
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 27 min ago
"Put Them (career civil servants) in Trauma": Inside a Key MAGA Leader's Plans for a New Trump Agenda
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 27 min ago
General Discussion
Harris to sit for additional interview with Charlamagne tha God
By RandySF - 28 min ago
Harris to sit for additional interview with Charlamagne tha God
By RandySF - 28 min ago
Cable News Clips
Hundreds of ballot boxes set on fire in Washington, Oregon: Officials - ABC News
By TexasTowelie - 31 min ago
Hundreds of ballot boxes set on fire in Washington, Oregon: Officials - ABC News
By TexasTowelie - 31 min ago
General Discussion
This video lays out the similarities of Hitler and Trump, and makes a good case for Trump using the Hitler playbook...
By DSandra - 32 min ago
This video lays out the similarities of Hitler and Trump, and makes a good case for Trump using the Hitler playbook...
By DSandra - 32 min ago
Georgia
Gwen Walz to campaign in Georgia on last day of early voting Battleground Georgia: 2024 election 1:55 Trump holds cam
By RandySF - 32 min ago
Gwen Walz to campaign in Georgia on last day of early voting Battleground Georgia: 2024 election 1:55 Trump holds cam
By RandySF - 32 min ago
Texas
How post-Roe Texas abortion law has been put into practice - ABC News
By TexasTowelie - 34 min ago
How post-Roe Texas abortion law has been put into practice - ABC News
By TexasTowelie - 34 min ago
Florida
Trulieve CEO and Florida senators unite for statewide campaign to promote pro-weed Amendment 3
By RandySF - 38 min ago
Trulieve CEO and Florida senators unite for statewide campaign to promote pro-weed Amendment 3
By RandySF - 38 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Georgia launches state-run Affordable Care Act website
By BumRushDaShow - 38 min ago
Georgia launches state-run Affordable Care Act website
By BumRushDaShow - 38 min ago
Wisconsin
Former President Bill Clinton to campaign for Democratic ticket in Milwaukee
By RandySF - 43 min ago
Former President Bill Clinton to campaign for Democratic ticket in Milwaukee
By RandySF - 43 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
WARNING: Project 2025 Weaponizes the First Amendment w/ Brian Hansbury - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 44 min ago
WARNING: Project 2025 Weaponizes the First Amendment w/ Brian Hansbury - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 44 min ago
Foreign Affairs
27% Collapse: China's Economic Woes Deepen; China's Halloween Crackdown; China's Birthrate Crisis - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 48 min ago
27% Collapse: China's Economic Woes Deepen; China's Halloween Crackdown; China's Birthrate Crisis - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 48 min ago
Oregon
Gonzalez Supporter Files Elections Complaint With State About Keith Wilson and His Family's Campaign Donations
By RandySF - 50 min ago
Gonzalez Supporter Files Elections Complaint With State About Keith Wilson and His Family's Campaign Donations
By RandySF - 50 min ago
Michigan
Former President Bill Clinton scheduled for campaign stop in Benton Harbor
By RandySF - 54 min ago
Former President Bill Clinton scheduled for campaign stop in Benton Harbor
By RandySF - 54 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Breaking: Unexpected development rocks Trump's campaign - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 58 min ago
Breaking: Unexpected development rocks Trump's campaign - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 58 min ago
Michigan
Muskegon Heights campaign worker says she finally feels heard with Clinton coming to town
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Muskegon Heights campaign worker says she finally feels heard with Clinton coming to town
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
MAGA Man Punches Election Worker - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
MAGA Man Punches Election Worker - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
someone has summed up the hate moments from Trump's Madison Sqr Garden rally. Also... Trump's use of Hitler rhetoric
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 1 hr ago
someone has summed up the hate moments from Trump's Madison Sqr Garden rally. Also... Trump's use of Hitler rhetoric
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Bulletproof Glass and Stockpiling Narcan--How Election Officials Are Preparing for Mayhem
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Bulletproof Glass and Stockpiling Narcan--How Election Officials Are Preparing for Mayhem
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Latin America
Brazil fines meatpacking companies, including giant JBS, for buying illegally raised cattle
By Judi Lynn - 1 hr ago
Brazil fines meatpacking companies, including giant JBS, for buying illegally raised cattle
By Judi Lynn - 1 hr ago
North Carolina
Election Day nearly 1 week away as North Carolina sees record turnout during early voting
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Election Day nearly 1 week away as North Carolina sees record turnout during early voting
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
US seeks up to 3 million barrels of oil for emergency reserve 4:42 PM EDT
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
US seeks up to 3 million barrels of oil for emergency reserve 4:42 PM EDT
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Trumper basically tells Palestinian supporter he should die. Gets booted off CNN panel.
By Lunabell - 1 hr ago
Trumper basically tells Palestinian supporter he should die. Gets booted off CNN panel.
By Lunabell - 1 hr ago
South Dakota
Partisan primaries might change in South Dakota: Here's what to know about Amendment H
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Partisan primaries might change in South Dakota: Here's what to know about Amendment H
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
'It will be worth it': Jeff Bezos defends Washington Post decision to end presidential endorsements - The 11th Hour MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
'It will be worth it': Jeff Bezos defends Washington Post decision to end presidential endorsements - The 11th Hour MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Florida
Should Fifth District appeals court judges keep their jobs? Florida voters set to decide
By In It to Win It - 1 hr ago
Should Fifth District appeals court judges keep their jobs? Florida voters set to decide
By In It to Win It - 1 hr ago
Nebraska
Nebraska election commissioners subpoenaed in medical marijuana court case
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Nebraska election commissioners subpoenaed in medical marijuana court case
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Does anyone else think the racist comedian was hired by a disgruntled insider to troll the GQP?
By Lunabell - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Does anyone else think the racist comedian was hired by a disgruntled insider to troll the GQP?
By Lunabell - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Voters brace for post-election stress as APA poll reveals anxiety over nation's future
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Voters brace for post-election stress as APA poll reveals anxiety over nation's future
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Arizona
Still hanging on to your early ballot in Arizona? Here's the deadline to mail it back
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Still hanging on to your early ballot in Arizona? Here's the deadline to mail it back
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
'A secret is not to be shared': Speaker Johnson refuses to elaborate on Trump rally claims - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
'A secret is not to be shared': Speaker Johnson refuses to elaborate on Trump rally claims - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Harris emphasizes voting as her allies remind women that their ballot choices are private
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Harris emphasizes voting as her allies remind women that their ballot choices are private
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump rally comedian workshopped racist Puerto Rico line at NYC comedy club the night before
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
Trump rally comedian workshopped racist Puerto Rico line at NYC comedy club the night before
By riversedge - 1 hr ago
Massachusetts
Two western Mass. mayors endorse ballot Question 4, psychedelics
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Two western Mass. mayors endorse ballot Question 4, psychedelics
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
The Costs of Mass Deportation? Expert Breaks Down Trump's Immigration Plan - Amanpour and Company PBS
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
The Costs of Mass Deportation? Expert Breaks Down Trump's Immigration Plan - Amanpour and Company PBS
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Oregon
How to replace a ballot if impacted by Portland, Vancouver ballot box fires
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
How to replace a ballot if impacted by Portland, Vancouver ballot box fires
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
If Garland won't secure the ballot boxes Biden MUST! The burnings are escalating
By Iwasthere - 175 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
If Garland won't secure the ballot boxes Biden MUST! The burnings are escalating
By Iwasthere - 175 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Trump rally comedian,Tony Hinchcliffe, workshopped racist Puerto Rico line at NYC comedy club the night before
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago
Trump rally comedian,Tony Hinchcliffe, workshopped racist Puerto Rico line at NYC comedy club the night before
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Jeff Bezos tries to explain the non-endorsement decision in this Washington Post opinion piece.
By Ramsey Barner - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Jeff Bezos tries to explain the non-endorsement decision in this Washington Post opinion piece.
By Ramsey Barner - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Michigan
Local voter's signature causes issue for her absentee ballot; what officials advise
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Local voter's signature causes issue for her absentee ballot; what officials advise
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
World History
I'm looking for ageneral info book on the Battle for Manila Feb-Mar 1945
By irisblue - 2 hrs ago
I'm looking for ageneral info book on the Battle for Manila Feb-Mar 1945
By irisblue - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's STEPS IN IT with WORST Rally EVER - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Trump's STEPS IN IT with WORST Rally EVER - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Arizona
1000s of Pima County voters told early-ballot requests denied after Recorder shuts vote-by-mail form
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
1000s of Pima County voters told early-ballot requests denied after Recorder shuts vote-by-mail form
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Washington
Gov. Inslee makes statement on ballot dropbox attack in Clark County
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Gov. Inslee makes statement on ballot dropbox attack in Clark County
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Iowa
West Des Moines man concerned he hasn't received his absentee ballot in the mail
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
West Des Moines man concerned he hasn't received his absentee ballot in the mail
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Well, one thing we know for certain about Cleta Mitchell (tfg's former lawyer pushing Big Lie) ....
By eppur_se_muova - 2 hrs ago
Well, one thing we know for certain about Cleta Mitchell (tfg's former lawyer pushing Big Lie) ....
By eppur_se_muova - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Virginia's Voting Purge Case Could be Heard in the Supreme Court! - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Virginia's Voting Purge Case Could be Heard in the Supreme Court! - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Was the October Surprise the Madison Square Garden rally?
By Kablooie - 2 hrs ago
Was the October Surprise the Madison Square Garden rally?
By Kablooie - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
trump's "Secret Plan" with Mike Johnson? It's to Scare you.
By MagaSmash - 2 hrs ago
trump's "Secret Plan" with Mike Johnson? It's to Scare you.
By MagaSmash - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
You have to be a seriously insecure monster full of hatred to seek power
By malaise - 50 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
You have to be a seriously insecure monster full of hatred to seek power
By malaise - 50 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Forum Spotlight: Science
Thunderstorms churn up a 'boiling pot' of gamma raysWater Bears to the Rescue?
'Truly primal': Burmese python swallow deer whole in Florida Everglades
Latest Breaking News
Steve Bannon is released from prison in time for the last-week push to Election Day
14 min ago - CNN Politics
14 min ago - CNN Politics
Trump rally comedian workshopped racist Puerto Rico line at NYC comedy club the night before
1 hr ago - nbc news
1 hr ago - nbc news
Are automated systems ready? FAA to replace meteorologists at key traffic centers
3 hrs ago - USA Today
3 hrs ago - USA Today
"Put Them In Trauma": Inside A Key MAGA Leader's Plans For A New Trump Agenda
3 hrs ago - MSN/Huffington Post
3 hrs ago - MSN/Huffington Post
San Juan archbishop condemns racist jokes at Trump's New York rally, demands Trump apologize
7 hrs ago - MSN/RNS
7 hrs ago - MSN/RNS
A Minnesota woman is accused of turning in a ballot for her dead mother. A routine check caught it
8 hrs ago - AP
8 hrs ago - AP
Harris' campaign launches ad seizing on Trump ally's racist comments about Puerto Ricans
8 hrs ago - NBC News
8 hrs ago - NBC News
Judge to determine whether Rudy Giuliani must turn over his $3.5 million Florida condo to the election workers
9 hrs ago - CNN Politics
9 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Tony Hinchcliffe doubles down on racist Trump rally jokes and hits out at critics: 'Change your tampon'
9 hrs ago - The Independent
9 hrs ago - The Independent
John Legend joining Bruce Springsteen, Barack Obama at Philadelphia concert and rally supporting Kamala Harris
10 hrs ago - CBS news
10 hrs ago - CBS news
Harris says she'll take cognitive test, challenges Trump to take the same exam
10 hrs ago - USA Today
10 hrs ago - USA Today
Extremists inspired by conspiracy theories pose major threat to 2024 elections, U.S. intelligence warns
10 hrs ago - NBC News
10 hrs ago - NBC News
Police say fires set at ballot boxes in Oregon and Washington are connected; 'suspect vehicle' ID'd
12 hrs ago - AP
12 hrs ago - AP
Over 200,000 subscribers flee 'Washington Post' after Bezos blocks Harris endorsement
12 hrs ago - npr
12 hrs ago - npr
Trump lawyers blame 'hardships imposed' by Hurricane Milton to push back ongoing challenge of Jack Smith's authority
12 hrs ago - Law & Crime
12 hrs ago - Law & Crime
House Republicans, Justice Department face off over Biden audiotapes of interview with special counsel
13 hrs ago - CBS News
13 hrs ago - CBS News
Republicans seek votes among the Amish, who rarely cast them, in swing-state Pennsylvania
16 hrs ago - AP
16 hrs ago - AP
Virginia asks Supreme Court to permit voter roll purge aimed at suspected noncitizens
18 hrs ago - CNN Politics
18 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Philly DA sues to halt Elon Musk's $1 million voter giveaway in Pennsylvania
18 hrs ago - Philadelphia Inquirer
18 hrs ago - Philadelphia Inquirer
DNC projects message tying Trump to Hitler on Madison Square Garden during rally
20 hrs ago - CBS News
20 hrs ago - CBS News
AOC mocks Trump with McDonald's E. coli conspiracy as she games with Tim Walz on Twitch
22 hrs ago - The Independent
22 hrs ago - The Independent
Bad Bunny, Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin Boost Kamala Harris After Trump Rally Speaker Bashes Puerto Rico
Yesterday - Variety
Yesterday - Variety
'Pro-Life' Liz Cheney Urges People To Vote For Harris For 'Life-Saving' Health Care
Yesterday - Huff Post
Yesterday - Huff Post
Chinese Hackers Collected Audio From Unnamed Trump Campaign Adviser, Washington Post Reports
Sunday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Sunday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Harris Scolds CBS's O'Donnell for Pressing Her on Claims About Trump's Ties to Project 2025
Sunday - MEDIAite
Sunday - MEDIAite
US union members door-knock in swing states for Harris: 'It's a no-brainer for us'
Sunday - The Guardian
Sunday - The Guardian
Appeals court keeps Virginia voter purge program blocked, setting up Supreme Court fight
Sunday - CNN Politics
Sunday - CNN Politics