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General Discussion
MI-SEN: Mallory McMorrow (D) sounds alarm on her party's antisemitism after Jewish husband targeted
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago - 85 replies
MI-SEN: Mallory McMorrow (D) sounds alarm on her party's antisemitism after Jewish husband targeted
By RandySF - 13 hrs ago - 85 replies
General Discussion
ME-SEN: Janet Mills Says She's Still on the Ballot
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago - 72 replies
ME-SEN: Janet Mills Says She's Still on the Ballot
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago - 72 replies
General Discussion
Mainer here. I'm sick of pundits telling me how I should vote.
By mainer - 5 hrs ago - 68 replies
Mainer here. I'm sick of pundits telling me how I should vote.
By mainer - 5 hrs ago - 68 replies
General Discussion
They Voted for Trump. Here's How They Feel About High Gas Prices.
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 11 hrs ago - 63 replies
They Voted for Trump. Here's How They Feel About High Gas Prices.
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 11 hrs ago - 63 replies
General Discussion
I have seen "Elders of Zion" levels of antisemitism from the left
By edhopper - 9 hrs ago - 52 replies
I have seen "Elders of Zion" levels of antisemitism from the left
By edhopper - 9 hrs ago - 52 replies
General Discussion
One whole day after being released from prison Tina Peters was on
By OGBuzz - 4 hrs ago - 36 replies
One whole day after being released from prison Tina Peters was on
By OGBuzz - 4 hrs ago - 36 replies
General Discussion
Trump: "It is MUCH tougher for me to properly do my job and negotiate, when political hacks keep negatively "chirping"
By Miles Archer - 13 hrs ago - 35 replies
Trump: "It is MUCH tougher for me to properly do my job and negotiate, when political hacks keep negatively "chirping"
By Miles Archer - 13 hrs ago - 35 replies
General Discussion
Yesterday, Someone Wrote That They Didn't Know DU Profiles Had Info on Location
By MineralMan - 7 hrs ago - 33 replies
Yesterday, Someone Wrote That They Didn't Know DU Profiles Had Info on Location
By MineralMan - 7 hrs ago - 33 replies
General Discussion
Trump betrayed farmers. Now real signs of anger show.
By question everything - 3 hrs ago - 32 replies
Trump betrayed farmers. Now real signs of anger show.
By question everything - 3 hrs ago - 32 replies
General Discussion
Tim Burchett desperately wants musicians to fly in to CircleJerk 250 so Grampy has music for his f*cking moron dance
By Miles Archer - 20 hrs ago - 32 replies
Tim Burchett desperately wants musicians to fly in to CircleJerk 250 so Grampy has music for his f*cking moron dance
By Miles Archer - 20 hrs ago - 32 replies
General Discussion
"Top Graham Platner adviser threatened former aide over sexting stories"
By lapucelle - 23 hrs ago - 32 replies
"Top Graham Platner adviser threatened former aide over sexting stories"
By lapucelle - 23 hrs ago - 32 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump to drop his $1.8B 'slush fund' after outrage over paying his allies: report
By groundloop - 2 hrs ago - 29 replies
Trump to drop his $1.8B 'slush fund' after outrage over paying his allies: report
By groundloop - 2 hrs ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
Bernie Sanders: The Public Should Own Half of the Big A.I. Companies (NYT, 6/1/2026)
By highplainsdem - 8 hrs ago - 29 replies
Bernie Sanders: The Public Should Own Half of the Big A.I. Companies (NYT, 6/1/2026)
By highplainsdem - 8 hrs ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
The History of Skulls in Tattooing: A Symbol of Life, Death, and Everything In Between
By Uncle Joe - 23 hrs ago - 27 replies
The History of Skulls in Tattooing: A Symbol of Life, Death, and Everything In Between
By Uncle Joe - 23 hrs ago - 27 replies
General Discussion
BREAKING: Big Beefy Sobbing Men Beg Trump To Stop Winning So Much SIR as Iran "suspends talks with the U.S."
By Miles Archer - 8 hrs ago - 24 replies
BREAKING: Big Beefy Sobbing Men Beg Trump To Stop Winning So Much SIR as Iran "suspends talks with the U.S."
By Miles Archer - 8 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
Regarding Peter Thiel has moved to Argentina
By littlemissmartypants - 20 hrs ago - 24 replies
Regarding Peter Thiel has moved to Argentina
By littlemissmartypants - 20 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
Owner of California house covered in Trump signs is stomped to death
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 2 hrs ago - 23 replies
Owner of California house covered in Trump signs is stomped to death
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 2 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
Steven Bechloss' take on Trump hits the bullseye, but FFS, this has been EVIDENT about Trump for DECADES.
By Miles Archer - 9 hrs ago - 23 replies
Steven Bechloss' take on Trump hits the bullseye, but FFS, this has been EVIDENT about Trump for DECADES.
By Miles Archer - 9 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
Michele Bachman thinks this is divine intervention.
By Dunc - 13 hrs ago - 22 replies
Michele Bachman thinks this is divine intervention.
By Dunc - 13 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
Will anyone here watch the White House UFC fight card?
By Melon - 20 hrs ago - 22 replies
Will anyone here watch the White House UFC fight card?
By Melon - 20 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
MMXDCXLVII or VIIIVIIVVII which is better/easier to understand?
By niyad - 23 hrs ago - 20 replies
MMXDCXLVII or VIIIVIIVVII which is better/easier to understand?
By niyad - 23 hrs ago - 20 replies
Latest Breaking News
FBI director's girlfriend sues MS NOW, accuses cable network of 'false portrayal'
By LetMyPeopleVote - 5 hrs ago - 19 replies
FBI director's girlfriend sues MS NOW, accuses cable network of 'false portrayal'
By LetMyPeopleVote - 5 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Jon Ossoff is running a pilot presidential campaign
By Renew Deal - 9 hrs ago - 19 replies
Jon Ossoff is running a pilot presidential campaign
By Renew Deal - 9 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
ME-SEN: Platner Denies Reports About Sexually-Explicit Texts
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago - 18 replies
ME-SEN: Platner Denies Reports About Sexually-Explicit Texts
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
8 crested ibises released in Japanese town decades after extinction in Japan
By Omaha Steve - 7 hrs ago - 16 replies
8 crested ibises released in Japanese town decades after extinction in Japan
By Omaha Steve - 7 hrs ago - 16 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump responds to NYT article, says it's 'very good' administration is losing legal talent
By Dulcinea - 10 hrs ago - 16 replies
Trump responds to NYT article, says it's 'very good' administration is losing legal talent
By Dulcinea - 10 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Ron Filipkowski: This reminds me a lot of Obama 2006.
By highplainsdem - 21 hrs ago - 16 replies
Ron Filipkowski: This reminds me a lot of Obama 2006.
By highplainsdem - 21 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Jon Ossoff is wowing the crowd and trending on bluesky
By senseandsensibility - 23 hrs ago - 16 replies
Jon Ossoff is wowing the crowd and trending on bluesky
By senseandsensibility - 23 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
The Borowitz Report-Only Remaining Musical Act in Trump's DC Concert is Marco Rubio Playing Kazoo
By LetMyPeopleVote - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
The Borowitz Report-Only Remaining Musical Act in Trump's DC Concert is Marco Rubio Playing Kazoo
By LetMyPeopleVote - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
White House in chaos as they reverse Trump plan to 'eliminate' FEMA before storms hit
By riversedge - 23 hrs ago - 15 replies
White House in chaos as they reverse Trump plan to 'eliminate' FEMA before storms hit
By riversedge - 23 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
What do you call Trump's sexual persuasion?
By leftyladyfrommo - 7 hrs ago - 14 replies
What do you call Trump's sexual persuasion?
By leftyladyfrommo - 7 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Trump announces the on again, off again, on again, off again peace talks with Iran are on again.
By surfered - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies
Trump announces the on again, off again, on again, off again peace talks with Iran are on again.
By surfered - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Trump Melts Down Live at CNN for Revealing War Fiasco
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - 13 replies
Trump Melts Down Live at CNN for Revealing War Fiasco
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
SpaceX going public...this should be mandatory reading for everyone with a 401K.
By OGBuzz - 9 hrs ago - 13 replies
SpaceX going public...this should be mandatory reading for everyone with a 401K.
By OGBuzz - 9 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
"Trey Gowdy still looks to me like he should be menacing William Shatner from the wing of a plane."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago - 13 replies
"Trey Gowdy still looks to me like he should be menacing William Shatner from the wing of a plane."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Trump left his 1st term, cratering our economy.
By OAITW r.2.0 - 19 hrs ago - 13 replies
Trump left his 1st term, cratering our economy.
By OAITW r.2.0 - 19 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
New York needs a Jewish parade, not an Israel parade
By Eko - 20 hrs ago - 13 replies
New York needs a Jewish parade, not an Israel parade
By Eko - 20 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Donald Trump Lashes Out at Pope Leo for Meeting With Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 13 replies
Donald Trump Lashes Out at Pope Leo for Meeting With Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
mark hamill: "The only thing more satisfying than the removal of his name from the Kennedy Center is the unwell Orange M
By orleans - 21 hrs ago - 13 replies
mark hamill: "The only thing more satisfying than the removal of his name from the Kennedy Center is the unwell Orange M
By orleans - 21 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
As his eggshell ego collapses, things could get even scarier...
By pat_k - 2 hrs ago - 12 replies
As his eggshell ego collapses, things could get even scarier...
By pat_k - 2 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
"This is what happens when you let the opinions of anti-abortion extremists into the doctor's office."
By Quiet Em - 6 hrs ago - 12 replies
"This is what happens when you let the opinions of anti-abortion extremists into the doctor's office."
By Quiet Em - 6 hrs ago - 12 replies
Mental Health Support
So, I received some news last week and it is... interesting.
By OldBaldy1701E - 9 hrs ago - 12 replies
So, I received some news last week and it is... interesting.
By OldBaldy1701E - 9 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Georgia town's novel strategy to fight ICE jail plan impresses legal experts
By groundloop - 22 hrs ago - 12 replies
Georgia town's novel strategy to fight ICE jail plan impresses legal experts
By groundloop - 22 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
trDUMP UFC White House cage fight falling apart.
By magicarpet - 46 min ago - 11 replies
trDUMP UFC White House cage fight falling apart.
By magicarpet - 46 min ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Teen arrested after 3 horses stabbed multiple times at Vegas competition
By Ponietz - 1 hr ago - 11 replies
Teen arrested after 3 horses stabbed multiple times at Vegas competition
By Ponietz - 1 hr ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Tina Peters says Democrats will "cheat" in midterms
By red dog 1 - 2 hrs ago - 11 replies
Tina Peters says Democrats will "cheat" in midterms
By red dog 1 - 2 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Bitter Trump shares crude image of 'Obama Presidential Library' after Kennedy Center humiliation
By sheshe2 - 2 hrs ago - 11 replies
Bitter Trump shares crude image of 'Obama Presidential Library' after Kennedy Center humiliation
By sheshe2 - 2 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
ICE/NJ Police agent tries to push a NJ protester under a moving truck
By underpants - 9 hrs ago - 11 replies
ICE/NJ Police agent tries to push a NJ protester under a moving truck
By underpants - 9 hrs ago - 11 replies
District of Columbia
The Metro will have to stay open until 2:00 a.m. to handle the crowd.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
The Metro will have to stay open until 2:00 a.m. to handle the crowd.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Trump admin plans to drop "weaponization" fund. But HOW will Enrique Tarrio afford Cool Ranch Doritos, you BASTARDS?
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago - 10 replies
Trump admin plans to drop "weaponization" fund. But HOW will Enrique Tarrio afford Cool Ranch Doritos, you BASTARDS?
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
"Almost Sheryl Crow" rides again--the Freedom Toast Posse rides out to catch a bad guy
By DFW - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
"Almost Sheryl Crow" rides again--the Freedom Toast Posse rides out to catch a bad guy
By DFW - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Iran says no peace talks with US until Israeli operations cease
By ImNotGod - 7 hrs ago - 10 replies
Iran says no peace talks with US until Israeli operations cease
By ImNotGod - 7 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Bondi had a bandage on her neck........
By imanamerican63 - 22 hrs ago - 10 replies
Bondi had a bandage on her neck........
By imanamerican63 - 22 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Trump's Tacky UFC Arena Towers Over the White House in New Picture
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - 9 replies
Trump's Tacky UFC Arena Towers Over the White House in New Picture
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - 9 replies
Environment & Energy
New method turns ocean water into drinking water, without waste
By OKIsItJustMe - 6 hrs ago - 9 replies
New method turns ocean water into drinking water, without waste
By OKIsItJustMe - 6 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Iran stops negotiations with U.S., vows to 'completely' block Strait of Hormuz: State media
By nitpicked - 8 hrs ago - 9 replies
Iran stops negotiations with U.S., vows to 'completely' block Strait of Hormuz: State media
By nitpicked - 8 hrs ago - 9 replies
Forum Spotlight: California
Wide-open Los Angeles mayoral race could hinge on support from Jewish votersMaxine Waters, Dr. Dre at odds in Compton school bond campaign
Mill Valley School District, California, Measure E, School Parcel Tax Renewal Measure
Latest Breaking News
Louisiana Supreme Court rules against exoneree whose office was abolished
1 hr ago - Associated Press
1 hr ago - Associated Press
Pentagon policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service, appeals court panel rules
1 hr ago - AP
1 hr ago - AP
Trump to drop his $1.8B 'slush fund' after outrage over paying his allies: report
2 hrs ago - The Independent
2 hrs ago - The Independent
Ceasefire very likely to end if Israeli attacks on Lebanon persist, Iranian TV says
3 hrs ago - yahoo.com
3 hrs ago - yahoo.com
Seeking a $54 billion arsenal of killer drones, Pentagon turns to former hobbyists
3 hrs ago - Washington Post
3 hrs ago - Washington Post
Hegseth Strikes Female and Black Navy Officers From Promotion List
3 hrs ago - New York Times (gift link)
3 hrs ago - New York Times (gift link)
Tech billionaires are spending unprecedented sums in California races. Experts say it's the tip of the iceberg
4 hrs ago - The Guardian
4 hrs ago - The Guardian
Ousted ICE chief Greg Bovino attacks Trump's key aide Susie Wiles for 'watering down' immigration policy
5 hrs ago - Independent
5 hrs ago - Independent
FBI director's girlfriend sues MS NOW, accuses cable network of 'false portrayal'
5 hrs ago - https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/fbi-directors-girlfriend-sues-ms-now-accuses-cable-network-false-portr-rcna347899
5 hrs ago - https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/fbi-directors-girlfriend-sues-ms-now-accuses-cable-network-false-portr-rcna347899
'Put your phone away'- Sweden urges parents to restrict phone use around children
7 hrs ago - Guardian
7 hrs ago - Guardian
We Sued ICE to Get Its Spyware Contract. The Agency Is Redacting Essentially Everything
7 hrs ago - 404 Media
7 hrs ago - 404 Media
Iran is stopping message exchanges with U.S., may block Hormuz, Tasnim news agency says
7 hrs ago - Reuters
7 hrs ago - Reuters
Bus driver in deadly [Virginia] crash had previous speed-related arrest and citations
8 hrs ago - WTOP
8 hrs ago - WTOP
Park Service officials raised alarms over Trump administration's tennis center plan
8 hrs ago - Washington Post
8 hrs ago - Washington Post
Jerome Powell uses JFK award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schools
14 hrs ago - AP
14 hrs ago - AP
France and allies intercept suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker, Macron says
14 hrs ago - EURO NEWS
14 hrs ago - EURO NEWS
The United States bombed Iranian radar and drone control sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American MQ-1 Predator
16 hrs ago - AP
16 hrs ago - AP
Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms show off head start in Georgia as Republicans battle in runoff
18 hrs ago - AP
18 hrs ago - AP
Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera dies in Nicaragua after nearly 3 years of detention
21 hrs ago - AP
21 hrs ago - AP
Georgia town's novel strategy to fight ICE jail plan impresses legal experts
22 hrs ago - The Guardian
22 hrs ago - The Guardian
White House in chaos as they reverse Trump plan to 'eliminate' FEMA before storms hit
23 hrs ago - alternet
23 hrs ago - alternet
Newark mayor imposes curfew around Delaney Hall after clashes over immigration detention center
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
A hotly debated lung cancer drug cut the risk of death by 34% in a late-stage trial in China
Yesterday - CNBC
Yesterday - CNBC
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani will skip annual parade celebrating Israel but pledges big police presence
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
The Home-Insurance Coin Flip: Nearly Half of Claims Result in Zero Payout
Yesterday - The Wall Street Journal.
Yesterday - The Wall Street Journal.
Concerns mount that Belarus could be a launchpad for a new Russian offensive in Ukraine
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
PECO union "overwhelmingly" votes to authorize strike as contract negotiations continue
Saturday - CBS News
Saturday - CBS News
Trump to headline 'Great American State Fair' for nation's 250th anniversary after artists drop out
Saturday - AP
Saturday - AP
Meteor over Massachusetts causes explosion reports, sightings from Delaware to Montreal
Saturday - Politico
Saturday - Politico
Trump furiously demands judge who blocked renovation project be criminally charged
Saturday - raw story
Saturday - raw story
Iran Strike on Kuwait Injures Americans, Hits Reaper Drones Amid Peace Deal Deadlock
Saturday - timesnewnews
Saturday - timesnewnews