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Latest Breaking News
Sen. Bernie Sanders stands by Graham Platner after controversy over sexually explicit texts
By Omaha Steve - 8 hrs ago - 74 replies
Sen. Bernie Sanders stands by Graham Platner after controversy over sexually explicit texts
By Omaha Steve - 8 hrs ago - 74 replies
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As a youth or adult, what song/songs would you crank up loud, when you were in the car? Or in your room, Mine were
By debm55 - 18 hrs ago - 71 replies
As a youth or adult, what song/songs would you crank up loud, when you were in the car? Or in your room, Mine were
By debm55 - 18 hrs ago - 71 replies
General Discussion
Owner of California house covered in Trump signs is stomped to death
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 22 hrs ago - 53 replies
Owner of California house covered in Trump signs is stomped to death
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 22 hrs ago - 53 replies
General Discussion
"You're fucking crazy": Trump fumes at Netanyahu in call on Lebanon
By orangecrush - 18 hrs ago - 48 replies
"You're fucking crazy": Trump fumes at Netanyahu in call on Lebanon
By orangecrush - 18 hrs ago - 48 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump to drop his $1.8B 'slush fund' after outrage over paying his allies: report
By groundloop - 23 hrs ago - 48 replies
Trump to drop his $1.8B 'slush fund' after outrage over paying his allies: report
By groundloop - 23 hrs ago - 48 replies
General Discussion
Grampy: "I don't care if the negotiations are over, honestly. I really don't care. I couldn't care less."
By Miles Archer - 21 hrs ago - 38 replies
Grampy: "I don't care if the negotiations are over, honestly. I really don't care. I couldn't care less."
By Miles Archer - 21 hrs ago - 38 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump names William Pulte as acting intelligence head
By Attilatheblond - 4 hrs ago - 37 replies
Trump names William Pulte as acting intelligence head
By Attilatheblond - 4 hrs ago - 37 replies
General Discussion
'At our doorstep': Flesh-eating parasite closing in on red state after Trump-backed cuts
By cbabe - 17 hrs ago - 31 replies
'At our doorstep': Flesh-eating parasite closing in on red state after Trump-backed cuts
By cbabe - 17 hrs ago - 31 replies
General Discussion
As his eggshell ego collapses, things could get even scarier...
By pat_k - 23 hrs ago - 30 replies
As his eggshell ego collapses, things could get even scarier...
By pat_k - 23 hrs ago - 30 replies
General Discussion
Mayor Mamdani: Today, I signed an Executive Order temporarily repealing...
By demmiblue - 21 hrs ago - 29 replies
Mayor Mamdani: Today, I signed an Executive Order temporarily repealing...
By demmiblue - 21 hrs ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
Pentagon Bans Journalists from Press Office
By applegrove - 21 hrs ago - 24 replies
Pentagon Bans Journalists from Press Office
By applegrove - 21 hrs ago - 24 replies
Latest Breaking News
South Carolina jury finds store owner not guilty of murder in killing of Black teen
By Omaha Steve - 8 hrs ago - 23 replies
South Carolina jury finds store owner not guilty of murder in killing of Black teen
By Omaha Steve - 8 hrs ago - 23 replies
Latest Breaking News
Teen arrested after 3 horses stabbed multiple times at Vegas competition
By Ponietz - 22 hrs ago - 22 replies
Teen arrested after 3 horses stabbed multiple times at Vegas competition
By Ponietz - 22 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
Joe Rogan rumoured to join CBS after Anderson Cooper loss. I am shocked. Shocked I tell you!
By Swede - 6 hrs ago - 21 replies
Joe Rogan rumoured to join CBS after Anderson Cooper loss. I am shocked. Shocked I tell you!
By Swede - 6 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
In Trump's Fascist America, The Silence Is Deafening
By B.See - 9 hrs ago - 21 replies
In Trump's Fascist America, The Silence Is Deafening
By B.See - 9 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Trump Administration to Dismantle Ocean Monitoring System
By dalton99a - 18 hrs ago - 21 replies
Trump Administration to Dismantle Ocean Monitoring System
By dalton99a - 18 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
"I can hardly stand to wait, oh Christmas, don't be late"..."Trump last seen publicly was six days ago, May 27"...
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago - 20 replies
"I can hardly stand to wait, oh Christmas, don't be late"..."Trump last seen publicly was six days ago, May 27"...
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
HIDE THE KETCHUP! Springsteen's 2-night Concert (June 5 & 6) Celebrating America's 250th Birthday! SAD! RIGGED! WOKE!
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 20 replies
HIDE THE KETCHUP! Springsteen's 2-night Concert (June 5 & 6) Celebrating America's 250th Birthday! SAD! RIGGED! WOKE!
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
trDUMP UFC White House cage fight falling apart.
By magicarpet - 21 hrs ago - 20 replies
trDUMP UFC White House cage fight falling apart.
By magicarpet - 21 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Ohio Supreme Court says people convicted of domestic violence can get guns back
By irisblue - 3 hrs ago - 19 replies
Ohio Supreme Court says people convicted of domestic violence can get guns back
By irisblue - 3 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
rick wilson (former gop) with a message to jan 6'ers
By moonshinegnomie - 5 hrs ago - 18 replies
rick wilson (former gop) with a message to jan 6'ers
By moonshinegnomie - 5 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Trump posted that thing about "Dumocrats" never being "happy." Can you think of something he could do to make us happy?
By Miles Archer - 5 hrs ago - 18 replies
Trump posted that thing about "Dumocrats" never being "happy." Can you think of something he could do to make us happy?
By Miles Archer - 5 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Bitter Trump shares crude image of 'Obama Presidential Library' after Kennedy Center humiliation
By sheshe2 - 22 hrs ago - 18 replies
Bitter Trump shares crude image of 'Obama Presidential Library' after Kennedy Center humiliation
By sheshe2 - 22 hrs ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
Hospitals See Diseases Resurge as Vaccinations Decline
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 hrs ago - 17 replies
Hospitals See Diseases Resurge as Vaccinations Decline
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
I have been reading different articles with Dr. Jill Biden's comments about President Biden online
By MIButterfly - 2 hrs ago - 16 replies
I have been reading different articles with Dr. Jill Biden's comments about President Biden online
By MIButterfly - 2 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
You're President, Iran won't "make a deal" with you, your slush fund's terminated, WHAT'S YOUR NEXT LOGICAL MOVE?
By Miles Archer - 17 hrs ago - 16 replies
You're President, Iran won't "make a deal" with you, your slush fund's terminated, WHAT'S YOUR NEXT LOGICAL MOVE?
By Miles Archer - 17 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
"I've never heard a white man talk about impostor syndrome. I haven't met one."
By malaise - 58 min ago - 15 replies
"I've never heard a white man talk about impostor syndrome. I haven't met one."
By malaise - 58 min ago - 15 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
'Jill Biden tells MS NOW her husband would have beaten Trump if he had stayed in 2024 race'
By sop - 4 hrs ago - 15 replies
'Jill Biden tells MS NOW her husband would have beaten Trump if he had stayed in 2024 race'
By sop - 4 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
How were they to know Flynn was with the Russians too? The sh*t has hit the MAGAt fan over registered foreign agent Mike
By Miles Archer - 6 hrs ago - 15 replies
How were they to know Flynn was with the Russians too? The sh*t has hit the MAGAt fan over registered foreign agent Mike
By Miles Archer - 6 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Trump destroyed all the grass on the South Lawn
By Beetwasher. - 13 hrs ago - 15 replies
Trump destroyed all the grass on the South Lawn
By Beetwasher. - 13 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Well I just found out my new favorite song was done by an AI "artist"- Viral AI song tops the charts
By tulipsandroses - 18 hrs ago - 15 replies
Well I just found out my new favorite song was done by an AI "artist"- Viral AI song tops the charts
By tulipsandroses - 18 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
This GOP congressman is running unopposed in Tuesday's primary. He's been missing from Washington for nearly three month
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - 14 replies
This GOP congressman is running unopposed in Tuesday's primary. He's been missing from Washington for nearly three month
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Trump Makes Bill Pulte the Acting Director of National Intelligence - A Man with ZERO INTEL EXPERIENCE
By Nanjeanne - 3 hrs ago - 14 replies
Trump Makes Bill Pulte the Acting Director of National Intelligence - A Man with ZERO INTEL EXPERIENCE
By Nanjeanne - 3 hrs ago - 14 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
So Trump called up Bibi and told him that he would be in jail without his help and to agree to Iran's terms.
By Botany - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
So Trump called up Bibi and told him that he would be in jail without his help and to agree to Iran's terms.
By Botany - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
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To be three years old again when you got a
By Floyd R. Turbo - 17 hrs ago - 13 replies
To be three years old again when you got a
By Floyd R. Turbo - 17 hrs ago - 13 replies
Science Fiction
I just read the short story Flowers for Algernon
By Bluestocking - 17 hrs ago - 13 replies
I just read the short story Flowers for Algernon
By Bluestocking - 17 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Trump is bored of the Iran negotiations, says he no longer cares if they are over.
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago - 12 replies
Trump is bored of the Iran negotiations, says he no longer cares if they are over.
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
New Jersey Sues Delaney Hall Operator After It Refuses Full Access to Health Inspectors - New Jersey Office of Attorney
By Wicked Blue - 2 hrs ago - 11 replies
New Jersey Sues Delaney Hall Operator After It Refuses Full Access to Health Inspectors - New Jersey Office of Attorney
By Wicked Blue - 2 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
The Moderna vaccine regarding melanoma and all of the stupid, idiotic, unnecessary, derogatory mouth breather comments
By hamsterjill - 19 hrs ago - 11 replies
The Moderna vaccine regarding melanoma and all of the stupid, idiotic, unnecessary, derogatory mouth breather comments
By hamsterjill - 19 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
David Hogg takes his war on Dem establishment to California
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
David Hogg takes his war on Dem establishment to California
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Tina Peters says Democrats will "cheat" in midterms
By red dog 1 - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
Tina Peters says Democrats will "cheat" in midterms
By red dog 1 - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Let's look at some career highlights of Bill Pulte, Grampy's shiny new Acting Director of National Intelligence
By Miles Archer - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
Let's look at some career highlights of Bill Pulte, Grampy's shiny new Acting Director of National Intelligence
By Miles Archer - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Let's Call It Like It Is - Krasnov Ordered The Oil Markets To Drop Prices
By gab13by13 - 7 hrs ago - 10 replies
Let's Call It Like It Is - Krasnov Ordered The Oil Markets To Drop Prices
By gab13by13 - 7 hrs ago - 10 replies
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wish i had one of these right now. haven't had one in years. looked in two stores today and they didn't have any
By orleans - 16 hrs ago - 10 replies
wish i had one of these right now. haven't had one in years. looked in two stores today and they didn't have any
By orleans - 16 hrs ago - 10 replies
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I imagine that the worst thing one could read in braille is
By Floyd R. Turbo - 18 hrs ago - 10 replies
I imagine that the worst thing one could read in braille is
By Floyd R. Turbo - 18 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Trump admin plans to drop "weaponization" fund. But HOW will Enrique Tarrio afford Cool Ranch Doritos, you BASTARDS?
By Miles Archer - 23 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 - 23 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Scott Pelley Accuses CBS News Boss of 'Murdering' '60 Minutes'
By mahatmakanejeeves - 23 hrs ago - 10 replies
Scott Pelley Accuses CBS News Boss of 'Murdering' '60 Minutes'
By mahatmakanejeeves - 23 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump to get audit immunity as $1.8 billion fund in doubt
By demmiblue - 1 hr ago - 9 replies
Trump to get audit immunity as $1.8 billion fund in doubt
By demmiblue - 1 hr ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Donald Trump Festival Meltdown After Insider Warns 'Firings Are Coming'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - 9 replies
Donald Trump Festival Meltdown After Insider Warns 'Firings Are Coming'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
F*CK YOU, Rand Paul SOCIAL SECURITY is NOT a F*CKING "entitlement program" and you DON'T need to "LOOK AT IT."
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 9 replies
F*CK YOU, Rand Paul SOCIAL SECURITY is NOT a F*CKING "entitlement program" and you DON'T need to "LOOK AT IT."
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
Six people killed in Iowa domestic dispute, police say
By muriel_volestrangler - 7 hrs ago - 9 replies
Six people killed in Iowa domestic dispute, police say
By muriel_volestrangler - 7 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
Pentagon press office is now a classified area and off-limits to reporters
By OKIsItJustMe - 16 hrs ago - 9 replies
Pentagon press office is now a classified area and off-limits to reporters
By OKIsItJustMe - 16 hrs ago - 9 replies
Pets
Today is Marilyn Monroe's birthday---here she is with some true friends. . .
By Stargleamer - 17 hrs ago - 9 replies
Today is Marilyn Monroe's birthday---here she is with some true friends. . .
By Stargleamer - 17 hrs ago - 9 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Melania Trump Was ESCORT FOR EPSTEIN, Ex-Model Claims (Status Coup News)
By AZProgressive - 17 hrs ago - 9 replies
Melania Trump Was ESCORT FOR EPSTEIN, Ex-Model Claims (Status Coup News)
By AZProgressive - 17 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Abigail Spanberger signed a law requiring Virginia education officials to review how January 6 is taught in schools
By applegrove - 20 hrs ago - 9 replies
Abigail Spanberger signed a law requiring Virginia education officials to review how January 6 is taught in schools
By applegrove - 20 hrs ago - 9 replies
Minnesota
Sources: Sen. Amy Klobuchar threatened to leave DFL convention during challenge from left
By WhiskeyGrinder - 20 hrs ago - 9 replies
Sources: Sen. Amy Klobuchar threatened to leave DFL convention during challenge from left
By WhiskeyGrinder - 20 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Maine Is Reminiscent of the Al Franken Fiasco
By MineralMan - 10 min ago - 8 replies
Maine Is Reminiscent of the Al Franken Fiasco
By MineralMan - 10 min ago - 8 replies
Forum Spotlight: Liberal YouTubers
Beta Males: Why Are MAGA Men So Weak?It Gets SERIOUS as TOP PSYCHS DEMAND 25TH Amendment for the BUFFOON in the WH- Meidas
Robert Reich: Trump's Scheme to Rig the Midterms
Latest Breaking News
Takeaways from AP-KFF investigation into allegations of medical neglect by detainees in ICE custody
49 min ago - Associated Press and KFF Health News
49 min ago - Associated Press and KFF Health News
New Jersey Sues Delaney Hall Operator After It Refuses Full Access to Health Inspectors - New Jersey Office of Attorney
2 hrs ago - NJOAG Communications
2 hrs ago - NJOAG Communications
Trump administration proposes 25% tariffs on Brazil, citing "unreasonable'' trade practices
2 hrs ago - AP
2 hrs ago - AP
The NRA Is Going Through a Messy Breakup as Charitable Arm Splits and Rebrands
2 hrs ago - The Wall Street Journal.
2 hrs ago - The Wall Street Journal.
Sen. Bernie Sanders stands by Graham Platner after controversy over sexually explicit texts
8 hrs ago - AP
8 hrs ago - AP
Iraqi national pleads not guilty in 18 attacks in Europe, calling himself a 'prisoner of war'
16 hrs ago - AP
16 hrs ago - AP
Louisiana Supreme Court rules against exoneree whose office was abolished
21 hrs ago - Associated Press
21 hrs ago - Associated Press
Teen arrested after 3 horses stabbed multiple times at Vegas competition
22 hrs ago - KRQE citing KTLA
22 hrs ago - KRQE citing KTLA
Pentagon policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service, appeals court panel rules
22 hrs ago - AP
22 hrs ago - AP
Trump to drop his $1.8B 'slush fund' after outrage over paying his allies: report
23 hrs ago - The Independent
23 hrs ago - The Independent
Ceasefire very likely to end if Israeli attacks on Lebanon persist, Iranian TV says
Yesterday - yahoo.com
Yesterday - yahoo.com
Seeking a $54 billion arsenal of killer drones, Pentagon turns to former hobbyists
Yesterday - Washington Post
Yesterday - Washington Post
Hegseth Strikes Female and Black Navy Officers From Promotion List
Yesterday - New York Times (gift link)
Yesterday - New York Times (gift link)
Tech billionaires are spending unprecedented sums in California races. Experts say it's the tip of the iceberg
Yesterday - The Guardian
Yesterday - The Guardian
Ousted ICE chief Greg Bovino attacks Trump's key aide Susie Wiles for 'watering down' immigration policy
Yesterday - Independent
Yesterday - Independent
FBI director's girlfriend sues MS NOW, accuses cable network of 'false portrayal'
Yesterday - https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/fbi-directors-girlfriend-sues-ms-now-accuses-cable-network-false-portr-rcna347899
Yesterday - 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
Yesterday - Guardian
Yesterday - Guardian
We Sued ICE to Get Its Spyware Contract. The Agency Is Redacting Essentially Everything
Yesterday - 404 Media
Yesterday - 404 Media
Iran is stopping message exchanges with U.S., may block Hormuz, Tasnim news agency says
Yesterday - Reuters
Yesterday - Reuters
Bus driver in deadly [Virginia] crash had previous speed-related arrest and citations
Yesterday - WTOP
Yesterday - WTOP
Park Service officials raised alarms over Trump administration's tennis center plan
Yesterday - Washington Post
Yesterday - Washington Post
Jerome Powell uses JFK award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schools
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
The United States bombed Iranian radar and drone control sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American MQ-1 Predator
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms show off head start in Georgia as Republicans battle in runoff
Sunday - AP
Sunday - AP