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General Discussion
'Famine is setting in': UN court orders Israel to unblock Gaza food aid
By David__77 - 4 hrs ago
'Famine is setting in': UN court orders Israel to unblock Gaza food aid
By David__77 - 4 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Russian diesel fuel exports by sea suffer 25% decrease over week
By GregariousGroundhog - 4 hrs ago
Russian diesel fuel exports by sea suffer 25% decrease over week
By GregariousGroundhog - 4 hrs ago
Washington
WA governor urged to veto $25M for nuclear power project
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago
WA governor urged to veto $25M for nuclear power project
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
Conservatives Are Getting Comfortable Talking Openly About a National Abortion Ban
By In It to Win It - 4 hrs ago
Conservatives Are Getting Comfortable Talking Openly About a National Abortion Ban
By In It to Win It - 4 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
FCC considers rule change to make 988 suicide hotline more accessible
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago
FCC considers rule change to make 988 suicide hotline more accessible
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Putin says he won't start a war with NATO. But Western bases hosting Ukraine F-16s would be targets
By Omaha Steve - 4 hrs ago
Putin says he won't start a war with NATO. But Western bases hosting Ukraine F-16s would be targets
By Omaha Steve - 4 hrs ago
Pennsylvania
Undated and Incorrectly Dated Mail-in Ballots Will Not Be Counted In Pennsylvania, 3rd Circuit Rules
By FakeNoose - 4 hrs ago
Undated and Incorrectly Dated Mail-in Ballots Will Not Be Counted In Pennsylvania, 3rd Circuit Rules
By FakeNoose - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
So they just did the National Anthem from Camden Yards to start the ballgame
By Stinky The Clown - 4 hrs ago
So they just did the National Anthem from Camden Yards to start the ballgame
By Stinky The Clown - 4 hrs ago
California
California not on track to meet climate change mandates -- new analysis says it's not even close
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago
California not on track to meet climate change mandates -- new analysis says it's not even close
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago
Washington
Hainan Airlines resumes nonstop flights from Seattle to Beijing
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago
Hainan Airlines resumes nonstop flights from Seattle to Beijing
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Maryland seeks $60M in federal help to start recovery plan for collapsed Baltimore bridge
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago
Maryland seeks $60M in federal help to start recovery plan for collapsed Baltimore bridge
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'GOP has become an unsavable disaster': Son of Oath Keepers founder on why he's running for office as a Democrat
By peppertree - 5 hrs ago
'GOP has become an unsavable disaster': Son of Oath Keepers founder on why he's running for office as a Democrat
By peppertree - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Tweet from President Biden, minutes ago, on the importance of the ACA
By highplainsdem - 5 hrs ago
Tweet from President Biden, minutes ago, on the importance of the ACA
By highplainsdem - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
The quiet part may have to be said outloud to Putin and his propagandists
By Model35mech - 5 hrs ago
The quiet part may have to be said outloud to Putin and his propagandists
By Model35mech - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
'As mature as her idol': Marjorie Taylor Greene mocked as she refuses to accept blame if Hakeem Jeffries becomes speaker
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago
'As mature as her idol': Marjorie Taylor Greene mocked as she refuses to accept blame if Hakeem Jeffries becomes speaker
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago
Ohio
Bernie Moreno says he fled socialism in Colombia for the US in 1971. What does history say?
By Judi Lynn - 5 hrs ago
Bernie Moreno says he fled socialism in Colombia for the US in 1971. What does history say?
By Judi Lynn - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Politico: rumors of a UK Tory deal with Nick Farage...
By brooklynite - 5 hrs ago
Politico: rumors of a UK Tory deal with Nick Farage...
By brooklynite - 5 hrs ago
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Labor News & Commentary March 26, 2024 a UAW local has rejected a House committee's subpoena & more
By Omaha Steve - 5 hrs ago
Labor News & Commentary March 26, 2024 a UAW local has rejected a House committee's subpoena & more
By Omaha Steve - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
MI-HD85: Embattled Ottawa County deputy health officer running for state representative seat
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago
MI-HD85: Embattled Ottawa County deputy health officer running for state representative seat
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
CNBC: Novo Nordisk Ozempic Diabetes Drug, Costs $1K per month, Made for Less Than $5 per Month.
By TheBlackAdder - 5 hrs ago
CNBC: Novo Nordisk Ozempic Diabetes Drug, Costs $1K per month, Made for Less Than $5 per Month.
By TheBlackAdder - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Property insurance affordability crisis-- where does it end?
By dutch777 - 5 hrs ago
Property insurance affordability crisis-- where does it end?
By dutch777 - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
I firmly believe the use of the word "genocide"
By edhopper - 100 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)
I firmly believe the use of the word "genocide"
By edhopper - 100 replies @ 5 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Senate Democrats' attempt to protect IVF in Kansas voted down
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago
Senate Democrats' attempt to protect IVF in Kansas voted down
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Strike Threat Wins in Confrontation over Remote Work
By Omaha Steve - 5 hrs ago
Strike Threat Wins in Confrontation over Remote Work
By Omaha Steve - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Do you think Trump cares if the people he is trying to hire are "qualified".
By LakeArenal - 5 hrs ago
Do you think Trump cares if the people he is trying to hire are "qualified".
By LakeArenal - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Kentucky Legislature cuts Democratic governor out of picking potential McConnell replacement
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago
Kentucky Legislature cuts Democratic governor out of picking potential McConnell replacement
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Germany to include questions about Israel in citizenship test, says minister
By TheProle - 5 hrs ago
Germany to include questions about Israel in citizenship test, says minister
By TheProle - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
More details released for Gov. Jeff Landry's plan to rewrite Louisiana Constitution
By Nevilledog - 5 hrs ago
More details released for Gov. Jeff Landry's plan to rewrite Louisiana Constitution
By Nevilledog - 5 hrs ago
Jewish Group
Outrage as picture showing body of murdered hostage Shani Louk wins competition
By Mosby - 5 hrs ago
Outrage as picture showing body of murdered hostage Shani Louk wins competition
By Mosby - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
'Abandon Biden' protesters to descend on star-studded Radio City fundraiser
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago
'Abandon Biden' protesters to descend on star-studded Radio City fundraiser
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Andrea Mitchell just showed Biden descending the stairs of the plane in NYC and she actually said he got down
By riversedge - 5 hrs ago
Andrea Mitchell just showed Biden descending the stairs of the plane in NYC and she actually said he got down
By riversedge - 5 hrs ago
Latin America
Bernie Moreno says he fled socialism in Colombia for the US in 1971. What does history say?
By Judi Lynn - 5 hrs ago
Bernie Moreno says he fled socialism in Colombia for the US in 1971. What does history say?
By Judi Lynn - 5 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Rep. Swalwell trolls Jim Jordan on anti-trans bill 'for caring about what happens in locker rooms'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago
Rep. Swalwell trolls Jim Jordan on anti-trans bill 'for caring about what happens in locker rooms'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Top Latino grassroots organization seeks to expand its reach
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago
Top Latino grassroots organization seeks to expand its reach
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Ohio senate.candidate's family history doesnt stand up to scrutiny
By Demovictory9 - 5 hrs ago
Ohio senate.candidate's family history doesnt stand up to scrutiny
By Demovictory9 - 5 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
New Jersey Democrat targets Sen. Menendez's access to classified information -- and Trump's
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago
New Jersey Democrat targets Sen. Menendez's access to classified information -- and Trump's
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
AZ: Bogus Election Fraud Claims Still Run Rampant in Maricopa County
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago
AZ: Bogus Election Fraud Claims Still Run Rampant in Maricopa County
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Any particular reason Trump and Republicans are exploiting the death of this one particular NYPD officer?
By Tommy Carcetti - 5 hrs ago
Any particular reason Trump and Republicans are exploiting the death of this one particular NYPD officer?
By Tommy Carcetti - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
With 3rd Democratic senator opposed, Biden judicial nominee in jeopardy
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago
With 3rd Democratic senator opposed, Biden judicial nominee in jeopardy
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Waiting to listen to Liz Cheney speak at Drake University's Bucksbaum Lecture Series in Des Moines
By riversedge - 5 hrs ago
Waiting to listen to Liz Cheney speak at Drake University's Bucksbaum Lecture Series in Des Moines
By riversedge - 5 hrs ago
General Discussion
Our justice system is so lenient when it comes to Trump....
By Yavin4 - 5 hrs ago
Our justice system is so lenient when it comes to Trump....
By Yavin4 - 5 hrs ago
Latin America
Brazil's Bolsonaro requests court permission to accept Netanyahu's invite to Israel
By Judi Lynn - 6 hrs ago
Brazil's Bolsonaro requests court permission to accept Netanyahu's invite to Israel
By Judi Lynn - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Wait Continues For Florida Supreme Court On Abortion And Pot Issues
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago
Wait Continues For Florida Supreme Court On Abortion And Pot Issues
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Republican lawmakers vacate full Tennessee State University board over Democratic objections
By Nevilledog - 6 hrs ago
Republican lawmakers vacate full Tennessee State University board over Democratic objections
By Nevilledog - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
'Spectacular stupidity': MAGA lawmaker thrashed for accusing NCCA team of being migrants
By Nevilledog - 25 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
'Spectacular stupidity': MAGA lawmaker thrashed for accusing NCCA team of being migrants
By Nevilledog - 25 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Pic Of The Moment: Republican Immigration Fearmongering Reaches New Heights Of Idiocy
By EarlG - 25 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
Pic Of The Moment: Republican Immigration Fearmongering Reaches New Heights Of Idiocy
By EarlG - 25 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
The Deepfake Threat to the 2024 US Presidential Election
By Nevilledog - 6 hrs ago
The Deepfake Threat to the 2024 US Presidential Election
By Nevilledog - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Demonstrators called Jews "Zionist pigs," intimidate Holocaust survivor at Berkeley City Council meeting.
By RandySF - 25 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
Demonstrators called Jews "Zionist pigs," intimidate Holocaust survivor at Berkeley City Council meeting.
By RandySF - 25 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latin America
'Los Pozos' trial: 10 handed life sentences for dictatorship-era abuses
By Judi Lynn - 6 hrs ago
'Los Pozos' trial: 10 handed life sentences for dictatorship-era abuses
By Judi Lynn - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
I firmly believe the use of the word "genocide"
By edhopper - 75 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
I firmly believe the use of the word "genocide"
By edhopper - 75 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Is there something wrong with someone who peddles sneakers, steaks, bibles,
By Cyrano - 6 hrs ago
Is there something wrong with someone who peddles sneakers, steaks, bibles,
By Cyrano - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Some Legal Scholars Push For Justice Sonia Sotomayor To Retire
By TheProle - 6 hrs ago
Some Legal Scholars Push For Justice Sonia Sotomayor To Retire
By TheProle - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Biden Administration Restores Threatened Species Protections Dropped by Trump
By kpete - 6 hrs ago
Biden Administration Restores Threatened Species Protections Dropped by Trump
By kpete - 6 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Environment & Energy
A Huge New 1.2 GW Offshore Wind Farm is Headed to New EnglandClimate protesters block Amazon's Seattle HQ to oppose fossil fuel plans
A Guide to Electric Car Misinformation (part 1)
Latest Breaking News
A woman accuses a schoolmate of raping her at age 12. The school system says she is making it up.
Tuesday - AP
Tuesday - AP
Former Trump campaign official subpoenaed in Arizona probe of efforts to overturn 2020 election
Tuesday - CNN Politics
Tuesday - CNN Politics
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. names tech attorney Nicole Shanahan as vice-presidential pick
Tuesday - Washington Post
Tuesday - Washington Post
"Intimidating the judge": Expert says Trump Truth Social post put a "target" on judge's daughter
Tuesday - Salon
Tuesday - Salon
Trump's social media company soars nearly 50% in its first day of trading on Nasdaq
Tuesday - Associated Press
Tuesday - Associated Press
Full-scale revolt: MSNBC personalities object to NBC News' hiring of Ronna McDaniel as a contributor
Tuesday - AP
Tuesday - AP
Small business hiring woes show signs of easing as economy stays strong
Tuesday - Associated Press Finance, via Yahoo! Finance
Tuesday - Associated Press Finance, via Yahoo! Finance
Visa and Mastercard agree to $30 billion settlement that will lower merchant fees
Tuesday - CNN Business
Tuesday - CNN Business
Cargo ship that hit Baltimore bridge was involved in Antwerp collision in 2016
Tuesday - The Guardian
Tuesday - The Guardian
NY Republican says House could 'end up having a Speaker Hakeem Jeffries' as GOP majority narrows
Tuesday - The Hill
Tuesday - The Hill
UK court says Assange can't be extradited on espionage charges until US rules out death penalty
Tuesday - AP
Tuesday - AP
Biden, Harris Head to North Carolina as They Seek to Flip State
Tuesday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Tuesday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Julian Assange can appeal against extradition to the U.S. on spy charges, U.K. High Court rules
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News
Man files lawsuit against Congressman over accusations of being shooter at Chiefs rally
Tuesday - KCTV 5
Tuesday - KCTV 5
Another man who threatened then-Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs sentenced to prison
Monday - CNN
Monday - CNN
Records confirm Trump's mother-in-law came to U.S. through process he derided
Monday - Washington Post
Monday - Washington Post
Florida's DeSantis signs one of the country's most restrictive social media bans for minors
Monday - AP
Monday - AP
Austin judge upholds ruling to block Texas from demanding trans kids records from PFLAG
Monday - KERA/NPR
Monday - KERA/NPR
Feds search Sean 'Diddy' Combs' properties as part of sex trafficking probe, AP sources say
Monday - Associated Press
Monday - Associated Press
Republicans Threaten Contempt Vote Against Merrick Garland Over Robert Hur Material
Monday - Huff Post
Monday - Huff Post
Trump lawyers repeat losing arguments from Mueller probe to challenge Jack Smith's authority
Monday - Law & Crime
Monday - Law & Crime
'Cancel culture': Supreme Court rejects case on dust-up between Catholic student and Native American
Monday - USA Today
Monday - USA Today
Trump election interference case picks back up after Fani Willis disqualification bid
Monday - ABC News
Monday - ABC News