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General Discussion
Fate of Colorado constitution's same-sex marriage ban could land on November ballot
By RandySF - 1 min ago
Fate of Colorado constitution's same-sex marriage ban could land on November ballot
By RandySF - 1 min ago
Nebraska
Omaha man charged with animal torture after dog found abandoned with second-degree burns
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 min ago
Omaha man charged with animal torture after dog found abandoned with second-degree burns
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Florida GOP Rep. Posey abruptly announces retirement
By BumRushDaShow - 8 min ago
Florida GOP Rep. Posey abruptly announces retirement
By BumRushDaShow - 8 min ago
General Discussion
Biggest irony in Kristi Noem's farmyard bloodbath tale
By misanthrope - 9 min ago
Biggest irony in Kristi Noem's farmyard bloodbath tale
By misanthrope - 9 min ago
General Discussion
The Lincoln Project-It's so tragic that Kristi Noem didn't see this important PSA before she did what she did.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 9 min ago
The Lincoln Project-It's so tragic that Kristi Noem didn't see this important PSA before she did what she did.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 9 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
The Lincoln Project-It's so tragic that Kristi Noem didn't see this important PSA before she did what she did.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 10 min ago
The Lincoln Project-It's so tragic that Kristi Noem didn't see this important PSA before she did what she did.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 10 min ago
General Discussion
High-ranking advisor to L.A. DA Gascn hit with 11 felony charges
By ripcord - 20 min ago
High-ranking advisor to L.A. DA Gascn hit with 11 felony charges
By ripcord - 20 min ago
Latest Breaking News
New York affordable internet law revived by federal appeals court
By BumRushDaShow - 27 min ago
New York affordable internet law revived by federal appeals court
By BumRushDaShow - 27 min ago
General Discussion
For the life of me, I don't understand how people don't see Trump
By edhopper - 25 replies @ 42 min ago (Milestone)
For the life of me, I don't understand how people don't see Trump
By edhopper - 25 replies @ 42 min ago (Milestone)
Astrology, Spirituality & Alternative Healing
Biden has privately expressed confidence
By bobnicewander - 52 min ago
Biden has privately expressed confidence
By bobnicewander - 52 min ago
Pets
Had To Put Betty Bucelli Down This Morning
By ProfessorGAC - 25 replies @ 54 min ago (Milestone)
Had To Put Betty Bucelli Down This Morning
By ProfessorGAC - 25 replies @ 54 min ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Berkshire Hathaway's Real Estate Firm to Pay $250 Million to Settle Real Estate Commission Lawsuits
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Berkshire Hathaway's Real Estate Firm to Pay $250 Million to Settle Real Estate Commission Lawsuits
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
OK school sup Walters says he's fired 130 people, but public documents say otherwise
By Demovictory9 - 1 hr ago
OK school sup Walters says he's fired 130 people, but public documents say otherwise
By Demovictory9 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
If Trump stalks Biden from behind in the debate, what quip
By applegrove - 1 hr ago
If Trump stalks Biden from behind in the debate, what quip
By applegrove - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
For the life of me, I don't understand how people don't see Trump
By edhopper - 1 hr ago
For the life of me, I don't understand how people don't see Trump
By edhopper - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self-Driving linked to hundreds of crashes, dozens of deaths
By Caribbeans - 1 hr ago
Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self-Driving linked to hundreds of crashes, dozens of deaths
By Caribbeans - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Prosecutors call the banker that setup the home equity line of credit that Cohen used to pay Stormy Daniels
By iluvtennis - 1 hr ago
Prosecutors call the banker that setup the home equity line of credit that Cohen used to pay Stormy Daniels
By iluvtennis - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Cupcake-swiping Jan. 6 rioter blew off medical supply job to join Capitol raid, got fired: Feds
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Cupcake-swiping Jan. 6 rioter blew off medical supply job to join Capitol raid, got fired: Feds
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Weather Watchers
Incredible tornado intercept just now north of Lincoln Nebraska!!
By catbyte - 1 hr ago
Incredible tornado intercept just now north of Lincoln Nebraska!!
By catbyte - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Student Protest Leader at Columbia: 'Zionists Don't Deserve to Live'
By SouthBayDem - 1 hr ago
Student Protest Leader at Columbia: 'Zionists Don't Deserve to Live'
By SouthBayDem - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Missouri and a totally unrelated message....
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Missouri and a totally unrelated message....
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Bernie's first paragraph reply to Netanyahu will get more coverage than anything Netanyahu did in a positive way..
By Stuart G - 1 hr ago
Bernie's first paragraph reply to Netanyahu will get more coverage than anything Netanyahu did in a positive way..
By Stuart G - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
This work by courtroom sketch artist Edvard Munch is called "The Nap"
By LetMyPeopleVote - 1 hr ago
This work by courtroom sketch artist Edvard Munch is called "The Nap"
By LetMyPeopleVote - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
At Columbia, Pro-Israel Crowd Yells 'Go Back To Gaza!' At Pro-Palestinian Students
By David__77 - 2 hrs ago
At Columbia, Pro-Israel Crowd Yells 'Go Back To Gaza!' At Pro-Palestinian Students
By David__77 - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Federal regulators accuse Amazon executives of deleting messages
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Federal regulators accuse Amazon executives of deleting messages
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
enough with the text messages begging for campaign donations
By moonshinegnomie - 2 hrs ago
enough with the text messages begging for campaign donations
By moonshinegnomie - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Sanders Responds to Netanyahu's Claim that Criticism of Israeli Gov't Policies is Antisemitic
By Donkees - 75 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Sanders Responds to Netanyahu's Claim that Criticism of Israeli Gov't Policies is Antisemitic
By Donkees - 75 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Columbia protest leader: 'Be grateful that I'm not just going out and murdering Zionists'
By Coventina - 2 hrs ago
Columbia protest leader: 'Be grateful that I'm not just going out and murdering Zionists'
By Coventina - 2 hrs ago
Economy
New York to require internet providers to charge low-income residents $15 for broadband
By Eugene - 2 hrs ago
New York to require internet providers to charge low-income residents $15 for broadband
By Eugene - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Texas: Travis County rejects all criminal trespass charges against 57 people arrested at UT-Austin protest
By Eugene - 2 hrs ago
Texas: Travis County rejects all criminal trespass charges against 57 people arrested at UT-Austin protest
By Eugene - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
USSC did a "catch & delay" for Trump, similar to Pecker's "catch & kill"
By CousinIT - 2 hrs ago
USSC did a "catch & delay" for Trump, similar to Pecker's "catch & kill"
By CousinIT - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Maine lawmaker warns Nebraska not to monkey with its electoral votes
By In It to Win It - 2 hrs ago
Maine lawmaker warns Nebraska not to monkey with its electoral votes
By In It to Win It - 2 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
It's time to pack the Supreme Court. And I think that might be possible.
By lees1975 - 2 hrs ago
It's time to pack the Supreme Court. And I think that might be possible.
By lees1975 - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
China green-lights mass production of autonomous flying taxis
By Bayard - 2 hrs ago
China green-lights mass production of autonomous flying taxis
By Bayard - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
This is beyond sick. Kristi Noem shot and killed the family's 14-month puppy because it couldn't be trained
By JohnSJ - 150 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
This is beyond sick. Kristi Noem shot and killed the family's 14-month puppy because it couldn't be trained
By JohnSJ - 150 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Trump is the Ugliest Human Being & He Will be CRUSHED (w/ Simon Rosenberg) Bulwark Podcast
By ihaveaquestion - 2 hrs ago
Trump is the Ugliest Human Being & He Will be CRUSHED (w/ Simon Rosenberg) Bulwark Podcast
By ihaveaquestion - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Jamie Raskin: Move Supreme Court Over To RNC Headquarters
By Tom of Temecula - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Jamie Raskin: Move Supreme Court Over To RNC Headquarters
By Tom of Temecula - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
DA Ogg, Texas AG Paxton join forces on criminal cases against Lina Hidalgo's former staffers
By LetMyPeopleVote - 2 hrs ago
DA Ogg, Texas AG Paxton join forces on criminal cases against Lina Hidalgo's former staffers
By LetMyPeopleVote - 2 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Foreign Affairs
Briton charged with aiding Russia and planning arson against Ukraine-linked business in UKA Japanese Town, Frustrated by Overtourism, Is Blocking Its Instagram-Famous View of Mt. Fuji
Russian Oil & Gas Collapses. Sanctions Continue to Reduce Russian Revenue as War Expenditure Soars - Joe Blogs
Latest Breaking News
Berkshire Hathaway's Real Estate Firm to Pay $250 Million to Settle Real Estate Commission Lawsuits
1 hr ago - US News and World Report/AP
1 hr ago - US News and World Report/AP
Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self-Driving linked to hundreds of crashes, dozens of deaths
1 hr ago - The Verge
1 hr ago - The Verge
Cupcake-swiping Jan. 6 rioter blew off medical supply job to join Capitol raid, got fired: Feds
1 hr ago - Law & Crime
1 hr ago - Law & Crime
'Political arrest' of Palestinian academic in Israel marks new civil liberties threat
3 hrs ago - The Guardian (London)
3 hrs ago - The Guardian (London)
U.S. reviewing whether to restrict military aid to IDF unit accused of human rights abuses
3 hrs ago - NBC News
3 hrs ago - NBC News
Judge throws out lawsuit Michael Flynn's family members brought against CNN over 'QAnon followers' report
3 hrs ago - Law & Crime
3 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Federal Student Aid head will step down. His office has been roiled by FAFSA problems
5 hrs ago - CNN Politics
5 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Poultry producers must reduce salmonella levels in certain frozen chicken products, USDA says
6 hrs ago - CBS News/AP
6 hrs ago - CBS News/AP
Blinken tells CNN the US has seen evidence of China attempting to influence upcoming US elections
8 hrs ago - CNN Politics
8 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Wisconsin is the last state that may prosecute Trump's fake electors, but AG Josh Kaul is mum
8 hrs ago - USA Today
8 hrs ago - USA Today
Boeing and NASA decide to move forward with historic crewed launch of new spacecraft
9 hrs ago - CNN World
9 hrs ago - CNN World
US expected to provide $6 billion to fund long-term weapons contracts for Ukraine, officials say
10 hrs ago - AP
10 hrs ago - AP
Biden Administration to Implement Most Sweeping Gun Export Regulations in Decades
10 hrs ago - Time/Bloomberg
10 hrs ago - Time/Bloomberg
'Selfless and strong': memorial honours World Central Kitchen aid workers killed in Gaza
10 hrs ago - The Guardian/AP
10 hrs ago - The Guardian/AP
Newly minted RNC chair Lara Trump says they've got lawsuits cooking in 81 states. There are 50 states.
11 hrs ago - Business Insider
11 hrs ago - Business Insider
Jan. 6 rioter who assaulted cops with metal whip has sentencing go haywire after judge wants to add enhancement
11 hrs ago - Law & Crime
11 hrs ago - Law & Crime
US military begins construction of pier off Gaza for complex and dangerous aid delivery mission
12 hrs ago - CNN Politics
12 hrs ago - CNN Politics
The defense began cross-examination of Pecker. Here's a recap of some of the top lines
18 hrs ago - CNN
18 hrs ago - CNN
US VP Harris Hosts Kim Kardashian to Discuss Criminal Justice Reform
23 hrs ago - US News and World Report/Reuters
23 hrs ago - US News and World Report/Reuters
Alito complains 'special' Trump shouldn't be 'subject to criminal laws like anybody else'
Yesterday - raw story
Yesterday - raw story
Tesla driver in Seattle-area crash that killed motorcyclist told police he was using Autopilot
Yesterday - Associated Press, via Scripps News and KTVQ
Yesterday - Associated Press, via Scripps News and KTVQ
"Wreak havoc": Text messages suggest a top Wisconsin Republican tried to suppress Black vote
Yesterday - Salon
Yesterday - Salon
