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General Discussion
ACLU Signals Effort to Target Pennsylvania Counties' Disparate 'Notice and Cure' Policies for Flawed Mail Ballots
By RandySF - 4 min ago
ACLU Signals Effort to Target Pennsylvania Counties' Disparate 'Notice and Cure' Policies for Flawed Mail Ballots
By RandySF - 4 min ago
General Discussion
Clarence Thomas Makes a Full-Throated Case for Racial Gerrymandering
By Nevilledog - 4 min ago
Clarence Thomas Makes a Full-Throated Case for Racial Gerrymandering
By Nevilledog - 4 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Moskowitz: The Biden Impeachment Is Dead, My Relationship with Comer Is Alive
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 min ago
Moskowitz: The Biden Impeachment Is Dead, My Relationship with Comer Is Alive
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 min ago
General Discussion
NYC: City Council District 2 candidate rakes in the matching funds
By RandySF - 10 min ago
NYC: City Council District 2 candidate rakes in the matching funds
By RandySF - 10 min ago
General Discussion
NH-GOV: Kelly Ayotte (R) campaigns with Glenn Youngkin after his veto of birth control bill
By RandySF - 18 min ago
NH-GOV: Kelly Ayotte (R) campaigns with Glenn Youngkin after his veto of birth control bill
By RandySF - 18 min ago
General Discussion
New Biden Campaign Ada Target Trump's Past Treatment of Black People
By senseandsensibility - 25 min ago
New Biden Campaign Ada Target Trump's Past Treatment of Black People
By senseandsensibility - 25 min ago
General Discussion
More nations recognize Palestinian State than Norway, Ireland and Spain
By Model35mech - 26 min ago
More nations recognize Palestinian State than Norway, Ireland and Spain
By Model35mech - 26 min ago
General Discussion
Trump allies face skepticism as they try appealing to disaffected Arab Americans in Michigan
By RandySF - 27 min ago
Trump allies face skepticism as they try appealing to disaffected Arab Americans in Michigan
By RandySF - 27 min ago
General Discussion
Jim Sciutto: The clearest and most concise definition of fascism I've seen - a word often thrown around without much...
By demmiblue - 25 replies @ 28 min ago (Milestone)
Jim Sciutto: The clearest and most concise definition of fascism I've seen - a word often thrown around without much...
By demmiblue - 25 replies @ 28 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
MT-SEN: Tim Sheehy (R) hit with lawsuit for allegedly defrauding former employees of millions
By RandySF - 31 min ago
MT-SEN: Tim Sheehy (R) hit with lawsuit for allegedly defrauding former employees of millions
By RandySF - 31 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Senate border bill vote fails again as Democrats seek to shift blame to GOP
By BumRushDaShow - 34 min ago
Senate border bill vote fails again as Democrats seek to shift blame to GOP
By BumRushDaShow - 34 min ago
General Discussion
NY Times Profile of RFK Jr. Running Mate Nicole Shanahan Details Giant Divorce Fortune, Cocaine, Elon Musk Affair
By RandySF - 35 min ago
NY Times Profile of RFK Jr. Running Mate Nicole Shanahan Details Giant Divorce Fortune, Cocaine, Elon Musk Affair
By RandySF - 35 min ago
General Discussion
Why 'moderate' and 'progressive' are words of choice in SF politics
By RandySF - 38 min ago
Why 'moderate' and 'progressive' are words of choice in SF politics
By RandySF - 38 min ago
General Discussion
California bill aims to end school gender notification policies -- and protect teachers
By RandySF - 44 min ago
California bill aims to end school gender notification policies -- and protect teachers
By RandySF - 44 min ago
General Discussion
Louisiana Lawmakers Vote to Make Abortion Pills Controlled Substances
By In It to Win It - 45 min ago
Louisiana Lawmakers Vote to Make Abortion Pills Controlled Substances
By In It to Win It - 45 min ago
TV Chat
Anyone see Baby Reindeer? See these shocking decades-old revelations about Fiona Harvey in two other stalking cases.
By Doodley - 46 min ago
Anyone see Baby Reindeer? See these shocking decades-old revelations about Fiona Harvey in two other stalking cases.
By Doodley - 46 min ago
General Discussion
AZ: Republican Abe Hamadeh called election deniers 'crazies' in text messages to now-rival Blake Masters
By RandySF - 47 min ago
AZ: Republican Abe Hamadeh called election deniers 'crazies' in text messages to now-rival Blake Masters
By RandySF - 47 min ago
General Discussion
AZ: With more voters and security risks than ever, Maricopa County plans new elections center
By RandySF - 52 min ago
AZ: With more voters and security risks than ever, Maricopa County plans new elections center
By RandySF - 52 min ago
General Discussion
AZ: Tom Horne (R) advised 2 Phoenix-area schools to remove a club they didn't have
By RandySF - 55 min ago
AZ: Tom Horne (R) advised 2 Phoenix-area schools to remove a club they didn't have
By RandySF - 55 min ago
Cooking & Baking
Classic Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing Recipe (video)
By Saviolo - 56 min ago
Classic Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing Recipe (video)
By Saviolo - 56 min ago
Latest Breaking News
NOAA issues highest-ever May forecast for the coming hurricane season
By BumRushDaShow - 57 min ago
NOAA issues highest-ever May forecast for the coming hurricane season
By BumRushDaShow - 57 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Dow's record high says as much about Trump as economy
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Dow's record high says as much about Trump as economy
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
NCAA votes to accept $2.8 billion settlement that could usher in dramatic change for college sports
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
NCAA votes to accept $2.8 billion settlement that could usher in dramatic change for college sports
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
America needs to talk about how Trump's deportation plan is really dictatorship
By Nevilledog - 1 hr ago
America needs to talk about how Trump's deportation plan is really dictatorship
By Nevilledog - 1 hr ago
Foreign Affairs
'We were fish in a barrel': Australian tourist describes deadly Islamic State attack in Afghanistan
By sl8 - 1 hr ago
'We were fish in a barrel': Australian tourist describes deadly Islamic State attack in Afghanistan
By sl8 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
FL: Federal judge dismisses lawsuit over Worrell (D) suspension by DeSantis
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
FL: Federal judge dismisses lawsuit over Worrell (D) suspension by DeSantis
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Justice Alito is the true believer his flag says he is
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Justice Alito is the true believer his flag says he is
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Justice Alito's Jan. 6 Flags Are a Desperate Wake-Up Call for the DOJ
By Celerity - 1 hr ago
Justice Alito's Jan. 6 Flags Are a Desperate Wake-Up Call for the DOJ
By Celerity - 1 hr ago
Louisiana
Louisiana expected to classify abortion pills as controlled and dangerous substances
By sl8 - 1 hr ago
Louisiana expected to classify abortion pills as controlled and dangerous substances
By sl8 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
The Caravan Taliban to spend over $3 million targeting presidential swing state voters
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
The Caravan Taliban to spend over $3 million targeting presidential swing state voters
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Elon Musk confirms his threat: give me 25% of Tesla or you don't get AI and robotics
By LetMyPeopleVote - 1 hr ago
Elon Musk confirms his threat: give me 25% of Tesla or you don't get AI and robotics
By LetMyPeopleVote - 1 hr ago
Washington
County pumps the brakes on planned Sultan shooting range
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
County pumps the brakes on planned Sultan shooting range
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Biden nominates longtime public defender for U.S. court in Philly in race to confirm more judges than Trump
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Biden nominates longtime public defender for U.S. court in Philly in race to confirm more judges than Trump
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Idiot MAGA Congressman Andy Ogles Makes George Santos Look Like a Genius
By Eugene - 1 hr ago
Idiot MAGA Congressman Andy Ogles Makes George Santos Look Like a Genius
By Eugene - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans (D-PA) is being treated for a minor stroke
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans (D-PA) is being treated for a minor stroke
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Union firefighters reject Boeing's latest contract offe
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Union firefighters reject Boeing's latest contract offe
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
UCLA police chief reassigned following mob attack on pro-Palestinian protesters
By Eugene - 1 hr ago
UCLA police chief reassigned following mob attack on pro-Palestinian protesters
By Eugene - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Why Comey thinks Trump's trial will result in conviction
By Quixote1818 - 1 hr ago
Why Comey thinks Trump's trial will result in conviction
By Quixote1818 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Political consultant behind fake Biden robocalls faces $6 million fine and criminal charges
By Eugene - 1 hr ago
Political consultant behind fake Biden robocalls faces $6 million fine and criminal charges
By Eugene - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
NAACP fund seeks to close Black voter registration and turnout gaps ahead of the November election
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
NAACP fund seeks to close Black voter registration and turnout gaps ahead of the November election
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Pets
Chuck our one-eyed wonder cat crossed the Rainbow Bridge yesterday
By Klondike Kat - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Chuck our one-eyed wonder cat crossed the Rainbow Bridge yesterday
By Klondike Kat - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Ron DeSantis' new target in his 'war on woke'? Colors, apparently
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Ron DeSantis' new target in his 'war on woke'? Colors, apparently
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
North Carolina residents sue to have Confederate monument to 'faithful slaves' removed
By sarisataka - 1 hr ago
North Carolina residents sue to have Confederate monument to 'faithful slaves' removed
By sarisataka - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Fox host: What's wrong with Congress? Why can't you secure the border? GOP Rep. Self: The problem is the Republicans...
By demmiblue - 1 hr ago
Fox host: What's wrong with Congress? Why can't you secure the border? GOP Rep. Self: The problem is the Republicans...
By demmiblue - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
This Guardian Survey tells me that the Biden administration IS NOT talking about their success. They have done the hard.
By usaf-vet - 1 hr ago
This Guardian Survey tells me that the Biden administration IS NOT talking about their success. They have done the hard.
By usaf-vet - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Trump says he didn't testify in part because of his 'past' -- telling WABC radio he was seemingly worried about informati
By demmiblue - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Trump says he didn't testify in part because of his 'past' -- telling WABC radio he was seemingly worried about informati
By demmiblue - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Electors who tried to reverse Trump's 2020 defeat are poised to serve again
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Electors who tried to reverse Trump's 2020 defeat are poised to serve again
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Kennedy Adviser Leaves Campaign, Citing 'Hateful and Divisive Atmosphere'
By demmiblue - 1 hr ago
Kennedy Adviser Leaves Campaign, Citing 'Hateful and Divisive Atmosphere'
By demmiblue - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Salman Rushdie says a Palestinian state formed today would be 'Taliban-like'
By SunSeeker - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Salman Rushdie says a Palestinian state formed today would be 'Taliban-like'
By SunSeeker - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Lara Trump is taking the reins and reshaping the RNC in her father-in-law's image
By dalton99a - 1 hr ago
Lara Trump is taking the reins and reshaping the RNC in her father-in-law's image
By dalton99a - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Trump-linked dark-money group spent $90m on racist and transphobic ads in 2022, records show
By Nevilledog - 1 hr ago
Trump-linked dark-money group spent $90m on racist and transphobic ads in 2022, records show
By Nevilledog - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Cartoon: Tom the Dancing Bug presents RFK Jr's brain worm's guide to third-party voter brains - @RubenBolling
By werdna - 1 hr ago
Cartoon: Tom the Dancing Bug presents RFK Jr's brain worm's guide to third-party voter brains - @RubenBolling
By werdna - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Redistricting panel asks for public comment on new Michigan Senate voting maps in metro Detroit
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Redistricting panel asks for public comment on new Michigan Senate voting maps in metro Detroit
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Harvard board bars 13 pro-Palestine student protesters from graduating, overruling faculty
By Jose Garcia - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Harvard board bars 13 pro-Palestine student protesters from graduating, overruling faculty
By Jose Garcia - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Foreign Affairs
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Haley voting for Trump....
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Haley voting for Trump....
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Forum Spotlight: TV Chat
Anyone see Baby Reindeer? See these shocking decades-old revelations about Fiona Harvey in two other stalking cases.Star Trek Enterprise Jolene Blalock/ T'Pol... is married to CEO of Live Nation Entertainment
OMGOSH......I just saw Lawrence O'Donnell on the TV show Monk.
Latest Breaking News
NCAA votes to accept $2.8 billion settlement that could usher in dramatic change for college sports
1 hr ago - Associated Press News
1 hr ago - Associated Press News
Norfolk Southern will pay modest $15 million fine as part of federal settlement over Ohio derailment
2 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
2 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
Florida attorney general says state will investigate Starbucks for DEI practices
3 hrs ago - USA Today
3 hrs ago - USA Today
The world's top chipmakers can flip a 'kill switch' should China invade Taiwan, Bloomberg reports
4 hrs ago - Business Insider
4 hrs ago - Business Insider
'Ridiculous question': Ted Cruz gets testy when asked if he'll accept 2024 election results
4 hrs ago - UK Independent
4 hrs ago - UK Independent
Trump electors in key states want to serve again, despite criminal charges
5 hrs ago - Washington Post
5 hrs ago - Washington Post
US will announce $275 million more in artillery and ammunition for Ukraine, officials say
5 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/AP
5 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/AP
MyPillow CEO's courtroom failures come back to haunt indicted clerk as judge tosses lawsuit against Merrick Garland
6 hrs ago - Law & Crime
6 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Veterans became eligible for billions. These firms saw a chance to profit.
6 hrs ago - Washington Post
6 hrs ago - Washington Post
FCC to consider rules for AI-generated political ads on TV and radio, but can't touch streaming
9 hrs ago - PBS News Hour/AP
9 hrs ago - PBS News Hour/AP
The USPS is repeatedly firing probationary workers who report injuries, feds claim
10 hrs ago - CBS News
10 hrs ago - CBS News
'Put aside your cowardice': Furious Liz Cheney slams GOP over Trump's 'dangerous lie'
17 hrs ago - raw story
17 hrs ago - raw story
Harvard board bars 13 pro-Palestine student protesters from graduating, overruling faculty
17 hrs ago - The Hill
17 hrs ago - The Hill
'Sheer terror': Passengers describe turbulence-hit flight that put 20 in intensive care
18 hrs ago - AP
18 hrs ago - AP
Exclusive: Elizabeth Warren Unveils Bill To Boost Justice Department's Power To Hold Police Accountable
18 hrs ago - Huff Post
18 hrs ago - Huff Post
Multnomah County voters elect Nathan Vasquez as DA, ousting one-term incumbent Mike Schmidt
19 hrs ago - The Oregonian
19 hrs ago - The Oregonian
Families of Uvalde school shooting victims are suing Texas state police over botched response
19 hrs ago - AP
19 hrs ago - AP
FBI arrests man on Jan. 6 assault charges with help of online sleuths and matching moles
20 hrs ago - NBC News
20 hrs ago - NBC News
US Lawmakers Ask Pentagon to Allow Ukraine's Use of Long-Range Weapons on Russian Territory
20 hrs ago - Kyiv Post
20 hrs ago - Kyiv Post
'Garbage argument': Classified docs hearing gets heated over charges against Trump co-defendant Walt Nauta
21 hrs ago - ABC News
21 hrs ago - ABC News
News Corp. Decides to Take the Money From OpenAI In Major Licensing Deal
21 hrs ago - Hollywood Reporter
21 hrs ago - Hollywood Reporter
Feds face trial over abuse of incarcerated women by guards at now-shuttered California prison
21 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/AP
21 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/AP