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General Discussion
The ketchup alert status has been raised to KETCHCON 1!
By LetMyPeopleVote - 3 min ago
The ketchup alert status has been raised to KETCHCON 1!
By LetMyPeopleVote - 3 min ago
General Discussion
And if Republicans had won last night, you know who would be taking all the credit......
By marmar - 11 min ago
And if Republicans had won last night, you know who would be taking all the credit......
By marmar - 11 min ago
Public Transportation and Smart Growth
DC Streetcar service to end in 2026, a year earlier than originally planned
By marmar - 15 min ago
DC Streetcar service to end in 2026, a year earlier than originally planned
By marmar - 15 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
"Every step of providing humanitarian help could be considered aiding and abetting, and this...
By riversedge - 17 min ago
"Every step of providing humanitarian help could be considered aiding and abetting, and this...
By riversedge - 17 min ago
General Discussion
Mississippi: Democrats' gains under the new map broke the Republican supermajority in the Senate.
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 21 min ago
Mississippi: Democrats' gains under the new map broke the Republican supermajority in the Senate.
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 21 min ago
General Discussion
VIRGINIA counties go blue-er. Madam Governor (elect) let concession call go to voicemail
By underpants - 23 min ago
VIRGINIA counties go blue-er. Madam Governor (elect) let concession call go to voicemail
By underpants - 23 min ago
General Discussion
Is this the last we'll hear of Darrell Issa? Or will he find a way to relocate to a...
By QueerDuck - 25 min ago
Is this the last we'll hear of Darrell Issa? Or will he find a way to relocate to a...
By QueerDuck - 25 min ago
General Discussion
Gavin Newsom wasn't on the ballot -- but Prop 50's passage made him a massive winner
By marmar - 32 min ago
Gavin Newsom wasn't on the ballot -- but Prop 50's passage made him a massive winner
By marmar - 32 min ago
General Discussion
CONTINUE the Blue Wave...special election to the US House next month Aftyn Behn TN-7
By Omaha Steve - 39 min ago
CONTINUE the Blue Wave...special election to the US House next month Aftyn Behn TN-7
By Omaha Steve - 39 min ago
Latest Breaking News
California voters approve new US House map to boost Democrats in 2026
By EarlG - 43 min ago
California voters approve new US House map to boost Democrats in 2026
By EarlG - 43 min ago
Latest Breaking News
More than 85 dead as typhoon wreaks havoc in the Philippines
By muriel_volestrangler - 46 min ago
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More than 85 dead as typhoon wreaks havoc in the Philippines
By muriel_volestrangler - 46 min ago
General Discussion
For the first time in 27 years....
By Pacifist Patriot - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
For the first time in 27 years....
By Pacifist Patriot - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Texas
Well, shoot. Looks like all the texas constitutional amendments passed.
By mwmisses4289 - 1 hr ago
Well, shoot. Looks like all the texas constitutional amendments passed.
By mwmisses4289 - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Mamdani Victory Leads MASSIVE Blue Wave in 2025 Election - What A Day
By In It to Win It - 1 hr ago
Mamdani Victory Leads MASSIVE Blue Wave in 2025 Election - What A Day
By In It to Win It - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Congressman Moulton "If you're a criminal you can buy your way to freedom with Trump."
By Swede - 1 hr ago
Congressman Moulton "If you're a criminal you can buy your way to freedom with Trump."
By Swede - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
ADP National Employment Report: Private Sector Employment Increased by 42,000 Jobs in October; Annual Pay was Up 4.5%
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
ADP National Employment Report: Private Sector Employment Increased by 42,000 Jobs in October; Annual Pay was Up 4.5%
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
We The People have more courage, integrity, and morality than the entire US power elite.
By Irish_Dem - 1 hr ago
We The People have more courage, integrity, and morality than the entire US power elite.
By Irish_Dem - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
THE MAJORITY of money spent by Winsome Earle-Sears and outside groups in Virginia went to anti-trans ads.
By Swede - 1 hr ago
THE MAJORITY of money spent by Winsome Earle-Sears and outside groups in Virginia went to anti-trans ads.
By Swede - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
With all of the wailing about socialism from the GOP. Some interesting results from yesterday's YouGov poll.
By everyonematters - 1 hr ago
With all of the wailing about socialism from the GOP. Some interesting results from yesterday's YouGov poll.
By everyonematters - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Over 600 physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners to hold 1-day strike against Allina Health in Minneapo
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago
Over 600 physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners to hold 1-day strike against Allina Health in Minneapo
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Portland, Oregon: ICE Agents Rip Clothes Off Woman, Drag Her Across Concrete Fully Exposed to Crowd
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 1 hr ago
Portland, Oregon: ICE Agents Rip Clothes Off Woman, Drag Her Across Concrete Fully Exposed to Crowd
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
This is why all the women in the Trump regime wear a cross:
By applegrove - 1 hr ago
This is why all the women in the Trump regime wear a cross:
By applegrove - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Dershowitz said he "will blow his brains out on live tv" if Mamdani become mayor.
By Swede - 1 hr ago
Dershowitz said he "will blow his brains out on live tv" if Mamdani become mayor.
By Swede - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
America's FAVORITE rapin' grampy is peeing in his pants over the Midterms: "Save our Supreme Court from 'Packing,'"
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago
America's FAVORITE rapin' grampy is peeing in his pants over the Midterms: "Save our Supreme Court from 'Packing,'"
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Dems, Antifa & The No Kings Movement have eaten ReTHUGs and MAGAts
By malaise - 1 hr ago
Dems, Antifa & The No Kings Movement have eaten ReTHUGs and MAGAts
By malaise - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
One of Election Night 2025's Biggest Losers: Elise Stefanik
By Prairie Gates - 1 hr ago
One of Election Night 2025's Biggest Losers: Elise Stefanik
By Prairie Gates - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
'2026 Will Be a Blood Bath': MAGA Says 'Warning Signs Are Flashing' After Blowout Losses
By babylonsister - 2 hrs ago
'2026 Will Be a Blood Bath': MAGA Says 'Warning Signs Are Flashing' After Blowout Losses
By babylonsister - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Did the Eric Adams' plan backfire on Trump and his goons?
By imanamerican63 - 2 hrs ago
Did the Eric Adams' plan backfire on Trump and his goons?
By imanamerican63 - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Lots of lots of other takes and theories, but none of them include accountability for their infallible hero.
By Swede - 2 hrs ago
Lots of lots of other takes and theories, but none of them include accountability for their infallible hero.
By Swede - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Maine voters reject voter ID requirement, absentee voting changes
By orangecrush - 2 hrs ago
Maine voters reject voter ID requirement, absentee voting changes
By orangecrush - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
I Pray the UPS Plane crash departing Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
By Coldwater - 2 hrs ago
I Pray the UPS Plane crash departing Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
By Coldwater - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
So hear me, President Trump, when I say this: to get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us.
By Swede - 2 hrs ago
So hear me, President Trump, when I say this: to get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us.
By Swede - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
I'd like to hear your thoughts on this off year election.
By Duncanpup - 2 hrs ago
I'd like to hear your thoughts on this off year election.
By Duncanpup - 2 hrs ago
Environment & Energy
The Lancet - One Person Dies From Extreme Heat Every Minute; Heat Death Rate Up 23% Since 1990s
By hatrack - 2 hrs ago
The Lancet - One Person Dies From Extreme Heat Every Minute; Heat Death Rate Up 23% Since 1990s
By hatrack - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
I am sooo ELATED over the Dems' sweeping victories!!! I hope we have another No Kings rally before the midterms!
By LaMouffette - 2 hrs ago
I am sooo ELATED over the Dems' sweeping victories!!! I hope we have another No Kings rally before the midterms!
By LaMouffette - 2 hrs ago
Environment & Energy
Flyborne Kala-Azar, Fatal If Untreated, On Brink Of Becoming Endemic In Kenya - Thanks In Part To Destruction Of USAID
By hatrack - 2 hrs ago
Flyborne Kala-Azar, Fatal If Untreated, On Brink Of Becoming Endemic In Kenya - Thanks In Part To Destruction Of USAID
By hatrack - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump dismisses bad election results by blaming his not being on ballot, shutdown
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Trump dismisses bad election results by blaming his not being on ballot, shutdown
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
In Syria, the race to rebuild from civil war frustrates efforts to unearth the truth. White Helmets have collected more
By applegrove - 2 hrs ago
In Syria, the race to rebuild from civil war frustrates efforts to unearth the truth. White Helmets have collected more
By applegrove - 2 hrs ago
Environment & Energy
2018-23: 1.9 Million Home Insurance Policies Went Away; In 2021 & 2022, 18 LA & FL Insurance Companies Insolvent
By hatrack - 2 hrs ago
2018-23: 1.9 Million Home Insurance Policies Went Away; In 2021 & 2022, 18 LA & FL Insurance Companies Insolvent
By hatrack - 2 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Science
This Slime Could Change The World Planet Fix BBC Earth ScienceWhat Exactly Is Inside Jupiter?
Science under attack - hopefully we don't suffer a similar fate.
Latest Breaking News
ADP National Employment Report: Private Sector Employment Increased by 42,000 Jobs in October; Annual Pay was Up 4.5%
1 hr ago - ADP via PRwire
1 hr ago - ADP via PRwire
Over 600 physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners to hold 1-day strike against Allina Health in Minneapo
1 hr ago - WSWS
1 hr ago - WSWS
Trump dismisses bad election results by blaming his not being on ballot, shutdown
2 hrs ago - ABC News
2 hrs ago - ABC News
Trump once again nominates tech space traveler Jared Isaacman to serve as NASA administrator
3 hrs ago - The Independent
3 hrs ago - The Independent
FBI Agents Association Condemns Director's 'Campaign Of Erratic And Arbitrary Retribution'
4 hrs ago - Huff Post
4 hrs ago - Huff Post
Judge hears testimony about crowded cells and overflowing toilets at Chicago-area immigration site
4 hrs ago - AP
4 hrs ago - AP
Pot picketers at W. Manchester Twp. dispensary settle strike with new contract
11 hrs ago - York Daily Record via Yahoo
11 hrs ago - York Daily Record via Yahoo
Democrat Mikie Sherrill elected governor of New Jersey, defeating opponent who aligned with Trump
12 hrs ago - AP
12 hrs ago - AP
Pennsylvania reelects Supreme Court justices, extending a Democratic majority on its highest court
12 hrs ago - AP
12 hrs ago - AP
AP Race Call: Democrat Aftab Pureval wins reelection as Cincinnati mayor, defeating Vance's relative
12 hrs ago - AP
12 hrs ago - AP
Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor in a historic first that boosts Democrats ahead of 2026
13 hrs ago - AP
13 hrs ago - AP
Border Patrol Agent Testifies On DC 'Sandwich Guy': 'I Could Smell The Onions'
14 hrs ago - Huff Post
14 hrs ago - Huff Post
Marjorie Taylor Greene calls out Johnson over House not meeting during shutdown
14 hrs ago - ABC News
14 hrs ago - ABC News
FBI fires additional agents who participated in investigating Trump, AP sources say
15 hrs ago - The Associated Press, via WTOP
15 hrs ago - The Associated Press, via WTOP
Trump Threatens To Hold SNAP Benefits Hostage, Then Karoline Leavitt Says He Won't
18 hrs ago - Huff Post
18 hrs ago - Huff Post
'I'm angry with the president': Florida Trump voters reeling from 'cruel and bad' policies
19 hrs ago - Raw Story
19 hrs ago - Raw Story
The trouble with US veterans benefits isn't 'rampant' fraud - it's bureaucratic roadblocks, advocates say
20 hrs ago - The Guardian
20 hrs ago - The Guardian
Department of Transportation might be forced to shut down some airspace next week: Duffy
20 hrs ago - ABC News
20 hrs ago - ABC News
House Democrats press DOJ for details on Epstein co-conspirators probe that was "inexplicably killed"
21 hrs ago - CBS News
21 hrs ago - CBS News
A Fox News report prompted Trump to post about Nigeria, setting off White House scramble
23 hrs ago - NBC News
23 hrs ago - NBC News
Ex-ABC News Reporter Rips '60 Minutes' Over Trump Interview: 'Stand Up For What Is True'
Yesterday - Huff Post
Yesterday - Huff Post
Exclusive: Trump ousts watchdog of US housing regulator involved in mortgage probes of his foes, sources say
Yesterday - Reuters
Yesterday - Reuters
Former A.G. Eric Holder Urges Democrats to Reform 'Broken' Supreme Court Once Back in Power
Yesterday - MEDIAite
Yesterday - MEDIAite