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Colorado
Snowmass Post Office cancels asbestos removal construction ahead of election
By RandySF - 3 min ago
Snowmass Post Office cancels asbestos removal construction ahead of election
By RandySF - 3 min ago
General Discussion
Sanders refuses to rescind endorsement of candidate sporting Nazi tattoo
By tritsofme - 100 replies @ 4 min ago (Milestone)
Sanders refuses to rescind endorsement of candidate sporting Nazi tattoo
By tritsofme - 100 replies @ 4 min ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
CNN Host STUNNED By Democratic Success in Latest Polls - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 min ago
CNN Host STUNNED By Democratic Success in Latest Polls - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 min ago
General Discussion
Tump orders destruction of Capitol Dome to build penthouse.
By Chipper Chat - 5 min ago
Tump orders destruction of Capitol Dome to build penthouse.
By Chipper Chat - 5 min ago
Texas
Voters to decide on major school improvements in Bryan ISD bond election
By RandySF - 6 min ago
Voters to decide on major school improvements in Bryan ISD bond election
By RandySF - 6 min ago
California
Californians can still register to vote in the special election with same-day registration
By RandySF - 10 min ago
Californians can still register to vote in the special election with same-day registration
By RandySF - 10 min ago
General Discussion
Californians can still register to vote in the special election with same-day registration
By RandySF - 12 min ago
Californians can still register to vote in the special election with same-day registration
By RandySF - 12 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
🚨 Supreme Court Prepares MOST DANGEROUS DECISION Yet - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 min ago
🚨 Supreme Court Prepares MOST DANGEROUS DECISION Yet - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 min ago
Latest Breaking News
'Are You Kidding Me?' Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams GOP's Push to Unify Around 'COVID Communist' Andrew Cuomo
By BumRushDaShow - 18 min ago
'Are You Kidding Me?' Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams GOP's Push to Unify Around 'COVID Communist' Andrew Cuomo
By BumRushDaShow - 18 min ago
Colorado
Mesa County Elections Office hosts public tour of ballot verification technology
By RandySF - 19 min ago
Mesa County Elections Office hosts public tour of ballot verification technology
By RandySF - 19 min ago
California
California special election: How a USPS mail service change may delay ballot returns for rural voters
By RandySF - 22 min ago
California special election: How a USPS mail service change may delay ballot returns for rural voters
By RandySF - 22 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
MAGA MELTS DOWN After Trump Allies Aren't Racist Enough! - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 min ago
MAGA MELTS DOWN After Trump Allies Aren't Racist Enough! - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 min ago
Montana
County election officials sending new ballots to Laurel voters after ward mixup
By RandySF - 26 min ago
County election officials sending new ballots to Laurel voters after ward mixup
By RandySF - 26 min ago
Connecticut
West Haven Election 2025: Sean Ronan (D) Running For City Council
By RandySF - 36 min ago
West Haven Election 2025: Sean Ronan (D) Running For City Council
By RandySF - 36 min ago
Iowa
IA-SD16: Iowa Democrats nominate Renee Hardman for Senate District 16 special election
By RandySF - 42 min ago
IA-SD16: Iowa Democrats nominate Renee Hardman for Senate District 16 special election
By RandySF - 42 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Judge questions whether New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver was illegally targeted by Trump administration
By BumRushDaShow - 44 min ago
Judge questions whether New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver was illegally targeted by Trump administration
By BumRushDaShow - 44 min ago
New Jersey
New Jersey Republicans ask for federal monitors in critical county ahead of governor's election
By RandySF - 46 min ago
New Jersey Republicans ask for federal monitors in critical county ahead of governor's election
By RandySF - 46 min ago
South Carolina
Blythewood candidates focus on accessibility, safety, growth ahead of Nov 4 election
By RandySF - 50 min ago
Blythewood candidates focus on accessibility, safety, growth ahead of Nov 4 election
By RandySF - 50 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
America Outraged as Trump Wrecks the People's House - Mary Trump Media
By Rhiannon12866 - 51 min ago
America Outraged as Trump Wrecks the People's House - Mary Trump Media
By Rhiannon12866 - 51 min ago
Connecticut
West Haven Election 2025: Timothy Gunning (D) Running For Judge Of Probate
By RandySF - 53 min ago
West Haven Election 2025: Timothy Gunning (D) Running For Judge Of Probate
By RandySF - 53 min ago
Alaska
Municipal election results are in: Voters approve tax cuts, new city leaders
By RandySF - 55 min ago
Municipal election results are in: Voters approve tax cuts, new city leaders
By RandySF - 55 min ago
North Carolina
New Hanover NAACP hosts 'Souls to the Polls' ahead of municipal elections
By RandySF - 59 min ago
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New Hanover NAACP hosts 'Souls to the Polls' ahead of municipal elections
By RandySF - 59 min ago
Colorado
Governor Polis activates National Guard to help with election cybersecurity
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Governor Polis activates National Guard to help with election cybersecurity
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Connecticut
Stratford Election 2025: Kathleen Callahan (D) Running For Planning Commission
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Stratford Election 2025: Kathleen Callahan (D) Running For Planning Commission
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
West Virginia
Beckley, WV - NO KINGS Demonstration, Just One Person - Kendra Sullivan
By appalachiablue - 1 hr ago
Beckley, WV - NO KINGS Demonstration, Just One Person - Kendra Sullivan
By appalachiablue - 1 hr ago
Connecticut
Cheshire Election 2025: Heather Fitzgerald (D) Running For Board Of Education
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Cheshire Election 2025: Heather Fitzgerald (D) Running For Board Of Education
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Connecticut
Meriden Election 2025: Stephany Morales-Valentin (D) Running For Board Of Education
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Meriden Election 2025: Stephany Morales-Valentin (D) Running For Board Of Education
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Former US officials urge Congress to examine 'weaponization' working group
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Former US officials urge Congress to examine 'weaponization' working group
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Minnesota
MN-AG: Keith Ellison to run for third term as Minnesota attorney general
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
MN-AG: Keith Ellison to run for third term as Minnesota attorney general
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
From the MADDOW BLOG: On keeping health care coverage affordable, the GOP's Steve Scalise gives away the game
By B.See - 1 hr ago
From the MADDOW BLOG: On keeping health care coverage affordable, the GOP's Steve Scalise gives away the game
By B.See - 1 hr ago
Wisconsin
WI-AG: Republican Eric Toney is running again for Wisconsin attorney general
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
WI-AG: Republican Eric Toney is running again for Wisconsin attorney general
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Texas
"We are the People:" Beto Speaks at No Kings Rally in Austin - Beto O'Rourke
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
"We are the People:" Beto Speaks at No Kings Rally in Austin - Beto O'Rourke
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Bond set for Racine man accused of stalking Wisconsin's chief justice (D)
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Bond set for Racine man accused of stalking Wisconsin's chief justice (D)
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Wisconsin
Wisconsin GOP treasurer resigns, citing 'dysfunctional leadership' in state party
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Wisconsin GOP treasurer resigns, citing 'dysfunctional leadership' in state party
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Michigan
Detroit City Council district candidates seek to help neighborhoods, boost affordable housing
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Detroit City Council district candidates seek to help neighborhoods, boost affordable housing
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
PA-GOV: Doctors skeptical on Pa. governor candidate Stacy Garrity's (R) abortion pivot
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
PA-GOV: Doctors skeptical on Pa. governor candidate Stacy Garrity's (R) abortion pivot
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Pennsylvania
'Don't Fall for It': Pennsylvania Supreme Court Election Disinformation
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
'Don't Fall for It': Pennsylvania Supreme Court Election Disinformation
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Pennsylvania
Misleading Yard Signs About Pennsylvania Supreme Court Election Pop Up in Bucks County
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Misleading Yard Signs About Pennsylvania Supreme Court Election Pop Up in Bucks County
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Pennsylvania
2025 Election Preview: Harrisburg Mayoral Race Candidate Wanda Williams (D)
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
2025 Election Preview: Harrisburg Mayoral Race Candidate Wanda Williams (D)
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Pennsylvania
2025 Election Preview: Allentown Mayoral Race Candidate Matt Tuerk (D)
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
2025 Election Preview: Allentown Mayoral Race Candidate Matt Tuerk (D)
By RandySF - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Demands $230 Million from DOJ Over Investigations - And His Former Lawyer Could APPROVE It. - FIVE MINUTE NEWS
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Trump Demands $230 Million from DOJ Over Investigations - And His Former Lawyer Could APPROVE It. - FIVE MINUTE NEWS
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Pennsylvania
2025 Election Preview: Erie Mayoral Race Candidate Daria Devlin (D)
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
2025 Election Preview: Erie Mayoral Race Candidate Daria Devlin (D)
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
The difference between me and Trump. - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
The difference between me and Trump. - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
President Trump warned Tuesday that if the Dems don't approve funding, there are dangers to future of Social Security
By littlemissmartypants - 2 hrs ago
President Trump warned Tuesday that if the Dems don't approve funding, there are dangers to future of Social Security
By littlemissmartypants - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Republicans Are Making One of the Most Gerrymandered States in the Nation Even More Rigged North Carolina
By B.See - 2 hrs ago
Republicans Are Making One of the Most Gerrymandered States in the Nation Even More Rigged North Carolina
By B.See - 2 hrs ago
New York
NYC Mayor's Race: Republican county chairs reaffirm 'unequivocal support' for Sliwa amid calls to drop out
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
NYC Mayor's Race: Republican county chairs reaffirm 'unequivocal support' for Sliwa amid calls to drop out
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump-GOP Giveaway to Big Pharma Will Hit Taxpayers With $9 Billion in Higher Drug Costs
By B.See - 2 hrs ago
Trump-GOP Giveaway to Big Pharma Will Hit Taxpayers With $9 Billion in Higher Drug Costs
By B.See - 2 hrs ago
New York
Mamdani confronts doubts over age in bid to be NYC's youngest mayor in a century
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Mamdani confronts doubts over age in bid to be NYC's youngest mayor in a century
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Trump goes too far with 'Nazi streak' nominee not even Republicans can support - The Briefing w/Jen Psaki - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Trump goes too far with 'Nazi streak' nominee not even Republicans can support - The Briefing w/Jen Psaki - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Amazon Allegedly Replaced 40% of AWS DevOps Workers With AI Days Before Crash
By CentralMass - 2 hrs ago
Amazon Allegedly Replaced 40% of AWS DevOps Workers With AI Days Before Crash
By CentralMass - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
From the Subway Chronicles: Fairhope, Alabama Cops Wrestle 61 Yr. Old Giant Penis to the Ground
By B.See - 2 hrs ago
From the Subway Chronicles: Fairhope, Alabama Cops Wrestle 61 Yr. Old Giant Penis to the Ground
By B.See - 2 hrs ago
New York
Andrew Cuomo open to offering Curtis Sliwa a job if he drops his NYC mayoral bid
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Andrew Cuomo open to offering Curtis Sliwa a job if he drops his NYC mayoral bid
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
New York
Pro-Cuomo PAC launches six-figure anti-Sliwa effort, targeting Russian-speaking voters
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Pro-Cuomo PAC launches six-figure anti-Sliwa effort, targeting Russian-speaking voters
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Taxation without representation': Arizona loses patience, sues Mike Johnson for Grijalva stall - The Briefing w/Jen Psaki
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
'Taxation without representation': Arizona loses patience, sues Mike Johnson for Grijalva stall - The Briefing w/Jen Psaki
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Shooting by ICE officer in Los Angeles wounds motorist, U.S. marshal
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago
Shooting by ICE officer in Los Angeles wounds motorist, U.S. marshal
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Remember when Obama destryed the WH? Yeah... good times:
By applegrove - 2 hrs ago
Remember when Obama destryed the WH? Yeah... good times:
By applegrove - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Abandons Mike Johnson, Republicans - Another Day - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Trump Abandons Mike Johnson, Republicans - Another Day - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: New York
Full Episode: NY1 to host final mayoral debateNYC Mayor's Race: Republican county chairs reaffirm 'unequivocal support' for Sliwa amid calls to drop out
Contenders make their case to sit on Great Neck Library Board
Latest Breaking News
'Are You Kidding Me?' Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams GOP's Push to Unify Around 'COVID Communist' Andrew Cuomo
18 min ago - msn/MEDIAite
18 min ago - msn/MEDIAite
Judge questions whether New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver was illegally targeted by Trump administration
44 min ago - Politico
44 min ago - Politico
President Trump warned Tuesday that if the Dems don't approve funding, there are dangers to future of Social Security
2 hrs ago - Newsweek
2 hrs ago - Newsweek
'Why are you gay?': Musk appears to cross a line in SpaceX tantrum at Trump Transportation Secretary
7 hrs ago - Independent
7 hrs ago - Independent
White House says it will submit ballroom plans for review, with demolition already under way
7 hrs ago - Reuters
7 hrs ago - Reuters
Ex-CIA chief John Brennan referred for criminal prosecution over 'Russiagate,' is latest Trump foe in DOJ crosshairs
7 hrs ago - The Independent
7 hrs ago - The Independent
House Republicans' new plea to Speaker Johnson shows 'writing on the wall' for GOP: expert
8 hrs ago - Raw Story
8 hrs ago - Raw Story
Trump fires another inspector general, raising fears about oversight independence
8 hrs ago - GovExec.com
8 hrs ago - GovExec.com
Trump nominee to lead whistleblower office drops out after racist texts surface
8 hrs ago - The Guardian
8 hrs ago - The Guardian
Arizona sues Mike Johnson over refusal to swear in Democrat who could sway Epstein vote
10 hrs ago - The Guardian
10 hrs ago - The Guardian
Trump seeks to proceed with $10B lawsuit over WSJ story on Epstein's birthday book
11 hrs ago - ABC News
11 hrs ago - ABC News
Democrats Emboldened After 'No Kings' Protests As Government Shutdown Drags On
12 hrs ago - Huff Post
12 hrs ago - Huff Post
Deputy U.S. marshal wounded by ICE agent during immigration operation in Southern California
12 hrs ago - Los Angeles Times
12 hrs ago - Los Angeles Times
Virginia Giuffre raped by 'well-known Prime Minister,' US version of posthumous memoir claims
12 hrs ago - CNN World
12 hrs ago - CNN World
'No plans' for Trump-Putin meeting 'in the immediate future' despite president's claims of Hungary summit: White House
13 hrs ago - Independent
13 hrs ago - Independent
Judge orders Department of Defense to restore books removed from schools over 'wokeness'
14 hrs ago - USA Today
14 hrs ago - USA Today
ICE would need more money to expand use of bodycams in Chicago crackdown, official says
14 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
14 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
Trump's nomination of Paul Ingrassia loses Republican support following racist text messages
15 hrs ago - The Guardian
15 hrs ago - The Guardian
Some VA therapists and patients say their treatment sessions are being limited, raising alarm
15 hrs ago - CNN Politics
15 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Pardoned Capitol rioter charged with threatening to murder Hakeem Jeffries at NYC event this week
17 hrs ago - CBS News
17 hrs ago - CBS News
One of the world's rarest whales that makes the Atlantic its home grows in population
17 hrs ago - AP
17 hrs ago - AP
John Thune says Trump's embattled pick for Office of Special Counsel won't get confirmed
19 hrs ago - NBC News
19 hrs ago - NBC News
Federal lawsuit challenges private school that gives preference to Native Hawaiians
20 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
20 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
Trump DOJ Prosecutor Sent Journalist Dozens of Texts -- Then Tried to Claim 'Off the Record'
20 hrs ago - MEDIAite
20 hrs ago - MEDIAite
ICE official defends agency's tactics amid fallout from raid on wrong home in Portland, Oregon
20 hrs ago - CBS News
20 hrs ago - CBS News
GOP leaders map out potential Obamacare extension as hard-liners warm to health talks
21 hrs ago - Politico
21 hrs ago - Politico