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Will Independents have any influence on redrawn districts in the South?
By no_hypocrisy - 58 sec ago - Last reply 58 sec ago

General Discussion
Das ist kein Ballsaal, das ist ein Fhrerbunker. It is not a ballroom but a Fuhrer Bunker.
By Botany - 1 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago

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Orange cats
By Figarosmom - 1 hr ago - Last reply 3 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Howard Lutnick faces congressional showdown after Epstein files revealed island visit
By BumRushDaShow - 3 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago

Liberal YouTubers
Let's talk about Trump wanting a billion tax dollars for his ballroom.... - Belle of the Ranch
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Rubio says War Powers Act '100 percent unconstitutional'
By BumRushDaShow - 55 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Michigan Democrats keep control of state Senate in election win that offers clues about midterms
By mahatmakanejeeves - 40 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago

Liberal YouTubers
Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 5/5/2026
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Editorials & Other Articles
DOJ Offers Lawyers $25,000 Signing Bonuses as Hiring Lags (2)
By mahatmakanejeeves - 17 min ago - Last reply 6 min ago

General Discussion
The American tourist boycott movement is wreaking havoc: border states like Montana are reporting a dizzying 44% drop i
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago

Latest Breaking News
'Get the children away': Outrage breaks out over Trump's startling remarks around kids
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago

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Wordle 1782 (Wed, 5/6) ***SPOILERS***
By MissMillie - 30 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Trump-backed candidates win majority of Republican primary races for Indiana Senate
By mahatmakanejeeves - 59 min ago - Last reply 16 min ago

Cooking & Baking
Breakfast Wednesday 6 May 2026
By irisblue - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 17 min ago

Editorials & Other Articles
Do you ever wonder why conservative Evangelicals don't seem to be bothered by the moral bankruptcy of Trump?
By lees1975 - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 18 min ago

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Anniversaries and Posting Milestones (May 5, 2026)
By EarlG - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 25 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Trump pauses U.S. bid to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz, cites Iran deal progress
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 28 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Defiant border czar brushes away MAGA critics, says 'mass deportations are coming'
By BumRushDaShow - 29 min ago - Last reply 29 min ago

Latest Breaking News
RFK Jr. unveils campaign for 'deprescribing' antidepressants
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 33 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Most Trump-Backed Challengers Beat Indiana Incumbents Who Bucked Trump
By Zorro - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 36 min ago

Liberal YouTubers
Seth Meyers - What are Trump's Goals for the Iran War?: Late Night White House Press Briefing
By Rhiannon12866 - 39 min ago - Last reply 39 min ago

General Discussion
Let's say a President committed treason.
By OAITW r.2.0 - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 42 min ago

District of Columbia
Multiple high-ranking DC police leaders placed on leave after crime stats probe
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago - Last reply 44 min ago

Liberal YouTubers
Trump PANICS As His NASTY RANT Goes VIRAL! - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 45 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Ohio set for marquee races in the fall. US Senate contest seen as crucial for control of the chamber
By mahatmakanejeeves - 47 min ago - Last reply 47 min ago

General Discussion
A serious question, please.. this ballroom at our White House has gone from 300 million to a billion?
By Deuxcents - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 49 min ago

Liberal YouTubers
2 Trump Supporters Arrested In The Same Undercover Sting - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 56 min ago

General Discussion
I fear we're in for a rude awakening
By EnergizedLib - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

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Puppies with attitude
By Figarosmom - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

Liberal YouTubers
Stephen Colbert - Guest President Barack Obama (4 videos)
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

General Discussion
Annual mailbox food drive Sat. May 9
By Tanuki - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

General Discussion
Fire truck shortage
By KT2000 - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

Baseball
I need to get this off my chest ...AGAIN. Derek Jeter was a no doubt 1st ballot hall of famer
By The Polack MSgt - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

Latest Breaking News
Appeals court split on ICE's mandatory detention policy
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

General Discussion
I hope I live long enough to see
By spooky3 - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

Latest Breaking News
Second judge rules Trump administration can't review reporter's devices
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

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Cats copying humans
By Figarosmom - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

Liberal YouTubers
Ballroom update deals nightmare blow to Trump - Another Day - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

General Discussion
We need a major science project(suggest for our transgender friends)
By Matthew28 - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

Cable News Clips
Families in Lebanon still search rubble for loved ones killed in a day of Israeli strikes - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

Latest Breaking News
White House East Wing debris dumped at nearby golf course has toxic metals, a report says
By mahatmakanejeeves - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

Cable News Clips
Iran remains defiant after U.S. launches new effort to reopen Strait of Hormuz - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

Activist Headquarters
Prediction: Marie Antoinette will rise from her grave to endorse the Epstein Billion dollar Ballroom
By Ranting Randy - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

Liberal YouTubers
Trump Voters FAFO - May 5, 2026 - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

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To celebrate Cinco de Mayo today I bought $10.00 worth of gas
By Floyd R. Turbo - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

General Discussion
We need a new label. I propose Trumpublicans/Trumpublicanism. Here's my case. I'd love your input!
By pat_k - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago

Liberal YouTubers
Melania BLINDSIDES Trump With A NASTY SURPRISE! - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 2 hrs ago

General Discussion
Democrats have to write a new Civil
By Figarosmom - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 2 hrs ago

Pets
If dogs could use Google.
By Dunc - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 2 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
US and Bahrain push UN-backed action for Hormuz as Washington seeks maritime coalition
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 2 hrs ago

Foreign Affairs
Putin fears Ukrainian drones over his Moscow parade - Break the Fake - TVP WORLD
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 2 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Supreme Court UNUSUAL Move ESCALATES Redistricting War - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 2 hrs ago

General Discussion
What Happened When the Pope Had to Call Customer Service
By dalton99a - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 2 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
New wave of Southern states scramble to redraw congressional maps ahead of Midterms - PBS NewsHour
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 2 hrs ago

General Discussion
President Obama on Stephen Colbert tonight
By MIButterfly - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 2 hrs ago

Environment & Energy
Is Trump's DOJ Now Big Oil's Personal Law Firm? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 2 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Arlington political activist who protested outside Stephen Miller's home won't face state charges
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 2 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Judge Orders Investigation of DOJ Attorney - Glenn Kirschner
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 3 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Trump gets RUDE AWAKENING over Project HE WANTED MOST!! - Legal AF
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 3 hrs ago

General Discussion
Utah's New Law Targeting VPNs Goes Into Effect May 6th
By Eugene - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 3 hrs ago

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FORMER Vets SKEWER Trump for NATO BETRAYAL!!! - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 3 hrs ago

General Discussion
California Governor primary debate.....7 candidates Dems & Repub.....on CNN now.
By a kennedy - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 3 hrs ago

Photography
Long pink clouds at treetops, colorful swirling Z between pines after sunset.
By George McGovern - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 3 hrs ago

Utah
Utah's New Law Targeting VPNs Goes Into Effect May 6th
By Eugene - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 3 hrs ago

General Discussion
So let me get this straight...
By choie - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 3 hrs ago

Photography
Wednesday Sunsets/Sunrises - Sunsets at home.
By George McGovern - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 3 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Trump DOJ Sues to Overturn Assault Weapons Ban In City Plagued By Mass Shootings
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 3 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Supreme Court Makes SHOCK MOVE on MASSIVE CASE - Legal AF
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 3 hrs ago

General Discussion
Paula Poundstone- 183 days to save democracy
By Figarosmom - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 3 hrs ago

General Discussion
$5.46 per gallon of gas tonight in Tacoma WA
By gopiscrap - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 3 hrs ago

General Discussion
Home on the Range No More: Trump Wants Bison Gone
By Coventina - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 3 hrs ago

General Discussion
Help me out here: I thought "inflation" was too much money chasing too few goods.
By Sogo - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 3 hrs ago

General Discussion
"JESUS SAVES!"
By Jack Valentino - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 3 hrs ago

General Discussion
Trump Is Losing a Second War. The Iran debacle is accelerating the shift away from fossil fuels
By applegrove - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 3 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
DOJ seeks the names of 2020 election workers in Georgia's Fulton County
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 3 hrs ago

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Wish i fell asleep this fast
By Figarosmom - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 3 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
Trump RESUMES unhinged feud with Pope Leo by accusing him of ENDANGERING Catholics - Deadline - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 3 hrs ago

Artists
Tonight's Tuesday Watercolor
By samplegirl - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 3 hrs ago

TV Chat
Tuesday, May 5th - Late-night talk show guest listings
By FakeNoose - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 3 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
The Administration's Extraordinary Display of Bait and Switch - Explainer - Heather Cox Richardson
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 3 hrs ago

Forum Spotlight: Science

Watch as NASA's Curiosity Rover frees its drill from a rock
By erronis

Well, this is fun. An LLM trained only on pre-1931 text.
By harumph

On the nature of intelligence: can the process of evolution be thought to show a form of intelligence?
By Girard442

Latest Breaking News

Howard Lutnick faces congressional showdown after Epstein files revealed island visit
3 min ago - NBC News

Defiant border czar brushes away MAGA critics, says 'mass deportations are coming'
29 min ago - msn/CNN Politics

Michigan Democrats keep control of state Senate in election win that offers clues about midterms
40 min ago - Associated Press

Ohio set for marquee races in the fall. US Senate contest seen as crucial for control of the chamber
47 min ago - Associated Press

Rubio says War Powers Act '100 percent unconstitutional'
55 min ago - The Hill

Trump-backed candidates win majority of Republican primary races for Indiana Senate
59 min ago - Associated Press

Second judge rules Trump administration can't review reporter's devices
1 hr ago - USA Today

Appeals court split on ICE's mandatory detention policy
1 hr ago - Politico

US and Bahrain push UN-backed action for Hormuz as Washington seeks maritime coalition
2 hrs ago - msn/Reuters

'Get the children away': Outrage breaks out over Trump's startling remarks around kids
2 hrs ago - Raw Story

Arlington political activist who protested outside Stephen Miller's home won't face state charges
3 hrs ago - CBS News

Trump DOJ Sues to Overturn Assault Weapons Ban In City Plagued By Mass Shootings
3 hrs ago - MEDIAite

Most Trump-Backed Challengers Beat Indiana Incumbents Who Bucked Trump
4 hrs ago - New York Times

Spring plans meet snow in Denver as a late storm could be the season's biggest
6 hrs ago - AP

RFK Jr. unveils campaign for 'deprescribing' antidepressants
9 hrs ago - The Hill

Newly released documents reveal more than $300,000 in taxpayer-funded sexual harassment settlements involving lawmakers
9 hrs ago - CNN

State moves forward with foreign service officer layoffs in blow to civil service
10 hrs ago - The Hill

U.S. job openings were unchanged at 6.9 million in March but hiring improved
10 hrs ago - AP

Ohio U.S. Senate special primary results
10 hrs ago - AP

FDA authorizes first fruit-flavored e-cigarettes in US amid political pressure
10 hrs ago - Reuters

Chisago County accuses union of unfair labor practice after strike
10 hrs ago - KARE11

Amsterdam bans advertising for meat and fossil fuels in public places to discourage high-carbon lifestyle
10 hrs ago - CBS News

Trump pauses U.S. bid to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz, cites Iran deal progress
11 hrs ago - CNBC

GOP Megadonor Throws in the Towel on Republicans Holding House in Midterms: 'Almost a Certainty' That Dems Win
11 hrs ago - MEDIAite

Voting rights groups sue as Louisiana suspends congressional primaries
11 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service

Companies could ditch quarterly earnings for semiannual reports under new SEC plan
12 hrs ago - msn/Barron's

Plantiff in Case That Destroyed Voting Rights Act Exposed as Jan. 6er
12 hrs ago - Democracy Docket

New York Times sued by US employment agency over diversity, hiring
12 hrs ago - Reuters

Zambia blasts the US over a $2 billion health deal in exchange for critical minerals
13 hrs ago - ABC News/AP

White House East Wing debris dumped at nearby golf course has toxic metals, a report says
13 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP

Zelenskiy pitches drone deal during Bahrain visit
13 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/Reuters

UnitedHealthcare to cut prior authorization for 30% of services. Here's what to know.
14 hrs ago - CBS News

Republicans fret over Iowa as tough midterm races develop
14 hrs ago - NBC News

F.D.A. Blocked Publication of Research Finding Covid and Shingles Vaccines Were Safe
14 hrs ago - NYT

Media Matters claims victory in its fight against Trump's Federal Trade Commission
15 hrs ago - MS NOW News

DOJ seeks the names of 2020 election workers in Georgia's Fulton County
15 hrs ago - Scripps News/AP

Hegseth and Caine pressed on reports of 'kamikaze dolphins' in Iran waters: 'Like sharks with laser beams?'
16 hrs ago - The Independent

James Murdoch's Company Said to Be in Talks to Acquire Most of Vox Media
17 hrs ago - New York Times

Americans have spent an extra $24 billion on gas in just two months thanks to rising prices from Trump's Iran war
17 hrs ago - The Independent

Pennsylvania sues Character AI, says chatbot poses as doctors
17 hrs ago - Reuters

Trump's national prayer event largely features Christian leaders
17 hrs ago - USA Today

Single dose of magic mushroom psychedelic can cause anatomical brain changes, study finds
18 hrs ago - Guardian

Voters disenfranchised: Louisiana strips counting power from 42,000 absentee House ballots
19 hrs ago - Raw Story

Russia's vast Kirishi oil refinery halts processing after drone attack, sources say
19 hrs ago - Reuters

Target Field concession workers authorize strike
19 hrs ago - KAALTV

Major publishers sue Meta for copyright infringement over AI training
19 hrs ago - Reuters

Vocational Nurses, Techs Ready 30,000-Worker California Strike
19 hrs ago - Bloomberg Law

Exclusive: VA conducted internal investigations into employees who attended vigil for Alex Pretti
20 hrs ago - CNN Politics

U.S. insists Iran ceasefire not over despite attacks in Strait of Hormuz
20 hrs ago - NBC News

Appellate judges seem skeptical of Trump administration's appointments of some top prosecutors
21 hrs ago - AP

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