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General Discussion
This is a bloodbath - 1,935.35 - update −2,016.06
By malaise - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 27 sec ago
This is a bloodbath - 1,935.35 - update −2,016.06
By malaise - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 27 sec ago
General Discussion
Raw Story: 'Things will get bad': Ex-GOP insider predicts Trump's 'mental illness' is profound threat
By Dennis Donovan - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Raw Story: 'Things will get bad': Ex-GOP insider predicts Trump's 'mental illness' is profound threat
By Dennis Donovan - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
HAPPENING NOW: Judge Paula Xinis sounds inclined to order feds to arrange return of Kilmar Abrego-Garcia
By MayReasonRule - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 min ago
HAPPENING NOW: Judge Paula Xinis sounds inclined to order feds to arrange return of Kilmar Abrego-Garcia
By MayReasonRule - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
VA-GOV: Earle-Sears comments on federal layoffs spark outcry from unions, veterans
By RandySF - 13 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
VA-GOV: Earle-Sears comments on federal layoffs spark outcry from unions, veterans
By RandySF - 13 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
Project 2025, Chapter 26, Pages 765 - 823
By Aviation Pro - 2 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Project 2025, Chapter 26, Pages 765 - 823
By Aviation Pro - 2 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
A pair of mottos for der leader
By keroro gunsou - 7 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
A pair of mottos for der leader
By keroro gunsou - 7 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Federal Unions Sue To Stop Trump's Union-Busting Executive Order
By BumRushDaShow - 5 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Federal Unions Sue To Stop Trump's Union-Busting Executive Order
By BumRushDaShow - 5 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
General Discussion
So can anything happen to combat global change while the US is busy fighting everyone?
By milestogo - 2 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
So can anything happen to combat global change while the US is busy fighting everyone?
By milestogo - 2 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Latest Breaking News
The US must return a Maryland man mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison, judge says
By BumRushDaShow - 31 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
The US must return a Maryland man mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison, judge says
By BumRushDaShow - 31 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Wisconsin
New election procedures in Madison made repeat of 2024 snafu 'basically impossible'
By RandySF - 3 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
New election procedures in Madison made repeat of 2024 snafu 'basically impossible'
By RandySF - 3 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
The FBI's War on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
By Kid Berwyn - 3 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
The FBI's War on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
By Kid Berwyn - 3 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
Mathematicians uncover the hidden patterns behind a $3.5 billion cryptocurrency collapse
By erronis - 28 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Mathematicians uncover the hidden patterns behind a $3.5 billion cryptocurrency collapse
By erronis - 28 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
judge orders illegally deported immigrant returned
By moonshinegnomie - 8 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
judge orders illegally deported immigrant returned
By moonshinegnomie - 8 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Wisconsin
Supreme Court elects Ann Walsh Bradley chief justice for 2-month stint; Karofsky to succeed her
By RandySF - 6 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Supreme Court elects Ann Walsh Bradley chief justice for 2-month stint; Karofsky to succeed her
By RandySF - 6 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
Trump says DOGE found something (else) horrible, but won't say what exactly. So brace yourself.
By 4th - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Trump says DOGE found something (else) horrible, but won't say what exactly. So brace yourself.
By 4th - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Latest Breaking News
FEMA chief given lie detector test after leak of private meeting
By demmiblue - 28 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
FEMA chief given lie detector test after leak of private meeting
By demmiblue - 28 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
We have seen it with Walmart
By question everything - 1 hr ago - Last reply 4 min ago
We have seen it with Walmart
By question everything - 1 hr ago - Last reply 4 min ago
General Discussion
It's way past time for democrats to be calling out the ENTIRE republican infrastructure of news and government.
By BComplex - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
It's way past time for democrats to be calling out the ENTIRE republican infrastructure of news and government.
By BComplex - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
General Discussion
Mike Pence will receive the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for Jan. 6 actions
By eShirl - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Mike Pence will receive the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for Jan. 6 actions
By eShirl - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
General Discussion
Republicans will never understand how they are being "played" by the Russians.
By kentuck - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Republicans will never understand how they are being "played" by the Russians.
By kentuck - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
General Discussion
Remember trump saying Dow 30,000 was a "sacred" number?
By Danmel - 7 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Remember trump saying Dow 30,000 was a "sacred" number?
By Danmel - 7 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Weather Watchers
LIVE - Severe Weather Coverage With Storm Chasers On The Ground, 4/4 Ryan Hall...
By 2naSalit - 24 min ago - Last reply 6 min ago
LIVE - Severe Weather Coverage With Storm Chasers On The Ground, 4/4 Ryan Hall...
By 2naSalit - 24 min ago - Last reply 6 min ago
General Discussion
Gradually, Trump is losing even conservative vets.
By 11 Bravo - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 6 min ago
Gradually, Trump is losing even conservative vets.
By 11 Bravo - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 6 min ago
General Discussion
It's 3:30 am PST and as what has become my life
By Buddyzbuddy - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 6 min ago
It's 3:30 am PST and as what has become my life
By Buddyzbuddy - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 6 min ago
General Discussion
Creepy Crying Cruz is not a fan of tariffs?
By imanamerican63 - 11 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Creepy Crying Cruz is not a fan of tariffs?
By imanamerican63 - 11 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Personal Finance and Investing
I kinda remember that investors, brokers, do not like to stay with cash on Fridays. Or something
By question everything - 8 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago
I kinda remember that investors, brokers, do not like to stay with cash on Fridays. Or something
By question everything - 8 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Latest Breaking News
California to Negotiate Trade With Other Countries to Bypass Trump Tariffs
By Mr. Sparkle - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
California to Negotiate Trade With Other Countries to Bypass Trump Tariffs
By Mr. Sparkle - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Federal workers who were fired then rehired describe uncertainty over jobs, confusing transition: "What a mess"
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Federal workers who were fired then rehired describe uncertainty over jobs, confusing transition: "What a mess"
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
General Discussion
So does each CEO have to offer pro bono to Trump now? Is this the plan?
By mikelewis - 43 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago
So does each CEO have to offer pro bono to Trump now? Is this the plan?
By mikelewis - 43 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago
General Discussion
The story about Vietnam making a "deal" on the tariffs was a lie?
By kentuck - 9 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago
The story about Vietnam making a "deal" on the tariffs was a lie?
By kentuck - 9 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago
General Discussion
Lest we forget: April 4, 1968
By bluescribbler - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Lest we forget: April 4, 1968
By bluescribbler - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
General Discussion
States ordered by U.S. Education Department to certify school DEI ban or lose funds
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago
States ordered by U.S. Education Department to certify school DEI ban or lose funds
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago
General Discussion
My sister bought a Chevy Blazer today.
By BlueKota - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
My sister bought a Chevy Blazer today.
By BlueKota - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Latest Breaking News
A stunning number of electric vehicle, battery factories are being canceled
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
A stunning number of electric vehicle, battery factories are being canceled
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
TARIFF OF THE PENGUINS (March of the Penguins parody)
By MagaSmash - 16 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
TARIFF OF THE PENGUINS (March of the Penguins parody)
By MagaSmash - 16 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
General Discussion
I was getting ahead for once-nt
By Ollie Garkie - 33 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
I was getting ahead for once-nt
By Ollie Garkie - 33 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Latest Breaking News
In NC, votes don't matter for Dems
By PopArtMonkey - 55 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago
In NC, votes don't matter for Dems
By PopArtMonkey - 55 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago
General Discussion
The US must return a Maryland man mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison, judge says
By dalton99a - 17 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago
The US must return a Maryland man mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison, judge says
By dalton99a - 17 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago
Washington
Search is on in Washington Legislature for new tax options
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago
Search is on in Washington Legislature for new tax options
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Howard Lutnik Interview - "Let donald trump"- Mr. Newberger
By MagaSmash - 1 hr ago - Last reply 12 min ago
Howard Lutnik Interview - "Let donald trump"- Mr. Newberger
By MagaSmash - 1 hr ago - Last reply 12 min ago
Washington
Trump's research cuts threaten to set off a wave of university brain drain
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 13 min ago - Last reply 13 min ago
Trump's research cuts threaten to set off a wave of university brain drain
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 13 min ago - Last reply 13 min ago
General Discussion
How can I find out where the protests are in So. California??
By hookaleft - 26 min ago - Last reply 13 min ago
How can I find out where the protests are in So. California??
By hookaleft - 26 min ago - Last reply 13 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Senate confirms Mehmet Oz to lead Medicaid and Medicare
By LetMyPeopleVote - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 13 min ago
Senate confirms Mehmet Oz to lead Medicaid and Medicare
By LetMyPeopleVote - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 13 min ago
LGBT
Transgender student's arrest for violating Florida bathroom law is thought to be a first
By Eugene - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Transgender student's arrest for violating Florida bathroom law is thought to be a first
By Eugene - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Tech moguls who grinned behind Trump at inauguration lose billions in wake of his tariffs announcement
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Tech moguls who grinned behind Trump at inauguration lose billions in wake of his tariffs announcement
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
General Discussion
Wait till the coffee gets outrageous...
By William Gustafson - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Wait till the coffee gets outrageous...
By William Gustafson - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
General Discussion
Ted Cruz warns Trump tariffs could be 'terrible for America'
By dalton99a - 1 hr ago - Last reply 15 min ago
Ted Cruz warns Trump tariffs could be 'terrible for America'
By dalton99a - 1 hr ago - Last reply 15 min ago
General Discussion
Full list of countries Pisswig imposed tariffs upon
By dweller - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
Full list of countries Pisswig imposed tariffs upon
By dweller - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
General Discussion
Amplify Bio Columbus, OH, one of JD Vance's investments he touted in his senate run, CLOSES-LAYS OFF EVERYONE!
By maxrandb - 58 min ago - Last reply 15 min ago
Amplify Bio Columbus, OH, one of JD Vance's investments he touted in his senate run, CLOSES-LAYS OFF EVERYONE!
By maxrandb - 58 min ago - Last reply 15 min ago
Latest Breaking News
U.S. payrolls rise by 228,000 in March, but unemployment rate increases to 4.2%
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
U.S. payrolls rise by 228,000 in March, but unemployment rate increases to 4.2%
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
Virginia
Rural GroundGame: Energizing Democracy in Rural Virginia
By RandySF - 15 min ago - Last reply 15 min ago
Rural GroundGame: Energizing Democracy in Rural Virginia
By RandySF - 15 min ago - Last reply 15 min ago
General Discussion
Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno calls top Democrat Chuck Schumer 'Fuhrer'
By Diamond_Dog - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno calls top Democrat Chuck Schumer 'Fuhrer'
By Diamond_Dog - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
General Discussion
Judge to temporarily block Trump administration from yanking $11B in health funds from states
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 min ago - Last reply 15 min ago
Judge to temporarily block Trump administration from yanking $11B in health funds from states
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 min ago - Last reply 15 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump says things are 'going very well' after worst stock market drop in years over tariffs
By Zorro - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 18 min ago
Trump says things are 'going very well' after worst stock market drop in years over tariffs
By Zorro - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 18 min ago
Latest Breaking News
U.S. stocks poised for biggest two-day wipeout in history as market loses $9.6 trillion since Inauguration Day
By UpInArms - 1 hr ago - Last reply 18 min ago
U.S. stocks poised for biggest two-day wipeout in history as market loses $9.6 trillion since Inauguration Day
By UpInArms - 1 hr ago - Last reply 18 min ago
General Discussion
"He's at the peak of just not giving a f*** anymore," said a White House official with knowledge of Trumps thinking.
By demmiblue - 46 min ago - Last reply 18 min ago
"He's at the peak of just not giving a f*** anymore," said a White House official with knowledge of Trumps thinking.
By demmiblue - 46 min ago - Last reply 18 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump says 'perfect time' for Powell to cut rates as markets plummet after shocking tariff announcements
By Zorro - 1 hr ago - Last reply 19 min ago
Trump says 'perfect time' for Powell to cut rates as markets plummet after shocking tariff announcements
By Zorro - 1 hr ago - Last reply 19 min ago
Environment & Energy
This Is One Of The Weirdest Plants You'll Ever See BBC Earth Science
By Uncle Joe - 19 min ago - Last reply 19 min ago
This Is One Of The Weirdest Plants You'll Ever See BBC Earth Science
By Uncle Joe - 19 min ago - Last reply 19 min ago
General Discussion
Michael Hurley, hero of the US folk underground, dies aged 83 - lovely read
By malaise - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
Michael Hurley, hero of the US folk underground, dies aged 83 - lovely read
By malaise - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
General Discussion
This is a bloodbath - 1,935.35 - update −2,016.06
By malaise - 50 replies @ 19 min ago (Milestone)
This is a bloodbath - 1,935.35 - update −2,016.06
By malaise - 50 replies @ 19 min ago (Milestone)
Pennsylvania
Dauphin County Official Told Cops He Drank 1/2 Bottle Of Vodka Before Driving To Public Meeting.
By RandySF - 20 min ago - Last reply 20 min ago
Dauphin County Official Told Cops He Drank 1/2 Bottle Of Vodka Before Driving To Public Meeting.
By RandySF - 20 min ago - Last reply 20 min ago
General Discussion
Bulwark: The American Age is over
By New Breed Leader - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago
Bulwark: The American Age is over
By New Breed Leader - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago
Science
Lost Worlds: the Forgotten Creatures of Prehistory
By YoshidaYui - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago
Lost Worlds: the Forgotten Creatures of Prehistory
By YoshidaYui - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago
Washington
Commercial huckleberry picking temporarily halted in Gifford Pinchot National Forest
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 min ago - Last reply 21 min ago
Commercial huckleberry picking temporarily halted in Gifford Pinchot National Forest
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 min ago - Last reply 21 min ago
Forum Spotlight: Pennsylvania
Dauphin County Official Told Cops He Drank 1/2 Bottle Of Vodka Before Driving To Public Meeting.Longtime Rice Twp. supervisor won't run for re-election
John Fetterman denounces vandalism at his wife's Free Store in Braddock
Latest Breaking News
The US must return a Maryland man mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison, judge says
31 min ago - AP
31 min ago - AP
Tax return filings drop by nearly 1 million and extension requests rise as deadline nears
49 min ago - CNN Politics
49 min ago - CNN Politics
'He Doesn't Give a F**k': White House Official Tells Washington Post Trump Has Reached Peak 'Not Giving a F**k'
1 hr ago - Mediaite.com
1 hr ago - Mediaite.com
Trump says 'perfect time' for Powell to cut rates as markets plummet after shocking tariff announcements
1 hr ago - Yahoo Finance
1 hr ago - Yahoo Finance
U.S. stocks poised for biggest two-day wipeout in history as market loses $9.6 trillion since Inauguration Day
1 hr ago - Marketwatch
1 hr ago - Marketwatch
Unsanitary Practices Persist at Baby Formula Factory Whose Shutdown Led to Mass Shortages, Workers Say
3 hrs ago - ProPublica
3 hrs ago - ProPublica
JUST IN: Trump to Skip 'Dignified Transfer' of Four Dead Soldiers at Dover AFB to Attend LIV Golf Tournament
3 hrs ago - MEDIAite
3 hrs ago - MEDIAite
As markets melt down, Trump touts $5m gold card for wealthy immigrants (featuring his face)
4 hrs ago - Independent
4 hrs ago - Independent
IMF warns of 'significant risk' to global economy from Trump tariffs as markets plunge
5 hrs ago - The Guardian
5 hrs ago - The Guardian
Social Security targets tech team for cuts at a time when systems are under strain
5 hrs ago - CNN Politics
5 hrs ago - CNN Politics
A stunning number of electric vehicle, battery factories are being canceled
6 hrs ago - Washington Post, via MSN
6 hrs ago - Washington Post, via MSN
Social Security faces thousands more job cuts even with service in tailspin
6 hrs ago - Washington Post
6 hrs ago - Washington Post
Trump administration fires staff of program that helps low-income homes pay for heat
7 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
7 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
Tech moguls who grinned behind Trump at inauguration lose billions in wake of his tariffs announcement
8 hrs ago - The Independent
8 hrs ago - The Independent
South Korea president Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office after court upholds impeachment
9 hrs ago - The Guardian
9 hrs ago - The Guardian
Democratic group focused on downballot races hauls in $600K in first quarter
9 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/The Hill
9 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/The Hill
Judge trashes Trump admin's 'Kafkaesque' legal arguments in case over 'blatantly lawless' Privacy Act violations
10 hrs ago - Law & Crime
10 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Display of Jewish women graduates restored after US Naval Academy says it was 'mistakenly removed'
11 hrs ago - CNN Politics
11 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Federal workers who were fired then rehired describe uncertainty over jobs, confusing transition: "What a mess"
12 hrs ago - CBS News
12 hrs ago - CBS News
Lincoln-area gun owners tell Nebraska Supreme Court they have standing to sue city
15 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
15 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
Elon Musk's platform X faces over $1 billion fine from EU regulators - NYT
18 hrs ago - Investing.com
18 hrs ago - Investing.com