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Exploding pagers injure hundreds in attack targeting Hezbollah members, Lebanese security source says
By LiberalArkie - 11 hrs ago - 234 replies
Exploding pagers injure hundreds in attack targeting Hezbollah members, Lebanese security source says
By LiberalArkie - 11 hrs ago - 234 replies
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Our sweet girl Crystal crossed the Rainbow Bridge this afternoon.
By SalmonChantedEvening - 4 hrs ago - 82 replies
Our sweet girl Crystal crossed the Rainbow Bridge this afternoon.
By SalmonChantedEvening - 4 hrs ago - 82 replies
General Discussion
Well, the morning has started in an interesting way.
By LuckyCharms - 16 hrs ago - 76 replies
Well, the morning has started in an interesting way.
By LuckyCharms - 16 hrs ago - 76 replies
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This was the "crowd" JD Vance was able to attract today in Sparta, Michigan
By Dennis Donovan - 7 hrs ago - 73 replies
This was the "crowd" JD Vance was able to attract today in Sparta, Michigan
By Dennis Donovan - 7 hrs ago - 73 replies
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Apples--which one goes-red delicious apple, candy apple, carmel apple, granny smith apple? me --candy apple,
By debm55 - 8 hrs ago - 47 replies
Apples--which one goes-red delicious apple, candy apple, carmel apple, granny smith apple? me --candy apple,
By debm55 - 8 hrs ago - 47 replies
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New Morning Consult National Poll: Harris 51 Trump 45
By VMA131Marine - 11 hrs ago - 46 replies
New Morning Consult National Poll: Harris 51 Trump 45
By VMA131Marine - 11 hrs ago - 46 replies
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Who are worse people: Trump supporters or Jill Stein supporters?
By SocialDemocrat61 - 12 hrs ago - 45 replies
Who are worse people: Trump supporters or Jill Stein supporters?
By SocialDemocrat61 - 12 hrs ago - 45 replies
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Israel Planted Explosives in Pagers Sold to Hezbollah, Officials Say
By Coventina - 3 hrs ago - 44 replies
Israel Planted Explosives in Pagers Sold to Hezbollah, Officials Say
By Coventina - 3 hrs ago - 44 replies
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Residents express fear after sheriff says 'write down all the addresses' of Harris supporters
By G_j - 18 hrs ago - 44 replies
Residents express fear after sheriff says 'write down all the addresses' of Harris supporters
By G_j - 18 hrs ago - 44 replies
Latest Breaking News
US Secret Service says it is aware of Musk post about Biden, Harris
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 43 replies
US Secret Service says it is aware of Musk post about Biden, Harris
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 43 replies
Latest Breaking News
Dozens of Hezbollah members reportedly injured by exploding pagers
By irisblue - 12 hrs ago - 42 replies
Dozens of Hezbollah members reportedly injured by exploding pagers
By irisblue - 12 hrs ago - 42 replies
General Discussion
Trump senses that he is going to lose the election.
By kentuck - 13 hrs ago - 42 replies
Trump senses that he is going to lose the election.
By kentuck - 13 hrs ago - 42 replies
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Convicted ex-Trump adviser fumes after he's shamed on a plane
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago - 41 replies
Convicted ex-Trump adviser fumes after he's shamed on a plane
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago - 41 replies
General Discussion
Project 2025: It may also about the 25th Amendment
By live love laugh - 23 hrs ago - 38 replies
Project 2025: It may also about the 25th Amendment
By live love laugh - 23 hrs ago - 38 replies
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The American Justice System has failed this country.
By kentuck - 15 hrs ago - 37 replies
The American Justice System has failed this country.
By kentuck - 15 hrs ago - 37 replies
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Trump can't admit he lost the debate, so GOP calls for an investigation
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago - 34 replies
Trump can't admit he lost the debate, so GOP calls for an investigation
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago - 34 replies
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Jimmy Carter is celebrating his 100 birthday
By applegrove - 2 hrs ago - 32 replies
Jimmy Carter is celebrating his 100 birthday
By applegrove - 2 hrs ago - 32 replies
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GOP Sen. John Kennedy To Arab American Witness: 'You Support Hamas, Don't You?'
By LiberalArkie - 7 hrs ago - 32 replies
GOP Sen. John Kennedy To Arab American Witness: 'You Support Hamas, Don't You?'
By LiberalArkie - 7 hrs ago - 32 replies
Latest Breaking News
Ohio state police to protect schools after furor over Haitian immigrants in Springfield
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 32 replies
Ohio state police to protect schools after furor over Haitian immigrants in Springfield
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 32 replies
Latest Breaking News
Judge Aileen Cannon Failed to Disclose a Right-Wing Junket
By Bolo Boffin - 9 hrs ago - 31 replies
Judge Aileen Cannon Failed to Disclose a Right-Wing Junket
By Bolo Boffin - 9 hrs ago - 31 replies
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So was it an assassination attempt on Obama when that man was found in a vehicle with weapons in his neighborhood after
By malaise - 6 hrs ago - 30 replies
So was it an assassination attempt on Obama when that man was found in a vehicle with weapons in his neighborhood after
By malaise - 6 hrs ago - 30 replies
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VP Harris is in Philly this afternoon for a conversation with the National Association of Black Journalists (watch)
By bigtree - 9 hrs ago - 28 replies
VP Harris is in Philly this afternoon for a conversation with the National Association of Black Journalists (watch)
By bigtree - 9 hrs ago - 28 replies
General Discussion
Melania Trump has a memoir coming out - and she's acting pretty strangely
By erronis - 13 hrs ago - 28 replies
Melania Trump has a memoir coming out - and she's acting pretty strangely
By erronis - 13 hrs ago - 28 replies
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As a kid I could go to the market with a dollar and come home with milk, bacon, eggs, and bread. Not now;
By Floyd R. Turbo - 10 hrs ago - 26 replies
As a kid I could go to the market with a dollar and come home with milk, bacon, eggs, and bread. Not now;
By Floyd R. Turbo - 10 hrs ago - 26 replies
Latest Breaking News
Springfield Bomb Threats Coming From Overseas Bots: Mayor
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 24 replies
Springfield Bomb Threats Coming From Overseas Bots: Mayor
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
Political scientist Rachel Bitecofer on a harrowing possibility and why we should make a plan to vote early.
By CBHagman - 10 hrs ago - 24 replies
Political scientist Rachel Bitecofer on a harrowing possibility and why we should make a plan to vote early.
By CBHagman - 10 hrs ago - 24 replies
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An 11 y.o. boy in middle school from Port Orange, FL, has been arrested, perp walked, and charged for threateni
By riversedge - 11 hrs ago - 24 replies
An 11 y.o. boy in middle school from Port Orange, FL, has been arrested, perp walked, and charged for threateni
By riversedge - 11 hrs ago - 24 replies
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11-year-old Florida boy arrested after he threatened a mass shooting at two schools.
By Dennis Donovan - 12 hrs ago - 24 replies
11-year-old Florida boy arrested after he threatened a mass shooting at two schools.
By Dennis Donovan - 12 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
"So we do these rallies. They're massive rallies. Everybody loves, everybody stays till the end..."
By Dennis Donovan - 2 hrs ago - 23 replies
"So we do these rallies. They're massive rallies. Everybody loves, everybody stays till the end..."
By Dennis Donovan - 2 hrs ago - 23 replies
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How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck would chuck wood? Asking for a friend. do you know the
By debm55 - 1 hr ago - 22 replies
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck would chuck wood? Asking for a friend. do you know the
By debm55 - 1 hr ago - 22 replies
Latest Breaking News
Free speech or voter intimidation? Portage residents file complaints over sheriff's post
By Botany - 9 hrs ago - 22 replies
Free speech or voter intimidation? Portage residents file complaints over sheriff's post
By Botany - 9 hrs ago - 22 replies
Latest Breaking News
US woman died after abortion law delayed urgent medical care
By usregimechange - 9 hrs ago - 22 replies
US woman died after abortion law delayed urgent medical care
By usregimechange - 9 hrs ago - 22 replies
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Ben Meiselas: Amy from Springfield, Ohio sent me the following message I have permission to share
By Dennis Donovan - 12 hrs ago - 22 replies
Ben Meiselas: Amy from Springfield, Ohio sent me the following message I have permission to share
By Dennis Donovan - 12 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
TRUMP IGNORED SECRET SERVICE WARNINGS THAT HIS GOLF CLUB WAS NOT SAFE
By applegrove - 22 hrs ago - 22 replies
TRUMP IGNORED SECRET SERVICE WARNINGS THAT HIS GOLF CLUB WAS NOT SAFE
By applegrove - 22 hrs ago - 22 replies
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"When I mentioned Doctor Hannibal Lecter. I'm using that as an example of people that are coming in from Silence of the
By orleans - 53 min ago - 21 replies
"When I mentioned Doctor Hannibal Lecter. I'm using that as an example of people that are coming in from Silence of the
By orleans - 53 min ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
What a difference 20 years make (and I think I know why)
By senseandsensibility - 8 hrs ago - 21 replies
What a difference 20 years make (and I think I know why)
By senseandsensibility - 8 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Nate Silver really trying hard to downplay
By kansasobama - 8 hrs ago - 21 replies
Nate Silver really trying hard to downplay
By kansasobama - 8 hrs ago - 21 replies
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14% of Republicans would 'take action to overturn' the election if Trump loses, study finds
By Zorro - 12 hrs ago - 21 replies
14% of Republicans would 'take action to overturn' the election if Trump loses, study finds
By Zorro - 12 hrs ago - 21 replies
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Mr Vance, You know who else will be hugging their kids close tonight?
By kpete - 14 hrs ago - 21 replies
Mr Vance, You know who else will be hugging their kids close tonight?
By kpete - 14 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
The Rightwing is claiming that the FBI or the Deep state is responsible for these attempts on DJT's life.
By mikelewis - 12 hrs ago - 20 replies
The Rightwing is claiming that the FBI or the Deep state is responsible for these attempts on DJT's life.
By mikelewis - 12 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
In response to the SCOTUS-sanctioned murder of Amber Nicole Thurman, there is no scenario where I would convict a Dr
By ck4829 - 14 hrs ago - 20 replies
In response to the SCOTUS-sanctioned murder of Amber Nicole Thurman, there is no scenario where I would convict a Dr
By ck4829 - 14 hrs ago - 20 replies
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Not liking the look of women's pants going to the floor, can't see the shoes at all.
By a kennedy - 3 hrs ago - 19 replies
Not liking the look of women's pants going to the floor, can't see the shoes at all.
By a kennedy - 3 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Will the Presidential Race Really Be Close?
By applegrove - 5 hrs ago - 19 replies
Will the Presidential Race Really Be Close?
By applegrove - 5 hrs ago - 19 replies
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Confused travelers arrive at wrong airport after Oakland renaming, SF says
By usonian - 7 hrs ago - 19 replies
Confused travelers arrive at wrong airport after Oakland renaming, SF says
By usonian - 7 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Do We Know What The Political Affiliation Is Of
By WiVoter - 12 hrs ago - 19 replies
Do We Know What The Political Affiliation Is Of
By WiVoter - 12 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Tim Walz knows how to talk to people, yet another example
By BeyondGeography - 13 hrs ago - 19 replies
Tim Walz knows how to talk to people, yet another example
By BeyondGeography - 13 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Official White House Twitter Account Pretends to be shocked...
By Dennis Donovan - 3 hrs ago - 18 replies
Official White House Twitter Account Pretends to be shocked...
By Dennis Donovan - 3 hrs ago - 18 replies
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Debbie Mucarsel-Powell: Rick Scott just voted NO to IVF protections -- AGAIN. A fraud is always a fraud.
By Dennis Donovan - 5 hrs ago - 18 replies
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell: Rick Scott just voted NO to IVF protections -- AGAIN. A fraud is always a fraud.
By Dennis Donovan - 5 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
But Routh, 58, Was Equipped To Kill, The Criminal Complaint Said.
By gab13by13 - 14 hrs ago - 18 replies
But Routh, 58, Was Equipped To Kill, The Criminal Complaint Said.
By gab13by13 - 14 hrs ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
Snapchat Reserves the Right to Use AI-Generated Images of Your Face in Ads
By highplainsdem - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
Snapchat Reserves the Right to Use AI-Generated Images of Your Face in Ads
By highplainsdem - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Take a moment to hear what Trump and Vance have done to Springfield, OH from someone who lives there
By kpete - 12 hrs ago - 15 replies
Take a moment to hear what Trump and Vance have done to Springfield, OH from someone who lives there
By kpete - 12 hrs ago - 15 replies
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If we didn't live in Virginia, this would have been my daughter.
By arlyellowdog - 3 hrs ago - 14 replies
If we didn't live in Virginia, this would have been my daughter.
By arlyellowdog - 3 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Trump Just Introduced a New, Dangerous Immigration Proposal
By Nevilledog - 7 hrs ago - 14 replies
Trump Just Introduced a New, Dangerous Immigration Proposal
By Nevilledog - 7 hrs ago - 14 replies
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I have decided that joy isn't going to be stripped away from me!
By imanamerican63 - 15 hrs ago - 14 replies
I have decided that joy isn't going to be stripped away from me!
By imanamerican63 - 15 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrested by federal agents in New York City
By iemanja - 22 hrs ago - 14 replies
Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrested by federal agents in New York City
By iemanja - 22 hrs ago - 14 replies
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JD Vance's neighbors don't seem to like him (tweet)
By spooky3 - 2 hrs ago - 13 replies
JD Vance's neighbors don't seem to like him (tweet)
By spooky3 - 2 hrs ago - 13 replies
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Norway measuring radioactivity near the border, fears Russia preparing to test fire "Skyfall" Nuclear Missile
By WarGamer - 2 hrs ago - 13 replies
Norway measuring radioactivity near the border, fears Russia preparing to test fire "Skyfall" Nuclear Missile
By WarGamer - 2 hrs ago - 13 replies
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The Carter Center is throwing a party tonight for Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday at Atlanta's Fox Theatre
By Dennis Donovan - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies
The Carter Center is throwing a party tonight for Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday at Atlanta's Fox Theatre
By Dennis Donovan - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
"Nearly survived a second assassination attempt"?
By imanamerican63 - 8 hrs ago - 13 replies
"Nearly survived a second assassination attempt"?
By imanamerican63 - 8 hrs ago - 13 replies
Alabama
Tuberville says 'they're trying to kill' Donald Trump, calls for Navy SEALs to protect him
By mahatmakanejeeves - 9 hrs ago - 13 replies
Tuberville says 'they're trying to kill' Donald Trump, calls for Navy SEALs to protect him
By mahatmakanejeeves - 9 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
What would happen if Trump was assassinated between now and election day in terms of voting?
By drray23 - 9 hrs ago - 13 replies
What would happen if Trump was assassinated between now and election day in terms of voting?
By drray23 - 9 hrs ago - 13 replies
Forum Spotlight: Ohio
Portage County Sherrif updateFor all those concerned about Portage County Sherrif Write-Down-Their-Addresses
Recall process in Ohio - re: One "Senator" J. D. Vance
Latest Breaking News
Harris: Abortion-Related Deaths After Roe 'Are The Consequences Of Donald Trump's Actions'
2 hrs ago - Huff Post
2 hrs ago - Huff Post
Microsoft says Russian operatives are ramping up attacks on Harris campaign with fake videos
3 hrs ago - CNN Politics
3 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Harris calls Trump's remarks about Haitian immigrants in Springfield a 'crying shame'
4 hrs ago - NPR
4 hrs ago - NPR
'He's a narcissist': New doc exposes how Trump finds 'yes men' to push his election fraud lies
4 hrs ago - The Independent
4 hrs ago - The Independent
JD Vance got a former professor to delete a blog post Vance wrote in 2012 attacking GOP over anti-immigrant rhetoric
5 hrs ago - CNN Politics
5 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Travis County sues top Texas officials, accusing them of violating National Voter Registration Act
5 hrs ago - Texas Tribune
5 hrs ago - Texas Tribune
Judge tosses Ken Paxton's lawsuit targeting Texas county's voter registration effort
6 hrs ago - APnews.com
6 hrs ago - APnews.com
Republicans block another vote on IVF protections as Harris makes it a 2024 issue
6 hrs ago - NBC News
6 hrs ago - NBC News
US Attorney overseeing Trump assassination attempt case made history as Haitian lawyer
8 hrs ago - USA Today
8 hrs ago - USA Today
Doctors Without Borders halts Russian operations after losing legal status
8 hrs ago - Al Jazeera (Doha)
8 hrs ago - Al Jazeera (Doha)
Court may decide if Arizonans with missing citizenship records can vote in state races
9 hrs ago - Washington Post
9 hrs ago - Washington Post
Free speech or voter intimidation? Portage residents file complaints over sheriff's post
9 hrs ago - Akron Beacon Journal
9 hrs ago - Akron Beacon Journal
Harris to field questions from Black reporters weeks after Trump questioned her heritage
9 hrs ago - NBC News
9 hrs ago - NBC News
Walmart's Sam's Club to raise hourly pay for 100,000 workers from November
9 hrs ago - Reuters, via Yahoo! Finance
9 hrs ago - Reuters, via Yahoo! Finance
Scientific American makes presidential endorsement for only the second time in its 179-year history
11 hrs ago - The Independent
11 hrs ago - The Independent
In the limelight: Charleroi's immigrant liaison says national attention has stressed borough's Haitian population
13 hrs ago - Observer-Reporter (Washington, PA)
13 hrs ago - Observer-Reporter (Washington, PA)
DNC launches texting hotline to help potential supporters navigate the voting process
13 hrs ago - NBC News
13 hrs ago - NBC News
Judge rules Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s name will stay on Wisconsin ballot
14 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/CNN/AP
14 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/CNN/AP
Ohio sheriff says to 'write down' addresses of homes with Harris signs
14 hrs ago - WaPo No Paywall but you may have to provide an email address
14 hrs ago - WaPo No Paywall but you may have to provide an email address
Lawyers spar over evidence ahead of Smartmatic's election defamation case against Newsmax
14 hrs ago - ABC News
14 hrs ago - ABC News
Ohio state police to protect schools after furor over Haitian immigrants in Springfield
15 hrs ago - AP
15 hrs ago - AP
UAW fight with Stellantis escalates as union files unfair labor charges over factory commitments
15 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/AP
15 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/AP
Biden administration says number of illegal border crossings has drastically fallen as Trump seizes on immigration
16 hrs ago - CNN Politics
16 hrs ago - CNN Politics
President Biden announces $1.3 billion investment into HBCUs during Philadelphia visit
17 hrs ago - CBS News
17 hrs ago - CBS News
Donald Trump doesn't share details about his family's cryptocurrency venture during X launch event
17 hrs ago - AP Associated Press
17 hrs ago - AP Associated Press
Rupert Murdoch attends court hearing in battle over future of media empire
18 hrs ago - The Guardian/AP
18 hrs ago - The Guardian/AP