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We are home... here are the driving test results
By Omaha Steve - 18 hrs ago - 63 replies
We are home... here are the driving test results
By Omaha Steve - 18 hrs ago - 63 replies
General Discussion
David Hogg is being paid a six figure salary by his PAC and may be using DNC emails to raise money for this PAC
By LetMyPeopleVote - 19 hrs ago - 62 replies
David Hogg is being paid a six figure salary by his PAC and may be using DNC emails to raise money for this PAC
By LetMyPeopleVote - 19 hrs ago - 62 replies
Latest Breaking News
Experiments to dim the sun given green light
By highplainsdem - 19 hrs ago - 60 replies
Experiments to dim the sun given green light
By highplainsdem - 19 hrs ago - 60 replies
General Discussion
Edmunds purchased a Cybertruck to road test, it was totaled before that happened
By Demovictory9 - 9 hrs ago - 59 replies
Edmunds purchased a Cybertruck to road test, it was totaled before that happened
By Demovictory9 - 9 hrs ago - 59 replies
General Discussion
Progressive poised to go big with primary challenges
By HereForTheParty - 15 hrs ago - 55 replies
Progressive poised to go big with primary challenges
By HereForTheParty - 15 hrs ago - 55 replies
General Discussion
Supply shortage wave will roll from LA/SFO starting about May 25, reaching NYC about June 5.
By Bernardo de La Paz - 13 hrs ago - 42 replies
Supply shortage wave will roll from LA/SFO starting about May 25, reaching NYC about June 5.
By Bernardo de La Paz - 13 hrs ago - 42 replies
General Discussion
China cancels 12,000 metric tons of US pork shipments
By nitpicked - 7 hrs ago - 39 replies
China cancels 12,000 metric tons of US pork shipments
By nitpicked - 7 hrs ago - 39 replies
General Discussion
Trump: 'I'm really not trolling' with talk of Canada as 51st state
By Swede - 4 hrs ago - 36 replies
Trump: 'I'm really not trolling' with talk of Canada as 51st state
By Swede - 4 hrs ago - 36 replies
General Discussion
WTF? USDA withdraws a plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry
By spanone - 15 hrs ago - 36 replies
WTF? USDA withdraws a plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry
By spanone - 15 hrs ago - 36 replies
General Discussion
AL-GOV: Tommy Tuberville to Run for Governor
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 36 replies
AL-GOV: Tommy Tuberville to Run for Governor
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 36 replies
General Discussion
One of the MSNBC financial pundits said Trump is probably now a real billionaire.
By Irish_Dem - 9 hrs ago - 34 replies
One of the MSNBC financial pundits said Trump is probably now a real billionaire.
By Irish_Dem - 9 hrs ago - 34 replies
General Discussion
Surprise! Trump's job approval is in the toilet
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 hrs ago - 32 replies
Surprise! Trump's job approval is in the toilet
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 hrs ago - 32 replies
General Discussion
Dem Rep Jim McGovern Reveals Sudden Death of Daughter, 23
By babylonsister - 22 hrs ago - 31 replies
Dem Rep Jim McGovern Reveals Sudden Death of Daughter, 23
By babylonsister - 22 hrs ago - 31 replies
General Discussion
Democrats are grappling with a young electorate that's disaffected with both parties.
By Celerity - 17 hrs ago - 30 replies
Democrats are grappling with a young electorate that's disaffected with both parties.
By Celerity - 17 hrs ago - 30 replies
General Discussion
Why Trump's proposed $5k baby bonus is an insult to women.
By SunSeeker - 18 hrs ago - 30 replies
Why Trump's proposed $5k baby bonus is an insult to women.
By SunSeeker - 18 hrs ago - 30 replies
General Discussion
Ratfvcker entryist Cenk Uygur's latest money grab: He's going to try to takeover the Democratic Party (again)
By lapucelle - 15 hrs ago - 26 replies
Ratfvcker entryist Cenk Uygur's latest money grab: He's going to try to takeover the Democratic Party (again)
By lapucelle - 15 hrs ago - 26 replies
General Discussion
Yesterday, 99% of @LeviStraussCo . shareholders voted to continue support for DEI, continuing to reaffirm the value of d
By riversedge - 7 hrs ago - 22 replies
Yesterday, 99% of @LeviStraussCo . shareholders voted to continue support for DEI, continuing to reaffirm the value of d
By riversedge - 7 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
Fox Reporter Says the Trump White House Is Giving Wall Street Executives Inside Info on Tariff Negotiations.
By D. Spaulding - 21 hrs ago - 21 replies
Fox Reporter Says the Trump White House Is Giving Wall Street Executives Inside Info on Tariff Negotiations.
By D. Spaulding - 21 hrs ago - 21 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Appears Unaware Supreme Court Ruled 9-0 Against Him: 'That's Not What My People Told Me'
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 20 replies
Trump Appears Unaware Supreme Court Ruled 9-0 Against Him: 'That's Not What My People Told Me'
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Real Time with Bill Maher guests - Friday, April 25, 2025
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago - 20 replies
Real Time with Bill Maher guests - Friday, April 25, 2025
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Magazine Cover Puts A World Of Hurt On Trump's First 100 Days
By William769 - 4 hrs ago - 20 replies
Magazine Cover Puts A World Of Hurt On Trump's First 100 Days
By William769 - 4 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
How Gen Z Became the Most Gullible Generation
By tritsofme - 5 hrs ago - 20 replies
How Gen Z Became the Most Gullible Generation
By tritsofme - 5 hrs ago - 20 replies
Latest Breaking News
Four States Have Asked USDA to Let Them Ban Soda, Candy From Food Assistance Program
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 20 replies
Four States Have Asked USDA to Let Them Ban Soda, Candy From Food Assistance Program
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Where is Trump getting all his evil ideas from?
By Kablooie - 14 hrs ago - 20 replies
Where is Trump getting all his evil ideas from?
By Kablooie - 14 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
FBI arrests judge for obstruction, hiding "illegal alien".
By Tactical Peek - 2 hrs ago - 18 replies
FBI arrests judge for obstruction, hiding "illegal alien".
By Tactical Peek - 2 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Republicans are approaching their last opportunity to get off the train.
By kentuck - 3 hrs ago - 18 replies
Republicans are approaching their last opportunity to get off the train.
By kentuck - 3 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Musk Goons Purged Living U.S. Citizens from Social Security
By Nevilledog - 23 hrs ago - 18 replies
Musk Goons Purged Living U.S. Citizens from Social Security
By Nevilledog - 23 hrs ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
Senior Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow
By Best_man23 - 5 hrs ago - 17 replies
Senior Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow
By Best_man23 - 5 hrs ago - 17 replies
Cable News Clips
'Who's that guy?' Rachel Maddow bursts into laughter at Trump's altered image - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 17 replies
'Who's that guy?' Rachel Maddow bursts into laughter at Trump's altered image - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Now comes the 'womanosphere': the anti-feminist media telling women to be thin, fertile and Republican
By Jilly_in_VA - 19 hrs ago - 17 replies
Now comes the 'womanosphere': the anti-feminist media telling women to be thin, fertile and Republican
By Jilly_in_VA - 19 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Mandatory Thursday Mike Malloy thread! I'm getting better but I'm not well enough to post so Stay safe everyone!
By ralps - 17 hrs ago - 16 replies
Mandatory Thursday Mike Malloy thread! I'm getting better but I'm not well enough to post so Stay safe everyone!
By ralps - 17 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Trump is now selling "Trump 2028" hats on his official website, even though it is unconstitutional for him to run again.
By highplainsdem - 22 hrs ago - 16 replies
Trump is now selling "Trump 2028" hats on his official website, even though it is unconstitutional for him to run again.
By highplainsdem - 22 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
DOJ accidentally files document outlining flaws with Trump administration's plan to kill NYC congestion pricing
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 15 replies
DOJ accidentally files document outlining flaws with Trump administration's plan to kill NYC congestion pricing
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
"You Aren't Actually A Terrorist Just Because A Member Of Congress From Georgia Says You Are"
By Uncle Joe - 21 hrs ago - 15 replies
"You Aren't Actually A Terrorist Just Because A Member Of Congress From Georgia Says You Are"
By Uncle Joe - 21 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Has anyone else noticed how much more sympathy/empathy TSF has been displaying, lately?
By allegorical oracle - 1 hr ago - 14 replies
Has anyone else noticed how much more sympathy/empathy TSF has been displaying, lately?
By allegorical oracle - 1 hr ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Why did Trump post the comment, "Vladimir, STOP!"
By kentuck - 4 hrs ago - 14 replies
Why did Trump post the comment, "Vladimir, STOP!"
By kentuck - 4 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Mediaite: Steve Bannon Makes Bold Prediction About Karoline Leavitt's Future
By Dennis Donovan - 6 hrs ago - 14 replies
Mediaite: Steve Bannon Makes Bold Prediction About Karoline Leavitt's Future
By Dennis Donovan - 6 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
FBI arrests Wisconsin Judge Dugan for obstruction, escalates Trump immigration enforcement effort
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 13 replies
FBI arrests Wisconsin Judge Dugan for obstruction, escalates Trump immigration enforcement effort
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 13 replies
Canada
tRrump can't stop trash talking Canada. That may be the reminder we need
By BlueWavePsych - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies
tRrump can't stop trash talking Canada. That may be the reminder we need
By BlueWavePsych - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
CBS News: Biden to attend Pope Francis' funeral
By Dennis Donovan - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies
CBS News: Biden to attend Pope Francis' funeral
By Dennis Donovan - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Hegseth had an unsecured internet line set up in his office to connect to Signal, AP sources say
By Nevilledog - 19 hrs ago - 13 replies
Hegseth had an unsecured internet line set up in his office to connect to Signal, AP sources say
By Nevilledog - 19 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
"I want a president who is tougher on Putin than he is on Harvard."
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 20 hrs ago - 13 replies
"I want a president who is tougher on Putin than he is on Harvard."
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 20 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
FL-GOV: David Jolly registers as a Democrat, making moves toward Florida governor bid
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 13 replies
FL-GOV: David Jolly registers as a Democrat, making moves toward Florida governor bid
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 13 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Is The GOP's Tax Revolt Collapsing?
By Passages - 2 hrs ago - 12 replies
Is The GOP's Tax Revolt Collapsing?
By Passages - 2 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
A frustrated Trump privately concedes ending the Ukraine war has been harder than he thought
By Eugene - 5 hrs ago - 12 replies
A frustrated Trump privately concedes ending the Ukraine war has been harder than he thought
By Eugene - 5 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
'The Democratic Party in Florida is dead': Top Florida Senate Dem leaves party
By Jose Garcia - 16 hrs ago - 12 replies
'The Democratic Party in Florida is dead': Top Florida Senate Dem leaves party
By Jose Garcia - 16 hrs ago - 12 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Donald Trump boasts about new 100-foot-tall American flagpoles
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 12 replies
Donald Trump boasts about new 100-foot-tall American flagpoles
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 12 replies
Photography
Here's my collection for today from El Segundo's Farmer's Market!
By CaliforniaPeggy - 17 hrs ago - 12 replies
Here's my collection for today from El Segundo's Farmer's Market!
By CaliforniaPeggy - 17 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Giving money to primary challangers is just evening the playing field and giving them a chance
By Terry_M - 18 hrs ago - 12 replies
Giving money to primary challangers is just evening the playing field and giving them a chance
By Terry_M - 18 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
States could lose infrastructure funding over immigration, DEI: Transportation secretary
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 12 replies
States could lose infrastructure funding over immigration, DEI: Transportation secretary
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Trump say "I'm putting pressure on Putin"!
By imanamerican63 - 20 hrs ago - 12 replies
Trump say "I'm putting pressure on Putin"!
By imanamerican63 - 20 hrs ago - 12 replies
Liberal YouTubers
I'VE BEEN WARNED: DO NOT LEAVE THE COUNTRY
By Behind the Aegis - 20 hrs ago - 12 replies
I'VE BEEN WARNED: DO NOT LEAVE THE COUNTRY
By Behind the Aegis - 20 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Biden Derangement Syndrome,-'Obsessed' Trump has mentioned Joe Biden a staggering 580 times since becoming president
By LetMyPeopleVote - 20 hrs ago - 12 replies
Biden Derangement Syndrome,-'Obsessed' Trump has mentioned Joe Biden a staggering 580 times since becoming president
By LetMyPeopleVote - 20 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
New Trump polling shows what Dem voters really want -- and why Gavin Newsom has it all wrong
By Jilly_in_VA - 22 hrs ago - 12 replies
New Trump polling shows what Dem voters really want -- and why Gavin Newsom has it all wrong
By Jilly_in_VA - 22 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Tomasky: Trump Just Did the Most Corrupt Thing Any President Has Ever Done
By Nevilledog - 1 hr ago - 11 replies
Tomasky: Trump Just Did the Most Corrupt Thing Any President Has Ever Done
By Nevilledog - 1 hr ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
I have a sense Trump & Vance have disrespected China so badly they consider what they have done almost an act of war
By Quixote1818 - 12 hrs ago - 11 replies
I have a sense Trump & Vance have disrespected China so badly they consider what they have done almost an act of war
By Quixote1818 - 12 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Noem thought bag thief was her grandchild
By struggle4progress - 14 hrs ago - 11 replies
Noem thought bag thief was her grandchild
By struggle4progress - 14 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump scraps $3.8B contract for immigrant detention camp -- days after issuing it
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
Trump scraps $3.8B contract for immigrant detention camp -- days after issuing it
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Question, Why did Supreme court rule that immigrants trials need to be held in Texas? (or am i wrong about this)
By bluestarone - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
Question, Why did Supreme court rule that immigrants trials need to be held in Texas? (or am i wrong about this)
By bluestarone - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Judge Halts Trump's Anti-Voting Executive Order
By LetMyPeopleVote - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
Judge Halts Trump's Anti-Voting Executive Order
By LetMyPeopleVote - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
Health
American Airlines Flight Crew Let Passenger Die While Others Disembarked, Family Says. Fatal Heart Attack
By appalachiablue - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
American Airlines Flight Crew Let Passenger Die While Others Disembarked, Family Says. Fatal Heart Attack
By appalachiablue - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
George Santos sentenced to over 7 years in federal fraud case
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 10 replies
George Santos sentenced to over 7 years in federal fraud case
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
The Independent: Milwaukee judge arrested for interfering on ICE arrest at courthouse, FBI says
By Dennis Donovan - 2 hrs ago - 10 replies
The Independent: Milwaukee judge arrested for interfering on ICE arrest at courthouse, FBI says
By Dennis Donovan - 2 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Did you hear the reporter ask Trump if had spoken with Xi....,
By imanamerican63 - 2 hrs ago - 10 replies
Did you hear the reporter ask Trump if had spoken with Xi....,
By imanamerican63 - 2 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump administration says it sent 4 alleged migrant gang members to El Salvador despite court order
By groundloop - 20 hrs ago - 10 replies
Trump administration says it sent 4 alleged migrant gang members to El Salvador despite court order
By groundloop - 20 hrs ago - 10 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump Administration Texted College Professors' Personal Phones to Ask If They're Jewish
By milestogo - 21 hrs ago - 10 replies
Trump Administration Texted College Professors' Personal Phones to Ask If They're Jewish
By milestogo - 21 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Wisconsin judge arrested by FBI for allegedly helping undocumented immigrant 'evade arrest'
By dalton99a - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
Wisconsin judge arrested by FBI for allegedly helping undocumented immigrant 'evade arrest'
By dalton99a - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Transcript of '100 Days' Interview With TIME
By struggle4progress - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
Transcript of '100 Days' Interview With TIME
By struggle4progress - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
Forum Spotlight: Automobile Enthusiasts
Smart car, grown up electric.$20K after rebate EV pickup backed by Bezos..Direct to consumer... Looks like a neat around town runabout.
Vermont falls short on EV Sales as dealers push back against climate rules
Latest Breaking News
Fears of racial profiling swirl over registration policy for immigrants in the US illegally
1 hr ago - AP
1 hr ago - AP
Michele Fiore is 3rd Scientologist Trump has pardoned (that we know of)
1 hr ago - The Underground Bunker at Substack by Tony Ortega
1 hr ago - The Underground Bunker at Substack by Tony Ortega
Trump Appears Unaware Supreme Court Ruled 9-0 Against Him: 'That's Not What My People Told Me'
2 hrs ago - MEDIAite
2 hrs ago - MEDIAite
FBI arrests Wisconsin Judge Dugan for obstruction, escalates Trump immigration enforcement effort
2 hrs ago - CNBC
2 hrs ago - CNBC
Product shortages and empty store shelves loom with falling shipments from China
3 hrs ago - NBC News
3 hrs ago - NBC News
ICE to spend up to $45 billion on contractors for immigrant detention, deportation
3 hrs ago - USA Today
3 hrs ago - USA Today
UNRWA not immune from lawsuits in US, DoJ says, arguing Oct. 7 victims' suit can go ahead
4 hrs ago - Times of Israel
4 hrs ago - Times of Israel
US emergency agency plan requires nearly all staff to be deployed, draft memo shows
6 hrs ago - Reuters
6 hrs ago - Reuters
Mexico is banning Noem's 'propaganda' ads telling people not to come to America
6 hrs ago - The Independent
6 hrs ago - The Independent
DOJ giving migrants 'no less than 12 hours' to indicate they intend to contest AEA removal
7 hrs ago - ABC News
7 hrs ago - ABC News
Trump's first-term pick to run the National Science Foundation quits: 'I have done all I can'
8 hrs ago - CNN Science
8 hrs ago - CNN Science
Four States Have Asked USDA to Let Them Ban Soda, Candy From Food Assistance Program
8 hrs ago - US News and World Report/Reuters
8 hrs ago - US News and World Report/Reuters
Oversight Democrat questions how CDC can provide public records without staffers
9 hrs ago - The Hill
9 hrs ago - The Hill
Arkansas appeals Trump administration denial of federal aid for tornado recovery
10 hrs ago - msn/The Hill
10 hrs ago - msn/The Hill
It's a s*** show': Department of Transportation scrambles to keep staff who accepted resignations
17 hrs ago - The Independent
17 hrs ago - The Independent
Exclusive: Trump administration moved Venezuelan to Texas for possible deportation despite judge's order
18 hrs ago - Reuters
18 hrs ago - Reuters
Hegseth had an unsecured internet line set up in his office to connect to Signal, AP sources say
18 hrs ago - AP
18 hrs ago - AP
DOJ accidentally files document outlining flaws with Trump administration's plan to kill NYC congestion pricing
19 hrs ago - ABC News
19 hrs ago - ABC News
Furor over Trump's targeting of law firms heats up with court fight and ad campaign
19 hrs ago - NBC News
19 hrs ago - NBC News
States could lose infrastructure funding over immigration, DEI: Transportation secretary
19 hrs ago - The Hill
19 hrs ago - The Hill
State and local election officials question agency about Trump's attempt to overhaul operations
20 hrs ago - PBS News/AP
20 hrs ago - PBS News/AP
Trump administration says it sent 4 alleged migrant gang members to El Salvador despite court order
20 hrs ago - ABC News
20 hrs ago - ABC News
Bipartisan group of lawmakers pushes DOJ to restore grant opportunities to combat domestic violence
21 hrs ago - NBC News
21 hrs ago - NBC News
Trump scraps $3.8B contract for immigrant detention camp -- days after issuing it
22 hrs ago - Raw Story/ProPublica
22 hrs ago - Raw Story/ProPublica
Republican task force chief wants to shield Fed from political influence, including Trump
22 hrs ago - Reuters
22 hrs ago - Reuters