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Latest Breaking News
American cardinal celebrates old Latin Mass in St. Peter's in a sign of change
By Omaha Steve - 50 sec ago
American cardinal celebrates old Latin Mass in St. Peter's in a sign of change
By Omaha Steve - 50 sec ago
General Discussion
Trump's America: Thousands of furloughed federal workers in Hyattsville, Maryland waiting in line for food.
By Swede - 7 min ago
Trump's America: Thousands of furloughed federal workers in Hyattsville, Maryland waiting in line for food.
By Swede - 7 min ago
General Discussion
Social Security benefits are going up by 2.8% next year but Medicare premiums expected to increase.
By milestogo - 22 min ago
Social Security benefits are going up by 2.8% next year but Medicare premiums expected to increase.
By milestogo - 22 min ago
General Discussion
As seen at my local grocery store this morning at every check-out...
By hlthe2b - 50 replies @ 29 min ago (Milestone)
As seen at my local grocery store this morning at every check-out...
By hlthe2b - 50 replies @ 29 min ago (Milestone)
Health
RFK Jr to urge Americans to eat more saturated fats, alarming health experts
By douglas9 - 39 min ago
RFK Jr to urge Americans to eat more saturated fats, alarming health experts
By douglas9 - 39 min ago
General Discussion
Hal Sparks Radio Program Megaworldwide: Slice is Nice
By New Breed Leader - 40 min ago
Hal Sparks Radio Program Megaworldwide: Slice is Nice
By New Breed Leader - 40 min ago
General Discussion
So what happens when the House comes back into session?
By Jersey Devil - 42 min ago
So what happens when the House comes back into session?
By Jersey Devil - 42 min ago
General Discussion
Rusty Just Diagnosed With Multiple Myeloma
By rustysgurl - 25 replies @ 47 min ago (Milestone)
Rusty Just Diagnosed With Multiple Myeloma
By rustysgurl - 25 replies @ 47 min ago (Milestone)
Christian Liberals & Progressive People of Faith
Goodbye "Big Eva," Hello "Gig Eva"
By T_i_B - 54 min ago
Goodbye "Big Eva," Hello "Gig Eva"
By T_i_B - 54 min ago
General Discussion
How many folks from the early aughts DU era are having mellon/scaife flashbacks today?
By Blue_Adept - 57 min ago
How many folks from the early aughts DU era are having mellon/scaife flashbacks today?
By Blue_Adept - 57 min ago
General Discussion
Anonymous No More: The MAGA Donor that's bankrolling troop pay
By blogslug - 1 hr ago
Anonymous No More: The MAGA Donor that's bankrolling troop pay
By blogslug - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
House Democrat Declares, 'Mike Johnson Has Effectively Dissolved the United States House of Representatives'
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
House Democrat Declares, 'Mike Johnson Has Effectively Dissolved the United States House of Representatives'
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Will a woman be our next Democratic Party nominee for President?
By CTyankee - 100 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Will a woman be our next Democratic Party nominee for President?
By CTyankee - 100 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Bluesky post by Cory Booker: "These are facts, not anyone's opinion"
By Pluvious - 1 hr ago
Bluesky post by Cory Booker: "These are facts, not anyone's opinion"
By Pluvious - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Donor Who Gave $130 Million to Pay Troops Is Reclusive Heir to Mellon Fortune
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
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Donor Who Gave $130 Million to Pay Troops Is Reclusive Heir to Mellon Fortune
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
There have been many ideas on what to do with Trump's Ballroom once he is gone
By Chasstev365 - 1 hr ago
There have been many ideas on what to do with Trump's Ballroom once he is gone
By Chasstev365 - 1 hr ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump's Son Is Poised to Profit From Pentagon Drone Proposal
By milestogo - 1 hr ago
Trump's Son Is Poised to Profit From Pentagon Drone Proposal
By milestogo - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
I am so glad that President Biden preemptively pardoned Dr. Fauci and Hunter
By tulipsandroses - 1 hr ago
I am so glad that President Biden preemptively pardoned Dr. Fauci and Hunter
By tulipsandroses - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
What will be Cat 4 Melissa will devastate this island as it cuts right across on Tuesday
By malaise - 125 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
What will be Cat 4 Melissa will devastate this island as it cuts right across on Tuesday
By malaise - 125 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Sports
Love College Game Day, when they have a student try to win $500,000 with a kick going through the goal posts!!!!!
By a kennedy - 1 hr ago
Love College Game Day, when they have a student try to win $500,000 with a kick going through the goal posts!!!!!
By a kennedy - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Trump wants to torch contraception for poor women. So far, Belgium says no
By marmar - 1 hr ago
Trump wants to torch contraception for poor women. So far, Belgium says no
By marmar - 1 hr ago
Cooking & Baking
Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake by Elena Rosemond-Hoerr
By justaprogressive - 1 hr ago
Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake by Elena Rosemond-Hoerr
By justaprogressive - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Jeff Bozos 'I don't see how anybody can be discouraged who is alive right now'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Jeff Bozos 'I don't see how anybody can be discouraged who is alive right now'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Bezos says 'millions of people' will be living in space by 2045 - and robots will commute on our behalf to the moon
By dalton99a - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Bezos says 'millions of people' will be living in space by 2045 - and robots will commute on our behalf to the moon
By dalton99a - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
'I'm the speaker and the president!' Trump humiliates Mike Johnson in private conversation
By turbinetree - 1 hr ago
'I'm the speaker and the president!' Trump humiliates Mike Johnson in private conversation
By turbinetree - 1 hr ago
Editorials & Other Articles
The Peril of a White House That Flaunts Its Indifference to the Law
By milestogo - 1 hr ago
The Peril of a White House That Flaunts Its Indifference to the Law
By milestogo - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Well isn't that special.....Fetterman is gonna be on faux noise in about 10 minutes....
By a kennedy - 1 hr ago
Well isn't that special.....Fetterman is gonna be on faux noise in about 10 minutes....
By a kennedy - 1 hr ago
New York
ATTN: NY Duers: AG Tish James has a portal to record illegal ICE actions.
By DinahMoeHum - 1 hr ago
ATTN: NY Duers: AG Tish James has a portal to record illegal ICE actions.
By DinahMoeHum - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
MAGAts Tell FBI Director Kash Patel To 'Go Back' Where He Came From After Celebratory Diwali Post
By B.See - 1 hr ago
MAGAts Tell FBI Director Kash Patel To 'Go Back' Where He Came From After Celebratory Diwali Post
By B.See - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
As seen at my local grocery store this morning at every check-out...
By hlthe2b - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
As seen at my local grocery store this morning at every check-out...
By hlthe2b - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Your military that's being deployed against you is being partially funded by anonymous donors
By bigtree - 2 hrs ago
Your military that's being deployed against you is being partially funded by anonymous donors
By bigtree - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Just some ramblings and meanderings on a Saturday morning...
By dwayneb - 2 hrs ago
Just some ramblings and meanderings on a Saturday morning...
By dwayneb - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
For the love of Mike, what will it cost to heat and cool that ginormous ballroom??
By Peacetrain - 2 hrs ago
For the love of Mike, what will it cost to heat and cool that ginormous ballroom??
By Peacetrain - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Toronto Blue Jays toppled the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 in Friday's Game 1
By MineralMan - 2 hrs ago
Toronto Blue Jays toppled the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 in Friday's Game 1
By MineralMan - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
I think the Epstein Ballroom and Massage Parlor would be the perfect venue
By maxrandb - 2 hrs ago
I think the Epstein Ballroom and Massage Parlor would be the perfect venue
By maxrandb - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Best idea I've heard about what to with "the ballroom" when we have a Dem president
By tulipsandroses - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Best idea I've heard about what to with "the ballroom" when we have a Dem president
By tulipsandroses - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Football
Former Packers coach Mike McCarthy says he'll be at Packers vs. Steelers on 'SNF'
By milestogo - 2 hrs ago
Former Packers coach Mike McCarthy says he'll be at Packers vs. Steelers on 'SNF'
By milestogo - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump threatens to demolish West Wing if Democrats win House next year
By dalton99a - 2 hrs ago
Trump threatens to demolish West Wing if Democrats win House next year
By dalton99a - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
TIME Photo Secretly Subverts Trump Cover With Nazi Reference
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
TIME Photo Secretly Subverts Trump Cover With Nazi Reference
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's Orgy of CORRUPTION, and Why He Doesn't Intend to Leave the White House
By Mr. Sparkle - 2 hrs ago
Trump's Orgy of CORRUPTION, and Why He Doesn't Intend to Leave the White House
By Mr. Sparkle - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Donor Who Gave $130 Million to Pay Troops Is Reclusive Heir to Mellon Fortune
1 hr ago - New York Times
1 hr ago - New York Times
13 people were shot at 'large party' and 2 have died, North Carolina sheriff says
2 hrs ago - The News & Observer
2 hrs ago - The News & Observer
Trump administration aims to auction offshore oil leases along U.S. coastlines that have been off-limits for decades
3 hrs ago - CBS News
3 hrs ago - CBS News
Rand Paul Says 20 GOP Senators Are 'Grumbling' Over Trump Policy -- But 'Don't Have the Guts' to Criticize the President
4 hrs ago - MEDIAite
4 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Witnesses say CBP agents deployed tear gas in a Chicago neighborhood following arrest operation
4 hrs ago - Scripps News
4 hrs ago - Scripps News
Early voting begins in New York City mayor's race and contest to pick New Jersey's next governor
5 hrs ago - AP
5 hrs ago - AP
Federal appeals court temporarily bars Portland troop deployment
5 hrs ago - Oregon Public Broadcasting/NPR
5 hrs ago - Oregon Public Broadcasting/NPR
House Democrat Declares, 'Mike Johnson Has Effectively Dissolved the United States House of Representatives'
5 hrs ago - MEDIAite
5 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Trump admin is 'funneling $10 billion through the US Navy' to ramp up migrant detention center construction
6 hrs ago - The Independent
6 hrs ago - The Independent
Border Patrol's Bovino called to court after being accused of throwing tear gas canister in Chicago
6 hrs ago - NBC News
6 hrs ago - NBC News
Trump calls for prosecution of more political foes including Jack Smith and Merrick Garland
7 hrs ago - CBS news
7 hrs ago - CBS news
Judge pauses disqualification of Sigal Chattah as Nevada acting US attorney pending appeal
9 hrs ago - AP
9 hrs ago - AP
Tennessee man's heart still active nearly two minutes after execution, lawyer says
16 hrs ago - the guardian
16 hrs ago - the guardian
'Unbelievable!' Laura Loomer erupts after being named in DHS probe over ICE shooting leak
16 hrs ago - Raw Story
16 hrs ago - Raw Story
Senior advocacy group wants to establish a 'minimum' annual COLA increase: How would it work?
17 hrs ago - The Hill
17 hrs ago - The Hill
New federal loan limits threaten graduate school access for millions of students
17 hrs ago - Scripps News
17 hrs ago - Scripps News
Trump administration won't use contingency fund to pay November food stamp benefits
19 hrs ago - CNN Politics
19 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Ronald Reagan's daughter rips 'heartbreaking' teardown of White House's East Wing
19 hrs ago - The Independent
19 hrs ago - The Independent
Senators demand Linda McMahon ask DHS to stop immigration enforcement near schools
20 hrs ago - NBC News
20 hrs ago - NBC News
Pentagon to use $130 million donation from anonymous Trump 'friend' to pay military members
20 hrs ago - cnn
20 hrs ago - cnn
Trump administration seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia, Justice Department says
22 hrs ago - CBS News
22 hrs ago - CBS News
It's supposed to be payday for many federal workers. Instead, they're getting nothing
23 hrs ago - npr
23 hrs ago - npr
The GOP expected Democrats to relent on the shutdown by now. That isn't happening.
Yesterday - NBC News
Yesterday - NBC News
Top Border Patrol official accused of violating judge's use-of-force order by throwing tear gas at Chicago protesters
Yesterday - CNN US
Yesterday - CNN US
Another US strike in Caribbean targets alleged drug-running boat, killing 6, Hegseth says
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Social Security Administration announces 2026 COLA benefit increase of 2.8% -- what it means for you
Yesterday - CNBC
Yesterday - CNBC
Inflation rate hit 3.0% in September, lower than expected, long-awaited CPI report shows
Yesterday - CNBC
Yesterday - CNBC