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Jesse Ventura: There is that one guy...
By Norbert - 20 min ago - Last reply 18 sec ago

Photography
questions for serious wildlife photographers or wildlife watchers.....
By Gato Moteado - 46 min ago - Last reply 35 sec ago

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BREAKING: Trump claims that he might sue the Epstein Estate for trying to do political harm to him.
By riversedge - 23 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago

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When you've lost Ammon Bundy -The anti-government militia leader can't make sense of his allies' support of ICE
By tulipsandroses - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 min ago

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Yes please, to serous Nobel consideration
By DoBW - 2 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago

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Drove my car to the end of the street
By Marthe48 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 2 min ago

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I wonder if somebody is keeping a database of all the crap we will have to put back
By drray23 - 20 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago

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Did you ever go to a Prom in High School. I didn't. Wasn't asked. How about you? I finally got to go to two when I
By debm55 - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago

General Discussion
This "raped a 13 year old and then threatened to "disappear" her and have her family killed" thing keeps getting worse
By Miles Archer - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago

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The child has his hands in the air. An agent runs up and hits him in the head with a pistol. Then two agents tackle him
By riversedge - 16 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago

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The cult of MAGA live in a bubble that is about to burst
By Quiet Em - 34 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago

Latest Breaking News
DOJ seeks social media users who 'support Trump' in desperate new hiring spree
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago

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Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
By demmiblue - 1 hr ago - Last reply 4 min ago

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My current bottom line on donations to Democrats.
By returnee - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago

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Jesse Welles: Keeping the spirit of American folk music alive - CBS Sunday Morning
By question everything - 11 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago

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Portland mayor on federal forces deploying heavy waves of chemical munitions on peaceful protesters yesterday
By Amaryllis - 25 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago

Cable News Clips
Netflix's 'Cover-Up' Director Laura Poitras on ICE, US Surveillance - The Mishal Husain Show
By SouthBayDem - 6 min ago - Last reply 6 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Trump says Iran 'talking to' US and hints at deal to avoid military strikes
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 6 min ago

General Discussion
This one weird trick could stop US women from voting
By Lonestarblue - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago

Basketball
I'm looking forward to the Black Pioneers Game
By EnergizedLib - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago

General Discussion
Epstein fall out is about to hit the fan
By malaise - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago

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🚨 275 Days Until Election Day! Link To 2026 Calendar and Election Information 🚨
By Wednesdays - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins a reliably Republican Texas state Senate seat, stunning GOP
By muriel_volestrangler - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 11 min ago

TV Chat
The Muppet Show: this thrilling return is so great I can't even count how many times I laughed
By cbabe - 11 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago

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Can Midterms Be Cancelled? Jamelle Bouie Says No
By duckworth969 - 28 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago

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Politics girl - liberal white women are the problem?
By Figarosmom - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago

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From trump files -- a woman's (girl's?) diary -- warning: graphic
By Leghorn21 - 37 min ago - Last reply 12 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Trump Aiming to Sue Michael Wolff for 'Conspiring' With Jeffrey Epstein to Wreck His Political Career
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago

General Discussion
Anthropic AI just did their own study of software engineers and admitted that relying on AI stunts skills
By highplainsdem - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 13 min ago

Photography
Has anyone heard from Mousetoescamper?
By SheltieLover - 1 hr ago - Last reply 13 min ago

Photography
three monkey shots....which is best?
By Gato Moteado - 1 hr ago - Last reply 13 min ago

General Discussion
The reviews for 'Melania' are still coming in. This one is particularly damning
By True Dough - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Democrat Christian Menefee wins election for US House, narrowing GOP's slim majority
By Omaha Steve - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago

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An Abu Dhabi royal signed a deal to purchase a 49% stake in Trump's cryto venture for $1 billion
By surfered - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Ernst calls to 'bring the temperature down' amid ICE surge in Minnesota
By BumRushDaShow - 48 min ago - Last reply 17 min ago

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For February: Resist and Unsubscribe
By tinrobot - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 17 min ago

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Anniversaries and Posting Milestones (February 1, 2026)
By EarlG - 21 min ago - Last reply 19 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Does the Constitution protect begging? Supreme Court asked to decide
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago

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Joke of Day, What is the strongest animal in the sea? Answer is mussels.
By debm55 - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago

Latest Breaking News
2007 memo laying out Epstein case revealed for the 1st time
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 21 min ago

General Discussion
So Melanie who was a Slovenian Sex Worker helped Ghislaine Maxwell to bring in new sex workers...
By Botany - 21 min ago - Last reply 21 min ago

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The Wreckage and Fallout Of Nick Shirley's Lies
By WiVoter - 22 min ago - Last reply 22 min ago

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Why TikTok's first week of American ownership was a disaster
By marmar - 1 hr ago - Last reply 22 min ago

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Liam is on a plane!
By littlemissmartypants - 1 hr ago - Last reply 22 min ago

Cable News Clips
Overcompensating for something': Comedian mocks trump's latest silly vanity project
By MagaSmash - 23 min ago - Last reply 23 min ago

General Discussion
Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
By demmiblue - 25 replies @ 23 min ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
Arresting employers
By 4bonhoffer - 37 min ago - Last reply 24 min ago

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Netflix Presentation on this weekend Michelle Obama's Becoming
By bdamomma - 1 hr ago - Last reply 24 min ago

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Yesterday, five-year-old Liam and his dad Adrian were released from Dilley detention center.
By LiberalArkie - 24 min ago - Last reply 24 min ago

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I may have been sitting next to David Cross yesterday!
By bif - 25 min ago - Last reply 25 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Sen. Mark Kelly sets fundraising record after 'illegal orders' furor
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 25 min ago

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The Atlantic: Melania Is a Horror Movie
By Pluvious - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 25 min ago

Latest Breaking News
US ambassador arrives in Venezuela to reopen diplomatic mission after 7 years
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 26 min ago

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Feds order interpretive signs in Glacier, Little Bighorn, changed or removed
By Ptah - 26 min ago - Last reply 26 min ago

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Memes and pics a la Sunday
By Marthe48 - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 28 min ago

General Discussion
"where are you? are you ok, i loved the torture video" (Epstein Files)
By demmiblue - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 28 min ago

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Post a short line from a movie & see if anyone knows the movie without using Google
By red dog 1 - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 30 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Trump team sues immigrant for $1M after she failed to leave US despite court order
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 30 min ago

General Discussion
Ever since the Fulton County raid. They probably got the voter roles to check the ballots
By LiberalArkie - 1 hr ago - Last reply 31 min ago

North Carolina
📣🌞 Shout Out, Check In. How are you today? ❄️🌞
By littlemissmartypants - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 32 min ago

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It wasn't a huge protest, maybe 75 people...
By MiHale - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 32 min ago

Photography
white faced capuchin (monkey) lounging on a piece of bamboo just outside my door...
By Gato Moteado - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 33 min ago

Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs
The Perfect Neighbor on Netflix
By milestogo - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 34 min ago

Cooking & Baking
Breakfast Sunday 1 February 2026
By irisblue - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 35 min ago

General Discussion
Someone please talk me off this ledge...aka midterms...
By Ferrets are Cool - 25 replies @ 36 min ago (Milestone)

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Here's the Sunday LOL Animals!
By ralps - 1 hr ago - Last reply 37 min ago

General Discussion
What our Former Allies are saying
By KS Toronado - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 37 min ago

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morning du.
By AllaN01Bear - 40 min ago - Last reply 37 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Israel to ban MSF from working in Gaza over refusal to provide staff list
By muriel_volestrangler - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 37 min ago

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Did you ever go to a Prom in High School. I didn't. Wasn't asked. How about you? I finally got to go to two when I
By debm55 - 100 replies @ 39 min ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
Arresting employers
By 4bonhoffer - 39 min ago - Last reply 39 min ago

Music Appreciation
Adam Ant - "Goody Two Shoes" & "Vive Le Rock"
By steelyboo - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 40 min ago

General Discussion
Why do I think Putin has full copies of the Epstein files...prior to "Redactions"? Who else may have them?
By Augiedog - 1 hr ago - Last reply 41 min ago

Editorials & Other Articles
A 'Terrifying Line Is Being Crossed,' Warns Minneapolis Mayor as More ICE Horror Stories Emerge
By sop - 1 hr ago - Last reply 42 min ago

General Discussion
Slovakia PM's national security adviser resigns over Epstein links
By muriel_volestrangler - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 42 min ago

General Discussion
Anti-ICE protest draws massive crowd at South Portland facility, feds deploy tear gas
By cbabe - 1 hr ago - Last reply 42 min ago

Fiction
What Fiction are you reading this week, February 1, 2026?
By hermetic - 1 hr ago - Last reply 43 min ago

Cooking & Baking
Have you Tried a Smart Cart Yet?
By NJCher - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 44 min ago

Liberal YouTubers
SNL - Mom Confessions (about Trump)
By Quixote1818 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 44 min ago

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Vivaldi: Concerto for 4 Violins in B minor RV 580, I. Allegro. Voices of Music 8K
By AllaN01Bear - 45 min ago - Last reply 45 min ago

Forum Spotlight: Science

At the scientific lecture I attended today, the speaker rephrased the term "AI" in a way I appreciated and admired.
By NNadir

Former NASA scientists warn of possible Artemis II spacecraft safety issue - ABC News
By TexasTowelie

Saturn has more moons than any other planet in our solar system
By BootinUp

Latest Breaking News

Ernst calls to 'bring the temperature down' amid ICE surge in Minnesota
48 min ago - The Hill

Unionized teachers in San Francisco approve strike by a vote of 97.6%
1 hr ago - NBC Bay Area

Twelve killed by Russian strike near bus in Ukraine, official says
1 hr ago - BBC

Israel to ban MSF from working in Gaza over refusal to provide staff list
2 hrs ago - BBC

Does the Constitution protect begging? Supreme Court asked to decide
2 hrs ago - USA Today

Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins a reliably Republican Texas state Senate seat, stunning GOP
2 hrs ago - NPR/AP

2007 memo laying out Epstein case revealed for the 1st time
3 hrs ago - ABC News

Trump team sues immigrant for $1M after she failed to leave US despite court order
3 hrs ago - The Independent

Union extends talks with Marathon, averting strike at refineries
4 hrs ago - Reuters

Exclusive: US special envoy for Iraq Mark Savaya no longer in the post, sources say
4 hrs ago - Reuters

Utah governor signs bill adding justices to state Supreme Court as redistricting appeal looms
5 hrs ago - AP

Trump Aiming to Sue Michael Wolff for 'Conspiring' With Jeffrey Epstein to Wreck His Political Career
5 hrs ago - MEDIAite

Hundreds join Minneapolis bike ride to honor Alex Pretti
6 hrs ago - MPR News/NPR

Pro boxer rescinds Trump endorsement after new Epstein file drop: 'I just can't support'
7 hrs ago - Raw Story

US ambassador arrives in Venezuela to reopen diplomatic mission after 7 years
7 hrs ago - ABC News/AP

Trump says Iran 'talking to' US and hints at deal to avoid military strikes
8 hrs ago - The Guardian

DOJ seeks social media users who 'support Trump' in desperate new hiring spree
9 hrs ago - Raw Story

Democrat Christian Menefee wins election for US House, narrowing GOP's slim majority
12 hrs ago - AP

Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, fear potential ICE raids as TPS expires
15 hrs ago - Scripps News

US Justice Department's misconduct complaint against Judge Boasberg gets tossed
16 hrs ago - Reuters

Trump says federal law enforcement won't respond to protests in 'Democrat Cities' until they 'ask for help'
17 hrs ago - NBC News

'WTF': Pro-gun groups warn vulnerable GOP seats on the line after Pretti response
17 hrs ago - Politico

House minority leader says Republicans can't rely on Democrats to pass funding bill, raising fears of longer shutdown
18 hrs ago - CNN Politics

Sen. Mark Kelly sets fundraising record after 'illegal orders' furor
19 hrs ago - USA Today

The U.S. will likely lose its measles elimination status. Here's what that means
19 hrs ago - npr

Demond Wilson, Lamont on 'Sanford and Son,' Dies at 79
19 hrs ago - Hollywood Reporter

Amid allegations of cover-up, House Judiciary Committee members seek access to full Epstein case files
20 hrs ago - CBS News

Judge orders 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his father be released from immigration detention
20 hrs ago - CNN

'Disappointed' Frey vows to appeal latest setback in bid to force ICE out of Minnesota
20 hrs ago - The Hill

LAUSD teachers union members authorize strike, ratcheting up pressure on contract talks
20 hrs ago - LA Times

Keir Starmer calls on Andrew to testify in US over Jeffrey Epstein links
21 hrs ago - The Guardian

Chicago Orders Police to Document Potentially Illegal Federal Immigration Tactics
21 hrs ago - NYT

Letitia James Blasts Trump for Pushing 'Violence' and 'Terror' with Election Office Raid
21 hrs ago - MEDIAite

Epstein lawyers discussed possibility of cooperation with prosecutors days before his death, files reveal
21 hrs ago - The Guardian

Danish veterans protest outside US Embassy over Trump administration's Greenland plans
22 hrs ago - AP

Exposed Musk Now Insists Epstein Files Don't Matter
22 hrs ago - Daily Beast

Bovino Is Said to Have Mocked Prosecutor's Jewish Faith on Call With Lawyers
23 hrs ago - New York Times

St. Peter police chief intervened and got federal agents to release resident, sources say (Minnesota)
23 hrs ago - MPR Minnesota Public Radio

Judge rejects Minnesota bid to block federal immigration agent surge
Yesterday - Scripps News

Trump plays MAGA conductor in bizarre new painting with Charlie Kirk in the orchestra
Yesterday - Independent

Veterans protest at US embassy over Trump's Greenland threats
Yesterday - Independent

'Entirely inappropriate': Judge rejects Trump admin request to stay discovery in lawsuit over dismantling USAID
Yesterday - Law & Crime

Trump wants to build a 250-foot-tall arch, dwarfing the Lincoln Memorial
Yesterday - WaPo

Children and police officers among at least 30 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza
Yesterday - The Guardian

Trump loses in court again after judge blocks attempt to restrict voting
Yesterday - msn/Alternet

Key Democratic lawmakers demand DOJ explain only partial Epstein files release
Yesterday - ABC News

Trump nominates government economist to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics after firing a prior commissioner
Yesterday - CBS News

Sheriff: ICE must be 'transparent' with any Super Bowl operations
Yesterday - The Hill

Protesters close schools and stores during a nationwide strike against Trump's immigration policies
Yesterday - AP

Democrats predict a surge in donations after anger over ICE raids: 'They won't be able to spend all the money
Yesterday - The Independent

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