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Biden says Equal Rights Amendment is ratified, kicking off expected legal battle
By dalton99a - 13 hrs ago - 103 replies
Biden says Equal Rights Amendment is ratified, kicking off expected legal battle
By dalton99a - 13 hrs ago - 103 replies
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My 4 year psychological survival plan for my wife and I. added - THANK YOU All. I am stunned!
By NewHendoLib - 14 hrs ago - 94 replies
My 4 year psychological survival plan for my wife and I. added - THANK YOU All. I am stunned!
By NewHendoLib - 14 hrs ago - 94 replies
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What is your favorite Science Fiction or Space TV show , movie or you can include both in your post.
By debm55 - 8 hrs ago - 81 replies
What is your favorite Science Fiction or Space TV show , movie or you can include both in your post.
By debm55 - 8 hrs ago - 81 replies
General Discussion
Breaking - Bwaaaah! Inauguration moved indoors because of the cold
By malaise - 11 hrs ago - 81 replies
Breaking - Bwaaaah! Inauguration moved indoors because of the cold
By malaise - 11 hrs ago - 81 replies
General Discussion
Trump's going to HATE this (or maybe not?). Plans to move inauguration indoors to Capitol Rotunda.
By Tommy Carcetti - 12 hrs ago - 71 replies
Trump's going to HATE this (or maybe not?). Plans to move inauguration indoors to Capitol Rotunda.
By Tommy Carcetti - 12 hrs ago - 71 replies
General Discussion
Trump Threatens to Bypass GOP Congress to Unleash MAGA Plans
By Zorro - 13 hrs ago - 70 replies
Trump Threatens to Bypass GOP Congress to Unleash MAGA Plans
By Zorro - 13 hrs ago - 70 replies
General Discussion
SCOTUS will throw out the ERA in a NY minute.
By speak easy - 7 hrs ago - 66 replies
SCOTUS will throw out the ERA in a NY minute.
By speak easy - 7 hrs ago - 66 replies
General Discussion
Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on the Equal Rights Amendment
By Quiet Em - 11 hrs ago - 60 replies
Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on the Equal Rights Amendment
By Quiet Em - 11 hrs ago - 60 replies
General Discussion
John F. Kennedy delivered his inaugural address without a hat or overcoat in 20F weather
By ZonkerHarris - 9 hrs ago - 58 replies
John F. Kennedy delivered his inaugural address without a hat or overcoat in 20F weather
By ZonkerHarris - 9 hrs ago - 58 replies
General Discussion
Guardian: It's time for Democrats to go low
By RainCaster - 12 hrs ago - 58 replies
Guardian: It's time for Democrats to go low
By RainCaster - 12 hrs ago - 58 replies
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House Admin: "...alerting constituents that their Inauguration tickets are now simply "commemorative"
By riversedge - 6 hrs ago - 56 replies
House Admin: "...alerting constituents that their Inauguration tickets are now simply "commemorative"
By riversedge - 6 hrs ago - 56 replies
General Discussion
Something to understand about Carrie Underwood
By True Dough - 15 hrs ago - 54 replies
Something to understand about Carrie Underwood
By True Dough - 15 hrs ago - 54 replies
General Discussion
I've been having a bad case of Melancholy lately
By William769 - 21 hrs ago - 46 replies
I've been having a bad case of Melancholy lately
By William769 - 21 hrs ago - 46 replies
General Discussion
Lauren Boebert tries to use "sophisticated" language
By tblue37 - 5 hrs ago - 44 replies
Lauren Boebert tries to use "sophisticated" language
By tblue37 - 5 hrs ago - 44 replies
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You know me, I'm not the one to spread rumors, but...
By Baitball Blogger - 11 hrs ago - 44 replies
You know me, I'm not the one to spread rumors, but...
By Baitball Blogger - 11 hrs ago - 44 replies
General Discussion
Trump WIMPS OUT, moves inauguration INDOORS -- too cold for the Tenderfoot-In-Chief !
By eppur_se_muova - 10 hrs ago - 42 replies
Trump WIMPS OUT, moves inauguration INDOORS -- too cold for the Tenderfoot-In-Chief !
By eppur_se_muova - 10 hrs ago - 42 replies
Latest Breaking News
DOJ pushing to keep Trump from blocking release of classified docs report on immunity grounds
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 40 replies
DOJ pushing to keep Trump from blocking release of classified docs report on immunity grounds
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 40 replies
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After dead mouse removed from kitchen drawer, what steps do I take to clean the drawer so my utensils can go back in?
By CTyankee - 11 hrs ago - 38 replies
After dead mouse removed from kitchen drawer, what steps do I take to clean the drawer so my utensils can go back in?
By CTyankee - 11 hrs ago - 38 replies
General Discussion
SCOTUS just UNANIMOUSLY upheld the TikTok ban.
By live love laugh - 12 hrs ago - 38 replies
SCOTUS just UNANIMOUSLY upheld the TikTok ban.
By live love laugh - 12 hrs ago - 38 replies
General Discussion
What famous or well-known Democratic politicians (or party officials) have you met?
By Oopsie Daisy - 15 hrs ago - 36 replies
What famous or well-known Democratic politicians (or party officials) have you met?
By Oopsie Daisy - 15 hrs ago - 36 replies
Latest Breaking News
Biden Says Equal Rights Amendment Is 'Law of the Land'
By Tennessee Hillbilly - 13 hrs ago - 34 replies
Biden Says Equal Rights Amendment Is 'Law of the Land'
By Tennessee Hillbilly - 13 hrs ago - 34 replies
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Pay wall removal is legit. Try it. Bookmark this and share, please. TY. ❤️
By littlemissmartypants - 3 hrs ago - 33 replies
Pay wall removal is legit. Try it. Bookmark this and share, please. TY. ❤️
By littlemissmartypants - 3 hrs ago - 33 replies
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Laurence Tribe - The Equal Rights Amendment at Long Last
By Quiet Em - 10 hrs ago - 33 replies
Laurence Tribe - The Equal Rights Amendment at Long Last
By Quiet Em - 10 hrs ago - 33 replies
Latest Breaking News
UnitedHealth CEO says U.S. health system 'needs to function better'
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 31 replies
UnitedHealth CEO says U.S. health system 'needs to function better'
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 31 replies
General Discussion
I really hate this post-truth timeline. The lying is so blatant, and so everywhere.
By Swede - 16 hrs ago - 30 replies
I really hate this post-truth timeline. The lying is so blatant, and so everywhere.
By Swede - 16 hrs ago - 30 replies
General Discussion
Tech founder pledges to give away half his wealth to make the American dream more possible
By Jilly_in_VA - 5 hrs ago - 29 replies
Tech founder pledges to give away half his wealth to make the American dream more possible
By Jilly_in_VA - 5 hrs ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
So would you feel better if TikTok was owned by Elon Musk?
By speak easy - 11 hrs ago - 27 replies
So would you feel better if TikTok was owned by Elon Musk?
By speak easy - 11 hrs ago - 27 replies
General Discussion
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Equal Rights Amendment
By TheProle - 13 hrs ago - 27 replies
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Equal Rights Amendment
By TheProle - 13 hrs ago - 27 replies
General Discussion
***Breaking*** RFK JR wanted to halt all Covid vaccinations six months after rollout
By DemocratSinceBirth - 8 hrs ago - 26 replies
***Breaking*** RFK JR wanted to halt all Covid vaccinations six months after rollout
By DemocratSinceBirth - 8 hrs ago - 26 replies
General Discussion
Donald Trump taps Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson and Jon Voight to be Hollywood 'ambassadors'
By douglas9 - 16 hrs ago - 26 replies
Donald Trump taps Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson and Jon Voight to be Hollywood 'ambassadors'
By douglas9 - 16 hrs ago - 26 replies
General Discussion
Louisiana to raise flags, fly MAGA flag on January 20
By Danmel - 11 hrs ago - 24 replies
Louisiana to raise flags, fly MAGA flag on January 20
By Danmel - 11 hrs ago - 24 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump's inauguration ceremony likely moving indoors due to frigid weather forecast
By Wicked Blue - 12 hrs ago - 24 replies
Trump's inauguration ceremony likely moving indoors due to frigid weather forecast
By Wicked Blue - 12 hrs ago - 24 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Ladies, it's time to hand the country back to men
By Zorro - 15 hrs ago - 24 replies
Ladies, it's time to hand the country back to men
By Zorro - 15 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
Anyone seeing outbursts of enthusiastic Trump supporters?
By OAITW r.2.0 - 2 hrs ago - 23 replies
Anyone seeing outbursts of enthusiastic Trump supporters?
By OAITW r.2.0 - 2 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
Jeff Bezos worth over $200 billion, do you think
By edhopper - 7 hrs ago - 23 replies
Jeff Bezos worth over $200 billion, do you think
By edhopper - 7 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
Trump doesn't need to invade, threaten or coerce Greenland.
By WarGamer - 10 hrs ago - 23 replies
Trump doesn't need to invade, threaten or coerce Greenland.
By WarGamer - 10 hrs ago - 23 replies
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DU Knock, Knock Joke thread. Post your complete joke on here and put us in a great mood
By debm55 - 12 hrs ago - 23 replies
DU Knock, Knock Joke thread. Post your complete joke on here and put us in a great mood
By debm55 - 12 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
NYT says TSF is moving inauguration inside.
By sinkingfeeling - 11 hrs ago - 22 replies
NYT says TSF is moving inauguration inside.
By sinkingfeeling - 11 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
I sympathize with Trump's plan to move the inauguration indoors.
By Midnight Writer - 4 hrs ago - 21 replies
I sympathize with Trump's plan to move the inauguration indoors.
By Midnight Writer - 4 hrs ago - 21 replies
Latest Breaking News
Donald Trump's Greenland Plan Suffers Double Blow
By riversedge - 12 hrs ago - 21 replies
Donald Trump's Greenland Plan Suffers Double Blow
By riversedge - 12 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
I suddenly have become VERY attractive to young women on Facebook!
By 70sEraVet - 12 hrs ago - 21 replies
I suddenly have become VERY attractive to young women on Facebook!
By 70sEraVet - 12 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Now these stars are worthy of our praise (FireAid)
By William769 - 7 hrs ago - 20 replies
Now these stars are worthy of our praise (FireAid)
By William769 - 7 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Sen Wyden breaks down leaked memo from House Budget Committee GOP
By Dennis Donovan - 8 hrs ago - 20 replies
Sen Wyden breaks down leaked memo from House Budget Committee GOP
By Dennis Donovan - 8 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
"I'm living in WV... the Democrats have completely collapsed my state!"
By ck4829 - 10 hrs ago - 20 replies
"I'm living in WV... the Democrats have completely collapsed my state!"
By ck4829 - 10 hrs ago - 20 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump taps the leader of his personal detail to run the US Secret Service
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 20 replies
Trump taps the leader of his personal detail to run the US Secret Service
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Democratic Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (RI) on Biden's farewell plea: 'Now he tells us'
By Celerity - 5 hrs ago - 19 replies
Democratic Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (RI) on Biden's farewell plea: 'Now he tells us'
By Celerity - 5 hrs ago - 19 replies
Latest Breaking News
Canada preparing retaliatory tariffs to unveil as soon as Trump's inauguration day
By RainCaster - 9 hrs ago - 19 replies
Canada preparing retaliatory tariffs to unveil as soon as Trump's inauguration day
By RainCaster - 9 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
will trump give back $250M inauguration donations now that it is scaled back and indoors???
By msongs - 3 hrs ago - 18 replies
will trump give back $250M inauguration donations now that it is scaled back and indoors???
By msongs - 3 hrs ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
Immigrants drive Nebraska's economy. Trump's mass deportations pledge is a threat
By riversedge - 7 hrs ago - 17 replies
Immigrants drive Nebraska's economy. Trump's mass deportations pledge is a threat
By riversedge - 7 hrs ago - 17 replies
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Who or what in your life brings you the most joy? My family including Dolly dog. How about you?
By debm55 - 11 hrs ago - 17 replies
Who or what in your life brings you the most joy? My family including Dolly dog. How about you?
By debm55 - 11 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Come Monday will we see the beginning of the most powerful Presidency in the history of the country?
By sarisataka - 12 hrs ago - 17 replies
Come Monday will we see the beginning of the most powerful Presidency in the history of the country?
By sarisataka - 12 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
California's Newsom will join GOP governors in raising flag for Trump inauguration
By Initech - 8 hrs ago - 16 replies
California's Newsom will join GOP governors in raising flag for Trump inauguration
By Initech - 8 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban, clears way for app to shut down in U.S. as soon as Sunday
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 16 replies
Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban, clears way for app to shut down in U.S. as soon as Sunday
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
One day Trump will die and my only regret will be
By misanthrope - 22 hrs ago - 16 replies
One day Trump will die and my only regret will be
By misanthrope - 22 hrs ago - 16 replies
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Scientists say you lose 12 minutes of life for every Coke you drink.
By Coventina - 5 hrs ago - 15 replies
Scientists say you lose 12 minutes of life for every Coke you drink.
By Coventina - 5 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Colleen Shogan, The Archivist, just made history
By PurgedVoter - 7 hrs ago - 15 replies
Colleen Shogan, The Archivist, just made history
By PurgedVoter - 7 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
NYT map of local election results: Weird stuff in cities
By Charging Triceratops - 16 hrs ago - 15 replies
NYT map of local election results: Weird stuff in cities
By Charging Triceratops - 16 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Donald Trump's Inauguration Day Slated to Be Coldest in 40 Years
By babylonsister - 17 hrs ago - 15 replies
Donald Trump's Inauguration Day Slated to Be Coldest in 40 Years
By babylonsister - 17 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Nikki Haley gets her reward for endorsing Trump
By Pototan - 22 hrs ago - 15 replies
Nikki Haley gets her reward for endorsing Trump
By Pototan - 22 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Judge Cannon wonders "Why the urgency" to share Smith's classified docs case with Congress
By allegorical oracle - 6 hrs ago - 14 replies
Judge Cannon wonders "Why the urgency" to share Smith's classified docs case with Congress
By allegorical oracle - 6 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Women to be counted as 3/5ths of a person
By Stardust Mirror - 9 hrs ago - 14 replies
Women to be counted as 3/5ths of a person
By Stardust Mirror - 9 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Biden won't enforce TikTok ban, official says, leaving fate of app to Trump
By TheProle - 13 hrs ago - 14 replies
Biden won't enforce TikTok ban, official says, leaving fate of app to Trump
By TheProle - 13 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
CNN Reportedly Considering Exiling Jim Acosta's Show To Midnight 'To Throw a Bone To Trump'
By highplainsdem - 23 hrs ago - 14 replies
CNN Reportedly Considering Exiling Jim Acosta's Show To Midnight 'To Throw a Bone To Trump'
By highplainsdem - 23 hrs ago - 14 replies
Forum Spotlight: Weather Watchers
Ronald Reagan's second inauguration in 1985 was moved indoors as it was 7 degrees.75 degrees warm in the apartment today.
Arctic Blast Update: Ryan Hall
Latest Breaking News
Vanguard fined more than $100 million by SEC over violations involving target date retirement funds
3 hrs ago - NBC News/CNBC
3 hrs ago - NBC News/CNBC
Biden Task Force Calls for More Training and Money to Avoid the Mishandling of Classified Documents
4 hrs ago - US News and World Report/AP
4 hrs ago - US News and World Report/AP
Appeals court upholds dismissal of some charges against Trump, others in Georgia election case
5 hrs ago - AP
5 hrs ago - AP
Judge Cannon seems poised to keep special counsel report on Trump classified documents probe from Congress
6 hrs ago - CNN Politics
6 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Pepsi accused of illegal pricing deals with 'a large, big box retailer' in U.S. lawsuit
8 hrs ago - NPR
8 hrs ago - NPR
Supreme Court takes up parents' bid to opt out of LGBTQ content at elementary schools
8 hrs ago - NBC News
8 hrs ago - NBC News
Biden won't enforce TikTok ban, official says, leaving fate of app to Trump
8 hrs ago - Associated Press
8 hrs ago - Associated Press
The Definitive Guide to Where the US Has Squeezed Russia's Oil Flows the Hardest
8 hrs ago - Bloomberg
8 hrs ago - Bloomberg
CNN found liable for $5 million in defamation trial against US Navy veteran over Afghanistan report
10 hrs ago - The Independent
10 hrs ago - The Independent
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine expected to appoint Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to Vance's Senate seat
12 hrs ago - NBC
12 hrs ago - NBC
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan sentenced to 14 years in prison in corruption case
12 hrs ago - The Guardian
12 hrs ago - The Guardian
Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban, clears way for app to shut down in U.S. as soon as Sunday
14 hrs ago - CBS News
14 hrs ago - CBS News
Joe Biden pushes out 99% of 'Investing in America' funds before Donald Trump's return
14 hrs ago - USA Today
14 hrs ago - USA Today
UnitedHealth CEO says U.S. health system 'needs to function better'
15 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance/NBC News
15 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance/NBC News
After a wildfire, a Pacific Palisades home was split by a landslide. Is there risk of more?
16 hrs ago - cbs
16 hrs ago - cbs
Attempted Attack on the White House with a Rented Box Truck Results in 8-Year Sentence for Missouri Man
17 hrs ago - US Department of Justice
17 hrs ago - US Department of Justice
DOJ pushing to keep Trump from blocking release of classified docs report on immunity grounds
18 hrs ago - ABC News
18 hrs ago - ABC News
Democratic states brace for Trump by launching defense of Biden policies
18 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/Reuters
18 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/Reuters
Central Park Five seek to keep ACLU, free speech advocates from weighing in on defamation lawsuit against Trump
19 hrs ago - Law & Crime
19 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Three Navalny lawyers sentenced to years in Russian penal colony for extremist activity
19 hrs ago - Reuters
19 hrs ago - Reuters
Durbin seeks information from Patel personnel files at national security agencies
19 hrs ago - The Hill
19 hrs ago - The Hill