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  1. General Political Chat

    1. Latest US & World News

      Posts of newsworthy political items.
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      Latest: Effective Ukrainian Partisan Attacks on Russian Forces Jack Hays, May 15, 2024 at 12:18 PM
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    2. Coronavirus (COVID-19) News

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      1. Coronavirus Pandemic Discussions

      Latest: Safe and effective, hey? Giftedone, May 15, 2024 at 10:31 AM
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    3. Current Events

      Discuss the latest political news not applicable to other categories.
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      Latest: Lauren Boebert's son arrested on 22 charges — hours after she attacks "Biden Crime Family" Hey Now, May 15, 2024 at 12:26 PM
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    4. Political Opinions & Beliefs

      Voice yours/others opinions & beliefs. Topics may or may not be current events.
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      Latest: Anti-abortion activist who led a clinic blockade is sentenced to nearly 5 years in prison Oldyoungin, May 15, 2024 at 12:30 PM
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    5. Elections & Campaigns

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      Latest: What is the primary reason you support Trump? Uriah, May 15, 2024 at 10:59 AM
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      Latest: Will the economy of the European Union defeat Putin? yangforward, May 13, 2024 at 5:37 PM
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      Latest: Funny Pictures 8 Lewis Edward Smith, May 15, 2024 at 12:03 PM
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      Latest: A belated introduction, a lark of sorts perhaps 19Crib, May 13, 2024 at 9:30 AM
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      Latest: Smarties Bar & Grill #77 daisydotell, May 15, 2024 at 10:42 AM
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  3. More Topics

    1. Religion & Philosophy

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      Latest: Part 39 of Post Your Tough Questions Regarding Christianity Kode, May 15, 2024 at 11:31 AM
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      Latest: What Are You Listening To Right Now? #26 NEW!! Turtledude, May 15, 2024 at 12:19 AM
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      Latest: Climate deniers don't deny climate change any more fmw, May 15, 2024 at 12:29 PM
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      Latest: Share your photos Adfundum, May 14, 2024 at 7:14 PM
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  4. Political Issues

    1. Civil Rights

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      1. Civil Liberties

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      Latest: Caitlin Clark's race 'huge thing' when it comes to her popularity, WNBA star says Joe knows, May 13, 2024 at 11:17 AM
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    2. Abortion

      Hot issue to debate.
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      Latest: Blurring the definition of Embryo Bluesguy, May 15, 2024 at 11:49 AM
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    3. Warfare / Military

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      1. Ethnic & Religious Conflicts

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      Latest: Irondale man indicted on terrorism charge for detonating explosive at AG’s Office kazenatsu, Apr 18, 2024
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    4. Gun Control

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      Latest: Biden Administration to close gun show loophole Turtledude, May 14, 2024 at 9:32 PM
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    5. Economics & Trade

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      Latest: Cost of living crisis so bad that many young adults fear becoming homeless kazenatsu, May 11, 2024 at 10:05 PM
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    6. Environment & Conservation

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      Latest: Solar now accounts for over 50% of new electricity capacity added to the U.S. grid Jack Hays, May 15, 2024 at 12:31 PM
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    7. Budget & Taxes

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      Latest: Student who went into music had $250,000 student loan forgiven Jakob, May 5, 2024
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    8. Law & Justice

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      Latest: The problem with the case against Cohen WillReadmore, May 14, 2024 at 3:59 PM
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    9. Health Care

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      Latest: Can the Paleolithic Diet cure diabetes? Polydectes, May 13, 2024 at 7:20 PM
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    10. Other Political Issues

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      1. Labor & Employment

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      4. Drugs, Alcohol & Tobacco

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      8. Animal Welfare

      9. Immigration

      Latest: Small class sizes not better for pupils' grades or resilience, says study Bluesguy, May 6, 2024
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  5. Politics by Region

    1. Middle East

      Political topics specific to the Middle East.
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      Latest: Should residents of Gaza considering moving elsewhere???? DennisTate, May 11, 2024 at 12:44 PM
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    2. Australia, NZ, Pacific

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      Latest: Lest we forget Mitty, Apr 29, 2024
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    3. Western Europe

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      Latest: Extremist Ahmed Alid guilty of Hartlepool knife murder The Scotsman, Apr 29, 2024
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      Latest: Running Newsticker for the War in Ukraine Jack Hays, May 15, 2024 at 12:15 PM
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      Latest: Could Trudeau's script writers be out to wreck the G.T.A. real estate industry? DennisTate, May 13, 2024 at 10:46 PM
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  6. Other Political Discussion

    1. Conspiracy Theories

      Theories surrounding major historical events and the forces shaping today's world.
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      1. 9/11

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      Latest: Are directed energy weapons real? grumpy geezer, May 8, 2024
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    2. Media & Commentators

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      Latest: Russell Brand accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse Lil Mike, Apr 30, 2024
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    3. History & Past Politicians

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      Latest: A "Bag Man" from a Century Ago JohnHamilton, May 15, 2024 at 10:15 AM
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    4. Political Science

      Political parties, systems, administration, law, voting, policy & methodology.
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      Latest: More Errors yangforward, May 13, 2024 at 10:46 PM
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    5. Debates & Contests

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      Latest: Does the South's resistance to the fugitive slave laws show they cared more about preserving slavery 1stvermont, Apr 27, 2024
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