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    1. Latest US & World News

      Posts of newsworthy political items.
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      Latest: Half of French youth ready to fight in Ukraine to defend France's interests, study finds Pro_Line_FL, Apr 16, 2024 at 6:52 AM
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      1. Coronavirus Pandemic Discussions

      Latest: COVID-19 Research, Drug trials and Pathophysiology fmw, Apr 16, 2024 at 7:42 AM
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    3. Current Events

      Discuss the latest political news not applicable to other categories.
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      Latest: Countering Iran's overnight attack costs Israel $1.35B: Israeli media Pisa, Apr 16, 2024 at 7:32 AM
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    4. Political Opinions & Beliefs

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      Latest: Why Alvin and not the Feds? Or, why Cohen and not Individual 1? Hey Now, Apr 16, 2024 at 7:43 AM
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      Latest: Republicans have a long history of adding to the national debt. Why should we trust they will not ad trevorw2539, Apr 16, 2024 at 5:21 AM
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      Latest: “Death to America!” How many of you agree with that? Pro_Line_FL, Apr 16, 2024 at 7:42 AM
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      Latest: Funny Political Cartoons XIV Sallyally, Apr 16, 2024 at 5:08 AM
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      Latest: Part 39 of Post Your Tough Questions Regarding Christianity Kode, Apr 16, 2024 at 1:37 AM
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      Latest: What Are You Listening To Right Now? #26 NEW!! Turtledude, Apr 15, 2024 at 10:05 PM
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      Latest: Climate deniers don't deny climate change any more Scott, Apr 16, 2024 at 6:39 AM
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  4. Political Issues

    1. Civil Rights

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      Latest: Texas Dem suggests Black people shouldn't pay taxes as form of reparations: 'Puts money back in your Joe knows, Apr 16, 2024 at 4:38 AM
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      Latest: Child support in the Womb Junkieturtle, Apr 16, 2024 at 6:51 AM
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      Latest: Biden Administration to close gun show loophole Polydectes, Apr 16, 2024 at 5:09 AM
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      Latest: Will the Dow Jones Industrial Break 40,000 in April? JohnHamilton, Apr 12, 2024 at 8:22 AM
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      Latest: Thailand - Renewables and EV Mecca MiaBleu, Apr 16, 2024 at 1:31 AM
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      Latest: 858 Billion Dollar Proposed 'Defense' Budget doesn't defend against illegal immigrants yangforward, Apr 6, 2024
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      Latest: Hungry homeless man sentenced to 10 months for stealing hot dog FatBack, Mar 3, 2024
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      Latest: It's getting harder for Americans to find a doctor AARguy, Apr 6, 2024
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    10. Other Political Issues

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      Latest: Marijuana partly legalised in Germany drluggit, Apr 2, 2024
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  5. Politics by Region

    1. Middle East

      Political topics specific to the Middle East.
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      Latest: No Plans Needed Against Iran By Israel! JimfromPennsylvania, Apr 14, 2024 at 11:06 PM
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    2. Australia, NZ, Pacific

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      Latest: Damien Guerot, who fought off Bondi Junction attacker with bollard, can stay in Australia, PM says Bowerbird, Apr 16, 2024 at 2:50 AM
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      Latest: The Deterioration of the UK The Scotsman, Apr 13, 2024 at 12:41 PM
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      Latest: Running Newsticker for the War in Ukraine The Scotsman, Apr 16, 2024 at 6:35 AM
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      Latest: Mr. Kevin O'Leary vs an impending Bear Market, [another 1929]????? DennisTate, Apr 14, 2024 at 7:10 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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      Latest: Microchip under the skin... FreshAir, Apr 15, 2024 at 1:12 AM
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    2. Media & Commentators

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      Latest: FAUX News, Newsmax --- Have you Forgotten January 6th? Media_Truth, Apr 6, 2024
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    3. History & Past Politicians

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      Latest: Bogus info designed to discredit revisionist history Scott, Mar 31, 2024
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    4. Political Science

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      Latest: Translate propaganda into plain English yangforward, Apr 15, 2024 at 10:42 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 14, 2024 at 8:48 PM
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