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  1. General Political Chat

    1. Latest US & World News

      Posts of newsworthy political items.
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      Latest: Explosions heard near Tehran, Iranian state media says Bob Newhart, Jun 19, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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    2. Current Events

      Discuss the latest political news not applicable to other categories.
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      Latest: Judge rules that anti-woke is just racism Kal'Stang, Jun 19, 2025 at 4:52 AM
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    3. Political Opinions & Beliefs

      Voice yours/others opinions & beliefs. Topics may or may not be current events.
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      Latest: What is a suitable reason for going to war with Iran? Monash, Jun 19, 2025 at 4:38 AM
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    4. Elections & Campaigns

      Discuss elections for any/all countries.
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      Latest: America is rejecting democracy. Durandal, Jun 18, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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    5. Opinion POLLS

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      Latest: Weapons makers advise countries to increase 'defense' spending. Nonnie, Jun 19, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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      Latest: Not new... maybe new to many of you. E_Pluribus_Venom, Jun 17, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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      Latest: Who are your fave posters? Mushroom, Jun 18, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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  3. More Topics

    1. Religion & Philosophy

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      Latest: What is the meaning of life?? YourBrainIsGod, Jun 19, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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      Latest: What Are You Listening To Right Now? #26 NEW!! Durandal, Jun 19, 2025 at 1:52 AM
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      Latest: How much research is fraudulent? Jakob, Jun 19, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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  4. Political Issues

    1. Public Health

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      1. Coronavirus Pandemic Discussions

      Latest: Takeaways from AP’s report on financial interests of RFK Jr. adviser who runs wellness platform Bowerbird, Jun 19, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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    2. Civil Rights

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      Latest: Recently came out as a trans woman - AMA kazenatsu, Jun 19, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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    3. Abortion

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      Latest: Fetal Personhood Bluesguy, Jun 18, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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    4. Warfare / Military

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      1. Ethnic & Religious Conflicts

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      Latest: 20th century Israel = 21st century Hamas Scott, Jun 15, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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    5. Gun Control

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      Latest: Silencers/Suppressors Turtledude, Jun 17, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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    6. Economics & Trade

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      Latest: Homelessness increased 30% between 2022 and 2024 in U.S. Jakob, Jun 19, 2025 at 4:35 AM
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    7. Environment & Conservation

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      Latest: The Beginning of the End of Climate Nuttery Jack Hays, Jun 18, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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    8. Budget & Taxes

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      Latest: The growth of the debt under Biden compared to Trump bringiton, Jun 19, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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    9. Law & Justice

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      Latest: Luigi Mangione Is A Misguided Individual That Will Pay His Life For His Errors! conservaliberal, Jun 15, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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    10. Health Care

      Discuss the health care system(s) available in various countries.
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      Latest: Youth suicide rates rose 62% from 2007 to 2021 Marvin Klein, Jun 9, 2025
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    11. 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: What is a person? ALightInTheDark, Jun 14, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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  5. Politics by Region

    1. Middle East

      Political topics specific to the Middle East.
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      Latest: WHO would be the best King David type for Israel? Trump or Harper or other? DennisTate, Jun 16, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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    2. Australia, NZ, Pacific

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      Latest: All Things Australia Sallyally, Jun 16, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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    3. Western Europe

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      Latest: Anne Sacoolas charged over death of teenage motorcyclist Harry Dunn philosophical, Jun 18, 2025 at 4:51 AM
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      Latest: Russian economy and St. Petersburg Forum Robert84, Jun 18, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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      Latest: The Bay of Fundy fisheries? Moi621, Jun 17, 2025 at 3:06 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: There are Jews who are against Zionism zalekbloom, Jun 16, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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    2. Media & Commentators

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      Latest: MSNBC ‘Rising Star’ Jen Psaki Suffers Ratings Flop Amid Scrutiny of Role in Biden Cover-Up Robert Urbanek, Jun 8, 2025
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    3. History & Past Politicians

      Discuss politics from years & decades ago.
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      Latest: John F. Kennedy in 1960 - A time when Democrats could be proud of their candidate conservaliberal, Jun 14, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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    4. Political Science

      Political parties, systems, administration, law, voting, policy & methodology.
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      Latest: What is the 'Left' anyway? Marvin Klein, May 31, 2025
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    5. Debates & Contests

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      Latest: Atheist vs Theist DennisTate, Jun 11, 2025
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